By the time Gao Xuan discovered Xue Tiejun using the Profound Emperor Needle to flee far away, he could no longer stop the other party.

The power of the Profound Emperor Needle was simply too formidable, capable of reaching thousands of miles in an instant. Moreover, the Profound Emperor Needle could penetrate various Magical Artifacts and Magic.

The only things Gao Xuan had in his hands that could withstand the Profound Emperor Needle were the Eight Extremes Divine Weapon and the Infinite Godslaying Spear.

But in terms of speed, they were far inferior to the Profound Emperor Needle.

Knowing he couldn't catch up, Gao Xuan simply decided to ignore Xue Tiejun. This old man was already at the end of his lifespan, and with such a severe injury, he had no path forward.

Even if he escaped back to the Profound Emperor Sect, it would only be a matter of scraping by, requiring no further attention.

Xue Tiejun decisively fled for his life, leaving behind even his decrepit mortal body.

Nearby, Huang Tao and others still didn't know what had happened, only to find that Xue Tiejun had already driven the Profound Emperor Needle away without a trace.

Huang Tao and the others were stunned, wondering what was going on?

A dignified Divinity Transformation Daoist Monarch, doing nothing at all, directly drove the Profound Emperor Needle away with his Divine Soul?

The Profound Mysterious sharing of the Soul Chain was so close that even Huang Tao and others couldn't detect anything unusual.

Thus, the group was entirely unaware of what had happened.

Huang Tao reacted the fastest, reaching out to snatch the Celestial Demon Order from Xue Tiejun's hands.

Unfortunately, the Twelve Profound City Celestial Demons had exhausted all their power, transforming into wisps of black smoke returning to the Celestial Demon Order.

From now on, it would be at least three to five hundred years before anyone could trigger the Twelve Profound City Celestial Demons again.

Huang Tao tried to use his Divine Sense to trigger the Twelve Profound City Celestial Demons, only to find he couldn't control them at all. His gaze involuntarily turned cold.

The other two Nascent Soul powerhouses, Xue Peng and Yao Yuanyin, also looked towards Huang Tao. Since Xue Tiejun had fled, Huang Tao was now the most respected. Everyone waited to see what he would say.

Huang Tao gestured, "No need to panic. The Sect Leader might have been secretly dealt with and returned to the sect. Our Wooden Boat has the Wood Thunder Demon-Breaking Cannon; not even a Divinity Transformation Daoist Monarch can withstand a shot from it..."

Xue Tiejun's sudden flight made the entire Profound Emperor Sect somewhat uneasy, but Huang Tao's words did manage to calm them down a bit.

Yao Yuanyin and Xue Peng said nothing, neither of them believed the Wood Thunder Demon-Breaking Cannon would be useful.

The power of this Magical Artifact was indeed strong, but locking onto a powerhouse was not easy.

Furthermore, they didn't know what other tricks Gao Xuan had up his sleeve.

Since the start of the confrontation, Gao Xuan had demonstrated all kinds of strange transformations, entirely different from ordinary cultivators.

Even more terrifying was that Gao Xuan could actually withstand the God-slaying Vortex!

This was a top-level Secret Technique capable of killing Mahayana powerhouses. Xue Tiejun's panic-driven escape further demonstrated how terrifying their opponent was.

Yao Yuanyin and Xue Peng exchanged glances, seeing retreat in each other's eyes.

Huang Tao, of course, understood their intention. He said using Divine Sense, "If we form an array, we can still protect ourselves. Splitting up would be inadvisable. Besides, the Wooden Demon Exorcism Boat is also a Divine Artifact."

Yao Yuanyin glanced at the decrepit body Xue Tiejun left behind, "With him fleeing in panic, how can we fight?"

"The Sect Leader might have been underhandedly dealt with,"

Huang Tao analyzed, "Such terrifying methods have already been displayed by our opponent. There's no chance they can use them again. At this moment, we actually have a chance to win."

The reasoning was sound, but Yao Yuanyin and Xue Peng remained silent.

A chance to win. What good would it do even if they defeated Gao Xuan? If they lost, it could mean their end. They weren't willing to take the risk.

Even though Huang Tao laid out his case clearly, he himself was reluctant to confront Gao Xuan.

The atmosphere among the three Nascent Soul True Monarchs grew delicate as none of them wanted to take the risk.

Suddenly, Huang Tao raised his voice towards Gao Xuan, saying, "Immortal Master, there may be some misunderstanding between us."

This was said in a rather sycophantic manner, making Yao Yuanyin and Xue Peng cringe at the flattery. Those within the Profound Emperor Sect, from Golden Core to Foundation Establishment Cultivators, all had peculiar expressions on their faces.

They were usually the ones being addressed as Immortal Master. Seeing Huang Tao humbly refer to Gao Xuan as "Immortal Master" left many feeling discomforted.

Gao Xuan's gaze fell on Huang Tao and the other Nascent Soul True Monarchs. He smiled, "You came from thousands of miles away to kill me and now say it's a misunderstanding. Are you playing games?"

Huang Tao hurriedly waved his hand, "We were deceived by the treacherous Li Xuan Ye. He proclaimed you as a peerless demon, intending to bring calamity to the world. Our Profound Emperor Sect embarked on an expedition to the East Sea for the sake of the world..."

He spoke with righteousness and fervor, then changed his tone, "Immortal Master Gao, we only realized upon arrival that you are a righteous and noble cultivator. We were indeed deceived. Now, the mastermind Li Xuan Ye is dead, and we are willing to apologize to you."

"How do you know you were deceived? How do you know that I'm a righteous cultivator?" Gao Xuan asked curiously.

Huang Tao was infuriated. He had said something nice to offer everyone a way out, and this brat wouldn't follow the script.

Not wanting to fight, he swallowed his anger and said, "The Twelve Profound City Celestial Demons specifically counter all demons and ghosts. Since they wouldn't touch you, it's clear you must have the world in mind as a righteous cultivator."

Gao Xuan shook his head, "You're wrong. I'm extremely petty and ruthless. Whoever offends me, I will eliminate."

He smiled at Huang Tao, "You speak nicely, but you still have to die."

Huang Tao was furious. Here he was, a Nascent Soul True Monarch of the Profound Emperor Sect, humbling himself before the other, yet the opponent remained unrelenting.

He sneered, "Do you really think we're afraid of you?"

"Whether you kneel or lie down, you'll die either way."

Gao Xuan encouraged Huang Tao, "You might as well fight with all your might and die somewhat honorably."

"This is outrageous!"

Huang Tao shouted fiercely, "You're so arrogant, do you dare face my Wood Thunder Cannon?"

A large Bronze Cannon manifested above the Wooden Boat, aimed directly at Gao Xuan.

Inside the cannon, flames flowed and sparkled, continuously accumulating Primordial Qi. Although it had not yet fired, the imposing aura of the accumulating Primordial Qi already enveloped Gao Xuan.

Yuanbao and Shui Qingbo both felt their Divine Soul tense. As Nascent Souls, they instinctively sensed the power of the Wood Thunder Demon-Breaking Cannon.

However, Gao Xuan remained unfazed, "Alright, I also have a cannon, let's compare."

The chest of the Mechanical Combat Body glowed a dark red, with the Antimatter Annihilation Cannon already beginning to charge.

The nature of Primordial Qi and Source Power was similar, allowing the Eight Extremes Divine Weapon to operate normally in this realm.

Huang Tao, Yao Yuanyin, and Xue Peng all sensed something was amiss. Huang Tao gritted his teeth, "The three of us together couldn't possibly lose to him?"

The Wood Thunder Demon-Breaking Cannon specialized in attacks. Facing each other head-on, Huang Tao didn't believe they would lose.

The other two Nascent Soul powerhouses also didn't believe it, and the three of them, along with countless disciples of the Profound Emperor Sect, activated the Wood Thunder Demon-Breaking Cannon.

Using the innate Magical Artifact of the Wooden Boat, they harnessed the power of Wood Thunder, being exceptionally yang and formidable, most proficient in powerful direct assaults.

A direct hit could not be taken head-on, even by a Divinity Transformation Powerhouse.

As the Wood Thunder Demon-Breaking Cannon fired, a dark red beam also shot out from the chest of the Mechanical Combat Body.

The accumulating Primordial Qi and Source Power shared a similar nature, allowing the Eight Extremes Divine Weapon to function normally in this realm.

The Wood Thunder Demon-Breaking Cannon, harnessing the Wood Thunder, an embodiment of ultimate yang and strength, excelled in breaching and offensive assaults.

On a direct hit, even a Divinity Transformation Powerhouse wouldn't dare to take it head-on.

The moment the Wood Thunder Demon-Breaking Cannon fired, the Mechanical Combat Body released a dark red beam from its chest.

The Spiritual Light from layers of Magic overlaid on the Wooden Boat were easily pierced by the dark red beam. The Wooden Boat immediately had a massive hole shot through it.

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