I Understand

There was no sound inside Zixiao Palace.

In the center of the main hall, two treasures radiating profound auras floated quietly in midair.

They were none other than the Investiture of the Gods and the God-Beating Whip.

The moment Venerable Lord Yuanshi stepped into the main hall, all his attention was firmly drawn to those two treasures.

Even his breathing became somewhat hurried at that moment.

The Investiture of the Gods! The God-Beating Whip!

At last... at last, they were about to fall into the hands of his Chan Sect!

As long as he obtained these two treasures, his Chan Sect would completely seize the initiative in this Investiture of the Gods Calamity and gain the upper hand in everything!

His Chan Sect was certain to win this Tribulation!

Unlike Venerable Lord Yuanshi's excitement, Sect Master Tongtian merely cast a faint glance at the two treasures.

Then he withdrew his gaze, showing no further interest.

From the moment he entered Zixiao Palace, he had already understood.

The right to control the Investiture of the Gods had nothing whatsoever to do with him or his Interception Sect anymore.

At that moment, space atop the high platform at the end of the main hall rippled slightly.

A figure appeared soundlessly.

He sat upright on a cushion, as though he had been there since the beginning of time.

He had merged with all of Zixiao Palace.

It was none other than Dao Ancestor Hongjun.

"Greetings, Dao Ancestor."

Venerable Lord Yuanshi and Sect Master Tongtian bowed at the same time.

Hongjun's emotionless gaze swept over the two of them.

"You two are not cultivating in your respective sanctuaries. Why have you come to Zixiao Palace?"

Venerable Lord Yuanshi immediately stepped forward and bowed.

"Reporting to Dao Ancestor!"

"Fortunately, this disciple has not failed your