The Chan Sect's Fortune Declines, Its Disciples Each Harboring Ulterior Motives

The Primordial World southwest.

Towering mountains, covered in ice and snow.

The Chan Sect's sacred site stands here on Kunlun Mountain.

The entire immortal mountain was incredibly magnificent, its height unknown, perhaps tens of millions of feet.

Like a Sword One, it carries an unstoppable momentum, seemingly about to pierce the entire sky!

Although its imposing presence is astonishing, the mountains as a whole still exude a powerful spiritual aura, with their laws fluctuating dramatically.

The surrounding area was protected by arrays of protective formations that flashed with astonishing runes and Daoist characters.

It swayed slightly, like the surface of the ocean, with surging waves.

Things don't seem peaceful.

It was as if he had been stimulated by something.

Compared to the previously calm and serene Chan Sect Protecting Formation, it is vastly different.

Many Chan Sect Disciple sat cross-legged in front of the Jade Void Palace, the Human Dao of the sage.

Anxiety flickered across their faces.

Many of the weaker Chan Sect Disciple even looked somewhat unwell.

Since the Sage returned.

The atmosphere of the Chan Sect changed!

The surrounding spiritual energy was originally abundant and surging, permeating every corner of the mountain peak.

The area is blessed with good fortune, and one can often see golden lotuses peeking out from beneath the rosy clouds.

There may even be auspicious beasts galloping about, and many strange phenomena.

The environment created is incredibly comfortable, truly befitting Orthodox Xuanmen cultivation ground!

But now.

This feeling has actually faded considerably.

The clear sky turned dark.

The golden auspicious clouds were gone, the misty aura dissipated, and even the spiritual energy was weaker than before.

This made many Chan Sect Disciple feel very uncomfortable.

Especially the top disciples.

At this moment, everyone became somewhat restless and began to emerge from their seated state.

Manjushri, who was sitting cross-legged at the Manjushri, trembled, and one could vaguely see his eyebrows furrowing.

A strange feeling flashed through his narrow eyes.

I couldn't help but speak up.

"Um?"

Something's not right!

"Why has the surrounding spiritual energy and fortune suddenly decreased...?"

Manjushri, with his Manjushri senses, was somewhat surprised.

This is the sacred site of the Chan Sect, where Sage reside, and the Innate Supreme Treasure, the Pangu Banner, suppresses the Chan Sect's destiny.

How could it have suddenly decreased?

It wasn't just Manjushri who noticed it.

The Daoist Cihang, sitting beside him and feigning innocence like a daughter, also sensed it.

He extended his distinctive orchid-like fingers, trembling them back and forth in the air.

Sensing something was amiss, he exclaimed in surprise.

"What's going on? The spiritual energy at the Kunlun Mountain has decreased!?"

Both the Puxian Zhenren and Julusun Juliusun a monkey with large cheeks, were frowning deeply.

They also realized that something was wrong.

The trend of decreasing fortune and spiritual energy in the surrounding area shows no signs of stopping.

If it keeps decreasing like this...

Their cultivation speed will likely be affected!

"Gentlemen, is there some problem with the Chan Sect?"

"So, spiritual energy and fortune are constantly declining?"

Hearing Puxian's slightly worried words.

Both Cihang and Manjushri's expressions shifted slightly.

Juliusun to the side, had a somewhat lewd expression, and his eyes flashed with a strange light.

He said in a slightly Yinyang tone.

"That's for sure! If nothing happened to the Chan Sect, how could its fortune possibly decline?"

"I wonder which bastard is behind this."

"Why would they do this during such a crucial period as the Investiture of the Gods Calamity?"

"I'm afraid it will implicate us!"

Juliusun finished speaking.

Manjushri, Puxian, Cihang, three second-generation disciples of the Chan Sect, had their eyes gleaming.

Each of them showed a subtle change in expression.

I overheard their discussion.

Master True Person Huang Long frowned.

I couldn't help but speak up to remind them.

"Stop discussing this; be careful what you say."

"Master has not yet made a move, but since this concerns matters of destiny, Master will surely intervene."

"Besides, this is not something you should be considering."

"Improving your cultivation as quickly as possible, for the sake of the Chan Sect, is the most important thing now!"

Seeing True Person Huang Long's attitude.

Juliusun and the other three all chuckled.

However, he didn't say anything more.

Sit cross-legged and relax.

Seeing that they had stopped discussing it, True Person Huang Long quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

He glanced around, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes.

Clearly, the Chan Sect Kunlun Mountain.

His luck was fading away, which made him quite worried.

After all, he was one of the few disciples of the Chan Sect who truly cared about the safety of the Chan Sect.

"I really don't know what's going on with the Chan Sect?"

"You know, this place is very close to the Jade Void Palace's training grounds..."

"Could it be that something terrible is about to happen to the Chan Sect?"

