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

The blue light dissipated, and the Tongtian Sect Leader stood above the sacrificial altar.

He wore a green robe, his face was cold and stern, and the phantom images of the Four Immortal Swords floated behind him, their sword intent soaring to the sky.

"Heavens Reach!" A furious roar of the Heavenly Dao's will echoed from within the tribulation clouds. "You dare defy the Heavens?!"

"So what if I defy the heavens?" Tongtian said indifferently, "As long as my disciple is here, I will remain here."

He looked at King Zhou.

"Your Majesty, step down. You cannot withstand the Purple Heaven Divine Lightning."

King Zhou gritted his teeth: "My sage, this is my tribulation..."

"This is also my tribulation now," Tongtian interrupted him. "The awakening of humanity is a variable, and I like variables. Therefore, this tribulation... I will help you overcome it."

After saying this, he ignored King Zhou and looked up at the calamity clouds.

The four swords of Zhuxian resound together!

The sword energy tore through the sky, shooting straight towards the tribulation clouds!

The purple sky thunder falls!

Tongtian raised his hand and pointed.

"Zhu Xian - Slay!"

The four sword lights merged into one, transforming into a gigantic sword ten thousand feet long, slashing towards the divine thunder!

boom--!!!!

Heaven and earth lose color!

Chaoge City trembled violently; if it weren't for the protection of the humanistic array, it would probably have collapsed long ago.

The light dissipated.

Tongtian stood in the air, his robes undamaged.

The Purple Heaven Divine Lightning... was shattered by his sword!

The clouds of calamity fell silent for a moment.

He then became even more enraged.

Countless bolts of lightning converged, transforming into a gigantic eye of the Heavenly Dao.

His eyes were cold and merciless, looking down upon all living beings.

"Tongtian, do you truly intend to defy the Heavenly Dao?" The voice of the Heavenly Dao boomed.

"It is Heaven's Way that first opposes Humanity's Way," Tongtian said coldly. "What's wrong with humanity striving for self-improvement? Why do you suppress it?"

"Order must not be disrupted."

"Then let them show me their nonsense!" Tongtian laughed loudly. "I've long been disgusted with this Heavenly Order! Today, I'll change it!"

He formed a mudra with his hands.

The four swords of Zhuxian flew in all directions, setting up a sword formation.

"The Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation—Activate!"

Sword energy crisscrossed, enveloping the entire Chaoge.

The pupil of the Heavenly Eye contracted.

The Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation cannot be broken by anyone other than the Four Sages.

Even the will of Heaven must be considered.

"Tongtian, you can protect us for a time, but not forever." The voice of Heaven was icy. "In the great calamity, humanity will surely perish."

"Then let's give it a try," Tongtian retorted sharply.

The Eye of Heaven gave him a deep look, then glanced at King Zhou, Su Yunbai, and the others below.

Finally, it slowly dissipated.

The calamity clouds receded.

Divine punishment... temporarily suspended.

Chaoge City returned to peace.

But everyone knew that this was just the beginning.

The Tongtian Sect Leader landed, his face slightly pale.

Even for someone like him, resisting the will of Heaven alone would be quite taxing.

"Thank you, Your Majesty." King Zhou bowed.

"No need." Tongtian waved his hand. "I am not doing this for you, but for the Jie Sect and for humanity."

He looked at Su Yunbai.

"Young Su, you are quite good. You are loyal, courageous, and resourceful. With Yunxiao, Bixiao, and Qiongxiao following you, I am at ease."

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

"Treat them well." Tongtian paused. "The Great Tribulation is approaching, and I cannot remain in Chaoge permanently. You... take care of yourselves."

After saying that, he transformed into a blue light and disappeared.

He came and went like the wind, yet he solved Chaoge's urgent crisis.

On the altar, King Zhou breathed a sigh of relief and staggered a step.

Su Yunbai helped him up.

"Your Majesty, are you alright?"

"I'm fine." King Zhou wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. "I'm just... a little exhausted."

He looked up at the sky, his expression complex.

"Why is the Sage of Heaven helping me?"

"Perhaps, as he said, he likes variables," Su Yunbai said. "Or perhaps... he saw a possibility."

"What's possible?"

"The possibility that humanity may replace the way of nature."

King Zhou was startled.

"Yun Bai, you..."

"I'm just guessing," Su Yunbai shook his head. "But in any case, we have no way out. Heaven will not give up, nor will the Chan Sect or the Western Sect. What follows is the real battle."

