Within Heavenly Dao Origin Space, Heavenly Dao Shichen silently watched the Demon God of Disaster leave. He slowly turned his gaze, peering through layers of space to sweep indifferently over several other universes beyond the realm.
Divinity flickered through his eyes, revealing absolute ruthlessness. He murmured,
"The Human Dao has emerged, and now a Tribulation like this..."
"The dead will be beyond counting. Once I absorb the energy they leave behind, how far will I grow? Chaos Realm, First Heaven? Or the Third Heaven?"
His cold voice echoed through Heavenly Dao Origin Space. To him, the birth and destruction of countless universes were nothing more than nourishment for the Heavenly Dao's origin.
The instant the Tribulation arose, Hongjun's divine sense hurriedly formed hand seals in the Purple Heaven Palace, divining the workings of heaven.
A moment later, his usually serene face darkened, his brow heavy with concern.
"Damn it... what is Disaster doing? The Qi of the Tribulation has spread through every universe. This Tribulation may be beyond anything we imagined!"
Anger edged the voice of Hongjun's divine sense. He rose from the dais and paced a few steps.
"Dao Venerable Shichen has yet to awaken. If the Heavenly Dao slips beyond our control... And with both Di Jun's Heavenly Court and the Immortal Court still in existence, how is this Investiture of the Gods supposed to proceed?"
The others in the hall exchanged glances at Hongjun's sudden change. An ominous feeling rose in their hearts as well.
Tongtian spoke first, cupping his hands. "Teacher, what has happened?"
Hongjun's divine sense remained silent for a long time before letting out a deep sigh.
"The Tribulation has begun. This is the Investiture of the Gods Calamity. Its Calamity Qi has enveloped not only the Primordial World but the Myriad Heavens and