The Investiture of the Gods Must Continue, but the Interception Sect Can't Keep Fighting Like This

Inside Biyou Palace, silence fell in an instant.

Duobao, Jin Ling, Wu Dang, and Gui Ling sat at the front.

Behind them sat Zhao Gongming, the Three Cloud Sisters, the Ten Heavenly Lords, and the Four Sages of Nine-Dragon Island.

Within the Interception Sect, which of these people was not a senior who had cultivated for countless years?

Yet now, all of them followed Tongtian's gaze and looked toward Lin Yuan, who had just stepped into the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm.

In the past—

Lin Yuan would not even have dared to imagine such a scene.

Back then, he had merely been the lowest-ranked registered disciple of the Jin Ling Lineage.

His cave abode had been so poor that even a thief breaking in would have considered leaving him a couple of spirit stones.

Yet now, he sat in the core area of Biyou Palace, and even matters such as how the Interception Sect should proceed were being publicly asked of him by Tongtian.

The feeling brought by such a change in status was indeed subtle.

However, Lin Yuan did not get carried away just because everyone was looking at him.

In terms of cultivation and experience, anyone before him was far stronger than he was.

The reason he could stand here and speak was not because he was "smarter than them."

It was because he had truly seen the paths of death that had originally awaited them.

And he had personally dragged these people back from the brink.

Lin Yuan pondered for a moment. "Grandmaster, this disciple believes we should not first think about how to win."

As soon as those words were spoken—

Quite a few people in Biyou Palace showed subtle changes in expression.

Bixiao was even more direct.

"Then what should we think about?"

"How not to die."

Lin Yuan answered without hesitation.

Bixiao: "..."

That answer was perhaps a little too blunt and down-to-earth.

Tongtian, however, did not laugh. "Continue."

Lin Yuan nodded.

"What has happened over these past years has actually made it quite clear."

"Senior Sister Shiji nearly went alone to Qianyuan Mountain to pursue someone because of Biyun."

"The most dangerous moment for the four senior brothers of Kowloon Island was when each of them pursued an enemy and got separated."

"The Ten Ultimate Formation of the Ten Heavenly Lords was powerful in every aspect, but with ten people each guarding one formation, if one encountered trouble, it was difficult for the other nine to lend a hand in time."

"And there is no need to mention Uncle Zhao."

Lin Yuan glanced at Zhao Gongming.

"He could suppress the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Elucidation Sect head-on, yet in the end, he nearly got prayed to death by someone hiding in the mountains."

Zhao Gongming's mouth twitched.

Although it was the truth—

Being repeatedly publicly executed in front of so many people still hurt a Daluo Realm immortal's pride somewhat.

Gao Yougan could not hold back a laugh.

Zhao Gongming turned to look at him. "Is that funny?"

Gao Yougan immediately turned serious.

"Not funny."

"I merely thought of something pleasant."

Wang Mo: "..."

That excuse did not sound very convincing no matter how he listened to it.

Lin Yuan did not continue using Zhao Gongming as an example.

"This disciple later realized that the Interception Sect's true problem has never been a lack of strength."

"We have many people."

"We also have plenty of treasures."

"And even more powerful experts."

"But whenever something happens, everyone's first reaction is usually—I'll go."

"Then one person goes."

"Something happens."

"After the other senior brothers and sisters learn of it, a few more go."

"Then something happens again."

"Then another group arrives."

At this point—

The atmosphere in Biyou Palace gradually grew heavy.

Because what had happened recently was practically the best proof.

If Shiji had truly died at Taiyi's hands—

Would the Interception Sect have ignored it?

Impossible.

If the Four Sages of Nine-Dragon Island had died—

Wen Zhong would certainly have continued inviting fellow disciples down from the mountain.

If the Ten Heavenly Lords had all fallen in the Ten Ultimate Formation—

Zhao Gongming would still have come afterward.

If Zhao Gongming died as well—

Could the Three Cloud Sisters have remained seated?

One line after another.

After every person fell—

More disciples of the Interception Sect would be dragged into the Karmic Tribulation.

Lin Yuan had already roughly mentioned this problem before.

But at that time, it had mostly been his own judgment.

Now, things were different.

Zhao Gongming was here.

The Three Cloud Sisters were here as well.

Not one of the Ten Heavenly Lords was missing either.

When everyone looked back now, they could already clearly see the danger within it.

"So this disciple believes—"

"During the Investiture of the Gods from now on—"

"The Interception Sect should first establish at least three rules."

Lin Yuan raised one finger.

"First."

"Important disciples must not go down the mountain alone without good reason."

Zhao Jiang raised a brow. "What counts as an important disciple?"

Lin Yuan looked at him. "Senior Brother, do you think you are important?"

"Well..."

For a moment, Zhao Jiang truly did not know how to answer.

If he said he was unimportant, it would seem somewhat self-deprecating.

If he said he was important, it would sound like he was flattering himself.

Lin Yuan smiled.

"Since it is difficult to judge—"

"Then do not judge at all."

"During the Karmic Tribulation, whenever matters involve West Qi, Great Shang, the Elucidation Sect, or the Western Sect, if two people can go, do not send one."

"If three people can go together, do not insist on going solo."

Bixiao heard an unfamiliar term. "Going solo?"

Lin Yuan's expression did not change. "It means going out alone to line up and get beaten."

Bixiao could not help laughing. "That is quite an apt term."

Lin Yuan raised his second finger.

"Second."

"Before any important battle, always leave yourself a way out."

"If you can win, fight."

"If you cannot win, leave."

