"This damned Yu Yuan!"
The typically composed Nanji Immortal suddenly cursed out loud, losing his cool.
With his level of Dao Xing Realm, he was supposed to remain unfazed even if Mount Tai were crumbling before his eyes, but at this moment, the events he was experiencing were breaking through his mental defenses, leaving him somewhat at a loss.
He snatched the blank scroll from Randeng Taoist's hand, inspecting it over and over again. But no matter how many times he flipped through the scroll, it was to no avail.
"How could this happen?"
Nanji Immortal staggered back two steps in despair, bumping into Randeng Taoist's mount, the plum blossom Immortal Crane, almost tripping and falling to the ground.
As the eldest disciple of Yuanshi Tianzun, the Sect Hierarch of the Chan Sect, he was all too aware of the importance of both the Investiture of the Gods and the Divine Beating Whip.
But now, the Investiture of the Gods was not secured, and the Divine Beating Whip had been given away!
How was he supposed to explain this to his master, Yuanshi Tianzun?
And both of these treasures had fallen into the hands of Yu Yuan from the Jie Sect!
This meant that Yu Yuan now had the power to easily send all their Chan Sect disciples onto the Investiture of the Gods without breaking a sweat!
By then, not only would the Twelve Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect have to bow and submit to the Heavenly Emperor of the Heavenly Court, but he, the Nanji Immortal, would also not be spared!
Millions of years of cultivation destroyed in an instant, embroiled in the Divine Dao, with no chance of ever comprehending the Dao of Primordial Chaos!
"The Investiture of the Gods was personally verified by our brother, Master Xuan Du!" As if realizing some key point, Nanji Immortal suddenly exclaimed, "Could it be that Brother Xuan Du he..."
"Do not speak nonsense!" Randeng Taoist shook his head and said, "Great Master Xuan Du would not side with the Jie Sect. It must have been Yu Yuan who first presented the real Investiture of the Gods to Great Master Xuan Du for verification, then switched it out while everyone's attention was drawn by you... It seems he has long foreseen your plans and turned them against you."
Hearing this, Nanji Immortal's complexion grew even uglier.
It was not that he suspected there was a traitor.
Because from the beginning, this plan was clear only between him and Randeng Taoist, and neither of them would ever do such a thing.
While the two conversed, Xiao Zhen, Deng Hua, and Shengong Bao's expressions nearby also grew strange.
They, too, had roughly guessed what had happened.
After all, although Nanji Immortal and Randeng Taoist communicated using the Primordial Spirit Transmission Method, the changes in Nanji Immortal's demeanor and the "Investiture of the Gods" that had turned into a blank scroll in his hands could not be concealed.
Xiao Zhen and Deng Hua exchanged a glance, both seeing a trace of bewilderment in each other's eyes.
Although they didn't know much, they understood the principle "when the nest is overturned, no egg remains unbroken."
Now that even Nanji Immortal was so apprehensive, how could they expect to have any good days ahead?
In a corner, Shengong Bao watched the Nanji Immortal, who now seemed like a completely different person, with a trace of surprise and unconsciously furrowed his brow.
In his memory, this eldest senior brother's realm of Dao was inscrutable, always showing a gentle, benevolent, and stoic image, almost flawless.
But now, unexpectedly, he too showed such disconcerted demeanor.
How could that Primordial Qi One Qi Immortal be so terrifying?
Shengong Bao unconsciously recalled the arrogant and self-righteous demeanor of those senior brothers.
Starting from the treasure hunt in Donghuang Heaven, Dao Xing, Yu Ding, Guang Chengzi, Chi Jingzi, and other Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect repeatedly suffered losses at the hands of Yu Yuan, even having the Spiritual Treasures bestowed by their master stolen.
And now, Nanji Immortal had also suffered a huge loss at his hands!
What exactly was going on?
Shengong Bao couldn't quite understand why these senior brothers, whom he greatly admired and envied, were repeatedly defeated by this Primordial Qi One Qi Immortal?
Were his senior brothers' illustrious reputations all hot air?
Or was that Yu Yuan just too powerful?
At this moment, Randeng Taoist spoke in a low voice, "There's still a chance to salvage the situation, don't lose your composure!"
Nanji Immortal was taken aback for a moment, and then a flash of realization crossed his eyes, "Vice Sect Hierarch means..."
"That's right!"
Randeng Taoist's eyes flickered with determination as he spoke solemnly, "The Investiture of the Gods and the Divine Beating Whip absolutely must not fall into the hands of Yu Yuan at the same time. Since he has already used trickery to trap our Divine Beating Whip, we have every reason to take action!
Now, we must immediately return to Longevity Mountain. As soon as Yu Yuan leaves the Earth Immortal Realm, we will directly apprehend him and escort him back to Kunlun Mountain for our master to deal with!"
Nanji Immortal, upon hearing these words, brightened up and quickly responded, "The Vice Sect Hierarch speaks sensibly! And we can continue with the arrangements we had before, let them first probe and see if Yu Yuan has made any other arrangements!"
