Tongtian: The Senior Also Said the Interception Sect Would Fall

They heard the voice of the Sage, Tongtian, slowly descend.

Zhao Gongming settled in Bengbu.

Why did it suddenly become his turn to take on apprentices?

The master is really showing no mercy by becoming a hands-off manager...

Taking Shen Gongbao as a disciple was clearly the responsibility of Master Tongtian...

Now that it's him in that situation, wouldn't the generational hierarchy be all messed up?

Moreover, he clearly wanted to go into seclusion... but now he has another disciple.

He was a disciple whom the senior had specifically named and instructed.

It's like a hot potato!

How can he possibly go into seclusion like this?

Thinking of this, a bitter smile appeared on Zhao Gongming's lips.

He subconsciously glanced at the Three Xiaos of Sanxiao beside him.

Three Xiaos kept her eyes down, her beautiful gaze looking downwards.

He acted as if he knew nothing.

"..."

Zhao Gongming's heart clenched slightly, and he felt a sense of helplessness for a moment.

And then Tongtian finished speaking.

Shen Gongbao, standing to one side, was secretly delighted.

He immediately bowed respectfully three times and nine times in the direction of the Biyou Palace.

His voice was hoarse, and even a little choked up.

"Disciple thanks Grandmaster for taking me in."

Then, he bowed to Zhao Gongming again and respectfully said, "Disciple Shen Gongbao greets Master!"

After speaking, he respectfully bowed to the Three Xiaos.

"Greetings, fellow martial uncles!"

That's Zhao Gongming!

He originally only wanted to join the Interception Sect and become a minor outer disciple.

But unexpectedly, things changed completely.

He actually became Zhao Gongming's last disciple!

This incredible good fortune just fell into his lap!

That's Zhao Gongming!

As a powerful being in the Mid-stage Quasi-Sage realm, having such a strong master as his teacher, he used to be able to wake up laughing in his dreams.

However, to be fair, this is all thanks to my senior; if it weren't for his connections...

The Jie Interception Sect would never accept a traitor from the Chan Sect!

He might even be killed with a single stroke, adding another name to the Investiture of the Gods.

With this thought in mind, Shen Gongbao's respect for Lin Tian deepened even further.

Swish!

Just as Shen Gongbao kowtowed...

A trace of connection between heaven and earth slowly disappeared from his body.

Then another wave of fortune descended.

This moment.

Shen Gongbao had a premonition.

From then on, I had completely broken away from the Chan Sect and joined the Interception Sect!

All the karmic consequences of the Chan Sect dissipated, leaving him with only the power of the Interception Sect's destiny!

"Now that you are Jie Sect Disciple, please accept these two magical treasures."

"This is a token unique to Jie Sect Disciple, granting them free access to the Interception Sect grounds."

"At the beginning of the Investiture of the Gods Calamity, I strictly forbade my disciples from leaving the sect."

"However, now that the Investiture of the Gods Calamity has erupted in the mortal realm, all Jie Sect Disciple need to enter the world and participate in the calamity. Therefore, this token is given to you. But you must remember, never get close to the Western Teachings."

"The other item is the longsword assigned to each disciple of the Interception Sect. Every disciple who joins the sect possesses this personal treasure, which is protected by the Interception Sect's fortune and is engraved with the Interception Sect's unique sword techniques."

"Only those blessed by the fortune of the Interception Sect can cultivate. When you have free time, you can devote yourself to cultivation, which will benefit your practice."

Tongtian's words fell silent.

Shen Gongbao quickly expressed his gratitude, "Thank you so much, Master, for bestowing this treasure!"

"Alright, you may all leave. I am about to begin my seclusion. Do not disturb me during this time."

They heard Tongtian's words fall.

Standing to the side, Zhao Gongming couldn't help but feel anxious.

He kept talking about Shen Gongbao.

I haven't even said what my senior said yet!

He couldn't help but interrupt.

"Master, please wait! Senior previously warned me that the Jie Interception Sect is in danger..."

"It was also said that Shen Gongbao joining the Interception Sect was a risky move, and that Shen Gongbao should rely on himself..."

"This junior does not understand what you mean, senior. Please, Master, make your decision."

Zhao Gongming recounted all the words his predecessors had instructed them in the courtyard.

But after he finished speaking...

The surroundings were now quiet.

Tongtian did not respond to Zhao Gongming's words.

It was as if they hadn't heard a thing!

Seeing this, Zhao Gongming immediately became anxious.

Shen Gongbao's matter was also very important.

But what he just said is equally important!

That's what I was thinking.

Zhao Gongming became even more anxious and subconsciously wanted to say a few more words.

Just then, Tongtian's voice suddenly came from the Biyou Palace, interrupting his thoughts.

"Um."

"I am aware of this matter; there is no need for you to worry."

"Step down."

Zhao Gongming was taken aback. He seemed not to have expected that such a serious question would be handled so casually by his master.

Slightly surprised.

He planned to reiterate the seriousness of the matter, hoping to attract the attention of Master Tongtian.

But just as he was about to speak, Yunxia stopped him.

"Senior brother, Master has already made his decision, so there's no need for us to say anything more."

