Primordial Era: I, Tongtian, will slay all enemies!

Before Duobao could speak, a hint of concern flashed across Tongtian's majestic face, and he immediately used his magic to heal Duobao's injuries without hesitation.

After a short while, Duobao's injuries gradually healed under the blessing of the Tongtian Sect Leader's magic power. His complexion gradually regained color, and his breathing became steady.

Duobao felt the changes in his body, and a feeling of gratitude towards his teacher welled up in his heart. However, the guilt in his heart did not lessen in the slightest.

Once his injuries had healed, a resolute glint flashed in Duobao's eyes. He immediately knelt down with a thud, his knees slamming heavily onto the hard ground with a dull thud.

Without hesitation, he began to kowtow. The sound of his forehead hitting the ground was particularly clear in the silent space, and each impact represented his deep self-blame and remorse.

"Please punish me, Master. I am incompetent and failed to bring Jiang Ziya back. He was intercepted by that Antarctic Immortal."

Duobao's voice trembled, filled with guilt and helplessness. His head was lowered, and he dared not look directly into Tongtian Jiaozhu's eyes, afraid of seeing the disappointment on Tongtian's face.

The Tongtian Sect Leader frowned slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes. "Were these marks on your body also inflicted by the Antarctic Immortal?" His voice was deep and authoritative, suppressing the anger within him.

Duobao nodded heavily, a hint of anger and helplessness flashing in his eyes.

Upon hearing this news, everyone was shocked, their faces showing disbelief. In their hearts, Duobao had always been a standout among his peers. To learn that he had been so badly injured by the Antarctic Immortal was truly hard to accept.

"How is this possible? Senior Brother Duobao is so powerful, how could the Antarctic Immortal be his match?" Zhao Gongming couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

"Alas, that Antarctic Immortal was no match for me at all, yet he actually produced the Pangu Banner, which also contained the power of the Primordial Heavenly Lord's strike. If it weren't for your Four Swords of Immortal Slaughter, Master, I'm afraid I would have been on the Investiture of the Gods long ago."

Duobao's words were filled with anger and resentment, but he still felt lingering fear when he recalled the scene.

He knew all too well the immense power of the Pangu Banner, and that he was virtually powerless against it. Had it not been for the divine might of the Four Swords of Zhuxian that had partially deflected the attack, he would likely have already lost his life.

Thinking of this, Duobao felt extremely angry about Yuanshi Tianzun's secret assistance to the Antarctic Immortal, and at the same time, he began to doubt his own strength.

At that moment, all the disciples of the Jie Sect flew towards the outside of Jin'ao Island, eager to settle scores with the Antarctic Immortal and the Primordial Heavenly Lord.

Upon seeing this, the Tongtian Sect Leader's face darkened, and a flash of anger appeared in his eyes. "A bunch of bastards, what do you want to do!" His voice boomed like thunder in everyone's ears.

At the same time, he directly released a powerful holy might, which was like an invisible giant hand that instantly suppressed everyone from mid-air.

Suppressed by the holy might, the crowd was startled, their bodies trembling involuntarily. They then realized their behavior was impolite, lowered their heads, and felt ashamed.

"Please punish us, teacher," the crowd said in unison, their voices filled with reverence.

The Tongtian Sect Leader snorted coldly, turned around, and strode back into Biyou Palace. His face was terrifyingly gloomy, as if it could drip water. The others dared not be negligent and followed closely behind.

Inside Biyou Palace, the atmosphere was so oppressive it was suffocating. No one dared to speak, for fear of angering Tongtian, who was already furious.

After a moment, Zhao Gongming couldn't help but step forward, breaking the silence. His face was filled with anxiety and anger. "Teacher, are we just going to let this go like this? Our eldest brother was seriously injured!"

Upon hearing this, Tongtian immediately opened his eyes. "Now it's a fight to the death, but you can't go looking for trouble. If you go to Yuanshi, he will have a reason to suppress you. If I make a move, Hongjun will make a move, and we have no chance of winning."

