In just a few short moments, the Chan Sect's Treasure Vault was swiftly emptied.
It had to be said, the Chan Sect really did have plenty of treasures.
This time, the Golden Hoop Immortal had thoroughly fattened his purse.
Before leaving, the Golden Hoop Immortal even remembered to take stock of his spoils.
Only after confirming that not so much as a hair had been left behind did he swagger out of the Treasure Vault with Nezha.
Their looting operation was drawing to a close.
Just as the Golden Hoop Immortal was about to take Nezha away from Kunlun Mountain, Nezha suddenly spoke.
"The Chan Sect is so big. These can't be its only treasures."
The Golden Hoop Immortal stopped in his tracks.
Well, well! There were more treasures?
But on second thought, that did seem right.
The Chan Sect had vast holdings and deep pockets. How could its wealth be limited to the contents of that Treasure Vault?
Perhaps the second-generation disciples even had private treasuries of their own.
At that thought, the Golden Hoop Immortal looked at Nezha, quietly waiting for him to continue.
Nezha did not disappoint him.
"Our sect leader cares a great deal about appearances."
"The more precious treasures are actually in the center of the sanctuary."
Hearing that, the Golden Hoop Immortal immediately looked toward the Jade Void Palace at the center of the sanctuary!
The Jade Void Palace was the only building in the center.
Could it be...
As though seeing through the Golden Hoop Immortal's thoughts, Nezha immediately smiled and nodded.
"Just as you're thinking, the greatest treasure of our Chan Sect is the Jade Void Palace!"
"The question is whether you dare to pocket this treasure."
The Golden Hoop Immortal froze for a moment, then gritted his teeth!
He was already here!
He might as well pull off something big!
Besides, wasn't it just the Jade Void Palace? He refused to believe he couldn't sink his teeth into it today!
Meanwhile, at the foot of Kunlun Mountain.
The Chan Sect disciples were beginning to stagger as they walked.
They had been trapped in the Nine-Bend Yellow River Formation for so long that their spiritual energy was almost completely depleted.
It was already remarkable that they had managed to force themselves to walk this far.
In fact, without the protection of Daoist Randeng and the others, these disciples would probably have collapsed on the road long ago.
Daoist Randeng's face was also dark with anger.
They had suffered such a crushing loss today and surrendered so many treasures besides.
Anyone in his position would have been hard-pressed to look cheerful.
Not to mention that every last one of them had been reduced to such a sorry state.
The Chan Sect disciples were all seething with discontent as well.
Perhaps because Kunlun Mountain was right before their eyes, they began speaking without restraint.
"These Interception Sect disciples have gone too far in bullying us!"
"Exactly! Their thuggish, shameless behavior is truly revolting!"
"If they have any guts, they should fight us with real blades and spears, instead of resorting to such underhanded tricks!"
"If there's a next time, I certainly won't let them off!"
"..."
Listening to the disciples' intermittent curses, Daoist Randeng was deeply displeased as well.
But what occupied his thoughts now was that IOU.
In fact, the Twelve Golden Immortals were also thinking about the IOU.
"Vice Leader, how should we handle that IOU?"
"We can't actually let the Interception Sect's leader come knocking, can we?"
As soon as the Twelve Golden Immortals spoke, countless disciples present turned their eyes toward Daoist Randeng.
This concerned the Chan Sect's reputation.
Naturally, it had to be handled carefully.
Daoist Randeng gritted his teeth before speaking coldly.
"Then let them come and demand payment!"
"Do any of you have spare Innate Spiritual Treasures to hand over?"
At Daoist Randeng's words, everyone immediately shook their heads.
How could they obtain something like an Innate Spiritual Treasure so casually?
And even if they had one, they would never bear to give it away!
Seeing everyone shake their heads, Daoist Randeng merely gave a derisive snort.
"There you have it!"
"Since none of us can pay, we'll simply deny the whole affair!"
"Besides, if their Interception Sect hadn't used such filthy tricks, how could we have ended up in this predicament?"
"If anyone was in the wrong, it was them."
"Even if someone loses face when the time comes, it'll be them!"
Hearing this, everyone instantly caught his meaning.
"Exactly!"
"It was those Interception Sect scoundrels who used underhanded tricks to force us to write the IOU."
"We won't acknowledge anything of the sort!"
"..."
Listening to their unanimous response, Daoist Randeng's eyes flickered.
Now they had all agreed on the same story.
They would have an excuse when they stood before Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi.
Even if that was not what had happened, as long as they said it was, then it was!
Surely the Saint would not dwell too much on a matter like this.
And even if the dispute really did end up before both Saints.
If the Chan Sect had no treasures to give, then it had no treasures to give.
What could the Interception Sect do, carry off their Jade Void Palace?
Little did they know, the Golden Hoop Immortal was indeed considering how to carry off the Jade Void Palace at that very moment.
There were numerous formations outside the Jade Void Palace.
These formations enveloped the entire palace.
To carry off the Jade Void Palace, he would first have to remove those formations.
Fortunately, the Golden Hoop Immortal was fairly familiar with these formations, so the instant he arrived at the Jade Void Palace, he began examining their layout.
The sudden appearance of a stranger outside the Jade Void Palace naturally drew the attention of the other Chan Sect disciples.
But upon seeing Nezha standing beside the Golden Hoop Immortal, those Chan Sect disciples softened their attitude somewhat.
"Nezha."
"Who is this?"
"What are you doing here?"
Nezha did not answer, instead raising his Red Tassel Spear with one hand.
"What's with all the pointless questions!"
"I'll go wherever I please! Since when does an outer disciple like you get to meddle in my affairs?"
Though the Chan Sect disciple looked indignant at Nezha's words, Nezha's status left him no choice but to retreat resentfully.
Seeing Nezha throw his weight around like this, the Golden Hoop Immortal could not help nodding.
"Not bad, kid!"
"You've got some real ability!"
Nezha glanced at the tangled, intricate formations before them and said gravely.
"I can sense my master and the others. You'd better finish up soon, or once they return..."
The Golden Hoop Immortal immediately snapped to attention.
Many of the formations on the Jade Void Palace had been laid down by a Saint.
But most of these were defensive formations.
Although the Golden Hoop Immortal could not unravel them, bypassing them would be extremely easy.
And so, under Nezha's cover.
The Golden Hoop Immortal immediately embarked upon his grand undertaking of breaking through the formations.
At that moment, Lu Feng still had no idea that a novel he had casually tossed out.
Had led directly to Kunlun Mountain being cleaned out!
And with someone on the inside working hand in glove with someone on the outside, no less!
But even if he had known, he would not have taken it to heart.
After all, he was more concerned about his master right now.
So much time had already passed. Tongtian and the others should be returning soon.
He just did not know whether his master would beat him up upon returning to find that he had outright disbanded the Interception Sect.
Getting beaten was secondary; the main concern was the upcoming Investiture of the Gods Tribulation.
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