Zhao Gongming Meets Tongtian

The Interception Sect site, Jin'ao Island, Biyou Palace.

Purple energy gathers here, and the misty atmosphere rises and falls.

The Human Dao's teachings resonate across billions of miles.

A faint light curtain formed from condensed malevolent energy flowed everywhere, with incomparably mysterious talismanic characters moving about.

Tongtian sat cross-legged in the center, his eyes flashing with a thoughtful expression.

His consciousness remained focused on the distant hilltop.

The spiritual energy there is scarce, and all laws have been lost.

But it attracted all of Tongtian's attention.

"Gongming has been missing for a long time... why hasn't he come out yet?"

"Could something have happened to them?"

Tongtian thought to himself, his face showing a hint of solemnity and worry.

Even with his divine sense, he couldn't detect anything special about that place.

They were also unable to detect the presence of Gongming, the Three Xiaos, Wen Zhong, and other Jie Sect Disciple.

They vanished as if into thin air.

It's been so long since they came out.

Tongtian was naturally somewhat worried.

Even if he wanted to use divination, he wouldn't be able to.

We can only wait.

"Wait a little longer... If it really doesn't work, I'll have to send someone to investigate."

Just as Tongtian was murmuring this...

Suddenly.

His brow twitched, and a look of surprise flashed across his face.

"Um?"

Under the watchful gaze of Tongtian's divine sense.

The highest point of that unremarkable little hill.

The once peaceful space began to distort eerily.

Then, Zhao Gongming jumped out of that distorted space.

"Gongming is out? What about the Three Xiaos? What about Wen Zhong?"

Tongtian's gaze sharpened, before he could say anything more.

Zhao Gongming, somewhat anxiously, rushed towards the direction where the Interception Sect temple was located!

His face was filled with urgency.

It was as if there was something extremely important waiting to be dealt with!

Upon seeing this, Tongtian's heart skipped a beat.

A sense of foreboding suddenly arose within me.

'So eager... heading straight for the Interception Sect... The Three Xiaos and Wen Zhong haven't even come out yet...'

'Could something have happened?'

This thought flashed through my mind.

The Tongtian sense descended upon Zhao Gongming.

However, they did not detect anything amiss with Zhao Gongming's aura.

The aura not only did not weaken, but even seemed to be increasing.

This surprised Tongtian slightly.

"It seems things are not as I thought."

"Judging from Gongming's current state, it seems like he's seized some opportunity... So why is he in such a hurry?"

Tongtian felt something was amiss and murmured to himself.

"After Zhao Gongming joins Interception Sect Jie Sect, I will summon him to the Biyou Palace for questioning before proceeding."

Not long after.

Zhao Gongming's greeting came from outside the Biyou Palace.

"Disciple Zhao Gongming has urgent business to discuss with Master!"

"Request entry to the Biyou Palace."

Tongtian's expression shifted slightly, and he casually waved his hand.

A flash of light appeared ahead, and the mysterious space distorted.

Zhao Gongming then stepped in.

"Gongming, what brings you to my court?"

Zhao Gongming quickly cupped his hands in greeting and said urgently.

"Master, could you please grant me a top-grade Supreme-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure?"

"This disciple wishes to use this magic weapon to exchange for a defensive magic weapon for the Interception Sect!"

"If we can obtain that magical treasure, this disciple guarantees that the fortune of the Interception Sect will increase by thirty percent!"

"There's even a certain chance it could become a supreme treasure for suppressing the destiny of the Interception Sect!"

Even if it can't suppress the fortune, exchanging it for a Supreme-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure is absolutely worth it!

Hearing Zhao Gongming say these words so urgently...

Tongtian, who was sitting cross-legged in the void, was slightly taken aback.

He immediately understood Zhao Gongming's purpose.

He first glanced at Zhao Gongming with surprise, then asked in a calm tone.

"I just saw you leave the Interception Sect ground and go to a small mountain peak. Is the so-called defensive magic weapon from that small mountain peak?"

"Are you sure there's such a treasure there?"

Zhao Gongming was not surprised that Tongtian knew his whereabouts.

After Tongtian finished speaking, Zhao Gongming nodded solemnly.

"Master, please believe in your disciple."

That treasure is definitely not ordinary!

"After all, that treasure was crafted by a senior disciple whom I encountered by chance; its potential is limitless! Its power is unimaginable!"

"At that time, my divine sense couldn't even detect the edge of the treasure. Before I could even get close, I could feel a surging defensive law and the power of merit!"

"It's practically a treasure that simultaneously possesses defense, merit, and offense!"

"This is the only one of its kind in the entire Primordial World!"

Seeing Zhao Gongming praising the item at length, he seemed quite excited.

A strange look flashed through Tongtian's mind.

From Zhao Gongming's words, Tongtian could roughly guess what was going on.

The senior that Zhao Gongming mentioned should be hiding in that space.

