A man from the Big Dipper, starting his charlatanship at Mount Tai.

.......

Lin Xiu gripped the flagpole, and with a slight thought, transmitted his voice directly into the old madman's sea of ​​consciousness:

"Senior, the Holy Maiden of Tianxuan is still alive!"

To save time, Lin Xiu immediately unleashed his trump card!

"Um!?"

The old madman suddenly looked up, his previously cloudy eyes instantly turning fervent!

……

When Lin Xiu took out the Emperor Weapon, the eyes of the Star Peak Master and the Tai Xuan Sect Master almost popped out.

The Peak Master of Xingfeng stared intently at the golden battle flag in Lin Xiu's hand, confirming that his perception was correct:

"An imperial weapon?! He can actually produce an imperial weapon!"

The Tai Xuan Sect leader's expression also changed drastically:

"What is this person's background? He's only at the Dragon Transformation Realm, yet he can casually wield an Emperor-level weapon... This..."

The sect leader of Tai Xuan Sect was also helpless. After all, even such a large sect as Tai Xuan Sect did not have an Emperor Weapon, but Lin Xiu casually took one out, which hit his sore spot hard.

However, what they didn't know was that this was actually the result of Lin Xiu having already restrained himself.

Otherwise, the simultaneous appearance of all three imperial weapons would be enough to drive any force mad.

Meanwhile, the onlookers were in an uproar.

"An imperial weapon! It truly is an imperial weapon! That oppressive aura is undeniable!"

"A golden imperial weapon... could it be an ancient imperial weapon of the Golden Clan?"

"No! The ancient royal weapon of the Golden Clan is the Golden Mace, not a battle banner!"

"That's right! I remember now! A few months ago, a great battle of imperial weapons broke out near the Holy City in the Northern Region. It is said that a golden battle flag appeared out of nowhere and suppressed the Void Mirror of the Ji family together with the Azure Lotus Imperial Weapon!"

"What?! Suppressing the Void Mirror?! Is this really true?"

"Absolutely true! There were holy figures present at the time who witnessed it with their own eyes!"

"The Ji family is going crazy! They're saying they're willing to pay any price to redeem the Void Mirror!"

........

After the initial surprise at the imperial weapon, everyone realized something more serious.

That is, the one who travels around with the imperial weapon is not the Dao Lord who is rumored to have used the imperial weapon to suppress the Void Mirror, but Lin Xiu, the Holy Body!

"A Dragon Transformation Realm cultivator traveling around with an Emperor-level weapon? This... this is outrageous!"

"Isn't he afraid of being robbed?"

"Rob? You think you can snatch something from a Dragon Transformation Saint Body wielding an Emperor Weapon? You try it!"

"I...I think I'll pass."

"But then again, since he possesses an Emperor-level weapon, why did he bring it out? Isn't he afraid of attracting even stronger opponents? If I can't, surely a top-tier expert could?"

"A supreme expert? If it's a supreme expert wielding an Emperor-level weapon, that should suffice. However, aren't you afraid of failing and attracting the Dao Lord and the Azure Lotus Demon King to suppress you simultaneously? Do you think anyone would want to become the next Ji family?"

"........."

“Alright, indeed, a Saint Body at the Dragon Transformation Realm, if it can unleash the power of the Eight Forbidden Realms, is equivalent to a half-step Great Power, and is not so easy to move.”

On the most recent main peak.

The Star Peak Master's expression shifted uncertainly. After sighing, he seemed to suddenly remember something and turned to look at Hua Yunfei beside him:

"Yunfei, you seem to have been to Zhuofeng a few days ago. Could it be that you had some contact with this person at that time?"

Upon hearing this, Hua Yunfei gently plucked the strings with his fingertips, producing a soft sound.

“Grandpa, I did have contact with Brother Lin. That’s why I said Brother Lin is invincible.”

To be precise, he had already finalized all the cooperation details with Lin Xiu during their last meeting. After that, Hua Yunfei had been waiting for Lin Xiu to leave Xingfeng.

The Star Peak Master was helpless, never expecting that his grandson, such a young prodigy, would hold another young prodigy in such high regard.

"It seems that he was completely captivated by you when you met last time."

Upon hearing this, Hua Yunfei chuckled and shook his head.

"Grandpa, it wasn't him who won Yunfei over."

"Instead... Yunfei took the initiative to submit."

When Hua Yunfei saw the old man of chaotic energy become Lin Xiu's puppet, he was truly convinced and immediately decided that the Tai Xuan Sect should follow Lin Xiu.

