Volcano Eruption

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The martial uncle from the Penglai Sword Pavilion sighed, his feelings quite complicated. This time, the various factions were pressuring the Immortal Palace, and they neither supported nor opposed it. They didn't support it because the swordsmen truly disdained such elaborate schemes; their primary desire was for a proper sparring match. However, Qin Yi happened to be present at the Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Palace, so they had the idea of going with the flow, letting Qin Yi suffer a major setback and lower his image in Qing Jun's eyes.

Therefore, neutral.

As a result, Qin Yi not only did not suffer a setback, but instead became awe-inspiring. Qing Jun was so moved that she threw herself into his arms and kissed him openly. The idea of suppressing Qin Yi failed, but instead it was equivalent to confirming this mortal alliance in front of everyone, and it was not easy to openly break it up.

This is really frustrating.

But it must be admitted that Qin Yi is exceptionally talented. To say he's Unrivaled Among Peers is an understatement. At his age, he's practically a junior to the other contestants...

Even Lu Longting was both burning with jealousy and secretly admiring. This solid strength was the passport to this world, proving almost everything and silencing any dissent.

Regardless, Qin Yi was about to become famous throughout the world. This time, his true identity's reputation would definitely surpass that of Qi Wu under his pseudonym... It was hard to say whether this was a blessing or a curse. Qin Yi was too lazy to think about it anymore. In short, as long as Bangbang hadn't been exposed and his cultivation had been concealed, that was enough.

A person's lifelong cultivation should aim to bring them pride and dignity; what's the point of hiding and playing dumb all the time?

In the silence that filled the arena, the old Daoist priest from the Celestial Pivot Divine Palace finally spoke, "The champion has been decided. Please return to your positions and rest for now... Other sects that still wish to compete and exchange skills may come forward."

"..." What's the point of sparring? Is that even interesting?

This was now Qin Yi's stage all to himself; everyone else had become his foil. Even friendly sparring was dull and devoid of any real emotion.

Some people stood up angrily, wanting to leave.

Mo Wuzi suddenly spoke up, "Our sect's duel with the Penglai Sword Pavilion was originally intended for our disciples to learn from each other and improve, with no intention of winning or losing. When fellow disciples from other sects expressed their desire to join in the fun, our sect welcomed them, and the exchange between the two sects thus became the Eight Sects Grand Competition. However, you are all petty and scheming, pretending to join in the fun, but actually suppressing your fellow disciples; the exchange was a pretense, but your real intention was to show off. You have turned our friendly competition into this mess. If you want to leave, please leave quickly so that our two sects can return to their original intentions."

Qin Yi understood immediately.

Mo Wuzi's words weren't meant to be sabotage after gaining an advantage; they were actually meant for the onlookers.

Tens of thousands of onlookers filled the sea and sky. Everyone could see that Qin Yi represented the Immortal Palace with traditional immortality Immortal Dao. There was no conflict between the old and the new. At least, it was no longer possible to label the Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Palace as heretical. Their disciples had learned traditional Immortal Dao better than you.

If someone were to break off relations or even become an enemy just because they lost a competition, and then launch an attack on the Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Palace, they would truly be laughed at by the world, and the Righteous Path would have no cover left to hide.

There will inevitably be further disagreements due to the conflict between the old and the new, but at least some dignity and legal principles will be maintained, making it difficult to do anything too extreme. Public opinion is a fearsome thing; it's a shackle. As long as you are still on the "Righteous Path," you will inevitably be constrained by this limitation.

On the other hand, the reason the Righteous Path is considered Righteous Path is because it is primarily led by those who cultivate virtue and purity. The disciples' impetuousness, which they might find unbearable, is often not a concern for the elders. The reason for the disputes is for the understanding of the Way and for the mainstream discourse, not for bullying others or showing off, and they are not too concerned about temporary gains or losses.

At this moment, Yellow Stone True Person calmly said, "I have disturbed your sect's intention to exchange ideas. I have been impolite. Whether the Dao of the Immortal Palace is right or wrong cannot be seen now; let us leave it for judgment in the future."

Mo Wuzi bowed and said, "You are a person of True Person cultivation."

He is indeed a person of great skill and understanding.

Qin Yi, along with Li Qingjun, returned to the Ten Thousand Dao Immortal Palace Formation. Listening to Yellow Stone True Person's words, he secretly thought that this Spirit Cloud Sect was indeed quite good and worth making friends with.

Immortals are transcendent, and this is how it should be.

It's understandable to Dao Debate, but it's pointless to let it turn into a fight based on emotions. We're not petty thugs.

As for the Taiyi Sect, Limitless Sect, and the like, even if their elders don't care, they've already offended the younger generation terribly. Let's just let it go and let things be as they are...

Mo Wuzi turned towards the Penglai Sword Pavilion and asked, "Brother Zhang, shall our two families continue our sparring?"

Actually, Penglai Sword Pavilion really wanted to say that they were too lazy to fight... but they didn't say it out loud because Mo Wuzi was right. The purpose of the duel between the two families was to hone the disciples' combat skills, not to show off.

Without any interference from other factions, these two factions could simply close their doors and freely spar with others of similar cultivation levels, without any requirement for three participants. That was the original intention.

Just as the martial uncle from the Penglai Sword Pavilion was about to speak, the island suddenly shook, and a sense of earth-shaking tremors faintly emanated from the depths of the earth.

He swallowed the words he wanted to say, and his expression became solemn.

This is...

Volcanic eruption?

"The volcano is about to erupt, let's go!"

All those present were experienced cultivators, each with an exceptionally keen sense of danger. Before he could even speak, all the Cloud-Soaring cultivators had already scattered and shot out in all directions. Elder Huiyang waved his sleeve, sending all the lower-level disciples who were going to watch the battle off the island.

The courage to compete on a volcano demonstrates confidence in the ability to relocate at any time.

"Boom!" Just as people were evacuating, a huge sound behind them swallowed up all other sounds.

Everyone held their breath and watched as dark red magma erupted amidst Gungun black smoke, crimson rocks surged into the sky, then fell in all directions with flames, leaving countless fiery streaks in the air.

Black and red clouds shot straight into the sky, lightning flashed, and torrential rain poured down. Forked lightning crackled and popped in succession, swirling around the plumes of smoke and fire from the volcano, creating a kind of violent and beautiful force.

But this was at sea, and in an instant, the waves surged and roared, the sea raged, and water and fire mingled and surged, the whole scene was like the end of the world.

Many people were witnessing a volcanic eruption for the first time, accompanied by raging waves, which was even more shocking, leaving them speechless for a moment.

Such power surpasses even Huiyang's. This is the true might of heaven and earth; humans within it are like ants. Without the attainment of a state of harmony with heaven and earth, one is merely cannon fodder.

Honestly, looking at the sheer power of heaven and earth, and recalling the battle just now, it all felt like ants fighting, and all my bravado dissipated.

"This must be the level that cultivation aims to reach..." someone murmured to themselves.

Qin Yi didn't think about these things. He looked up at the gushing lava and truly understood what Liusu meant earlier.

Beneath the calm surface lies such surging power... Whether it's a volcanic eruption or a raging sea, the extreme contrast between stillness and movement creates countless forces that can withstand it.

Lu Longting's voice came from behind. "Strange... This volcano shouldn't be erupting at this time... We've lived here for a long time, our judgment shouldn't be wrong..."

Qin Yi paused for a moment, then turned to ask him, "Brother Lu, could your words... be related to the course of our battle?"

"No, our battle may have seemed fierce, but it didn't actually reach that level. Otherwise, our elders wouldn't have agreed to choose this location."

"Agree?" Qin Yi asked curiously, "Didn't you choose them?"

"No, it's that everyone wants to designate a transit point. If it's at sea, this island would be the best. If we're deciding ourselves, we can just do it at our pavilion. It's just a friendly competition, why would we be afraid of doing something sabotage?" Lu Longting said disdainfully, "Some people are judging others by their own petty standards. We wouldn't do something so pointless."

As they spoke, amidst the interplay of flames and lightning, a faint, crimson light seemed to peek out from the crater.

A commotion broke out in the crowd.

Mo Wuzi whispered, "This aura is a bit strange. There's something beneath the volcano..."

Others noticed it too.

There may be extraordinary treasures or hidden realms beneath the volcano.

A rare treasure has appeared?

The Daoist practitioners, who had been quite calm, simultaneously narrowed their eyes.