"Mhm." Randeng Taoist nodded slightly, "This can indeed be done."
The two of them decided on their plan and instructed Xiao Zhen, Deng Hua, and Shengong Bao to continue their journey. Meanwhile, they themselves mounted a plum deer and an Immortal Crane and turned back.
...
With the guidance of a young acolyte, Yu Yuan left the plaza, following a resplendent, rainbow-like cloud bridge toward a distant,
tall, and majestic Immortal Palace.
Sunlight penetrated the clouds, shrouding the entire Immortal Palace in a mysterious and grand atmosphere.
The cloud bridge extended from the plaza all the way to the Immortal Palace, looking like a rainbow above the cloud sea, beautifully unparalleled, dreamlike, and illusory.
With the acolyte leading the way, Yu Yuan traveled unimpeded and soon arrived at a great hall deep within the Immortal Palace.
This great hall soared into the clouds, with a roof made of colored glaze tiles shimmering in a myriad of hues. Inside, ninety-nine dragon pillars stood erect, imposing solemnity and reverence.
The hall was empty, save for a middle-aged Daoist sitting cross-legged on a soft cushion at the central seat of honor.
His figure was upright, his demeanor calm and stable, his features handsome with slight wrinkles of desolation on his face, reminiscent of the traces of time. His eyes were bright and profound, reflecting a kind of wisdom and tranquility.
He wore a Furong Crown on his head, with a few strands of hair dancing in the wind among the loose tresses. His apricot-yellow Daoist robe was loose and tidy, with exquisite cloud patterns embroidered on the cuffs and lapels, exuding a mysterious and elegant charm. Below the robe, a pair of white cloth shoes rested on the cushion, as if they were one with the earth.
He was sitting with his eyes closed, hands gently stacked with long, jade-like fingers, emitting a faint glow.
From afar, Yu Yuan caught the scent of a faint fragrance emanating from the Daoist, as if it were the fragrant breath between lofty mountains and running water, inducing an involuntary sense of peace and comfort.
Yu Yuan raised his eyebrows slightly; he could feel that this middle-aged Daoist was extremely powerful, probably no less so than Zhen Yuanzi, the master of the Earth Immortal Realm.
Who is this Daoist?
Why is he here in Zhen Yuanzi's Daoist temple in the Earth Immortal Realm?
At this moment, the young acolyte knelt down reverently and said to the middle-aged Daoist, "Acolyte pays respect to Kunyuan Ancestor! The master commanded me to bring this Yu Yuan Immortal to request the Earth Book."
"I understand."
The middle-aged Daoist opened his eyes, first glancing at Yu Yuan, and then waved to the acolyte, "You may step back."
"Yes!"
The acolyte obeyed, turned to Yu Yuan with a warm reminder, "Immortal, you may only use the Earth Book once, so please choose the question you wish to ask with great care."
After saying this, he respectfully left the hall, leaving Yu Yuan alone in the vast expanse.
The Kunyuan Ancestor seemed to be waiting for something, silent, just quietly watching him.
Yu Yuan looked at him with some surprise and thoughtfully asked, "Are you the Earth Book?"
The Kunyuan Ancestor shook his head, then nodded.
Yu Yuan frowned and said, "So is it or isn't it? Give me a straight answer. What's the meaning of shaking your head then nodding?"
The Kunyuan Ancestor calmly replied, "Zhen Yuanzi Daoist friend once cut out his good thoughts and entrusted them to the Earth Book. After enduring ten thousand years of arduous cultivation, it became the poor Daoist you see before you... Thus, the poor Daoist is both Zhen Yuanzi Daoist friend's Good Corpse Dao Body and the Earth Book."
So that's how it is.
Yu Yuan admired in his heart.
This was the first time he had seen a Quasi-Saint's Good Corpse Dao Body up close, and he increasingly marveled at the power of the Cutting Three Corpses method.
If each of the Three Corpses Dao Bodies could possess a Dao Xing Realm similar to the original body, wouldn't their combat power be exponentially increased?
Then, the Kunyuan Ancestor said, "Daoist friend, you may ask whatever question you like. As long as it concerns the events of the Primordial Land, the poor Daoist knows everything. However, according to the rules, the poor Daoist can only answer one question, so I hope the Daoist friend has considered carefully what to inquire."
Yu Yuan had already decided on his question, and without hesitation, he asked, "I would like to know where the remaining Chaos Bell Fragments are now?"
The Kunyuan Ancestor closed his eyes slightly, as if in contemplation.
After a short while, he spoke calmly, "Your timing is fortuitous. This question has been asked by many before, but at that time, the poor Daoist only knew of one fragment that buried deep within the Returning Ruins Abyss along with Donghuang Tianyi... However, not long ago, the poor Daoist sensed that a fragment has revealed its presence in the Northern Continent."
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