"You want to kill my disciple?"

Upon hearing this straightforward question, Dao Xing Venerable, who was taken aback by his Immortal Sword being shattered, suddenly changed color, feeling enveloped by an icy killing intent from head to toe.

At that moment, he felt a chill run down his spine, alarm bells ringing in his heart, and he subconsciously wanted his Primordial Spirit to emerge and flee far away.

However, in the end, he restrained the impulse to flee, forced down the fear in his heart, and turned his head with somewhat stiff movements towards the direction of the voice, his gaze sharply narrowing as he did so.

He saw a rainbow of Seven-colored Clouds approaching from the East, with rays of light supporting a fragrant carriage from afar, wafting an exotic fragrance pungent even at a distance.

The carriage was surrounded by colorful curtains, and under the sunlight, the silhouette of a woman could faintly be seen reflected on them.

Golden Spirit Saint Mother!

This senior sister of the Jie Sect had actually arrived in person at the Returning Ruins Abyss, and happened to reach the scene just as he harbored killing intent and made an attempt on her disciple.

Moreover, what caused even more panic in Dao Xing Venerable's heart was that, following Golden Spirit Saint Mother's Seven Fragrant Treasure Car, a multitude of Jie Sect Immortals were present.

There were both men and women, some riding immortal deer, others mounting giant swans, some controlling dragons, others driving phoenixes...

From afar, they each appeared to have an air of the Immortal Path, carefree and unrestrained.

Just one glance and Dao Xing Venerable saw many familiar faces, all of whom he had encountered during his travels in the Primordial era.

Such as the Heavenly Monarchs Qin Wan, Yao Bin, and Bai Li from Golden Turtle Island, the Fairy sisters Qiong Xiao and Bi Xiao from Three Immortals Island, and that leading disciple of the Jie Sect—the Duobao Taoist...

In other words, the ones who had come to the Returning Ruins Abyss were indeed a group of Jie Sect elites!

What are they planning to do?

At this instant, countless thoughts sprung to mind in Dao Xing Venerable.

Right, there's a treasure about to emerge from the depths of Returning Ruins, causing such a commotion; how could the Jie Sect, stationed at the East Sea, possibly ignore it?

But they neither came early nor late, just when he was moved to kill, was this too much of a coincidence?

And then there was Yu Yuan, provoking him again and again.

Without his instigations, would he have recklessly harbored killing intent?

It would be impossible to believe there wasn't something fishy about all this even if he were beaten to death!

With this realization, Dao Xing Venerable understood something, his heart filled with fear but also irrepressible anger.

It was a strange feeling.

While he felt fear under that covering of cold killing intent, the idea of having unraveled the "scheme" of the Jie Sect incited immense rage.

He didn't even know where the courage came from, but he laughed coldly: "Good, it turns out you in Jie Sect had plans all along, I really want to see..."

Before he could finish speaking, a streak of azure light arrived before him, revealing the figure of Yu Ding Daoist, who sternly rebuked: "Junior brother, hold your tongue! Do not speak nonsense!"

"Senior brother, you..."

Dao Xing Venerable looked at Yu Ding Daoist, baffled with incomprehension in his eyes.

But Yu Ding Daoist did not bother with him, directly giving a bow to the Seven Fragrant Treasure Car and the assembly of Jie Sect elite disciples, "Chan Sect's Yu Ding pays respects to the colleagues from Jie Sect."

"There's no need for such courtesy, Dao brother."

Duobao Taoist responded with a salute, glancing at Yu Yuan and Huo Ling'er before looking towards the Seven Fragrant Treasure Car and said: "Junior sister, please handle this matter. Chan and Jie are after all one family; let us not make things too stiff."

"I understand."

The voice of Golden Spirit Saint Mother came once again, still so cool and clear.

Only, compared to before, that killing intent had already dissipated.

Yu Ding Daoist let out a slightly relieved breath.

What he feared most was that the Golden Spirit Saint Mother, in a fit of anger, would act recklessly without heed.

In such a case, neither he nor Dao Xing Venerable would be enough to match her.

That's why he stopped Dao Xing Venerable, taking the initiative to greet the group of Jie Sect disciples.

It wasn't a matter of boosting others' morale and destroying his own prestige.

But a wise man does not fight when the odds are against him!

Yu Ding Daoist stood before Dao Xing Venerable, looking seriously at the Seven Fragrant Treasure Car and said, "Golden Spirit Dao brother, the earlier incident was just a misunderstanding..."

He gave a quick and simple recount of the events without concealing anything.

Since everything took place in the open, it was impossible to keep it secret anyway.

Finally, he solemnly said: "This whole affair arose from a misunderstanding due to my junior brother Dao Xing and Dao brother's distinguished disciple not knowing each other. My junior brother is impetuous and quick to anger, while Dao brother's disciple is rather... sharp-tongued, and that's what led to this situation.

However, fortunately, Dao brother arrived in time to prevent any regrettable incident, and for that, we are very lucky..."

Inside the Seven Fragrant Treasure Car, Golden Spirit Saint Mother couldn't help but clutch the Dragon and Tiger Jade Ruyi when she heard the words "rather sharp-tongued."

