Chapter 276: Entering Cangwu Immortal City, Annihilating Dozens Of True Immortals, Everyone Shocked! Mysterious Immortal Lord Suddenly Descends!
Ji Qing returned to his Golden Toad Palace.
He immediately tried to sense the Curse Clone.
There was only a vague sense.
However, he couldn’t sense what the Curse Clone was doing, nor its memories, and so on.
Only when the Curse Clone met with him next time would Ji Qing be able to clearly know everything the Curse Clone had experienced in the Eternal Universe.
Ji Qing immediately took out the Twelve-Grade Precious Lotus.
The Twelve-Grade Precious Lotus exuded wisps of immortal Qi, emitting a sacred aura.
However, this was a replica.
But it was also crafted by an Artifact Refining Grandmaster, refined into an Immortal Lord-grade Immortal Treasure.
Ji Qing immediately attempted to refine it.
Only by refining and using it could he wield it like an extension of his own arm.
Now that Ji Qing was a Mortal Immortal and possessed Immortal Spiritual Energy, he could naturally refine Immortal Treasures.
The Twelve-Grade Precious Lotus was an Immortal Lord-grade Immortal Treasure.
It was not easy to refine.
It required a certain amount of time.
One year, two years, three years…
Ji Qing spent a full five years finally refining the Twelve-Grade Precious Lotus.
“Buzz.”
With a thought from Ji Qing, the Twelve-Grade Precious Lotus appeared.
Ji Qing then sat cross-legged on the Twelve-Grade Precious Lotus.
He attempted to cultivate.
Vast amounts of Immortal Spiritual Energy directly surged into the Twelve-Grade Precious Lotus, and after being transformed by the Twelve-Grade Precious Lotus, it was then absorbed by Ji Qing’s Immortal Spirit Body.
This converted Immortal Spiritual Energy was incredibly pure.
The efficiency also greatly increased.
Ji Qing was pleasantly surprised.
The progress that originally took ten years to improve the Immortal Spirit Body by 1% now only took eight years.
This was equivalent to a 20% increase in efficiency.
It was already very high.
Moreover, the effect of the Twelve-Grade Precious Lotus was clearly not limited to a single use.
It could also defend.
Especially against mental and consciousness-based attacks.
It could also enhance comprehension.
In the Twelve-Grade Precious Lotus, one was incredibly clear-headed and rational, with greatly enhanced comprehension.
In short, the Twelve-Grade Precious Lotus had many benefits.
Ji Qing immediately began cultivating within the Twelve-Grade Precious Lotus.
Ten years, twenty years, thirty years, forty years, fifty years…
Ji Qing was immersed in cultivation for a long time.
Until the Communication Stone vibrated.
“Buzz.”
Ji Qing woke up.
“How long has it been?”
Ji Qing calculated.
Eighty years!
He had cultivated on the Twelve-Grade Precious Lotus for a full eighty years.
In eighty years, his Immortal Spirit Body had improved from 33% to 43%, a significant increase.
Ji Qing took out the Communication Stone.
“Master summons me?”
Master would not send a Communication Talisman unless it was important.
Ji Qing immediately got up and flew towards Purple Void Palace.
Soon, Ji Qing arrived at Purple Void Palace.
This time, within Purple Void Palace, Ji Qing saw many cultivators he had not seen before.
There were many Immortal Lords.
Ji Qing’s heart tensed.
These should all be Master’s disciples.
In fact, Master had quite a few disciples.
However, there were not many disciples with the potential to become Immortal Venerables.
Yet, Purple Void Palace was filled with an extremely oppressive atmosphere.
Ji Qing frowned.
What exactly had happened?
To cause such an atmosphere to permeate Purple Void Palace.
“Disciple Ji Qing, greetings Master!”
Ji Qing also saw his Master.
However, at this moment, his Master’s eyes were filled with a trace of indelible sadness.
Hearing Ji Qing’s voice, the other disciples also turned their gazes towards him.
