19: The truth has been revealed, and the truth has been distorted!

However, right at this moment.

Peak Lord Tai Chu Qi Yunhe, who had been standing silently behind Gu Qingxue, slowly stepped forward.

His face seemed to have aged ten years overnight, and his originally straight back now appeared slightly hunched.

Looking at the woman who had once haunted his dreams and whom he had sworn to protect for life, only endless sorrow and disappointment remained in his eyes.

“Liu Mengxi, must you still quibble now that things have come to this?”

Qi Yunhe’s voice was hoarse, carrying a slight tremor.

He took a Recording Stone from his sleeve and injected spiritual power into it.

*Buzz*.

A screen of light unfolded in mid-air.

The picture was perfectly clear, showing Liu Mengxi in her boudoir, holding a Communication Jade Talisman and exchanging heartfelt words with Li Daoyi of Heavenly Sword Mountain.

Her shy demeanor, her explicit sweet talk, and her disdain and disgust for Qi Yunhe were all revealed without reservation before everyone present.

Even the illusory image of Li Daoyi was clearly visible; judging by their words, they were clearly a couple who had long since pledged their lives to each other.

At this moment, the surroundings fell into a dead silence.

This was irrefutable evidence.

Liu Mengxi looked at the scene in the light screen, her face instantly turning pale, and her body involuntarily trembling.

She never expected that her clandestine communication would be recorded and publicly revealed at this moment.

The Enforcement Hall Disciples who had followed her looked at her with contempt and disdain.

As an Elder of the Azure Cloud Sect, she secretly colluded with a Cultivator from a rival Sect behind her Dao Companion's back, even betraying the Sect's interests.

Such behavior was utterly shameless.

However, after a brief moment of panic, a hint of hysterical madness appeared in Liu Mengxi's eyes.

She glared fiercely at Qi Yunhe, showing no guilt whatsoever; instead, she righteously questioned him loudly.

“Qi Yunhe, you actually monitored me.”

“How dare you bring this up? Don't you reflect on yourself?”

“Setting aside the facts, are you truly without fault?”

Liu Mengxi's voice was sharp and grating, echoing in the high sky.

“For all these years, you’ve done nothing but Cultivate and perform Alchemy all day long. You’re practically a block of wood! Have you ever cared about me?

Do you understand the misery in my heart? If you hadn't neglected me, if you hadn't been so boring, why would I have sought someone who understands me?

You forced all of this upon me! You ruined me, and now you want to ruin my reputation too!”

Once this statement was made, everyone present was stunned.

Even Jiang Wuya and Zhao Wuji subconsciously glanced at Liu Mengxi, a trace of shock flashing in their eyes.

This ability to twist right and wrong and shift blame was truly breathtaking.

Qi Yunhe trembled with rage, pointing at Liu Mengxi. He opened his mouth but couldn't utter a single word.

He felt a tightness in his chest, and a mouthful of congested blood nearly sprayed out.

He had never encountered such a shameless person.

Jiang Wuya took a deep breath. He knew that with the appearance of the Recording Stone, the few of them had been completely exposed.

Continuing the charade was pointless.

“Enough.”

Jiang Wuya snorted coldly, dropping his disguise.

A powerful Aura of the Golden Core Peak erupted from his body.

His gaze turned sinister and malicious as he stared fiercely at Gu Qingxue.

“Since you've discovered us, there's nothing left to say. Gu Qingxue, a wise person submits to circumstances.

The Azure Cloud Sect's fate is sealed; the Old Ancestor is likely long dead.

If you open the Great Formation now and surrender to True Monarch Wan Shou, you might save your life. Otherwise, once the Great Formation is broken, we will all perish together.”

“Attack! Capture her!”

Before his voice faded, Jiang Wuya had already summoned a Blood-Red Long Saber and was the first to attack.

Seeing this, Zhao Wuji and Liu Mengxi also summoned their Magic Treasures, forming a triangular assault aimed at surrounding and killing Gu Qingxue.

They thought they had a good plan: as long as they captured the Sect Master, they could control the Great Formation—this was their last chance for survival.

However, Gu Qingxue stood rooted to the spot, completely motionless.

She looked at the three charging individuals, her eyes filled only with pity.

“Obstinate fools.”

She gently raised her jade hand and pressed down toward the Void Realm.

“Suppress.”

*Rumble*.

Above the entire Azure Cloud Peak, the wind and clouds changed color.

Columns of thick azure light rose up without warning from all directions.

This was the power of the Mountain Protection Array, personally set up by Lu Yuan and authorized for absolute control by Gu Qingxue.

In the face of this Formation power, which was sufficient to contend against Nascent Soul Cultivators, the resistance of Jiang Wuya and the other two appeared utterly laughable.

“No! This is impossible! How could you completely control the Great Formation!”

Jiang Wuya let out a roar of despair.

The next moment, terrifying Formation pressure descended.

*Bang! Bang! Bang!*

Three dull thuds.

The three Golden Core Peak Elders, who had just been so aggressive, were instantly slammed heavily onto the ground by that invisible massive force, like flies being swatted.

Their Protective Spiritual Light instantly shattered, and they spat out mouthfuls of fresh blood, unable to move again.

“Take them away.”

Gu Qingxue withdrew her hand, her expression indifferent.

The Head of Enforcement Hall Gu Qingxiao immediately stepped forward.

Several Yuan Locking Chains, flashing with cold light, flew out from his hand, instantly piercing through the trio's shoulder blades and Sealing their cultivation.

“Imprison them in the Youming Dungeon, awaiting the Old Ancestor’s judgment.”

Gu Qingxiao waved his hand, and several Enforcement Hall Disciples stepped forward, dragging the three individuals—who were filled with despair and regret—away like dead dogs... Meanwhile.

Outside the Azure Cloud Sect's Mountain Gate.

Wan Shou Valley, Heavenly Sword Mountain, and Fenyan Valley.

Three major powers had gathered here.

True Monarch Wan Shou stood atop his Blackwater Xuanjiao, his face so gloomy it looked like water was about to drip from it.

He had been waiting outside for a long time, and the message he sent to Jiang Wuya had sunk like a stone into the sea, yielding no response.

“Trash! Useless things who can't succeed but only cause trouble!”

True Monarch Wan Shou cursed furiously.

He realized that Jiang Wuya, that chess piece, was likely ruined.

He turned to look at True Monarch Tian Jian, who was riding a Flying Sword with sharp Sword Qi, and True Monarch Tian Huo, who was seated on a Flame War Chariot with an inscrutable expression.

“Fellow Daoists,” True Monarch Wan Shou said in a deep voice, “That trash Jiang Wuya has probably been exposed. It seems impossible to break the Formation through trickery now.

Since everyone is here, how about we join forces for a frontal assault? That old immortal of the Azure Cloud Sect hasn't dared to show his face yet; he must be at the end of his rope. Once we break this turtle shell, we three families will split the resources inside equally.”

True Monarch Tian Jian nodded slightly, his eyes flickering with Sword Intent.

“Good. My Heavenly Sword Mountain happens to be lacking a high-grade Spiritual Vein of the wood attribute. I claim the Azure Cloud Sect.”

On the Flame War Chariot, True Monarch Tian Huo had originally only intended to observe.

But now, after so much time had passed, besides raising the Great Formation, the legendary Ancestor Qingyun—known for being the most protective and most maniacal—hadn't even shown a shadow.

This was far too unusual.

“It seems the rumors outside are true. Fellow Daoist Lu Yuan, I fear, is truly finished.”

True Monarch Tian Huo sighed, seemingly regretful, but a look of greed flashed across his eyes.