Heavenly Dao Is Impartial, Tongtian Cult Leader Appears!

"Heavenly Dao has bestowed Merit?"

Within Eight Scenes Palace, Grand Pure One Laozi, who had just withdrawn his gaze, looked once more toward the Eastern Sea. Even his heart, devoid of sorrow or joy, couldn't help but ripple slightly.

Heavenly Dao Merit wasn't so easily obtained.

Since Pangu had split Heaven and Earth apart, aside from the Six Sages attaining the Dao and becoming Saints, the occasions on which Heavenly Dao had bestowed Merit had been few and far between.

Yet now, Heavenly Dao had actually bestowed Merit. Though it couldn't compare to the Merit of sainthood, it was still shocking enough!

At this thought, Grand Pure One Laozi instinctively began to deduce the heavenly secrets, but before long, astonishment appeared on his face.

Saints held authority. With a single thought, they could know all matters of the Primordial World, yet now, he couldn't deduce even the slightest scrap of information.

"Why are the heavenly secrets so obscure?"

Seeing that he couldn't deduce anything, Taiqing simply stopped trying. Before long, Eight Scenes Palace returned to silence.

"Merit has descended upon the Eastern Lands?"

In the Western Lands, Zhunti and Jieyin were diligently repairing the shattered earth veins and spiritual veins when they sensed something and abruptly looked toward the Eastern Sea of the Primordial World. Upon seeing the descending Merit, envy appeared on their faces. Back when the Six Sages had attained the Dao, the Merit bestowed by Heavenly Dao had only been enough for one of them to become a Saint. Left with no choice, they had made great vows and borrowed Merit from Heavenly Dao to attain sainthood. Now, upon seeing Merit, they were like beggars spotting a table laden with delicacies, their eyes shining brightly.

But after exchanging glances, the two could only shake their heads helplessly.

The East was prosperous, but the Three Pure Ones also guarded it. Even if there truly were benefits to be had, they of the West wouldn't get a turn. Unless the Three Pure Ones developed a rift, there might be a chance to scheme.

But the Three Pure Ones shared the same root and origin, their bond so deep. How could a rift possibly arise between them?

They were better off guarding their own little patch of land. Repairing the shattered earth veins of the West was the most urgent task at hand.

"Oh?"

Within Wa Sovereign Palace, Nuwa wore palace robes, her face peerlessly beautiful and dignified. At that moment, she sensed something and looked toward the Eastern Sea of the Primordial World, but quickly withdrew her gaze.

Among the Heavenly Dao Six Sages, her status was exceptional. She had no great sect, much less disciples. Even if Merit descended, unless it was the Merit of sainthood, it couldn't stir even the slightest ripple within her.

In Heavenly Court's Sun God Palace, Dijun and Taiyi were plotting over the strand of Primordial Purple Qi in Red Cloud's possession at Five Villages Temple.

Within the Boundless Blood Sea, Minghe sat upon the Twelfth-Rank Karmic Fire Red Lotus, holding Yuantu and Abi in his arms, like a crimson-robed fiend who wished to slaughter Heaven, slaughter Earth, and slaughter all living beings!

Within Five Villages Temple, Zhen Yuanzi had manifested the Primordial Origin Ancestral Vein Formation to protect his close friend, Red Cloud.

Deep in the Northern Dark Sea, Kunpeng, the Demon Master, was engrossed in the scribbles on a wall, as though they were ghostly talismans.

It wasn't only the Heavenly Dao Saints. The Primordial World's many Great Supernatural Beings had also been alarmed by the Merit. Some were shocked, some indifferent, but most had their attention drawn toward it.

Yet after making their deductions, they found only obscure heavenly secrets. How could they possibly deduce even the slightest bit of information?

Meanwhile, above the Eastern Sea of the Primordial World, Zhao Gongming looked at the Merit Cloud forming above his head, and a smile appeared on his face. Heavenly Dao was impartial.

He had created a Myriad Heavens World connected to the Chaos World, one with the potential to advance into an Origin World. It was equivalent to building another "small house" beside the Primordial World!

Since Pangu had split Heaven and Earth apart, this was likely the only instance of its kind. It was perfectly reasonable for Heavenly Dao to bestow Merit.

But before Zhao Gongming could rejoice, the skies of the Primordial World suddenly split open without warning.

Grayish-white lightning slowly manifested, radiating an aura of destruction even more terrifying than Purple Firmament Divine Thunder.

"Th-this is Chaos Divine Lightning?"

Zhao Gongming's expression changed drastically, and the corners of his mouth twitched uncontrollably. He was merely a tiny Profound Immortal cultivator. What virtue or ability did he possess to draw Chaos Divine Lightning upon himself?

