Chapter 2745 - 2744: The Sect of Severance’s Choice

Chapter 2745: Chapter 2744: The Sect of Severance’s Choice

Thirty-Three Heavens, atop the Deification Platform.

A list of names on a scroll emitted glimmers of golden light, completely different from usual.

The Immortal Official responsible for attendance noticed no response from the names and promptly reported the matter to the Jade Emperor.

Upon hearing this, the Jade Emperor was just about to send someone to investigate.

Then Taibai Venus reported that all Twelve Golden Immortals of the Exposition Sect had gathered at the Deification Platform today, for reasons unknown.

The Jade Emperor raised his eyebrows, thinking to himself that what was meant to come had finally arrived, thankful that he had already prepared his plan in advance.

Otherwise, if there were changes, he might end up all alone.

At the Great Marshal’s Mansion in the Heavenly Court, where Zhao Gongming resided, a group of Immortal Monarchs from the Sect of Severance gathered, led by the high-ranking figure Wen Zhong.

Zhao Gongming invited the Golden Spirit Holy Mother, head of Doumu of Kan Palace, to the foremost seat, while the other disciples, regardless of their divine position, stood according to their ranks in the Sect of Severance.

There was much discussion among the people, uncertain about what was occurring.

Only the row of high-ranking figures from the Sect of Severance wore grave expressions, but they could not conceal their joy.

Once everyone had arrived, the Golden Spirit Holy Mother and Zhao Gongming instructed, "You tell everyone, my brother."

Zhao Gongming nodded, his voice trembling as he addressed the Immortal Monarchs, "Brothers and sisters, our days of suffering are about to end. News from our master states that today our divine spirits are to be freed from the Investiture of the Gods and regain their freedom."

"What?"

A gasp of shock rippled through the Divine Monarchs, who quickly erupted in excitement, cheering like prisoners just released, faces full of joy and delight, clasping hands and jumping with glee.

Zhao Gongming coughed lightly, motioning for quiet, and continued, "Over these years, we’ve been reshaped by the incense of the Human Realm, but haven’t crossed into the Immortal Realm. We are merely a wisp of divine soul from the Investiture of the Gods.

Now that the Investiture is about to be dissolved, you have two choices. One is to reincarnate afresh, starting a new journey of cultivation. In reincarnation, you can retain your divine imprint but not your memory, thus beginning a new life.

The second is to reincarnate using human bloodlines as a Blood Spirit. Even if you enter reincarnation, you can awaken your memory. The only drawback is being imprinted upon using someone else’s bloodline. Even if you cultivate to enlightenment later, you must serve under that person, subject to their commands."

"Brothers and sisters, please make your choices. Those choosing the first path, stand on the left; those choosing the second path, stand on the right."

The divine spirits discussed among themselves, finding it difficult to choose.

Having just escaped the cycle of reincarnation, who could guarantee how they would turn out if they re-entered it?

Though there is a divine imprint, without memory, once in reincarnation, fate is beyond one’s control.

If you have memory, with what you have learned and cultivated over the years, you can quickly reach enlightenment no matter where you are.

One path is risky with a long cycle of reincarnation, but promises freedom.

The other path is less risky but comes with someone else’s spiritual imprint, akin to being a servant.

Someone asked, "Brother Zhao, whose bloodline will we be imprinted with?"

Someone else wondered, "Yes, there aren’t many bloodlines that can withstand our divine power."

"Most of the Immortal Realm is composed of those with Primordial Spirit achieving the path, there are few immortals with physical bloodlines."

"If the bloodline isn’t strong enough, it can’t protect our memory either!"

"Who is this person? We’ve just escaped the Investiture of the Gods, only to become this person’s servant. What if their character is poor, and they order us to do evil deeds?"

"..."

There was some distrust among the crowd regarding this person.

Zhao Gongming and the Golden Spirit Holy Mother shared a glance and invited Lady Sanxiao from within the crowd.

Back in the day, Lady Sanxiao wielded great mana and held a high position in the Sect of Severance, second only to the Holy Mother.

