Zhao Gongming Presents the White Lotus, Interception Sect's Fortune Eternally Secured, Foundation for Ten Thousand Ages!

"Acting Sect Leader of the Interception Sect?"

Zhao Gongming was startled by Tongtian Cult Leader's smiling expression.

The Interception Sect was a Saint sect of the Primordial World, founded by a Heavenly Dao Sage. What did Acting Sect Leader mean? It meant acting in command of the Interception Sect. The authority was frighteningly vast—even the sect's direct disciples could be dismissed or elevated at will, and the lives and deaths of all disciples lay in his hands. It was nothing like Ran Deng of later generations, who was nominally a vice sect leader but in truth merely a nanny to the Expounding Sect's Golden Immortals.

Moreover, once one became Acting Sect Leader, the sect's Fortune bestowed upon them would be no less than that of a Saint sect leader.

Though the Interception Sect had flaws in its founding and its Fortune was constantly draining away, not much time had passed since its establishment. Compared to the colossal Interception Sect, that loss was merely a drop in the ocean. In terms of Fortune, the Interception Sect was in no way inferior to the other three sects. Once he became Acting Sect Leader, the Fortune bestowed upon him would be simply unimaginable.

"Thank you for your generous favor, Master. Gongming has only just attained the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm; I'm afraid I cannot bear the heavy responsibility of Acting Sect Leader of the Interception Sect!"

Zhao Gongming cupped his hands in salute. Though he coveted that Fortune, he knew his own limits. Generally speaking, only a Quasi-Sage could serve as vice sect leader. He had only just proven his Dao as a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, yet he was being made Acting Sect Leader of the Interception Sect. That was simply too conspicuous, even with Tongtian Cult Leader's protection.

But the Primordial World did not have only one Heavenly Dao Sage.

Above the Saints, there was even Hongjun, the lofty Heavenly Dao Ancestor. Though Hongjun had merged with the Heavenly Dao, the great trends could not be altered, while minor trends could not emerge.

Still, no matter when it was, being a billionth more cautious could never be wrong.

"This was indeed something your master failed to consider. However, this Green Duckweed Sword is the treasure with which I proved my Dao. To see this treasure is to see me. Today, I shall gift it to you. As for these thousand treasures, I obtained them from Treasure-Dividing Rock. They're useless sitting with me, so I'll give them all to you for protection as well!"

"As for Acting Sect Leader of the Interception Sect, I won't announce it to the Primordial World. You shall simply take full charge of all Interception Sect affairs!"

Tongtian Cult Leader pondered it. As the saying went, concern breeds confusion; he had indeed spoken rashly just now. Yet soon, with a wave of his hand, the Green Duckweed Sword hummed and released boundless slaughter aura. Along with it came over a thousand spiritual treasures, the lowest-ranked among them actually being Lower-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures. They descended in a vast torrent before Zhao Gongming.

"This?"

Even Zhao Gongming was stunned by Tongtian Cult Leader's lavish generosity.

The Green Duckweed Sword was a Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, and it was also Tongtian Cult Leader's Dao-Proving Treasure. It alone gathered twenty percent of the Interception Sect's Fortune.

Compared with its slaughtering power, the Green Duckweed Sword's symbolic significance was even greater. To see it was to see a Saint, and it represented the rightful orthodoxy of the Interception Sect's sect leader.

In other words, Tongtian Cult Leader was raising him as the next sect leader of the Interception Sect?

Not only that, the value of those thousand-plus Innate Spiritual Treasures was even more astonishing. Nearly all of them were treasures of slaughter.

If he unleashed the Thousand-Treasure Torrent and fused their power, the might it could erupt with would likely be no weaker than a Slaughter Supreme Treasure.

"Thank you, Master, for granting me these treasures!"

Zhao Gongming did not refuse. Though he already possessed the Hongmeng Heaven-Measuring Ruler, a postnatal Merit slaughtering Supreme Treasure, no one would ever complain about having too many spiritual treasures.

Buzz!

After he stored away and refined the many treasures, including the exceptionally meaningful Green Duckweed Sword, Zhao Gongming could clearly sense an ocean-like surge of Fortune gathering around him.

This Fortune was several times greater than the Fortune already gathered around him. The golden light of Fortune radiating from his body bloomed into a brilliance of ten thousand zhang.

If not for the Saint's restriction, the entire Golden Turtle Island would likely have seen it clearly.

"Master has shown me such favor, yet I have nothing to repay you with. However, this disciple does possess a treasure at present, one that may be precisely what Master needs!"

Joy appeared on Zhao Gongming's face, and he made a decision in his heart.

He looked at Tongtian Cult Leader before him and spoke solemnly.

"Your master has already attained the Saint Fruit Position, and the Dao Ancestor bestowed the Execution Immortal Sword Formation upon me. Unless four Saints join hands, it cannot be broken. There is nothing I lack."

Tongtian Cult Leader looked at the solemn Zhao Gongming and spoke with a smile.

A Heavenly Dao Sage was undying and indestructible. Other than Supreme Treasures, even Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures could be bestowed casually.

