Chapter 352

Three Immortals Island.

Gu Xiu and the three sisters of Yun Xiao had not been back long before they sensed the commotion over at Jinao Island.

Hearing that Tong Tian had severed the causal ties between the Three Pure Ones, they were all startled.

But upon recovering, joy filled Gu Xiu's heart.

If Tong Tian saw through the true faces of his two elder brothers early and broke with them, he could make preparations sooner.

Otherwise, if he remained indecisive, it would be too late to wake up only after the general trend had been set.

At this moment.

The system sounded.

"Ding!"

"Master Lingbao has died. Taishang Laojun and Yuanshi Tianzun have come to Jinao Island to force Tong Tian to provide an explanation. Event options triggered; please make a choice, Host."

"Option One: Head to Jinao Island, take the blame upon yourself, and face the consequences alone. Reward: Innate supreme treasure, the Chaos Bell!"

"Option Two: Trust that Tong Tian will handle this matter properly. Reward: Immortal-Slaying Formation Map (Enhanced Version)! (The power is doubled based on the original formation map.)"

Looking at the system options before him.

Option One rewards the innate supreme treasure, the Chaos Bell.

But it requires going to admit guilt, which is unthinkable; Gu Xiu immediately ruled it out.

For now, he could only trust that Tong Tian would send Yuanshi Tianzun and Taishang Laojun away.

He recited silently in his heart,

"System, I choose Option Two."

"Ding!"

"Selection successful. Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the Immortal-Slaying Formation Map (Enhanced Version)!"

After receiving the reward, Gu Xiu felt a bit puzzled.

He did not have the four Immortal-Slaying Swords, so what use was the Immortal-Slaying Formation Map?

But thinking about the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation, which can be broken by four Saints working together, if he gave the enhanced formation map to Tong Tian to set up the formation, would he not have to fear the four Saints joining forces?

Thinking that every time he killed one of the Twelve Golden Immortals, Yuanshi Tianzun might come to Jinao Island to cause trouble.

Giving the enhanced Immortal-Slaying Formation Map to Tong Tian was the most appropriate course of action.

Thinking of this, Gu Xiu wanted to make a trip to Jinao Island to deliver the formation map to Tong Tian.

As he gazed in the direction of Jinao Island, Yang Jian and Yang Chan walked over.

"Master, has something happened?" Yang Jian asked.

Yang Chan's eyes were also full of confusion; she knew something must have occurred.

Hearing the voice, Gu Xiu snapped out of his thoughts and gave a gentle smile to reassure Yang Jian and Yang Chan.

"Nothing of note. It is just that on this trip, your Grandmaster and the others encountered the Twelve Golden Immortals looking for trouble, and we sent Master Lingbao to the Investiture list. The Jade Pure Saint has brought the Great Pure Saint to demand an explanation, but rest assured, your Upper Pure Grandmaster is very capable and will handle this matter well."

Hearing Gu Xiu say this, Yang Jian felt much more at ease.

"Master, is there anything this disciple can do to help?"

Rare to see such filial piety, Gu Xiu was very satisfied and said: "Yang Jian, for now, just cultivate well. Rest assured, there will come a time when you will clash with the Chan Sect."

At this time.

Above Jinao Island.

Yuanshi and Tong Tian were at daggers drawn, the atmosphere tense, and a fight could break out at any moment.

Taishang Laojun's expression was indifferent, his heart without a ripple, because the one who died was Master Lingbao, not his own disciple.

Tong Tian had just severed his causal ties with the Three Pure Ones and was still in a fit of anger; Taishang Laojun did not want to fight Tong Tian at this moment, so he spoke up.

"Second Brother, let us return for now and discuss this at length later."

Yuanshi Tianzun was unwilling, but since Taishang Laojun had spoken, he could not easily refute him.

"Tong Tian, seeing that you have severed your causal ties with the Three Pure Ones, I will let you off for today. However, I shall see how long you can protect the disciples under your sect."

After throwing down these harsh words, Yuanshi Tianzun let out a cold snort and left together with Taishang Laojun.

Seeing Taishang Laojun and Yuanshi Tianzun leave.

Tong Tian also breathed a sigh of relief; fortunately, they did not fight.

He was not afraid of fighting Yuanshi Tianzun alone.

