Stop it, Taoist, Your Fight almost Ruins the DAO!

"As long as we succeed this time, all sacrifices will be worth it."

Upon hearing the Buddha Emperor's words, the Taoist Emperor nodded slightly. Then, as if recalling something, his brows furrowed once more,

"Fellow Taoists, there are no issues with the teleportation nodes leading to the surrounding Star Roads of the Amethyst Mother Realm, correct?"

"At this critical juncture, Asna suddenly summoned his top experts for a meeting and sealed off the Amethyst Mother Realm. This matter exudes an eerie feeling, causing a deep unease within me."

"After capturing the Youmei Palace Master, to avoid future troubles, we must take advantage of this precious window and immediately head towards the Amethyst Mother Realm."

"Indeed, Taoist Emperor, what you said is not incorrect."

"Asna is indeed formidable, but before our absolute strength, no matter how capable he is, he can't possibly stir up much trouble."

Facing the concerns of the Taoist Emperor, the Demon Emperor waved his hand dismissively and said unconcernedly.

The Demon Emperor's confidence wasn't unfounded. Before Asna's rise, their strength compared to the Mother Empress, Youmei Palace Master, and Bo Xun was almost evenly matched, with differences that weren't significant.

But ever since Asna's breakthrough, the scales of power began to tip in favor of the Holy Alliance. The early years weren't easy for them.

Yet as the saying goes, 'Misfortune hides within fortune, fortune lies within misfortune.' Under immense pressure, the three of them put aside their differences and began to communicate more frequently.

Even though they wouldn't share their core Dharma Gate, through mutual exchange where each vein had its strengths, all three benefited greatly,

leading to the three of them now surpassing everyone outside the Holy Alliance. The Taoist Emperor, due to the miraculous Dao Fruit, became even more powerful compared to the Buddha Emperor and the Demon Emperor.

As for the Holy Alliance, since Asna joined, they indeed lost the tension in their hearts over the years.

It's not that they slacked off in their cultivation, but strength is only evident in comparison.

If at times your progress isn't as fast as your opponent's, it means you're falling behind.

"True, thinking about it, it's almost time now."

"Fellow Taoists, let's each head our separate ways."

With these words, the Taoist Emperor's lips curled into a smile. The three exchanged glances and dispersed tacitly, the images on the Light Mirror instantly vanishing.

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One hour later.

Illusion Sea Realm.

Bamboo Forest Small House.

A supremely handsome man was playing the zither.

This was a man of great charm, embodying many contradictory traits such as gentle yet strong, aloof yet bold, causing one to forget the mundane.

So handsome that even when the State Preceptor of Great Qin saw him, they'd have to praise that this person had ninety percent of their looks.

"Idle dreams far away, the southern land is in full spring. Onboard, music resounds over the river, the entire city is filled with flying snowflakes, swirling light dust. What a busy time to admire flowers!"

"Idle dreams far away, the southern land clears in autumn. The distant river and mountains are cold, in the depths of reeds moors a lone boat, a flute plays at the moonlit tower."

"You Mei Palace Master, since you have arrived, why not show yourself?"

With the man's soft singing, suddenly a fierce Heavenly Wind whipped through the serene bamboo forest, bending the entire garden purple bamboo.

At that moment, a red Luo boot suddenly stepped into the bamboo forest, crunching the fallen bamboo leaves underfoot.

Watching the visitor venting their displeasure by trampling the beloved bamboo, the man continued to play the zither, his grace unparalleled, though his brows knitted.

"Yuan Mengxian, are you truly unafraid of death, or do you know that there's no escape now?"

"You didn't anticipate I would arrive so quickly, correct?"

"You've indeed made progress; in just half a year, you've advanced to the Dao Fruit Ninth Layer Realms."

"Explain everything clearly and hand over the Qiankun Token and my mother's ashes. On account of our past friendship, I may spare you some suffering."

Seeing the familiar silhouette in front of her, the You Mei Palace Master furrowed her brows.

Seeing him continue to play the zither, she flicked her finger, causing the zither strings to snap with a sound like a torn silk, 'snap'.

"Palace Master, you're just as impatient as before."

"I advised the Palace Master before that practicing music could help curb the anger in your heart. Indulgence leads to recklessness and anger, which will bring unforeseen disasters."

"The Palace Master's Divine Skills are unparalleled, with Great Divine Power to shift forms, allowing your consciousness and cultivation to transfer to your avatars. Now that I've been exposed, wasn't it inevitable you'd find me?"

The handsome man gazed painfully at the ancient zither that had accompanied him for many years, then brushed his sleeve and stood to bow.

"You truly have courage, hand over my mother's ashes, and while you're at it, explain why you betrayed me."

"No matter what you want, I gave it to you. Haven't I been good enough to you?" the You Mei Palace Master snorted coldly.

"Palace Master, you certainly are forgetful. Do you recall the White Crane Fairy you killed during the Red Flower Dharma Assembly in the Bishui Realm?"

"Back then, you came to the assembly in disguise, and just because of a fleeting glance, your jealousy of my wife's beauty, you descended from the sky and violently struck her down. Have you forgotten this incident?"

"I was the elder brother of the White Crane Fairy, who was my betrothed."

"So why would you ask why I betrayed you? What good are the benefits you offer me? For years I've diligently cultivated, diligently noting down the Palace Master's interests, conversation habits, all just to garner your favor."