The Four Sages' Scheme

"Someone was going to make a move early?"

"Could it be that a sect had already found the tribulation child bearing the Flying Bear visage?"

A flicker of surprise appeared on Tongtian's face. He sighed inwardly. With the heavenly secrets obscured, even he could not locate that tribulation child through divination.

It could only depend on the luck of each sect and the tribulation child's own choice. From the looks of it, the tribulation child's heart did not lie with his Jie Sect.

"Yes, Master, there is one more matter I need to discuss with you."

"What is it?"

"From today onward, the Jie Sect is not to accept any outside disciples!"

Lu Chen spoke with unusual seriousness.

"Close the sect gates?"

"That's right."

"Fine."

Tongtian did not ask why. He agreed at once.

"Anything else?"

Lu Chen shook his head. "No. Leave the rest to me."

"Alright!"

"Master, I'll be leaving first. Ordinary is still waiting for me on Carefree Island."

"Alright."

"Oh, disciple!"

Seeing Lu Chen about to leave, Tongtian called out to stop him.

"What is it, Master?"

Lu Chen looked at Tongtian in confusion.

"When the time comes to wage war against the other sects, must it truly be a fight to the death?"

"No. Heavenly Dao Sages may possess Primordial Unity-level power, but they are likewise constrained by the Heavenly Dao. They are different from us, who advanced through our own strength."

Lu Chen smiled faintly, dispelling Tongtian's greatest concern.

No matter how formidable Heavenly Dao Sages were, they were still working for the Heavenly Dao. Their authority and power were bestowed by the Heavenly Dao, and it could take them back as easily as turning over one's hand.

It was unknown whether this Investiture of the Gods was Hongjun's scheme or the Heavenly Dao's,