On this day, a sudden heavy pressure emanated from outside the Jingxin Pavilion, and Bai Changqing's eyes flashed with a sharp light as he got up to meet it.
From the direction of the mountain gate, Chu Renxiong strode in, donned in an earthy yellow Daoist robe, carrying in his left hand a figure bound by Profound Iron chains.
It was Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao, his Daoist robe in tatters, blood at the corner of his mouth, his Primordial Spirit firmly suppressed by several runes, completely powerless to resist.
"Fellow Daoist Chu!"
Bai Changqing hurried forward, his gaze scanning Chu Renxiong's body, anxiously asking:
"Where is the other one?"
Chu Renxiong's face flashed a trace of regret as he heavily threw Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao to the ground, the chains dragged with an ear-piercing clatter:
"That Daoist had a rather fierce temperament. When I captured him with the geomagnetic cage, I found that there were nine layers of 'Soul-Burning Restrictions' within his Primordial Spirit."
"Before I could perform the sealing skill, he activated the restriction and self-destructed, leaving not even a fragment of his Primordial Spirit."
With that, a wisp of earthy yellow Spirit Light appeared in his palm, within it a half-charred tripod fragment—a remnant of the Primordial Earth Magnetic Cauldron.
Upon hearing this, Bai Changqing's brow furrowed slightly, but he relaxed right after, kicking the fallen Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao:
"No matter, having one is enough; the coordinates of the Celestial Abyss Realm must be hidden in his sea of consciousness."
He did not bother engaging with Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao, and directly pointed two fingers like a sword, gathering a strand of condensed Golden Qi at the tip, directly aiming at Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao's forehead.
In Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao's eyes flashed a trace of venomous malice, yet he was suppressed by the runes and couldn't speak, powerless as he watched the Golden Qi invade his sea of consciousness.
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Golden Qi surged into Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao's sea of consciousness like a tide, as Bai Changqing carefully inspected every memory.
From asking the Dao in the Eastern Domain to smuggling into the Spirit Realm, from breaking out of Huangqiu Plain to being captured, he found not a shred of information about the coordinates of the Celestial Abyss Realm.
Growing more and more anxious, he pushed his Yang Spirit to the limit, even forcibly tearing apart some memory barriers of Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao, only to see fragments of a damaged Celestial Abyss Realm origin and realm coordinates thrown into chaos by some grand battle.
After a moment, Bai Changqing suddenly retracted his fingers, and Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao, as if struck heavily, spewed a mouthful of blood, collapsing unconscious to the ground.
Meanwhile, Bai Changqing's face turned ashen like paper, his lips trembling, eyes filled with unbridled despair, his once upright figure now slightly hunched.
Seeing this, Chu Renxiong's heart sank, and he hurried forward, using the same method to soul-search and delve into Celestial Venerable Xiaoyao's sea of consciousness.
Moments later, he too frowned deeply, and upon retracting his hand, the Spirit Light in his palm was somewhat unstable.
Bai Changqing's eyes were hollow, muttering:
"Celestial Abyss Realm... source tattered, ancient Void Refining cultivators invaded, realm coordinates already in utter chaos, these stowaways had no precise coordinates at all!"
Chu Renxiong, with a slightly hoarse voice, seeing the deathly pale Bai Changqing, hastily offered reassurance:
"Do not worry, Brother Daoist! That particular Small Thousand World is no simple matter, and also there's Daoist Life-Annihilating, who held a Star Map, surely inheriting from Void Refining or even Integration cultivators!"
He took a step forward, lowering his voice:
"Daoist Life-Annihilating and Daoist Xihua have yet to be captured. The Star Map in their possession might hold coordinates for other Small Thousand Worlds! If we can capture them, the Longevity Dao Tribulation may well be solved!"
Upon hearing this, the despair in Bai Changqing's eyes swiftly faded, as if clutching the last straw, his withered fingers clenched tight:
"Your words make sense, Fellow Daoist! Daoist Life-Annihilating... Chen Xihua... we must capture them no matter what! And that Golden-Winged Roc, being a Demon Race leader, surely knows more; hastily bring him here under escort!"
