Tongtian: Six Attendant Immortals, Come with Me

Just as Lin Tian was preparing to steam the goldfish...

Meanwhile...

At the Interception Sect's training grounds.

On Jin'ao Island.

The power of a Sage's laws shrouded the area.

Zhao Gongming and the other Interception Sect disciples gazed in shock at the sky above Biyou Palace.

A surging torrent of power split into streams of incomparably fierce baleful Qi, forming a vortex visible to the naked eye.

It circled endlessly through the void.

Countless forces surged there, flashing with mighty, unmatched Sage Primordial Qi!

A tyrannical Sage's pressure swept across the entire Interception Sect training grounds!

"What is Master doing?"

"Why is he releasing such tremendous power?!"

The many disciples present were all cowed by the pressure of that mighty power.

Their faces were somewhat pale.

Their primordial spirits churned with even greater unrest.

Such was the power of a Sage.

Even the slightest ripple of it was enough to affect the billions upon billions of living beings in the world!

Just as those thoughts crossed the Interception Sect disciples' minds...

Whoosh!

A sudden, inexplicable blast rang out.

Above Biyou Palace...

A figure shining with brilliant golden light appeared.

A tremendous Sage Dharma body hovered in the void!

It was none other than the Jie Sect Leader, Shangqing Tongtian!

"Greetings, Master!"

Upon seeing Tongtian reveal his true form...

The Interception Sect disciples' expressions changed, and a respectful look flashed in their eyes as they gazed at him.

One after another, they bowed to Tongtian and spoke respectfully.

"Greetings, Master! Grandmaster!"

Seeing the Interception Sect disciples' reaction...

Tongtian's gaze was calm, his face full of majesty.

"All of you, I have summoned you back because I have an important announcement!"

"Forty million years ago, on the day I entered seclusion, I declared that no Interception Sect disciple was permitted to have contact with the Western Teachings during the Investiture of the Gods Calamity!"

"Yet some disciples have still turned a deaf ear to my command!"

"Long-Eared Dingguang Immortal's primordial spirit was corrupted by Western methods over a long period, and he had long harbored thoughts of betrayal!"

"I discovered it and have already slain him!"

"If any disciple offends again, let Long-Eared Dingguang Immortal serve as a warning!"

When Tongtian's majestic voice fell silent...

The expressions of Zhao Gongming and the other Interception Sect disciples changed drastically!

Long-Eared Dingguang Immortal had betrayed the sect?

And Master had struck him dead?!

This...

A look of astonishment flashed in the eyes of Zhao Gongming, the Three Xiaos, and the other disciples.

They exchanged glances, each seeing disbelief in the others' eyes.

As everyone knew...

Long-Eared Dingguang Immortal was one of the Seven Attendant Immortals.

His strength had already reached the peak Daluo Golden Immortal realm, and his Dao heart was firm.

He also held an extremely high position in the Interception Sect.

How could he possibly have leaned toward the Western Teachings?

The Two Sages of the West truly found their way through every crack!!

After those thoughts flashed through their minds...

They all sensed Tongtian's anger and lowered their heads.

None dared breathe too loudly.

"Furthermore, the Investiture of the Gods Calamity is now approaching. No disciple may venture more than a hundred thousand li from the Interception Sect's training grounds."

"You are only permitted to move within that range!"

"Raise your strength as quickly as possible and prepare for the Investiture of the Gods Calamity!!"

When Tongtian's majestic voice fell silent...

Zhao Gongming and the other Interception Sect disciples felt their hearts tighten and hurriedly cupped their hands respectfully.

"We shall obey your command, Master."

Seeing the densely packed Interception Sect disciples respond respectfully before him...

Tongtian nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over them.

He was just about to call Duobao to follow him.

But he discovered that Duobao was not present.

Tongtian could not help feeling a chill in his heart.

Why was Duobao nowhere to be seen?

At that thought...

Tongtian's Sage divine sense surged out in an instant.

In the blink of an eye, it pierced through countless li.

He immediately detected Duobao.

At that moment...

Duobao was a million li away, hurrying toward them.

Seeing Duobao, Tongtian frowned slightly.

Whenever he issued an order, Duobao was always the first to return.

Why was he late today?

As Tongtian pondered this, he suddenly recalled what the diary had described earlier.

Several thoughts flashed through his mind.

Since Duobao is still on his way here, I'll wait for him and deal with the other hidden dangers first.

Duobao isn't the only Interception Sect disciple the diary describes as possibly betraying the sect in the future!

There are also the other six of the Seven Attendant Immortals.

At that thought...

