Purge the Interception Sect, Fortune Soars, Beneath Mount Buzhou!

Hmph!

Tongtian Cult Leader followed his gaze.

At that moment, immortal music rang out in unison over Golden Turtle Island, while ethereal strange fragrances descended from the sky. Primordial Lord of Heaven sat upon the Nine-Dragon Agarwood Carriage, rich incense smoke shrouding the land.

Twelve Blessed-Virtue Golden Immortals attended him on either side. Above their heads appeared Auspicious Clouds, from which pearl-strewn Jade Necklaces and tens of thousands of golden flowers cascaded in an endless stream, illuminating near and far. The moment he arrived, he spat malicious words.

"All living beings of the Primordial World, whether taught or untaught, possess a sliver of opportunity to attain the Dao. Though the Blessed-Virtue Golden Immortals of Jade Void were carefully selected, they may not necessarily surpass these furred, scaled, egg-born, and damp-womb-transformed creatures of mine!"

Facing the ill-intentioned Primordial Lord of Heaven, Tongtian Cult Leader spoke calmly as well. The Three Pure Ones shared the same roots and origins, and their bond was indeed deep.

Yet as the saying went, those who walked different paths could not make plans together. Back when they had been on Kunlun Mountain, friction between the Expounding and Intercepting Sects had never ceased. Even Tongtian and Yuanshi had fallen out over it.

In the end, he had left Kunlun Mountain in anger, splitting from Yuanshi. Here in the Eastern Sea, he had sought out a new Sage's Dao field.

The Expounding and Intercepting Sects held different ideals.

Yuanshi had demeaned the disciples of the Interception Sect so greatly. As the Interception Sect's leader, Tongtian naturally had to strike back.

Buzz!

Just as the two Sages confronted one another needle for needle, blade for blade.

Another wondrous phenomenon appeared above Golden Turtle Island. Immortal music drifted through the air, accompanied by ethereal strange fragrances. A Sage sat atop a Ridged-Horn Azure Ox, while Xuandu Grand Mage led the beast as they floated gently down.

"Greetings, Uncle-Master Yuanshi. Greetings, Uncle-Master Tongtian!"

Xuandu Grand Mage clasped his hands in salute. Tongtian and Yuanshi, however, saluted the elder. "Greetings, Elder Brother!"

The only one they would address as Elder Brother was naturally Taiqing, foremost among the Six Sages.

His strength was the greatest among the Heavenly Dao Six Sages. Moreover, he had accepted only Xuandu Grand Mage as his sole disciple. In terms of status and standing, he stood apart even among the Sages of the Primordial World's Four Sects.

"All four of our sects belong to the Profound Sect. Today, Yuanshi and Tongtian, you two are holding a Dao debate between the Expounding and Intercepting Sects, yet you have deliberately left out my Humanity Sect. Why is that?"

Grand Pure One Laozi spoke with a smile, looking thoroughly like someone delighted to watch the world burn.

When Dao Ancestor Hongjun had expounded the Dao in Purple Cloud Palace and established the Profound Sect, all four sects of the Primordial World had belonged to it. Likewise, all their disciples were naturally disciples of the Profound Sect.

"Then what does Elder Brother suggest?"

Tongtian Cult Leader and Primordial Lord of Heaven both stirred inwardly and looked toward Grand Pure One Laozi.

"How about the disciples of all three of our sects engage in a Dao debate?"

Taiqing's shocking words made the expressions of Tongtian and Yuanshi change.

The Humanity Sect had only Xuandu, but his strength was by no means weak. After all, whenever Taiqing possessed any fine treasure, he would undoubtedly give priority to Xuandu Grand Mage.

However, since Taiqing had spoken, they naturally had no reason to refuse.

"Haha, this is a Profound Sect Dao Debate, yet the Western Sect alone has been excluded. Could it be that you three senior brothers have cast my Western Sect out of the Profound Sect?"

Before the Dao debate could even begin, two more figures appeared amid a wave of fragrant aromas.

Zhunti and Jieyin sat upon the Twelfth-Rank Meritorious Golden Lotus, with the Western Sect's direct disciples standing behind them. They had likewise arrived at Golden Turtle Island.

At that moment, five Heavenly Dao Sages had gathered on Golden Turtle Island. The radiance of their Sagely presence alone nearly illuminated the entire Eastern Sea, drawing the attention of countless Great Supernatural Beings throughout the Primordial World.

Ever since the Six Sages had attained the Dao, the Primordial World had seemingly not been this lively in a very long time.

Hmph! "Your Western Land is impoverished. Since you insist on joining this spectacle, do not blame anyone when you lose face!"

Primordial Lord of Heaven spoke coldly, showing the Two Western Sages not the slightest courtesy. He discriminated equally against both the Interception Sect and the Western Sect. The Interception Sect was a mixed bag of good and bad, and that was one thing.

