Chapter 6: The Iron Rod Strikes

The esteemed Yun Dao is one of the three women. Although her appearance is far inferior to that of the ethereal Daoist, her cultivation has already approached the incomprehensible realm, ranking just below the sect leader, the esteemed Jie Tian Dao. With a light sigh, she remarked, "The old master has appeared at Mo Yun Peak; I wonder whether this is a blessing or a curse for our Lian Yun Sect"

Hailong took deep breaths of the fresh air at the summit of Jietian Peak, and the actions of Dao Ming Zhenren had ignited the stubbornness deep within him. He suddenly stepped forward and exclaimed angrily, "What have I done wrong for you to treat me this way? You are not worthy to be my ancestral master." His voice was loud, with a sharp childlike tone, and combined with the unintentional use of his magical power, it enhanced the penetrating quality of his words, almost reaching every corner of Jietian Square. The hundreds of disciples of Lianyun Sect who had already arrived immediately turned their gazes towards him, all displaying expressions of astonishment. Hailong was the first to dare to rebuke an elder at the summit of Jietian.

After hearing Hai Long's words, the Daoist Master of the Mysterious Path fell completely into a state of confusion. She had entered the Lianyun Sect at the age of seven and had not left the Lianyun Mountain Range for over two thousand three hundred years. Although she possessed profound cultivation and held a revered status, this was the first time in her life that she had heard such frivolous words. Hai Long's innocent remarks were so sincere that they stirred a strange feeling within her. She found herself standing beside Hai Long, as scenes from her past cultivation experiences flashed before her eyes. This Daoist Master, ranked third in the Lianyun Sect, had become somewhat entranced. Hai Long's innocent remarks were so sincere that they stirred a strange feeling within her. She found herself standing beside Hai Long, as scenes from her past cultivation experiences flashed before her eyes. This Daoist Master, ranked third in the Lianyun Sect, had become somewhat entranced.

In Dao Ming's eyes, a cold light flickered as he thought to himself: In terms of cultivation, although Dao Yun entered the path several decades later than I did, he has already reached a higher realm, having attained the early stage of Dao Long. He has always been at odds with me, and now he has found an opportunity to mock me. How am I supposed to continue to survive in the Lianyun Sect after this? At that moment, Hai Long tugged at Dao Yun's sleeve and said: "Dao Yun Shizu, please take me as your disciple. That dead fat man Dao Ming is so fierce; if you don't take me in, he will beat me to death when I go back."

The ethereal Daoist master shot him a glare and said, "Why don't you go? Since you are unwilling to help the sect leader and senior brother with their troubles, then refrain from unnecessary talk."

"Sect Master, this is not appropriate. If we proceed this way, I fear the Six Sects will have even greater objections against us. It would be better for me to represent our sect and visit in three years instead."

Deciding on the heavenly path: "Then it is settled. Is there anyone else willing to accompany Junior Sister San on this journey?"

The Eight Immortals simultaneously shook their heads, and none of them knew what the four characters "golden eyes and fiery gaze" represented

"Who is so bold as to act in Tianjie Square?" An aged and resonant voice echoed, causing everyone's hearts to race, as if this sudden sound could control their very lives. A beam of azure light shone from the distance, forming a massive halo. At the center of the halo, an elderly man in flowing Daoist robes descended gracefully upon a cloud of azure. The old man's face was ancient and dignified, his gaze clear and profound, subtly imbued with a warm hue. Despite his white hair and ethereal demeanor, his presence brought a refreshing aura. A powerful energy enveloped his surroundings, clearly indicating profound cultivation. Upon the old man's arrival, all the disciples of Lianyun Sect in the square simultaneously bowed and saluted, saying: "We pay our respects to the Daoist Master Wujing."

Six groups of radiant light approached from six directions of the Jie Tian Peak, among which one group came from the Jie Tian Palace at the end of Jie Tian Square, where colorful rays of light shone. As the light converged, four men and two women gracefully landed in the center of Jie Tian Square. The leader, whose halo was deep blue, was none other than the Master of Lianyun Sect, Jie Tian Dao Zun. Jie Tian Dao Zun, with an ethereal demeanor and a skeletal frame, bore an expression of astonishment and anger on his aged face. As soon as he descended upon Jie Tian Square, two stern gazes fell upon the three members of the Mysterious Dao Zun, and he coldly said: "Who dares to defy the ancestral edict and act here? Do you wish to provoke a heavenly tribulation and overturn my Lianyun Sect?"

