Chapter 646: The Ancestor’s Heart

As Ancestor Xitian's voice fell, the entire Taiji Hall fell into silence. The Saints were all waiting for Han Jue's explanation.

Han Jue remained silent.

He was panicking internally.

But on second thought, something wasn't right. He had already created the Tiangang Demon God. If there were another Tiangang Demon God, the two should be able to sense each other, as they belonged to the same Great Dao.

Is this old dog tricking me?

Han Jue asked in his mind, "Is Ancestor Xitian tricking me?"

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Han Jue breathed a sigh of relief inwardly, feeling very dissatisfied with Ancestor Xitian.

Why are you tricking me for no reason?

Trying to mess with me?

I think you're just asking to be cursed!

Seeing that Han Jue didn't answer, Ancestor Xitian continued to ask, "What? Do you have some hidden difficulty?"

Han Jue feigned resentment and said, "I don't understand what Old Ancestor means. I am the Tiangang Demon God, and the Tiangang Demon God is me. It's impossible for there to be two identical Chaos Demon Gods. If Old Ancestor wants to pin some label on me, just say it. I don't understand how I've offended Old Ancestor. I've been diligent toward the Heavenly Dao; every time it was in trouble, I intervened. Usually, I don't even rely on the Heavenly Dao for my cultivation. I have a clear conscience toward the Heavenly Dao. If the Heavenly Dao cannot tolerate me, I'll just leave!"

He immediately stood up.

The other Saints hurriedly tried to stop him.

"Fellow Daoist Han, what are you doing?"

"Old Ancestor didn't mean that; he's just curious."

"Old Ancestor, Han Jue has truly sacrificed a lot for the Heavenly Dao. During the time you were away, if not for Han Jue, we would have long since been unable to hold on."

"Indeed, even if Han Jue isn't the Tiangang Demon God, so what? He belongs to the Heavenly Dao regardless."

"Sect Leader, if you leave, I'll leave too!"

The Saints' words, both explicitly and implicitly, were taking Han Jue's side.

For no other reason than Ancestor Xitian was about to leave, and the one they could rely on was still Han Jue.

Ancestor Xitian said helplessly, "I was just asking. I truly do not know the Tiangang Demon God. Why must young friend Han Jue be so angry?"

Han Jue sat down in a huff and sighed. "I don't know why either. I've always been in Seclusion, yet people always come to trouble me or question my identity. It might be related to the 'Variable' the Dao Ancestor mentioned. Those words of the Dao Ancestor really screwed me over. In the past, it wasn't just the Heavenly Dao Saints trying to win me over; even Emperor of Heaven and Empress Nuwa from the Guixu Divine Realm tried to recruit me."

The eyes of the Saints flickered. They also remembered the Variable mentioned by the Dao Ancestor, but they hadn't expected that the Guixu Divine Realm had also tried to recruit Han Jue.

Ancestor Xitian remained expressionless, but he was also dissatisfied with the Emperor of Heaven in his heart.

Humph!

He hadn't expected the Emperor of Heaven to say one thing to his face and do another behind his back.

Ancestor Xitian said, "Since young friend Han Jue is the Tiangang Demon God, then I shall entrust the Heavenly Dao to you. You are the only Free and Unfettered Saint here. I hope you can protect the Heavenly Dao well. If I can return alive, I will grant you a great Opportunity!"

Han Jue agreed, but he was unimpressed in his heart.

Why trick him for no reason?

To put it bluntly, it was a lack of trust!

He must never accept Ancestor Xitian's Opportunity!

Wu Fa Heavenly Venerate couldn't help but ask, "Senior, your Dao Cultivation is so high; do you really have to sacrifice yourself for the Ancient Desolation?"

In his view, even if Pangu's killing intent broke out, Ancestor Xitian could still hide.

When Pangu attained the Dao back then, didn't some Chaos Demon Gods manage to survive as well?

Ancestor Xitian glanced at Wu Fa Heavenly Venerate and said, "Exterminating Pangu's killing intent is not just to protect the Heavenly Dao and Chaos, but also to Attain the Dao. Whoever can defeat Pangu can inherit Pangu's vast and boundless Luck."

So that's how it is.

The Saints came to a sudden realization. Put that way, they believed it.

As Saints themselves, they understood Saints best. How many Saints would risk their lives for the sake of righteousness?

