Chapter 897: Chapter 894: Pengxuan Grotto Heaven

Xu Zhengtao finally snapped back to reality and looked at Ao Rulong beside him, saying, “Should we do something, senior?”

Ao Rulong glanced at Xu Zhengtao, then began to stroll around the ancient residence, saying, “What do you want to do?”

Xu Zhengtao gestured to Ao Rulong with his eyes.

Ao Rulong smiled slightly and walked toward Xu Zhengtao.

Xu Zhengtao felt something was amiss.

In the next moment.

Boom!

Ao Rulong directly punched Xu Zhengtao, sending him flying and slamming hard against the courtyard wall of the ancient residence with a resounding crash.

As Xu Zhengtao collided with the courtyard wall, Ao Rulong streaked across like a bolt of lightning. Just as Xu Zhengtao was about to hit the ground, Ao Rulong grabbed his neck with one hand, pinning him to the wall, coldly staring at him, speaking slowly, “You want to die, but don’t drag me with you, understand?”

Xu Zhengtao’s eyes were filled with fear; he had never seen such a terrifying Ao Rulong.

It seemed as if, in the next moment, he would be crushed to dust.

At this moment, Xu Zhengtao seemed to remember that this senior was none other than the Fist Venerate, renowned throughout Central Earth!

His punch, let alone someone in the Saint Realm, would severely injure even an Immortal if it didn’t kill them.

He was merely a Saint Emperor; to contend with Ao Rulong, he was far from enough.

“Perhaps you don’t yet understand how terrifying that young master is, but remember each word I tell you today.”

Ao Rulong’s eyes were as sharp as a hawk’s, coldly watching Xu Zhengtao as he spoke softly, “That young master intends to overthrow the Double Emperors, and I believe he has the capability. So if you dare to play games with me again, I won’t need orders from the young master—I will take you down myself first.”

“Mind yourself well.”

Ao Rulong’s large hand slightly tightened, causing the surrounding courtyard walls to boom, terrifying Xu Zhengtao to the point of thinking he might really die.

Until Ao Rulong let go, Xu Zhengtao collapsed on the ground, gasping heavily, realizing he was still alive, not dead.

Watching Ao Rulong leave, Xu Zhengtao’s eyes were filled with deep shock.

Why would such a powerful senior serve that Ye Xuan so obediently?

He really couldn’t comprehend it.

Overthrow the Double Emperors?

What kind of absurd idea is that? Is he truly seeking death?

Nonetheless, just thinking of Ao Rulong’s gaze earlier made Xu Zhengtao shudder involuntarily.

He could feel that Ao Rulong was absolutely serious.

Ao Rulong genuinely believed Ye Xuan could overturn the Double Emperors!

Xu Zhengtao sighed inwardly, feeling that Ao Rulong had completely lost his mind.

The worst part was, he seemed to have no choice but to follow in the madness.

Otherwise, the only path was death.

Since it’s death either way, why not seek a glorious end?

Thinking of this, Xu Zhengtao composed himself and committed Ao Rulong’s words to memory.

Hoping that someday, he might witness Ye Xuan overthrow the Double Emperors.

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Far away from the ancient residence.

There was an ancient grotto heaven here, with the sign reading Pengxuan Cave Heaven.

On the plaque of Pengxuan Cave Heaven, even divine intent had formed, transforming into two palm-sized little boys in green robes, seated cross-legged on either side of the plaque, looking like two little Daoist boys, simultaneously cute and awe-inspiring as expected of a Daoist legacy.

Such a scene is not seen elsewhere.

Suspended below the plaque was a peach wood sword.

The peach wood sword was covered in runes; it looked ordinary, but in reality, it contained the Dao of heaven and earth!

That was a famous Daoist talisman sword, also called a Peach Talisman, Demon-suppressing sword, Evil Extermination sword, Evil Suppression sword, and so on.

The talisman sword suspended here was called the ‘Suspended Peach Talisman,’ replaced annually to ward off misfortune.

Additionally, a Door God poster was pasted on each of the two large gates of the cave, with the Door God in golden armor on a red paper background, exuding a natural majesty, like a Heavenly God in the world.

Upon closer inspection, the Door God posters shimmered with golden light, appearing lifelike as if they might come to life, very impressive.

Don’t underestimate these Door God posters; they possess many wonderful effects like warding off evil, protecting the home, ensuring safety, aiding success, and bringing fortune.

At this moment.

The Door God on the two large gates of Pengxuan Cave Heaven suddenly came to life, their fierce faces now showing expressions of astonishment and fear.

Such a lively scene would certainly amaze anyone who witnessed it.

Simultaneously, on either side of Pengxuan Cave Heaven, the palm-sized little boys in green robes also opened their eyes and looked at the two uninvited guests.

The green-robed boy on the right stood up, positioned himself in the void, hands behind his back, looked at the two, and in an old-fashioned manner said, “Who are you two? Visiting the Mountain Gate or seeking the Dao?”

Though the green-robed boy’s actions and tone were old-fashioned, his voice was childlike, coupled with his palm-sized figure, which was quite amusing.

The green-robed boy on the left, though he opened his eyes, remained cross-legged and floating, silently watching the two.

“Silence, these are honored guests!”

The Door God directly under the right green-robed boy shouted angrily, then looked at the visitors, fearfully saying, “We did not know of the esteemed one’s arrival, please forgive us.”

The other Door God made the same gesture.

A Door God is an existence that wards off demons and evil, but it can also understand the visitor’s intentions.

If evil, then block.

If good, then allow.

However, these visitors were both evil and good to the extreme, making the Door Gods dare not breathe heavily.

Ye Xuan looked at Pengxuan Cave Heaven, his expression calm as he stepped forward.

Yun Daoli, wearing a demon mask, followed one step behind.

The two large doors opened automatically, and even the Peach Talisman hanging at the entrance floated up.

“Not a bit of change.”

Ye Xuan murmured softly as he passed through the gates.

Pengxuan Cave Heaven, ranked second among the thirty-six Grotto Heavens of Daoism, was founded by the Great Emperor of the East Mountain, and later produced an Empress like Bixia Yuanjun, living up to its name.

After crossing the gates, it was another world, like arriving in an Immortal Realm.

There, white clouds formed the ground, fairy palaces stood aloof among the clouds, more with waters from the Nine Heavens rushing down, winding and twisting before flowing upward miraculously.

Ancient temples were also scattered herein, bearing the breath of ages.

Whirring, whirring, whirring————

Just then, in the distant clouds, a group of young men and women in Daoist robes flew on swords, neatly organized, looking extremely pleasing.

Bang!

In the next moment, a short-statured old man suddenly emerged from the ground in front of Ye Xuan, bowing low in horror, saying, “We did not know of Emperor Ye’s arrival, humble as I am, I have failed to welcome you from afar.”

“Where is your Sect Leader?” Ye Xuan gestured for the old man to rise.

However, the old man dared not be disrespectful, prostrating himself on the ground, respectfully saying, “The old master is wandering the void and hasn’t returned yet.”

Ye Xuan slightly frowned, but then his expression relaxed, showing a hint of a smile, softly saying, “You did not get it right.”

The old man was taken aback, saying, “The old master returned?”