Tongtian looked at his disciples' eager faces and felt a headache coming on.
Having disciples who were too capable had its drawbacks.
Each Jie Sect Disciple was wreathed in Merit, spiritual power surging through them. Choosing one had become a problem.
In the end, Tongtian came up with what he thought was a clever solution.
"Decide among yourselves."
As soon as Tongtian spoke, the disciples began sizing one another up.
Golden Hoop Immortal Ma Sui was the first to speak. "Eldest Senior Brother, don't compete with us. You're already the Ziwei Great Emperor. Do you really need this little bit of Merit?"
"Nonsense. Who would complain about having more Merit?"
Duobao rolled his eyes and turned the attention toward Zhao Gongming. He had no intention of becoming everyone's target.
"Besides, Junior Brother Gongming is here. Why can't I be?"
At the mention of Zhao Gongming, the disciples looked envious.
They had laughed plenty when they saw Zhao Gongming strutting around in his bright red robes. Who could have guessed being the God of Wealth would earn so much Merit?
Many of them regretted it bitterly.
Zhao Gongming wasn't about to take the bait. He squared his shoulders.
"How can Merit from the Heavenly Court compare to Merit from the Human Dao?
"And Senior Brother Ma Sui, I hate to say it, but you're only a Mid-stage Taiyi Golden Immortal. You shouldn't be competing. Aren't you afraid of embarrassing the Interception Sect by becoming an imperial teacher of the Human Race?"
That stirred up a hornet's nest.
Ma Sui bristled. "How am I embarrassing anyone? Master hasn't said I am, so what gives you the right? Isn't my cultivation stronger than those Exposition Sect disciples'?"
Zhao Gongming was about to argue when two chilling voices sounded beside him.
"So our dear