Tongtian was preaching in Biyou Palace. In his view, the current Investiture of the Gods calamity was caused by the disciples of the Chan Sect getting involved in worldly affairs and causing bloodshed. He believed that if his disciples of the Jie Sect simply closed their eyes and quietly recited the Yellow Court Classic, they would naturally be safe after the Investiture of the Gods. However, he was being too naive. If that were the case, there would have been no Investiture of the Gods at all.
When a sage preaches, it is naturally extraordinary. The words from Tongtian's mouth are like heavenly music, with golden lotuses rising and flowers falling in profusion. The disciples below listened with rapt attention, nodding and swaying, completely absorbed. Just as they were enjoying the lecture, Tongtian stopped. The disciples below were annoyed, having been suddenly interrupted. How could they not be annoyed?
Frustrated as he was, he dared not cause any trouble. All the disciples below looked to Duobao, who, as the chief disciple of the Jie Sect, naturally sought his help whenever he needed it.
Duobao was also very annoyed. Seeing everyone staring at him, he felt unhappy. Why did he always have to run into this kind of thing? Helpless, he was about to speak when Tongtian spoke first.
Tongtian asked, "Where is Shuiyue Tongzi?" Shuiyue Tongzi was a jade stone that Tongtian enlightened when he created Shangqing Heaven. He usually took care of miscellaneous tasks in Biyou Palace and was deeply loved by Tongtian (Note: Tongtian did not have a child fetish).
Shuiyue Tongzi was still listening to Tongtian preach. He spent a lot of time with Tongtian, so he was quite lucky. Although his status was not as high as that of Tongtian's personal disciples, he learned just as much as those personal disciples. However, his cultivation level was not high, and most of the time he knew but did not understand.
Just as he was enjoying the music, he suddenly heard Tongtian call him. He was puzzled, but he still stepped forward and answered.
Tongtian said, "You may go outside the island to greet our distinguished guest." Shuiyue found it strange; who exactly was this person whom the sect leader called a distinguished guest? She went off to greet him without hesitation.
Tongtian looked at his disciples below and said, "The calamity of the Investiture of the Gods is about to begin, a great tribulation for the immortals. You should not leave the mountain, but cultivate in your caves to avoid being tainted by evil energy. For the next three hundred years, lectures at Biyou Palace will be suspended. Without an imperial edict, you are not allowed to enter Jin'ao Island at will. You can come back to listen to lectures after the great calamity." After saying this, he waved his hand to dismiss his disciples.
The disciples were initially shocked upon hearing about the Investiture of the Gods tribulation. They had heard rumors of immortals undergoing tribulations, but weren't certain. Now, with Tongtian's confirmation, they couldn't calm down. Only after Tongtian said that they would be safe as long as they secluded themselves on the island to cultivate did they feel reassured. They returned to their caves, intending to cultivate in seclusion for three hundred years until the Investiture of the Gods was over before leaving the island. But could things be so simple?
Regardless of what the disciples of the Jie Sect thought, Shuiyue Tongzi was ordered to go outside the island to welcome the distinguished guest. When he arrived outside the island, he saw a person standing in mid-air, wearing a moon-white and silver Taoist robe with starlight on it, which was very beautiful. He was wearing a golden crown that tied his hair up and was smiling at him. Shuiyue was startled and knew that this person was the Pangu Xuantian Saint. He hurriedly bowed down.
After arriving at Jin'ao Island, Xuan Tian lingered outside to admire its scenery. Compared to Penglai, Jin'ao Island lacked a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere, but possessed a more domineering and sharp aura, a quality brought by Tongtian's comprehension of the Zhuxian Sword Formation. Xuan Tian couldn't help but nod in approval. However, Xuan Tian somewhat despised Tongtian's ungratefulness. The arrival of ten thousand immortals was already quite arrogant, yet Jin'ao Island had only a few defensive formations hastily set up by Tongtian, nothing else. Xuan Tian rolled his eyes. Although it was a sacred place, and only a few saints dared to easily enter, it couldn't be treated so carelessly. Xuan Tian's Penglai Island, with its numerous large and small formations and killing arrays, was practically a tranquil version of a Shura battlefield—something Jin'ao Island couldn't compare to.
Xuan Tian didn't say anything. Knowing that Shui Yue was sent by Tongtian to welcome him, he naturally followed him inside.
Upon entering the island, Xuan Tian felt a surge of spiritual energy wash over him. He nodded in approval. Jin'ao Island was indeed a spiritual land, though it couldn't compare to the almost liquefied spiritual energy of Penglai Island, it was still a force to be reckoned with.
Tongtian waited for Xuantian in the Shangqing Hall. When Xuantian entered, Tongtian got up to greet him. Although Tongtian was somewhat arrogant, he was also a straightforward person. Among the Three Pure Ones, he was the closest to Xuantian. There was no other reason than that Xuantian was the only one who did not disagree with Tongtian's teachings. Tongtian was a straightforward person. If you respect me, I will respect you. If you are good to me, I will be good to you.
"Senior brother, you rarely come to my Golden Turtle Island. We've been neighbors for many years, but it's been a long time since we last met," Tongtian said with a big laugh. He personally welcomed Xuantian to take a seat of honor and then instructed Shuiyue Tongzi to gather spiritual fruits and other things.
Xuantian sat to Tongtian's left, the two sitting on equal footing, with Tongtian showing respect. Hearing Tongtian's words, Xuantian smiled and said, "Back then, when you established your mansion on Jin'ao Island, I was unable to come and congratulate you; that was my fault." Both of them smiled, and Tongtian poured Xuantian a cup of immortal wine, which made Xuantian somewhat flattered. He knew Tongtian's character; few people would have the honor of having Tongtian pour them wine for them.
Eight Heavenly Questions on the Investiture of the Gods
Last time, we talked about how Xuan Tian came to Biyou Palace to find Tong Tian in order to benefit from the Investiture of the Gods. Tong Tian personally poured wine for Xuan Tian, which surprised Xuan Tian.
Xuan Tian was surprised to see Tong Tian personally pour him wine. He smiled and raised his wine cup to clink with Tong Tian's from a distance before drinking it down. In his heart, he thought: This Tong Tian is not simple. Tong Tian's behavior today is very strange. He personally poured wine for me. Given Tong Tian's arrogant personality, the probability of this happening is not much greater than the collision of Mars and Earth. If it is about today's events, Tong Tian must have something to say about it.
After thinking it over, Xuan Tian reconsidered his purpose for coming here. Knowing that Tong Tian also had his own plans, he had to change his approach. Although he didn't know what Tong Tian was planning, he knew that he had to remain calm for now and not let Tong Tian see anything.
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