"I know." King Zhou gripped the Emperor's Sword tightly. "Then let's fight."

That night, a banquet was held in the palace to celebrate the successful tribulation.

However, the atmosphere at the banquet was somber.

Everyone knows that the crisis is not over.

After the banquet, Su Yunbai and the women returned to the General's Mansion.

Qiongxiao's expression was solemn: "Although the Purple Heaven Divine Thunder has receded, the Heavenly Dao has recorded Chaoge. I'm afraid there will be more calamities to come."

"We'll meet force with force," Yunxiao said calmly. "Now that the Jie Sect has made its stance clear, Master will not stand idly by."

Bixiao nodded: "Exactly! With Master here, what is there to be afraid of!"

Ao Ling replied, "Although the Sage Tongtian is powerful, if the Heavenly Dao unites with other sages..."

Everyone fell silent.

Yes, if Heaven could persuade the Primordial Celestial Venerable, Lao Tzu, or even the two Western Saints...

Can the Jie Sect stop them?

"Let's take it one step at a time," Su Yunbai said. "The most urgent task is to increase our strength. His Majesty needs time to stabilize his Human Emperor cultivation, and we also need to improve as soon as possible."

He looked at Qiongxiao: "How much has the defensive power increased after the Three Talents Formation was integrated into the Humanity Formation?"

"At least 30%," Qiongxiao said, "but even if a sage goes all out, he still can't stop it."

"We'll hold out for as long as we can," Su Yunbai pondered. "Besides, I need to go into seclusion for a while. My Law of Emotion has been stuck at 67% for a long time; perhaps... it's time to break through."

Yunxiao looked at him: "Are you confident?"

"Fifty percent," Su Yunbai said honestly, "but we have to try."

The women looked at each other.

Jiang Xiaowu said, "General, please rest assured that you are in seclusion. We will take care of things in the manor."

Yang Chan whispered, "I...I can protect the general."

"Then I'll leave it to you," Su Yunbai said. "Starting tomorrow, I will go into seclusion for seven days. After seven days, regardless of success or failure, I will emerge from seclusion."

"it is good."

The following day, Su Yunbai entered the secret chamber of the General's Mansion and began his seclusion.

Outside the secret room, the women took turns protecting the Dharma.

The first day was peaceful.

The next day, fluctuations of the Law of Emotion emanated from the secret chamber, and silver light shone through the door.

On the third day, the fluctuations intensified, and the entire general's mansion was shrouded in a faint silvery glow.

On the fourth day, a seven-colored light appeared in the silvery glow—that was the transformation of the Law of Emotion.

On the fifth day, a muffled groan came from the secret room, as if in pain.

Yunxiao's expression tightened, but he did not enter without permission.

She knew this was a crucial moment for a breakthrough, and outside interference would only make things worse.

On the sixth day, the silver light suddenly subsided.

Everything returned to calm.

The seventh day, early morning.

The door to the secret room opened.

Su Yunbai stepped out, his aura restrained, but his eyes were deep and unfathomable.

"How is it?" Yunxiao asked.

Su Yunbai raised his hand, and a strand of affection appeared in his palm.

The threads of affection were no longer silver, but... transparent.

Colorless and formless, yet it contains a chilling power.

"The Law of Emotion, 70%," he said softly. "Although it's only a breakthrough of 3%, it's... a qualitative change."

He looked at the women, his eyes gleaming with silver light.

At that moment, all the emotions in everyone's hearts—love, worry, expectation, tenderness—were clearly reflected in his heart.

The path of love has taken another step forward.

Just as Su Yunbai emerged from seclusion.

Kunlun Mountain, Yuxu Palace.

The Heavenly Venerable of Primordial Beginning had a gloomy expression.

A water mirror floated in front of him, reflecting the scene of Chaoge.

"The Humanity Grand Array... Tongtian actually intervened personally..." He gritted his teeth, "Di Xin, what is it about you that makes Tongtian protect you like this?"

Guang Chengzi asked cautiously, "Master, what should we do now? What is the will of Heaven...?"

"Heaven's will is to destroy humanity, and I shall obey," Yuanshi said coldly. "Issue the order that all disciples of the Chan Sect shall, from this day forward, do their utmost to assist Xiqi in its conquest of Shang."

"yes!"

"Furthermore..." Yuanshi paused, "I need to personally go to Chaoge."

