Tongtian's Guts Turn Green with Regret! Sending Dao Ancestor Hongjun Local Specialties!

"The Kongtong Seal flew into my hands on its own. Don't look at me like that!"

Lingxiao was somewhat flustered as he raised the Kongtong Seal in his right hand.

The gazes fixed on him were filled with doubt, fury, or hatred.

Nuwa stood frozen in place, staring at the scene in disbelief. Her eyes fell upon the Kongtong Seal in Lingxiao's hand, and anger and humiliation surged up within her.

She had cast aside all regard for face to fight over the Kongtong Seal, only for this supreme Human Path treasure to voluntarily acknowledge Lingxiao as its master. This Eastern Pole Qinghua Emperor was not even human—how was he worthy of the Kongtong Seal?

"Congratulations, Fellow Daoist Lingxiao, on obtaining such a supreme treasure!"

Haotian, never one to fear making a spectacle bigger, smiled as he spoke to Lingxiao.

Lingxiao was a member of the Heavenly Court. With the Kongtong Seal in his hands, Haotian could not have been more reassured.

Perhaps they could even draw the human race over to the Heavenly Court's side. Why not?

"Hand over the Kongtong Seal!"

Nuwa stared coldly at Lingxiao. The might of a Saint transformed into a violent gale that swept toward him. For a moment, most of the beings present did not dare make any rash move; only Wangshu, Zhenyuanzi, and the others stepped forward.

"Fellow Daoist Nuwa, do not be so unreasonable!"

"The Kongtong Seal possesses spirituality. Since it has chosen Lingxiao as its master, then fulfill its wish! Otherwise, I fear I may lose my senses and do something that will leave you regretting it for the rest of your life."

Zhenyuanzi snorted coldly, dissolving Nuwa's Saintly pressure.

The tension was taut as drawn swords, and space itself trembled.

Lingxiao, caught at the center of the vortex, came back to his senses. He slowly said, "Human Emperors, Three Human Ancestors, I have no wish to interfere in the affairs of humanity. I will return this Kongtong Seal to you."

With that said!

Lingxiao was about to summon the Godslaying Spear and forcibly sever his connection to the Kongtong Seal.

There was no helping it—this supreme Human Path treasure was simply too scalding to hold!

"Absolutely not!"

"Fellow Daoist Lingxiao possesses profound roots, cherishes all living beings, and has noble virtue. We are at ease leaving the Kongtong Seal with you. If you sever your connection with it, the Holy Mother will surely stir up some new trouble."

Suiren made the decision without hesitation before everyone.

The Human Emperors such as Shennong, as well as the two Human Ancestors, Youchao and Ziyi, all had smug looks in their eyes as they shot Nuwa sidelong glances and rolled their eyes at her.

The Kongtong Seal had voluntarily chosen its master—they were overjoyed.

Nuwa wanting to seize the supreme Human Path treasure was nothing but a daydream in broad daylight.

"Lingxiao, accept it!"

"The will of the Human Path acknowledges you. Under all heaven, you alone are the most qualified to wield the Kongtong Seal!"

Wangshu's red lips parted slightly as she gave Lingxiao a gentle smile.

Things had come to this.

Lingxiao no longer put on any false modesty. He performed a Daoist salute and said solemnly, "I am the Eastern Pole Qinghua Emperor, who governs the growth of all things. Today, I have obtained the Kongtong Seal. Though I have thereby become entangled in karma with humanity, I will never favor humanity because of it."

"If a Human Emperor's virtue does not match his position, I will strip him of his status and fortune. If evil demons or monstrous fiends harm human beings and incur karmic debt through slaughter, I will likewise exercise the duties of the Heavenly Dao, restoring clarity to heaven and earth and justice to humanity!"

His Dao voice rolled out in waves, impossible to defy.

Lingxiao would not forcibly meddle in human affairs by relying on the Kongtong Seal, but neither would he allow anyone to wantonly slaughter humanity. During the Witch-Demon Calamity, he had been able to stop the Demon Race from massacring humans; now, he could act as well.

Besides!

The reestablishment of the Demon Court was not the great trend decreed by the Heavenly Dao!

Should the Demon Court massacre humanity again, he would not hesitate to wipe it out!

"Fellow Daoist, you are open and upright. We are convinced!"

The Human Emperors and the Three Human Ancestors all performed Daoist salutes toward Lingxiao.

Then!

After sweeping their gazes over Lord Tongtian and Nuwa, they rode the fortune of humanity away on the wind. Human Emperors and Human Ancestors could not easily enter the world; this was an order set by the Heavenly Dao and the Saints, and this rule could not be broken for now.

"Lingxiao!"

"Senior Sister knows that you have Interception Sect close to your heart. Otherwise, you would not have come this far today. Take out the Kongtong Seal and let Master keep it safe. This supreme Human Path treasure is beyond your grasp..."

Holy Mother Golden Spirit appeared from nowhere. Swaying her slender figure, she walked up to the World-Destroying Black Lotus and looked longingly at Lingxiao.

If the Nine Nether Demon Fire had not been untouchable, she might have thrown herself into Lingxiao's arms.

For the sake of the Kongtong Seal, she could endure humiliation and bear heavy burdens.

"Lingxiao, who is she?"

Upon seeing Holy Mother Golden Spirit, Wangshu feigned grievance and wrapped her arms around Lingxiao's arm.

There was a trace of coldness in her tone!

