The March morning sunshine poured in through the open doors and windows, illuminating the large living room.
The gentle spring breeze blowing through the hall brings with it the freshness of all things flourishing.
The house, built of bamboo and wood, is simple yet clean, and appears leisurely and comfortable in the spring.
Jiuyin and Changzhen, two sixth-level Taoist masters in the temple, were now filled with fear and anxiety. They had no intention of caring about the bright spring scenery, let alone being at ease and relaxing.
Chang Zhen and Jiu Yin have witnessed Gao Xian's killing of Bei Ming and Wan Bao, and have also witnessed Gao Xian's killing of the seventh-rank Dongji Tianjun.
They all knew how powerful and terrifying Gao Xian was.
However, it was not until this moment that they truly realized how powerful and terrifying Gao Xian was.
Gao Xian didn't even need to activate any magic weapons or secret techniques. The pressure exerted by his eyes alone was enough to make their Yang Shen tremble and almost collapse. Even their bodies were shaking uncontrollably.
This was not the fear in their hearts that was revealed, but the loss of control of the magic power in their bodies, which caused the body to lose control.
Jiuyin and Changzhen both wanted to explain, but Gao Xian suppressed their consciousness so tightly that they couldn't open their mouths.
Zhizhen on the side was surprised and sighed that the two Jiuzhou commanders were completely suppressed by Gao Xian and had no strength to resist. It can be seen how big the gap between the two sides is.
Xiao Jinse's mood was even more complicated. She had always been very wary of Jiuyin Yinzun.
Especially the case of Xiao Lingqin dying during the tribulation. Although the whole process seemed to be fine, it was because Xiao Lingqin's cultivation was impure and he could not resist the power of the thunder. His inner demon was also triggered, and he was destroyed both physically and spiritually in the thunder.
However, Xiao Jinse suspected that Jiuyin was behind the scenes. She didn't have any evidence, but she intuitively sensed that Jiuyin Daozun had ill intentions towards them.
It was the death of Xiao Lingqin that made Xiao Jinse realize that the Hehuan Sect was extremely dangerous. She found an excuse to go out and head straight to the Taishang Sect, where she stayed for hundreds of years.
Even though she survived the thunder tribulation in Taishang Sect, she did not dare to return to Hehuan Sect.
Xiao Jinse knew very well that she had only entered the sixth level, and was far behind Jiuyin Daozun, who had survived two thunder tribulations. Jiuyin Daozun still had the Anzhou Order in his hand, and if he really wanted to attack her, he could crush her to death.
In fact, she was able to survive the tribulation in Jiuzhou because Gao Xian had applied for a quota for her in advance. However, this quota did not qualify her to control the Jiuzhou Tianbao Talisman, which was also the Jiuzhou Order.
Xiao Jinse never told Gao Xian about Xiao Lingqin. After all, she didn't have any evidence, and some things could only be clarified in person.
As a result, when she attained enlightenment, the Pure Yang Gaoxian did not show up.
She also knew that the world was changing, the six external demons were about to descend, and Gao Xian had countless important matters to deal with. In the past few hundred years, Gao Xian didn't even have time to preach.
The Qingyun Sect held a grand celebration, and Xiao Jinse finally couldn't help but go with Zhizhen, wanting to take the opportunity to have a good chat with Gao Xian.
She never expected that Gao Xian already knew everything before she could complain. Just two sentences left Jiuyin Yin Zun speechless.
What she could not have expected was that Gao Xian actually took action directly and did not care about the identities of Jiuyin and Changzhen's commanders.
Gao Xian noticed Xiao Jinse's complicated look, and he said softly, "Don't worry, I will definitely seek justice for Lingqin and you."
Xiao Jinse hesitated to speak, and finally nodded silently. Since Gao Xian knew everything, she believed that Gao Xian could handle it all.
Although Jiuyin Daozun and Changzhen could not speak, they could hear Gaoxian's words. The two Daozun heard that something was wrong and hurriedly activated the Tianbao Divine Talisman to struggle and resist.
No matter how the two sixth-level Pure Yang tried to activate their consciousness, it was as if they were frozen, unable to function at all, let alone activate the Tianbao Divine Talisman.
Gao Xian's eyes fell on Jiuyin and Changzhen. He said calmly, "You two are the Nine Continents' Chief Envoys. I can't deal with you on my own. When all the Chief Envoys gather, we will go to Taiyi Palace and talk it out."
Jiuyin and Changzhen felt a little lucky that they were just colluding with Hongri and had not done any substantial damage to Jiuzhou.
If they reach the Jiuzhou Ding, they may still have a chance of survival.
Gao Xian was too lazy to waste time talking to these two people. He flicked his long sleeves and put the two sixth-level people into the Blood River Flag.
He knew that Jiuyin didn't have the courage to harm Xiao Lingqin, but if this woman could create a tiny gap in the Jiuzhou Law Domain, she could cause great damage.
Eighth-rank masters like Hong Ri and Tian Chan could easily defeat Xiao Lingqin with any means they wanted, and they would not leave any traces.
When Xiao Hongye was undergoing the tribulation, there was a celestial cicada spying on her. This aroused Gao Xian's vigilance, and he thought that what happened to Xiao Lingqin might not be a simple accident.
When asked casually today, Jiu Yin immediately felt guilty. Chang Zhen was obviously also an accomplice.
In fact, it cannot be said that Jiuyin and Changzhen were stupid in this matter. The two of them have lived for tens of thousands of years, and because of this, they are extremely in awe of the Eighth-Rank Heavenly Venerable.
