Eavesdropping on Inner Thoughts, Yunxiao Draws Her Sword to Chop Dingguang Immortal at the Start

"Swish, swish, swish..."

The gazes of all the Saints turned towards the Tongtian Cult Master once more, in unison.

Taishang Laojun and Primordial Heavenly Venerate, in particular, looked at the Tongtian Cult Master with changed expressions.

They had debated the Dao with him for the longest time, yet they had never discovered that the Tongtian Cult Master knew the complete version of the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts. He had truly kept that hidden well.

"Um... um, this humble Taoist has other matters to attend to, so I shall take my leave now!"

The Tongtian Cult Master's old face twitched violently. He turned to look at Li Xiao and berated him, "Rebellious disciple, are you not returning to Golden Ao Island with this humble Taoist?"

"Teacher, wait!"

Li Xiao called out to the Tongtian Cult Master, then turned to Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi. With a flip of his hand, a golden fruit appeared – it was the Yellow Middle Plum, one of the Ten Great Innate Spiritual Roots. He held it aloft with his magic power and offered it to Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi, saying, "Great Immortal, thank you for your hospitality. Please accept this fruit as my apology!"

"This... Is this the Yellow Middle Plum?"

Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi stared at the extraordinary spiritual fruit before him in disbelief, exclaiming.

"Yellow Middle Plum?"

The gazes of all the Saints also turned towards the fruit in Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi's hand, before they slowly and with difficulty turned their necks to look at Li Xiao.

Beside them, the Tongtian Cult Master was furious, jumping up and down and gnashing his teeth, "Rebellious disciple, rebellious disciple, you... are you trying to anger this humble Taoist to death?"

Exposing one Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts wasn't enough, and now he had even exposed the Yellow Middle Plum!

Clearly, Li Xiao had thrown everything he had said to the wind.

Previously, when Qingfeng and Mingyue had told Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi that Li Xiao was unwilling to come to Wuzhuang Temple, Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi had thought Li Xiao was just being coy.

Now, it seemed, the young man genuinely didn't want to come to Wuzhuang Temple!

In terms of Daoist magic and divine abilities, he knew the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts. In terms of spiritual fruits, he had the Yellow Middle Plum, which was many times more effective than his Ginseng Fruit. There was indeed no benefit for him to come to Wuzhuang Temple...

Chapter 28: Shameless Primordial, Tongtian Enraged Forms the Immortal Slaying Formation

"Young friend Li Xiao, this... the Yellow Middle Plum is too precious. This humble Taoist... This humble Taoist truly does not deserve it!"

Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi was a kind and honest man. He did not accept rewards without merit and hastily cupped his hands towards Li Xiao.

Li Xiao cupped his hands towards Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi, "Great Immortal, I have been troubling you for many days, and I even struck your Daoist boys before. I truly feel ashamed. If Great Immortal refuses to accept this fruit, it will make this humble Taoist feel even more uneasy!"

"Very well, if that is the case, then this humble Taoist shall accept it!"

Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi gave a wry smile and turned to Qingfeng and Mingyue, saying, "Qingfeng, Mingyue, quickly go and fetch ten fruits. Li Xiao, you take them with you!"

"Yes, Master!"

The two were startled but dared not disobey. They quickly turned to fetch the Ginseng Fruits.

After a moment, Qingfeng and Mingyue returned. Qingfeng held a plate with ten Ginseng Fruits on it. He bowed his head towards Li Xiao and said, "Immortal, please!"

At this moment, Qingfeng also realized the gap between himself and Li Xiao. In front of Li Xiao, he was nothing!

Li Xiao waved his large sleeve, accepted the Ginseng Fruits, and cupped his hands towards Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi, "In that case, thank you, Great Immortal!"

"You are too kind, young friend. All things considered, it is this humble Taoist who has benefited."

Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi said with a wry smile.

Li Xiao nodded, chuckling softly.

His actions this time were nothing more than to forge a connection with Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi!

Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi was a rare True Immortal of blessings and longevity in the Primordial World. His lifespan was boundless, and his cultivation was profound. He would undoubtedly be a great help to the Intercepting Sect in the future.

Beside them, Old Ancestor Hongyun watched, dumbfounded. He opened his mouth, then closed it, saying nothing.

It turned out that Old Ancestor Hongyun was naturally gluttonous and had wanted to shamelessly ask Li Xiao for a Yellow Middle Plum to eat. However, he then remembered how incredibly precious the Yellow Middle Plum was, and so he held his tongue.

Fine, fine, it's just a fruit, I'll give this Hongyun fellow one. Consider it his last meal!

Speaking of which, what about the Primordial Violet Qi after Hongyun dies?

Should I inform Teacher in advance and let him snatch the Primordial Violet Qi?

Just then, Yunxiao heard Li Xiao's thoughts.

"What? Old Ancestor Hongyun will die?"

Yunxiao's pupils contracted sharply, and she looked at Old Ancestor Hongyun with disbelief.

The next moment, Li Xiao flipped his hand, and a Yellow Middle Plum appeared. He held it aloft with his magic power and offered it to Old Ancestor Hongyun, saying, "Senior Hongyun, please accept this Yellow Middle Plum!"

Old Ancestor Hongyun was overwhelmed with joy and hastily accepted the Yellow Middle Plum, bowing to Li Xiao, "Thank you, young friend Li Xiao!"

"Um... um, young friend Li Xiao, my Western lands are filled with hardship, and we have never seen a divine object like the Yellow Middle Plum. Young friend Li Xiao, could you possibly give this humble Taoist one? Oh, no, two. My Senior Brother and I will each take one!"

Just then, Zhunti opened his mouth, his old face flushed.

Li Xiao heard this and immediately rolled his eyes repeatedly.

Damn it, give you a Yellow Middle Plum? Give you a hammer! Do you think I'm running a charity? Besides, if I give this Yellow Middle Plum to you, will you turn around and attack my Intercepting Sect later? Am I that stupid, to aid the enemy?

Just then, Yunxiao heard Li Xiao's thoughts again.

"What? The Western Sect wants to attack my Intercepting Sect? Does this mean the Western Sect will participate in the Investiture of the Gods War in the future?"

Yunxiao thought in shock.

Before Li Xiao could speak, Tongtian Cult Master, standing nearby, became angry. He glared at Daoist Zhunti and said in a deep voice, "Hmph, Daoist Zhunti, do you think the Yellow Middle Plum is some worthless trinket? Giving it to one person, then another? Hmph, if you know what's good for you, retreat quickly. I won't bother with you!"

Daoist Zhunti's old face turned bright red. He glared at Tongtian Cult Master but couldn't speak.

"Disciple, return to Golden Ao Island with this humble Taoist!"

Tongtian Cult Master said, looking at Li Xiao and Yunxiao.

"Wait!"

Just then, a deep shout rang out.

Everyone turned to look. The owner of the voice was none other than Primordial Heavenly Venerate.

"Second Senior Brother, is there something else?"

Tongtian Cult Master frowned slightly and said in a deep voice.

Primordial Heavenly Venerate suddenly turned his head to look at Li Xiao and said in a deep voice, "Hmph, previously, my disciple Guangchengzi sensed the Yellow Middle Plum. When he went to retrieve it, someone had already gotten there first. I presume it was you, Junior Nephew Li Xiao, who stole Guangchengzi's opportunity. Junior Nephew Li Xiao, I can let the matter of the Yellow Middle Plum go without asking you for it, but you must write down the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts!"

Damn, what is he thinking? The Yellow Middle Plum is mine, what business is it of yours? Besides, if I give you the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts, your cultivation will increase, and you'll come to attack my Intercepting Sect? Am I that stupid?

Yunxiao heard Li Xiao's voice again.

"As expected, the Investiture of the Gods War is related to the Heavenly Origin Sect..."

Yunxiao almost confirmed the cause of the Investiture of the Gods War.

