Xuanjizi's prestige within the Xuantian Dao Sect was at its zenith, and he was extremely respected, inspiring awe in all who heard him.
However, although no one has yet figured out the reason, witnessing Xuanjizi's aura suddenly drop after Zhou Xingdou asked a question is obviously not a good thing, and it must be related to Zhou Xingdou.
Especially considering that Zhou Xingdou, who had just been crowned the Dao Child, would make such a move at this moment, two words immediately came to mind for everyone: seizing power!
This speculation exploded like a thunderbolt in people's minds, causing a huge uproar. People discussed it animatedly, their gazes filled with shock and confusion.
The term "seizure of power" itself carries a strong connotation of political intrigue, hinting at an impending power struggle. Zhou Xingdou, as the newly appointed Daozi, is particularly noteworthy for his actions at this moment.
This caused unrest among the disciples who had initially celebrated Zhou Xingdou becoming the Daoist Child. They began whispering among themselves, questioning Zhou Xingdou's motives and purposes. Some believed he might be coveting the power of the Daoist Master and attempting to usurp his position.
Some people believe this is a misunderstanding, or perhaps there is another hidden story.
At this moment, the entire scene descended into chaos.
Representatives of many powerful forces sensed something was amiss and immediately and quietly left; others frowned, clearly unsure how to handle the situation; some even displayed intense curiosity, wanting to see what would happen today.
The Heavenly Buddha Venerable, seated in the Buddhist realm, frowned slightly, but a cryptic smile appeared on his lips, a smile that seemed both mocking and cold.
At the same time, he began to slowly move backward, as if considering whether to take this opportunity to quietly slip away with the golden lotus that nurtured the Buddha's children.
The old man from the Sword Domain had a deep look in his cloudy eyes, as if he was thinking about something.
Only the Divine Martial Sect and the Yin-Yang Cave Heaven were still in a daze. The Divine Martial Sect and the Profound Heaven Dao Sect had been on good terms for generations, but the Divine Martial Sect was also a subordinate force of the Zhou family. How could they not be confused by such a situation?
Even the old Taoist Tianhui and the other patriarch wanted to forcefully attack the Xuan Tian Altar to see what was happening. However, they were stopped by the man in tight-fitting clothes who sat at the head of the table.
In the Yin-Yang Cave Heaven seats, Bai Yulong's eyebrows twitched. He finally understood why Zhou Xingdou had tipped him and Wan Tianzhou off in advance, telling them not to come to the Xuan Tian Dao Sect to attend the ceremony.
Faced with those irrational and restless disciples who were storming the Xuan Tian Altar, Ning Yue finally couldn't hold back!
Her aura suddenly exploded, unleashing the full power of a half-step supreme realm expert!
A fierce sword intent emanated from her, seemingly piercing the sky and pressing down on the troublemaking disciples with boundless majesty!
At the same time, the magic sword hanging at her waist was drawn from its sheath, flashing across the night sky like lightning, causing a low hum to reverberate in the surrounding space.
In an instant, a dazzling sword light slashed through the sky with astonishing force, like the Milky Way pouring down from the heavens!
The power contained in this sword light was extremely terrifying, and its sharpness was beyond imagination, as if it could cut through everything in the world! Even the old man in the sword domain couldn't help but take notice of this sword intent.
The sword light finally slammed down between the Xuan Tian Altar and the rioting crowd, carving out a bottomless chasm and forming a magnificent waterfall of sword energy!
This waterfall of sword energy stood like a natural barrier in front of everyone, radiating a terrifying pressure that made the rioting disciples dare not cross the line!
At this moment, Ning Yue's expression was icy, and her voice carried unparalleled authority:
"The two peak masters and Daozi now suspect that Daozhu has betrayed Xuantian. This is Daozhu's interrogation, a Xuantian ancestral rule. If Daozhu has no problems, he will naturally be safe. How dare you offend Xuantian Altar? Do you think that the law does not punish the masses?"
Now that her own disciples have rebelled, Ning Yue has no choice but to explain everything.
However, Ning Yue's upright and unyielding personality was known to everyone. When she took over as the acting leader of Nine Profound Peak on behalf of the Falling Cloud Sword Immortal, she immediately calmed down the disciples who were in complete chaos.
A deep, resonant voice also emanated from Nine Heavens Peak at this moment:
"Nine Heavens Peak can testify to Elder Ning's words. Nine Heavens Peak Chief Fang Tianyang died to report the news. Xuan Dao Master is suspected of colluding with the Chaos God Sect. Zhou Daozi's initiation of the Dao Master's Heart-Questioning Game was a decision reached by both peaks in unison!"
Then Fang Daokun appeared in front of the Xuantian Altar. His appearance was like a bombshell, instantly igniting the atmosphere of the entire venue.
His words were like a thunderclap ripped through the sky, plunging the disciples, who had temporarily quieted down because of Ning Yueze's imposing presence, back into an uproar.
However, unlike before, these disciples were no longer in a riot; instead, they were filled with astonishment and disbelief.
Their mouths were agape, wide enough to fit an egg. In such a short time, these disciples were bombarded with so many shocking messages one after another. Some of them couldn't even withstand the immense psychological pressure and collapsed to the ground.
"What? Chief Fang is dead!"
"The Dao Lord would actually collude with the Chaos God Cult? How is that possible?!"
Exclamations and doubts resounded throughout the entire Xuantian Dao Sect, echoing in everyone's ears.
What was happening before their eyes was beyond their wildest imaginations, leaving them utterly confused and bewildered.
Just then, the mysterious light pattern that hung high above the dome and was formed by the convergence of the light pillars between the two mountain peaks suddenly burst forth with an incomparably ancient rune.
This talisman seemed to contain endless mysteries and power, and it rushed into the calm protective formation of the Xuan Tian Dao Sect at an astonishing speed.
In an instant, the once calm and still array seemed to be ignited, bursting forth with dazzling brilliance. Countless intricate runes spread out like a shower of flowers, illuminating the entire space in a magnificent display.
This sudden turn of events caused the various factions that were about to leave to stop in their tracks and stare in shock at what was happening before them.
Even the Heavenly Buddha, who had originally decided to take advantage of the chaos to escape, was stunned and stood there dumbfounded.
The reason is simple: at this very moment, the protective formation of the Xuantian Dao Sect has been fully activated! An extreme killing intent swept in like a storm, while at the same time, a continuous and endless stream of terrifying power and Dao intent gathered and condensed within the formation.
This killing intent and Daoist aura were like a vast, all-encompassing net, locking down almost everyone present and preventing them from making the slightest move.
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