The Primordial Era: Starting from Being Forced to Become an Apprentice of the Three Pure Ones

Chapter 170 Persuading Tongtian

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In Biyou Palace, Tongtian had already ordered all disciples to go into seclusion and quietly recite the Huangting Sutra.

Therefore, Jin'ao Island has lost its former liveliness, and even Taibai was quite surprised to see this scene.

When he entered Biyou Palace, Tongtian did not sit cross-legged on the futon as usual, and even ignored Taibai's arrival.

"The teacher must already know the cause, otherwise he would not have done so."

Taibai immediately stepped forward, knelt respectfully before the Tongtian Throne, and bowed three times.

"Disciple Taibai greets Master!"

The clear voice echoed in the hall, but Tongtian remained unresponsive. Only the faint Daoist aura flowing around him indicated that he was not asleep.

Seeing this, Taibai said no more, but touched the ground with his forehead, maintaining the kneeling posture without moving.

Time passed silently, and the light outside the palace dimmed and then brightened again.

It wasn't until more than a day later that the Tongtian Sect Leader slowly opened his tightly closed eyes.

His gaze fell on the disciple who was still kneeling on the ground, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.

He originally intended to train this first disciple to be the successor of the Jie Sect's lineage, to take charge of the greatest sect in the prehistoric world, and to glorify the sect.

But now, this disciple whom he values ​​and cherishes most has come here to push the disciples of the Jie Sect onto the Investiture of the Gods list in order to make up for the calamity.

Thinking of this, Tongtian felt a surge of indescribable bitterness in his heart.

"well……"

A long sigh finally broke the long silence.

"Why must you take such a drastic step? They may be burdened with karma, but after their last lesson, most of them have reflected on their actions in seclusion and show signs of repentance. Can't you show them some leniency and give them another chance?"

In fact, before setting off for Jin'ao Island, Taibai had already used his supernatural powers to secretly deduce the current situation of many disciples of the Jie Sect, especially those with heavy karma.

However, the results of the deduction made his heart sink.

Instead of genuinely repenting, those disciples concealed their actions even more carefully and became increasingly cautious in their methods.

If he hadn't deduced things so meticulously, it would have been almost impossible to find any clues.

This was largely thanks to the fact that the shielding array set up by those with shallow cultivation was not perfect enough, which exposed their weakness.

If it were someone with the cultivation level of the Seven Immortals, even he would probably find it difficult to see through their array formation.

Hearing his teacher's words, Taibai's last bit of doubt vanished.

The teacher probably adopted a completely laissez-faire attitude towards his disciples, focusing only on accepting them and neglecting to discipline them.

Or perhaps Tongtian simply didn't have time to discipline his disciples, since the entire Jie Sect was too large, and he needed to use his own cultivation to suppress its fortune.

"Please judge for yourself, Master. You can deduce the current situation of my disciples. You overestimate them. Not only have they not reformed, but they have also learned the art of concealing heavenly secrets."

After hearing this, Tongtian didn't quite believe what Taibai said, but he still closed his eyes and began to calculate.

A moment later, Tongtian opened his eyes, and a rare, almost imperceptible look of heartache appeared on his face.

What angered and shamed him most was that the shielding formations used by those lower-level disciples were definitely not something he could master himself; they must have been taught by someone more skilled in the sect.

Teaching someone the art of concealment makes their actions blatantly obvious.

"Teacher, things reach their extremes and then reverse; the moon wanes after it is full. A great calamity is approaching; please make plans as soon as possible!"

Taibai spoke again, and then kowtowed three times to Tongtian.

Today, Venus must finalize this matter; if it is delayed any longer, it may lead to unforeseen complications.

Tongtian remained silent, his initial sorrow gradually replaced by a deep disappointment.

That was disappointment with some of his disciples who repeatedly failed to correct their ways, and perhaps also mixed with a trace of self-reproach for his own lack of self-discipline.

After a long silence, he slowly spoke:

Those who are ingrained in their habits and repeatedly commit offenses will bring about their own downfall and have no one to blame but themselves.

But our Jie Sect is vast; surely there are those who cultivate with integrity? The rest of our disciples, who are law-abiding and obedient, must not be implicated. Can you grasp the appropriate measure in this matter?

"Disciple understands. Disciple has made a preliminary plan. Please review it, Master."

After speaking, he took out a roll of plain paper, neither silk nor cloth, from his bosom and presented it with both hands.

The paper was covered with names written in Daoist patterns; these were the names he had initially drafted and suggested for those destined to be listed in the calamity.

Tongtian looked at the paper in his hand, but at first he didn't react.

People like the Four Saints of Kowloon Island and Lady Shiji have indeed committed numerous misdeeds in the past, and their inclusion on the list can be considered a karmic consequence.

It's reasonable to include Qiu Shou Xian and Jin Guang Xian, who are among the Seven Immortals who attend the emperor.

However, when his gaze fell upon Chang Er Ding Guang Xian and several other titles, he felt a clear sense of doubt and unease.

As for this Long-Eared Dingguang Immortal alone, in Tongtian's impression, although this disciple had some lecherous tendencies in the past, since the last time he was punished and instructed, judging from his words and deeds, he seemed to have restrained himself quite a bit.

More importantly, Tongtian carefully observed his aura and found that the karmic force surrounding him had indeed dissipated, and there were even wisps of minor merits swirling around him, indicating that he had recently done some good deeds.

From any perspective, this person can be considered to have admitted his mistakes and corrected them, and even has some good deeds. In any case, he should never be classified as an unpardonable villain and be included in the list of deities.

Tongtian raised his eyes, looked at Taibai who was still kneeling on the ground, and gently touched the names with his fingertips, asking slowly:

"These individuals... especially Long-Eared, have had their karma cleared and possess minor skills; they seem to have returned to the righteous path. Why are they included on this list?"

"Teacher, although Chang Er Ding Guang Xian has accumulated merits, he has secretly betrayed the Jie Sect and deserves to be listed on the list and suffer tribulation."

"Are you referring to the talisman that was submitted to him? I am aware of this matter, but it is not enough to convict him of betrayal."

Although Tongtian, as a sage, possessed great supernatural powers, he could not always cover every inch of Jin'ao Island with his divine thoughts.

Moreover, the other party is also a saint of high status. If Zhunti intends to use secret methods to conceal the secrets of heaven, even Tongtian will find it difficult to fully deduce them clearly.

Unless Tongtian had already enveloped Chang'er's cave with his divine sense when Zhuntizhen used the dream-entry technique to contact him, the secrets within would ultimately remain unseen.

"Master Qi, Zhunti has mastered a dream-entering supernatural power, which is how Chang'er secretly communicates with the West."

"I witnessed him using the secret techniques of the Western Religion before, which is why I dared to conclude that his heart has betrayed us."

"I understand that you may find it difficult to believe me, but you only need to investigate it yourself to verify its authenticity."

If even a single word I have said is false, I am willing to be struck down by the Heavenly Thunder God…”

Before he could finish speaking, Tongtian had already cast a spell with a flick of his sleeve, stopping Taibai from making any further vows.

Seeing that this disciple had made such a solemn vow to prove his innocence, Tongtian's eyes flickered slightly, and he finally suppressed his doubts.

"Regarding the long ears, I will make a decision after I have investigated and verified the facts."

As for the rest, they shall be allowed to be listed as such, as you previously requested. This matter is now entrusted to you.

After speaking, Tongtian drew a line in the air with his fingers, and the name of Chang'er Dingguang Xian immediately disappeared without a trace.

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