Fantasy: I, the Great Celestial Venerable of the Dao

Dao Xuan grew angrier as he spoke, a vein throbbing slightly on his forehead, and he suddenly raised his left hand.

A blinding blue light began to gather in his palm.

It exudes an aura of destruction.

It was about to slam down hard on the top of the pine tree!

"Senior brother! No!"

Wan Jianyi could no longer hold back. He rushed forward and knelt down next to Cangsong.

It blocked Dao Xuan's palm strike.

He closed his eyes in pain, his voice hoarse:

"Senior brother...it all started because of me! If it weren't for what happened back then...Junior Brother Cangsong would never have been so deeply troubled by inner demons and fallen into the demonic path...it's all my fault! Wan Jianyi, I am willing to share the blame and punishment with Cangsong!"

"Senior Brother Wan! No! This has nothing to do with you! It was my weak Daoist resolve, Cangsong, that led me to this depravity!"

Cangsong shouted urgently, struggling to push Wan Jianyi away.

Dao Xuan's sharp, sword-like gaze suddenly shot towards Wan Jianyi, and he shouted sternly:

"Get up!"

The sound was like thunder, making Wan Jianyi's ears ring.

"Wan Jianyi! In your heart, am I, Dao Xuan, such a person who cannot distinguish right from wrong and who takes my anger out on others?! You are you, and he is he. I know exactly what I'm doing!"

He looked at Wan Jianyi's stubborn refusal to get up, and then glanced at Cangsong, whose face was ashen.

His chest heaved violently a few times, and finally, the azure light that had gathered in his palm slowly dissipated.

He slumped back into his chair, as if all his strength had been drained.

His voice carried a deep weariness and coldness:

"That's enough...that's enough..."

"Cangsong, you have committed such a heinous crime. According to the rules of the Qingyun Sect, I will kill you on the spot to cleanse the sect and appease the innocent souls who died unjustly!"

He abruptly changed the subject, his tone becoming extremely heavy:

"However... this matter concerns the reputation of my Qingyun Sect for thousands of years. Once it gets out..."

The righteous path will be shaken, the demonic path will ridicule them, and the consequences will be unimaginable…

Dao Xuan's gaze was like lightning, fixed intently on the pine tree:

"You shall return to Dragon Head Peak immediately and be confined to your quarters to reflect on your mistakes. Without my order, you shall not take a single step outside!"

I will decide how to handle this after careful consideration!

After saying that, he impatiently flicked his Taoist robe, turned around, and faced away from the two of them, clearly unwilling to say anything more.

Wan Jianyi felt a sense of relief.

He understood Dao Xuan; the fact that he hadn't killed him on the spot meant there was still room for maneuver.

He quickly kowtowed, saying, "Thank you for your mercy, Senior Brother!"

Cangsong was a smart man, and he instantly understood Daoxuan's concerns.

If I were to die now, the scandals of Qingyun Sect's lax discipline and its leader's fall into demonic possession would surely erupt, and the sect's reputation would suffer a devastating blow.

"Sinner...accepts the order."

He said in a hoarse voice, stood up with difficulty, and staggered out of the hall, his back view desolate.

Wan Jianyi glanced at Dao Xuan's retreating figure with a complicated expression, then silently got up, quietly left the Jade Purity Hall, and returned to his ancestral shrine.

Only after the two figures had completely disappeared outside the hall did Dao Xuan Zhenren's tense shoulders relax slightly.

He slowly turned around, his face no longer showing any trace of the raging anger and heartache he had shown before.

In those deep eyes, only a calm stillness remained, along with a hint of cold, calculating cunning.

"The play... has finally begun."

He muttered to himself, his voice barely audible.

Cangsong's confession was exactly what he expected.

Or rather, this was the result of his gradual guidance, or even "coercion," over the years.

The demons in Cangsong's heart, his obsession with Wan Jianyi.

And how could Dao Xuan be completely unaware of the resentment he felt towards the sect as a result?

