The entire sect is obsessed with love, but I'm the only one who's truly insane.

Just as Kaiyang was about to enter, an attack cut off his path.

"Soul-Destroying Nails???" someone blurted out.

Even without Lin Du making a move, the people standing beside him simultaneously raised their hands to protect the soul.

Before the Soul-Destroying Nail could even touch Kaiyang's soul, it was stopped by a flexible water curtain.

The water curtain seemed harmless, but in the next instant it sent the Soul-Destroying Nail flying. With a clattering sound, Wei Zhi withdrew his outstretched hand and looked calmly at the group of celestial officials in front of him. His clear eyes held a knowing sarcasm.

This is what they mean by "it shouldn't have been thoroughly investigated." How could a demon dare to make a move in front of so many celestial officials?

Mo Lin took the lead and flew towards the attack site. The Heavenly Emperor glanced at him, then turned and summoned his men, who followed him.

Who knew that the person who launched the sneak attack was incredibly fast, so fast that they left no trace.

Lin Du's expression remained unchanged. "Kaiyang, if you don't go in now, I won't be able to protect you either."

Kaiyang cooperated exceptionally well this time, and slipped into the illusion in an instant.

Just as a dozen or so celestial officials rushed up to intercept it, and it seemed that the thing was about to run further and further away, it ran into an invisible obstacle.

Everyone was stunned for a moment. Mo Lin had already leaped up, raised his hand and pulled out the sword staff on his back. From top to bottom, the sword staff struck like lightning, and with a hiss, it pinned the person down instantly.

"Sacrifice the pawn to save the king," Wei Zhi blurted out, turning to look behind him. "Unfortunately, it failed."

Lin Du sighed, "Sorry, I have a habit of setting up a small array around the mansion."

Those who heard this: ...A tiny formation?

That curtain wall is about ten miles away from your residence, isn't it?

Even so, in this situation, everyone has to grit their teeth and praise the good habit.

Before long, Mo Lin and the group of celestial officials returned.

"Is this... a wandering immortal?"

A fortune teller took one look and said, "It doesn't look like it's from the Heavenly Palace."

"It's definitely not from the Heavenly Palace," a statement that brought a sigh of relief to many celestial officials.

Lin Du exchanged a glance with Cang Li, then stepped forward and lifted the person up. In the next instant, he conjured a snake-shaped longsword from frost and plunged it into the person's dantian. The red rope instantly burst forth with scorching heat.

The single sword strike left everyone speechless with astonishment.

Someone gasped in surprise, then immediately covered their mouth tightly.

Who would have thought that the once cheerful and carefree Lingwei Yuanjun would become so ruthless and taciturn when she takes action?

What if this isn't a demon? What if she misjudged? This would be committing a heinous act in front of all the celestial officials!

Within Lin Du's line of sight, wisps of the Three Poisons Mist leaked out.

Without changing her hand movements, she slowly dug out the man's immortal essence and extracted the demonic fetus.

Blood dripped onto the ground, and all was silent.

"If it's a demon, then I'll take care of it and kill it." Lin Du said, and the immortal power in his hand quickly condensed. The nearby immortal officials could feel the extremely cold air. It was about the same temperature as when the thirty-sixth heaven was purifying unruly people.

The immortal essence mixed with the demonic fetus was gradually frozen, and then the pale hand supporting it below slowly tightened, and the frozen mass instantly turned into dust.

It was completely clean, with not a trace of the three poisons leaking out, and was instantly annihilated.

That gentle and smiling civil official probably only existed when he first failed to gain a foothold in the Heavenly Palace.

Meanwhile, in another location, Kaiyang had already reached the end.

This time it was much faster than last time, probably because the merits and demerits of the previous one had already been judged.

The scene before Kaiyang's death was quickly presented to the higher-ups.

"The seed planted years ago is about to be unleashed. The bond between teacher and student is destroyed in an instant. I was still unaware of it. I was originally innocent, but because of my worries, I mistakenly entered the place where the Tengu was harmed and fell into the mud. Fortunately, my nemesis saved me. I was unable to distinguish between good and evil. I regret my past actions. I should wake up, I should wake up."

Within that fan, there was a shower of blood and a blanket of snow, where filth and purity coexisted and collided.

The Heavenly Emperor's diviner was startled. "Does this mean that Kaiyang was not a demonic fetus before, but rather a demonic fetus that formed just before his death?"

Lin Du calmly closed his fan. "Gentlemen, is my illusory world of fleeting life still clear to you?"

Even though the culprit's appearance is still not revealed in the illusion, the guidance is already extremely clear.

"Your Majesty, what advice do you have for me?"

The "Ten Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains" scroll was finally unfurled, revealing a sharp and distinct blade.

The celestial officials tacitly withdrew from Lin Du's sight, leaving only the three emperors in sight.

The Immortal Emperor glanced around blankly, then slowly pointed to himself, "Me?"

This is a fight between family members. Lin Du is a direct disciple of the Dao Ancestor, and he is considered to be of the same lineage as the gods of the Thunder Department. Shenxiao also comes from the Dao Ancestor's primordial spirit avatar.

What's there for him to say, that he's willing to be monitored? Does he even need to make a statement? Isn't this already a done deal?

Lin Du shook his head, "How could that be? It has nothing to do with you."

