Tongtian Learns of the Investiture of the Gods Conspiracy and Is Shocked

Seeing what was recorded in the diary, Tongtian was taken aback.

Even though he was unwilling to believe it, he truly could not find a reason to refute what was written in the diary.

Tongtian did not dare jump to conclusions about whether the Investiture of the Gods Calamity was a conspiracy.

But his Four Immortal-Slaying Swords were indeed said to be "unbreakable without four Sages."

Although the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords were fiendish treasures of heaven and earth, they could wound a Sage's primordial spirit.

Even if a Sage became their enemy, he might not be a match for the Immortal Slaying Sword.

And among the treasures in the Primordial World that could clash head-on with the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords, there were probably few enough to count on one hand.

Most of them were in Dao Ancestor Hongjun's hands.

At least among the six Sages ordained by heaven, none could claim that their treasure could withstand the Immortal Slaying Sword head-on.

However, the Immortal Slaying Sword feared no Sage fighting alone!

But as long as four Sages joined forces, the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords would be no match for them.

The Four Immortal-Slaying Swords and their formation were an important treasure Tongtian relied on to protect the Interception Sect.

They were also the only treasure he had that could rival Yuanshi's Pangu Banner and Taishang's Taiji Diagram.

If they were broken, what treasure would he have left to fight the Chan Sect?

If the Two Sages of the West took the opportunity to close in, the Interception Sect would fall straight into chaos.

Most importantly, at this point in time, the Interception Sect's enemy was the Chan Sect.

The Chan Sect's leader was Yuanshi Tianzun, and Taishang Laozi stood with Yuanshi.

The Two Sages of the West were also at odds with the Interception Sect.

Nuwa paid no heed to worldly affairs.

Counting them carefully, there really were four Sages who were his enemies!

That was far too much of a coincidence!

And as it happened, the Interception Sect taught all without distinction.

It had many disciples.

If Tongtian failed when success was within reach and was besieged by the Four Saints, the Jie Sect Disciples, having lost a Sage's protection, naturally could not match the Chan Sect Disciples.

In that case, wouldn't the Jie Sect Disciples be just enough to fill the Investiture of the Gods?

The Chan Sect could then keep itself safe and sound!

As these thoughts flashed through his mind, a solemn look crossed Tongtian's eyes.

"Could the Investiture of the Gods really be a conspiracy?"

"Just as the diary records."

"On the surface, it is meant to eliminate the world's karmic ties and karmic retribution, but in truth, does it have some unspeakable purpose?"

"Perhaps that really is the case!!"

"Although it hasn't been verified yet, there are still signs to follow. The chances of it being a conspiracy are very high!"

"Better to believe it exists than to believe it doesn't!"

Having thought this through, veins bulged on Tongtian's forehead.

Flames of rage flickered in his eyes.

His body trembled, and his majestic face was filled with fury!

"Yuanshi, Taishang, if you truly dare treat me this way, then don't blame me for disowning even my own kin!"

The furious voice rang out through Biyou Palace.

It swiftly formed an astonishing force of Sage laws.

Bearing a power that shook the soul, it nearly crushed the space around Biyou Palace into nothingness.

That showed just how immense Tongtian's rage was!

"If it really is a conspiracy, is there a way to undo it?"

"If it can be undone, and better yet, if I can turn the tables and kill them, that would naturally be excellent."

"Since the master who wrote this diary could deduce such an intricate secret, perhaps he also has a way to resolve it?"

At this thought, Tongtian suddenly froze.

He could not help suppressing his anger and looking back at the diary before him.

[Counting it up like this, the Interception Sect is already in a pretty miserable state]

[There's nothing wrong with teaching all without distinction. The problem is that Tongtian is too foolish and too straightforward]

[If the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords Formation weren't broken, Duobao wouldn't be taken to the West and made into a Buddha]

[And the Jie Sect Disciples naturally wouldn't all have to go on the Investiture of the Gods!]