In their opinion, even if he swept through the seventh level, how could he compare with the eighth level.
Not to mention that Hongri is good at bewitching people and can offer all kinds of benefits. Under coercion and inducement, few people can hold on.
Gao Xian took out two Diyuan pills and gave them to Zhizhen and Xiao Jinse respectively.
The Earthly Primordial Pill was a top-level divine pill that could be used at the seventh level, and could barely be used at the sixth level. With Zhi Zhen and Xiao Jinse's cultivation, they could slowly digest the power of the Earthly Primordial Pill and should be able to easily survive the third thunder tribulation.
When you reach that step, you are not far from the seventh level.
"Earth Yuan Pill, go back and refine it slowly..."
Gao Xian taught the two some secret methods of refining elixirs, and also pointed out some problems in their cultivation.
After not seeing each other for hundreds of years, Xiao Jinse and him had become somewhat unfamiliar. Zhizhen was pure in nature and clear in mind, so he would not have such problems.
When three people get together, the best topic is still cultivation.
Two days later, the five Taoist masters Daohong, Tianzhu, Huikong, Wuji and Xuanyang all arrived at Qingyun Sect.
Gao Xian immediately invited all the Taoist masters to enter the Taiyi Palace together.
In front of Jiuzhou Ding, Gao Xian released Jiuyin and Changzhen and told them the crimes they had committed.
Jiuzhou Ding remained silent. Daohong, Tianzhu and Huikong all had gloomy expressions, while Wuji and Xuanyang showed disgust on their faces.
Zhizhen remained silent beside Daohong. She naturally fully supported Gaoxian, but since Master Daohong didn't say anything, she didn't say much.
Tianzhu saw that no one was talking, so he stood up and said, "Fellow Daoist Gao, Jiuyin and Changzhen colluding with foreign enemies is just your one-sided statement. I want to hear what they have to say."
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Gao Xian did not stop him, it was easy for him to kill two level six masters. So he brought them to Taiyi Palace to give an explanation to the Taoist masters.
Otherwise, Tianzhu and Huikong would inevitably think that he had used some shameful means. Even Daohong would probably not want him to attack the Palm Order without permission.
Jiuyin and Changzhen, two sixth-level masters, are not worth mentioning in themselves, but they have managed the sect for tens of thousands of years and have established a very high prestige.
This matter concerns the stability of the two major sects, so it needs to be handled with caution.
When given the opportunity to speak, Jiuyin would naturally cry out that she was innocent, saying that she had only met Hongri but had not done anything to harm Jiuzhou.
Chang Zhen also said the same thing.
Tianzhu and Huikong couldn't help but frown. Jiuyin and Changzhen had just met Hongri, and perhaps they had received some benefits and leaked some Jiuzhou secrets.
If it were just this, then Jiuyin and Changzhen's lives would be taken, which is really unacceptable!
Tianzhu immediately said: "Fellow Daoist Gao, no one is perfect, and no gold is pure. Although the two Daoists have some selfish motives, it is not appropriate to be too demanding..."
Huikong also nodded in agreement: "Indeed. Daoist Fellow Gao, why don't you show some leniency and give the two Daoists a chance."
The old monk said earnestly: "At this time when the world is changing and the human world is in turmoil, Jiuzhou needs stability even more."
He had no selfish motives and was indeed considering the overall interests of Jiuzhou.
In fact, Hongri had also looked for him. Longxiang Palace was a branch of Hongri's faction, and taking root in Jiuzhou was also Hongri's intention.
Huikong respected Hongri very much, but he knew that Jiuzhou was in a special situation now. If he obeyed Hongri's orders, it would undermine the stability of Jiuzhou. So he formally rejected Hongri's various requests.
Because of this, Huikong could understand Jiuyin and Changzhen's choice. He didn't think it was a big problem.
Gao Xian was not angry either, he had expected this situation. Old man Huikong had a good character and he admired him. However, admiring him was one thing, Huikong would never betray his ancestor Hongri for him.
The reason why Huikong was able to reject Hongri was for the safety of hundreds of millions of practitioners in the sect and for the overall situation of Jiuzhou.
In this regard, Huikong's awareness is much stronger than Jiuyin and Changzhen. Tianzhu is probably in the same situation. Although he hates him, he has to stand firmly on his side for the sake of the overall situation of Jiuzhou.
But when it comes to this kind of thing, Huikong and Tianzhu are bound to have disagreements with him.
Gao Xian glanced at Jiuzhou Ding. It was obvious that this Ninth Master did not want to interfere in this matter. This was also his consistent principle.
"I suggest executing the two traitors and depriving them of the Tianbao Talisman."
Gao Xian looked at the other six Dao Masters and said, "Let's vote now."
Xuan Yang and Wu Ji did not think about it, and they said directly: "I agree."
Zhizhen was the third to agree.
The eight Dao Masters present all looked at Dao Hong. It was now 4 to 4, and Dao Hong's choice would determine the outcome.
Jiuyin and Changzhen looked towards Daohong with pleading eyes. These two sixth-level Pure Yang who had lived for tens of thousands of years showed such weakness in public for the first time since they had achieved success in their cultivation.
Daohong, Jiuyin and Changzhen have known each other for tens of thousands of years, and he felt pity when he saw the two men in such a miserable state.
He was silent for a moment before whispering, "I agree..."
Hearing these words, Jiuyin and Changzhen, two sixth-level Pure Yang, looked ashen... (End of this chapter)