The Emperor of Immortality gave an "oh," and consciously stepped aside, standing with his hands in his sleeves.

Now the Heavenly Emperor became the center of attention. He remained silent for a moment, then said, "I am a civil official, oh no, a god of literature."

His supernatural power is that his words can become law; if he wants to kill someone, he doesn't even need to strike with his palm.

The celestial officials nodded in agreement. Moreover, the Heavenly Emperor was the highest authority, always residing in the Jade Purity Palace. Even when the demons broke the seal, he remained in the center and could not possibly have been harmed.

If the Heavenly Emperor is a demonic being, then none of them need to work anymore; the Heavenly Palace should just be destroyed.

Now all eyes were on the Emperor of Fusang.

Fusang, with a solemn expression, said, "Since that's the case, Kaiyang was harmed by villains, not because he was a demon, but because he was truly pitiful. So let him be sent into the cycle of reincarnation."

Lin Du laughed. "Does the Emperor of Fusang truly have nothing to say? Did the judgment mention the teacher-student bond, destroyed in an instant?"

Everyone was shocked. Lingwei Yuanjun had actually come to attack the Emperor of Fusang?

Fusang shook her head. "If you doubt me because of this, no matter how I explain, I will still be seen as a villain in your eyes."

"My true form is the Fusang Tree, which has the power of ten suns. How could the Three Poisons possibly enter my body? Moreover, Kaiyang is not even my disciple. I am so old, how could I have such a young disciple? He is just a subordinate."

"Just a subordinate"—these seven words left Kaiyang stunned.

"Furthermore, you haven't determined who the mastermind is, so you deliberately gathered everyone here, hoping to use your intelligence to trick them into revealing their true intentions and verifying your suspicions?"

Fusang laughed, "It's not a bad plan, but unfortunately, although you want to rebuild a new order, you don't dare to completely overturn the Heavenly Palace's order and start a cleanup. Be careful that in the end, you'll end up with nothing."

The meaning behind these words sounds like advice, but they seem to be hinting at something else.

To start clearing things up from the beginning, from what beginning?

Of course, the highest level of liquidation should be involved.

Before Lin Du could speak, Wei Zhi suddenly asked, "May I ask Your Majesty, in this world, how many people can freely tear open spatial rifts, come and go as they please, defeat the strongest of the Twelve Heavenly Generals with a single move, and erase all traces of hidden weapons and wounds from a person with a single strike?"

The celestial officials gasped in surprise; there really wasn't one.

The Heavenly Emperor rose from the ranks of civil officials, as did the Longevity Emperor. The Dao Ancestor cultivated in the pure Qi of the origin for many years and could not be corrupted. So, that leaves only... the Emperor of Fusang.

But the Emperor of Fusang is right, that's simply impossible.

What kind of demonic fetus could break through the pressure of ten suns and invade the body of the Emperor of Fusang?

Moreover, why would the Emperor of Fusang plot against a mere Kaiyang?

That doesn't make sense.

Even if everyone present were combined, they might not be able to defeat the Emperor of Fusang.

In particular, the Heavenly Emperor was only an avatar; his true body was still in the Jade Purity Palace. As for the other emperors, whether they were their true bodies or avatars, no one could tell yet.

The Emperor of Fusang shook his head. "What exactly are you trying to say, Lingwei? You want to plead for Kaiyang and find out the truth, I have no objection, but your criticism is directed at me?"

Many celestial officials looked at Lin Du with concern. Lingwei Yuanjun was confused! Was this something that could be questioned face to face? If it really came down to force, even ten Yuanjuns might not be able to defeat this person!

Lin Du suddenly changed the subject and asked about something else, "Kaiyang rushed there because he was worried about someone being harmed, but he ended up at the scene of the Heavenly Dog's attack. The Floating Life Illusion clearly states this. So, can we assume that one of the culprits who harmed the Heavenly Dog is also the one who caused Kaiyang to turn into a demon?"

The Emperor nodded. "Of course, what is it?"

Lin Du nodded and snapped his fingers.

"Excuse me, please make way. I don't have a long head and I can't see the road."

"Hey, no, you stepped on me."

A voice rang out behind the celestial officials. They were startled and turned around but saw no one. Looking down, they saw a headless celestial dog.

Another woman dressed in red stood behind the dog.

"Actually, I didn't see clearly who knocked off my head, but that person definitely took it. Moreover, my head is special; no matter where it is, as long as I regain my power, I can usually recall it. But I couldn't recall it, which can only mean that my head was suppressed by divine power."

The tengu spoke through its divine sense, "I've simply come here to retrieve my head."

The scene was both terrifying and comical.

Without a head, the Tengu's senses are very limited.

Unexpectedly, a wooden bird flew out at that moment and, in front of everyone, spat out a rainbow illusion, within which a scene was displayed with perfect clarity.

A celestial official in blue robes appeared before the crowd, still wearing the scholar's cap commonly worn by men. He waved to them, "Hey! Can you hear me? Is the picture clear?"

"This is... Cang Yan?" A fortune teller recognized him. "Isn't this the celestial official recommended by the Emperor? This child is quite efficient, especially in writing documents."

"Where is this? This doesn't seem to be the Tai Xuan Palace."

Fusang's expression finally changed slightly.