On the cloud platform, Yuanshi Tianzun looked at Shen Gongbao with a complex and unfathomable gaze.

Shen Gongbao's actions today are exactly the outcome he most hoped for.

The Chan Sect takes its name from the phrase "to expound the righteous path," so how could it allow someone with "fur and horns" to be in charge of the Investiture of the Gods?

He had previously severely injured Shen Gongbao in order to eliminate this threat.

Now that Shen Gongbao has taken the initiative to give up, it has actually given him a way out.

But at that moment, Yuanshi Tianzun suddenly felt a pang in his heart.

This feeling of unease had never occurred to him since he became a saint.

What exactly happened?

Looking at Shen Gongbao, Yuanshi Tianzun felt a pang of doubt.

Could it be that what gave this saint a warning from the heavens was simply that Shen Gongbao did not intend to take control of the Investiture of the Gods?

No, absolutely not!

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Seeing that Yuanshi Tianzun did not react in any way.

The others held back, but Shen Gongbao couldn't take it anymore.

He was still waiting to see what kind of rewards the Star-level rank would bring.

He has figured out some of the basics of the Primordial Lying Flat System in the past two days.

The rewards for the Primordial Laying Down System are divided into five tiers: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Star, and Supreme.

Among them, Star Glory is already the fourth tier out of five.

With the reward of the Twelfth Grade Creation Green Lotus Seed preceding him, the Star-level lottery was extremely attractive to Shen Gongbao.

Without further ado, Shen Gongbao glanced at Ju Liusun beside him and said loudly:

“Master, just now, Senior Brother Ju Liusun’s few words almost enlightened me. The Twelve Golden Immortals appointed by Master are indeed worthy of being the most outstanding second-generation disciples of our Chan Sect. In my opinion, the Twelve Golden Immortals are the most capable of representing our Jade Void Palace in carrying out the conferment of gods. Therefore, if Master has not yet thought of a suitable candidate for the conferment of gods, I recommend Senior Brother Ju Liusun!”

Shen Gongbao's words caused an uproar in the audience.

To everyone's surprise, Shen Gongbao would recommend Ju Liusun.

However, upon closer examination, Shen Gongbao's words are not entirely wrong. The Twelve Golden Immortals do indeed best represent the second-generation disciples of the entire Chan Sect.

It can be said that Shen Gongbao had some self-awareness.

However, they had reservations about Shen Gongbao's proposal to Ju Liusun and his group.

Even if someone had to be chosen from among the Twelve Golden Immortals to take charge of the Investiture of the Gods, it would be far too difficult to find someone as unsightly as Ju Liusun.

If even Ju Liusun could do it, why can't they?

Ju Liusun was unaware of the subtle thoughts of the people present; all he could say was that he was tempted.

Unexpectedly, Junior Brother Shen, despite his humble background, has quite a good eye for talent.

Could it be that I misunderstood Junior Brother Shen from the very beginning?

In reality, he actually admires himself a lot.

Prior to this, because Yuanshi Tianzun did not allow the Twelve Golden Immortals to participate in the sect competition, Ju Liusun also gave up the idea of ​​taking charge of the Investiture of the Gods.

But giving up doesn't mean he had no expectations for the Investiture of the Gods.

Now, Shen Gongbao's words reignited the desire in his heart.

yes!

Junior Brother Shen spoke so well.

We, the Twelve Golden Immortals, are the true face of the entire Chan Sect. As the ones in charge of the Investiture of the Gods, we should be chosen from among these twelve.

Guang Chengzi was strict, Taiyi was protective of his own, and Yu Ding was unwilling to get involved in such mundane matters...

Suddenly, Ju Liusun realized that Shen Gongbao was right; he had become the most suitable person to take charge of the Investiture of the Gods.

Sensing the ever-changing atmosphere below the stage, Yuanshi Tianzun's expression darkened, and he released his holy might slightly, causing the Jade Void Palace to fall into complete silence.

"That's enough!"

Yuanshi Tianzun coldly swept his gaze across the crowd, finally fixing his look on Shen Gongbao:

"Do I need your guidance as my disciple to do things? Since you have no ambition and have given up the first place in the competition, then I will grant your wish. As for who will take charge of the Investiture of the Gods, that is none of your concern!"

Shen Gongbao didn't listen to what was said next, because when Yuanshi Tianzun said "I will grant your wish," a system notification appeared before him:

[Congratulations, host! You have completed optional mission 2, "I abstain, do whatever you want," and the Star-level lottery is now available.]

The next moment, a huge lottery disc appeared in front of Shen Gongbao.

Having learned from his previous experience, Shen Gongbao calmly examined the prizes on the lottery disc this time:

Treasure-Dropping Coin: A merit-based spiritual treasure that can knock down all magical treasures below the level of innate supreme treasures, but is ineffective against weapons.

Ghostly White Bone Banner: The banner is engraved with white bone runes. When it is shaken, it can capture people's souls. Mortals who touch it will die instantly, and even immortals will fall into a coma.

The Three Lights Divine Water is condensed from the essence of "sunlight, moonlight, and starlight." It can bring the dead back to life, heal the wounded, neutralize all poisons, and restore the primordial spirit.

...

It's obvious that the items on the Star-level lottery disc are a step up from the Gold-level ones, especially merit treasures like the Treasure Drop Coin, which even Shen Gongbao found enviable.

However, just like the previous Twelve-Grade Creation Lotus Seed, the higher the level of the item, the smaller the area it occupies on the entire lottery disc.

"I'd trade my master's 100,000 years of lifespan for a single soul-piercing strike!"

Shen Gongbao bowed sincerely to Yuanshi Tianzun, then pressed the stop button on the lottery disc.

"Master, you are a saint, so please give me your full strength!"

Shen Gongbao closed his eyes tightly, prayed silently for more than ten seconds, and then slowly opened his eyes.

The first thing you see is a new system notification:

[Congratulations, host! You have obtained one Innate Dao Pattern!]

"Innate Dao patterns, what are these?"

Shen Gongbao frowned as he looked at the innate Dao patterns in the system notification.

It's impossible not to be disappointed.

In this lottery draw, Shen Gongbao's most desired reward was actually the Treasure Drop Coin.

The thought of one treasure falling into the world brings countless treasures to Shen Gongbao's mind.

Besides the Treasure-Dropping Coin, some practical innate spiritual treasures were also within Shen Gongbao's consideration, since his current weapon, the Thunder Whip, was only a low-grade acquired spiritual treasure.

The main reason Shen Gongbao had such a difficult time in the previous competition was the weakness of his magic weapon.

Shen Gongbao would rather not suffer in this regard again, if possible.

However, just from the name, I know that the innate Dao pattern does not meet my requirements.

"It seems that Yuanshi Tianzun is still not a good master."

"Alright, all of you, get out of here."

On the cloud platform, looking at Shen Gongbao who had suddenly fallen silent, and a group of disciples with burning eyes, Yuanshi Tianzun felt a headache coming on.

Taking charge of the Investiture of the Gods is not a task that just anyone can undertake; the most important point is that one must be in accordance with the Mandate of Heaven.

Prior to this, the person whom the Primordial Celestial Venerable had deduced as the one destined to be conferred the divine titles was Shen Gongbao.

That is why he made an exception and accepted Shen Gongbao, a demon, into the Chan Sect.

However, the ways of Heaven are unpredictable.

Later he discovered that Jiang Ziya was the true chosen one who conferred the titles of gods.

But these are things I can't tell the disciples present.

He waved his hand and could only temporarily dismiss everyone present.