237: Chapter 236 Responses from All Sides

A rift in the Nine Heavens hung high in the firmament, and ten thousand zhang of golden light cascaded down into the mortal world.

Golden Immortal Ao Li, clad in a gilded immortal robe, fluttered in the wind, his invisible Golden Immortal Dao might suppressing the Dragon Domain for a thousand miles.

That aura transcended the shackles of the Mortal Realm, towering above all cultivation systems in the Eastern Wasteland.

He merely hung silently in the Void Realm, yet it caused the wind to stop and clouds to stall across the entire Dragon Clan Secret Realm, the earth's veins to hold their breath, and all restless Spiritual Qi to bow in submission.

Below, the various Dragon Clan experts, who had been arguing and in chaos, retracted all emotions at this moment; no one dared to have the slightest complaint.

The Elders of the Purple Dragon Clan, Azure Dragon Clan, Red Dragon Clan, and White Dragon branches, along with the remaining clansmen, all bowed their heads in unison.

"Greetings, Senior!"

"Welcome, Grand Elder, to the world!"

Golden Immortal Ao Li had not ascended for very long, and many Elders present had experienced the era when he was the Grand Elder, so they habitually called him Grand Elder.

Even Clan Leader Ao Yi, who held the power of the entire clan, could only suppress his emotions at this moment, bow, and salute with a respectful posture.

Above the void, Golden Immortal Ao Li's gaze swept indifferently over the living beings below. He slightly retracted his Golden Immortal pressure. His voice remained distant and steady, carrying no trace of worldly smoke, yet it held supreme authority:

"Everyone, rise."

With this command, all the Dragons felt the mountain-like force pressing on their Divine Souls suddenly dissipate. They straightened up one after another, yet their minds remained tense, not daring to breathe loudly, their eyes gazing at the sky with reverence.

Golden Immortal Ao Li lowered his eyes to overlook the messy ancestral altar, the withered earth veins, and the dim Dragon patterns, then asked indifferently:

"You exhausted the clan's Luck to open the Heaven-Connecting Forbidden Altar and crossed Realms to bring me down to the Lower Realm. What for? Speak of it all."

As the words fell, the scene fell into silence.

The Elders of various clans looked at each other, not knowing where to start.

It was mainly because it was a bit shameful to speak of; this might be the first time the Dragon Clan had requested a Senior to descend to the Lower Realm due to infighting.

Moreover... right and wrong were intertwined, and the pros and cons were complex; no one dared to speak rashly to reach a conclusion.

Just as Clan Leader Ao Yi was preparing to step forward to weigh his words and objectively state the cause and effect, a figure suddenly rushed out from the crowd, quickly passing Clan Leader Ao Yi and taking the lead.

Great Elder Ao Yin looked up at Golden Immortal Ao Li, suppressing the excitement in his heart, and spoke of the main business first:

"Father, a Cultivator named Yuan Chen has appeared within the clan in the Lower Realm. He is gifted with extraordinary talent and became a Mahayana Stage Cultivator in just a few years. His influence is even capable of resisting Twelve-Tribulation Loose Cultivators..."

Before he could finish, Golden Immortal Ao Li's eyes lit up: "That is a good thing."

Great Elder Ao Yin choked, and hurriedly said:

"But this child has monstrous ambition and is untamable. Relying on his own formidable combat power, he sows discord within our Dragon Clan, inciting suspicion and confrontation between the direct line and the collateral branches, splitting our Dragon Clan's Dao lineage!"

With this distortion of facts, every word painted Yuan Chen as the culprit who bullied the weak, wreaked havoc on the Dragon Clan, and deliberately provoked trouble.

The surrounding Elders frowned upon hearing this, knowing that Great Elder Ao Yin's words were too one-sided, but facing the high and mighty Golden Immortal Old Ancestor, no one dared to interrupt and refute, so they could only stand in silence.

Seeing this, Clan Leader Ao Yi was anxious and could no longer hold back. He immediately stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said sternly to correct him:

"Great-Grandfather, these words are biased; do not listen to them!"

"Yuan Chen did not do evil for no reason or deliberately bully others! The root of this matter is that my grandfather and the others were repeatedly biased, causing the other party's dissatisfaction, which led to this situation."