Guang Chengzi was shocked: "Master, are you going to take action personally? But what about the Tongtian Sect Leader...?"

"Tongtian can protect you for a while, but not forever." A fierce glint flashed in Yuanshi's eyes. "I want to see just how strong the human destiny truly is!"

Eight Views Palace.

Lao Tzu sensed the primordial being's movement and sighed.

"Junior brother, you're in too much of a hurry..."

But he did not stop him.

The great calamity has begun, and everyone must make a choice.

He, however, chose to...wait and see.

Western sacred mountain.

Jieyin and Zhunti sat facing each other.

"Yuanshi has gone," Zhunti said.

"It's good to let him give it a try," Jieyin said calmly. "Human destiny is ever-changing, and someone always needs to explore the path."

"What if he loses?"

"That proves that humanity... truly has its merits." A glint flashed in Jieyin's eyes. "At that time, our Buddhist sect might be able to... change its allegiance."

Zhunti was taken aback: "Senior brother means..."

"Buddha guides those with affinity," the guide said slowly. "If humanity is destined to flourish, why can't Buddhism guide humanity?"

Chaoge, General's Mansion.

Su Yunbai suddenly felt something and looked westward.

"They're here."

"Who?" Qiongxiao asked.

"Yuanshi Tianzun," Su Yunbai said solemnly, "He has come in person."

The women's expressions changed.

The sage himself has arrived?

"What should we do?" Bixiao asked anxiously.

Su Yunbai gripped the tangled threads of affection tightly.

"Let's fight."

A moment later, in the sky above Chaoge.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable descended, his holy might as deep as a prison.

"Di Xin, come out."

King Zhou rose into the air and met his gaze.

"What instructions do you have, Yuanshi Tianzun?"

"Instructions?" Yuanshi sneered. "I've come to take your life and annihilate your humanity."

He raised his hand, and a golden light slashed towards King Zhou!

This strike contained the killing intent of a saint, vowing to kill with a single blow!

but--

The Humanitarian Array was automatically activated, and a golden light shield protected King Zhou.

The golden light struck the light barrier, causing it to tremble violently, but... it did not break!

Yuanshi's pupils contracted.

"How is that possible?!"

Although he didn't use his full strength in this attack, it was still enough to kill a Great Luo Immortal.

How could it be blocked by a mere humanitarian formation?

King Zhou wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth—although the light shield blocked the attack, the recoil still injured him.

"Primordial Beginning, what do you think of my Humanity Grand Array?"

"A mere trick!" Yuanshi roared. "Watch me break your great formation!"

He unleashed his full power, transforming the power of a saint into a colossal palm that slammed into the Human Dao Formation!

This palm strike is enough to wipe out the entire Chaoge!

At the critical moment—

Su Yunbai appeared, his Love Threads slashing towards the giant hand!

"Yuanshi, your opponent is me!"

"How dare an ant block my way?!" Yuanshi scoffed.

But the next moment, his expression changed.

Because Su Yunbai's sword actually cleaved through his saintly aura!

Although it was only a tiny cut, it was definitely cut open!

"You…" Yuanshi was shocked, "You're merely a Quasi-Saint, how could you dispel the pressure of a Saint?"

"Because what I cultivate is the Great Way of Emotion." Su Yunbai stood with his sword in hand. "And your Way of Heartlessness... has a flaw."

"Arrogant!"

Yuanshi strikes again, this time with all his might!

He wants to completely eliminate this variable!

But Su Yunbai neither dodged nor avoided, his love threads transforming into countless strands, entwining towards Yuanshi.

Every thread of emotion stirs up the seven emotions and six desires.

Although Yuanshi was a sage, he ultimately became a sage through human means.

Anyone who has ever been human has seven emotions and six desires.

The threads of passion entered his body, and Yuan Shi's movements faltered.

In that brief moment of stagnation—

King Zhou activated the River of Humanity, which transformed into golden chains that bound Yuanshi!

"What?!" Yuanshi exclaimed in shock and anger.

He was actually... trapped by two ants?

Although it was only a momentary entrapment, it was still a disgrace!

"You...you're asking for it!"

Yuanshi unleashed all his saintly power, shattering the threads of emotion and chains.

But at this very moment—

A streak of blue light came from the horizon.

The voice of the Tongtian Sect Leader rang out:

"Yuan Shi, aren't you ashamed to bully a junior like this?"