"I merely spoke the truth. How was that an insult? Since the Vine Dao Venerable never taught you propriety, today I shall do it in his-"
True Person Taiyi was only halfway through his words when a furious shout rang out.
"You're courting death!"
Along with that roar, a streak of golden light appeared directly before True Person Taiyi.
"What? Kong Xuan, how dare you!"
Although Taiyi's arrogance had startled Guang Chengzi, he had to admit that True Person Taiyi's words suited his tastes perfectly. Seeing Kong Xuan raise the Golden Blade and slash at Taiyi, Guang Chengzi roared in anger and reached out to help.
But before his divine ability could intercept Kong Xuan, Daoist Duobao had already stepped forward.
"Guang Chengzi, even ten thousand deaths could not atone for what Taiyi has done today. As the leader of the Chan Sect's Twelve Golden Immortals, you cannot escape responsibility either. Yet instead of repenting, you dare act with such arrogance! Do you truly think the Spirit Vine Sect has no one to stand against you?"
Daoist Duobao's figure flashed, and he blocked Guang Chengzi's path.
Guang Chengzi said nothing. He unleashed his divine ability and blasted Duobao.
He was already riding a tiger and could not dismount. Without fighting the Spirit Vine Sect, there was no way to bring this matter to a close.
With Guang Chengzi and Daoist Duobao locked in battle, the other Spirit Vine Sect disciples naturally would not stand idly by.
Seeing the Spirit Vine Sect act, the Chan Sect disciples could only suppress their inner turmoil and plunge into the chaotic melee, despite their scalps prickling with dread.
Now that Kong Xuan had fixed his sights on him, the terrifying murderous intent that seeped into every gap brought True Person Taiyi somewhat back to