Daoist Xiao Slays You Zhong True Monarch with a Palm

Outside the Heavenly Sound Sect, it had now become a sea of fire.

The reason it turned out this way was because they directly started attacking each other.

This is because Xiao Chen had already arrived outside the mountain gate about half an incense stick's time ago.

However, they were stopped by disciples of the Heavenly Sound Sect, who claimed that there were important matters to be handled within the sect and that the Grand Elder had ordered that no one was allowed to enter or leave.

Actually, this order wasn't really intended to cause trouble for Xiao Chen.

It was only because Shu Yu True Monarch was still annoyed by Wen Suo Ruo's secret departure that he took his anger out on the disciples in the sect.

To put it bluntly, it's just issuing orders haphazardly to vent emotions.

At this critical juncture, the disciples naturally obey all orders from above without question.

The True Lord of the other sects all received the notification and probably understood. Besides, they were enjoying good food and drink at the Wonderful Sound Pavilion and had no need to come and go as they pleased.

Therefore, from the day before yesterday until today, no one has objected to or reminded Shu Yu True Monarch that her order was unreasonable.

As a result, when Xiao Chen arrived outside the mountain gate...

Not only was he intercepted by the disciples guarding the mountain, but they also kept making excuses for him, repeatedly citing the True Lord's orders.

It should be noted that he had not received any notification that Wen Suo Ruo had fled.

If that were all, it wouldn't be so bad.

Judging from the previous situation on Lightless Island and the Marriage Alliance information provided by Hidden Ice True Monarch, the Heavenly Sound Sect may have already formed an alliance with the Yin Corpse Sect.

What does it mean that the Heavenly Sound Sect is blocking me from entering?

In just a moment, Xiao Chen came to a conclusion— the Heavenly Sound Sect was giving him a Show of Force on behalf of the Yin Corpse Sect.

Okay, okay, so you want to play it this way?

Do you really think that with Fourth-tier Defensive Formation overseen by Nascent Soul True Lord, I wouldn't dare to break through?

Whom do they look down on?

"Mountain Breaking Palm!"

Xiao Chen retaliated with a palm strike, smashing the White Jade Archway in front of him that bore the three characters "Heavenly Sound Sect" on it.

At the same time, it directly destroyed the Spiritual Power Barrier blocking its way.

They then cleared away all the restrictions along the way and arrived at the Main Peak the Heavenly Sound Sect.

Almost at the same time that the Heavenly Sound Sect disciples rushed into the Wonderful Sound Pavilion to report the situation.

With the power of his true essence, he roared, "Where are the remnants of the Yin Corpse Sect? Come out and meet your death!"

Everyone was sitting Dao Discussion inside the Wonderful Sound Pavilion.

Shu Yu True Monarch heard the report from below, he was first taken aback, and then, hearing the stern shouts outside, he immediately understood.

She immediately flicked her long sleeves, her fair face contorted with rage. "How dare you, you brat, be so insolent!"

Regardless, this act of directly breaking through the formation and storming the mountain is a complete disregard for the Heavenly Sound Sect, and is utterly lawless!

Shu Yu True Monarch immediately stormed out in a rage.

The rest of the people inside the pavilion exchanged glances and tacitly followed her outside to check the situation.

"Huh? So many people?"

Xiao Chen looked out from mid-air at the Wonderful Sound Pavilion, where more than ten True Lord suddenly emerged.

He was immediately taken aback.

Wait a minute, what's going on?

I've only been away for a short five years.

Are Nascent Soul True Lord now scattered all over the Inner Sea?

Is that correct?

Fortunately, Xiao Chen quickly spotted a few familiar figures in the crowd.

They are City Lord Huo of Hundred Herbs City, the rogue Nascent Soul Ink Plum True Monarch who sold Demon Core in the City Lord Manor, and Withered Leaf True Monarch I haven't seen for a long time since we parted ways.

Hundred Herbs City has always maintained neutrality in all matters, a fact widely acknowledged in the Inner Sea.

Meanwhile, considering that the Jade Leaf Commerce Association will basically be completely driven out of the Lightless Sea, Withered Leaf True Monarch is unlikely to become an accomplice of the Yin Corpse Sect.

Therefore, their presence here is most likely just a coincidence.

They might just have gathered at the Heavenly Sound Sect for some other reason.

At the same time, Xiao Chen also saw a group of four people emerge from a side peak on the right.

Leading the group was a Nascent Soul Great Perfection stage, wearing Gilded Purple Sun Crown and a black robe with gold patterns. His every move exuded a powerful aura that swept across the surrounding area.