Upon hearing the words of the Inorganic Daoist, Dao Ming and Dao Yun were immediately filled with great fear, both kneeling on the ground. How could they not know what the Heavenly Tribulation was? If they were to encounter the Triple Heavenly Tribulation, it was likely that even all the disciples of the Lianyun Sect combined would be unable to withstand it. Realizing the grave mistake they had made, both of them trembled slightly.

Upon hearing the persuasion of the Ethereal Daoist, the Heavenly Stone Daoist gradually calmed down. Their gazes fell upon the small black iron rod in front of the Sea Dragon, and for a long while, no one could utter a word

Dao Ming, holding the sea dragon, arrived at his Mo Yun cave dwelling. The events of today had truly shaken him to the core. Previously, he had nearly been driven to death by the sea dragon's antics, but upon learning that the sea dragon was somehow connected to the senior he respected most, all his anger vanished in an instant. How fortunate it was to receive the attention of that esteemed senior! Carefully placing the sea dragon on his bed, Dao Ming murmured, "This kid has no idea what kind of luck he has stumbled upon." He extended three fingers to press against the sea dragon's pulse point, meticulously examining the current condition of the sea dragon.

The ethereal Daoist Master appeared and then vanished, with delicate jade-like hands resting on the shoulder of the Heavenly Stone Daoist Master. "Old Five, calm down. There is no one here; that is merely an attachment of divine consciousness. Can you not even recognize this?"

The Inorganic Daoist Master floated down beside the two individuals, astonished, and said: "Is it possible that this is the ultimate celestial artifact of the Demon Sovereign, capable of exerting the magical power to block the Heavenly Stone merely by relying on the attached divine consciousness?"

The Inorganic Daoist murmured, "You two combined are nearly five thousand years old; do you still need to take care of each other?"

"Wuji, do not frighten the younger generation. Unless all nine of us old fellows act together, where would the heavenly tribulation come from? Do you think they have the capability for that?" Once again, a mass of azure clouds floated in, the azure-blue halo almost identical to that of Wuji Daozun. As the light converged, another person suddenly appeared beside Wuji Daozun. This person was not tall, only reaching Wuji Daozun's shoulder, and in his right hand, he held a round, milky-white stone, approximately twenty centimeters in diameter, within which seemed to swirl mist, looking extremely mysterious.

The esteemed Daoist of the Celestial Path let out a light sigh and said, "After all, we belong to the righteous path, and we cannot be too unfeeling. How about this: I will send a spiritual seal to Master Wuyun, using the excuse of our Lianyun Sect's weak position to refrain from action for the time being. Once the evil forces truly become rampant, it will not be too late for us to emerge from our retreat."

Hailong saw a white light rushing towards him. He wanted to dodge, but he could not muster any strength, as if the surrounding space had been sealed off, including his mind. His entire body felt soft and powerless, and he could only watch helplessly as the white light floated towards his forehead. He silently thought to himself that his life was over and instinctively closed his eyes.

The stunned sea dragon glanced at the three Daoist masters before him, then looked at the small iron rod, murmuring, "Golden Eyes and Fiery Vision." After uttering these four words, he felt his entire body go limp and immediately collapsed to the ground, while the small iron rod floated back into his embrace

Hailongyan watched as Ling Yunzi trembled under the reprimand of Dao Ming Zhenren, and immediately felt a surge of anger. He exclaimed loudly, "Master Ancestor, why are you being so fierce! Fourth Master didn't want it at all; that purple mushroom was something I obtained from Uncle Lingmu. Moreover, I have already used the purple mushroom to save Xiao Jiling, so it is not available at all."

"Ancestral Master, I understand." A voice drew the attention of these top experts in the realm of cultivation; it was none other than Dao Ming Zhen Ren, the grandmaster of Hai Long.

Boom— All the low-ranking disciples were violently shaken to the edge of the Jie Tian Square, and the entire Jie Tian Square began to tremble violently, as if the Jie Tian Peak were about to collapse. If it were not for the fact that this place is the hub of the Lianyun Mountain Range's forbidden celestial formation, such a strong impact would likely bring about unforeseen disasters. Nevertheless, even so, several long cracks appeared on the jade-like green stone surface. The Tian Shi Dao Zun floated back several dozen meters, and a crack unexpectedly appeared on his most cherished milky-white celestial stone. The Miao Miao Dao Zun and the Wu Ji Dao Zun also retreated more than ten steps each, leaving only Hai Long standing dazedly at the center of the storm. A small black iron rod quietly floated in front of him.