Of course, Li Xiao was only thinking those words internally. He wouldn't dare to retort to Primordial Heavenly Venerate like that out loud.

Not yet, at least!

This task, naturally, fell to Tongtian Cult Master!

Yeah, Teacher is for taking the blame!

As expected, the next moment, Tongtian Cult Master looked at Primordial Heavenly Venerate with a sneer and said dismissively, "Second Senior Brother, your thick skin is just as it was before. Truly shameless, making such a request to a junior. Do you think I don't exist?"

"Tongtian, what did you say?"

When Primordial Heavenly Venerate heard this, he immediately exploded. His eyes turned red as he glared at Tongtian Cult Master and shouted in a deep voice.

Tongtian Cult Master looked disdainful, curling his lips. "What did I say, don't you know? Guangchengzi sensed an opportunity, so it's his? Then I also sensed your Pangu Banner, wouldn't that make the Pangu Banner mine as well?"

"You scoundrel, Tongtian, you..."

Primordial Heavenly Venerate instantly exploded, roaring like a ferocious Mighty Lion.

"Hmph, Primordial, stop being so aggressive in front of this humble Taoist. Do you think I'm afraid of you?"

Tongtian Cult Master refused to back down. He shook his arms, and a vast expanse of auspicious clouds appeared behind his head. Within the auspicious clouds, four immortal swords floated, and a large diagram also hovered. This was precisely the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation, consisting of the four Immortal Slaying Swords and the Immortal Slaying Formation Diagram.

If it were the previous Tongtian Cult Master, he might have yielded to Taishang Laojun and Primordial Heavenly Venerate!

But the current Tongtian Cult Master knew that the Intercepting Sect was destined for destruction, possibly even at the hands of Primordial Heavenly Venerate and others. How could Tongtian Cult Master still care about brotherly affection? How could he still yield to Primordial Heavenly Venerate?

Seeing the four Immortal Slaying Swords and the Immortal Slaying Formation Diagram, Primordial Heavenly Venerate's pupils contracted violently. He gritted his teeth and said, "Tongtian, you're just showing off with the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation. Do you think I'm afraid of you?"

"Hmph, if you're not afraid, then come and walk through my Immortal Slaying Sword Formation!"

Tongtian Cult Master refused to back down and said in a deep voice.

As he spoke, he flicked his sleeve and threw out the Immortal Slaying Formation Diagram. The diagram flew into the sky and instantly swept across the entire firmament, filling it with chilling sword energy.

Immediately after, the four immortal swords flew out, each hanging upside down at the southeast, northwest, and four corners of the Immortal Slaying Formation Diagram, vibrating incessantly!

With each vibration of the four immortal swords, countless terrifying Immortal Slaying sword qi were generated.

In an instant, the area beneath the Immortal Slaying Formation Diagram was filled with dense, spine-chilling Immortal Slaying sword qi.

The sword intent alone was enough to shatter the Primordial stars in the void...

Chapter 29: What? Old Ancestor Hongyun is going to die?

The Immortal Slaying Sword Formation can only be broken by four saints!

This was what the Dao Ancestor had said!

Now, witnessing the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation with their own eyes, all the saints were immensely shocked.

Especially Primordial Heavenly Venerate, his old face turned red, and he trembled with anger, glaring at Tongtian Cult Master and gritting his teeth, "Tongtian, you... you disrespect your elder brother, you..."

"Enough, behaving like this in front of the juniors, what kind of decorum is this? Third Brother, withdraw the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation, and then we shall all disperse!"

Just then, the peacemaker Taishang Laojun stepped forward and said in a deep voice.

Tongtian Cult Master hesitated for a moment, then waved his large sleeve and put away the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation.

Primordial Heavenly Venerate's old face turned as black as the bottom of a pot, and he trembled with rage.

Taishang Laojun looked at Li Xiao and said with a smile, "Junior Nephew Li Xiao, feel free to visit my Shouyang Mountain when you have time!"