Inside Zixiao Palace.
Antarctic was, after all, his eldest disciple.
When it was time to speak, Yuanshi Tianzun could not pretend he had seen nothing.
So, a moment later, Yuanshi Tianzun said gravely:
"Teacher, Antarctic was indeed at fault."
"I will thoroughly investigate the affairs of the Jade Emptiness Outer Estate."
"Please consider that this is Antarctic's first offense and allow your disciple to take him back for strict discipline."
Yet in the face of those words.
Hongjun offered no response, instead posing a question.
"The investiture momentum is about to rise."
"The disciples of the Three Teachings will enter the tribulation to fill the Heavenly Court's vacant posts."
"Who gave you permission to set fires in the mortal realm first?"
As those words fell.
Inside Zixiao Palace, even Master Tongtian raised his eyes slightly.
Zhao Xuan's heart sank.
Those words were unpleasant to hear.
Hongjun was speaking of the investiture momentum.
Not the military dependents, garrison soldiers, and common folk whose lives had been thrown into turmoil.
To him, the Investiture Game itself still mattered most.
But precisely for that reason, the Jade Emptiness Outer Estate had crossed the line this time.
The Antarctic Immortal finally could not hold out any longer, and his forehead struck the tiled floor heavily.
"Your disciple is guilty."
Hongjun did not tell him to rise.
He looked at Yuanshi Tianzun.
"All Talisman Orders of the Jade Emptiness Outer Estate concerning the mortal realm must be returned to the Jade Emptiness Main Hall within three days."
"White Crane's Old Edict is to be destroyed today."
"Antarctic, enter the Purple Heaven Side Hall and reflect on your faults behind closed doors for three thousand years."
"Until the Investiture of the Gods is settled, you may not enter the mortal realm again."
The Antarctic Immortal shuddered