Investiture of the Gods: I am Bigan, the Master of Conspiracy

Chapter 117 Ziyu's Scheme to Sink the Ship, Tongtian is Shocked!

Tongtian couldn't help but approve of Yin Ziyu's answer. After all, with absolute strength, it was impossible for him to abide by the joint signing of the Investiture of the Gods by the three religions and watch all his disciples die in battle.

"You are quite perceptive and insightful, able to discern the mysteries within. Otherwise, the Three Immortals of Sanxiao would have perished on the list. Now, their fortunes have greatly increased because of this battle, and they are no longer in danger of death. This is all thanks to you! As for the disciples of the Jie Sect being on the list, I did not interfere like Yuanshi. What is your opinion on this matter, Ziyu?"

Yin Ziyu pondered for a moment and said, "Reporting to Your Majesty, since the Investiture of the Gods is already predetermined, even if all the disciples of the Chan Sect were to be listed, it would only amount to a fraction of their total number. Therefore, those who are to be listed as gods will inevitably be disciples of the Jie Sect. Your Majesty should be aware of this, which is why you have not interfered. They will rely on their own opportunities to overcome the tribulations! Moreover, the Jie Sect's fortune lacks a supreme treasure to suppress it, while the Chan Sect has fewer disciples but a supreme treasure to suppress their fortune. They cannot protect their disciples, so it all depends on their own destiny!"

Even a sage is helpless against congenital deficiencies!
Yuanshi Tianzun could always protect his own, but Tongtian could not.

Firstly, there are too many disciples, and secondly, there isn't enough luck to ensure their safety indefinitely.

This time, the Heavenly Lord of Primordial Beginning used so much of his fortune to protect the safety of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect. Such extraordinary fortune could not possibly be achieved.

Upon hearing Yin Ziyu's words, Tongtian couldn't help but exclaim, "Your wisdom surpasses that of all my disciples!"

Yin Ziyu then asked, "May I ask, Your Majesty, now that Xiqi is on its eastern expedition, with two Your Majesties accompanying you, are you preparing for a decisive battle?"

Tongtian quietly watched Yin Ziyu and Jinling Shengmu: "Ziyu, the decisive battle is inevitable. Do you think you have a chance of winning?"

Yin Ziyu shook his head after hearing this: "There is no chance of winning; it is a losing proposition!"

Tongtian was not surprised by Yin Ziyu's words. Instead, he asked, "In that case, do you think we should fight?"

Yin Ziyu pondered for a moment and then said solemnly, "Your Majesty, although we are destined to lose this battle, we cannot retreat in the war to defend the Way. Even if we know that we will lose, Your Majesty cannot not fight, and our Shang Dynasty cannot surrender without a fight!"

As the saying goes, either perish in silence or go mad in silence.

Upon hearing Yin Ziyu's words, Tongtian gathered the Primordial Chaos Dao around him, and suddenly a powerful fighting spirit arose.

"The battle to defend the Dao can be summed up in one sentence. In this battle, I intend to use the Immortal Slaughtering Sword Formation to stop them. Do you think the enemy can break through the formation?"

Yin Ziyu said in a deep voice, "Reporting to Your Majesty, if the Four Saints were to break the formation, it would be a piece of cake!"

The Golden Spirit Mother then asked, "Ziyu, how can there be four saints?"

At this time, although Jieyin and Zhunti had already arrived at Yuxu Palace, no one in the prehistoric world realized that Jieyin and Zhunti would intervene.

Tongtian paused for a moment, then looked at Yin Ziyu: "Are you so sure that the two from the West will make a move?"

"The West has long coveted the East!"

Yin Ziyu suddenly looked up, his eyes flashing with a sharp light: "The Jie Sect's rule of teaching without discrimination and the enduring existence of the Shang Dynasty have both extinguished the West's ambition to seize the East. How could they possibly miss such an opportunity during this great calamity? The Zhuxian Sword Formation will surely take advantage of the chaos to impose harsh conditions, attempting to seize the East's fortune. Once the two Western Saints intervene, the Zhuxian Sword Formation will be in grave danger!"

