My brother is so cunning

Chapter 1102 Gathering at Biyou Palace, the Storm of the Intercepting Sect Rises Again
Outside Biyou Palace, the Tongtian River, shrouded in purple mist, rippled with waves. After nearly a thousand years, this sacred land of the Jie Sect, which had fallen silent due to the Great Calamity of the Investiture of the Gods, finally welcomed back the long-lost hustle and bustle.

Streaks of light rushed in from all directions of the Three Realms and landed on the jade square in front of the palace.

Dressed in a simple white palace gown, exuding an aura of peace, the Old Mother of Lishan held a seven-star staff and walked with steady steps.

Wen Zhong still had the same face as a red date, with three eyes on his forehead. His dark Taoist robe was embroidered with the black bird pattern of the Shang Dynasty, and the male and female whips in his hands faintly shimmered with lightning.

Zhao Gongming, with his prosperous appearance, held a golden scepter in his hands. His body shone with wealth and brilliance, illuminating half of the square. He was a completely different person from the murderous aura he exuded during the Investiture of the Gods.

Water Deity and Fire Deity arrived side by side. The former was surrounded by water vapor, while the latter's robes were ablaze with inextinguishable true fire. Behind the two deities were the Plague Gods, led by Lü Yue, who was named the Plague God in the Investiture of the Gods. At this moment, he held the Plague Umbrella in his hand and had a somewhat gloomy expression on his face.

Doumu Yuanjun, holding a jade ruyi in her hand, rode the Seven Fragrances Chariot and arrived on a cloud, followed by several Doubu star officials, their bodies protected by golden light, exuding majesty.

The most eye-catching figure in the Doubu is Yuan Hong, who rides a black tiger and wields a golden cudgel. After being conferred the title of God, he was named a Star Lord. He has devoted himself to cultivation for a thousand years, and the demonic energy around him has long been transformed into pure immortal power. However, there is still a hint of arrogance hidden in his golden eyes.

All the other star officials of the Dou Department were also present, standing densely in the square. For a moment, the area outside Biyou Palace was filled with celestial energy and starlight, reminiscent of the grand occasion of "ten thousand immortals coming to pay homage" of the Jie Sect in the past.

The immortals gathered in the square, exchanging glances, but all of them revealed a hint of bewilderment.

"Senior Sister, Master has issued a golden talisman to summon us disciples for a gathering. Is it to reopen the altar of Biyou Palace?"

The image of the Old Mother of Lishan to the outside world is that of a kind-faced old woman, but when she saw Doumu Yuanjun, she showed the behavior of a little girl. She stepped forward with light steps, took Yuanjun's arm, and asked in a sweet voice.

“I’ve never heard Master mention reopening the altar… In the past, when we disciples who were conferred the title of gods in Heaven came to Biyou Palace to pay our respects, Master would always avoid us. Today, however, he has broken with tradition and widely distributed golden talismans to gather so many fellow practitioners. If the altar at Biyou Palace is reopened, that would certainly be a good thing, but I have a vague sense of foreboding in my heart…”

Doumu Yuanjun pondered for a moment, a hint of worry showing between her brows.

"Disciple greets Master and Aunt..."

With a gloomy face, Wen Zhong stepped forward and respectfully bowed to the two Holy Mothers. After the ceremony, he said, "While I was meditating in Lei Mansion, I also vaguely sensed some unease. Master has summoned us disciples, I'm afraid there is something important to tell you."

Zhao Gongming approached with a smile and said, "Junior Sister Wudang, it's been a long time. Why haven't you changed back to your original form? Are you planning to meet Master looking so old?"

Upon hearing this, the Old Mother of Lishan nodded, and the light and shadow around her suddenly shifted, her gray-brown cloth robe turning into countless points of light and dissipating.

In the blink of an eye, she shed her hunched posture as an old woman and stood tall and straight like a green bamboo. A light blue halo surrounded her. Her hair was no longer messy white hair, but was tied into a flying bun with a jade hairpin. The hairpin was inlaid with a jadeite the size of a pigeon egg. There seemed to be blue mist flowing inside the jadeite, which made her hair look as black as ink and her skin as smooth as cream.

Her face was exceptionally beautiful and ethereal, with eyebrows like distant mountains and eyes like autumn waters, exuding a cool and dignified aura. In her hand, she no longer held an old cane, but a jade whisk.

