Rescuing Yun Xiao Below Kirin Cliff, Mysterious Yellow Tower Shakes and Saint's Traces Appear

On the shores of the East Sea, a faint streak of light silently departed Golden Ao Island, traveling a thousand miles in an instant, heading towards the center of the Great Desolation Continent.

Within the streak of light were Tongtian, Wudang, and Kui Niu. Tongtian's expression was calm, but his eyes hid lava that was ready to erupt. Saint Mother Wudang was worried, both for her senior sister Yun Xiao and fearing that their Master would act recklessly in his anger. Kui Niu, with clouds gathering beneath his hooves, galloped at full speed, his silence conveying determination.

Kirin Cliff was no ordinary place. It was a remnant divine mountain from the ancient Kirin tribe's ancestral land, later seized by Venerable Lord of Primordial Beginning and placed on the edge of the Kunlun Mountain range. With his supreme Method Power, he had transformed it into an important dojo for the Heavenly Origin Sect, and it had even suppressed countless Yao and Mo. Legend had it that the mountain body was nourished by Kirin auspiciousness and tempered by the Jade Pure Immortal Method, making it indestructible and containing countless restrictions and formations.

And Yun Xiao was suppressed beneath this cliff! Sealed by the golden bridge formed by the Taiji Diagram and the power of Laozi's Mysterious Yellow Tower!

This journey was as perilous as retrieving a pearl from the Sea of Blood. Kirin Cliff was adjacent to Kunlun Mountain, practically right under Venerable Lord of Primordial Beginning's nose!

[Entered Kunlun Mountain Range influence zone. Warning: The aura of Jade Pure Immortal Method is strong here, Heavenly Dao laws are active, and the host's Chaos aura is suppressed, making concealment significantly more difficult.] The System's prompt sounded.

Tongtian's gaze narrowed slightly. He could feel that the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth carried a faint, repulsive quality belonging to the Jade Pure Immortal Method. Here, even his Primordial Unity Magic Power felt sluggish.

"Conceal your aura and take a detour," Tongtian commanded. Kui Niu immediately lowered his altitude, flying close to the mountains, using the terrain to avoid potential detection.

The closer they got to Kirin Cliff, the more oppressive the feeling became. They could even see some third-generation disciples of the Heavenly Origin Sect patrolling the mountains on escape lights. Although their cultivation was not high, they represented that this was a place with an owner.

Finally, a peculiar cliff appeared in the distance.

The cliff was entirely auspicious in color, with faint illusory Kirin figures circling it, exuding a magnificent and divine aura. However, at the bottom of the cliff, a section was shrouded in dense Mysterious Yellow Qi. The aura was incredibly heavy, as if it could suppress all things under heaven, clashing with the auspiciousness of the entire Kirin Cliff and exuding a chilling stillness.

Within the Mysterious Yellow Qi, the illusory projection of a thirty-three-story golden pagoda could be vaguely seen slowly rotating, casting down myriad Mysterious Yellow tassels. Beneath the pagoda, there seemed to be a faint wisp of pure energy, almost about to dissipate, struggling desperately.

There, Yun Xiao was suppressed! It was the Grand Pure Saint's acquired Merit treasure – the Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda (projection)!

Just seeing the illusory projection of the Mysterious Yellow Tower from afar made Saint Mother Wudang's Primordial Spirit tremble, almost causing her to kneel. Kui Niu also let out an uneasy low growl.

Tongtian's eyes turned cold. The Primordial Dao Fruit within his Saint Body spun faster, Chaos Qi flowing, canceling out the suppression force.

"Master, the Mysterious Yellow Tower is Grand Uncle Taishang's Merit treasure. It is impervious to all methods, its defense is paramount, and it even suppresses destiny. Even a projection is not something we can break," Saint Mother Wudang said anxiously, feeling a sense of despair. Facing a Saint's treasure, they were like ants looking up at the sky.

"Defense paramount? Impervious to all methods?" Tongtian's lips curled into a cold arc. "That is for the Heavenly Dao laws. I now cultivate Primordial Unity, no longer under the Heavenly Dao!"

He did not rush forward impulsively but carefully observed the outer perimeter of Kirin Cliff. His Saint's Will, combined with the System's scan, rapidly analyzed the operational patterns and weak points of the Mysterious Yellow Tower's projection.

[Analyzing target: Heaven and Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda (projection). Energy source: Kunlun Mountain ley lines + Grand Pure Saint's reserved Saint power. Core laws: Heavenly Dao Merit Law, Suppression Law. Weakness: Relatively weak resistance to powers outside the Heavenly Dao system, and this projection's energy output has periodic fluctuations, with a minuscule trough lasting for one ten-thousandth of a breath every three hundred breaths.]

The System provided detailed data.

Tongtian immediately had a plan. A direct confrontation was impossible. Even a projection contained Saintly power, which he could not contend with at his current level. But if he could seize that ten-thousandth of a breath opportunity and use the Chaos Bead's power to interfere with its momentary operation, he might be able to tear open a sliver of a gap!

The key was timing and speed! He had to rescue Yun Xiao in that instant and flee immediately! Otherwise, if Venerable Lord of Primordial Beginning on Kunlun Mountain were alerted, all would be lost!

"Wudang, Kui Niu, you two wait here to provide support. Once I rescue Yun Xiao, we will flee immediately. There must be no mistakes!" Tongtian commanded sternly, his tone leaving no room for doubt.

"Master! Let me assist you!" Wudang urged anxiously.

"Lord, this old ox is thick-skinned, I can take a hit!" Kui Niu also growled.

"This is an order!" Tongtian's gaze swept over them. "Your mission is to provide support and retreat! If things become impossible… leave on your own!" Saying this, without waiting for their response, his figure flickered, transforming into an almost transparent silhouette as he dove towards the bottom of Kirin Cliff.

The closer he got to the Mysterious Yellow Tower projection, the greater the pressure. The heavy Mysterious Yellow Qi felt like billions of mountains, crushing space until it distorted and solidified. An ordinary Grand Unity Golden Immortal would likely struggle to even move here.

Tongtian circulated his Chaos Dao Fruit, his body covered in a thin layer of hazy grey light, slightly pushing back the terrifying suppression force. He moved forward like a fish, with difficulty but with determination.

He held his breath and focused all his attention on the Mysterious Yellow Tower projection, calculating every subtle change in its energy fluctuations.

Two hundred and ninety breaths… two hundred and ninety-five breaths… two hundred and ninety-eight breaths…

Now! In the instant before the Mysterious Yellow Tower projection's energy reached its trough, Tongtian moved!

He suddenly unleashed the Chaos Bead (Fragment), not to smash the pagoda, but to have it hover above his head, casting down myriad strands of Chaos Qi, temporarily severing the Mysterious Yellow Tower's connection with the Heavenly Dao laws!

At the same time, he formed his fingers into a sword, unleashing his Primordial Unity Magic Power without reservation. It condensed into a minuscule yet incredibly sharp sword energy, chaotic in color – the Supreme Clarity Profound Breaking Slash!

This was created by combining Chaos Qi with his newly comprehended sword dao, specifically designed to break all sorts of restrictions and seals!

"Break!" Whoosh! The Chaos sword energy, like a skilled butcher dissecting an ox, precisely pierced the minuscule gap in the Mysterious Yellow Tower projection's energy fluctuation!

Buzz!!! The Mysterious Yellow Tower projection trembled violently! The descending tassels instantly became disordered! The supposedly impregnable suppression domain was indeed torn open by a crack as thin as a hair! Although it lasted only for one ten-thousandth of a breath, for Tongtian, it was enough!

His divine sense, like lightning, penetrated the crack and instantly locked onto that extremely weak wisp of pure energy, almost on the verge of dissipating – Yun Xiao's remaining origin!

"Yun Xiao! Wake up!" Tongtian let out a low shout, imbued with Primordial Unity Dao sound, rousing the submerged True Spirit. Simultaneously, his magic power transformed into a large hand, forcefully yanking her out of the crack!

The entire process was faster than thought could react! However, the moment Yun Xiao's origin was rescued – Boom!!! The Mysterious Yellow Tower projection seemed to be utterly enraged, erupting with unprecedented brilliance! A condensed stream of Mysterious Yellow Qi, like an enraged dragon, slammed towards Tongtian! This was the autonomous counterattack of a supreme treasure!