Now, everyone in Purple Void Palace knew that Zi Xu Immortal Venerable valued this “Junior Brother” Ji Qing the most.
“Ji Qing, I summoned you here today for one matter.”
“Your Senior Brother Cangwu Immortal Lord, a few days ago, attempted to break through to Immortal Venerable by drawing the Power of the Great Dao into his body, but failed and was annihilated on the spot, leaving no remains…”
Ji Qing’s heart trembled.
Senior Brother Cangwu Immortal Lord was dead?
He remembered seeing Cangwu Immortal Lord more than eighty years ago on Battlefield Number 31.
At that time, Cangwu Immortal Lord was supporting Battlefield Number 31 single-handedly.
He was the pillar of support for Battlefield Number 31.
But now?
Dead!
A dignified top-tier Immortal Lord had died so silently.
Before, Ji Qing had only heard that becoming an Immortal Venerable was difficult.
But he had no direct understanding.
Now, Cangwu Immortal Lord’s failure to break through to Immortal Venerable and his subsequent demise was a huge shock.
A one or two percent chance was, after all, still too little.
To attempt to become an Immortal Venerable, if one did not succeed, one would die.
Many Immortal Lords, even with a one or two percent, or even two or three percent chance, dared not attempt to become Immortal Venerables, fearing failure, fearing death.
“Master…”
Ji Qing wanted to say something.
But in the end, he said nothing.
To tell Master to accept his condolences and move on?
It was meaningless.
Master was an Immortal Venerable and had seen much of life and death.
He was summoned here this time because Master had something to discuss.
Ji Qing did not rush but waited quietly.
“Ji Qing, Cangwu is dead. I promised him that if he died, I would look after Cangwu Immortal City and his descendants. You will go to Cangwu Immortal City to oversee it for ten years, to stabilize Cangwu Immortal City. If you encounter any promising talents, you can also bring them back to Xu Mi Immortal Sect.”
Ji Qing found it somewhat strange.
He was a True Immortal, and by all rights, there were many who could do this.
Moreover, Immortal Lords were the most suitable for this task.
With so many Immortal Lords here, anyone would be more suitable to send than Ji Qing.
Indeed, one of the Immortal Lords spoke up: “Master, why would this kind of matter require Junior Brother? We were deeply fond of Senior Brother and can completely make a trip to Cangwu Immortal City. Let alone ten years, even a hundred years of oversight is fine.”
“Yes, we feel the same.”
As this Immortal Lord spoke, many other Immortal Lords also spoke up.
“Hmph! Ninth Brother, do you think I don’t know your intentions? All of you, get out, get out of Purple Void Palace!”
Zi Xu Immortal Venerable became enraged.
She drove all the disciples out of Purple Void Palace.
Only Ji Qing was left.
“Master, you are…”
Ji Qing was somewhat confused.
With Immortal Lords actively volunteering, wasn’t that a good thing?
“Hmph, those people are all after Cangwu Immortal City! Your Senior Brother accumulated a foundation over the years, which is Cangwu Immortal City. If they go there, Cangwu Immortal City will have nothing left.”
Zi Xu Immortal Venerable sneered.
She had seen through the thoughts of those disciples long ago.
Ji Qing asked doubtfully: “Aren’t you afraid I will also…”
“Ji Qing, you are different. It’s not that you are unmoved by treasures; a few treasures are nothing. But your Senior Brothers and Sisters are different. They all have forces behind them, either forces they established themselves or their family powers, etc. What they want is not a few treasures, but the entire Cangwu Immortal City!”
“And you have no power. You are a cultivator who ascended, and your greatest power is only Xu Mi Immortal Sect. However, Xu Mi Immortal Sect will not interfere in such matters. Only by going to Cangwu Immortal City can you ensure that Cangwu Immortal City remains Cangwu Immortal Lord’s territory, understand?”
This time, Ji Qing understood.
He indeed had no power.
He certainly couldn’t swallow Cangwu Immortal City.
Of course, there was another possibility.
