"The Taiyi Sect is actually this powerful… look at those outer sect disciples, each and every one possesses formidable methods; they are indeed worthy of being the number one portal of the immortal dao in the world." Fang Qingwei interspersed among the crowd, whispering secretly to Ye Nantian.
"Indeed. These past few days, we curried favor with Zhang Wei and received a few Origin Infant Pills he gave us. Upon consuming them, I felt my physical body had been conditioned a great deal. The efficacy of the Taiyi Sect's Origin Infant Pills cannot be mentioned in the same breath as Inedia Pills and Essence Pills. If I can constantly consume Origin Infant Pills, within three years, I can step into the Divine Ability Realm, and when the time comes, I will take revenge! And cross swords a bit with that Fang Han on the Heavenly Punishment Platform!" Ye Nantian also nodded.
"The Origin Infant Pill is truly a good spiritual pill. What a pity our relationship with the Taiyi Sect is a bit shallow. This time the Taiyi Sect actually brought so many disciples, among whom there are even six Heaven-Man Realm experts! As long as we can curry their favor, large hands of Origin Infant Pills will be rewarded, and our chances of cultivating to the Divine Ability Realm will increase significantly."
Yuan Jiankong was also on this deserted island. The spiritual artifact dharma clothes on their bodies flew unhurriedly and could not remain in the air for a long time, so they descended onto the deserted island to rest; whereas those Taiyi Sect inner sect disciples remained hovering up there without coming down, possessing abundant magic power in their spiritual artifacts, all of which were top-grade.
At this time, there were fully four to five hundred Taiyi Sect inner sect disciples gathered, among whom the lowest cultivation belonged to experts of the Divine Transformation realm, their physical strength over ten horse power.
And true disciples numbered thirty or forty.
Among them, Changchun Zhenren, Dafang Zhenren, Kunyuan Zhenren, Kanli Zhenren, Fushou Zhenren, and Luming Zhenren. The six great Heaven-Man Realm experts were naturally the backbone.
If these six great Zhenren joined forces, it would be entirely enough to sweep through the thousands of rogue cultivators across the entire South Sea, and even make many major sects of demonic paths and monster ways tremble in fear, cautious and vigilant, afraid they would turn up at their doors to slay demons and eradicate evil.
If a Heaven-Man Realm expert wanted to establish a sect, although the sect founded might not become a behemoth like the immortal and demonic portals, it could still establish an illustrious reputation among rogue cultivator sects, because Heaven-Man Realm experts possessed a long lifespan of at least eight hundred years, and could refine spiritual artifacts to empower their disciples.
"Senior Brother Wei Yi has arrived! Disciples of my Taiyi Sect, welcome him together!"
Right at this moment, another Taiyi Sect true disciple flew over from the horizon. Flying in, he opened his mouth and uttered a voice akin to reading an imperial edict.
Upon hearing this, the six great Zhenren hurriedly cupped their hands and emitted sonorous voices: "Welcoming Senior Brother Wei Yi!"
At the same time, hundreds of inner sect disciples and thirty to forty true disciples also shouted simultaneously, "Welcoming Senior Brother Wei Yi!"
Instantly, the massive sound wave blew away many dark clouds in the sky, revealing the bright starlight; this voice reached thousands of miles away. This kind of momentum was thousands of times grander than in the secular world when officials shouted 'Long live the King, long live, long live the King'!
Fang Qingwei, Yuan Jiankong, Ye Nantian, and that Xiao Shi who held the grudge of a murdered father against Fang Han, were all shocked until their faces turned the color of dirt. They watched as, amidst the unison shouting of thousands of experts, waves of music suddenly transmitted from the sky, and ninety-nine women flew out, playing flutes and musical instruments. Subsequently, another ninety-nine handsome men flew out, holding banners. Then, nine great golden flood dragons, each as massive as the Black Water King Snake, came slowly pulling a gigantic throne.
Those nine great golden flood dragons possessed a majestic momentum, soaring on clouds and flying in the sky above, their steps steady, slow, and dignified. Coming down from the heavens, everyone felt a tremendous oppressive force. Seated within that gigantic throne was a Daoist, meditating with his eyes closed, standing rock-still, resembling the Heavenly Emperor descending to the mortal realm to tour his rivers and mountains.
"Four-Clawed Golden Flood Dragon! This is an item known together with the Black Water King Snake! The Heaven-Swallowing Giant Python! The Blue-Blooded Flying Hornless Dragon! The Cold Ice Great Hornless Dragon! Collectively referred to as the alien species of ancient snakes. Just the magic power of that single Golden Flood Dragon could sweep right through us. Now nine Golden Flood Dragons are actually pulling a carriage for someone!" Fang Qingwei murmured to herself in shock.