Tongtian had anticipated this. The moment he rescued Yun Xiao, he had already begun to retreat, while the Chaos Bead shone brightly, blocking in front of him!

Bang! The Chaos Bead vibrated violently, its hazy grey light dimming slightly. Tongtian felt as if he had been struck heavily, a sweet taste rising in his throat. He forcibly swallowed the blood that surged up and, using the impact, retreated even faster!

"Go!" he roared towards Wudang and Kui Niu! Wudang and Kui Niu were already prepared. Kui Niu's hooves took to the air, catching the retreating Tongtian, while Wudang cast a pre-prepared Water Escape Talisman, enveloping them all!

However, they were still half a step too late! The violent fluctuations of the Mysterious Yellow Tower, along with the auras of the Chaos Bead and Primordial Unity Magic Power, though extremely brief, were like giant stones thrown into a calm lake, instantly alerting the being deep within the Jade Void Palace on Kunlun Mountain!

A vast, indifferent, and majestic Saint's Will, like the sky collapsing, descended upon Kirin Cliff!

"Presumptuous!" The cold voice seemed to come from the highest heavens, containing the supreme majesty of a Heavenly Dao Saint, instantly freezing space for tens of thousands of miles! Kui Niu's escape light abruptly halted, as if he were an insect trapped in amber, unable to move!

Venerable Lord of Primordial Beginning! Even just a wisp of his Saint's Will was not something an ordinary Quasi-Saint could contend with!

Tongtian's expression changed. Without hesitation, he slammed his chest, forcing out three drops of precious origin blood, and burned it!

"Chaos Infinite, Escape!" Boom! The Chaos Bead unleashed its final power, the Primordial Dao Fruit spun madly, forcefully tearing through the Saint's Will's restraint! A hazy rift appeared before them!

Kui Niu roared, giving his all, carrying Tongtian and Wudang, and charged fiercely into the rift!

The moment they disappeared, a giant palm, condensed from pure Jade Pure Immortal Light, seemed to traverse space and ruthlessly slammed down on the position they had just occupied!

RUMBLE!!! The earth shook and the mountains swayed! The entire Kirin Cliff trembled violently, rocks cracking and splitting! If not for the projection of the Mysterious Yellow Tower holding it down, this palm strike might have shattered this divine mountain!

The giant palm slowly lifted, its center empty.

In the Jade Void Palace, Venerable Lord of Primordial Beginning, seated on his cloud bed, frowned slightly, a flicker of surprise flashing in his indifferent eyes.

"The aura of Chaos, and Tongtian's scent? He's not dead? And he dares to come to my dojo to save someone?"

He moved his fingers, calculating the Heavenly Secrets, only to find that everything concerning Tongtian had become blurry and indistinct, as if shrouded in a mist of Chaos.

"He abandoned his Saint Position and forged his own path? Hmph, the hope of an ant!" Venerable Lord of Primordial Beginning snorted coldly, not paying it too much mind. In his eyes, those who did not become Saints were ultimately ants. Even if Tongtian had miraculously survived and gained some fortuitous encounters, he still couldn't escape his grasp.

However, the disturbance at Kirin Cliff was a blow to his reputation and needed to be addressed.

He spoke indifferently, "White Crane Boy."

"This disciple is here." The White Crane Boy appeared. "Pass down an order to Immortal Official Nanji to investigate what happened at Kirin Cliff. Is Yun Xiao's True Spirit safe?" Venerable Lord of Primordial Beginning's tone was indifferent, as if he were merely handling a trivial matter.

"Your command shall be obeyed." The White Crane Boy bowed and retreated.

On the cloud bed, Venerable Lord of Primordial Beginning slowly closed his eyes, but the aura around him was a degree colder than usual.

Meanwhile, tens of thousands of miles away, in a desolate mountain valley, a spatial rift appeared out of nowhere. Tongtian, Wudang, and Kui Niu stumbled out, battered and bruised.

Tongtian spat out another mouthful of blood, his face as pale as paper, his aura weak. He had expended a tremendous amount of energy to tear through Venerable Lord of Primordial Beginning's Saint's Will confinement, even damaging his origin.

But clutched tightly in his arms was a faint yet incredibly pure wisp of clear energy.

Yun Xiao's origin had been rescued!