Only in this way could he avoid leaving the grudges of the ruthless lineage behind in his beloved Tai Xuan.

"Voluntarily submit..."

"Wait! Yunfei, what piece are you playing now?!"

“It’s the evening song of the fishing boats,” Hua Yunfei said softly.

The evening song of the fishing boats is a farewell tune.

"Yunfei, could it be... that you're planning to leave Taixuan?"

The Star Peak Master wanted to say something, but thinking of the Dao Lord and the Imperial Weapon, and the Ruthless Clan, he ultimately just lowered his head silently.

It was because he was too incompetent to protect Hua Yunfei; otherwise, how could Hua Yunfei have ended up in this situation?

He... is not qualified to comment on Hua Yunfei's decision.

……

Lin Xiu's side

Upon hearing the news that "the Holy Maiden of Tianxuan is still alive," the old madman's bewilderment quickly faded, replaced by pure clarity and excitement! His gaze, clouded for six thousand years, was now sharp as lightning, fixed intently on Lin Xiu!

The next instant, the old madman took a step forward, appearing in front of Lin Xiu as if shrinking the distance between them.

"What...what did you say?"

"Senior Sister is still alive? Is that true?!"

Lin Xiu nodded slightly, thinking to himself that what Senior Wei Yi said was indeed true.

Back in the Tianxuan Stone Workshop, he had asked Wei Yi how to awaken the old madman if he was out of his mind. Wei Yi's answer was simple: circulate the Tianxuan Emperor Scripture and inform him that the Tianxuan Saintess was still alive.

Lin Xiu met the old madman's burning gaze and replied earnestly:

"Senior, what I said is absolutely true."

"In fact, I not only told you about this, but I also informed Senior Wei Yi of this news several months ago at Tianxuan Stone Workshop."

“Wei Yi…Wei Yi…”

“Wei Yi…Junior Brother…”

A complex look flashed in the old madman's eyes—a mix of nostalgia, guilt, and deep pain.

Junior Brother Wei Yi has actually been guarding Tianxuan Stone Workshop all this time?

It's been six thousand years.

His junior brother, who once fought alongside him, has always been protecting Tianxuan!

His senior brother, however, went mad and wandered the world, becoming a vagabond.

.......

Seeing that the old madman was acting strangely, Lin Xiu continued:

“Old Madman Senior, you guessed right. Since the destruction of Tianxuan, Senior Wei Yi has been guarding the Tianxuan Stone Workshop.”

"Now, more than a year has passed since Senior Wei Yi made the decision to rebuild Tianxuan."

"Although the newly formed Tianxuan is still lacking in top-tier power, its potential is absolutely limitless. It has the Immortal Spirit Eye, the Ancient Sacred Body, the Five Elements Light Body, and the Five Elements Spirit Body... It can be said that it is full of geniuses and vigorous.

"I have come here today to invite you to return, senior, and together with Senior Wei Yi, to restore the glory of Tianxuan!"

The preceding text is omitted, the following text is omitted, but in short, it can be summed up in one sentence: to restore the glory of Tianxuan, you old madman have an inescapable duty!

"........"

The old madman fell silent.

He stood there, his white hair disheveled, his aged face displaying an ever-changing expression. The wind in the valley whistled through his tattered robes, making it difficult for anyone to discern that he was a saint of his time.

After a long silence, he slowly shook his head, his face showing pain, and said:

"I... am not qualified to go back."

“Junior Brother Wei Yi has protected Tianxuan for six thousand years, while I… am just a wanderer. I have no face to see him, no face to see the ancestors of Tianxuan.”

Even so, Lin Xiu could sense that the old madman's attitude towards him had changed.

The old madman was looking at him with the gentle gaze of an elder looking at a younger person.

Almost simultaneously, Lin Xiu heard the system notification in his ear.

【ding~】

The special character "Old Madman" has reached 60 points of favorability, meeting the criteria for a change in destiny.

Hearing the system notification, Lin Xiu's lips twitched involuntarily.

What do you mean by "the special person, the madman"? He has a real name, okay?

The thought of the possibility of future "young madmen" made Lin Xiu increasingly unable to hold back.

Chapter 168 This junior begs the senior to prove the Dao and become an emperor!

In the end, the old madman still didn't nod.

"I have no face to face Junior Brother Wei Yi, nor to face Tian Xuan. Going back will only add to my sorrow."

Lin Xiu's heart stirred slightly, knowing the time had come, and he said in a deep voice:

“Since you are unwilling to return, I will not force you. However, I would like to ask you a favor on behalf of Senior Wei Yi and all the current disciples of Tianxuan.”

The old madman looked up: