At midnight, the bright moonlight bathed the entire Chonghe Peak, revealing a magnificence different from daylight for this main peak of the Zhenwu Sect.

The Tianxuan Pavilion where Qing Yu resided was situated in the spot with the most sunlight, completely bathed in moonlight.

Qing Yu actually did not often reside in this pavilion of the Sect Leader. Someone like him who forgoes sleeping, what need would he have for a residence during the day?

In fact, Qing Yu spent more time at the Taiyuan Pond and Taiji Palace than at the Tianxuan Pavilion.

For the past while, Qing Yu had been staying by the Taiyuan Pond atop the peak, and this pavilion had been empty for quite a while.

Yet tonight, the Tianxuan Pavilion welcomed an unexpected visitor.

A shadow quietly slipped into the Tianxuan Pavilion, entering from the second-floor platform, skillfully turning into a quiet room.

This quiet room had little decoration, only a Dao platform with a Taiji Eight Trigram Map on its surface, quietly placed within.

And on the Dao platform lay two volumes of scriptures, placed casually, as if their owner was completely indifferent, not bothering to even close the pages.

The shadow cautiously approached, taking nearly a quarter of an hour for the short distance.

When he finally reached the Dao platform, the shadow's body visibly moved as if sighing with relief.

He closed the scriptures, the darkness not hindering his vision, allowing him to see the text on the covers clearly.

"Heavenly Scroll" and "Earth Scroll".

These were the names of the two scriptures, representing a part of a supreme Divine Skill.

The shadow was filled with joy and immediately tucked the two scriptures into his robe. But at that moment, another figure appeared at the quiet room's doorway.

"Brother Xuan Lin, I didn't expect it to be you stealing the scriptures!"

The words were filled with lamentation and a sense of regret, but the shadow flinched upon hearing the voice.

Just as the shadow could see the scriptures clearly in the dark, the figure at the door could see the shadow's face.

"The Sect Leader has treated you well, why commit this act of betrayal?"

Xuan Feng entered the quiet room, looking at Xuan Lin with eyes full of sorrow.

"Ha, a treacherous person who kills his master, worthy of my loyalty? And he attempts to control me with brainwashing, is that considered generous?"

Xuan Lin's anger seemed long suppressed, and when discovered, instead of fleeing immediately, he laughed in anger, his words filled with sarcasm.

"Xuanfa was also a traitor to the Zhenwu Sect, the Sect Leader was right to act. Under the Sect Leader's guidance, the Zhenwu Sect is thriving, and we are all convinced. Brother, why persist in your deluded ways?"

Xuan Feng stepped closer, "You cannot escape."

"Qing Yu is now seriously injured, his own life is hard to guarantee, why can't I escape?"

At this point, Xuan Lin seemed to trigger some taboo, immediately facing Xuan Feng's fierce attack.

"Heavenly Lament."

"Splitting Universe Majesty."

The formless yet tangible Heavenly Mysterious Energy formed a mysterious diagram, spreading wide, with a surging force causing the pavilion to tremble greatly.

Xuan Lin was not far behind, "Tear Scroll" initiated the attack, the destructive force clashing against the Heavenly Mysterious Energy, the two opposing Qi Forces shattering the pavilion, letting moonlight shine on the two figures.

"Heavenly Lament."

Ceaseless powerful moves, Xuanfeng Palm emitted pure white Mystic Energy, like clouds and blades, converging into a surging burst.

The fierce Qi Force attacked, Xuan Lin met it with a palm, struck by the Qi Force in midair.

But this was precisely in line with Xuan Lin's intention, as he combined Yin Yang Qi in his palms, using the force to retreat, choosing to be injured by the powerful move, flying out from Chonghe Peak.

Behind him, a pair of Mechanical Wings burst from the back of his clothes, rapidly unfolding. With the effect of True Qi, Xuan Lin glided with the wings in the wind, soon his figure became mere specks.

"Mo Family's Mechanical Wings, quite prepared."

At this moment, Xuan Feng's expression no longer bore the grayish color from before, instead showing calm, and he even had the leisure to evaluate Xuan Lin's preparation.

"Quick, quick, quick! Everyone come over!"

In the night sky, indistinct cries were heard. It was the patrolling disciples rushing over to investigate the loud crash from the shattered pavilion.

Although Qing Yu rarely resided here, it was after all the Sect Leader's residence, and soon people arrived swiftly.

"Uncle Xuanfeng, what happened here?" the leader shouted loudly.

"A major event."

Xuan Feng turned, raising his voice, "Peak Master Xuan Lin of Heavenly Void Peak entered the Sect Leader's residence at night, stealing a treasure, betraying the Zhenwu Sect. Send orders, gather people from each peak, and pursue with me."

"This······"

The patrolling disciple was immediately stunned; a peak master fleeing from among the Zhenwu Seven Peaks, the impact of such an event was indeed not something a disciple could withstand.

But seeing he was leading the night patrol, he quickly came back to his senses and said, "I'll notify each peak master immediately."

No matter what, notifying each peak master is certainly right. The Sect Leader is currently in seclusion, so the peak masters preside over matters. There can't possibly be another peak master fleeing.

"Quick, quick! Go!"

Amidst the leader disciple's urgent cries, the lights of the Zhenwu Seven Peaks lit once more, spreading swiftly, torches moved inside and out, awakening the entire Zhenwu Sect at this time.

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Three hours later, as dawn broke.

In the Taiji Palace, aside from Xuanzhen, the remaining five peak masters, four once again gathered here, each with unusually solemn expressions.

"Where is Brother Xuan Zheng?" Chi Ming Peak Master Xuan Ming asked, looking around.

The Zhengyang Peak Master Xuan Zheng was not present, and only four peak masters were here at this time.

"I believe you all understand Xuan Zheng's situation; we don't rule out the possibility that he, like Xuan Lin, has lost control, so I've restrained him. Until the Sect Leader or Senior Sister Xuanzhen emerge, he won't leave Zhengyang Peak," Xuan Feng replied.

Xuan Zheng and Xuan Lin were peak masters still unwilling to submit even after Qing Yu assumed leadership, remaining loyal to the former Sect Leader Xuan Chen and Qing Yu's temporary master Xuanfa.

Qing Yu had used a Secret Technique to brainwash them into submission. Now that Xuan Lin had broken free, Xuan Zheng couldn't be ignored either.

Everyone present understood the situation, thus silently nodding without further discussion.

"The details, I think my fellow brothers may not be clear," Xuan Feng continued, "Xuan Lin took advantage of the Sect Leader's seclusion, sneaking into the Tianxuan Pavilion and stealing the 'Heavenly Scroll' and 'Earth Scroll'. I need not elaborate on the importance of these two scriptures."

"With Brother Xuan Shang, we pursued more than thirty miles, but ultimately, the traitor escaped, and the leak of the two scriptures was inevitable."

"Then why not have the Sect Leader, Senior Sister, or the two masters emerge to pursue him?" Xuan Ming asked.

"It's too late for that," Xuan Feng said, "Earlier, the Sect Leader's seclusion reached a critical point, it was inappropriate to disturb him. Now that Xuan Lin has escaped, let's go to the peak top to apologize to the Sect Leader."

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