"Second Brother, now that Teacher has handed the Investiture of the Gods List and the God-Beating Whip to the Two Sages of the West, he is clearly showing them favoritism and allowing them to seize the initiative in the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation. What should we do now?"
Tongtian looked at Primordial Lord, his brows slightly furrowed.
Although the Three Pure Ones were now unafraid of anyone, they could handle the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation even when it arrived.
But with the Investiture of the Gods List and the God-Beating Whip both in the hands of the Two Sages of the West—and with everyone having witnessed just how shameless those two were—
It was not the arrival of thieves that one feared, but their coveting!
If they could not seize the initiative, they might well end up at a disadvantage.
Tongtian thought for a moment, then asked directly, "Second Brother, should we simply snatch the Investiture of the Gods List and the God-Beating Whip from the Two Sages of the West?"
"Improper." Grand Supreme Elder Lord of Morality immediately rejected Tongtian's idea. "These treasures concern the immeasurable tribulation, and Teacher bestowed them personally. If we act rashly, we will certainly incur Teacher's displeasure."
"We may not only fail to obtain them, but also receive Teacher's punishment."
He naturally knew that Dao Ancestor Hongjun favored the Two Sages of the West.
Precisely because of that favoritism, they could not act.
If they attacked directly, they would only invite punishment from Teacher Hongjun. Moreover, with the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation at a critical juncture, what if Dao Ancestor Hongjun flew into a rage and had their disciples undergo the tribulation and be enshrined? Would that not be exactly what the Two Sages of the West wanted?
"Elder Brother is