Chapter 320: The Excited Jie Sect Disciples! Haotian, Who Was Too Clever for His Own Good!

Yaochi Shengjing.

Yunxiao Xianzi looked at the fellow Jie Sect disciples around her and asked Zhao Gongming via voice transmission, looking confused: "Brother, do you know why Yaochi has suddenly summoned us here?"

Zhao Gongming's brows were tightly locked, his gaze sweeping over the Jie Sect disciples present, his heart also filled with suspicion. He shook his head gently and transmitted his voice to Yunxiao: "I do not know either, but seeing Yaochi so solemn, this matter is certainly not ordinary. It is better for us to be cautious!"

Hearing this, Yunxiao nodded slightly, though she could not hide the anxiety in her heart.

She naturally knew well that after the God Conferment War, most Jie Sect disciples were on the Investiture of the Gods, under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Court, and their status was far inferior to before.

Especially because the strength of the Jie Sect disciples could not improve, while the cultivation of others in the Heavenly Court accumulated over time, the status of the Jie Sect disciples in the Heavenly Court was declining day by day, and they could not help but worry.

Before long, Yaochi and Haotian walked into the main hall side by side. The entire hall immediately fell silent, and all the Jie Sect disciples held their breath in anticipation.

Yaochi looked around, parted her red lips slightly, and spoke in a gentle yet solemn voice: "Disciples of the Jie Sect, I have summoned you all here today to announce an important matter. By the decree of Hongjun Daozu, I am specifically here to lift the seals on the Investiture of the Gods for you and restore your freedom."

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole hall was in an uproar.

The Jie Sect disciples looked at each other, finding it hard to believe what they had heard.

Could the years of bondage and suppression actually be lifted at this moment?

"Is this true? Are we... are we really free again?" a Jie Sect disciple asked with a trembling voice, tears shimmering in their eyes.

Yaochi nodded slightly and confirmed: "It is absolutely true. The Dao Ancestor is merciful, mindful of past karma, and has specially granted you a new beginning. From now on, you may choose to stay or leave freely, and you will no longer be bound by the Investiture of the Gods."

As Yaochi's words fell, a warm and powerful spiritual energy surged from within her, turning into specks of light that sank into the bodies of every Jie Sect disciple present.

The Jie Sect disciples only felt a warm current surging within them; the power that had bound them for so long seemed to vanish into thin air at this moment.

They closed their eyes to sense it, their faces overflowing with unspeakable joy and relief.

When the light dissipated and everyone opened their eyes, their gazes were clear.

They looked at each other, their eyes shining with infinite longing and hope for the future.

"Many thanks to the Saint Mother, many thanks to Hongjun Daozu!" the Jie Sect disciples shouted in unison, their gratitude overflowing.

"Since you have regained your freedom, you should cherish this opportunity, cultivate diligently, and live up to the Dao Ancestor's high expectations," Haotian said in a deep voice from the side, his tone carrying a hint of majesty and expectation.

Hearing this, the Jie Sect disciples nodded in agreement.

Haotian was very satisfied with their attitude and immediately announced another matter: "Today, besides lifting the true spirit shackles on the Investiture of the Gods for you, the Dao Ancestor has also allowed us to restore your physical bodies. Anyone willing to continue serving in the Heavenly Court, step forward!"

Although the request Tongtian had made was to restore the physical bodies of all Jie Sect disciples.

Haotian had adjusted it slightly at this moment, indicating that he would only take action to restore the physical bodies of those willing to stay and continue serving as Heavenly Court Righteous Gods. As for those who chose to leave the Heavenly Court, they would have to find their own way.

The Jie Sect disciples did not know the inside story and were hesitant for a moment.

The Jie Sect disciples looked at each other, their hearts filled with complex emotions.

Restoring their physical bodies was undoubtedly a huge temptation for them, but continuing to serve in the Heavenly Court made them hesitate.

After all, after the God Conferment War, the status of the Jie Sect in the Journey to the West World had plummeted, and many disciples were unwilling to accept it, naturally thinking of rebuilding the Jie Sect after regaining their freedom. However, just as everyone was hesitating, Jinling Shengmu stepped forward.

She said loudly: "Fellow junior brothers and sisters, we failed in the past and have already let down our Master's teachings. Today, do not do anything that will disappoint the Master again! Isn't it just restoring our physical bodies? We can do it ourselves! By comparison, what could be more important than rebuilding the Jie Sect?"

As soon as Jinling Shengmu's words fell, the Jie Sect disciples fell into deep thought.

Her words were earnest and touched the heartstrings of every Jie Sect disciple. Recalling the glory of the past and the desolation of today, a sense of unwillingness and determination surged in their chests.

"Senior Sister Jinling is right, how can our Jie Sect always be subservient to others?" Yunxiao Xianzi said excitedly, her eyes flashing with firm light.

"That's right, rebuilding the Jie Sect and letting the Master's glory reappear is our true mission!" Bixiao Xianzi echoed, her tone full of fighting spirit.

The other Jie Sect disciples looked at each other, and finally nodded one after another, unanimously deciding to give up their divine positions in the Heavenly Court and embark on the path of rebuilding the Jie Sect together.

They expressed their gratitude to Haotian and Yaochi in unison and formally resigned, stating that they would handle the restoration of their physical bodies themselves.

Seeing this, Haotian could not help but be stunned.

He had originally intended to use the restoration of physical bodies as a bargaining chip to make the Jie Sect disciples more dependent on the Heavenly Court, but he did not expect it to backfire, and instead, the situation was taken hold of by the Jie Sect disciples.

He was at a loss for a moment, his face shifting between shades of gray.

If these Jie Sect disciples were allowed to leave together, most of the divine positions in the Heavenly Court would be vacated, and the operations would definitely run into problems!

At this moment, he truly regretted it; had he known, he should not have been so clever!

Just as the atmosphere became slightly awkward, a breeze blew by, and a figure appeared out of thin air in the main hall.

The person was dressed in a green robe, holding a precious sword, with a refined face and deep eyes; it was exactly Tongtian's Good Corpse—Qinglian Daoist.

As soon as Qinglian Daoist appeared, the Jie Sect disciples all became excited and bowed to Qinglian Daoist one after another: "Greetings, Martial Uncle!"

Although it was not Tongtian's true self that appeared, they were still all extremely excited!

Qinglian Daoist scanned the hall with a torch-like gaze, finally landing on Haotian.

He sneered, his tone carrying unquestionable majesty: "Haotian, you have great courage! How dare you treat my Jie Sect disciples like this!"

Hearing this, Haotian's face changed drastically.

He knew well that Qinglian Daoist's strength was unfathomable, and even he did not dare to offend him easily.

Therefore, he hurriedly bowed and explained: "Senior Qinglian has misunderstood; this junior had no such intention, it is just..."

"Just what?" Qinglian Daoist interrupted him, his voice even more severe, "Are my Jie Sect disciples someone you can manipulate at will?"

Haotian felt a chill in his heart and dared not quibble anymore, only able to lower his head and admit his mistake.

Qinglian Daoist sneered: "Since you, Haotian, are unwilling to restore the physical bodies of my disciples, then this Daoist will do it myself! Jie Sect disciples, follow me!"

Hearing this, Zhao Gongming and the others naturally had no objections, while Haotian and Yaochi both had their expressions change drastically. (End of chapter)