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Chapter 734: I'll Take You to See Him
Chapter 734: I'll Take You to See Him
"Reporting to Elder Ancestor Tianwu, my senior and junior brothers were sent on a mission and have yet to return."
Qianfeng Daoist adjusted his composure and replied straightforwardly, "You’ve returned, so is there something else you wish to convey?"
"……"
Hearing this reply, Elder Ancestor Tianwu did not refute it but merely smiled with deep meaning.
From the moment he arrived at Shenxu Mountain, he had sensed something amiss.
After all, that old worm had low origins and usually hid in the Great Void Scripture, refusing to engage in discussions with fellow disciples. Anyone could see the deep-seated inferiority in its heart.
If it were any other Elder Ancestor, they might still maintain their dignity and not be too obsequious toward the White Crane Child from the North Continent. But how could that old worm dare to put on airs in front of the White Crane Child?
It actually made the White Crane Child wait idly in Shenxu Mountain for so long.
Elder Ancestor Tianwu himself had no interest in such trivial matters, but who could blame him when that old worm had just offended him? Qing Luan, his promising disciple, had not managed to survive the great calamity, but after years of cultivation in Tianwu Mountain, she had established a solid reputation in the Immortal Court. It was a foregone conclusion that she would eventually be granted a Third Rank position.
When that day came, the heavens and the earth would support each other, providing a fallback for Tianwu Mountain.
But to have such a promising disciple handed over to Shenxu Mountain as a stepping stone and killed, with no explanation afterward, was something Elder Ancestor Tianwu could not overlook.
Ha, if that old worm had truly fallen into a deep slumber, it would be one thing. But to claim it was teaching disciples in the Great Void Scripture and neglecting the White Crane Child from the North Continent? What a joke!
If it were truly that resolute, Shenxu Mountain wouldn’t be in its current state of decline, with none of its eight disciples making a name for themselves in the world.
During his stay, Elder Ancestor Tianwu had noticed the strange demeanor of the Shenxu Mountain disciples, their forced calm and obvious guilt.
What were they hiding?
Elder Ancestor Tianwu did not know, but he was certain that the old worm’s reluctance to show itself indicated that it was concealing something. Moreover, the recent transfer of power to a young disciple was a suspicious move. A meeting with the Old Ancestor of Shenxu would surely provide answers.
If there were truly any underhanded dealings, especially those hidden from the North Continent’s envoy, well, he, Elder Ancestor Tianwu, wouldn’t mind reclaiming the Nine Radiant Banners for the White Crane Child and venting his anger.
"Nothing to convey."
He waved his hand dismissively and said calmly, "It’s just that I haven’t seen your master in many years and wish to catch up. Please bring him out."
"Um..."
Qianfeng Daoist hesitated for a moment, glanced at his fellow disciples, and explained softly, "Master is currently instructing the Dan Emperor and has returned to the Grand Emptiness. He is truly unable to spare the time."
Before he could finish, Elder Ancestor Tianwu interrupted with a wave of his sleeve, "Do you think I’ve never taught disciples? Teaching isn’t something that can be rushed. Besides, if he’s teaching, he’s clearly not in deep slumber. Pass the message to him that I will give him time to wrap up his affairs, and I will wait for him here in Shenxu Mountain!"
This old man’s aggressive words left the Shenxu Mountain disciples in stunned silence.
But he didn’t give them a chance to refuse, laughing loudly as he swept out of the cave.
...
In the Eight Peaks, several Peak Masters gathered, their faces grim.
"This is pure bullying!"
"Too much!"
As they spoke, they looked toward the main peak of Shenxu Mountain, where a towering tree had suddenly appeared, its roots deep in the sea and its top unseen.
To display such a posture in another Elder Ancestor’s cultivation place was beyond the description of arrogance and tyranny. It was clear that Elder Ancestor Tianwu did not consider Shenxu Mountain worth his respect.
"……"
Qianfeng Daoist, usually straightforward, did not join in the cursing this time but instead lowered his head in worry.
Elder Ancestor Tianwu was indeed irritable, but he hadn’t reached this level of audacity. His current behavior suggested that he had already guessed that Shenxu Mountain was hiding something.
The longer Shenxu Mountain endured, the more certain he would become of this suspicion.
They had managed to deceive the White Crane Immortal Master from the North Continent, only to be caught by this old man.
"Nothing ventured, nothing gained. He’s clearly after the Nine Radiant Banners."
Qianfeng Daoist sighed.
If Elder Ancestor Tianwu discovered that the Old Ancestor of Shenxu had already perished, with his current stance, the charge of betraying one’s master would be unavoidable.
When that happened, Shenxu Mountain would face attacks from other southern immortal sects, and might even draw the attention of the North Continent.
