Investiture of the Gods: Childhood Sweetheart Daji, Starting with Quasi-Saint Cultivation

Kunlun Mountain, Yuxu Palace.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable sat upright on his cloud bed, his face somber.

Guang Chengzi knelt before the palace, his voice trembling as he reported, "Master... the demon race has retreated. Goddess Nuwa appeared and forced Kunpeng to retreat."

"Nuwa..." A cold glint flashed in Yuanshi Tianzun's eyes, "She really did interfere."

"Furthermore... Zhao Gongming, Yunxiao, and Bixiao from the Jie Sect are all assisting in Chaoge. Although Daoist Duobao has not yet appeared, it's hard to say he's not hiding in the shadows."

The Primordial Celestial Venerable remained silent.

After a long silence, he slowly spoke:

"Send a message to the Eight Views Palace, requesting that the eldest brother come here."

"Yes."

Guang Chengzi withdrew.

Yuanshi Tianzun gazed into the void and murmured to himself:

"Tongtian...are you really going to take this step?"

Eight Views Palace.

Laozi opened his eyes and looked at the jade talisman that appeared in the void before him.

"Junior Brother Yuanshi..."

He sighed and stood up.

One step and you've arrived at Kunlun.

Inside the Jade Void Palace.

Lao Tzu sat opposite Yuan Shi.

"Senior brother, Tongtian is becoming increasingly outrageous," Yuanshi said coldly. "He allows his disciples to interfere in the Great Tribulation, getting entangled with that Su Yunbai, and now even Nuwa..."

Lao Tzu raised his hand to interrupt: "I already know about Nuwa's matter."

"What does Senior Brother think?"

Lao Tzu pondered: "Tongtian is of a fierce nature. If we push him too hard, it may backfire."

"Are we just going to let him run rampant?" Yuanshi frowned. "Of the 365 righteous gods on the Investiture of the Gods, most haven't even returned to their positions yet. If we let Chaoge become too powerful, how can Xiqi conquer Shang? How can the Great Tribulation be completed?"

"Junior brother, don't be anxious," Laozi said slowly. "I'll go to Biyou Palace and try to persuade Tongtian."

"What if he doesn't listen?"

Lao Tzu glanced at Yuan Shi.

"Then... we shall act in accordance with the will of Heaven."

Biyou Palace.

The Tongtian Sect Leader was practicing a sword formation, with the Four Immortal-Slaying Swords hanging in the four directions, their sword energy soaring into the sky.

Duobao reported: "Master, our eldest grandmaster has arrived."

Tongtian retrieves the sword.

"please."

Lao Tzu entered the palace.

"Junior brother."

"Senior Brother," Tongtian bowed, "What brings you here in person?"

Lao Tzu sat down and got straight to the point:

"Tongtian, stop now."

Tongtian raised an eyebrow: "What do you mean, Senior Brother?"

"Stop interfering in the affairs of Chaoge," Laozi said. "Send your disciples back and tell them to stop getting entangled with Su Yunbai."

Tongtian laughed.

"Is Senior Brother here to act as an intermediary for Yuanshi Tianzun?"

"I'm doing this for your own good," Lao Tzu said in a deep voice. "The Great Tribulation is a predetermined fate of Heaven. Going against Heaven's will likely result in a backlash."

"Backlash?" Tongtian sneered. "The very doctrine of my Intercepting Sect is to seize every last chance of survival. If everything were in accordance with Heaven's will, what need would there be for cultivation?"

"you……"

"Senior brother, there's no need to say anything more." Tongtian stood up. "My mind is made up."

Lao Tzu looked at him for a long time, then sighed:

"Tongtian, are you aware that Yuanshi has already persuaded the two Western Saints?"

Tongtian's eyes narrowed.

"Jieyin and Zhunti have already agreed to help Xiqi," Laozi said slowly. "If you continue to be stubborn and unrepentant, then... it will be four sages against one sage."

"So what?" Tongtian said arrogantly, "I possess the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, which cannot be broken by anyone but the Four Sages. If they dare to come, I dare to fight!"

"You!" Lao Tzu roared, "Do you really want to cause a rift between brothers?"

"It was Yuanshi who first bullied my disciples!" Tongtian said coldly. "When he allowed his followers to attack Bixiao, did he ever consider brotherhood?"

