Dao and Virtue Is Dead! A Divine Weapon in Hand!

An Ruyu covered her lips and chuckled, her eyes mischievous. "Young Hero Guo is indeed formidable. He killed Yin Tianjue a single finger earlier, and now he's made Deng Canglan retreat without even making a move and with just a few words."

Yu Tunzhou thought to himself, "This is bad. Has the news spread this fast?"

Even this guy knows, so she must be on guard against me.

However, the news did spread very quickly.

Since the battle at River-Viewing Tower, many people have invited him to banquets through the Qian Household. There are several invitations almost every day, and sometimes more than a dozen. He always brushes them off by saying that he is preparing for a critical moment.

Yu Tunzhou suddenly asked, "Are all these families now exploring the Heavenly Court ruins simply for various fortuitous opportunity and methods?"

From the current perspective, these Heavenly Court ruins resemble important secret realms, and he was somewhat curious about what each faction most wanted to obtain from the Heavenly Court.

"Young Hero Guo, how much do you know about the Heavenly Court?" An Ruyu asked.

That's hard to say, Yu Tunzhou pondered. His understanding of the Heavenly Court depended on how much truth and falsehood there was in the legends, myths, and Daoist and Buddhist scriptures of his past life.

Before he could reply, An Ruyu continued softly, "The Heavenly Court collapsed before High Antiquity. After the Heavenly Court disappeared, the Immortal Dao gradually declined, and many ancient lineages were lost. After that, there was no longer a path to ascension in the world."

"The path to ascension?" Yu Tunzhou grasped the key point. "After the Dharma Aspect, is ascension the next step?"

"The Dharma Aspect is equivalent to Terrestrial Immortal; in High Antiquity times, such a being would be qualified to be ranked among the immortals."

An Ruyu said softly, "Some well-known deities are at this level, and this is also the upper limit of the Mortal Realm."

"To reach the next level is almost impossible. Even the Martial Ancestor, who gathered the Martial Fortune of the world a thousand years ago, was unable to take the final crucial step under the combined attack of various factions."

At this point, An Ruyu looked regretful.

Yu Tunzhou then asked, "If it weren't for that ambush back then, would that Martial Ancestor have had a chance to break through the limits of heaven and earth?"

An Ruyu said earnestly, "If he can't do it, then there's no one else in the world."

"You mean Martial Fortune?"

"Right."

Yu Tunzhou frowned inwardly.

Before leaving Luofu Grotto-Heaven, he had a conversation with Li Jingxuan, who mentioned that the Martial Ancestor seemed to be intentionally stripping away his own Martial Fortune, thus leaving a full 20% of his Martial Fortune in the cave heaven. It should be noted that in the past thousand years, various families have only managed to divide less than 30% of their martial fortune from that person!

An Ruyu said that the Martial Ancestor's breakthrough relied on Martial Fortune, but this person doesn't seem to think so now.

Yu Tunzhou asked in confusion, "How did the High Antiquity Human Race break through to the Dharma Aspect realm and expel the alien races? Especially the Human Emperor, wasn't it rumored that the Human Emperor's realm was extremely close to that of the Dao Venerable and Buddha?"

"The decline of the Immortal Dao was not instantaneous, but rather spanned the entire High Antiquity period. The Human Emperor and other sages of the past still followed the Immortal Dao."

An Ruyu explained, "Furthermore, in the High Antiquity and late ancient times, the Human Emperor created the Investiture of the Gods, which was used to grant titles to all the gods of mountains and rivers in the world, and created many divine positions, resulting in many beings above the Dharma Aspect among the Human Race at that time. Unfortunately, after the Human Emperor disappeared, that Investiture of the Gods of the Gods was also shattered."

She paused, her gaze falling on Yu Tunzhou's face, seemingly intentionally or unintentionally. "Therefore, in recent years, the Sacred Cult has been trying to piece together the fragments of the Investiture of the Gods, hoping to find a path to break through to the Dharma Aspect stage."

"As for why we are exploring the Heavenly Court, aside from fortuitous opportunity, the natural reason is to find out the cause of Heavenly Court collapse and the possible secrets of ascension."

Yu Tunzhou met the girl's gaze, his expression unchanged, but in his heart he wondered if the fragment in his Dantian from the dungeon of Pinghu County was a fragment of the Investiture of the Investiture of the Gods.

Was the attack on the Pinghu County government office by the Incense-Smelling Cult aimed at it?

Could it be that An Ruyu's sudden mention of this means she suspects he obtained the item?