But if he had to face Taishang Laojun and Yuanshi Tianzun joining forces, although the Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation could not be broken without four Saints, Tong Tian had no confidence at all.

Sighing, his figure vanished from where he stood and returned to the Biyou Palace.

After returning.

He immediately summoned Daoist Duobao, Jin Ling, Gui Ling, the Mother of Wudang, and the seven attendant immortals to come and pay their respects.

Duobao, the three great Mothers, and the seven attendant immortals were all waiting outside the Biyou Palace.

Hearing Tong Tian's summons, they entered the Biyou Palace together and said in unison.

"Disciples pay respects to Master."

Tong Tian sat cross-legged on the prayer mat above and nodded slightly.

"You have all seen what happened just now. I summoned you here to inform you that from today on, my Jie Sect will prepare for the Investiture of the Gods with all our might."

"The previous agreement with Taishang Laojun and Yuanshi is void. If you encounter provocations from Chan Sect disciples outside, you may send them to the list at any time. Of course, you must also be careful at all times. Duobao, you will pass down this decree later."

Daoist Duobao bowed and said respectfully: "Master, rest assured, I will pass down this decree immediately."

Tong Tian's demeanor was calm as he nodded: "I need to meditate; you may all withdraw."

"Disciples take their leave."

Daoist Duobao, the three great Mothers, and the seven attendant immortals bowed and retreated.

Tong Tian began to ponder.

He thought about the current predicament.

The two Western Saints might have already formed an alliance with the Ren and Chan Sects.

It was hard for him to fight them alone; it would be best if he could find someone to form an alliance with.

Among the six Saints ordained by Heaven, only Nuwa did not establish a sect and did not participate in the Investiture of the Gods, but she had no reason to muddy the waters and help the Jie Sect.

Tong Tian shook his head helplessly and sighed.

"I have nothing in my possession that would make Junior Sister Nuwa willing to help."

"As for Fellow Daoist Pingxin in the Netherworld, she cannot leave the Netherworld."

"If only my Jie Sect could produce another Saint."

Tong Tian suddenly thought of Gu Xiu; this was the Jie Sect's glimmer of hope.

"I wonder what Gu Xiu is doing..."

With a thought.

He noticed Gu Xiu was leaving Three Immortals Island and heading toward Jinao Island.

Before long, he arrived at Jinao Island.

After thinking for a moment, he sent a voice transmission to the Water and Fire boys, telling them to let Gu Xiu in directly when he arrived.

Outside the Biyou Palace.

Gu Xiu had just arrived, and the Water and Fire boys stepped forward and bowed.

"Senior Brother, you have come. The Sect Master is waiting for you."

Tong Tian was a Saint and knew he would come, so Gu Xiu did not find it strange at all and returned the bow.

"Thank you, Junior Brothers, for informing me."

He then arrived at the main gate of the Biyou Palace and walked in.

Finding Tong Tian sitting above, Gu Xiu stepped forward and bowed slightly.

"Disciple Gu Xiu pays respects to Grandmaster."

Tong Tian spoke slowly: "Gu Xiu, have you come here because of what happened outside Jinao Island just now?"

Gu Xiu shook his head: "Not at all. I knew Grandmaster would certainly be able to send the Great Pure Saint and the Jade Pure Saint away. I came to see Grandmaster this time for another matter."

This flattery made the Sect Master Tong Tian feel pleased; he lifted his eyes slightly, his smile carrying a hint of playfulness.

"Then what other matter could you have come for?"

Gu Xiu's handsome face wore a look of composure.

"Grandmaster, this disciple has come to give you something."

As soon as these words were spoken, the Sect Master Tong Tian became curious.

In the past, it was always he who bestowed various magic treasures and pills upon his disciples; never had a disciple taken the initiative to give him something.

He raised his brows slightly, his eyes full of confusion: "What do you want to give me?"

Gu Xiu smiled slightly, keeping him in suspense: "Grandmaster might as well see for yourself."

Having said this, he took out the enhanced Immortal-Slaying Formation Map and used his magic power to send it before Tong Tian.

Tong Tian was initially indifferent, thinking to himself, what rare item could a disciple possibly give him?

But when he took it and glanced at it, feeling the profound mystery of the enhanced Immortal-Slaying Formation Map, he was stunned.

"This is..."

Gu Xiu said: "Grandmaster, this is the enhanced version of the Immortal-Slaying Formation Map."