Suddenly, a disciple rushed to the hall, bowing and reporting, "Elders, Sister Ye has returned!"
“Lan'er?”
Jinxue Daoist was taken aback for a moment before rising to his feet. Ever since their trip to Jianyang Prefecture, the night's events and the knowledge they gained had elevated Yue Lan's status within the sect far beyond that of an ordinary third-generation disciple, even surpassing the once nominal Peak Master.
The other Peak Masters also didn't maintain their air of seniority, rising one by one to see what was happening outside.
However, before anyone could leave the grand hall, the ground began to tremble violently.
Feeling the terrifying waves of aura, Qianfeng Daoist glared angrily toward Shenxu Mountain's main peak. Indeed, the towering tree that rose from the ground had slightly bent, and hundreds of birds were circling above it, their swirling winds almost enveloping hundreds of peaks around Shenxu Mountain.
"You've waited so long for the old ancestor, yet you still refuse to show yourself."
"Is this a sign of disrespect?"
"Old demon of Shenxu, you've grown some nerve!"
The chorus of bird cries merged into a deep and resonant voice. The deliberately transparent anger proved that this old ancestor no longer bothered to hide it.
"Since that's the case, I will tear apart your Dao Peak and see what you're hiding inside."
As he spoke, the shadows of a hundred divine birds and immortal birds quickly dispersed, their wings flapping so violently that the entire Shenxu Mountain shook.
"Senior Tianwu, you're actually attacking a fellow disciple of the same sect. Aren't you afraid of being held accountable by the sect?!"
Jinxue Daoist, forced back step by step by the overwhelming spiritual pressure, could only shout in anger.
But his words seemed powerless in the face of the towering tree.
"..."
Tianwu didn't even bother to acknowledge her, his gaze fixed on the towering peak.
He had dared to make a scene in front of the hall of the Great Liberation Bodhisattva at Mount Sumeru; why would he fear a mere demon? More importantly, if the old demon of Shenxu didn't dare to show himself in this situation, the implications were clear: the Nine Radiant Banners would likely belong to him.
At that moment, a tall figure steadily ascended the main peak of Shenxu Mountain, a place even many Peak Masters couldn't approach.
"Lan'er?"
Qianfeng Daoist noticed the figure, his face showing surprise.
The other Peak Masters were also momentarily stunned.
When Yue Lan finally reached the peak, her slightly weary face was calm. She placed one hand on her sword hilt and let the other hang naturally, nodding lightly toward the giant tree as a form of greeting.
"Senior Tianwu, please return."
"..."
Tianwu was silent for a moment, then the entire tree trembled violently as he cackled: "Very well, very well. I can tolerate that Tian Dan, but now you send a mere third-generation disciple to speak to me? You Shenxu Mountain are becoming truly remarkable!"
In an instant, the birds spread their wings.
An invisible wave of force surged toward Yue Lan.
The numerous Peak Masters turned pale, their pupils constricting. But before they could speak, Yue Lan remained standing calmly, the spiritual wind that could destroy a Taiyi True Immortal's body only ruffling her hair.
Tianwu was clearly taken aback as well.
Yue Lan didn't bother to fix her disheveled hair, only respectfully clasping her hands: "Please return, Senior."
Her clear voice echoed through the sky.
To Tianwu, it sounded like a slap in the face. He laughed coldly: "Begging should have the proper attitude."
There was indeed something strange about this girl, but now that he had caught Shenxu Mountain in a bind, sending a junior disciple to try to bluff him was a bit too much.
Regardless, the Nine Radiant Banners should be handed over.
Hearing this, Yue Lan exhaled softly and released her hands: "I am not begging."
"Then what are you doing?" Tianwu once again summoned the Disaster Force, this time with a much more serious intent than before.
Under his watchful gaze, Yue Lan raised her head slightly, her voice soft but clear: "I am saving your life."
These words, not only to Tianwu, but even to the Shenxu Mountain Peak Masters, seemed almost unbelievable.
In the entire Southern Continent, aside from the monks at Mount Sumeru, it was hard to think of anyone capable of taking the life of this Tianwu Elder Ancestor, especially after he had obtained the Fire Dragon Chariot, significantly boosting his power.
But Yue Lan's expression was serious, as if she were simply stating a fact.
Tianwu almost laughed again: "Then I should thank you, but there's no need."
He stopped laughing, and the Disaster Force finally erupted.
Yue Lan stood calmly in the midst of the Disaster Force vortex, not showing any signs of panic. She gave the giant tree a final, deep glance, as if looking at a dead man, then turned and walked down the mountain without another word.
Shen Yi's current situation really couldn't afford any more trouble, especially such meaningless ones.
But given the other party's character, enduring this long had already pushed them to their limit.
