Chentang Pass's commander-in-chief residence, reception hall!
Manjushri and Samantabhadra listened to Li Jing's affirmative reply.
In an instant, both Manjushri and Samantabhadra felt their hearts turn cold.
Who was Yang Mei?
Manjushri and Samantabhadra knew very well.
Yang Mei was an even more terrifying and powerful existence than their grandmaster, Dao Ancestor Hongjun.
It could be said that even their grandmaster, Dao Ancestor Hongjun, did not dare seek out Yang Mei!
After all, Yang Mei's reputation in the Primordial World was simply too great.
Yang Mei was one of the few surviving Chaos Demon Gods from the Heaven-Opening Tribulation.
Moreover, Yang Mei was the Space Demon God, a terrifying existence ranked among the top five of the Three Thousand Dao Demon Gods.
Li Jing looked at Manjushri and Samantabhadra, his expression unchanged. "Fellow Daoists, I truly had no choice."
"The moment that middle-aged man arrived, he displayed terrifying strength and methods."
"If I had not agreed to him, everyone in the commander-in-chief residence would likely have died."
"So, I ask that you two fellow Daoists understand."
After hearing this, Manjushri and Samantabhadra said solemnly, "Commander Li, we understand your circumstances."
Then, Manjushri and Samantabhadra cupped their hands to Li Jing. "Since that is the case, Commander Li, we shall take our leave."
Li Jing said, "Fellow Daoists, won't you stay and sit for a while before leaving?"
Manjushri and Samantabhadra shook their heads. "No, Commander Li. We have important matters to report to our master."
"We shall take our leave!"
With that, Manjushri and Samantabhadra headed toward the outside of the commander-in-chief residence.
Li Jing followed Manjushri and Samantabhadra out of the hall.
Outside the main hall of the commander-in-chief residence, Manjushri and Samantabhadra cupped their hands and said, "Commander Li, we bid you farewell!"
With a flash of two streaks of light, Manjushri and Samantabhadra vanished directly into the void.
After Manjushri and Samantabhadra left, Li Jing returned to the reception hall.
At this moment, Yin Shiniang entered the hall from outside.
Yin Shiniang looked at Li Jing and asked, "Brother Jing, why did Manjushri and Samantabhadra leave?"
Li Jing said, "They came looking for Jin Zha and Mu Zha."
"When they saw that Jin Zha and Mu Zha were not here, they took their leave."
Yin Shiniang nodded.
Meanwhile, Manjushri and Samantabhadra stood in the void, their powerful primordial spirits enveloping all of Chentang Pass.
Manjushri and Samantabhadra searched for a long time with their powerful primordial spirits, yet they could not find the slightest trace of Jin Zha and Mu Zha.
At this moment, Manjushri and Samantabhadra completely believed that Jin Zha and Mu Zha had already left.
In the void, Samantabhadra said, "Senior Brother, what should we do now?"
Manjushri said, "Junior Brother Samantabhadra, at this point, we can only return to Jade Void Palace on Kunlun Mountain and report this matter to Master."
Samantabhadra said, "Yes, this matter has far exceeded our capabilities."
"So, we can only report it to Master!"
Manjushri said, "Let's go, Junior Brother Samantabhadra. We must return to Jade Void Palace on Kunlun Mountain at once!"
Samantabhadra nodded.
Then, Manjushri and Samantabhadra vanished through the air.
Jade Void Palace, Kunlun Mountain.
When Manjushri and Samantabhadra returned to Jade Void Palace, they told Yuanshi Tianzun everything.
Yuanshi Tianzun said in shock, "Manjushri, Samantabhadra, what did you say???"
"Jin Zha and Mu Zha were taken away by Yang Mei???"
"Are you certain?"
Manjushri and Samantabhadra said, "Master, Commander Li Jing of Chentang Pass said so himself!"
After hearing this, Yuanshi Tianzun fell into thought.
A moment later, Yuanshi Tianzun said, "Manjushri, Samantabhadra, is it possible that Li Jing deceived you because he did not want you to take Jin Zha and Mu Zha away?"
"Who is Yang Mei? A terrifying existence ranked among the top five of the Three Thousand Dao Demon Gods!"
