The 21st Chapter

Duobao and the other Intercepting Sect cultivators were stunned. They had gone through great lengths to make Tai Cang give up his qualification, and now Laozi was allowing him to participate again? Weren't all their previous schemes in vain?

"Senior Uncle!"

Duobao quickly spoke up, "Since Tai Cang already gave up his qualification, he shouldn't be allowed to participate in the trial!"

At this moment, he couldn't afford to care about anything else. He had to stop Tai Cang from entering the Beast Realm. Otherwise, given Tai Cang's temperament, he would definitely target him, which was something Duobao absolutely did not want to see.

Tai Cang's qualification issue caused a group of cultivators who had previously kicked the Intercepting Sect while they were down to chime in. They shouted one after another, "Senior Uncle, Tai Cang is not qualified to participate!"

"Senior Uncle, Tai Cang has already voluntarily forfeited, he shouldn't participate."

"Senior Uncle..."

In an instant, voices of opposition rose like a tide, and the entire place fell into chaos.

This scene made the great powers of the Primordial World present marvel. Tai Cang, a cultivator of the Intercepting Sect, was actually being ostracized, and the pressure was not coming from the Ren Sect or Heavenly Origin Sect, but from within the Intercepting Sect itself. It was truly thought-provoking.

"Interesting!"

"Internal strife within the Intercepting Sect!"

Jieyin and Zhunti, seated at the main seat, exchanged a smile, their lips curling into arcs. The scene of Duobao and the others targeting Tai Cang brought them secret joy.

Tai Cang, favored by Taishang Laojun and becoming part of the Cang Gate, already carried the identity of the Intercepting Sect and had the backing of two Sages, making him formidable. More importantly, his astonishing potential meant that if he were allowed to grow, he would undoubtedly threaten the second generation of the Western Sect. Now, with infighting within the Intercepting Sect and the personal disciples collectively hostile towards Tai Cang, it meant the two sides were at loggerheads, giving the Western Sect an opportunity.

Not only the two Western Sages, but also the gods of the Primordial World watched from the sidelines. The alliance of the Three Pure Ones had previously put them under immense pressure. Now, the internal chaos of the Intercepting Sect was undoubtedly a heaven-sent opportunity.

Seeing the situation spiral out of control, Laozi, Yuan Shi, and Tongtian's expressions gradually darkened.

"Third Brother!" Yuan Shi suddenly turned to Tongtian, his voice filled with anger, "Is this your disciple? So incompetent, how can he be worthy of being a personal disciple of the Three Pure Ones! If the Intercepting Sect cannot accommodate Tai Cang, why doesn't he switch to my Heavenly Origin Sect? I am willing to take him as a personal disciple!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Laozi, Jieyin, Zhunti, and Nuwa's expressions changed. No one had expected Yuan Shi to poach from another sect in public, intending to use Tai Cang to suppress the Intercepting Sect.

"Silence!" Tongtian slammed the table and stood up, shouting sternly, "If Duobao and the others dare to speak nonsense again, they will be expelled from the sect immediately! Tai Cang, as a member of the Cang Gate, although he is of the same generation as you, he cannot be slandered. Moreover, he is always a disciple of the Intercepting Sect. Your actions have disappointed this teacher."

Under the shroud of Sage might, the entire venue fell silent. Duobao and the others blushed, no longer daring to utter a sound.

"Thank you, Senior Uncle!" Tai Cang, holding a jade talisman, stood up and bowed respectfully to Laozi. He had already missed the opportunity to join the Three Sects, and unexpectedly, he was now allowed to participate. Eager to explore the Beast Realm, he naturally cherished this opportunity.

As for Tongtian's protection, Tai Cang understood it clearly. It seemed like he was protecting him, but in reality, it was to save face for Duobao and the others and maintain the dignity of the Intercepting Sect.

Laozi nodded slightly, waved his sleeve, and said, "Let's depart!"

The Beast Realm was filled with exotic beasts and ferocious beasts. Everyone needed to hunt them to obtain their inner cores, and the final victory would be decided by quantity and quality.

The top ten participants, regardless of their sect, would receive laws and magic treasures bestowed by the Three Pure Ones.

"Yes, sir!"

Cang Du, the Twelve Golden Immortals, and Duobao and the others responded in unison, then leaped into the Beast Realm. Laozi had already clarified the rules. This competition was focused on hunting exotic beasts, and time was pressing. Only ten people could receive rewards, and no one wanted to fall behind.

"Fellow Daoist Tai Cang, I wish you success." Di Yi and the other Golden Crow Princes raised their cups to see him off.

"Thank you for your kind words." Tai Cang smiled, drank the wine in his cup, and leaped into the entrance of the Beast Realm.

Laozi waved his hand and cast a spell, causing countless water mirrors to appear in the air, displaying the every move of everyone within the Beast Realm. After completing the arrangements, Laozi returned to his seat and said, "Fellow Daoists, let us watch the competition between the Three Sects."

The great powers present all focused their attention on the water mirrors, actually using this opportunity to investigate the mysteries of the Beast Realm. This realm was outside the Primordial World and not subject to the Heavenly Dao. Only the Six Sages could observe the entire realm with their divine senses.

On a nameless peak in the Beast Realm, Tai Cang suddenly felt a heavy pressure.

The rocks under his feet shattered instantly. He mused, The gravity here is more than a hundred times that of the Primordial World. Even a Grand Unity Golden Immortal would have difficulty flying freely here. Moreover, the spiritual energy is thin, yet it is filled with a violent aura.

The gray-white spiritual energy condensed in his palm surged with the aura of death, clearly a unique energy of the Beast Realm. Tai Cang's lips curved slightly, This kind of environment is actually beneficial to me.

The Supreme Five Qi and the Nine Revolutions Cang Skill gave him a long-lasting mana, and the Grand Clarity Bright Jade Body further endowed him with a physique comparable to a lesser witch. In contrast, the disciples of the Three Sects, especially those of the Intercepting Sect who had not reached the Grand Unity level, would likely be unable to move freely here.

Duobao, it's time to settle old scores. A cold light flashed in Tai Cang's eyes, and his divine sense spread out, searching for the traces of the Intercepting Sect's personal disciples.

Tai Cang had to complete the task of the Intercepting Sect's personal disciples and settle old grudges before he could proceed to the Beast Realm.

"Found them!"

Tai Cang's divine sense quickly locked onto a group of Intercepting Sect cultivators. Among them was a familiar aura – it was the Intercepting Sect's personal disciple, Duobao. Without hesitation, he summoned the Yinghuo Sword, flew low, and approached the target rapidly, skimming about two to three meters above the ground.

The Beast Realm was fraught with danger, with exotic beasts and ferocious beasts lurking deep in the forests. Recklessly exposing his whereabouts would only invite greater peril.

"Quick, look! Tai Cang is making a move!"

"Where is he going?"

"He's so fast, has he already found his target?"

The Golden Crow Princes watching from the outside exclaimed, drawing the attention of many powerful beings. The gazes that were originally focused on other participants now all converged on Tai Cang.

"Interesting."

"His target doesn't seem to be a ferocious beast."

On the high platform, Jieyin and Zhunti exchanged glances and looked meaningfully at Sect Master Tongtian. The Sages' divine senses covered a vast area, and they noticed Tai Cang speeding towards the Intercepting Sect cultivators. Recalling the previous conflict between Tai Cang and the members of the Intercepting Sect, it was clear that this trip was by no means friendly.

"Internal strife?"

"He's quite an interesting person."

Nuwa's eyes flashed with surprise, and she continued to observe Tai Cang's movements with great interest.

Tai Cang was completely unaware of all this. He quickly arrived at the location of the Intercepting Sect cultivators.

"Who!"

"Stop!"

Sensing someone approaching, the Intercepting Sect cultivators immediately became vigilant, gripping their magic treasures tightly and looking warily in Tai Cang's direction.

"Whoosh—"

The Yinghuo Sword cut through the air, and Tai Cang's figure suddenly appeared.

"Tai Cang?!"

"How could it be you!"

Everyone was shocked, not expecting Tai Cang to suddenly appear, and with such aggressive momentum, which made them uneasy.

"Insignificant nobody."

Tai Cang swept his gaze coldly over everyone, his eyes finally locking onto that personal disciple of the Intercepting Sect. Although he was a personal disciple, Tai Cang had only a vague impression of him, remembering only that he had once followed Duobao. However, that didn't matter—since he was Duobao's person, Tai Cang would collect some interest first.

"Everyone except the personal disciple, scram!"

Tai Cang took a step forward, his aura suddenly exploding. He had no interest in these people who had kicked him when he was down in the past, but if anyone was foolish enough, he wouldn't mind teaching them a lesson.

The crowd had initially thought Tai Cang would come to seek revenge, but they never expected him to disdain them entirely.

This, however, made them breathe a sigh of relief. Since Tai Cang wasn't attacking them, they wouldn't be eliminated.

Hurry!

Leave immediately!

Without the slightest hesitation, this group quickly withdrew. After all, Tai Cang was already a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, far beyond their ability to contend with. Moreover, they were currently in an assessment, and no one wanted to leave empty-handed.

You guys...

The personal disciple of the Intercepting Sect was suddenly anxious. His companions had all left, leaving him alone targeted by Tai Cang, without even a helper. What was he to do?

Footsteps approached from afar, and Tai Cang slowly advanced with his sword.

Tai Cang, what do you want?

Don't come any closer!

The personal disciple retreated in panic, stammering, "We are both from the Intercepting Sect. In front of everyone, how dare you attack me?

I am a personal disciple, aren't you afraid of Master's punishment?"

"What happened back then had nothing to do with me. It was all Duobao's idea. I never intended to harm you..."

Unfortunately, these pleas were meaningless to Tai Cang. Even if it weren't for Duobao's matter, just to complete the mission, he had to defeat all the personal disciples of the Intercepting Sect.

Thinking this, a cold glint flashed in Tai Cang's eyes: "Attack, don't say I didn't give you a chance."

You...

The personal disciple was completely despairing. He understood that no matter how much he begged, it would be useless.

"I'll fight you to the death!"

He gritted his teeth, summoned his flying sword, and attacked Tai Cang, shouting, "We are both Grand Unity Golden Immortals. Do you really think I'm afraid of you?

When the battle attracts strange beasts, let's see how you'll handle it!"

"Battle fluctuations? Tai Cang's lips curved slightly. Blustering only reveals your weakness.

A mere early-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal, who broke through with external help, is worthy of being my opponent?"

Before his voice even fell, the Yinghuo Sword trembled slightly, and Tai Cang's figure suddenly accelerated.

The two figures crossed paths in an instant.

Clang—

A flash of sword light, and the two passed each other.

Tai Cang landed gracefully, sheathed his sword, and said, "Be glad you are not my enemy, or you would surely die today."

"Crushing an ant without harming it, that control is difficult to master."

Pfft—

As soon as he finished speaking, a bloody gash suddenly appeared on the personal disciple's chest. Blood spurted out, and he knelt on the ground.

"Impossible!"

"This is impossible!"

He propped himself up with his hands, blood flowing from his mouth, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Defeated in just one move!

If Tai Cang hadn't held back, he would have died on the spot. Both were Grand Unity Golden Immortals, yet the gap was so vast.

Tai Cang didn't look further and immediately used his divine sense to search for the aura of other Intercepting Sect personal disciples.

Soon, his gaze locked onto a certain direction:

Found them!

Wudang, Jinling, and Guiling!

Tai Cang harbored no great resentment towards the three women.

Although they hadn't helped back then, they hadn't kicked him while he was down either; they had merely watched with cold eyes.

But to complete his mission, Tai Cang could no longer afford to consider these things. Now was the best opportunity, and perhaps the only one.

Once the Three Sects ended, it would be difficult for him to find trouble with the Intercepting Sect personal disciples, let alone complete the mission and obtain the One-Click Max Level privilege.

With his mind made up, Tai Cang mounted his sword and took to the air, soaring away.

"Tai Cang!"

Sensing his departure, a trace of venom flashed in the eyes of that Intercepting Sect personal disciple. He gritted his teeth and said, "How dare you humiliate me like this! I will make you pay a hundredfold!"

Roar—

Before he could finish speaking, a roar suddenly erupted.

The giant tree collapsed, and a colossal creature approached, drawn by the scent of blood. It was a Three-Eyed Golden Toad, its entire body gleaming golden, exuding the pressure of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal.

"Three-Eyed Golden Toad!"

"Grand Unity Golden Immortal!"

The man's expression changed drastically. Forgetting his hatred for Tai Cang, he hastily took out the jade talisman bestowed by Laozi and crushed it.

Crack—

The jade talisman shattered, white light bloomed, and spatial fluctuations instantly enveloped him.

Just as the Three-Eyed Golden Toad's long tongue lashed out, the spatial vortex twisted, and the man was forcibly teleported out of the Beast Realm.

Boom!

The golden toad's strike landed, causing the land for a hundred miles around to crack and dust to billow into the sky.

In the distance, Tai Cang sensed the commotion behind him, looked back, and a trace of solemnity flashed in his eyes.

"What powerful destructive force..."

"A beast at the Grand Unity Golden Immortal level is indeed not to be underestimated."

But he did not stop, his sword speed undiminished, heading straight for the direction where Wudang and the other two were.

Above, the man fell in a disheveled state, crashing heavily onto the ground.

"Tai Cang!"

He roared venomously, then passed out.

This scene caused the great cultivators present in the Primordial World to cast sideways glances, their eyes occasionally flicking towards Tongtian, yet no one dared to make a jest.