Just as the old patriarch forced me to my death, I achieved the unity of Dao and fruition.

Today, Xuandu Taiyi City is in complete uproar.

First, an old man with white hair of unknown origin severely injured a late-stage Void Returning cultivator with a single punch in front of the sect's gate, and then slapped away a steward of the Xuandu Taiyi Sect.

Subsequently, the elders of the Hetuan Alliance appeared in person.

Everyone thought the white-haired old man was surely dead.

As a result, the other party casually tossed out a token, and the elder who had been murderous just moments before changed his expression several times before putting on a smiling face and inviting the person into the sect.

The news spread throughout Daocheng at an extremely rapid pace.

Countless people are speculating.

What exactly is that token?

Whose descendant is the white-haired old man?

The fact that a Integration Elder of the Xuandu Taiyi Sect could change his mind in public suggests that the owner of the token must be at least a high-ranking member of the sect.

It's even possible that they are those few reclusive figures who have been living in seclusion for many years.

As for the grandfather and grandson who were beaten to death, no one cared; at most, someone would just sigh.

"The Great Ning Dynasty is probably in for a rough time this time."

"One was a late-stage Void Returner, and the other was a royal prince, both beaten to death in public. If that white-haired senior really wanted to pursue this matter, even with a Nascent Soul Ancestor in charge, the Great Ning Ancient Dynasty might not be able to protect it."

"Now we just need to see if they apologize quickly enough."

"If we lose money quickly, we might still have a chance to survive."

"If they still act like they're from an ancient dynasty, heh..."

The group exchanged glances, their faces revealing gloating smiles.

The cultivation world has never lacked people who kick someone when they're down.

If an ancient dynasty truly offends an insurmountable figure, there will be no shortage of forces eager to pounce and share the spoils.

……

Gu Changjin had already followed the old man in the black Taoist robe to the very center of Xuandu Taiyi City.

This looks like an ancient city lord's mansion.

The outside was heavily guarded, with high-level cultivators and puppet soldiers guarding each gate.

But when the old man in the black Taoist robe took out his identity token and led Gu Changjin through the deepest bronze gate, the world before them instantly changed.

A rich spiritual energy wafts towards you.

Even without actively practicing the cultivation technique, spiritual energy will slowly seep into the body through the pores.

Above us was a clear blue sky, and below us stretched an endless sea of ​​clouds.

Immortal mountains float amidst the sea of ​​clouds, with waterfalls cascading down their peaks, cranes soaring in the sky, and occasionally enormous mythical beasts carrying palaces slowly passing by on the horizon.

More importantly, the rules of this world are extremely complete.

A hint of curiosity appeared in Gu Changjin's eyes.

The old man in the black Taoist robe had been watching his expression closely, and upon seeing this, he immediately chuckled twice.

The scene outside just now was rather unsightly.

Now that it has been confirmed that Gu Changjin is related to the sect's Transcending Tribulation Supreme Elder, we naturally need to find a way to mend the relationship.

"Fellow Daoist, you probably don't know the origins of my Xuandu Taiyi Dao Sect, do you?"

Gu Changjin shook his head cooperatively.

"I would like to hear the details."

The old man in the black Taoist robe stroked his beard and laughed, "In ancient times, the human and demon races fought a great war, and other races took the opportunity to invade the Central Plains."

"Our sect's founding ancestor, the True Immortal Taiyi, emerged from that battle."

"One man suppressed the ancient path of three races, killed several alien true masters, and finally established the Xuandu Taiyi Sect here."

"Now, outside Dao City, it is merely a gateway for the sect to communicate with the outside world."

"The true Xuandu Taiyi Sect has always been located within this Fangtai Heaven Realm."

He paused for a moment, a mysterious look on his face.

"As for why our sect has been able to maintain its position as the top of the ten major sects in Central Continent for tens of thousands of years..."

The old man in the black Taoist robe smiled, but did not continue speaking.

"You will know when you truly enter the core of the sect."

Gu Changjin didn't press the matter, but he had some vague guesses in his mind.

After all, to be listed as the top of the ten major sects under the extremely powerful Immortal Palace, which is said to have a True Immortal in charge, there must be something corresponding among them...

A white streak of light rose beneath their feet, carrying Ye Qingyao as they flew deeper into the sea of ​​clouds.

Below, the fairy mountains stretch endlessly.

The outermost area is where servants and outer disciples cultivate.

The area is densely populated with mountains and has the largest population.

As you continue to look inward, the spiritual energy becomes increasingly concentrated.

The architecture also gradually transformed from ordinary Taoist temples into white jade palaces suspended in the clouds.

The areas for inner disciples, true disciples, and core disciples are clearly divided into layers.

The deeper they went, the fewer people there were, but each one possessed an increasingly powerful aura.

Occasionally, a divine sense would sweep over, but after sensing the identity of the old man in the black Taoist robe, it would quickly withdraw.

It flew for a short while.

A towering white jade palace appeared before the three of them.

The palace stands atop a solitary peak, with a sea of ​​clouds churning below and nine rivers of spiritual energy stretching across the sky in the distance.

The old man in the black Taoist robe landed in front of the hall with Gu Changjin.

"Fellow Daoist, please wait here for a moment."

"This matter involves the Supreme Lord, and I have already sent a message to report it."

"By the way, my friendship with you began as enemies, and it would be good to have formed a good relationship."

As he spoke, he took out a communication jade talisman and handed it to Gu Changjin.

Gu Changjin naturally smiled and nodded, returning a token of his aura.

After doing all this, the old man in the black Taoist robe did not leave immediately, but hesitated for a moment.

"There is one more thing. That person just now came from the ancient Da Ning Dynasty."

"I do indeed have some old acquaintance with that old ancestor of Da Ning."

He looked at Gu Changjin and tentatively asked, "I wonder how you plan to handle this matter?"

Gu Changjin understood. The other party's sudden mention of the Great Ning Dynasty was certainly not to seek justice for the grandfather and grandson.

When someone is dead, all you can talk about is compensation, and that compensation is for yourself.

"This world!" Gu Changjin smiled helplessly.

"I am new to Zhongzhou."

"There is indeed a shortage of cultivation resources."

The old man in the black Taoist robe instantly understood, and his smile became even more natural.

"Rest assured, fellow Daoist."

"The ancient dynasty of Da Ning has been operating in Baizhou for many years and has accumulated some resources."

"This compensation will definitely not disappoint you, fellow Daoist."

Gu Changjin nodded and bowed to the old man in the black Taoist robe.

"Then I'll have to trouble you, fellow Daoist."

"No, no."

The old man in the black Taoist robe cupped his hands in greeting before turning and leaving.

There were also several disciples and stewards in the main hall.

Seeing that Gu Changjin was brought by a Integration Elder in person, they naturally dared not neglect him.

Someone offered her spiritual tea, while someone else arranged for Ye Qingyao to sit down next to them.

Ye Qingyao didn't say much the whole way.

Everything that happened today was a huge shock to her.

Not long ago, she was just an ordinary girl in a fishing village who could be bullied at any time.

In the blink of an eye, they followed Gu Changjin into the clouds and saw the immortal sects that only existed in legends.

As she watched the disciples flying past on their swords in the distance, a strong longing appeared in her eyes for the first time.

Before, all she wanted was to survive.

Because no one is protecting me, I can only become more ruthless.

But now, she has a grandfather who is more powerful than anyone could imagine.

The thought that had been suppressed in my heart for many years finally dared to emerge.

Is she really incapable of cultivating immortality?

Just as Ye Qingyao was lost in thought.

Outside the main hall, a ripple suddenly appeared in the space.

An aura far more powerful than that of the old man in the black Taoist robe descended.

The union is complete.

next moment.

A handsome, refined middle-aged man appeared out of nowhere in the hall.

He glanced at Gu Changjin, and a smile quickly appeared on his face.

"Hahaha!"

"You must be my junior brother?"