"Sage understand the rules of cause and effect in the world. Master must have his own reasons. No matter what you say, it won't attract Master's attention."

Upon hearing this...

Zhao Gongming immediately realized that this made sense.

The master is, after all, Sage, and naturally knows better than him.

Thinking of this, he quickly cupped his hands in greeting.

"Then the disciple withdrew."

Shen Gongbao and the others quickly followed suit, bowing and paying their respects.

Biyou Palace returned to its former tranquility.

Shen Gongbao put away the magical artifact.

He remained kneeling on the ground without getting up.

Seeing this, Zhao Gongming gently waved his hand, and a gentle aura helped him up.

"Get up."

"Since Master has made this arrangement, then I will naturally obey your orders."

"From this day forward, you are my disciple!"

Zhao Gongming still had something on his mind. After thinking for a moment, he said again.

"Wait a moment, and I will impart some Interception Sect to you."

Shen Gongbao stood up, cupped his hands in greeting to Zhao Gongming, and said...

"Thank you, Master."

Zhao Gongming nodded and reminded you, "What's done is done. You can't regret what your senior warned you about back then."

"You were unharmed when you betrayed the Chan Sect, perhaps because a senior secretly intervened and protected you from the torment of karma."

"If you betray the Interception Sect, the karma will likely cause you unbearable pain, and may even lead to your death and the dissipation of your spiritual essence."

Shen Gongbao naturally knew how terrifying the karma of betrayal was; even before meeting his senior, he had already felt that sense of powerlessness.

Fortunately, I met my senior colleague beforehand; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable...

Thinking of this, Shen Gongbao shuddered and quickly cupped his hands, saying, "Master's reprimand is correct."

"This disciple will be utterly loyal to the Interception Sect!"

I will always remember my predecessors' advice.

As he spoke, a sudden inspiration struck him.

A novel idea suddenly sprouted in my mind.

He seemed to instantly understand what Senior Lin Tian was trying to convey.

He couldn't help but raise his head, look at Zhao Gongming, and tentatively asked.

"Master, I just thought of a way that satisfies both sides."

"I'm not sure if I should say this or not?"

Zhao Gongming looked at him with surprise and asked suspiciously.

"You mean the thing your senior told you before?"

"Why don't you tell me?"

Shen Gongbao nodded and said, "Master, since you've reminded me that it's not the right time to join the Interception Sect..."

"But I have insisted on joining now, and perhaps something unexpected will happen then."

"This disciple guesses that Senior means that this disciple is not allowed to stay in the Interception Sect forever, but must go out to gain experience and improve his strength on his own."

"How about I stay and cultivate with you for a few days, familiarize myself with the techniques and arts of the Interception Sect, and then go down the mountain to assist the merchants?"

"As my senior said, rely on yourself."

"This disciple is going to the Great Shang to help the Jie Sect Disciple stop the Chan Sect Disciple."

"It can both avenge my family and fulfill my predecessor's request."

"Cultivate yourself through experience, and improve yourself through hardship!"

Hearing Shen Gongbao's analysis.

Zhao Gongming was taken aback, and the beautiful eyes of the Three Xiaos standing to the side also widened.

They exchanged a glance, both seeing a knowing look in each other's eyes.

"Nephew Shen Gongbao has hit the nail on the head."

"Perhaps that's really what you meant, senior."

"How about we do as my junior apprentice suggests?"

"It just so happens that the Great Shang only has Wen Zhong, Shi Ji, and a few other disciples; that's rather few..."

"This way, I can both help out and fulfill my senior's advice!"

Standing beside her, the stunningly beautiful Yunxiao suddenly spoke up and made a suggestion.

Zhao Gongming's eyes flickered, and he felt that Yunxiao's words made sense. Without hesitation, he immediately turned to Shen Gongbao and said.

"Alright."

"Shen Gongbao, this is a guiding talisman."

"You will be drawn into the array of my dojo, which will connect you to it."

"Please go to my place of practice and wait for a moment."

"Your three senior uncles are planning to leave the island. I will say goodbye to them and then head to the dojo to meet you."

"We'll discuss the details with you then."

Zhao Gongming spoke as he spoke.

With a wave of his hand.

A purple-gold talisman slowly floated towards Shen Gongbao.

Shen Gongbao was also clever and naturally knew that Zhao Gongming wanted to talk to the Three Xiaos about something.

It's just that I don't want him to know.

Shen Gongbao also expressed his understanding regarding this.

It's probably just a discussion of the admonitions left by our predecessors.

Shen Gongbao showed little interest in this.

Right now, all he wants to do is finish learning Daoist arts from his master.

Then they went to places with many Chan Sect Disciple murdered them!

Bury them all!

To vent Shen Gongbao's hatred!

Now that he has the identity of Jie Sect Disciple, killing Chan Sect Disciple is only natural!

Contribute your efforts to the Great Tribulation!

Thinking about this...

Shen Gongbao felt a sense of urgency and immediately cupped his hands in greeting to Zhao Gongming and the Three Xiaos of Sanxiao.

"Then this disciple will take his leave."

Zhao Gongming waved his hand, watching Shen Gongbao's departing figure.

