Fantasy: I, the Great Celestial Venerable of the Dao

Cangsong's brows furrowed suddenly, as if a lightning bolt had struck his mind!

Bloodlust Beads!

He suddenly remembered the tragedy that happened in Caomiao Village years ago.

Puzhi possesses the Bloodthirsty Bead, and considering the mysterious "Great Brahma Prajna" on Zhang Xiaofan's body...

An astonishing conjecture instantly surfaced in Cangsong's mind!

Could it be... that Zhang Xiaofan's Great Brahma Prajna is actually related to Puzhi of Tianyin Temple?

The Bloodthirsty Bead also appeared on Puzhi!

Zhang Xiaofan was stunned for a moment after hearing Dao Xuan's words, but finally nodded with difficulty.

Seeing Zhang Xiaofan's reaction, Dao Xuan Zhenren's brows furrowed completely.

A flash of anger crossed his face, but he quickly suppressed it. He stepped down the stairs and came to Zhang Xiaofan's side.

Extend your right hand, palm down, and hover it above Zhang Xiaofan's head.

A pure and powerful yet incredibly gentle magical force flowed like a gentle stream.

It surged from Dao Xuan's palm and slowly flowed into Zhang Xiaofan's body, circulating along his meridians and acupoints.

After a moment, Dao Xuan withdrew his hand and gave Zhang Xiaofan a deep look.

His gaze held a hint of understanding, a hint of disappointment, and a hint of anger that was forcibly suppressed.

He turned around and said to everyone in the hall, "You may all leave now."

Upon hearing this, Tian Buyi, Su Ru, and the others felt a pang of anxiety and wanted to say something more.

But seeing Dao Xuan's unquestionable gaze, he swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue.

He could only bow and reply, "Yes, Senior Brother (Master)."

With mixed feelings, everyone left the Yuqing Hall one by one.

The heavy palace doors slowly closed, separating the inner and outer worlds.

After everyone left, only Dao Xuan and Zhang Xiaofan, who was kneeling on the ground, remained in the main hall.

Dao Xuan Zhenren waved his sleeve, and a vast amount of magical power soared into the sky.

A slowly rotating Tai Chi Yin-Yang symbol condensed on the dome of the main hall.

The yin-yang symbol swirled, emitting a hazy, clear light that enveloped the entire interior of the Jade Purity Hall, preventing any possibility of prying into the interior or exterior.

"What's that strapped to your arm?"

Dao Xuan's voice carried a hint of coldness, no longer as gentle as before.

Zhang Xiaofan trembled, remained silent for a moment, but ultimately dared not hide the truth.

Silently, he took off the antique-looking object that had been tied to his left arm, neither gold nor jade, and presented it to Dao Xuan with both hands.

"Reporting to...Reporting to Master Uncle, this is a treasure that I...obtained by chance, called the Mysterious Fire Mirror. However, I promised its original owner that I would never mention its existence to anyone."

Zhang Xiaofan's voice was choked with sobs and shame.

Dao Xuan raised his hand and took the Xuanhuo Mirror into his hand.

The moment the fingertips touched, a scorching and ancient aura instantly spread up the arm.

The Xuanhuo Mirror even trembled slightly, emitting a barely audible buzzing sound.

Dao Xuan was shocked, and an indescribable joy swept through his heart!

It really is it! The treasure of Burning Incense Valley, stolen hundreds of years ago—the Mysterious Fire Mirror!

However, on the surface, his anger intensified, and a powerful pressure, like a mountain, pressed down on Zhang Xiaofan:

"Zhang Xiaofan! How dare you!"

Do you know what this is?!

This is the treasure of Fenxiang Valley, passed down for thousands of years and regarded as its lifeblood—the Xuanhuo Mirror!

If the people of Burning Incense Valley find out that this item is in your hands, or even appears within my Qingyun Sect, do you know what serious consequences it will cause?!

The two leaders of the righteous path may turn against each other, causing a huge upheaval!