"Now, with foreign races eyeing us covetously and extraterrestrial demons lurking nearby, the peace in the Central Plains won't last long." An Ruyu's tone shifted, becoming more solemn. "The world is about to witness the second High Antiquity war." If Human Race wants to establish itself, and even continue to dominate the Central Plains, a being beyond the Dharma Aspect must emerge.

She paused slightly, then looked up at Yu Tunzhou, a hint of sincerity in her eyes. "Young Hero Guo, have you ever considered joining the Sacred Cult?"

Yu Tunzhou raised an eyebrow slightly.

An Ruyu continued, "With your talent, perhaps our church will make an exception and list you as a saint. At that time—"

Her face flushed slightly, her eyelashes lowered, and even her earlobes seemed to be tinged with a blush. Her voice softened. "Then I will be able to join hands with you, young hero."

Looking at that delicate and charming face, Yu Tunzhou couldn't help but feel a ripple in his heart. This enchanting girl had a bewitching face; she was a natural-born liar.

However, his attention was drawn to his Dantian at that moment.

The fragment seemed to sense something, becoming somewhat restless and drawing upon the self-circulating Spark Instruction within his body, as if it were guiding him.

He glanced subtly to his left and slowly said, "Since the Incense-Smelling Cult is wholeheartedly devoted to the Human Race, why is it so focused on overthrowing the Great Yan at such a crucial moment?"

An Ruyu said earnestly, "To repel external threats, we must first pacify internal strife. The Great Yan has no right to Dominion the Human Race."

Yu Tunzhou said noncommittally, "I believe what I see more than what others say. An Yaonu, let's part ways here."

An Ruyu blinked. "Young Hero Guo looks so handsome with his tough demeanor."

Yu Tunzhou smiled and said, "Are you now at the Form Refinement Perfection?"

"I'm sorry to have troubled you, Young Hero Guo. I've been stuck at the Form Refinement Perfection for several months now."

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Great, keep it up! I'm starting to look forward to seeing you again someday.

"Young Hero Guo, let's stick together. It'll be better if we can look out for each other." An Ruyu said with an innocent expression, "Great Hero Mo said you should take care of me."

Yu Tunzhou frowned. "You've met Old Mo?"

"Last time I fought with Sister Feng, we happened to run into that Great Hero Mo, who took us to the Divine Capital." An Ruyu blinked.

Sister Feng—the one who can fight An Yaonu must be Feng Yanleng, who comes from the Ji Household.

Yu Tunzhou suddenly asked in confusion, "Is Old Mo taking you to the Divine Capital to find the Gold-Wielding Guard yourself?"

Before An Ruyu could speak, a thunderclap suddenly resounded in the distance.

A furious roar, seemingly descending from the heavens, echoed repeatedly, shaking the entire Divine Thunder Jade Mansion: "Dao and Virtue is dead!"

Dao and Virtue is dead!

Dao and Virtue is dead!

Yu Tunzhou was paralyzed in body and mind, unable to move, as if he had been struck head-on by Lion's Roar, his Primordial Spirit frozen in a state of paralysis.

Neither he nor An Ruyu had the strength to react.

The two were instantly stunned, their minds filled with that phrase, which kept repeating and echoing. "Dao and Virtue is dead!"

Just then, the Book of Changes in Yu Tunzhou's mind suddenly shone brightly, turning to its second page and displaying a single sentence—

Thunder is the pivot of Yin and Yang, the fundamental force that commands all things.

A bolt of lightning shot out from the book, like the first lightning bolt to split the heavens and the earth, cleaving through chaos and darkness, and bringing a moment of peace to Yu Tunzhou.

Yu Tunzhou felt his mind and body become clear and empty. He seized this fleeting moment and, almost "leaped" away, broke free from some invisible shackles and escaped into a Pure Land without sky, earth, Wuchen, or disturbance.

By eliminating distracting thoughts and attachments to the self, the Primordial Spirit and physical body become completely united. When the body is still, the six senses are purified; when the mind is settled, external circumstances do not disturb it.

He stepped into the [Pure Land] once again.

Even the thunderous roar outside, which had not yet dissipated, could not affect him at this moment.

At this moment, he recalled Master Lu's teachings: entering the Pure Land has two levels—first, the Six Roots Initially Purified, Purity as Thoughts Arise.

Secondly, Purity of the Void allow wisdom to blossom.

He is currently at the first level.

Without time to think it through, Yu Tunzhou held fast to his thoughts and thus remained in this place.

I don't know how much time passed.

