18: Uncover the conspiracy and clean house!

But she showed no panic, merely responding calmly, “Yes, husband.”

“All permissions for the Mountain Protection Great Formation have been fully handed over to your control,” Lu Yuan's voice said.

As soon as he learned of the three's betrayal, he had immediately modified the core Formation patterns of the entire Mountain Protection Great Formation.

Now, besides him and Gu Qingxue, no third person could control the Qingmu Transformation Dragon Array.

“This Disciple understands.”

After instructing Gu Qingxue, Lu Yuan sent a wisp of Divine Thought into the mind of the Azure Flood Dragon King, who was sleeping deep in the back mountain.

“If the Mountain Protection Great Formation is breached, you are to appear immediately and stall the invading enemies.”

The Azure Flood Dragon King, who was in a deep slumber, suddenly awoke and hurriedly responded respectfully, “As you command, Master.”

Of course, Lu Yuan didn't actually expect the Azure Flood Dragon King to stall for long.

After all, the lineup of enemies this time was simply too luxurious.

True Monarch Wan Shou, True Monarch Tian Jian, True Monarch Tian Huo.

These three were all great Nascent Soul Stage Late Stage Cultivators of his generation.

Adding a Nascent Soul Stage Middle-Stage Chilian Zhenjun and a Nascent Soul Stage Middle-Stage Tai Xu Zhenjun.

A total of five Nascent Soul Cultivators.

Such power was enough to sweep across the entire Zhao State Cultivation world.

After making all these arrangements, Lu Yuan once again calmed his mind and focused on cultivating his Cultivation Technique.

Everything outside was already within his grasp... just as the intelligence mentioned.

The next day, at noon.

Azure Cloud Sect's clear sky suddenly turned dark.

Countless Demonic Clouds rolled in from the northern sky, obscuring the heavens and covering the earth.

Powerful and tyrannical Demonic Qi swept across the world.

The people from Wan Shou Valley had arrived.

Leading them was none other than the True Monarch Wan Shou.

He rode a massive Black Water Profound Dragon, followed by Vice Sect Master Chilian Zhenjun and dozens of Elders exuding Golden Core Qi.

Inside the Sect, countless Disciples watched the terrifying scene in the sky, their faces pale and trembling.

The Mountain Protection Great Formation had already been activated.

A layer of green light enveloped the entire Azure Cloud Sect.

The True Monarch Wan Shou's gaze coldly swept over the green light curtain below, finally resting on the peak where the Enforcement Hall was located.

He did not immediately order an assault.

He was waiting.

Inside the Enforcement Hall, Jiang Wuya also felt the terrifying pressure from outside.

A hint of ruthlessness and determination flashed across his face; he knew he had no retreat.

Jiang Wuya immediately took out a special Formation Plate, formed hand seals, and chanted incantations, attempting to open a breach in the Mountain Protection Great Formation from within.

However, to his surprise.

His Formation Plate, after emitting a flash of light, quickly dimmed, showing no response.

And the Mountain Protection Great Formation enveloping the Sect, not only did not open, but instead glowed brighter, becoming even more solid.

“What's going on?” Jiang Wuya's expression instantly changed slightly.

Just then, a cold message sounded directly in his mind.

“Jiang Wuya, what are you doing?” It was the True Monarch Wan Shou's voice, full of questioning and coldness.

Jiang Wuya's heart fluttered, and he quickly responded, “True Lord, please calm your anger. For some reason, this Formation seems to have some issues. Please give me some more time; I will definitely be able to open the Great Formation.”

The True Monarch Wan Shou snorted coldly but did not immediately flare up.

He also had some understanding of Azure Cloud Sect's Mountain Protection Great Formation.

This Formation was personally arranged by Lu Yuan, and it was not easy to forcefully break through it. He still needed to conserve his energy to deal with that old madman.

Since there was an inside man, he was naturally happy to save some effort.

Inside the Enforcement Hall.

Jiang Wuya looked at the malfunctioning Formation Plate in his hand, his face turning uncertain.

He realized that the matter had probably been exposed.

A hint of mad ruthlessness flashed across his face.

At this point, he could only take a risky gamble.

He immediately sent messages to Zhao Wuji and Liu Mengxi.

“The plan has changed. Immediately follow me to Azure Cloud Peak, capture the Sect Master, and force her to open the Formation.”

In his opinion, the True Monarch Wan Shou had already arrived, causing such a huge commotion, yet Ancestor Qingyun still hadn't appeared.

This could only mean one thing.

That old fellow was already extremely weak and dared not show his face at all.

Therefore, he became fearless.

Zhao Wuji and Liu Mengxi quickly arrived.

The three of them didn't hesitate, transforming into three streaks of light and rushing straight towards the Sect's main peak, Azure Cloud Peak.

However, before they could fly halfway.

A cold, yet authoritative figure, leading dozens of Golden Core Qi auras, had already surrounded the three of them.

Leading them was none other than Sect Master Gu Qingxue.

Beside her stood the cold-faced Peak Lord Tai Chu Qi Yunhe, and the upright Enforcement Hall Master Gu Qingxiao.

For a moment, Jiang Wuya suddenly felt a little guilty.

He looked at Gu Qingxue's clear, cold eyes, which seemed to see through everything, and a ominous premonition arose in his heart.

His scheme seemed to have been exposed in advance.

Gu Qingxue stood in mid-air, her robes fluttering, her gaze cold as she looked down at the three Elders with varying expressions before her.

“Three Elders, if this sovereign remembers correctly, Old Ancestor once issued a decree, ordering you to guard your respective Formation nodes to prevent external enemies.

Now, with a great enemy before us, why are you not at the Formation core presiding over the situation, but instead have come together? What is your intention?”

Jiang Wuya's expression changed slightly, but being an old fox who had lived for hundreds of years, he instantly adjusted his demeanor.

He stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, “Sect Master, please allow me to explain. This old man saw the demonic clouds pressing down from outside the mountain and the True Monarch Wan Shou approaching menacingly, which made my heart uneasy.

I specifically summoned Junior Brother Zhao and Junior Sister Liu, intending to come to Azure Cloud Peak to seek the Sect Master and jointly discuss strategies to repel the enemy.

After all, although the Mountain Protection Great Formation is strong, it still requires someone to preside over it to exert its maximum power.”

His words were sincere, as if he truly were a loyal and righteous minister solely devoted to public service.

Zhao Wuji, beside him, also chimed in with a muffled voice.

“That's right, Sect Master, we are also thinking for the safety of the Sect. With Old Ancestor currently in seclusion, the entire Sect is in a panic. As Elders, we naturally must share your worries.”

Gu Qingxue watched the two of them play off each other, a faint hint of mockery curving her lips.

“Share my worries? I think you intend to force my hand.”

She shook her head slightly, her gaze like a sword, piercing directly into their hearts.

“Jiang Wuya, Zhao Wuji, Liu Mengxi, you three harbor ill intentions, have long betrayed the Sect, and sided with external enemies. Even now, you still want to put on a show in front of this sovereign?”

At these words, the trio's expressions drastically changed.

Liu Mengxi's charming face instantly showed a hint of anger.

She pointed at Gu Qingxue and sharply rebuked.

“Sect Master, one can eat carelessly, but words cannot be spoken carelessly. We have risked our lives for the Sect for hundreds of years, even if we have no achievements, we have toiled hard.

Now, with a great enemy before us, you not only fail to unite us but also slander us with false accusations, defaming loyal people. What exactly are your intentions?”

She feigned an expression of immense grievance, her acting truly masterful.