But the Western Sect? The Western Lands were so barren that living beings there were exceedingly scarce. What worthy seedlings could the Western Sect founded by Zhunti and Jieyin possibly possess?

"Haha, Senior Brother Yuanshi has become attached to appearances. The purpose of our Profound Sect Dao debate is Dao discussion itself. What do victory and defeat have to do with it?"

Yet when it came to thick skin and a sharp tongue, who in the Primordial World could compare to Zhunti? With just a few words and a laugh, he rendered Primordial Lord of Heaven speechless.

"Enough, enough. Since the four sects of the Profound Sect have gathered here today, let us simply hold a contest and Dao debate!"

Grand Pure One Laozi spoke and tossed out a white jade meditation cushion. It expanded with the wind, transforming into a square and upright arena that instantly made the disciples of the four sects turn solemn.

This was a Profound Sect Dao Debate, held before five Heavenly Dao Sages. If they could shine brilliantly, their future Dao Paths would naturally open smoothly. But if they lost face, there would likely be no good fruit waiting for them upon their return to their sects.

"Since it is a contest, there should naturally be some stakes. This is the Wuji Apricot-Yellow Flag, which shall serve as the wager. What do you think, Junior Brother Tongtian?"

With a lift of his hand, Primordial Lord of Heaven produced a small flag. As it rustled, it manifested ten thousand golden lotuses. The instant it appeared, the entire gathering was shocked.

This was one of the Innate Five-Directional Flags, a Peak-Grade Innate Defensive Spiritual Treasure. No one had expected Primordial Lord of Heaven to casually take it out as the stake for this contest.

Even a Sage could not casually produce such a treasure. Clearly, he had prepared for this Dao debate long ago and possessed absolute confidence in the Jade Void Golden Immortals under his command.

"This Chaos-Hole Gourd shall be my wager!"

In the face of Primordial Lord of Heaven's aggressive challenge, Tongtian Cult Leader also raised a hand and brought out an azure gourd. It was one of the famed gourds borne by the Innate Calabash Vine. Its grade was likewise that of a Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. It could store one's own Sword Qi, even holding as many as ten thousand strands. Once activated in an instant, the power it unleashed was simply unimaginable.

Of course, the Sword Qi could also be replaced with other powers of law one had mastered. In other words, the Chaos-Hole Gourd could store an attack ten thousand times stronger than one's own at most.

"Haha, since that is the case, I, as the elder brother, should not be stingy. This Earth-Leaving Flameglow Flag shall serve as the wager for this contest!"

Grand Pure One Laozi raised his hand, and another small flag appeared. As it rustled, it radiated a dazzling golden light, carrying the intent of being impervious to all methods and untouched by divine abilities.

It was the Earth-Leaving Flameglow Flag of the Innate Five-Directional Flags, likewise a Peak-Grade Innate Defensive Spiritual Treasure.

The three Three Pure Ones had directly brought out three Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures as the stakes. Such lavishness made even Zhao Gongming pause slightly.

Compared to the generous Three Pure Ones, the smiles on the faces of the Two Western Sages were becoming difficult to maintain.

The Western Land had always been barren. Unlike the Three Pure Ones, they could not casually bring out Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasures as wagers. Yet with matters having reached this point, they had no choice but to offer treasures.

At this thought, pain appeared on the faces of Zhunti and Jieyin. Amid their reluctant expressions, a Primary Seed of the Meritorious Golden Lotus and a section of withered branch were brought out. "This is the Primary Seed of the Meritorious Golden Lotus, along with this Geng-Metal Bodhi Branch. Together, they shall serve as the wager for this contest!"

The Primary Seed of the Meritorious Golden Lotus contained Merit and was worth no less than an Upper-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. The Geng Metal Bodhi was an Dao-Comprehending Supreme Treasure. Together, the two treasures could barely match a Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure. Though they could not compare to the Five-Directional Flags, the Western Land had always been barren. For Zhunti and Jieyin to produce these two treasures was already a major loss of blood.

Of course, they never suffered losses. Even if they lost this Dao debate, it would still grant the Western Sect disciples considerable experience and reveal the gap between them and the disciples of the Eastern Land's three sects.

If they won by some stroke of luck, they would truly be using a small stake to win a great prize, filling their bowls to the brim.

"Since that is settled, the Profound Sect Dao Debate Conference shall begin now. Disciples of the four sects..."

As the disciples of the four sects rubbed their hands eagerly, Taiqing was about to commence the Dao Debate Conference. But just then.

Kree!

Following a crisp cry, a Five-Colored Golden Phoenix suddenly appeared above Golden Turtle Island, causing the expressions of the Three Pure Ones, Zhunti, and Jieyin to change slightly.

"Junior Sister—Senior Sister Nuwa has come as well?"