Tongtian fixed his gaze on Qiu Shou Xian and the other five and spoke in an unfriendly tone.

"Qiu Shou Xian, you six, come inside with me."

As his words fell...

Tongtian's figure transformed into a streak of light.

He darted into Biyou Palace in an instant.

Qiu Shou Xian and the other five were momentarily stunned.

But they did not think much of it.

After all, as attendant immortals of the Interception Sect...

They were responsible for attending to the Sage's daily needs.

The six respectfully acknowledged the order, and a flash of light entered the palace.

With that, they entered Biyou Palace.

The moment Tongtian departed...

The Interception Sect disciples, who had been standing in a tense atmosphere, immediately relaxed considerably.

"Phew!"

"Master's presence has grown even stronger. That pressure just now nearly left me unable to breathe."

Qiongxiao, one of the Three Xiaos, fanned herself with her plump little hand.

A look of helplessness flashed across her exquisite, adorable little face.

Bixiao, standing beside her, said helplessly,

"I never thought Dingguang Xian would turn out to be a traitor."

"Sigh, Master treated Dingguang Xian so well. Why would he do this?"

"Now the Interception Sect has effectively lost a Daluo Golden Immortal's worth of fighting strength."

Hearing Bixiao's words...

A cold, stern look appeared at the corners of Zhao Gongming's mouth.

"No matter what, betrayal is betrayal."

"How could such a wicked man be allowed to live?!"

"I expect Master ordered everyone back to the sect this time because of Long-Eared Dingguang Immortal too!"

Seeing the murderous look on Zhao Gongming's face...

Bixiao sighed helplessly and said,

"Don't be angry, senior brother. The Two Sages of the West find their way through every crack."

"They tell everyone they meet, 'You have a karmic connection with the West,' and claim they want to save all living beings."

"But in truth, the beings with those karmic connections all have extraordinary origins and outstanding talent."

"And the living beings they save must have treasures too."

"They must have thought Long-Eared Dingguang Immortal's spiritual roots were exceptional and wanted to bring him to the West to improve their own fortune."

Qiongxiao curled her lip and muttered,

"If we're talking about the number of treasures, Eldest Senior Brother Duobao has the most. Doesn't that mean he should be careful too?!"

As Qiongxiao's words fell...

The atmosphere around them turned cold.

A moment later...

Qiongxiao felt six pairs of cold eyes looking at her with anger.

She immediately lowered her head in embarrassment.

"I'm sorry, senior brothers and senior sister. I just... I just said it without thinking."

"Don't take it seriously!"

Seeing her like that, Yunxiao scolded her.

"Junior sister, remember this from now on: calamity comes from the mouth!"

"Don't talk nonsense!"

"Eldest Senior Brother's Dao heart is firm, and he has already entered the Quasi-Saint realm. How could he be led astray by the Two Sages of the West?!"

Hearing Yunxiao's scolding, Qiongxiao kept her head lowered, feeling wronged but not daring to speak.

Seeing her like that, Yunxiao said no more.

She looked up and watched the fellow disciples around them leave one after another.

They were discussing the order Master Tongtian had just given.

She could not help being taken aback, and a look of worry flashed in her eyes.

She turned to Zhao Gongming and said helplessly,

"Sigh, speaking of it, Master's order came at such an unfortunate time."

"I was planning to travel for a while and see whether I could improve my strength."

"Now look at this. Who knows what year of the monkey or month of the horse I'll break through to Daluo Golden Immortal?"

Hearing Yunxiao, Bixiao, who was standing nearby, also sighed without thinking.

"Yes. There aren't any opportunities in the Interception Sect either. We can only choose to enter seclusion, but even then, we can't gain any insight."

Hearing the helplessness in Yunxiao's and Bixiao's voices...

Zhao Gongming was slightly taken aback. He immediately thought of Lin Tian and said to them,

"There's no need to worry. On our way to the sect just now..."

"Didn't I tell you I would take you to meet an expert?"

"As it happens, that expert is on a small mountain near the Interception Sect's training grounds, less than a hundred thousand li away."

"I can take you there to meet him."

"Ask him for some guidance, and I believe you should gain some insight."

They heard a trace of confidence in Zhao Gongming's words.

It was as if that expert truly were very capable.

But Yunxiao and the other two were somewhat skeptical.

An expert?

However great he was, could he be greater than their master?

They looked at Zhao Gongming, who was brimming with enthusiasm.

Yunxiao, however, thought otherwise.

But she was too embarrassed to refuse Zhao Gongming, so she could only sigh helplessly.

So be it.

It's not as though I've gained any insights in the Interception Sect anyway.

I'll go take a look and clear my head.