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Jin'ao Island.

Though separated by the sage's restrictions and the endless void.

But Xuandu's voice, which he hadn't deliberately lowered, still resounded in the ears of every disciple of the Jie Sect!

Daoist Duobao shuddered, his eyes flashing with horrified light as he stared intently at the seemingly tiny figure in Xuandu outside the island.

"He...he actually dared to..."

The Holy Mother of Golden Spirit covered her lips with her jade hand, her beautiful eyes wide open, filled with disbelief.

Zhao Gongming was stunned for a moment, then suddenly slapped his thigh, his face filled with joy and excitement!

"Good question! Excellent question, Junior Brother Xuandu! Hahaha!"

He almost wanted to roar to the heavens!

The three immortals looked at each other, each seeing utter shock in the other's eyes.

Bixiao blushed with excitement and murmured:

"The Dao Ancestor... the Dao Ancestor's origins..."

In the distant void, the two obscure Western divine senses also began to fluctuate violently!

Clearly, even the two saints, Zhunti and Jieyin, were thrown off balance by this earth-shattering question!

Daozu Hongjun!

What kind of existence is that?

The First Saint of the Primordial Era, the Incarnation of the Heavenly Dao, the Source of All Daos, and the Teacher of All Saints!

Its origins...

Other beings may not know, but the Heavenly Saints do.

After all, Hongjun Daozu was one of the three thousand Chaos Demon Gods before.

The true form of Dao Ancestor Hongjun... was an earthworm!

Born in chaos and hidden in the netherworld, he attained enlightenment after the Dragon-Han Calamity, took control of the Jade Tablet of Creation, achieved the supreme holy position, and merged with the Heavenly Dao!

Cricket...

If we follow the division just now as described by the Primordial Celestial Venerable...

Isn't this exactly... a species that hatches from eggs in wet environments?

Xuandu's question was tantamount to adding the words of the Primordial Heavenly Venerable to the Dao Ancestor Hongjun!

You, Yuanshi Tianzun, despise those born from moisture and eggs, those with fur and horns, believing them to be of shallow nature and unworthy of the Great Dao.

What about Hongjun, who was born from moisture and eggs but achieved the position of the Supreme Dao Ancestor?

Do you dare apply your theory to the Dao Ancestor?

Do you still dare to call them creatures born from moisture and eggs, with fur and horns?

At this moment, the world was deathly silent.

All sounds seemed to have been removed.

Only the eerie stillness of the East China Sea waves, frozen under the sacred power, remained.

The face of the Primordial Celestial Venerable changed rapidly from initial shock to ashen, and then from ashen to icy cold!

He stared intently at Xuandu, his body radiating Jade Purity Immortal Light at an unprecedented speed, causing the surrounding Heavenly Dao Rules to groan in agony!

The wrath of the sage, though not yet fully unleashed, has already transformed this void into a desolate wasteland!

"How dare a junior like me... speak ill of the Dao Ancestor!"

Yuanshi Tianzun almost gritted his teeth as he uttered these words, one word at a time.

His aura fluctuated wildly, clearly Xuandu's question had directly shaken the foundation of his beliefs that had been upheld for countless eons, and had even touched one of the greatest taboos in the primordial world!

To presumptuously discuss the origins of the Dao Ancestor is a grave disrespect!

Xuandu, however, seemed to have anticipated this.

Facing the furious gaze of Yuanshi that seemed to want to crush him, he remained calm, only bowing once more:

"Second Master Uncle, please calm down."

"This junior does not mean to speak ill of the Dao Ancestor, but I have doubts in my heart that I must express."

"The Daoist Ancestor once said that under the Great Dao, all living beings have a glimmer of hope."

"Our Jie Sect's doctrine is precisely to seize this glimmer of hope, to teach without discrimination, so that all who have a heart that yearns for the Way can hear the Way."

"My second senior brother established the Chan sect in accordance with the will of Heaven and selected followers. This was simply a difference in their paths, and there was no distinction between high and low."

"However, what my second senior brother just said seems to determine rank and status based on origin and social standing."

"This junior is foolish and only wishes to ask, if this theory is correct, then the Dao Ancestor..."

He didn't say anything more.

But the meaning is already quite clear.

The face of the Primordial Celestial Venerable was so gloomy it was almost dripping with water.

His aura of divine power surged, yet for the first time he felt a sense of difficulty in expressing it.

refute?

