"Fellow Daoists, we have arrived."

While they were talking, True Master Yunyang had already led the immortals to the mountaintop.

A majestic Divine Palace stood above the sea of clouds. In front of the hall, the spacious square was paved with white jade, exuding a gentle luster.

Above the hall doors, the four innate Taoist texts "Ten Directions Divine Hall" shone brilliantly, their strokes vigorous, containing the profound truth of the Great Dao, stirring awe in anyone who looked at them.

Before the Divine Palace, two figures stood side by side, with an air of calmness and grandeur, extraordinary in demeanor.

The man on the left, with starry eyes and sharp brows, was handsome and impressive, dressed in an Eight Diagrams Taoist Robe, holding a Jade Book, surrounded by a flowing brilliance of wisdom, was none other than Fu Xi.

The Daoist on the right had an aura of the Dao that was ethereal, his presence blending seamlessly with heaven and earth, clearly Daoist Lord Yu Chen.

Behind them, a group of charming and adorable flower elves were chattering gleefully as they raised a huge colorful banner.

On it, embellished with immortal flowers, was a striking line of words - "Congratulations on the grand opening of the first arena of the friendly contest between the Ten Directions Divine Palace and the Dao Alliance, where friendship comes first, competition second"!

The banner fluttered in the wind, divine light sparkling, with an indescribable sense of celebration.

"What is the meaning of this, fellow Daoists?" Turquoise Pool curiously asked, even she, well-versed as she was, couldn't help but find it amusing.

It hardly seemed like a setup for a serious discussion.

Fu Xi wore a gentle smile and began to speak slowly, his voice clearly reaching the ears of every immortal present, "I know the main purpose of your visit this time, fellow Daoists."

"Our Ten Directions Divine Palace, honored by the esteem of our fellow Daoists of the East, holds the position as the foremost loose cultivator force in the East. The Dao Alliance wishes to incorporate us, to work together for the welfare of the Primordial. This is indeed a wonderful matter. However..."

Fu Xi's tone shifted, and his gaze swept over the Dao Alliance's immortals, his tone calm yet unyieldingly firm: "Our fellow Daoists of the Ten Directions Divine Palace are accustomed to the life of loose clouds and idle cranes."

"If we are to be assimilated, firstly, the Dao Alliance must show sufficient ability, proving it can lead and protect the loose cultivators of the East."

"Secondly, the Dao Alliance must also show enough sincerity, making us aware of the Alliance's magnanimity and commitment."

The Yin Yang Daoist's eyes narrowed slightly, a sharp glint flashing through them.

He pointed at the banner, speaking with some amusement, "Does Taihao Daoist mean that this tournament is prepared for us?"

"Exactly!" Fu Xi nodded gently, his smile unchanging.

"As the saying goes, one doesn't know another until they fight, through contests and exchanges we can better understand each other, and know each other's roots."

"Earlier, four immortals sought to challenge our palace's sword array outside the mountain; now, fellow Daoists, you may witness the 'scenery' within our mountain."

Then, his tone shifted to a more solemn one: "However, if we Da Luo Supremes were to personally engage and cause a great clash, it would inevitably harm the harmony."

"Therefore..." Fu Xi made a grand gesture, as brilliance flickered in the void, and nine figures silently appeared behind him and Daoist Lord Yu Chen, standing in a row, each exuding a unique aura.

"Our respective forces will each select nine juniors from the Taiyi Realm and below to take part, conducting nine one-on-one sparring matches."

"The outcome will serve as a reference for our subsequent discussions, what do you say?"

The immortals of the Dao Alliance focused their gaze, observing the nine divine beings dispatched by the Ten Directions Divine Palace, each with a steady aura and intrinsic divine light, evidently outstanding among their peers of the same rank.

The foremost one, surrounded by Pure Bright Divine Light, was Manjusri.

Beside him stood one of imposing demeanor and boundless aspiration, none other than Puxian.

Another, embodying compassion and universal deliverance, held a Jade Purifying Bottle, gently sweeping with a willow branch, was Ci Hang Daoist transformed;

Little Five took the form of a youthful figure, a perpetually swirling Five-Colored Divine Light surrounding him, yet his aura was extremely intimidating.

Green Bull transformed into a refined gentleman, while Kui Niu took the shape of a tall and mighty Divine General.

The last three, different in aura, were divine beings among loose cultivators - one adept at talismans, one proficient in array formations, and one with a robust physique.

"We invite the esteemed Daoist friends from the Dao Alliance to kindly instruct us!" The nine divine beings stepped forward.

Turquoise Pool saw this but did not recognize that most of them were neighbors from her own household.

It was only natural, given that Yu Chen had obscured the information, being able to see through it would indeed be strange.

"Good! Since fellow Daoist Fu Xi has such a refined interest, we, the Dao Alliance, shall accompany you to the end!" Turquoise Pool laughed heartily, waving her hand, and immediately, from the immortals of the Dao Alliance behind her, nine representatives stepped forward.

The Five Immortals of the Complete Heaven each sent one, along with a True Immortal, a Profound Immortal, a Golden Immortal, and a Taiyi Immortal from the six major lineages of mixed cultivation.

"We greet you, fellow Daoists!"

The Heavenly Immortal lineage was represented by Yun Zhongzi, the Ghost Immortal was True Master Yu Ding, the Immortal called the Fiery Flame Divine Monarch, the Human Immortal named [Sui], hailing from the Mountain and Sea Realm...

As the two sides came to the arena, Fu Xi declared loudly: "In today's battles, we shall only engage until the point of stopping, avoiding any life-threatening injuries. The defeated shall retreat on their own."

"Understood!"

Both sides agreed in unison.

[Yu Ding, can we beat them?] Yun Zhongzi transmitted the thought.

Yu Ding replied: [It depends on how many unorthodox Spiritual Treasures Brother brought.]

Yun Zhongzi shook his head: [These cannot be used, otherwise, we'd be giving ourselves away.]

Yu Ding spread his hands: [Then we'll have to go all out.]

Yun Zhongzi gritted his teeth: [Then let's do it!]

On the other side, Manjusri and the others gathered together.

Among themselves, they conveyed a single message — don't hold back!

~~~~

Undying Mountain.

The Taiwei Heavenly Emperor lay in the Chaos Coffin, contemplating the wondrous use of this coffin.

Just as he was immersed in the profound mystery of the Great Dao, his mind harmonized with heaven and earth, a faint, elusive whisper of thought penetrated the barriers of the coffin, quietly echoing in his Sea of Consciousness.

The voice ancient and ethereal, as if from a distant era.

Xuanqing's mind stirred slightly, and his consciousness crossed endless voids in an instant, following the guidance of that whispering thought.

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