425: The transaction is completed, and we descend to Yaochi

The moment the finger beam, intertwined with the True Meaning of Destruction, touched the congealed area of Yu Pan's glabella—

That wisp of eerie black Qi, forcibly suppressed by the temporal-spatial Seal, seemed to sense impending doom and erupted abruptly, actually breaking through the temporal-spatial Seal!

A wisp of eerie black Qi, capable of freezing the Soul and radiating extreme filth and chaos, surged like a breached River of Oblivion, violently impacting the temporal-spatial Seal's barrier!

It twisted and corroded madly, attempting to break free from its shackles, to pollute and devour everything in its path!

“Hmph!” Xiao Zhuo’s eyes flashed with cold light, and the power of destruction at his fingertip surged, forcefully suppressing the black Qi's agitation!

However, in the minuscule gap where destruction and taboo were locked in a stalemate, the power of destruction began to be corroded by this eerie power.

Xiao Zhuo did not hesitate in the slightest.

In the depths of his Sea of Consciousness, the two extremes crystal trembled slightly!

An extremely subtle and peculiar fluctuation silently permeated from Xiao Zhuo’s fingertip.

This fluctuation skillfully bypassed the sharp edge of the destructive finger beam, instantly enveloping that frantically struggling wisp of eerie black Qi like an invisible spiderweb!

two extremes crystal Secret Art — forbidden divine codex!

The fiercely malevolent and eerie black Qi, the moment it came into contact with this fluctuation, seemed to encounter a supreme Dominator, and its will to resist suddenly collapsed!

Not only did it stop its rampage, but it instinctively contracted and condensed into an even purer and deeper wisp of black Qi!

At the same time, an even more powerful and condensed temporal-spatial Seal followed closely, like an immortal divine metal cage, completely sealing this subdued wisp of black Qi!

The entire temporal-spatial Seal, enveloping the eerie black Qi, flashed in Xiao Zhuo’s palm and vanished into the tiny sub-dimension he had opened within it.

All of this happened in a flash of lightning!

To outsiders, they only saw the power of destruction at Xiao Zhuo’s fingertip erupt, stirring up pervasive radiance, crushing the last stubborn dark mark on Yu Pan's Divine Soul glabella with overwhelming force, turning it into nothingness!

All the anomalies of that eerie black Qi were perfectly concealed by the violent light of the power of destruction.

Only Xiao Zhuo knew that a wisp of eerie black Qi, enough to trouble even a Quasi-Saint, had quietly fallen into his hands.

“Soul Nourishment!” Xiao Zhuo’s movements were fluid; the destructive aura at his fingertip instantly receded, replaced by a warm, vast, and pure Soul Origin power, like the source of the Mother River of Life!

This power, like the gentlest warm sun, instantly enveloped Imperial Son Yu Pan’s Divine Soul, which was riddled with holes and extremely weak from the torment of the Dao injury.

At the exact moment the temporal-spatial Seal was lifted, a massive surge of nourishing power poured in!

The subtle “scars” left on the Divine Soul by the destructive power forcibly erasing the Dao injury healed and smoothed over at a visible speed.

The depleted Soul body was rapidly replenished and strengthened, like parched land receiving sweet rain.

The dim Soul light became brilliant and solid again, radiating the powerful fluctuations expected of a Golden Immortal Peak!

The sense of weakness originating from the depths of his Divine Soul rapidly receded, replaced by a long-lost tranquility, fullness, and vibrant vitality!

The entire process was seamless, from the temporal-spatial Seal to the annihilation of the Dao injury, the covert sealing and acquisition of the forbidden black Qi, and then to the Soul nourishment and healing, all in a mere ten-odd breaths!

Its swiftness and efficiency far surpassed the previous efforts of Medicine Master King Buddha.

When Xiao Zhuo calmly withdrew his finger and stood with his hands behind his back, Imperial Son Yu Pan’s Divine Soul above the cold jade bed had already recovered completely!

His Soul body was pure and translucent, without the slightest hint of malevolence or injury, powerful Soul Power fluctuations circulated naturally, and his brow was peaceful and serene, as if he had fallen into the deepest sweet dream.

The Emperor's Seal, suspended above him, nourishing his Soul body and suppressing the Dao injury, also allowed its golden radiance to merge more smoothly into his Soul body.

“Hoo…” Queen Mother of the West let out a long, slightly trembling breath, her eyes almost overflowing with wild joy, which she then forcefully suppressed, turning it into deep-seated excitement.

On the majestic face of the Heavenly Emperor, a relieved smile finally appeared, and his gaze towards Xiao Zhuo was complex and unreadable.

Such methods were worthy of the title “First Medical Saint”!

Medicine Master King Buddha clasped his hands together and intoned a long and respectful Buddhist chant: “Amitabha! Fellow Daoist Xiao’s Divine Ability is unparalleled; this poor monk… is utterly convinced!”

The last trace of doubt in his heart completely vanished, leaving only pure admiration.

Princess Yu Shang bit her lower lip, looking at her seventh brother who had recovered his vitality, then at the calm and composed black-robed figure, her eyes extremely complex, finally lowering her proud head in silence.

“I have not failed in my mission.” Xiao Zhuo nodded slightly towards the Heavenly Emperor and Queen Mother of the West, his tone calm and unwavering, as if he had only done a trivial matter.

