Primordial Heaven and Earth are vast and boundless.

Above are the thirty-three heavens; below are the eighteen layers of the Netherworld.

Beneath those eighteen layers lies the vast and endless Netherworld Blood Sea.

This place was transformed from the corrupt blood of Pangu God since the Creation of Heaven and Earth, where all the fierce and malevolent energy of the world sunk down and converged.

It can be called the most murderous and filthy place in the Primordial.

At this moment, above the dim and lightless Blood Sea, an unremarkable elderly Daoist quietly sits cross-legged on the back of a plum blossom immortal deer.

He has his hair tied in twin buns, dressed in a dark-colored Daoist robe, surrounded by bursts of rosy light, with ethereal immortal aura wafting about him; a spray of multicolored spiritual light emanates from above his head, clashing starkly with his surroundings.

The Blood Sea below shimmers with a scarlet bloody light.

Waves rise even in the still air.

Within the scarlet waters, countless gigantic skeletons can be vaguely seen scattered across the seabed.

Some of these skeletons are so massive that parts of them break the surface of the sea.

Ferocious and terrifying.

Above the Blood Sea, numerous lost souls drift.

Since ancient times there was no cycle of reincarnation, spirits would perish; their True Spirits extinguish but Souls persist, sinking here with the fierce bloody energy, becoming the lost ghosts above this Blood Sea.

Doomed never to transcend!

"Randeng!"

Suddenly, a roar like thunder erupts across the Blood Sea.

A vast face appears on the crimson sea's surface, its eyes formed of blood watching Randeng Daoist and its boundless giant mouth roaring like thunder.

"Why have you blocked my Blood Sea for ten years, did you really think I wouldn't dare to kill you!"

"Given that you have established a sect based on the teachings of 'killing heaven, killing earth, killing all living beings,' of course you would dare to kill me… But this time, you indeed cannot."

During his speech, Randeng Daoist slightly smiles, and above him rises an orange-hued Auspicious Cloud.

On top of the cloud hangs a Yellow Flag just seventeen inches long; as soon as it unfurls, ten thousand Golden Lotuses appear, instantly illuminating the entire skies above the Blood Sea in brilliant gold.

The giant face above the Blood Sea angrily roars: "If I decide to kill you, even the Central Xinhai Yellow Flag won't protect you!"

Randeng Daoist responds nonchalantly: "I'm here by the decree of Yuxu, seeking an explanation from you… If you wish to act, then feel free to try."

The giant face above the Blood Sea falls silent.

After a while, the immense visage dissipates, and a tall, thin middle-aged Daoist appears in the air.

He wears a black Daoist robe, with a dark belt cinched at his waist.

His features are stern, with a prominent forehead and deep-set eyes that seem to pierce into one's soul.

Randeng Daoist also descends from the back of the plum blossom deer, and gives a formal bow, saying, "It has been many years since we last met, Ming River Daoist, you still possess such elegance."

Ming River Sect Hierarch doesn't respond, staring directly at Randeng Daoist, "What explanation do you want from me!"

Randeng Daoist doesn't mince words, simply stating: "Under your command, Tian Boxun, Great Fantian, and others unprovokedly attacked two of my Chan Sect disciples, resulting in severe injuries and greatly diminishing their Dao Xing..."

Before he could finish, Ming River Sect Hierarch angrily interjects: "It was your Chan Sect disciple who killed my disciple Indra first! And you dare demand an explanation from me?"

"Someone else killed Indra!"

Randeng Daoist's tone is firm: "I've already investigated this matter clearly... Indra was injured while trying to rob Jie Sect disciple Yu Yuan, and was soon after killed and the blame falsely placed on my Chan Sect disciples!

Tian Boxun and others in your command did not discern right from wrong, allowing themselves to be manipulated… truly foolish to the extreme!

Now, you've shown yourself after ten years. If you still can't give me a satisfactory explanation, then I can only return to Kunlun to report the truth to our Sect Hierarch."

Having said this, he turns to leave.

"Hold on!"

Ming River Sect Hierarch's expression flickers, "Are you implying that it was Jie Sect's Yu Yuan, the one who obtained the Chaos Bell Fragments, who killed Indra?"

"I never said that."

Randeng Daoist flatly states, "However, Dao Xing had confronted Yu Yuan before the opening of Eastern Emperor Heaven, and indeed, there exists deep grudges between the two."

Ming River Sect Hierarch's eyes narrow slightly, his tone icy: "How could I know everything you just said is true?"

Randeng Daoist responds calmly: "If Indra was truly slain by my Chan Sect disciples, we would straightforwardly admit it. Why would we deceive you? If it wasn't to prevent the culprit's conspiracy from succeeding, why would I even bother discussing this with you?"

"Hmph!"

Ming River Sect Hierarch's pupils contract, his gaze towards Randeng Daoist carrying a hint of murderous intent.

The "arrogance" that Randeng reveals between the lines greatly displeases him.

Yet despite his dissatisfaction, he recognizes that the other indeed has the arrogance to back his claims!

This kind of arrogance that says "so what if I killed your disciples" stems from being backed by a powerful Saintly sect!

This Randeng Daoist dares come alone into the Blood Sea demanding an explanation, precisely because he has a Saint's support behind him!

This is the sadness of the Age of the Saints!

All beneath the Saints are mere ants!

No matter if he, the Sect Hierarch of Asura, is considered invincible beneath the Saints, what use is it?

He is still cornered by the mere Randeng!

After a long time, Randeng Daoist mounts the immortal deer and departs satisfactorily.

The Ming River Sect Hierarch disappears with a gloomy face.

Meanwhile, outside the Blood God Palace below the Blood Sea, Tian Boxun, Great Fantian, and a congregation of Asuras all kneel outside the palace gates, their faces drained of color, daring not even to breathe heavily.

They have come to know that the actual killer of Indra was not Dao Xing.

In other words, they had been manipulated.

The consequence being the Vice Sect Hierarch of the Chan Sect wielding the Saint-bestowed Central Xinhai Yellow Flag, blocking the Blood Sea for ten years, specifically demanding an explanation from Ming River Sect Hierarch!

Now that the Chan Sect Vice Sect Hierarch has left satisfactorily, it is evident that Ming River Sect Hierarch has paid some sort of "price."

This thought only intensifies their fear.

At this moment inside the Blood God Palace, Ming River Sect Hierarch sits cross-legged on a lotus platform, his gaze directed towards a man and a woman standing not far away.

"Did you both understand what I've said?"

The pair are dressed as Daoists, named Cicada Daoist and Mosquito Daoist respectively.

Chan Daoist stands tall and straight, adorned in a golden Daoist robe, with an extremely handsome appearance; Mosquito Daoist has a charming figure, dressed in a black Daoist robe, and his delicate face features a pair of eyes that flow like spring water.

Hearing the words of the Sect Hierarch of Ming River, Chan Daoist is the first to speak: "Sect Hierarch, rest assured, the two of us will go to the Heavenly Court and will surely uncover the truth, and we won't let Indra die in obscurity!"

Ming River Sect Hierarch nods slightly, speaking indifferently: "I'm sending you two because you have been practicing Dao for a long time and act prudently. The world has changed, it is no longer as it used to be. Don't act rashly like Tian Boxun and others; before clarifying the truth, you must not harm Yu Yuan's life!"

Mosquito Daoist's eyes shift meaningfully, hinting: "What if it is confirmed that the killer is indeed Yu Yuan?"

"Kill!"

The Ming River Sect Hierarch utters this word without hesitation.

"That's good!"

Mosquito Daoist nods with satisfaction, "I heard earlier that the lad has taken the path of forging his body, and using him as a Furnace Tripod to extract his essence blood would greatly benefit me!"

"Stop the nonsense!"

The Ming River Sect Hierarch chides in a low voice: "Yu Yuan, being a direct disciple of the third generation in Jie Sect, cannot be dealt with recklessly!"

While speaking, he lightly waves his sleeve, and a blood-colored spiritual light appears out of nowhere beside Chan Daoist and Mosquito Daoist.

Within the spiritual light, a short sword flashes crimson, as if it breathes.

"This Yuan Tu Sword is my Companion Spirit Treasure, killing without incurring karma!" declares the Ming River Sect Hierarch proudly: "Regardless of who it is, anyone who dies under the Yuan Tu Sword will have all their karma wiped clean, even Saints can't trace it!"

Hearing this, both Chan Daoist and Mosquito Daoist's eyes flash with admiration.

Killing without incurring karma!

Just this point alone confirms that the Yuan Tu Sword is an extraordinary treasure!

...

Heavenly Court.

This time the Flat Peach meeting is particularly well-prepared and grand.

Without needing Heavenly Emperor and others to elaborate, the Immortals of Heavenly Court realize that this is an excellent opportunity to expand the influence of Heavenly Court and to attract and identify talents for Heavenly Court.

Thus, everyone in Heavenly Court places great importance on this grand meeting.

As the day of the event approaches, more and more Deities and Spirits from various parts of the Three Realms rush over.

From Heavenly Emperor and Golden Mother, the Supreme of Three Realms, down to the Immortal maidens serving tea and water, everyone becomes busy.

Due to the shortage of hands, many Immortals even employ the Clone Technique.

One morning, as the Taiyang Star just rises, Yu Yuan and his fellow disciple Wen Zhong have already arrived outside the East Heavenly Gate.

From afar, in front of the East Heavenly Gate of Heavenly Court, many Immortals have already gathered, even forming a long queue.

The Heavenly Soldiers and Generals guarding the gate are checking invitations one by one.

Those without invitations are asked about their origins.

Beside them, a Heavenly Immortal in golden armor is taking down records.

Although this grand meeting invites Immortals from the Three Realms, only well-known disciples from major Sects or famous Independent Immortals receive invitations.

Some lesser-known Immortals did not receive invitations.

Those without invitations must report their origins, and the golden-armored Divine Being takes down their names.

Then, based on their Dao Xing, they are either given a Jade Token or a Wooden Token.

Simply put, guests whose Dao Xing Realm is inscrutable to the golden-armored Divine Being will receive a Jade Token; those whose Realm can be easily discerned receive a Wooden Token.

Immortals with Jade Tokens are courteously escorted by the Immortal maids to the meeting place, while those with Wooden Tokens have to follow the directions of the guards themselves.

Most Immortals are accustomed to this clearly differentiated treatment.

Yu Yuan and Wen Zhong dismount, quickly reaching the gate.

"May I ask where you two Immortals come from?"

The Heavenly Soldiers and Generals ask according to the protocol.

"I am Yu Yuan, an One Qi Immortal from Penglai. This here is my younger fellow disciple, Wen Zhong."

Yu Yuan confidently announces their names.

He was also curious to see what other moves those who wanted him dead had planned; naturally, he would not hide.

He only hoped that they would bring him treasures like the Profound Black Treasure Arrow.

Even if the news about the Chaos Bell Fragments was false, his trip would not be wasted.

"So, you are two Immortals from Jie Sect, my apologies!"

The Heavenly Soldiers and Generals guarding the East Heavenly Gate, including the golden-armored Divine Being, all light up their eyes, bowing respectfully.

Behind Heavenly Gate, a Heavenly Immortal responsible for reception immediately steps forward and bows: "Two Jie Sect Immortals, I am Li Changgeng currently assuming the role of Heavenly Master, please follow me to Turquoise Pool!"

Li Changgeng?

Hearing this name, Yu Yuan takes a closer look at him.

Hmm, Mana fluctuating, unstable foundation, it looks like he was artificially helped to reach the Heavenly Immortal Realm... Moreover, he doesn't look like a paper person.

Li Changgeng feels a bit uneasy under his gaze, curiously asking: "Have the Immortals seen me before?"

Yu Yuan shakes his head, his eyes drifting toward a group of gracefully moving Immortal maids, smiling: "You hold an important position, friend. You could have just sent someone to lead us there; why come personally?"

Li Changgeng quickly responds: "As esteemed guests, it is my duty not to neglect."

Just as he finishes speaking, a slightly surprised female voice arises.

"Qi Zhongjun?!"

"Hm?"

Yu Yuan frowns slightly and follows the sound, just in time to see a colorfully dressed Female Immortal arriving on an Auspicious Cloud.

She looks to be only about fourteen or fifteen years old, petite, with a youthful face, and now she looks at Yu Yuan in surprise: "It's really you!"

Yu Yuan wants to ask "Who are you," but he sees Li Changgeng by his side already bowing deeply to the green-clothed Female Immortal: "Your servant sees the Princess."

Princess?

Yu Yuan is stunned for a moment, a name popping up in his mind—Princess Long Ji!

But he doesn't remember ever interacting with this Princess Long Ji.

Perhaps sensing his confusion, Princess Long Ji seems to remember something, swaying slightly to the left and right, transforming into a tall, lean green-clothed Female Immortal in her twenties.

Only then does Yu Yuan realize.

"I remember now, you are that Poisonous Snake… cough, Cloud Immortal!"

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