[So the key to turning everything around lies with Tongtian]

[If it could work... ah, forget it. There's no use saying so much. I'm just entertaining myself]

[The ending is hard to change]

[I'd better cherish every second I have now]

[Come on, oligei!]

[☺]

"???"

"What does that mean?"

"Come on? What is 'on'? And what is 'oligei'?"

"And can't he finish what he has to say in one go?"

"Since he brought up that the key to turning things around lies with me, he could at least explain how to do it?!"

"Stopping halfway through is no different from saying nothing!?"

Tongtian was somewhat bewildered.

He could not understand what the latter part meant at all.

He flipped through the diary again.

He found that after the symbol ☺, there was nothing else.

Tongtian could not help frowning deeply.

A trace of worry showed in his eyes.

"The key to turning things around lies with me, but I'm completely lost."

"How do I solve this?"

Muttering to himself, Tongtian sighed helplessly.

He already believed about eighty percent of what the diary recorded.

Now, even he felt that the Investiture of the Gods Calamity was very likely a conspiracy!

But knowing that was not much use.

Without finding a way to undo it, he would only grow more frustrated.

"Phew!"

Tongtian took a deep breath.

He suppressed the turbid breath in his chest and carefully reread the diary.

Still, he found no relevant details.

His gaze finally fell on the diary's description of Duobao.

"However, the problem with Duobao mentioned here appeared twice in a single diary entry."

"Clearly, the writer is extremely certain about Duobao. In other words, in that expert's eyes, Duobao will definitely be taken to the Western Teachings by Taishang and consequently betray the Interception Sect."

"In other words, Taishang is a major factor in Duobao's betrayal of the Interception Sect!"

At this thought, Tongtian's expression immediately turned exceptionally ugly.

His eyes were almost spitting tangible flames.

The presence he released was even fiercer than before.

His killing intent was also incomparably strong!

"So, Taishang!! You've even reached your hand into the Interception Sect?"

With anger in his heart, Tongtian waved his hand and set the Great Dao Diary aside.

His divine sense instantly reached out into the distance.

He searched for Duobao.

Throughout the Investiture of the Gods Calamity, he intended to keep a close eye on Duobao.

He would also see whether Duobao's primordial spirit had been tainted by the Two Sages of the West!

If Duobao did not have a thorough understanding of Buddha, the Two Sages of the West could never have made him a Buddha!

Perhaps, even now, Duobao had already been influenced by the Two Sages of the West.

The moment Tongtian's divine sense reached out, he immediately detected Duobao.

At this moment, Duobao was at the southernmost edge of the Interception Sect's Jin'ao Island, in a place where spiritual Qi had been exhausted.

The presence there was weak, spiritual Qi was thin, and the power of Dao laws flowed constantly away with the sea.

Yet Duobao ventured deep into it and landed atop a small mountain peak.

Sensing this, Tongtian was taken aback.

"What is Duobao doing?"

"He came to the Interception Sect and didn't hurry to pay his respects to his master, yet he has time to roam the mountains and enjoy the scenery?"

His divine sense scanned Duobao's location for a moment, and Tongtian lost interest.

Spiritual Qi was scarce there. Even if some living beings dwelt in seclusion there, they were merely beings of little strength.

It was not worth paying them much attention.

"Oh well, it's enough that Duobao is still nearby."

"I only need to wait for Duobao to return and test his primordial spirit."

"As for the matter of the Investiture of the Gods conspiracy, I can only put it aside for now."

"Perhaps the next diary entry will provide an answer."

"For now, the most urgent thing is to refine the entire Four Immortal-Slaying Swords Formation..."

"No matter what dangers the future holds, only by strengthening myself can I overcome them!"

Muttering this to himself, Tongtian thought of what the diary recorded.

A sense of urgency arose in his heart.

With a wave of his hand, he began carefully comprehending the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation!