This is the true immortal of the Taoist sect.

The elder's expression changed drastically, his eyes already filled with killing intent.

"Who exactly are you?"

Li Daoxuan smiled slightly and said:

"Didn't I already say? I am Li Daoxuan of Tianshuize..."

The elder pondered for a moment, then suddenly remembered something.

Previously, there was an inner disciple with exceptional talent who had his cultivation crippled in Tianshui Town, Tianshui Marsh. The Third Elder, who was his master, went to avenge his disciple, but ended up dying in Tianshui Marsh.

"It was you? The Third Elder died at your hands?"

Li Daoxuan nodded upon hearing this:

"If you're talking about that old man riding the big bird, then you're right..."

The Grand Elder was greatly alarmed, retreated rapidly, and shouted sharply:

"A formidable enemy has invaded! Disciples, form ranks and meet them..."

The Grand Elder's voice instantly resounded throughout the entire Qingyun Sect branch.

The sect was immediately bustling with people, who flocked in from all directions to the square in front of the sect.

Li Daoxuan remained seated in his chair, his expression calm.

He is not a demon and will not massacre these people, because this vast territory needs a powerful force to manage it.

Once the demons are leaderless, chaos will surely ensue.

Therefore, Li Daoxuan will not take action against these branch disciples.

But it's hard to say about those at the higher levels.

Just then, another white-haired old man flew out from inside. Judging from his aura, he was clearly also a master of the seventh level of the Heavenly Realm.

"This must be the Second Elder."

Li Daoxuan thought to himself.

"What brings you to our Southwest Branch? If it's about the Third Elder, I can decide to wipe the slate clean. What do you say?"

Although the Grand Elder did not know Li Daoxuan's background, judging from the information transmitted back from Tianshui Town, this person's strength was unfathomable.

The third brother, despite his seventh-level strength, couldn't even last a single move against his opponent.

It is evident that Li Daoxuan is at least at the late stage of the seventh level of the Heavenly Realm, or even the eighth level. It is best not to offend such a powerful figure.

Li Daoxuan stood up, patted his Daoist robe, and looked at the Grand Elder with a smile:

"You three elders indiscriminately killed innocent people, so it was perfectly reasonable for me to kill him."

"I have come today for two things. The first is what I just mentioned, to borrow the sect leader's token."

"Secondly, I want to inform you that from now on, the eight hundred li of Tianshui Marsh and the surrounding towns belong to me, and your Qingyun Sword Sect should no longer interfere."

The Grand Elder's heart sank.

They could never agree to either of the two things Li Daoxuan mentioned.

The clan leader's token is not only the most precious item for their branch, but also their face; how could they lend it to others?

The Eight Hundred Li Tianshui Marsh is also part of their Southwest Branch's territory. If they lose the Eight Hundred Li Tianshui Marsh, the main branch will definitely blame them, and they will be in deep trouble.

Just as the Grand Elder was at a loss for what to do, a sword light suddenly descended from the sky and landed on the square.

Upon recognizing the person who had arrived, the Grand Elder immediately bowed and said:

"Greetings, Sect Master."

Upon seeing this person, the thousands of disciples in the square all knelt down on one knee in unison and shouted:

"Greetings, Sect Master..."

Li Daoxuan looked at the man before him. He was middle-aged, with a dignified bearing and an aura of great authority.

It was even more majestic than the Great Zhao Emperor, who held the power of life and death over hundreds of millions of living beings in the Jingming Cave Heaven.

This person is also at the seventh level of cultivation, but compared to that elder, his foundation is clearly much deeper, and he shows signs of a breakthrough.

"I am Jian Chen, the sect leader of the Southwest Branch of the Qingyun Sword Sect. Greetings, senior..."

This person was quite polite, and first bowed to Li Daoxuan.

One doesn't hit a smiling face, so Li Daoxuan naturally wouldn't be rude and stood up to reply:

"Sect Master Jian Chen, I've long admired you..."

Jian Chen looked at Li Daoxuan with some curiosity. This person did not look like a vicious person, so why did he show such ruthlessness to the Third Elder?

Moreover, knowing that the Third Elder was an elder of a branch of the Qingyun Sword Sect, he still dared to take such drastic measures, so he must have some kind of backing.

He had already reported the murder of the Third Elder to the main sect, but now this murderer actually came to his door and wanted to borrow the sect leader's token.

After thinking for a moment, Jian Chen asked politely:

"Sir, you just mentioned that you wanted to receive my sect leader's token for use. May I ask what brings you to my sect's sacred site?"

Li Daoxuan smiled and replied:

"I have a past connection with some disciples of your sect. I am only going there to see old friends and talk about a past event."

Jian Chen's lips twitched slightly, and he opened his palm, revealing a sword-shaped token. The token faintly emitted a powerful sword intent, which clearly exceeded Jian Chen's own power.

"The tokens of our branch sect leaders were all personally crafted by the elders of the main sect. Each one is connected to our lifeblood. Even if I were to lend this item to you, sir, I'm afraid you wouldn't be able to use it."

"As for what you just mentioned about Tianshui Marsh, this matter is equally important, and I, as a branch sect, have no authority to decide on it."

At this point, Jian Chen paused for a moment, then continued:

"How about this: I will personally escort you to the main sect and inform the Holy Lord of this matter, leaving everything to the Holy Lord's decision. What do you say?"

Li Daoxuan gave Jian Chen a deep look. He didn't quite believe that a sect that treated human life like dirt would be so polite.

Even if they know they are highly capable, given their domineering nature, they probably won't easily back down.

Unless you completely terrify them.

So it's obvious that Ye Chen's words about taking him to the main sect are actually a pretext for something else.

Li Daoxuan silently deduced the secrets of heaven, looked up at the changing clouds in the sky, and gently made calculations behind his back with his fingers.

A moment later, he understood.

The hexagram "Wind and Thunder in Constant Motion" signifies success, no blame, and favorable perseverance. It is advantageous to have a destination.

Adhere to the established ways, and you will be safe and sound.

A smile slowly spread across Li Daoxuan's face as he nodded to Jian Chen and said:

"Alright, then I'll have to trouble you, Sect Master."

Jian Chen nodded slightly, then raised his hand and summoned a flying boat that hovered in mid-air.

He turned to Li Daoxuan and said:

"Please, sir."

"Sect Master, please..."

The two boarded the flying boat and sped away.

After they left, a sword light suddenly flew from behind the flying boat towards the Sword Sect's Grand Elder.

The Grand Elder raised his hand and caught the sword light; it was a message sword talisman.

Jian Chen's voice resounded in the Grand Elder's heart.

A moment later, the Grand Elder nodded, turned and headed to the Branch Sect's Message Hall to send a message to the Main Sect.

On the flying boat, Li Daoxuan's divine sense had already detected this subtle anomaly, but he did not reveal it. He simply pretended not to know and sat cross-legged at the bow of the boat, peacefully entering a meditative state.