"Primordial Lord of Heaven has finally arrived!"
Zhunti and Jieyin exchanged a glance, and both could see the delight in each other's eyes.
Originally, facing Tongtian and Grand Supreme Elder Lord of Morality, they had not been completely confident that they could secure another Sage position.
But now that Primordial Lord of Heaven had arrived, everything was different!
Primordial Lord of Heaven had always looked down on the Interception Sect. This was no secret throughout the Great Wilderness.
The main reason the Three Pure Ones had split up back then was Primordial Lord of Heaven's prejudice against the Interception Sect!
Although the Human Race was now rising and eight Sage Teacher positions had become available, they should, in principle, be divided equally among the Buddhist Gate, Chan Sect, Human Sect, and Interception Sect, with two positions for each sect.
But given the prejudice in Primordial Lord of Heaven's heart, he would definitely target Tongtian!
As long as they made use of this even slightly, they would certainly be able to gain an advantage in the distribution of the Sage Teacher positions!
Smiles appeared on both their faces at the same time, as if they had already seen the future.
Primordial Lord of Heaven swept his deep gaze across Zhunti and Jieyin's faces. His expression was indifferent, but he was sneering inwardly.
As a transmigrator, how could he not know what Zhunti and Jieyin were plotting?
Perhaps the original Primordial Lord of Heaven would have tacitly allowed or even supported their little tricks in order to suppress the Interception Sect.
But now, unfortunately, I am no longer the original Primordial Lord of Heaven!
He withdrew his gaze and turned it toward Nuwa before slowly saying, "Greetings, Junior Sister Nuwa. The Human Race is now destined to flourish, and the Human Emperor is about to be born. As the Sage Mother of the Human Race, Junior Sister, the matter of the Human Emperor's Sage Teachers should also be brought up."
"We are discussing it here, so please forgive us, Junior Sister."
Nuwa's expression was indifferent, without joy or sorrow. She merely nodded at Primordial Lord of Heaven.
Although she was extremely unwilling in her heart.
After all, she was the Sage Mother of the Human Race. Now that the Human Race was destined to flourish, how could she possibly be pleased to have others take away its fortune?
But she had no orthodoxy under her sect, and the Sage Teacher positions had also been tacitly approved by Dao Ancestor Hongjun. With the will of Heaven's Way dictating the situation, she could only agree no matter how unwilling she was.
Nuwa smiled bitterly inwardly.
A Heavenly Dao Sage, huh!
Outsiders knew only of the glory of Sages. How could they know about all the restrictions placed upon them?!
Only she knew her own bitterness.
"Now that Senior Brother Primordial Lord of Heaven has finally arrived and the Six Sages have gathered, there should also be a result regarding the distribution of the Sage Teacher positions."
Jieyin pressed his palms together, his face sorrowful, and cast a glance at Zhunti.
Zhunti immediately understood and spoke directly: "The Human Race is about to rise. According to the heavenly secrets, the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors will emerge, making a total of eight Sage Teacher positions."
"In my opinion, of these eight Sage Teacher positions, the Interception Sect should receive one, the Human Sect and Chan Sect two each, and the West three."
"I also know that these eight Sage Teacher positions should, in principle, be divided equally among the Buddhist Gate, Chan Sect, Human Sect, and Interception Sect, with two positions for each sect."
"But everyone has personally witnessed the path our Buddhist Gate has walked. We are truly rather impoverished."
"Moreover, most disciples of the Interception Sect are members of the Demon Race. They were executioners who slaughtered the Human Race during the Witch-Demon Calamity. To repay this karma, the Interception Sect should therefore give up one Sage Teacher position!"
Zhunti's tone was forceful and left no room for argument.
He had made up his mind!
He would suppress the Interception Sect and profit from it.
After all, Primordial Lord of Heaven's prejudice against the Interception Sect was too deep.
And Grand Supreme Elder Lord of Morality was Non-action. Once everything had been decided, he would not interfere too much.
Zhunti immediately sent a friendly smile toward Primordial Lord of Heaven.
Although his proposal allowed the Buddhist Gate to profit, it also suppressed the Interception Sect. He believed Primordial Lord of Heaven would have no objections.
