While the Interception Sect was making intense preparations, Qin Yu sensed that the Chan Sect and the Heavenly Court were becoming increasingly active. One day, he used a great divine ability to peer into the secrets of heaven. Within the Heavenly Court, the Jade Emperor and the Queen Mother were discussing something with grim expressions, while Guangchengzi, Chijingzi, Taiyi Zhenren, and other members of the Chan Sect stood beside them.
Qin Yu focused and listened carefully, learning that they planned to lure the Jiejiao Disciples into a prepared trap with a powerful formation when the Investiture of the Gods Calamity began. They would use the rules of the Investiture of the Gods List to forcibly grant divine titles to many Interception Sect elites, thereby weakening the sect's foundation. The Western Sect would also act at the crucial moment, preventing the Interception Sect from escaping while taking benefits for itself.
Qin Yu sneered. "You think your plan is flawless, but you do not know that I have long prepared a contingency. Let us see who has the last laugh!" As he continued monitoring the enemy's movements, he accelerated the Interception Sect's preparations. A great battle was on the verge of breaking out.
While the Interception Sect was preparing nervously, an unfortunate rumor about exploiting a loophole in the Investiture of the Gods List still leaked out. It turned out that one of Daoist Duobao's disciples had been targeted by a Demon Cultivator skilled in seduction arts while gathering spiritual treasures at the edge of the prehistoric world. The Demon Cultivator used a charm technique to pry a few scattered words from the disciple.
The news quickly reached the ears of the Heavenly Court, the Chan Sect, and the Western Sect. After their shock, the higher-ups of the three factions decided to join forces and launch a probing attack against the Interception Sect, hoping to learn what it had truly mastered.
For a time, dark clouds blotted out the sun as countless figures suddenly appeared above the Interception Sect. The Heavenly Soldiers and Generals held spears and halberds, their cold gleams flashing; the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect radiated murderous momentum, their magical treasures shining brilliantly; the Arhats and Bodhisattvas of the Western Sect were surrounded by Buddhist light.
Qin Yu remained calm. Standing before the Interception Sect's sacred grounds, he shouted, "You have invaded my Interception Sect without cause. What justification do you have?"
Guangchengzi stepped forward from the crowd and shouted, "Sect Master Tongtian, no one knows what conspiracy your Interception Sect is plotting. Today, you must give us an explanation!"
Qin Yu sneered inwardly, though his expression remained unchanged. "My Interception Sect has always acted openly and honorably. It is you who have been colluding in secret, attempting to scheme against my Interception Sect. What are your true intentions?"
As the tension between both sides reached a breaking point, Qin Yu rapidly considered his options. He knew that he could not reveal the Interception Sect's true intention of exploiting the loophole in the Investiture of the Gods List. Otherwise, all their previous efforts would be wasted.
Golden Spirit Holy Mother held the Dragon Tiger Ruyi and glared furiously at the enemy. "Do not slander us! My Interception Sect has always worked diligently for the peace of the prehistoric world. It is you who harbor malicious intentions!"
At that moment, Daoist Jieyin pressed his palms together and said, "Sect Master Tongtian, if your Interception Sect has nothing to hide, why not let us enter and take a look?"
Qin Yu laughed loudly. "How can the sacred grounds of my Interception Sect allow you to come and go as you please? Could it be that you are feeling guilty and wish to take this chance to sabotage my Interception Sect?" With that, he secretly transmitted orders to his disciples, telling them to prepare their defenses. At the same time, he skillfully used a divine ability to disrupt the spatial laws around the Interception Sect, making it difficult for the enemy to act rashly.
The Jiejiao Disciples understood at once and summoned their magical treasures, forming defensive formations. For a time, the light of the Interception Sect's treasures and the enemy's attacks reflected against one another in the sky, yet a delicate balance was maintained. While Qin Yu dealt with the enemy, he feigned anger and deliberately exposed a few flaws, misleading their judgment and making them believe that the Interception Sect was merely putting on a bluff and had no real way to break the situation.