Penglai Holy Realm.

Immortal qi drifts lightly, gathering of great gods.

The Sect Hierarch Tongtian arrives at Purple Ganoderma Cliff astride the Kui Niu, his face expressionless, his gaze deep and somber.

He is clad in a Red White Crane Silk Robe, a golden belt around his waist, his black hair hanging down to his waist, atop his head the Upper Pure Lotus Crown, within his abyss-like black pupils, stars seem to twinkle.

His tall and majestic figure exudes an invisible pressure, and beneath his handsome visage, there seems to be a trace of icy killing intent hidden.

Following his arrival, a formidable aura immediately pervaded the Penglai Holy Realm, and the originally fair weather turned somber, accompanied by a sense of ominous rustling and crane calls.

"Master!"

Zhao Gongming, dressed in a dark green Daoist robe, arrives riding a black tiger through the clouds.

With thick brows and large eyes, a high nose and square mouth, a full face that at a glance imparts a sense of pleasantness. Following him are the Three Pure Ones and the Cai Yun Fairy, all as beautiful as spring orchids and autumn chrysanthemums; with summer lotus and winter plums, leaving nothing desired.

A moment later, the Holy Mother of No Ultimate, Gui Ling Saint Mother, Qiu Shou Immortal, the Ten Heavenly Lords, and all the elite disciples of Jie Sect arrived in full.

The disciples of Jie Sect, sensing the presence of Sect Hierarch Tongtian, hurried to greet him, to pay their respects to the Sect Hierarch.

"Greetings, Master!"

The disciples dismount their beasts, standing respectfully in front of Biyou Palace, giving their salutations to Sect Hierarch Tongtian, who stands, hands behind his back, atop Purple Ganoderma Cliff.

"Master, you've finally returned!"

"Master, during your absence, I've been so preoccupied with thoughts of you that I've become absent-minded even during meditation!"

Eagerly, they surrounded him to offer their greetings, some disciples even making playful remarks with a grin on their faces.

Sect Hierarch Tongtian, though still maintaining a stern face, softened the chill in his eyes, revealing a hint of warmth.

"Where is Yu Yuan? How come he has not arrived?"

Sect Hierarch Tongtian surveyed the crowd, failing to spot that familiar figure, he couldn't help but frown slightly.

Zhao Gongming was taken aback, then he smiled and said, "My nephew recently obtained a fragment of the Chaos Bell, he is locked away repairing the Chaos Bell in his Tian Yuan Palace!"

On hearing this, Sect Hierarch Tongtian's face showed a trace of relief, then his expression turned cold once again.

Zhao Gongming was astute in reading expressions and seeing Sect Hierarch Tongtian's furrowed brow, he was certain that it wasn't any good news!

Given the purpose of Sect Hierarch Tongtian's visit, Zhao Gongming had a bad hunch and quickly asked, "Master, has something happened?"

Sect Hierarch Tongtian sighed and looking out at the vast blue ocean, he said slowly, "Your Taoist Ancestor has issued a decree, claiming Yu Yuan to be an Outer Heaven Demon, and has commanded me to slay him."

At this point, Sect Hierarch Tongtian sighed deeply once more, his gaze growing increasingly solemn.

Zhao Gongming was profoundly shocked, his eyes filled with disbelief.

"That's impossible!"

"Yu Yuan, my nephew, can't possibly be an Outer Heaven Demon!"

Zhao Gongming asserted, his teeth clenched with conviction.

Not only him, but the other elite disciples also showed disbelief, raising a commotion of discussion.

"Could there be a mistake? How can the Vice Sect Hierarch be an Outer Heaven Demon?"

"I also feel something is amiss; Yu Yuan would never do anything detrimental to our Jie Sect!"

"But this is a word from the Taoist Ancestor..."

At the mention of the "Taoist Ancestor," all the disciples of Jie Sect promptly fell silent.

Sect Hierarch Tongtian waved his hand indifferently, "I have my own judgment on this matter; you need not get involved."

After a pause, he looked towards Zhao Gongming, "Today I must interrogate Yu Yuan publicly, go bring him here!"

"This..."

Hesitating as he glanced at Sect Hierarch Tongtian, Zhao Gongming bowed respectfully and departed.

He mounted the black tiger, chasing the wind through the clouds, and soon arrived at the entrance of Yu Yuan's abode, Tian Yuan Palace.

But the gates of Tian Yuan Palace were tightly closed, and even the garden sprites were nowhere to be seen. He called at the palace gates for a long time, but no one responded.

Zhao Gongming furrowed his brows, not expecting such an abrupt situation.

But now, he was here under Sect Hierarch Tongtian's orders to fetch someone, and there was also that earth-shattering news to inform Yu Yuan. Seeing that no one answered after a long wait, he simply opened his Upper Pure Divine Eye, carefully examining the Guardian Formation protecting Tian Yuan Palace, quickly unraveling the mysteries of the Array.

Moments later, he stretched out a hand and with a flick, the Guardian Formation shattered instantaneously.

"I hope my nephew won't blame me for destroying his Great Formation... However, if my nephew hears that news, I fear he won't be concerned with such a trivial Guardian Formation anymore."

Muttering to himself, Zhao Gongming stepped boldly into Tian Yuan Palace and headed straight for the Main Hall.

Unexpectedly, he found the entire Tian Yuan Palace empty.

His nephew, the newly appointed Vice Sect Hierarch of Jie Sect, the Primordial Chaos One Qi Immortal Yu Yuan, had vanished into thin air!

Strange!

He was clearly repairing the Chaos Bell; the Qi was unmistakable.

How could he have disappeared in the blink of an eye?

"Whoosh!"

As Zhao Gongming pondered, a figure appeared out of nowhere.

The figure was dressed in a Daoist robe as white as clouds, his presence enigmatic in silence.

With long brows reaching his temples, his eyes deep and soulful, he possessed a melancholic bearing, as if detached from the mortal world.

This Daoist's appearance was strikingly familiar to Zhao Gongming.

He was about to speak when the Daoist instantaneously took on the appearance of Yu Yuan.

Simultaneously, the sky suddenly darkened and then brightened dazzlingly.

In that moment of darkness and light, the rules of Heaven and Earth underwent a change!

Rolling thunder roared from all directions, and dark clouds obscured the entirety of Penglai Immortal Island.

"Heavenly tribulation!?"

Seeing this scene, Zhao Gongming felt a surge of astonishment and uncertainty.

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