The battle drew to a close with almost no suspense.
Seeing that they had fallen into a disadvantage, Daoist Taiyi and Daoist Yu Ding exchanged a glance, then grabbed Daoist Cihang and fled.
Watching the three turn into streaks of light and escape into the distance, Qiongxiao had no intention of pursuing them.
Even so, the outcome left Jinguang Xian utterly astonished.
He truly had not expected Qiongxiao's strength to rise to such a level!
Their fellow disciples sparred from time to time, but Qiongxiao was now several times stronger than Senior Brother had known her to be.
Could even Senior Brother Duobao be no match for her?
Seeing Jinguang Xian standing there in a daze, Bixiao could not help chuckling.
"It seems our Jinguang Xian still hasn't realized just how powerful they are."
"The inheritances Senior Brother Lu gave us are the very best. I imagine no one besides us sisters knows about them yet."
At these words, Jinguang Xian immediately grew excited.
So he was the first person besides the Three Xiao Sisters to learn that Senior Brother Lu had left inheritances for them?
Now he had fresh motivation to continue roaming the Primordial World!
Once they finished talking, the Three Xiao Sisters all turned their gazes to Jinguang Xian.
"Jinguang Xian, what do you plan to do now?"
Given his severe injuries, it did not seem wise to let him continue wandering the Primordial World.
Jinguang Xian considered it before replying.
"I've thought it over. If I keep traveling through the Primordial World in my current condition, I'll probably encounter all sorts of dangers. I'd better return to Golden Ao Island first. Once my injuries have healed, I'll head out again to search for the opportunities Senior Brother Lu left us."
Seeing how sensible Jinguang Xian was being, the Three Xiao Sisters nodded.
Although the three sisters enjoyed considerable prestige within the Interception Sect, that did not mean they were willing to take Jinguang Xian along.
Now that Jinguang Xian had somewhere to go, they were naturally satisfied.
Besides, although disciples like them had left Golden Ao Island, their eldest senior brother was still there to oversee things.
With their eldest senior brother around, no one would be allowed to bully Jinguang Xian on his own doorstep!
The Three Xiao Sisters soon parted ways with Jinguang Xian.
Still, Qiongxiao's battle with the three members of the Interception Sect that day had caused something of a stir.
Word passed from one to ten, then from ten to a hundred. Within days, it had spread throughout the Primordial World.
Thus, the entire Primordial World learned that three disciples of the Chan Sect had joined forces, yet failed to defeat a single woman from the Interception Sect.
The Interception Sect's reputation immediately soared even higher, but all the many cultivators could do now was regret.
Had they joined the Interception Sect back then, perhaps they could now be like Qiongxiao and her sisters?
It was too late for regrets now.
The Interception Sect had already disbanded. Even if they wanted to join, there was nowhere for them to go.
Those in Zixiao Palace remained entirely unaware of the uproar in the Primordial World.
Inside the great hall, a trace of displeasure lingered on Tongtian's face.
All six Saints had, in fact, already sensed the approaching Investiture of the Gods Calamity.
But compared with Laozi and Nuwa, Tongtian and Yuanshi had sensed it far more strongly.
And now, upon learning that the Investiture of the Gods Calamity would fall upon their sects...
Everyone present who had a sect saw their expression change.
Especially Tongtian, Yuanshi, and the two from the Western Teachings.
After all, theirs were the only three flourishing sects.
If this great calamity were to fall upon them, did that not mean their interests would suffer?
None of those present wanted to see such an outcome.
"Our Western Teachings have seen no growth for a long time. Surely this Investiture of the Gods Calamity has nothing to do with us."
Jieyin spoke first, hoping to kick the ball back into the court of the Daoist tradition.
After all, how long had their Western Teachings even been established? Besides, the west was barren. If the Investiture of the Gods Calamity fell upon them as well, how were they supposed to survive?
Zhunti shared that intention, so he simply set his sights on Tongtian, the easiest person present to push around.
"Exactly, Senior Brother Tongtian. We'll have to leave this matter to you."
At the words of the Two from the West, Tongtian's expression immediately darkened.
Yuanshi was feeling rather pleased with himself.
He was delighted to see Tongtian suffer a setback, so he followed their lead.
"Tongtian, your Interception Sect is full of fur-clad, horn-bearing creatures. Why don't you take this one?"
Hearing Yuanshi's words, Tongtian immediately knitted his brows.
"What are you implying?"
"Are you expecting my Interception Sect to shoulder this entire Investiture of the Gods Calamity alone?"
Yuanshi immediately shook his head.
"Of course not. But your Interception Sect is the strongest in the Primordial World, Tongtian. Wouldn't it be best for you to handle it?"
This was the first time Tongtian had ever heard such reasoning: you're strong, so you do it.
The Investiture of the Gods Calamity was a tribulation of cosmic proportions. Was that something anyone could easily escape?
Yet every one of them was acting as though it had nothing to do with them, hanging the matter high out of reach.
Seeing that his teacher Hongjun, seated at the head of the hall, had also closed his eyes and remained silent, Tongtian began to understand.
But that understanding only deepened his displeasure.
Lu Feng's words had truly come to pass.
This visit was clearly a calamity aimed at his Interception Sect!
Meanwhile, Lu Feng remained entirely unaware.
He was busy improving his innate foundation.
Countless streams of spiritual energy swirled around him, while the bodhi tree behind him shimmered with light.
Unfortunately, improving his innate foundation could not increase his strength.
Still, the improvement brought Lu Feng tremendous benefits.
Feeling the abundant spiritual energy within him, Lu Feng nodded in satisfaction.
"I've cultivated for so long. I might as well take a break."
"I wonder when those Interception Sect disciples will find the little mythological stories I scattered throughout the Primordial World."
"Why don't I write a few more?"
Acting on the thought, Lu Feng quickly fetched paper and brush and resumed writing his little stories.
As he racked his brains, Lu Feng's brow suddenly twitched.
Outside Golden Ao Island, Jinguang Xian let out a long breath.
After all that traveling, he had finally returned.
He wondered whether Senior Brother Lu would let him stay this time.
At that thought, Jinguang Xian grew uneasy again.
Fortunately, there were no restrictions on the island, and Jinguang Xian soon reached the entrance to Lu Feng's cave abode.
"Senior Brother Lu, are you inside?"
Hearing the call from outside his cave abode, Lu Feng felt rather helpless.
It had barely been any time at all. Why had someone already returned?
Still, Lu Feng eventually strolled out of his cave abode.
"Why have you turned back halfway through your journey?"
At Lu Feng's question, Jinguang Xian's eyes immediately reddened, and he bowed to him.
"I was severely injured by members of the Chan Sect while traveling. I'd like to return to Golden Ao Island to recuperate for a while before setting out again."
"Please grant me permission, Senior Brother Lu!"
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