In an instant, all was silent.
The blood-written character left behind by the Earth Immortal before his death was merely an outpouring of his boundless hatred over the destruction of the Heavenly Realm—a despair so profound, yet so fierce!
The next moment, both the Mending Heaven Peak Master and Ye Guyue froze simultaneously.
Evidently, the two of them were the strongest present, and now this blood-written character sought to execute them, leaving no room for resistance!
Immediately after, an invisible crushing force, like a guillotine, descended from the sky, aiming to sever the heads of Ye Guyue and the Mending Heaven Peak Master, extinguishing the vitality within their physical forms. A final, resentful strike from an Earth Immortal, comparable to a Grand True Person, was not something they could withstand!
"Crack!"
Clear cracks appeared on their foreheads, threatening to tear apart their bodies. Yet, both of them simultaneously emitted an unusual radiance.
On the Mending Heaven Peak Master's side, it was a jade token.
[Imperial Command Jade Token]!
Within the Primordial Saint Sect, only the four peak masters were qualified to obtain such a rare treasure. The jade token was refined by a True Person and could be activated in life-and-death situations to preserve one's life.
In a previous lifetime, Lü Yang had invoked the Golden Core sword energy of Skeleton Mountain to slay the Mending Heaven Peak Master. Even then, he had relied on this jade token to survive, albeit with a shattered body, engaging in a fierce battle between a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator and a pseudo-Foundation Establishment opponent. Nonetheless, he had survived.
This alone demonstrated its value.
The power of the Earth Immortal's blood-written character was naturally far inferior to the Golden Core sword energy. Thus, the [Imperial Command Jade Token] merely flickered slightly and dispelled it.
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However, the Mending Heaven Peak Master showed no joy upon witnessing this.
'To think it was used up just like that!'
This was his life-saving trump card, intended for use during future tribulations. If a formidable enemy attacked during a critical moment, he could have used it for protection.
Yet, it was expended here!
And it was wasted on a dead man's attack!
A complete loss!
Meanwhile, on the other side, Ye Guyue's delicate face turned pale as she staggered back a step. Her condition was far worse than that of the Mending Heaven Peak Master, and she even spat out blood.
The Mending Heaven Peak Master glanced at Ye Guyue, understanding the situation. Both of them had been simultaneously assaulted by the Earth Immortal's blood-written character and were on the verge of death. However, he had the protection of the [Imperial Command Jade Token], while Ye Guyue had none. Consequently, he remained unscathed, whereas Ye Guyue suffered severe injuries.
'This woman owes me her life.'
With this thought, a smile appeared on the Mending Heaven Peak Master's face. "Fellow Daoist, according to the Sword Pavilion's doctrine, you now owe me a karmic debt."
"…"
Ye Guyue said nothing and turned to flee.
She certainly couldn't be bound by a single sentence from the Mending Heaven Peak Master. The concept of karmic debt was something to discuss with others; within the Sword Pavilion, there was a different interpretation.
What truly prompted her to flee decisively was the intense killing intent hidden beneath the Mending Heaven Peak Master's amiable tone. After all, she was now gravely injured by the Earth Immortal's blood-written character, her combat strength reduced by seventy percent. She couldn't possibly contend with the Mending Heaven Peak Master in his prime. If she didn't escape now, she feared she would be drained to death!
"Hmph, trying to escape?"
The Mending Heaven Peak Master laughed loudly upon seeing this. "Everyone, take action and stop her! Today, I shall savor the taste of a Sword Pavilion Fairy!"
In an instant, chaos erupted in the [Heavenly Capital Palace]!
Brilliant divine abilities lit up, colliding with thunderous force. The surging spiritual energy resembled a tidal wave, wreaking havoc on the various instruments within the palace.
With the opportunity before them, everyone was driven mad.
Only the Yun Family Ancestor and True Person Xiuxin remained clear-headed. Not only did they refrain from joining the battle, but they also protected each other and withdrew from the palace.
"Help me!"
Witnessing this, Ye Guyue, unable to escape under the Mending Heaven Peak Master's suppression, brightened her beautiful eyes and hastily transmitted a message in their direction:
"I am a direct descendant of the Ye Family. Fellow Daoist Xiuxin, you are a guest of the Ye Family and should assist me. Fellow Daoist Yun, your Yun Family is currently in decline. If I escape, I will owe you a karmic debt and ensure your Yun Family produces a Foundation Establishment cultivator in the future. You two have shallow backgrounds; dying for me is also a fortuitous opportunity."
