"Within a hundred thousand li of Kunlun Mountain, there was no fighting between the Witch-Demon Clans. It seemed the Witch-Demon Clans knew how to bully the weak and fear the strong; they did not dare show off before a Heavenly Dao Sage."
After sighing, Lu Xuan headed up Kunlun Mountain. Having just arrived at Qilin Cliff, he saw disciples of the Chan School and Interception Sect arguing.
Seeing this, Lu Xuan found a corner and sat down. What a pity there were no melon seeds; otherwise, Lu Xuan would definitely have made a qualified spectator.
Lu Xuan's arrival drew no one's attention. Both sides continued their unyielding argument, and the air gradually grew thicker with the smell of gunpowder. They looked ready to start fighting at any moment.
Meanwhile, Lu Xuan was busy identifying people. This should be Guangchengzi. He looks somewhat like him...
That one holding the mirror should be Chijingzi...
That short, fat Daoist should be Juliusun, Tuxingsun's master...
Damn, all Twelve Golden Immortals of Elucidation are actually here...
After looking over the Chan School's side, Lu Xuan turned his gaze toward the Interception Sect. He did not see Duobao or Holy Mother Wudang. Only Golden Spirit Holy Mother stood on the Interception Sect's side.
Yet she had not spoken from beginning to end. The gloom on her face already showed just how furious she was.
Standing beside Golden Spirit Holy Mother were several dozen disciples. Among them were three fairy maidens dressed in white, crimson, and jade-green cloud robes.
Before those three fairy maidens stood a burly Daoist.
With those clothes and that grouping, Lu Xuan recognized the four of them at a glance.
"Zhao Gongming truly deserves to be the foremost outer disciple of the Interception Sect. This bearing alone is enough to overpower the Chan School's many outer disciples."
"The Three Xiao Sisters are indeed as beautiful as the legends say. Yunxiao's beauty is noble and sacred, Qiongxiao's is fiery, while Bixiao is as lovely as a girl from a humble household."
"But I can't be fooled by their appearances. I heard Bixiao is a typical little devil, while Qiongxiao is even ruthless enough to ambush a Sage."
As Lu Xuan continued identifying the disciples of the Chan School and Interception Sect, both sides finally reached the limit of their restraint. They drew their magic treasures, preparing to debate the Dao atop Qilin Cliff.
The atmosphere on Qilin Cliff was as taut as a fully drawn bowstring. Guangchengzi held the Yin-Yang Twin Swords, his face livid. Chijingzi's Yin-Yang Mirror also glimmered with a sinister light.
Zhao Gongming stepped forward, the Dragon-Binding Cord in his hand humming faintly. His voice boomed like a great bell. "Guangchengzi, are you saying that if your Chan School cannot reason things out, you intend to fight?"
Guangchengzi sneered. "It was clearly your Interception Sect disciples who spouted wild words and insulted the Chan School's orthodoxy. If you do not give us an explanation today, do not blame us for showing no courtesy."
Before his words faded, Juliusun secretly formed a hand seal. The ground trembled slightly, as though an earth dragon were turning over.
Golden Spirit Holy Mother frowned. The Four Symbols Pagoda flew from her sleeve and directly stabilized the trembling earth.
Seeing this, Juliusun's rat-like eyes widened. The Immortal-Binding Cord in his hand shot straight toward Golden Spirit Holy Mother.
When Zhao Gongming saw Juliusun dare attack Golden Spirit Holy Mother, he flew into a rage. The Dragon-Binding Cord flew from his hand, binding directly toward Juliusun.
Seeing the Dragon-Binding Cord flying at him, Juliusun twisted his body and sank straight into the earth. He had used the Earth-Traveling Technique.
Tuxingsun's Immortal-Binding Cord likewise failed to do anything to Golden Spirit Holy Mother. She used the Flying Gold Sword to strike it directly to the ground.
Just as a chaotic battle was about to erupt, Lu Xuan quietly stepped back. He did not want to get caught in the crossfire. At that moment, three rays of rosy light flew out from the Three Xiao Sisters.
