Jie Sect, Jinao Island.
"Finally... free!"
"In this life, I, Tongtian... will never sign the Investiture of the Gods again, nor will I accept the Investiture of the Gods!"
After severing his own Saint Dao Fruit, detonating the Primordial Purple Qi that had formed the foundation of his sainthood, and abolishing his Heavenly Dao Saint position, Tongtian fell from sainthood. Even his cultivation at the first level of the Hun Yuan Da Luo Golden Immortal realm had become unbearably unstable, and his Saintly aura was exceedingly weak.
Blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, and his face was pale as paper. Yet he gave a bleak smile, as though a great burden had been lifted.
He suddenly felt light all over!
The Hun Yuan realm...
At worst, he could cultivate again!
But once he entered the Investiture of the Gods, the Jie Sect would be utterly finished!
And he, Tongtian, would be forcibly fed the Saint-Slaying Pill and confined forever within Zixiao Palace!
But now, he had broken free from the trap!
From this day onward, he would have no further ties to the Profound Gate's lineage. He had severed every karmic bond, no longer to be manipulated by the Heavenly Dao or restrained by the Profound Gate!
The entire Jie Sect, its countless immortal disciples, were overcome with grief. Some wailed bitterly, some raged at their own helplessness, and others felt indignant on behalf of their master, filled with boundless fury!
Hongjun, on the other hand, had fallen into utter chaos, his Dao heart thrown into disarray. He completely lost control. "Tongtian... you rebellious disciple!!!"
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The other Saints of the Profound Gate all fell silent.
Setting everything else aside, Tongtian's courage, bearing, and decisive ruthlessness alone instantly earned their solemn respect and endless admiration!
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