Chapter 833: Xieyue Sect

The Xieyue Sect is an ancient Daoist tradition.

Its history can be traced back to the period before the Great Cataclysm; throughout these long years, the sect has experienced ups and downs, moments of glory, and falls into the depths of despair, right up to the present day.

At this moment, the Xieyue Sect is neither in its glory nor in a trough; with a Half-step Supreme holding the town, it occupies a piece of the Known Land, perfectly embodying the path of the golden mean.

Xieyue Sect, central peak.

"Hai, the movements from the Mountain and Sea Great World have ceased; I imagine it has been completely destroyed. Tell the juniors below that the position of Heavenly Maiden should be vacant now, and tell them to compete for it."

An old man spoke, looking at the middle-aged man beside him.

"Yes, Ancestor!"

The man replied respectfully.

He is the Sect Master of the Xieyue Sect, and the only one who can make him this respectful is the Sea-Stabilizing Needle of the sect, the Supreme Elder, Gu Xingkong.

"Hai, do you resent me for not going to rescue Han Yao?"

Gu Xingkong said again.

"Hai would not dare; the Ancestor has his own considerations. Besides, it is also because Han Yao was too unlucky to encounter a terrifying Disaster caused by a Forbidden Object while visiting the Mountain and Sea Great World."

"Perhaps Han Yao's Luck was too poor, and this tribulation was fated in her life."

This Sect Master responded.

He paused, then continued to speak.

"It is just that there is one thing I do not understand. Not rescuing Han Yao is one thing; after all, while a Heavenly Maiden is important, it is not as if one cannot be chosen. But Ancestor..." The Sect Master pondered for a moment, seemingly preparing his words.

But before he could continue, Gu Xingkong spoke up.

"You want to say I am too cowardly, right?"

"Hai would not dare!"

This Sect Master replied immediately, cold sweat streaming down.

"You need not put on such a display. I admit that I am indeed cowardly, because juniors like you simply cannot realize what kind of Terror a Forbidden Object is."

"That kind of existence is fatal even to the Supreme, let alone ants like us who are below the Supreme? Facing such a Forbidden Object, we do not even have the qualifications to be stained by a shred of Causality, so we must cut off contact with Han Yao at the first opportunity! To prevent that Forbidden Object from following the Causality to our doorstep."

Gu Xingkong sneered, but his eyes held Terror.

The Sect Master was stunned for a moment.

He had never seen this Ancestor, who possessed unparalleled combat power and was even rumored to be able to contend with the Supreme, so terrified. Could it be that the Forbidden Object existing in ancient texts is truly this terrifying?

"Wait, Ancestor, it seems Han Yao has returned?"

Suddenly, the Sect Master wore a strange expression and spoke.

"I do not need you to tell me; I have already sensed it. But how is that possible?" Gu Xingkong frowned, his face full of doubt.

"No, no matter what happened, block her outside the sect. I absolutely do not allow her to return to the sect, not even if her safety is one hundred percent guaranteed! Hai, you go handle it!"

Gu Xingkong pointed at the Sect Master, and his figure vanished instantly.

This Sect Master Hai was taken aback. Realizing that Gu Xingkong had suddenly disappeared, he couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly; it seems these dangerous errands still fall to them, the juniors.

This truly fits this Ancestor's personality.

With that thought, his figure also vanished to greet Han Yao.

"Is this where your sect is located? It occupies quite a large space."

Li Heng looked down from above at the entire Xieyue Sect, or rather, looked down at this vast and boundless Known Land, and then made this evaluation.

"Many thanks for the compliment, Senior."

Han Yao replied.

"It is just big but useless, like a fat pig waiting to be slaughtered."

But before she could be happy for long, Li Heng immediately gave a sharp critique.

No wonder those Great Void wills said that where he originally was was just a Cradle; he didn't expect it to really be a Cradle, the size of a cradle.

Li Heng pondered secretly in his heart.

If nothing else, this Known Land occupied by a Half-step Supreme was exactly the same size as the Cradle where he originally resided, and perhaps even much larger.

Of course, at this level, size has no meaning.

The essence and the origin within are what are important.

That is why Li Heng gave such a sharp critique.

After all, for a place this big, not even a Supreme or a Dao Lord could be born; it is truly a bit too trashy.

However, perhaps he is overestimating this so-called Xieyue Sect? After all, didn't Han Yao say before that the location of this sect used to be the cave dwelling of some Supreme?

"Han Yao, you have returned. This is..."

Sect Master Hai suddenly appeared before the two. Seeing Li Heng, he looked puzzled and asked.

"Oh, this is a Senior I met on the road; it was he who rescued me."

Han Yao hurriedly spoke.

Although she was resentful that the sect had unilaterally cut off contact while she was in danger, this was still the place that gave birth to her and raised her, so she still had to speak properly.

"I see. Then many thanks, fellow Daoist."

Sect Master Hai nodded and bowed to Li Heng.

Although he could not see through this Senior that Han Yao spoke of, his cultivation should be about the same as his own, making him qualified to be called a fellow Daoist.

"However, Han Yao, do you know what kind of danger you encountered?" He looked at Han Yao again, his expression turning serious.

"Then Sect Master, why don't you tell me what kind of danger this is."

Han Yao said calmly, realizing her tone was not quite right.

"I will not mince words here. Han Yao, you should have died long ago, died in the Disaster triggered by the Forbidden Object, and your bones buried in the Mountain and Sea Great World. Instead of being safe and sound now, like nothing happened, returning to the sect."

Sect Master Hai said.

"Didn't I say that this senior saved me?"

Han Yao frowned.

"That is precisely the problem. Do you understand how powerful and full of Terror that Forbidden Object is? It is an existence that even our ancestor dares not provoke and fears, yet this fellow Daoist could save you?"

As Sect Master Hai spoke, he looked toward Li Heng. There was no trace of contempt in his eyes, only confusion and doubt.

"Naturally he could save me; this senior's cultivation is very powerful!"

Han Yao responded immediately.

"How powerful? Could he be stronger than our ancestor? Is he one of those legendary supreme mighty figures who are rarely seen? But you must know, in the natural Disaster triggered by that Forbidden Object, even the supreme ones struggle to preserve their lives!"

Sect Master Hai responded coldly.

This was the greatest root of his doubt and confusion.

Even if the Daoist before him were a supreme mighty figure, which is basically impossible, it would still be impossible for Han Yao to be so safe and sound; could it be that there exists something even above the supreme?

Li Heng shook his head.

He did not want to deal with the minor ghosts; he needed to make the King of Hell come out.

"Come out."

He spoke, and as his words were uttered, the laws of Heaven and Earth changed.

The next moment, Gu Xingkong appeared before him.

Gu Xingkong was stunned, still not having fully recovered his senses. But the next moment, without a second thought, he knelt directly and bowed, performing a greater kowtow than anyone else.

"Gu Xingkong greets the senior!"

Sect Master Hai, standing to the side, saw this and his eyes widened, dumbfounded.

What is going on?

Li Heng glanced at Gu Xingkong, then looked at Han Yao.

Afterward, he spoke.

"Your fear is not without reason; your ancestor indeed has problems, but fortunately, it is only a small problem..."