Ji Qing could simply occupy Cangwu Immortal City and make it his own territory.
If that were to happen, Zi Xu Immortal Venerable would not say anything; in fact, she would be happy.
It would be equivalent to Ji Qing permanently guarding Cangwu Immortal City, and Cangwu Immortal Lord’s efforts would not be in vain.
“Disciple understands. Does Master have any other instructions?”
Zi Xu Immortal Venerable thought for a moment and finally sighed: “Never mind, I wanted you to stay for a longer period, but since Cangwu is dead, Cangwu Immortal City must be protected by his descendants. It cannot always rely on you.”
“You only need to stay for ten years. After the situation stabilizes for ten years, you may leave, and matters concerning Cangwu Immortal City thereafter will be unrelated to you.”
“Yes, Master.”
Actually, Zi Xu Immortal Venerable had one more thing she didn’t say.
If she wanted Ji Qing to stay for a longer period, it would depend on what price Cangwu Immortal Lord’s descendants were willing to pay.
It would be up to the people of Cangwu Immortal City to win over Ji Qing.
As his Master, she could only do this much.
“Go.”
Ji Qing respectfully left Purple Void Palace.
However, as soon as Ji Qing left Purple Void Palace, he saw an Immortal Lord approaching him outside.
It was none other than the Immortal Lord who had been reprimanded by the Immortal Venerable earlier.
To be precise, it was Ji Qing’s Ninth Senior Brother.
“Junior Brother.”
“Ninth Senior Brother.”
This was Ji Qing’s first time meeting this Ninth Senior Brother.
His aura was not as strong as Senior Brother’s.
Moreover, the other party had almost no hope of becoming an Immortal Venerable.
However, in a sense, this was also a good thing.
At least he wouldn’t end up like Senior Brother Cangwu Immortal Lord, failing to break through to Immortal Venerable and perishing.
“Junior Brother, can we discuss this? This time, going to Cangwu Immortal City, I will go with you…”
Ji Qing frowned.
This Ninth Senior Brother was still not giving up.
He had his sights set on Senior Brother’s Cangwu Immortal City.
However, before Ji Qing could reply, a terrifying aura descended.
“Bang.”
Ninth Senior Brother was struck as if by a heavy hammer, his Immortal Spirit Body nearly scattering.
He panicked and quickly knelt, shouting, “Master, spare my life…”
At this moment, Zi Xu Immortal Venerable’s voice resounded through the Void: “Ninth, I have already entrusted the matter of Cangwu Immortal City to Ji Qing. None of you are to interfere, otherwise, I don’t mind personally purging my own disciples!”
“Disciple dares not…”
Ninth Senior Brother’s face turned pale.
This time, he was truly terrified.
He hadn’t expected Master to be so genuinely angry.
This was just a warning. If he truly continued to interfere, it would be more than just a warning.
An Immortal Venerable, how terrifying is that?
Senior Brother Nine immediately fled in disarray, quickly disappearing without a trace.
This scene was witnessed by many Immortal Lords around.
In fact, this was not only Zi Xu Immortal Venerable’s displeasure towards Senior Brother Nine, but also a deterrence to other disciples.
Her meaning was clear.
Anyone who dared to interfere with Cangwu Immortal City’s affairs, she would eliminate them!
Moreover, even saying such a heavy word as “eliminate them” showed how furious Zi Xu Immortal Venerable was at that moment.
Therefore, many disciples also scattered, not daring to covet Cangwu Immortal City anymore.
Ji Qing bowed towards Purple Void Palace and then returned to Golden Toad Palace.
Ji Qing could not go to Cangwu Immortal City unprepared.
He had to first understand some of the situation in Cangwu Immortal City.
Relying on the intelligence from Xu Mi Immortal Sect, Ji Qing quickly gathered some information about Cangwu Immortal City.
Looking at the detailed intelligence of Cangwu Immortal City, Ji Qing finally understood why so many of his Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters were coveting Cangwu Immortal City.
Senior Brother had left behind a rich foundation.
