Immortal Slaying Sword Formation Stirs! The Clown Was the Sect of Interception All Along!

Longevity Mountain, Five Villages Temple.

Ling Xiao followed Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun here, descending into the Daoist sanctuary.

"Greetings, Masters. Greetings, Senior Brother Ling Xiao."

The two Daoist boys, Qingfeng and Mingyue, performed a Daoist salute toward Ling Xiao.

With red lips and white teeth, they possessed transcendent auras, and the Dao Resonance surrounding them was exceptionally profound. Both had long since reached the peak of the Golden Immortal realm, though they had yet to form a Golden Immortal of Grand Dao Dao Fruit.

"Qingfeng, Mingyue, Young Friend Ling Xiao will be cultivating in peace at Five Villages Temple. You must not neglect him."

"Go pick some Ginseng Fruit, and bring over the spirit wine I brewed as well."

Zhen Yuanzi invited Ling Xiao to sit upon a cushion, then instructed the two Daoist boys.

Very soon!

The fragrant scent of Ginseng Fruit drifted through the air, while the spirit wine in the jade cups glimmered with amber light.

"This junior has imposed upon you greatly. Please forgive me, Seniors."

Ling Xiao smiled as he spoke slowly.

Although he had formed a good bond with the two Quasi-Sage Great Beings, proper etiquette could not be neglected.

Seeing this, Hong Yun said helplessly, "Young Friend, you are simply too kind! You gave your life for the Sect of Interception, only to end up like this. Fortunately, the tide has turned, and the road ahead is now smooth."

"Come to think of it, our experiences share some similarities..."

As his words fell.

A cold glint surfaced in Zhen Yuanzi's eyes, and killing intent continuously seeped out.

This killing intent was directed at the two Sages, Zhunti and Jieyin, far away in the Western World.

During the Lich Tribulation, Hong Yun suffered an unexpected calamity. On the surface, it had been caused by the Demon Clan, Old Ancestor Styx, and others, but the Two Sages of the West had truly been the ones secretly fueling the flames.

If they could not repay the karma of yielding his seat, then they would eliminate Hong Yun, the creditor!

The Two Sages of the West had certainly calculated well.

"One was the Primordial Wilderness's famed good man, and the other was the Sect of Interception's famed good man. I will not forget these two karmic debts. The day I defy Heaven and become a Sage will be the day these debts are settled."

"Young Friend Ling Xiao, do not stand on ceremony with us. If not for your profound fortune, which has elevated your Foundation to rival the foremost Primordial Gods, we truly would have wanted to accept you as a disciple."

"Once the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation erupts and the laws of Heaven and Earth fall into disorder, I will find an opportunity to become a Sage. After all, over countless ages, I have long accumulated enough Heavenly Dao Merit."

Zhen Yuanzi changed the subject, his expression returning to gentleness.

His regard and expectations for Ling Xiao were practically written all over his face.

There were countless living beings in the Primordial Wilderness, yet Ling Xiao alone suited both Zhen Yuanzi's and Hong Yun's tastes.

"You have treated this junior so generously, Seniors. I am deeply grateful."

"However, becoming a Sage must be planned gradually; one must not act rashly. According to my deductions, the Sect of Interception will have to face the Human Sect, the Sect of Enlightenment, and the Western Sect at once. Once the overall situation is settled, it will not be too late for Great Immortal Zhenyuan to become a Sage."

"Besides, that one from the Sect of Interception is plotting far more than you imagine..."

Ling Xiao rose to his feet and bowed deeply to the two of them.

Since the Lich Tribulation, the Sect of Interception's power and foundations had grown day by day. It held more than half the positions of Human Sovereign's teacher, and the ambitions of the entire sect had grown accordingly.

Sect Master Tongtian controlled the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation. Together with treasures such as the human race's supreme treasure, the Kongtong Seal, and the Qingping Sword, he possessed the confidence to suppress the other Sages.

That was why he had pushed for the arrival of the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation rather than heed Ling Xiao's advice and send some of the Sect of Interception disciples with lower cultivation onto the Investiture of the Gods List.

"Rest assured, Young Friend. I can hold myself back!"

"Come, drink!"

Very soon!

Within Five Villages Temple, the atmosphere became cheerful.

Ling Xiao drank with the two Great Beings, Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun, discussing many matters of the Primordial Wilderness. The two Quasi-Sage experts also imparted many profound truths of the Great Dao to Ling Xiao.

At the same time.

Deep within the Palace of Green Essence on Kunlun Mountain.

The Immortal Slaying Sword Formation erupted with resounding sword cries, and violent energy surged outward.

Our Lady of Wudang and Our Lady of Golden Spirit suddenly opened their eyes.

"How is this possible?"

Their red lips parted slightly, unable to conceal their shock and fear as they fell into a slight panic.

"Did Ling Xiao not enter the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation and clear away all the Karmic Slaughter incurred by his fellow disciples? Why has the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation become restless now, while the Sect of Interception's fortune is also beginning to waver?"

"Could it be that Ling Xiao left behind some hidden danger within the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation during those hundred thousand years?"

Our Lady of Golden Spirit knitted her brows, her tone carrying dissatisfaction.

