Penglai Holy Realm

Biyou Palace

Five Saints sit separately on cloud beds.

Jade star essence winds around, the auspicious light of the sun and moon dazzles.

Hearing the words of Primordial Heavenly Venerate, Tongtian Sect Hierarch slightly knits his brows, "Elder brother misunderstands, Xuan Du being burdened with the important responsibility of inheriting the Human Path, it's indeed unsuitable for him to be listed."

"Hmm."

Taiching Saint nods slightly, with an air of serene composure, "Since you both say so, let Xuan Du stay by my side then."

After a pause, he continues, "However, since Xuan Du won't be listed, then the matter of Divine Enthronement is unrelated to our Human Sect; as for which disciples of Chan Sect and Jie Sect should be listed, you should discuss among yourselves, there is no need to ask me again."

Having said this, he proceeds to slightly close his eyes, as if about to fall asleep.

Below, on the plaza, Yu Yuan can't help but look up a couple more times at this Taiching Saint.

Even though this Taiching Saint appears to be aloof from all worldly affairs at this moment, within the Divine Enthronement Tribulation known to Yu Yuan, this Taiching Saint did not refrain from taking action, even taking the initiative!

When Jie Sect set up the Nine Curves Yellow River Formation, Slaying Immortal Formation, and Myriad Immortals Formation, this Taiching Saint personally attended.

When Tongtian Sect Hierarch had just set up the Slaying Immortal Formation, he took the initiative to investigate and clashed with Tongtian Sect Hierarch before joining the belated Western Duos in cooperation with Primordial Heavenly Venerate to break the Slaying Immortal Formation.

Moreover, not only did he take action against Tongtian Sect Hierarch, he showed no mercy to the younger disciples as well.

Among Jie Sect's eight great disciples, two were taken away by him.

From this, it is apparent that this Taiching Saint, famed for "purity and inaction," is not as "inactive" as people think!

Furthermore, his words at the moment are rather inappropriate.

Because within his words lies an important message—if Xuan Du is not on the list, then the matter of Divine Enthronement is of no concern to him.

In principle, as the leader of The Three Pure Ones and the foremost disciple of Xuanmen, the matter of Divine Enthronement should be overseen by him.

Yet, he simply closes his eyes, adopting an indifferent attitude.

Then, who will manage the Divine Enthronement?

The answer is self-evident—it will naturally be Yuqing Saint, Primordial Heavenly Venerate.

Thus, after Taiching Saint made his stance clear, numerous Immortal Gods immediately turned their gazes toward Primordial Heavenly Venerate.

This venerable Saint waves his hand casually, and a closed scroll emerges from the expanse above the plaza, instantly drawing the attention of all the Immortal Gods present.

The material composing this scroll is neither paper, cloth, hide, bamboo, nor metal, but a kind of Heavenly Dao rule.

To be precise, the Investiture of the Gods scroll is actually a tangible product of Heavenly Dao rules.

It embodies the laws regulating the movement of Heavenly Dao; within the Three Realms and the Five Elements, as long as one's name is on the list, they will, through an invisible force, assume their divine position.

At the moment, this Investiture of the Gods scroll is still closed, and there are yet no names on it.

Primordial Heavenly Venerate's expression is indifferent, his tone calm yet forceful.

"Heavenly Dao manifests, rise and fall are set."

"The matter of Divine Enthronement, pertains to the stability of the Three Realms and Six Paths, and is urgent... At that time, those listed will form three hundred and sixty-five True Gods, two thousand Vice Gods, to manage the Three Realms and Six Paths, thunder, fire, plague, fight, Stars and Constellations, Three Mountains and Five Mountains, rain and clouds, good and evil, fortune and disaster..."

"As I oversee the Divine Enthronement, those among you who voluntarily wish to be listed, when the time comes, you may be promoted by one rank."

No sooner had the words fallen than dozens on the plaza rose to bow, with excitement in their demeanor.

"Holy One above, disciple Xiao Zhen of Chan Sect wishes to be on the Investiture of the Gods list!"

"Reporting to the Holy One, disciple Deng Hua of Chan Sect wishes to be on the Investiture of the Gods list!"

"..."

Yu Yuan follows the voices and sees that the dozens who stand are mostly Chan Sect disciples, whereas there are only a few Jie Sect disciples, all of whom are disciples with long years of cultivation yet low Dao Xing.

