Ao Kun Happily Receives Immortal Medicine

Venerable Yuanshi was truly enraged.

Losing one disciple might have been bearable for him.

But the one who died was Guangchengzi!

Guangchengzi was his most valued and beloved eldest disciple, his future successor in the Daoist lineage, and the chosen candidate to lead the Sect of Explanation in the next generation!

And now, he had died so inexplicably!

This was no different than someone slapping him hard across the face, and doing so in front of all the great powers in the Primordial Era!

He immediately began to deduce the Heavenly Secrets, wanting to find the killer.

However, the Heavenly Secrets were a chaotic mess, obscured by a mysterious and vast power. He could only vaguely sense that Guangchengzi's death was related to Zhao Gongming, the Sea Calming Divine Beads, and... an extremely peculiar "misfortune."

What shocked him most was that Guangchengzi's True Spirit had not been drawn into the Underworld's cycle of reincarnation, nor had it dissipated into the heavens and earth. Instead, it... had been listed!

Listed on that damned Investiture of the Gods!

"Tongtian!!"

Venerable Yuanshi spat out the name, almost through gritted teeth.

In his view, only Tongtian, the Sect Master, another Saint, could possess such means to obscure the Heavenly Secrets and forcibly send his disciple onto the Investiture of the Gods! There was no other possibility!

"Good, good, Tongtian! Good, Jiejiao!"

"Do you think you can hide on Golden Ao Island and I can do nothing to you? You killed my beloved disciple, this is an irreconcilable hatred! I will have all your Jiejiao disciples, ten thousand immortals, listed, and not a single chicken or dog left alive!"

Venerable Yuanshi's killing intent had almost become tangible.

Just as he was about to disregard everything and personally go to Golden Ao Island to settle the score with Tongtian.

"Master, calm your anger!"

Daoist Randeng stepped forward "in time," his face displaying a perfectly measured grief and fear.

"Master, I am also heartbroken by the death of nephew Guangchengzi! However, this matter likely has other strange circumstances!"

"Strange circumstances?" Venerable Yuanshi's icy gaze swept over him.

Daoist Randeng trembled under his gaze but still forced himself to speak, "Master, please consider, with Junior Brother Tongtian's personality, if he truly intended to act, it would have been thunderous and swift, with Immortal-Slaying Sword Qi at the ready. Why would he use such a bizarre method that caused nephew Guangchengzi to die by his own magical artifact? This doesn't seem like his style."

"Furthermore, I myself encountered misfortune before and felt a force secretly manipulating 'luck.' Nephew Guangchengzi's death is likely related to this as well. This matter is filled with strangeness. If we rashly go to war with Jiejiao before the truth is clear, we might just be playing into someone's hands!"

Daoist Randeng's words were logical and well-founded, finally allowing Venerable Yuanshi's mind, clouded by rage, to calm down slightly.

Indeed, having Guangchengzi die by his own Sky-Turning Seal was a very strange way to die.

Sect Master Tongtian, that immensely arrogant person, if he wanted to kill someone, he would only use his Qingping Sword, his Four Immortal-Slaying Swords, and kill you openly and honorably. He would never resort to such underhanded and insidious tricks.

Could it be that there was really someone else?

"Master! No matter who it is, nephew Guangchengzi cannot have died in vain! We must avenge him!"

Taiyi, True Man Yuding, and the remaining eleven Golden Immortals, their eyes red, knelt on the ground and simultaneously pleaded to fight.

"Revenge will certainly be sought," Venerable Yuanshi's voice remained icy. "But before that, we must first clarify the matter! Who exactly is the killer? And what role did Zhao Gongming play in this?"

He looked at his disciples, his gaze sweeping over each of them.

Daoist Randeng's heart stirred, and he spoke again, "Master, I believe the urgent matter is to send someone to the East Sea again. Firstly, to retrieve nephew Guangchengzi's belongings, especially the Sky-Turning Seal. This treasure must not fall into the hands of outsiders. Secondly, it is to uncover the truth."

"However, Zhao Gongming wields the Sea Calming Divine Beads and is exceptionally fierce. Ordinary disciples sent there might... not be his match."

He paused here deliberately, displaying a troubled expression.

"Master, I am willing to go!"

Chijingzi stepped forward. He had the best relationship with Guangchengzi, like brothers. At this moment, his heart was filled with grief and indignation, and he only wanted to avenge his senior brother immediately.

"Junior Brother Chijingzi, do not be rash!" Daoist Randeng quickly "advised," "Although your Daoist magic is profound, Zhao Gongming is no trivial matter. It is too dangerous for you to go alone."