At this moment, he could no longer bother with formalities and immediately issued the directive to the Law Enforcement Elder to escort Golden Feather Demon Venerable.
Not long after, a voice thundered through the sky above the Bai Chu Sect like a clap of thunder.
The tremendous sound wave carried with it an intense scorching pressure, shaking the Spirit Light of the Sect's Mountain Protection Array violently, the top grade Spirit Stones at the array hub instantly roasted red, covered in fine cracks:
"Bai Changqing, Chu Renxiong! Come out and meet your doom!"
The glazed tiles in the Sect Master's Hall shattered, the beams and pillars smoldered under the heatwave, and both Bai Changqing and Chu Renxiong's expressions changed drastically, glancing at each other and seeing the horror in each other's eyes.
"Late-stage Void Refining, Taiyang Domain!"
The owner of this voice not only possessed profound cultivation but also commanded a top-level Dao Domain!
The two dared not hesitate, transforming into streams of gold and earth to rush out of the hall.
In the sky above the sect, a rift tens of thousands of feet wide had been torn in the void, spreading out golden clouds, on which hovered a miniature fiery sun, surrounded by countless Golden Flame Runes.
In the center of the golden clouds, an imposing Golden-Winged Roc stood proudly, its wings spread like descending clouds.
Each feather sparkled with the intense brilliance of Taiyang Fire, the flapping of its wings sent surging heat waves cascading down, causing the Mountain Protection Array of Bai Chu Sect to sizzle and crackle.
The late-stage Void Refining pressure it exuded was like a tidal wave, crushing down upon the entire sect.
Golden Core cultivators were flipped onto the ground by the heatwave, while Nascent Soul cultivators hastily summoned their ice-protecting magical treasures, yet still could not withstand the Taiyang Law's erosion.
Only Divinity Transformation cultivators could barely maintain a spiritual shield, though their faces were pale as death, their spiritual power in disarray.
To the left of the Roc stood a cultivator dressed in a moon white Daoist robe, holding a sheep-fat jade duster, a Gilded Token inscribed with "Beiji Immortal Mansion" hanging from his waist, his appearance emaciated yet his demeanor composed, none other than the mid-stage Void Refining cultivator Xuanqing Daoist from Beiji Immortal Mansion.
The Beiji Immortal Mansion is a top-tier sect in the Three Extremes Domain, while the Bai Chu Sect is merely its subsidiary.
He was surrounded by a cool Dao Rhyme, separating the heatwaves of the Taiyang Law, and as he glanced over the panicked disciples of the Bai Chu Sect below, he spoke calmly:
"Sect Master Bai, Fellow Daoist Chu, Elder Jin Lie of the Golden-winged Roc Race has graced us with his presence, why have you not come out to pay respects?"
Bai Changqing and Chu Renxiong hurriedly flew into the air, bowing deeply, their postures extremely humble:
"We were unaware of the arrival of Elder Jin Lie and Fellow Daoist Xuanqing, please forgive us for not properly welcoming you."
The two were silently lamenting in their hearts—Elder Jin Lie not only possessed Late-Stage Void Refining Cultivation but also commanded top-tier Taiyang Law.
Whereas the two of them were just at the Early-stage of Void Refining, their enhanced Dao Domain just Middle Grade, a full suppression left them without even a thought of resistance.
Not to mention, the Beiji Immortal Mansion had been involved, which clearly indicated that the higher-ups of the Human Race had been notified.
Elder Jin Lie appeared as a middle-aged man donning Red Gold Battle Armor, his face as cold and sharp as a blade, with a burning golden Peng Bird mark at the center of his brows, his entire being encircled by faint Taiyang Fire, his gaze like lightning sweeping over the Bai Chu Sect.
Upon seeing the Golden Feather Demon Venerable held by two Divinity Transformation Cultivators behind the Mountain Protection Array, his eyes flooded with killing intent:
"Bai Changqing! My Golden-winged Roc Race has neither grievance nor enmity with your Bai Chu Sect, how dare you detain my clan's member, who gave you such audacity?"
Before he finished speaking, Elder Jin Lie didn't give Bai Changqing a chance to explain.
He clenched his right hand fiercely, and instantly a giant golden claw condensed in the void, its tips twined with Taiyang Fire, its body flowing with Taiyang Law Runes, roaring with a sharp whistle that tore through the air, directly slapping towards Bai Changqing and Chu Renxiong!
This claw seemed random but sealed off all of their escape routes, the extreme burning sensation prematurely enveloped them, making their mana flow sluggish.
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"Not good!"
Bai Changqing's face drastically changed, promptly activating all his mana, his Dao Domain evolving into a "Golden Cauldron," engraved with defensive runes.
Chu Renxiong dared not waste time, the Earth Element Dao Domain surged, forming a "Geomagnetic Mountain" shield in front, its walls coated with heavy Rock Armor.
"Boom!"
The golden claw slammed heavily against the defenses, the Golden Cauldron instantly melted by Taiyang Fire, while the Geomagnetic Mountain shattered into scorching rubble.
The two were struck as if heavy blows, their bodies flung back, crashing into the light shield of the Mountain Protection Array, causing it to shake violently before shattering with a roar, golden blood oozing simultaneously from the corners of their mouths.
Their Lifebound Essence Blood spewed out after their meridians were scorched by Taiyang Fire.
Their faces instantly turned pale as paper, their breath weakened substantially, they couldn't even stand, merely barely floating in mid-air.
Elder Jin Lie snorted coldly, a flicker of his finger, a condensed golden Sword Light emerged, skimming through the air and precisely striking the Profound Iron Chains binding the Golden Feather Demon Venerable, dissolving them into molten iron instantly.
The Golden Feather Demon Venerable regained his freedom, hurrying to fly behind Elder Jin Lie, bowing low:
"Thank you, Elder, for the rescue!"
Elder Jin Lie patted his shoulder, his gaze returning arrogantly to the disheveled Bai Chu duo, his tone dripping with contempt:
"With your mere Early-stage Void Refining cultivation, and practicing a Middle Grade Law, you dare have designs on my Golden-winged Roc Race?"
"Were it not for Fellow Daoist Xuanqing's presence today, I would have turned your Bai Chu Sect into scorched earth in an instant!"
Bai Changqing clutched his chest, continuously crying injustice:
"Since Young Friend Golden Feather was mistakenly stopped by our sect, I have never treated him harshly! The incense was ever-burning in Jingxin Pavilion, he dined on thousand-year Spirit Rice daily, even when hosting guests no more was offered!"
"My life span is near its end, only because I was anxious from failing to capture the stowaway, impetuously did I consider questioning Young Friend Golden Feather, barely a stick of incense had passed before Elder you arrived! It was by no means an intentional offense to your noble race!"
Chu Renxiong quickly nodded in agreement, pointing to the intact Jingxin Pavilion below, urgently saying:
"Elder Jin, please see reason! We have always treated Young Friend Golden Feather with respect, the cultivators of the Mountain Protection Array merely watching over him, never moved a hair on his head!"
"The earlier escort was truly circumstantial, by no means intentionally disrespectful! If Elder doesn't believe, you might ask Young Friend Golden Feather himself!"
Elder Jin Lie frowned slightly, turning to look at the Golden Feather Demon Venerable, whose eyes flickered for a moment, quietly saying:
"Elder, they... indeed have not treated me harshly, only just wanted to escort me to the Soul Locking Prison..."
He didn't finish his sentence, but it indirectly confirmed the previous hospitality of Bai Chu, lessening the killing intent in Elder Jin Lie's eyes, yet he still coldly responded:
"Even with the previous hospitality, today's action was wrong! My Golden-winged Roc Race member cannot be arbitrarily escorted by the likes of you!"
At this moment, the Taiyang Fire around Elder Jin Lie surged once more, as he prepared to act again.
