Conferred Gods: Master Tongtian is my master

In the vast chaos, the Zixiao Palace was quietly suspended in the clouds, like a dazzling pearl inlaid in the sky.

Around the palace, the glow of sunset and the clouds are intertwined, like a dream, exuding a mysterious and solemn atmosphere.

At this moment, a figure in green clothes swept across the sky like the wind and instantly arrived at the gate of Zixiao Palace.

This is none other than Tongtian Sect Master. He has a sharp gaze and firm steps, and every step reveals his calmness and confidence.

When the boy guarding the gate saw Master Tongtian arriving, he quickly put down the whisk in his hand and went forward to greet him.

The gatekeeper boy walked up to Master Tongtian, bowed, and said respectfully:

"Greetings to the Holy Saint Shangqing!"

Master Tongtian smiled and nodded, looking at the boy in front of him gently, and said softly:

"I have come to see the Master and have something important to tell you. Go and tell him that Tongtian wants to see you."

"Yes, Saint Shangqing, please wait a moment!"

Upon hearing this, the boy nodded quickly and turned to run into the palace.

Patriarch Tongtian stood quietly where he was, gazing deeply into the depths of the palace, thinking in his heart what he should say when he met Daozu Hongjun later.

After a while, the boy came back and said to Master Tongtian with respectful eyes:

"Shangqing Saint, Daozu invites you in."

Upon hearing this, Master Tongtian nodded slightly, turned and walked into the palace. His figure gradually faded away in the clouds, as if he had merged into this world.

As you enter the main hall of Zixiao Palace, a strong spiritual energy hits you in the face.

The furnishings in the hall are simple and elegant, and every detail exudes a mysterious and solemn atmosphere.

When Master Tongtian stepped into the hall, his eyes were first attracted by Daozu Hongjun on the cloud platform.

Daoist Ancestor Hongjun sat there, calm and composed, with the aura of Tao surrounding him, as if he was one with the heaven and earth.

Moreover, his face was kind and peaceful, and his deep eyes seemed to be able to see through all illusions and the essence of all things in the world.

Tongtian Sect Master was filled with awe. He stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and said in a loud and respectful voice:

"Disciple Tongtian, I pay my respects to the Master!"

Daozu Hongjun nodded slightly, his eyes swept over Tongtian Jiaozhu, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he said:

"Tongtian, I see that your cultivation has improved a lot. It seems that you have also been seriously comprehending the great Dao in private. Your teacher is very pleased."

Upon hearing this, Master Tongtian bowed and said humbly:

"My achievements today are entirely due to Master's teachings. Without Master's guidance, how could I realize the great way and achieve today's cultivation?"

Daozu Hongjun nodded slightly, his gaze moved over Jiaozhu Tongtian, with a hint of admiration in his eyes.

Seeing that Master Tongtian was humble and well-behaved, he nodded with satisfaction and smiled amiably:

"No need to be so polite, get up quickly, what do you want from me today?"

"Thank you Master!"

After expressing his gratitude, Master Tongtian stood up, straightened his clothes, took a deep breath, and said solemnly:

"This time, I came here to discuss the Conferred God List. Master once said that those on the list were destined to be included. Master trusts my second brother Yuanshi Tianzun, so he gave him the Conferred God List Beating Whip."

Tongtian Sect Leader changed the subject, his tone revealed a bit of anger and helplessness, and continued:

“But, my second brother Yuanshi Tianzun arbitrarily rescued Taiyi Zhenren’s true spirit from the Conferred God List and reshaped his body. This is favoritism and bending the law! It is also a betrayal of Master’s trust!”

The hall fell into silence for a moment, with only the words of Master Tongtian echoing, and his voice was particularly clear in the empty hall.

Daozu Hongjun listened quietly to the statement of Master Tongtian, his brows furrowed and his eyes as deep as the abyss.

After a moment, Daozu Hongjun spoke slowly, his voice revealing a bit of majesty and depth:

"Tongtian, I already know what you are talking about. Yuanshi's actions are indeed inappropriate and he has failed to live up to my trust!"

Daozu Hongjun's tone gradually became serious. He stood up, with the aura of Tao flowing around him, as if he was about to merge with the entire hall.

"This matter is of no small importance. It involves the order of heaven and earth and cannot be handled lightly." He said in a deep voice.

When Tongtian heard this, his heart moved, knowing that his master had made a decision. He bowed and said respectfully:

"Disciple obeys, I am willing to follow Master's instructions!"

Daozu Hongjun nodded slightly and instructed Tongtian Jiaozhu:

"You wait here. I will call the others over to discuss the matter of the List of Gods!"

After saying this, Daoist Ancestor Hongjun turned around and gently waved his hand towards the vast universe. Several mysterious spells shot out instantly, like meteors streaking through the night sky and disappearing into the endless void.