Looking around at everyone, Dao Mingzi angrily shouted: "Do you all wish to rebel? When did I say I would punish Tan Yu? Hmph, you have taught a good disciple. You may choose not to use the Forgetting Spirit Technique, as it will affect your cultivation, but you must never mention today's events again. Now, all of you return." After saying this, he controlled his flying sword and suddenly vanished before everyone. Dao Xiuzizi sighed softly and said: "Brothers, there is no need to worry. Didn't the Master plead for Tan Yu at the Tianjie Square? I believe he will be fine. I will return to Fengyu Mountain first. When Tan Yu comes back, you can hand over the Seven Cultivation Swords to him then." After saying this, he handed the Seven Cultivation Swords to Ling Zhizi and then floated away, controlling his body in mid-air.

Dear junior brothers and sisters, the origin of this iron rod must be extraordinary. Does anyone know what the term 'golden-eyed and fiery-eyed' refers to?

The Heavenly Path speaks: ""

The inorganic Daoist master was taken aback; he never expected that after living for over two thousand years, he would be outwitted by a child of merely a dozen years. Yet, his words were such that the master found himself unable to refute them

A flash of anger passed through Tian Shi's eyes, but he also knew that he could not afford to offend the Mysterious Daoist. He replied calmly, "Senior Sister, he is after all my disciple, how can I yield? Since you say he is not at fault, then let it be that he is not at fault."

"Yes, Sovereign. Daoming will definitely handle this matter well"

The esteemed Daoist Tian looked deeply at the small iron rod in his hand, then placed it back into the embrace of Tan Yu. After assessing his current condition, he finally handed it over to the hands of the Real Person Dao Ming

The cold light shot from the eyes of the Heavenly Dao Master, "Sister Piaomiao, what is going on?"

The Supreme Daoist said: "Although the Brahman Heart Sect is a legitimate sect of Buddhism, the relationship between Master Wuyun and us is also quite good. However, the five old fellows of the Five Illuminations Immortal have always looked down on us. Now that the righteous path is flourishing and the six major sects of the Central Plains are producing many skilled practitioners, why should we wade into this murky water? It is better to focus on cultivating in the mountains."

The expression of the Heavenly Stone Daoist darkened, and the kneeling Daoming Zhenren exuded a dangerous aura. The Inorganic Daoist smiled and said, "Well, you are indeed an interesting child. However, you must not be so disrespectful in front of your elders." Hailong scratched his head and replied, "Master, I am not being disrespectful! Respect for elders should be reflected in the heart; what is the use of merely putting on a show? I do not disrespect you; I am simply expressing what I truly think. Respect for elders should be reflected in the heart; what is the use of merely putting on a show? I do not disrespect you; I am simply expressing what I truly think. Do you not like to hear the truth?"

After listening to Ling Yunzi's words, Daoming Zhenren's expression grew even darker. "You are quite something! Now you can make decisions on your own. The condensation liquid takes a hundred years to produce just three drops, and you so easily handed it over to others. Do you know that this condensation liquid can..." He paused, and a cold light flickered in Daoming's eyes as he turned to Ling Yunzi, saying, "Not only did you take it upon yourselves to send out the condensation liquid, but you also accepted something in return. Ling Yun, you must return that fifth-grade purple fungus to Master Daoyun immediately after you go back. I had always held you in high regard, but I never expected you to be so greedy. Hmph, we will discuss everything when we return."

When Dao Ming Zhen Ren saw Tian Shi Dao Zun appear, he felt a surge of joy; with Tian Shi Dao Zun present, his heart was much more at ease. Upon hearing his master's reprimand, he hurriedly responded in agreement, adopting a submissive demeanor.

Including the five Daoist masters who came later, the eight individuals respectfully said: "We pay our respects to the sect leader"

The Water Stopping Daoist is also one of the three women, ranking last among them. She has always received care from her senior brothers and sisters. Her beauty is not inferior to that of the Ethereal Daoist. Three hundred years ago, she had just broken through to the Unfaltering Realm. Upon hearing the question from the Connecting Heaven Daoist, she smiled and said: "Since my cultivation is shallow, it doesn't matter if I practice a little less. Let me go with Senior Sister Three."

