Chapter 16 The Arrival of the Chan Sect, Guang Chengzi's Overbearing Nature

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining: Great Dao Merit Golden Wheel (Prototype) strengthening, heaven and earth chessboard upgrade permission (to be activated), Divine Ability "One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones" (Fragment)!]

The System prompt faded in Gu Ziyuan's mind; his heart stirred slightly, but his face remained calm.

One Qi Transforms into Three Pure Ones? This is the signature Divine Ability of the Taishang Saint. Even if it is only a fragment, this reward is simply too generous.

He slowly stood up, intending to fully claim the Dinghai Shenzhen Tie, which was now as docile as an extension of his own arm.

Right at that moment!

Boom—!!!

A pressure a hundred times more terrifying than when the East Sea Dragon King Ao Guang exerted his full power suddenly pressed down from above the Crystal Palace's dome!

It was a pure, undisguised overbearing Aura, as if the heavens were collapsing and the Universe was being overturned.

The entire Dragon Palace treasury shook violently under this pressure. The spiritual light from countless treasures was instantly suppressed and dimmed, and cracks spread frantically across the walls like spiderwebs!

"Thud!"

The East Sea Dragon King Ao Guang, a dignified Grand Unity Golden Immortal, felt his legs go weak under this pressure and almost knelt directly on the ground.

The color drained from his old face, and his dragon eyes were filled with endless shock and fear.

"This... this is... the magic power fluctuation of Yuxu Palace!"

The Three Xiao Fairies' faces also changed drastically. Yunxiao immediately summoned the hunyuan golden bucket to protect the three sisters, but even the Magic Treasure's halo flickered under the pressure.

Bixiao gritted her teeth and glared upward: "Who dares to be so insolent!"

Before her voice could fade, a golden light pierced through the treasury's dome, plunging down like a sharp sword and transforming into a figure in a high crown and ancient robes before everyone.

The newcomer had an arrogant expression and indifferent eyes. In his palm, he held a simple, ancient small seal. The Aura emanating from it actually caused the surrounding space to show signs of twisting and shattering.

Acquired Karma Supreme Treasure, heaven-turning seal!

The head of the Chan Sect's Twelve Golden Immortals, the first Disciple of Yuxu Palace, Guangchengzi!

"Ao Guang,"

Guangchengzi didn't even spare a glance for the Three Xiao Fairies or Gu Ziyuan. His gaze fell upon the Dragon King as if he were inspecting an ant, his voice devoid of any emotion.

"This treasure is fated for my Chan Sect. I have come to take it by the order of my master, Yuanshi Tianzun. Do you have any objections?"

His words were plain, yet they contained an unquestionable will.

Ao Guang trembled all over, opening his mouth but unable to say a single word.

On one side were the Jie Sect's high immortals, and on the other was the head Disciple of the Chan Sect. Both represented the lineages of Saints; he couldn't afford to offend either!

"You!"

Bixiao's fiery temper exploded on the spot as she pointed at Guangchengzi and shouted.

"What an overbearing Chan Sect Disciple! This treasure was clearly subdued first by my Jie Sect Junior Brother. On what basis do you claim it's from your Chan Sect? Have you no shame!"

Only then did Guangchengzi slowly turn his head, his gaze falling on Bixiao for the first time, a corner of his mouth curling into an undisguised look of contempt and sarcasm.

"Oh? Jie Sect?"

He looked Bixiao up and down, then glanced at Yunxiao and Qiong Xiao, finally letting his gaze rest briefly on Gu Ziyuan's Heavenly Immortal cultivation level before letting out a sneer.

"So it is you lot—those with fur and horns, born from dampness and eggs."

"What did you say?!"

These words were like lighting a powder keg. Raging flames instantly rose from Bixiao's body, the Golden Dragon Scissors already in her hand, her Killing Intent soaring to the heavens.

"Second Sister, don't!" Yunxiao held her back firmly, her eyes full of solemnity.

Guangchengzi, Taiyi Golden Immortal Peak, was only one step away from attaining the Grand Unity realm.

