Immediately, dazzling blue, crimson-gold, and deep purple lights bloomed from each side, intertwining and weaving a massive net of destruction.
As the six Supreme Elders in the Great Perfection stage continuously performed sealing hand signs, the prow of the warship, carved with a ferocious giant beast head, suddenly opened its mouth wide.
Then, three terrifying energy beams, like enraged dragons leaping out to sea, carrying apocalyptic auras, surged directly toward the barrier at the gate of Cangyan Daoist Palace.
Wherever the energy beams passed, the air was ripped instantly, emitting sharp whistles, as if space itself was distorted by their passage.
Upon impact with the barrier, what initially appeared calm as water and transparent like glass, suddenly rippled.
The ripples spread from the point of impact outward, and the entire barrier trembled lightly under the assault of the energy.
"Who dares to attack my Cangyan Daoist Palace!" An angry roar echoed, but no one emerged.
Seeing this, Duanmu Shu and the others felt reassured and intensified their efforts.
Then they tossed out the Array Flags, causing the originally swiftly spinning transparent array to turn into three distinct colors.
More Spirit Stones were poured in, making the three beams of light blaze even brighter...
Meanwhile, eighteen figures tore through space, their breaths quick and chaotic, racing to finally arrive at the territory of the Golden Thunder Sect.
Looking up, they indeed saw the mountain gate of the Golden Thunder Sect sealed by a strange force, as though isolated from the world.
Cao Zhengyang’s expression was grave; he promptly took out a delicate mini wristband from his sleeve and crushed it without hesitation.
As the wristband shattered, only a faint purple arc flashed before quietly dissipating into the air.
"It looks like the Golden Thunder Sect’s situation makes it difficult for messages to get in or out, doesn’t it?"
Mo Xingjian, while extracting Spirit Stones from his Storage Bag and rapidly absorbing their Spiritual Power to recover his own depletion, asked suspiciously.
Among the five major sects, which one doesn’t have a few undercover agents hidden? Yet so far, even Taiqing Sect hasn’t received any news and has no idea what’s happening inside.
Cao Zhengyang was also quickly replenishing his Spiritual Power, responding, "This wristband was given to me by brother Gao Xuan. He said that an Elder guarding the Thunder Pool owed him a life-saving favor. If this wristband shatters, the Elder should appear unless something unexpected has happened."
Upon hearing this, Mo Xingjian frowned slightly.
He vaguely remembered that Zhou Qing had mentioned Gao Xuan offered assistance when he knew the child was cultivating "Thunder Sword Skills" and needed to condense a Thunder-shaped Sword Embryo. Gao Xuan suggested a Thunder Pool created by the Golden Thunder Sect where he could help.
However, the child refused because he had already successfully condensed the Sword Embryo using a Thunder-Invoking Talisman.
As time ticked by, just as everyone began doubting the reliability of the wristband, ripples suddenly appeared on the mountain gate barrier.
Then, an old man’s head poked out, looking around cautiously. After confirming all was clear, he put on a flattering smile, turned back, and seemed to be whispering something to those inside the barrier.
After agreeing on something, he repeatedly clasped his hands in thanks, handed over some items, and hurriedly emerged from the barrier, quickly approaching the spot where the wristband was crushed.
"Brother Gao, why did you come here at this time..."
The old man, rushing over with a worried look, changed his expression upon seeing Cao Zhengyang and the others.
Cao Zhengyang slightly clasped his hands in salute, "Are you Elder Gong Zhen? Brother Gao gave me the item. Can the Elder facilitate a message to Sect Leader Lei, saying Cao Zhengyang of Taiqing Sect is here for a secret visit?"
Elder Gong Zhen’s face immediately turned unpleasant, shaking his head in refusal.
Seeing this, Cao Zhengyang quickly added, "Brother Gao said if this favor is granted, the debt between you two will be settled."
Elder Gong Zhen frowned deeply, hesitated briefly, then said, "Sect Leader Cao, it’s not that I don’t want to help, but Sect Leader Lei is currently busy and can’t attend to other matters."
"Busy attacking the Cyan Feather Immortal Sect?" Cao Zhengyang asked.
Elder Gong Zhen froze, his eyes filled with confusion and shock, "Attacking who?"
Seeing Elder Gong’s expression, Mo Xingjian and the others sighed in relief.
It seemed they had made the right move.
Cao Zhengyang then handed over an Imaging Stone left by Tong Min, saying, "Isn’t it true that the one attacking Cyan Feather Immortal Sect right now is not Lei Wuji?"
Elder Gong Zhen took the Imaging Stone, stunned upon glimpsing the image within.
"This... How is this possible? Sect Leader is injured..." Elder Gong Zhen caught himself mid-sentence and abruptly stopped.
Cao Zhengyang and the others squinted their eyes.
Elder Gong Zhen continued to stare at the Imaging Stone, his face growing increasingly troubled.
Cao Zhengyang said in a deep voice, "I don’t know what exactly is happening within your sect that you are unaware of such significant external events, but it’s an undeniable fact that someone is using your sect’s name to attack the Cyan Feather Immortal Sect."
"A sect with millions of disciples can’t all be slaughtered. Who do you think will be blamed for this? And who will be the first to break the balance among the five major sects?"
"Oh, let’s put it this way; after the Cyan Feather Immortal Sect is destroyed, it will soon probably be your Golden Thunder Sect’s turn, especially since Sect Leader Lei is conveniently injured right now. The Cangyan Daoist Palace could easily claim to be avenging Immortal Xuan You."