Hongjun looked at him, his gaze calm.
"The Investiture of the Gods List has been signed, and all Six Sages are upon it."
"The tribulation is about to begin. The investiture must commence."
"The Investiture of the Gods List and the God-Striking Whip must be given to the one destined to face the tribulation."
"He will preside over the investiture and act on Heaven's behalf."
Yuanshi stood at Hongjun's side, gazing at the Investiture of the Gods List and the God-Striking Whip as thoughts surged through his heart.
The one destined to face the tribulation.
Presiding over the investiture.
Acting on Heaven's behalf.
Was the Dao Ancestor intending to hand the great authority of the investiture to the Chan Sect?
Heat flared in Yuanshi's heart, but it was suppressed in an instant.
Because he knew that the Dao Ancestor never acted without purpose.
Whoever received the Investiture of the Gods List and the God-Striking Whip would be the one destined to face the tribulation.
But that person had to fulfill one condition.
The Flying Bear Destiny.
Yuanshi raised his eyes toward Hongjun.
"Dao Ancestor, what is the Flying Bear Destiny?"
Hongjun looked at him, his gaze calm as water.
"One with the Flying Bear Destiny bears Heaven's mandate and is fated to face the tribulation."
"Though his cultivation may not be high, his foundation not deep, and his aptitude mediocre."
"He is accompanied by Great Destiny and Great Opportunity."
"In the mortal imperial dynasty, he may assist an enlightened ruler and establish the realm."
"In the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation, he may act on Heaven's behalf and preside over the investiture."
"Within the Heavenly Dao's Predetermined Number, he may push forward the unchangeable ending."
When his voice fell, it was like an evening drum and morning bell.
Yuanshi was