Jin Ao Island.
After Shi Ji and Cai Yun had been in seclusion for almost a few months, Tong Tian, who had returned from a journey beyond the mortal realm, suddenly discovered that dozens of the elite disciples of the third generation on Jin Ao Island were missing.
Although the Jie Sect boasted of ten thousand immortals, the actual number of core disciples was not that many, and the loss of so many disciples was easily noticeable.
Tong Tian's divine sense swept across the island, and he immediately discovered that they had disobeyed his decree and left Jin Ao Island, currently serving the Shang Dynasty of the human race.
For example, the Ten Heavenly Lords of Jin Ao Island, who should have been in seclusion, were among the outstanding disciples of the third generation, and they had also left.
“But didn't I instruct Duo Bao to manage Jin Ao Island's formations and forbid the disciples from leaving without authorization?”
Tong Tian furrowed his brow, slightly displeased, and was about to summon Duo Bao for questioning.
But Tong Tian soon learned that Duo Bao, the eldest brother of the Jie Sect, seemed to be also in seclusion, so the affairs of the Jie Sect, big or small, were entrusted to his junior sister, Wu Dang Saint Mother, for management.
Tong Tian could only call Wu Dang before him first and ask what had happened. If Wu Dang truly didn't know, he would wait for Duo Bao to emerge from seclusion.
Duo Bao, holding the mantle of the Jie Sect, had entered seclusion, indicating that his cultivation was about to break through, and Tong Tian would not interrupt his enlightenment.
“Disciple Wu Dang, greets Master.”
Wu Dang performed a courtesy.
“Wu Dang, you've been in seclusion for thousands of years. Have you made any progress?” Tong Tian noticed his disciple's current cultivation level and smiled with satisfaction.
“Master, although I can't compare to Eldest Brother, I have successfully severed the Corpse of Benevolence and broken through to the Quasi-Saint Realm.”
Immediately, Wu Dang revealed her Corpse of Benevolence.
Two identical, stunningly beautiful immortals knelt before Tong Tian.
“Haha, Master is very pleased. Because among all the second-generation disciples of the Three Pure Ones, only a few have been able to break through to the Quasi-Saint Realm, while most remain in the Great Golden Immortal Realm.”
Ran Deng of the Jie Sect was one, and Xuan Du of the Ren Sect was another. And his Jie Sect now had three Quasi-Saints. Shi Ji had severed the Corpse of Self earlier, and Duo Bao had already severed the Second Corpse.
Adding Wu Dang, the Jie Sect now had three Quasi-Saints. His disciples were more capable than his two brothers' disciples, and Tong Tian couldn't be happier.
“It's all because of Master's excellent guidance. Not only did Master teach me the method of severing the Three Corpses, but Master also bestowed upon me a xian tian ling bao that could house the Three Corpses.” Wu Dang hastily said.
“Hehe, I don't dare to take credit.”
Tong Tian had only given his disciples what they deserved. The reason they were able to break through the Great Golden Immortal Realm was because of their talent.
Otherwise, wouldn't all twelve of the second-generation disciples of the Chan Sect be able to become Quasi-Saints?
But now, only Ran Deng, who was their contemporary, was a Quasi-Saint, and he had already reached the Quasi-Saint Realm before becoming a disciple of Yuanshi.
“Wu Dang, I called you here mainly to ask why so many third-generation disciples of the Jie Sect have left Jin Ao Island.” Tong Tian questioned.
After all, in the eyes of a Saint, a mere month or two was but an instant.
“It's because Jin Ling Junior Sister's disciple, Wen Zhong, returned to seek help, so many third-generation disciples left the sect with him.”
Seeing Tong Tian's anger, Wu Dang Saint Mother hastily explained the reason.
“Didn't I say that the disciples of the Jie Sect should stay behind closed doors and avoid the calamity? They want to go out, why didn't you stop some of them? How could you open the formations and let them go out at will.”
Leaving Jin Ao Island was one thing, but going out to serve the Shang Dynasty, actively stepping into the calamity, Tong Tian was naturally very angry.
