I Fabricated the Techniques, but my disciple really mastered them?

What's with this Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow, they're quite bold, aren't they? Not only attempting to assassinate Meng Chong and Xu Yan, but they also dare to sneak attacks and ambush here?

Even harboring the thought of ambushing me?

Who gave them such courage?

"Master, will the eldest senior brother and the second senior brother be alright?"

Su Lingxiu said worriedly.

"It's not a big problem."

Li Xuan was unperturbed.

The life-saving Jade Charms he had given his disciples had not been activated, which meant that Meng Chong and Xu Yan, even if they were attacked, had not encountered real danger.

"Rest assured, all those cats and dogs can't deceive your master's eyes."

Li Xuan said with a smile.

The power of the Eye of the Heavenly Dao was immense; all secrets, all ill intentions, could not escape his detection.

"Then I'm relieved."

Su Lingxiu breathed a sigh of relief.

"You girl should work harder and cultivate a few more Divine Skills. It'll be good for you."

Li Xuan had the air of a strict teacher.

"Understood, Master!"

After Su Lingxiu left, Li Xuan fell into contemplation.

"Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow wants to create instability in the Divine Realm, Unity of Domain? And there's an even more powerful figure above the immortals pulling the strings behind the scenes..."

He looked up at the firmament, deep in thought.

Under the Eye of the Heavenly Dao, in this Domain, he could see even more differences and had gained a deeper understanding.

"Inner Domain, Spiritual Realm, Divine Realm..."

Li Xuan was beginning to understand the objectives of Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow. The so-called Unity of Domain was about breaking down the barriers; from that point on, the Inner Domain, Spiritual Realm, Divine Realm... would no longer be separate.

"Disruptions in the Divine Realm cannot achieve Unity of Domain. The way this world is divided, it's not that simple."

Li Xuan shook his head. Could turmoil in the Divine Realm lead to Unity of Domain?

That thought was far too naive; perhaps the turmoil was only the first step, with further actions to follow.

"Let's see how you all will stir things up, but since you've involved me, be prepared to be destroyed. I, as a hermit, do not act lightly, but when I do, I aim to kill the real mastermind."

Li Xuan looked up at the firmament once more, gauging that his current power might not be strong enough.

"I'm curious to see what kind of expert from Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow thinks they can sneak attack and plot against me."

Li Xuan sneered internally.

With his disciple right under his watch, if she were to be harmed, where would that leave the reputation of himself, the hermit?

As for poisoning the pills and causing various upheavals, that was a concern for Emperor Da Yue, the heads of Tianwu Sect and Myriad Thunder Sect.

The most anxious ones were them.

"Could such a thing have actually happened?"

Emperor Da Yue's expression changed abruptly after hearing Moon Changming's account.

"Emperor Da Yue, what sort of power is Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow?"

Moon Changming asked in a grave tone.

"I have also only just heard of this power,"

Emperor Da Yue said with a solemn expression.

Different from Moon Changming, Emperor Da Yue realized upon learning about Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow and its goals that this was a deeply hidden force.

It was likely not only present in the Nine Mountain Realm, Qinghua state, but possibly spread across all thirty-six realms of the Divine Realm. Now the time had come for them to surface.

"This matter, I will resolve it. Tell Brother Fang and Miss Su, they need not worry about the dirty tricks in the shadows; we will naturally take care of them,"

Emperor Da Yue took a deep breath and said with a grave voice.

"Understood!"

Moon Changming bowed and left.

As Moon Changming departed, Emperor Da Yue immediately summoned Sui Hongwu.

"You go personally to Tianwu Sect and Myriad Thunder Sect and tell them about this matter. For now, do not alarm them; this is also a chance to root out those in hiding..."

Emperor Da Yue instructed.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Sui Hongwu nodded gravely.

"Feng Yan has been delayed in returning to the Nine Mountain Realm, could it possibly be related to Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow?"

Emperor Da Yue pondered then spoke.

"Impossible! Brother Feng Yan has always been rather carefree but he's also a person of detailed thoughts. He has seen his own opportunity, which is why he stayed. He's a recluse with no subordinates in the Nine Mountain Realm, Seven Segments Mountain."

Sui Hongwu shook his head and responded.

Emperor Da Yue nodded; if Feng Yan had a problem, would that senior have allowed him to stay?

Moreover, under the watchful eyes of that predecessor, Feng Yan, although an Immortal Heavenly Venerable, couldn't really do anything.

In the Qimen Institute, just after Feng Yan came back and put down some precious materials and Divine Medicine he had collected, he was bewildered to see Fang Hao and others surrounding him.

"What's wrong? What happened?"

Feng Yan felt a bit panicked under their gaze.

Were they planning to send him away?