Chijingzi, however, had a resolute expression. "Teacher Randeng, there is no need to say more! My senior brother died tragically. If I cannot bring justice for him, what kind of fellow disciple am I! Even if I die, I will die on the path to avenging my senior brother!"

These words were spoken with passionate fervor and righteous indignation.

Venerable Yuanshi looked at Chijingzi, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes.

This was the morale he needed right now.

"Good," Venerable Yuanshi spoke. "Chijingzi, your mind is made up, and I shall permit it. You have always been cautious. Remember, do not confront Zhao Gongming head-on during this trip. Your primary mission is to uncover the truth and retrieve the Sky-Turning Seal. If the situation is unfavorable, retreat immediately, and I will make my own decision."

"Your disciple obeys!" Chijingzi kowtowed heavily.

Daoist Randeng watched this scene, and a smug cold smile flashed beneath his lowered eyelids.

Another one.

Within the Investiture of the Gods Space, Shen Zhaochi watched the entire "audience between ruler and minister" in the Jade Void Palace.

"Not bad, Randeng," Shen Zhaochi couldn't help but want to applaud him. "With this acting and eloquence, he'd be wasting his talents if he didn't win an Oscar. With just a few words, he managed to fool Chijingzi too."

He looked at the Investiture of the Gods list, where the three characters "Crimson Essence" were written. They were now emitting an ominous black aura. Although not as dense as Guangchengzi's before, it was clearly already entangled by the karmic miasma.

"The second client has walked right into the trap."

"However, the script needs to change this time."

Shen Zhaochi stroked his chin and pondered.

Zhao Gongming had just gone through a great battle and was surely with Wang Mo and the other three now. If Chijingzi went to confront him directly, it would inevitably lead to another chaotic fight.

Although Chijingzi's strength was inferior to Guangchengzi's, he possessed many magic treasures, especially a replica of the Taiji Diagram. It was effective for both offense and defense, and Zhao Gongming would need considerable effort to defeat him.

It would be unfavorable if he failed and let Chijingzi escape.

"I need to create an opportunity for a 'one-on-one' fight, and ensure Zhao Gongming has all the advantages of time, place, and people."

Shen Zhaochi's consciousness swept across the Primordial Era land.

Soon, he had an idea.

He once again used his Divine Power, transforming it into an extremely subtle Heavenly Secret, which he sent into the heart of Zhao Gongming, who was currently drinking and celebrating with the four others on Nine Dragon Island.

This Heavenly Secret was not direct speech, but a vague premonition, a sudden impulse.

While toasting with his friends, Zhao Gongming's heart suddenly stirred.

He inexplicably felt that Guangchengzi's Sky-Turning Seal seemed to have a connection with him. This treasure was immensely powerful, and if he could refine it, his strength would surely reach a new level.

The best place to refine this treasure seemed not to be on Nine Dragon Island, but in the depths of the East Sea, on an uninhabited island called "Fire Dragon Island." The abundant earth fire there could help him erase the Nascent Soul imprint left by Guangchengzi within the Sky-Turning Seal.

The thought came so suddenly, yet so clearly, that Zhao Gongming himself found it somewhat strange.

But then he considered that he had just slain Guangchengzi and was at the peak of his fortune. Such a premonition might be a guidance from the Heavenly Dao.

Thus, he bid farewell to Wang Mo and the other three.

"Four Daoist brothers, I have a feeling that I need to go to a place to enter seclusion and refine that Sky-Turning Seal. Please rest well here. If the Sect of Explanation comes seeking revenge again, do not confront them head-on; immediately send me a message."

"Daoist brother Gongming, please go with peace of mind. We understand."

Zhao Gongming nodded, put away the Sky-Turning Seal, mounted the Black Tiger, and flew towards Fire Dragon Island, where his senses led him.

He did not notice that not long after his departure, a figure quietly left Nine Dragon Island and followed him from a distance.

It was Chijingzi, who had come to investigate the situation.

He had arrived earlier and had been hiding outside Nine Dragon Island. He personally saw Zhao Gongming leave with the Sky-Turning Seal, and his heart was overjoyed.

Heaven truly helps me!

Zhao Gongming was actually alone!

He immediately followed him stealthily, preparing to find an opportunity to snatch back the Sky-Turning Seal and avenge his senior brother!

A perfect ambush and counter-ambush, arranged secretly by Shen Zhaochi, was about to unfold.

Chijingzi, believing himself to be the hunter, was unaware that he had already become prey in someone else's net.