“Master, I originally didn't agree! But Wen Zhong Junior Nephew knelt and pleaded, and with Shi Ji Junior Sister's recommendation, many third-generation disciples of the Jie Sect were willing to follow him and leave the sect. Even, including two or three second-generation outer disciples.”
“Shi Ji?”
Tong Tian paused slightly. He had great trust in Shi Ji, but he didn't understand the meaning of this action.
“It's not really. It's said to be Shi Ji Junior Sister's younger brother. I also asked Shi Ji Junior Sister what happened at the time, and she told me that Wen Zhong was indeed recommended by her brother and asked me to let them go.”
Wu Dang Saint Mother wouldn't believe that her junior sister had suddenly acquired a younger brother. As a fellow disciple, how could Wu Dang not know Shi Ji's situation? She was born from a stone, so how could she have siblings?
But to her surprise, her junior sister really did have a brother.
“So it's him.”
“Huh, Master knows him?”
Tong Tian nodded and said, “I learned a bit about him from Shi Ji. His name is Shi Hao. He originally lived outside Chen Tang Guan and mistakenly recognized Shi Ji as his elder sister. He has now moved to Huoyun Cave and become neighbors with the Three Sovereigns of the human race. He once predicted that my Jie Sect would be destroyed, so I also remembered him.”
He killed the mount of my brother Laozi, but he didn't die? Tong Tian couldn't believe that his brother would be so magnanimous. A Saint's mount represented their face. Anyone who saw it would have to pay their respects.
“But now he dares to intervene in my Jie Sect, what exactly is he trying to do?”
Tong Tian was unhappy, and he even wanted to give the other party a lesson in front of his brother.
But his divine sense swept across the entire prehistoric world again, but he still couldn't find the other party.
“Interesting!! It seems like I'll have to go out and see this fellow.”
Tong Tian had not expected that there would be such an uncontrollable factor in the Fen Shen Calamity.
Unable to deduce his origin, unable to perceive his existence with divine sense.
Moreover, his own disciple, Shi Ji, had changed like a different person after seeing him.
He was also somewhat surprised, what kind of existence was he?
…………
Meanwhile, in front of Shi Hao's house, there appeared a man in a blue robe, none other than Zhao Gong Ming, a second-generation outer disciple of the Jie Sect who had been invited by Wen Zhong to support the Shang Dynasty!
Perhaps he discovered that his cultivation and divine sense were suppressed, and his eyes widened in surprise.
He knew that his cultivation had already reached the peak of the Great Golden Immortal Realm. Ordinary formations or restrictions were nothing to him.
However, now he was actually sealed like a powerless mortal. Moreover, Zhao Gong Ming didn't even know what kind of method the other party was using.
Actually, he agreed to come out of seclusion at Wen Zhong's request, because he had been in seclusion for too long, and he felt bored, so he came out for a change of scenery. The main reason was that his junior nephew Wen Zhong's words intrigued him.
He said that he had been instructed by Shi Ji Junior Sister's younger brother, Shi Hao "Uncle Master." How could he believe that Shi Ji Junior Sister had a younger brother?
But Wen Zhong spoke with certainty, and Zhao Gong Ming was suspicious.
Most importantly, Wen Zhong's cultivation… had actually broken through to the Great Golden Immortal Realm. The last time he saw him was a dozen years ago. He was only at the Taiyi Golden Immortal Realm at that time. Zhao Gong Ming was quite surprised.
As the Grand Tutor of the Shang Dynasty, Wen Zhong had to deal with a lot of tedious affairs and had very little time to cultivate.
Learning that he was able to break through, all thanks to the efforts of that "Uncle Master," Zhao Gong Ming was even more curious.
So, as soon as he came out of his cave, Zhao Gong Ming immediately came to the back of Huoyun Cave to see this "Uncle Master" that Wen Zhong had mentioned.
“Is anyone home?”
Now, understanding the other party's methods, Zhao Gong Ming didn't dare to be presumptuous. He put aside his arrogance and knocked on the tightly closed door.