Chapter 295: The Heavenly Master's Robe Returns to its Mountain! (Part 1)

Chapter 295: The Heavenly Master's Robe Returns to its Mountain! (Part 1)



Lei Jun, Tang Xiaotang, Yuan Mobei, and Chiba Die Wang, Rong Guangchen, and Wei Qiyue successively disappeared into the Pure Yang Fa Realm.

As Tang Xiaotang's divine courtyard withdrew, only a golden sphere remained in mid-air, like the sun appearing in the night sky, illuminating the four directions.

Hong Jie intended to attack the golden ball from the outside to help Chiba Die Wang, Rong Guangchen, and Wei Qiyue launch a pincer attack.

But the young monk suddenly switched opponents with Xiao Xueling.

The golden Buddhist Heavenly Dragon now patrolled and guarded the surroundings of the Pure Yang Fa Realm.

Xiao Xueling held the Mountain River Sword and attacked the Great Yi Pre-Heavenly Pagoda and Fu Dongsen, who were competing with the Wanfa Zongtan.

Hong Jie's Beimming Divine Spear was as fierce as ever.

But the monk's mastery of Buddhism was extremely exquisite, and as the Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon circled around him, he could still make another vow.

Thus, the monk formed the Mudra of Satisfaction with his right hand, and golden Buddhist light condensed into a staff in mid-air.

The Beimming Divine Spear weaved and dodged, piercing the golden Heavenly Dragon.

Despite the toughness of the Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon's body, it still shuddered in mid-air.

However, at the moment when the Beimming Divine Spear made contact with the Heavenly Dragon, it finally paused for a moment.

Taking advantage of this moment, the staff flew forward and knocked against the spear, deflecting it.

The spear's power was thus halted, and no real wounds appeared on the golden Heavenly Dragon.

However, at the point where the spear struck, a layer of frost spread out.

It was the Beimming Divine Ice born from the Beimming Divine Spear.

Monk Faqing clasped his hands together, chanting a Buddhist mantra, and the golden Buddhist light rolled over the Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon, dispelling the layer of Beimming Divine Ice.

Hong Jie's continuous attacks were all blocked by her opponent.

A chill ran down her spine.

Years ago, Monk Faqing of Tianlong Temple was already known as a peerless genius. Not only did he possess a profound root, but his cultivation also progressed by leaps and bounds. His combat prowess was formidable, and despite his youth, he was privately praised by some as the number one figure of Tianlong Temple.

It was rumored that this monk had perished years ago, but now he reappeared with even stronger abilities than before.

Not only had he achieved the perfect cultivation of the Buddhist Wish lineage's Eightfold Heaven, but even at this cultivation level, he surpassed his peers, startling everyone.

Hong Jie was older and had encountered many powerful monks from Tianlong Temple in her hundreds of years of life.

But in her experience, no one at the Eightfold Heaven had such a powerful Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon.

Hong Jie wielded the Beimming Divine Spear, but she couldn't defeat her opponent for the time being.

However, Hong Jie didn't aim to defeat Monk Faqing decisively.

As the Beimming Divine Spear continuously attacked, the Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon remained unscathed, but it had to constantly dissolve the divine ice, causing its movements to gradually slow down and become sluggish.

Hong Jie seized this opportunity and wanted to thrust her spear past the defenses of the Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon to attack her true target all along - Tang Xiaotang's Pure Yang Fa Realm.

However, at this moment, Hong Jie suddenly became vigilant.

The Daoist Artifact Sect's Eightfold Heaven cultivators had resilient and agile immortal souls, and their senses were keen.

She timely sensed the danger and narrowly avoided Xiao Xueling's surprise attack.

Xiao Xueling, who had been attacking Fu Dongsen and the Great Yi Pre-Heavenly Pagoda, suddenly changed her sword stance, and her figure seemed to shift instantly. Her sword now pointed diagonally at Hong Jie.

Hong Jie and her Beimming Divine Spear barely dodged this strike and had no time to counterattack before they had to evade again.

As expected, Monk Faqing's staff, transformed from his Buddhist light and vow power, immediately followed and struck towards Hong Jie as well.

Hong Jie looked at the staff and was speechless for a moment.

She had cultivated for a long time and came from Shushan Sect, a sacred site of the Daoist tradition, thus having extensive knowledge.

Although Buddhism and Daoism followed different paths, Hong Jie had also heard some Buddhist stories.

In addition to the Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon seal, Monk Faqing also formed the Mudra of Satisfaction, made the great vow of Ksitigarbha, and manifested a staff, clearly following the path of Ksitigarbha of the Treasured Land.

According to Buddhist lore, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva made a great vow to save all sentient beings suffering in the Six Paths of Rebirth, so he often appeared in the Six Paths, taking on different names and forms as the Six Ksitigarbhas.

The image of the Treasured Land Ksitigarbha was holding a staff in his left hand and forming the Mudra of Satisfaction with his right hand.

This Ksitigarbha was specifically responsible for saving sentient beings in the Path of Animals.

Hong Jie didn't understand Monk Faqing's true nature, but at this moment, she couldn't help but speculate that he was subtly insulting her...

Unfortunately, she didn't have time to think further.

Under the joint attack of Monk Faqing's staff and Xiao Xueling's Mountain River Sword, Hong Jie could only retreat again and again.

On the other side, Fu Dongsen couldn't spare any effort to help Hong Jie either.

Outside the Great Yi Pre-Heavenly Pagoda, eight treasures floated: Fu Dongsen's life source treasures and magic tools.

The Qian Heavenly Pagoda, Kun Terraverde Banner, Li Inferno Cauldron, Kan Tidespear, Xun Gale Sword, Zhen Thunderblade, Gen Mountain Sigil, and Dui Luminous Mirror corresponded to the eight trigrams.

Fu Dongsen followed the Multi-Treasure path, and the eight treasures he refined were, to some extent, like miniature versions of the Six Great Treasures of Shushan.

He was indeed a rare genius in the Daoist Artifact Sect, and in terms of strength and talent, he was only inferior to Chen Donglou in recent years.

The eight great treasures he refined were all precious treasures and magic tools on their own, and when combined, they formed a seamless formation, perfect for both offense and defense.

If he focused on defense, it would be even more solid.

If not for this, he wouldn't have been able to hold his ground against Monk Faqing and Xiao Xueling for so long.

However, Xiao Xueling's attacks with the Mountain River Sword were extremely sharp, forcing Fu Dongsen to concentrate with all his might.

He couldn't dodge by shifting, so it became even more difficult, and he had to rely on the Great Yi Pre-Heavenly Pagoda from time to time to withstand Xiao Xueling's attacks.

Now, if he wanted to assist Hong Jie, his own defense would inevitably become flawed. Fu Dongsen knew without thinking that Xiao Xueling and Monk Faqing would immediately turn their attention back to him.

Fu Dongsen could easily hide inside the Great Yi Pre-Heavenly Pagoda.

But if he did that, he would have to give up on moving the Wanfa Zongtan.

Even at this moment, the continuous interruptions had already slowed down his progress, even bringing it to a halt.

The previously stable Wanfa Zongtan was now agitated again.

However, at this moment, a phantom figure suddenly appeared in mid-air.

Then, the figure reached out to touch the Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon formed by Monk Faqing's Buddhist power and vow.

But Monk Faqing had reserved some strength and was always on guard.

A golden Buddhist pearl had been hidden in the darkness, and it now appeared to block the approaching palm.

The pearl trembled and shattered instantly.

But the Great Mighty Heavenly Dragon swung its palm and grabbed at the intruder.

The intruder flipped their palm and collided with the dragon's claw once more before retreating.

Shrouded in a thin mist, the figure seemed detached from the mortal realm, leaving no trace of his presence.

Monk Faqing looked at the figure and chanted a Buddhist mantra, "May the Buddha have compassion. Did Li Qingfeng, the Celestial Master, and Li Hongyu, the Daoist priest, both perish by your hand?"

"There's no need to bring up old history," the visitor replied nonchalantly.

After helping Hong Jie, the mysterious figure returned to the Pre-Heavenly Taiyi Pagoda, floating gracefully on top of it.

Xiao Xueling remained still, her sword drawn, her eyes fixed on the visitor with keen observation.

Hong Jie's immortal soul emerged from the Beimming Divine Spear, reshaping into her human form. She bowed to the visitor, "Greetings, Emperor."

Inside the Pre-Heavenly Taiyi Pagoda, Fu Dongsen mirrored her actions, "Greetings, Emperor."

"Dongsen, continue," the figure instructed.

With a nod, Fu Dongsen could now focus solely on moving the Wanfa Zongtan with the Pre-Heavenly Taiyi Pagoda and Qingxiaofu, without any distractions.

Xiao Xueling spoke up, her sword still pointed at the visitor, "Since you've already raised the banner of the Country of the Human Dao, why hide in the shadows? This so-called Emperor lacks any sense of uprightness and transparency. Or is it because we often meet and are familiar with each other?"

