Even when cultivated to the profound depth, one can use this Reincarnation Treasure Mirror to interfere with the things reflected within.

"You indeed know quite a bit." A soft laugh came through, as Daoist Qingya tapped a finger on the Reincarnation Treasure Mirror, ripples undulated, slowly manifesting an image on the mirror.

It was a dark, swamp-like abyssal land, where a figure sat alone, surrounded by wounds, blood dripping from the mouth, visible injuries all over, each one differing, as if he'd been besieged.

And when Qi Xiu saw the face of the sitting figure, his gaze couldn't help but change.

"Great Elder?"

That's right, the figure in the mirror, seemingly besieged and gravely injured, was none other than the Great Elder of the Shenxiao Sect, Dongfang Xiong, who was undergoing the Great Tribulation of the Primordial Spirit, having been lost from view.

"The Primordial Spirit Tribulation, the first three tribulations are fixed, but only the last tribulation differs for each person passing the tribulation.

According to the original trajectory, Dongfang Xiong's final tribulation would involve being besieged by ten Outer Realm Evil Gods. If he could endure, he would achieve the Primordial Spirit Great Path and claim the position of True Venerable."

Daoist Qingya's words left Qi Xiu deep in thought as he glanced at Dongfang Qing's image on the Reincarnation Treasure Mirror, his gaze abruptly focusing.

"But the injuries on the Great Elder's body are at least twenty different points..."

"Indeed, since Dongfang Xiong's tribulation began, he's already faced an assault by twenty-three Outer Realm Evil Gods, and his tribulation has not yet ended.

In his current state, he can only hold on for a few more days before being exhausted to death, to completely perish."

"So, Daoist, you mean to say that the change in the Great Elder's tribulation is because of me?"

Without Daoist Qingya's explanation, Qi Xiu had grasped the critical point on his own.

This incredibly mysterious Daoist personally came to the door and straight away suggested he leave the Shenxiao Sect, following that by revealing the transformation in the Great Elder Dongfang Xiong's tribulation scene.

All these events pointed solely towards himself.

Therefore, the reason for the Great Elder's changed tribulation would inevitably be tied to him.

"The Primordial Lineage bears the mandate of heaven.

You are the Hunyuan of this generation, and at the same time, the last of the Hunyuan, with qualities none of the previous Hunyuans possessed.

Your karma is exceedingly heavy, far surpassing even the True Honor of the Primordial Spirit.

When your cultivation was still shallow, this karma was not much of an issue.

But as your cultivation deepens and with the Calamity now unfolding, the Heavenly Dao binding itself, the influence of this karma starts to manifest.

Your bond with the Shenxiao Sect runs too deep.

Affected first by this karma, Dongfang Xiong's tribulation plight is only just the beginning; as the power of karma continues to accumulate, the impact on the Shenxiao Sect will grow larger.

It's not only Dongfang Xiong; anyone with any relation to you will be affected.

Your master, fellow brothers, and even... Dongfang Qing.

I understand that the Shenxiao Sect holds extraordinary significance for you, which is why I have come in person this time.

This matter requires careful deliberation from you..."

"Deliberation is unnecessary, even if the sky falls, our sect will support it. Qi Xiu is a disciple of the Shenxiao Sect, and even if he faces eternal doom, I will still protect him to the utmost!"

Before Daoist Qingya's voice had finished, a clear thunder like water suddenly descended, as Dongfang Qing personally appeared.

"Sect Master..." Upon seeing Dongfang Qing arrive, Qi Xiu stood up to pay his respects.

"No need for formality, Qingya, you and I are old acquaintances. You came to my sect and didn't even notify me?" Holding up a hand towards Qi Xiu, Dongfang Qing stepped between the two, his face adorned with a smile, yet his eyes radiating piercing coldness.

Feeling Dongfang Qing's gaze, Daoist Qingya gave an apologetic smile, lifting his hands in a fist salute:

"I happened to pass by due to the commencement of the Calamity and knew you were busy, so I didn't disturb you."

"Happened to?" Raising an eyebrow, Dongfang Qing's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Enough."

Knowing that in front of this old fox Dongfang Qing, concealment or delay was useless, Daoist Qingya shrugged, straightforwardly stating:

"Qi Xiu's fate with the Shenxiao Sect has run its course, and I've told you this long ago.