Just as True Person Huang Long was thinking the same thing.

Radiating the aura of Human Dao,

Above the Jade Void Palace, where golden light wafted.

Suddenly, an astonishing vortex formed.

It hovered continuously in the sky, like a golden dragon sweeping across the heavens, shaking the world!

An endless gale swept out from the swirling golden light.

A terrifying roar resounded throughout the golden light!

The next moment.

The enormous phantom of Yuanshi Tianzun.

He stepped out of the astonishing vortex.

Its figure was golden, and from a distance, it appeared almost transparent.

Clearly, this enormous figure was standing on the void.

It is a Sage projection of the Yuanshi Tianzun.

The moment Yuanshi Tianzun appeared.

All the Chan Sect Disciple were sitting cross-legged in front of the Jade Void Palace had a look of astonishment in their eyes.

They all stood up and bowed respectfully to the figure.

"Greetings, Master!"

As the voices of the disciples of the Chan Sect faded away...

The top of the Jade Void Palace.

The angry roar of the Yuanshi Tianzun resounded loudly.

"All Chan Sect Disciple, heed my command!"

"As your teacher, Dao Ancestor Saint!"

"The battlefield of the Investiture of the Gods Calamity is located in the mortal realm!"

"From this day forward, I will Investiture of the Gods in the mortal realm!"

"Based on the Chan and Jie Sects to various forces in the human world, they plotted the Investiture of the Gods."

"The Interception Sect has now settled in the Great Shang. In the future, the Interception Sect members will assist the Great Shang and wage war against the Chan Sect."

"The Interception Sect acted first and seized the initiative, so the situation is urgent and we must be on high alert!"

"After discussing with you, my Taishang Master Uncle, we have decided to hold the Investiture of the Gods Calamity in Xiqi, the mortal realm."

"From this day forward! The Chan Sect, the Interception Sect, Human Sect Three Teachings will begin the Investiture of the Gods... The rules of the Investiture of the Gods remain unchanged!"

"The end of the Great Tribulation will be marked by the completion of all divine positions on the Investiture of the Gods the Gods!"

After hearing the magnificent words of the Yuanshi Tianzun.

All the Chan Sect Disciple present were taken aback.

Especially his direct disciples, such as Manjushri, Puxian, and Cihang.

They exchanged a glance, both seeing a look of astonishment in each other's eyes!

Investiture of the Gods of the human world!?

Doesn't that mean...?

Human Clan can be listed on that Investiture of the Gods!?

With the Human Clan' weak physiques, dealing with them would be too easy.

This greatly reduced the difficulty of the Investiture of the Gods.

Wouldn't that speed up the end of the Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods Calamity?!

Just as they were thinking this...

Then the voice of the Yuanshi Tianzun followed!

This immediately caused all the Chan Sect Disciple present to shrink their pupils and change their expressions drastically!

All that could be heard was the voice of the Yuanshi.

"Furthermore, I have already selected the personnel to participate in the Investiture of the Gods!"

"From this day forward, the Chan Sect will send Jiang Ziya to carry the Investiture of the Gods and wield the God-Beating Whip!"

"Go to the mortal realm and preside over the grand plan of bestowing Investiture of the Gods upon the gods on my behalf!"

"My intention is to eliminate the Great Calamity and restore peace to the righteous path! After the Investiture of the Gods Calamity, I will grant you the opportunity to become an immortal!"

"The other second-generation disciples will each send down their own third-generation disciples, and all must do their utmost to assist Jiang Ziya!"

"Help him achieve Investiture of the Gods!"

"Now, I hereby order Jiang Ziya, along with his six other direct disciples, to come to the Jade Void Palace immediately to meet me."

"I have something important to tell you!"

The rest of the disciples, remain where they are!

As the words of the Yuanshi Tianzun faded...

The enormous vortex that had been hovering at the top of the Jade Void Palace gradually receded.

The enormous golden figure of the Yuanshi immediately transformed into countless points of light and vanished from the spot.

The voice of the Yuanshi Tianzun also reached the ears of Manjushri, Cihang, Puxian, Juliusun.

They all stared wide-eyed, their gazes widening in disbelief as they turned to look at an old man in the far corner.

Unsurprisingly, the old man's aged face showed a look of astonishment!

This person is none other than Jiang Ziya!

Has Master lost his mind?

They actually chose him to preside over the Investiture of the Gods?

What merit or ability does he possess!?

Just as Manjushri and his direct disciples were feeling extremely shocked.

A golden light descended upon their heads.

They were instantly enveloped.

The next moment.

Manjushri, Cihang, Puxian, Juliusun, True Person Huang Long, and Jiang Ziya.

Then it mysteriously vanished from the spot.

Realizing this.

All the Chan Sect Disciple, who were sitting cross-legged on the open ground outside the Jade Void Palace, stared wide-eyed.