Ancestor Xitian continued, "Alright, I've said all that needs to be said. From now on, the Heavenly Dao is in your hands."

As his voice fell, Ancestor Xitian's figure gradually disappeared from head to toe, like a phantom.

The Saints looked at each other.

Han Jue stood up and prepared to leave.

Venerable Xuandu called out to Han Jue, "Fellow Daoist Han, come to the Qiankun Hall for a chat."

Han Jue nodded, and the two Saints left.

The other Saints weren't curious either. Venerable Xuandu often met with Saints individually, and the Saints had communicated privately; Venerable Xuandu was merely arranging Heavenly Dao affairs and had no selfish motives.

Qiankun Hall.

Han Jue and Venerable Xuandu sat down.

Venerable Xuandu spoke up, "Ancestor Xitian is suspicious of you; you must be careful."

Han Jue said, "I understand."

Venerable Xuandu's favorability toward Han Jue was much higher than Ancestor Xitian's favorability toward Han Jue.

Han Jue also had a good impression of Venerable Xuandu.

"I called you here to talk about the Reincarnation Space. I've decided to occupy the Earth Immortal Realm. Next, the Reincarnation Space will go to war with the Infinite Space with all its might. After driving out the Infinite Space, I will have the Reincarnation Space occupy the Earth Immortal Realm, then personally go to link the Earth Immortal Realm's Luck with the Heavenly Dao to expand it," Venerable Xuandu said in a low voice.

Hearing that he didn't need to intervene, Han Jue set aside his concerns and asked, "Are you confident?"

"Rest assured. Currently, the mighty figures of the Guixu Divine Realm don't have time to act, and the Venerable of Earth has also been invited to the Ancient Desolation. Neither the mysterious Chaos Demon God of the Earth Immortal Realm nor the Saint behind the Infinite Space is a Free and Unfettered Saint; they are no match for me. It's best if I do this. After all, my teacher still carries weight. After I leave, Fellow Daoist Han, help me keep an eye on Sect Master Tianjue," Venerable Xuandu continued.

Sect Master Tianjue?

This fellow… Han Jue thought of Sect Master Tongtian, who was suppressed in the Ancient Desolation. Could Sect Master Tianjue be planning a backstab?

"I'll keep an eye out."

"Mhm, and regarding the Heavenly Dao…"

Venerable Xuandu began to describe the upcoming plans for the Heavenly Dao; it had to continue expanding.

The Yan Clan had stimulated the Saints too much; the fact that the living beings of the entire Heavenly Dao couldn't defeat a single race from the Chaos was a sheer humiliation.

The Saints would find ways to increase the Spiritual Qi of the Immortal Realm and continuously spread the Dao, raising the strength of all beings in the Immortal Realm. However, the Heavenly Dao's rules were fixed; it couldn't be improved without restraint.

Venerable Xuandu mentioned Fang Liang. The Saints were trying to find a way to gather the jade disc of creation for Fang Liang, who claimed to have a way to improve the Heavenly Dao.

An hour later.

Han Jue finally left the Outside the Thirty-Third Heaven.

He returned to the Hundred Peaks Immortal River and sat on the thirty-sixth grade samsara world-ending black lotus, asking in his mind, "Does Sect Master Tianjue want to betray the Heavenly Dao?"

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Han Jue cursed inwardly.

He really is a Traitor.

In that case, Han Jue wouldn't be polite.

The next day.

Han Jue arrived at Sect Master Tianjue's Dao Field.

Sect Master Tianjue opened the gates of the Dao Field and welcomed Han Jue with a smile.

"Fellow Daoist Han is truly a rare guest. Is this your first time visiting me?" Sect Master Tianjue asked with a smile.

Han Jue smiled and said, "Yes, I'd like to invite you to the Hundred Peaks Immortal River as a guest. The Jie Sect has taken care of the Holy Mother Sect, so you and I should get closer."

The two spoke at the entrance of the Dao Field; presumably, the other Saints could hear them.

Hearing this, the smile on Sect Master Tianjue's face grew even wider. "That's a good thing!"

Han Jue warmly grabbed Sect Master Tianjue's wrist and directly used the power of the Imprisonment Demon God, rendering Sect Master Tianjue unable to move. The two then vanished.

At first glance, it looked as if the two had left together, appearing very close.