Winds and Clouds Rise Everywhere!

Golden Ao Island calmed down.

After Tongtian watched Yuanshi and Taishang leave, he sent a telepathic message to the island, saying, "Zhao Gongming, Turtle Spirit Holy Mother, Shi Ji, San Xiao, come and see me!"

A short while later.

All those whose names Tongtian had called had arrived at Biyou Palace.

San Xiao, Zhao Gongming, Shi Ji, and Turtle Spirit Holy Mother were all disciples who were originally meant to be on the Investiture of the Gods.

Shi Ji was killed by the overbearing Grand Supreme Elder Lord for teaching Nezha a lesson.

Although Zhao Gongming possessed treasures, he was still ambushed and killed by people from the Heavenly Origin Sect.

The most tragic were San Xiao, whose Primordial Spirit was annihilated within the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation, making them unable to even enter the Investiture of the Gods.

Among these four disciples, only Shi Ji's position was relatively low.

Zhao Gongming, San Xiao, and Turtle Spirit Holy Mother were Tongtian's most favored disciples, and they were the main force in the calamity of the Investiture of the Gods.

However, all of them met their demise.

"Master!"

The four disciples said respectfully.

Tongtian glanced at them and slowly said, "The great calamity is coming. You must seize this time to cultivate diligently and improve yourselves!"

"Also, do not leave Golden Ao Island!"

"I have some magical treasures here. You must use them to protect yourselves well."

With that, nine Innate Spiritual Treasures appeared in the void before the four disciples.

This pile of Innate Spiritual Treasures were all obtained by Tongtian from the Treasure Distribution Rock. Giving them to his disciples was also a way to increase their strength.

"Thank you, Master, for bestowing these treasures!"

Although they didn't know why they weren't allowed to leave the island, they knew that all of this was for their own good.

Swish! Swish! Swish!

Each disciple received an Innate Spiritual Treasure, and they were all overjoyed.

Cultivators would never dislike having too many magical treasures.

"Alright, remember my words, go out and cultivate!"

Tongtian said with a smile as he looked at the disciples.

Although the disciples showed a hint of doubt on their faces, they still took the spiritual treasures and obediently went to cultivate.

The primary purpose of distributing the Innate Spiritual Treasures to the disciples was to increase their chances of survival during the great calamity, as Tongtian could not always protect them.

After the disciples left, Tongtian began to contemplate how to make arrangements.

The solution was also obvious.

The Investiture of the Gods would be filled with disciples from the Western Teachings and the Heavenly Origin Sect, and they would also secretly harm my Intercepting Sect.

"Since that's the case, let's have a competition to see who is scheming against whom!"

Tongtian's eyes were filled with determination.

"This time, I will definitely protect my Intercepting Sect! The tragedy will not happen again!"

In Zixiao Palace.

Hongjun's eyes flashed with purple light, and his face was filled with shock.

The heavenly secrets had become extremely chaotic!

With such chaotic heavenly secrets, even a Saint could not perform any calculations!

Hongjun's face was filled with doubt as he muttered, "This is not right. The great calamity should still be a long time away."

"Could it be... the great calamity has arrived early?"

Although Hongjun's strength was extraordinary, he was powerless against the rules of the Heavenly Dao.

In the immortal-infused Wa Huang Palace.

Nuwa also discovered the problem of the chaotic heavenly secrets. No matter how she calculated, everything was a blur.

"The heavenly secrets are chaotic. It seems the great calamity has arrived!"

A crisp voice slowly came from Nuwa's mouth.

In Kunlun Mountain.

Yuanshi looked up at the void, his eyes seeming to pierce through the endless universe.

It seems I must deal with the Intercepting Sect immediately!

When the great calamity descends, it will be useless to make plans anymore.

In the Western world, on the peak of Spirit Mountain.

Jieyin and Zhunti's faces were solemn.

"We can't wait any longer!"

"Under the great calamity, if the Western Teachings don't do something, they might cease to exist."

"For the sake of the Western Teachings, Tongtian, we have no choice but to deal with you!"

The two looked at each other, their eyes filled with determination!

At this moment, the two Saints were still full of confidence. This time, the main battlefield of the calamity would definitely not fall upon their Western Teachings.

Tongtian had already abolished his own Saint position. Perhaps, even if they didn't make a move, others would definitely step in to replace them!

Zhunti and Jieyin were already imagining the fate of Tongtian's Intercepting Sect...

The Golden Ao Island was calm and peaceful.

A pair of eyes filled with sword light slowly opened.

After much thought, Tongtian realized that the reason the Intercepting Sect was destroyed was not only due to external threats but also internal strife!

Some malicious individuals within the Intercepting Sect, after the sect fell into disfavor, decisively defected to the Western Teachings and turned against their fellow disciples, which was heartbreaking!

"Disciple seeks an audience with Master!"

At the same time, Duobao also sought an audience with Tongtian.

"Enter!"

Tongtian said.

A moment later, Duobao came before Tongtian and bowed.

"Master, our two senior uncles might not give up easily."

Duobao said with great worry.

"Indeed."

Tongtian responded with a deep voice.

"Could it be that the killing calamity is truly unavoidable?"

Seeing Tongtian slowly nod, Duobao said with a determined expression, "Fellow disciples, I will do my utmost to protect them!"

Even Saints couldn't withstand this Investiture of the Gods killing calamity?

Tongtian looked at Duobao.

"Alas..."

It was just that Duobao's disposition was too good. He was easily swayed by Laozi, who would later convert him to Buddhism, turning him into Duobao Tathagata of the West.

Wasn't his purpose to protect those pitiful Intercepting Sect disciples who were converted and taken to the West?

Tongtian sighed and shook his head, explaining, "If Saints do not enter the calamity, how can they interfere with the great calamity?"

"Master, have you attained Dao and returned to Primordial Chaos?"

Duobao asked with hope.

"No."

"I merely used some special methods."

Tongtian replied slowly.

Upon hearing this, Duobao's brows furrowed.

No wonder Master had been in seclusion for so long. Wasn't the fundamental purpose to re-attain Dao and return to Primordial Chaos?

Without a Saint, the Intercepting Sect was merely a piece of fat meat to be carved up at will, despite its reputation of having ten thousand visitors.

In a world where Saints reigned supreme, only Saints were fundamental.

Duobao didn't know when Tongtian could re-attain Dao and return to Primordial Chaos, so he looked at Tongtian with full hope and asked, "Master, may I ask when you will re-attain Dao and return to Primordial Chaos?"

Looking at the hopeful Duobao, Tongtian replied, "It will be very soon!"

"For now, your task is to guard the Intercepting Sect well, be careful and cautious!"

Tongtian looked at the void and said slowly.

"I understand!"

Duobao promised firmly.

Currently, the situation of the Intercepting Sect was unstable, and human hearts were unpredictable. Many changes might occur.

"As the eldest disciple of the Intercepting Sect, your burden is heavy. You must be fully prepared!"

Tongtian stared into Duobao's eyes, his tone heavy.

The Investiture of the Gods killing calamity was brewing, everyone was in danger, and death was common!

If one wasn't careful, their soul would be scattered!

Irreparable!

"As a member of the Intercepting Sect, I will definitely guard it well, even at the cost of ten thousand deaths!"

"Duobao is fully prepared!"

"No matter the outcome, I will have no regrets!"