His expression hardened slightly, and he said with a hint of helplessness.

"Ah, I never expected that I, your elder brother, would also take on a disciple."

"I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse..."

Yunxiao, standing to one side, smiled slightly and offered words of comfort.

"Senior brother, perhaps this is fate between you and him."

"Besides, you're already the top disciple of the outer sect, managing so many outer sect disciples. One more Shen Gongbao won't make a difference."

"He treats you with respect, and you were introduced by a senior; he won't betray the Interception Sect."

Zhao Gongming waved his hand and said.

"Since it was Senior Lin Tian who introduced him, I can rest assured."

"What I'm worried about isn't Shen Gongbao, but rather the warning you gave me earlier."

"According to your senior's meaning, perhaps the Interception Sect will lose in this struggle..."

Upon hearing Zhao Gongming's words, a look of melancholy immediately crossed the beautiful faces of the Three Xiaos.

"Yes, I was thinking about what you said before, senior."

"But senior brother shouldn't overthink it. Even Master didn't seem to care much, so it shouldn't be a big problem."

"Perhaps, the senior's intention wasn't to instruct the Interception Sect, but rather to instruct Shen Gongbao."

"If there were problems with the Interception Sect, our senior would probably have told us long ago."

"After all, when Wen Zhong went to the senior's courtyard, the senior didn't say anything."

"Only Shen Gongbao appeared did the senior utter such words of warning."

"It's clearly only aimed at Shen Gongbao."

Upon hearing the analysis from the Three Xiaos, Zhao Gongming pondered for a moment, his tightly furrowed brows remaining unchanged.

"At present, both are possible. However, we cannot be careless and must keep this matter in mind."

Zhao Gongming pondered for a moment, then made his decision.

"Alright then, my three junior sisters."

"How about we visit the senior again and ask them for the reason?"

Let's see if we can get an answer.

Yunxiao hesitated for a moment, then shook her head and said, "Junior Sister thinks that after Senior finished speaking, he simply disappeared, leaving us to fend for ourselves."

"Even if we inquire further, I doubt the senior will tell us anything."

"Why don't we wait until Master comes out of seclusion, and then discuss it with him?"

Zhao Gongming's eyes flickered, and he dismissed the idea, saying...

"Alright."

"However, we do not know how long Master will be in seclusion."

"Before Master emerges from seclusion, I should first instruct Shen Gongbao. After he descends the mountain to assist the Shang dynasty, I can then contact the Golden Spirit Holy Mother, the Turtle Spirit Holy Mother, and the Wudang Mother, Wudang Holy Mother, I can also visit Eldest Senior Brother Duobao."

"Let's unite and have a proper discussion."

"Take this opportunity, my three junior sisters, to go into seclusion and cultivate. I will contact you again once I have prepared."

Upon hearing Zhao Gongming's arrangement, the Three Xiaos of Sanxiao nodded solemnly.

For now, this seems to be the only option.

The four of them discussed the matter briefly.

Then he turned and disappeared from the spot.

Little did they know.

The moment they left.

A dark golden light, condensed from divine sense, slowly dissipated from the spot where they had been standing.

They eventually sneaked into the Biyou Palace.

The four of them were unaware of all this.

Biyou Palace.

The surrounding area was covered with densely packed runes and Daoist characters.

They thicken each other with starch, rising and falling back and forth.

This formed a Heavenly Dao talisman array.

The vast Biyou Palace was sealed off.

Those runes and characters can even communicate with the surrounding spiritual energy.

This, in turn, makes the surrounding spiritual energy even more concentrated.

It was a magic array specially set up by Tongtian.

It's also one of his trump cards.

Tongtian's research on formations far surpassed that of the other Sage.

Through his research.

The magic array he developed could even slightly prevent the leakage of some of the Qi of the Heavenly Dao.

By squeezing out spiritual energy, the secrets of heaven are temporarily blocked.

I originally thought this formation would never be used again.

Unexpectedly, the formation could be used immediately after it was developed.

At that moment, Tongtian's divine sense returned to his sea of consciousness, and he immediately learned about the discussion that Zhao Gongming and the others had just been having.

His eyes flickered incessantly.

He seemed to be thinking about something.

Originally intending to study the Sword Dao insights Lin Tian had given him, he hesitated at this moment.

His current state was clearly not as relaxed as when he responded to Zhao Gongming.

He did that to avoid being investigated by the Heavenly Dao.

This also prevents disciples from having wild thoughts.

As for the future of the Interception Sect, Tongtian already knew it long ago.

He just didn't expect that even his senior thought so.

"Senior's decision to have Shen Gongbao join Interception Sect Jie Sect is something I never expected."

"He has other plans?"

"But why did he warn Shen Gongbao that joining the Interception Sect was not a good choice?"

'Does the senior mean that the Interception Sect will suffer a bad fate in the Investiture of the Gods Calamity?'

"In that case, the senior's viewpoint is quite consistent with what is described in the Great Dao Diary."

"Such a coincidence between the two..."

"Could it be that the demise of the Interception Sect during the Investiture of the Gods Calamity was truly predetermined?!"