Chapter 287

Daoist Duobao was the nominal Senior Brother of Biyou Palace, and it was usually very difficult to see him.

Now that he appeared here, Dao Xing Tianzun was very puzzled.

At the same time, he also knew that he definitely couldn't kill Shi Ji's acolytes, Biyun and Caiyun, today.

He secretly thought that his calculation had failed.

If he had known Daoist Duobao was here, he should have called Taiyi Zhenren and Qingxu Daode Zhenjun as well.

Dao Xing Tianzun had failed in his crime and was still so arrogant.

Daoist Duobao frowned tightly.

"Dao Xing Tianzun, you intended to kill Junior Sister Shi Ji's acolytes. If I had been here, I would have let you succeed. If you don't give an explanation today, I'm afraid I can't let you leave here."

"Duobao, I am a Jade Void disciple. I insist on leaving here today. What can you do to me?" Dao Xing Tianzun held his head high, his face full of arrogance and disdain, not taking Daoist Duobao's threat to heart at all.

Daoist Duobao smiled: "If you think you can leave, you can try."

Dao Xing Tianzun didn't take these words to heart. With the identity of a Jade Void disciple, he was certain that Duobao wouldn't dare do anything to him.

But when he turned to leave, he saw the Three Xiao and Gu Xiu appearing in front of him.

Instantly, Dao Xing Tianzun's face became ugly to the extreme, especially when he saw Gu Xiu and Bi Xiao, and a fire of anger inexplicably ignited in his heart.

Last time in the East Sea, he had suffered greatly at the hands of Gu Xiu and Bi Xiao and had fled in a sorry state.

Now it could be considered an encounter between enemies.

Sensing Dao Xing Tianzun's anger, Gu Xiu smiled calmly.

"Dao Xing Tianzun, since we parted in the East Sea, I didn't expect we would meet here. I hope you can let us have a good time and be a bit more durable."

His tone was relaxed and casual, yet it revealed a hint of provocation.

Bi Xiao's pretty face was filled with disgust for Dao Xing Tianzun.

"I let you escape last time; let's see how you escape this time."

"Damn it!" Dao Xing Tianzun cursed in his heart.

Meeting Daoist Duobao was one thing, but he hadn't expected the Three Xiao to be there too. He was afraid it would be very difficult for him to escape today.

Thinking that as long as the green hills remain, there's no need to worry about firewood, Dao Xing Tianzun changed his tune.

"Senior Brother Duobao, today's matter is purely a misunderstanding. When I return, I will go to Biyou Palace to explain to the Uncle."

Daoist Duobao smiled: "Dao Xing Tianzun, your face changes really fast. You're calling me Senior Brother so quickly. But we saw this with our own eyes; it's useless for you to quibble."

Seeing that Daoist Duobao would not easily let him leave, Dao Xing Tianzun's expression was gloomy.

"What do you want?"

Daoist Duobao said indifferently: "We won't make things difficult for you. I'll give you two choices. The first choice is to tell us why your Chan Sect wants to kill Junior Sister Shi Ji's acolytes. The second choice is to use all your strength to escape from here, but we won't guarantee that we won't hurt you while we're intercepting you."

Hearing this, Dao Xing Tianzun looked at Duobao, then at the Three Xiao and Gu Xiu. Each of them was not easy to deal with.

Hearing a loud "Bang!", Perfected Taiyi was sent flying backward by the strike.

"Since Senior Brother Duobao wants to know why I want to take action against Junior Sister Shi Ji's two acolytes, I will tell you. I hope that after hearing it, Senior Brother Duobao will keep his promise and let me leave."

Daoist Duobao nodded: "As long as what you say is the truth, I will naturally keep my word and let you leave."

Dao Xing Tianzun's eyes flickered, clearly having other plans in his heart.

"My Chan Sect is acting on behalf of heaven to confer gods. My taking action against Junior Sister Shi Ji's two acolytes is dictated by the heavenly number; there is nothing inappropriate about it. If Senior Brother Duobao feels it is inappropriate, you can question heaven."

