Everything concerning the Investiture of the Gods had been settled.
Through Tongtian's alliance-building and negotiations, all the Sages present had agreed, so the matter could naturally proceed to the next stage.
Even the Jade Emperor had done Saint Tongtian a favor.
Although he had given up a few positions, they were of little importance to the Jade Emperor. After all, his exchanges with Tongtian over this period had given him a thorough understanding of the man.
He therefore knew perfectly well that Tongtian was willing to abide by the heavenly laws and would not make things difficult for him in the future.
Beyond that, everything else was a minor matter.
Just as everyone was about to part ways, however, Tongtian spoke again.
"Oh, wait a moment, everyone."
"I have a private matter to announce while we have this opportunity."
"Some time ago, at the request of my disciple Lu Ya and with Teacher Hongjun's approval, I fished Xihe out of the River of Time from the moment just after she married Di Jun, before they had even consummated their marriage."
"After spending some time with her, I found her rather wonderful."
"I have therefore decided to marry Xihe. Now that the Investiture Calamity has ended, I invite you all to gather on Golden Ao Island when the time comes."
Everyone sucked in a breath...
At Tongtian's words, all the Sages present froze.
What in the world?
Tongtian was going to marry Xihe?
His words left the Sages scorched on the inside and raw on the outside, their minds utterly blank.
After all, every Sage present had lived through that era. They knew perfectly well who Xihe was.
She was the wife of Di Jun, ruler of the Demon Court!
Clearly, none of them had expected Tongtian to be so brazen.