By now, Tongtian finally understood Gu Changqing's intentions.
He also understood the true meaning of those words: "Ask not Heaven and Earth, but the common people."
The world-shaking great divine power displayed today was not the work of Gu Changqing alone.
Rather, he had used the Sword Dao as a conduit, drawing upon the Vow Power of all living beings to clash head-on with the Heavenly Punishment lightning tribulation.
Tongtian was shocked beyond measure!
There was no other reason!
Such a feat required an astonishing degree of prestige.
Searching his own heart, even Tongtian felt he might never gain the support of so many living beings.
Indeed, it was no exaggeration to say that, with a single word, quadrillions of living beings honored him, blessing him with boundless Vow Power...
Was something only Hongjun had ever achieved, back when he had first become a Sage and been revered as the Dao Ancestor.
"Who would have thought..."
"That brat has actually reached such heights."
Tongtian murmured in amazement.
Hearing this, Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi beside him nodded in wholehearted agreement.
A latecomer had surpassed his predecessors, matching the Dao Ancestor's prestige as a disciple of the Profound Gate.
Throughout all history, there truly was no second person besides Gu Changqing who had done so.
"Why do I feel... that young friend Changqing would be even better suited to the position of Jie Sect Leader?"
Hong Yun gazed, seemingly dazed, at Gu Changqing's magnificence, which overshadowed past and present, and muttered those words to himself.
Only after speaking did he realize his slip of the tongue.
Gu Changqing taking the position of sect leader?!
Was that not questioning Saint Tongtian himself?!
Hong Yun immediately snapped out of his daze, turned to Tongtian, and said:
"Forgive me, Sage. I spoke without thinking!"