This Cangwu Immortal City actually controlled a Mysterious Crystal Mine, which was a material for refining Immortal Treasures and was very expensive.
With the Mysterious Crystal Mine, the trade in Cangwu Immortal City became extremely prosperous.
It was also true that Cangwu Immortal City provided great help to Cangwu Immortal Lord in cultivating to Immortal Lord Perfection, and even having a one to two percent chance of impacting the Immortal Venerable realm.
Many forces would covet such an enterprise.
In the past, with Cangwu Immortal Lord guarding it, there was naturally no problem.
Who would dare to provoke Cangwu Immortal Lord?
But after Cangwu Immortal Lord died, Cangwu Immortal City fell into chaos.
There was contention for control of Cangwu Immortal City everywhere.
Indeed, Cangwu Immortal City had become a mess.
Without a powerful expert to guard it, Cangwu Immortal City could not be suppressed.
That’s why it became extremely chaotic.
Ji Qing’s trip would require him to use his absolute strength to quell the chaos within Cangwu Immortal City.
As long as his strength was sufficient, Cangwu Immortal City would not be chaotic.
“Cangwu Immortal City has a deep foundation and must have many Immortal Treasures. My Immortal Slaying Saber has only been a True Immortal-grade Immortal Treasure for so long… perhaps I can find a suitable Immortal Treasure in Cangwu Immortal City to help the Immortal Slaying Saber transform.”
Ji Qing naturally wouldn’t help for free.
He also needed benefits.
Cangwu Immortal City had a deep foundation and was so wealthy.
Taking a few Immortal Treasures was nothing.
Thinking of this, Ji Qing immediately got up and left Golden Toad Palace, then traversed space, heading towards Cangwu Immortal City.
……
In the City Lord’s Mansion of Cangwu Immortal City, many True Immortals from the Chen family gathered.
Since Cangwu Immortal Lord’s death, the Chen family, which managed Cangwu Immortal City, had been very passive.
There were many forces or powerful True Immortals within Cangwu Immortal City, and they all began to test the Chen family.
Once or twice was fine.
If the Chen family couldn’t retaliate after ten or eight times, they would be in big trouble.
Like today, some people had even started coveting the Mysterious Crystal Mine.
The foundation of Cangwu Immortal City, the foundation of the Chen family, was the Mysterious Crystal Mine.
Once the Mysterious Crystal Mine was gone, Cangwu Immortal City and the Chen family would be gone.
At this moment, the Chen Family Patriarch couldn’t help but ask, “Third Elder, the Du family is related to our Chen family by marriage. In the past, the Du Family Old Ancestor was even a sworn brother to our Chen Family Old Ancestor. Now, we only wish for the protection of the Du Family Old Ancestor. Why is there no definite news from the Du family?”
The Third Elder glanced at the Chen Family Patriarch, his eyes darting away slightly.
After a long pause, the Third Elder slowly said, “Actually, the Du family has already sent news. The Du family is willing to protect the Chen family and Cangwu Immortal City, but there is only one condition: the Mysterious Crystal Mine must be handed over to the Du family!”
“Impossible!”
The Chen Family Patriarch was furious.
The Mysterious Crystal Mine was the root of Cangwu Immortal City. Without the Mysterious Crystal Mine, what would Cangwu Immortal City have?
What would the Chen family have?
“Patriarch, given the current situation in Cangwu Immortal City, without an Immortal Lord to preside, it will be difficult to stabilize the situation…”
“Report, a group of mysterious individuals attacked the Mysterious Crystal Mine and were repelled by the guard team, but Ninth Elder and Thirteenth Elder both died in battle…”
A Chen family guard came to report.
“What?”
Immediately, everyone in the Chen family was in an uproar.
The Chen Family Patriarch immediately checked the specific news.
However, the more he read, the more he was shocked.
Even Ninth Elder and Thirteenth Elder had died in battle.
These two elders were also powerful among True Immortals. Anyone who could kill them was not ordinary.
Although they were repelled, it looked more like the other party had retreated voluntarily.
“This is a probe! The Mysterious Crystal Mine is the foundation of our Chen family. The other party is probing our Chen family’s reaction. If our Chen family cannot counterattack, there will likely be a second, third, or even countless attacks until they completely occupy the Mysterious Crystal Mine!”
The Chen Family Patriarch was trembling all over.
What one fears most is what will happen.
Those people couldn’t hold back any longer and made a move on the Mysterious Crystal Mine.
This time, the Chen family had truly reached a moment of life and death.
“How about we agree to the Du family’s terms… If the Du family takes over the Mysterious Crystal Mine, our Chen family will still have Cangwu Immortal City and can linger on. But if those people succeed, I fear our entire Chen family will be in peril…”
The hall of the City Lord’s Mansion fell silent.
Everyone knew that this was a critical moment for the Chen family’s survival.
The pressure fell entirely on the Chen Family Patriarch.
The choice depended on the Chen Family Patriarch.
The Chen Family Patriarch opened his mouth.
He wanted to say something, but he couldn’t bring himself to say it.
If they agreed to the Du family, would the Chen family truly be safe?
That was just self-deception.
With the Mysterious Crystal Mine, would the Du family still tolerate the Chen family dominating Cangwu Immortal City?
In the future, they would definitely find ways to push the Chen family out bit by bit.
In the end, Cangwu Immortal City would also fall into the hands of the Du family.
Strength!
The Chen family lacked strength, and that was their greatest sorrow.
“If I had known this would happen, the Old Ancestor should not have attempted to break through to the Immortal Venerable realm… At least he should have cultivated another Immortal Lord for the Chen family before attempting to reach the Immortal Venerable realm…”
The Chen Family Patriarch thought to himself.
Of course, he also knew that without sharpness, how could one impact the Immortal Venerable realm?
This time was the Chen family’s tribulation, a great tribulation of life and death!
“Report.”
“There is a disciple from Xu Mi Immortal Sect outside the gate, claiming to be the Old Ancestor’s Junior Brother, sent by Zi Xu Immortal Venerable to guard Cangwu Immortal City!”
When a Void Immortal disciple came to report this news, there was an uproar in the hall.
“The Old Ancestor’s Junior Brother? Then wouldn’t he be a Direct Disciple of Zi Xu Immortal Venerable?”
“Zi Xu Immortal Venerable does have many disciples, including quite a few Immortal Lords. If he were an Immortal Lord, then our Cangwu Immortal City would have no worries!”
“However, many of the Old Ancestor’s Junior Brothers have previously sent messages to us, subtly hinting at taking over Cangwu Immortal City. For some unknown reason, they never came in person. Have they finally lost patience and come in person this time?”
“If he is truly the Old Ancestor’s Junior Brother, what can we do?”
Many elders of the Chen family panicked.
They did not feel joy.
Instead, they felt that disaster was imminent.
At this time, unless Zi Xu Immortal Venerable personally descended, no one could be trusted!
“Alas, what is meant to be will be. Since the other party has come to our doorstep, we cannot hide. Let us go and welcome the Old Ancestor’s Junior Brother.”
The Chen Family Patriarch finally sighed and made his decision.
The Old Ancestor’s Junior Brother, with righteousness on his side.
If he truly intends to guard Cangwu Immortal City, can they object?
The current Chen family did not have the right to object.
Soon, the Chen Family Patriarch, along with a large group of Chen family elders, left the City Lord’s Mansion to welcome him.
However, when they arrived outside the City Lord’s Mansion and saw a figure standing in the void, they were slightly stunned.
Not an Immortal Lord!
The other party was not an Immortal Lord?
One must know that many of the Old Ancestor’s Junior Brothers were Immortal Lords.
If even one of them were brought out, the Chen family would be unable to resist.
But how could it be a True Immortal?
“Ji Qing, a disciple under Zi Xu Immortal Venerable of Xu Mi Immortal Sect, has come by order of my Master. Who is the Chen Family Patriarch?”
