Zhao Gongming was a foremost disciple of the Interception Sect, with profound cultivation. How could a few words of admonishment make him lose his edge? His expression darkened slightly before he declared in a ringing voice, "Fellow Daoist, you are the Vice Sect Master of the Elucidation Sect. Have you never heard that my Interception Sect values loyalty over life? When Primordial Chaos first opened and the years had yet to be recorded, each guarded the Mysterious Principles and verified the Great Thousand Worlds. Before the stars had condensed, Heaven had already been established, and my master Tongtian had long since ascended to the summit! Back then, beneath Hongjun's seat, my master and Primordial Lord of Heaven both inherited the Great Dao. They stood as equals and jointly governed the teachings. You have hung Zhao Jiang outside your camp gate—clearly, you are trampling the dignity of my Interception Sect beneath your feet! Do not forget: green bamboo, yellow beard, white sprouts; Confucian caps, Daoist shoes, white lotus flowers. Red flowers, white lotus roots, green lotus leaves—the Three Teachings have always been one family!"
Dipamkara Buddha replied calmly, "Since you know that we share the same source and origin, you should act with even greater caution to avoid disaster. The Ten Heavenly Lords have defied Heaven and acted recklessly, setting up the Ten Absolute Formations to obstruct the rise of Zhou. They speak of Heaven's Mandate, but in truth violate Heaven's Will. The Phoenix Cry of Mount Qi has already proclaimed that Shang will fall and Zhou will rise. By forcibly defying Heaven's decree, you have already incurred a murderous tribulation. You should naturally be placed on the Investiture of the Gods List and refined, awaiting the day you escape the tribulation and are reborn. When the Investiture of the Gods