As the Interception Sect's grand formation opened,
Tongtian's figure manifested as well.
He stood high in the sky, his gaze indifferent and calm as he silently regarded Laozi and Yuanshi.
There was no real hatred, but little warmth either.
Moreover, from his words, all living beings could tell that Tongtian now held little affection for Laozi and Yuanshi.
Dao Brothers!
That brief form of address alone said it all.
In the past, Tongtian would have addressed them more affectionately as "Elder Brothers."
"Dao Brother," however, was usually no more than a polite form of address between cultivators.
Laozi and Yuanshi naturally understood what lay behind it.
Neither of them cared, though.
After all, they had come solely to suppress Gu Changqing's prestige.
Tongtian's attitude did not matter!
Laozi and Yuanshi wasted no words.
With a single step, they descended upon Golden Ao Island with the disciples of their two sects.
Then, sweeping his gaze over the Interception Sect's disciples, Yuanshi said with undisguised mockery,
"Heh, all my martial nephews are here."
"But... why do I not see Nephew Changqing?"
"Does he disdain to compete with my disciples?"
On the surface, Yuanshi's words seemed to belittle his own disciples.
In truth, however, he was mercilessly stirring up hostility toward Gu Changqing.
Sure enough, Guangchengzi and the others' expressions hardened at his words, their gazes turning fiercely cold.
On the other side, helplessness crossed Tongtian's face.
He knew the Human and Chan Sects had come for Gu Changqing, but he had not expected Yuanshi to be so impatient. Was he already showing his intent to provoke trouble right at the outset?
Tongtian said no more and lightly swept his broad sleeve.
In an instant, vast, mighty power surged forth.
The next moment, it plunged straight into Gu Changqing's cave abode, swept him