Fantasy: I, the Great Celestial Venerable of the Dao

Behind them were representatives from dozens of different sects, families, and independent cultivator groups.

And there were many more cultivators watching the spectacle, numbering no less than several thousand.

Although the group had not formed a battle formation, their combined aura was powerful.

It continued to stir up trouble, making the sky above Qingyun Mountain appear somewhat gloomy.

The mountain-protecting formation is fully activated, with a seven-colored light curtain flowing, isolating the inside from the outside.

Inside the light screen, there were fourteen high-ranking elders, including Wan Jianyi, Tian Buyi, Cangsong, Zeng Shuchang, Xiao Yicai, Lu Xueqi, and Li Xiaoyao.

He led hundreds of elite disciples, who lined up to meet him.

The two sides faced off through a barrier of light, an invisible pressure permeating the air.

"Ling Yue of the Heavenly Sword Sect, together with fellow Daoists from all over the world, has come to pay homage to the mountain!"

We humbly request that the Qingyun Sect open its gates and allow us to enter for a discussion!

Ling Yue spoke in a loud voice, his voice infused with magical power, clearly resounding throughout the mountain gate and beyond.

With each step Wan Jian took forward, his voice resounded throughout the surrounding area.

"Elder Ling has come from afar, I am sorry for not welcoming you properly."

However, my Qingyun Mountain gate is a sacred place, not to be entered by ordinary people.

Now that fellow practitioners from outside the mountain have gathered, there are many people and many eyes. To avoid misunderstandings, if there is anything important, please speak it out here.

Ling Yue frowned, somewhat dissatisfied with Wan Jianyi's seemingly gentle yet firm rejection.

But they still maintained a polite facade.

"Fellow Daoist Wan, let's not beat around the bush."

The matter of the "extraordinary treasure" in Black Fiend Valley has caused quite a stir, drawing cultivators from all over the world to gather here and investigate.

However, after extensive investigation, the valley was found to be empty.

Rumors have it that the treasure has already been acquired by your faction.

This matter concerns the opportunities for all fellow practitioners, and even more so the reputation of your sect. Therefore, we have come here specifically to ask for clarification.

What explanation does your faction have for this?

Upon hearing this, the crowd behind him immediately stirred, with many people loudly echoing his sentiments:

"Yes! Give us an explanation!"

"Did your Qingyun Sect take it secretly?"

"If you dare to do it, you must dare to take responsibility!"

Wan Jianyi's gaze swept across the noisy crowd like lightning, and he said coldly:

"Elder Ling, and fellow Daoists."

Regarding the Black Fiend Valley incident, my Qingyun Sect has already clarified it privately multiple times.

That's just a rumor spread by people with ulterior motives; there's no treasure in the valley at all!

My disciples from Qingyun have never done anything inappropriate there.

Why bother explaining such absurd claims?

"Fellow Daoist Wan, you are mistaken!"

Ling Yue raised his voice, adding a hint of accusation.

"A rumor that comes out of nowhere may not be without cause."

If it is truly a rumor, why did it happen specifically near your sect's gate?

And why is it that it can attract fellow Daoists from all over the world to gather here?

Your faction thinks you can dismiss this with a mere "rumor"? I doubt that will convince the public.

He paused, then his tone turned stern: "Moreover, Dao Xuan Zhenren went into seclusion first, and your sect vehemently denied it afterward."

All these signs inevitably lead to speculation.

Today, we are not seeking to seize anything, but only to demand justice!

If the treasure truly has nothing to do with your sect, please provide conclusive evidence and make it public to dispel any doubts!

If there really is a connection...

Hehe, treasures of the world belong to all who see them. Even if your sect is powerful, you shouldn't try to monopolize them!

Even if you want to monopolize something, you need to demonstrate enough strength to convince the public.

Instead of hiding their true intentions and taking petty, despicable actions!

These words were quite aggressive, directly placing the Qingyun Sect on suspicion of "monopolizing treasures and engaging in improper conduct."

It also implies an intention to use power to intimidate others and force Qingyun Sect to "share" or "prove their strength".

Tian Buyi was furious: "Ling Yue! Don't you dare make false accusations!"

Our Qingyun Sect acts with integrity and uprightness; why should we prove anything to you?

