When the Man Leaves, the Tea Grows Cold! Capture Ling Xiao?

Kunlun Mountain.

The disciples of the Sect of Interception had gathered before a cave abode.

"Traitor Ling Xiao defied his sect, showed no respect for the Sage, and disregarded the bond between fellow disciples, even abandoning the Sect of Interception! Such a heartless, unrighteous beast, ignorant of rank and propriety, does not deserve to leave behind a single trace in our Sect of Interception!"

"From this day onward, anything related to Ling Xiao shall be burned to ashes, to uphold the might of our Sect of Interception!"

Dingguang Immortal spoke fervently to the Sect of Interception disciples present.

His words were righteous and impassioned, as though he were justice incarnate.

In an instant!

The disciples of the Sect of Interception began discussing among themselves. Even Perfected Lord Jade Tripod, Manjusri, the Broadly Accomplished Heavenly Lord, Yellow Dragon, and the others from the Sect of Enlightenment had been drawn over. They stood at a distance, looking at one another.

"As they say, once a man leaves, the tea grows cold; once the rabbit dies, the hound is cooked."

"Ling Xiao devoted himself heart and soul to the Sect of Interception, only to end up like this. If Dingguang Immortal dares destroy Ling Xiao's cave abode today, then tomorrow, he may even abolish the Heavenly Rules of Interception."

Yellow Dragon shook his head and sighed softly.

At his side, Manjusri, the Broadly Accomplished Heavenly Lord, slowly said, "Ling Xiao treated others sincerely, yet the disciples of the Sect of Interception did not know how to cherish him. It is a pity that our Sect of Enlightenment has no such heaven-gifted talent. Otherwise, Master would surely have favored him greatly."

"Ling Xiao reforged his Foundation and stepped once more onto the path of cultivation. Had Great Immortal Zhenyuan and Hong Yun not acted too quickly, Master would surely have disregarded Martial Uncle Tongtian's dignity and taken Ling Xiao as his disciple."

Manjusri, the Broadly Accomplished Heavenly Lord, had complicated feelings toward Ling Xiao.

They were all disciples of the Mystic Sect, yet Ling Xiao had been exceptionally forceful, helping the Sect of Interception secure more than half the positions of Human Emperor's Master during the era of the Three Sovereigns and Five Emperors. Yet in his daily dealings with the disciples of the Sect of Enlightenment, he had always been easygoing and humble.

Truly, no fault could be found in him!

Yet the Sect of Interception had driven him out. That was something else!

At this moment, Perfected Lord Jade Tripod said indifferently, "Ten Thousand Immortals Bowing in Homage, the greatest sect in the Primordial Wilderness! The Sect of Interception appears prosperous, but without the Heavenly Rules established by Ling Xiao, it would have long since descended into chaos."

"Prepare to fall out with the disciples of the Sect of Interception. The great trend of the Heavenly Dao cannot be defied..."

The Sect of Interception's disciples were a mixed lot. Daoist Duobao, Kong Xuan, and the others were still worthy of Perfected Lord Jade Tripod's regard, but most of the registered disciples and outer disciples were demons who committed all manner of evil under the banner of being Sage disciples.

The Heavenly Rules of Interception restrained the sect members.

If they were abolished, Perfected Lord Jade Tripod did not even dare imagine how spectacular the scene would become.

"Stop! All of you, stop!"

Qiong Xiao was already severely wounded. Seeing Daoist Duobao about to tear down Ling Xiao's cave abode, her fury surged into her heart. Blood flowed from the corner of her lips as she swayed unsteadily and landed before the cave abode.

"Senior Sister Qiong Xiao!"

"Who injured you so severely? Whoever dares bully a disciple of our Sect of Interception will have to answer to me, Lu Ya, first!"

The Sect of Interception disciples cried out in alarm.

Lu Ya hurried to Qiong Xiao's side and reached out to grasp her jade-like hand to examine her injuries.

But Qiong Xiao shoved him away with a palm strike.

"Whoever dares destroy Junior Brother Ling Xiao's cave abode, I will fight them to the death!"

"Junior Brother Ling Xiao will return. He will return..."

Qiong Xiao looked as though she had lost her mind. Pointing at Lu Ya and Daoist Duobao, she spoke as killing intent gathered across the sky, transforming into fierce winds that swept in all directions. Some of the weaker disciples were forced directly to the ground.

"Soul-Scattering Red Sand erases one's origin, severs one's cultivation, and damages one's primordial spirit! Aren't Junior Sister Qiong Xiao's injuries strikingly similar to Ling Xiao's former condition?"

"If I am not mistaken, this is Hong Yun's way of venting Ling Xiao's resentment. I simply did not expect Great Immortal Zhenyuan and Hong Yun to be so forceful. Their protectiveness toward their own is not the slightest bit weaker than Master's."

Yellow Dragon drew a sharp breath and said blankly.

When it came to protecting his disciples, Yuanshi Tianzun was unmatched in the Primordial Wilderness.

Although Yellow Dragon was often bullied among the Twelve Golden Immortals, if any other living being dared touch even a hair on his head, they would receive a warning from the Pangu Banner.

Yuanshi Tianzun's disciples were not people just anyone could touch.

Now, Ling Xiao's treatment under Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun was no worse than that of a Sect of Enlightenment disciple!

Among the three thousand Primordial Gods, only a scant few had become Quasi-Sages.

Those two stood at the very pinnacle of the Quasi-Sage realm!

Boom!

Seeing Qiong Xiao's unstable aura, Dingguang Immortal gritted his teeth and made up his mind.

He activated his spiritual treasure, and a violent attack crashed down upon the cave abode.