In that case, Primordial Lord of Heaven would definitely agree. The future looked promising!
The Human Race was about to rise, and the Buddhist Gate would also flourish greatly!
Listening to Zhunti's proposal, Tongtian had long been unable to hold himself back. He was furious and was about to speak when he saw the smile Zhunti directed at Primordial Lord of Heaven.
He immediately understood and felt a chill in his heart.
Second Brother, although the three of us brothers have split up, we are still brothers. How could you join forces with outsiders to suppress your own brother now?!
He grew even angrier and was about to refute him when he saw Primordial Lord of Heaven glaring at Zhunti and speaking directly: "The West wants three Sage Teacher positions? Who gave you that nerve? Dao Ancestor?!"
???
Tongtian, who had been feeling somewhat heartbroken, froze completely. The words he had been about to say immediately stuck in his throat.
What was going on?
Second Brother is speaking up for my Interception Sect?
Could it be that Second Brother never colluded with Zhunti and Jieyin, and I was simply overthinking it?
It was not only Tongtian who was stunned.
The smiles on Zhunti and Jieyin's faces also stiffened as they looked at Primordial Lord of Heaven in confusion.
How could this be happening?
It seemed they had still underestimated the brotherly bond between the Three Pure Ones.
After all, the Three Pure Ones had originally been one entity. Although they had split up, their conflict had not yet escalated completely.
The two immediately exchanged a glance, and they already had a plan in mind.
Then Zhunti looked at Primordial Lord and spoke directly: "Even if the West cannot have three Sage Teacher positions, the Interception Sect deserves only one!"
He then turned toward Tongtian: "The disciples of the Interception Sect are a mixed lot, most of them Bearded and Horned Beings and Wet-born and Egg-born Creatures. How could they be qualified to serve as Sage Teachers? Even one position would already be too many!"
"Senior Brother Primordial Lord of Heaven, don't forget these things!"
His final sentence was directed at Primordial Lord of Heaven, and he bit down especially hard on the words.
He was deliberately sowing discord between Primordial Lord of Heaven and Tongtian, reviving their old grievances.
After all, the person in the Great Wilderness who held the deepest prejudice against the disciples of the Interception Sect was Primordial Lord of Heaven. Although Zhunti's words were somewhat subtle and appeared to be merely his own attempt to suppress the Interception Sect,
no one was a fool.
With a little thought, everyone would know where these words had first originated!
And as long as Tongtian refuted him on the grounds of his disciples, how could Primordial Lord of Heaven, who had always looked down on the disciples of the Interception Sect, endure it?
Just as he had expected, Tongtian's expression shifted slightly, and a trace of anger appeared on his face.
Although it was subtle, this was still the wrath of a Sage!
Before he could speak, he heard an even more indifferent and dignified voice, carrying a chilling authority that allowed no dispute.
"All living beings were nurtured by Heaven and Earth. Though their innate foundations may differ in quality, there is no distinction between noble and lowly among living creatures."
"You speak of the disciples of the Interception Sect, so I would like to ask you Westerners something: your land is barren, your mountains poor, and your waters harsh. What qualifications do you have to teach the Human Emperor?!"
Silence—
In an instant, the vast Palace of Empress Nuwa fell utterly silent.
Everyone was stunned. Zhunti and Jieyin in particular stood rooted to the spot as if struck by thunder, staring blankly at Primordial Lord of Heaven.
Were those words really spoken by Primordial Lord?
At first, perhaps it had only been out of brotherly feeling, but now, he was absolutely favoring the Interception Sect!
When had the relationship between Primordial Lord of Heaven and Tongtian become so good?!
It was not only them.
Even Nuwa was stunned, looking at Primordial Lord of Heaven in disbelief.
Listen to that—were those really words Primordial Lord could say?
She knew very well that Primordial Lord's prejudice was directed not only at the Interception Sect, but at all Bearded and Horned Beings.
What he had done just now was more than mere favoritism. He had practically set aside the prejudice in his heart entirely!
Those words definitely could not have come from Primordial Lord!
I must have heard wrong!
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