The Great Purge of the Jie Sect, Wuyun Xian's Challenge

Seeing Duo Bao pass the test, Tongtian pondered inwardly: Since Duo Bao has passed, it shows his sense of belonging to the Intercepting Sect is strong, yet why would he defect to the Two Sages of the West? Could it be that the Two Sages of the West used despicable means to control Duo Bao?

If that were the case, then Duo Bao could not be blamed. From now on, he would simply need to be wary of the Two Sages of the West.

With this thought, Tongtian spoke, "Duo Bao, since you have passed the test, stand aside and oversee the formation. If anyone fails the formation test, have them leave Golden Turtle Island."

Hearing this, Duo Bao wiped the sweat from his body and said to Tongtian, "Yes, Master!"

Thereupon, Duo Bao began supervising the Intercepting Sect disciples as they entered the formation for assessment. Ten years passed in the blink of an eye. With the assistance of Wu Dang and others, Duo Bao finally finished testing all the Intercepting Sect disciples.

On the high platform, Tongtian looked at the disciples who had failed the test and could not help but shake his head inwardly.

Though the Intercepting Sect boasted ten thousand immortals paying court, those with a true sense of belonging were few and far between. After this test, fully half had failed.

Tongtian addressed the disciples who had not passed, "You have failed the test. Leave Golden Turtle Island today, and from now on, you shall not claim the identity of Intercepting Sect disciples. If This Seat learns that you still style yourselves as such, This Seat will personally strike you down."

As his words fell, a vast Saintly Might descended upon those who had failed. The terrifying pressure made it hard for them to breathe.

At that moment, they finally understood that Tongtian's words were not idle threats but a genuine warning. If they dared to use the identity of Intercepting Sect disciples after leaving, Tongtian would truly kill them.

Seeing Tongtian's stern warning, they knew they could no longer use the Intercepting Sect's name to reap benefits everywhere. Thus, the failed disciples spoke one after another, "Saint Tongtian, we will never again claim to be Intercepting Sect disciples. Please allow us to leave."

Tongtian's expression was cold. He raised his hand and waved, and a surge of Saint Power enveloped those who had failed.

"Swish!"

In an instant, all the failed disciples were sent out of Golden Turtle Island.

"All Intercepting Sect disciples, hear my command. The one standing beside your master is the Human Emperor of the human race. Henceforth, when you see him, you shall show him the same respect as you show me. If anyone dares to offend the Human Emperor, This Seat will punish them severely."

Led by Duo Bao, the assembled Intercepting Sect disciples knelt and said, "We obey your Imperial Decree, Master!"

"Rise, all of you!"

"Now, your master and the Human Emperor will each preach the Dao for a hundred years. How much you comprehend will depend on your own fortunes."

When the Intercepting Sect disciples heard Tongtian's words, joy appeared on their faces.

But soon, a disciple raised a doubt. Wuyun Xian spoke, "Master, it is excellent that you preach the Dao to us, but the Human Emperor is merely at the Qi Refining Stage Late Phase. How can he preach the Dao to us?"

"After all, Qi Refining is only the beginning of a cultivator's path. We disciples have all reached the Golden Immortal realm or the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal realm. How can the Human Emperor teach us?"

At these words, Tongtian raised an eyebrow.

"Wuyun Xian, though the Human Emperor is only at the Qi Refining Stage Late Phase, he is more than ten times stronger than your master. Cultivators must not mistake low realm for low strength."

The Intercepting Sect disciples all showed expressions of disbelief.

A cultivator at the Qi Refining Stage Late Phase stronger than a Saint? Who would believe that!

Yet, since these words came from their master's mouth, they had to take them seriously, for their master had never deceived them. But accepting that a Qi Refining Stage Late Phase cultivator was stronger than a Saint was truly difficult to swallow.

Seeing his disciples' incredulous looks, Tongtian could only shake his head helplessly. After all, he himself had never imagined that a Qi Refining Stage Late Phase cultivator could be stronger than a Saint—not just slightly stronger, but overwhelmingly so, to the point of instant annihilation.

Thinking of Taiqing, whose cultivation was at the Saint First Heaven, and how miserably he had fared before Ling Wudao—his Magical Treasure seized, his body blasted to nothing—it was clear how formidable Ling Wudao's Mythical Great Luo cultivation method was.

"Your master knows you do not believe it, but I tell you truly: Wudao's strength surpasses your master's."

Hearing Tongtian's words, Wuyun Xian's face showed utter disbelief.

"Master, do not belittle yourself to elevate the Human Emperor. If the Human Emperor is truly that powerful, then this disciple wishes to spar with him. If this disciple loses, then I will acknowledge that the Human Emperor is stronger than a Saint."

"I beg you to grant this, Master!"

At these words, Tongtian was dumbfounded. If he actually agreed to Wuyun Xian's request, that fellow might end up dead here. After all, Wudao never held back when he struck. Thinking of Taiqing's fate, he did not want Wuyun Xian to end up like him, blasted into nothing.

"Wuyun Xian, do not be reckless. The Human Emperor is not someone you can challenge."

At this moment, Ling Wudao thought to himself: Truly, in the Great Desolation, one must have strength to have a voice. It seems if I don't teach them a lesson today, things will be difficult in the future.

With this thought, Ling Wudao said to Wuyun Xian, "Since you wish to spar with This Emperor, This Emperor will grant your wish."

Tongtian quickly interjected, "Wudao, Wuyun Xian is straightforward by nature. Do not take it to heart."

"You're afraid I'll kill him, aren't you?"

"Rest assured, he is your disciple. I will not go that far."

Ling Wudao looked at Wuyun Xian. "Are you certain you wish to spar with This Emperor?"

"I beg the Human Emperor to grant—"

Before he could finish, a vast and unmatched Primal Chaos Might descended like a mountain crushing an egg upon Wuyun Xian and all the Intercepting Sect disciples present. The terror of that pressure made it impossible for them even to stand upright. The Intercepting Sect disciples all knelt on the ground, struggling with all their might against this fearsome Primal Chaos Might.

Ling Wudao slowly rose from his Prayer Mat and then spoke, "Some of you were dissatisfied just now. Now This Emperor gives you a chance. If you can break free from this mere wisp of my pressure, then you will be qualified to challenge This Emperor."

As Ling Wudao's words fell, the Primal Chaos Might grew even stronger. Beneath this immense pressure, the assembled disciples felt like a single leaf boat in a vast sea of stars, at any moment about to be swallowed by the raging waves.

At that moment, Wuyun Xian, kneeling on the ground, finally understood that everything his master had said was true. This Human Emperor before him was indeed stronger than a Saint.

But he still could not fathom how a cultivator at the Qi Refining Stage Late Phase could possess such terrifying power.