So, as soon as Lu Feng finished speaking, the Four Saints hastily refused.
Taishang was the first to speak:
"Teacher, no, this won't do!"
Jieyin said, "Teacher, this won't work! The destined one has already become a Jie Sect disciple! Even if he comes back, it won't be any use."
Zhunti nodded. "Exactly. Even if he comes back, his heart won't be with us anymore."
Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi felt the same.
Then they looked toward Hongjun.
Hongjun nodded.
"In that case, you shall pay compensation."
Hongjun settled the final outcome.
And since Hongjun himself had spoken,
the four Saints had no choice.
Finally, after some discussion, the matter was settled.
The Four Saints would provide compensation.
Naturally, the compensation was no small sum.
Each brought out an Innate Spiritual Treasure.
Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi alone brought out two.
The reason was that Lu Feng held an IOU signed by a Chan Sect disciple.
Indeed.
The moment that IOU appeared, Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi's face turned green.
And it happened right in front of Hongjun.
He couldn't even wriggle out of the debt, so he obediently paid up in the end.
Hongjun left.
Tongtian released Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi.
The moment he emerged, Nuwa immediately stepped over to prevent anything from happening.
Although the Four Saints' eyes were dark,
they never made a move.
Because, before leaving, Hongjun had said one thing.
"They'll be coming out of seclusion soon."
After saying that, Hongjun left.
Upon hearing those words, the Four Saints understood at once.
The Three Teachings Disciples were about to emerge from seclusion.
In other words, the Investiture of the Gods was about to begin.
There was therefore no reason for them to stay.
Once the Investiture of the Gods began, killing all the Jie Sect disciples and sending them onto the list