The sudden intervention of the Heavenly Stone Daoist was so swift that even the Unmoved Daoist could not prevent it, while the Mysterious Daoist was in a dazed state, watching helplessly as the life of the Sea Dragon was about to vanish.

The Heavenly Stone Daoist cast a faint glance at Dao Ming Zhen Ren and said: "Dao Ming, you are becoming increasingly stagnant. Not only is your cultivation progressing slowly, but your character is also quite lacking. How can you possibly inherit my legacy?"

The ethereal Daoist master smiled and said: "I knew you couldn't stand the loneliness. It is good for us sisters to go together, as we can look out for each other."

The Inorganic Daoist smiled slightly and said, "In cultivating the Dao, the heart is the essence. Your anger is too heavy. It is very taboo to act in the Tianjie Square. This is the closest place in Shenzhou to the Immortal Realm. If you inadvertently attract a heavenly tribulation, this place will turn into scorched earth, and you will become a sinner of our Lianyun Sect. You must be aware of this!"

Heavenly Dao Master said: "Alright, it is settled then. Fellow disciples, it is time for you to return and engage in quiet cultivation."

The ethereal Daoist Master smiled faintly. Until this moment, she had not forgotten Hai Long's words: "The sect leader is right; this matter should be a blessing rather than a curse for us. Perhaps that child, Tan Yu, might even gain quite a few benefits from it."

The Heavenly Stone Daoist glanced at the Heavenly Stone in his hand and sighed, "Today, I was too impulsive. It seems that I still have untransformed anger. After returning, I must enter seclusion for a period of time."

"Such a significant matter, why did you not report it earlier?" Tian Shi could not help but ask in anger

"Yes, Master." Under the leadership of the three generations of disciples, hundreds of beams of blue light rose from the Jietian Square. In an instant, only the nine Dao Zuns, including Jietian, remained in the vast square.

With a loud bang, all eleven disciples of Daoming were thrown out, while Daoming and Daoyun each took a step back to steady themselves. Although Hailong, who was protected by Daoyun, was not seriously harmed, his face had turned pale from fear. It turned out that after hearing Hailong's inflammatory words, Daoming could no longer hold back his reservations and, in a fit of anger, attacked Hailong. Fortunately, Daoyun, who noticed in time and was of a higher cultivation level than Daoming, saved Hailong's life.

The Dao Ming Zhen Ren displayed a hint of unnatural expression on his face, his lips slightly moving as he communicated with the Jie Tian Dao Zun through a method of sound transmission. The other eight Dao Zun, all possessing the cultivation of having attained the Great Dao, were naturally able to intercept and hear his transmission through their magical powers. The expressions of the nine individuals simultaneously grew serious, and Dao Ming Zhen Ren's account lasted for a full half hour before concluding

The azure light floated in, and everyone had already arrived above Moyaun Peak. Dao Ming Zhenren coldly said: "You all return to Moyaun Ping. From today onwards, Tan Yu will follow me in cultivation."

Daoming's chubby face had turned a purplish hue, and the murderous intent was evident in his small eyes. Being reprimanded by a junior in front of so many fellow disciples made it difficult for him to save face. Just as he was unable to contain himself and was about to take action, a gentle voice rang out, "Daoming, what has caused you to become so furious? It is not wise to lose your temper in the Tianjie Square."

In Daomingzi's eyes, a flash of brilliance appeared, and Hailong distinctly felt a powerful sense of oppression coming from all directions, making his breathing suddenly difficult.

Ah! Child, did they just injure you? Let the Master take a look. For some reason, as soon as the Ethereal Daoist saw the Sea Dragon, he felt an inexplicable sense of familiarity.

Dao Yun Zhenren was momentarily taken aback, looking at Dao Ming Zhenren with some confusion. Earlier, Dao Ming Zhenren had intended to punish Tan Yu, yet at this moment, he had changed to pleading for leniency. It was evident that the effect of the four words 'golden eyes and fiery gaze' was at play.

The Heavenly Stone Daoist angrily rebuked, "Dao Ming, you have taken in a good disciple." A radiant aura shone brightly behind him, and a strand of white light floated from his hand, heading straight for the forehead of the Sea Dragon. It is indeed a point of pride for the Sea Dragon that a master of such cultivation as the Heavenly Stone Daoist was moved to kill.

