Primordial Era: Starting by overwhelming the Sages, Hongjun was stunned!

Jin'ao Island, Biyou Palace.

The Master of the Heavenly Sect stood before the palace, hands behind his back, gazing at the sky.

He had already sensed the earth-shattering changes that were about to happen at the immortal volcano in the south.

They also sensed a familiar yet unfamiliar aura rushing toward Jin'ao Island.

"Kong Xuan..."

The Tongtian Sect Leader's lips curled into a slight smile.

"interesting."

"Such a change has occurred amidst the great calamity."

Behind him, the Four Swords of Zhuxian stood suspended in mid-air, their sword intent soaring to the heavens.

Daoist Duobao stood to one side and whispered:

"Master, Kong Xuan seems to be heading towards my Jin'ao Island."

"Should we stop them?"

The Master of Heaven shook his head:

"No need."

"He has guts since he dared to come."

"I'd like to see just what kind of opportunity this son of Yuan Feng has obtained."

Duobao hesitated and said:

"But just now... he seemed to have injured the Sage Zhunti."

The Master of Heaven laughed loudly:

"Good injury!"

"Those two bald monks in the West should have been taught a lesson long ago!"

Duobao gave a wry smile.

My master is still the same kind of person.

After the Master of Heaven finished laughing, a glint of light flashed in his eyes:

"Duobao, what if Kong Xuan really could harm the Saint...?"

"Does this give our Jie Sect a better chance of winning?"

Duobao was startled and looked up at his master.

The Tongtian Sect Leader gazed intently outwards from Jin'ao Island.

There, a stream of chaotic light was breaking through the air.

Although its aura was weak, it carried the profound charm of the Great Dao that would make even saints tremble.

"Pass down the order."

"Open the palace gates to welcome guests."

......

Kong Xuan transformed into a stream of chaotic light and sped toward Jin'ao Island.

He was weak and his spiritual energy was almost depleted.

Although I managed to escape from the battle with Zhunti by using karmic calculations, I was greatly exhausted.

In particular, the final act of activating the Great Dao Divine Light to sweep away the branches of the Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree and manipulating it to detonate the Undying Volcano almost drained all of his spiritual power.

"Fortunately... the plan worked out."

Kong Xuan felt somewhat relieved.

Zhunti is entangled in karmic consequences and is unable to pursue the matter further in the short term.

My purpose in going to Jin'ao Island was both to temporarily avoid the limelight and to... seek a potential alliance.

The Jie Sect and the Shang Dynasty were in the same boat.

The Tongtian Sect Leader possesses the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, which cannot be broken by any of the Four Sages.

"I just don't know if Tongtian would be willing to see me."

Kong Xuan pondered this in his heart.

After all, he had a special identity, being both the general of the Shang Dynasty and the son of Yuan Feng.

More importantly, the divine light of the Great Dao that was just revealed was enough to make even a sage wary.

As I was pondering this, the void in front of me suddenly rippled.

A majestic immortal island emerged from the chaos, with sword energy forming a sea outside the island, and the Immortal Slaughtering Formation appearing and disappearing.

We've arrived at Jin'ao Island.

Kong Xuan stopped and was about to speak.

The gates of Biyou Palace suddenly burst open.

A clear, cheerful laugh echoed from the palace:

"Young friend Kong Xuan, now that you're here, why not come into the palace for a chat?"

Kong Xuan was taken aback, then understood.

The Master of Heaven was already waiting for him.

He took a deep breath, suppressed the distracting thoughts in his mind, transformed into human form, and stepped into the palace gate.

Inside the palace gates, the Four Swords of Zhuxian hung in the air.

The Master of the Heavenly Sect sat upright on his cloud bed, his gaze sharp as a sword, shooting straight at them.

"I am very curious."

"What kind of incredible opportunity did you obtain to make that bald monk Zhunti suffer such a great loss?"

Upon hearing this, Kong Xuan thought to himself, "Just as I thought."

As a saint, the Tongtian Sect Leader possessed incredibly sharp eyesight.

He had just revealed the divine light of the Great Dao, and then directly confronted Zhunti and detonated the Immortal Volcano.

