Honghuang: It makes sense that there are four Sanqing, right?

Led by the shrimp soldiers, Qingdi traveled forward, turning left and right. The road was unadorned, and even the night pearls were not very bright, making the Dragon Palace appear somewhat dilapidated.

They walked in silence, only the sound of sobbing could be heard, until they saw the Dragon King with a dragon's head and a human body. The Dragon King bowed first, and then Qing Di bowed in return.

"I am Ao Shun, the current Dragon King of the East Sea. Recently, there have been some funerals in my clan, and I have been unable to leave. I apologize for not being able to greet you properly and beg your forgiveness, Immortal."

Ao Shun was dressed in plain robes and kept a very humble posture.

Qingdi nodded in understanding. He had already investigated before coming and found that many aquatic creatures from the Dragon Palace had gone missing, some of whom were of high status and needed the Dragon King to preside over their funerals.

"Dragon King, there's no need for this. I am aware of what has happened recently. I have come today to ensure that such an incident will not happen again. I wonder... if the Dragon King trusts me?"

After speaking, Qingdi transformed, his green robe turning into a white robe. He bowed slightly towards the direction of the Dragon Palace. At the same time, a ripple appeared in the space, and the Qingping Sword appeared.

Ao Shun quickly returned the greeting on behalf of his people, glanced at the Qingping Sword, and wore a touched expression.

"I, Xiaolong, certainly believe you. What are your orders, Immortal Master? I will obey your commands throughout the East Sea!"

"There's no need for such a dispatch. The Dragon King commands the aquatic creatures of the East Sea. Does the Dragon King truly not know of those who commit evil?"

Looking at the humble-looking Ao Shun, Qing Di sighed inwardly. His own cultivation was still too low. The Dragon King's words were all polite formalities, and he had no intention of cooperating at all.

"I cannot hide this from the discerning eyes of the Immortal Master. However, this matter is due to my lax management of my subordinates, which led to my offense against the Immortal Master of the Jie Sect. How dare I make a fuss about it? I hope the Immortal Master will inform his superiors. After the forty-seventh day, I will definitely come to apologize."

Ao Shun rolled his eyes and said respectfully.

"Dragon King, there's no need for this. My uncle's disciples do indeed have some vicious individuals infiltrated. I've come today to seek justice for you."

You certainly know how to talk, being so humble. Qing Di felt a little embarrassed and stopped caring about Ao Shun's empty politeness.

"No, no, I only know that those immortals live on Skull Island. I originally planned to go and apologize tomorrow."

Ao Shun seemed startled, lowered his head even further, and said in a trembling voice.

"I know you are worried. When I return, I hope the Dragon King will be able to be honest with me."

Qing Di said no more. The next moment, the space fluctuated, and his figure and Qingping Sword disappeared.

After Qingdi left, Ao Shun straightened up, waved his hand, and the Turtle Prime Minister immediately stepped forward.

"Your Majesty, what are your orders?"

"This Qingdi is just a celestial being, and not a member of the Jie Sect. I suspect that the Sage is not truly purging his disciples. However, he is also a disciple of the Chan Sect. Send two Golden Immortals to accompany him, lest something happen in my East Sea territory."

"Those disciples can escape from the East Sea at any time if they commit crimes. As long as they are not particularly important disciples, the Sage will not do anything to them. But my Dragon Clan cannot escape."

At this point, a bitter look appeared on Ao Shun's face, and he sighed.

"This Jie Sect... Alas, even after my dragon race weeps day and night, can't we utter a single shred of pity from a saint?"

"But he does possess the Qingping Sword, after all. Seeing him is like seeing a saint; doesn't that prove the saint's sincerity?"

"Perhaps the two sages made some kind of deal, but if they really want to clean house, which of their own Golden Immortal disciples wouldn't be more suitable than this outsider celestial being?"

"If we cry for three more days and the Sage still doesn't react, my Dragon Clan will have no choice but to retaliate."

"As the King commands."

……

A black hole suddenly appeared in space above Skull Island. Qing Di strode out and shouted.

Where is Ma Yuan?

