Yunxiao looked at Tongtian Cult Master and said, "This disciple also heard Senior Brother Li Xiao's inner thoughts. He said that Senior Brother Li Xiao... he actually knows the legendary Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts..."
"What? The Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts? Is... is that true?"
Tongtian Cult Master was shocked and cried out.
The Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts were Great God Pangu's cultivation technique and the core of the mysteries of creation.
The Three Pure Ones had been formed from Great God Pangu's primordial spirit. Each had obtained a portion of the mysteries of creation, which meant each had obtained part of the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts.
Before the Three Pure Ones had split apart, they had often discussed the Dao together!
However, because their own understandings and selfish intentions had been mixed in, and because they had deliberately withheld parts of their knowledge, even the Three Pure Ones had been unable to deduce the complete Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts. In the end, they could only settle for the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts.
Who would have thought that Li Xiao knew the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts? No wonder Li Xiao had slept soundly while Tongtian Cult Master lectured on the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts!
So he already knew the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts. Why would he need to listen to the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts?
"This matter is absolutely true. This disciple heard it clearly and could not possibly be mistaken!"
Yunxiao said firmly.
"You little brat, you hid yourself deeply indeed..."
Tongtian Cult Master was so angry that he blew his beard and glared.
After hesitating for a moment, Tongtian Cult Master looked at Yunxiao and said, "Yunxiao, do not spread word of Senior Brother Li Xiao knowing the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts for now. Even Zhao Gongming, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao must not be told!"
"Yes, Master. This disciple understands!"
Yunxiao naturally understood how serious the matter of the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts was. She hurriedly cupped her hands toward Tongtian Cult Master.
Tongtian Cult Master nodded and looked at Yunxiao. "Also, do not publicize the matter of Dingguang Immortal. This humble Taoist has his own plans. As for today's events, this humble Taoist will use your cultivation deviation as an excuse to cover for you. This matter, this humble Taoist will handle!"
"Yes, Master!"
Yunxiao obediently replied.
"Mm, that is enough. Yunxiao, you may leave!"
Tongtian Cult Master said blandly.
"Yes, Master. This disciple shall take her leave. Please take care, Master!"
Yunxiao cupped her hands toward Tongtian Cult Master, then turned and walked out of Biyou Palace.
Yunxiao left Biyou Palace, glanced at Immortal Chang'er Dingguang, then turned and departed Golden Ao Island, riding the clouds toward Three Immortal Island.
"Big Sister, wait for us!"
Qiongxiao and Bixiao hurried after Yunxiao.
Only Daoist Duobao, Immortal Chang'er Dingguang, and the others remained standing there in a daze, utterly bewildered.
Just then, the gates of Biyou Palace opened. Purple qi swirled within, and Tongtian Cult Master's voice rang out.
"Dingguang Immortal, Yunxiao suffered a cultivation deviation while practicing, which was why she wounded you. Here is a Seven-Revolutions Golden Elixir. Take it, return, and recuperate properly!"
A golden elixir floated out, radiating an enchanting glow.
Immortal Chang'er Dingguang's eyes lit up. He hurriedly accepted the elixir and cupped his hands toward Biyou Palace. "Thank you, Master!"
"A cultivation deviation?"
Daoist Duobao frowned deeply, suspicion filling his heart.
However, he did not dare question Tongtian Cult Master and could only cup his hands before withdrawing.
Then the gates of Biyou Palace closed.
Tongtian Cult Master sat upon a cloud bed, divine light blazing behind his head. Profound Light flickered around his body, and glimmers of light flashed in his eyes as he muttered, "I never expected that rebellious disciple to know the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts. Let this humble Taoist see what he is doing."
As he spoke, Tongtian Cult Master swept his divine sense toward Fifth Peak.
Then something strange happened. When Tongtian Cult Master's divine sense swept toward Fifth Peak, it was blocked outside by a mysterious force. He could not spy on what Li Xiao was doing within Fifth Peak at all.
It turned out that Li Xiao was cultivating the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts. To be safe, he had used the Chaos Bead to conceal the secrets of heaven and block everything!
One had to know that the Chaos Bead was one of the four great Chaos treasures. Its greatest effect was blocking everything. It could even block the Great Dao and the Heavenly Dao, much less a Saint.
"Eh? Strange, strange. What is blocking this humble Taoist's divine sense?"
Tongtian Cult Master withdrew his divine sense, a shocked expression appearing on his face.
One had to know that Tongtian Cult Master was a Saint!
Even throughout the entire primordial world, aside from certain special places, such as the Dao grounds of other Saints, there was nowhere he could not see. Yet he could not see Li Xiao's Fifth Peak.
One had to know that Fifth Peak was on his Golden Ao Island!
The only explanation was that Li Xiao had some method of blocking Tongtian Cult Master's divine sense.
As for what method it was, even Tongtian Cult Master did not know. After all, all Chaos-level treasures had been feared by the Great Dao and had either been destroyed during the calamity of creation or hidden away by the Great Dao. Tongtian Cult Master naturally would not think of the Chaos Bead.
