Bidding Farewell to Wuzhuang Temple! Ambushed by the Heavenly Court! Donghuang Taiyi's Killing Blow

The debate at Wuzhuang Temple had finally come to an end.

Ye Xuan and Houtu rose from their seats and formally bid Zhen Yuanzi farewell, preparing to continue their travels through this vast world.

Their upcoming trip to the Blood Sea was of great importance, and they needed to scout out the terrain in advance.

Zhen Yuanzi and Ancestor Hong Yun personally saw them off. The four powerful figures walked together from the main hall to the entrance of Wuzhuang Temple.

Along the way, the cranes bowed in greeting, while Innate Spiritual Qi suffused Longevity Mountain.

Zhen Yuanzi stopped and bowed solemnly to Ye Xuan, once again thanking him for his guidance.

"Safe travels, Human Emperor." Zhen Yuanzi spoke gravely as he made his promise. "Starting today, I will fully activate the Earth Book Array. As long as the array remains active, I will never let Hong Yun set foot beyond Longevity Mountain. I swear to keep him safe."

Ancestor Hong Yun also clasped his hands in thanks.

He was carefree by nature, but no fool. He knew all too well how great the karmic consequences of that Primordial Violet Qi would be. Staying at Wuzhuang Temple was indeed the safest choice.

Ye Xuan nodded slightly and returned the two Great Powers' salutation.

Then, without lingering, Ye Xuan and Houtu set their vast reserves of magical power in motion.

The two transformed into dazzling streaks of light and flew from Wuzhuang Temple, speeding toward the lands beyond Longevity Mountain.

The streaks of light cut across the sky, and the pair soon reached the edge of Longevity Mountain's territory.

The instant they crossed beyond its borders, a sudden change occurred.

The surrounding space twisted violently, and the clear sky plunged into darkness.

Seeing someone emerge, Donghuang Taiyi, who had been hiding