The mysterious figure responded indifferently, "Those who understand me know my worries, and those who don't, question my intentions."

Perhaps you can't predict his entire plan, but what he's thinking at this moment is clear... Monk Faqing thought.

Xiao Xueling glanced in his direction as well.

Regardless of Monk Faqing's connection to Longhushan or the Celestial Master's Mansion, the fact that he had to appear meant one thing:

Xu Yuanzhen was not going to make it back in time.

At least, not anytime soon.

With that in mind, there was no need to wait any longer for this so-called Emperor.

Securing the Wanfa Zongtan was the best course of action.

Monk Faqing turned to look at the flickering golden light of the Pure Yang Fa Realm, then at Longhushan, and finally at the Wanfa Zongtan, which was beginning to be shaken by the Pre-Heavenly Taiyi Pagoda and Qingxiaofu.

Should I push harder?

But if I do, there's the risk of invoking the Underworld...

Then it would truly be a case of everyone going to hell together... The monk sighed inwardly.

However, surely it wouldn't come to that?

On the other side, Hong Jie, holding the Beimming Divine Spear, asked, "Emperor, do you want to break the exterior of the Heavenly Court?"

The mysterious figure replied, "The divine realm maintained by Tang Xiaotang's power should also be dispersed now."

Wei Qi Yue's cultivation at the second layer of the Eightfold Heaven was fine, but Tang Xiaotang had brought in Chiba Die Wang, who was at the Ninefold Heaven, and Rong Guangchen, who had reached the peak of the Eightfold Heaven. The divine realm wouldn't last long even if it wasn't broken, as it couldn't sustain their combined power for long.

As if to prove his point, the golden sphere began to show signs of loosening as he spoke.

Then.

Tang Xiaotang appeared, holding the Celestial Master's Sword.

Yuan Mobei followed closely behind.

Then came Lei Jun.

And after that...

There was no one else.

"Hmm?"

Hong Jie's eyes widened in surprise.

Where was Chiba Die Wang? The one who was at the Ninefold Heaven, equivalent to a human cultivator at the same level?

Although he seemed to have been tricked by that strange dust-like spiritual object from the Celestial Master's Mansion earlier, he hadn't been inside the Pure Yang Fa Realm for long.

How could Chiba Die Wang have disappeared without a trace?

Had he used his innate divine ability to secretly escape?

But if so, why hadn't he reappeared?

And what about...

Rong Guangchen?

Where was the oldest and most qualified cultivator of the Dan Ding Sect, who had reached the peak of the Eightfold Heaven?

With Rong Guangchen's defensive capabilities from his perfected Infant Transformation Pill, he could withstand a blow from the Celestial Master's Sword for a short period.

But where was he now?

Zhi Qiu Yue hadn't reappeared either.

What had happened to the three most powerful experts of the Country of the Human Dao after entering the Pure Yang Fa Realm?

Fu Dongsen, who had been focusing on manipulating the Pre-Heavenly Taiyi Pagoda and Qingxiaofu to move the Wanfa Zongtan, was also taken aback despite himself.

Tang Xiaotang, Yuan Mobei, and Lei Jun were indeed exceptional in their abilities and possessed the invaluable Celestial Master's Sword.

But how could they possibly defeat Chiba Die Wang, Rong Guangchen, and Zhi Qiu Yue? Even if they managed to win, aside from Zhi Qiu Yue, who might be in danger, how could they possibly kill Chiba Die Wang and Rong Guangchen?

Even if you take a step back and assume the worst, how could they have done so in such a short time?

Not only Hong Jie and Fu Dongsen, but even Xiao Xueling was surprised.

The mysterious figure, usually shrouded in mist, now had clear eyes, bright and sharp, fixed on Lei Jun, Yuan Mobei, and Tang Xiaotang, who had emerged from the Pure Yang Fa Realm.

In the next moment, his eyes flickered as if he had suddenly thought of something.

"Suppress!"

The mysterious figure shouted abruptly at Fu Dongsen in the Pre-Heavenly Taiyi Pagoda.

Already standing guard next to the pagoda, he turned and raised his hand, pressing it down towards the pagoda.

Unfortunately, he was a step too slow.

In that instant, Tang Xiaotang's Celestial Master's Sword had disappeared without a trace.

At the same time, the Wanfa Zongtan erupted with light!

Countless esoteric talismans and incantations seemed to pour out like a reversing galaxy, shining brilliantly.

