After Zhang Yu left the Bright Light Daoist Palace, he also returned to the Shouzheng Palace.
He thought for a moment. One of the reasons for Lu Xingjie's visit this time might be to contact the Yuandu Sect.
If the Yuandu Sect's response was to recall their disciples, then perhaps it wasn't just for them to see. It might also be some sort of response to Shangchen.
From the information revealed by Daoist Yu Su, the Yuandu Sect's strength wasn't ordinary. If they chose to stand on Shangchen's side this time, Tianxia would undoubtedly face greater pressure. Especially since this enemy was still in the inner layer and had the ability to bypass the outer layer's defenses and bring the enemy here.
At this moment, he thought of another point. Back then, Daoist Zhan Kong didn't hesitate to leave his close disciples here. This action seemed to be a last-minute choice at the time, but looking back now, the meaning behind it wasn't so simple. It was a bit like he was using his disciples to convey his true attitude and position.
If this was really the case, it was enough to prove that the Yuandu Sect's internal opinions were also divided. In that case, things might not have reached that stage, and there was still room for reconciliation.
However, no matter the outcome, Tianxia's side undoubtedly had to prepare for the worst.
He looked towards the sea of clouds. Now, it was up to Xuanting to deal with this matter.
At this moment, Daoist Yu Su had already brought the news of the Yuandu Sect to the court. Xuanting also attached great importance to this matter. The court officials all turned into shadows and gathered in the meeting hall to discuss.
The head Daoist said in a deep voice, "Court Officials have all seen Yu Su's report. In everyone's opinion, what is the Yuandu Sect's intention?"
Zhong Tingzhi bowed and said, "Head Official, the Yuandu Sect secretly communicated with Shangchen before they arrived. Now that they are doing this, their intention is already very obvious."
He paused and said, "In my opinion, they just saw an opportunity and are testing for the sake of reinstatement. The reason they summoned their inner disciples is because of the 'sect'. If I force those disciples to stay and don't acknowledge their words, then it's not accepting the sect's words. Then, it might cause their position to change."
Daoist Yu Su looked at everyone and said coldly, "We can't back down on this matter. If we back down one step, we can take two steps back. How can I, Tianxia, be controlled by others?"
The court officials all agreed with this view in their hearts.
Right now, the Yuandu Sect was only testing them. This meant that they were still afraid of Tianxia and didn't dare to do it openly. However, if they themselves backed down early, then whether it was Shangchen or the Yuandu Sect, they would definitely think that Tianxia was the first to back down. When those who were originally wavering saw this, they might really come over and join in the oppression.
However, they could avoid being threatened, but they had to consider the consequences once the Yuandu Sect joined in this battle. Especially since this sect could rely on their Dao-Guarding instrument to bring Shangchen in. If the sect that was expelled that day were to join in, then the situation they would have to face would undoubtedly become exceptionally dangerous.
At this moment, Zhu Tingzhi said, "Everyone, the Yuandu Sect had already returned to Tianxia that day and split up on their own. Everyone knows the attitude of those few Daoists. They wouldn't turn around and restore the sect for no reason. Even if they had objections, they would take the initiative to raise them. However, now that they've suddenly done this, the reason behind this is worth considering. "
Chen Tingzhi said in a low voice, "Zhu Tingzhi's words are reasonable. The Daoists of the Yuandu Sect have long since given up on the idea of restoring the sect. Those who have such thoughts are only a minority. We can't assume that the entire Yuandu Sect is like this."
Lin Tingzhi raised his head and said, "Head Enforcer, there's no harm in us sending someone to question them. Ask them what they want, and at the same time take a look at the specific situation of this sect. It'll be easier to deal with them when we come down. "
Chen Tingzhi agreed, "Lin Tingzhi's suggestion is feasible."
Seeing that no one objected, the head Daoist nodded and said, "That's good." He looked to the side, "Wei Tingzhi, I'll have to trouble you with this matter."
Wei Tingzhi cupped his fists and answered, "I'll follow your orders."
Above the vast ocean, Tao Dingfu was currently heading back to Yujing. He didn't take the transport flying boat, but instead flew across the sea on the flying boat that he had forged himself.
Right at this moment, the sky darkened, as if the sunlight had been blocked. Then, he saw an oval-shaped magic tool of unknown size appear above the sky.
He focused his gaze and saw a flash of golden light. A young Daoist who looked to be about twenty or so appeared in front of him. He looked at him with a rather indifferent expression and said, "Tao Dingfu?"
Tao Dingfu nodded and said, "That's right, it's me."
That Daoist said indifferently, "The sect has summoned you. Come back with me."
Tao Dingfu looked at him, but was somewhat dissatisfied. He said, "I heard that when you summon your fellow sect members, you'll show your sect's jade talisman. Why don't you show your jade talisman when you summon me?"
That Daoist was stunned. Then he said, "As long as you come back with me, you'll see it."
Tao Dingfu sighed with emotion. "This is bullying."
He reached for the long sword on his back and slowly pulled it out. With a sword hum, a clear light flashed on the sword. He stood with the sword and said leisurely, "I'm not that easy to bully."
That Daoist saw him pull out his sword and his gaze sharpened. He said, "It seems you've made your decision. That's good, I don't have to waste my breath. I've already said … "
Tao Dingfu shook his sword and let out a resounding sword hum, interrupting his speech. He said leisurely, "It seems no one in the sect wants to talk to you. It's really hard for you to have so much to say." He raised his gaze. "If you want to fight, then fight. There's no need to say so much."
