Signing the Investiture of the Gods List

Gu Changqing returned to the side hall and, instead of rushing to cultivate, he fell into deep thought.

He started with 30 billion Merits, squandered over 10 billion in a single day, and the system immediately recharged another 20 billion.

An Innate Supreme Treasure only cost 1 billion Merits. What was the system trying to do?

However, the system didn't bother him.

Forget it, as long as it's fun!

Isn't the point of transmigration to have fun anyway?

Not long after, Water Fire Child led Shi Ji and her disciple into the side hall.

"Senior Brother Changqing, Senior Sister Shi Ji will also be cultivating in this hall from now on."

"Oh."

Gu Changqing glanced at Water Fire Child, then remembered that the spiritual treasure he had given him earlier was only a Mid-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure.

If this kid wasn't satisfied and just casually badmouthed him to Tong Tian, he'd be in trouble for a long time.

He exchanged another High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure and gave it to Water Fire Child.

"Thank you for your trouble. This little trinket is for you to play with, junior brother."

"Thank you, senior brother."

Water Fire Child took the spiritual treasure and happily left.

"Junior Brother Changqing, are you cultivating here too?"

Shi Ji looked a bit awkward when she saw Gu Changqing.

Although the side hall was luxurious, it didn't have many rooms—only three.

The two child attendants would need one, and one would need to be kept free for guests, leaving... just one?

"Yes. I've just joined the sect and don't have a cave abode yet, so Master arranged for me to cultivate here." Gu Changqing saw Shi Ji's face flush and immediately understood. He smiled and said,

"The left room is for Junior Nephews Bi Yun and Cai Yun. Senior Sister can cultivate in the right room, and I'll just cultivate here."

"This..." Shi Ji hesitated slightly before replying, "Why don't I stay here instead? I can also look after the two child attendants."

"Whatever works."

Gu Changqing didn't dwell on such minor matters. He had just returned to the side hall, and Tong Tian had immediately sent Water Fire Child to bring Shi Ji over.

That old schemer, does he really think I'm inexperienced?

Biyou Palace certainly isn't lacking one side hall!

Gu Changqing turned and returned to the stone room in the right chamber, having no intention of engaging in a deeper conversation with Shi Ji.

It wasn't that Shi Ji wasn't excellent, but he felt it wasn't fair to her.

Shi Ji spent her entire life upholding the honor of the Intercepting Sect, only to be betrayed by that old schemer. No wonder she was the first to face the Tribulation.

Cultivators are heartless!

Tong Tian is unrighteous!

Tong Tian never would have imagined that his good intentions would not only fail to earn him points but would also tarnish his reputation.

Seeing Gu Changqing give Water Fire Child another High-Grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure, he felt even more smug.

Little rascal, I knew you had ulterior motives for Shi Ji!

How about it? Your Master understands you, doesn't he?

Gu Changqing and Shi Ji cultivated separately, and the two child attendants were also quiet, making for a peaceful time.

The disciples of the Three Sects also reported the situation of the Intercepting Sect. On this day, all the Saints, except Nüwa and Tong Tian, gathered at Zixiao Palace.

Besides the Saints, Haotian was also present at Zixiao Palace!

The Saints sat with their eyes downcast, appearing unconcerned, as if their visit to Zixiao Palace was merely for a teacher-student exchange.

Haotian cursed the Saints internally, calling them old schemers, and was the first to speak: "Dao Ancestor, your disciple was ordered to govern the Heavenly Court, but after several millennia, there has been little progress. I beg the Dao Ancestor for punishment."

Hongjun frowned and asked, "What's wrong?"

Haotian replied, "It's not that your disciple is merely holding a position without performing duties, but rather that I am willing but powerless. The Heavenly Court has no one to use!"

"No one to use?" Hongjun frowned slightly, knowing immediately what was going on.

To compete for Luck, the Saints engaged in open and secret struggles. Who had time to care about the Heavenly Court?

At this moment, Laozi spoke: "Junior Brother Haotian, it's not that senior brother doesn't want to help you, but the Human Sect is thinly populated. Even if we are willing, we are powerless."

Yuanshi chimed in, "Although my Chan Sect has Ran Deng leading it, our disciples, the Twelve Golden Immortals, are barely managing to sustain themselves. We truly have no time for other matters."

