Taiyi Dao Fruit

Divine Capital, Imperial City.

Tianxuan stepped into the spacious hall, where Yin Qi spread with her steps, forming intricate array patterns in front of her.

The ground trembled, and the Qi of Yinming burst forth from beneath like a spring, slowly raising a sinister gate.

The Wordless Heavenly Scripture bore the mark left by Tianxuan, and her desire for control was indeed substantial. While it wasn't to the extent of perceiving day and night, at least nearly a month had passed, yet she hadn't contacted Jiang Li once.

Tianxuan was absolutely aware of Jiang Li's current situation, intending to head directly to Kunxu Mountain through the Ghost Gate to ensure Jiang Li safely crossed the tribulation.

Within the Ghost Gate, Yin Qi swirled like a vortex, resembling an unseen abyss. Tianxuan cast a spell to sense her own mark, using it as coordinates to lock onto Gongsun Qingyue's current location.

However...

A massive fireball suddenly appeared outside of the Ghost Gate, overtaking the vortex of Yin Qi, carrying within its crimson glow several profound cracks.

It resembled a landscape scorched by lava, cracking open and exposing surging magma.

The fireball gradually rolled, a deep crack opened in the middle of the fireball, spanning from top to bottom, and an invisible entity known as "gaze" appeared, focusing on Tianxuan.

This was not a fireball, but clearly a gigantic eyeball.

"Yuan Xi."

Behind the Ghost Gate, an old man's voice sounded, peaceful as if coming from an elderly family member, completely mismatching the terrifying giant fire eye, "It's rare for you to visit the Divine Capital, not even stopping by to see this elder before you leave?"

The kindly voice, like an old man's earnest teachings, but that terrifying fire eye emitted a blood-red flame light, carrying a great terror from the Nine Netherworld.

Facing that gaze, a faint smile formed under Tianxuan's veil, her expression like that of a younger family member, smiling as she asked, "Has the elder recovered from his injuries?"

"Heaven has yet to take this old man. I've been ill for thirteen years, but have finally recovered," the old man laughed.

"Is that so? Then I must congratulate the elder."

Tianxuan spoke slowly, her smile gradually cooling, "But I see a sign of Blood Light Disaster on the elder, I fear you may fall ill again."

Without a doubt, the owner of this giant eye was here to obstruct Tianxuan.

Tianxuan used the Ghost Gate to traverse Yin and Yang, achieving the feat of crossing thousands of miles in a short time to reach Kunxu Mountain. Logically, she should be unstoppable, not even by other kings who stood alongside King Yan, except by the owner of this giant eye before her.

The ancient God of Yinming, the master of Nether Capital, Earth Uncle—the one rumored to be an incarnation of Earth Deity—his Dao Fruit completely capable of suppressing the Ghost Gate, preventing Tianxuan from descending through space.

With him blocking the way, Tianxuan was absolutely unable to reach Kunxu Mountain.

"Blood Light Disaster? I rather feel it's the turning of bad to good, a grand fortune ahead for me, yet it is your disciple who will suffer this Blood Light Disaster," Earth Uncle laughed, the vast Yin Qi behind the giant fiery eye releasing, "I do not strike at Jiang Li; I only block your path. Even Heaven's Punishment can't harm me. Without you, however, he will face both Heaven's Tribulation and Human Calamity, undoubtedly perishing."

"The Jiang family, unruly and rebellious by nature, always harboring dissent. Jiang Li is even more unchecked, first killing a member of the Royal Family, then harming Zong Zheng. If this child is not removed, the fate of our clan's Jiangshan is at risk of loss. Today, Jiang Li must die."

"The downfall of Jiangshan is all due to your recklessness," Tianxuan retorted.

By now, how could Tianxuan not understand that the biggest mastermind within the Ji Family was Earth Uncle? It was he and Gongsun Qi pushing from behind, allowing the Taiping Sect to reach its present state.

Even the actions of Lu King in Yong Province, attempting to pave his way through a severe drought, were likely instigated by Earth Uncle.

The Ghost Gate was undoubtedly related to the Yin Law Department, and the Taiping Sect was involved in the events in Yong Province.

These individuals were nothing but parasites within the Ji Family, the fall of Great Zhou's Sacrificial Altar was inextricably linked to them.

The Taiping Sect's upheld era of Yellow Heaven was, in the end, still dominated by the descendants of Yellow Emperor. For them, regardless of the final outcome, this world would remain the Ji Family's.

"Wrong, Yuan Xi, you underestimate the ambition of the Jiang family."

Earth Uncle declared loudly: "Over a decade ago, the Jiang family already harbored ambitions of usurpation, conspiring with Buddha Country even back then. I merely acted first out of strength."

By now, part of the reason for the Jiang Family's decline had finally been revealed.

The person who, years ago, attacked the third grade of Jiang Family and seized the Ochre Whip was indeed Earth Uncle.

It was indeed because of Heaven's Punishment that he had been in seclusion all these years, only reemerging now.

It was this matter of the Jiang Family's collusion with Buddha Country...

Tianxuan's mind shifted, recognizing there were still doubts to be questioned, but now was not the time for inquiries.

Compared to exploring doubts, Jiang Li's situation was far more critical.

On the hall, the Taiyin energy surged, forming a moon phase, while Yinming Qi horizontally flowed through the Ghost Gate. The fireball-like giant eyeball slowly retreated, revealing part of the body of a God Demon.

Two vast Qi Mechanisms collided at the Ghost Gate as their intersection point, with a thunderous impact.

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Kunxu Mountain, Yuxu Temple.

The doors of Yuqing Hall opened, Pure Light pouring out like water, surrounding a thirty-year-old Daoist.

"Fellow disciples, the protection of the Sect is now entrusted to you."

With those instructions, the Daoist lifted his purple celestial robe, holding a Water and Fire Blade, with a precious mirror suspended beside him, stepping into the sky to meet the rolling clouds coming from the west.