Half a step behind him was another Nascent Soul Late Stage cultivator.

He was also wearing a black robe with gold patterns, but his face was slightly gloomy, and he was carrying a Black Bell that was only three inches long.

The remaining two were half a body length behind, walking side by side.

Xiao Chen immediately recognized them as the Fiend Refining True Monarch and the Bone Offering True Monarch who had joined forces to intercept him Heaven Star Island years ago.

The identities of the two people in front should be quite clear by now.

Leading the group is Yang Jiu True Monarch, and in the middle is You Zhong True Monarch.

Almost simultaneously, everyone arrived outside and looked up at Xiao Chen in mid-air.

Because the nearby Anti-Air Restriction had just been destroyed with the Sky-rushing Palm.

A vast amount of Fire Spiritual Power surrounded him, and the rolling heat waves caused the air to distort slightly.

His aura was also revealed without any attempt to conceal it, making him quite conspicuous.

"This aura... it's from the Nascent Soul Middle Stage!"

Before the first person to step forward, Shu Yu True Monarch, could even speak, he sensed something was amiss. "How could it be Nascent Soul Middle Stage?"

Wait a minute, didn't the intelligence report say that the Heavenly Star Devil Lord was Newly Promoted Nascent Soul?

That's utter bullshit!

Whose Newly Promoted Nascent Soul starts at the Nascent Soul Middle Stage?

Not only was Shu Yu True Monarch stunned, but everyone else was also dumbfounded.

What's going on?

"Wasn't it said that he had only broken through to the Nascent Soul less than six years ago?"

"Could this person not be the Heavenly Star Devil Lord, but rather an accomplice he invited to deal with the Yin Corpse Sect?"

Some people even immediately suspected that there might have been an error in the previous announcement.

However, on the Yin Corpse Sect's side, Fiend Refining True Monarch and Bone Offering True Monarch exchanged a glance, both clearly seeing the shock in each other's eyes!

They recognized him immediately; he was the same guy who had mysteriously disappeared from Heaven Star Island.

But who can tell them that the other party was clearly only Golden Core cultivator at that time?

Why did he break through to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage in the blink of an eye?

It's important to know that they're both currently stuck at the initial Minor Bottleneck of the Nascent Soul Early Stage, and it's unclear when they'll be able to advance further.

And yet, in just five years, the other party overtook them?

Impossible, absolutely impossible.

The Fiend Refining True Monarch preferred to believe that it was the opponent's twin brother who came to help, rather than believe that someone could surpass him so easily.

At that moment, everyone present was stunned.

Three thousand three hundred and thirty-three strands of true essence!

Everyone here is Nascent Soul True Lord, and they all know this very well.

The first obstacle to breaking through from the Nascent Soul Early Stage the Nascent Soul Middle Stage is condensing a sufficient amount of true essence.

The problem is, there are only 365 days in a year.

Even if you only need one day to condense a strand of true essence, you can pick up a strand of true essence out of thin air.

It will probably take more than nine years, almost ten years, right?

Xiao Chen has only been at most five years old, so how come he was able to break through to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage?

Even if it's easier for Golden Core cultivator to Condense True Essence, it shouldn't be this fast!

Faced with this almost unbelievable thing, most people felt their minds go blank.

Of course, given the vastness of the Cultivation World and the sheer number of cultivators High Antiquity, many have naturally researched various methods to accelerate the condensation of true essence.

The more common methods involve consuming heavenly materials and earthly treasures and refining corresponding elixirs.

Further summarizing the Secret Method of condensing essence and improving the spirit gathering array.

And the use of some unorthodox methods. Among them, the most easily associated is naturally the practice of Devil Cultivation Method.

"Hmph, he really is a Demon!"

Although You Zhong True Monarch was also quite surprised.

However, he immediately realized what was happening and preemptively accused the demon, saying, "Heavenly Star Devil Lord, in order to cultivate your Devil Cultivation Method, you wantonly harmed the True Disciple my Yin Corpse Sect on Heaven Star Island."

"Furthermore, not long ago they joined forces with the Devil Lord to murder my sect's Nascent Soul True Lord."

Such behavior deserves to be punished by everyone!

"They actually dare to come here and act so presumptuously; they are simply provoking all Righteous Cultivator in the world."

"Today, all the comrades from the major sects are present, and we will never let Demon like you go out to wreak havoc on the world again!"

The words of You Zhong True Monarch fully illustrate what it means to be the wicked one who accuses the guilty first.

He even wanted to use the pretext of exorcising demons to rally the other True Lord to join in besieging Xiao Chen.