The esteemed Heavenly Path Master smiled and said: "This is best, then I will trouble you, Third Junior Sister. With your cultivation, you are more than capable of handling any unforeseen circumstances"

The clouds drifted away, and the halo surrounding the Inorganic Daoist Master suddenly contracted, shrinking to half its size and quietly hovering behind him. "Enough. You all may rise. Daoming, Daoyun, what is going on? Has your master not yet arrived?" The Inorganic Daoist Master ranked sixth among the nine second-generation masters of the Lianyun Sect, second only to the master of Daoming, the Heavenly Stone Daoist, and had been cultivating for over two thousand years.

The Heavenly Path Respecting Dao: "That artifact seems to have already fused with Tanyu's body. From the situation when I just exerted my strength to extract it, it actually weighs ten thousand jin. If it were not fused with Tanyu's body, given his current cultivation level, it would be absolutely impossible for him to carry it with him. Although the artifact possesses great power, Tanyu's cultivation is still shallow; to truly utilize it, it is likely that at least a thousand years will be required."

"Well said. I admire children who express themselves sincerely." As these clear words were spoken, a young woman appeared beside Hailong, and similarly, a cerulean halo floated behind her. The voice of "Refer to the Ethereal Daoist" echoed.

Dao Yun Zhenren stood with his head lowered behind the young woman, respectfully saying: "Master"

The Inorganic Daoist Zun smiled gently and said: "Brother Tian Shi, why are you undermining me again? I merely wanted to give these disciples a warning." The person who arrived was none other than Master Tian Shi, the mentor of Dao Ming Zhen Ren.

Regarding the Dao of Heaven: "It should be a blessing rather than a curse. He originally bore no burden of heavenly tribulation; he is merely here to face punishment. Did Dao Ming not just say that after five years, he will leave? Let us observe the changes quietly."

Ling Yunzi was taken aback and hurriedly said, "Master, please do not listen to Tanyu's nonsense. It is indeed the disciple's fault. If you must punish someone, let it be me."

Upon seeing the Inorganic Daoist Master appear, Daomingzi immediately broke out in a cold sweat. Once his senses returned, he hurriedly bowed and said to the Daoist Master: "Respectfully reporting to the Daoist Master, everything is the disciple's fault. Please punish me as you see fit."

Hailongkou uttered a remark that left everyone in stitches. He gazed deeply at the ethereal Daoist Master before him and said: "Sister, you are so beautiful! When I grow up, will you marry me?"

The Dao of Ascending to Immortality: "Disciple Shudi makes a valid point. Sect Master, we still have a long way to go before we can transcend the tribulation, so why should we involve ourselves with those self-proclaimed extraordinary Six Sects? As the saying goes, evil cannot prevail over righteousness; the strength of the Six Sects is sufficient to deal with those demonic and heretical forces."

The Heart of the Celestial Stone Master stirred, thinking to himself, what is happening? With over two thousand years of cultivation, how could he be so reckless as to unleash a killing intent? Especially since the other party was one of his own disciples. As he contemplated this, he intended to retract the magical power that was less than one meter away from Hai Long, when an unexpected change occurred. A black light suddenly floated out from Hai Long's embrace, colliding abruptly with the Celestial Stone Master's magical power. In an instant, that black light transformed into countless rays of colorful light, leaving the onlookers in a daze. A surge of pure magical power erupted, and the overwhelming energy conveyed an irresistible sensation. A deep, ancient voice resonated, "Do not harm him"

The Celestial Master of the Ethereal Path shook his head and said, "No, that is not correct. The magical power just now was exceptionally pure and carried a hint of Buddhist energy; it could never be a demonic artifact. Child, where did you obtain this magical tool?"

You two! You are not even as good as a child. What fault does the child have? What is wrong with speaking the truth? I believe you both should reflect on yourselves. A pure-hearted individual like him is progressing in his cultivation much more smoothly than we did back then. I think that perhaps a thousand years from now, our Yun Sect will produce another extraordinary talent. Tian Shi, if you do not want him, let him come under my guidance.

