Demon Extermination Alliance, Jiang Ziya Establishes the Investiture of the Gods List

In just half a day, Xuandu had already invited the Saints to the Eight Scenery Palace.

Seeing that all the Saints had arrived, Laozi got straight to the point: "I've invited you all here to discuss a matter of great importance."

Nüwa replied directly, "Eldest Senior Brother, please speak freely." Nüwa still held Laozi in high regard.

Jie Yin asked, "Is it about the Investiture of the Gods?"

"Yes, but not entirely," Laozi replied. "Junior Brother Tong Tian's disciple, Gu Changqing, has already Proved the Dao of Mixed Origin."

"What?"

Upon hearing of Gu Changqing's proving the Dao, the Two Sages of the West were no less surprised than Laozi had been at the time.

If Gu Changqing had Proved the Dao of Mixed Origin, what was the point of the Investiture of the Gods?

Forget about trying to gain some illicit benefits from the Intercepting Sect; if Gu Changqing didn't attack Mount Sumeru, they'd burn incense and worship Buddha.

No, they were greater than Buddha.

Worshipping Buddha would be useless!

Yuanshi saw Nüwa's calm expression and gave her a meaningful look.

"That's not the main point yet," Laozi continued. "The main point is that Gu Changqing wields the God Slaying Spear, making him very likely Luo Hou's successor."

"This..."

The Two Sages of the West gasped.

The God Slaying Spear was terrifying!

Legend had it that the reason the West was barren was entirely due to the Dao-Demon War.

The Dao was Dao Ancestor Hongjun, and the Demon was Demon Ancestor Luo Hou.

The reappearance of the God Slaying Spear meant the resurgence of the demonic path.

"What other possibility could there be?" Zhun Ti immediately retorted. "Gu Changqing is definitely connected to the Demon Ancestor, otherwise how could he have Proved the Dao of Mixed Origin in just a little over ten years?"

Zhun Ti immediately branded Gu Changqing as a villain. He had a grudge with Gu Changqing and feared Gu Changqing's retaliation.

Yuanshi nodded and said, "Junior Brother Zhun Ti is absolutely right. Gu Changqing is either Luo Hou's successor or directly a clone of Luo Hou. How important is the God Slaying Spear to Luo Hou? How could Luo Hou easily give it to someone else?"

At this point, Nüwa replied, "Isn't it a bit too rash to label Gu Changqing as a demonic practitioner based solely on the God Slaying Spear?"

"Let's not forget, the Four Swords of Zhuxian are Luo Hou's innate spiritual treasures. Does that mean Senior Brother Tong Tian is also a demonic practitioner?"

Nüwa was also surprised that Gu Changqing possessed the God Slaying Spear. But to say Gu Changqing was a demonic practitioner, she was the first not to believe it.

How could a practitioner of the purely vast Creation Dao comprehend the demonic path?

Yuanshi frowned and said, "Pangu's One Qi Transforms into Three Purities, and our master passed down his Dao to the Three Friends. Junior Brother Tong Tian is naturally not a demonic practitioner. It's just a pity that Junior Brother Tong Tian was led astray by the Four Swords of Zhuxian long ago, and is now deeply entrenched in the demonic path."

He could admit Gu Changqing's demonic identity, but he absolutely could not say that Tong Tian was also demonic. The karma between the Three Pure Ones was simply too deep.

Heh!

Nüwa chuckled at that. As a Saint, could one really be led astray by a magical artifact? You're trying to fool children!

Zhun Ti echoed, "Senior Brother Yuanshi is absolutely right. If Senior Brother Tong Tian hadn't already fallen into the demonic path, how could he have rashly established the Human Emperor and acted against the heavens?"

Nüwa glanced at the Saints, feeling utterly speechless. These leaders of the Orthodox Mysterious Sect and Buddhist Sect were no worse than common rogues when it came to twisting facts.

If humanity were led by these people, it would be doomed sooner or later!

The Human Race establishing itself independently is not impossible!

"Ahem!" Laozi saw the topic veering off course and quickly brought it back. "What we need to discuss today isn't Junior Brother Tong Tian's problem, but his disciple, Gu Changqing."

"Exactly!" Zhun Ti replied. "Gu Changqing is definitely a demonic practitioner and must be eliminated."

Killing Gu Changqing would not only remove a future threat but also cripple Tong Tian. Why wouldn't they?

Laozi continued, "To ensure fairness, let's vote by a show of hands."

Yuanshi was the first to raise his hand, and the Two Sages of the West naturally didn't want to fall behind.

Nüwa smiled bitterly to herself: What fairness! Eldest Senior Brother is clearly biased.

Right, Daoist Friend Changqing establishing the Human Emperor also harmed the interests of the Human Sect.

These Saints are Saints in vain!

Nüwa felt an inexplicable sense of being out of place sitting in this Eight Scenery Palace.

Seeing Nüwa's indifference, Laozi asked, "Junior Sister Nüwa, what are your thoughts?"

My thoughts? Haven't you all already decided!

Nüwa replied, "Since the Witch Demon Calamity, I have not interfered in the affairs of the Primordial World. On this matter, I remain neutral."

Laozi then said, "Since Junior Sister wishes to remain neutral, please cultivate here in the Eight Scenery Palace until Master emerges from seclusion."

Nüwa smiled and said, "Thank you for your kind intentions, Eldest Senior Brother. While the Eight Scenery Palace is nice, it's not as comfortable as Wa Palace. I'd rather return to Wa Palace."

At this moment, Nüwa clearly understood that Laozi had summoned her not to discuss important matters but to effectively place her under house arrest.

Laozi then said, "The matter of demon extermination concerns the safety of the Primordial World. To prevent any accidents, I ask for Junior Sister's understanding. I am truly left with no choice."

"Fine, I'll stay here at Eight Scenery Palace!"

Nüwa said coldly. With words having come to this, there was no room for maneuver. She simply didn't have the strength to force her way out.

"Xuandu." Laozi called Xuandu over and then said, "Please escort your Aunt-Master Nüwa to the Secluded Room for cultivation."

Nüwa rose and glanced at Laozi, not even bothering to utter the word "shameless." At this point, what respect could she possibly have for Laozi?

After Nüwa left, Laozi continued, "For the stability of the Primordial World, the Demon Extermination Alliance is established today. As long as the demonic path is not eradicated, the alliance will not disband. From today onward, the Three Sects shall advance and retreat together, sharing weal and woe."

"Excellent!"

The Saints readily agreed.

Xiqi.

Western Zhou had long since raised the banner of rebellion, engaging in several fierce battles with Great Shang, with both sides experiencing victories and defeats.

On this day, Jiang Ziya offered counsel to King Wu.

"My lord, the Phoenix Cries Qishan, signifying the replacement of Shang by Zhou, aligns with the will of Heaven above and the aspirations of the people below. However, continuous warfare has resulted in countless military and civilian casualties, creating boundless slaughter, which may incur the wrath of Heaven."

King Wu, clad in armor, asked, "What excellent plan does the Prime Minister have?"

Jiang Ziya replied, "Even if it is ordained by the Heavenly Dao, Heaven still possesses the virtue of cherishing life. My lord can establish the Investiture of the Gods Platform and enshrine the Investiture of the Gods List. All innocent individuals who die will not enter reincarnation but will ascend to the upper realm to enjoy human offerings. While this cannot alleviate the suffering of this life, it can remove the worries of the next."

King Wu responded, "The Prime Minister is benevolent. I shall trouble the Prime Minister with this matter."

King Wu was neither clear about nor concerned with the matter of Investiture of the Gods.

He was concerned about when he could take Di Xin's position.

However, how easy was it to replace Shang with Zhou?

If not for the support of the Immortal Sects represented by Jiang Ziya and the others, his head would have long been hanging on the city wall of Chaoge.

Let them handle minor matters like the Investiture of the Gods Platform.

After receiving King Wu's approval, Jiang Ziya built the Investiture of the Gods Platform in less than three days.

Upon the establishment of the Investiture of the Gods Platform, immeasurable Merits descended from Heaven, and Western Zhou's Luck greatly increased.

Roar!

That Profound Yellow Energy, before it could even break through the clouds, was shattered by a dragon's roar.

A Golden Dragon's phantom, with an open mouth, swallowed the Profound Yellow Energy in one gulp, then vanished.

The national destiny that Jiang Ziya had condensed for Western Zhou with the Investiture of the Gods List became nourishment for Great Shang's Luck Golden Dragon.

How could Great Shang's Luck Golden Dragon allow the Luck of a small nation like Western Zhou to take shape?

To the Evil Flood Dragon, this was a complete provocation.

Inside the Grand Tutor's Mansion, Gu Changqing secretly chuckled: A Luck Golden Dragon with sentience is truly different.

It was time to begin!

Gu Changqing, holding the list Shi Ji had brought back, walked out of the Secluded Room.