Such methods far surpass those of ordinary quasi-saints; how could he not see that he had an extraordinary background?

However, Kong Xuan had already prepared his explanation.

He composed himself, bowed respectfully, and spoke in a voice that was neither humble nor arrogant:

"Reporting to Your Majesty, this junior has indeed been fortunate enough to have such an opportunity."

"Not long ago, while cultivating at Golden Rooster Ridge, a strange phenomenon suddenly appeared in the void. A ray of chaotic spiritual light fell into my origin, and the five-colored divine light was transformed as a result, becoming imbued with a trace of the Great Dao aura."

"The specific reasons... I don't know either."

Kong Xuan said, half-truthfully.

His ultimate ability is his greatest trump card, and it must never be revealed lightly.

It's better to leave it to chance.

The primordial world is vast and boundless. Since the beginning of time, it is not impossible for remnants of chaos to occasionally appear in the world.

Upon hearing this, the Tongtian Dao Master's eyes flashed with a hint of sword light, but he did not delve into it further.

He naturally sensed that Kong Xuan was holding back something in his words.

But as Kong Xuan thought, what creature in the primordial world doesn't have its own secrets?

Even someone as powerful as him possesses a trump card like the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation, so why would he force others to reveal everything?

Moreover, Kong Xuan's identity is special.

Yuan Feng's son, the general of Sanshan Pass during the Shang Dynasty.

During the Investiture of the Gods, the Shang Dynasty and the Jie Sect were already bound together.

As the Grand Tutor of the Shang Dynasty and a third-generation disciple of the Jie Sect, Wen Zhong alone was enough to ensure that the Jie Sect would stand on the side of the Shang Dynasty.

Kong Xuan's protection of the Shang Dynasty was, in effect, the protection of the destiny of the Jie Sect.

Thinking of this, the Tongtian Dao Master laughed loudly:

"Opportunity is predetermined; you, my young friend, have already received it, which is a blessing indeed."

"I am not a pedantic person; why would I pry into such matters?"

He changed the subject, his gaze carrying a half-smile:

"Young friend, you just made that bald monk Zhunti bear enormous karma, and now you've come to my Golden Turtle Island..."

"What advice do you have?"

Kong Xuan was overjoyed upon hearing this.

The Master of the Heavenly Dao's words were a deliberate offer of a way out.

After offending Zhunti, he went straight to Jin'ao Island, naturally seeking refuge.

How could Tongtian not know this?

His last lingering doubts vanished, and he immediately bowed deeply, offering a solemn salute:

"The sages are wise and discerning."

"The Sage Zhunti will surely be unwilling to accept this setback. After he suppresses the karma, he will definitely come back to cause trouble for this junior."

"Although I have managed to acquire some skills by chance, I am still only a quasi-saint and cannot withstand a saint for long."

"Jin'ao Island is the sacred site of a sage, and the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation is renowned throughout the primordial world. Only here can we temporarily avoid the storm."

"I have come here seeking refuge."

"We desperately hope the sage will take us in!"

Having said that, Kong Xuan remained bowed, awaiting a reply.

The Biyou Palace was silent for a moment.

Only the four swords of Zhuxian hung in the air, humming softly, their sword energy flowing, as if scrutinizing this uninvited guest.

Duobao Daoist stood beside Tongtian, his gaze fixed on Kong Xuan, while he weighed his options in his mind.

The combat power that Kong Xuan just displayed was no ordinary Quasi-Saint.

The ability to sever the power of the Zhunti magic treasure and trigger the karmic consequences of the Undying Volcano is a skill that even Duobao could hardly match.

If one could truly join the Jie Sect, it would undoubtedly be a great help.

However... the origins of this child remain questionable.

Moreover, his sharp edge is too great; he angered a saint the moment he appeared. If he were to be recruited into the sect, it might bring even more trouble to the Jie Sect.

Duobao looked at his master, awaiting his judgment.

The Tongtian Dao Master did not respond immediately.

He tapped the cloud bed lightly with his fingertips, his gaze deep, as if he were deducing the secrets of heaven.

During the great calamity, the secrets of heaven are in chaos, and even sages cannot see the whole picture.

