Tongtian Learns the Inside Story! (cont.)

Both Bai Chen and Nuwa were shocked by the words of the Sect Master Tongtian.

"Five?"

Bai Chen asked the Sect Master Tongtian, wanting to confirm that the other party hadn't said anything wrong.

"That's right!"

"There are five!"

The Sect Master Tongtian nodded, confirming that he hadn't said anything wrong.

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Bai Chen, my goodness! Although he knew that the Sect Master Tongtian was a wealthy tycoon who had inherited many treasures from Dao Ancestor Hongjun, making him far richer than other saints, he never expected this guy to be so rich and powerful.

As expected of a wealthy and powerful family!

"Saint Tongtian, it's somewhat inappropriate to sell you the authority over all five imperial thrones."

You'll probably incur the wrath of all the other saints, so to avoid trouble, I'll sell you two first!

Bai Chen refused the Sect Master Tongtian Leader's request to take over everything, not because it was for the other party's good, but because it was already prepared to internally handle the last of the Five Emperors.

In addition, it also intended to retain the responsibility for two imperial thrones in order to lure Jieyin and Zhunti, to see if there was a chance to get the Eastern Green Lotus Precious Color Banner from Jieyin.

Bai Chen had been eyeing Jieyin's Eastern Green Lotus Precious Color Banner for a long time. If he weren't unable to defeat Great God Bai Chen and Jieyin and Zhunti, he, the Great God Bai Chen, would have gone to Mount Ling long ago and Jieyin that the Eastern Green Lotus Precious Color Banner was destined for him.

Zhunti: Bai Chen, how did you manage to copy my catchphrase?

"That makes sense!"

The Sect Master Tongtian Leader nodded in agreement with Bai Chen's statement, because he had never intended to take over all Five Emperors; he was merely testing Bai Chen's attitude.

It wasn't that the Sect Master Tongtian lacked the financial resources, but rather that by encompassing all Five Emperors, he would inevitably incur the wrath of the masses and be targeted by other sages.

If those sages then create obstacles for you, the return of the Five Emperors to their rightful place won't be so easy.

"Bai Chen, since that's the case, I demand the responsibility for the first and last emperors among the Five Emperors. Name your price!"

The Sect Master Tongtian chose the first and last emperors among the Five Emperors. Dao Ancestor Hongjun even said that the last emperor was no weaker than the Three Sovereigns, so his value is self-evident.

As for the first emperor, he was the first among the Five Emperors, so his value should also be considerable.

"This~"

Bai Chen felt awkward when he saw that the Sect Master Tongtian wanted to appoint the last of the Five Emperors.

Seeing that Bai Chen's expression was strange, the Sect Master Tongtian also noticed something was wrong and asked:

"Bai Chen, is there a problem?"

Before Bai Chen could speak, Nuwa preemptively spoke up:

"Tongtian, you're too late!"

Nuwa was beginning to suspect that the Sect Master Tongtian might have obtained some information from Dao Ancestor Hongjun that he wanted the responsibility of the last of the Five Emperors.

After all, if a normal person were to choose, they would definitely choose the one closer to the front, not the one further back.

"Fellow Daoist Nuwa, what do you mean by this?"

The Sect Master Tongtian had a bad feeling and quickly pressed for details.

"Little White, you explain it to him!"

Nuwa patted Bai Chen on the head, signaling the cat to speak up quickly.

Left with no other option, Bai Chen could only explain:

"Saint Tongtian, you also know about the struggle between the Human Emperor Lord of Soldiers. Chi You was defeated, and Houtu will definitely hold me accountable for her temper."

"In order to stabilize Houtu, I agreed to entrust the responsibility of the last of the Five Emperors to her and Nuwa together."

Bai Chen felt that if the Sect Master Tongtian came to him before the Battle of Zhuolu, he could still sell the responsibility of the Five Emperors to him.

Unfortunately, the other party is too late now. Great God Bai Chen, is a man of his word and will not take back what he has said.

Houtu Nuwa: Little White, it's not that you're trustworthy, it's that you're afraid that if you go back on your word, we'll pluck all your fur off.

The Sect Master Tongtian, seeing that Bai Chen had already arranged for the Five Emperors to assume responsibility, said:

"Bai Chen, if I'm not mistaken, you're thinking of keeping the benefits within the family, which is why you gave the responsibility for the Five Emperors to Houtu and Nuwa, right?"

It wasn't that the Sect Master Tongtian was thinking the worst, but rather that in his understanding, Bai Chen was exactly that kind of cat.

The Sect Master Tongtian exposed the truth, and Bai Chen began to retaliate:

"Saint Tongtian, if I'm not mistaken, your initial target was the last of the Five Emperors, wasn't it?"

"Saint Tongtian, was it the Dao Ancestor who instructed you?"

Bai Chen voiced his guess. Did they really think that he, the Great God Bai Chen, had wasted so many years in the Primordial World?

Bai Chen dared to say that the Sect Master Tongtian must have received inside information from Dao Ancestor Hongjun, which is why he came specifically for the last of the Five Emperors.

As the matter was exposed, the Sect Master Tongtian, seeing that Bai Chen intended to internally absorb the last of the Five Emperors, had no choice but to settle for second best, saying:

"In that case, I shall take the first two of the Five Emperors!"

Based on the Sect Master Tongtian's observation of the human race, from the Heavenly Emperor Fuxi to the current Human Emperor Xuanyuan, it can be said that each one has accumulated less merit.

