What was happening before his eyes was completely different from what he had previously foreseen in the inner vision.

The sudden change of the star flow disrupted his original plan, making the whole situation more complicated and unpredictable.

The attack on the mountain by the Quanxing sect could very well force the Luotian Grand Ceremony to be postponed or even canceled.

If the appearance of the star stream was just a small change, then everything that is happening now has far exceeded his expectations and control.

What Wang Ye finds even more intriguing is that the Celestial Master Zhang Zhiwei has yet to appear.

With Zhang Zhiwei's cultivation and strength, could he possibly encounter any insurmountable danger?

.....

Zhang Zhiwei, this powerful figure revered by the world as the Heavenly Daoist, naturally never encountered any danger.

In this world where individual strength is significantly enhanced, he is undoubtedly at the pinnacle, invincible.

However, despite possessing near-divine power, he was ultimately not a true omnipotent being.

He cannot fathom all the mysteries of the world, nor can he foresee all the future.

Therefore, when Quanxing quietly launched its attack on the mountain, he did not immediately realize that their real target was his junior brother, Tian Jinzhong.

Thus, with an almost self-righteous arrogance, Zhang Zhiwei engaged in battle with Shen Chong and the others as if playing with children.

He condescendingly pointed out Ding Shian's shortcomings, even regarding the Quanxing Mountain Expedition as a good opportunity to train his disciples.

In his view, this seemed to be nothing more than an insignificant farce.

However, when Rong Shan rushed over to report to him, Zhang Zhiwei suddenly realized the seriousness of the situation.

He immediately repelled Shen Chong and Ding Shian and the others at top speed, without wasting a single moment.

Unfortunately, he was already too late.

Even with his extraordinary abilities, he could not bring back Tian Jinzhong's life.

At this moment, Zhang Zhiwei finally realized the heavy consequences of his arrogance and ignorance.

He stood there quietly, his gaze deep and solemn, as if he were engaged in a profound reflection deep within his heart.

His face was expressionless, making it impossible to discern his inner emotions.

However, at that moment, the sky above Longhu Mountain suddenly began to darken.

Large swaths of dark clouds rapidly gathered, flashing with terrifying lightning, as if foreshadowing an impending storm.

Before long, Longhu Mountain was shrouded in darkness, as if night had fallen.

Immediately afterwards, deafening thunder echoed between heaven and earth, the sound of "Boom!!!" sending chills down one's spine.

Boundless lightning, like an angry dragon, churned in the dark clouds before striking down fiercely at the Quanxing members who had no time to retreat.

In that instant, lightning took their lives, erasing them completely from this world.

At this moment, not a single member of the Quanxing sect on Longhu Mountain was spared.

This sudden divine punishment, like the wrath of the gods, plunged the entire Longhu Mountain into a state of solemnity and silence.

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However, all this punishment and destruction could not compensate for the immense pain deep within Zhang Zhiwei's heart.

His decades-long brotherhood with Tian Jinzhong transcended the simple bond between fellow students; Tian Jinzhong was like a close relative to him.

Looking back on her early years, she realized that her unintentional words had revealed to Tian Jinzhong the secret that she could talk in her sleep.

To protect that important secret, Tian Jinzhong resolutely chose to practice meditation, and he has been doing so for decades, just so that he would never fall asleep again.

Such sacrifice and perseverance always pain Zhang Zhiwei.

The passing of Tian Jinzhong was undoubtedly a huge blow to Zhang Zhiwei.

At this moment, Rongshan also arrived at the scene.

He had a bad feeling the moment the lightning struck.

However, when he saw Tian Jinzhong fall in front of him, he still couldn't accept this cruel reality.

His master had entrusted him with the task of protecting Uncle Tian, ​​and now, Uncle Tian's passing made him feel that he had an inescapable responsibility.

"Ahhh! It's all my fault! If I hadn't left, Uncle Tian wouldn't have gotten into trouble!"

Rongshan screamed in anguish, his voice filled with self-blame and regret.

The old Celestial Master stood quietly to the side, his gaze calmly fixed on Rong Shan, who had fallen into a state of madness.

He took a deep breath, his heart filled with indescribable grief, yet he knew that he had to help Rongshan break free from this state.

So he swung his arm, and a powerful force instantly sent Rongshan flying, causing him to crash heavily to the ground, but in doing so, he regained some of his senses.

The old Celestial Master's voice was stern and firm: "Enough! What kind of behavior is this! Life and death are predestined, take it easy!"

Despite his merciless words, a barely perceptible sorrow was revealed in his deep eyes.

But this trace of sorrow was fleeting, replaced by sharpness and decisiveness.

He said to Rongshan in a deep voice, "Go and inform Lingyu and the others to take on the important responsibilities of Longhu Mountain during this period."

Immediately afterwards, his words revealed a chilling murderous intent: "I will go down the mountain and wipe out the Quanxing!"

