Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal

Atop Heavenly View Peak.

Seeing the Heavenly Casualty War Hall boldly encircling their own mountain peak in broad daylight in front of everyone from Heavenly Dao Sect, the Jing Family, from the Supreme Elder Jing Yuntian in the Shattered Void Realm to the ordinary Golden Core cultivators who had just qualified to reside on Heavenly View Peak, were all exceptionally furious.

A sense of unprecedented humiliation welled up in their hearts.

Since when had the Jing Family, with a Supreme Elder in residence, been bullied to this extent!?

Not to mention Jing Yuntian, even Jing Zhengyang, a mighty Refining Void cultivator, was so enraged that he soared into the sky, bellowing at the slowly encircling Heavenly Casualty War Hall, "Alkaid, do you seek to rebel!? How dare you lay a hand on a Supreme Elder of our Sect in Heavenly Dao Sect!?"

"Rebel? I see it's your Jing Family who are the real rebels!"

The figure of Alkaid appeared on the deck of the warship, looking down upon the Jing Family's main peak and the thousands of surrounding miles of mountains and rivers, and then his gaze swept toward the farther away cultivators of Heavenly Dao Sect's Hollow Void and Refining Void, who had been drawn over to watch, and he spoke out loud, "Since everyone is here, then bear witness!"

He directly took out a Shadow Retaining Stone.

"Decades ago, the Yin Moon Demon Cultivators launched a massive invasion into Southern Capital, the capital of our Southern Region. Throughout the entire process, none of the realm systems in the Southern Region detected anything, nor did anyone send out warnings. Needless to say, you all can guess that there must have been collusion with the Yin Moon Demon Cultivators. And according to the evidence I've gathered... those colluding with the demon cultivators are none other than the Jing Family."

Alkaid's Divine Sense spread throughout all of Heavenly Dao Sect.

At the same time, he also activated the Shadow Retaining Stone he held, and the images within it immediately emerged.

It was none other than a scene from years ago where the Family Head of the Jing Family was discussing cooperation with Demon Lord Chi Sha.

As these images appeared, forget the party involved, Jing Zhengyang, even Jing Yuntian, who had been alarmed but was still observing the situation, changed color.

And the distant cultivators who were watching were all in an uproar.

"This... is an up-close shot! It's like they knew in advance that the Jing Family would cooperate with the Yin Moon Sect and prepared the Shadow Retaining Stone in advance, just waiting for the Jing Family to fall into the trap?"

"Jing Zhengyang is a formidable Refining Void cultivator after all. To be filmed at such a close distance with a Shadow Retaining Stone without noticing anything? Didn't he arrange various formations in advance to seal the area when discussing such confidential matters?"

"If his sealing was too stringent, the demon cultivators might not dare to approach him to negotiate. Besides... could it be possible that Sect Leader Alkaid's methods were too clever, so clever that even if he lurked right beside Jing Zhengyang, he wouldn't notice a thing?"

"The evidence is irrefutable! This truly is irrefutable evidence! With this, I'm afraid all the Jing Family members in Southern Capital will be nailed down without exception! Even Jing Zhengyang, a Refining Void Realm cultivator of the Jing Family, will not escape this disaster! This act... has completely torn the face off with Supreme Elder Jing Yuntian!"

Heavenly Dao Sect was, after all, a Sect power.

Although in private, Hollow Void Elders killing their own True Disciples happened occasionally, and the grievances between Elders and Peak Masters could go as far as fighting to the death, but...

These struggles ultimately did not surface.

Once one side had concrete evidence...

Well, concrete evidence wasn't very useful, and fair enforcement still depended on people, but morally, it allowed one to occupy the high ground.

And right now...

Alkaid, who had taken out this Shadow Retaining Stone, had unquestionably gained fame and stood on the side of justice.

Suddenly, everyone's gaze turned entirely toward the Jing Family Head, Jing Zhengyang.

And also...

The Supreme Elder stationed deep within Heavenly View Peak — Jing Yuntian, the Sea-Calming Divine Needle of the Jing Family!

