Zhao Gongming was naturally forthright and made friends far and wide. Having traveled the Primordial Wilderness for many years, he had formed no few bonds of affection and become entangled in correspondingly many karmic ties.
Once karmic ties multiplied, trouble followed.
Given his close relationship with the Sanxiao, these entanglements and disputes would inevitably affect them as well.
Qiongxiao and Bixiao lacked a certain degree of reverence in their temperaments.
Even if Clouds wished to restrain them, she could not necessarily keep watch over her two younger sisters at all times.
Some things were known to be impossible, yet one still ended up burdened by them.
Although Tongtian taught all without discrimination, whether a teacher protected his disciples ultimately depended on how much weight that disciple held in his heart.
Those he valued would naturally receive more Spirit Treasures and greater care. If something happened, he would also be willing to step in and protect them.
As for those he did not value, with the Jie Sect's myriad immortals coming to pay homage, if everyone who caused trouble outside expected Tongtian Sect Master to clean up after them, he was not some summoned beast. How could he have so much spare time?
During the Canonization of the Gods, the Four Direct Disciples and Seven Immortals in Attendance had all been kept within Biyou Palace by Tongtian.
Unless Tongtian himself decided to wage war, who could so easily sweet-talk them into leaving the mountain?
Saint Mother Guiling had even taken the initiative to fight Guang Chengzi before Biyou Palace.
Had Tongtian not restrained her, as long as Wenzhong or Shen Gongbao came to persuade her, she would surely have been willing to leave the mountain and clash head-on with the Chan Sect.
Wenzhong was Saint Mother Jin Ling's disciple. He had