How to refute this?

Can we deny the origins of the Dao Ancestor?

That's self-deception!

Can we deny the achievements of the Dao Ancestor?

That's utterly outrageous!

recognition?

Wouldn't that be contradicting himself and completely overturning his original theory?

For a moment, the Jade Purity Saint, who was always sharp-tongued and in charge of order, was rendered speechless by a question from Xuandu!

Looking at Yuanshi's ugly face, the Tongtian Sect Leader felt extremely pleased!

He laughed loudly, and his sword aura soared into the sky, dispersing some of the oppressive holy might.

"Hahaha! Good! Well said!"

His eyes shone brightly as he looked at Xuandu, his gaze filled with admiration.

"Before the Great Way, what need is there to distinguish one's origins?"

"The Dao Ancestor is proof of this!"

"Second brother, what else do you have to say?"

Lao Tzu stood to one side, silent.

He gave Xuandu a deep look, the depth of his gaze revealing even more profound reasoning.

This child not only possesses extraordinary opportunities, but also has a sharp and keen mind, and his courage is astonishing.

In such a setting, he could use the Dao Ancestor as an example to directly point out the core flaw in his second brother's philosophy.

Such wit and courage are rare indeed.

The Primordial Celestial Venerable's chest heaved slightly, clearly indicating extreme anger.

He stared at Xuandu, then at Tongtian who looked delighted, and finally his gaze swept over the silent Laozi.

He knew that he had already lost the upper hand in Xuandu's probing question today.

Continuing to argue will only make things more awkward.

"snort!"

He suddenly flicked his sleeve, and a burst of pure, ethereal light emanated from his body.

"Sharp-tongued, spouting fallacies and heresies!"

"The great path is profound and difficult; how can you presume to fathom it!"

After saying that, he did not linger any longer.

His figure transformed into a dazzling, pure, celestial light, instantly shattering the void and disappearing without a trace.

They simply left!

As the divine power dissipated, the frozen waves of the East China Sea began to surge again.

But the shock that permeated the air lingered for a long time.

At first, there was silence on Jin'ao Island.

Immediately, a thunderous cheer erupted!

"Senior Brother Xuandu!"

"Well said!"

Thousands of disciples of the Jie Sect, whether they are direct disciples or outer disciples.

At this moment, everyone was filled with excitement, and their gazes toward the figure outside the island were filled with admiration and fervor!

Senior Brother Xuandu actually managed to leave the Jade Purity Saint speechless and storm off with his own words!

What a magnificent feat!

Daoist Duobao exhaled a long breath of turbid air, and his gaze toward Xuandu was completely different.

Our Lady of Gold Spirit, Our Lady of Wudang, Our Lady of Tortoise Spirit, and others also had complex expressions and were full of amazement.

Zhao Gongming and the Three Immortals of Sanxiao were even more excited.

Kong Xuan stood at a distance, looking at Xuandu, his eyes shimmering with multicolored light, and murmured to himself:

"What a cunning Xuandu... daring to use the Dao Ancestor as an example..."

His opinion of this mysterious fellow disciple who had led him into the religion was once again elevated to an even higher level.

The void beyond the island.

The Tongtian Sect Leader looked in the direction where Yuanshi had left, snorted coldly, and then turned to Xuandu, his face full of undisguised admiration.

"Good! Xuandu, today you have avenged my sect and my master, and truly vented our anger!"

The more he looked at Xuandu, the more satisfied he became.

This child is not only exceptionally talented, but also possesses a temperament and courage that are one in a million!

Xuandu quickly bowed:

"I merely argued based on reason and dare not claim credit."

Lao Tzu also spoke slowly, his gaze fixed on Xuan Du. His tone remained calm, yet it seemed to carry a deeper, unspoken meaning:

"Disaster can come from the mouth, and so can fortune."

"You'd better watch yourself."

After saying this, he nodded slightly to Tongtian, took a step forward, and his figure disappeared.

The divine might dissipated, and the Eastern Sea resumed its flow.

Above Jin'ao Island, the rosy glow gradually faded, and the celestial music ceased.

Only the thousands of disciples of the Jie Sect were filled with turmoil, unable to calm down.

Countless gazes were fixed intently on Xuandu in the void outside the island!

Before today, Xuandu was merely a new disciple who was somewhat talked about in the Jie Sect, where all the immortals came to pay homage.

