Simulation becomes reality, have I ever looked down upon the eternity?

Chapter 614-6.16 Tian Jingxu harms his fellow disciples!

Lu Beiyou said slowly, "A man of high standing, I hope we will meet again."

You could clearly feel the pure and chilling killing intent emanating from him. This was not something an ordinary cultivator could cultivate overnight; only through countless trials on the brink of life and death could one forge such a terrifying sharpness.

With Lu Beiyou's arrival, a subtle shift occurred in the atmosphere.

Your gaze shifts slightly, sensing another person slowly approaching along the path.

The newcomer was dressed in white, tall and slender, carrying a bamboo box on his back, looking every bit the scholar traveling for his studies.

He had delicate features and a gentle demeanor.

Upon seeing this person, the members of the Chaoyin Sect were all deeply moved, exclaiming, "The Holy Son of All Living Beings!"

Even Yan Jiuyin, the Holy Son of the Pilgrimage Sect who had always maintained a detached expression, took the initiative to step forward to greet him.

[You gaze intently, this is the first time you've seen this legendary number one holy son of the demonic path—Tian Jingxu.]

[The top-ranked member of the Heavenly Dao Pavilion's Demonic Path Dragon and Tiger Ranking, the only one among the younger generation of demonic cultivators who can rival Xu Wuji.]

[Besides his strength, this person is also unconventional in his actions. He is neither competitive nor vain. With his talent and ability, he could have easily secured his position as the Holy Son of the Demonic Sect, but he abdicated several times, traveled to the Southern Frontier, and disappeared into the Eastern Sea, where he has been out of contact for many years.]

[If the Demon Lord of All Beings hadn't met his end in the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury, Tian Jingxu would likely never have set foot here.]

Strangely enough, although Tian Jingxu had been famous for a long time, as a demonic cultivator, he had never taken a life on his hands.

His most celebrated battle was actually when he managed to save a righteous cultivator from Xu Wuji.

For this reason, his reputation among righteous people was actually better than that of the capricious Xu Wuji.

Although you cannot see through Tian Jingxu's true cultivation level from this place, like Lu Beiyou just now, he is surrounded by an invisible "aura".

This man, who is on par with Xu Wuji, is no ordinary person.

Tian Jingxu's gaze swept around, and among the people of Jin Guang Temple, he spotted Lu Beiyou. He smiled and said, "Brother Beiyou, I never expected to meet you again on the East Sea."

Lu Beiyou had now returned to normal, a half-smile playing on his lips, his expression revealing a Daoist tranquility and naturalness.

"The Holy Son of All Living Beings," he said calmly, "if I remember correctly, you and I have never met before."

Tian Jingxu explained, "When I traveled through the mortal dynasties, I often changed my appearance. I once witnessed Brother Beiyou's heroic figure as he slew a whale with his sword on the shores of the East Sea."

"Although I did not know your name at that time, I was deeply captivated by your charm and wanted to approach you to make your acquaintance, but alas, you left for your northern journey in haste."

He spoke with a touch of emotion, "Only today did I realize that the cultivator who slew the whale with his sword that day was actually a mortal from the Three Truths Sect."

Lu Beiyou simply smiled calmly, showing no intention of responding.

The Three Truths lineage has always remained aloof, never intervening in the struggles between righteous, demonic, and heretical sects.

Even with her abilities, she could never truly see through this extraordinary holy son of humanity. One cannot fathom the depths of a person's heart if one does not understand their pursuits.

[A holy son born in the southern borderlands and raised in the demonic sect, yet he chooses to cultivate the path of righteousness. In the eyes of the world, this might be seen as remaining untainted by the mud.]

However, Lu Beiyou knew that Tianjing's illusory reality was a different path, allowing him to cultivate the "Emperor's Pillow Book" to a profound level.

The "Emperor's Pillow Book" was created by the founding patriarch of the Demonic Sect, the Emperor, and has been passed down to this day. It is also a required method for every generation of Demon Lords.

[For this reason, the powerful and ruthless Demon Lord of the Demonic Path, who had dominated the demonic path for so many years, only had Tianjingxu as his closed-door disciple.]

[When she slew the giant whale in the East Sea, Tian Jingxu was hidden in the shadows, and she didn't even notice him. That's terrifying.]

Tian Jingxu didn't seem to care and walked straight over.

[Yan Jiuyin, completely enveloped in yellow talismans, stood motionless, but slowly spoke, his voice deep and hoarse: "Greetings, Holy Son of All Living Beings."]

Tian Jingxu nodded slightly, his gaze falling on him, and said gently, "Jiuyin, it's been a long time. You still look the same."

He changed the subject slightly, "I imagine Brother Yan wouldn't be happy to know."

[Yan Jiuyin paused, a fleeting look of sorrow flashing across his pale eyes peeking through the gaps in the yellow talisman.]

After a long pause, he replied in a low, hoarse voice, "...Thank you for remembering my brother, Holy Son."

[Tian Jingxu, dressed in white robes and carrying a scholar's bag, stood out awkwardly amidst the eerie atmosphere of the Chaoyin Sect, resembling a refined scholar.]

