Outside the palace, as Xiong Zhan charged into the battlefield, Nine Li unleashed his Great Shaman true form, and Zhao Gongming and the Three Xiao Sisters joined the fray, the battle between the disciples of the Expounding Teaching and Jiejiao grew fiercer. Yinglong stood on Supreme Clarity Peak, watching with his brows tightly furrowed, unsure what to do.
Logically, since his second martial uncle's mount had joined the battle, he ought to step forward as his master's mount as well, but...
Thinking of Nine Li's and Xiong Zhan's relationship with Gungun, he could not make up his mind. Perhaps he really should help neither side and report this to his master instead?
With that thought, Yinglong turned to head into the Supreme Clarity Palace, but...
Boom! Suddenly, the palace doors opened, and an immensely powerful aura erupted from within. The next instant, a streak of azure light flashed past, and Tongtian appeared above all the disciples. With a sweep of his hand, he shattered Nine Li's Great Shaman true form, returning him to his original childlike appearance. Along with Guang Chengzi, Zhao Gongming, and every other disciple involved in the battle, he plunged toward the ground and slammed hard into the foot of Mount Kunlun.
"How dare you!" Tongtian rebuked them.
"Greetings, Martial Uncle."
"Greetings, Master."
After being knocked to the ground, Nine Li, Zhao Gongming, and the others first grimaced in pain. Then, seeing Tongtian standing in the sky, they all started in alarm. Forcing themselves to endure their pain, they hurriedly climbed to their feet and bowed to him with clasped hands.
"Hmph! You dared wage a battle on Mount Kunlun? You've truly run wild!" Tongtian thundered at them.
"Master, please hear us out. This all began when the disciples of the Expounding Teaching attacked Senior Brother Long-Eared.