Born of the human race, he caught the attention of the Taiqing Sage and was personally accepted into the fold by his master.

Although it has some unique features, that's all.

Especially since Chang Er Ding Guang Xian placed him on the desolate edge, many disciples looked down on him even more.

How much of a future can a fellow disciple, who is looked down upon by the seven attendant immortals, possibly achieve?

However, the astonishing phenomenon just now, with chaotic energy soaring into the sky and the Great Dao celebrating, had already left all the disciples in a state of shock and uncertainty.

Immediately afterwards, Xuandu dared to remain neither humble nor arrogant under the might of the Jade Purity Saint.

Take the origins of the Dao Ancestor as an example. A single, thought-provoking question left the Primordial Heavenly Venerable speechless, and he stormed off!

Such courage! Such resourcefulness! Such integrity!

It instantly won over the thousands of immortals on the island!

"Senior Brother Xuandu!"

I don't know who shouted it first.

The next moment, a roaring sound like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami surged into the sky from Jin'ao Island!

"Senior Brother Xuandu!"

"Well said!"

The sound waves converged, shaking the heavens.

As Duobao Daoist watched this scene, his eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he slowly clapped his hands.

The Holy Mother of Golden Spirit nodded slightly, her beautiful eyes revealing genuine approval for the first time towards this junior brother.

A faint smile flickered across the usually serene face of the Holy Mother of Wudang.

Zhao Gongming laughed heartily, his voice booming like a bell:

"Good lad! You've got some talent! From now on, if anyone dares to say that all disciples of my Jie Sect are born from eggs and transformed from moisture, I'll use that statement to shut them up!"

Bixiao excitedly tugged at Qiongxiao and Yunxiao's sleeves:

"Sister! Did you see the look on Master Yuanshi's face? Junior Brother Xuandu is amazing!"

Yunxiao nodded gently, her eyes clear and bright:

"These words...are truly gratifying."

The Holy Mother of the Tortoise Spirit blinked, full of curiosity:

"This Junior Brother Xuandu is truly fascinating."

Even the usually arrogant Kong Xuan now looked at Xuan Du with genuine respect.

This young man's strength has increased in a bizarre way, and his cunning and courage far surpass those of his peers.

Xuandu stood in the void, feeling the surging sense of recognition and fervor below, and his heart was also slightly stirred.

While his move was clever, it also served to establish his authority.

To gain a foothold in the Jie Sect and implement one's plans, it is not enough to simply hide one's cultivation level and gain the favor of a sage.

You also need to have enough prestige to earn the respect of your fellow disciples!

Today, thanks to the power of the Primordial Heavenly Lord, he has thoroughly established his image in the hearts of all the immortals of the Intercepting Sect!

The Master of Heaven took in the entire scene on the island and felt extremely pleased.

He looked at Xuandu, and the more he looked, the more satisfied he became.

The Master of Heaven did not speak to Xuandu immediately.

His eyes, which contained endless sword intent and Dao principles, suddenly turned to a certain place in the void.

As far as the eye could see, it was as if two invisible celestial swords had suddenly been drawn from their sheaths, cleaving the sky in two!

"snort!"

A cold snort, like a thunderclap from the heavens, yet extremely refined.

There was no earth-shattering magical fluctuation, nor any sweeping display of holy might.

But just as that cold snort rang out...

In the distant depths of the void, the two divine senses that were cautiously peering into this place were instantly struck!

"puff!"

In the west, atop Mount Sumeru.

At the Eight Treasures Merit Pool, the two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti, who were observing the battle from afar with their divine senses, both trembled slightly.

His face turned pale, and at the same time, a wisp of pale golden holy blood spilled from the corner of his mouth!

The scene before their eyes shattered instantly.

The divine consciousness that was bound to Jin'ao Island in the East China Sea has been completely annihilated by an incomparably sharp sword intent!

Not a trace remained!

"Tongtian... he's so domineering!"

Sage Zhunti's face was grim, and a hint of shock and anger flashed in his eyes.

The guide's face showed even greater distress. He uttered a low Buddhist chant, but his eyes were filled with solemnity.

"The Heavenly Sword Dao is even more advanced than before. The affairs of the Three Pure Ones are not something we can easily interfere with; let us observe for now."

The two sages exchanged a glance, both seeing the apprehension in each other's eyes.