Taiyi Dao Fruit

Yong Province was located in the northern land, and winters there should have been extremely cold, but due to the drought disaster in previous years, even in the depths of winter, the temperature in Yong Province was still slightly higher than that in Liangzhou Province.

However, once within the boundaries of the Kunxu Mountain Range, everything turned into a snowy white.

Snowflakes filled the sky, the fields were icebound, and everything was covered in blinding white. Column-like peaks soared into the clouds, and the jade dragon-like snow-capped mountains stretched endlessly, sprawled across the earth, showcasing the natural beauty of creation.

As noon approached, a sudden snowstorm arrived, and in the western boundary of the Kunxu Mountain Range, atop a high peak, a Daoist slowly opened his eyes.

This Daoist appeared to be in his thirties, with a square face, wearing a Primordial Crown and dressed in an Eight Trigrams Purple Ribbon Immortal Robe, seated on a blooming blue lotus on the snowy peak.

When the Daoist opened his eyes, a beam of golden light pierced through the snowstorm, landing on the snowy peak, revealing another Daoist in a green robe, who bowed and smiled, "It's New Year's Eve, Daoist Guang Cheng, you should head back to the temple and gather with your fellow disciples."

This Daoist was none other than Guang Cheng, one of the Four Swordsmanship Extremes, the current temple master of Yuxu Temple.

Hearing the words of the green-robed Daoist, Daoist Guang Cheng did not respond immediately but shifted his gaze slightly, calculated for a moment, and said, "No hurry, Junior Brother Guangming, go to the Eastern Heaven Gate to welcome two junior brothers, and while at it, invite the Yaoguang Elder from the Dinghu Sect who accompanies them."

"The Junior Brother Yin and Shen Hou are back?"

Daoist Guangming, in the green robe, showed a hint of joy upon hearing this but turned solemn as he heard the latter half, "The Yaoguang Breaking Army from the Dinghu Sect, and that head of the Jiang family...Elder Brother, have you decided?"

"It's just a meeting with him; it's not really making a decision," Daoist Guang Cheng shook his head, looking at his calculating palms, "I can't calculate this man's fate; his future is uncertain, and he may bring me a surprise."

"Or a scare," sighed Daoist Guangming, "Our temple has always remained detached from worldly affairs, now it seems we must wade into turbulent waters."

He knew that if Daoist Guang Cheng made this decision, it meant that Yuxu Temple was about to get involved in an increasingly chaotic situation. Whether the Yaoguang Elder could persuade Daoist Guang Cheng or not, Yuxu Temple would get involved in worldly affairs, the difference was merely whether they would cooperate with that person or not.

But Daoist Guang Cheng seemed quite indifferent, saying, "It's just a matter of time. We harbor Dao Fruit, demonstrate Dao Fruit, and naturally, we must bear the corresponding karma. The higher the grade, the deeper the impact of karma. Our Yuxu Temple's Dao Fruit is deeply entwined with killing calamities, and we can demonstrate Dao Fruit through these calamities. When the time of calamity arrives, we cannot escape its impact."

"And now, a situation that hasn't arisen in eight hundred years has emerged, the calamities are raging, and we cannot avoid them. Instead of passively waiting for calamity, it's better to actively engage in it. Don't forget, there are others who know the secret of our Dao Fruit."

"Are you referring to..." Daoist Guangming's expression shifted, "The Jiang Family?"

The relationship between Yuxu Temple, the Ji Family, and the Jiang family was particularly profound, especially so for the Jiang family.

Because members of the Ji Family had the option of the Dinghu Sect, whereas those from the Jiang family, if they chose to enter Mystic Sect, Yuxu Temple was actually their first choice, like Luu Tianpeng who was an exceptional case that joined Dinghu Sect.

Even until now, there were still one or two disciples in Yuxu Temple related to the Jiang family.

Therefore, the Jiang family head was aware of the secret of the Dao Fruit of Yuxu Temple. If they had intentions to arrange it, they might find an opportunity to actively draw Yuxu Temple into the troubled waters.

But, wasn't the Jiang family head afraid of offending Yuxu Temple?

In his heart, Daoist Guangming genuinely didn't believe the Jiang family head would dare to take this risk, unless...

He suddenly looked toward Daoist Guang Cheng.

Unless this temple master had already leaned towards a decision.

"It's just a precaution, preparing for the worst," responded Daoist Guang Cheng, not giving away anything.

He remained seated on that blue lotus, the lotus swayed in the wind and snow, but his figure remained as immovable as ancient mountains, exuding an unfathomable depth that inspired awe in Daoist Guangming as his junior.

"Go then."

Having said that, Daoist Guang Cheng closed his eyes and resumed his meditation and breath control.

"Yes."

Daoist Guangming bowed again, shot up a golden light, and broke through the wind and snow and departed.

The Kunxu Mountain Range stretched for thirty thousand li and was known as the premier mountain in the world. The mountains were divided into eastern and western realms, each with its own domains.

The peak where Daoist Guang Cheng meditated was in West Kunxu, which was actually within the territory of the Kunxu Immortal Palace. By meditating there, he effectively blocked the gates of the Kunxu Immortal Palace, preventing the Immortal Queen from leaving the Kunxu Immortal Palace easily.

After Daoist Guangming left the peak, he flew out more than twenty thousand li, from West Kunxu all the way to East Kunxu, reaching the Heavenly Gate Peak of East Kunxu.

Here, two towering peaks stood opposite each other, with cliffs protruding and the peak tops reaching three thousand zhang high, as if a heavenly gate stood in front of the group of mountains, hence they were called "Heavenly Gate Peak," the entrance to East Kunxu.

As Daoist Guangming arrived, there were already figures moving between the two Heavenly Gate Peaks, Qi Mechanisms floating in the air.

Apart from the unique Qi Mechanisms of the two from Yuxu Temple, there were also streaks of Buddha Light forming auspicious clouds, within which shadows of Arhat Dharma Forms could be seen.

However, as Daoist Guangming's golden light arrived, those Buddha Lights had already started to leave, and by the time the Daoist touched down, the Buddha Light and nine human silhouettes quickly disappeared over the extensive plains outside Kunxu Mountain.

But it seemed they hadn't really left, instead, they had chosen a spot on the plain to stay.

Daoist Guangming frowned.

And at that moment, seeing the golden light touch down, the remaining four people had already come forward to greet.