The Primordial Unity Golden Dipper, Golden Flood Dragon Scissors, and Four Seas Vase hung in the air. Yunxiao said softly, "Senior brothers, why not each take a step back?"
Qiongxiao, however, raised her willow brows and stared at the Chan School disciples. "Elder Sister, why be polite with them? These Chan School people are always accustomed to bullying the weak with their strength."
Bixiao gritted her teeth. "A few days ago, Juliusun relied on his superior cultivation and nearly beat Junior Brother Qin Wan to death on the spot."
"If Wuyun Immortal had not happened to pass by and stopped Juliusun, Juliusun would not only have gotten away with it, but even turned around and falsely accused him."
"Why reason with such shameless villains? Today, let us three sisters make a move and see what virtues and abilities the Twelve Golden Immortals of Elucidation truly possess."
Taiyi True Person snorted coldly. "What an ignorant outer disciple of the Interception Sect. Today, I shall discipline you on Martial Uncle Tongtian's behalf."
The Nine-Dragon Divine Fire Hood soared into the sky, and nine fire dragons spewed blazing flames. The temperature atop Qilin Cliff surged, and the grass and trees instantly withered to ash.
Lu Xuan watched with great relish. Now this was a live broadcast from the Primordial World. It was far more thrilling than those special-effects blockbusters from later generations.
Zhao Gongming flew into a rage at the sight. A Three-Legged Golden Basin instantly flew from his hand. Several streaks of treasure light then shot out from within the basin, illuminating all of Qilin Cliff as brightly as day.
Lu Xuan, standing to one side, squinted and said, "So this must be the Treasure-Gathering Basin that everyone in later generations dreams of possessing. No wonder Zhao Gongming could be appointed the God of Wealth."
At the same time, Juliusun used the Earth-Traveling Technique to circle behind the Three Xiao Sisters. The next instant, dozens of Immortal-Binding Cords flew out from underground, shooting straight at them.
By now, even Yunxiao, no matter how good-tempered she was, could no longer endure it. With a thought from her, the Primordial Unity Golden Dipper began spinning rapidly.
Just as Juliusun was about to be drawn into the Primordial Unity Golden Dipper, a ruler descended from the sky and briefly blocked it, giving Juliusun the chance to use the Earth-Traveling Technique once more and flee without a trace.
The next moment, a Daoist appeared atop Qilin Cliff. The Chan School disciples immediately stepped forward to salute him, addressing him as Teacher Burning Lamp.
Burning Lamp Daoist nodded, then said to Golden Spirit Holy Mother, "Fellow Daoist Jinling, it is normal for the two schools to debate the Dao. Why must you resort to lethal force?"
Golden Spirit Holy Mother snorted. "Fellow Daoist Burning Lamp, which eye of yours saw my Interception Sect disciples trying to kill Chan School disciples?"
Burning Lamp Daoist reached into the air and retrieved the ruler into his hand. Then he pointed at the Primordial Unity Golden Dipper with it.
"If Juliusun had been drawn into the Primordial Unity Golden Dipper, Fellow Daoist Jinling should know what the result would be, should you not?"
"Regarding today's matter, I shall report it to my master and have my master and Martial Uncle settle it together."
After saying that, he led the Chan School disciples toward Jade Clarity Peak, leaving the Interception Sect disciples burning with fury.
At this moment, Lu Xuan's gaze had long since been drawn to the Heaven-Earth Ruler in Burning Lamp Daoist's hand.
"It seems that ruler in Burning Lamp Daoist's hand is the Heaven-Earth Ruler. It is the key to allowing the Sea-Calming Pearl to evolve into the heavens. I need to think of a way to get it."
"Also, the Interception Sect disciples' cultivation is not very impressive at present. Compared with the Twelve Golden Immortals of Elucidation, they are even somewhat inferior."
"Other than Golden Spirit Holy Mother and Yunxiao, even Zhao Gongming is probably only evenly matched with the Twelve Golden Immortals."
"It seems Kunlun Mountain truly is not suitable for the Interception Sect. If necessary, I should persuade Tongtian to hurry and take everyone to Golden Ao Island."