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Above the floating clouds, True Person He Run stood silently for a long time, then took out the blood-colored Dao Platform and immersed his Divine Sense into it.

"Blood Infant Secret Tome..."

After a while, True Person He Run recovered, looking at the blood-colored Dao Platform in his hand, his expression constantly changing.

"Xuanqing Thunder Arts, the Dao of Uprightness, slaying evil, breaking calamities, and expelling demons..."

He murmured softly, then with a wave of his hand, three long swords flew out from his Storage Pouch, forming a Three Talents Sword Array, circling around True Person He Run.

Among the three swords, the Evil-Slaying Sword was prominently located, with the other two being the Calamity-Breaking Sword and the Demon-Expelling Sword.

When he fought True Person Xue Sha (Blood Slaughter), True Person He Run had not even used his full strength; if True Person Xue Sha (Blood Slaughter) had known, who knows what he would have thought.

Looking at the three constantly changing Magic Treasure long swords before him, True Person He Run's expression finally became calm, and he understood the reason for True Person Xue Sha (Blood Slaughter)'s strange behavior before his death.

"You truly underestimated me..."

True Person He Run spoke softly, as if conversing with True Person Xue Sha (Blood Slaughter), who had already died by his hand.

"However, there are still aspects to learn from it."

After speaking, his Divine Sense once again sank into it, but this time he only comprehended the parts beneficial to him.

A long time later, True Person He Run looked at the blood-colored Dao Platform before him, no longer lingering. Spiritual Qi surged from his hand, and he squeezed hard.

"Crack!"

The blood-colored Dao Platform shattered with a crash, turning into ashes.

From then on, there was no longer a Blood Infant Secret Tome in the world. If only True Person Xue Sha (Blood Slaughter) had escaped alone, then the Legacy of True Lord Blood Sea would no longer exist in this world.

This time, the Shenhua Sect's stronghold was also destroyed. From now on, even if there were still a few stragglers, they would not be enough to stir up great waves and would eventually perish from the world, posing no threat.

After destroying the blood-colored Dao Platform, True Person He Run summoned the three long swords into his hand, floating before him.

Looking at the three swords—Evil-Slaying, Calamity-Breaking, and Demon-Expelling—True Person He Run's eyes showed a hint of complexity.

"Old friends, I owe you much this time."

At this moment, these three Magic Treasures no longer seemed like mere objects, but rather companions and friends who had accompanied him for many years.

Putting the three swords back into his Storage Pouch, True Person He Run no longer lingered, transforming into lightning and disappearing from his original spot.

Outside the Shenhua Sect, everyone looked up at the sky, somewhat worried. If True Person He Run were to lose, then everything they had done would be in vain.

They might even die here.

Only Daoist Yunyan and True Person Qingmu showed no signs of worry, simply waiting quietly in place.

The Cloud Jiao stood silently, motionless, showing no joy or anger, but a faint sigh echoed in its heart.

There was no fluctuation in its Aura, and the ripples in its heart merely flashed by, leaving no trace.

A bolt of lightning suddenly descended from the sky, landing directly on the Cloud Jiao. The lightning paused, and True Person He Run's figure was revealed.

"We pay our respects to the Immortal Master."

Seeing True Person He Run return unharmed and True Person Xue Sha (Blood Slaughter) nowhere to be seen, everyone understood in their hearts that True Person Xue Sha (Blood Slaughter) must have been defeated by True Person He Run.

"Fellow Daoists, there is no need for such courtesy."

True Person He Run made a virtual gesture, lifting everyone who was bowing.

"True Person Xue Sha (Blood Slaughter) has already perished by my hand."

"Fellow Daoists, you need not worry about this from now on."

True Person He Run spoke softly; although his tone was still somewhat cold, it was much better than when he faced True Person Xue Sha (Blood Slaughter).

"Hoo~"

Everyone let out a long breath, their hearts settling.

If True Person Xue Sha (Blood Slaughter) had escaped, the Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators present would likely live in constant fear, unable to cultivate peacefully.

After all, they had just dug up the lair of a Golden Core True Person.

At this moment, Daoist Yunyan and True Person Qingmu had already arrived beside True Person He Run.

"Senior Brother, everything has been handled properly."

Daoist Yunyan spoke.

True Person He Run nodded and said:

"Then let's return."

Afterward, Daoist Yunyan looked at everyone again and bowed.

"Fellow Daoists, this matter is concluded. Thank you for your assistance."

"Immortal Master is too kind."