But during the changes at the Immortal Volcano, he had already sensed the divine thoughts of Lao Tzu and Yuan Shi sweeping over him.

With the two Western Saints harmed, the Three Pure Ones will surely take action.

The game of Investiture of the Gods has taken a turn for the worse.

Kong Xuan.

The Dao Master of Tongtian suddenly spoke, his voice calm:

"Do you know that joining my Jie Sect means completely opposing the Chan Sect and the Western Sect?"

"In the midst of a great calamity, life and death are unpredictable."

"Disciples of the Jie Sect may also be listed among the gods, their true spirits imprisoned in the Heavenly Court."

Kong Xuan raised his head, his gaze firm:

"I understand."

"But the great calamity has arrived; where can we find refuge?"

"Jinji Ridge is a strategic location that must be contested. The army of the Chan Sect from Xiqi will arrive soon. As the general of the Shang Dynasty, I am destined to confront the Chan Sect."

"As for Western religions..."

Kong Xuan sneered:

"Zhunti forcibly converted them first, and then created enmity based on karma. We are already irreconcilable enemies with them."

"If that's the case, why not seek a solid alliance?"

"The Jie Sect's fate is intertwined with that of the Shang Dynasty; advancing and retreating together with the younger generation is the best choice."

Upon hearing this, a hint of admiration flashed in the eyes of the Tongtian Dao Master.

This young man is not only incredibly strong in combat, but also has a clear and insightful mind.

In the midst of great calamities, the most dangerous thing is to waver and be indecisive.

Kong Xuan was able to see the situation clearly and decisively choose to take sides. This decisiveness surpassed that of many hesitant people.

"good."

The Lord of the Heavenly Dao finally nodded:

"Since you have this intention, I will allow you to join the Jie Sect."

"From this day forward, you will be the Vice Leader of my Jie Sect, and you are free to enter and leave Jin'ao Island to study the Daoist scriptures of Biyou Palace."

"During the Great Tribulation, you may temporarily reside on the island to cultivate. If there is any change at Golden Rooster Ridge, you may return at any time."

Upon hearing this, Kong Xuan stood there stunned.

He was then overjoyed.

I thought I would at most be a personal disciple or something, but I never expected that Tongtian would give me the position of vice leader!

This is the sect of saints!

The Jie Sect, known as the Sect of Intercepting Immortals, was the largest sect in the prehistoric world, boasting the worship of ten thousand immortals.

How prestigious is the position of vice leader?

Even a disciple personally taught by Daoist Duobao was only the chief disciple, not the vice leader.

Tongtian actually bestowed this position directly upon himself?

Kong Xuan's mind raced.

Although he was overjoyed, he did not lose his reason.

But after a moment's thought, I realized it.

Although his own cultivation level was at the same peak as Duobao and others, Tongtian had personally witnessed the power of the Great Dao Divine Light.

In the battle at the Immortal Volcano just now, he directly confronted Zhunti, detonated the volcano, and schemed against the sage's karma.

Such achievements far exceed the scope of ordinary quasi-saints.

As a sage, how sharp must Tongtian's eyes be?

How could he not see the heaven-defying nature of the divine light of the Great Dao?

Furthermore, he has now completely offended Zhunti, even forging an irreconcilable enmity.

Although the two Western saints have suffered a temporary setback, how can the dignity of saints be disgraced?

After Zhunti suppresses the karma, he will surely make a comeback.

The fact that he had obtained the position of vice leader of the Jie Sect meant that Tongtian Jiaozhu and the entire Jie Sect were standing behind him!

In this way, the two Western Saints will have to think twice before taking action again.

"As expected of the Master of Heaven!"

Kong Xuan secretly praised him.

This move is both an affirmation of its own strength and a deterrent to Western religions.

What's even more ingenious is that he completely tied himself to the Jie Sect's war chariot.

The Jie Sect was connected to the fate of the Shang Dynasty, and it was its duty to protect the Shang Dynasty.

Now that he has obtained the position of vice leader, it is legitimate and he can better mobilize the resources of the Jie Sect.

Achieving multiple goals at once.