The Saints heard this and all turned to look at Tongtian.
They weren't particularly surprised.
The Western Teachings, Chan Teachings, and Humanity Teaching all wanted someone from their own sect to become the new ruler of the Heavenly Court.
As the leader of the Interception Sect, it was only natural for Tongtian to step forward and recommend someone.
Under the Saints' gaze, Sword Qi gathered around Tongtian, hidden but ready to strike. He stepped forward and bowed to Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
"Teacher."
"My disciple Qin Mu is also worthy of taking the position of ruler of the Heavenly Court!"
As he spoke, Tongtian turned his gaze toward Qin Mu.
The Saints in the hall were all shocked.
None of them had expected Tongtian to recommend Qin Mu as the new Heavenly Emperor.
"Oh?"
"Teacher actually recommended me?"
Qin Mu was taken aback. He hadn't expected this.
He had planned to wait for Venerable Yuanshi and the others to fight over the position first, then volunteer himself.
He hadn't expected his own master, Tongtian, to beat him to it and nominate him outright.
After hearing this, Hongjun didn't hurry to speak, but a faint smile appeared on his face.
Before the Saints could react, Tongtian continued in a resonant voice:
"In terms of good fortune, who can compare to my disciple?"
"As for cultivation, though he has not followed the path of a Heavenly Dao Saint, he has already attained the Dao of a Primordial Grand Unity Golden Immortal. His strength is enough to suppress the Primordial Wilderness and the Three Realms, and uphold the authority of the Heavenly Court!"
"Whether for the public good or private reasons, whether by emotion or reason, it is only right that my disciple take the position of Heavenly Emperor!"
At Tongtian's words, the expressions