Chapter 722

No matter what else he said, it would be of no use; he could not make anyone change their mind.

After a long while, Immortal Tongtian gritted his teeth and finally said in a resonant voice:

"Teacher, regarding this matter, my Jie Sect will not participate."

Upon hearing this, Laozi's expression sank, and he said coldly:

"Immortal Tongtian, do you know what you are saying?"

"You are the Teacher's personal disciple, and only by receiving the Teacher's grace were you able to become a Saint."

"Now that our Xuan Sect is in a time of crisis, how can you sit idly by?"

If this were in the past, it might have been fine.

Immortal Tongtian's personality was such that he could not be forced.

But at this moment, Nuwa had already attained the Vast Hunyuan Wuji realm.

Facing the combined forces of Nuwa, Lin Xia, and Daoist Houtu, whether Hongjun could hold his ground was an unknown.

If there were the slightest carelessness, the Chan Sect and the Xun Sect would likely both be annihilated.

At this moment, Laozi naturally could no longer remain calm.

Yuanshi furrowed his brows and said:

"Immortal Tongtian, why are you so stubborn?"

"The Xuan Sect is one body; how can you stay out of this? Appear at once!"

"My mind is made up; you need not say more."

Sect Leader Immortal Tongtian said with a firm tone.

In Sect Leader Immortal Tongtian's view, a great war of this level was too dangerous.

Under the combined pressure of Lin Xia, Daoist Houtu, and Nuwa, the Xuan Sect's chance of victory was slim.

Although the overall strength of the Jie Sect could be called the greatest within the entire Xuan Sect, it was nothing compared to the Ren Sect.

He did not need to wade into these muddy waters.

Moreover, although Hongjun had the bond of teacher and student with him,

Lin Xia had also once guided him to become a Saint and held great kindness toward him.

Back when the Ghost Dao was founded, it was thanks to Lin Xia's help that the Jie Sect had obtained the fruit position of a Ghost Emperor.

Therefore, considering everything, helping neither side was the best choice.

Seeing this, Hongjun's expression also became incomparably gloomy.

He had not expected that even at this point, Immortal Tongtian would still refuse to take action.

One must know that Immortal Tongtian was his personal disciple, yet he was now so rebellious; this was simply a naked slap in the face.

Hongjun's gaze was piercing as he shouted angrily:

"Presumptuous! Immortal Tongtian, how can you be so obstinate?"

"Teacher, there has never been any enmity between my Jie Sect and the Ren Sect. Taking action at this time is contrary to reason; I ask for the Teacher's understanding."

Hearing Hongjun's words, Immortal Tongtian's expression remained indifferent and calm.

Hongjun's face turned livid, and he remained silent.

It seemed his prediction was correct; long ago, Immortal Tongtian had already secretly befriended the Ren Sect.

Seeing this scene, many Honghuang powerhouses had complex expressions.

However, they were not very surprised by this.

The Xuan Sect appeared to be a solid block, but in reality, it had long been divided internally, with each following its own path.

Otherwise, the Three Pure Ones would not have separated in the past.

Trying to twist them into a single rope now was simply impossible.

A moment later, Hongjun looked toward the direction of the Western Honghuang.

"Western Two Saints, manifest at once!"

At this critical time, Hongjun could only choose to win over every force he could.

Although the West had barren luck and weak strength,

the Western Two Saints had, after all, been Saints for a long time.

As veteran Saints, their combined efforts would be enough to contain Seeing Hongyun, Sister Changxi, and Goddess Wangshu.

However, after his words fell, there was no response from the West.

After a long while, Seeing Jieyin's hesitant voice finally sounded.

"Master, my Western Sect is located in a remote area with barren luck, so we will not intervene in the struggles of the East."

Hearing Seeing Jieyin's words, Hongjun was stunned.

Immediately, his expression turned suddenly gloomy.

The Western Two Saints had actually refused him as well!

This was truly a slap in the face.

One must know that Immortal Tongtian's refusal might have been excusable,

as Lin Xia had once guided Immortal Tongtian to become a Saint,

and there was not much conflict between the Ren Sect and the Jie Sect.

But the Western Sect was different; Lin Xia had once ransacked Mount Sumeru.

Not only had he looted all the treasures accumulated by the Western Two Saints over many Kalpa tribulations, but he had also shattered Mount Sumeru.

Seeing Jieyin and Especially Zhurong had also frequently targeted Lin Xia.

If the Xuan Sect were defeated this time, the Western Sect would not have an easy future.

Yuanshi cursed them as spineless cowards in his heart and said in a deep voice:

"Seeing Jieyin, Especially Zhurong, have you forgotten the grievances of the past?"

"You plotted against Seeing Hongyun and snatched Lin Xia's opportunities."

"All these causes and effects will be settled in the future."

"If the Heavenly Dao wanes, the Western Sect will have no foothold in the Honghuang."

Once these words were spoken, Seeing Jieyin and Especially Zhurong's expressions froze, and they began to hesitate.

Indeed, just as Yuanshi said,

they had once plotted against Seeing Hongyun, wanting to put the other to death.

Repaying kindness with such enmity was something no one could endure.

It might have been fine in the past,

but now Seeing Hongyun was not only the Deputy Sect Leader of the Ren Sect but had also attained Sainthood. Relying on the vast Human Dao luck, his cultivation would sooner or later catch up to theirs.

If the other party wanted to settle old scores, the Western Sect would surely be unable to withstand it.

"Seeing Jieyin, Especially Zhurong, although your conduct is despicable, I cannot be like you."

"The grievances between me and you will be settled by me alone in the future, without involving our respective traditions."

Seeing Hongyun said with a cold laugh.

"You say it won't be involved, but who can guarantee that?"

Laozi sneered and said indifferently.

His words contained a hint of mockery.

"I, today, swear to the Human Dao."

"The grievances between me and Seeing Jieyin and Especially Zhurong are personal and will not involve our own traditions."

"If I violate this, my cultivation will never advance an inch."

Seeing Hongyun said loudly.

As soon as the words fell, the Human Dao suddenly stirred.

Invisible threads of cause and effect emerged in the Human Dao void.

Clearly, the Human Dao had accepted Seeing Hongyun's oath.

Many Honghuang powerhouses had moved expressions and were filled with emotion.

One must know that the enmity between Seeing Hongyun and Seeing Jieyin and Especially Zhurong was a life-and-death feud.

Let alone a Saint, even an ordinary person could not easily let it go.

Anyone with a discerning eye could see that the Ren Sect's comprehensive strength at this moment far surpassed that of the Xuan Sect.

Even if Seeing Hongyun had not given such a guarantee, presumably Seeing Jieyin and Especially Zhurong would not have dared to participate. ===== CHAPTER 724 =====