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

"Of course there is."

"Since the True Monarch...huh?" Yi Chen looked stunned as he lifted his head to see Yue Qingping's smile that was not quite a smile.

"What's the matter? World-Shaking Pure Yang Yi Taoist doesn't believe in my methods?"

"Don't worry, saving others is also saving oneself. There is no need for your Great Qin to exchange anything for this; I will provide it free of charge."

"However, while I do possess the formation map, you of the Great Qin will have to contribute the manpower and materials."

Yue Qingping's jade hand swept over the desk, and the teaware suddenly vanished.

Her fingers flicked like striking a zither, and suddenly, countless, hair-like delicate Sword Qi appeared, revealing eight luminous characters composed entirely of Sword Qi in the sky: Heavenly Secrets Sundial Divinity Inspection Formation!

"May I ask Qingping True Monarch, what is the Heavenly Secrets Sundial Divinity Inspection Formation?"

This time, Yue Qingping did not assume her usual Yue Duidui persona, but instead explained the formation to Yi Chen in a clear voice.

Half a tea's time later, Yi Chen had understood about seventy to eighty percent of the basic situation of the formation.

This so-called Heavenly Secrets Sundial Divinity Inspection Formation was an extremely grand surveillance formation.

In simple terms, 'once a high-energy nuclear strike is detected,' the person holding the token would be able to determine its location.

According to Yue Qingping's explanation, the lower threshold of power for triggering the detection was at the Breakthrough Limit Third Layer level. In her words, those of the Breakthrough Limit Double Layer level, whether they were Demonkin or evil and sinister, could not possibly be at the actual peak of the Human Realm.

Of course, there was another more pragmatic reason—if the threshold of this Great Formation was raised to the Breakthrough Limit Double Layer level, not only would the cost increase exponentially, but it could also lead to mistakes.

According to Yue Qingping, sometimes a fishing net need not be too fine, and Yi Chen profoundly agreed.

It was like credit reporting of the past—if even traffic violations were recorded, the system would be rendered useless.

Once this Great Formation was established, it would be able to monitor the entire territories of the Eastern and Central Continent like an inescapable net, so that whenever there was a fluctuation of power at the level of Breakthrough Limit Third Layer, the holders of the tokens from the top forces would be able to locate the position and seize the opportunity to respond.

"This formation is excellent, and I can agree to this matter on behalf of Great Qin."

Without any hesitation, Yi Chen immediately nodded in agreement. With the Heavenly Secrets Sundial Divinity Inspection Formation, whether it was evil monsters or Demonkin, or any other entity, they could be swiftly dealt with as soon as they dared to show up.

If they encountered anything significant, there was no need to talk about martial world ethics and righteousness when dealing with these evil and non-traditional forces; everyone should stand shoulder to shoulder.

By then, as long as Yi Chengzi managed to grab a good number of heads, how could the rewards be meager?

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Atop Mount Qingping, within a cave dwelling.

A burly Taoist was cuddling a stunningly beautiful nun, whispering sweet nothings.

This nun was precisely Shui Lingyue, who was even more gorgeous after weathering frost.

The power of the Immortal-Slaying Domain spread, filling the entire cave dwelling.

It enveloped it tightly, much like egg white.

"Ling Yue, has your master always been so bad-tempered? She hasn't made things difficult for you, has she?"

Shui Lingyue, lifting her head from resting against the Taoist's chest, couldn't help but laugh and say, "Actually, my master is quite nice; she is just a bit proud."

"If it were not for a person of my husband's caliber, not to say ascending Mount Qingping, it would be a blessing for other men to even receive an extra glance from Master, let alone talk with her at such length."

Shui Lingyue's response was very emotionally intelligent, skillfully saving face for both Yue Qingping and Yi Chen and neatly bringing the conversation full circle.

Regarded highly by Yue Qingping and seeing the bigger picture, it was certainly not just a matter of luck that allowed Shui Lingyue to be so valued.

"That mouth of yours, Ling Yue."

"Today, I have been rebuked by Qingping True Monarch so many times; it seems I am favored by her, and it is my good fortune," Yi Chen said with a smile, pinching Shui Lingyue's chin that was as soft as ice cream.

"Ling Yue never said such a thing; husband must not blame it on Ling Yue."

Shui Lingyue lightly slapped Yi Chen's hand with her jade hand, "Besides, didn't my husband also manage to retort Master several times?"

Recalling today's conversation with Yue Qingping, Yi Chen couldn't help but feel a myriad of emotions.

After discussing the Heavenly Secrets Sundial Divinity Inspection Formation, the two of them talked about various other matters.

Damn, what a spirited battle that was.

The two were well-matched, encountering worthy opponents.

Indeed, Yi Chengzi was ridiculed to the point of facial twitching, but it seemed that others were chocked by his words to the extent of having their milk ducts blocked.

"Alright, Ling Yue, let's not talk about these unhappy things."