Furthermore, he held such a lethal Sharp Weapon as the heaven-turning seal. If they truly fought, even the three sisters together would be no match for him!

Guangchengzi acted as if he didn't see Bixiao's anger at all; in his eyes, it was nothing more than the incompetent rage of the weak.

He even stopped wasting words. Opening his large hand and ignoring everyone, he reached directly for the massive Dinghai Shenzhen Tie!

"This treasure belongs to my Chan Sect now."

His movements were casual, yet they invoked the Laws of heaven and earth. A giant golden hand condensed from immortal power appeared out of thin air.

Blotting out the sky and sun, it reached for the divine iron with an Aura that suppressed everything.

Ao Guang closed his eyes, his face full of despair.

Yunxiao and Qiong Xiao's hearts sank to the bottom.

Bixiao trembled with rage but was held fast by her sister, unable to move.

It's over!

At the very moment the giant golden hand was about to touch the divine iron.

A figure in white moved a step sideways like a ghost, blocking the path between Guangchengzi and the divine iron.

Who else could it be but Gu Ziyuan?

He still maintained that calm and indifferent appearance, as if the giant golden hand before him—capable of shattering immortal mountains and capturing true dragons—was nothing more than a gentle breeze.

Guangchengzi's movements paused slightly.

The giant golden hand hovered three feet above Gu Ziyuan's head. The terrifying wind made his robes flutter loudly and his black hair dance wildly.

Guangchengzi's brow furrowed for the first time.

He looked at this "Heavenly Immortal" whom he had never once taken seriously, and a hint of coldness finally appeared in his indifferent eyes.

"Ant, do you wish to die?"

He was confident that the power of this grasp would instantly crush not just a Heavenly Immortal, but even an ordinary Taiyi Golden Immortal into powder.

Yet the person before him could actually block his path calmly while under his Aura's lock.

Interesting.

But that was all.

"Begone."

Guangchengzi spat out two words, and his words became Law; the pressure of the giant golden hand suddenly surged tenfold!

The air seemed to turn into an iron plate, so heavy it was suffocating.

However, Gu Ziyuan still stood there, motionless.

Before him, there seemed to be an invisible barrier, an "order" laid down by the heaven and earth chessboard, isolating all the violent pressure outside.

He raised his head, met Guangchengzi's cold gaze, and spoke calmly.

"Daoist Brother."

He paused, his voice clearly spreading throughout the entire treasury.

"In all things, there is a matter of first come, first served."

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire place fell into a dead silence.

Even Bixiao, who was ready to fight for her life, was stunned.

Ao Guang was so shocked his eyes almost popped out.

He... a Heavenly Immortal, actually dared to reason with the Chan Sect's head Disciple, Guangchengzi? To talk about "first come, first served"?

How was this any different from seeking death!

Guangchengzi was momentarily stunned, then laughed out of extreme anger, as if he had heard the funniest joke since the creation of the Great Desolation.

"First come, first served?"

He repeated it, the mockery in his voice almost overflowing.

"In front of me, in front of my heaven-turning seal, do you think you're worthy of talking about rules?"

"Rules are not established with words."

Gu Ziyuan shook his head, his tone still flat.

"They are meant to be followed. This treasure was discovered and subdued by my Jie Sect first; therefore, it belongs to my Jie Sect."

"Good! What a sharp-tongued Jie Sect Disciple!"

Guangchengzi's patience finally ran out, his eyes turning completely cold, his Killing Intent fully revealed.

"Since you won't leave, then I shall personally send you on your way!"

"It's time for my Chan Sect to clean house for the Jie Sect!"

The moment his words fell, he no longer held back. The giant golden hand hovering over Gu Ziyuan's head slammed down with an Aura that could destroy heaven and earth!

With this strike, he used seventy percent of his power, enough to instantly kill any Taiyi Golden Immortal!

However, Gu Ziyuan just watched quietly. With a flip of his wrist, that simple stone chessboard appeared in his palm once again.

He looked at Guangchengzi and spoke slowly, each word incredibly clear.

"Daoist Brother, are you sure... you want to make a move in front of me?"