Not long after Qin Mu left.
Outside Penglai Immortal Island, ripples suddenly spread across space like waves on water.
Boom!
A tranquil, effortless aura descended in an instant.
The next moment, a figure slowly emerged from the ripples.
The newcomer had white hair and a white beard, and a kindly face. The moment he appeared, he seemed to merge with heaven and earth around him.
Who else could it be but Taishang Saint, the foremost of the Three Pure Ones?
Seeing Taishang appear, Duobao and the other Interception Sect disciples present were all astonished. They hurriedly bowed in greeting:
"Greetings, Senior Uncle-Master!"
Taishang nodded, not making anything of it, and went straight down from the clouds.
"Senior Brother?"
Tongtian was slightly surprised to see Taishang arrive.
After all, ever since the Three Pure Ones had gone their separate ways, he and Taishang had seen far less of each other.
He must have come because I successfully severed my Saint position!
Tongtian secretly speculated.
After a moment's thought, he quickly came to his senses and smiled at Taishang Saint.
"Senior Brother Taishang, forgive me for not welcoming you sooner. I hope you won't take offense!"
"Please!"
Then Tongtian led Taishang Saint into Biyou Palace.
The many Interception Sect disciples watched, all puzzled, and whispered among themselves.
"Why has Senior Uncle-Master come?"
"It's been ages since we last saw him."
"My master just successfully severed his Saint position, and Senior Uncle-Master came right after. It must be related to that."
"Still, our Senior Brother is amazing. He actually helped Master sever his Saint position without letting his cultivation level drop!"
"..."
While the Interception Sect disciples whispered among themselves, Duobao's expression darkened. He glanced over them and said coldly:
"It would be best if no one speculated about Master's affairs!"
At Duobao's