Tongtian's gaze swept over Si Bu Xiang, taking in the Four Symbols spiritual light surrounding him. He nodded. "Fourth Brother, this beast possesses the origin of the Great Dao of Four Symbols, which is also connected to the Great Dao you cultivate."
Now that he had two disciples with Primordial potential, he naturally hoped his own Fourth Brother could take on a few disciples as well. That would be better than having to handle everything himself in the future.
Besides, Si Bu Xiang had only a thread of life remaining, a consequence of the Heavenly Dao driving the Kalpa Tribulation forward. Tongtian didn't want to be manipulated by the Heavenly Dao like a puppet or chess piece. He was determined to seize a thread of life for all living beings.
This was also the root of the Interception Sect he would establish in the future, a sect that accepted all without discrimination and drew ten thousand immortals to its court.
Unfortunately, without Xuanyuan's appearance, the original Sect Master Tong Tian would ultimately have found his strength insufficient. Forget seizing a chance at survival for all living beings—even he himself would have been dragged down, forced to swallow the Saint-Slaying Pill...
At his words, Xuanyuan's heart stirred. After a moment's thought, he raised his hand and removed the seal. A gentle stream of magical power flowed into Si Bu Xiang's body, temporarily easing his injuries.
Si Bu Xiang slowly opened his eyes. At first, they were wary, but then they turned blank. Only after he sensed the aura of the Kirin Seal on Xuanyuan did he weakly let out a low cry.
"Since I've obtained the Kirin Race's treasure of fortune, it's only right that I protect you." Xuanyuan's voice was steady. "Though your cultivation has greatly declined, the foundation of