These spells contain the immortal power of Taoist Ancestor Hongjun, and can quickly convey his will and summon several other saints to the Zixiao Palace.

After completing all this, Hongjun Daozu sat upright on the cloud platform again and closed his eyes to rest.

Peace returned to the hall again. Master Tongtian waved his hand, took out a cushion, sat on it, and waited for the arrival of the other saints.

……

After a long time, light footsteps were heard outside the hall, accompanied by a faint fragrance.

Master Tongtian knew that several other saints had arrived, so he quickly stood up, put away the cushion, straightened his robes, and welcomed their arrival.

Soon, Taishang Laozi, Yuanshi Tianzun, Nuwa Niangniang, Jie Yin Taoist and Zhunti Taoist entered the hall one after another.

As soon as everyone entered the hall, their eyes involuntarily turned to Master Tongtian. He stood quietly aside with a solemn and serious expression, as if he was waiting for something.

They immediately realized that the urgent matter mentioned by Hongjun Daozu before must be closely related to Tongtian Jiaozhu.

Especially Yuanshi Tianzun, he couldn't help but feel a ripple in his heart.

Not long ago, he had just left Jin'ao Island and returned to Kunlun Mountain. Before he even sat down on the cushion, he received a call from Hongjun Daozu and hurried to Zixiao Palace.

At this moment, as soon as he entered the hall, he saw Tongtian Sect Master, and he couldn't help but feel some doubts and guesses in his heart.

Yuanshi Tianzun knew very well that Tongtian's visit to Zixiao Palace must be related to him bringing Taiyi to Jinao Island.

He secretly guessed that Master Tongtian must have come to complain, and perhaps wanted to take this opportunity to attack him.

Taishang Laozi and his companions stepped forward, bowed to Daozu Hongjun, and said respectfully in unison:

"Disciple pays homage to Master!"

Upon hearing the voice, Daozu Hongjun slowly opened his eyes, looked at everyone with a deep gaze, and deliberately glanced at Yuanshi Tianzun, which made Yuanshi Tianzun's heart tremble.

Daozu Hongjun saw that everyone had arrived and said in a deep voice:

"Get up! I called you here today because..."

Daozu Hongjun recounted the matter of the Investiture of the Gods in detail and pointed out Yuanshi Tianzun's act of arbitrarily changing the Investiture of the Gods.

Everyone was shocked when they heard this. They didn't expect Yuanshi Tianzun to do such a thing.

There was a lot of discussion in the hall, and the atmosphere became tense. Seeing this, Daozu Hongjun waved his hand, signaling everyone to be quiet.

"This matter is indeed Yuanshi's fault!"

Daozu Hongjun's voice was steady and powerful, without a trace of emotional fluctuation.

Yuanshi Tianzun stood in the center of the hall, his expression slightly changed. He knew very well that his decision to change the Conferred God List without authorization had violated the bottom line of Daozu, and now that Daozu had pointed it out directly, he could not help but feel a little flustered.

He took a deep breath, suppressed the waves in his heart, and responded respectfully:

"I know I am wrong and am willing to accept the punishment."

Daozu Hongjun nodded and continued:

"Since this is your first mistake, I will not pursue it. But you must remember that during the calamity period, no one can interfere with anyone who is listed."

Upon hearing this, Yuanshi Tianzun hurriedly stepped forward and bowed, saying:

"Thank you, Master. I will remember your words and never make the same mistake again!"

"Well, let's leave it at that! The Conferred God List and the Divine Whip are still in your hands, and the Conferred God matter is still in your hands!"

"Yes, Master, thank you for your trust!"

Daozu Hongjun nodded and continued:

"The Conferred God List is related to this catastrophe. No one is allowed to change it without authorization. Otherwise, they will be punished."

As soon as Daozu finished speaking, a discussion broke out in the hall. All the saints knew that the importance of the Conferred God List was self-evident.

Now that Daozu has emphasized this point again, it is undoubtedly a warning to everyone to strictly abide by the rules of the List of Conferred Gods.

Everyone bowed and said in unison:

"Disciple will obey the Master's orders!"

Daozu Hongjun saw this and nodded slightly. He glanced at everyone and his voice became serious again:

"I am making it clear again today that during the period of the Calamity, no one may interfere with anyone who is listed. If something like this happens again, I will hold them accountable and will not tolerate it!"

When the saints heard this, they all nodded in agreement. They knew that Daozu's words were not just empty talk, but had real consequences.

They all knew that the importance of the List of Gods could not be underestimated, and no one could easily cross this bottom line.

"Okay, you guys go back! You must remember what happened today and never make the same mistake again!"

After saying this, Daozu Hongjun disappeared on the cloud platform.

Everyone bowed towards the place where Daozu Hongjun disappeared, then left Zixiao Palace.