The Tongtian Sect Leader's expression was solemn, and he sighed deeply: "I had considered this matter long ago, but now the entire Jie Sect is in a state of high morale, and this battle is unavoidable..."

"Sage! War is inevitable, but we must plan for survival after the war!"

"If we do not fight, under the oppressive power of the Four Saints, neither the Jie Sect nor the Cheng Tang dynasty will ever have a chance to rise again; only by fighting may there be a glimmer of hope!"

At this moment, Yin Ziyu also felt an invincible will, which surprised Tongtian!

"Ziyu, since the beginning of the Great Calamity, you have come up with many brilliant ideas, even Laozi and Yuanshi have been trapped by them. What about the current situation? Do you have any good solutions?"

Upon hearing Yin Ziyu's words, Tongtian instead inquired about Yin Ziyu's insights.

After all, starting from the moment Erguo killed the three warriors, Yin Ziyu's countless schemes all hit the Chan Sect's weak spot, forcing the Chan Sect and the Human Sect to relinquish countless fortunes. Jinling and Yunxiao both advanced to the Hunyuan Golden Immortal realm as a result and escaped a life-or-death calamity.

Although Yin Ziyu was not a saint, the fact that he planned these things was enough to make Tongtian take Yin Ziyu's strategy seriously!

After a moment's thought, Yin Ziyu's eyes flashed with madness: "Your Majesty, I have a plan to sink the ship!"

"A plot to sink the ship?!"

The Golden Spirit Mother exclaimed in surprise, and Tongtian was also looking at Yin Ziyu in astonishment.

How did the ship sink?

Yin Ziyu took a deep breath: "What we are trapped in now is that the opponent's supreme treasure suppresses our fortune and their saintly cultivation suppresses us. Our life and death are in the hands of the opponent. Only when there are no saints in the primordial world will there be a glimmer of hope!"

Upon hearing this, Tongtian muttered to himself, "There are no saints in the primordial world, that's true. If there are no saints in the primordial world, then with Ziyu's plan, there is indeed much that can be accomplished!"

In the present prehistoric world, no matter how much Yin Ziyu plans or how ingenious his schemes are, the absolute strength of the four saints can easily overturn any rules.

Even though the three religions jointly signed the Investiture of the Gods, and the sages could participate at will, all schemes are so pale in the face of absolute power.

You can scold them for being sore losers, but what's the point?
They always have a sage directly involved who can turn the tide; if they can't win, they don't care about saving face.

Furthermore, why should a saint care about the opinions of ants when there are no saints?

Although Tongtian was also a sage, he was a lonely figure, and his path destined him to be alone.

If there were no saints in the primordial world, then relying on the current prestige of the Golden Spirit Mother and Yunxiao, the Jie Sect would still have a chance to survive in the future. If this cannot be achieved, then no matter how strong the prestige of Yunxiao and the Golden Spirit Mother is, it will be useless.

The victor is king, the loser is villain; unorthodox methods and heretical approaches are results that Heaven cannot tolerate.

"Ziyu, tell me!"

Yin Ziyu pondered for a moment and said, "The war between the Jie Sect and the Chan Sect forcibly triggered the immeasurable calamity, reopening the world! This will surely alarm the Heavenly Dao. At that time, the Heavenly Dao will definitely intervene and establish a prohibition, preventing the sages from interfering in the primordial world! Even if the Cheng Tang dynasty and the Jie Sect lineage are temporarily weakened, as long as their lineage is not extinguished, they will rise again!"

As soon as Yin Ziyu finished speaking, Tongtian was immediately moved. Biyou Palace trembled violently, and the surrounding space twisted and deformed.

The Tongtian Sect Leader stared at Yin Ziyu for a long time before finally speaking, his voice filled with barely concealed tremor: "What an astonishing scheme! You... are truly audacious!"

