106: Chapter 16 Qingyangzi

It was a broken ancient seal, its entire body a dark gold color. Though incomplete, it radiated an overwhelming imperial pressure.

As if the phantom of an ancient emperor was floating upon it, suppressing all Realms!

A terrifying Extreme Dao Aura spread out, instantly dispersing the chaotic energy of the Shattered Star Abyss, causing the entire starry sky to tremble.

"An... an ancient emperor weapon?" The pupils of Gumang and the other two contracted sharply, their hearts instantly shrouded in despair.

No matter how Heaven-Defying they were, it was impossible for their severely wounded Quasi-Emperor bodies to resist a revived ancient emperor weapon, even a broken one!

This completely exceeded the limits of what they could handle.

Their cultivation Realms were already lower than their opponents', and now the other side had even brought out an ancient emperor weapon. How were they supposed to fight this?

The three of them were now truly feeling somewhat hopeless.

"Old Monster Lan, you!" Even the gray-robed Quasi-Emperor was startled, clearly not expecting the other party to directly use such a great killing weapon. Wasn't this being too cautious?

Seven against three, and with a Realm suppression to boot. Was there a need to be this cautious?

"To prevent unforeseen complications, let's just kill them cleanly and be done with it!" The Lan surnamed Quasi-Emperor gave a fierce smile, activating the broken ancient seal. Dark golden light converged, locking onto Gumang and the other two.

He always prioritized caution in his actions, leaving no room for others to survive. Especially when dealing with so-called geniuses, he would never let his guard down. This was the lesson he had learned over many years.

Those so-called top-tier geniuses often have explosive breakthroughs in desperate situations. Many people have suffered because of this.

Therefore, he never underestimated them. Once he decided to act, he would go all out.

Shi Xuan and Yun Li exchanged a glance, both seeing the resolve in each other's eyes.

Gumang roared wildly, preparing to use his Physical Body to withstand the blow, to buy even a sliver of an opportunity for his companions.

Just as that destructive beam of light was about to erupt.

A calm voice sounded within the starry sky.

"Stop."

The voice was not loud, yet it clearly reached the ears of every person present.

Space rippled like water waves. A middle-aged Daoist, dressed in simple green Daoist robes, with an ordinary Face but an ethereal bearing, appeared out of thin air between the two sides.

He looked like an ordinary wandering Daoist, but when he appeared, the destructive beam of light gathered by the broken ancient seal actually paused slightly, as if hindered by an invisible force.

"Who are you? How dare you meddle in this?" The Lan surnamed Quasi-Emperor was both shocked and furious, shouting sternly.

Today, no one could save Gumang and the other two. No one who came would change that, he said so himself.

The green-robed Daoist didn't even glance at the Ancient Emperor Seal. His gaze swept calmly over the people present, finally landing on the Lan surnamed Quasi-Emperor. He said indifferently, "An ancient emperor weapon is not something to be used in a situation like this. Put it away."

His Aura was harmonious and profound, clearly also at the peak of the Quasi-Emperor Realm.

But facing three peers of the same Realm plus a broken Emperor's Weapon, there wasn't the slightest fluctuation on his Face, not a trace of fear. This was clearly very unusual.

The gray-robed Quasi-Emperor's expression changed, as if he had thought of something. He quickly cupped his hands in salute, his tone becoming extremely polite: "May I ask if our Fellow Daoist hails from the Dao Inquiry Sect? Could it be... Fellow Daoist Qingyangzi?"

Upon hearing the names 'Dao Inquiry Sect' and 'Qingyangzi', the momentum of the Lan surnamed Quasi-Emperor and the others instantly withered by more than half.

Qingyangzi!

An Elder of the Dao Inquiry Sect, a figure famous throughout the myriad Realms.

Qingyangzi was not that kind of young Genius. In the early stages of his cultivation, he was even much slower than his peers, completely unworthy of being called a Genius.

But his temperament was extremely steady. He most enjoyed sitting alone in meditation, comprehending the heavens, earth, and nature.

Starting from the Immortal Platform Realm, he gradually accumulated strength and broke through steadily, advancing step by step to the peak of the Quasi-Emperor Realm. His Dao foundation was terrifyingly solid, recognized as a representative figure of the 'Dao follows nature' philosophy.

The green-robed Daoist gave a slight nod: "Indeed."

Just two words, yet they caused the momentum of the seven powerful opponents, including the Lan surnamed Quasi-Emperor holding the Ancient Emperor Seal, to instantly wither by more than half. Their Faces revealed apprehension, even fear.

