Since the tracks have already been revealed, the upcoming storm on Dragon Tiger Mountain...

Duge knew he didn't have much information he could leak.

But with Liao Jiulong and his two disciples laying their cards on the table, it'd be easy to investigate Dragon Tiger Mountain through them.

Would it alarm the beings above to investigate Dragon Tiger Mountain?

Fine!

Without risk, where would opportunity come from?

Duge glanced up at the sky, comforted himself, and resolutely turned around to return to Dragon Tiger Mountain.

As for Sword Thirteen and the others detained by the officials, it was clear they were mere bait for fishing; not even a dog would be fooled.

If they dared to lay a finger on Sword Thirteen and the other children while knowing the facts, it would give him the perfect reason to carry out Actions on Behalf of Heaven.

...

Dragon Tiger Mountain, Sky Mist Peak.

Liao Jiulong and his two disciples were detained in the great hall, with Han Jiuyun, the eldest disciple who had returned from an outside investigation, confronting them.

"Junior Liao, we've got to the bottom of it. The one who attempted to assassinate Prince Duan is that child who was with you. At the time Prince Duan was attacked, someone saw you three at the teahouse outside his mansion..."

Han Jiuyun looked at Liao Jiulong, his brow deeply furrowed, "All clues point to you. And you brought that evil demon back to Dragon Tiger Mountain and even kept it a secret. What were you thinking? When evil demons create chaos, both heaven and earth pay attention to the matter, do you realize the disaster you've brought upon Dragon Tiger Mountain? What enchanted elixir did that demon feed you?"

Since Liao Jiulong's return, the eldest disciple had been sent out. He didn't know what had transpired on Dragon Tiger Mountain, but he was extremely angry and anxious about what he had learned from the outside.

Liao Jiulong looked at the eldest disciple, then at his master's astonished face, opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

After the Heavenly Demon went to the Heavenly Master's Peak, the commotion never stopped: first the Black Tortoise Pearl and then the activation of the Mountain Protection Array.

Then, when his own master returned, he promptly issued a gag order, and in the morning, even took those in closed-door cultivation from the Integration Dao and the Nascent Soul Realm to the Heavenly Master's Peak...

All the changes left him completely overwhelmed.

Liao Jiulong knew that all the upheavals were related to the Heavenly Demon, but his rank wasn't high enough, and fearing he'd ruin Duge's plans, he didn't dare to go to the Heavenly Master's Peak to find out what exactly had happened.

He was anxious until now, waiting for Duge to find him, but instead of waiting for the Heavenly Demon, he ended up waiting for the return of the eldest disciple...

...

The ancestor was brought back by his own disciple...

Looking at the silent Liao Jiulong and his disciples, Chi Jinshou was filled with complicated emotions, not sure whether to blame his disciple or to thank him.

In the end, Chi Jinshou sighed, "Jiulong, don't be afraid, tell your master everything about the ancestor! Considering the ancestor's revered status, your father won't make things difficult for you..."

The ancestor?

The sudden reference stunned everyone in the hall.

Liao Jiulong's brow throbbed fiercely, thoroughly impressed by Duge, truly worthy of being the Heavenly Demon, who in just one day, was revered as the ancestor by Dragon Tiger Mountain.

"What ancestor? Master, what are you talking about? Surely you're not referring to that child?" Han Jiuyun's eyes were full of disbelief.

"Jiuyun, say no more, the ancestor is not an evil demon," said Chi Jinshou.

What has happened?

Is the ancestor really that child?

Han Jiuyun's mind was having trouble keeping up, "Master, have you also been charmed by that evil demon?"

"Jiuyun, I'll say it again, the ancestor is not an evil demon. Don't bring up the topic of evil demons again, or even I won't be able to protect you," Chi Jinshou's brows knitted slightly.

"Master, but the people from Dragon Willow Villa have pointed him out, and he has confessed," Han Jiuyun found it increasingly incredulous, "The City God, the Day Roaming God are also investigating this matter. Many have already learned of his identity, and they will soon come to Dragon Tiger Mountain demanding him. If this reaches Emperor Donghua's ears, it will surely implicate Dragon Tiger Mountain!"

He turned to Liao Jiulong, "Junior, you were always with him; you must know the truth about him, right?"

"Eldest brother, the senior is not an evil demon," Liao Jiulong paused and then said to Han Jiuyun, "As for his exact identity, I cannot divulge it. You need to see the senior to talk about it."

Chi Jinshou knew of Duge's allure, his ability to captivate all of Dragon Tiger Mountain on his own, so it was normal for Liao Jiulong not to betray him.

After a moment of thought, he said, "Let's go, I'll take you to see the ancestor. Since the events outside were the ancestor's doing, there must be his reason for them. However, alarming the Day Roaming God is a hassle. Let's inform the ancestor and ask for his judgment!"

With that.

Chi Jinshou swept up his sleeves and, with a few disciples in tow, headed to the Heavenly Master's Peak again, but he didn't go to the Scripture Library. Instead, he first went to the Heavenly Master's hall to meet with Xu Jinkui and explained the situation to him.

Xu Jinkui immediately grasped the severity of the situation. They had collectively betrayed the Heavenly Master Xu; once word of Dragon Tiger Mountain reached Emperor Donghua, it would most certainly be conveyed to Heavenly Master Xu, and if the matter of Daoist Rhyme were to leak, everyone on Dragon Tiger Mountain would be inescapable.

Even if Heavenly Master Xu were merciful, he would not spare them, the leaders, for what they had done was tantamount to cutting off the lifeline of the Heavenly Master's mansion.

After all, Dragon Tiger Mountain was just a worldly Cultivation Sect. How could it withstand several Immortals?

What a sin!

Xu Jinkui's mouth was dry, and looking at Liao Jiulong, he asked, "Jiulong, recount to me everything about you and the ancestor, leaving no detail untouched."

"..." Liao Jiulong gritted his teeth, "Sect Leader, I need to see the ancestor first."

"You..." Xu Jinkui frowned, "Fifth brother, go bring the other Peak Masters to the Heavenly Master's hall."