NOVPUBThe Great Void Sage did not speak, but his gaze was tightly fixed in the direction of Great Dao Peak.
The aura emitted from there even made him feel a bit alarmed.
As the Spiritual Energy of heaven and earth reversed and the trembling of the ground gradually subsided, a behemoth was seen directly lifting the entire Great Dao Peak and standing up.
A mystical fog enshrouded the base of Great Dao Peak, obscuring the view of the interior.
A voice emerged from within, "Why have you summoned me?"
"Divine Beast, the Imperial Sect is in trouble, I implore you to lend your aid," Lin Beisheng urgently spoke.
He could sense how majestic the aura of this Divine Beast was and quickly lowered his own posture, begging for help.
This was the only hope for the Nine Heavens Imperial Sect at the moment; he couldn’t afford to care about anything else.
Hearing Lin Beisheng’s words, beneath Great Dao Peak, the Divine Beast Bixuan slowly turned its head, its gaze piercing through the layers of fog, staring at the Great Void Sage above.
It barked, "Scram."
It was just one word, but it exploded like a thunderclap, shattering eardrums, splitting space, the sound echoing in the air, unwilling to dissipate for a long time.
"I am aware of the many beings in the Southern Domain. Might you share your name?" the aura around the Great Void Sage started to rise bit by bit as he stepped off the Fire Phoenix into mid-air, facing Great Dao Peak from afar.
"What is the Southern Domain? Even the Eternal Ancient Continent is but a drop in the ocean compared to me. You are not worthy of knowing my name," Bixuan replied indifferently.
As its voice fell, a beast’s claw was seen piercing through the void from within the boundless fog, coming forth with a might capable of destroying heaven and earth.
The Great Void Sage furrowed his brow as a horsetail whisk appeared in his hand.
The white horsetail whisk swept through the air, as Spiritual Energy gathered into a huge hand in space, reaching for the beast’s claw.
With a "boom," the black and yellow beast’s claw, its claws several dozen centimeters long, stirred the winds and clouds, turning the front end of the horsetail whisk into shreds.
The Great Void Sage’s face changed slightly as his figure was sent flying backward.
After retreating a dozen meters, the Great Void Sage stopped and steadied himself, his face solemn as he looked towards the base of Great Dao Peak.
"If you make me take action again, no matter where you flee, I will slay you today and destroy your Holy Sect," Bixuan’s voice came from beneath Great Dao Peak.
The Great Void Sage’s expression grew increasingly awkward; since becoming a Saint, he could not recall how many years it had been since anyone dared to speak to him in such a manner.
It could be said without exaggeration that in the Southern Domain, he was among those at the very peak.
"I apologize for disturbing you, senior," after a long fluctuation of expressions, the Great Void Sage finally bowed slightly, lowering his posture.
He could feel that he was no match for his opponent; at their level, it was not worth it to struggle over a momentary fit of anger.
However, the appearance of this Divine Beast could potentially cause a major shift in the balance of power in the Southern Domain.
Why did the once-fallen Nine Heavens Imperial Sect have such a Divine Beast? Many matters within deserved his consideration.
With the situation yet unclear, the Great Void Sage decided to watch the changes quietly and not act rashly.
He believed the other Sect Gates in the Southern Domain would also be very interested in this matter.
"Next time, if you disturb me from my world again, no matter who it is, I will surely kill you all," Bixuan’s voice resonated deeply.
After its words fell, the Spiritual Energy that had been churning in the Firmament also gradually calmed down.
Bixuan lay beneath the peak, Great Dao Peak settled back down, and the surrounding fog dissipated, everything returning to tranquility.
"This Divine Beast," the disciples below were all in a flurry, whispering and discussing among themselves.
"I never knew our Nine Heavens Imperial Sect had a Divine Beast guardian, an existence stronger than a Saint. Who do we have to fear now?"
"It seems our new Sect Master has been keeping some deep secrets."
Hearing the somewhat noisy voices, Lin Beisheng frowned slightly and with his right hand motioning down, he said, "Silence."