Keeping him in the sect harms him, harms you, and harms the Shenxiao Sect even more.

Why persist in this stubbornness?

Now that the Calamity has begun, as the sect master, do you truly wish to place the entire sect in danger?

You're going to withstand it?

Is your injury from the last encounter with the Outside Domain healed?

If indeed the All Heavens Alien Species army invades, how much combat power does a Nine Heavens True Venerable like you have left?"

Word by word, with tremendous weight and impact!

Daoist Qingya's words brought complete silence around.

Dongfang Qing, known for his eloquence and uncanny wisdom, unusually did not retort.

And the reason was very simple.

Because what Daoist Qingya said was the truth.

The Sect Master is injured, and hasn't recovered yet?

Grasping the key point in Daoist Qingya's words, Qi Xiu silently looked at Dongfang Qing standing in front of him.

Indeed, when he had returned to the present time from the Great Tang era, he encountered Dongfang Qing being besieged by the Spirit of Night Travel.

Logically speaking, with the Sect Master's combat power, for an Outer Realm Evil God of the Spirit of Night Travel's level to appear before him or even besiege him was quite telling.

He had originally thought the Sect Master was injured from being outside the domain for too long.

But he hadn't expected that the injury was still unresolved.

"Is there really no other way?" After a moment of silence, Dongfang Qing looked up at Daoist Qingya in front of him.

Slowly shaking his head, Daoist Qingya sighed and said:

"If there were other ways, why would I have come here myself?"

"Uh... I do have a method."

Just when Daoist Qingya and Dongfang Qing were at a loss for words, the young Daoist behind them spoke up.

"You have a method?"

Turning slightly, Daoist Qingya looked in surprise at Qi Xiu who had spoken:

"What method could you have?"

"According to what Daoist just mentioned, because of my great karma, I must sever ties with the Shenxiao Sect to avoid implicating them.

If I adopt a different identity, would that not solve the problem?" Qi Xiu said softly.

"A different identity? I know you've learned the Primordial Chaos Transformation Method of the Fourth Generation Chaos, but though you can change your form, you can't change your soul's fate. No matter what you become, you'll still be you." Daoist Qingya shook his head and said.

"But what if... I am no longer me."

Slightly raising his head, Qi Xiu quietly activated a spell, and his form suddenly dispersed, transforming into wisp after wisp of blue smoke, vanishing without a trace.

The next second!

A figure with a commanding presence, robust physique, filled with overwhelming dignity and majesty descended, mighty Dragon Power as if substantively impacting the surroundings, transforming into a golden aura enveloping him.

"This is... huh?!"

Initially thinking Qi Xiu was using the Primordial Chaos Transformation Method to change his appearance, Daoist Qingya casually glanced over, only for his expression to suddenly change!

"Fully independent... how did you achieve this?!"

Confirming that Qi Xiu's True Dragon Body was completely an independent entity from his real body, Daoist Qingya was also astonished.

Having practiced Dao for so many years, it was his first time witnessing such a technique.

"[Anomaly], haha, truly an [Anomaly]!"

After being surprised and amazed, Daoist Qingya laughed heartily, not expecting today's visit to hold such a surprise.

"Stop laughing, see, this is the skill of a disciple from our Shenxiao Sect."

Also realizing the profoundness of Qi Xiu's technique, Dongfang Qing's initially displeased mood cleared up, grinning smugly at Daoist Qingya.

"Alright, alright, you taught him well, okay?"

With the biggest problem resolved, the three of them exchanged smiles in the small courtyard, dispelling the previously heavy and stagnant atmosphere.

...

The second month after the Great Victory in Nanyue.

While all the major sects and families in the Central Earth territory were still immersed in the joy of the victory and starting to meticulously plan in relation to the divine power concerning the Human Dao that spread from the Dao Alliance.

A piece of news that shocked the entire Central Earth's cultivation world exploded like a heavy bomb.

[Vice Sect Leader of the Shenxiao Sect, Hunyuan Myriad Laws True Monarch Qi Xiu, announced his withdrawal from the Shenxiao Sect!]

With this news out!

The world was in an uproar!

In an instant, countless eyes converged on the Shenxiao Sect.

...