Primordial Era: A God-Level Choice, Possessing Zhao Gongming at the Start.

Chapter 266 The Gathering of Saints Unveils the Great Calamity

Suddenly, Guang Chengzi's expression changed drastically, as if he had thought of something, and he blurted it out.

"Could it be... could it be the one who assisted Emperor Xuanyuan back then?"

Guang Chengzi's words were like a boulder falling into a calm lake.

The Twelve Golden Immortals looked at each other, their eyes filled with shock!

Assisting the Human Emperor, yet facing mortal calamities—how could this be!

Guang Chengzi said, "Back then, when the Human Emperor Xuanyuan and Chiyou, the leader of the Jiuli tribe, fought for the throne of the Human Emperor, they ignited three great wars. In each war, countless people died and were wounded, and resentment filled the sky. Even now, the entire battlefield of Zhuolu is filled with howling ghosts at night. Perhaps it is because of the heavy killing that they have been tainted by the calamities of the mortal world!"

Chi Jingzi said with a grim expression, "This is not right. It wasn't us who started the war, it was that Human Emperor Xuanyuan. The calamity of the mortal world should have befallen his Xuanyuan clan. Why are we suffering this undeserved disaster for no reason?"

Guang Chengzi sighed, "You forgot, the Xuanyuan clan has the supreme human destiny protecting them, making them impervious to all laws, and naturally, they are also subject to the calamities of the mortal world."

Ju Liusun cursed loudly, "That despicable Zhao Gongming!"

"Was it Zhao Gongming who planned this all along? The unification of the human emperor would unify the mortal realm, ignite a great war, and cause endless evil energy in the mortal world, which is why he sent our Chan Sect to be the human emperor's teacher."

Upon hearing this, the Jade Void Palace fell into complete silence.

Ju Liusun's words clearly implied that Yuanshi Tianzun was not very intelligent and had fallen into Zhao Gongming's trap.

Guang Chengzi quickly came to Ju Liusun's rescue, saying, "Could it be that Zhao Gongming has the ability to foresee the future? It's all just speculation."

"Damn it, if I see that Zhao Gongming, I'll teach him a lesson he won't forget."

Ju Liusun clenched his fists, glaring menacingly, his anger surging.

Master Yu Ding gave a wry smile. "Even if we join forces, we can't defeat Zhao Gongming's disciple. How can we possibly fight Zhao Gongming?"

"Alright, now that things have come to this, let's think of a solution."

Above the auspicious clouds of the heavens, Yuanshi spoke with a gloomy face!

Zhao Gongming, what a deep scheme! He actually planned to go this far!

Originally, Yuanshi didn't believe it either, thinking it was just a coincidence.

However, Zhao Gongming possessed the supreme treasure, the Kongtong Seal, which left him no choice but to consider the matter further.

Guang Chengzi immediately bowed his head, "Please, Master, save us."

The calamities of the mortal world are no joke; a single misstep can lead to utter chaos.

Let alone a Grand Luo Golden Immortal, even a Quasi-Saint would perish. Whether or not to seek revenge against Zhao Gongming is secondary; at this critical moment, the priority is to resolve one's own crisis.

Yuanshi frowned, sighed, and said, "You should all go into seclusion and cultivate quietly. I will think of another way."

Seeing that Yuanshi didn't have any good solutions, the Twelve Golden Immortals panicked!

Their cultivation level was hard-won, achieved through countless years of arduous practice. It would be a great injustice for them to die in the mortal world.

"Yes."

Guang Chengzi suppressed his discomfort and led the other Golden Immortals to retreat.

After everyone left, Yuanshi's face suddenly turned cold, and the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi in his hand cracked loudly as he clenched it. "Zhao Gongming, Tongtian, my Chan Sect will never coexist with you!"

Yuanshi's face was filled with an icy chill, and wisps of holy might bloomed in the air, stirring up countless earth, fire, water and wind. The entire Jade Void Small World seemed to tremble and shake!

At Mount Emei, in Luofu Cave, Zhao Gongming was still meditating, completely unaware of the terrifying killing intent emanating from the saint!