Qingdi felt waves of divine sense sweeping over him. Without a doubt, they were disciples of the Jie Sect around him, wanting to see the weight of his position as the head of the Merit Hall.

A man with a face as blue as indigo, hair as red as cinnabar, and fangs flew out from the island. He was dressed in a Taoist robe that looked somewhat out of place. He spoke respectfully to Qing Di.

"Ma Yuan greets Senior Brother and Hall Master. May I ask what brings you here?"

Ma Yuan was from a branch of the Jie Sect, while Qing Di was a direct disciple of Yuanshi Tianzun. Ma Yuan had to address Qing Di as his senior brother.

Qingdi glanced at Ma Yuan and said, "You're so greedy, aren't you? It's people like you who ruin the fortune of the Jie Sect. My third brother intercepted the secrets of heaven for everyone, but he was implicated by evil people."

"It's good that you dare to come out. Do you know your crime?"

Ma Yuan's expression changed, but he still spoke respectfully.

"What crime have I committed?"

"Since joining the religion, you have killed countless people and even took pleasure in eating their hearts and livers. How dare you claim to be innocent?"

Ma Yuan suddenly looked up, straightened up, and his tone carried a hint of threat.

"Senior brother, I advise you to think twice. No matter how strong your background is, in the end, the prehistoric world is determined by one's own strength. Since you have been abandoned by the Chan Sect to the Jie Sect, I suppose... even the sages won't go to great lengths for you."

"As for the Qingping Sword, how much of its power can you, a mere celestial being, unleash?"

"It seems you've confessed."

Qingdi nodded slightly. All that wasted talk with him was for the sake of recording the video. Without evidence, killing was certainly an option, but it would be less effective in maintaining order.

"You stubborn brat, you think you can get away with anything? When I was conquering the East China Sea, you were still in your mother's womb!"

Seeing that Qing Di remained unmoved by either soft or hard tactics, a ruthless glint flashed in Ma Yuan's eyes. He immediately shouted, and then a flash of crimson-black light appeared in his hand as he shot out.

"Die!"

The surrounding disciples of the Jie Sect immediately began to discuss the matter.

"It's the Heart-Grabbing Hand! It's said that if someone is touched by it, their soul and heart will be ripped out."

"Yes, this move is extremely vicious. At least tens of thousands of aquatic creatures have died because of it, leaving no trace of their bodies."

"How will Qing Di face this? He can't just die at Ma Yuan's hands like this, can he?"

"It's hard to say. It depends on whether the Qingping Sword will automatically protect its master. In any case, it certainly can't stop itself."

"He's wielding the Qingping Sword, after all; it wouldn't be right for him to die here on his first day in office."

If things go wrong, we'll help protect Qingdi, make him apologize to Ma Yuan, and that'll be the end of it. The people from the Chan Sect can go back to Kunlun Mountain on their own.

The disciples of the Jie Sect whispered among themselves, while the two Golden Immortal Dragon Clan members who had followed them were also on edge, ready to protect Qing Di at any moment.

Everyone was worried for Qingdi, but Qingdi himself didn't move an inch.

Damn it, the Nago Guardian Jade can only protect a three-foot radius around him. If Ma Yuan doesn't get close, I really can't get Yang Mei and the others to make a move.

Ma Yuan looked at Qing Di without moving, a look of contempt flashing in his eyes, and sneered, "Scared out, aren't you? A little brat like you dares to try to reform a great religion."

Qingdi remained motionless, five feet, four feet...

The next moment, Ma Yuan was within three feet of Qing Di.

If we don't act now, it will be too late! Two dragons soared into the sky, and four or five cultivators shot out from the surrounding area.

However, instead of seeing the expected scene of Qing Di's body collapsing, they only heard a loud "boom"!

Ma Yuan's body turned into a bloody mist, leaving only his head, with a sinister smile still lingering on his lips.

This... how could this be? Ma Yuan was a powerful Golden Immortal! The people who rushed over were stunned, their hearts filled with turbulent waves. They hadn't even seen how Ma Yuan died.

But then the young man in the blue robe turned around with a smile, holding Ma Yuan's head in his hand, and said to the stunned crowd.

"Within three feet of me, I am invincible."