He shook his wrist and a red light shone on the sword light. With a boom, it was as if the light of the sun had bloomed. Flames rolled, the mist on the sea and the thick clouds in the sky were all driven away.
That Daoist was very cautious. The moment the light appeared, his figure flashed and he instantly retreated to a distance. Then, he pointed at where Tao Dingfu was.
It was as if the entire sky had been frozen. Tao Dingfu shook and then shattered like a bubble. It turned out that it was just an illusion. The real body had already left a moment ago.
That Daoist immediately knew something was wrong. He saw a sword light fly over. By the time he noticed, it was already in front of him. A ball of spiritual light spread out from his body in time to repel the flying sword.
That sword light rushed up, but it didn't directly slash at him. Instead, it circled around and rushed to the empty space to the side. Before it landed there, the Daoist's figure appeared from nothingness and fled into the distance. The figure that had been left there suddenly dissipated. It turned out that it was also just an illusion.
However, the sword light chased after him relentlessly.
While that Daoist fled outside to avoid it, his eyes swept around at the same time, trying to find Tao Dingfu's hidden figure. However, he couldn't find it. At this time, he shook his sleeve and scattered Daoist talismans formed by light. They flew into the air as if they were blown by a strong wind. However, they didn't go far before they burst into flames and turned into ashes in the flames.
But from this, he identified the source of the aura. He turned his head and looked in that direction. Wherever he looked, a bright light flashed in the sky like a flash of lightning.
Tao Dingfu's figure appeared from within, but the moment he was detected, he disappeared.
That Daoist originally thought that it had hidden again, but he suddenly found that Tao Dingfu had teleported over with the sword light in an instant. At the same time, Tao Dingfu reached out and grabbed the sword. After holding it tightly, the blade flashed and slashed at him!
This sword seemed light and untainted, and its momentum was far less fierce than before. However, there was a sense of fear in his heart. With a thought, a mercury-shaped shield appeared in front of him.
At this moment, Tao Dingfu's movements were very elegant. He turned the longsword around and put it behind his back. At the same time, he reached out his other hand and gently tapped the shield with two fingers. Another explosion sounded and flames erupted.
The Daoist found that when these sounds appeared, Tao Dingfu only appeared for a moment before disappearing from his sight and senses. After being hit, his aura couldn't help but stagnate for a moment. He didn't dare to move recklessly, so he guarded the mercury-shaped shield while searching for Tao Dingfu's whereabouts.
At this moment, he suddenly saw a red light flash in the sky and quickly fell toward him.
His pupils condensed. He could see that the red light didn't cause any waves. It wasn't that its power wasn't strong, but that the power was completely condensed in one place and didn't leak out at all. He could see that it was chasing after Tao Dingfu's aura. There was no way to avoid it.
He immediately reacted. Tao Dingfu had been planning this technique for a long time, so he first used various methods to force him. When he was forced to defend, he used this killing move.
From the beginning of the battle until now, he was completely led by the latter's rhythm.
However, there was also a hint of sneer in his eyes because he was confident that no matter how brilliant the opponent's tactics were, he would still win in the end.
At this moment, he didn't dodge. It seemed that he had given up resisting. When the red light fell, there was a burst of dazzling light. His whole body exploded!
But after a breath, there was a flash of silver light in the sky, and his figure appeared there again.
Tao Dingfu stood above with his sword, but he didn't attack.
The daoist only thought that this person was intimidated by him and sneered. However, at this moment, his expression changed. His body twisted and swayed a few times before dispersing again.
At this moment, on an island thousands of miles away, the young Daoist looked at the sword light in the sky and spat out a mouthful of blood. He reached out to cover the large hole in his shoulder and ignored the shattered magic artifact under his feet. With a flash of golden light, he disappeared, and the oval-shaped magic artifact in the sky also disappeared without a trace.
The flying sword circled around in place and then turned around. In an instant, it crossed thousands of miles and jumped back into the scabbard on Tao Dingfu's back.
At this moment, his wrist shook and the long sword in his hand disappeared. It turned out that it was just an illusory diffraction sword shadow from beginning to end.
The real flying sword had already flown to find the Taoist's body the moment he pulled out the sword.
He said leisurely, "At this moment, I can also arrogantly say 'it's just so-so'."
Although he said this, he didn't look down on the Taoist.
The reason he could win so easily this time was because he had heard of this Taoist technique from his teacher. When used, the Primordial Spirit Illumination could pass through the power of the whole body. The body could hide to the side. If the body didn't lose, the Illumination wouldn't disappear.
Unfortunately, the opponent underestimated the sharpness of his senses and the sharpness of his sword. He also didn't see through the truth of his Taoist technique.
The Taoist's disadvantage was that he didn't fight much outside and didn't have much experience. It wasn't like when he was in the Mysterious Realm, he always looked for people to discuss Taoist techniques and had rich battle experience.
However, it wouldn't be so easy next time.
However, when he thought of this, he smiled confidently. Looking at the turbulent sea below, he recited, "The tides of the world come one after another, disturbing the struggle between the sea and the sky. Those who are fated can cross it and help the Taoist reach a higher peak." He looked into the distance and rode the flying boat under his feet, rushing into a dazzling red rainbow into the distance.
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