Judging by their shallow nature, they are absolutely incapable of transcending the Three Calamities, Six Tribulations, Nine Disasters to achieve the Golden Immortal Dao Fruit.

Under such circumstances, to go to the Heavenly Court as a god, and also to enjoy the special privilege of a "promotion by one rank" bestowed by the Saint, is undoubtedly the best choice.

But, as a disciple under a Saint, who isn't proud and disdainful of others?

Thus, of the nearly three thousand disciples and disciples present from Jie Sect, only these few with the lowest Dao Xing and most shallow nature stand up; whereas only about thirty or forty people from Chan Sect came in total, yet already half had stood up.

Comparing the two, the difference is immediately evident!

The Tongtian Sect Hierarch sitting on the cloud bed couldn't help but frown slightly.

At this moment, Saint Zhunti of the Western Sect, with a smile, glanced at him, then looking toward Primordial Heavenly Venerate said, "Brother disciple's numerous disciples are willing to forsake their immortal pursuits for the stability of the Three Realms and Six Paths, volunteering for the Investiture of the Gods. It shows that Chan Sect truly merits the reputation of 'honoring Heavenly mandate and commanding the Way, leading all immortals to govern the eight directions.'"

Hearing such high praise, Primordial Heavenly Venerate remains indifferent, whereas Tongtian Sect Hierarch frowns deeply, with displeasure apparent on his face.

This displeasure is not directed at Primordial Heavenly Venerate, but at Saint Zhunti.

Today's Three Sects' conference is a "family affair," and you, a Western Saint with no qualification for the Divine Enthronement, have come uninvited, that's one thing, but now you sit by and make comments, puffing one side and putting down the other, do you really think others cannot see through such petty stirring and sowing discord?

At this time, Primordial Heavenly Venerate speaks indifferently: "Are there only so many volunteers for the list?"

As he speaks, he lowers his gaze, sweeping over the Three Sects' disciples on the plaza below.

A multitude of Jie Sect disciples bow their heads, daring not to meet his gaze.

But including Guang Chengzi, Chi Jingzi, among other disciples of the Twelve Golden Immortals from Chan Sect, stand up one after another.

"Reporting to Master, disciple is willing to contribute to maintaining the stability of Heaven and Earth!"

"We, as Saint's Disciples, must uphold the stability of the Three Realms and Six Paths... I too am willing to ascend to Heavenly Court as a god!"

"As it is the command of Zixiao Palace, disciple cannot make it difficult for Master!"

"..."

Seeing even the Twelve Golden Immortals, disciples directly taught by Saints with profound Dao Xing, voluntarily "ascending the list", a group of Jie Sect disciples looked at each other in disbelief, somewhat unable to believe their own eyes.

Are these Chan Sect disciples insane?

Do they really want to throw away their immortal careers just like that?

Abandoning a million years of cultivation just like that?

Among the Jie Sect disciples, the one who was most shocked by this scene was none other than one of the Seven Attendant Immortals, Qiu Shou Immortal.

At this moment, his eyes were wide with astonishment, and he subconsciously turned his head to look at Yu Yuan, who was seated behind Golden Spirit Saint Mother.

This scene was something he had heard this nephew mention before!

At that time, he found it unbelievable, adamantly stating that such a thing was absolutely impossible.

The Twelve Golden Immortals were all personally taught by Saints, each with profound Dao Xing and blessed with the finest roots and fate – how could they possibly abandon their own immortal careers?

Yet, he never expected that this scene would truly unfold before everyone's eyes!

Upon recalling what his nephew mentioned about "Sealing God Authority," could it be that the Chan Sect immortals really intended to use the "Sealing God Authority" to manipulate and strategize?

As he privately felt a shock, many Jie Sect disciples had already stood up, eagerly stepping forward to ascend the list.

"Since the Chan Sect fellow Daoists are willing to sacrifice themselves and ascend the list, how can we as Jie Sect disciples fall behind?"

"Chan Sect Daoists are right, this Investiture of the Gods is to maintain the stability of the Three Realms and Six Paths, we, being disciples of the Saints, should contribute to the stability of Heaven and Earth!"

"The Investiture of the Gods is the trend of the times, we must not make things difficult for the Sect Hierarch!"

"..."

Watching the Jie Sect disciples stand up one by one, the seated Tongtian Hierarch couldn't help but sigh softly in his heart.