The Dao Inquiry Sect!

The Sect from which the Chaos Great Emperor Jiang Hao originated, now the number one Emperor's Heritage in the myriad Realms!

To some extent, its disciples walking the starry sky represented the will and Face of that invincible Emperor.

Especially at this moment, when the Chaos Emperor's Great Dao was about to fade but had not yet completely dissipated, his deterrence still enveloped the myriad Realms. Who would dare not give Face to the Dao Inquiry Sect?

They weren't afraid of Qingyangzi himself, but the key was that he came from the Dao Inquiry Sect.

The gray-robed Quasi-Emperor took a deep breath, lowering his posture even further: "We were unaware of the Dao Inquiry Sect Fellow Daoist's arrival and have offended. Since our Fellow Daoist has spoken... Fellow Daoist Lan, why haven't you put away the ancient emperor weapon yet!"

The Lan surnamed Quasi-Emperor's Face shifted through expressions, but in the end, he didn't dare to cause trouble. He resentfully retrieved that broken ancient seal.

No one who came would change things, but the Dao Inquiry Sect was an exception.

Only then did Qingyangzi turn his gaze to the shocked and doubtful Gumang and the other two, his tone slightly gentler: "Are you three unharmed?"

Gumang and the other two finally snapped back to reality and hurriedly bowed in salute: "Many thanks for Senior Qingyangzi's life-saving grace. We... are temporarily unharmed."

Their hearts were filled with the relief of having survived a catastrophe and gratitude towards this suddenly appearing powerful expert from the Dao Inquiry Sect.

Qingyangzi nodded: "Since you are unharmed, leave quickly. This place is not suitable for lingering."

He did not inquire about the reasons, nor did he show favoritism to any side. He merely prevented the use of the ancient emperor weapon, maintaining a relatively fair bottom line. At the very least, the disparity in top-tier external force could not be so overwhelming.

The gray-robed Quasi-Emperor and the others had ugly expressions but did not dare to refute.

Without the ancient emperor weapon to crush them, although they still held an absolute advantage, those three brats clearly had desperate measures. Even if they could capture them, they would offend the Dao Inquiry Sect in the process, a loss outweighing the gain.

"Let's go!" The gray-robed Quasi-Emperor gritted his teeth, glaring fiercely at Gumang and the other two. "Consider yourselves lucky this time. Next time, you won't have such good fortune!"

This group was also decisive. Since their goal could not be achieved, they should leave quickly.

After speaking, the gray-robed Quasi-Emperor tore through the void with the others and swiftly departed.

Only when the Aura of the powerful enemies completely disappeared did Gumang and the other two finally heave a long sigh of relief. Their taut nerves relaxed, and they immediately felt their injuries and exhaustion surge over them like a tide.

"Once again, thank you for Senior's lifesaving grace!" Shi Xuan forced himself to stand firm, once again offering a solemn bow.

Qingyangzi waved his hand, his tone still plain: "No need for formalities. I happened to be passing by and sensed the fluctuations of an ancient emperor weapon, so I came to investigate. Although there is contention on the Starry Sky Ancient Path, using an ancient emperor weapon to bully juniors breaks the rules. You three have good talent. Take care of yourselves."

After speaking, he didn't wait for Gumang and the other two to say anything more. His figure rippled like water patterns and disappeared on the spot, as if he had never appeared.

He truly acted as he said, coming only to maintain a certain degree of fair competition.

"This Senior Qingyangzi from the Dao Inquiry Sect... what an imposing Aura. I couldn't sense much pressure from him, yet even the Quasi-Emperor holding the ancient emperor weapon obediently complied." Yun Li exclaimed, a brilliant light flickering in her beautiful eyes.

"This is the majesty of an Emperor's Sect." Shi Xuan said with lingering fear.

"Fortunately, a Senior from the Dao Inquiry Sect passed by. Otherwise, we probably would have truly fallen here today. Although the Chaos Emperor has not appeared for a long time, his might still shelters a certain order within the myriad Realms."

Gumang scratched his head, speaking honestly yet earnestly: "Mm. When I become powerful in the future, I also want to be like the Chaos Emperor and the Dao Inquiry Sect, not letting those scoundrels bully people so casually!"

"Let's heal our wounds first." Yun Li took out Medicinal Pills and distributed them to the other two. "We owe the Dao Inquiry Sect a great debt of gratitude this time. Let's go, find a safe place to recuperate."

Supporting each other, the three transformed into streams of light and departed.