Lao Tzu was speechless.

Tongtian continued, "Senior brother, I respect you as the eldest brother. But on this matter, I will not back down."

Lao Tzu remained silent for a long time.

Finally, he got up.

"In that case...you'd better take care of yourself."

He turned and left.

Tongtian watched his retreating figure with a complex expression.

But in the end, it all came down to steadfastness.

Eight Views Palace.

Lao Tzu has returned; Yuan is already waiting.

"how?"

Lao Tzu shook his head: "He won't listen."

A fierce glint flashed in Yuan Shi's eyes: "Then don't blame me."

He flipped his hand, and a jade talisman appeared in his palm.

The jade talisman is engraved with two ancient characters: 封神 (Fengshen).

"Senior brother, please help me."

Lao Tzu looked at him and asked, "Are you really going to go this far?"

"The great calamity is irreversible," Yuanshi said coldly. "Since Tongtian is so stubborn, let him... face the calamity."

Lao Tzu closed his eyes.

After a long while, he opened his eyes.

"Fine... whatever."

Yuanshi bowed and said, "Thank you, Senior Brother."

Biyou Palace.

Tongtian suddenly sensed something and looked towards Kunlun.

"They're here..."

He sneered, and the four swords of Zhuxian rang out in unison.

Duobao rushed into the palace: "Master, I just received news... Guangchengzi has gone to the Western Spirit Mountain."

Tongtian nodded: "Understood."

"Master, we..."

"Prepare for war," Tongtian said calmly. "Since Yuanshi has invited the two Western Saints, then let's fight."

Duobao was shocked: "Four saints against one saint, Master..."

"It's alright." Tongtian's eyes flashed with sword intent. "With the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, what do I have to fear from the Four Sages?"

He looked at Duobao.

"Order all disciples of the Jie Sect who are away to return to Biyou Palace within three days."

"yes!"

Duobao, step down.

Tongtian stood alone in the palace, gazing eastward.

That place is Chaoge.

"Su Yunbai...don't disappoint me."

Chaoge, General's Mansion.

Su Yunbai was discussing the Dao with Yunxiao when he suddenly felt something.

He looked westward, his brows slightly furrowed.

"What's wrong?" Yunxiao asked.

"The aura of a sage... is gathering."

Yunxiao did some quick calculations and his expression changed slightly.

"Kunlun, Bajing Palace, Lingshan... Master's Biyou Palace is also responding."

"Is it about to begin?" Su Yunbai asked in a deep voice.

Yunxiao nodded, a look of worry flashing in his eyes.

"Four saints... against one saint."

Su Yunbai took her hand.

"I'm going to Biyou Palace."

Yunxiao was shocked: "No! A battle between sages, you..."

"I have to go," Su Yunbai said earnestly. "The Tongtian Sect Leader is backing me up; I can't let him fight alone."

"But what good will it do you even if you go?" Yunxiao asked anxiously. "That's a battlefield for saints!"

"At least, let's make our stance clear," Su Yunbai said. "The Jie Sect helped me, and I cannot let them down."

Yunxiao remained silent.

After a long pause, she nodded.

"I will go with you."

"you……"

"I am a disciple of the Jie Sect." Yunxiao looked directly at him. "My master is in trouble, and I should go to his aid."

Looking into her determined eyes, Su Yunbai finally nodded.

"it is good."

Bixiao rushed over upon hearing the news.

"I'm going too!"

"Third Sister..."

"Elder sister, I am also a disciple of the Jie Sect!" Bixiao said urgently. "Our master treats me like a father; I cannot refuse to go!"

Qiongxiao also came out of the room.

Count me in.

Su Yunbai looked at them and felt a warmth in his heart.

"In that case... let's go together."

Zhao Gongming appeared.

"I will escort you."

Su Yunbai cupped his hands in thanks: "Thank you, fellow Daoist."

"No need," Zhao Gongming said calmly. "I am also a disciple of the Jie Sect."

Just as everyone was about to set off, Ao Ling, Jiang Xiaowu, and Yang Chan arrived.

"You..." Su Yunbai was stunned.

Ao Ling calmly said, "The Dragon Clan has formed an alliance with Chaoge. Your affairs are the Dragon Clan's affairs."