However, the disciples of the Chaoyin Sect held him in the highest esteem, all consciously taking a half-step back with respectful posture.

In the cultivation world, strength has always been paramount, and the strong prey on the weak. This ironclad rule is an inviolable principle within the demonic path.

After a moment of silence, Yan Jiuyin spoke again, his voice still rough: "Xiahou has left the Purple Bamboo Palace, he should... arrive soon."

Tian Jingxu, seemingly already aware of the situation, calmly stated, "The Extreme Path Demonic Sect's visit to the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury is solely for that purple bamboo."

Yan Jiuyin continued, "The Butterfly Dance group... encountered Xu Wuji, and their whereabouts are unknown."

Tian Jingxu nodded slightly. "Diewu possesses the Moon Dance Escape Technique from the 'Supreme Bliss Treasure Mirror,' so Xu Wuji couldn't stop her. However, she must have suffered considerable injuries as well, and the disciples of the Supreme Bliss Demon Sect will likely all die at Xu Wuji's hands."

As he said this, a chill crept into his voice: "This time, it's time to settle things with Xu Wuji..."

With the appearance of Tianjingxu and Lu Beiyou, the momentum of the Outer Path Divine Mechanism Sect seemed somewhat weakened.

[Aside from the various factions, the most eye-catching figure was a young man in blue robes standing in the corner.]

You always stand alone in a corner.

Whether it was the followers of the Three Truths Sect or the Holy Son of All Living Beings, the young man showed no intention of approaching them for conversation, remaining utterly alone.

What's even more remarkable is that you are now holding your breath, with a subtle flow of energy circulating around you, as if you have reached a state of mental stillness.

Is it possible to find such tranquility here?

Everyone was secretly astonished. Even a powerful monk like Xinshan from Jin Guang Temple couldn't escape death in this perilous Heavenly Emperor's Treasury; no one dared claim they could escape unscathed.

[Especially now, with righteous, demonic, and heretical sects all gathered, and influential figures such as Xu Wuji and Tianjingxu appearing one after another, the situation is becoming increasingly unpredictable and volatile.]

[At this very moment, your composure has naturally drawn attention from all sides.]

Tian Jingxu's eyes flickered slightly, his gaze settling on you, a subtle, unfathomable meaning flashing in his eyes.

A faint curiosity flickered in Lu Beiyou's eyes.

[Just a moment later—]

[A figure reappears on the path you came from; it is Cao An and his group from Ziyang Academy, whom you met outside the Heavenly Emperor's Palace.]

Following closely behind were Gu Yu and his group from the Dao Ling Sect.

However, Xu Wuji, who had been traveling with them, was nowhere to be seen.

As soon as Gu Yufang stepped out, his brows furrowed. Standing atop the stone steps was Tianjing Xu of the Demonic Sect!

[This figure, on par with Xu Wuji, was far more powerful than his peers, forcing him to feel a sense of apprehension.] [Fortunately, his gaze shifted, and he spotted Lu Beiyou among the crowd from Jin Guang Temple, which eased his mind somewhat: with this Sanzhen Sect member present, there was no need to be overly fearful of Tian Jingxu.]

Gu Yu and Cao An exchanged a glance, then Gu Yu led his disciples quickly toward Lu Beiyou.

"Greetings, Brother Lu."

Cao An's expression was respectful, and his manners were extremely courteous. Ziyang Academy had always maintained a close relationship with the Sanzhen lineage, and he and Lu Beiyou were already acquainted. Among cultivators, regardless of gender, all addressed each other as "Brother Daoist," and although Lu Beiyou was a woman, she had been cultivating Daoist for some time.

Gu Yu simply cupped his hands in greeting. In his heart, his elder brother Xu Wuji was the number one young talent among the three families, and Dao Ling Sect was undoubtedly the number one sect in this world—this gesture was already enough to give them face.

Lu Beiyou simply nodded slightly, exchanged a few polite words, and then said nothing more.

Before long, the righteous forces had naturally gathered together, subtly confronting the demonic Tian Jingxu.

At this moment, the side of the Outer Path Divine Mechanism Sect appeared even more isolated and outnumbered.

Upon hearing that Xinshan of Jinguang Temple had died at the hands of the superior man, Gu Yu's face immediately darkened with anger: "These heretical villains truly deserve to die! When Brother Wuji arrives, we will definitely wipe out the Mingxing Sect first!"

His gaze swept over the Shenji Sect members not far away, a hint of killing intent flashing in his eyes.

Just then, Lu Beiyou's voice rang out: "Every wrong has its perpetrator, every debt its debtor. I will personally seek out a high-ranking person to settle this matter; there's no need to involve others."

Gu Yu frowned upon hearing this, but ultimately composed himself. Since Lu Beiyou had already made his stance clear, he naturally wouldn't interfere; after all, this wasn't a matter for the Dao Ling Sect.

The monks of Jin Guang Temple clasped their hands together and chanted in unison, "Amitabha! Thank you, Benefactor Lu and Benefactor Gu."

Cao An's gaze shifted, and he caught sight of the young man in blue standing quietly not far away. "It's him?"