Upon hearing this, the other Nascent Soul True Lord exchanged bewildered glances.

Previously, they didn't actually believe the rumors and gossip about the Heavenly Star Devil Lord.

But today I witnessed Xiao Chen break through to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage.

Instead, doubts began to creep into his mind: How could he possess such a rapid Cultivation Speed? Could he really be Devil Lord?

Of course, some people have different ideas.

The eyes of the Che Guang True Monarch shone brightly; he had almost guessed the truth that the man had been longing for.

Who could break through to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage in less than five years? It must be Great Demon Transformation!

In fact, he was in the Nascent Soul Middle Stage from the very beginning; everything before was just a disguise.

"It's a pity that the Demon Subduing Sword Sect didn't participate in this Exchange Meeting, otherwise they could have easily found out whether they were demonic cultivators or not."

Lie Que True Monarch of the Soul Division Sword Pavilion looked around, feeling slightly regretful.

The Demon Subduing Sword Sect should have the most say in this matter, yet they were conspicuously absent.

Upon hearing Shu Yu True Monarch was overjoyed.

She knew very well that the old sect leader had replied half a month ago that he couldn't get away and wouldn't be attending the Exchange Meeting.

Now that the Demon Subduing Sword Sect is no longer stepping in to adjudicate, it will be difficult for the Yin Corpse Sect to expose their accusations, even if they are trying to frame someone.

Originally, seeing Xiao Chen break through to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage so quickly, Shu Yu True Monarch had a slight sense of worry.

But now, as long as we can firmly establish the label of "Devil Lord," we can rally everyone to attack.

At that time, even if the opponent had three heads and six arms, they would not be able to withstand it.

Thinking of this, Shu Yu True Monarch immediately spoke up in her defense, "I knew it! Who would dare to trespass into another sect's grand formation and act so lawlessly?"

"So you're a demonic cultivator. That's not surprising at all!"

Hearing her say that, everyone looked at her with surprise.

The rest of the group was mainly surprised, not understanding why the Heavenly Sound Sect was in such a hurry to get involved.

You know, even though the Demon Subduing Sword Sect isn't here right now, the Five Thunder Temple, which is always fiercely opposed to evil, hasn't even made a statement yet. What's your rush?

The Yin Corpse Sect was also somewhat surprised.

Yang Jiu True Monarch glanced sideways and nodded gently at Shu Yu True Monarch, acknowledging her support.

In this way, the suspicion that she colluded with Xiao Chen can be ruled out.

You Zhong True Monarch's face immediately lit up with joy.

This means that the Heavenly Sound Sect's Mountain Protecting Grand Array can be of assistance if needed.

Don't be fooled by how easily Xiao Chen seemed to have dismantled many of the restrictions before.

However, those were all Normal Array Foundation, and the core was not damaged.

Secondly, the Mountain Protecting Grand Array has not yet been fully activated, and its effect is only less than half of what it was before.

If we really need to fight the enemy later, it won't be so easy to resist.

Anyway, that's what You Zhong True Monarch thinks, and according to common sense, that's indeed the case.

However, the rogue Heng Yi True Monarch, quietly took half a step back, shielding everyone in front of him.

Based on his life experience, since Xiao Chen dared to rush into the formation, he must have prepared a countermeasure in advance.

Who knows, they might be carrying some incredibly powerful, explosive trump card.

So it's safer to stand further away.

After all, he was just an honored member of the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance. He could watch the excitement, but for important matters like Exterminate Demons and Defend the Dao, he should let the True Lord of the major sects take the lead.

besides.

The two True Lord of Five Thunder Temple were also exchanging telepathic messages.

"Senior brother, why are you pulling me like that?"

"Junior brother, why don't you tell me first, what do you want to do now?"

"Senior brother, don't you think he's strange? I suspect he's Great Demon Transformation."

"Your thoughts go beyond that, don't they?"

"Hehehe, Senior Brother, you really understand me. This is a perfect opportunity for us to use Thunder Method to subdue the demon!"

"Oh, so that's what you were thinking."

Azure Firmament True Monarch glared fiercely at his junior brother. "Stay put!"

"If you dare utter a single word without my permission, I will expel you from the sect."

There were too many unexpected events today, and things changed too quickly.

This left Azure Firmament True Monarch somewhat uncertain about what would happen next.

Since we haven't clearly understood the situation, we shouldn't get involved.

Even if we miss some opportunities because of this, it doesn't matter; what's more important is to avoid unknown risks.

This is precisely the way that has enabled the Five Thunder Temple, as a major sect, to continue its legacy through generations.