“Thank you, Fellow Daoist Xiao! For this kindness, the Heavenly Court will never forget!” The Heavenly Emperor solemnly clasped his fists and bowed. Queen Mother of the West bowed even deeper: “Fellow Daoist’s great kindness, Tian Xi is deeply grateful!”

The transaction naturally proceeded very smoothly.

A golden pill the size of a dragon’s eye, perfectly round, with nine apertures emitting smoke, was solemnly presented—a nine-revolution golden elixir!

Vast medicinal power and the aura of creation permeated the air; just the diffused fragrance of the elixir made everyone present feel their Divine Soul invigorated!

A fist-sized immortal peach, glowing pink and exuding an exotic fragrance—a hundred-thousand-year immortal peach!

An incredibly rich life essence flowed on its surface, as if it contained a world of life!

A jade casket, sealed with numerous runes, was opened, revealing a piece of earthy yellow crystal stone within, its aura obscure and as heavy as the earth—an Earth-attribute origin supreme treasure!

And a seemingly ordinary Storage Pouch, inside which quietly lay a hundred chaos crystal cores.

“Fellow Daoist Xiao,” Queen Mother of the West additionally handed over a warm jade-like box. The lid opened, revealing a vibrant green branch, dripping with vitality and flowing with the aura of Innate Yi Wood, “This is an Innate Spiritual Root that branched off the Mother Peach Tree, containing a trace of Innate Yi Wood Origin. Consider it a small token of my regard; if Fellow Daoist cultivates it carefully, perhaps one day you may obtain a peach fruit tree.”

This was undoubtedly an intention to actively befriend him.

Xiao Zhuo accepted it calmly, without saying another word.

His objective had been achieved, and it was not advisable to stay here long.

“The Imperial Son’s Divine Soul has just recovered and still needs quiet recuperation. This Venerable will not disturb you further.” Xiao Zhuo cupped his hands and took his leave, decisively.

“Fellow Daoist, take care! Emperor, see Fellow Daoist off on behalf of this Emperor!” The Heavenly Emperor nodded.

Under the gaze of Emperor Emperor, whose eyes held a mixture of awe and complex emotions, Xiao Zhuo led Dilamon, Wang Xian Zhi, Wang Xianyu, and Cao Xiaochuan, who were waiting outside the hall, calmly out of the Hall of Grandeur.

As soon as they exited the courtyard gate, before Emperor Emperor even had a chance to exchange pleasantries, Xiao Zhuo gently flicked his sleeve.

Buzz!

An invisible temporal-spatial ripple, like a stone dropped into still water, gently yet irresistibly spread out, instantly enveloping the five of them.

In the next instant, the figures of the five, like reflections erased by ripples, silently faded and disappeared before Emperor Emperor’s eyes!

It caused no spatial fluctuations, left no trace, as if they had never set foot there!

“Hiss…” Emperor Emperor gasped, standing rooted to the spot, a monstrous wave surging in his heart!

Ignoring the Heavenly Court’s countless Restrictions, performing group teleportation with such effortless ease and leaving no trace—this Fellow Daoist Xiao’s temporal-spatial attainments had reached an unfathomable realm!

At the same time.

Countless miles away from the Heavenly Court, above a Holy Land where Immortal Qi was so dense it flowed as colorful auspicious light, exotic flowers and plants grew everywhere, and immortal birds and Auspicious Beasts roamed leisurely.

Space, like the finest brocade, was gently stirred by an invisible hand, creating circles of soft and profound ripples.

Xiao Zhuo, Dilamon, and the curious figures of the three youngsters quietly emerged from the center of the ripples, stepping onto the clouds.

Below, amidst the swirling clouds and mists, a vast and boundless, Immortal Qi-shrouded Jade Pond came into view. Immortal lotuses swayed gracefully in the pond, and auspicious Qi rose like smoke.

In the distance, palaces and pavilions, constructed from flawless beautiful jade and Innate Immortal Crystals, with graceful and elegant styles, were nestled among exotic flowers, ancient trees, and swirling immortal mists. In stark contrast to the majestic solemnity of the Heavenly Court, every corner exuded the purity, peace, and Innate Dao rhyme of being far from the mundane world.

“Revered Master, where is this? It’s so beautiful!” Wang Xianyu couldn't help but exclaim, her big eyes filled with novelty and joy, greedily breathing in the rich and pure Immortal Qi.

Wang Xian Zhi and Cao Xiaochuan also looked around curiously; this extremely pure Immortal Qi made all their pores open, making them feel incredibly comfortable.

“Hmm, this is indeed the Jade Pond!” Xiao Zhuo’s gaze swept across this supreme Holy Land, renowned throughout the Immortal Realm, feeling its unique and harmonious Dao rhythm, and the corners of his mouth curved slightly.

Temporarily avoiding the Heavenly Court’s vortex, this place was an excellent stopping point, perfect for studying the rich harvest from this trip, and… that sealed wisp of eerie power.

He was just about to lead his Disciples down from the clouds, towards the Immortal Mist-shrouded Jade Pond Immortal Realm—

Whoosh!

The surging immortal mist below suddenly paused, and several cold, sharp, and implicitly wary powerful Divine Senses, like invisible probes, instantly locked onto them, these uninvited guests!