Sect Master Tongtian returned with San Xiao, Zhao Gongming, and the others.
He waved his hand, signaling San Xiao and the others to withdraw.
"Master..."
Yunxiao still wanted to say something, but Sect Master Tongtian interrupted her with a stopping gesture.
"Leave now and get some proper rest."
"Yes, Master."
San Xiao and Zhao Gongming exchanged glances before silently exiting the hall.
Only Sect Master Tongtian remained inside the hall.
He sat quietly for a moment before his Divine Thought stirred.
"Duobao, come see me."
A streak of light flew in from outside the hall and transformed into a Daoist dressed in a brocade Daoist robe, his entire body adorned with jewels. He was none other than the Interception Sect's senior disciple, Daoist Duobao.
"Your disciple pays respects to Master."
"Master, about what happened at Sishui Pass..."
Daoist Duobao was filled with worry. A Sage personally entering the fray was a major event in the Primordial Wilderness, enough to overturn the course of the Tribulation.
"The Chan Sect's Twelve Golden Immortals have all been placed on the Investiture of the Gods."
Sect Master Tongtian's words were calm, yet they contained news as shocking as thunderclaps.
Daoist Duobao's entire body shook violently, and he froze on the spot.
The Twelve Golden Immortals... were all gone?
This... how was that possible?
He had followed his master for countless years and naturally understood the importance of the Twelve Golden Immortals within the Chan Sect. He also knew full well how protective Venerable Lord Yuanshi was of his disciples.
"Master, this..."
"There is no room for compromise in this matter."
"From today onward, the Interception Sect and the Chan Sect will fight to the death."
There was not the slightest ripple in Sect Master Tongtian's voice. He was merely stating an established fact.
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