Xuanqing Daoist stepped forward timely, gently waving a duster, a gentle moon-white Spirit Light blocking the spread of the Taiyang Fire, smoothing over the situation:
"Elder Jin Lie, calm your anger! Sect Master Bai's words are true, the setup in Jingxin Pavilion is indeed fit for a guest."
"It seems that Sect Master Bai was momentarily overwhelmed by the Longevity Dao Tribulation, made an oversight when he issued the escort order, not intentionally antagonizing the Golden-winged Roc Race."
Then he turned to Bai Chu, speaking somberly:
"But Sect Master Bai's action ultimately was improper, since Young Friend Golden Feather had already informed his clan, you should've awaited Elder Jin Lie's arrival rather than rashly give orders. In this matter, you two indeed are at fault and must make amends."
Then advised Elder Jin Lie:
"Elder, the misunderstanding is now cleared, Sect Master Bai recognizes his error, the various clans in the Spirit Realm have alliances, the Taiyang Law's power is immense, further fighting might affect the surrounding regions."
"Should that happen, the alliance between Humans and the Demon Race could grow strained, and spreading the news could tarnish the Elder's reputation."
Bai Changqing and Chu Renxiong, though still feeling wronged, recognized this as the best opportunity for reconciliation, hurriedly bowing in apology.
Bai Changqing wiped away the Lifebound Essence Blood at his mouth, sincerely saying:
"It was my impatience that caused me to overstep, unintentionally offending your noble race, I hope Elder Jin Lie can be lenient."
"I am willing to offer five Tier Six Dao Crystals, five ten-thousand-year Spiritual Medicines, and a set of the 'Earth Vein Spirit Gathering Array' map as compensation."
Chu Renxiong also quickly agreed: "We both accept full responsibility for today's actions and dare not show any more disrespect to the Golden-winged Roc Race."
Elder Jin Lie snorted coldly, his gaze sweeping over Jingxin Pavilion below, the coldness in his eyes slightly diminished, yet fiercely warned:
"Deliver the compensation to my clan's juniors; today I'll spare you on account of Fellow Daoist Xuanqing and your prior hospitality."
"If you dare touch anyone from my Golden-winged Roc Race again, I will refine you both with Taiyang Fire, even if I have to chase you to the ends of the earth!"
With that, he no longer looked at Bai Changqing, turning to Xuanqing Daoist, cupping his hands:
"Daoist friend, thank you for helping to lead the way, you are welcome to visit the Gilded Roc Nest in the future."
Xuanqing Daoist nodded slightly, and with the Golden Feather Demon Venerable, they transformed into a streak of golden light, vanishing into a Void Rift, and as it sealed, the overwhelming pressure of the Taiyang retreated completely.
Bai Changqing and Chu Renxiong remained frozen in mid-air, gazing down at the sect below, ravaged by the waves of solar heat, while feeling the scorched meridians within.
The injustice and humiliation tangled within their hearts, more painful than the blow from Elder Jin Lie.
Chu Renxiong sighed bitterly: "Brother, this is truly a huge injustice, we've hosted well for half a month, yet due to a stick of incense's instruction, we end up like this."
Bai Changqing took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the resentment and injustice within, a mad determination flashing in his eyes:
"Injustice or not? Powerless in strength, we are doomed to suffer humiliation!"
"Order all spies, hidden and affiliated forces, to mobilize. Even if we scour every inch of the Huangqiu Plain, dig three feet into the ground, we must find Daoist Life-Annihilating and Chen Xihua!"
Chu Renxiong exhaled a long breath, glancing at Bai Changqing's almost frenzied eyes, secretly sighing.
Referencing Zuo Xuan's self-destruction, Carefree's breakout, it's highly likely Daoist Life-Annihilating and Chen Xihua have long fled Huangqiu Plain.
Yet he dared not vocalize this thought, for breaking Bai Changqing's last hope might drive the Taiyang Fire-scorched, wronged, and resentful Void Refining Cultivator to madness.