Tongtian Cult Master looked at Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi and said calmly, "Fellow cultivator Zhenyuanzi, Red Cloud entrusted this Primordial Violet Qi to this humble Taoist while he was asleep. Since you have come, fellow cultivator, I shall leave it in your care..."
Though he said so, Tongtian Cult Master had long since given the Primordial Violet Qi to Li Xiao. What could he possibly give Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi?
Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi's pupils contracted, and he shook his head slightly. "Fellow cultivator Tongtian, you are too courteous. Since Red Cloud entrusted the Primordial Violet Qi to you before his death, fellow cultivator, you should keep it!"
Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi was no fool!
Since the Primordial Violet Qi was already in Tongtian Cult Master's hands, Tongtian Cult Master clearly regarded it as his own!
He was merely making a polite gesture. How could he foolishly truly demand the Primordial Violet Qi?
If he truly accepted the Primordial Violet Qi, he feared he would not leave Golden Ao Island alive today...
Daoist Duobao's Two Lackeys
Seeing that Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi was so sensible, Tongtian Cult Master nodded in satisfaction. "Since that is so, this humble Taoist shall safeguard the Primordial Violet Qi on Red Cloud's behalf. As for Red Cloud's remnant soul, this humble Taoist will continue nourishing it with magical power and make further plans in the future!"
Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi hurriedly cupped his hands. "Then many thanks, Sage!"
With a flick of his hand, he produced ten Ginseng Fruits and presented them to Tongtian Cult Master on a wave of magical power. "Sage, these are ten Ginseng Fruits, offered as a token of gratitude. Please be sure to accept them!"
Tongtian Cult Master was somewhat embarrassed, but he put away the ten Ginseng Fruits. "Rest assured, Fellow cultivator Zhenyuanzi. Red Cloud's remnant soul is very safe with this humble Taoist!"
Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi nodded and cupped his hands toward Tongtian Cult Master. "Fellow cultivator Tongtian, then this humble Taoist shall take his leave first!"
"Travel safely, fellow cultivator. Yunxiao, see Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi off Golden Ao Island!"
Tongtian Cult Master said as he looked at Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi.
His latter words were directed at Yunxiao.
After leaving Golden Ao Island, Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi headed straight for the Demon Race.
It was said that Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi caused a great commotion among the Demon Race, slaughtering countless soldiers and generals. He even destroyed the South Heaven Gate of the Heavenly Court.
Eastern Emperor Taiyi flew into a rage and pursued Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi. Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi, meanwhile, holed himself up in Mount Longevity and used the Earth Book Grand Array to resist Eastern Emperor Taiyi and the Demon Race army.
After this incident, Great Immortal Zhenyuanzi publicly denounced the Two Sages of the West, causing quite a stir throughout the prehistoric world.
Meanwhile, Li Xiao continued loafing around on Golden Ao Island.
That day, Li Xiao was comfortably basking in the sun on the beach when his cultivation unexpectedly broke through again, entering the mid-stage True Immortal realm!
Not far away, Daoist Duobao shot Li Xiao a venomous glance, snorted coldly, then turned and returned to Duobao Peak.
Immortal Chang'er Dingguang and Immortal Pilu, the two lackeys, hurriedly followed Daoist Duobao.
Once they arrived at Duobao Peak, Immortal Chang'er Dingguang gritted his teeth and said, "Hmph, what is so great about Li Xiao? Master actually gave him the Primordial Violet Qi. It is truly hateful and infuriating!"
Immortal Pilu also said viciously, "Hmph, exactly! By all rights, no matter whose turn it was, this Primordial Violet Qi should have gone to First Senior Brother. How could Li Xiao be allowed to benefit from it?"
"Hmph, I truly want to snatch the Primordial Violet Qi back for First Senior Brother!"
Immortal Chang'er Dingguang said indignantly.
Light flickered in Daoist Duobao's eyes as he suddenly turned to look at Immortal Chang'er Dingguang.
Immortal Chang'er Dingguang's old face twitched violently. He stared blankly at Daoist Duobao and asked, "First Senior Brother, why... why are you looking at this humble Taoist like that?"
"Junior Brother Dingguang Immortal, did you mean what you just said?"
Daoist Duobao stared intently at Immortal Chang'er Dingguang and asked.
Immortal Chang'er Dingguang's old face twitched violently. He wished he could slap himself several times, but at this moment, he could only declare his loyalty. He hurriedly cupped his hands toward Daoist Duobao. "This humble taoist is willing to go through fire and water for First Senior Brother, without hesitation. It is only... only that Li Xiao stays holed up on Golden Ao Island all day and never goes out. This... this humble Taoist has no way to make a move!"
"That is easy enough. This poor Daoist will find an excuse to send him off the island. When the time comes, it will depend on you, junior brother Dingguang Immortal!"
Daoist Duobao said as he looked at Immortal Chang'er Dingguang.
Immortal Chang'er Dingguang looked as though he wanted to cry. He looked at Daoist Duobao and anxiously said, "First Senior Brother, this humble Taoist is naturally willing to climb mountains of blades and descend into seas of fire for you, but... but Master..."
"Do not worry. Master has already entered seclusion and sent his spirit roaming through the void!"
Daoist Duobao said calmly.
Helpless, Immortal Chang'er Dingguang could only take a deep breath and cup his hands toward Daoist Duobao. "This humble taoist will obey First Senior Brother's arrangements in all things!"
Daoist Duobao nodded.
The few of them finalized their scheme.
That day, Li Xiao was once again comfortably sunbathing on the beach when a streak of light shot toward him.