"Even your grandmaster, Dao Ancestor Hongjun, would not dare claim certain victory against Yang Mei."
For a time, Yuanshi Tianzun felt certain that Li Jing had deceived Manjushri and Samantabhadra.
Yuanshi Tianzun said, "Manjushri, Samantabhadra, did you search Chentang Pass with your primordial spirits?"
Manjushri and Samantabhadra said, "Master, we carefully scanned all of Chentang Pass with our primordial spirits."
"We did not find the slightest trace of Jin Zha and Mu Zha!"
Yuanshi Tianzun said, "Then where do you think Jin Zha and Mu Zha went?"
Manjushri and Samantabhadra said, "Master, this disciple believes Li Jing may not have lied and that it may be true!"
"Because this is currently the period of the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation. Anything is possible!"
Yuanshi Tianzun said, "It is also possible that an expert of the Interception Sect took Jin Zha and Mu Zha as disciples ahead of time and brought them away."
Manjushri and Samantabhadra said, "Master, then what should we do?"
Yuanshi Tianzun said, "Manjushri, Samantabhadra, return to your own abodes first."
"I will make a trip to Shouyang Mountain. I will inform you afterward."
Manjushri and Samantabhadra nodded. "Yes, Master!"
Then, Manjushri and Samantabhadra bowed to Yuanshi Tianzun and left Jade Void Palace directly.
After Manjushri and Samantabhadra left, Yuanshi Tianzun's figure flashed, and he disappeared from Jade Void Palace.
At Eight Views Palace on Shouyang Mountain, the Supreme Purity Sage was explaining the profound meaning of the Primordial Unity to Xuan Du.
At that moment, the Supreme Purity Sage suddenly raised his head and looked outside Eight Views Palace.
Xuan Du asked in confusion, "Master, what is it?"
The Supreme Purity Sage said, "Xuan Du, your Second Martial Uncle has arrived."
Then, the Supreme Purity Sage and Xuan Du rose and walked outside Eight Views Palace.
Outside Eight Views Palace, Yuanshi Tianzun saw the Supreme Purity Sage and Xuan Du emerge.
Yuanshi Tianzun cupped his hands. "Eldest Senior Brother!"
The Supreme Purity Sage returned the gesture. "Junior Brother Yuanshi, why have you come?"
Yuanshi Tianzun said, "Eldest Senior Brother, I have something to discuss with you."
The Supreme Purity Sage said, "Junior Brother Yuanshi, let us speak inside the palace."
Yuanshi Tianzun nodded.
Afterward, Yuanshi Tianzun followed the Supreme Purity Sage into Eight Views Palace.
After both sides were seated.
Yuanshi Tianzun said, "Eldest Senior Brother, do you think Yang Mei could have appeared in the Primordial World?"
The Supreme Purity Sage said in surprise, "Junior Brother Yuanshi, why are you suddenly asking about this?"
Yuanshi Tianzun said, "Eldest Senior Brother, you do not know."
"I asked my disciples, Manjushri and Samantabhadra, to follow the guidance of the Heavenly Dao to the commander-in-chief residence at Chentang Pass, intending to accept Li Jing's eldest son Jin Zha and second son Mu Zha as disciples."
"Yet Li Jing told Manjushri and Samantabhadra that Yang Mei had taken Jin Zha and Mu Zha away beforehand."
"Eldest Senior Brother, do you think this is true?"
The Supreme Purity Sage considered it for a moment before saying, "Junior Brother, I believe Li Jing deceived Manjushri and Samantabhadra."
Yuanshi Tianzun asked in confusion, "Eldest Senior Brother, why do you say so?"
The Supreme Purity Sage said, "Junior Brother, think about it. What kind of terrifying existence is Yang Mei?"
"During the Heaven-Opening Tribulation, Yang Mei, the Qiankun Demon God Wuji, the Yin-Yang Demon God, and several others narrowly escaped catastrophe."
"According to the Dao Ancestor, after Yang Mei was defeated and fled, he left the Primordial World!"
"Now that news of Yang Mei has suddenly emerged in the Primordial World, Junior Brother, do you think it could be true?"
After hearing this, Yuanshi Tianzun fell into thought.
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