An expression of disbelief flashed across their eyes!

"What!?"

"Let Jiang Ziya Investiture of the Gods!?"

"That guy with no spiritual roots... He's only been a disciple of the Chan Sect for a few decades, and although he's a second-generation Chan Sect, he hasn't even reached the Earth Immortal level!"

"How could such inferior Human Clan possibly be qualified to be conferred the Investiture of the Gods!?"

"Even if we're choosing disciples, shouldn't they be direct disciples of someone like Manjushri? At the very least, Shen Gongbao would be fine!"

"Why is it that old man Jiang Ziya?!"

"If he went to the human world, he'd only be a target for beatings, wouldn't he?"

They were discussing it like this.

The sound was soft.

But the news got out.

In a corner at the edge where the Chan Sect Disciple sat cross-legged.

Sitting there was a middle-aged man with a somewhat unattractive appearance.

This person has very high cheekbones, slightly narrow eyes, and an unfriendly, even somewhat fierce, appearance.

It's clearly a creature that's not easy to approach.

He was none other than Shen Gongbao, Jiang Ziya's junior brother and Chan Sect Disciple Shen Gongbao!

After the command of the Yuanshi Tianzun was issued.

Shen Gongbao's face was filled with astonishment and disbelief.

He stared incredulously at the empty prayer mat on one side.

Jiang Ziya was originally sitting right here.

At this moment, Jiang Ziya had already been taken away by his master's supernatural powers.

I recalled what Master Yuanshi had just said about the Investiture of the Gods of the Gods.

Shen Gongbao was also filled with a sense of horror.

"Ziya Brother Ziya is truly blessed!"

"Truly a dear friend of mine!"

"To actually gain the favor of my master and preside over the Investiture of the Gods..."

"This is an incredible opportunity! My master even promised me a chance at immortality... I'm so envious."

Thinking about this...

Shen Gongbao was not jealous; on the contrary, he was happy for Jiang Ziya.

After all, among all the disciples of the Chan Sect, only Jiang Ziya was willing to speak with Shen Gongbao...

Shen Gongbao had an unpleasant appearance, and he was also a leopard that had become a spirit.

In the Chan Sect, which judges status based on lineage and innate talent, he was not well-received.

Even the Chan Sect Disciple would bully and ridicule him.

He could only silently endure it.

But these were not the reasons why Shen Gongbao found it difficult to accept.

Even Yuanshi disliked him.

The Yuanshi only favored superior beings with excellent lineage and outstanding talents.

This led to extreme repression within the Chan Sect.

Shen Gongbao also lived a very repressed life, and his mental state often teetered on the brink of collapse.

In the Chan Sect, every fellow disciple emphasizes pomp and circumstance, discusses lineage, and compares talents.

Qualifications and background are important factors in determining the amount of resources available for spiritual practice.

This results in those born into privilege receiving extremely abundant cultivation resources, regardless of their effort in cultivation or their character!

Therefore, every disciple was hypocritical.

Sometimes, he even felt that Jiang Ziya was hypocritical.

But the entire Chan Sect.

Only Jiang Ziya treated him well.

Therefore.

Shen Gongbao then only communicated with Jiang Ziya.

They will also teach him some spells and impart some experience to him.

However, after becoming familiar with Jiang Ziya...

The perceptive Shen Gongbao also discerned Jiang Ziya's true character.

He discovered that Jiang Ziya only showed sincerity and sought him out when asking him about magic.

At other times, Shen Gongbao could also sense that Jiang Ziya didn't want to be with him.

Instead, they always wanted to get close to the Twelve Golden Immortals of Chan Sect.

Despite facing repeated setbacks, Jiang Ziya did not give up.

Shen Gongbao had no choice but to accept this situation.

He had no fellow practitioners, and without anyone to talk to, he felt very uncomfortable.

Moreover, everyone has both good and evil sides, Jiang Ziya wanted to integrate into the Chan Sect.

And aren't I the same?

However, since his own lineage was that of livestock, which was extremely poor, he naturally could not stop Jiang Ziya's actions.

But as long as Jiang Ziya regarded him as a close friend, he didn't care.

Therefore, Jiang Ziya is very happy that he is now being given an important position.

Perhaps, one day he too will be able to be Investiture of the Gods alongside Jiang Ziya.

He could demonstrate his abilities and achieve some merit during the Investiture of the Gods Calamity, thus clearing his name within the Chan Sect.

Perhaps then I will gain my master's favor!

Then, my fellow disciples will no longer bully me!

Thinking about this...

Shen Gongbao had been suppressing his emotions for so long, let out a long sigh.

My heavy heart found some relief.

'I hope Ziya Brother Ziya can successfully travel to the Human Clan!'

"At that time, I will serve my senior brother Ziya faithfully!"