The True Immortal in the void was naturally Ji Qing, who had traveled from afar.
“I am the Chen Family Patriarch. Senior, are you truly a disciple of Zi Xu Immortal Venerable?”
The Chen Family Patriarch couldn’t help but ask.
“Ji Mou fought alongside Senior Brother on Battlefield Number 31. Did Senior Brother not mention it to you?”
Ji Qing said in surprise.
“No…”
The Chen Family Patriarch said awkwardly.
However, to have fought alongside the Old Ancestor on Battlefield Number 31, their relationship should be good, right?
Moreover, if he were just a True Immortal, it was unlikely he could seize Cangwu Immortal City.
It seemed that he was truly here to help the Chen family?
For a moment, the Chen Family Patriarch was overjoyed.
“Senior, please.”
Although they were both True Immortals, Ji Qing was the Old Ancestor’s Junior Brother, so he was naturally a “Senior.”
Ji Qing did not stand on ceremony and flew directly into the City Lord’s Mansion.
Soon, everyone arrived in the hall of the City Lord’s Mansion.
Ji Qing glanced at the many Chen family elders in the hall and guessed that these elders and the Chen Family Patriarch were likely discussing matters.
The situation in Cangwu Immortal City was complex, and the Chen family must be in a state of utter confusion right now.
Ji Qing was too lazy to engage in schemes with the Chen family.
He said directly, “Ji Mou is here by order of my Master to preside over Cangwu Immortal City for ten years. During these ten years, Ji Mou will bring peace to Cangwu Immortal City. After ten years, Ji Mou will leave, and the affairs of Cangwu Immortal City will be of no concern to Ji Mou!”
“Furthermore, previously Senior Brother Nine and others all wanted to come to Cangwu Immortal City, but were reprimanded by my Master. I have no backing force behind me; I am merely a disciple of Xu Mi Immortal Sect, so you do not need to worry about me annexing Cangwu Immortal City.”
“If you have any further questions, you can ask them directly.”
Ji Qing’s straightforward words left the Chen family members stunned.
But immediately after, the Chen family members’ hearts became fervent.
Ji Qing had no backing force?
He would not annex Cangwu Immortal City, nor would he covet the Mysterious Crystal Mine.
This was great news!
It was just a pity that Ji Qing was a True Immortal.
No matter how strong a True Immortal was, he couldn’t suppress such a large Cangwu Immortal City.
If only he were an Immortal Lord.
However, this was not something the Chen family could choose.
“Thank you, Senior, for your assistance. The Chen family is deeply grateful!”
The Chen Family Patriarch immediately stood up, and the other Chen family elders also stood up and bowed to Ji Qing to show their gratitude.
“Speak, are there any immediate troubles?”
Ji Qing asked indifferently.
The Chen family members looked at each other, and finally, the Chen Family Patriarch gritted his teeth and said directly, “Indeed, there is an immediate trouble. The Mysterious Crystal Mine has been subjected to wave after wave of attacks by a group of mysterious cultivators. Even Chen family True Immortal elders have fallen, yet we are still unable to deal with these mysterious cultivators. If this continues, the consequences will be unimaginable, so I’m afraid we will have to trouble you this time…”
Ji Qing pondered.
The Mysterious Crystal Mine?
That was indeed an urgent problem.
The most important thing in Cangwu Immortal City was the Mysterious Crystal Mine.
“If you want me to act, it won’t be for nothing. Although Ji Mou is not interested in Cangwu Immortal City or the Mysterious Crystal Mine, I can have free access to the treasures in Cangwu Immortal City’s vault, especially Immortal Treasures. Ji Mou still lacks some Immortal Treasures. If I stay in Cangwu Immortal City for ten years and only take some treasures from the city, how about it?”
Ji Qing stated his terms upfront.
“That is natural…”
The Chen Family Patriarch immediately agreed.
Taking only the treasures in the Immortal City? That’s already very good.