"Silence. This is a person of great divine ability among the true disciples of the Taiyi Sect, a figure equivalent to Senior Brother Hua Tiandu. The most outstanding individuals of great divine ability among Taiyi Sect disciples are all bestowed the word 'Yi' (One) in their names; there lies Wei Yi (The Unique), Zheng Yi (The Righteous One), Du Yi (The Solitary One), Xu Yi (The Void One)… Every single one of them has cultivated to the Golden Pill seed, or the Heaven and Earth Dharma Form, or even the Heaven-Defying Fate-Changing realm; they will also be the primary opponents for Senior Brother Hua Tiandu at the Myriad Immortals Assembly several years from now."
Ye Nantian's eyes also revealed a gaze of envy.
"If I could possess such cultivation, I could put Fang Han to death and avenge my father's murder!" Xiao Shi sneered bitterly, his expression ferocious.
"The ostentation is too grand." Some rogue cultivators also trembled in fear.
Those nine great golden flood dragons comparable to the Black Water King Snake pulled the throne, descended halfway, and stopped in the air. The Daoist 'Senior Brother Wei Yi' seated within opened his eyes, and in an instant, everyone felt as if he were looking at them.
The six great Zhenren hurriedly flew up: "Senior Brother Wei Yi, we received the talisman edict and rushed here, but found that the three junior brothers had vanished without a trace. We sent people to search everywhere but found nothing."
"No need to search, the three junior brothers have already fallen victim! When I arrived on this deserted island, I sensed thick resentment and auras of death. It was left behind by the three junior brothers."
"What! The Demonic Commander is audacious! Actually daring to kill our Taiyi Sect disciples! The Innate Demonic Sect will also be annihilated because of this!" That Changchun Zhenren flew into a rage.
"Concerning this matter, we must first capture the Demonic Commander, then interrogate him to clarify the entire situation. If he truly killed our three Taiyi Sect junior brothers, then he cannot escape death; even Ying Xiantian won't be able to save him! If he did not kill them, but someone else framed him, then an exhaustive investigation is required! Investigate until the whole truth comes to light!"
This "Senior Brother Wei Yi," complete with immense ostentation, spoke slowly, yet every word held an awe-inspiring, magical power, as if everything spoken from his mouth were the truth.
"Listen well, immediately notify all sects and factions, and issue the Heavenly Dao Pursuit Order! Hunt down the Demonic Commander! I will return to the sect right now to discuss with several senior brothers and elders, preparing to besiege the Innate Demonic Sect and force Ying Xiantian to hand over the Demonic Commander! If the Innate Demonic Sect fails to give us a proper explanation this time, my Taiyi Sect will certainly have the entire lineage of their demonic sect completely destroyed!"
After finishing his words, this "Senior Brother Wei Yi" waved his hand, and the flood dragons pulled the throne, heading up into the sky again and completely vanishing from sight.
"Understood!"
All the Taiyi Sect disciples said in unison.
"Various disciples, issue the Heavenly Dao Pursuit Order! Send it out to all sects and factions! Every rogue cultivator, the Nine Sects of the Immortal Dao!" The six great Zhenren roared wildly, their voices radiating tremendously far away…
This seemed to signify that a rain of blood and storm of carnage between the immortal and demonic paths had drawn its curtains open…
Regarding all this, Fang Han naturally would not know that such massive changes had already been triggered; he was currently inside the Five Hells King Cauldron, using the "Six Yang Holy Water" to steep and enlighten the fragment piece of the "World Tree."
The "World Tree" was stationed in the immensely distant ancient times, acclaimed as the center of heaven and earth; a single tree grew directly into the Immortal Realm. This item from mythical legends had never even been seen by "Yan," who had lived for several millennia. Yan had always been very curious about this piece of shattered wood and had never stopped researching it, but after researching for so long, utilizing various divine abilities to burn, sever, and extract it, nothing yielded any effect at all. He simply could not achieve the tiniest bit of success; this thing was like an eerily solid, stubborn stone—water, fire, wind, thunder, crushing, grinding, corroding, and decomposing all completely failed to do anything to it.
Yan knew that even if that Demonic Commander executed the Great Disintegration Art, he probably still would not be able to destroy this fragment of the World Tree.
However, when Fang Han dripped the Six Yang Holy Water onto it, this fragment actually produced an unexpected transformation…