Monk Golden Light was well-versed in plundering, spending his life cleverly acquiring treasures, and he has amassed quite a collection.

Of course, only a few truly caught Gao Xuan's eyes. However, Tao Jun and the others were very envious upon seeing them.

Among them, any piece was a fine Spiritual Artifact. Items like the Xuan Guang Mirror, Vajra Relic, and Celestial Cicada Spirit Leaf were exceptionally unique, at least Immortal Artifact level based on their tiers.

The Primordial Magnetic Divine Thunder Pill, although a one-time consumable, was extremely handy.

For ordinary Spirit Immortals or Great Demons, just one Primordial Magnetic Divine Thunder thrown over could settle them instantly.

Tao Jun, with over two thousand years of accumulation, only possessed the Six Jia Jade Belt as an Immortal Artifact. He was far inferior compared to Golden Light.

Earlier, he suffered a blow from the Five Peaks Golden Wheel, shattering his most important Spiritual Artifacts. Seeing Golden Light's abundant collection now, Tao Jun is madly jealous.

However, Gao Xuan seemed proud and unlikely to care much for these material possessions. If Gao Xuan insisted on killing Golden Light, he probably wouldn't take these things.

In that case, perhaps they could benefit.

Tao Jun couldn't help fantasizing, but then he heard Gao Xuan say, "The treasures are nice, you've put effort into this."

Gao Xuan waved his long sleeves, and the dozen or so Spiritual Artifact treasures were all collected by him.

Tao Jun's fantasy shattered, feeling a bit hurt inside. But upon reflection, Monk Golden Light's whole life was in vain, destined to work for others.

However, since Gao Xuan took the treasures, Golden Light's life was spared, so it's not too tragic after all.

A Golden Body Arhat of the Four Tribulations still had a chance to progress further. Golden Light also had the backing of the Buddha Country.

Given time, he had the opportunity to rise again.

Thinking about the future, Tao Jun's face grew more solemn, realizing Golden Light shouldn't be deeply offended.

Zuo Wentao also thought of this, his mocking smile fading.

But Jiang Yunfeng, being straightforward, showed surprise on his face; was Gao Xuan going to let Golden Light go?

Golden Light almost killed Gao Xuan and nearly destroyed the Wuyuan Capital City, all for personal gain.

Jiang Yunfeng truly detested him and didn't want Golden Light alive. However, it wasn't up to him. Even though he was anxious, he didn't know what to say.

Monk Golden Light noticed Jiang Yunfeng's expression and secretly resented him; this guy was eagerly wishing him dead. If he survived this ordeal, he would find a way to destroy Jiang Yunfeng's entire clan.

Tao Jun and Jiang Yunfeng were no better. Seeing his ugly state, they might spread rumors. These two couldn't be left.

But now, there was no time to worry about them. The key was passing this hurdle.

Gao Xuan, appearing deep-minded, took the treasures lightly, without revealing emotions.

Monk Golden Light assessed him by his own standards; if it were him, he would take all the treasures and not spare anyone.

He just didn't know what this Celestial Master truly thought.

Monk Golden Light quickly kowtowed repeatedly, "Celestial Master, I know my sins are heavy, I'm willing to serve under Celestial Master as a servant, running errands for you…"

Seeing Monk Golden Light so humble, Tao Jun actually felt a bit afraid; this Four Tribulations Golden Body Arhat could really lower his pride and image.

After pledging the Heart Curse Great Oath he still wasn't content, he wanted to personally pledge loyalty to Gao Xuan, willing to serve under him.

This level of patience was simply terrifying!

Tao Jun now hoped Gao Xuan would kill him, or else when Monk Golden Light found an opportunity, their fate would be grim.

Yet Gao Xuan said nothing, with a flick of his sleeve, and the scene shifted, returning everyone to the original site of the Celestial Master Temple.

The moon hung in the sky, stars scattered.

Under the starlight, a massive pit several miles in diameter lay on the ground.

The blow from the Five Peaks Golden Wheel not only destroyed the Celestial Master Temple but pulverized the mountain called Biyun Peak.

Biyun Peak, over a thousand zhang high, was the tallest peak near the Royal City. With barely decent scenery worthy of the word serene, ordinary people couldn't enter, since the Celestial Master Temple was here.

Returning to the old site, Gao Xuan looked at the giant pit on the ground, contemplating.

Monk Golden Light dared not kneel but stood next to Gao Xuan, cautiously watching his unmatched handsome profile, unable to discern his thoughts.

Tao Jun pondered, saying, "We can rebuild the Celestial Master Temple for the Celestial Master, so the entire Wuyuan Country will know of the Celestial Master's prestige."

Gao Xuan smiled, "A mere fleeting reputation isn't worth the concern."

He said softly, "Yet after living here so long, one can't help but feel sentimental."

Tao Jun was awkward, unsure what to say.

Monk Golden Light lowered his head deeply, remaining silent.

Gao Xuan glanced at the slowly approaching dark clouds, suddenly saying, "It's about to rain again. I'm starting to dislike the rain."

Tao Jun felt uneasy; the words had multiple meanings. With Gao Xuan's ability, killing Ao Qiong wouldn't be difficult.

But killing Ao Qiong meant becoming enemies with the North Sea Dragon Palace, and by extension, the Four Seas Dragon Race.

The Dragon Race, despite internal conflicts, was unified and forceful externally.

Tao Jun wanted to advise but there was no way to resolve the issue if Ao Qiong wouldn't relent. He found himself in a tough spot.

Gao Xuan told Tao Jun, "There's a saying to prepare for a rainy day, have you heard it?"

Tao Jun was stunned, roughly understanding the meaning, but hadn't heard the term.

"When the sky hasn't rained yet, you should repair your house and make preparations. That's the meaning of preparing for a rainy day."

As he spoke, he pointed downward and commanded, "Rise."

The ground shook, as countless stones and earth erupted upward like a fountain.

In a blink, a massive mountain had risen from the ground. Tao Jun noted that its shape was identical to the destroyed Biyun Peak.