Having said that, Dao Xing Tianzun took the opportunity to circulate the immortal force in his body. Instantly, light burst forth from his whole body, and a terrifying immortal force erupted, attempting to use this opportunity to break through the crowd's encirclement and escape.

But everyone had long known that Dao Xing Tianzun would not be honest.

Daoist Duobao smiled slightly, his smile carrying a bit of composure: "Dao Xing Tianzun, we knew you would cheat and were already guarding against you. Did you ask us if you could escape?"

Before the words had faded, Daoist Duobao's figure flashed, and he instantly appeared in Dao Xing Tianzun's path, blocking his retreat.

"What!"

Dao Xing Tianzun only knew that Daoist Duobao was not weak, but he hadn't expected him to be this strong, able to catch up to his full-burst speed.

Daoist Duobao sighed: "Dao Xing Tianzun, I gave you a chance. Since you didn't cherish it and are still quibbling, don't blame me."

Having said that, he raised his hand. His palm was surrounded by immortal force, and the light was brilliant, like a dazzling scorching sun, and he blasted it out with a palm strike.

Dao Xing Tianzun wanted to dodge, but the strike was too fast, and it was already too late, so he had to force a defense.

Boom!

Daoist Duobao's palm strike carried majestic power and hit Dao Xing Tianzun in the chest.

Dao Xing Tianzun was hit as if by a heavy blow, and his whole body was instantly sent flying backward.

Finally, he smashed heavily into a small mountain.

The small mountain trembled slightly, gravel rolled down, trees and grass snapped, and a cloud of dust that obscured the sky and sun rose up.

Dao Xing Tianzun struggled to get up from the small mountain, completely ignoring his own injuries, and continued to try to escape.

As a result, Gu Xiu and the Three Xiao quickly surrounded him and took turns beating him up.

Dao Xing Tianzun was beaten until he screamed repeatedly, with no power to fight back; his clothes were in tatters, and immortal blood splashed everywhere.

It was not until the other party was beaten to the point of having only one breath left that Daoist Duobao spoke: "Let him go, let him go back and pass a message to the Chan Sect."

It would be a bit difficult to explain if Dao Xing Tianzun were killed now.

Gu Xiu and the Three Xiao then stopped, letting the scarred and dying Dao Xing Tianzun flee in a panic.

……

Biyun and Caiyun below, who were originally picking herbs, felt a terrifying power coming and knew they had encountered an attack.

They thought they were dead for sure, but found they were fine, only their flower baskets had been knocked down, and the spiritual herbs and plants were scattered all over the ground.

Seeing various spells intertwined and colliding in the sky, where had the two ever seen such a scene?

Coming back to their senses, they were so scared they quickly ran back.

But just as they were about to return to the White Bone Cave, they saw Duobao, Gu Xiu, and the Three Xiao land in front of them.

The two asked timidly.

"Who are you?"

Daoist Duobao revealed a kind smile: "You are Junior Sister Shi Ji's acolytes, right?"

Hearing Duobao's words, the two were puzzled.

"We are indeed Lady Shi Ji's acolytes, Biyun and Caiyun. Are you Lady Shi Ji's fellow disciples?"

Daoist Duobao nodded: "I am Daoist Duobao, these three are the Three Xiao Ladies, and the last one is Junior Nephew Gu Xiu. We are all fellow disciples of Junior Sister Shi Ji."

Sensing the goodwill from the group and after Daoist Duobao's explanation, Biyun and Caiyun bowed slightly.

"So it is the Uncles. We have heard Lady Shi Ji talk about Uncle Duobao and the Three Xiao Ladies."

"Biyun and Caiyun pay respects to Uncle Duobao, the Three Xiao Ladies, and Senior Brother Gu Xiu."

Seeing Biyun and Caiyun accept their identities so quickly, Daoist Duobao was full of smiles.

"Very good. Do you know what happened just now?"

Biyun and Caiyun shook their heads.

"The disciples do not know, but when we were picking herbs, it seemed we were attacked."

Daoist Duobao explained: "When you were picking herbs, you were indeed attacked."

Then he explained that the Chan Sect had attacked them, and that Shi Ji had gone to heaven to take up a post and would not be returning for the time being.