He knew his disciples' reluctance to undertake Divine Enthronement and he did not wish to force them, but as Yuanshi Tianzun said, the Investiture of the Gods concerned the stability of the Three Realms and Six Paths, and it was an inevitable course of action.

Now that his disciples were willing to list themselves voluntarily, nothing could be better.

Among those present, there were no fewer than three thousand Jie Sect disciples. Under the provocation of the Twelve Golden Immortals of Chan Sect, in just a short moment, hundreds of Immortal Gods had stood up.

"Great momentum!"

Saint Zhunti said with a smile: "Without uttering a single word, Tongtian Brother has already inspired hundreds of Jie Sect disciples to eagerly ascend the list, such spirit is truly worthy of the name of the greatest Sect in Primordial times!"

Tongtian Hierarch gave him a glance, and said in a disgruntled tone: "Younger Brother, in striving to prosper the Western Sect, you really spare no effort."

Saint Zhunti just smiled slightly, as if he heard nothing of the mockery in his words.

The Western Sect had been suppressed by a joint effort of Chan, Jie, Human Three Sects, and over the years, they could only withdraw to the barren Western Continent.

If they wanted to expand and develop, they would have to face the united Three Sects, or else drive a wedge between them.

The former was almost an impossible task.

In this era, united, the Three Sects were an unstoppable force.

Therefore, dividing and undermining the Three Sects became the last stratagem.

Now was an excellent opportunity!

The Three Sects debate the Divine Enthronement!

There were many divine positions and unequal numbers of three sect disciples, inevitably leading to an unequal number of those to be enshrined.

As the saying goes, it isn't poverty one fears, but inequality.

Considering the number of disciples from the Chan, Jie, Human Three Sects, it was absolutely impossible to satisfy everyone in the division of divine positions.

Saint Zhunti keenly perceived this point, which is why he brought his disciples all the way here to join in the excitement.

Tongtian Hierarch couldn't very well turn these uninvited guests away, just as he couldn't directly expose their divisive intentions at the moment.

Now that the Investiture of the Gods was proceeding smoothly, he grew tired of paying attention, turning to Yuanshi Tianzun instead: "Now that so many disciples have volunteered for the Investiture of the Gods in Heaven, Elder Brother, please open the Investiture of the Gods scroll, and record their names within.

Among mortals, there are also loyal and righteous people who can ascend the list, presumably able to fill the remaining gaps."

"This approach is inappropriate."

Yuanshi Tianzun said indifferently: "The disciples' Dao Xing and innate qualities vary in depth and thickness, hence the gods have their ranks, and the dead have their sequence. To prevent the disclosure of Heavenly Mechanism, the names on the list shall be sealed without a trace, only to become clear after death."

Here it comes!

Yu Yuan, who was seated on the square, felt a chill in his heart, thinking that the real drama was finally beginning.

What does sealing without a trace mean?

It means that no one would be able to see exactly which Immortal Gods ascended the Investiture of the Gods!

Under such circumstances, wouldn't it be up to Yuanshi Tianzun, who held the Investiture of the Gods, to say whatever he wished?

Despite the Twelve Golden Immortals of Chan Sect taking the initiative to list themselves, in the end, a mere phrase like "Our roots are too profound, we cannot ascend the list" could be used to brush it off.

Of course, to the vast majority of Immortal Gods present, the words of Yuanshi Tianzun seemed reasonable and no one would suspect that a saintly figure such as he would have ulterior motives in this matter.

This included Tongtian Hierarch.

Although he had frequent conflicts with Yuanshi Tianzun to the point of sibling hostility and the division of the Three Pure Ones, these were mostly conflicts of doctrine.

Thus, he felt somewhat that this method was inappropriate, but out of trust for his elder brother, he did not say much more.

But just because he didn't speak up did not mean others would remain silent.

On the square, a man with a green-face and a curly beard stood up with vigor and kowtowed to the saints, saying, "Seeking instruction from the Hierarch and all Saints, I believe the names on the Investiture of the Gods scroll should not be sealed, lest someone secretly tamper with it…"

Hearing these words, Yu Yuan was taken aback.

Didn't I tell you to request to keep the Investiture of the Gods scroll with the Jie Sect?

How dare you question the Saints now?

Isn't that a bit too bold?

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