After hearing this, Zhao Gongming felt unwilling, but he also understood Tongtian's concerns.

"Is the teacher just going to let it go like that?"

"It's impossible to settle this so simply. The Investiture of the Gods is based on the war between the Shang and Zhou dynasties. When that time comes, you will have your chance to take revenge."

"Yes, I will obey your command, Master!"

Tongtian nodded in satisfaction when he saw that everyone understood, but then he became serious again.

"Our Jie Sect's doctrine is to seize a glimmer of hope for all living beings, but our disciples are indeed of mixed quality. Therefore, Jin Ling, Qiong Xia, Bi Xiao, Zhao Gongming, and Gui Ling, you will go and expel those disciples who indiscriminately kill innocent people from the sect."

Everyone was shocked upon hearing this; they hadn't expected their teacher to make such a decision. Some disciples began to worry, fearing they would be expelled from the sect.

"Do you want me to drag you out, or will you come out and confess yourselves?" His gaze was piercing, as if he could see through the thoughts of each disciple. The majesty revealed in his gaze made everyone tremble, and some disciples did not even dare to meet his eyes.

Some of the disciples trembled upon hearing this, their faces turned pale, and fine beads of sweat appeared on their foreheads.

After pondering for a moment, Pilu Xian, Lingya Xian, Qiushou Xian, Jinguang Xian, and Changer Dingguang Xian immediately knelt down.

Their hearts were filled with contradictions and struggles. On the one hand, they did not want to leave the Jie Sect, but on the other hand, they knew the mistakes they had made.

Pilu Xian spoke first, "Teacher, we are guilty. Please forgive us for not expelling us from the sect after serving you for so many years."

"Please forgive me, teacher."

Their voices trembled with pleading, and their eyes were filled with guilt and expectation.

Tongtian sighed, a hint of helplessness and reluctance flashing in his eyes, "However, as long as you are willing to give up your current cultivation, you will not be expelled from the sect and can continue to stay in the Jie Sect."

After Tongtian finished speaking, he closed his eyes and said nothing more.

Seeing this, Duobao felt a pang of pity, knowing how difficult it was for his junior brothers to cultivate. His eyes revealed a hint of compassion and pleading as he quickly begged, "Please, Master, spare my junior brothers! They have served you for many years; even if they haven't achieved anything great, they have certainly worked hard."

Tongtian remained silent, and the atmosphere grew even heavier. The entire Biyou Palace seemed shrouded in a thick layer of gloom, making it hard to breathe.

A moment later, Pilu Xian, Lingya Xian, Qiushou Xian, and Jinguang Xian exchanged glances, a resolute glint in their eyes.

They knew their mistakes were unforgivable, and in order to remain in the Jie Sect, they decided to give up their current cultivation.

The four stood up and ran out without hesitation. Immediately, the Three Flowers above their heads appeared, and they struck their chests and heads with their palms. The Three Flowers above their heads instantly dissipated, and their cultivation vanished completely. Although they felt pain in their hearts and bodies, they also felt a sense of relief.

They knew that only in this way could they atone for their mistakes and regain their teacher's trust. At the moment their cultivation was abolished, their faces showed pain, but their eyes revealed unwavering determination.

Upon seeing their actions, Chang Er Ding Guang Xian also rose, preparing to cripple his cultivation. Just as he was about to make his move, Tong Tian suddenly opened his eyes and stopped him.

Tongtian looked at Chang'er Dingguangxian, a cunning glint in his eyes, "You may stay, your cultivation need not be abolished. But you must cultivate diligently in the future and not make the same mistake again."

Chang Er Ding Guangxian was overjoyed and immediately knelt down to kowtow and express his gratitude. "Thank you for your mercy, Master. I will remember your teachings and dedicate myself to cultivation in the future, so as not to make the same mistake again."

After hearing this, Tongtian revealed a barely perceptible cunning smile.