231: Chapter 231 Seeing the myriad immortals of the Jie Sect mobilize, the disciples of the Chan Sect also came out in unison.

Immortal Pilu and Lv Yue walked out of Biyou Palace together, walking side by side on the jade path of Jinao Island, the atmosphere somewhat heavy.

Lv Yue broke the silence first, asking via voice transmission: "Senior Brother Immortal Pilu, which clan do you intend to guard next?"

Immortal Pilu paused slightly, shook his head with a bitter smile, and said: "I am not going... I am going into seclusion."

Lv Yue was somewhat surprised: "Seclusion? Does Senior Brother not have any other clans you are close with?"

"Except for the Wood Spirit Clan, no." A trace of grief flashed in Immortal Pilu's eyes.

"When I first came into the world, I was protected by the Wood Spirit Old Ancestor. Later, I quickly met Revered Master and was taken in as one of the Seven Attendant Immortals. All these years, I have been following Revered Master to Cultivate, so I have had very little contact with the outside world..."

He paused, his voice low: "Now that the Wood Spirit Clan has been exterminated, I must hurry to go into seclusion to Cultivate, so that after the Quantity Tribulation ends, I can save the remnants of the Wood Spirit Clan. This is the only thing I can do, and it is also what I must do."

Upon hearing this, Lv Yue sighed softly and patted his shoulder: "I understand. Then I wish Senior Brother a smooth path and that you may soon behead the corpse to become a Quasi-Saint."

Immortal Pilu nodded, "Junior Brother is going to protect other clans; if you have any needs, feel free to transmit your voice to me."

The two chatted for a few more sentences before parting at the crossroads on Jinao Island.

Lv Yue transformed into a green light and headed straight for the Eastern Land, preparing to go and protect the small clans he had a good relationship with.

Immortal Pilu returned directly to his Immortal Cave, set up heavy Restrictions, and began his long seclusion.

...

Not long after Lv Yue flew out of Jinao Island, he saw a familiar figure in the Void Realm ahead.

A burly, open-minded-looking Daoist was riding a majestic black panther, flying leisurely.

Lv Yue's eyes lit up. He quickly accelerated to catch up and smiled, transmitting his voice: "Senior Brother Gongming! Where are you going to punish evil and promote good this time?!"

Zhao Gongming turned his head upon hearing the voice. Seeing Lv Yue, he laughed loudly, patted the head of the black panther beneath him, and said heroically: "Junior Brother Lv Yue! What a coincidence? Where are you going?"

Lv Yue flew to his side, walking side by side with Zhao Gongming, and smiled: "I am going to the East, to the Toad Clan, to protect them. What about you, Senior Brother?"

Zhao Gongming patted the black panther's head, his voice loud and clear: "The clan of my mount is a small clan with only one Golden Immortal guarding it. To prevent them from being wiped out by other large clans, I am going over to hold down the fort."

Lv Yue nodded and said: "Senior Brother Gongming has always valued loyalty and righteousness. With you there, the Black Panther Clan will surely be able to survive this tribulation."

Zhao Gongming waved his hand and laughed heartily: "As Disciples of Jiejiao, we should strive to intercept a glimmer of life for all living beings. The Quantity Tribulation is dangerous; we should help as much as we can. Let's go, let's travel together; it will be good to have company on the way."

The two and the panther turned into two streams of light and sped towards the Eastern Land.

On Jinao Island, more and more Jiejiao Disciples began to take action, and an undercurrent was quietly surging across the Primordial World.

And the blood-colored clouds of the Quantity Tribulation seemed to have become a bit thicker because of this.

...

Jiejiao Disciples went out in large numbers, and the sky above Jinao Island was woven with escaping lights.

Inside Yuxu Palace.

Yuanshi Tianzun sat upright on the auspicious clouds, his expression calm.

He raised his hand and waved it gently, and a ray of Jade Purity Immortal light instantly spread throughout the Kunlun Mountain range.

"All Disciples, come to Yuxu Palace immediately to discuss matters."

Before long, everyone in the main hall of Yuxu Palace had arrived, except for Guangchengzi.

Que Liusun and Immortal Nanji, the two Quasi-Saints, sat at the very front, while the other Disciples sat in order according to the Twelve Golden Immortals, and the atmosphere in the hall was solemn.

Yuanshi Tianzun scanned the Disciples below, his voice cold: "Jiejiao has already moved, and our Chanjiao cannot fall behind."

"With the Quantity Tribulation at hand and the ten thousand clans competing for hegemony, this is the time for the Four Tribes of the Heavenly Dao to contend for their positions. You shall descend the mountain immediately, choose the clans you support in the four lands, and help them achieve the fruit status of the Four Tribes of the Heavenly Dao!"

As soon as these words were spoken, a low discussion arose in the hall, and then all the Disciples stood up at the same time and replied in unison: "We respectfully obey the Revered Master's decree!"

Yuanshi Tianzun nodded slightly and added: "This time when you descend the mountain, your main focus should be on protecting the clans and accumulating Karma. You must not kill wantonly or create Karma recklessly. Remember, Chanjiao is the authentic sect of the Xuanmen, and you should act in a dignified and upright manner."

"Yes!"

The Disciples saluted again and then filed out of Yuxu Palace.

After leaving Yuxu Palace, the Twelve Golden Immortals soon divided into three groups and fled in different directions.

Led by Que Liusun, Master Lingbao, Venerable Daoxing, Daoist Cihang, and Golden Immortal Samantabhadra, five in total, headed towards the Eastern Land.

Immortal Nanji, Chijingzi, and Master Huanglong headed towards the North.

Daoist Revered Master Yuding, Master Taiyi, Qingxu Daode Zhenjun, and Heavenly Venerable Wenshu Guangfa headed towards the Southern Lands.

Just as the three groups were about to separate, Master Lingbao suddenly turned to look at Chijingzi and said with a smile that was not a smile:

"Senior Brother Chijingzi, this Quantity Tribulation is extremely dangerous. You are one of the few prudent people among the Twelve Golden Immortals. Why not go to the Heavenly Court to take up a post earlier to avoid this monstrous tribulation?"

"Lest you end up like Senior Brother Guangchengzi, tainted with too much Karma. If Revered Master had not taken action, I fear it would have been difficult to escape."

Venerable Daoxing immediately chimed in, his tone sarcastic: "Exactly, exactly. Senior Brother is good at handling miscellaneous tasks and is most suitable for assisting His Majesty Haotian in the Heavenly Court, managing the affairs of all living beings. Why descend the mountain with us rough men and get tainted by this bloody slaughter?"

The two sang in harmony, squeezing Chijingzi both openly and secretly.

Upon hearing this, Chijingzi frowned and said in a deep voice:

"Two Junior Brothers, with the Quantity Tribulation at hand, as Golden Immortals of Chanjiao, we should share Revered Master's worries and contribute to the Righteous Path of the Xuanmen."

"Besides, Senior Brother Guangchengzi has already gone to the Heavenly Court to take up a post, and now I am responsible for all the affairs in the sect. If I go too, wouldn't that leave Revered Master with no one to use?"

Master Lingbao laughed mockingly: "Yes, yes, yes, no one to use..."

He turned to look at Venerable Daoxing and sighed deliberately: "Sigh, some people just don't know how to read the room. They are busy with miscellaneous tasks every day, and they even have less time to Cultivate, yet they still think they are sharing Revered Master's worries?"

Venerable Daoxing immediately chimed in, his tone sarcastic: "Indeed. It's pitifully stupid!"

The two sang in harmony, squeezing Chijingzi both openly and secretly.

Chijingzi was so angry that his chest heaved, and then he turned to look at Que Liusun.

Seeing his indifferent appearance, Chijingzi became even angrier; his eyes and skin visibly turned red.

Just as he was about to argue, Immortal Nanji saw this and hurriedly came out to smooth things over, saying gently:

"Alright, alright, say less. Revered Master has given strict orders, so we should go our separate ways. Junior Brother Chijingzi, let's go."

After speaking, Immortal Nanji took Chijingzi and Master Huanglong and transformed into three beams of escaping light, heading towards the North.