She didn't need anyone else's confirmation; just hearing those four words made her believe nine-tenths of Yu Ding Daoist's words.

She knew her own disciple all too well!

Duobao Taoist hummed softly; he had anticipated this and had thus allowed Golden Spirit Saint Mother to deal with the matter herself.

But Qin Wan, Qiong Xiao, and others were skeptical about the credibility of Yu Ding's words.

They had had dealings with Dao Xing Venerable as well, and although his temperament was indeed impulsive, he was close to achieving the Dao of Daluo, a Dao Heart so steadfast.

How could he be provoked into murderous intent by a junior disciple with just a few words?

This was clearly a pretext to conceal his intention of avenging his disciple!

Immediately, many Jie Sect Immortals started to clamor loudly.

"We disciples of the Jie Sect must not allow ourselves to be bullied by Chan Sect's people!"

"That's right, this matter must be clarified!"

"It was Dao Xing who made the first move and attempted to kill our fellow disciple Yu Yuan first. We would have the just cause even if this matter were to be brought before the Saints of both sects!"

...

Seeing that the Jie Sect immortals were dissatisfied with his explanation, Yu Ding hastily spoke again with utmost seriousness: "My fellow Daoist brothers, please calm your anger. Although this matter arose from a misunderstanding, Dao Xing's aggressive thoughts of killing a high-ranking pupil of yours were indeed going too far!"

"Brother!"

Upon hearing this, Dao Xing Venerable felt extremely suffocated and resentful.

However, Yu Ding did not care and instead made a bow towards the Seven Fragrant Treasure Car, saying: "On behalf of my disciple, I apologize to you, brother. I hope for your understanding in light of our shared origin from the Three Sects, and to let bygones be bygones, shall we?"

Golden Spirit Saint Mother did not respond but extended a slender hand, creamy white like jade, from behind the screen.

In that hand was a Jade Ruyi, faintly marked with golden lines resembling dragons and tigers, surrounded by spiritual energy so dense it seemed to swirl with profound yellow Qi, immediately signaling that this was no ordinary treasure.

Such an item being revealed naturally caught the attention of all Immortal Gods.

However, in the next instant, the Jade Ruyi in Golden Spirit Saint Mother's hand vanished without warning, appearing instead above Dao Xing Venerable's head and striking down without hesitation.

"Thud!"

A muffled sound.

Dao Xing Venerable instantly plummeted from the clouds, falling towards the Returning Ruins Abyss.

"Brother!"

Yu Ding jerked and produced a horsetail whisk in his hands, lashing out thousands of threads to reel him back in.

Upon inspection, he found Dao Xing Venerable to be fine, even his consciousness was clear, but his Primordial Spirit had been sealed.

Yu Ding was shocked; this method was even more powerful than he had imagined!

By that time, the Dragon and Tiger Jade Ruyi had already returned to Golden Spirit Saint Mother's hand.

Only to hear the Jie Sect's eldest senior sister say indifferently: "This time, out of respect for our shared origin among the Three Sects, I've only sealed your Primordial Spirit to serve as a lesson. If there is a next time, you will not be let off so lightly!"

Hearing this, Dao Xing Venerable felt a cold chill in his heart.

Cultivation on the Immortal Path takes the Primordial Spirit as the foundation!

With the Primordial Spirit sealed, all his magic power and cultivation would be bound, and he wouldn't even be able to ride the clouds—reduced to a mere mortal in an instant, perhaps only able to unseal it upon returning to Kunlun!

He finally understood one thing at this moment.

Golden Spirit Saint Mother was truly willing to be ruthless towards him!

If Yu Ding, his brother, hadn't apologized for him just now, he feared that his punishment would not be merely a sealed Primordial Spirit!

"My fellow Daoist brothers, this is where we part ways."

Yu Ding did not say anything more and disappeared into the horizon with Dao Xing Venerable.

"Tsks..."

Yu Yuan couldn't help but click his tongue, feeling somewhat disappointed.

This Yu Ding was wiser than he had thought, and also much more patient.

Had it not been for Yu Ding stepping in timely, based on Dao Xing Venerable's foolhardy impulsiveness, he'd probably be suppressed inside the Four Symbols Tower by now, right?

However, weakening the Chan Sect required patience, and it was better to have others do it, not letting his master risk offending the Saints.

As he was contemplating, he suddenly felt a gaze filled with anger fall on him.

Then, Golden Spirit Saint Mother's cool voice came: "Yu Yuan! Weren't you going to the Dragon Palace for a drink? Why did you come here to stir up trouble instead?"

"Uhm..."

Yu Yuan pondered for a moment, thinking "A wise man does not fight when the odds are against him," and then quickly pulled Huo Ling'er to his side.

"It was she who dragged me here!"

Huo Ling'er nodded, bearing an expression as if prepared to meet her fate: "Yes, I was the one who dragged my junior brother here! If Auntie wants to punish, she can punish me!"

Golden Spirit Saint Mother: "…"

Duobao Taoist: "…"

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