The Sage Position? I'd Rather Not Have It!

"Tongtian, you've indeed gone too far today."

Laozi stared indifferently at Tongtian, wisps of pressure swirling around him.

"If the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation is everything you have, then I advise you not to be so arrogant. Breaking it will be as easy as raising a hand."

Yuanshi said coldly.

The Immortal Slaying Sword Formation did indeed possess extraordinary power. It could not be broken without four Sages.

But there were already four Sages here!

"Is that so? What if I add this?"

"Who among you can stand against me?!"

Tongtian decisively summoned the God-Slaying Spear. In an instant, a heaven-shaking aura surged forth, like a fiendgod's roar echoing within their minds.

"The God-Slaying Spear!"

At that moment, the four Sages' faces paled, and they spoke in trembling voices.

Outside Golden Ao Island, the winds howled and the clouds churned!

All four Sages had been shocked by the God-Slaying Spear Tongtian had summoned!

The God-Slaying Spear! This was a Primordial Innate Supreme Treasure!

Even the Pangu Banner and Immortal-Slaying Four Swords Formation combined could not compare to it.

"The God-Slaying Spear vanished when Luohu fell. So it ended up in Junior Brother's hands. Junior Brother really is incredibly lucky!"

Yuanshi gritted his teeth and spoke sourly. No wonder Tongtian dared to act so arrogantly!

He actually possessed a Primordial Innate Supreme Treasure!

Zhunti and Jieyin's faces were deathly pale. They had already been no match for the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation alone. With the God-Slaying Spear added in, there was even less need to discuss it.

Taishang's brows drew tightly together, his gaze dark as he considered how to respond.

With the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation and the God-Slaying Spear combined, even five Sages might not be able to overpower Tongtian.

Tongtian held the God-Slaying Spear in his hand. Bursts of explosive gunfire and the clashes of sword qi echoed endlessly across the heavens, carrying an indomitable momentum. One could even sense the excitement of the God-Slaying Spear!

It was the excitement of finally getting to make a grand display after emerging into the world!

"Didn't you say you were going to teach me a lesson and force me to sign the Investiture of the Gods?"

Tongtian's expression was mocking as he said contemptuously, "Come on, let me see what you're made of!"

"Boom!... Bang!..."

The God-Slaying Spear seemed to respond to Tongtian. Repeated bursts of explosive gunfire rang out without end, shaking the hearts of the four Sages!

What were they supposed to do?

Watching Tongtian, whose arrogance soared to the heavens, Yuanshi wished he could immediately crush his spirit.

Though he was filled with fury toward Tongtian, he was too apprehensive to attack.

Yuanshi turned toward Taishang and goaded him, "Senior Brother, are you really going to stand by and watch Tongtian act so arrogantly here?"

Taishang's expression did not change, and he gave no indication of anything. Speaking up at a time like this would truly be foolish.

"Tongtian, are you really going to disregard all feeling and attack us, your Senior Brothers?"

Yuanshi glared at Tongtian, his face full of fury.

"Heh heh heh, are you worthy of being called a Senior Brother?"

"Attack me! Today, we're bound to have a battle!"

With that, Tongtian suddenly released an overwhelming aura, like a fierce tiger ready to face battle at any moment!

Tongtian's confidence soared. Why would he fear a battle?

Although he might not necessarily be able to overpower the four Sages, it was enough.

Boom!

The Immortal Slaying Sword Formation erupted with waves of razor-sharp sword qi that severed all things.

The God-Slaying Spear shone with dazzling divine light. Each ancient burst of gunfire rippled outward like waves, trembling through the void.

"The Killing Tribulation is about to arrive. How can all of you Sages go to war and squander your strength?"

"With the Killing Tribulation upon us, the matter of Investiture of the Gods can be discussed later."

At that moment, a burly old Daoist slowly appeared before the three Sages—Yuanshi and the others. Though the old Daoist bore not the slightest trace of pressure, he gave people the feeling of an immensity as vast as the universe.

This person was Dao Ancestor Hongjun, the strongest among all the Sages.