Hearing Daoist Duobao's explanation, Biyun and Caiyun suddenly realized.

"So it's true that not long ago, the Heavenly Court appointed Lady Shi Ji and announced it to the Three Realms."

"It is indeed true. We have come this time to take you to Jin'ao Island to stay temporarily, and wait for Junior Sister Shi Ji to handle the affairs in heaven before coming to pick you up."

Knowing that it was dangerous to continue living in the White Bone Cave.

Biyun and Caiyun didn't think much and quickly agreed to go to Jin'ao Island.

On the way back, the system's voice sounded in Gu Xiu's mind.

Haotian said indifferently, his tone majestic, giving Taibai Jinxing no room to refuse: "This matter is of the utmost importance and is yours alone. Taibai Jinxing, I hope you will not disappoint my expectations of you."

"Saving Biyun and Caiyun successful, mission completed. Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the Twelve-Rank Purifying Lotus!"

With the reward in hand, Gu Xiu smiled slightly.

This trip was not in vain.

Not only did he beat up Dao Xing Tianzun, but he also got the reward.

In the original fate, both acolytes Biyun and Caiyun were beaten to death by Nezha and became victims of Taiyi Zhenren's scheme against Shi Ji. Now that he had saved the two, it was indeed a happy event.

Seeing the joy on Gu Xiu's face, just like Bi Xiao's,

Yun Xiao was puzzled. Logically, Gu Xiu shouldn't have that kind of personality.

……

At this time.

Qianyuan Mountain.

Golden Light Cave.

Taiyi Zhenren and Qingxu Daode Zhenjun were discussing how to properly deal with Ma Yuan.

But they saw Dao Xing Tianzun running back, covered in dirt, looking extremely sorry.

Doubt appeared in the eyes of the two.

Taiyi Zhenren asked: "Junior Brother Dao Xing, didn't you go to the White Bone Cave to kill Shi Ji's two acolytes? Why are you in such a sorry state?"

Qingxu Daode Zhenjun narrowed his eyes and pondered slightly: "Could it be that some accident happened?"

Dao Xing Tianzun said with a face full of resentment: "Don't mention it. My encounter this time was truly stifling. I thought it was something I could easily handle, but who would have thought that Daoist Duobao and the Three Xiao of the Jie Sect would suddenly appear and ruin the good deed!"

Hearing this, Taiyi Zhenren frowned tightly, his expression solemn: "Daoist Duobao and the Three Xiao of the Jie Sect? How could they be at the White Bone Cave? This is not easy to deal with."

Qingxu Daode Zhenjun also showed a thoughtful look and said slowly: "This matter is indeed suspicious."

Dao Xing Tianzun gritted his teeth: "They had many people and were powerful. I couldn't fight them off and was humiliated by them. I will definitely repay this shame twofold!"

"Senior Brother Taiyi, Junior Brother Qingxu, let's go to the White Bone Cave now and settle the score with them!"

Taiyi Zhenren frowned tightly and paced back and forth: "Junior Brother, don't be angry. First, tell us the details of what happened."

Dao Xing Tianzun calmed down and began to recount his encounter at the White Bone Cave.

Hearing this, Qingxu Daode Zhenjun said: "It seems their appearance at the White Bone Cave was not a coincidence."

Taiyi Zhenren nodded: "Let's go to the White Bone Cave and take a look. If Daoist Duobao and the others are still there, we must make them give an explanation, otherwise we absolutely cannot let this matter rest."

The three left Qianyuan Mountain and flew toward Skeleton Mountain, but when they arrived at the White Bone Cave, they did not see the figures of Duobao and the others.

Taiyi Zhenren frowned slightly.

"Daoist Duobao and the Three Xiao of the Jie Sect being gone is one thing, but Shi Ji's two acolytes also seem to be gone."

Qingxu Daode Zhenjun pondered for a moment.

"Daoist Duobao and the Three Xiao of the Jie Sect appearing at the White Bone Cave together must have a reason. Why don't we go back first and wait until we find out the movements on Jin'ao Island before talking, and we can also discuss how to deal with Ma Yuan."

"That's all we can do."