"This Taihuangtian, what immense magic power."
The expression of the Sect Master of the Heaven Penetrating Sword Sect, "Jian Shiwu," changed.
"It is possible that he is about to break through to the Heavenly Immortal karmic status and become a true immortal. Many years ago, Taihuangtian had already cultivated the laws of life and death, reaching the Longevity Tenth Layer True Immortal."
A Grand Elder of the Heaven Penetrating Sword Sect slowly collected the Heaven Penetrating Sword City. The massive sword city gradually shrank, transforming into a tiny model city and entering his inner world. Meanwhile, a large group of Grand Elders, full elders, and various true-biography disciples of the Heaven Penetrating Sword Sect followed Taihuangtian's massive hand and entered the Hall of Disasters.
The Hall of Disasters was a grand hall built on a massive plain. Everywhere on that massive plain was a smooth, pitch-black ground. At this moment, thousands to tens of thousands of tables were arranged on the ground, piled with countless immortal fruits, immortal pills, and immortal wines to entertain the guests. There were even many rare treasures, teas, and tea waters seldom seen in heaven and earth, displaying the Taiyi Sect's wealth, imposition, and insufferable arrogance.
Now, thousands to tens of thousands of cultivators took their seats one by one. Some disciples with shallow cultivation could only stand; those who were able to take a seat had to have at least the cultivation of a Golden Core.
Meanwhile, cultivators at or above the Longevity Secret Realm could enter the Hall of Disasters in the center of the Plains of Disaster to secure a place.
As for the cultivators of the ten immortal dao sects, their privileges were greater, and all of them could enter the Hall of Disasters.
However, even so, the countless cultivators on the Plains of Disaster could see the meetings and negotiations of the numerous giants within the Hall of Disasters.
The Heaven Penetrating Sword Sect and the One Origin Sect, two great immortal sects, collected their mountain gates at the same time and entered. Inside the massive Hall of Disasters, they saw that the Sect Masters of many sects had already fully arrived. For sects like the Sun Moon Sword Sect, Cauldron Sword Sect, Ten Thousand Returns Immortal Island, and Crystal Cave Heaven, their Sect Masters, Grand Elders, elders plain and simple, and true-biography disciples all sat upright within. And the numerous Grand Elders and the Sect Master of the Taiyi Sect sat at the very top.
A few other positions were empty, such as those for the Linglong Blessed Land, Yuhua Sect, and Multitude Stars Sect. No one had come.
Jian Shiwu looked on, his mood trembling slightly. "Reasonably speaking, Immortal Venerable Linglong possesses power sufficient to contend against the Taiyi Sect, so it stands to reason that she does not come. But the Yuhua Sect and Multitude Stars Sect actually didn't come either? Have they become arrogant to such an extent? One must know that the Taiyi Sect's talisman edict this time is extremely severe, upholding the will of the Immortal World. All cultivators are to resist the great tribulation; if one does not come, they are deemed a rebel against the Immortal World, and everyone is entitled to execute them."
"Everyone from the Heaven Penetrating Sword Sect and the One Origin Sect, take your seats."
The Supreme Sect Master of the Taiyi Sect, "Taihuntian," waved his hand and pointed to the thousands to tens of thousands of empty seats.
Promptly, the people from the Heaven Penetrating Sword Sect and the One Origin Sect all took their seats one by one.
"The Immortal Dao Convention is a rule set by the Immortal World. According to the years in the Xuanhuang Great World, it is held once every sixty-year cycle. It is in order to contact the sentiments among various sects, exchange Dao techniques, and jointly deal with the great tribulation of heaven and earth." Taihuntian said: "That the various Sects can come now is very good. I am very gratified."
"Sect Master Huntian, those words are incorrect!" All of a sudden, the Sect Master of the One Origin Sect, Old Daoist True Origin, spoke.
Many Sect Masters present, and even the numerous rogue cultivators outside, were all stunned. They had not anticipated that the Sect Master of the One Origin Sect would actually dare to contradict the Sect Master of the Taiyi Sect.
However, Daoist Huntian did not seem angry, but rather asked with a pleasant countenance: "Daoist Brother True Origin, what are your thoughts?"