“Sage, Ziyu believes that if we do not do this, there will truly be no chance of survival. Only in this way can we end this great calamity and preserve our lives. Now, whether it is the Cheng Tang dynasty or the Jie sect, we need to launch a powerful attack. Only in this way can we have a real chance of survival. Otherwise, even with good fortune, we will struggle to move forward and people’s hearts will be scattered!”

"In the current situation, only when there are no saints in the primordial world can there be a glimmer of hope. The decision will be made by the saints!"

In fact, even if Yin Ziyu didn't mention it, the future would still be heading in this direction.

This was something Tongtian did in a fit of madness, given the complete annihilation of the entire Jie Sect.

However, things have changed since then. After witnessing the growth of Jinling and Yunxiao, it remains to be seen whether Tongtian will take this step in the future.

Yin Ziyu's proposal to sink the ship turned a passive situation into an active one! At least, that's the general trend, and once it happens, Hongjun will inevitably appear.

Only by driving the sages out of the primordial world can there be a glimmer of hope. Otherwise, even if Yin Ziyu now has the Hunyuan Five Elements Formation, it will be useless. Even if Tongtian is involved, it will be in vain.

The difference in combat power is too great. Under absolute combat power, once you decide to throw away your pride, it will inevitably be a case of the victor taking all the credit.

There is no doubt that this completely destroyed any possibility of Yin Ziyu turning the tables.

Either do nothing, or do it thoroughly. This was the original outcome of the Investiture of the Gods. Now that the sages have taken action, they will inevitably go all out when they push through.

It can be said that everyone on Yin Ziyu's side, and even all the million possibilities for everyone, are within the sage's clear deduction.

Yin Ziyu's previous plan succeeded because the sage still had reservations and a sense of face. When the other party decides to crush him with strength, any future plans will be in vain.

Since they have the absolute strength to overwhelm you, and since they have decided to completely break off relations, then don't expect them to leave any room for maneuver.

The Chan sect must be certain that its doctrine is correct, and the Ren sect must also be certain that it is correct. Therefore, other doctrines must be completely eradicated and made to cease to exist.

The cruelty of the original Investiture of the Gods Formation meant that Yin Ziyu never harbored any illusions about these four saints.

The previous scheme, involving five captures and five releases, increased the cost for the sage to turn against him.

However, even if costs increase, a sage will choose to turn against his country and will not tolerate the continued existence of the Shang dynasty!

Tongtian was very serious about Yin Ziyu's words. Making this choice was a great pressure even for a sage.

Tongtian sighed, "I never imagined that the choices Luo Hou made back then, and those of Di Jun and Tai Yi, would lead me to the same fate now!"

These people seem like they happened just yesterday; the difficult choices they faced back then are now happening to me.

When Rahu detonated the Western spiritual veins, the Three Pure Ones, though not yet born, had already taken human form and were still discussing the matter.

During the Lich War, Tongtian also sighed as an observer.

However, this choice has quietly come to him, and now he has to make this choice.

But can we just not do it?

Thinking of this, Tongtian suddenly became serious.

The dome of Biyou Palace exploded with a deafening roar, and the Primordial Purple Qi surrounding the Tongtian Sect Leader transformed into countless chains that pierced straight into the heavens.

In an instant, the boundless path of sagehood flowed through Biyou Palace, and Tongtian's pupils shimmered with a light interwoven with chaos and destruction: "This humble Daoist will see just how great this calamity is! The Dao of Intercepting Heaven!"

Before Tongtian finished speaking, the image of the sage appeared behind him, towering between heaven and earth. He instantly spat out a mouthful of sage blood essence, forcibly seizing a fragment of the future from the river of time.

In an instant, the void crumbled like a shattered mirror, revealing a bottomless chaotic vortex.

The Tongtian Sect Leader raised his hand and pointed, and strands of holy blood containing the power to create the world dripped into it. In an instant, countless images lit up in the chaos.