The Heavenly Stone Daoist, witnessing the damage to his magical artifact, was instantly filled with rage and shouted, "Who dares to wreak havoc in my Lianyun Sect?" His immense magical power surged upward like a vortex, indicating that he was about to unleash his fury

The Daoist Master of the Mysterious Path possesses an extraordinarily beautiful appearance, making Ling Feizi seem like a mere flicker of light in comparison. Her fair skin, exquisite features, and cascading dark green hair are not even the most captivating aspects; what truly enchants is her ethereal temperament, as serene and unworldly as the gentle rain in a secluded mountain. Even the disciples of the Lianyun Sect find it hard to imagine that this stunning beauty is the Daoist Master who holds the third seat in the sect.

Dao Ming Zhen Ren let out a bitter laugh and said, "It is not that I do not want to speak, but rather that he does not allow me to! If such a significant event had not occurred, I would not have revealed it. I ask for the forgiveness of all the ancestors. Although Tan Yu is a bit mischievous, he is not of bad character, so I hope the ancestors will show mercy."

The ethereal Daoist let out a soft sigh and recounted everything that had happened earlier in detail. Upon hearing her words, the Daoist of the Heavens revealed a hint of surprise. With a casual wave of his hand, the body of the Sea Dragon immediately floated before him. His hands transformed like phantoms, and as he invoked a spell, a small iron rod suddenly flew out from the Sea Dragon's embrace. As soon as this object appeared, the expression of the Daoist of the Heavens changed, and the blue halo behind him brightened slightly. The small iron rod in the air was exceptionally heavy; even he found it somewhat strenuous to control. Despite its small size, it exhibited an incredible weight, causing the Daoist of the Heavens to feel a secret shock. The most peculiar aspect was that this did not seem to be a magical artifact; it contained not a trace of spiritual energy. Apart from its weight, it resembled the most ordinary iron rod.

Master, no!" exclaimed Ling Tongzi and the other disciples of the four generations in unison. After more than a year of companionship, they had already developed deep feelings for Hai Long

"Pfft." A light laugh broke the solemn atmosphere of the Tianjian Square, and the one who laughed was none other than Hailong. The Tian Shi Dao Zun frowned slightly, while the Wu Ji Dao Zun looked curiously at this disciple with the lowest rank in the sect. The Tian Shi Dao Zun's jade glimmered in his hand as he asked lightly, "What are you laughing at?"

The Ethereal Daoist smiled slightly and said, "I knew you wouldn't want to part with it. Child, do not be afraid; if they dare to bully you in the future, I will take care of it for you." As she spoke, she turned her gaze towards the Sea Dragon. Since the appearance of the Ethereal Daoist, the Sea Dragon had completely fallen into a daze; the figure of Ling Feizi had vanished, and in his eyes, there was only this stunning Daoist before him. As he looked at the exquisite figure of the Ethereal Daoist, concealed beneath her Daoist robe, and inhaled her faint, delicate fragrance, two streams of nosebleed unconsciously flowed from his nostrils. Since the appearance of the Ethereal Daoist, the Sea Dragon had completely fallen into a daze; the figure of Ling Feizi had vanished, and in his eyes, there was only this stunning Daoist before him. As he looked at the exquisite figure of the Ethereal Daoist, concealed beneath her Daoist robe, and inhaled her faint, delicate fragrance, two streams of nosebleed unconsciously flowed from his nostrils

Ling Tongzi felt a surge of anxiety and tentatively pleaded, "Master, Tan Yu is still just a child. Today he indeed went too far, but I implore you to show some leniency." Under his lead, the other fourth-generation disciples knelt down together to plead for mercy from Dao Mingzi

Returning to Moyun Peak, all fourth-generation disciples, including Dao Xiu, dared not speak. Dao Ming Zhen Ren's expression was so dark it seemed as if water could drip from it. Today, in the Sacred Place of Lianyun Sect at the Jietian Square, he suffered such great humiliation in front of numerous fellow disciples, and was further provoked to spit blood by Hai Long Qi. Now, Dao Ming Zhen Ren resembled a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at any moment. Today, in the Sacred Place of Lianyun Sect at the Jietian Square, he suffered such great humiliation in front of numerous fellow disciples, and was further provoked to spit blood by Hai Long Qi. Now, Dao Ming Zhen Ren resembled a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at any moment

The Heavenly Stone Daoist said: "My Heavenly Stone has also been shattered by that thing. I do not know what kind of magical artifact it is, but its power is indeed formidable. If it were truly controlled, I cannot imagine what would happen."