"Tsk tsk, this little brat has hidden himself quite deeply..."
Rather than becoming angry, Tongtian Cult Master was delighted. Light surged in his eyes, and his interest was thoroughly piqued.
At once, Tongtian Cult Master rose to his feet. With one step, he arrived outside Fifth Peak.
Then Tongtian Cult Master silently slipped into Fifth Grotto.
After that, Tongtian Cult Master saw a scene that he could scarcely believe.
Li Xiao sat cross-legged on a cushion, quietly cultivating. Strange runes glowed across his body, while behind him appeared the phantom of a muscular giant.
The giant stood between heaven and earth, his entire body overflowing with terrifying pressure!
Who else could it be but Great God Pangu?
"This is... the Pangu True Body? It truly is the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts. That little brat Li Xiao really knows the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts..."
Tongtian Cult Master was shocked beyond measure. He stared at the sight before him in disbelief, while stormy waves rose in his heart and refused to calm for a long time.
"Who dares trespass into this humble Taoist's grotto?"
Just then, Li Xiao suddenly opened his eyes. A ray of divine light shot forth, pointing directly toward Tongtian Cult Master's location.
"It is your master!"
Since he had been discovered, Tongtian Cult Master openly stepped out and spoke blandly.
"Uh? Master, you... why are you spying on your disciple..."
Li Xiao felt a chill in his heart at the thought of Tongtian Cult Master being such a voyeur. Did Tongtian Cult Master like spying on others whenever he had nothing better to do, even female disciples, or beauties like Empress Nuwa?
"What do you mean, spying?"
Tongtian Cult Master's face darkened as he glared at Li Xiao. He said irritably, "Hmph, if this humble Taoist had not spied on you, how would this humble Taoist have known that you little brat actually knew the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts? You..."
Tongtian Cult Master had no intention of telling Li Xiao that Yunxiao could overhear his inner thoughts.
Li Xiao looked at Tongtian Cult Master speechlessly and grinned. "See? You admitted it yourself. You were spying..."
Tongtian Cult Master's face was covered in black lines. With his hands behind his back, he slowly walked up to Li Xiao, sized him up and down, and clicked his tongue in amazement. "Little brat, you hid yourself deeply indeed. Tell this humble Taoist, what other secrets do you have?"
"Secrets? What secrets?"
Li Xiao was utterly confused.
"Hmph!"
Tongtian Cult Master snorted coldly, thinking that if Li Xiao refused to speak, he would have Yunxiao listen to his inner thoughts.
Facing Tongtian Cult Master's burning gaze, Li Xiao behaved like a child who had made a mistake. He lowered his head with an earnest expression of admitting fault, looking so pitiful that no one could bear to punish him.
Tongtian Cult Master rolled his eyes and curled his lips. "Enough, stop pretending to be pitiful before your master. Copy the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts cultivation method you were practicing just now for this humble Taoist..."
As he spoke, Tongtian Cult Master tossed Li Xiao a jade slip.
"Um... Master, you are the master. How can you demand things from your disciple so righteously? Don't... don't you find that embarrassing?"
Li Xiao cautiously looked at Tongtian Cult Master and said.
Li Xiao could freeload himself, but he would not let others do the same!
Tongtian Cult Master looked at Li Xiao irritably. "Enough. Tell this humble Taoist, what conditions do you want in exchange for the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts?"
"Master, are those twenty-four Sea-Calming Divine Pearls with you?"
Li Xiao immediately changed his expression and looked at Tongtian Cult Master with a beaming smile.
Tongtian Cult Master flicked his hand, producing twenty-four Sea-Calming Divine Pearls, then tossed them to Li Xiao. He said irritably, "Now that you have the treasure, write down the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts properly. Otherwise, do not blame this humble Taoist for being harsh with you!"
"Of course. Master, rest assured!"
Li Xiao grinned.
Li Xiao would not pull any tricks in this matter!
After all, he was also a disciple of the Jie Sect. Tongtian Cult Master becoming stronger would benefit him!
Furthermore, Tongtian Cult Master had treated him well. Even though he had become this much of a lazy good-for-nothing over the years, Tongtian Cult Master had not expelled him from the Jie Sect and had even protected him in certain matters.
Deep down, Li Xiao still acknowledged Tongtian Cult Master and the Jie Sect. He had even long regarded the Jie Sect as his home.
Tongtian Cult Master nodded and urged, "Once you finish, bring it to Biyou Palace for your master!"
As he spoke, Tongtian Cult Master turned and left Fifth Grotto.
Li Xiao, meanwhile, lovingly played with the twenty-four Sea-Calming Divine Pearls. Beaming with delight, he laughed. "Haha, treasure! What a fine treasure! They are mine now..."
"Hmph!"
Just then, Tongtian Cult Master's cold snort rang out.
Li Xiao immediately put away the twenty-four Sea-Calming Divine Pearls and hurried off to imprint the Nine Revolutions Arcane Arts.
East Sea, Three Immortal Island.
Ever since Yunxiao had returned to the immortal island, she seemed like a different person, somewhat melancholy.
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