At this moment, Jing Zhengyang was trembling all over due to the Shadow Retaining Stone that Alkaid had taken out, his eyes filled with horror.

He was well aware of what it meant for these pieces of evidence to be thoroughly presented.

It was then that Jing Yuntian, with Divine Sense filled with barely contained rage, reverberated in Jing Zhengyang's spiritual world: "Jing Zhengyang! Is this the result of your doings!"

"Ancestor..."

But before he could speak further, Jing Yuntian already shouted, "This isn't your doing, no matter what you can not admit it. This is Alkaid's slander against you! Do you hear me!"

"I hear you!"

Jing Zhengyang jerked within, regaining his senses from his shock.

This matter was indeed something he could never admit to, even if it cost him his life.

Even with irrefutable evidence!

With this thought, Jing Zhengyang immediately erupted with Divine Sense, vehemently retorting, "When there is a will to condemn, what lack there is of words to do so? Who knows if this Shadow Retaining Stone of yours is fabricated!? I, Jing Zhengyang, act with integrity, and my Jing Family are all loyal and valiant. My uncle even fell gloriously in battle while suppressing Song Wuque's rebellion in the Southern Region, being honored as a model for Heavenly Dao Sect! How dare you, Alkaid, slander so casually!?"

"The evidence is irrefutable, no room for your denial!"

Alkaid took out another Shadow Retaining Stone: "I have not only the evidence of you negotiating with Demon Lord Chi Sha to destroy the Capital Dragon Slaying Formation, but also during the time when the Eight Desolations Demon Lord and the Dark Demon Lord invaded Southern Capital, I have evidence of your Jing Family members attempting to advance to the Deep Blue Golden Core Realm, which just happened to coincide with what you Jing Family discussed with the Yin Moon Demon Cultivators! The evidence is irrefutable; do you still want to deny it?"

"All of this is your own doing, and as for saying that someone in my Jing Family broke through at that time... who knows if it could be spies you've planted within my Jing Family, biding their time, just for this moment! Moreover, the Southern Capital wasn't breached! This is the best proof against slander!"

Jing Zhengyang stubbornly denied everything.

"According to your logic, is it that only if Southern Capital had been breached and the lives of the Southern Region devastated, could it be proven that you've colluded with the Yin Moon Sect?"

Alkaid let out a light chuckle.

"Don't try to deceive me with these verbal tricks! This is purely a fabrication and framing by you — a slander that my Jing Family absolutely will not accept! Moreover, what right do you, a Vice Sect Leader, have to point fingers in the face of such a prestigious family lineage of Supreme Elders? Unless the Sect Leader personally convenes the Supreme Elder Council and declares us guilty, we of the Jing Family will not accept any accusations from you, Alkaid! You have no such authority!"

As Jing Zhengyang spoke, the more coherent he became.

If they just adamantly denied everything, relying on the relationship between the Supreme Elder and the Sect Leader, what could Alkaid do to them?

The rules and regulations of Heavenly Dao Sect?

What a joke, as long as it wasn't recorded in the Great Dao Golden Book, these rules existed to protect their interests; why would they need to follow them?

Unfortunately...

Alkaid by this point had lost all interest in arguing about right and wrong with him.

The core of justice had never been to appraise right or wrong, but whether there was the ability to enforce it.

"As a member of our Heavenly Dao Sect, Jing Yuntian, a direct descendant of the Supreme Elders, actually colluded with the Yin Moon Sect's demon cultivators to assassinate our Sect Leader. For this, you did not hesitate to plunge the Southern Capital, and even billions of cultivators in the Southern Region, into a deadly situation. The severity of your crimes is beyond words, and now with undeniable evidence, as the Sect Leader of the Heavenly Dao Sect, I shall bring you all to justice and impose severe punishment, so that the world knows the price of colluding with demon cultivators to harm their fellow sect members,"

Alkaid's Divine Sense echoed in the Void, and with a wave of his hand towards Qi Sha, he commanded, "Spread my order. Arrest all members of the Jing Family. Investigate who is involved with the collusion with demon cultivators, and if anyone from the Jing Family resists during this period…"

His command was unhesitating, "Kill without mercy!"