The light faded, revealing a figure. It was none other than Immortal Pilu.
"Fifth Senior Brother!"
Immortal Pilu greeted Li Xiao.
Boom...
At that moment, a terrifying ripple surged from Li Xiao's body. His aura rushed skyward, churning the clouds and winds.
Li Xiao had once again received a system reward of several hundred thousand years of cultivation, and his cultivation rose again, entering the late-stage True Immortal realm!
"Eh? What is going on? Since when did cultivation breakthroughs become so easy? Did Li Xiao not just break through a few days ago? How did he break through again after sleeping?"
Immortal Pilu's old face twitched violently as shock filled his heart.
"Could it be... that this beach has some miraculous effect?"
Immortal Pilu was suspicious.
Li Xiao rose from his homemade rocking chair, stretched out his arms, and lazily stretched. With sleepy eyes, he glanced at Immortal Pilu and asked, "Oh, it is Junior Brother Immortal Pilu. What is the matter?"
Looking at Li Xiao, Immortal Pilu smiled. "Fifth Senior Brother, this humble Taoist has come to deliver First Senior Brother's decree. First Senior Brother has asked Fifth Senior Brother to go to Taoyuan Island and gather a Green Vine Purple Vermilion Fruit..."
The vast Interception Sect naturally had its own rules!
Since Daoist Duobao had previously managed the Interception Sect on behalf of Tongtian Cult Master, he had to assign tasks to the disciples every day and teach them cultivation as well!
"Send this humble Taoist?"
Li Xiao's old face twitched fiercely.
Immortal Pilu nodded and smiled. "Fifth Senior Brother, First Senior Brother is doing this for your own good as well. This task is very simple. You only need to make the trip and put on a show, so the other disciples of the sect can feel more balanced."
A glint flickered in Li Xiao's eyes as he gave an awkward smile. "Well... well, Junior Brother Immortal Pilu, go report to First Senior Brother that this humble Taoist understands!"
"Very good, then! Take care, fifth senior brother. I shall take my leave first!"
Immortal Pilu cupped his hands toward Li Xiao, then transformed into a rainbow and flew toward Duobao Peak.
Upon reaching Duobao Peak, Daoist Duobao immediately asked, "How did it go?"
Immortal Pilu nodded and grinned. "Rest assured, First Senior Brother. Fifth Senior Brother has accepted the task!"
Daoist Duobao excitedly clapped his hands and laughed loudly. "Excellent!"
As he spoke, Daoist Duobao turned to Immortal Chang'er Dingguang. "Junior Brother Dingguang Immortal, the rest depends on you!"
Immortal Chang'er Dingguang took a deep breath and cupped his hands toward Daoist Duobao. "Rest assured, First Senior Brother. This humble taoist will not disappoint you!"
"Mm!"
Daoist Duobao nodded.
Meanwhile, after receiving Immortal Pilu's notice, Li Xiao became restless.
"I have only just received the Primordial Violet Qi, and Duobao is already sending me out. If there is no trick behind this, then ghosts truly exist..."
Li Xiao clasped his hands behind his back and paced back and forth. Light flickered in his eyes as he muttered, "Could they be planning to seize this humble Taoist's Primordial Violet Qi while I am away? That is possible. But Duobao has assigned this humble Taoist a task, and I cannot refuse to go. What should I do?"
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh...
Just then, several streaks of light shot toward Fifth Peak.
The Miserable Immortal Chang'er Dingguang
The lights faded, revealing four figures: Zhao Gongming and the Three Xiao sisters.
Zhao Gongming carried two jars of wine and laughed heartily. "Fifth Senior Brother, this humble Taoist has come to drink with you again! Come, this time we shall drink another thirty jars..."
Zhao Gongming had heard that Li Xiao had spoken at length in Wuzhuang Temple, discussing the Dao with Zhenyuanzi and the others, and had even explained the legendary Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts.
For this reason, Zhao Gongming had specially gone to Three Immortal Island to verify it with Yunxiao, since she had been present at the time.
After receiving Yunxiao's confirmation, Zhao Gongming was overjoyed. He dragged the Three Xiao sisters to Fifth Peak to visit Li Xiao and even brought dozens of jars of fine wine, claiming he would get Li Xiao drunk and make him reveal the secrets of the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts.
But the Three Xiao sisters all looked at him with disdain, as though they were saying, Do you have no idea of your own limits?
With the way you were last time, you still want to get Li Xiao drunk?
Zhao Gongming's old face immediately reddened, and he declared that this time, he would surely succeed at the first attempt.
And thus, the scene from moments ago came to be!
When Li Xiao saw Zhao Gongming and the Three Xiao sisters, his eyes also lit up. He grinned and said, "Junior Brother Gongming, I fear this humble Taoist cannot drink with you this time!"
Zhao Gongming froze. "Why is that? Could it be that Fifth Senior Brother is afraid of this humble Taoist?"
Afraid of you, you idiot?
This guy really had no idea of his own limits!
Li Xiao rolled his eyes wildly and curled his lips. "Junior Brother Immortal Pilu just came with word that First Senior Brother wants this humble Taoist to go to some Taoyuan Island and gather a Green Vine Purple Vermilion Fruit!"
"Eh? Then we truly came at the wrong time!"
Zhao Gongming sighed and curled his lips.
But Li Xiao's eyes gleamed sharply. "No, Junior Brother Gongming, you and the three Junior Sisters arrived at exactly the right time!"
"Eh? Fifth Senior Brother, what do you mean?"
Zhao Gongming asked blankly.
At the side, Yunxiao seemed deep in thought.
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