As dust and smoke billowed, the cave abode was reduced to powder and scattered with the wind. Every trace of Ling Xiao cultivating and living there was completely erased by Dingguang Immortal.

"Junior Sister Qiong Xiao, do not be so unreasonable. Not only will I destroy the cave abode where Ling Xiao once lived, I will also ask Master to abolish the Heavenly Rules of Interception."

"Go to the Palace of Green Essence. Master is waiting for you!"

Dingguang Immortal flicked his sleeve, snorted coldly, and headed toward the peak of Kunlun Mountain.

The disciples of the Sect of Interception dispersed.

Lu Ya's lips curled crookedly, and he felt utterly refreshed.

Once the Heavenly Rules of Interception are abolished, no rules in this world will restrain me again. My father's and uncle's grand ambitions shall be inherited by me...

Lu Ya narrowed his eyes, and a cunning gleam flashed through them.

The status of a direct disciple of the Sect of Interception was merely a stepping stone for him to ascend to the peak of the Nine Heavens and rule over all living beings in the Three Realms.

He, Lu Ya!

Was the true heir of the Heavenly Court, not those two Daoist boys before Dao Ancestor Hongjun!

His ambition swelled...

"No!"

Qiong Xiao's eyes were vacant, and she looked as though her soul had left her body.

She spat out a mouthful of blood that flew several yards.

Her delicate body fell straight backward, kicking up a cloud of dust.

Biyou Palace!

Yun Xiao, Bi Xiao, and Zhao Gongming had endless fury and killing intent burning in their chests, demanding release.

Qiong Xiao had merely made a trip to Five Villages Temple, yet she had returned with injuries that were difficult to heal. Fortunately, Sect Master Tongtian had asked Grand Pure Laozi to treat her, preventing her from suffering Dao Wounds or damage to her Foundation.

However, the cultivation that had been severed would need to be cultivated anew!

"Reporting to Master, Ling Xiao has fallen into the demonic path and bewitched Great Immortal Zhenyuan and Hong Yun! That is why Senior Sister Qiong Xiao suffered this calamity. This disciple is willing to go to Five Villages Temple and capture him!"

"As for Great Immortal Zhenyuan and Hong Yun, I ask Master to help them come to their senses and not fall into the trap of evil paths!"

He either said nothing at all, or he made a shocking statement.

Lu Ya stood in the center of the Great Hall, neither humble nor overbearing.

As his words fell, the atmosphere became deathly silent. The Sect of Interception disciples present were dumbfounded. Even Sect Master Tongtian upon the Cloud Terrace, along with Grand Pure Laozi beside him, could not help but twitch their eyelids.

After helping Qiong Xiao heal, Grand Pure Laozi had not departed!

It was not because he wished to interfere in the affairs of the Sect of Interception, but because Sect Master Tongtian had asked him to stay. He also wanted to see just how outrageous these Sect of Interception disciples could be.

Yet from the very start, Lu Ya had taught him a lesson.

"Beast, you are spewing nonsense!"

"Great Immortal Zhenyuan and Senior Hong Yun are highly respected Quasi-Sage Great Beings. How could they be bewitched by another? They were clearly dissatisfied that Senior Brother Ling Xiao had been bullied in the Sect of Interception, which was why they gave Senior Sister Qiong Xiao a slight punishment."

"A mottled beast born from dampness and transformation, furred and horned, you dare bark wildly before two Sages? I, Xingtian, have never seen anyone so brazenly shameless."

Baleful aura churned, and killing intent knew no bounds.

Xingtian's aura suddenly erupted. Clenching his fists, he charged toward Lu Ya. Veins bulged across his burly body, carrying the might to wrestle dragons and tear apart Ferocious Beasts.

Bloodthirsty, savage, and invincible!

"You Mottled Golden Crow, you beast born without anyone to raise you!"

"Do not think that because Master backs you and Nuwa secretly supports you, you can slander Senior Brother Ling Xiao here! If you dare insult Senior Brother Ling Xiao again, do not blame me, Tai Xuan, for abandoning all regard for friendship."

The long-suppressed fury of the North Sea Black Tortoise erupted at that very instant.

Brilliant golden light flickered and transformed.

Behind the North Sea Black Tortoise appeared a dense radiance of Heavenly Dao Merit. With this Heavenly Dao Merit upon him, even a Heavenly Dao Sage could not casually kill him.

That was why he dared act so recklessly in Biyou Palace!

"Impudence!"

"You dare insult fellow disciples before Master. Are you trying to imitate the traitor Ling Xiao and betray the Sect of Interception?"

"Reporting to Master, these people are stubborn and unrepentant, their wicked natures unchanged. This disciple believes they should be thrown into the Immortal Slaying Sword Formation to reflect upon their mistakes, as a warning to others!"

The Golden-Winged Great Peng seized the opportunity and solemnly bowed to Sect Master Tongtian.

Hearing this, Grand Pure Laozi raised an eyebrow.

"Interesting!"

"Not a single one of the disciples my third brother accepted is trouble-free!"

Seeing this, Xingtian's heart turned cold.

"What Ten Thousand Immortals Bowing in Homage? What Sage sect? It is nothing but a den of snakes and rats, filled with filth!"

"That's right! I will imitate Senior Brother Ling Xiao. This rotten Sect of Interception is not worth staying in!"

Xingtian roared, kicking the Golden-Winged Great Peng away with one foot.

Feng Bo, Yu Shi, and several other members of the Witch Clan stood behind him, while the North Sea Black Tortoise stood unwaveringly at Xingtian's side.

"The bond between master and disciple has ended; the fellowship between sect members was severed long ago!"

"Sage Tongtian, Dao Friends, take care of yourselves..."

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