The roars from the outside world, which sounded as if they had fallen from the heavens, finally subsided.

Yu Tunzhou opened his eyes and subconsciously circulated his Inner Qi. Although his Qi and Blood was still somewhat sluggish, it was no longer a major problem.

After confirming that he was unharmed, a thought instantly popped into his mind.

Dao and Virtue?

Which Dao and Virtue?

Qi of Dao and Virtue, or... Heavenly Lord of Dao and Virtue?!

Since this place is the Heavenly Court, this person should be addressed as Taishang Laojun!

Laojun is dead?!

Yu Tunzhou was shocked.

As one of the Three Pure Ones, the Supreme Dao Ancestor, who has the power to kill Him?!

Whose voice just now uttered that angry roar?

Are there still powerful deities alive in Heavenly Court?

A series of questions and doubts arose in his mind, but no one answered. Only then did Yu Tunzhou look at An Ruyu beside him. She swayed slightly and her face was pale, clearly not yet fully recovered from that angry shout.

Yu Tunzhou's eyes lit up—what a great opportunity!

His gaze fell on An Ruyu's snow-white neck; with just a twist of his hands, he could kill this Yellow Springs.

At this moment, a golden light flashed between An Ruyu's eyebrows, and several illusory figures suddenly appeared behind her!

The clearest one is a dignified and graceful female deity, wearing a phoenix crown, a green robe, holding a ruyi scepter, and standing on auspicious clouds.

She looked down with a sorrowful expression, surrounded by a faint emerald glow, as if spring had returned to the earth and all things were coming back to life.

Immediately, a large seal hovered above An Ruyu's head, seemingly suppressing everything.

Yu Tunzhou's expression was serious. Was this an External Scenery- level magical Law Artifact?

These guys actually all have Law Artifact protecting them!

The first time he saw such a External Scenery weapon was on Cao Jianjia, but the sword's spirit was asleep, and it had no other highlights besides its sharpness.

The large seal on An Ruyu's body clearly possesses the ability to automatically protect its owner.

Yu Tunzhou sighed inwardly, realizing he was no match for those with powerful connections.

An Ruyu's eyelashes trembled slightly as she gradually woke up.

She glanced deeply at Yu Tunzhou, who had actually woken up earlier than her, then smiled and said, "Thank you, Young Hero Guo, for showing mercy and not taking advantage of me."

Yu Tunzhou looked at the Law Seals floating above her head and said regretfully, "I'll definitely do it next time."

"Young Hero Guo, you heard that sound too?" An Ruyu's expression turned unusually serious. "I didn't expect we'd run into each other like this."

"What do you mean?" Yu Tunzhou asked sharply. "Is this not an isolated case?"

"That's right," An Ruyu said solemnly. "Martial artists who have explored the ruins of the Heavenly Court in the past have also heard similar words, so all parties suspect that there are still living gods deep within the Heavenly Court."

Yu Tunzhou suddenly realized that, according to An Ruyu, the reason why each family was exploring the Heavenly Court was not only to seize fortuitous opportunity, but also to find a way to break through the Dharma Aspect.

Why don't you Dharma Aspect personally enter this place?

With the abilities of a powerful being of the Dharma Aspect, it is clear that they can penetrate deeper into places and explore a wider area within a limited time.

Perhaps that's the reason.

The presence of what appears to be Heavenly Court deity led powerful Dharma Aspect to designate this place as a forbidden zone.

"Young Hero Guo, aren't you curious about who ' Dao and Virtue ' was mentioned in that sentence just now?" The large seal floating above An Ruyu's head fell silent.

"I'm more curious about who spoke just now."

Yu Tunzhou gazed in a certain direction, and this time the fragments in his Dantian became even more restless.

He thought to himself, if this really is a fragment of the Investiture of the Gods of the Gods left behind by the Human Emperor, then what is causing it to react is some other fragment?

With this thought in mind, he didn't linger any longer, left a farewell, and turned to leave.

This time, An Ruyu did not try to stop him or get entangled with him. Instead, her gaze darkened, and she murmured, "Dao and Virtue is also dead—only one of the Three Pure Ones remains?"

After leaving the main hall and confirming that An Ruyu had not followed, Yu Tunzhou immediately quickened his pace.

Following the guidance of the fragments in his Dantian, he traveled through several empty palaces and over several collapsed corridors until he saw a room with its door half open.

All around was deathly silent, except for the sound of footsteps echoing on the empty jade steps.

He strode across the threshold and into the house.

Inside the room, there were already two figures standing.