Yet despite the change in his expression, his heart remained remarkably calm.

Heavenly Dao was impartial. At the very least, before Hongjun merged himself with Heavenly Dao, Heavenly Dao absolutely possessed no "selfishness." It was more like a program left behind by Pangu, governing the entire Primordial World. He had used the Heaven and Earth Origin of the Primordial World to create the Myriad Heavens World. That was an act of theft, so it was only reasonable for Heavenly Dao to send down Chaos Divine Lightning. As for Heavenly Dao Merit, within the Primordial World, merits and faults couldn't offset one another. In other words, he could receive the Merit, but he also had to endure the Chaos Divine Lightning!

"Sure enough, great opportunities often conceal great risks. Heavenly Dao's advantage isn't so easily taken!"

Zhao Gongming smiled bitterly. Chaos Divine Lightning was lightning that existed only in legends. Even Quasi-Sages couldn't withstand it; touching it meant instant death.

Perhaps before the divine lightning even descended, the mere aftershock it emitted would be enough to grind him into dust.

At this time, the Three Xiao Sisters, having sensed the abnormality in the heavens, had arrived at Zhao Gongming's side.

The joy on the Three Xiao Sisters' faces from successfully taking form had completely vanished, replaced by deep concern.

"Big Brother, what's going on?"

Yun Xiao asked urgently.

Zhao Gongming shook his head with a bitter smile. "This has nothing to do with you. Leave as quickly as you can."

The Three Skies' transformation tribulation had long since passed. In Heavenly Dao's eyes now, only he, the one who had "stolen" Heavenly Dao Origin, remained.

Upon hearing this, Yun Xiao had yet to speak.

Qiong Xiao had already furrowed her brows and snapped, "Big Brother, what do you mean by that? We siblings have known one another for hundreds of millions of years. Now that Big Brother is in danger, how could the three of us leave you behind?"

Among the Three Skies, she was the most straightforward by nature, never concealing her words.

"Big Brother, don't leave Bi Xiao behind!"

Bi Xiao tightly clutched Zhao Gongming's robe, her large eyes brimming with tears. Her adorable appearance tugged at the heart.

Watching this, Zhao Gongming sighed inwardly. If there had been another way, why would he do this? But this was Chaos Divine Lightning. Even the Myriad Heavens World likely couldn't withstand it.

"Be good. Your Big Brother is certain to die today. Why drag my three younger sisters down to be buried with me? Leave at once, and speak no more!"

Zhao Gongming drove them away, his tone stiff and cold. This was one of the rare occasions when he lost his temper.

The Three Xiao Sisters knew that Zhao Gongming simply didn't wish to implicate them.

"Big Brother, are you looking down on us?"

"We siblings have been together since before we took form. If we die today, then so be it. Why say such hurtful words?"

"In any case, we siblings shall live and die together today. Big Brother, don't try to drive us away!"

The Three Skies spoke resolutely. They too could feel the terror of the Chaos Divine Lightning in the heavens.

But the four siblings had shared hundreds of millions of years together. Even before taking form, they had supported one another. Today, even if they died, they would live and die together. How could they abandon their Big Brother and leave?

Upon hearing this, a dazed look couldn't help but surface on Zhao Gongming's face.

He seemed to see the Investiture of the Gods Cataclysm many years later, when the Three Xiao Sisters learned of his death and descended the mountain without hesitation.

Qiongxiao had even cursed a Saint to his face for his sake, ultimately meeting her death and being listed upon the Investiture of the Gods!

Where could one find sisters this good?

At that thought, the gloom in Zhao Gongming's heart instantly dispersed, and he instead burst into hearty laughter.

He had already made preparations. Once the Chaos Divine Lightning took shape, he would directly detonate the Great Thousand World, using it to carve out a sliver of life for his three younger sisters.

But at that moment, a soft chuckle suddenly rang out through Heaven and Earth.

"Haha, you four siblings are truly bound by deep affection. This poor Daoist has had his eyes opened."

As the voice fell, a Daoist in azure robes silently appeared beside Zhao Gongming and the others.

"Heavenly Dao is impartial. For this trifling amount of Origin, let this poor Daoist bear it on your behalf. Disperse!"

The azure-robed Daoist raised his hand and waved.

The split heavens gradually began to heal. The surging Chaos Divine Lightning, before the astonished eyes of Zhao Gongming and the Three Xiao Sisters, actually slowly dispersed!

The next moment, the hundred-acre Merit Cloud suspended in the sky rumbled as it transformed into a golden pillar of light, directly enveloping Zhao Gongming!