A challenge! The countdown to a battle of Saints!

Golden Ao Island, on the East Sea Coast.

The Humanity Dao, once shrouded in celestial aura and Ten Thousand Immortals Paying Homage, was now enveloped in a somber and oppressive atmosphere.

A Qingfeng came from beyond the sky, landing outside the island, revealing the figure of Yun Zhongzi.

The Island Protecting Array of Golden Ao Island had already been activated, with endless sword energy swirling above the island, blocking all prying eyes.

Yun Zhongzi stopped, not daring to approach even an inch further.

He took a deep breath, channeled his Magic Power, and shouted loudly.

"Yun Zhongzi of the Clarify Sect, acting on the orders of his master Yuanshi Tianzun, has come to pay respects to his Martial Uncle Tongtian."

A moment later, a crack silently appeared in the Island Protecting Array.

Dao Body stepped out from among them and blocked Yun Zhongzi's path.

The newcomer was dressed in a Daoist robe, his Surrounding Body adorned with jewels; he was none other than Daoist Duobao, the chief disciple of the Interception Sect.

"Yun Zhongzi?"

What brings you to my Golden Ao Island?

Yun Zhongzi bowed respectfully to Duobao.

"Daoist Duobao, I am here on my master's orders to have an important matter to discuss with my Martial Uncle Tongtian."

"I hope you will do me the favor and pass on this message."

"I request an audience with my master?"

Duobao sneered.

"Our Interception Sect and your Clarify Sect are now sworn enemies, do you think our Master would even see you?"

Yun Zhongzi sighed inwardly.

He knew that the Chan and Jie Sects had completely broken ties.

But his master ordered him to issue War Letter, so he had no choice but to come.

Yun Zhongzi was about to speak again.

A calm yet supremely majestic voice came from the depths of the Jade Palace, resounding in their ears.

"Let him in."

It was the voice of the Tongtian Sect Master.

Daoist Duobao trembled, daring not to disobey in the slightest, and quickly bowed in agreement.

"Yes, Master."

He turned to the side and said coldly to Yun Zhongzi.

Let's go.

Having said that, he turned around and waved his hand, and a portal, just wide enough for one person to pass through, appeared on the light screen of the Island Protecting Array.

Yun Zhongzi dared not delay and quickly followed.

Jade Palace.

Inside the main hall, the Tongtian Sect Master sat high on a cloud bed, Surrounding Body sword intent restrained, yet he still gave off a sense of sharpness and the potential to cleave the heavens and earth at any moment.

Yun Zhongzi entered the main hall without daring to raise his head. He quickly walked to the front of the hall, bowed to Tongtian Sect Master, and paid his respects.

"Disciple Yun Zhongzi greets Martial Uncle."

Get up.

The voice that Tongtian was devoid of emotion.

"Speak."

"Why did Primordial Lord send you here?"

Yun Zhongzi slowly rose to his feet, organizing his thoughts in his mind.

He dared not beat around the bush, but he also dared not be too direct. After pausing for a moment, he spoke in the most tactful possible tone.

"Reporting to my Martial Uncle."

"My master is deeply grieved by what happened to Senior Brother Nanji and Senior Brother Guangchengzi, among others."

"Master said that the Chan and Jie Sects belong to the Mystic Gate), yet they have come to this point and must eventually be brought to a conclusion."

He paused slightly, raised his head, and met Tongtian's all-seeing gaze.

"Master... will be waiting for your arrival at Sishui Pass, Martial Uncle."

Although Yun Zhongzi's words were extremely euphemistic, the meaning was all too clear.

This isn't an invitation; it's a challenge.

The final battle was to be fought at Sishui Pass against the Interception Sect and against their Tongtian Sect Master, Tongtian Jiaozhu.

The entire Jade Palace fell into a deathly silence.

This battle was ultimately unavoidable.

After a long while, the Tongtian Sect Master's calm voice rang out again.