Just then, a series of footsteps approached from afar, and Zhang Zhiwei subconsciously looked in the direction from which the sound came.

Xingliu strolled leisurely over from a distance, a mysterious smile on his face.

He asked curiously, "I'm curious, now that you've gone down the mountain, will the Luotian Grand Ceremony still be held?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Zhiwei stared intently at Xingliu, as if trying to see through the mysterious figure's mind.

Instead of directly answering Xingliu's question, he posed a different one:

"I had someone investigate your background, but you seem to have appeared out of thin air, leaving no trace in this world. So, can you tell me, are you a member of the Quanxing sect?"

Xingliu said calmly, "Quanxing? They are not worthy."

Zhang Zhiwei nodded, believing what Xingliu had said.

After all, the strength that Xingliu displayed certainly gave them the right to say that Quanxing was unworthy.

Even the Quanxing sect during Wugensheng's era was the same.

He then answered Xingliu's question: "Now that I have descended the mountain, the Luotian Grand Ceremony must naturally cease."

"Let's talk about this again in a while."

However, Xingliu shook his head and said:

"That won't do. I'm very interested in the Tongtian Talisman. If you don't continue holding the Luotian Grand Ceremony, won't I have to wait a long time? I don't have that kind of patience."

Zhang Zhiwei had already lost patience with Xingliu and had no interest in getting entangled with him over these trivial matters.

If the Luotian Grand Ceremony was the most important thing in Tian Jinzhong's mind before his death, then now it has become insignificant.

He only wanted to get down the mountain as soon as possible to wipe out the Quanxing Sect; nothing else mattered.

Therefore, he ignored Xingliu's question and tried to walk directly past Xingliu.

However, just as he was about to go around, Xingliu suddenly stretched out his arm and blocked his way.

“How about this,” Xingliu suggested with a smile, “you go and get the Tongtian Scroll for me, and I will help you revive Tian Jinzhong, how about that?”

Zhang Zhiwei stopped abruptly. He remained silent for a moment, gazing intently at Xingliu with a deep look in his eyes.

Finally, he slowly said, "Okay, I promise you."

Following Zhang Zhiwei's reply, Xingliu said nothing more, but directly led him back to Tian Jinzhong's body.

What happened next left Zhang Zhiwei speechless.

Tian Jinzhong's wounds healed gradually as if time had reversed, and his breathing returned to normal, as if he had just woken up from a deep sleep.

As Xingliu completed all of this, he always had a relaxed smile on his face, as if it were just a trivial matter he did casually.

Zhang Zhiwei had thought that resurrecting the dead would be a huge burden on Xingliu, but what he saw before him was completely beyond his expectations.

Xingliu indeed didn't have much trouble. If Tian Jinzhong had been dead for decades, even Xingliu would have been powerless to help.

After all, in this world, death means the complete annihilation of the soul; there is no such thing as the underworld where the soul can be preserved.

Fortunately, Xingliu possesses the ability to reverse time, allowing Tian Jinzhong to return to the world of the living.

As Zhang Zhiwei watched Tian Jinzhong slowly open his eyes, an indescribable emotion welled up inside him.

He felt both delighted and a little unreal.

After all, this was a scene he had never imagined he would see again.

Tian Jinzhong looked around in confusion, his gaze finally settling on Zhang Zhiwei: "Senior brother, what's wrong with me...?"

Before he could finish speaking, Zhang Zhiwei embraced him tightly.

“You’re back, Jinzhong.” Zhang Zhiwei’s voice trembled slightly, but it was full of determination and joy. “No matter what happened, it’s good that you’re back.”

In Zhang Zhiwei's warm embrace, Tian Jinzhong gradually felt his senior's joy and excitement.

However, as his consciousness gradually cleared, memories of his death began to flood back to him like a tide.

"Senior brother, I have failed your expectations." Tian Jinzhong's eyes were filled with tears, and his voice was full of self-blame and regret.

"Those secrets, which I guarded for decades, were ultimately stolen from me. What was the point of all my perseverance and sacrifices over the years?"

The pain and despair in Tian Jin's heart were like a raging fire; he could not accept that his years of hard work had gone to nothing.

Decades of being a useless person, coupled with the blow of having his secrets stolen, made him resigned to death.

Gong Qing saw through his heart, which is why he let him leave peacefully and took the blame for his murder.

Zhang Zhiwei sensed the trembling and pain in Tian Jinzhong's heart, and he slowly spoke:

"Jinzhong, what's the big deal about all this? Once I get down the mountain, let's see who dares to say a word!"

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Upon hearing Zhang Zhiwei's words, Tian Jinzhong's expression changed drastically. He could clearly sense the intense killing intent hidden in his senior brother's words.

This accidental death had such serious consequences that he had never expected it.

He was extremely anxious. He knew Zhang Zhiwei's personality well; once he made up his mind, it was very difficult to change it.

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