A man dressed in black, close-fitting clothes, with five patterns of sun, moon, and stars on his upper garment and four patterns of mountains Long Hua, and insects embroidered on his lower garment, exuded a calm and composed demeanor.

The other person's clothing style was peculiar and rugged, unlike that of people from the Central Plains.

Hearing footsteps, the former turned around, his gaze falling on Yu Tunzhou. He smiled slightly, cupped his hands, and said, "Crown Prince of Great Yan, Ji Zhaoxuan. May I ask if you are the Young Hero Yu Tunzhou from Luofu Grotto-Heaven?"

Yu Tunzhou's gaze sharpened slightly.

Crown Prince of the Great Yan Dynasty?

"How did you recognize me?" Yu Tunzhou returned the greeting with a cupped hand and asked in confusion.

Ji Zhaoxuan laughed and said, "I have met all the owners of the nine Heavenly Court Fragment, except for you."

He changed the subject, his gaze lingering on Yu Tunzhou for a moment, as if appraising or evaluating him, before finally smiling and saying, "Young Hero Yu, would you be willing to serve in the imperial court? A martial artist like Young Hero Yu is best suited for the military. If Young Hero Yu are willing, I can introduce you. There are quite a few vacancies in the Northern Dark Continent right now."

Yu Tunzhou really wanted to say that the Incense-Smelling Cult had also tried to recruit him as their holy son.

"I apologize, but my ambition lies in the martial world, and I have no interest in officialdom for the time being," Yu Tunzhou said, bowing respectfully, his gaze sweeping over his surroundings.

This appears to be a study.

All around were bookshelves, layer upon layer, crammed with bamboo slips, jade scrolls, and silk books. The spaces between the bookshelves were so narrow that only one person could pass sideways.

The scent of books wafted over me, not musty, but a very faint, dusty smell of time.

Yu Tunzhou looked up and surveyed his surroundings. The bookshelves were crammed full of various scrolls, bamboo slips, and volumes.

He glanced at the third person present, a rough-dressed foreigner who was wandering among the bookshelves, his gaze lingering on various classics, but he only looked and did not touch them, clearly also having some reservations.

Yu Tunzhou did not rashly touch the bookshelf.

This place is the Heavenly Court, and also the study of some unknown great god. It is most likely that there are restrictions placed on it. If he touches it rashly, he may end up like Deng Canglan.

After being rejected by Yu Tunzhou, Ji Zhaoxuan's enthusiasm faded considerably.

After glancing around and confirming that the place was full of restrictions, he felt a pang of regret, realizing he had entered a treasure mountain only to leave empty-handed. He then headed out, not wanting to waste any more time there, and tried to see as many places as possible before the fog rolled in.

Upon entering the study, Yu Tunzhou felt an intense pull in his Dantian.

He suppressed his urges and didn't head straight there. Instead, he kept an eye on the other person while weaving through the bookshelves, slowly approaching his "destination"—the only desk in the room.

Besides paper and pens, there was an unfinished painting on the table, weighed down by a gleaming white iron ring.

Yu Tunzhou frowned slightly. What exactly was drawing the fragments from his Dantian?

Considering that these two items have simply been left there, and neither Ji Zhaoxuan the other person have touched them, it's probably not that simple.

Another person still wandering among the bookshelves was named Sang Yu, who came from overseas. He was unwilling to leave empty-handed, so he continued to linger, but all the books on the shelves were restricted, making it impossible for him to pick them up.

At this moment, Sang Yu noticed that Yu Tunzhou, who was standing in front of the desk, seemed to be reaching out. He sneered inwardly and made no attempt to warn him.

This kid from the Central Plains really knows how to pick things; he chose the most troublesome thing in the area.

Seeing that Yu Tunzhou remained motionless for a long time, the fragments in his Dantian actually surfaced on their own and then pressed down on the painting.

The next moment.

"Haotian."

A cold and authoritative voice rang out in the study.

Yu Tunzhou was startled and looked up.

Behind the desk sat a figure, blurry and indistinct, as if separated by a long river called time. The face was unclear, the figure was indistinct, and it was impossible to even tell whether it was male or female.

Even across countless ages, that majesty emanating from its very core still swept across the land like the majestic power of the heavens above!

Yu Tunzhou stood there, feeling as if the air around him had frozen.

At this moment, the figure spoke again.

Yu Tunzhou could clearly sense that the other person's gaze was directed in his direction.

