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"He greedily devours, using the lives of our fellow sect members, just to help him cross the number of thirty-three. You are all merely fodder and don't even realize it. Aren't you afraid of becoming the next Dan Peak?"

"..."

Golden Thunder Taoist quietly watched, showing no intention to stop it.

These matters couldn't be concealed anyway.

Moreover, wanting to enjoy the benefits brought by Shenxu Mountain, yet unwilling to bear even this little responsibility, what right do they have to share in the immense blessings?

"This—"

All were cultivators of many years. From Ye Lan's demeanor and those few words, everyone could determine what exactly had happened.

Qian Feng Taoist's face twitched a few times, looking incredulously at the senior brother.

So the talk about the bigger picture, the destruction of Dan Peak depleting Shenxu Mountain's resources, the master's struggle with the great tribulation, the threat to his life, and the potential overthrow of the entire Immortal Sect... was not truly coercion.

It was merely because the master couldn't control his temper, unwilling to wait any longer.

This scandal was more vile than anyone could have imagined?!

"The Heavenly Pill is disloyal, the master ordered us to subdue and suppress it, this is the master's command."

"Hold your array devices firmly, do not err." Golden Thunder Taoist said coldly without turning his head.

"Bullshit array devices!"

In the instant the other Peak Masters were lost in thought, Qian Feng Taoist disdainfully threw the object in his hand to the ground.

His temper was naturally irritable, otherwise, he wouldn't have continuously mocked Mu Yang Taoist in that situation before.

Everyone had felt something was off back then.

But they were used to obeying the arrangements of their senior brother, and indeed cherished their reputation, afraid of the scandal spreading, hence they were easily pacified by the senior brother's excuses.

Now, having their suspicions confirmed, only made them feel sick and nauseated.

"..."

The intangible veil above slightly rippled.

Jin Xue Taoist bit her lip, though she didn't display the same kind of rage as Qian Feng Taoist, she withdrew her Tribulation Power directly, showing her stance.

"We are the righteous sect of the Immortal Sect, you say the Dan Emperor is disloyal, you must provide some evidence, not just baseless claims."

"Surely... the disloyalty you speak of is not his unwillingness to sacrifice himself to satiate the big belly of our Master?"

With Jin Xue Taoist's words, the remaining Peak Masters hesitated for a moment, but then began withdrawing the Tribulation Power from their array devices in unison.

The Immortal Array, which originally required the cooperation of eight Peak Masters, was now left with only six controllers, unable to exert more than seventy percent of its effectiveness.

As they each withdrew.

The fluctuation of the intangible veil became increasingly noticeable, even showing signs of collapse.

Only the main array device in Golden Thunder Taoist's hand was still barely sustaining.

But its effect was barely enough to obscure the Emperor's Aura's perception, let alone restrain the true Bodhisattva Immortal Venerable.

"Heh."

Golden Thunder Taoist suddenly shook his head, with a hint of sentiment: "To let the Master see with his own eyes, that the disciples he personally nurtured are all heartless and faithless, it's unknown how heartbroken he will be."

"But it's for the best."

"Seeing clearly now is better than being hurt even deeper by you in the future."

After speaking, he turned his gaze back to the young man before him, and said indifferently: "If you are willing to surrender without a fight, at least Dan Peak can retain a life."

Evidently, Golden Thunder Taoist was referring to Ye Lan.

"There's no need."

Ye Lan stared intently at the old man before him, finally no longer concealing the murderous intent within his heart: "It's a pity that my skills are lacking, and I was born many years too late, otherwise, I should have taken a sword to cut you all down to repay my master's grace!"

"Tsk."

Golden Thunder Taoist slightly raised his eyes, and smiled faintly at Shen Yi.

Gray mist was emerging from his palm.

The Immortal Array was merely meant to trap the renowned Taixu Pill Emperor, the one to utilize it, naturally, would be the Master handling it personally.

As for his own role, it was only to draw a path.

Whether his fellow sect members would regret their actions now remained unknown.

At this moment, Golden Thunder Taoist suddenly sensed something strange.

He realized that from beginning to end, Shen Yi had been watching him, yet it seemed as if he never cared about him at all, for in those clear black eyes, not a trace of emotion was for him.

This person knew from the start that the Master would come.

In their eyes, he was not even human, merely a step to introduce the Master!

Upon realizing this, Golden Thunder Taoist was suddenly overwhelmed with deep shame and anger!

While he was introducing the Master, he mobilized the power of the Immortal Array, fiercely suppressing toward the counterpart: "Ignorant fool, don't you kneel to welcome the Master's arrival!"

"..."

Shen Yi's gaze finally shifted from the gray mist to fall upon the old man's face.

With just one look, it made Golden Thunder Taoist's face change drastically, his entire body's bones crackling, even losing connection with the Void Golden Thunder Dao Fruit.

His whole being was in a daze, forcibly pressed to kneel on the ground.

Shen Yi retracted his gaze and gently patted Ye Lan's shoulder: "Stay quietly and wait for the debt to be collected."

Debt to be collected?

Ye Lan turned back in confusion, only then managing to understand... if there was any debt owed, it could only be the promise made so casually by the other long ago.

One thousand Tribulations Emperor's Aura, in exchange for a life.

To buy the life of Shenxu Ancestor!

In the next instant, Shen Yi stood calmly, watching as the surging gray mist completely enveloped him.

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