The inorganic Daoist Zun encountered a setback and helplessly shook his head, saying: "It is not that I do not wish to alleviate the concerns of the sect leader, but I am about to enter the mid-stage of the Great Dao, and I cannot afford to be distracted! Moreover, Senior Sister's cultivation is far superior to that of this junior, so your presence would also showcase the strength of our sect before the Six Sects of the Central Plains."

The ethereal Daoist sighed, saying: "In the mountains, there are no cycles of sixty years. Since arriving at the Lianyun Mountain Range, I have only ventured out three times. I do not know what the land of Shenzhou has become. To exit the world is to enter the world; I hope to gain something from this experience"

"Leaders of each peak, please lead your disciples back. Today's gathering is canceled. Fellow brothers and sisters, please stay for a moment."

The incomparably pure and warm energy enveloped his entire body, and Hai Long felt a tremor throughout his being, as if all thirty-six thousand pores had opened wide, an indescribable comfort. Under the powerful magical influence of the Ethereal Daoist, in just a moment, he had advanced from the initial stage to the mid-stage.

Master Daoming was confronted by his disciple in front of all the students, and anger surged within him. However, he also understood that today was not the time to act out. With a huff of indignation, he withdrew his imposing presence.

Dao Yun, having encountered a hard obstacle, remained unperturbed. He floated down beside Hai Long and smiled, saying: "I also heard some things just now. Since this matter arose because of my borrowing those three drops of dew essence, it naturally concerns me. Senior Brother, you have been cultivating for five hundred years; why is your temper still so fiery? He is currently the only fifth-generation disciple, and we, as elders, should indulge him a bit more. The esteemed Daoists will soon arrive; I think we should let it go. If in the future Senior Brother has any grievances, feel free to come to Dao Yun." He is currently the only fifth-generation disciple, and we, as elders, should indulge him a bit more. The esteemed Daoists will soon arrive; I think we should let it go. If in the future Senior Brother has any grievances, feel free to come to Dao Yun.

Hailong can be said to be like a newborn calf that fears no tiger. Ignoring the anxious expressions of his several masters, he said: "Of course it's ridiculous. When my ancestral master is facing me, he is like an angry tiger, but when he sees the two grandmasters, he becomes as docile as a kitten. It's a typical case of bullying the weak and fearing the strong."

Dao Yun was taken aback; indeed, no one in Lianyun Sect dared to be as audacious as this young man. He scolded, "Do not speak recklessly, you must not disrespect your master... Ah! Senior brother, please show mercy"

A month ago, I received a spiritual message from the Fanjin Sect. Master Wuyun stated that various demons and evil entities across the Divine Continent are stirring restlessly, seemingly harboring intentions that align with our righteous path. We are invited to participate in the Grand Ceremony of the Seven Sects to be held three years from now, to discuss strategies together at the Fanjin Sect.

Dao Ming Zhenren turned back to see Dao Yun Zhenren. He let out a cold snort and said, "There is no need for you to concern yourself with the matters of Mo Yun Peak"

Jietian Daozun nodded slightly and sighed, saying: "I did not expect that he would be present. It seems that our cultivation is still lacking! Since he does not wish for us to disturb him, let it be. All disciples of Lianyunmen, you are to use the Forgetting Technique to erase all memories of what happened today at Jietian Square. From now on, no one is allowed to mention it lightly. Tianshi Shidi, let everything take its natural course. Perhaps this child, Tanyu, will truly become a pride of our Lianyun Sect in the future. All disciples of Lianyunmen, you are to use the Forgetting Technique to erase all memories of what happened today at Jietian Square. From now on, no one is allowed to mention it lightly. Tianshi Shidi, let everything take its natural course. Perhaps this child, Tanyu, will truly become a pride of our Lianyun Sect in the future. Daoming, when you return, you must take good care of Tanyu and explain everything clearly. Do not use the Forgetting Technique, otherwise he may become displeased. Do you understand?"

The Celestial Master of the Ethereal Path trembled all over, and the azure halo behind him began to pulsate inexplicably. All the disciples were stunned, and Dao Ming, who was kneeling on the ground, could not help but spit out a mouthful of fresh blood. Although he knew that Hai Long was audacious, he never expected that he would dare to desecrate even the Celestial Master of the Ethereal Path, a significant figure in the realm of cultivation.