Can you afford to take the blame?!

Zhang Xiaofan was so overwhelmed by the oppressive force that he could barely breathe; his face turned pale, and cold sweat poured down his back.

How could he not know the consequences?

Back then, when he encountered the dying six-tailed spirit fox and three-tailed demon fox at the bottom of the Black Stone Cave, he was momentarily soft-hearted and agreed to keep their secret, taking on this hot potato... Now, it has indeed caused a great disaster.

Dao Xuan looked at Zhang Xiaofan's fearful yet stubborn expression and sighed deeply.

He toned down his imposing manner, his tone heavy with sorrow:

"I don't know if you're lucky or unlucky! The Soul-Devouring Staff, the Great Brahma Prajna, and now this Mysterious Fire Mirror..."

An opportunity and treasure that countless cultivators in the world dream of.

You alone possess three, but this also makes you a walking trap, drawing you deeper into a quagmire!

He paused, then asked seriously, "Tell me, besides you and me, who else knows that the Mystic Fire Mirror is on you?"

"Reporting to Sect Leader Uncle, besides this disciple and you, no one else... no one else knows."

Zhang Xiaofan replied in a low voice, indicating that he had not revealed Biyao, who was present at the time.

"Remember!" Dao Xuan's gaze was sharp as a knife as he stared intently at Zhang Xiaofan.

"This matter must never be known to a third party!"

Especially the people of Burning Incense Valley!

Otherwise, not only you, but the entire Qingyun Sect could be plunged into utter destruction! Do you understand?!

"Disciple...understands." Zhang Xiaofan kowtowed heavily.

Dao Xuan said no more, put the Xuanhuo Mirror into his sleeve, then removed the Taiji Diagram and waved to open the gate of the Yuqing Palace.

"Come in, everyone."

Tian Buyi and the others who were waiting outside immediately re-entered the hall.

Dao Xuan's expression had returned to calm, as if nothing had happened.

"Junior Brother Tian, ​​take Zhang Xiaofan back to Dazhu Peak and keep a close watch on him. Without my order, he must not step out of Dazhu Peak!"

"After one month, all righteous people will gather to publicly try this matter!"

Seeing that Dao Xuan did not immediately punish Zhang Xiaofan, Tian Buyi felt somewhat relieved and quickly replied:

"Yes, Senior Brother Sect Leader!"

Then, he glared fiercely at Zhang Xiaofan.

He left Yuqing Palace with his still dejected disciple, along with Su Ru and the others.

Dao Xuan Zhenren left behind only Cangsong Daoren.

Cangsong understood that Daoxuan kept him around because of the connection between Zhang Xiaofan, Puzhi, and the Bloodthirsty Bead.

He recounted his earlier speculations to Dao Xuan in detail.

After hearing Cangsong's speculation, Daoxuan's expression turned solemn. He remained silent for a long time before slowly speaking:

"This matter is of great importance, as it involves the reputation of Tianyin Temple. We must not disclose anything to the outside world before we have conclusive evidence."

He paused, then continued, "Continue to maintain contact with the Demonic Sect and keep a close eye on their movements."

I have a feeling this public trial will not be peaceful.

"Yes, Senior Brother Sect Leader." Cangsong bowed and accepted the order.

……

Just as undercurrents were surging in Qingyun Mountain, the eyes of the world had turned to this giant of the righteous path.

Mount Shu, the Demon-Locking Tower soars into the clouds, its sword energy reaching the heavens.

Inside the main hall of Mount Shu, there is the current sect leader, Dugu Yuyun, who is known as the "Sword Saint".

They were listening quietly to Qingwei's report about the public trial of disciples by the Qingyun Sect.

And information about a possible hidden conspiracy by a demonic cult.

After a long while, the Sword Saint Dugu slowly opened his eyes, his eyes seemingly filled with the flickering of countless sword lights. He sighed softly:

"The vast land of China is once again engulfed in turmoil. This world has truly entered a time of great upheaval."