In her view, the unrest of the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation was Ling Xiao's scheme.

After all!

Ling Xiao had failed to appreciate kindness, severed his karma with the Sect of Interception, and betrayed the Mystic Sect.

"The Immortal Slaying Sword Formation is shaking, while the Sect of Interception's fortune is entangled with Karmic Slaughter. We can no longer cultivate here with the aid of the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation. Otherwise, the killing intent will invade our Dao Hearts and cause us to suffer qi deviation."

"Junior Sister is right. Perhaps today's matter truly has something to do with Ling Xiao. Perhaps he suffered many grievances within the Sect of Interception, but setting the facts aside, was he entirely without fault?"

"Defying his sect and disrespecting a Sage—he was fortunate enough merely to become crippled."

Our Lady of Wudang shook her head and began condemning Ling Xiao as well.

Before Ling Xiao had sorted through the Karmic Slaughter a hundred thousand years ago, she had still held him in some esteem and had even admired him.

But after Ling Xiao became a cripple, Our Lady of Wudang's favorable impression of him completely vanished.

In the Primordial Wilderness, strength reigned supreme.

A cripple whose origin had been destroyed and who possessed no cultivation whatsoever was unqualified to remain a personal disciple, much less earn her favor.

Even though Our Lady of Wudang had once received Ling Xiao's kindness.

Hearing this, Our Lady of Golden Spirit nodded. "Ling Xiao brought this upon himself. There is nothing to regret. In any case, our Sect of Interception has Ten Thousand Immortals Bowing in Homage. Without him, our sect remains the number one sect in the Primordial Wilderness."

"Senior Sister Wudang, let us report to Master and inform him of the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation's disturbance!"

Ever since Sect Master Tongtian established the Sect of Interception, the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation had suppressed the sect's fortune deep within the Palace of Green Essence. Yet because this killing treasure contained the profound truths of the Sword Dao, it became a whetstone for Sect of Interception disciples to temper their own Dao.

Before Ling Xiao became Sect Master Tongtian's disciple, the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation had erupted several times. Yet after he began sorting through Karmic Slaughter every few days, it never stirred again.

He had even secluded himself within the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation for a hundred thousand years, purifying all the murky aura and Karmic Slaughter within the Sect of Interception's fortune, helping the sect erase this hidden danger.

However, neither Our Lady of Wudang nor Our Lady of Golden Spirit could understand why the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation and the Sect of Interception's fortune were showing signs of unrest again.

A moment later.

The two stepped into the Great Hall of the Palace of Green Essence.

Before their eyes stood Sect Master Tongtian, Duobao, the Three Xiao Sisters, and the other Sect of Interception disciples.

But why was the atmosphere in the Great Hall so strange?

Sect Master Tongtian's face was ashen. Below the Cloud Terrace, the Sect of Interception disciples looked at one another, all manner of emotions surfacing in their gazes, including no small amount of cold killing intent.

"Who has made Master and all our fellow disciples face such a formidable enemy?"

Our Lady of Golden Spirit could not make heads or tails of it, but she still calmly walked to the center of the Great Hall and reported the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation's abnormality to Sect Master Tongtian.

With a solemn expression, Our Lady of Golden Spirit performed a Daoist salute. "Master, the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation has stirred. Karmic Slaughter has returned, and our Sect of Interception's fortune will be affected."

In an instant.

Within the Palace of Green Essence, none of the Sect of Interception disciples dared breathe too loudly.

Upon hearing this, Sect Master Tongtian sent his Divine Sense toward the depths of the Palace of Green Essence. The primordial spirit mark engraved within the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation transmitted a message to him.

His already ashen face instantly turned darker than the bottom of a pot.

When it rains, it pours!

He had only just received news concerning Ling Xiao, and now this terrible news had arrived as well. Even with Sect Master Tongtian's steadfast Dao Heart, he found the matter thorny.

Ling Xiao had only just left, and the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation and the Sect of Interception's fortune had already begun to stir. Though Sect Master Tongtian had discerned that this matter had nothing to do with Ling Xiao, his resentment toward the latter only grew stronger.

"Traitorous disciple! Traitorous disciple!"

Sect Master Tongtian slammed a palm onto the Cloud Terrace, his voice deep and thunderous.

Seeing this, the Sect of Interception disciples present were terrified. Our Lady of Wudang and Our Lady of Golden Spirit misunderstood even more, believing that Ling Xiao's schemes had caused everything now unfolding.

Thus.

Our Lady of Wudang stepped forward and said indignantly, "Ling Xiao has been heartless, so do not blame our Sect of Interception for being ruthless. Since he dares scheme against our sect's fortune, this disciple is willing to capture him and subject him to the harshest punishment as a warning to others."

"A cripple cannot stir up any great trouble!"

Her voice fell into the silent Great Hall with forceful conviction.

In an instant, it drew everyone's attention.

Several breaths later, Zhao Gongming said with an ugly expression, "A cripple? That traitorous disciple has already reforged his Foundation, and even raised it to a higher level. He has also earned the regard of Great Immortal Zhenyuan and Hong Yun."

"The Sect of Interception's traitorous disciple severed his karma, and now his actions have made our Sect of Interception a complete laughingstock..."