The opponent possesses such a powerful ability to conceal their presence.

Even Sage couldn't detect it!

This ability allows one to evade the spiritual detection of others.

This greatly surprised Tongtian.

But this is merely the ability to conceal one's presence.

The crafting of magical artifacts that enhance one's fortune should not be confused with this.

Improving one's luck isn't so easy either.

The fortune of the entire Primordial World is extremely precious and must be recognized by the Heavenly Dao.

This is extremely difficult.

Improving the fortune of a major sect like the Interception Sect is even more difficult, let alone suppressing its Interception Sect!

If it were that simple, the fortunes of the Interception Sect wouldn't have been constantly slipping away...

Since Zhao Gongming dared to say such a thing, he must not have made it up on the spot.

His talent and abilities are both top-notch; his perception is infallible.

In a short period of time, several thoughts flashed through Tongtian's mind.

Suddenly, a startling idea came to mind!

'Could this person possess not only such a powerful ability to conceal their presence?'

'They can even forge magical artifacts that increase the fortune of the Interception Sect!?'

"If Gongming said is true."

'Then this person's strength must far surpass the realm of Sage?'

'Could it be that such beings truly exist in this Primordial World!?'

Thinking about this...

Tongtian's eyes trembled instantly.

I can't believe it, yet I dare not deny it.

He couldn't help but mutter to himself.

This matter is extremely strange.

'I just needed to take this opportunity to go to that courtyard!!'

'Since that's the case, then I'll go and investigate it myself!'

'Investigate what secrets that courtyard holds!'

'Perhaps there really is a reclusive master there!'

'If there weren't powerful figures there, it's impossible that I couldn't detect them! That's equivalent to exceeding the detection range of the Power of the Heavenly Dao! There must be a powerful being there!'

Even in the worst-case scenario, I will find the Three Xiaos and Wen Zhong, and bring them back to the Interception Sect!

When Tongtian made this decision in his heart.

Zhao Gongming, standing before Tongtian, grew anxious.

He stared at Tongtian without saying a word for a long time.

Thinking that Tongtian didn't believe him, he quickly explained.

"Master, what I said is true."

"This senior is helping the Interception Sect."

"The recent improvement in the strength of this disciple and the Three Xiaos Sisters is all thanks to this senior."

"Without his guidance, I wouldn't have broken through to Quasi-Saint so quickly, and my three junior sisters wouldn't have been able to develop the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation so rapidly!"

"Which senior possesses unparalleled expertise in alchemy, magic arrays, and spiritual energy? They might even be a legendary Great Dao Sage!"

"If Master does not believe me, you may come with me!"

"Meet that senior! If Master faces him personally, he will surely believe my words."

He was pondering how to go and investigate the Tongtian.

Upon hearing Zhao Gongming's words...

A glint of light flashed in his eyes.

Sure enough, Gongming and the Three Xiaos both obtained their cultivation opportunities from there...

Their improvement is indeed significant.

With his guidance alone, it might not have been possible to achieve this so quickly...

Upon reflection, Tongtian became even more convinced that the senior Zhao Gongming spoke of must be an extremely powerful being!

He nodded involuntarily and said.

"Alright."

"I'll accompany you on this journey."

"I possess quite a few Supreme-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure."

"If we could exchange a Supreme-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure that could enhance the fortune of the Interception Sect, it would be worth it."

After hearing Tongtian's words...

Zhao Gongming, who was standing to the side, was taken aback. He breathed a sigh of relief, but was also overjoyed.

As long as Master Tongtian is willing to go with him.

Therefore, exchanging magical treasures with Senior Lin Tian is now a done deal.

That golden brickwork, resembling a city wall.

Even Sage would be greatly surprised if the master saw this!

Thinking this, Zhao Gongming quickly cupped his hands towards Tongtian and said.

"Thank you for your understanding, Master."

"Master, please come with me."

Zhao Gongming was about to turn around and fly out of the Biyou Palace.

But Tongtian stopped them.

"Wait a minute."

"There's no need to fly; that would attract too much attention."

"I'll take you there."

Um?

Just as Zhao Gongming was somewhat surprised.

Tongtian's figure flashed.

The next moment, they arrived beside Zhao Gongming.

He lightly slapped their faces in front of them.

A unique Sage law emanated from it.

The space in front of them began to distort in a strange way.

Let's go.

Tongtian put his hands behind his back and said something to Zhao Gongming.

They then stepped into the distorted space first.

Zhao Gongming was slightly taken aback, but dared not delay. He carefully followed Tongtian into the distorted space.

Whoosh!

Zhao Gongming only felt the sound of flowing water passing by.

A flash of white light appeared before my eyes.

They then arrived at the mountainside of the small hill where Heavenly Court's courtyard was located.

Tongtian pointed to the mountain peak and said, "Is this the place?"

Zhao Gongming nodded quickly.