"Aside from contacting sentiments and exchanging Dao techniques, the Immortal Dao Convention has another important procedure, which is to eradicate the demonic path remnants of the various sects and factions. The ten immortal dao sects are a mix of fish and dragons. Disciples of some sects have fallen into the demonic path, but the sects protect their shortcomings. Therefore, there must be righteous judgment. On this point, my One Origin Sect deeply admires the Taiyi Sect. The Taiyi Sect's Chief Disciple, Yan Shuitian, fell into the demonic path and colluded with the demon son Fang Han. The result was that the Taiyi Sect showed no mercy at all and immediately suppressed her. I hope that in this Immortal Dao Convention, all sects and factions will take the Taiyi Sect as an example and first clear out the disciples who have entered the demonic path."
Old Daoist True Origin spoke resolutely and decisively.
The people present were all suddenly enlightened. It turned out that this One Origin Sect had long been drawn in by the Taiyi Sect, and the two were performing a double act.
"Daoist Friend True Origin has spoken very well." Taihuntian smiled slightly.
"Since that is the case, Jian Shiwu, why do you not yet hand over that unworthy, demon-entered disciple of your Heaven Penetrating Sword Sect, Jiao Fei, and exterminate him directly? What are you waiting for? Furthermore, among the true-biography disciples of numerous sects, there are those who have colluded with Jiao Fei! All of you step out and voluntarily repent, and you may yet keep your lives. If you are stubborn and unrepentant, then you will face harsh sanctions."
Old Daoist True Origin swept his gaze around, looking in all directions.
At this moment, the Chief Disciple within the Heaven Penetrating Sword Sect, Jiao Fei, gave a shudder. His cultivation right now had already reached the realm of comprehending spatial laws, Longevity Third Layer, Cave Heaven Realm. His cultivation progressed rapidly. He had already been designated as the next successor of the Heaven Penetrating Sword Sect.
This naturally involved the covert methods of the "Heart Demon Old Man."
Jiao Fei had acknowledged Fang Han as his big brother and traveled everywhere contacting folks for him, drawing in disciple and friend from various sects to form a law enforcement team. Not long ago, he had even encountered the Heart Demon Old Man, who imparted divine abilities to him once again, and even baptized his physical body and soul for him, grabbing countless demon gods, forcefully refining them and striking them into his body, forcibly elevating his cultivation to the terrifying degree of the Cave Heaven Realm.
After reaching this degree, he formed vertical and horizontal alliances, making friends among numerous sects and stirring up a not-so-small wave.
However, these little maneuvers were targeted by the Taiyi Sect, and now the Taiyi Sect was coming after him.
"Hmph! Old Daoist True Origin, your words need to be based on evidence. Jiao Fei is the most outstanding disciple of my Heaven Penetrating Sword Sect. His cultivation has reached the pinnacle, making him the next successor of the Heaven Penetrating Sword Sect. You actually dare to slander him like this. I would really like to see, between your One Origin True Art and my Heaven Penetrating Sword Dao, exactly which one is the sharpest."
Jian Shiwu's eyebrows shot up.
"Jian Shiwu, today at the Immortal Dao Convention, righteousness is awe-inspiring. Not only are you not moved, but you instead show favoritism toward your disciple. This disciple of yours, Jiao Fei, cultivates the most vicious, most demonic Great Heart Demon Technique, bringing disaster to the common people. Moreover, he still cozies up with the demon son Fang Han, attempting to disrupt the immortal dao. Is all this not enough of a sin to be executed?" Old Daoist True Origin's voice was sharp: "Everyone of the Taiyi Sect, regarding this matter, the evidence is conclusive. Should justice not be upheld?"
"The evidence is indeed conclusive." The Supreme Sect Master of the Taiyi Sect, Daoist Huntian, spoke, his eyes looking toward Jiao Fei: "Jiao Fei! Step out, and in front of everyone, let the various Sect Masters inspect whether you have ultimately cultivated the vicious Great Heart Demon Technique or not! If you have cultivated it, we will abolish all your divine abilities and demote you to a mortal."
"Supreme Sect Master!" Jiao Fei's gaze looked to Jian Shiwu.
