Chapter 1127: Chapter 718: Winds and Clouds Surging (Part 3)

Gao Xuan also realized that simply relying on absorbing the Dragon Crystal and Dragon Spirit could no longer enhance the Celestial Dragon Eye.

The Hongyi Sword and the Endless Celestial Dragon Claw were in similar situations.

Clearly, in the Cyan Celestial Realm, one cannot forge an Earth Artifact nor easily condense a Divine Soul at the artifact level.

To breakthrough, one must leave the Cyan Celestial Realm.

Gao Xuan had long known this, and the reason he was not in a hurry to leave was that the Cyan Celestial Realm, as the lowest layer of the Immortal Realm, contained the most fundamental Laws of the Immortal Realm.

He could not progress upward, but he could establish a more solid and deeper foundation in the Cyan Celestial Realm.

To an Immortal Realm with a heritage of billions of years, he was indeed too naive.

Gao Xuan knew he couldn’t be impatient; even though the Nine Heavens are excellent, the road must be walked step by step.

This Celestial Dragon Dharma Assembly was a perfect opportunity to exchange and spar.

Therefore, no matter what the East Sea Dragon King intended, Gao Xuan welcomed it; his only concern now was that his opponents might not be strong enough.

The East Sea Dragon King truly was enduring. After Ao Jiuni came to apologize, there was no further movement.

However, there is no wall in the world that’s impervious to wind.

On the night of the banquet, there were dozens of guests, along with various attendants, retinues, and guards, making for a rather complex gathering.

While keeping it confidential for a short time was feasible, as time passed, the news was bound to leak.

The key was that someone as ostentatious as Ao Ming hadn’t made an appearance for a while. This was highly unusual.

Although no one dared to discuss it openly, privately, many more people began to talk about it.

As the date of the Celestial Dragon Dharma Assembly approached, more cultivators gathered on Celestial Dragon Island.

These rumors spread increasingly widely among various cultivators.

On the surface, Celestial Dragon Island appeared bustling and harmonious, but beneath the façade, there was an inevitable undercurrent.

The East Sea Dragon Court had dominated the Eastern Province for too long, and all the major sects in the Eastern Province had strong opinions about the East Sea Dragon Court.

This incident also presented an opportunity for many ambitious strongmen.

Ao Jiuni, who managed external affairs for Celestial Dragon Island and interacted with all the major sects daily, also sensed this strong undercurrent.

Yet, he had no effective solutions.

Unless Ao Ming and Ao Shibidi could be revived, these rumors could not be suppressed.

Ao Jiuni could only hope his father had truly arranged everything well and could resolve Gao Xuan at the Celestial Dragon Dharma Assembly while simultaneously sweeping away several major sects, thus thoroughly suppressing all the restless sects.

That day, Ao Jiuni suddenly received a letter. He dared not delay and went with his men to the Celestial Gate Platform.

Ao Ming had always resided at the Celestial Gate Platform, and after Ao Ming’s death, the Celestial Gate Platform was completely sealed off. No one was allowed to enter or exit.

After years without upkeep, the exquisite buildings of the Celestial Gate Platform were covered in a layer of dust, giving them a somewhat dilapidated appearance.

Looking at these buildings, Ao Jiuni felt a bit sentimental. This was indeed a good place; once Gao Xuan was dealt with, he could move in.

Ao Jiuni didn’t have to wait long before he saw a speck of Golden Light descending from the sky.

Though this Golden Light seemed calm, it was as fast as lightning. The defensive Grand Array on Celestial Dragon Island was activated, suddenly flashing layers of Divine Light, blocking the Golden Light outside the light shield.

The Golden Light suddenly emitted a sharp brilliance, causing the layers of protective barriers on Celestial Dragon Island to tremble and vibrate.

Ao Jiuni hurriedly cast a spell and formed a seal, opening a channel in the protective Grand Array, allowing the Golden Light to fall straight down.

The Golden Light landed on the Celestial Gate Platform and transformed into a massive Golden Lotus, unfolding layer by layer.

In the center of the Golden Lotus was a group of monks clad in monk robes.

The leading monk had a dignified appearance and a serious demeanor. He wore a Five Buddha Crown on his head, a Great Red Kasaya draped over his shoulders, and held a Golden Zen Staff, presenting a majestic Dharma Aspect.

Ao Jiuni took a few steps forward and cupped his hands, "Greetings, Master Xuan Ye."

Xuan Ye nodded slightly toward Ao Jiuni and said indifferently, "I heard Ao Ming was killed. Is this true?"

Ao Jiuni felt quite embarrassed and didn’t know how to reply.

Xuan Ye, being experienced and shrewd, immediately understood the situation from Ao Jiuni’s reaction. He was somewhat surprised, "It is actually true."

Ao Jiuni could only smile wryly.

Xuan Ye thought for a moment and said, "Where is Gao Xuan? I, this humble monk, wish to meet this formidable person!"