Instigated by Someone Else
Shi Yue felt somewhat fortunate. Luckily, he hadn't killed the Northern Daoist and Sky Moon Immortal Lord. Otherwise, if that mighty figure found out, things would have become troublesome.
His attack this time had indeed been a risky move, but fortunately, his divine abilities were formidable, and with the Golden Dragon Demon Slaying Sword and Heaven Controlling Bead, everything had gone smoothly.
The Northern Daoist had indeed sent people to investigate Shi Yue, but so far, they hadn't uncovered his true origins.
The Northern Daoist and Sky Moon Immortal Lord were already under Shi Yue's control. He could have them contact that mighty figure and keep him calm for now.
Shi Yue's thoughts stirred, and he left Palm Heaven Space.
By this time, Xiaoyaozi and the others had also taken down the formation and hurried over.
"Are you all right?" Shi Yue asked Xiaoyaozi with concern.
"I'm fine. What happened? Were they the ones behind it?" Xiaoyaozi asked anxiously.
He had waited years for this answer.
"They were indeed behind it. They were acting on someone else's orders. That person is at least a Great Unity Golden Immortal—possibly even a Dao Ancestor. He actually deduced that the Heaven Controlling Bead was born in the Profound Green Immortal Domain." Shi Yue's expression was grave.
Xiaoyaozi was shocked. After thinking for a moment, he said, "In that case, it was right not to kill them immediately and to capture them alive first. What are you going to do with them?"
"I'll keep them around and have them contact that mighty figure every so often to keep him calm. I need time to cultivate." Shi Yue spoke gravely.
In the Northern Daoist's mind, that Venerable could easily kill a Golden Immortal cultivator. Shi Yue didn't dare provoke someone like