At this moment, Tongtian glimpsed scenes along the river of time: the blood of the ten thousand immortals of the Jie Sect, the Turtle Spirit Mother being forced back to her original form, turning into a pool of blood...

Even more terrifying, Biyou Palace collapsed with a deafening roar, Jin'ao Island sank into the sea, and the primordial spirits of countless disciples of the Jie Sect vanished into thin air during the great calamity.
Upon seeing these, Tongtian's eyes widened in fury.

"Do not!!"

In that instant, the might of Heaven descended, and the sage's Dharma form instantly collapsed. Tongtian spat out a mouthful of blood, which turned into a rain of blood.

Instantly, the jade pillars of Biyou Palace began to crack, and the yellow and black floor tiles on the ground shattered inch by inch.

Tongtian staggered backward, his eyes filled with disbelief, his Dao around him in complete chaos, and his Primordial Purple Qi turned dark red like blood.

The Golden Spirit Mother and Yin Ziyu were so overwhelmed by this terrifying pressure that they coughed up blood and knelt on the ground.

The Holy Mother of Golden Spirit gazed at the face of the Tongtian Sect Leader, her voice trembling: "Master..."

Tongtian waved his hand and said, "It's alright. I forcibly peeked into the secrets of heaven. Ziyu, you're right. We have no way out. This is indeed our only chance of survival! This time, I have a task for you!"

Yin Ziyu quickly said, "Please give your instructions, Your Majesty!"

Tongtian solemnly said, "Now that Jinling and Yunxiao have entered the Hunyuan Golden Immortal realm thanks to your efforts, I will strive for an opportunity for you during this great calamity. Jinling and the Three Immortals of Sanxiao have excellent fortune and reputation, and are the future of the Jie Sect. I entrust the four of them to you!"

In fact, Qiongxiao and Bixiao are insignificant; they merely benefit from the glory of Yunxiao.

Tongtian now sees Jinling and Yunxiao as the future opportunities for the Jie Sect.

Since we are planning the sinking ship project, once there are no more saints in the prehistoric world, Jinling and Yunxiao's luck, talent, and reputation will enable the Jie Sect to truly prosper!
Upon hearing this, Yin Ziyu quickly replied, "Please rest assured, Your Majesty, I will absolutely not allow the four fairies to enter the calamity. After the calamity, I will share both glory and disgrace with the four fairies, and together we will plan for the future of the primordial world!"

Golden Spirit Mother exclaimed in surprise, "Master!"

Tongtian looked at Jinling Shengmu and said, “You are upright and straightforward, and easily act impulsively. Your cultivation is far superior to Ziyu’s, but in terms of strategy and composure, you are far inferior. As the lifeblood of our sect, the future prosperity of the Jie Sect rests on your shoulders. During the Great Tribulation, you must listen to Ziyu’s words and not act impulsively. Otherwise, our sect will perish!”

The Golden Spirit Mother could not actually comprehend the devastation of the future, but at this moment she was also bewildered and impressed!

"Master, your disciple will obey the decree!"

After hearing this, Tongtian nodded with satisfaction: "Very good, Jinling. You will go to Chaoge with Ziyu. During the decisive battle, you must obey my orders and not participate. Act according to Ziyu's plan!"

Yin Ziyu quickly replied, "Your Majesty, rest assured. I have already prepared an escape route. Now, I will try my best to preserve the fortune and transfer it for the future!"

Tongtian nodded: "Ziyu, your plan is thorough and comprehensive. I have no worries at this time. Your Hunyuan Five Elements Formation will be of great help to me in the future!"

"Rest assured, Your Majesty, Ziyu understands! This time, the Human Emperor can also regain his senses and fight alongside you. Your Majesty will not be fighting the four Saints alone. Ziyu will use the Hunyuan Five Elements Formation to assist Your Majesty with all his might!"

After discussing some plans with Tongtian, Yin Ziyu and Jin Ling returned to Chaoge, where the battle to break the Zhuxian Sword Formation had begun.

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