Yet after the Investiture of the Gods, they were only titled as the Three Fairies of the World, governing childbirth.

Simply put, they became midwives.

These past years, they remained low-key, almost forgotten by their fellow disciples.

The three fairies were naturally beautiful, and as they stood among the crowd, their divine light shone radiantly, becoming even more captivating.

They honestly addressed the Immortal Monarchs, "The one whose bloodline we borrow is none other than our current husband, the newly appointed Eastern Emperor in the Heavenly Court. After reincarnation, under our care, there’s no need to worry about being treated as servants in the future."

"What?"

The higher-ranking Divine Monarchs were unsurprised, seemingly aware of this in advance.

The lower-ranking Divine Monarchs were taken aback, not expecting the three fairies to have a husband.

Someone expressed disbelief, asking in surprise, "Are the three fairies just joking? How can you as gods of the Investiture marry someone?"

The three fairies respectfully replied, "It is all the will of our master. The three of us have long reincarnated using bloodlines, drifting in the small world of the mortal realm for hundreds of thousands of years before returning to the Immortal Realm."

"I see!"

"The Master has not forgotten us!"

"No wonder, it was all planned by the Master."

"..."

Hearing this, everyone finally breathed a sigh of relief.

At this moment, someone stepped forward, chuckling lightly with the crowd, "Whoever wants to suffer in the mortal world can go. I choose the path on the right."

Riding a black leopard, he stood on the right side of the crowd.

Seeing this, everyone immediately cursed, "Shen Gongbao, you’re not even one of us from the Sect of Severance, why join the fun here?"

"Traitor of the Exposition Sect, if not for you, we wouldn’t be in this state today!"

"Get lost, unless you want us to resort to violence!"

"Brothers, let’s beat him!"

"..."

The crowd was furious, igniting at the sight of Shen Gongbao.

With his head held high, Shen Gongbao smugly said, "Whether you agree or not, it doesn’t matter. I’ve long been serving the Eastern Emperor. This time, breaking away from the Investiture of the Gods to join the Eastern Emperor’s sect, I might even become your senior brother."

"You?"

The crowd scoffed, "A fickle-minded person like you, does the Eastern Emperor really value you?"

Shen Gongbao replied, "The Eastern Emperor is extraordinary, one who embraces talent and inclusivity. Unlike you, who are jealous of the capable, forming cliques, unaware of the strength in unity."

"You brat need a beating!"

Someone, listening with clenched fists, was about to attack him.

Wen Zhong immediately called out, "Silence, quiet down. You’re here to choose your path, not to argue. Time is short, make your choices quickly to avoid delaying the journey."

He himself stepped down to stand by Shen Gongbao’s side.

The Divine Spirits watched in shock, saying, "Old Grand Tutor, imprinting with someone else’s bloodline means becoming their servant!"

Wen Zhong said solemnly, "Under the heavens, except for Saints, aren’t we all just servants? I have great vengeance unfulfilled, so I must retain my memory. Choose for yourselves, don’t watch me!"

A group of Divine Spirits fell silent, glancing around.

First, the Gods of the Thunder Department moved to stand behind Wen Zhong.

Next, the Four Valued Merit Officials, the Five Bushel Star Lords, the Six Ding and Six Jia, the Twenty-Eight Constellations, and members of the Thirty-Six Celestial Generals from the Sect of Severance, all moved to stand on the right.

Who would want to suffer in the cycle of reincarnation when they have the protection of the Golden Spirit Holy Mother, Lady Sanxiao, and Zhao Gongming above?

Even if they become servants to the Eastern Emperor, their future cannot be that bad.

Ultimately, everyone chose to stand on the right.

Zhao Gongming looked at everyone and clasped his hands toward them, saying, "Since everyone has made their choice, let’s venture into the mortal world together. After reincarnation, we brothers and sisters will reunite again!"

"We will follow Brother’s command!"

The crowd shouted together, their hearts already filled with some impatience, extremely delighted.