Yue Lan turned and left.
However, Tian Wu Elder Ancestor showed no intention of letting up. The formidable Disaster Force gradually spread, not only enveloping the other eight peaks but also covering hundreds of outer peaks in the vicinity.
There was no trace of the demeanor of a leader of a transcendent sect. If this action were witnessed by others, he would undoubtedly be labeled a demon.
This world-destroying technique could either be truly unleashed or just used to intimidate.
The question was, would the one hiding within the Great Void Scripture dare to take the gamble?
Tian Wu Elder Ancestor looked at the towering peak again, a glimmer of joy gradually surfacing in his heart.
A faint Gray Mist began to spread, quickly dominating half the sky.
The figure that emerged from the heavens slightly exceeded Tian Wu Elder Ancestor's expectations. After all, someone who had earned the prestigious title of Grandmaster of the Emptiness Heavens looked like a mere greenhorn.
The fair, unblemished face seemed to still retain a hint of childishness.
And yet, this young upstart dared to look down on him from such a height.
"The one you seek is not this young one."
Tian Wu Elder Ancestor did not withdraw the Disaster Force. Since the other party was willing to show himself, his purpose was already eighty percent achieved.
Seeing Shen Yi appear, the various Peak Masters did not feel any relief.
If they did not see the Old Ancestor of Shenxu Mountain today, Tian Wu Elder Ancestor would not let the matter rest.
"Who do you want to see?" Shen Yi asked coolly.
"Of course, your old ancestor", Tian Wu Elder Ancestor sneered. By this point, he was convinced that something was amiss at Shenxu Mountain.
However, he did not expect the young man to show no signs of being caught off guard.
He hovered in the sky, silent and contemplative for a moment.
"Fine."
Shen Yi nodded slightly, his voice devoid of any emotion: "I will take you to see him."
"..."
Tian Wu Elder Ancestor was momentarily taken aback. It wasn't until he sensed the chilling killing intent directed at him that he realized the gravity of the situation.
All his doubts were instantly resolved.
Why had the Old Ancestor of Shenxu Mountain not appeared? It was probably because he could no longer manifest in the world.
"You..."
"You..." Tian Wu Elder Ancestor suddenly burst into his roughest, most raucous laughter, exclaiming in surprise: "Fortunately, I, the old ancestor, have returned. Otherwise, I wouldn't have known that my Sanxian Sect has bred such a group of traitors!"
"Not only did they kill their master, but now they dare to move against me, their senior uncle."
"Good nephews, good nephews!"
After laughing, Tian Wu Elder Ancestor suddenly snarled: "I won't deny you this chance. Let me see the despicable methods you used on your master."
As he spoke, a stream of light emanated from his body, revealing the formidable Fire Dragon Chariot.
Even before making a move, he assumed an air of disdain, as if he wouldn't stoop to using such a tool.
"Putting on a show!"
Qianfeng Daoist immediately sneered: "You're just afraid of the Nine Radiant Banners!"
Tian Wu Elder Ancestor knew that the Dan Emperor's Third Rank Dao Fruit was still in its early stages, and his cultivation was far inferior to his. If they both used the magical artifacts bestowed by the North Continent, the cultivation level would become less important, and the outcome would depend more on the interplay between the artifacts.
Since he was unfamiliar with the Nine Radiant Banners, he wanted to use this posture to make the young, proud man abandon his magical artifact as well.
To put it bluntly, if the Dan Emperor refused to give up the Nine Radiant Banners, this old man would have to quickly retract the Fire Dragon Chariot.
What no one expected was that the Grandmaster of the Emptiness Heavens, known for his decisive and ruthless nature, did not hesitate at all. With a light flick of his sleeve, nine small banners transformed into streams of light and hovered next to the Fire Dragon Chariot.
"Lan'er, this!"
Qianfeng Daoist truly did not expect that even after his warning, Shen Yi would fall for the other's trick.
He could only turn to Yue Lan beside him for help.
"..."
Yue Lan stood quietly, showing no intention of offering advice. Her eyes were filled with admiration as she gazed at the sky.
In the next moment, a golden radiance flooded the heavens and earth.
A towering Bodhisattva manifestation suddenly appeared, its four arms extended, holding magical artifacts that seemed to contain the power of heaven and earth.
As the massive golden wheel slowly rose, the deep, resonant sound of Buddhist chants echoed across the sea.
The fervent discussions of the people in Yue Lan's mind finally matched the majestic golden figure before her. She closed her eyes in contentment.
The other Peak Masters were already stunned into silence.
The Disaster Force emanating from the Bodhisattva manifestation was far more powerful than that of the vast phoenix tree.
It was nearly at the pinnacle of the Nine Nine Transformations!
(End of Chapter)
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