Black Fiend Valley is an unclaimed and desolate place. Even if there is something there, what does it have to do with Qingyun?

Are all the opportunities that arise near my Qingyun Mountain considered a sin of my Qingyun Sect?

The ancient pine tree, like a sword pointing towards the towering mountain, exudes a powerful sword aura.

"If you want to condemn someone, you can always find a pretext!"

You are clearly using this as an excuse to provoke Qingyun!

If you want war, then let's fight! Why bother with these high-sounding excuses!

The two sides were on the verge of exploding, and the atmosphere was tense.

Behind Ling Yue, the disciples of the Heavenly Sword Sect all placed their hands on their sword hilts, while representatives from other forces also brandished their magical treasures, exuding a menacing aura.

Meanwhile, all the disciples of Qingyun Sect formed a battle formation, their swords flashing in the sky.

At this critical moment, the space behind Ling Yue suddenly distorted slightly.

An even more vast and sharp sword intent suddenly descended!

A middle-aged man dressed in a purple-gold sword robe, with a cold face and an air of disdain between his brows, appeared out of thin air.

He stood there, like a peerless divine sword drawn from its sheath.

The mere unintentional release of sword pressure caused many cultivators around to experience difficulty breathing and a stinging pain in their primordial spirits.

Ling Juexiao, Sect Master of the Heavenly Sword Sect! A Second Tribulation Taiyi Golden Immortal!

He actually came in person!

Ling Yue and the others quickly bowed and greeted, "Greetings, Sect Master!"

Ling Juexiao nodded slightly, his gaze, as sharp as a sword, pierced through the protective array's light barrier and landed on Wan Jianyi and the others.

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an undeniable air of authority.

It directly drowned out all the noise in the room:

"Wan Jianyi, I have personally arrived. Does your Qingyun Sect still intend to refuse all visitors?"

As he spoke, seven or eight more figures appeared behind him, each with a powerful aura, all of them elders at the peak of the Golden Immortal realm!

In addition, there were ten Golden Immortals brought by Ling Yue.

This time, the Heavenly Sword Sect surprisingly dispatched nearly twenty experts at the Golden Immortal level or above.

Furthermore, Ling Juexiao, a second-stage Taiyi cultivator, personally oversaw the operation!

This force far surpasses that of ordinary first-rate sects, putting unprecedented pressure on the Qingyun Sect.

Wan Jianyi and the others' expressions changed drastically, and their hearts sank to the bottom.

With their sect leader in seclusion, how could they possibly withstand such a force from the Heavenly Sword Sect?

Although the mountain-protecting formation is sturdy, how long can it withstand the relentless attacks of a second-stage Taiyi cultivator?

Moreover, there are various forces outside the mountains that are eyeing us covetously.

Ling Juexiao looked at the solemn expressions on the faces of the Qingyun people, a barely perceptible hint of coldness flashing across his lips. He spoke again, his voice echoing throughout the surrounding area:

"I have come here today with only one question:"

Is the Black Fiend Valley's treasure in the hands of your Qingyun Sect?

If so, hand it over, or it may be shared;

If not, open the mountain gate and let us in to see for ourselves, so that we may prove our innocence.

otherwise……

Don't blame me for being merciless with my sword!

The final threat, made no attempt to conceal it.

The entire Qingyun Sect was deathly silent.

All the disciples gripped their swords tightly, their eyes filled with anger, determination, and a hint of trepidation about their unknown fate.

Could it be that the Qingyun Sect, which had just experienced the bloody battle in the East China Sea and was at the height of its prestige,

Are we about to be plunged into another crisis of family annihilation because of a baseless rumor?

Deep within the Illusion Moon Cave, time seemed to lose its meaning.

The central Tai Chi diagram slowly rotates, the left half blazing white like a scorching furnace, the right half deep blue like the moon shining on a cold pool.

Yin and Yang are like two ancient and eternal serpents, their heads and tails intertwined, cycling endlessly.

The light shone on the entire cave dwelling, creating an ever-changing, flickering effect.

Dao Xuan sat at the intersection of the yin and yang fish eyes, his body still and focused.

It seems to have merged with this small world, transforming into a unique stone that absorbs the passage of time.