Master Tongtian’s face was etched with disbelief. He hurriedly protested, “What? If it’s not someone from our own sects, then who could it possibly be? We are all figures of great standing in the Primordial World. Having witnessed the rise and fall of the Primordial throughout these long ages, surely the candidates we recommend would be beyond reproach!” As he spoke, he waved the Four Swords of Executing Immortals in his hand, unwilling to let the matter drop. The four swords hummed and buzzed in his grasp, their sword qi darting wildly through the Qi of Chaos, as if venting his internal resentment. His body trembled slightly, and veins bulged on his forehead; he was clearly shocked and deeply dissatisfied with Ancestor Hongjun’s words.
Yuanshi Tianzun grew anxious as well, his usual arrogance instantly replaced by astonishment. His expression grew twisted, as if he had just heard something inconceivable. He stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, “Teacher, my Chanjiao disciples have always been of upright character and concern for the world. On the path of cultivation, they strictly observe the rules, practice with diligence, and pursue only the Great Dao, seeking to guard the peace of the Primordial World. If a Chanjiao disciple were to serve as the Lord of the Heavenly Court, they would surely govern with fairness, employing supreme wisdom and compassion to secure the well-being of all living things. How could this be unfair to the masses of the Primordial World?” Hi…
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