Without rules, there is no square or circle. Once Cultivation has reached the step of the Tongxuan Secret Realm, one can no longer act on their own volition.
Especially within the Human Race, even if there are private grievances, one ought to restrain and endure, report to the Immortal Alliance, and request the Immortal Alliance's judgment.
Every encounter in the Tongxuan Secret Realm is a catastrophe for the common people and even the Cultivation Sects.
Let alone Tongxuan, the mere act of a Divine Infant Cultivator is enough to shatter mountains and fracture ridges, with consequences too vast.
Divine Infant Cultivators are bound by the various Sacred Lands, while only the Immortal Alliance has the surplus power to govern Tongxuan.
This time, the envoy from the Immortal Alliance hails from a star domain far removed, with no ties to the Cangyun Realm, ensuring there are no entangled interests.
Once affairs involve the Holy Lands, the Immortal Alliance's way of handling must be impartial, without a trace of personal emotion, or else endless troubles will follow, wasting much unnecessary effort.
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In the Southern Region, the far south.
Above a range of continuous volcanoes, an azure giant sword that covered the sky and sun loomed overhead, with mysterious Immortal Patterns flowing upon it, exuding an indescribable aura of majesty.
'Tai Xu Sword,' a hereditary Immortal Treasure of the Tai Xu Holy Land that suppresses the destiny.
Immortal Treasures are the foundational heritage of the great Sacred Lands. In the present age of the Cangyun Realm, no True Immortals remain, and the environment has greatly deteriorated; no longer can anyone wield such treasures.
Each activation consumes a massive amount of resources and comes with great limitations, only allowing one or two strikes.
However, no matter how many restrictions there are, it is still an Immortal Treasure. Even if it is just one strike, it still possesses the might of a True Immortal, the power almost akin to world-ending. Claiming it could sink half of the Southern Region in one hit is no exaggeration at all.
Divine brilliance cascades from the edge of the Tai Xu Sword, like an endless waterfall hanging from the nine heavens.
This divine brilliance, piercing through the dense clouds, turns into a hazy misty rain, gently descending into the sea of magma, sending up billowing smoke.
This region hasn't known rain for many years; yet now, this rain is filled with a killing intent.
As the rain falls, searing mists and thick, toxic smoke follow in its wake. The few mundane realms that exist are affected, with countless deaths, and the air is filled with a pungent smell.
Not far from the Tai Xu Sword, in the void, a white jade great hall hangs in mid-air, supported by an invisible force.
Inside the hall, nearly a hundred figures stand distinctly divided into five groups.
At the center, a Jade Table is placed, and the Holy Masters of the major Sacred Lands are all present, five of them sitting around, leaving the main seat empty.
Geng Yiyang sits comfortably, sipping tea with his eyes downcast, toying with a piece of red amber in his hand, seemingly unfazed, despite the proximity of the Tai Xu Sword.
The expressions of the Holy Masters from the other four Sacred Lands are somewhat stiff, their gazes subtly inspecting the red amber in Geng Yiyang's hand.
The amber is clear, with azure flame within it moving about as Geng Yiyang turns his wrist.
The Holy Masters present all sense a lethal threat emanating from this piece of red amber.
Legend has it that deep within the Taixuan Holy Land, an ancient Immortal Flame has been handed down from Ancient Times, transformed by an Immortal after mastering the 'Fire God Transformation' within the Taixuan Divine Fire Scripture to its pinnacle, possessing the power to burn the heavens, and even the ability to smelt Immortal Treasures.
Now, it seems the legends held no falsehood.
Fluctuations ripple through the void, causing the expressions of the Holy Masters to shift as they stand, even Geng Yiyang, who set aside his teacup to rise and greet.
The Immortal Alliance Envoy has arrived.
They had all received information about the individual the Immortal Alliance had dispatched.
Ji Yuyan, patriarch of a major doctrine, commanding multiple Star Domains, in the late stages of the Immortal Tribulation Realm, having overcome two Heavenly Tribulations, was just a step away from the True Immortal Realm.