That wouldn't make sense, though. He always worked hard, diligently cultivating Divine Skills; there was no reason for them to send him away.

Neither Moon Changming, Meng Shushu, nor Shi'er could replace him, after all, his strength was far superior to theirs.

"Brother Feng Yan, I feel like you're in a bit of danger."

Fang Hao said thoughtfully.

"Danger?"

Feng Yan was surprised. After all, he was an Immortal Heavenly Venerable and had also cultivated Divine Skills; even Emperor Da Yue wouldn't easily be able to kill him.

If he couldn't beat them, he still could manage to escape.

Feng Yan was confident that if he had had his current strength back then, he wouldn't have been left in crisis by Xuezhi Tu.

"Does the predecessor have something against me?"

That was the first thought that came to his mind.

Unless the high-ranking expert harbored discontent toward him, and could slap him to death with the palm of his hand, there would be no danger to speak of.

He constantly reviewed his recent actions in his mind; none of them should have incurred the senior's displeasure.

"Do you know what Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow is?"

Fang Hao asked in a grave tone.

"I don't know."

Feng Yan shook his head, "What is Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow?"

Fang Hao told Feng Yan about Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow, and how they were plotting against him and Su Lingxiu. He finished with, "You are the strongest among us, so you will be the first they will try to eliminate or lure away. That's why you are in danger."

Feng Yan's expression became solemn, but he was not the least bit afraid, saying, "Rest assured, no matter how big the trouble, it won't lure me away, and as for anyone wanting to kill me, no one below the rank of an Immortal Heavenly Venerable could ever achieve that.

"And as for the Immortal Heavenly Venerables, sneaking past me is absolutely impossible!"

Fang Hao nodded, "Just be a little careful on your own!"

"With me, Feng Yan, here, no dogs or cats can even dream of sneaking in!"

Feng Yan's eyes widened with excitement, sensing an opportunity to prove his worth and show his own value had arrived.

The Qimen Institute and Alchemical Medical Institute were business as usual, with Fang Hao and Su Lingxiu occasionally taking the time to instruct the talents studying Formation and Alchemy.

Most of their time was devoted to their own Martial Arts cultivation.

That also held true for people like Shi'er, Meng Shushu, and Zhou Ying.

Only Feng Yan began to investigate each person in the Qimen Institute and Alchemical Medical Institute one by one, to ensure that all was secure. He personally manned the entrance, rigorously inspecting everyone entering, even those he was familiar with had to be checked by him before they could enter.

"I refuse to believe any assassin from Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow can sneak past me, an Immortal Heavenly Venerable!"

Feng Yan sneered to himself.

In the Qinghua state, the three major forces had already joined hands, covertly maneuvering to take advantage of this opportunity to eradicate the lurking Earth Shadow Members.

Whether it was Formations or Pills, both were crucial to their core interests and vital to the rise of Martial Arts in the Qinghua state. Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow's actions had crossed their red line.

The undercurrents surged in the outside world, but the Capital City of Da Yue Country, especially the Qimen Institute and Alchemical Medical Institute, remained as serene as before besides Feng Yan standing guard at the gateway, strictly monitoring those who entered and left. No waves were stirred.

Li Xuan remained composed as ever, continuing to delve into the Book of Taicang, racking his brains over his grand Martial Arts endeavor.

"Your disciple Meng Chong has made a breakthrough in the Great Sun Stellar Indestructible Body; your Great Sun Stellar Indestructible Body has reached minor completion on the second layer."

Feedback from the Daoist Golden Book arrived.

Meng Chong had made a breakthrough, stepping into the Physiognomy Realm and successfully cultivating the Great Sun Stellar Indestructible Body.

"Your disciple Meng Chong has completely refined it, transforming into a Diamond Sacred Body, rewarding you with the Innate Indestructible Mountain-River Diamond Sacred Body."

Li Xuan felt utterly refreshed.

"Indeed, the greatest happiness in the world is the increase in strength!"

Meng Chong had broken through to the Physiognomy Realm, and Su Lingxiu was also entering the stage of accumulating essence; it wouldn't be long before she made her breakthrough.

The same was true for Fang Hao. His Qimen Martial Art was not far from the level of Physiognomy Realm.

"I have a premonition that the Domain Realm is not far off."

Li Xuan was full of anticipation; entering the Domain Realm would be a giant leap.

Truly stepping onto a path transcending the world.

"With Meng Chong's breakthrough, he should be preparing to take revenge on Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow."

Li Xuan muttered to himself.

The Immortal Heavenly Venerable of Heavenly Slaughter Earth Shadow probably would take action personally, and it seemed as if he might also have an opportunity to make a move?

"Hmm?"

Suddenly, Li Xuan's brows lifted, and he looked towards the sky, revealing a trace of astonishment.