"So, we'll head to the Four Directions Trading House headquarters first," said Ye Yunfei.
Thus, Ye Yunfei piloted the Green Flying Boat toward the Four Directions Trading House headquarters.
At the same time.
Outside the Ziwei Sect headquarters.
Above Mysterious Turtle's head, the edict left by the Ziwei Great Emperor radiated rolling divine light, the energy pressure it unleashed instantly overwhelming the aura of the dozen or so experts from the Central Divine Land.
"What is this? Could this be the so-called heritage of a lineage with imperial tradition?" the dozen or so elders thought, inwardly shocked.
"Very well, let me see what remarkable heritage your little sect possesses," said the elder who had extended his large hand, pausing for a moment before showing a cold smile. His large hand swept through the air, grabbing toward the piece of yellow cloth above Mysterious Turtle's head.
"Not knowing when to quit," Mysterious Turtle said, shaking his head.
Boom!
Suddenly, the piece of yellow cloth trembled fiercely, transforming into a stream of yellow light that shot out, colliding with the elder's large hand.
Poof!
The elder's hand directly exploded into a bloody mist.
That wasn't all. The yellow cloth continued its trajectory, slashing toward the elder's head. An incredibly terrifying energy pressure erupted from the cloth, making movement difficult for the elder.
"How is this possible! Fellow Daoists, save me!" This elder was a Tribulation Birth Realm Perfection expert. How could he have imagined that a mere piece of yellow cloth possessed such terrifying power? His face paled in fright as he shouted.
"Attack together!" Seeing this, the other elders were also greatly alarmed. One among them yelled out, and all of them unleashed attacks toward the yellow cloth.
But it was already too late.
The yellow cloth flashed past, directly cleaving the elder's head into two halves, like a watermelon sliced clean down the middle.
"Everyone, be careful! This yellow cloth is an artifact of immense power. We must join forces to deal with it!" an elder with Mind Star Realm strength said grimly, his voice solemn.
Boom! Boom!
A dozen elders erupted together like a dozen volcanoes, releasing vast, surging waves of energy pressure that shook the heavens and earth, making the very sky and ground tremble.
Then, these elders attacked with full power. Some unleashed artifacts, others employed their ultimate killer moves, striking forward. They could all see this yellow cloth was extraordinary, containing terrifying energy. Thus, none of them held back.
"With your lot, you think you can oppose an edict left by a Great Emperor? Trying to stop a chariot with your mantis arm—to grossly overestimate your own strength!" Mysterious Turtle dismissed them with a cold laugh, pointing a finger.
Swoosh!
In the sky, the Great Emperor's Edict, which was radiating rolling yellow light, trembled slightly and transformed once more into a stream of yellow light that spun and slashed out.
Poof! Poof!
The yellow light streaked across the air with unimaginable speed. In the blink of an eye, it cleaved the heads of four elders in half, one among them a Mind Star Realm expert.
How could this be?
The remaining Tribulation Birth Realm and Mind Star Realm experts felt a chill run through their entire bodies, icy dread welling in their hearts. The power of this yellow cloth far exceeded their expectations!
Watching the cloth claim several lives in succession, these experts from the Central Divine Land began to feel fear!
"The situation seems unfavorable. This yellow cloth is too terrifying; we are likely no match for it. Perhaps we should retreat for now and confer on a strategy," suggested one elder with Mid Tribulation Birth Realm strength.
"Yes, we should withdraw first!" The other Tribulation Birth Realm experts hastily nodded in agreement.
Even a Mind Star Realm expert had been slain instantly. Staying here with their Tribulation Birth Realm strength would likely result in nothing but certain death. Having said that, the Tribulation Birth Realm elders activated their movement techniques, fleeing into the distance.
"Good. Let's withdraw and strategize," said the few remaining Mind Star Realm experts, glancing at each other and seeing the fear in each other's eyes before they simultaneously retreated.
"Retreat!" one Mind Star Realm expert shouted loudly.
By this time, the troops surrounding the Ziwei Sect headquarters had already been terrified to the point of trembling with fear, their spines icy with dread, having witnessed the yellow cloth slay several powerful experts. Upon receiving the retreat order, they hesitated no longer, each turning to flee.
Whoosh!
The army that had besieged the Ziwei Sect headquarters for several days retreated like a receding tide.
"Excellent! The edict left by the Ziwei Great Emperor is truly formidable! No wonder Elder Xuangui was so sure of himself and utterly unafraid," Sect Leader Liu and the other senior figures watched the scene, feeling both shocked and overjoyed.
Once the Great Emperor's Edict emerged, it had directly scared away the army from the Central Divine Land!
"Now you want to retreat? It's too late for that. What kind of place do you take our Ziwei Sect to be? Thinking you can come as you please and leave as you please?" Mysterious Turtle's gaze swept over the retreating Central Divine Land army, now flowing back like a tide. He let out a cold laugh and pointed a finger.
Swoosh!
The Great Emperor's Edict high in the sky, still radiating rolling yellow light, trembled softly, instantly piercing through the void like a sharp, yellow bolt of lightning, spinning and slashing toward the distant, disintegrating army.
Poof! Poof!
First were the Mind Star Realm and Tribulation Birth Realm experts. One by one, their heads were severed in an instant, bloodily flying through the air.
In the span of just a few breaths, all Mind Star Realm and Tribulation Birth Realm cultivators in this army were wiped out! Each and every one killed instantly!
Then, the Great Emperor's Edict began to pursue the remaining troops. It was a slaughter, with heads rolling and cries shaking the heavens.
Seen from afar, vast whirlwinds of energy roared between heaven and earth as people who had come from the Central Divine Land fell one after another, like wheat being harvested.
This day, in front of the Ziwei Sect headquarters, corpses littered the ground, and rivers of blood flowed.
Moments later, there was not a single living soul left in the surroundings of the Ziwei Sect headquarters!
"So strong!" Sect Leader Liu and the other senior figures watched with a mixture of shock, awe, and wild joy.
"Elder Xuangui unleashes his divine might, wiping out all enemies who came!" Within the Ziwei Sect headquarters, many disciples assumed Mysterious Turtle himself was slaying the enemies and erupted in cheers.
"Elder Ning, Sect Leader Liu, I will now leave a doppelganger to guard the ancestral temple. If any powerful enemies attack, the edict left by the Ziwei Great Emperor can slay all who come. You need not worry," Mysterious Turtle said to Ning Zhongqi, Sect Leader Liu, and the others after finishing off the enemies.
With that, Mysterious Turtle split off a doppelganger. Carrying the Great Emperor's Edict, it transformed into a streak of light, returning to the ancestral temple inside the headquarters.
Then, Mysterious Turtle rose into the air, heading into the distance.
"Elder Xuangui, where are you going?" Sect Leader Liu quickly called out.
"Right now, those fellows from the Central Divine Land are everywhere, causing trouble for all factions and people connected to Su Fei. I must go help them. Otherwise, when that young fellow Su Fei returns, I won't know how to face him," Mysterious Turtle left these words behind without looking back, charging toward the distant horizon and vanishing from sight in the blink of an eye.
"Elder Ning, will Elder Xuangui be in danger?" Sect Leader Liu asked, somewhat concerned.
"There is no need to worry. Elder Xuangui is the ancient guardian divine beast of our Ziwei Sect, once a renowned, top-tier expert within the Hongmeng Continent. He will be fine. Let us return," Ning Zhongqi said.
"Very well. I hope Elder Xuangui returns safely," Sect Leader Liu said softly.
This Mysterious Turtle was the most senior and ancient expert within the Ziwei Sect. If something happened to him, it would be a tremendous loss for the sect.