Gu Yu looked up at the sound, his eyes instantly turning cold: "Li Luosheng's lackey, a traitor to the righteous path!"

These words immediately attracted attention from those around them.

Lu Beiyou frowned slightly: "A traitor to the righteous path?"

Cao An explained with a smile, "Brother Lu, you may not know this, but this person is from Fangcun Mountain. Just now, outside the Heavenly Emperor's Palace, he was traveling with Li Luosheng and others from the Blood Sea Demon Sect, and they seemed quite close."

[Gu Yu's tone was icy: "More than intimate! I think this person has already sided with the demonic path. The entire group from Fangcun Mountain is gone, yet he alone is unharmed. The reason is self-evident."]

"It's likely that his fellow disciples from Fangcun Mountain have already fallen victim to his wickedness."

Upon hearing this, the members of the demonic path exchanged bewildered glances. This young man in blue robes was actually connected to Li Luosheng of the Blood Sea Demonic Sect?

Gu Yu said no more, and said sternly, "I will capture this fiend!"

His gaze was chilling as he stared intently at the young man. "Li Luosheng isn't here. Let's see who else can protect you."

Gu Yu saw Zhou Jing's posture in the bamboo forest outside the Heavenly Emperor's palace, and felt indignant.

"Wait."

Lu Beiyou moved slightly, already blocking Gu Yu's path.

She turned to Cao An: "Fellow Daoist Gu, is what you said just now true?"

Lu Beiyou knew that Gu Yu, relying on Xu Wuji's power, had a reputation for arrogance within the righteous path, so his words could not be entirely trusted.

Cao An glanced at the young man in blue, and seeing that he remained calm, he withdrew his gaze and smiled, "This person is indeed a disciple of Fangcun Mountain, but there is still no concrete evidence of him plotting to harm a fellow disciple. However..."

He paused briefly, then added, "We witnessed him traveling with Li Luosheng and Yue Yunqing of the Heretical Supreme Dharma Sect."

Upon hearing this, Lu Beiyou frowned slightly. Since even Cao An said so, the matter was most likely true.

Gu Yu, unable to contain himself any longer, said, “Fellow Daoist Lu, why waste your breath on him! Once I subdue him, everything will naturally become clear.”

He stepped forward, his tone aggressive, "Fellow Daoist, there's no need to worry. My Dao Ling Sect has the authority to investigate the Nine Gates!"

"Even if something goes wrong, I, Gu Yu, will take full responsibility."

Lu Beiyou shook her head again. She turned to look at you, and seeing that your expression remained calm, she couldn't help but say, "Even if he was traveling with Li Luosheng, it doesn't necessarily prove he plotted to harm Fangcun Mountain."

"If that's the case—" Her gaze swept over the crowd, her voice cold, "If I were to travel with such a superior person, would that also be considered betraying the sect?"

Gu Yu's face darkened, and the words "a woman's view" almost slipped out, but he swallowed them back out of consideration for the other person's status, only managing a slight throbbing of veins on his forehead.

Tianjingxu, standing to the side, watched this scene with great interest.

At this moment, Cao An stepped forward, looked directly at you, and asked, "Are you acquainted with Li Luosheng?"

Seeing that you remained silent, Gu Yu's tone turned sharp: "I remember Li Luosheng calling you 'Brother Zhou' repeatedly, but now... you dare not admit it?"

You nodded, your expression calm.

Gu Yu asked again, "Did you harm your fellow disciples? Otherwise, why would Li Luosheng be so close to you?"

Seeing that you remained silent, Gu Yu pressed, "Yes and no!"

[Above the steps, you stand alone in a corner, utterly alone.]

Meanwhile, the righteous forces opposite them—more than ten disciples from Ziyang Academy, a group of followers from Daoling Sect, and monks from Jinguang Temple—had already gathered in force.

Cao An calmly smoothed the creases in the cuffs of his scholar's robe, his demeanor composed.

Gu Yu pressed on relentlessly, waiting for you to give him the answer he believed in.

The demonic sect, Chaoyin Sect, watched coldly from the sidelines.

Lu Beiyou interrupted, "Gu Yu, let's drop this matter for now. Since there's no clear evidence, there's no need to investigate further."

"Right now, the priority should be the Tranquil Abode within the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury."

Gu Yu's expression darkened, and he was about to speak.

But then the voice of the boy on the other side slowly drifted over.

"So what if it is? So what if it isn't?"

Hearing this, Gu Yu was not angry but pleased, and stepped forward: "A true man dares to take responsibility for his actions! Did you do it or not?"

You smiled gently, "Yes, so what?"

"Haha, so what?" Gu Yu's eyes flashed with a fierce light. "Harming fellow disciples is against the righteous path; they deserve to die!"

Cao An smiled, "Those who harm their fellow disciples deserve to be killed by everyone!"

Gu Yu could no longer contain himself and said in a deep voice, "Brother Lu, you heard it with your own ears, please step aside!"

Lu Beiyou frowned slightly, knowing he could no longer stop them.

Gu Yu's figure flashed out suddenly. Although magical power was restricted here, Dao Ling Sect members cultivated both body and magic, and his movement was as swift as lightning!

(End of this chapter)