Jiang Xiaowu gripped her spear tightly: "The Iron-Blooded Army is ready and can fight at any time."

Yang Chan whispered, "I...I also want to help."

Su Yunbai looked at them, and a warm feeling welled up in his heart.

"it is good."

He turned and looked westward.

"Then... let's go to Biyou Palace."

Just as everyone was about to set off, a clear, cold female voice suddenly came from the horizon:

"Wait a minute."

As the rosy dawn broke, Nuwa appeared.

"The Goddess Nuwa?" Su Yunbai frowned.

Nuwa looked at him: "Are you going to Biyou Palace?"

"Yes."

"Do you know how dangerous this journey is?"

"Know."

Nuwa remained silent for a moment.

"I will go with you."

Everyone was astonished.

Su Yunbai was also stunned: "Your Majesty, you..."

"I was in the wrong about what happened back then," Nuwa said calmly. "Today, I will repay that favor to you."

She looked westward.

"Four saints against one saint...that's unfair."

Su Yunbai gave her a deep look.

Thank you.

Nuwa shook her head: "No need to thank me. I just... don't want to see Yuanshi too smug."

She paused.

"Also, there's someone else who wants to see you."

She raised her hand, and the void cracked open.

A Taoist priest in blue robes stepped out from there.

His face was ordinary, but his aura was as vast as the sea.

Su Yunbai's heart skipped a beat.

This person... he had seen the portrait before.

"Zhen Yuanzi?"

Zhenyuan Daxian smiled slightly.

"Young friend Su, I've long admired you."

He looked westward.

"It's time for the Earthly Immortal Realm to choose sides."

Outside Biyou Palace.

Four divine powers descended.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable, Laozi, Jieyin, and Zhunti stood in mid-air.

The Tongtian Sect Leader stepped out of the palace gate, with the Four Swords of Zhuxian hanging behind him.

"They're all here?"

Yuanshi said coldly, "Tongtian, I'll give you one last chance—stop, hand over the Four Swords of Zhuxian, and go into seclusion for ten thousand years."

Tongtian laughed.

"Yuan Shi, when did you become so naive?"

"Then don't blame us for being ruthless!"

The four saints attacked at the same time!

Just then—

"Wait a minute."

Nuwa appeared.

Zhenyuan Daxian arrived shortly afterward.

Su Yunbai led his men to the scene.

Yuan Shi's expression changed.

"Nuwa! Zhen Yuanzi! Are you going to interfere too?"

Nuwa said calmly, "I can't stand seeing the many bullying the few."

Zhen Yuanzi smiled: "The Immortal Realm stands in Chaoge."

Tongtian looked at them and laughed loudly.

"Good! Good! Good!"

He looked at Yuanshi.

"Now, it's three against four."

Yuan Shi's face turned ashen.

Lao Tzu sighed, "Enough... enough..."

He took a step back.

"I will no longer interfere in this matter."

Yuanshi looked at him: "Senior Brother!"

Lao Tzu shook his head: "Let's stop here."

He turned and disappeared into the horizon.

Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged a glance and stepped back.

"Brother Yuanshi, today... is not the right time."

They left too.

Only Yuanshi remained.

He stared intently at Tongtian, then looked at Su Yunbai.

Finally, he gritted his teeth.

"Good...very good."

He turned and left.

The sound came from afar:

"The outcome will be revealed in the great calamity..."

Peace has returned to the area in front of Biyou Palace.

Tongtian looked at Nuwa and Zhenyuanzi.

Thank you.

Nuwa shook her head: "No need."

She looked at Su Yunbai.

"The favor has been repaid, and we are now even."

After saying that, he left.

Zhen Yuanzi nodded to Su Yunbai and then disappeared.

Tongtian looked at Su Yunbai.

"You're good."

Su Yunbai bowed: "Thank you for your help, Your Majesty."

"It's because you proved yourself capable," Tongtian said. "However, the great calamity has not yet ended, and Yuanshi will not give up."

"I understand."

"Go," Tongtian waved his hand. "Chaoge still needs you."

"Yes."

Su Yunbai led his men away.

Tongtian stood alone in front of the palace, gazing towards Kunlun.

A hint of sadness flashed in his eyes.

The Three Pure Ones...in the end, they broke apart.