Chan and Interception Sects Prepare for War! The Person of Destiny Stirs the Primordial Wilderness Once More!

Jinao Island.

Biyou Palace.

A streak of azure sword light descended from the Nine Heavens, passed through layer upon layer of immortal formations, and vanished deep within the towering palace.

Sect Master Tongtian appeared in the great hall.

"Duobao, come see me."

Before long, a figure hurried in from outside the hall and bowed to Sect Master Tongtian.

"Disciple Duobao greets Master."

"I hope Master is well."

Sect Master Tongtian looked at his eldest disciple, and his expression softened slightly.

"Rise."

"Yes, Master." Duobao straightened and stood to one side, waiting for his master's instructions.

He could sense that his master was deeply unsettled today.

Sect Master Tongtian spoke without preamble.

"Today, your eldest martial uncle, your second martial uncle, and I went to Zixiao Palace again."

"We refused to sign the Investiture of the Gods."

Duobao felt a moment's relief, followed at once by a surge of unease.

Not signing seemed like a good thing.

But could the Dao Ancestor's edict be defied so easily?

Sect Master Tongtian continued.

"However, though we did not sign the Investiture of the Gods, the Tribulation will still begin."

"The Dao Ancestor has issued his edict."

"During the Tribulation, each must rely on their own strength. The victors will remain free; the defeated... will go on the list."

Duobao's heart tightened.

Each must rely on their own strength...

Those words meant brutal bloodshed.

"This disciple understands."

Sect Master Tongtian nodded slightly and continued.

"The Tribulation will begin in ten thousand years."

"But this Tribulation will be different from those before it."

"The Dao Ancestor said there will be a Person of Destiny in this Tribulation."

"He will be born in ten thousand years, bearing... the Auspicious Sign of the Flying Bear."

"The Dao Ancestor made it clear that he will wield the Investiture