Good boy, you really think I don't know it's you?

"The Great Tribulation of Investiture of the Gods is approaching; all races of the Myriad Realms may enter the Investiture of the Gods and ascend to godhood."

"Any disciples of my Sect of Interception who are interested may give it a try."

On Golden Ao Island, inside the Jade Purity Palace.

Sect Master Tongtian was personally preaching the Dao.

The content of his lecture concerned the Investiture of the Gods.

Below the high platform, ten thousand immortals were gathered together.

Every face was solemn, fearing they might miss even the slightest bit of information.

However.

There was one person who always looked utterly bored.

He sat cross-legged on a cattail hassock, hunched over, resting his chin in his hand.

In this short while, he had already yawned seventeen or eighteen times.

It looked as if he could fall asleep at any moment.

"A thousand years have passed, and the Great Tribulation of Investiture of the Gods is finally coming!"

"The good days are coming to an end!"

Lin Chuan sighed, his mind completely disengaged from the sermon.

As a transmigrator, Lin Chuan was like most others.

He had arrived with a system.

It was just that his system was rather simple.

He could obtain generous rewards just by lying flat.

It was even simpler than checking in.

He spent his days living the life of a carefree hermit.

Planting flowers and grasses, indulging in the beauty of nature.

His cultivation base would still soar upward.

As for spiritual treasures or medicinal pills.

He never lacked for them.

It was just that, as an Outer Sect Disciple of the Sect of Interception, he had to constantly worry about the arrival of the Great Tribulation of Investiture of the Gods.

Whenever he thought about how the ten thousand immortals of the Sect of Interception would end up dead, injured, or fleeing during the Great Tribulation, Lin Chuan had even less heart to cultivate.

Since it was death either way, he might as well just lie flat and be done with it!

[Ding, the host is slacking off during Tongtian's sermon.]

[Obtained reward: Ginseng Fruit *10]

As the sound of the system reward echoed in his mind.

Lin Chuan remained indifferent.

He was far too skilled at slacking off.

Moreover, everything Sect Master Tongtian was preaching concerned the Great Tribulation of Investiture of the Gods.

It had no substance at all.

After all, looking across the entire Primordial World, no one understood the Investiture of the Gods better than Lin Chuan!

"The Investiture is approaching."

"Duobao, as the chief disciple, you must cultivate diligently and, while you're at it, frequently supervise the other disciples."

"Do not lose face for This Seat."

Sect Master Tongtian reprimanded sternly.

"Understood!"

A middle-aged man dressed in long robes with a kind and gentle expression cupped his hands in response.

He was Daoist Duobao.

The chief disciple of the Sect of Interception.

The beloved student of Sect Master Tongtian.

Sigh, it's a pity Tongtian trusts you so much.

In the future, you will betray the Sect of Interception; although it is said that Laozi forced you, and the Sect of Interception will be in name only by then.

But betrayal is betrayal after all; it doesn't sound very honorable!

Lin Chuan shook his head slightly and muttered to himself.

Hmm?!

Sect Master Tongtian, who had been in the middle of a lecture, suddenly froze!

Who was it?!

Who was speaking!

High upon the dais, the sharp, piercing eyes of Sect Master Tongtian swept violently across the Myriad Immortals.

He had clearly heard someone speaking.

And the audacity of it—the voice had been transmitted directly into his ears.

Preposterous!

Yet, after searching the entire assembly, he could not find a single trace of the culprit.

Tongtian could not help but wonder if something was wrong with his own hearing.

No, that couldn't be right!

The voice had clearly stated that Daoist Duobao would betray the Sect of Interception in the future.

Furthermore, it claimed the Sect of Interception would exist in name only.

Could it be that among the disciples of the Sect of Interception, someone possessed the power of foresight?!

But the art of peering into Heavenly Secrets was a method reserved for Saints.

Even he, Sect Master Tongtian, could not peer into them with such granular detail.

How, then, had that person managed it?

"Master?"

"Has something happened?"

Daoist Duobao looked at Sect Master Tongtian with a face full of concern.

Just a moment ago.

Sect Master Tongtian had finished his lecture, only for his expression to change drastically.

This had truly given Daoist Duobao a fright.

It was the first time he had ever seen his Master lose his composure like this.

Something major must have occurred!

"It is nothing!"

Sect Master Tongtian waved his hand dismissively.

If he could not fathom the matter, how could Duobao possibly understand?

Besides, that voice had not appeared again.

Perhaps it really was just a problem with his ears.

"There is one more matter."

"Today, Chang'er Dingguang Immortal has broken through to the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal realm; this is the result of his diligent cultivation."

"Therefore, This Seat shall bestow upon him the control of the Six Souls Banner as a reward!"

"You all should take him as an example, cultivate diligently, and never slacken!"

Sect Master Tongtian smiled as he brought forth the Six Souls Banner, rewarding Chang'er Dingguang Immortal in front of everyone.