Time flies, and another hundred years have passed in the blink of an eye.

Between heaven and earth, an endless aura of killing intent suddenly rose up, showing a tendency to intensify.

At that very moment, a purple Zixiao Spirit broke through space and flew to the primordial Nine Heavens.

In the darkness, a voice boomed in the ears of the Six Saints and Haotian.

The six saints were suddenly startled and looked up at the heavens.

Between heaven and earth, the aura of calamity spreads, faintly resembling the trend of the ancient witches and demons, foretelling a great calamity.

The fact that the Dao Ancestor summoned him at this time is very likely related to this great calamity.

"A great calamity."

The sages had a thought and began to calculate. I used my great magical power to dispel the clouds and see the fog, peeling back the layers and exploring continuously.

But the road ahead remained shrouded in mist, obscuring the view.

The saints sighed and were about to raise their hands to tear through space when they heard Haotian's voice, "Senior brothers and sisters, wait for me."

The saints looked on and were startled.

Haotian?

The teacher's name is Haotian now?

Could this great calamity be related to the Heavenly Court?

But the Heavenly Court is empty and deserted. Even if a great calamity were to break out, from where would it begin?

Just as the saints were lost in thought, Haotian had already walked up to them, his face flushed with an unnatural redness.

"Senior brother, senior sister, the teacher has also called me. If you are also going to Zixiao Palace, please take me with you so as not to delay your time."

The sages naturally wouldn't refuse, so they took Haotian with them, left the prehistoric world, and flew towards Zixiao Palace.

After an unknown amount of time, the Sages appeared before the gates of Zixiao Palace, accompanied by Haotian, and gently knocked on the gate.

A moment later, the gate opened, and the Quasi-Saint Haotian hurriedly went inside.

"Disciple Taiqing greets Master."

"Haotian greets Master."

After everyone paid their respects, on the stone platform, Hongjun surveyed the assembled saints, glanced at Haotian, and said calmly, "Since the end of the Great Calamity of the Lich King and the re-establishment of the Heavenly Court, countless millennia have passed. I, Haotian, have worked tirelessly day and night, yet after all these years, why is the Heavenly Court still unable to function properly, and why are most of the divine positions in this Heavenly Court still vacant?"

Upon hearing this, all the sages were stunned and looked at Haotian.

But Haotian had already stepped aside, head bowed, and remained silent.

The saints cursed inwardly, "That Haotian! He doesn't say anything to our faces, but he reports on us behind our backs!"

The purpose of the Heavenly Court is to compete with the various sage lineages for destiny. This son of Haotian is extremely wicked, actually wanting to harm the interests of the sage lineages and revitalize the Heavenly Court.

The saints' gazes burned like fire, and Haotian felt his whole body burning. He secretly groaned, thinking, "If it's a meeting, it's a meeting. Why did the master call me here?"

Hongjun glanced at the saints indifferently, and they immediately became obedient.

"This great calamity is called the Investiture of the Gods. It requires you disciples of the four sects to sign the Investiture of the Gods list and go to the Heavenly Court to perform your duties. In this way, the calamity will dissipate, and the mortal tribulations on you, the Twelve Golden Immortals of Kunlun, will naturally be resolved."

Zhunti immediately cried out, "Teacher, our West is barren and we really have no manpower to spare. Please forgive the West."

Seeing that Zhunti had once again displayed his skillful abilities, the saints couldn't help but curse inwardly.

Hongjun didn't even glance at Zhunti, and said seriously, "This matter is settled. In this great calamity, all disciples of your four sects who have not yet achieved Quasi-Saint status will be subject to the calamity. There must be no mistakes, otherwise, when the calamity unfolds into unparalleled slaughter, even your master will not be able to save you!"

"What? Even those who haven't attained sainthood must undergo tribulation?"

Zhunti's eyes widened instantly, his face filled with disbelief.

The other saints' expressions changed drastically. Of the disciples of the four sects, apart from Zhao Gongming, who is unfathomable and has a high probability of having severed his corpse, who else has severed his corpse?

Doesn't the teacher's words mean that all disciples of the four religions must enter a tribulation?

(End of this chapter)