The Three Pure Ones Part Ways! Reestablishing the Demon Clan Heavenly Court!

Kunlun Mountain, Jade Void Palace.

Swords were drawn, and the atmosphere was tense.

Primal Lord of Heaven's words enraged Tongtian beyond measure. He was so furious that he could not speak for a long while, while the Sect of Interception disciples below were equally indignant.

Suppressing his fury, Tongtian said, "Taiyi and Puxian took the initiative to provoke the conflict. Lu Ya merely lost his sanity and nearly caused a disaster."

"I know full well that the root of it all lies in the conflicting founding doctrines of the Sect of Enlightenment and the Sect of Interception. That is why you have been racking your brains to suppress me, trying to force me to expel all my disciples."

"You want an explanation? I refuse to give you one!"

His fury surged, and Dao sounds rumbled.

Tongtian pointed at Primal Lord of Heaven's nose and unleashed a torrent of curses. The Qingping Sword at his side rang sharply, while killing intent raged deep within the Palace of Green Essence. The Immortal Slaying Sword Formation could appear at any moment.

Grand Pure Laozi turned a deaf ear, maintaining an air of serene inaction.

Hearing this, Primal Lord of Heaven sneered. "Now you know how to protect your own! Ling Xiao devoted himself heart and soul to the Sect of Interception, only to end up with his origin severely damaged. Yet you forced him to sever his karma of his own accord. Why did you do nothing then?"

"The remnants of the Demon Clan have become prized treasures here. You, Supreme Pure Spiritual Treasure Heavenly Lord, a Heavenly Dao Saint, truly have lofty standards! In this matter, I admit that I am inferior to you."

"But remember this! Your cold and heartless nature has long been exposed. One day, the Sect of Interception will be reduced to ashes because of you..."

As he spoke!

Primal Lord of Heaven flicked his jade sleeve. The Immortal Slaying Flying Knife flew out from Randeng Daoist's body, transformed into a streak of light, pierced through Lu Ya's chest, and forcibly severed the latter's Five Breaths Within the Chest.

"Returning his own methods upon him—what do you think?"

This scene stunned everyone.

None of the Sect of Interception disciples had expected Primal Lord of Heaven to disregard his dignity and personally attack Lu Ya. Even the Twelve Golden Immortals in the center of the Great Hall could not summon a smile.

Humiliation, helplessness, fury!

"The Sect of Interception has gone too far!"

"Martial Uncle Tongtian expelled Ling Xiao from the Sect of Interception in order to trigger the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation. The Sect of Interception's wolfish ambitions are plain for all to see. We disciples of the Sect of Enlightenment follow Heaven and uphold the Dao—we absolutely cannot allow these fiends and demons to run rampant!"

"We beseech Martial Uncle Grand Pure for a sacred judgment!"

Guangchengzi knelt on the ground and stubbornly looked toward Grand Pure Laozi.

Whenever Primal Lord of Heaven and Tongtian had clashed in the past, Grand Pure Laozi had always been the one to make the final decision. Yet now he ignored the matter completely, leaving Guangchengzi somewhat worried.

After all!

Guangchengzi was simple and honest by nature. He did not understand the hidden twists and turns behind today's events, and still believed that Primal Lord of Heaven and Tongtian would quickly settle this disturbance as they had before.

What a pity!

Randeng Daoist watched the scene and sighed inwardly.

Guangchengzi had failed to grasp Primal Lord of Heaven's intentions. To think he still wanted to persuade the two to reconcile—it was truly wishful thinking.

"Teaching without distinction, accepting disciples without teaching them!"

"When you, Tongtian, forced Ling Xiao away and allowed Duobao to abolish the Heavenly Rules of Interception, the Sect of Interception had already embarked upon a crooked path. I do not wish to involve myself in your dispute today!"

Grand Pure Laozi looked at his nose, and his nose looked at his heart as he spoke indifferently.

His words still pointed out Tongtian's faults!

However!

As a Heavenly Dao Saint, Tongtian was incomparably proud. How could he possibly admit to such an error?

"Fine, fine!"

"You are so lofty and impressive, joining hands to bully me! You merely want to drive me and the Sect of Interception disciples out of Kunlun Mountain, don't you? If I do not oblige you, would that not make me seem too petty?"

"From this day onward, there will no longer be any orthodox Three Pure Ones in this world, nor any brotherly bond! Senior Brothers, take care of yourselves!"

Tongtian raised the Qingping Sword and slashed it across his Daoist robe.

As the laws and rules scattered away, he no longer acknowledged his brotherly bond with Grand Pure Laozi and Primal Lord of Heaven. Stepping onto a Cloud Terrace, he led the Sect of Interception disciples out of the Jade Void Palace with a sweep of his sleeve.

In an instant, the Palace of Green Essence vanished.

The Sect of Interception disciples rose into the clouds and headed toward Golden Ao Island in the East Sea.

"Get lost, get lost!"

"During the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation, the Sect of Enlightenment and the Sect of Interception will fight to the death, slaughtering until Heaven and earth darken and the sun and moon lose their light..."

Primal Lord of Heaven had long known the outcome, yet he still could not restrain his anger.

Mountains collapsed and the earth split apart as the sky darkened.

The Saint's might swept across countless miles. Wherever it passed, living beings trembled and prostrated themselves upon the ground.

"Second Brother, it is time for me to leave as well!"

Grand Pure Laozi was neither sorrowful nor joyful, ever inscrutable and utterly unruffled. He gave Primal Lord of Heaven a deep look before shifting his gaze to Randeng Daoist.