"Go back and tell Primordial Lord."

"I accept this challenge."

"I will go to Sishui Pass in one month."

Upon hearing this, Yun Zhongzi finally felt a huge weight lifted from his heart.

The most difficult task has been completed.

He quickly bowed again.

"Disciple... obeys."

"Martial Uncle, if there is nothing else, this disciple will take his leave now and return home to report to you."

"Go."

The Tongtian Sect Master waved his hand.

Yun Zhongzi felt as if he had been granted a pardon, and carefully bowed and retreated.

Only after leaving Golden Ao Island and getting far away from the Mountain Guarding Array did he feel the heavy pressure weighing on his heart ease slightly.

He glanced back at the Lonely Island shrouded in the array, his heart filled with mixed emotions. In the end, he let out a sigh and flew off towards Kunlun Mountain without looking back.

Jade Palace.

Watching Yun Zhongzi's disappearing figure, Daoist Duobao, who had been standing by his side, finally couldn't help but speak.

"Master, are you really going to accept the challenge?"

"That Primordial Lord Senior Uncle is now acting like a madman. Going to Sishui Pass, I fear..."

The Tongtian Sect Master interrupted him.

This battle is unavoidable.

"If he wants war, then let them fight."

He slowly rose from the cloud bed, and a soaring sword intent burst forth from his body, stirring up the Tianfeng.

"Duobao."

"Disciple is here!"

"Go and summon Jinling, Wudang, Guiling."

"Yes, Master."

Duobao felt a chill run down his spine; he knew that his master was about to get serious.

"Yes!"

Before long, the three Saint Mother Jinling, Saint Mother Wudang, Saint Mother Guiling, followed Daoist Duobao into the main hall and bowed to the Tongtian Sect Master Leader.

"Greetings, Master."

The Tongtian Sect Master looked at his four most outstanding disciples and slowly spoke.

"Primordial Lord has already issued War Letter."

"One month from now, at Sishui Pass, I will settle things with him."

Upon hearing this, all four disciples were startled.

The War of Saint!

"From this day forward, the four of you will practice the Immortal Execution Sword Formation with me."

"In this battle, let the Clarify Sect see what our Interception Sect's protective formation truly is!"

"Disciple obeys!"

Duobao and the other three responded in unison, their voices filled with boundless fighting spirit.

Kunlun Mountain, Jade Void Palace.

Yun Zhongzi sped along without daring to stop for a moment, and finally returned to this once sacred place of the Mystic Gate sect.

However, the Jade Void Palace of today has lost its former celestial grandeur and is now only a desolate wasteland.

He entered the empty hall and saw the Yuanshi Tianzun sitting on a cloud bed.

The Yuanshi Tianzun simply sat there quietly, yet the air in the entire hall seemed to freeze.

Yun Zhongzi dared not look any longer and quickly stepped forward to kneel down.

"Disciple Yun Zhongzi greets Master."

"Your disciple has successfully delivered the War Letter."

The Yuanshi Tianzun slowly opened his eyes, but there was not a trace of emotion in them.

What did he say?

"The Saint Tongtian... has already agreed."

"We agreed to fight at Sishui Pass one month from now."

"Good."

"Very good."

A barely perceptible change finally appeared on Yuanshi Tianzun's face.

It was the satisfaction of prey about to step into a trap.

He looked down at Yun Zhongzi and spoke calmly.

"You did a good job."

"Let's go back to Sishui Pass."

"The affairs of Xiqi cannot be left unattended."

"Yes, Your disciple obeys."

Yun Zhongzi kowtowed again, then rose and slowly withdrew from the Jade Void Palace.

The vast hall fell silent once more, as if death had returned.

The Yuanshi Tianzun slowly raised his head, his gaze seemingly piercing through the endless void, landing on Golden Ao Island on the East Sea Coast.

"Tongtian..."

"One month from now will mark the beginning of the demise of your Interception Sect."