Moments later, a figure stepped into the hall, around thirty years of age, tall and well-built, with flawless facial features and gentle eyes, wearing a wooden crown on his hair, dressed in a plain robe embroidered with gilt cloud patterns, every move he made oozed with Immortal light.
"Immortal Ji," the five Holy Masters bowed in unison.
"No need for undue ceremony," he replied.
Immortal Ji Yuyan's gaze immediately swept towards the amber in Geng Yiyang's hand, without revealing any surprise, smiled, and spoke slowly:
"Please, take a seat and we shall talk."
After everyone had taken their seats, the Taixu Holy Master, clad in a black robe, promptly spoke in a deep voice:
"Immortal Ji, Geng Yiyang has acted recklessly, relying on his profound cultivation to slay Zhou Zili of the Tai Xu Holy Land. His actions affected a hundred nations, causing over a hundred million souls to perish—his sins are truly immeasurable. We hope the Immortal Alliance will severely punish Taixuan to demonstrate justice."
"Does the Taixuan Holy Master have any explanation?" Immortal Ji Yuyan's face lost its smile as he asked dispassionately. Sёarch* The nôᴠel Fire.nёt website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.
"He sought his own death, I am not in the wrong, why should I explain?" Geng Yiyang's attitude was extremely assertive, his tone ice cold:
"The beings involved in this battle should be the responsibility of the Tai Xu Holy Land, as they were the instigators."
Immortal Ji Yuyan fell into contemplation and after a long pause, he looked up to the sky and called out softly,
"Court Immortal, what is your view?"
In an instant, dark clouds swirled outside the hall and thunder rolled over the edges of the clouds, sending down a muffled heavenly chant.
Upon hearing the words 'Court Immortal', everyone from the Tai Xu Holy Land present, including the Taixu Holy Master, visibly relaxed.
After all, Zhao Tingxian had emerged from the Tai Xu Holy Land and, no matter what, was expected to show some bias.
"I see..."
After listening attentively for a moment, Immortal Ji Yuyan's expression turned to one of realization as he nodded, glanced at the several Holy Masters, and declared the Heavenly Dao Judgment in a grave voice:
"Zhou Zili blocked the way and struck first, his reasoning was flawed. Geng Yiyang killed him in self-defense, and is not at fault."
"All losses from the battle shall be borne by the Tai Xu Holy Land. Within ten years, they must offer reparations and soothe the spirits. Should there be any deception, other punishments will ensue."
Hearing Immortal Ji Yuyan's words, the various Elder-level Divine Transformation Realm Cultivators of the Tai Xu Holy Land were incredulous.
This included Wen Lijun and another from Feng Zhou who had followed Zhou Zili to Great Zhou to gather intelligence.
Back in Great Zhou, Zhou Zili had performed a blood sacrifice to the heavens and received a response from the Heavenly Dao, something they had all witnessed.
Logically, Zhao Tingxian should have been on their side, but the current outcome was completely unexpected.
The Taixu Holy Master lowered his head, showing no sign of objection.
Neither the Heavenly Dao nor the Immortal Alliance were entities that could be questioned,
for the heart of Heaven is utterly impartial.
After a moment of silence, the Taixu Holy Master asked in a solemn voice, "Regarding the individual who caused the fluctuations of the Heavenly Dao Laws..."
The several great Holy Lands had already received the news that Geng Yiyang had brought back a few individuals from the Martial Path to the Taixuan Holy Land; it was no longer a secret.
"Since Taixuan has found them, let them stay with Taixuan for now," Immortal Ji Yuyan said without much consideration. "The deviation of the Heavenly Dao in the Cangyun Realm has come to a halt. Once this individual is taken away by the Martial Hall, it will naturally begin to recover gradually, without significant impact."
As he said this, Immortal Ji Yuyan's expression suddenly became a lot more solemn. He glanced at the Holy Masters and said in a serious tone:
"Recently, an Immortal King of the Immortal Alliance received a premonition that the Immortal Alliance is about to face a great battle. The adversary is unknown. During this critical time, I hope all of you will act cautiously and avoid bringing disaster upon yourselves."