Upon hearing this, the two of them immediately halted.
Ye Guyue's eyes lit up with hope, and she mustered her remaining strength to resist the Mending Heaven Peak Master's divine suppression, awaiting their intervention.
However, the next moment—
"Sigh!"
The Yun Family Ancestor and True Person Xiuxin both turned their heads and sighed, their distinctly different faces displaying identical expressions.
"Fellow Daoist Ye, why make such a pitiful display?"
"This is your destined fate."
The familiar tone, the familiar sigh—even though the voices were different, Ye Guyue still sensed a familiar presence behind this lament.
'It's you… Lü Yang!?'
It was him!
How could it be him?
Even at this moment, Ye Guyue didn't understand how Lü Yang had managed it—why the Yun Family Ancestor and True Person Xiuxin had become puppets under his control.
She only knew that Lü Yang was the mastermind behind all of this!
He was indeed problematic!
Ye Guyue's beautiful eyes widened, her delicate face contorted in fury. This was the only reaction she could muster, yet she didn't even have time to shout Lü Yang's name.
The next moment, the Mending Heaven Peak Master's palm landed on her body. The "Mending Heaven True Scripture" activated, instantly draining her into a dried corpse. At his level, the "Mending Heaven True Scripture" no longer adhered to formality, and he was also mindful of appearances—he couldn't possibly perform an overt act in public.
With Ye Guyue's fall, the other Sword Pavilion True Persons naturally couldn't resist any longer.
Soon, several streaks of escape light flew out from the [Heavenly Capital Palace], fleeing without looking back. Only the Yun Family Ancestor and True Person Xiuxin remained in place.
'The time has come.'
Seeing this, Lü Yang grinned, not intending to eliminate the fleeing individuals, as they would serve as witnesses to Ye Guyue's death at the hands of the Mending Heaven Peak Master.
"The demonic forces are strong; the righteous path is in decline."
Lü Yang sighed, no longer concealing his presence, and openly walked toward the [Heavenly Capital Palace]. As he passed, arrays of formation light rose around him.
"…But it doesn't matter; I will take action."
Previously, both Ye Guyue and the Mending Heaven Peak Master had grievances with him. Coupled with the Earth Immortal's blood-written character in the [Heavenly Capital Palace], he was indeed in danger if he wasn't careful.
But now, things were different.
The Earth Immortal's blood-written character and the Mending Heaven Peak Master's [Imperial Command Jade Token] had neutralized each other. Ye Guyue had been killed by the Mending Heaven Peak Master, leaving only a weakened Mending Heaven Peak Master.
Lü Yang felt it was time for him to emerge from seclusion!
Supporting the righteous path couldn't be delayed!
As he pondered, Lü Yang arrived at the entrance of the [Heavenly Capital Palace]. At the same time, the Mending Heaven Peak Master had just collected the [Dao-Integrating Immortal Pill] from the furnace, the [Six Ding Divine Fire] from the furnace's base, and the [Undying Root of Longevity Equal to Heaven] from the pill room, hanging the bulging storage pouch at his waist.
Then he saw Lü Yang at the door.
"It's you?"
The Mending Heaven Peak Master looked surprised, then laughed heartily. "Truly, a pillow delivered when one is drowsy. Since you've walked into the trap, I won't be polite."
Lü Yang remained indifferent, merely taking out the Myriad Spirits Banner.
"Fellow Daoist Chen, I've come to reunite you with your son."
The next moment, the banner surged, and Chen Xin'an's figure appeared within, his face filled with sorrow as he let out a mournful cry, "Father!"
"…Xin'an!?"
The Mending Heaven Peak Master was stunned.
At that moment, Lü Yang channeled the mysterious power within the Myriad Spirits Banner, enhanced by the wondrous effect of [Holding the Law], causing four divine lights to burst forth instantly!
"Swish!"
A power completely surpassing the mid-Foundation Establishment level descended from the sky, instantly suppressing all of the Mending Heaven Peak Master's thoughts, until a single finger pressed against his forehead.
"Splurt!"