The scene instantly quieted down.
The autumn wind turned a corner at the edge of the sky and blew back again.
Bei Tian smiled in the sky and said, "Sect Master Lin, this is all a misunderstanding.
Qin Hansheng deserved to die, and our two sects are originally from the same root. Why harm the harmony over such things?"
"Old fox," Lin Beisheng cursed inwardly.
This man truly knows how to change his face at will—where there’s profit, the world bustles, and where there’s benefit, the world vies.
One moment he wanted to kill me, and the next, it’s all a misunderstanding.
Nevertheless, he also didn’t dare to press too hard. The Divine Beast only protected the Imperial Sect and would not help them with anything else.
"I hope Sect Master Bei won’t take Elder Qin’s death to heart," Lin Beisheng replied with a smile as well.
"Of course not, of course not. Our two sects should continue to visit each other often," Bei Tian said.
Lin Beisheng nodded slightly and said, "Today, our Nine Heavens Imperial Sect is convening a whole sect assembly. Please forgive the lack of hospitality, Sect Master Bei, make yourself at home."
"In that case, I’ll take my leave now. Someday when there’s a chance, Brother Lin, let’s gather again," Bei Tian said with a smile.
Watching as Lin Beisheng did not reply further, Bei Tian and the Great Void Sage left riding the Fire Phoenix.
Only after flying beyond the Sect Gate of the Nine Heavens Imperial Sect did Bei Tian’s expression become awkward.
"When has our Holy Sect ever suffered such humiliation? Lin Beisheng truly relies on others’ power like a dog," Bei Tian grumbled.
"Right now, the Nine Heavens Imperial Sect is not to be touched," the Great Void Sage said indifferently.
"Ancestor, look at his attitude," Bei Tian said with a bit of anger.
"He’s just relying on an animal. You are a Saint after all, and he gave you no face whatsoever."
"Once faces are torn, there’s no point in talking about respect," the Great Void Sage stated.
"However, the appearance of this Divine Beast is indeed too strange, and it warrants thorough investigation."
"What should we do next then?" Bei Tian asked. "Do you think the Nine Heavens Imperial Sect will take this opportunity to retaliate?"
"Unless the Divine Beast takes action, they are but a disorganized bunch and no threat," the Great Void Sage replied.
"Spread the word. I believe the Realm Emperor Sect and the Eternal Ancient Divine Sect should be even more anxious than us."
"Now that’s all we can do. It’s a pity that without the Nine Heavens Imperial Sect, our strength will also diminish," Bei Tian sighed.
As he said this, his gaze intently sought the Great Void Sage, and he inquired, "Ancestor, your distance from becoming a Divine King?"
"A distant dream," the Great Void Sage responded, shaking his head.
Looking toward the far horizon, he said with a sigh, "I wonder if in this lifetime, I can ever reach that supreme realm."
.......
At the pinnacle of Great Skies Peak, a cold wind blew incessantly.
Lin Beisheng stood there quietly alone.
Up the mountain path, Lin Juemie approached with a beam, saying, "Beisheng, you do have a good son."
"Father, do you truly believe he is my son?" Lin Beisheng asked.
"Qiu’er grew up by our side since childhood. What kind of person he is, I believe you know best," Lin Juemie said.
"Life is hard to fathom. Sometimes, it’s better not to be too clear-headed," Lin Juemie added with a slight shake of the head.
"I understand," Lin Beisheng nodded.
"With the Nine Veins uniting, the Sect is set to restart its journey. In the Epoch Chronicle I plan to leave behind for future generations, I want to write you in the first chapter as the first Sect Master of the new generation of Nine Heavens," Lin Juemie stated.
"No need for that. Just write it the way I told you," Lin Beisheng responded, shaking his head.
"That day, a man swept through the Nine Skies, overpowering the Holy Sect, then left to chase a higher level of the Great Dao, stepping into the void.
Our Nine Heavens Imperial Sect’s truly first Divine King, let his title be ’Supreme’."
