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The instant the Nine Luminaries Banner fell, Tianwu Ancestor was overjoyed, even prepared to prevent that young man from returning to the Taixu Realm.

The death of a beloved disciple naturally brought resentment, but observing North Continent's stance, it seemed that elders like him would similarly be unable to stand aloof. Under such circumstances, it became more important to bolster one's life-preserving foundations.

Of course, regardless of the reason, Tianwu Ancestor could not let go of Shenxu Mountain, which had exposed its flaws first.

"You've got some nerve, kid."

"Let me, the ancestor, probe your depths!"

Though his words were contemptuous, when Tianwu Ancestor made his move, it was immediately different from before.

Previously, he had mobilized tribulation power, set the birds singing, and let the spiritual wind wreak havoc, as if intending to directly uproot Shenxu Mountain, but when facing Shen Yi, all these fancy tactics were discarded.

The Tianwu Dao Fruit was renowned for being as firm as the heavens and the earth.

Those celestial birds were merely supporters roosting upon it, while the real techniques were contained within the towering and majestic great wood.

At this moment, the mighty great wood seemed to fall slowly, as if those below could easily dodge, yet the surrounding birds danced into a great formation, locking down all surrounding energy.

Even the gray mist that filled the sky ceased its turbulence beneath this great wood.

The Dao Fruits of Tianwu Mountain and Shenxu Mountain were innately incompatible; over the years, how could Tianwu Ancestor not have prepared some countermeasures? It was just unexpected that these measures were not used on Shenxu Ancestor but on his rebellious disciple instead.

Tianwu Ancestor seemed impulsive but was actually meticulous; otherwise, he wouldn't have noticed Shenxu Mountain's oddities.

No matter what despicable methods this Taixu Pill Emperor employed to accomplish his master-killing act, it was always right not to leave the opponent any chances.

Once he made a move, it was a lethal strike!

However, this seemingly unstoppable strike encountered a brief moment of stagnation just as the great wood was about to hit the peak of Shenxu Mountain.

Within the great wood, the elder with white hair and white beard maintained a grim and murderous expression on his face, but only in his eyes, filled with reflected rosy light, did the pupils gently tremble.

After years of interaction, he was well acquainted with Shenxu Mountain's methods, and wouldn't be surprised if this Taixu Pill Emperor had learned seventy to eighty percent of the old monster's skills.

Yet what Tianwu Ancestor didn't expect was to see a Bodhisattva in such circumstances.

A massive Dharma Aspect, shoulder to the heavens, flowing with a Golden River, its robust arm rose skyward, woven with the vast order of the Heavenly Dao Origin.

Behind it, a dazzling halo rose high, akin to the Jiaoyang shining upon the earth, and the celestial birds dancing around swiftly turned into white smoke under that rosy light.

"You... you monks dare infiltrate my Three Immortals Sect!"

"And you, as disciples of the Three Immortals Sect, how dare you hide it and abet the enemy!"

Tianwu Ancestor's slightly panicked voice echoed in the sky, and he then turned to look at the figures on the surrounding peaks with anger.

Several Peak Masters, led by Qian Feng Taoist, remained silent.

Regarding Shenxu Ancestor's deeds, it was indeed hard for them, as disciples, to continue sacrificing for him. Even speaking candidly, they wouldn't feel guilty.

It must be known that if it weren't for Shen Ancestor's intervention back then, they would have long become a tonic for Golden Thunder Taoist like their master.

At this moment, Tianwu Ancestor saw the young girl's face from earlier again. Her gaze towards him was clearly no different from before, but only now did he read a hint of fatigue beneath witnessing a fool who wouldn't turn back until hitting a wall, and she didn't even bother to speak more.

And that fool, was himself!

"Southern Sumeru deceives people too much, aren't you afraid of our sect's wrath?!"

Feeling the immense tribulation power, Tianwu Ancestor had completely lost his will to fight. He had yet to complete the six-six transformation, while the Bodhisattva opposite was only one step away from the Ninety-nine Perfection. The gap in strength between the two was like a chasm impossible to cross.

And the only thing that could save him, the Fire Dragon Chariot, he had personally sent away.

Tianwu Ancestor extended long branches, frantically reaching for the two streams of light in the distance, yet in the next moment, his towering wood body suddenly recoiled.

Six arms spread out, embracing the great wood; the fingertips dripping with Jin Guang were like sharp blades, piercing into the Tianwu Divine Wood, the rich liquid streaming like blood plasma.

The Tianwu Dao Fruit was resilient, but the Protecting Tao Power was also a master of hard clashes.

When the two met, it was a contest of solid foundation.

Very clearly, Tianwu Ancestor lost by more than a margin.

The indestructible giant wood Tao Body, under those six palms, seemed as fragile as tofu; soon, those palms were entirely embedded in his body.

Ssshh—

With Shen Yi's sudden exertion, this Tianwu Divine Tree was forcibly torn apart.

Feeling the intense agony from his body, a sense of dread finally arose in Tianwu Ancestor's heart. He dared to act brazenly before the hall of Great Freedom Pure World Bodhisattva in Southern Sumeru because he was convinced that no one would dare openly act against him due to the relationship between the two sects.

But the current situation seemed different; this young man genuinely wanted to kill him!

The elder, white hair and beard, abruptly detached from the tree trunk.

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