"Even the Dao Ancestor has come!"

The disciples on the island were all shocked. It was merely the Investiture of the Gods, yet even such a great figure had intervened.

Looking at the Dao Ancestor, who had arrived so late, Tongtian sneered inwardly.

When the four Sages had pressured him, Hongjun had not appeared. But when the four Sages were pressured in return, he had come out.

Hongjun's intentions were the same: he also wanted Tongtian to sign the Investiture of the Gods.

Hongjun's appearance gave the four Sages an excuse to back down.

"Since the Dao Ancestor has appeared, then we'll cease fighting."

"But afterward, if you want me to enter the Investiture of the Gods, don't even think about it!"

After speaking forcefully, Tongtian recalled the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation and the Chaos God Bell.

Tongtian was still no match for Hongjun in a confrontation.

Facing Tongtian, who remained so unyielding, the three Sages' expressions were now so gloomy that water seemed ready to drip from them. Yet they could only endure it.

Seeing that the fighting had paused, Hongjun finally said lightly, "The Tribulation of Investiture—this is the will of the Heavenly Dao. No Sage can change it."

"During the Tribulation of Investiture, disciples below the Sage realm cannot escape calamity. Only by signing the Investiture of the Gods can they seize a sliver of opportunity!"

After hearing this, the expressions of all the Sages grew solemn.

Sages did not enter the Tribulation of Investiture, yet they still interfered with it!

"Junior Brother Tongtian, you cannot avoid this Tribulation of Investiture."

"Moreover, only your Interception Sect has so many disciples. If they do not enter the Investiture of the Gods, how can they seize that one glimmer of life?"

Seeing that Hongjun had spoken, Yuanshi shamelessly began persuading Tongtian as well.

"Look at your disciples. How could you bear to keep them out of the Investiture of the Gods?"

Jieyin and Zhunti put on an earnest, well-meaning act and echoed him.

Since force had failed, they could only try gentleness.

Looking at the three men's ugly faces, Tongtian mocked, "The Primordial World's tribulation cannot be avoided. The Interception Sect should naturally seize a chance at survival!"

"But heh heh heh, if the Investiture of the Gods is so wonderful, why don't you enter it?!"

All the Sages trembled violently!

Was Tongtian really planning to remain unyielding to the end?

Did he truly intend to disregard the lives and deaths of his own disciples?

The four Sages' expressions became extremely ugly.

Under the Tribulation of Investiture, if the disciples of the Interception Sect did not join, then only their disciples would suffer.

Therefore, they turned toward Hongjun and sought his help.

Hongjun was the true presider over the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation. Naturally, he had to make the decision on this matter.

"Then don't sign it. Leave life and death to fate."

"Anyone who dies during the Tribulation of Investiture will automatically be recorded in the Investiture of the Gods."

Hongjun spoke indifferently, his expression calm.

"The Tribulation of Investiture is about to arrive. Each of you, take care of yourselves!"

With that, Hongjun's figure slipped into the void and disappeared.

"You're truly overflowing with confidence! Heh heh, with the Investiture of the Gods, at least your disciples can hold on to a little hope, can't they?"

Zhunti mocked him in an unfriendly tone.

Tongtian looked contemptuously at Zhunti and said, "Now that Hongjun has left, are you all thinking of accompanying me for a few rounds?"

At those words, all the Sages' expressions became increasingly ugly once more.

They were all nothing but hypocrites!

Tongtian prepared to return to Biyou Palace. Speaking with this group of hypocrites had truly exhausted him.

The four Sages also prepared to leave. Before departing, Yuanshi sneered coldly with an unfriendly expression, "We are Heavenly Dao Sages. We must not do anything that goes against the Heavenly Dao."

Yuanshi was clearly mocking Tongtian for committing an act of defiance.

"Hahahaha, Heavenly Dao Sages? How laughable!"

"This Sage position? I'd rather not have it!"

After saying this, Tongtian immediately vanished.

The four Sages exchanged looks, all of them wearing stunned expressions.