The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 97: I Really Didn’t Mean to Steal

This time, the purple light was stronger than any that the Flower Fairy had ever seen before.

Within this purple light, there seemed to be a hint of dazzling gold.

At that moment, the Flower Fairy saw an illusionary realm.

The sky was hazy, the earth devoid of life, and then, a purple thunderbolt tore through the night sky, illuminating the entire world like the sun piercing the night.

Accompanied by the rumbling sounds, dawn arrived.

All things began to grow, and that thunderbolt, seemingly with the power to create heaven and earth, was also tinged with gold.

The Flower Fairy had an epiphany.

Thunder not only possessed immense destructive power but also had the ability to awaken life.

However, after awakening from the illusionary realm, the Flower Fairy didn’t directly comprehend any specific Dao, but her cultivation level had advanced another step closer to the Celestial Knowing Realm, just one foot away now.

The Celestial Knowing Realm is about comprehending the Heavenly Dao.

Having witnessed a scene like the creation of heaven and earth, the Flower Fairy felt that if she went into seclusion for a while, she should naturally reach that level.

This trip had not been in vain.

The Flower Fairy was delighted and turned her gaze to Lin Yun, wondering what he had gained.

Just then, Lin Yun also opened his eyes.

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Why did Lin Yun also comprehend the Dao so quickly on his first attempt?

The first time the Flower Fairy herself had comprehended the Dao, it took her a long time.

It seemed that Lin Yun hadn’t gained much!

Just as she was about to comfort Lin Yun, she heard the breathing of many others growing erratic.

What was going on, why were so many people concluding their enlightenment at the same time?

While the Flower Fairy was pondering, she heard Fang Yu’s voice.

"Activate the Shenxiao Banishing Demon Formation immediately, no one is to enter or leave Purple Cloud Mountain starting now!"

This was a serious matter.

The Shenxiao Banishing Demon Formation was the Shenxiao Sect’s Mountain Protection Array.

Unlike other sects, the Shenxiao Sect’s Mountain Protection Array wasn’t particularly strong defensively against external threats, but its internal restrictions were extremely powerful.

Within the Banishing Demon Formation, everyone’s cultivation level would be suppressed, and without breaking the Formation, it was also impossible to leave the area covered by it.

But this array was connected to the leylines of Purple Cloud Mountain, and with the suppression of cultivation levels, no one would be able to break this Formation.

This was also the style of the Shenxiao Sect; in the event that they truly had to use the Mountain Protection Array, their choice would be to fight against the invaders to the bitter end.

I might die, but I will push to the limit and take one down with me.

Yet over the years, the Shenxiao Sect’s Mountain Protection Array had never been activated.

The fact that Fang Yu had been forced to activate the Mountain Protection Array meant something significant had happened.

Those present who knew what was going on sensed the gravity of the situation, and piecing it together with the abrupt end to their enlightenment, everyone had a guess in their minds.

Following Fang Yu’s order, the Mountain Protection Array was immediately set into motion; the token to activate it was in Fang Yu’s hands, and it was quite swift. Inside the sect, some Elders and disciples started to move, guarding key locations.

Inside Purple Cloud Cave, Fang Yu’s face grim, pulled out a pale golden sword.

This sword was the Thunderclap Sword.

But now, the strongest Immortal Artifact no longer carried the aura of an Immortal Artifact. Although still powerful, it could only be considered a high-grade Spiritual Artifact.

The Thunderclap Sword had been downgraded.

Among the crowd, Zhang Xiuya, who knew what had happened, also grew anxious.

This matter shouldn’t involve him, but why did he suddenly feel a sense of panic burgeoning within him?

In fact, Lin Yun was equally panic-stricken.

In the blinding golden light just a moment ago, everyone closed their eyes to comprehend the essence of the Dao. However, that beam of golden light shot straight towards Lin Yun, swiftly burrowing into the Chaos Pearl within his Dantian.

The originally transparent Chaos Pearl was now dyed in the stuff of legends.

If anyone could see Lin Yun’s Dantian, they would probably be blinded by the radiance.

His entire Dantian was the stuff of legends, all in gold!

Oh, and there was the Azure Dragon Gu Worm.

It had originally been azure, but now it too was colored gold.

Lin Yun immediately concentrated to observe his Chaos Pearl’s new form and understood what he had absorbed.

It was the most core essence of the Thunderclap Sword, a bolt of meritorious thunder and its Dao essence.

Goodness, while others came for enlightenment, akin to plucking wool, Lin Yun had taken the whole sheep along with its fleece.

Ah, this...

Lin Yun felt a bit uneasy.

Should he return it? After all, Fang Yu had been quite good to him, and although it was because of his own scheming, Lin Yun still wanted to be a good person.

But to return it, the Chaos Pearl might be exposed, as well as the Moon Water Spirit Pearl.

Both items were related to a Divine Spirit and implicated too much. Lin Yun dared not act rashly.

Better to wait and see for now!

While Lin Yun was pondering his next move, Fang Yu, holding the Thunderclap Sword, explained to everyone.

"Fellow Daoists, there’s no need to panic. The Mountain Protection Array activated because a thief has stolen the Thunderclap Sword’s Spirit. Please remain calm. By tomorrow morning at the latest, whether or not the thief is found, everyone will be allowed to leave the mountain. For now, please rest here."

Fang Yu’s words seemed light and casual, but no one there was a fool—they all understood the gravity of the situation.

The Thunderclap Sword was one of the Shenxiao Sect’s most important treasures, and now someone had stolen its Sword Spirit? How could this be?

By sealing off Purple Cloud Mountain, Fang Yu clearly believed the thief was among this group of people.

While everyone was unsatisfied in their hearts, no one had the guts to protest.

After all, the infamous temper of the Shenxiao Sect was well-known, and they were currently fuming. Who would want to be struck dead by a sudden thunderbolt? It would be such a waste.

Seeing no objections, Fang Yu scanned the crowd and said, "Lin Yun, Zhang Xiuya, come with me."

Zhang Xiuya and Lin Yun both panicked, feelings of guilt creeping up on them.

But Lin Yun’s mental fortitude was rather good.

At worst, he would make an honest confession. After all, he hadn’t intended to take the Sword Spirit.

It was only because of the Moon Water Spirit Pearl that he had absorbed the Thunderclap Sword’s Spirit.

Besides, he had warned them beforehand. If Fang Yu fell for it anyhow, who could be blamed?

After comforting himself, Lin Yun followed Fang Yu into the depths of Purple Cloud Cave with composure, whereas Zhang Xiuya, at the Heart Guarding Realm, had a foreboding feeling and trembled as he walked.

Lin Yun noticed and wanted to ask if he needed some feedback.

Deep within Purple Cloud Cave, there were three Elders present.

The Shenxiao Sect had seven ruling Elders. Three of the others had gone to patrol the mountains after the incident, one was outside managing the situation, ensuring that guests and disciples could leave in an orderly fashion.

The three Elders glared at Zhang Xiuya with displeasure, causing his face to turn even paler.

"Zhang Xiuya, won’t you confess your crimes!"

With a loud shout from Fang Yu, Zhang Xiuya fell to his knees with a thump and looked completely ashen.

He had thought he’d be able to withstand the pressure, that as long as he didn’t confess, no one could do anything to him.

Yet, with just a shout, his true colors showed. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

To think an Upper Realm Cultivator could be so terrifying...