"Boom—"

Volcanic fires erupted, lava shot towards the sky; mountains crumbled, the earth split into pieces.

As this desolate and dead star approached its end, Yu Yuan, who was surrounded and attacked by four Daluo Golden Immortals, received help.

The Jade Ruyi, barely over a foot long, had faint golden patterns resembling a dragon and a tiger; surrounded by spiritual energy and with a hint of mysterious yellow aura, a few casual taps from it dissolved the attacks of the four Daluo Golden Immortals into nothingness.

A rosy light came from the depths of the stars, bringing a Treasure Car perfumed with scents, veiled by colorful curtains that outlined the silhouette of a lady.

"Seven Fragrant Treasure Car… it's the Golden Spirit Saint Mother arriving!"

Jiutian Xuan Nu bowed respectfully, "I'm a special envoy under the command of the Queen Mother of the West, who once assisted the Human Emperor. I had the honor of meeting you once in the past."

Although both were Daluo Golden Immortals, she was well aware that she was no match for the elder sister of Jie Sect before her.

Be it in Dao Xing, Mana, cultivation realm, origin, or luck... she was far surpassed by her in every aspect, which prevented her from harboring any thoughts of rivalry or hostility!

However, if the Golden Spirit Saint Mother intended to compete with her for the Chaos Bell, she could by no means simply concede.

Thus, after the bow, she firmly stated: "We have old grievances with Qi Zhongjun, I hope you do not interfere in this matter!"

"Not interfere?"

From within the Seven Fragrant Treasure Car came the chilly voice of the Golden Spirit Saint Mother, while an intense murderous intent instantly swept towards the four.

The mere flick of the Jade Ruyi dimmed the heaven and earth momentarily.

Two massive phantoms seemed to emerge from the ancient ages.

One soared across the stars, enveloping dazzling star clouds; the other dominated the land, its surrounding winds swirling like endless blades.

Clouds follow the dragon, winds follow the tiger…

This appearance of the dragon and the tiger changed the complexion of the skies as if doomsday was imminent.

The four Daluo Golden Immortals felt a chill down their spines, their hearts filled with terror.

Jiutian Xuan Nu, suppressing the fear in her heart, shouted, "We respectfully treated you as a disciple of the Saint, yet you directly attacked us; isn't that rather overbearing?"

The curtains of the Seven Fragrant Treasure Car parted, revealing the stunning face of the Golden Spirit Saint Mother, who coldly said, "You four besiege my disciple, yet you ask me not to interfere?

Who indeed is being overbearing!"

"Roar—"

While the Golden Spirit Saint Mother spoke, both dragon roars and tiger howls resounded.

The dragon soaring through the stars and the tiger dominating the land instantaneously lunged at Jiutian Xuan Nu and the others.

At the same time, a square Bronze Pagoda flew out from the hands of the Golden Spirit Saint Mother.

An endless, terrifying pressure spread instantaneously, causing the faces of Jiutian Xuan Nu and the others to pale, and making it almost impossible for them to breathe!

The four Daluo Golden Immortals, at that moment, felt an unprecedented sense of crisis.

The small delicate Bronze Pagoda, after leaving the hands of the Golden Spirit Saint Mother, grew exponentially against the wind; in just a moment, it transformed into a colossal tower thousands of feet high and descended upon them.

The tower had four faces, each manifesting a huge and mysterious phantom filled with the aura of fundamental cosmic rules.

The Four Symbols to suppress the four directions.

Under the coverage of the Four Symbols Tower, Jiutian Xuan Nu and the others felt as if the space around them was completely sealed off. They had nowhere to run and could only watch as the magnificent tower bore down on them.

At that moment, a five-colored divine light descended from the sky, not aimed at them but sweeping towards Qi Zhongjun in the distance.

"You dare!"

The expression of the Golden Spirit Saint Mother grew cold as the Four Symbols Tower reversed its course, encaging the divine bird speeding towards it from the stars, forcing it to momentarily retreat.

But this was just the beginning.

Increasingly, more streaks of gold and rosy light shot from the depths of the stars.

This star on the brink of destruction shone like a torch in a black night, continuously attracting the celestial beings.

Amongst these immortal gods, both men and women, all possessed an ethereal and carefree demeanor.

Looking over, Jiutian Xuan Nu saw many familiar faces.

Like the genial Nanji Immortal with his balding head; Randeng Taoist with his modest appearance and twin bun hairstyle; the handsome and arrogant Kong Xuan; and the Grand Saint of Nine Spirits, an old man in a blue robe...

After Yu Yuan shouted, a group of Daluo Golden Immortals arrived first due to their speed. Seeing the situation clearly, they immediately used their abilities to capture Yu Yuan.

The Golden Spirit Saint Mother had no choice but to temporarily let Jiutian Xuan Nu and others go. With a flicker, she positioned herself in front of Yu Yuan.

Above her, the Four Symbols Tower loomed, in her hands the Flying Gold Sword, and around her, dragons coiled and tigers crouched.

Meanwhile, clad in a mystic robe and with a robust figure, Duobao Taoist also appeared from behind Yu Yuan.