Zhao Gongming's eyes lit up, and he stroked his beard and laughed, "Junior Sister, you are still as charming as ever, just like back then."

"Senior brother, you are completely different from back then. It seems you have attended quite a few of the Heavenly Court banquets, which has interfered with your cultivation."

Zhao Gongming was nowhere near the imposing figure of the former God of War of the Jie Sect. He had developed a flabby belly, and his appearance was grumpy and prosperous, making him look more like a fat, corrupt bureaucrat. "Fellow Daoists, please follow me into the palace to meet our master."

Once everyone had arrived and no one else was landing, Zhao Gongming spoke first, his voice deep and resonant, tinged with excitement.

After the great calamity of the Investiture of the Gods, the disciples of the Intercepting Sect either perished, were sealed away, or went into seclusion. For him, being able to gather together again at Biyou Palace today was both an unexpected surprise and a source of comfort.

The crowd nodded in agreement and followed Zhao Gongming into the palace.

Along the way, the immortals of the Jie Sect looked around, their expressions filled with nostalgia. They recalled the prosperous days of the Jie Sect, when the vermilion railings and jade steps were still there, but many of their friends and acquaintances were gone.

Inside the main hall of Biyou Palace, the Tongtian Sect Leader sat atop the Nine-Dragon Sandalwood Carriage, his expression as cold and stern as ever, though a subtle complexity lurked deep within his eyes.

On the jade table in front of him lay a skull, the very skull of Chi Jingzi, which Wen Rui used as proof of his previous battle with the Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect and the killing of one of them.

Wen Rui stood beside the jade table, dressed in a purple robe, his expression calm, as if he had not been the one who had just killed and robbed the treasure.

What should a member of a powerful religious sect do after committing a grave offense?
Of course, the best course of action is to run to the most powerful figure in the organization and ask the bigwigs within the organization who supports you to step in and resolve the matter. This is also depicted in the "Young and Dangerous" movies.

Even when gods fight, after the battle, they all go back to their own homes, find their own mothers, and go to their masters to complain. This is also recorded in "Investiture of the Gods".

Those who can cut their way from Nantianmen to Penglai East Road without blinking an eye aren't necessarily gangsters; they could also be deities forming cliques.

Wen Rui knew that he had killed a Golden Immortal of the Chan Sect and captured his primordial spirit, so the other party would definitely not let it go. He immediately ran to Biyou Palace and reported the whole story to his sect leader, Tongtian Jiaozhu, and even showed Tongtian Jiaozhu the video of the Golden Immortal of the Chan Sect running naked that he had filmed at the scene.

Originally, the Tongtian Sect Leader was furious at Wen Rui for causing such a disaster and for privately provoking a conflict between the two sects. However, as he watched the video, he became more and more engrossed, not only enjoying it but also unable to suppress a smile.

Without explaining how to deal with Wen Rui, the Tongtian Sect Leader first issued the Jie Sect Golden Talisman, summoning all the Jie Sect disciples above the Immortal Realm to gather at Biyou Palace for a meeting.

After entering the palace, everyone bowed to the Tongtian Sect Leader, saying, "Disciples pay respects to Master (Sect Leader)!" Their voices were uniform and filled with awe.

This greeting came hundreds of years after the last one.

The Tongtian Sect Leader raised his hand to signal everyone to stand up. His gaze swept over the disciples of the Jie Sect in the hall, finally landing on Wen Rui. His tone was clearly displeased: "You should explain the trouble you caused to your fellow disciples."

Wen Rui scratched his head, secretly swallowed, and stepped forward, slowly speaking: "Recently, four Golden Immortals from the Chan Sect, including Guang Chengzi and Chi Jingzi, launched a surprise attack on the mortal settlements and cities of my Jie Sect under the pretext of 'purging demons,' intending to destroy the cities and kill my Jie Sect disciples. I led the army to resist them. During the battle, Chi Jingzi repeatedly attacked with the Yin-Yang Mirror, attempting to kill me. I had no choice but to fight back and finally killed Chi Jingzi, capturing his primordial spirit in the Six Soul Banner."

After saying that, pointing to the skull on the jade table, Wen Rui continued, "Look, that is Chi Jingzi's skull. I also filmed the scene of the enforcement. If the sect leader allows, I will play it for everyone to see."

(End of this chapter)