However, some abscesses must be left to fester on their own before they can be completely removed.

And Cangsong was the nail he chose to pierce the deepest part of the Demonic Sect's heart!

As for the so-called "reputation"?

Hehe, when the great mission is accomplished and the Qingyun Sect eradicates the Demonic Sect, this "flaw" will be all that matters.

They will only become a few ripples in the background to highlight Qingyun's greatness and righteousness, and will be forgotten in the blink of an eye.

He had already laid out an even bigger plan.

Zhang Xiaofan and his companions, who had gone down the mountain for training, should have already escaped from the Ten Thousand Bats Cave and were about to be drawn into the turmoil of Liubo Mountain in the East China Sea.

The Bloodthirsty Bead and the Great Brahma Wisdom on the child's body are the key sparks that ignite the next stage of the plan.

At that time, Qingyun Sect will stand at the commanding heights, wielding its mighty power, and awe the world!

……

Two days later, at Dragon Head Peak, in the forbidden secret chamber.

The pine tree was meditating with its eyes closed, its face haggard and its mind restless. Suddenly, an invisible voice transmitted into its ears, crystal clear:

"Come quickly to the back of Dragon Head Peak, by the Cold Pool."

It's Senior Brother Daoxuan's voice!

Cangsong felt a chill run down his spine and dared not be negligent. He immediately and quietly left the peak, avoiding all eyes and ears, and arrived at the designated location.

Dao Xuan had already stood with his hands behind his back by the pool, his figure appearing somewhat blurry in the misty water vapor.

"Senior brother." Cangsong bowed respectfully, his heart filled with trepidation.

Dao Xuan did not turn around; his voice was calm and even, yet carried an undeniable power: "Cang Song, do you know your crime?"

"The sinner...is aware of his sin."

"Knowing only sin is useless."

Dao Xuan slowly turned around, his gaze sharp as a hawk's, looking directly into Cang Song's eyes. "I'll give you a chance to redeem yourself."

The pine tree suddenly raised its head, its eyes flashing with disbelief.

"The evil cult has never given up its evil intentions and has repeatedly violated our righteous path."

Especially that Western demonic cult, which has been very active lately and is full of ambition.

Dao Xuan's tone turned cold, "I want you to use the connections you cultivated within the Demonic Sect to lure them into attacking my Qingyun Mountain!"

"What?!" Cangsong exclaimed in surprise, almost thinking he had misheard.

Luring the Demonic Cult to attack the mountain? That's absolutely insane!

Dao Xuan's lips curled into a cold and confident smile: "Don't worry, my Qingyun has a thousand-year foundation, how could it be so easy to attack?"

What I want is for them to come!

"At that time, relying on the protective mountain formation and the advantageous terrain, and with the full strength of Qingyun, we will surely annihilate these demons and monsters in one fell swoop, eliminating any future troubles!"

He looked at the flickering light in the pine tree's eyes and added:

"If this matter succeeds, your previous sins may be offset by your merits."

This is also your only chance... to alleviate your guilt and do something practical for Qingyun and for all the people of the world.

Cangsong's body trembled violently, his eyes instantly filled with immense shock and a twisted excitement.

If he could atone for his sins with this battle, even if it was just a chance… He almost didn’t hesitate, suddenly kneeling on one knee, his voice trembling slightly with excitement:

"Cangsong... I obey! I will certainly not fail my senior brother's trust!"

"Very good." Dao Xuan nodded slightly. "We'll discuss the details in detail. Remember, this matter is top secret. No one else, including Junior Brother Wan, may know about it except for you and me."

"yes!"

The next step is to wait for the right opportunity.

……

The opportunity soon arrived.

Within ten days, urgent messages from all over the country poured into Qingyun Mountain like snowflakes.

The major sects of the Demonic Cult, including the Ghost King Sect, the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect, the Longevity Hall, and the Joyful Union Sect, have all mysteriously gathered near Liubo Mountain in the East China Sea, seemingly plotting something significant.