Wait, a Supreme Treasure?

Seeing that Zhao Gongming did not seem to be joking, Tongtian Cult Leader's expression shifted slightly. His tone turned grave. "Could it be that you intend to bring out a Supreme Treasure, Gongming?"

"It isn't a Supreme Treasure!" Zhao Gongming answered truthfully.

"Haha, since it isn't a Supreme Treasure, then this sentiment of yours, your master—"

Tongtian Cult Leader laughed loudly, but his voice abruptly cut off. His eyes widened round, and his gaze froze instantly.

Following his gaze—

Within Azure Tour Palace, a Twelfth-Rank Purifying World White Lotus slowly emerged, radiating endless brilliant white light like the most perfect creation in the world.

"Th-this... is this one of the Innate Five-Directional Lotus Platforms, the Twelfth-Rank Purifying World White Lotus?"

Tongtian Cult Leader's voice was hoarse from overwhelming shock.

With only one glance, he could no longer tear his eyes away from the Twelfth-Rank Purifying World White Lotus.

Finally, after a long while—

He could no longer suppress his emotions. Wild delight surfaced on his face. "When the Interception Sect was first established, we lacked a treasure to suppress our Fortune. Your master searched across the Primordial World's western seas, four seas, and starry sky, yet never found one. Who would have thought it would fall into your hands, disciple? Truly, the will of heaven is unfathomable!"

Zhao Gongming said with a smile, "This disciple was simply fortunate. This treasure can suppress Fortune. It can completely suppress the Interception Sect's Fortune and forge a foundation for ten thousand ages!"

Tongtian Cult Leader hesitated, then firmly shook his head. "Though this treasure is precious, how can a master take a disciple's treasure? Besides, you need something to suppress your Fortune as well..."

In terms of value, this treasure was comparable even to a Supreme Treasure for the Interception Sect—and even for him. But what kind of master would ask his disciple for a treasure?

Furthermore, a treasure capable of suppressing Fortune was equally invaluable to Zhao Gongming.

Before his words had faded, dazzling golden Merit light bloomed around Zhao Gongming. It was so brilliant and dense that even Tongtian Cult Leader could barely keep his eyes open.

This time, even Tongtian Cult Leader was stunned.

This appeared to be a Merit Spirit Treasure, and its rank was likely at least that of a Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.

The value of a Top-Grade Innate Merit Spirit Treasure was probably no less than a Supreme Treasure, was it? Its effect in suppressing Fortune was likewise no weaker than the Purifying World White Lotus.

He had traversed the Primordial World seeking a treasure to suppress Fortune, only to fail—and this disciple of his had directly brought out two such treasures?!

For a moment, Tongtian Cult Leader was overwhelmed with emotion.

"You brat, where did you... Forget it."

Tongtian Cult Leader began to speak, then stopped. Who could explain something like luck?

Finding two treasures capable of suppressing Fortune in one breath truly was shocking to the world!

But Taiqing had been born with a postnatal Merit Supreme Treasure and had also acquired the Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure, the Taiji Diagram. And the former Heaven-Opening Supreme Treasure, the Chaos Bell, had descended into the world with Eastern Emperor Taiyi.

Wasn't that even more jaw-dropping?

Who could explain luck?

"Disciple Gongming, do you truly intend to give this Purifying World White Lotus to me?"

Tongtian Cult Leader did not rush to refine it.

Zhao Gongming smiled faintly. "Master has seen it as well. This disciple does not lack treasures to suppress Fortune. As for defensive treasures, this white lotus is of no use to me either!"

His tone was calm, and every word he said was true.

In terms of defense, he had the Thirty-Six Heavens Worlds. It combined offense and defense, already no weaker than a defensive Supreme Treasure.

As for suppressing Fortune, the postnatal Merit Supreme Treasure, the Hongmeng Heaven-Measuring Ruler, allowed one to kill without being stained by karma. Its effect was even greater than the Purifying World White Lotus.

Though Tongtian Cult Leader was astonished, he was also deeply moved. Saints were Saints, but they still possessed their own emotions.

Zhao Gongming had exceptional aptitude and valued loyalty and affection. A disciple like this would be hard to find even if one searched the entire Primordial World!

With such a disciple, what more could a master ask for!

"Haha, in that case, your master won't stand on ceremony with you!"

Tongtian Cult Leader was a Saint of the sword, and his temperament was forthright. As he laughed heartily, he thoroughly refined the Twelfth-Rank Purifying World White Lotus before him.

Buzz!

Once Tongtian Cult Leader completely refined the final restriction, the Twelfth-Rank Purifying World White Lotus suddenly blazed with light and shot straight into the heavens!

"Heavenly Dao above, I, Tongtian Cult Leader, hereby use the Twelfth-Rank Purifying World White Lotus to suppress the Interception Sect's Fortune, forge a foundation for ten thousand ages, suppress!"

The next moment, Tongtian Cult Leader's proclamation resounded, once again thoroughly shaking the entire Primordial World.