However, Azure Firmament True Monarch was able to stop his own junior brother.

However, the Xuan Ren True Monarch of the Star Plucking Sword Pavilion overlooked this point.

Gao Changgeng immediately questioned, "Why is Daoist Xiao remaining silent?"

He originally intended to say the second half of his sentence: "Are you already feeling guilty?"

However, because of what happened at the Exchange Meeting, Mu Yayang repeatedly reminded him to always leave half of what he said unsaid.

She even bluntly stated that if Senior Brother Gao felt that a dignified True Lord didn't want to listen to her rambling, she could return to the sect on her own.

Since we've come this far, let's restrain ourselves a little.

"Oh?"

Xiao Chen glanced at Gao Changgeng slightly, but did not answer his question.

Instead, he asked, "I'd like to know, does your statement represent the meaning of the Star Plucking Sword Pavilion?"

Upon hearing this, Gao Changgeng immediately felt deeply humiliated.

This is clearly looking down on him!

Almost instinctively, his hand went to the sword at his waist, but instead grabbed Mu Yayang's hand.

The other party knew him too well and anticipated his reaction.

"Everyone, please don't get angry, let's talk this out!"

In the tense moment, Withered Leaf True Monarch stepped forward and said, "Fellow Daoists may not know this, but Daoist Xiao is extraordinary in many ways."

"Although such Cultivation Speed is truly astonishing."

"But since it happened to him, it's perfectly normal."

"Because back in the Sea of the Compassion Sea, Daoist Xiao had already displayed a talent that could be described as monstrous."

"Unfortunately, the Kunpeng Sea separates the two sides, so much information couldn't get through, leading to this misunderstanding."

Therefore, this matter has never been in question from the beginning.

Since there's no need to question it, there's naturally no need to explain it.

Withered Leaf True Monarch Canye was indeed wavering in his heart.

However, the moment he discovered that Xiao Chen had broken through to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage, he suddenly realized that he had underestimated the other party's talent and background.

You must know that he possessed information that none of the Nascent Soul True Lord on this side of the Storm Sea knew about.

That is, although Xiao Chen has not publicly admitted it, all his actions prove that he definitely comes from some High Antiquity Hidden Dao Heritage.

In other words, he could never be a demonic cultivator!

Since he is not a demonic cultivator, how could he have cultivated to the Nascent Soul Middle Stage within five years?

Hiss~!

Withered Leaf True Monarch was startled at first, then his thoughts suddenly became clear.

They immediately seized the opportunity when outsiders raised questions and eagerly jumped out to speak in Xiao Chen's defense.

It even implied that they all came from the Compassion Sea and were already quite familiar with each other.

"Hmph, you two are both outsiders, you're probably in cahoots!"

You Zhong True Monarch sneered, "Putting on a show like this is utterly ridiculous."

Most people would likely get angry and retort when they hear such accusations.

However, Withered Leaf True Monarch did not refute at all; instead, he glanced at Xiao Chen with a smile.

I even felt a little regretful; it would have been so much better if they were really in cahoots.

It was truly a mistake that I hadn't introduced the young lady to him sooner.

I don't know if it's too late to make an introduction now.

However, Daoist Xiao is so young, shouldn't he be unmarried yet?

"He's an outsider, so I must be a local, right?"

Ling Tianyi finally arrived. "Your Yin Corpse Sect slaughters rogue cultivators, extracts their Essence Blood, and refines human puppets. You have clearly fallen into the demonic path!"

"How dare you still distort the truth and make false accusations here! You are truly shameless!"

What's the point of glaring at me?

"If you're so capable, then label me an outsider too. Or dare you say I'm also a demonic cultivator?"

The Demon Subduing Sword Sect is the only sect where it is absolutely impossible for demonic cultivators to appear.

Even if they were to cultivate Demonic Secret Methods, they would still need to discard the <Demon Subduing Sword Canon> they had learned since childhood and start cultivating other mental techniques.

Therefore, everyone present was startled when Ling Tianyi said this.

What?

Has the Yin Corpse Sect completely fallen into demonic ways?

Azure Firmament True Monarch felt his brain was overwhelmed; there were just too many unexpected events today, and they happened so frequently.

Everything was concentrated in that brief moment.

Heng Yi True Monarch silently took a few steps back again, deliberately moving away from the direction where the Yin Corpse Sect was located.

Shu Yu True Monarch's face paled, and he retorted loudly, "Ling Tianyi, even if you are the current Sword Child of the Sword Sect, you cannot speak nonsense."