The main problem is that the people who came before have already claimed all the credit, making it difficult for those who come after to claim credit as well.

Although the Sect Master Tongtian did not know that the merits of the last of the Five Emperors were comparable to those of the Three Sovereigns, he knew that if he did not choose the former now, he would easily suffer losses.

"The Saint Tongtian, giving you the first two emperors is no problem, but this one?"

As Bai Chen spoke, he reached out his hand to the Sect Master Tongtian, demanding benefits.

You should still remember these two gourds, right?

The Sect Master Tongtian took out two top-grade Innate Gourd and threw them to Bai Chen.

When Bai Chen saw the two gourds, he remembered that after the Innate Gourd Vine died, it left behind seven top-grade Innate Gourd, one of which he had managed to snatch.

Because of the intervention of Dao Ancestor Hongjun, Sect Master Tongtian was given two top-grade Innate Gourd: the purple-yellow Water-Fire Gourd and the purple-red Nine-Nine Soul-Scattering Gourd.

Eastern Emperor Taiyi and Hong Yun: Bai Chen, it's all because of you that we didn't get a gourd and missed out on a chance.

Bai Chen toyed with the two top-grade Innate Gourd in his hands, pointed to the longevity lock pendant hanging around the neck of the Sect Master Tongtian, and said:

"Saint Tongtian, what I really want is the golden lock you wear around your neck."

"If you're willing to give me that golden lock, I can do without these two top-grade Innate Gourd."

Bai Chen knew very well the details of the longevity lock hanging around the neck of the Sect Master Tongtian; it was Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Heart-Piercing Lock.

Although the Heart-Piercing Lock and the two top-grade Innate Gourd are all Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the difference between them is huge.

Even two top-grade Innate Gourd cannot compare to the Heart-Piercing Lock worn around the neck of the Sect Master Tongtian.

The Heart-Piercing Lock is a supreme treasure for capturing and assassinating others; it can easily annihilate an enemy and dissipate all their Five Qi in the Chest.

It can also firmly lock up the enemy's three souls, seven spirits, five internal organs, and six viscera, rendering them unable to move, causing them extreme pain, unable to live or die, and leaving them at the mercy of the one who casts the spell.

Even Quasi-Saint like Innate Great God would find it difficult to resist the Heart-Piercing Lock.

If the Sect Master Tongtian were to unleash the Heart-Piercing Lock, even other saints would have to be wary of it.

Therefore, although the Heart-Piercing Lock is nominally a top-grade Western Heavenly Treasure, it is actually an unparalleled treasure for capturing and assassinating enemies.

Bai Chen felt that if he had the Heart-Piercing Lock during the final war between the Lich King and the Lich King, he could have easily captured that dead bird, Di Jun. Therefore, he still somewhat desired the Heart-Piercing Lock.

"Bai Chen's Heart-Piercing Lock is my treasure, a fact known to all living beings in the Primordial World."

"If I were to give you this Heart-Piercing Lock, I'm afraid that in a while those Innate Great God would come to my dojo to complain, or even go to Master Hongjun's dojo to sue me."

The Sect Master Tongtian declined Bai Chen's suggestion; he truly dared not give the Heart-Piercing Lock to Bai Chen.

It should be noted that Bai Chen's strength was already among the highest of the Innate Great God, and only those Quasi-Saint at the peak of the Slaying the Three Corpses stage were not afraid of Bai Chen.

Those Innate Great God who couldn't defeat Bai Chen Bai Chen could usually escape by using certain methods when they encountered him.

If I were to give the Heart-Piercing Lock to Bai Chen, Bai Chen Bai Chen would be even more powerful, and countless Innate Great God would suffer as a result.

At that time, he, the Sect Master Tongtian, would be seen as an accomplice to evil, so this Heart-Piercing Lock absolutely cannot be given to Bai Chen.

"Saint Tongtian, since that's the case, I'll make do for the sake of the Dao Ancestor!"

Although Bai Chen was a little unhappy that the Sect Master Tongtian had politely declined, he still did not refuse the deal.

Even if I, Great God Bai Chen, couldn't get the Heart- Heart-Piercing Lock Heart-Piercing Lock this time, I will get it someday.

"Forehead..."

Upon hearing this, the Sect Master Tongtian's lips twitched awkwardly. Although those two top-grade Innate Gourd were not as good as his Heart-Piercing Lock, they were also inferior to the ten top- Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.

But these two top-grade Innate Gourd are among the very best of the Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, aren't they?

How could you possibly say the word "make do"?

You're acting like you're being wronged!

The Sect Master Tongtian suddenly remembered something very important and quickly asked Bai Chen:

"Bai Chen, I'm in charge of the first two emperors, will I end up like the Human Emperor?"

While the Sect Master Tongtian appeared to be asking about the two emperors, he was actually asking Bai Chen and his group how much Merit and Fortune they wanted.

Don't let Bai Chen and his gang mistake their Sect Master Tongtian for Yuanshi Tianzun!

Yuanshi Tianzun: Tongtian, what do you mean?

Sect Master Tongtian: Brother, it's nothing. I just don't want to be a vengeful spirit.

I don't want to work myself to the bone, only to have Bai Chen and his gang take the lion's share, leaving me with a pittance.

After understanding what the Sect Master Tongtian truly wanted to ask, Bai Chen spoke up:

"I'll just take my 20% commission."