Vast purple lightning burst forth from within the Wanfa Zongtan.

The Celestial Master's Sword now stood proudly within the Wanfa Zongtan.

A deafening thunderclap rang out, and the previously severed connection between the Upper Clarity Thunder Palace Cave and the Wanfa Zongtan resonated once more.

The sky split open, and a torrent of purple lightning rained down, washing over Longhushan and the Wanfa Zongtan, making it impossible for the Pre-Heavenly Taiyi Pagoda and the underground Qingxiaofu to hold the Wanfa Zongtan in place any longer.

Then, purple, gold, and blue lights shone together, enveloping the Wanfa Zongtan.

Within the Wanfa Zongtan, in addition to the Celestial Master's Sword, there now appeared a white jade seal.

"Besides the Celestial Master's Sword, there's also the Celestial Master's Seal!" Fu Dongsen's mind trembled, and Hong Jie's face drained of color.

The Celestial Master's Seal appeared in the True One Fa Altar at this moment, seeming both real and illusory, merging completely with the Wanfa Zongtan and unleashing astonishing power.

The attack came from above and below.

Above, it shook the Pre-Heavenly Taiyi Pagoda.

Below, it rattled Qingxiaofu.

The two invaluable treasures of the Shushan Sect were now shaking violently, as if the earth was quaking.

With everyone's true strengths revealed, the combination of the Pre-Heavenly Taiyi Pagoda and Qingxiaofu, though unable to shake the Wanfa Zongtan bolstered by the Celestial Master's Seal and Sword, could at least hold their ground. But Fu Dongsen was still in control.

However, they were in the middle of performing a ritual...

With the Taiyi Pre-Heavenly Pagoda and Qingxiaofu working together to try and move the Wanfa Zongtan, they had, to some extent, temporarily placed the Wanfa Zongtan inside the Taiyi Pre-Heavenly Pagoda and Qingxiaofu.

So now that the Wanfa Zongtan had erupted, it was equivalent to setting off a massive explosion inside the Taiyi Pre-Heavenly Pagoda and Qingxiaofu!

Even these two extraordinary treasures of Shushan couldn't withstand such an attack from within, and they began to crumble like towers of sand, scattering fragments in all directions.

The pagoda itself violently shook, and the purple, gold, and blue lights that had burst open from below directly sent it flying upward.

Fu Dongsen, who had been presiding within the pagoda, and Gu Han, who had previously entered to rest, were both shaken out of the pagoda!

The Taiyi Pre-Heavenly Pagoda itself turned into a white light and flew high into the sky, disappearing beyond the clouds.

Below, the buried Qingxiaofu also trembled violently, causing Longhushan to shake as if the entire mountain range were experiencing an earthquake.

As the veins of the earth twisted, the mist surrounding Qingxiaofu dissipated, and numerous talismans and esoteric symbols fell off both inside and outside the cave mansion.

This originally mountain-like treasure suddenly shrank.

Qingxiaofu also transformed into a flowing light, disappearing along with the movement of the earth's veins and spirit energy. In an instant, it was gone without a trace.

These two treasured artifacts of Shushan had been forcibly taken away by the Heavenly Master's Mansion!

In this moment, Fu Dongsen completely lost control of and connection to these two artifacts.

It was just like when Longhushan had lost the Heavenly Master's Sword and Robe in the past.

When Lei Jun realized their intention to hijack the Wanfa Zongtan, he had already formed a plan in his mind.

If he stopped them, they might retreat with the Taiyi Pre-Heavenly Pagoda and Qingxiaofu.

But since he wanted to deal them a heavy blow, he decided to target their weakness.

Right here on Longhushan, and at such a close distance, Lei Jun could easily send the Heavenly Master's Seal into the Wanfa Zongtan through the air.

First, he used the Heavenly Master's Seal to send the Heavenly Master's Sword inside.

Then, he sent the Heavenly Master's Seal itself inside.

And then...

"Boom!!!"

The Country of the Human Dao had been drifting with the combination of the Taiyi Pre-Heavenly Pagoda and Qingxiaofu serving as its mobile headquarters, providing both a foundation and the ability to hide and maneuver.

But now, it was time to say goodbye to their old home.

The violent tremors caused the spirit energy to churn wildly, forming a turbulent scene of wind and clouds above Longhushan.

In addition to Fu Dongsen and Gu Han being thrown out, the mysterious jade talisman that Fu Dongsen had been using to assist the two treasures in moving the Wanfa Zongtan was also shaken out.