Jie Yin's face soured, and he replied, "The Western Sect is barren. Even if we wanted to help junior brother, we are powerless." Then, changing his tone, he added, "It is rumored that Senior Brother Tong Tian enjoys the reputation of having ten thousand immortals flocking to him. Why doesn't junior brother ask Senior Brother Tong Tian for help?"

"Alas!" Haotian sighed again and said, "While Senior Brother Tong Tian's disciples are indeed spread throughout the Primordial World, each of them is incredibly unruly. Even if they could enter the Heavenly Court, how would they be disciplined?"

"That's true."

Jie Yin revealed a bitter smile.

Yuanshi replied, "Indeed, it's hard to control a group born from dampness and eggs."

Hongjun swept his gaze over the Saints, unimpressed.

Your disciples are all so arrogant; are they easy to control?

This is a trap for Tong Tian!

Despite his displeasure, Hongjun said nothing more.

Though Tong Tian had many disciples, most were demonic beings who had accumulated countless karmic debts. If this continued, they would surely face divine retribution.

As the leader of the Intercepting Sect, Tong Tian would inevitably suffer.

The Tribulation is here; I might as well give you a hand.

Thinking this, Hongjun summoned Tong Tian and said, "The Tribulation has arrived, and the Heavenly Dao has bestowed the Investiture of the Gods List. What are your plans?"

Investiture of the Gods List?

What in the world is that?

Tong Tian was slightly stunned.

Hongjun continued, "The disciples of the Three Sects are all within the Tribulation, each relying on their own fortune..."

Hongjun couldn't be bothered to argue and directly explained the Investiture of the Gods.

After understanding the profound mystery, Tong Tian readily signed the Investiture of the Gods List.

With the Intercepting Sect's Luck greatly increased, and with Gu Changqing, this treasure boy, why wouldn't he sign?

At that time, I'll send the Human and Chan Sects to the Investiture of the Gods List, and the Intercepting Sect will be dominant...

That would be simply too wonderful!

Seeing Tong Tian's swift agreement, the Saints were all dumbfounded.

He fell into the trap so easily?

When Yuanshi and Laozi saw Tong Tian sign first, they couldn't refuse either and had to bite the bullet and sign the Investiture of the Gods List.

After signing, Yuanshi and Laozi felt something was off but couldn't pinpoint the problem.

Only Haotian and the Two Sages of the West were secretly pleased. Haotian's joy was obvious, while the Two Sages of the West felt their opportunity had come again.

Returning to Golden Turtle Island, Tong Tian immediately summoned his disciples and explained the Investiture of the Gods.

It's time for the Investiture of the Gods!

The Intercepting Sect is doomed!

Once the Intercepting Sect is doomed, I can return to modern society and show off.

Gu Changqing felt as joyful as Tong Tian.

Tong Tian then said, "The Investiture of the Gods Calamity is upon us. It's time for you to achieve great deeds."

Gu Changqing: ?

This seems different from the original plot?

The original plot was that Tong Tian tried his best to restrain his disciples, telling them to avoid going out.

Why did this guy suddenly blurt out "achieve great deeds"?

Did a donkey kick him in the head, or is he fake?

Never mind, the sooner the Intercepting Sect is doomed, the better!

Gu Changqing remained as steady as an old dog.

Tong Tian continued, "To achieve great deeds, the first thing is to kill Jiang Ziya."

Damn!

Gu Changqing was stunned.

This guy is incredibly bold; he dares to kill a fated person!

Are Saints truly so fearless?

Dobao asked curiously, "Jiang Ziya? Which immortal is that?"

The other disciples also looked bewildered.

Tong Tian continued, "Jiang Ziya is Senior Brother Yuanshi's disciple. Although his aptitude is ordinary, he wields the Investiture of the Gods List and is a fated person. Killing a fated person will inevitably incur a backlash from the Heavenly Dao, which only those with great Merits can withstand."

"This..."

The Intercepting Sect disciples instantly fell silent.

They had no Merits, but plenty of karmic debt.

Killing Jiang Ziya wasn't hard; the difficulty lay in countering the Heavenly Dao's backlash.

No one present dared to provoke the Heavenly Dao!

Finally, Tong Tian looked at Gu Changqing and smiled, "Changqing, what do you think?"

Gu Changqing: What do I think? I'll just sit and watch!

Kill a fated person!

You really dare to dream!