"If we can't find one, then we can just take one. Yuanshi's Chan Sect has several treasures that suppress luck."
Tongtian frowned slightly.
"Wudao, you're not planning to snatch the Pangu Banner from Yuanshi, are you?!"
"If you really take that thing, he'll probably fight you to the death. If things go badly, he might even retaliate against the human race without regard for his own life."
"If he retaliates against the human race, I have plenty of ways to torment him. But for now, I don't want to touch him. After all, he's your prey. It wouldn't be very proper for me to take him from you."
"If you won't touch Yuanshi, then how are we supposed to obtain a Treasure to Suppress Luck?"
Ling Wudao looked at Tongtian with a wicked grin. "We won't rob Yuanshi, but we can rob Ran Deng's treasure. He has a Cosmos Ruler in his possession. That treasure is far from ordinary; its true name is the Hongmeng Measuring Heaven Ruler."
"This treasure was formed from a portion of Heaven-Opening Merit and Primordial Chaos Profound Yellow Qi when Pangu opened heaven. That trash Ran Deng simply hasn't discovered it yet!"
"We can seize that treasure."
"But compared to the Hongmeng Measuring Heaven Ruler, I think the All Heavens Celebration Cloud suits you better. That supreme treasure can also suppress luck, and it is a defensive treasure. What you lack most right now is a defensive treasure."
Hearing this, Tongtian also knew that defensive treasures were what he lacked most. However, obtaining the All Heavens Celebration Cloud would not be easy. Yuanshi would never give it to him so readily, and if he forcefully took it, the two sects would openly go to war before the Investiture of the Gods even arrived.
A war between the two sects at this time was hardly a good omen. The struggle between the demon race and the Witch Race had yet to end, and if war broke out between the two sects now, it would bring unimaginable consequences.
"Wudao, robbing Yuanshi of the All Heavens Celebration Cloud may cause the two sects to go to war early. If we are to take Yuanshi's magic treasure, only you can do it. Otherwise, before the Witch and Demon Tribulation is over, the two sects will already be at war, and none of us can predict the consequences."
Ling Wudao fell silent for a moment before slowly speaking. "Fine, then I'll leave this matter to you. It just so happens that I have a reason to go make trouble for Yuanshi."
The matter of Yuanshi and Taiqing coming to the human race to cause trouble last time had not been fully settled yet. This was the perfect chance to trick the All Heavens Celebration Cloud out of him. Tongtian, Tongtian, I'm helping you seize the All Heavens Celebration Cloud. When I abduct Yunxiao in the future, you'll have no grounds to complain, hehe!
"Since we've settled the matter, I'll go find trouble with Yuanshi right away."
Upon hearing this, Tongtian immediately said, "There is no hurry. I intend to form an alliance with the human race. What do you think?"
"An alliance with my human race is possible. The human race currently has no sects within it, so your Intercepting Sect can enter and spread its Dao Lineage among humanity. That will strengthen the Intercepting Sect's luck, while the human race will also gain considerable benefits. At the very least, the Intercepting Sect can protect the human race well, allowing me to travel through the Great Desolation with greater peace of mind."
"So you agree?"
"Of course I agree. This brings no harm to the human race."
Of course I agree with both hands raised. The stronger the human race becomes, the stronger I will be when I awaken the Human Dao. The Power of Human Dao within me is gradually growing stronger. After forming an alliance with the Intercepting Sect and bringing several powerful races into the human race, I can begin awakening the Human Dao.
"Good. Since you agree, let us go out and discuss the Dao together. My disciples have all returned to Golden Turtle Island, so we can take this opportunity to introduce you to the Intercepting Sect Disciples."
"Oh, and we just killed Dingguang Xian. That fellow had been bought off by the Two Sages of the West. Once the Dao discussion ends, I plan to make a trip to the Western World."
Ling Wudao raised a brow, then spoke with a sinister grin. "Tongtian, you're quite shrewd. You're probably not going to the Western World to trouble the Two Sages of the West. You want to extort some treasures from them, don't you?"
"Hahaha!"
"You understand me well. That is indeed what I intend. Killing them would accomplish nothing, and instead would draw the obstruction of the Heavenly Dao. Rather than that, it is more worthwhile to demand some benefits."
"After the Dao discussion ends, how about we go to the Western World together?"
"Fine, then I'll accompany you on this trip!"
Tongtian immediately burst into laughter. "With you coming along, I trust they'll behave much more obediently. After all, your methods are harsher than mine."
"Let's go!"
"It's time for us to go out and discuss the Dao."
With that, Tongtian stood and walked out of Biyou Palace. Seeing this, Ling Wudao also rose and followed Tongtian out of Biyou Palace.
When the two arrived at the high platform in the plaza, they saw countless Intercepting Sect Disciples whispering among themselves below.
Seeing this, Tongtian immediately spoke. "Do not make noise. I summoned you back to Golden Turtle Island today because there is something to announce."
"Listen carefully. From this day forth, the Intercepting Sect shall formally form an alliance with the human race. When traveling through the Great Desolation in the future, you must not harm humans. Should I learn that anyone dares harm the human race, I will expel them from the Intercepting Sect."
"Furthermore, I will establish an assessment today. Any whose resolve is weak or whose character is corrupt shall be expelled from the Intercepting Sect. I do not wish for another betrayal of the sect to occur. No matter your current cultivation, if you fail my test, leave Golden Turtle Island on your own. From then on, you may no longer claim to be members of the Intercepting Sect."
As his words fell, Tongtian waved his hand, and two spatial portals appeared in the center of the plaza.
"These are two great formations I have established. If you can pass both formations, you may officially enter the Intercepting Sect. If you cannot pass the formations' tests, leave Golden Turtle Island yourselves."
"Duo Bao, you were the first disciple I accepted. You shall take the lead."
Duo Bao, standing below, immediately replied, "Yes, Master!"
Immediately afterward, Duo Bao walked to the center of the plaza and slowly stepped into one of the portals.
After a short while, Duo Bao slowly emerged from the portal, then entered the other one. Before long, Duo Bao emerged from that portal as well.
However, when he came out this time, Duo Bao was no longer as composed as when he had emerged from the first portal. Sweat poured from his entire body.
At this moment, Duo Bao thought to himself, What a terrifying illusion formation. The first formation was manageable; as long as one's will was firm, one could emerge calmly. But the second great formation was exceedingly difficult to pass. The moment one yielded to any of the temptations within, it would all be over.
Just now, he had faced treasures scattered across the ground, spiritual roots, and even all manner of tempting words. Had his resolve not been firm and his Dao unwavering, he would likely have been ensnared by the formation beyond escape long ago.
Seeing Duo Bao drenched in sweat, the disciples all drew in sharp breaths. Duo Bao possessed the highest cultivation among them, yet even he had reacted like this before the formations. One could imagine just how terrifying those two great formations were.
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