Having originated from the Fulu School's tradition and being mutually attracted, this jade talisman steadily fell into the Wanfa Zongtan.

One of the two third-grade opportunities... Lei Jun thought.

As for the other, he had already obtained it.

It came from Chiba Die Wang.

After defeating him, he obtained a spiritual treasure called the Solitary Wood Heart Essence.

It was an important spiritual treasure that Chiba Die Wang had created by refining numerous spiritual objects in harmony with his own essence, and it had reappeared after his death.

With the current situation being inappropriate, Lei Jun temporarily put it away without examining it further.

His entire attention was now focused on the mysterious figure.

With the simultaneous eruption of the Taiyi Pre-Heavenly Pagoda, Qingxiaofu, Heavenly Master's Seal, Heavenly Master's Sword, and the Wanfa Zongtan, the spectacle was awe-inspiring.

The mysterious figure had intended to suppress the Taiyi Pre-Heavenly Pagoda, but he was a step too late and ended up being affected by the shockwave himself.

The mist that had been enveloping him finally dissipated, revealing his true appearance.

Upon seeing his true form, Lei Jun and the others had varied expressions, but their eyes all showed a mixture of surprise and anticipation.

The man had a youthful face despite his white hair, appearing to be around fifty years old. With a slender and refined face, he wore a beard about a foot long, exuding an air of immortal elegance. Dressed in a dark green Daoist robe and a headscarf, he embodied the image of a Daoist master.

Lei Jun had seen countless portraits of this man before and his name was renowned, but this was the first time he was witnessing the man's true appearance.

Lei Jun's first thought at this moment was surprisingly reminiscent of the scenes from various novels he had read before his transmigration, where the identity of the mastermind was revealed or flipped.

And now, witnessing it in person, it felt so... ordinary.

Thus, his second thought was:

No wonder Big Sister has always been concerned about this old man...

The person who appeared before them, revealing his true identity, was none other than the current leader of the Pure Yang Palace, the man who had been hailed as the number one figure in the Daoist world, Huang Laozhen, Huang Xuanpu.

Things changed abruptly, with the Taiyi Pre-Heavenly Pagoda flying into the sky and Qingxiaofu burrowing underground.

Fu Dongsen barely managed to stabilize his body, gritting his teeth to endure the injuries as he soared into the air to chase after the Taiyi Pre-Heavenly Pagoda.

Hong Jie snapped out of her daze and immediately used the ability of the Xianyou Dihai to chase underground with the Beimming Divine Spear.

Huang Xuanpu, however, remained calm and composed.

He didn't leave.

Instead, he moved his body and descended directly into the Wanfa Zongtan.

His target was the Heavenly Master's Seal.

Taking the seal away would have a similar effect to moving the Wanfa Zongtan, but it would be much more convenient.

However, Tang Xiaotang also rushed forward at the same time.

When the two collided, Tang Xiaotang was clearly at a disadvantage.

Huang Xuanpu's strength far surpassed that of Chiba Die Wang.

The Dan Ding Sect's Nine Heavens realm was internally divided into five layers, known as the Five Qi Chaoyuan.

Huang Xuanpu, known for his three layers of cultivation and the Three Qi Chaoyuan in his early years, had now surpassed his former self.

In the past, to conceal his identity, he had not revealed any traces of his Daoist lineage, and he had always held back when using his powers.

Relying on his superior cultivation realm, the ancient Fu Zhao, the power of spiritual treasures, and the assistance of Chiba Die Wang's borrowed powers, he had managed to hide his true capabilities even when facing many powerful opponents.

On the other hand, it had been more challenging for him to disguise himself when interacting with others in the Pure Yang Palace.

If he was injured, it was indeed an injury.

Fortunately, he had a unique opportunity, and with the help of spiritual pills and miraculous medicine, he quickly recovered.

Just as he had been able to take care of Hong Jie and Wei Qiyue, he could also take care of himself.

Otherwise, even if he could deceive others, he wouldn't have been able to hide the truth from the Empress and Xu Yuanzhen.

... Or had he?

Never mind, there was no point in dwelling on it now.

Now that Huang Xuanpu had revealed his true identity, his true strength was also unveiled.

In the Dan Ding Sect's Nine Heavens realm, the immortal embryo and the great dan were united, and this was known as the Yuandan.

Huang Xuanpu's Yuandan was exceptionally robust and solid, and he could easily withstand Tang Xiaotang's attacks without faltering.

Just as he was about to be the first to reach the Heavenly Master's Seal, a strange mirror light shone on him.