"Do not think retreating is shameful."

Wang Mo deeply related to that.

"This one agrees."

"In the past, I really felt that if the other side ran, it was a loss not to chase them."

"But thinking about it now..."

He glanced at Lin Yuan.

"Several times, I nearly chased myself to death."

Yang Sen nodded.

"If Junior Brother Lin had not stopped us—"

"The four of us might truly have been separated and picked apart."

Lin Yuan raised his third finger.

"Third."

"If a fellow disciple gets into trouble—"

"Rescue them first."

"Do not stubbornly fight to the death for the sake of pride."

"Especially when the other side's realm is obviously far higher."

"If you need to call for elders, call for elders."

"If you need to gang up on them, gang up on them."

"Once you return alive, you can settle the score however you wish."

"If the person is gone—"

"What use is it to regain your pride?"

Bixiao could not help saying:

"So in the end, your three rules..."

"Are they basically just about being afraid of death?"

"Yes."

Lin Yuan answered without the slightest hesitation.

Bixiao was instead stunned for a moment.

Lin Yuan looked at her.

"Martial Aunt."

"What is wrong with being afraid of death?"

"You have cultivated for so many years."

"You finally became immortals."

"Then someone provokes you with a few words, and you rush out to throw your life away."

"Wouldn't those tens of thousands of years of cultivation have been for nothing?"

Bixiao opened her mouth.

Suddenly, she found herself unable to refute him.

If someone had said this in the past, she would probably have thought that person timid.

But after experiencing the Nine-Twist Yellow River Formation—

Especially at the moment Yuanshi personally entered the fray—

For the first time, she truly realized—

No matter how capable you were—

If you encountered a force that completely ignored all notions of rank—

Being stubbornly reckless had no meaning at all.

Yunxiao nodded gently. "I agree."

Zhao Gongming also said:

"This one has no objections either."

"I have suffered enough for it."

He laughed at himself.

"Now, if anyone tells me again to handle it alone—"

"First I'll ask whether they're planning to collect my body."

Quite a few people in the hall laughed.

The atmosphere was much more relaxed than before.

Duobao pondered for a moment.

"The rules are simple."

"They won't be difficult to carry out either."

"It's just that there are many members of the Interception Sect."

"Especially the Outer Disciples scattered throughout the Primordial World."

"They might not all be willing to accept restrictions."

Lin Yuan nodded.

"So there's no need to manage every detail."

"Just pass down the core principles."

"During the Karmic Tribulation."

"Don't go alone."

"Don't lose your head."

"Don't stubbornly hold on."

Gao Yougan muttered softly from the back:

"Why does that sound like what Junior Brother Lin lectures us about every day?"

Li Xingba: "..."

You know he's lecturing you?

Tongtian had not spoken the entire time.

Only after Lin Yuan finished did he slowly nod.

"Very well."

Those two words meant that these three rules had officially changed from Lin Yuan's personal suggestions into sect rules for the Interception Sect during the Karmic Tribulation.

Duobao's gaze shifted slightly.

"Master has decided?"

"I have."

Tongtian looked toward his disciples.

"Since the Investiture of the Gods Calamity has already proven that fighting alone makes it easy for others to defeat us one by one—"

"Then we shall change."

"How we did things before does not mean we must continue doing them that way."

"From this day onward."

"For all matters involving the Karmic Tribulation."

"Disciples of the sect may not recklessly venture into danger alone."

"If you encounter a powerful enemy."

"Retreat if you can."

"If a fellow disciple is in trouble."

"Saving them comes first."

His voice was not loud.

Yet it spread from Biyou Palace across all of Golden Turtle Island.

The Saint's Dharma voice echoed through the mountains and rivers.

Then, following the Interception Sect's fortune, it traveled to disciples scattered across the Primordial World.

At that moment.

Countless Interception Sect disciples in the midst of cultivation opened their eyes at once.

Some were confused.

Some were astonished.

Others felt that these rules differed greatly from the Interception Sect's former freewheeling style.

But no one dared to treat a Saint's words as mere wind in their ears.

Lin Yuan sat in the hall.

He could clearly sense that something had changed.

It was not a system notification.

Nor was it an increase in cultivation.

Rather, after those three rules were formally established, the fortune of the entire Interception Sect had produced an exceedingly subtle fluctuation.

It was tiny.

Yet it truly existed.

Tongtian sensed it as well.

His eyes narrowed slightly.

Before he could examine it closely.

A streak of spiritual light carrying a message suddenly flew rapidly toward Biyou Palace from outside.

Duobao raised a hand and caught it.

With a sweep of his divine sense.

The smile on his face instantly vanished.

"Master."

"An urgent report from Jiameng Pass."

Lin Yuan's heart stirred.

Tongtian asked, "What is it?"

Duobao said gravely:

"The West Qi army is closing in."

"The battle between immortals within the pass has already begun."

"The ones responsible for guarding Jiameng Pass are..."

He paused.

"The Four Demon Generals."

Lin Yuan's expression changed at once.

Mo Liqing.

Mo Lihong.

Mo Lihai.

Mo Lishou.

Four more.

And...

All of them were people fated to answer the Investiture of the Gods Calamity.

Tongtian looked at Lin Yuan.

The latter had already silently risen to his feet.

"Grandmaster."

"This disciple requests permission to leave the mountain."

Bixiao: "..."

You had just established a new rule against descending the mountain alone.

Were you planning to slap yourself in the face on the spot?

Lin Yuan had clearly thought of that as well.

So he added,

"I'll bring others with me."