"Hmph! If you want to condemn someone, you can always trump up a charge. Jiao Fei is the disciple of I, Jian Shiwu, and the Vice Sect Master of the Heaven Penetrating Sword Sect. Who handles him is an internal matter of mine; how dare you interfere with internal affairs?" Jian Shiwu's eyes were sharp, his entire body like an unsheathed longsword, slashing toward all directions.
"Drawing the sword and looking around at a loss…" Taihuangtian suddenly spoke: "Jian Shiwu, back then, your master Jian Piaoling died in the Extraterrestrial Demonic Realm exactly because being overly hard makes one easy to snap. Reasonably speaking, you and the demon heads should be irreconcilable. At this Immortal Dao Convention, eradicating the pawns of the demonic gate is an imperative major matter. You absolutely must not ruin the foundation of the entire Heaven Penetrating Sword Sect just over a momentary slip of judgment. I do have to remind you, every action at this Immortal Dao Convention will be reported upward to the Immortal World."
"This…"
Jian Shiwu frowned, not having expected that the Immortal Dao Convention would actually bring about such immense pressure.
"Jiao Fei, aren't you going to come out quickly!" Old Daoist True Origin roared: "Are you trying to bring disaster upon the entire Heaven Penetrating Sword Sect? Kneel and admit your guilt, repent to the Taiyi Sect, and draw a clear line with the demon son Fang Han, then you can still have a life. If not, this old Daoist will strike you dead today."
This Supreme Sect Master of the One Origin Sect was extremely vehement.
Jiao Fei's expression suddenly turned cold: "Old Dog True Origin, what are you arrogant about? You are nothing more than a dog of the Taiyi Sect. To actually roar so shamelessly in broad daylight in front of the public, exactly what benefits did the Taiyi Sect give an old dog like you!"
Whoosh!
As soon as Jiao Fei uttered these words, all the Sect Masters present were instantly thrown into an uproar. For a disciple to actually dare to curse the Supreme Sect Master of another sect, and to curse him under this kind of occasion! This simply dragged the two great sects into a realm identical to fire and water in a single stroke.
"You, you you! Vile spawn!"
At first, Old Daoist True Origin did not snap back to his senses. Several breaths later, his face flushed red, looking like pig liver, "You beast! This old Daoist will slaughter you today!"
While speaking, he suddenly raised his palm, and a massive storm brewed within it.
"Jian Shiwu, this disciple of yours has deep-seated demonic nature and is beyond saving." Taihuntian shook his head: "He must be killed. Otherwise, the consequences will be unimaginable, and he will definitely bring misery and ruin to living beings in the future."
"Just let me clean house on behalf of the Heaven Penetrating Sword Sect." Old Daoist True Origin walked up step by step.
"Old Daoist True Origin, if you dare touch a single hair on Jiao Fei, I will absolutely make sure that not even a single chicken survives from the top to bottom of your One Origin Sect." Just as Old Daoist True Origin was about to make a move, whoosh! In the void, a majestic divine sense transmitted over, and boundless killing intent faintly locked onto all the spirit of this Sect Master.
Old Man True Origin tensed up all over like prey, looking in all directions. He could feel that this divine sense was extremely terrifying. As long as he moved even slightly, he would immediately encounter a lethal strike from the void.
"Who!" Taihuntian gave a shock. He struck millions of disaster qi toward the void.
"Pop!" This disaster qi had barely permeated into the void when it was jolted flying backward. Following that, the void shook, and above the Divine Hall of Disasters, a massive ancient ship magic treasure shattered the boundless space and descended.
"The Multitude Stars Sect and the Yuhua Sect have merged into the Creation Sect. Informing all Daoist Friends, the Master of the Creation Sect, Fang Han, comes to keep his appointment at the Immortal Dao Convention." A sonorous voice spread into the ears of countless rogue cultivators, small sects, and owners of small planets present. Following that, this ship gave a rotation, and countless radiances descended.
Like an immemorial heavenly god, Fang Han stood in the air and descended, causing the ground to shake. Leading the numerous Grand Elders, thousands of elders, and countless true-biography disciples of the Yuhua Sect and Multitude Stars Sect, he walked into the Divine Hall of Disasters.