It came from a peculiar treasure mirror in Lei Jun's hand.

When the mirror light shone on Huang Xuanpu, his body paused slightly.

"Experts clash, and the slightest difference can lead to a thousand miles of error."

As he hesitated, Tang Xiaotang managed to obtain the Heavenly Master's Seal and Sword first.

With the purple, gold, and cyan radiance flowing, the Heavenly Master's Seal appeared at Tang Xiaotang's waist, manifesting three layers of illusory altars that enveloped her and resonated with the Wanfa Zongtan.

Although the Heavenly Master's Robe was still missing, countless talismans and incantations rose majestically, illuminating the sky above Longhushan like a starry river.

In the clouds, purple lightning crackled and thunderous bolts rained down.

Huang Xuanpu endured the thunderous onslaught, his figure swaying in mid-air.

The Daoist Dan Ding Sect's masters cultivate the Five Qi Chaoyuan.

The Five Qi Chaoyuan originates from the five elements of creation but gives rise to infinite variations.

Once a Dan Ding Sect cultivator reaches a certain level, their already robust vitality further strengthens, making them impervious to the myriad laws of the world.

The first is the Solid Qi Spirit, also known as the Enlightened Spirit Qi, which resists threats like raging winds and thunder.

The second is the Forgetful Soul, also known as the Refining Soul Qi, which negates threats from weapons and metal.

The third is the Unmoving Essence, also known as the Vital Essence Qi, which withstands threats of extinction.

The fourth is the Pure Soul, also known as the Pure Soul Qi, which deflects threats from thoughts and intentions.

These four profound mysteries correspond to the first four layers of the Five Qi Chaoyuan cultivation, and cultivators can decide the order of cultivation based on their innate talents and opportunities. However, each layer cultivated increases the difficulty of the next.

When all four profound mysteries are achieved, one cultivates the Harmony Qi, also known as the Harmony Qi, which harmonizes the four directions, ultimately achieving the perfect Nine Heavens of the Five Qi Chaoyuan.

Huang Xuanpu had cultivated the Four Qi Chaoyuan.

This was publicly known, as his advanced age gave him the appearance of being older and more frail than Rong Guangchen and Hong Jie.

The Solid Qi Spirit enhances his vital essence, rendering him impervious to the gusts of wind and thunder that would normally pose little threat.

Even pure Yang true fire, pure Yang celestial thunder, nine celestial thunders, and nine abyssal true fires would have a greatly diminished effect on him.

...or so it should be under normal circumstances.

But now, after being illuminated by that strange mirror light, Huang Xuanpu clearly felt that his Four Qi Chaoyuan was not as effective as usual.

The thunder, which normally posed little threat, now exerted significantly more pressure on him.

Consequently, because he had cultivated the Forgetful Soul and was imbued with the Refining Soul Qi, which effectively reduced the threat of weapons, he now faced a heightened threat from the Heavenly Master's Sword and the Mountain River Sword.

"Xu Yuanzhen?"

The old Daoist dodged Tang Xiaotang's furious strike with the Heavenly Master's Sword, but his gaze shifted to the treasure mirror in Lei Jun's hand.

Lei Jun remained calm. "Last time, when Big Sister went to the Pure Yang Palace, she only found Rong Guangchen, and according to her later account, she was very disappointed."

Huang Xuanpu was serene. "Yes, I know. She came for me."

Lei Jun said, "Shushan has become a sieve, and it's hard to hide anything from anyone, let alone the sect master, Fu Dongsen. Likewise, if half of the Pure Yang Palace had problems that were hidden from you until now, it would call into question your competence as the sect master. But..."

"But, Senior Huang, why bother?" Yuan Mobei had also entered the Wanfa Zongtan at this point.

While Tang Xiaotang focused on countering Huang Xuanpu, Yuan Mobei used the Wanfa Zongtan to stabilize the sect.

It was one thing for the Taiyi Pre-Heavenly Pagoda to be "blown" away, but the disappearance of the Qingxiaofu also triggered an earthquake, creating a massive cave-in in the Longhushan mountain range.

Yuan Mobei channeled the power of the Wanfa Zongtan to regulate the earth veins and stabilize the terrain, thus calming the earthquake.

"Dynasties rise and fall, and a single family fights for control of the world, with the people suffering as a result."

Huang Xuanpu smiled. "The Way of Heaven shepherds the people, and that is enough. Why seek an emperor?"

Yuan Mobei said, "Who dares to claim dominion over the Way of Heaven and chain the world to their will for eternity?

(End of Chapter)

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