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Xuan Du regained his composure and slowly opened his eyes.

He raised his eyes and looked outside the cave.

Above Jin'ao Island, the aura of fortune shone like the sea.

The Chaos Bell hangs in the center of the pivot, its body shimmering with light.

Duobao, Kong Xuan, Zhao Gongming, Sanxiao, Wudang, Guiling, Jinling.

There are dozens of Primordial Golden Immortals and countless Daluo Golden Immortals.

The myriad immortals of the Jie Sect each occupy their own positions and cultivate their own paths.

Business as usual.

But he knew that beneath the calm surface, undercurrents were surging.

The Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods is about to begin.

The Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors are about to be born.

The sage of the earthly path is about to return to his rightful place.

Humanity is about to awaken.

Everything is in the making.

The day the storm arrives will be the day the primordial order is reshaped.

At that time, Dao Ancestor Hongjun will take action.

At that time, the four saints will all be present.

At that time, Nuwa will return.

At that time, the Jie Sect will face an unprecedented calamity.

However, Xuan Du wasn't too worried.

He always kept a secret weapon in mind.

As his cultivation level increased, the Chaos Pearl's concealment was now able to shield him from external detection.

This is also why the fortune of the Jie Sect did not increase significantly even though he took on disciples such as Chaos, Qiongqi, Taotie, and Chaos Silver Python.

If Xuandu were to release the primordial world they had created, the fortune of the Jie Sect and the human race would surely increase several times over.

With the return of the Three Sovereigns, it is likely that humanity can be restored without waiting for the return of the Five Emperors.

Xuandu stood atop Lingyun Peak, his green robes fluttering slightly, his black hair flowing over his shoulders.

He lowered his eyes and looked at the Chaos Pearl that was quietly floating in his palm.

On the pearl, a chaotic light flowed endlessly, with Chaos and others each occupying their positions and cultivating their own paths.

Chaos dwells in the western wilderness, and its cultivation at the seventh level has reached perfection.

Qiongqi lay dormant in the south, and the foundation of the Five Heavens gradually became more solid.

The Taotie slumbers in the north, where the aura of the four heavens is as deep and profound as an abyss.

The Chaos Silver Serpent roams the north, and the origin of the Fifth Heaven is slowly recovering.

The Four Great Primordial Immortals.

If they were released, the fortune of the Jie Sect would increase several times over.

Even ten times, it wouldn't be less.

But Xuan wasn't in a hurry.

Because the time is not right.

Because Hongjun Daozu is still overlooking the primordial world from Zixiao Palace.

Although one-tenth of the Heavenly Dao's origin had been consumed, the gray figure remained an unshakeable presence.

If the four ferocious beasts were released at this moment, the fortune of the Jie Sect would surge, how could Hongjun not be suspicious?

That old Taoist priest had lived for countless years, and his scheming was far beyond that of ordinary people.

Once suspicion arises, deductions will be made.

Once the deduction is made, the concealment of the Chaos Pearl may not be able to be hidden.

At that time, all his actions in the chaos, including taking the four ferocious beasts as disciples and inviting Rahu to join his sect, will be exposed.

What will happen to Hongjun?

They will take action.

They will act in advance.

They will suppress the Jie Sect before the Investiture of the Gods begins.

They will launch a thunderous attack before he is even ready.

That's not the outcome Xuan Du will have.

So he endured it.

Therefore, he hid the four ferocious beasts in the Chaos Pearl.

Therefore, he concealed the truth about Rahu's slumber beneath Mount Sumeru.

So he's not in a hurry.

and so on.

Waiting for the Investiture of the Gods to begin.

When the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors were born.

People will awaken.

Waiting for the return of the sages of the earth.

By then, the tide will have turned, and even if the Dao Ancestor Hongjun himself were to arrive, he would be powerless to reverse the situation.

At that time, the four ferocious beasts will be born, the fortune of the Jie Sect will surge, and the revival of humanity will accelerate.

At that time, everything will fall into place naturally.

A slow smile crept onto Xuan Du's lips.

The smile was faint, yet it carried a profound understanding that saw through everything.

He withdrew his gaze and looked up at the heavens.