"Yes!"

Qi Sha, upon receiving the order, responded with a shout. Drawing the Annihilation Sword, with the Power of Destruction enveloping his entire being, he led the Heavenly Casualty War Hall straight toward the peak of Heavenly Jing.

"Alkaid, you are audacious!"

Jing Zhengyang also bellowed, "Alkaid disregards our laws and frames the loyal and good. Acting against the families of the Supreme Elders within the Heavenly Dao Sect is tantamount to rebellion. All members of the Jing Family, heed my command—arrest Alkaid and keep him for the Sect Leader's return for disposition!"

"Yes!"

The Jing Family members also shouted in response.

Cultivators of the Hollow Void, War Immortals, and Golden Cores soared into the air at the same time, instantly colliding with Qi Sha and the many experts Alkaid had brought with him.

The battle erupted in an instant.

"It's begun."

"They're really fighting."

"Sigh, isn't this the norm? If the Vice Sect Leader wants to rise to power, he must demonstrate his capabilities, and make an example of others, how else can he convince the masses? Only this time, Sect Leader Alkaid has chosen a tough bone to chew by making a move against the Jing Family, who are backed by Supreme Elder Jing Yuntian..."

The onlooking Hollow Void and Refining Void cultivators discussed among themselves.

All of them seemed quite regretful.

Among these people, Hollow Void Elders like Jin Yuliu, Tong Ming, and Tushan were also watching.

Watching the figure that floated slowly above the warship, their expressions were somewhat complex.

No one had expected that in less than a century, this disciple who had been "suppressed" and "hunted down" by them could have grown to such an extent.

Having refined into the Shattered Void, and now leading people to directly act against the Jing Family of the Supreme Elders, to deter Zong Wenxian and challenge for his Sect Leader's throne.

Truly...

Three days apart, and it's as if worlds have changed.

...

"Jing Yuntian."

Above the fleet, Alkaid's figure had already risen into the air.

He glanced at the battling sides.

Qi Sha, who had cultivated the Great Path of Destruction and wielded the Annihilation Sword — a weapon that superbly matched his Lifebound Daoist Art — already boasted battle strength comparable to a peak Refining Void cultivator.

Plus, with the addition of Peak Masters like Qin Shimoon and Chu Gushan joining in...

The Jing Family stood no chance against the multitude from the Southern Region.

However, he was well aware that Jing Yuntian, as a Supreme Elder, was the primary target of this intimidation tactic.

The others...

Including Jing Zhengyang, were merely minnows, not worth a sneer.

Right then, his gaze fixed on the depths of Heavenly Jing Peak, "Come! Let's see just how much benefit Zong Wenxian has given you, to make you risk your life for him and oppose me!"

Seeing this, Jing Yuntian, who had been reluctant to enter the fray with Alkaid personally, fell silent for a moment before slowly taking to the air.

He could feel that Gu Li was being held back by Chi Yun.

As for Zhen Xuanyuan...

Although he had been persuaded by the Sect Leader, the idea of him taking the field against another Shattered Void cultivator for Jing Yuntian's sake was still somewhat unwelcome.

Even...

The fact that Gu Li was being blocked by a Supreme Elder likely meant that he was also expected to test Alkaid's mettle.

There was no other way, as Jing Yuntian had been targeted by Alkaid due to the interests of the Southern Region.

But...

"You want to use me to establish your authority?"

Jing Yuntian's Divine Sense transmitted, "Alkaid, I must say, you've chosen the wrong opponent!"

As he floated in the void, he looked at Alkaid, "Perhaps when you famously wielded the Capital Dragon Slaying Formation, you already had the battle strength of a Shattered Void. Now that you've achieved the Shattered Void, your strength has improved further, but, if you think you can suppress me like this, you are gravely mistaken."

"You seem... to overestimate yourself a bit too much."

Alkaid responded, and a golden sword light shot into the heavens.

"Take my three strikes, and if you're not dead, I'll spare your life!"

The next moment, the golden sword light, like a dragon surging through spatial ripples, instantly condensed into a blade that ripped through the Void, slashing towards Jing Yuntian.