Had Lingxiao not known Wangshu's temperament, he might truly have believed in the Taiyin Goddess's performance. Yet he did not expose her, instead leisurely enjoying it.

Several breaths later, Lingxiao said indifferently, "I have no idea where this crazy woman came from. I do not know her. Here, take this Kongtong Seal and play with it!"

With a flip of his right hand, Lingxiao stuffed the Kongtong Seal into Wangshu's hand.

This supreme treasure of the Human Dao did not struggle in the slightest. Instead, it glimmered with crimson-gold light as Wangshu calmly toyed with it.

This scene left Holy Mother Golden Spirit so embarrassed she wished she could burrow into the ground.

Daoist Duobao, Yunxiao, and the other Interception Sect disciples drew sharp breaths. They had not expected Lingxiao to disregard and humiliate Holy Mother Golden Spirit so completely. Even Lord Tongtian's face had turned livid.

"Hand over the Kongtong Seal, or I will never forgive you!"

Holy Mother Golden Spirit pointed at Lingxiao, her face brimming with unreasonable arrogance, though inwardly she had no confidence at all.

"Scram!"

Daoist Hongyun lightly flicked his jade sleeve. Holy Mother Golden Spirit was struck by a force weighing a thousand jun, blood spilling from the corner of her mouth as she fell from the sky onto Golden Turtle Island. Her hair and skirts were left in disarray.

"Lord Tongtian, please teach your disciple properly. If she continues to show such disrespect toward the Qinghua Emperor of the Eastern Pole, then this Emperor shall certainly go to Purple Cloud Palace and lodge a complaint against you before the Elder Master."

"A clown prancing about..."

Haotian gave Lord Tongtian no chance to erupt, shutting him down so thoroughly that he did not know what to say.

"Let's go."

Lingxiao gently shook his head and spoke indifferently.

Immediately after!

The heavenly soldiers and generals formed ranks, and the World-Destroying Black Lotus headed toward Penglai Immortal Island. The other great powers wore mocking expressions as they pointed and whispered at Lord Tongtian and the others.

Before long, what had just happened would surely become a laughingstock spread throughout the entire Primordial World.

"All of you, go into seclusion and cultivate! Do not disgrace yourselves again!"

Lord Tongtian flew into a thunderous rage and berated every one of the Interception Sect disciples.

Only then did he return to Azure Roaming Palace, forcibly suppressing his killing intent and resentment.

Yet Lord Tongtian soon lost his composure.

"The Interception Sect's providence is declining? How is that possible?"

Within the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation, the karmic slaughter stained upon the Interception Sect's providence had clearly faded considerably. That was because quite a few disciples with Demon Race origins had joined the Demon Court to assist Lu Ya and the Golden-Winged Great Roc.

By all logic, the Interception Sect's providence should have risen, yet it had instead grown dim and scattered.

Only after a long while did Lord Tongtian perceive the reason.

They no longer held the honored position of Human Emperor's teacher, nor did they possess the supreme treasure of the Human Dao, the Kongtong Seal!

These were the true culprits behind the decline of the Interception Sect's providence!

Seated cross-legged upon the cloud platform, Lord Tongtian's chest ached so fiercely that his intestines nearly turned green with regret, his heart and guts torn asunder!

Beneath the Ren Water Peach Tree on Penglai Immortal Island.

Everyone sat in wicker chairs, with all manner of Xiantian spirit fruits laid out upon the jade table. Yet Haotian, Daoist Hongyun, and the other two stared fixedly at the Enlightenment Tea leaves in their jade cups, unwilling to look away for a long time.

"Everyone, have a taste."

"These Enlightenment Tea leaves can aid one's comprehension of the Great Dao and offer considerable benefits even to Quasi-Sage great powers. They will be especially helpful to Immortal Zhenyuan, allowing you to better align with the rules of the Heavenly Dao and the order of the Earthly Dao!"

Lingxiao spoke as calmly as drifting clouds and a gentle breeze.

As his words fell, several jade boxes appeared before them. Each box contained more than ten Enlightenment Tea leaves.

However, the most eye-catching was an ancient jade box suffused with immortal charm.

It contained no fewer than thirty-four Enlightenment Tea leaves!

"Fellow Daoist Lingxiao is truly generous. Then this Emperor shall accept without further ceremony!"

Haotian was the first to put away his jade box. Immortal Zhenyuan, Daoist Hongyun, and Yaochi did the same, excitement written across their faces.

The Enlightenment Tea leaves could not only help one cultivate and comprehend the Great Dao, but also let one show off when entertaining honored guests.

It could be said that these Enlightenment Tea leaves were hundreds of millions of times more precious than so-called Xiantian spirit roots and Xiantian Spiritual Treasures.

"Jade Emperor, I'll have to trouble you to deliver this jade box to Purple Cloud Palace. The Dao Ancestor merged himself with the Dao and oversees the safety of the myriad realms of the Primordial World. As juniors, we cannot be lacking in filial devotion."

Lingxiao pushed the ancient jade box before Haotian. His words carried reverence for Dao Ancestor Hongjun. It was not that he wished to curry favor with Dao Ancestor Hongjun; rather, this man had genuinely treated him quite well.

The Investiture of the Gods, the God-Beating Whip, and perhaps in the future, he might even issue a decree and personally designate Lingxiao and Wangshu as Dao companions.

With all that, how could Lingxiao not send Dao Ancestor Hongjun some local specialties?