"Dong!"
"Dong!!"
"Dong!!!"
Following nine resounding drumbeats that echoed through the heavens, all the disciples of the Jiejiao Sect within a thousand-mile radius of Golden Turtle Island were stunned.
"What's going on?!"
"Is someone attacking us?"
"Quick, let's go!"
"Urgent summons from the sect! No matter what you're doing, get back here immediately!"
"..."
The Jiejiao Sect disciples, snapping back to reality, abandoned their cultivation and fights. They dropped everything they were holding and rushed back to Golden Turtle Island with all their might.
This scene immediately terrified the Golden Immortals of the Chanjiao Sect.
"Master, Master, something's wrong!!"
True Man Taiyi, one of the twelve Golden Immortals of Chanjiao, arrived at Jade Void Palace shouting and found Yuanshi Tianzun, who was meditating.
"What is this great panic?!"
Yuanshi Tianzun, already annoyed from his unsuccessful attempt to gain an advantage in Zixiao Palace, became even more impatient seeing his disciple acting as if the sky was falling. He reprimanded him sharply:
"I usually tell you all to cultivate diligently, but you're all just lazy! And now you panic at the slightest thing?"
"M-Master, I can't help but panic!"
True Man Taiyi said with a mournful face, "The Jiejiao Sect has suddenly recalled all their disciples who were out. What do you think they're planning?"
"What?!"
Yuanshi Tianzun's heart skipped a beat. He asked again, uncertainly, "You said they recalled all their disciples?"
"Yes!"
True Man Taiyi nodded affirmatively. "The bell on Golden Turtle Island rang nine times in total. Those Jiejiao Sect disciples went crazy, desperately rushing home, not even caring about the spoils they had already obtained!"
He paused here, looking at his Master hesitantly.
"M-Master, what do you think? Should we recall our disciples too?"
"Recall them for what!"
Yuanshi Tianzun regained his composure. Instead of panicking, a cold smile crept onto his lips. "Not only do we not need to recall them, but you should also send them a message. Tell them to hang around near Golden Turtle Island if they have nothing better to do."
"I'd like to see who dares to lay a hand on them!"
"..."
True Man Taiyi's mouth twitched. "Master, this, this isn't very good, is it? The lives of our disciples are also lives!"
"What do you know?!"
Yuanshi Tianzun's old face flushed with embarrassment. He glared at True Man Taiyi impatiently. "Do you think Tongtian is as foolish as you are?"
"Don't worry!"
"Even if I lent him a hundred times his courage, he wouldn't dare to touch my disciples!"
"This... Yes!"
Seeing Yuanshi Tianzun's anger, True Man Taiyi could only go and relay the order, despite his reluctance.
Meanwhile, at the same time, On Golden Turtle Island, Two of the San Xiao, Qiong Xiao and Bi Xiao, holding the decree from Sect Leader Tongtian, were calling out the names of the assembled Jiejiao disciples one by one.
The four direct disciples, the seven attendant immortals, the ten heavenly lords of Jin'ao Island...
In short, all disciples above the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm were summoned. The rest were strictly forbidden from leaving the island!
"This..."
Duobao Daoist, the senior disciple of the Jiejiao Sect, watched Qiong Xiao and Bi Xiao reading the decree on the platform. He felt an inexplicable sense of displeasure.
What's going on?
I am the Master's most favored disciple and the leader of the four direct disciples. Normally, all matters of the Jiejiao Sect would pass through me first.
But now?
I haven't heard a single word about this, yet these seemingly quiet individuals, San Xiao, have taken charge?
This is outrageous!
The more he thought about it, the angrier and more upset Duobao Daoist became. He couldn't help but ask, "Junior Sister, can you please explain what exactly happened? Why isn't Master here?"
"Oh??"
Bi Xiao's favorable impression of her senior brother, who would later betray the sect, had already plummeted to negative numbers. Hearing his words, she rolled her eyes impatiently and retorted word by word:
"Senior Brother, the Master's decree is right here. What are you doubting? Or is it that you have something to hide?"
"???"
Duobao was somewhat baffled. What did she mean by him having something to hide? What could he possibly be hiding?
He was loyal to the Jiejiao Sect through and through. What could he be hiding?!
Unfortunately, Bi Xiao didn't give him any chance to argue. After reading out Sect Leader Tongtian's decree, she directly led everyone to Biyou Palace.
Duobao Daoist was incredibly frustrated during the journey.
Thus, the moment he saw Sect Leader Tongtian, he complained aggrievedly, "Master, you must seek justice for your disciple..."
"Silence!"
Sect Leader Tongtian's expression was stern. Not only did he ignore Duobao, but he also raised his hand and placed restrictions on those traitors.
"From now on, you will only obey orders. I don't want to hear any questions, understand?"
"Yes!!"
Hearing Sect Leader Tongtian's icy tone, everyone present trembled in their hearts and quickly nodded in agreement.
Seeing this, Sect Leader Tongtian smiled with satisfaction and beckoned to someone behind him.
"I'll introduce someone to you all. Xuanming, come here!"
"Grandmaster!"
Xuanming hurried out from behind. First, he bowed to Sect Leader Tongtian, then he greeted everyone present.
"Xuanming greets all Martial Uncles and Martial Aunts!"
"..."
Everyone present looked at each other. Regardless of whether they knew Xuanming or not, a question mark appeared in their minds.
Why was the Master so grandly introducing a Grand Unity Golden Immortal to them?
Did he want them to take him as a disciple?
That couldn't be right?
Although the cultivation of a Grand Unity Golden Immortal was a bit low, he was still a notable figure in the Jiejiao Sect. He was qualified to be a master to others!
While they were still wondering, everyone heard Sect Leader Tongtian introduce him in a calm tone: "From today onwards, Xuanming will be the Vice Sect Leader of my Jiejiao Sect."
"Seeing him is like seeing me!"
"When I am not present, Xuanming will be the Sect Leader of my Jiejiao Sect. You must not disobey any of his orders!"
"Do you understand?!"
"???"
As Sect Leader Tongtian's words fell, everyone present fell silent for about three seconds, followed by an uncontrollable uproar.
Even Duobao Daoist, who was still a bit stunned from being retorted, couldn't hold back.
"Mas-Master, you're not joking, are you? Him being the Vice Sect Leader... Pfft!"
Before Duobao Daoist could finish his sentence, Sect Leader Tongtian impatiently raised his hand and sent him flying dozens of miles away.
"Duobao, I'll settle your matter later. For now, get aside and behave yourself!"
Saying that, Sect Leader Tongtian turned his head and surveyed the bewildered crowd.
"I'll ask again, do you understand?!"
"Understood!!"
Facing Sect Leader Tongtian's gaze, which held a hint of killing intent, everyone present, no matter what questions or dissatisfaction they had in their hearts, nodded obediently, indicating they understood.
"Then let's go!"
Sect Leader Tongtian didn't care if they truly understood or not. After Journey to the West Tongtian and Nuwa set up the formation outside Biyou Palace, he waved his hand and led everyone into the chaos.
Destination: The Journey to the West world!
Objective: Destroy Buddhism!
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