The Purple Cloud Palace hangs in the chaos, hidden behind the purple aura.

That gray figure must be watching him right now.

No.

I wasn't looking at him.

It is looking at the Jie Sect.

Looking at the Chaos Bell suspended in the pivot of destiny.

Looking at the golden light soaring into the sky.

Looking at that ever-growing fortune.

Hongjun is waiting.

Waiting for the Investiture of the Gods to begin.

Waiting for the appointed time to come.

The Jie Sect will face its tribulation.

But he doesn't know.

Beneath that soaring golden light lies an even deeper foundation.

Within that flourishing fortune, there lies an even stronger contingency plan.

Beneath the seemingly stable Jie Sect lies an undercurrent powerful enough to overturn everything.

Xuandu withdrew his gaze.

He turned around and took a step forward.

The void rippled silently.

The figure in green disappeared from the summit of Lingyun Peak in an instant.

next second.

In front of Biyou Palace.

Purple clouds swirl around, and green jade carpets the ground.

Xuan Du landed in front of the palace gate, standing with his hands behind his back.

Tongtian sat cross-legged on the cloud bed, his sword intent flowing like water around him.

He opened his eyes and looked at Xuandu.

"here we go again?"

The three words fell with a hint of mockery.

Xuan Du smiled slightly:

"This disciple has something to discuss with Master."

Tongtian's eyes flickered slightly:

"What is it?"

Xuandu stepped into the palace and stood beneath the cloud bed.

"The Investiture of the Gods."

As the four words fell, Biyou Palace fell silent.

The purple haze that lingered between the palaces seemed to freeze for a moment.

Tongtian gazed at him, his eyes as deep and unfathomable as an abyss.

"explain."

Xuandu said:

"The Great Tribulation of the Investiture of the Gods is a predetermined destiny of Heaven, and it cannot be changed."

"The three religions signed their seals, the Investiture of the Gods was issued, and those listed were enfeoffed as gods to serve the Heavenly Court."

"This is a scheme set up by Hongjun Daozu for billions of dollars."

"The purpose is to suppress the Jie Sect, weaken the Xuanmen, and balance the prehistoric world."

Tongtian nodded:

"good."

"I know."

"But so what?"

"The Jie Sect is at its peak of fortune, with ten thousand immortals coming to pay homage, and the Chaos Bell in its hand."

"Even if all four saints arrive at once, what can they do to me?"

Xuan Du gently shook his head:

"Master is wrong."

"The real enemy in the Investiture of the Gods is not the Four Sages."

"It is Hongjun."

Tongtian's pupils shrank slightly.

Xuandu continued:

"The Four Saints are nothing to fear."

"Laozi's holy foundation is damaged and his foundation is unstable. His cultivation at the seventh level is nothing but a castle in the air."

"With the Primordial Pangu Banner stolen, our combat power has been greatly reduced, and our cultivation at the seventh level is now merely a facade."

"The twelve-grade golden lotus of merit of Jieyin and Zhunti has been stolen, their fortune has declined, and their cultivation at the fifth level is like a rootless duckweed."

"Even if Nuwa were to return, she would be no different."

"But Hongjun is different."

He paused, his voice turning deep:

"He is a half-step Heavenly Dao, at the peak of the Ninth Heaven."

"He wields the Jade Tablet of Creation, is in harmony with the Heavenly Dao, and overlooks the primordial world."

"If he makes a move, even the Chaos Bell might not be able to stop him."

"If he makes a move, even if the Jie Sect has the strongest luck, it may not be able to withstand it."

"If he were to make a move, even his disciple might not be a match for him."

Tongtian remained silent.

He gazed at Xuandu, at those calm yet profound eyes.

a long time.

He spoke slowly:

"What are your plans?"

Xuandu said:

"This disciple plans to do one more thing before the Investiture of the Gods begins."

Tongtian's eyes flickered slightly:

"What is it?"

Xuan Du looked at him and said, slowly and deliberately:

"Subdue the Taotie."

As the four words fell, sword intent surged within Biyou Palace.

The four swords of Zhuxian trembled slightly around Tongtian.

The murderous aura surged like a tide, instantly enveloping the entire palace.