His expression was sincere, and he spoke frankly and fairly:

"Furthermore, Yuan Chen's mindset and perspective far exceed ordinary people; he is not a narrow-minded or overbearing person and has never actively bullied our ordinary Dragon clansmen. This dispute stopped at the disciples who made mistakes and did not implicate the whole clan. It is just that Grandfather cannot swallow this anger, which is why he insisted on inviting you to the Lower Realm."

Clan Leader Ao Yi's words were earnest, every sentence considering the big picture. He wanted to calm the situation and avoid the Golden Immortal Old Ancestor becoming furious and taking action, which would completely ignite a death battle between the Dragon Clan and Yuan Chen, leading to an irreversible catastrophe.

Great Elder Ao Yin, who was on the side, turned pale with rage upon hearing this. He turned his head abruptly to look at Clan Leader Ao Yi, his eyes full of disbelief and extreme dissatisfaction:

"Shut up! Are you still speaking for an outsider even now? Is it fake that our Dragon Clan's Young Lord Ao Xing's Dao path was completely destroyed? Is it fake that the Dragon Clan lost all face? Is it fake that the Second Elder died? With such a great humiliation, you actually still recognize the other party as one of our own?!"

Clan Leader Ao Yi frowned, staring at Great Elder Ao Yin: "Grand Elder, you must understand, I am the Dragon Clan Clan Chief now!!!"

Clan Leader Ao Yi also felt stifled. Although the Clan Chief's strength was low, he held supreme authority.

However, the Grand Elder was arrogant and overbearing, and the Elders in the clan who could suppress the Grand Elder had all left with Yuan Chen.

This made Clan Leader Ao Yi have to wait for Golden Immortal Ao Li to descend to the Lower Realm to lodge a complaint.

He couldn't help but sigh again, "Sigh, what a Clan Chief I've become."

Above the void, Golden Immortal Ao Li slowly raised his hand and spoke indifferently, suppressing all the arguments below.

"Enough."

With these two simple words, boundless majesty instantly silenced the whole scene.

"You, tell me, what is going on?"

Golden Immortal Ao Li pointed at a man in red clothes at random.

The man was stunned: "Ah, me?"

Seeing Golden Immortal Ao Li looking straight at him, he hurriedly nodded: "It is like this, blah blah, blah blah..."

Clan Leader Ao Yi's expression eased slightly. Thankfully, although he leaned towards the Golden Dragon Clan, he didn't go too far.

"You say that the offspring Yuan Chen produced are all Top-tier Divine Beasts?"

Golden Immortal Ao Li's eyes instantly lit up, and he asked in surprise.

"That's right. At first, some offspring were not very outstanding, but later it was as if 'Dao foundation' had been wiped with medicine. Not only was the Dragon Clan's difficulty in reproduction gone, but each one was also gifted with outstanding talent..."

Golden Immortal Ao Li's gaze was deep, and a flash of strangeness appeared in the corner of his eyes.

Afterward, his gaze first fell on Great Elder Ao Yin, his tone flat, but carrying a hint of unquestionable scrutiny and reprimand:

"Great Elder Ao Yin, as the Grand Elder of the Dragon Clan, you do not distinguish cause and effect, do not distinguish right from wrong, and are narrow-minded and stubborn in the face of matters, which has lost the Dragon Clan's demeanor."

"I already know the ins and outs of this matter. It was Second Elder Ao Ni who was arrogant and conceited, provoked trouble for no reason, bullied others by crossing Realms, and repeatedly crossed the bottom line, which led to the outcome of defeat and death. Young Master Ao Xing followed blindly and invited disaster; although his sin does not warrant death, he is by no means entirely innocent."

"Yuan Chen's suppression was a reasonable act of self-defense and counterattack, without any excessive brutality."

Hearing this, Clan Leader Ao Yi felt relieved and secretly rejoiced. He had never seen this Great-Grandfather before and only heard that the Great-Grandfather was more overbearing than his grandfather. But now it seemed that the Great-Grandfather was not one to listen to one side or be blindly protective, and was still rational and fair.

But just as Clan Leader Ao Yi thought the matter would be settled, Golden Immortal Ao Li's tone suddenly changed, his gaze instantly turned cold, and the Golden Immortal killing intent faintly appeared.

"However—"

"Even if we are of the same Origin and can be considered our own people, disputes are disputes, and rules are rules."

"Private fights among Juniors and clashes of grievances are all competitions among peers, regardless of victory or defeat. But this Yuan Chen used excessive means, using the disputes of the Juniors to establish his authority, secretly provoking and pressuring the ethnic group, causing our Dragon Clan's hearts to float, internal suspicion, and factional splitting."

