Outside Kunlun Mountain.
Countless beings across the Primordial Wilderness who had been watching were equally astonished, secretly crying out in disbelief:
"Did they really dare to come back?"
Were they not afraid Yuanshi would kill them for the crime of betraying their sect?
Yet before long, three more figures appeared. They were Manjushri Guangfa Celestial Worthy and the others closest to Cihang. They had all returned to their original appearances as Chan Sect Golden Immortals. Though their cultivation had fallen greatly, their faces bore expressions of relief.
"What exactly is going on?"
"Could some great upheaval be coming to the Primordial Wilderness? Otherwise, why would these people return to the Chan Sect?"
Even greater astonishment arose.
Yet no one dared extend their divine sense any farther. Being able to observe Mount Buzhou from afar was already because Yuanshi had chosen not to take offense. If anyone dared investigate by force, the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi might come tearing through the air!
Everyone knew this.
Yuanshi was the "most petty-minded."
Now, within Yuxu Palace.
As Cihang Daoist entered, the great hall fell utterly silent. Everyone within turned to look toward the entrance, their expressions incomparably complicated.
Yuanshi's gaze was equally profound!
After entering, Cihang Daoist fell to his knees on the jade-condensed floor with a thud, deeply bowing his head before speaking sorrowfully:
"Master, this disciple has returned!"
"During the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation, this disciple betrayed the Chan Sect and betrayed Master for selfish reasons. This sin is monstrous... Today, I have returned to plead guilty. Whether you beat or kill me, I shall submit to Master's judgment without the slightest complaint!"
Before Yuanshi could speak.
Manjushri Guangfa Celestial Worthy and the others entered as well. With thuds, they knelt beside Cihang, lowered their heads deeply, and cried out: