Holy Mother Turtle Spirit: Ling Xiao Is an Ungrateful Wretch!

Handsome and elegant, with an extraordinary bearing.

Ling Xiao stepped through the void and hovered above the East Sea Spring Eye.

The aura of a peak Golden Immortal of Grand Dao radiated from him. The vast and boundless laws of the World-Cleansing Creation Dao evolved, and behind him appeared the phantom of a sacred lotus platform ten thousand zhang high.

"A twenty-fourth-grade Pure World White Lotus, a foundation on par with the finest Primordial Gods."

"Though I had long heard that Dao Friend Ling Xiao had reforged his foundation, witnessing it with my own eyes still leaves me utterly shocked."

Ying Long stared wide-eyed before letting out a long sigh.

Deep in his eyes lay admiration and respect.

Since Great God Pangu created the world, Ling Xiao was the first being capable of reforging his foundation. It was simply terrifying beyond measure and utterly astonishing.

As he watched the Pure World White Lotus continuously solidify, Ying Long suddenly felt his Dao Heart calm. His primordial spirit became incomparably clear and lucid, and his understanding of the Heavenly Dao's laws grew much sharper.

"Dao Friend Ling Xiao's foundation may be more than merely twenty-fourth-grade!"

"The Merit Golden Lotus, the World-Ending Black Lotus, and the Qingping Sword are all in his hands. If he obtains the Karma Fire Red Lotus, the Three Treasures Jade Scepter, and the Taiyi Whisk as well, his foundation may transform to an unimaginable extent."

"Even if his foundation cannot transform or improve further, with these treasures of the same origin, Dao Friend Ling Xiao can still rapidly cultivate and surpass people like us."

Yellow Dragon knew some secret details and spoke to Ying Long.

As he looked at Ling Xiao, a friendly smile rested on his face.

If Ling Xiao had not gifted Yuanshi Tianzun three Enlightenment Tea Leaves, Yellow Dragon would not have been able to rely on one of them to cultivate to the early Golden Immortal of Grand Dao realm.

At this moment!

In the void, Ling Xiao formed seals with his hands.

"Myriad Stars Grand Formation, rise!"

Purple starlight suddenly flickered across the boundless sea. The Stars of the Heavens revolved in the firmament countless billions of miles away, while massive amounts of Stellar Origin poured toward the East Sea Spring Eye.

Ling Xiao activated the World-Cleansing Creation Dao and the authority of the Heavenly Dao, guiding the Stellar Origin into their corresponding positions. He intended to use the Myriad Stars Grand Formation to suppress the East Sea Spring Eye and sort out the chaotic currents and spatial gales within it.

"Creation Water Spirit, go!"

With a slight movement of his Divine Sense, the Creation Water Spirit descended into the East Sea Spring Eye. Immediately afterward, a pure Water Dao appeared from thin air, transforming into a torrent that flowed toward the Four Seas.

It connected and stabilized the water veins, linking the waters of the Four Seas with the East Sea Spring Eye.

In an instant!

Ao Guang and the other Dragon Clan members present felt the spiritual energy between heaven and earth become richer. They could also more easily comprehend the laws and origin of the Water Dao within the seawater.

As they circulated the Dragon Clan's secret art, endless spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged into their bodies, countless times smoother than before. Moreover, the spiritual energy they absorbed was purer, without excessive foreign laws, orders, or baleful energy of heaven and earth.

"Earth, fire, wind, and water—the four spirits of creation!"

"Great Emperor of the Azure Radiance has actually brought out such a precious treasure to sort out the water veins of the Four Seas and pacify the East Sea Spring Eye. This is truly a blessing for our Dragon Clan and all living beings."

Ao Guang stroked his dragon beard, wishing he could kowtow to Ling Xiao.

The remaining Dragon Clan beings all revealed reverent expressions, grateful for Ling Xiao's benevolence.

Boom!

Dao Sound echoed as laws surged.

Countless rules of order condensed together, and the Myriad Stars Grand Formation took shape in an instant. The grand formation, spanning countless billions of miles through the void, covered the East Sea Spring Eye and dissolved the chaotic currents.

Ling Xiao raised a brow. The phantom of the Pure World White Lotus carried rolling laws of the World-Cleansing Creation Dao into the Myriad Stars Grand Formation. The entire East Sea Spring Eye then shook before gradually falling silent.

"I have suppressed the East Sea Spring Eye. The violent chaotic currents and spatial origin will be refined by the formation, continuously reinforcing the World Barrier around the East Sea Spring Eye. The spiritual energy produced will benefit the Four Seas."

"From this day onward, the Dragon Clan may cast off the shackles of the Heavenly Dao and cultivate in peace. But should any of you defy the Heavenly Dao or harm the common people, I will enforce justice on behalf of heaven!"

Ling Xiao placed his right hand behind his back and descended before Ao Guang and the other Dragon Clan members.

His tone was calm, yet carried an unquestionable authority!

"We respectfully obey the Heavenly Emperor's decree!"

Other than Ying Long and Yellow Dragon, all the remaining Dragon Clan beings bowed and offered Daoist salutes.

"Fellow Dao Friends, let us head to the East Sea Dragon Palace!"

"May I ask, Dao Friend Ling Xiao, when will our Dragon Clan ascend to heaven?"

Ao Guang spoke to everyone.

Then, he turned his gaze toward Ling Xiao, keeping his posture exceedingly humble.

After all, suppressing the East Sea Spring Eye had freed the Dragon Clan from bearing an enormous burden. From now on, they only needed to cultivate diligently.

"Once we return to the East Sea Dragon Palace, the Jade Emperor's decree will naturally arrive!"

Ling Xiao spoke slowly and casually.

Soon!

The group headed toward the East Sea Dragon Palace. Only the East Sea Spring Eye continued to draw in and release spiritual energy of heaven and earth, while an endless stream of chaotic qi transformed into the purest energy and dispersed throughout the Four Seas.

In the void, Ji Meng's face turned ashen as he gritted his teeth.

He had lifted a stone only to smash his own foot!

He had originally intended to force the Dragon Clan into submission and make them join the Demon Court, yet events had not unfolded according to his plan.

The Dragon Clan had broken free from the shackles of the Heavenly Dao. The East Sea Spring Eye had been suppressed by Ling Xiao, and now the Dragon Clan's loyalty belonged to Ling Xiao and the Heavenly Court. They had also completely forged karma with the Demon Court.

The more Ji Meng thought about it, the more his fury burned, but he could only rage helplessly.

Filled with anger, Ji Meng headed toward Phoenix Perch Mountain!

Within a cave abode on Golden Ao Island.

Dingguang Immortal, Golden-Winged Great Peng, Holy Mother Turtle Spirit, Wuyun Xian, and the others gathered together, chattering as they discussed everything that had happened at the East Sea Spring Eye.

"Damn it!"

"Ling Xiao actually took out the Creation Water Spirit to suppress the East Sea Spring Eye! If I could refine that treasure, my cultivation might rise to the late or peak Golden Immortal of Grand Dao realm, perhaps even touch the threshold of the Quasi-Sage realm."

Wuyun Xian had a broad, slightly protruding forehead, and his eyes seemed to conceal some sinister scheme. At this moment, he spoke indignantly to the others.

The Creation Water Spirit contained boundless Water Dao origin. After breaking through to the early Golden Immortal of Grand Dao realm, Wuyun Xian had cultivated and comprehended the Netherwater Law.

If he could receive the Creation Water Spirit's aid, his mana and cultivation would reach their utmost heights. He might then surpass every disciple of the Sect of Interception and become the first powerhouse to step into the late, or even peak, Golden Immortal of Grand Dao realm.

Upon hearing this, Holy Mother Turtle Spirit said angrily, "I never expected Ling Xiao to be such an ungrateful, treacherous, and sinister wretch. Whether it is the Creation Water Spirit or supreme treasures like the God-Slaying Spear, he must have obtained them while he was still in our Sect of Interception."

"He relied on the Sect of Interception's providence to obtain these opportunities, yet deliberately staged a bitter self-inflicted drama before leaving the Sect of Interception and becoming a lackey for the Jade Emperor and Queen Mother. He truly is deeply scheming!"

"And the matter of the Dragon Clan this time was also something he stirred up from behind the scenes, only to finally emerge as the Dragon Clan's savior..."

With only a few words, she branded Ling Xiao a villain.

In Holy Mother Turtle Spirit's view, so little time had passed since Ling Xiao left the Sect of Interception, yet he had acquired so many treasures, such as the World-Destroying Black Lotus and the God-Slaying Spear. That was simply impossible.

Thus, she attributed everything Ling Xiao had gained to the Sect of Interception's providence.

"Senior Sister Turtle Spirit's insight truly earns our admiration!"

"The supreme treasures and opportunities Ling Xiao obtained were all bestowed by our Sect of Interception. Therefore, we must reclaim everything that belongs to the Sect of Interception and cast him into eternal damnation!"

"However, Ling Xiao has people such as Great Immortal Zhenyuan backing him. How should we scheme against him?"

Golden-Winged Great Peng spoke with a dark expression and righteous indignation.

The God-Slaying Spear, the World-Destroying Black Lotus... they should have been his to wield, becoming weapons for the Demon Court to expand its territory and rule the Primordial Three Realms.

Ji Meng and Dingguang Immortal had joined forces, yet achieved nothing and returned in defeat.

Golden-Winged Great Peng now had no way to deal with Ling Xiao either!

Just then, Wuyun Xian frowned slightly before his eyes lit up.

"Fellow brothers and sisters, we have been somewhat shortsighted."

"The ultimate purpose of dealing with Ling Xiao is to bring down the Heavenly Court! So why do we not begin with the Heavenly Court itself?"

"I recall that the Jade Emperor has a younger sister named Yaoji, does he not?"

Wuyun Xian's lips curled crookedly. His voice echoed through the cave abode, making the others tremble with excitement.

"If the Wushan Goddess were to fornicate with a mortal human, the Jade Emperor would surely fly into a rage, wouldn't he? After all, according to the Heavenly Court's celestial laws, love between Deities and mortals is a heinous act of defiance."

"At that time, no matter how the Jade Emperor deals with Yaoji, the Heavenly Court will be affected, and the relationship between the Heavenly Court and the human race will deteriorate..."

Yin-yang qi surged around Golden-Winged Great Peng as he spoke excitedly to the others.

Little did they know!

As they plotted, faint ominous qi of the tribulation silently tainted their primordial spirits...

Elsewhere!

The Jade Emperor's decree descended upon the East Sea Dragon Palace!