"Furthermore, we must not collude with outsiders to set up schemes and harm innocent people."

In truth, she was already panicking, but on the surface, she absolutely could not admit to being labeled a "demon."

Ling Tianyi had come prepared, of course.

He immediately took out a Memory Stone: "Our sect's disciples in the Lightless Sea have long collected and recorded evidence of the Yin Corpse Sect capturing rogue cultivators and using Devil Cultivation Method to collect their Essence Blood."

"If any fellow Daoist does not believe it, just take a look at this, and the truth will naturally come to light."

Upon hearing this, Shu Yu True Monarch trembled and could no longer speak.

You Zhong True Monarch tensed up, his face turning extremely pale.

With the Memory Stone still standing, it serves as almost irrefutable evidence.

"It is truly a joyous occasion that the current generation of Sword Child of the Demon Subduing Sword Sect has broken through to Nascent Soul stage."

Finally, Yang Jiu True Monarch spoke, still unhurried. "I just didn't expect that there would be disciples secretly practicing Devil Cultivation Method within my Yin Corpse Sect."

"I must Sword Child for reminding me. I've been too busy with my cultivation and neglected to discipline him."

"After we return this time, not only will all the disciples inside the Memory Stone be dealt with, but I will also personally oversee a large-scale search."

"Make sure all the demonic cultivators within the sect are completely wiped out."

What he meant was that cultivating Devil Cultivation Method was merely the personal behavior of a few disciples and could not represent the entire Yin Corpse Sect.

Because Yang Jiu True Monarch was certain that no matter how powerful the disciples of the Demon Subduing Sword Sect were, they could not possibly use Memory Stone to secretly record a True Lord without being detected.

Therefore, the evidence in the Memory Stone must only contain evidence of a few disciples practicing Devil Cultivation Method.

That's why he dared to say that.

Ling Tianyi was taken aback at first, and then, before he could retort, he realized that he was at a loss for words.

He didn't actually have any direct evidence to prove that the True Lord of the Yin Corpse Sect were also practicing Devil Cultivation Method.

Let's stop here!

Xiao Chen patted Ling Tianyi on the shoulder. "I have evidence, but I'm too lazy to show it."

"Even if we bring it up, there will be new excuses to deny it. In the end, it all comes down to our skills."

He looked around, his gaze sweeping over everyone present. "Those who want to fight, please stay. If any fellow cultivators are not planning to participate, please make room."

"No need for further words."

"Anyone who tries to dissuade me will be considered a secret accomplice of the Yin Corpse Sect."

Upon hearing this, Ling Tianyi immediately put away the Memory Stone and placed one hand on his Flying Sword: "Daoist Xiao is right!"

"I'll help you deal with these despicable and shameless demonic cultivators."

Upon Withered Leaf True Monarch Canye was about to speak as well.

But Xiao Chen refused first. "No need!"

"I appreciate Daoist Ling's kindness."

"But dealing with a few clowns doesn't require such a big fuss; I can handle it myself."

Before they finished speaking, Heng Yi True Monarch and the others had already turned around and retreated several miles away.

The Five Thunder Temple retreated slightly less, seemingly eager to try again.

Of course, Che Guang True Monarch had already shifted his focus to the Yin Corpse Sect.

Ling Tianyi was still a little surprised and was about to speak.

Then, a crisp sound was heard, "Clang!"

It turned out that You Zhong True Monarch had actually shaken the Black Bell in his hand.

Instantly, Ling Tianyi and Withered Leaf True Monarch Canye felt a powerful force crash into their sea of consciousness.

It felt like someone had taken a stick and hit me hard on the back of the head.

The two immediately felt dizzy and disoriented, seeing stars.

Even Azure Firmament True Monarch and Che Guang True Monarch, who were slightly closer, felt a jolt in their foreheads and suffered from severe headaches.

Only Shu Yu True Monarch looked at You Zhong True Monarch with astonishment in her eyes.

She hadn't expected that her opponent could unleash such a powerful Sonic Wave Impact.

Under such circumstances, any unprepared cultivator would be directly stunned.

In other words, within the next breath, Xiao Chen and the others will lose the ability to resist.

They could only let You Zhong True Monarch attack them.

"Mountain Breaking Palm!"

Suddenly, a soft shout rang out.

In an instant, all the Fire Spiritual Power nearby went berserk, converging into a palm that slammed down.

Shu Yu True Monarch clearly saw that the palm was actually the same size as an ordinary person's hand.

It's simply unimaginable how solid it must be!

"Bang!"

The head of You Zhong True Monarch was like a watermelon, with red flesh scattered all over the ground.