Upon hearing this, everyone dared not presume, turning aside to avoid receiving Daoist Yunyan's bow.

Mo Xuan and Zhou Kaiding were also like this, mingling among the Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivators.

As early as after breaking through the Shenhua Sect, Mo Xuan had already shrunk his body and restrained his Aura, not wanting to attract attention.

After all, he was still too weak in front of a Golden Core True Person.

Fortunately, the Immortal Masters did not notice him, which made Mo Xuan breathe a sigh of relief.

Just then, True Person He Run's gaze swept towards Mo Xuan.

Under that gaze, Mo Xuan felt a prickling sensation on his back, his body tensing, not daring to make the slightest movement.

"I haven't eaten people..."

Mo Xuan secretly encouraged himself. He hadn't eaten anyone and was a law-abiding good snake, so he shouldn't be taken by True Person He Run to be served with wine, right?

His heart was filled with anxiety.

Fortunately, it was only for an instant before True Person He Run's gaze shifted away.

As the gaze moved away, Mo Xuan felt as if he had just experienced a life-and-death battle, his mind exhausted, his energy depleted.

The Xuanqing Sect's flying boat restarted, carrying the Xuanqing Sect Disciples on board as it flew into the distance. The three Immortal Masters were no exception, flying away from this place together.

After seeing the three Immortal Masters of the Xuanqing Sect depart, everyone then bid each other farewell and dispersed.

As for the remnants of the Shenhua Sect, not to mention that Daoist Yunyan had shattered it with a single strike, who knows how much was left.

Even if it were all laid out before them, although the Xuanqing Sect had already left, everyone would still not covet such small gains, especially after witnessing the might of the Immortal Masters' attacks.

After bidding farewell to everyone, Mo Xuan and Zhou Kaiding flew directly towards Qingyuan Town.

Jade Moon Peak.

One person and one snake returned, back to their familiar territory, and Mo Xuan's heart finally landed safely.

After saying something to Zhou Kaiding, he flew to the giant tree on the peak and fell into a deep sleep. Although he was not injured this time, being looked at by True Person He Run was even more serious than being severely wounded.

With Zhou Kaiding and Mo Xuan's return, the tense atmosphere on Jade Moon Peak finally eased, returning to calm.

Xuanqing Mountain, Xuanqing Sect.

The three sat beside a Dao Platform.

Pushing two cups of Spiritual Tea to the two with his Spiritual Qi, True Person He Run spoke in a deep voice:

"Junior Brother, Junior Sister, after I enter seclusion, the Sect will be entrusted to you."

Daoist Yunyan and True Person Qingmu looked at the Spiritual Tea before them. Although the tea was fragrant and the Spiritual Qi was refreshing, they had no mind to savor the tea today.

Upon returning to the Xuanqing Sect, they were both summoned here by True Person He Run.

True Person He Run had already informed them of his intention to enter seclusion to Breakthrough to the Nascent Soul Stage.

It's just that the Xuanqing Sect had no Nascent Soul Stage Legacy. Otherwise, with his Senior Brother's talent, he would have probably taken this step long ago, not being stuck at the Golden Core Stage for so many years.

Even he and True Person Qingmu had become Golden Core Stage True Persons, yet their Senior Brother had still not advanced further.

Daoist Yunyan's heart was heavy.

"If..."

"If I do not emerge from seclusion, Junior Brother and Junior Sister need not worry for me. The path of Dao has always been thus."

"Senior Brother..."

True Person Qingmu began to speak.

"No need to persuade me further."

"Having witnessed a vaster world, I am naturally unwilling to stop here."

"Moreover, I have a certain degree of confidence."

Before True Person Qingmu could finish speaking, True Person He Run waved his hand, interrupting him.

True Person He Run's resolve was set, and it was not something the two of them could dissuade him from.

If one's Dao Heart was not firm, how could one reach True Person He Run's current level?

"Senior Brother, we two will look after the Sect."

At this moment, Daoist Yunyan spoke solemnly, thinking to himself that there was not much he could do; the only thing was to ensure his Senior Brother had no worries.

"Good."

True Person He Run spoke with a smile, quite relieved, then took out a token and handed it to Daoist Yunyan.

"This is the Cloud Jiao's Beast Taming Token. With this, you can command the Cloud Jiao to obey."

Daoist Yunyan took it, and Spiritual Qi surged, refining it.

With matters properly arranged, True Person He Run nodded to the two, transformed into a bolt of lightning, and vanished from their sight.