"My husband is very angry right now!"

Yi Chen whispered in Shui Lingyue's ear, his breath hot, as his large hands slowly began to wander downwards.

At that moment, Yi Chen's pupils suddenly contracted, as he saw an overwhelming Sword Intent suddenly burst forth. The sound of drums, the playing of the zither, the sound of the flute, the crying of the suona, the calling of birds, the noise of water--all sorts of strange sounds miraculously interwove with the Sword Intent.

Dong! Dong! Dong! Dong!~ Wú wū wú wǔ.

In the blink of an eye, the Sword Intent soared, tearing a huge hole in the Immortal-Slaying Domain that Yi Chen had released. Yue Qingping's clear scolding suddenly rang out:

"Yi Chengzi, get out here!"

"It seems you really took my words for mere wind past your ears."

The Sword Intent broke through space, a strange repelling force crazily pushing Yi Chen's figure into a rapid retreat.

Perched above Mount Qingping, Yue Qingping's face showed a hint of thin anger, and soon Yi Chen's figure appeared outside of Mount Qingping.

"Good! Good! Good! Yue Qingping."

"This time it's your fault. I'll take a step back, alright?"

"We will meet again in rivers and mountains. We'll fight another day," the Taoist grumbled, rubbing his nose, and muttering complaints in his heart.

In fact, it really couldn't all be blamed on Yi Chen, mainly because someone couldn't swallow their pride and was being unfair, saying that Shui Lingyue, as a disciple of Yue Qingping, could not leave the mountain without becoming a True Monarch, as it would lose Yue Qingping face.

Talking about exploiting loopholes here.

At this moment, a deep male voice resounded in the sky.

Indeed, it was the voice of Wan Shanlian from the Green Lotus Sword Sect.

"Yi Taoist, as the head of Hidden Dragon Temple, a true cultivator of the Dao Sect, now that Dragon Tiger Mountain has fallen, I wonder if you are interested in becoming the leader of the Central Continent Dao Alliance, leading the lineage of the Dao Sect in Central Continent?"

At this moment, many cultivators had already gathered beside Wan Shanlian, and it was clear that in the gap of time while Yi Chen was on Mount Qingping, these people had already reached some sort of consensus.

After Yi Chen accepted Yue Qingping's Celestial Being Three Swords, they knew that the world was about to change again.

Without the 'Dragon Tiger Mountain' butcher, were they expected to eat pigs with hair on them?

Many gazes converged on Yi Chen, and facing the expectant cultivators below, the corners of Yi Chen's mouth immediately curved into a smile.

"This is somewhat difficult, after all, my Hidden Dragon Temple is small and inconsequential, this..." The Taoist suddenly showed a troubled expression, hesitantly 'pondering'.

"No, Yi Taoist is being too modest. As a true cultivator among us, not only is your cultivation profound and thorough, but you also have a heart of great brightness. Wherever evil demons lurk, the Taoist is always at the forefront, resisting the evil... It is truly admirable," encouraged by Wan Shanlian, a cultivator from the crowd immediately stepped forward to echo.

"Yi Taoist has a heart as clear as a bright mirror, and his actions throughout his life are righteous. I believe that no one other than you befits the position of Alliance Hierarch!" Another cultivator stepped out.

"That's right, even though some people have slandered Yi Taoist, it is just a bit of frost. The thunderous methods of the Taoist show his true heart. In the future, anyone who dares to slander Yi Taoist will be the first from the Prime Yang Daoist Sect to have issues with them!"

"Yi Taoist, Hidden Dragon Temple is indeed part of the Dao Sect of Central Continent. In terms of virtue, cultivation, and reputation, if you don't sit as the Alliance Hierarch, who else can stand shoulder to shoulder with you?"

Whether it was due to the broken window effect or the situation had cornered the cultivators below, one after another, many cultivators began showering Yi Chen with flattering praise.

For a moment, Yi Chen himself started to doubt if he really was as they said.

"Well then, I thank my fellow daoists for the praise. For now, I have urgent matters. How about we board Wan Daoist friend's magical ship from the Green Lotus Sword Sect and discuss as we travel?"

After thrice refusing and being invited thrice, the Great Qin State Preceptor could only helplessly sigh to the cultivators.

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Within an odd and ancient tomb.

It was pitch black.

Ying Si's aura was more majestic than ever, surpassing the past. His body radiated awe-inspiring golden light, and a true form of Nine Dragons mana swirled around him as he walked on air in the tomb.

No matter what kind of mechanism or prohibition he encountered on his way, he would smash it into powder with a single punch.

"According to the records in the Human Emperor's missive, the core location of this tomb should be right here."

Ying Si's gaze swept around and suddenly sent out a punch towards a spot in empty space, revealing an iron box that emerged from the void.

Quietly lying inside the iron box was a remarkably ancient boxing manual, titled "Shatter the Void."