Chapter 1323 - 1323: Pill Talisman Cannot Coexist

The Purple Nether Palace focuses on alchemy, while the Spiritual Clarity Talisman Tower specializes in talisman-making, so there's no real competition between them.

Over the billions of years, there have been multiple exchanges in alchemical and talisman trades between the two sects.

The Sect Leader of Purple Nether Palace, Daoist Venerable Li Yang, assumed it was just another minor friction.

He quickly inquired with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Ling Que, what does this mean? Could there be some misunderstanding?"

"Misunderstanding?"

Daoist Venerable Qingzhi pulled out Supreme Lian Xiao, who had changed into new clothes once again and was full of resentment.

"You've done what you've done, yet you dare speak of a misunderstanding?"

"Today, we are here to declare war on your Purple Nether Palace!"

Daoist Venerable Ling Que shook the talisman in his hand and shouted loudly, "From now on, the Spiritual Clarity Talisman Tower and Purple Nether Palace are irreconcilable, a fight to the death without rest!"

The announcement caused an uproar in the crowd.

The Refining Heart Dao sects are unlike the Blood Demon Dao and Duan Yang Dao; since their inception, sect wars have never occurred here.

Sects focused on Pill, Artifact, and Talisman Array have most of their top experts immersed in research.

Usually, they spend most of their time with pill furnaces and talisman arrays, hardly venturing out.

Even if they have combat power in the Refining Heart Dao, they generally aren't interested in fighting.

Occasional skirmishes are often kept minimal.

But this time was clearly different.

Daoist Venerable Chengshan and others rushed forward to mediate.

"What do you mean by this?"

"Can't these matters be clarified face-to-face? I am sure there is a misunderstanding."

"Chengshan! This is none of your business!" Daoist Venerable Qingzhi said coldly.

"How can it not concern us, as Purple Nether Palace and we are fellow Daoists in the Pill Realm?"

"Fine, very well!"

Daoist Venerable Ling Que waved the spirit talisman, stirring the surroundings with animosity.

Daoist Venerable Qingzhi directly threw a Memorial Jade Talisman to Daoist Venerable Li Yang.

"See for yourself!"

"Let's see what more you have to say!"

Not only were Daoist Venerable Li Yang and the high elders of Purple Nether Palace present, but experts from other sects, including Daoist Venerable Chengshan, quickly gathered too.

They were also curious about what had infuriated the Spiritual Clarity Talisman Tower to this extent.

When the jade talisman was activated, it showed scenes at the foot of the mountain.

It was exactly when Supreme Lian Xiao and his two disciples entered.

Within the crowd, to everyone's surprise, they spotted 'Divine Lord Jiang' and the 'Three-Eyed Pill Envoy.'

However, they quickly became shocked by the ordeal faced by Lian Xiao and his companions.

They saw the three distinguished geniuses of the Talisman Tower being punched and kicked by several Gatekeeper Disciples of Purple Nether Palace.

Not only them but even some onlooking immortals also took part in the beating.

Lian Xiao was beaten till he was nearly breathless, almost naked because his clothes were torn.

However, the upper echelons of the Spiritual Clarity Talisman Tower were considerate enough to blur the images in the Memorial Jade Talisman...

Then Jiang Cheng and Three-Eyed Tiger appeared, and somehow the three inexplicably recovered, flew into a great rage, and then suddenly became useless again.

Then the trio was put through another round of beatings and hung up again...

After a while, they recovered once more.

Following that, they used the Communication Immortal Talisman, bringing reinforcements from the Spiritual Clarity Talisman Tower.

The scene stopped there.

Immediately, the jade talisman in Daoist Venerable Li Yang's hand shattered into pieces.

Clearly, the Spiritual Clarity Talisman Tower did not want this scene to spread everywhere.

In the Pill Realm, everyone was left speechless.

Daoist Venerable Chengshan and Daoist Venerable Tian Lin gasped, as this matter was indeed quite serious.

If it were just a few ordinary disciples, it might have been resolved with apologies and promises to handle it quietly.

But Supreme Lian Xiao was the next appointed Sect Leader of the Talisman Tower, and his status was of exceptional significance.

This matter was challenging to settle.

Daoist Venerable Li Yang didn't want to go to war with the Spiritual Clarity Talisman Tower and quickly insisted it must be a misunderstanding.

"There are many doubts in this matter; fellow Daoists should not act impulsively. I will definitely investigate it thoroughly and give you an explanation…"

"An explanation?"

Daoist Venerable Ling Que sneered coldly.

"Sure."

"Everyone who took part that day, including those six Gatekeeper Disciples of yours, must be executed!"

This first condition made everyone frown.

If Purple Nether Palace truly executed its Inner Sect Disciples, the sect might as well cease to exist.

Not to mention, it would involve executing many onlooking immortals.

This was simply impossible to agree to.

However, Daoist Venerable Ling Que's conditions did not stop there.

"Secondly, have your Purple Nether Palace's genius, Venerable Du Feng, come to the Spiritual Clarity Talisman Tower and let our disciples beat him twice."

"If you manage these two conditions, then this matter can be put to rest."

The unjustly named Venerable Du Feng jumped up on the spot.

What on earth is this?

Your people got beaten, and it wasn't by me. Why do I have to go over and take a beating?

But he didn't need to publicly protest, as Daoist Venerable Li Yang directly blocked him behind.

Addressing the Spiritual Clarity Talisman Tower group, the Purple Nether Palace Sect Leader said solemnly, "We can offer apologies and discipline our disciples, but these two conditions are too excessive; we must refuse!"

His response didn't surprise the folks from the Spiritual Clarity Talisman Tower.

No sect leader would agree to such conditions.

Daoist Venerable Qingzhi chuckled aloud.

"Then prepare for war!"

Venerable Ling Que glared around at the assembled Daoist Venerables, eyes filled with hostility.

"Today, I am here to inform you all!"

"Aligning with the Purple Nether Palace makes you our enemy!"

"Since you choose to support Purple Nether Palace, we will likewise notify all factions in the Talisman Realm. We'll see each other on the battlefield!"

Not only on the dais but the spectator seats also erupted.

You must understand, among these 'spectators,' some belonged to the Alchemy Sect, while others to the Talisman Sect.

Just before entering, some among them were calling each other brothers, maintaining good relations.

But with this conflict, are the Alchemy and Talisman Sects becoming bitter adversaries?

According to Daoist Venerable Ling Que, this seems to be gearing up for a full-scale war between the Talisman Realm and Alchemy Realm in the Refining Heart Dao.

The impact could be immense!

In the venue, Brother Cheng and Three-Eyed Tiger exchanged glances, both slightly caught off guard.

Three-Eyed Tiger transmitted his thoughts directly.

"Brother, be honest, was it you who secretly caused Supreme Lian Xiao to suddenly become powerless earlier?"

Brother Cheng shrugged, "What do you mean 'caused trouble'? I call it justice exercised."

Of course, Three-Eyed Tiger wouldn't criticize him; he'd only think the effort wasn't strong enough.

This Tiger Demon gave a thumbs up.

"Brother, you're amazing, stirring up a new order in Duan Yang Dao and now sparking a world-scale war in Refining Heart Dao."

"I wish I had your skills..."

Brother Cheng secretly rolled his eyes.

If someone as insignificant as you had my abilities, the Primordial Immortal Realm and Land of Dao Extinction would surely be in chaos by now.

As these thoughts swirled in his mind, Daoist Venerable Li Yang and Daoist Venerable Chengshan, along with all the experts in the Pill Realm, simultaneously turned their gaze toward him.

"Divine Lord, in this matter, you must stand up for us!"