As the foremost of the Three Pure Ones and the foremost among the Heavenly Dao Saints, how could he not perceive the heavenly secrets?

Yet it was precisely because of this that he was powerless.

The greater trend could not be defied!

"Eldest Brother, farewell!"

Yuanshi Tianzun sighed and could only watch Grand Pure Laozi depart.

After a long while!

Yuanshi Tianzun said in a deep voice, "The Three Pure Ones parting ways is the greater trend. Had Ling Xiao not mediated between us, this conflict would have erupted long ago during the Lich Tribulation."

"Sect Master Randeng, Twelve Golden Immortals, do not let today's events affect your Dao Hearts. Cultivate in peace and await the opening of the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation!"

As his voice faded.

Yuanshi Tianzun vanished from the Jade Void Palace, and the others quickly dispersed as well!

For the first time in countless ages, Kunlun Mountain became silent and tranquil...

Golden Ao Island!

The Palace of Green Essence stood at the center of the island. The Sect of Interception disciples each chose palaces and cave dwellings to reside in. For a time, the immortal blessed land, once brimming with vitality and swaying immortal herbs and spiritual flowers, became tainted with much foul energy.

Most Sect of Interception disciples were acquired lifeforms.

Most were descendants of the Demon Clan. The demonic aura clinging to them and the murderous karma they had accumulated could not be washed away even as their cultivation improved, and now it all erupted at once.

Seeing this, the Three Xiao Sisters could only shake their heads and sigh.

The other Sect of Interception disciples, however, began to entertain crooked thoughts.

Dingguang Immortal, Lu Ya, the Golden-Winged Great Peng, and Zhao Gongming gathered together. Their faces bore grief and indignation, while killing intent flickered in their eyes.

"Our Sect of Interception once had Ten Thousand Immortals Bowing in Homage, yet we were driven out of Kunlun Mountain with our tails between our legs. If we do not avenge this humiliation, how will we ever stand between Heaven and earth again?"

"Golden Ao Island may be vast, but there are too many Sect of Interception disciples! Penglai Immortal Island, countless miles away, is also an immortal blessed land and is now in Ling Xiao's hands. Why not take it for ourselves?"

Lu Ya swept his gaze over the others before speaking.

He suppressed the excitement in his heart.

Once Penglai Immortal Island was in his hands, he could openly bring some Demon Clan beings there to plan the reestablishment of the Demon Court. Once this matter was settled, even Sect Master Tongtian would not be able to change it.

Originally, Lu Ya had intended to proceed step by step. But the Three Xiao Sisters had ruined everything and failed to renew their bond with Ling Xiao, so he could only take the risk.

As soon as his words fell, Zhao Gongming was the first to agree. "Ling Xiao dared to harm Junior Sister Qiong Xiao and disrespect Junior Sister Yun Xiao. He is truly arrogant beyond measure. I will vent my anger for my two junior sisters."

"Immortal blessed lands, supreme treasures, and fortunate opportunities have always belonged to the virtuous!"

Very quickly!

The four settled the matter.

Leading nearly a thousand inner and outer disciples of the Sect of Interception, Lu Ya and the others set out in a grand procession toward Penglai Immortal Island.

Within the Palace of Green Essence!

Sect Master Tongtian sat cross-legged upon a Cloud Terrace. The Qingping Sword gave off waves of sword cries, while the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation behind him evolved into a universe, and the Sect of Interception's fortune churned without end.

"Killing karma and cause and effect are difficult to remove!"

"Now, the only option is to break the cauldrons and sink the boats, using the strength of the Sect of Interception to resist every force in the Primordial Wilderness, even the lofty Heavenly Court."

"Lu Ya wishes to reestablish the Demon Clan Heavenly Court. Perhaps this is an opportunity to break the deadlock!"

Sect Master Tongtian's expression was solemn as he muttered to himself.

The foundation of the Sect of Interception lay in those born from moisture and eggs, as well as those covered in fur and bearing horns. If he obstructed Lu Ya, it would surely shake the Sect of Interception's foundations.

Conversely, if Sect Master Tongtian let matters take their course, he could win over those reclusive Great Beings of the Demon Clan for the Sect of Interception, such as Xihe, Changxi, and the few Demon Saints who had survived.

"The Great Dao has fifty; Heaven evolves forty-nine, with one escaping!"

"The Sect of Interception seizes a thread of heavenly opportunity. I will not suffer utter defeat..."

Sect Master Tongtian no longer hesitated and made up his mind.

Afterward!

Sect Master Tongtian entered seclusion to cultivate, and news that he was suppressing the Sect of Interception's fortune spread throughout Golden Ao Island.

At the same time.

Outside the Chaos, Zixiao Palace.

Dao Ancestor Hongjun manifested from the Heavenly Dao Golden Wheel, with the Creation Jade Disc suspended above his head.

"Tongtian... do you truly intend to defy me?"

His voice was ancient and indifferent, tinged with anger.

The greater trend remained unchanged, while lesser trends were unpredictable.

Tongtian's conduct in particular left Dao Ancestor Hongjun deeply disappointed.

Who knew how much time passed!

Dao Ancestor Hongjun's voice rang out once more.

"Great Emperor of the Azure Radiance Ling Xiao, what secret are you hiding?"

"If you can truly follow Heaven and uphold the Dao, then I shall issue a decree to grant you a marriage and permit Zhen Yuanzi to attain sainthood..."