"Splitting the ethnic group and shaking the foundation of the Dragon Clan is a great taboo!"

"If there is a mistake, it must be punished; if there is a lack of etiquette, it must be disciplined. Even if they are people of the same Origin, they must give my Dragon Clan an explanation and receive a lesson!"

Boom!

A strand of ice-cold Golden Immortal pressure suddenly swept across the scene, pressing all the Dragons to the point of shock.

Clan Leader Ao Yi's expression changed instantly, all color drained from his face, and his eyes were full of helplessness and anxiety.

The thing he was most worried about had finally happened.

This trip to the Daming Dynasty was inevitable.

But Yuan Chen's temperament...

Clan Leader Ao Yi felt bitter in his heart.

They are all from the same lineage, the same lineage! How did such a lineage produce an honest dragon with high moral character like himself?

With a long sigh, Clan Leader Ao Yi suppressed his inner anxiety and cupped his hands sincerely: "Great-Grandfather, please observe clearly. The phenomenon of splitting is only temporary. Yuan Chen can represent the Dragon Clan. As long as we merge into it, the Dragon Clan will still be the strongest force in the world. Aren't the benefits for everyone? There is no need to be at daggers drawn."

"Spineless!" Great Elder Ao Yin snorted coldly.

In his heart, he thought, is Yuan Chen holding power the same as their Golden Dragon Clan holding power?

Now that my father has come down personally and is still bowing to Yuan Chen, isn't that being sick?

Yuan Chen has so many offspring. After taking down Yuan Chen, find a way to control and cultivate all his offspring. Those strange things could all become the help of the Golden Dragon Clan.

Waving his hand to send Clan Leader Ao Yi flying, Great Elder Ao Yin looked at Golden Immortal Ao Li and changed the subject: "Father, the most important thing right now is whether we can save Young Master Ao Xing and restore his Dao path?"

While speaking, Great Elder Ao Yin waved his hand.

Young Master Ao Xing's statue flew into the middle of the crowd.

"Yuan Chen's Origin Seal is rooted in his Divine Soul, locking his lifelong cultivation. Our Dragon Clan's treasures were all exhausted, but none could shake it in the slightest. That guy Elder Ping He of the Silver Dragon Clan also stood by and ignored it. Please, Great-Grandfather, take action and save his life."

"Elder Ping He?"

Golden Immortal Ao Li raised his eyebrows. He knew the other party. When he was the Grand Elder, the other party had already grown up and was considered the number one Prodigy of the Silver Dragon Clan. He didn't expect that he had also parted ways with the Dragon Clan now.

Glancing at Great Elder Ao Yin indifferently, he didn't ask much.

He raised his hand gently and flicked it in the air.

Hum—!

A pure and vast Golden Immortal light sprinkled down, gently wrapping the statue.

The silver Origin Seal that was firmly rooted in Young Master Ao Xing's Divine Soul and was unsolvable instantly dissipated like melting ice and scattering clouds, disappearing without a sound.

The cracks on the statue healed rapidly, the dim light of the Divine Soul suddenly became bright, the broken Dao foundation was reshaped in an instant, and the withered Origin recovered rolling.

In the next instant, Young Master Ao Xing, who had been lying flat, shook his body violently!

The withered Dantian instantly became full, the stagnant Meridians were all unblocked, and the decaying Qi and blood recovered wildly. His originally pale face instantly flushed, the dead silence in his eyes faded away, and the long-lost Dragon might rose again, thicker and purer than in the past.

With a short flick, the shackles were broken, the wasted body was recast, and the Dao path returned!

This is the power of a Golden Immortal; with a flick of his hand, he can reverse the unsolvable death situation in the Mortal Realm.

Young Master Ao Xing was extremely ecstatic: "I, Young Master Ao Xing, am back!"

Looking at Golden Immortal Ao Li, he knelt on the ground: "Thank you, Old Ancestor, for your action."

Although his body was sealed, his Divine Sense was still there, so he could feel everything around him and knew Golden Immortal Ao Li's background.

Golden Immortal Ao Li's expression was calm, and he spoke indifferently: "A little Seal of minor Dao, not worth mentioning. This catastrophe can be considered a tempering. In the future, practice diligently, guard your heart, and do not be arrogant and cause trouble again."

"I will remember your teachings!" Young Master Ao Xing hurriedly kowtowed to accept the order.

