Chaoge, Yin Shang, the Grand Tutor's Residence.
Wen Zhong felt weary at heart. Ever since the Investiture Calamity began, one damned mess after another had cropped up, exhausting him so thoroughly that he even considered leaving Yin Shang and returning to Golden Ao Island to cultivate in peace.
But as a veteran minister who had served four generations of Yin Shang kings, how could he simply leave?
Not to mention that, amid the Investiture Calamity, even Golden Immortals could only serve as pawns.
If Wen Zhong walked away and washed his hands of everything, how could Di Xin hold Yin Shang together alone?
After all, the enemies he now faced were not the regional lords or Yin Shang's great nobles, but the gods and Buddhas filling the heavens!
Just then, he suddenly received a transmission from Daoist Duobao.
Wen Zhong was bewildered.
As the Interception Sect's foremost disciple and a bona fide Quasi-Saint, Daoist Duobao was someone before whom even Wen Zhong's master, Golden Spirit Holy Mother, was merely a junior.
What did he want with me?
Though puzzled, he hurriedly bowed and said, "Greetings, Granduncle Duobao."
"No need for ceremony," Daoist Duobao said. "The Chan Sect is watching Yin Shang closely now. Be sure not to let them notice anything amiss."
Wen Zhong nodded, then resumed his usual demeanor.
Daoist Duobao wasted no further words. He briefly explained the Chan Sect's scheme, the Interception Sect's response, and even Saint Tongtian's position.
Then, afraid Wen Zhong might misunderstand, he repeated Tongtian's exact words.
"Remember, the Interception Sect's position is that of a cooperative alliance. Neither side stands above the other."
"The Interception Sect and Yin Shang are equals. Do not let Di Xin feel that the Interception Sect is ordering him around."
"The Chan Sect will act soon. Have Di