Atop his head was a pagoda bursting with golden light, surrounded by thousands of strands of Spiritual Energy, each containing a glittering Spiritual Treasure.

The Jie Sect's eldest senior brother looked around solemnly, and with a voice that commanded respect without anger, he thundered, "Are you all intending to make enemies with my Jie Sect by attacking my disciple?"

Seeing these two formidable masters guard Yu Yuan rigorously, ready to fight at all costs, many Daluo Golden Immortals immediately ceased their actions.

"Brother Daoist, please don't misunderstand!"

Having witnessed the power of the Four Symbols Tower, Jiutian Xuan Nu had already lost interest in contending for the Chaos Bell, seizing the chance, she immediately explained loudly, "We had no intention against the Jie Sect, it's just that Qi Zhongjun set up a trap in the Heavenly Emperor's Secret Capital to harm us, and since we've encountered him today, we naturally wanted to capture him to answer for his crimes!"

"Wait a moment!"

Hearing this, Yu Yuan, who had been quietly enjoying the protection of the two masters, finally spoke up.

"If you are looking for Qi Zhongjun, what does it have to do with me, a One Qi Immortal?"

"Huh?"

"You are not Qi Zhongjun?"

Jiutian Xuan Nu and the others were momentarily stunned, then reacted, "Whether you are Qi Zhongjun or a One Qi Immortal, it was you two who set up the trap at the Heavenly Emperor's Secret Capital, trapping many Immortals in cages, we cannot let you go regardless!"

Hearing this, Randeng Taoist and Nanji Immortal frowned.

"Brother Daoist, your words are mistaken."

After a slight pause, Nanji Immortal spoke, "The ability of the Heavenly Palace Gate in the Heavenly Emperor's Secret Capital to be reversed inside out is precisely why it could become a trap. But such a secret would only be known by remnants of the Demon Clan familiar with the Ancient Demon Court, so it couldn't possibly be related to these two."

Hearing this, Duobao Taoist and Golden Spirit Saint Mother couldn't help but throw a surprised look at him.

They didn't expect Nanji Immortal to stand up for Yu Yuan, a disciple of Jie Sect, with such certainty.

Only Yu Yuan knew this was because of Yun Zhongzi.

If it were confirmed that it was their doing, and then it was revealed that Yun Zhongzi was also involved, the reputation of Chan Sect as "ordained by Heaven to govern the Dao and commanding all Immortals," would be tarnished.

"You are right, only the remnants of the Demon Clan could set such a trap!"

At this moment, Yu Yuan followed up on Nanji Immortal's words, "Coincidentally, the remnant of the Demon Clan who locked all of you in a cage and turned deaf ears to your cries is right here..."

While saying this, he looked towards Lu Ya Daoist.

"Lu Jun, Crown Prince, did you think I wouldn't recognize you in disguise?"

Hearing this, everyone's gaze turned towards Lu Ya Daoist.

Almost all the Daluo Golden Immortals present had experienced the Ancient Era first-hand, and so the name of Lu Jun, Crown Prince was familiar to them.

There was a time when the ten princes of the Demon Clan roamed freely across the vast wilderness, unrivaled and conspicuous.

It was rare not to know them.

But no matter how they looked, there seemed to be no connection between this Lu Ya Daoist and the Golden Crow Crown Prince.

Their physique, appearance, aura, Primordial Spirit, and everything else were completely different.

Under everyone's scrutiny, Lu Ya Daoist furrowed his eyebrows.

Though his heart had long been overturned by waves of shock, his face betrayed no signs.

He looked at Yu Yuan and said in a deep voice, "Sir, you must not slander and fabricate stories! When Da Yi shot the sun, the ten Golden Crows were nearly mature, hence having the strength to kill the Great Witch Kua Fu, but I have been cultivating in West Kunlun since childhood, how could I be that Demon Clan prince?"

Saying this, he looked towards Jiutian Xuan Nu and others to his side, "This is something that several Daoist friends from West Kunlun can testify for."

Du E nodded, saying: "Indeed, Daoist Lu Ya has been cultivating in West Kunlun since his youth."

Lu Ya Daoist's expression relaxed slightly, speaking earnestly, "Now, sir, you should believe..."

Before he could finish, his expression suddenly changed. Suddenly, a curved black hair shot abruptly from his sleeve, a palm-sized straw doll dangling from its end.

In that instant, Lu Ya Daoist seemed to understand something, and quickly reached for the strand of hair.

Just then, a Jade Ruyi appeared beside the hair, lightly swayed, and sent Lu Ya Daoist flying.

By the time he stabilized himself, the hair had already dragged the straw doll to Yu Yuan.

Yu Yuan reached out to catch the doll, immediately feeling a pulse as if there was a blood connection.

His face brightened with a smile.

With this little straw doll, and together with previously obtained Nail-Head Book, Sangzhi Bow, and Peach Branch Arrow, could he not indulge in joyful "cultivation" again?

The surrounding Daluo Golden Immortals looked on, somewhat perplexed.

Just over a straw doll, was such joy necessary?

Unaware ones might even think it was the Chaos Bell he had snatched.

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