Leaving Together?

Hearing Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi's words, Tongtian and the others were all taken aback.

Nuwa's expression remained unchanged as she sat quietly to one side, sipping her tea.

A hint of glee at his misfortune appeared in the eyes of the Two Sages of the West.

The Jade Void Palace was the face of the Chan Sect, as well as Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi's own.

Now that such an enormous palace had been stolen, anyone in his position would have felt their cheeks burning, wouldn't they?

Tongtian and Laozi turned their heads at the news.

Tongtian looked somewhat surprised.

"How could someone have stolen your Jade Void Palace?"

Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi already suspected that Tongtian had tampered with his Jade Void Palace. Hearing him ask that, he immediately flew into a rage.

"Why couldn't someone have?"

"Junior Brother Tongtian, you truly are such a wonderful junior brother!"

"You must be beside yourself with joy right now!"

Hearing Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi's words, Tongtian was utterly bewildered.

That completely unprovoked outburst from Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi made him particularly unhappy.

So he, too, attempted to divine the heavenly secrets.

In the end, he obtained exactly the same result as Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi.

Considering that even Heavenly Venerable Yuanshi's side had run into trouble, he grew concerned.

Tongtian hurriedly performed another divination, this time for his own Interception Sect.

Yet the more he divined, the darker his expression became.

Why couldn't he divine anything about the Interception Sect either?

Moreover, the force obscuring the heavenly secrets was quite powerful.

Could the Investiture of the Gods Tribulation have come early?

At that thought, Tongtian could no longer sit still.

Naturally, Golden Hoop Immortal knew nothing of what was happening in the Zixiao Palace.

He was still busy stuffing the Jade Void Palace into his pouch.

Meanwhile, Nezha was holding off the Chan Sect members single-handedly.

As the Jade Void Palace grew smaller and smaller, Golden Hoop Immortal could feel the oppressive power emanating from it.

Unfortunately, Nezha could not leave his position, so Golden Hoop Immortal could only look toward him a short distance away.

"I'm going to fetch a couple of helpers."

"This palace is too big. I can't stuff it in by myself!"

Nezha's face nearly darkened with exasperation.

At a time like this, he was still thinking about fetching helpers?

Yet Golden Hoop Immortal had never intended to discuss it with him. The moment he finished speaking, he left.

Golden Hoop Immortal searched around the foot of Kunlun Mountain and finally found two Jie Sect Disciples.

In fact, Tiger Monster and Snake Monster were also plotting whether they could extort another payment from the Chan Sect Disciples.

They had not expected Golden Hoop Immortal to come looking for them.

"Greetings, Senior Brother!"

"What brings you here, Senior Brother?"

Golden Hoop Immortal waved a hand and spoke in a low voice.

"Want to pull off a big job with me?"

At Golden Hoop Immortal's words, Tiger Monster and Snake Monster immediately perked up.

"What would you like us to do, Senior Brother?"

"Dig up the Chan Sect's cultivation grounds!"

Golden Hoop Immortal said it as casually as could be, but Tiger Monster and Snake Monster felt their blood boil with excitement!

"You really are the best, Senior Brother Ma!"

"You actually went off to dig up the Chan Sect's cultivation grounds without a word!"

"What do you need us to do, Senior Brother?"

Golden Hoop Immortal waved a hand.

"Just follow me."

The three quickly formed a team and headed toward the Jade Void Palace on Kunlun Mountain once again.

At that moment, down at the foot of Kunlun Mountain, the Chan Sect Disciples had finally more or less recovered.

It was not that they had refused to climb the mountain after reaching its foot. Kunlun Mountain was simply too high. With their spiritual power so depleted earlier, they probably could not have made it even halfway up.

Now that they had finally recovered some strength, they naturally wanted to head up as soon as possible to rest and recover further.

Besides, they had already discussed the matter earlier.

They would act as though nothing had happened this time.

Once their teacher returned, they would be sure to lodge a complaint before him!

Daoist Randeng had also recovered considerably. He looked directly at the Chan Sect Disciples before him.

"I know you all still harbor resentment."

"For now, just keep today's events in your hearts. There will always be an opportunity to repay them someday."

"Besides, you all paid out of your own pockets this time. Once we return, I will open the Treasure Vault, and each of you may choose one or two treasures."

Hearing that the Treasure Vault would be opened, everyone's eyes shone with excitement.

After all, everyone present had suffered a heavy financial bloodletting this time.

Without something to make up for their losses, they would likely grow restless and discontented.

It was precisely for that reason that Daoist Randeng intended to let them each choose treasures upon their return.

There was just one thing they did not know.

By now, Golden Hoop Immortal had already stripped the Kunlun Mountain Treasury bare.

Especially after Golden Hoop Immortal brought Tiger Monster and Snake Monster over, the Jade Void Palace before them shrank far more quickly!

In no time at all, the Jade Void Palace before them had actually become the size of a thumb.

Then it dropped entirely into Golden Hoop Immortal's pouch.

But they were not finished yet.

There were still plenty of bricks and stones beside the Jade Void Palace.

Though the materials of these bricks and stones could not compare to dragon crystal, they were still extremely rare.

Then there were all the spiritual roots and plants growing around them.

At Golden Hoop Immortal's command, Tiger Monster and Snake Monster did not waste a single moment.

Biting and gnawing away, they stuffed every last valuable thing into their own pouches.

After all, Senior Brother Ma had given his orders.

Whatever lay within their sight, they were not to leave even a blade of grass!

In the brief moment Nezha and the others were distracted, not only had the Jade Void Palace vanished, but the entire area surrounding it had been stripped bare.

This time, Nezha was completely dumbfounded.

No wonder Golden Hoop Immortal had said he needed helpers.

So these two helpers were professionals!

Looking at the barren site of the Jade Void Palace, the Chan Sect Disciples could no longer contain themselves!

"You actually dared to dismantle the Jade Void Palace!"

"How dare you!"

"Our teacher won't spare you when he returns!"

"..."

Ignoring the impotent bellows of the Chan Sect Disciples, Golden Hoop Immortal was already preparing to sound the retreat.

Yet Tiger Monster and Snake Monster felt they had barely had their fill.

"We only dismantled one palace. What's all the shouting for?"

"Exactly! You should count yourselves lucky we didn't dismantle all of Kunlun Mountain!"

"..."

As their words fell, the two monsters immediately exchanged a glance.

That was right!

How could dismantling a single Jade Void Palace be enough?

Since they were already here, why not dismantle Kunlun Mountain while they were at it?

Seeing the blazing eagerness in their eyes, Golden Hoop Immortal could not help coughing.

"Not today."

Judging by the time, the other Chan Sect members would probably be returning soon.

If they ran into them, Golden Hoop Immortal was not confident he could get away with Tiger Monster and Snake Monster in tow.

Hearing Golden Hoop Immortal's words, the two monsters immediately lowered their heads, looking rather dispirited.

But his next words soon lifted their spirits again.

"Still, the next time we come, I'll bring you along."

These two fellows were simply indispensable for demolition.

They really could save him a great deal of work.

With Golden Hoop Immortal's promise, Tiger Monster and Snake Monster felt restored to full health.

"Then shall we leave now?"

Golden Hoop Immortal nodded, then looked at Nezha beside him.

"Are you leaving with us?"