The voice wasn't loud, but it seemed to come from an extremely distant place, carrying an indescribable majesty—not a deliberately displayed authority, but a natural, innate sense of oppression, like an existence from the heavens looking down upon the Mortal Realm.

"Haotian, how dare you!"

The voice was calm and indifferent, carrying a hint of reproach.

Haotian?

Could it be the Supreme Emperor Haotian?

Within the Thunder Ministry, who dares to address that Heavenly Emperor by his honorific name?

It seems there's only that one Great Emperor of Longevity of the South Pole!

This person is suspected to be an incarnation of Celestial Venerable Yuanshi, hence the name "True King of Jade Clarity Purity)!

Legend has it that the Celestial Venerable Thunder Ancestor of the Thunder Ministry, also known as the Nine Heavens Responding to the Origin of Thunder Universal Transformation Heavenly Venerable, is an incarnation of the True King of Jade Clarity; the relationships are quite complicated.

Yu Tunzhou stood frozen in place, but thankfully he sensed that the Buddhist prayer beads were still usable and could return to the present world with a single thought, which put him at ease.

He boldly speculated that the mark left by that person had been triggered by the fragments.

At this moment, the figure behind the desk spoke coldly again, "The Celestial Venerable is on his way. You'd better surrender and not resist."

"You want to fight? Look closely at what this is!"

Then, Yu Tunzhou and Sang Yu's expressions changed drastically at the same time. The figure behind the desk actually raised an iron ring, which was exactly the same as the white iron ring on the table that had nothing special about it!

At that moment, the illusory figure suddenly disintegrated.

The fragments pressed against the scroll seemed to have absorbed some mysterious power, and contentedly retreated back into the Dantian of Yu Tunzhou.

Silence returned to the study.

Sang Yu suddenly sprang to his feet.

Although he dared not unleash his Divine Ability because this place was a sacred site, he was confident that this palm strike would be enough to force the young man in front of him to retreat.

Yu Tunzhou reacted faster than Sang Yu, grabbing the iron ring immediately, but his expression changed.

It's impossible to pick it up!

A powerful wind howled behind him, its force exceeding the level of Form Refinement. He was unwilling to use his Divine Ability and had no choice but to dodge.

All of this seemed to be within Sang Yu's expectations. He smiled, reached out to grab the iron ring, and then his expression changed.

He suddenly inhaled, drawing his breath into his Dantian, and exerted force with all his might, his face turning red and his veins bulging.

The iron ring remained completely still.

Yu Tunzhou, standing nearby, did not disturb Sang Yu's attempt. He suddenly felt—

This looks familiar?

A single, pristine white iron ring could be regarded by the Great Emperor of Longevity of the South Pole as a reliance against the Supreme Emperor Haotian.

Yu Tunzhou was suddenly startled.

Did this thing perhaps hit a monkey?!

Here, Sang Yu tried every means imaginable, even using the divine weapon he carried, but he still couldn't do anything to the thing in front of him. He roared angrily, but it seemed that he had triggered the restrictions inside the room, and he immediately fell silent, only heavy breathing remaining.

Yu Tunzhou shook his head inwardly, wondering how he had managed to break through the defenses.

Sang Yu's breathing became heavy, and he finally gritted his teeth and gave up.

Yu Tunzhou raised an eyebrow. "You're not going to try? Then I'll give it a shot."

Sang Yu was stunned for a moment, then laughed angrily and stepped aside, "Come on, let's see what method you have to hide this!"

Yu Tunzhou stepped forward again and reached out to grasp the iron ring.

It felt cold to the touch, yet remained completely still.

It seems that it cannot be moved by force alone.

He pondered to himself, if it truly was Laojun's Vajra Bracelet, would he have a way to lift it?

The Book of Changes and the Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic don't seem to have much influence with Laojun.

At that moment, he suddenly remembered something.

The next moment, a wisp of black and white energy appeared, swirling around his finger.

Yu Tunzhou, eyes brimming with anticipation, seizes the circle once more, Qi of Dao and Virtue instantly floods into it.

Buzz-

With a clear, resonant hum, the iron ring suddenly shrank, transforming into a finger ring that fit securely on his right index finger.

At this moment, the Qi of Dao and Virtue that had entered the iron ring re-emerged and flowed around the ring.

Yu Tunzhou Boat was overjoyed; this item was indeed destined for him!

Once the iron ring is worn as a finger ring, it feels as light as a feather.

Yu Tunzhou immediately used his Primordial Spirit to investigate, but failed to sense the spirit of this divine weapon, wondering if it was dormant or for some other reason.

Thus, the power of the divine weapon could not be fully utilized, but he was already quite satisfied.

An Ruyu and the others all had External Scenery weapons protecting them, and now I can also be considered to have a divine weapon protecting me, which is suspected to be the Vajra Bracelet of the Heavenly Lord of Dao and Virtue!

On the other side, upon seeing the iron ring willingly slip onto Yu Tunzhou's finger, Sang Yu felt a buzzing in his head. He lunged at Yu Tunzhou, roaring, "Boy! Hand over the divine weapon!"

Yu Tunzhou remained completely calm, extending his finger as if to activate the divine weapon.

Sang Yu's expression changed drastically. He quickly dodged to the side, rolling and tumbling as he scrambled out of the cramped study.

Although he didn't know what it was, since it could be Law Treasure of a great god in the Heavenly Court, it must be quite powerful.

"Don't run!" Yu Tunzhou shouted, deliberately triggering the protective barrier inside the house. "Watch out!"

This sound triggered a taboo within the room, and a chilling sense of threat pierced through the bones. Sang Yu's face turned deathly pale, thinking it was the divine weapon unleashing its power. Without further hesitation, he fled without looking back!

After scaring Sang Yu, Yu Tunzhou did not stay in the house any longer.

Several times, the restrictions in this room showed signs of being triggered!

However, as soon as Yu Tunzhou stepped out of the study, his heart sank.

At that moment, it seemed as if some gaze, seemingly from nowhere, fell upon him!

That gaze was cold and indifferent, as if it had fallen from an extremely high and distant place.

Yu Tunzhou felt a chill run from his tailbone straight to the top of his head, his scalp tingled, and his heart pounded like a drum.

That gaze held no murderous intent, no malice, and not even a trace of emotion.

Just "looking" at him was like trying to figure out what he was.

It was this gaze that nearly froze his Qi and Blood and qi, making his Primordial Spirit feel as if it were frozen in ice, and even his thinking became sluggish.

Yu Tunzhou knew he couldn't continue like this.

He channeled his Primordial Spirit into the Buddhist beads and decisively chose to leave!

The next moment, his figure vanished into thin air.

But that gaze did not disappear.

It remained where it was, where Yu Tunzhou had stood before he disappeared, in front of the door of the bookstore he had left.

He stared at her indifferently for a long time.

Divine Thunder Jade Mansion, everyone still there heard a soft murmur.

Those were two words: "Grand Purity ----"

Then, pitch-black mist surged in from all directions, churning and engulfing everything, sweeping over every palace, every jade staircase, and every sea of clouds as if it were alive.

This Divine Thunder Jade Mansion was dragged once again into the depths of the Void.

Those who remained had to evacuate early, wondering why the event had lasted so short.

In the past, the discovery of Heavenly Court could last for several days or even weeks.

This time, all told, it was only an hour?

Jiangnan Circuit, Longxi Commandery.

--

Deng Canglan was still shaken by his previous experiences and wanted to return, but fearing unforeseen circumstances, he ultimately had to abandon the exploration of the ruins.

At this time...

Deng Canglan seemed to sense something, his expression changed drastically, and his figure shifted more than ten times before disappearing from the spot.

A streak of bluish-purple lightning flashed!

Compared to when it shot out from the mirror, this wisp of lightning was now only a few strands, but it still contained an aura of destruction, making Deng Canglan dare not touch it in the slightest.

At that very moment.

A phantom figure appeared behind Deng Canglan, standing with his hands behind his back, exuding an overwhelming aura, as if he had ascended to the highest peak and looked down upon all the mountains below. He casually put the wisp of lightning into his sleeve, leaving only a calm sentence. "Something has happened in the Heavenly Court, so I came back."

Deng Canglan respectfully replied, "Yes, Master!"

After the illusory image dissipated, Deng Canglan looked around and saw that the pedestrians and merchants all looked at him in horror, clearly having witnessed the strange phenomenon.

Deng Canglan sighed, saying with a hint of helplessness, "Young Hero Yu Young Hero Yu, I thought you were a good person like me—"

Shangqing Mountain.

The young Daoist priest, a prominent figure of the Supreme Purity Lineage, suddenly opened his eyes, and a celestial sword automatically appeared before him, emitting a buzzing sound.

His expression was solemn as he looked up at the mountain gate and noticed the unusual movements of several other immortal swords.

Then, he did some quick calculations with his fingers, and soon his expression froze in a daze. After a moment, he murmured, "The lineage of Grand Purity Lineage has been born?"

Liu Hancheng