Clan Leader Ao Yi looked at the fully recovered Young Master Ao Xing and felt slightly comforted in his heart, but what followed was even greater worry.

Golden Immortal Ao Li's gaze overlooked the entire territory below, his voice slightly cold, spreading across the wilderness: "Since the Junior Yuan Chen is ignorant, I will go to the Daming Dynasty in the Eastern Wasteland personally, question his crimes face-to-face, seek justice, and establish the majesty of my Dragon Clan!"

As the words fell, he said no more. The golden light around his body surged, and the Golden Immortal immortal might swept across the thousand-mile void.

"Follow me to the Daming Dynasty!"

With a wave of his hand, he tore through the sky, golden light piercing the sun, and a majestic figure took the lead, rushing out, heading straight for the Eastern Wasteland, Daming Imperial City!

Clan Leader Ao Yi looked at that determined back, smiled helplessly, and could only take a group of Dragon Clan experts to follow closely behind, heading to the Eastern Wasteland.

...

At the very moment Golden Immortal Ao Li descended to the Lower Realm—

The entire Cultivation World shook for ten thousand miles, and a thousand domains resonated!

In the hidden Immortal Caves of the heavens and the depths of ancient Forbidden Grounds, countless ancient Immortal Caves sealed for ten thousand years trembled in unison, and the barrier fluctuations were incessant.

In one quiet cultivation room after another, one by one, the hidden Old Ancestors suddenly opened their eyes!

Extreme shock and solemnity flashed in their eyes. Their bodies suddenly tensed, and they looked up in unison, gazing far into the direction of the Dragon Clan.

"Golden Immortal aura... someone has descended to the Lower Realm again?"

"It's over at the Turbulent Star Sea! It wouldn't be that guy Great Elder Ao Yin who couldn't take it and called an adult, right? Hahaha, that's something he could do. Now there's a show to watch?!"

"Dragon Clan? Sigh, that guy Great Elder Ao Yin still has this habit. When he was young, he couldn't beat the Prodigy of the Northern Cold Family, so he secretly had his father crush the other party to death. Now he's doing it again!"

Countless hidden Old Ancestors looked up at the sky, but after seeing that it was the direction of the Dragon Clan, their eyes also revealed disdain.

It wasn't just the hidden experts.

At this moment, inside Daming Imperial City, all the foreign forces and big shots of the Six Domains Sects who came to watch the competition and join the fun felt their hearts tighten, and their bodies shook!

The leaders of the major forces who were discussing the Immortal Dao Conference and observing the competition of the Prodigies almost at the same moment looked up sharply, looking at the Dragon Clan's position far in the sky, their expressions changing drastically.

The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi flowed backward crazily, the Dao patterns of the firmament trembled violently, and the rules of the entire world were slightly turbulent and distorted.

Obviously, it was the turbulence caused by someone descending to the Lower Realm.

On top of the cloud platform, Yuan Chen stood with his hands behind his back, quietly overlooking the fierce competition of the Immortal Conference below.

He could clearly perceive the sudden changes in the world, the rampaging Spiritual Qi, the fluctuation of Dao rules, and the violent ups and downs of the world's general trend.

But his Divine Sense scanned all directions, yet he could not see through the root of this power.

Yuan Chen's eyes narrowed slightly, and he whispered softly: "Worldly anomaly...?"

He had some doubts in his heart, but he had no panic, remaining calm and composed.

Just at this moment, Elder Hei Yan's hair stood on end, his face as pale as paper. He hurried out of the ranks, bowed to Yuan Chen on the cloud platform, and reported urgently in a deep voice:

"Young master! It's the direction of the Dragon Clan! It must be a Golden Immortal of the Upper Realm Dragon Clan descending!"

"This kind of pressure is definitely not something the Lower Realm possesses! The Dragon Clan's Secret Realm can open the Heaven-Connecting Altar to bring a Golden Immortal from the Upper Realm down to the Lower Realm. They must be coming for you!"

As the words landed, the wind stopped, and the whole scene was silent.

The surrounding Dragon Clan Elders gathered around one after another, their expressions solemn: "Is Great Elder Ao Yin crazy? How could it come to this?"

The other forces either had flashing eyes, waiting to watch a good show, or were anxious, worried about being implicated.

After all, not every force had someone above, and not every force could call someone down.

"What? What Golden Immortal descending? Make it clear?"

At the scene, perhaps only Yuan Chen was confused and asked doubtfully.