At the sight of this, the Myriad Immortals were in an uproar.

Countless gazes filled with envy, jealousy, and hatred were cast in his direction.

Chang'er Dingguang Immortal beamed with joy, trembling with excitement.

[How foolish! It is precisely because Chang'er Dingguang Immortal gains control of the Six Souls Banner that the Myriad Immortals Array fails.]

[To think this traitor is still being entrusted with such responsibility; as a Saint, he cannot even distinguish between good and evil. I suggest he go see an ophthalmologist!]

Sect Master Tongtian's outstretched hand suddenly stiffened.

"Scoundrel!"

"Who exactly is speaking!"

Tongtian's cold eyes swept angrily across the Myriad Immortals, his heart filled with secret shock and fury.

It was evident that he was truly enraged.

To dare spout such nonsense right to his face—what immense gall!

If he were to drag this person out, he would surely reduce them to ashes!

Sect Master Tongtian's burning gaze swept over the Myriad Immortals in an instant.

The sight made the hair on the backs of the Myriad Immortals stand on end.

Chang'er Dingguang Immortal, who had been about to receive the Six Souls Banner, began to tremble in fear.

He had clearly done nothing at all!

Why was Master angry?

If it came to that, he would just give up the Six Souls Banner, wouldn't that be enough!

"Ma... Master, this disciple does not know what he has done to provoke your anger."

"I beg Master to calm your wrath!"

Chang'er Dingguang Immortal fell to his knees with a thud, kowtowing three times to show his respect.

"It has nothing to do with you!"

Sect Master Tongtian waved his hand impatiently.

But upon seeing Chang'er Dingguang Immortal, the voice from earlier echoed in his mind once more.

Chang'er Dingguang Immortal also betrayed the Sect of Interception?

And caused the failure of the Myriad Immortals Array?

If that were truly the case, would bestowing the Six Souls Banner upon Chang'er Dingguang Immortal not be planting the seeds of disaster?

This concerned the life and death of the Sect of Interception.

It was better to believe it than to risk it!

"This Master has reconsidered; the Six Souls Banner is one of the three great innate ominous treasures."

"Your cultivation is still shallow, and I fear you may suffer a backlash; furthermore, it holds no benefit for your practice."

"Another day, this Master will help you find a superior Dharma treasure to bestow upon you!"

Sect Master Tongtian brushed him off with a casual excuse and retracted the Six Souls Banner.

Although he had lost quite a bit of face, when it came to the major affairs of the Sect of Interception, he could not be careless.

Chang'er Dingguang Immortal dared not utter a single word of dissent.

The sight of Sect Master Tongtian's angry expression was still fresh in his mind.

It was fortunate enough that he had kept his life; how could he dare to hope for a reward?

"Master is absolutely right; this disciple obeys!"

Chang'er Dingguang Immortal cupped his hands and hurriedly retreated.

Although the matter had been glossed over.

Sect Master Tongtian's mind was no longer on the sermon at all.

He did not doubt that there was something wrong with his ears.

On the contrary, he was quite certain.

Among these ten thousand immortals, there must be someone capable of communicating with his consciousness.

Moreover, that disciple must not know that his inner thoughts had already been perceived by Tongtian.

In this way, finding that person would be easy.

"Since you believe the Sect of Interception is doomed sooner or later, you must be unwilling to stay here for long."

"Then This Seat shall insist on keeping you and see what you choose!"

Sect Master Tongtian let out a cold snort to himself.

Then, he cleared his throat and spoke in a loud, clear voice:

"Today, This Seat has decided to select one disciple from the Outer Sect to be promoted to the Inner Sect."

"Those interested, step forward; This Seat will decide based on the circumstances!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the ten thousand immortals were in an uproar.

There were thousands upon thousands of Outer Sect Disciples; who wouldn't want to be promoted to the Inner Sect?

Not to mention powerful Outer Sect Disciples like Zhao Gongming and Sanxiao.

Even the likes of the Ten Ultimate Array Masters and the Fire Dragon Island Master were longing to join the Inner Sect.

At this moment.

All the Outer Sect Disciples left their Cattail Hassocks, obeying the command of Sect Master Tongtian.

They took a large step forward.

Only one person remained, hiding in the crowd.

Sitting lazily on his Cattail Hassock.

[Join the Inner Sect? Unless I've lost my mind.]

[The Great Tribulation of Investiture of the Gods is already here; the Sect of Interception is beyond saving, just wait for death!]

[I should hurry up and make my escape!]

The inner voice of that person rang out once again.

Good lad, so it was you!

Tongtian's sharp eyes immediately locked onto Lin Chuan.

Everyone else is standing, yet you are the only one sitting.

Do you think This Seat cannot see you?

Thinking of slipping away?

Not a chance.

"Duobao!"

"Drag that lad sitting on the Cattail Hassock over to This Seat!"

"This Seat declares, this person is officially admitted to the Inner Sect and shall become an Inner Sect Disciple!"