Tongtian showed a surprised expression and said, "This place is strange."

"I pinpointed the mountain peak precisely, but the final location I arrived at was off."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Gongming was taken aback and said, "Perhaps it's a law established by the senior that's influencing the surrounding area?"

"The disciples always walked up before, so they didn't notice this..."

"Laws?" Tongtian was slightly taken aback, a strange light flashing in his eyes. "Go up?"

"In that case, I won't grant you any special privileges; let's follow your rules."

He was, after all, there to investigate the inner workings of the courtyard.

It's better to keep a low profile.

If he goes there and doesn't find them, he'll be the one who loses face.

As Tongtian spoke, he walked slowly forward.

Tongtian paused after taking only a few steps, as if suddenly remembering something.

With a casual wave of his hand.

His aura completely changed.

It lacks the unique Daoist charm and power of laws possessed by Sage.

The original blue Daoist robe has now been replaced by a black fitted outfit.

From his appearance, he looked like an ordinary Daoist priest, without any special qualities.

"Do all this well," Tongtian instructed Zhao Gongming.

"Gongming, once you go inside, remember not to reveal my true identity."

"I am the Jie Sect Leader. Not long ago, the Dao Ancestor issued a decree forbidding Sage from appearing in the Primordial World!"

"This time, I disguised myself, concealing my true name and identity. Even my Sage cultivation was suppressed to Quasi-Saint to avoid being detected by the Dao Ancestor."

I noticed Tongtian's behavior.

Zhao Gongming nodded immediately and said.

"Master, this is just right."

"I was going to tell you anyway."

"After all, from the very beginning when I went to see the senior with the Three Xiaos, I never revealed my strength or identity, so as to avoid getting entangled in karma."

"Please consider him as an elder uncle in my family..."

Tongtian nodded, but said nothing.

They then led Zhao Gongming to the mountaintop.

The empty mountaintop seemed devoid of any sign of life.

Tongtian turned his head to look at Zhao Gongming and said.

How do I get in?

Zhao Gongming gave Tongtian a strange look. Could it be that even his master couldn't see the courtyard?

Master came to exchange for magical treasures; he had no ill intentions.

Wen Zhong could see it as soon as he arrived, so why couldn't Master see it?

Zhao Gongming thought strangely, but didn't pay any attention to it.

"Please wait a moment, this disciple will go and pay his respects."

The words had barely left his mouth.

Zhao Gongming then took a step forward, bowed respectfully towards the courtyard, and said.

"This junior, Zhao Gongming, has come with my uncle to pay my respects to you, senior. I hope you will grant me an audience."

Not long after he finished speaking...

The fence in front of Zhao Gongming opened from the inside out.

"Uncle, please..."

As soon as Zhao Gongming finished speaking...

Tongtian's eyes narrowed as well.

In front of him.

The once empty summit of Shanshan suddenly had a courtyard appear out of nowhere.

Golden talismans rippled around the courtyard, clearly an unusual phenomenon caused by a magical array.

Even from several feet away, Tongtian could still sense the rich spiritual energy emanating from the courtyard.

Tongtian stared blankly at the familiar yet strange and eerily eerie courtyard.

Even Sage felt a sense of dread in his heart!

There was clearly no breath just now.

As soon as Zhao Gongming finished speaking, he sensed the atmosphere of the courtyard!

This... clearly means the owner of this courtyard agreed to his arrival, which is why he was able to sense it!

Otherwise, there would still be nothing in front of him!

... This ability is incredibly powerful!

How did they manage to do that!?

Is the opponent's strength truly far beyond that of Sage!?

This...

In the past, Tongtian would never have believed it.

But now that he has the Great Dao Diary, his understanding has changed.

Previously, he believed that the Heavenly Dao was the strongest and the only way for all living beings in the Primordial World to cultivate.

But later, he learned that there are three thousand Great Dao in the world, and each one can be cultivated.

However, the Great Dao Diary only contains the corresponding records.

There is no description of the cultivation process!

This completely overturned Tongtian's understanding of the Primordial World.

Now, after seeing that suddenly appeared courtyard.

A thought suddenly arose in Tongtian's mind.

Perhaps, the senior Zhao Gongming spoke of... also followed the path of Great Dao described in the Great Dao Diary!

With such the ability to conceal one's aura, it's highly likely that one has already achieved mastery... truly unique!

At least in Tongtian's view, the other party must have mastered some kind of 'Dao'!

This 'Way' is completely different from the Heavenly Dao! Therefore, even those Tongtian cannot understand or explore it!!

That's why they were able to create a magical artifact that even Gongming wanted!

How exactly does one cultivate?

Where does the path of cultivation come from?

If he were to relinquish his saintly position, could he also choose the same 'path'?

Thinking about this!

Tongtian was immediately unsettled, his mind filled with anxiety.

They followed Zhao Gongming into Lin Tian's courtyard!