Who Would Govern the Western Heavenly Court? The Dispute Over the Investiture List!

Seeing that the Saints had all calmed down, Dao Ancestor Hongjun gave a faint smile. Then his gaze shifted to Haotian.

Meeting Hongjun's eyes, Haotian hurriedly came to his senses and bowed.

"Dao Ancestor Master!"

Hongjun gave a slight nod and said calmly,

"This Investiture of the Gods will be entrusted to Haotian of the Western Heavenly Court."

"From this day forward, all gods placed on the Investiture of the Gods must obey the Western Heavenly Court."

As soon as Hongjun said this, all the Saints present changed expressions. But very quickly, they composed themselves again.

Although they all appeared calm, their thoughts were churning beneath the surface.

"Oh?"

"Dao Ancestor is actually entrusting the Investiture of the Gods to Haotian?"

"No wonder he had Haotian here. It was so he could put him in charge of the list!"

"It's true that those placed on the list will be immortal and undying. But it's also true that from now on, their lives and deaths will be in another's hands, and they'll have no freedom."

"For the gods placed on the list, this is no blessing. It's a shackle and a constraint."

"Teacher really treats his attendant well, letting him take charge of the Investiture of the Gods."

For a time, all the Saints fell silent.

None of them wanted their disciples placed on the list.

Even less did they want to hand over disciples they had painstakingly raised for Haotian to command.

Meanwhile, after hearing Dao Ancestor Hongjun's words, Haotian suddenly understood.

Earlier, Hongjun had spoken of the Tribulation of Calamity and brought out the Investiture of the Gods, leaving Haotian completely bewildered. He hadn't understood what was going on.

But now, when Hongjun said he would entrust the list to him, Haotian finally understood.

"Hahaha!"

"The Investiture of