If Ji Qing can truly guard it for ten years and preserve Cangwu Immortal City, what’s the harm in giving those treasures to Ji Qing?
“When the Mysterious Crystal Mine is attacked by mysterious figures again, just notify me.”
“Alright, then I’ll have someone escort Senior down to rest.”
After speaking, the Chen Family Patriarch had someone escort Ji Qing to rest.
After Ji Qing left, the many Chen Family Elders in the hall looked at each other.
Yet no one spoke, and the atmosphere remained solemn.
They still had many doubts in their hearts.
There was only one biggest doubt.
Ji Qing is merely a True Immortal, even a Direct Disciple of an Immortal Venerable, but can he truly suppress Cangwu Immortal City?
No matter how strong Ji Qing is, he is still just one True Immortal.
It is too difficult to suppress the vast Cangwu Immortal City with just one True Immortal.
“Patriarch, this True Immortal Ji Qing…”
“No need to say anything more. I will immediately inquire with Xu Mi Immortal Sect about the news of this True Immortal Ji Qing. Remember, no one is allowed to slight this True Immortal. You must treat this True Immortal as an Immortal Lord! Have you all remembered?”
“Yes, Patriarch.”
“I will send a communication talisman immediately to have someone collect information on Ji Qing…”
The Chen Family also had people within Xu Mi Immortal Sect.
Although their status was not very high, collecting some news and intelligence was not a problem.
The Chen Family Patriarch immediately sent a communication talisman to his contacts in Xu Mi Immortal Sect, asking them to collect information about “Ji Qing.”
After about an hour, the news arrived.
The Chen Family Patriarch took out the communication stone and looked at it, a slight change appearing on his face.
“Ji Qing is actually a cultivator who ascended? He truly has no other background or power, and he is actually an Immortal Venerable Seed, sought after by many Immortal Venerables, and finally chose to become a disciple of Zi Xu Immortal Venerable!”
A hint of joy appeared on the Chen Family Patriarch’s face.
The intelligence from Battlefield Number 31 had not arrived.
Zi Xu Immortal Venerable had personally dispatched Ji Qing to provide support, and the news had not been relayed back to Xu Mi Immortal Sect, so there was naturally no intelligence on this aspect.
But even so, Ji Qing’s various pieces of intelligence still made the Chen Family Patriarch marvel.
So Ji Qing’s status was so high?
He was an Immortal Venerable Seed!
Based on this alone, Ji Qing surpassed most of the True Immortals in Xu Mi Immortal Sect.
Even the Chen Family Old Ancestor, Cangwu Immortal Lord, did not have the qualifications to become an Immortal Venerable Seed when he was a True Immortal.
This showed how high Ji Qing’s talent was.
Such a top-tier True Immortal, if not for the order of Zi Xu Immortal Venerable, why would he come to Cangwu Immortal City?
“It seems this Senior truly has no designs on our Cangwu Immortal City. He is indeed acting on Zi Xu Immortal Venerable’s orders. Zi Xu Immortal Venerable still has some old feelings for the Old Ancestor, which is a good thing!”
“Now it all depends on how strong this Senior Ji Qing’s strength truly is? Can he withstand the attack of those mysterious figures at the Mysterious Crystal Mine?”
While this group of Chen Family members were discussing Ji Qing, Ji Qing had already been arranged to stay in a cave dwelling.
Ji Qing did not ask anyone to serve him.
He was alone in the cave dwelling.
After arriving at the City Lord’s Mansion, Ji Qing had already discovered a problem.
There were many True Immortals in the City Lord’s Mansion, but very few could be considered top-tier True Immortals.
There was not a single one who could suppress Cangwu Immortal City.
Yet, Cangwu Immortal City harbored many terrifying existences.
Ji Qing had even sensed Immortal Lord presences.
“Immortal Lord…”
Ji Qing did not intend to openly confront an Immortal Lord yet.
Of course, if it truly came to the worst.
Even if he had to face an Immortal Lord, Ji Qing would not be afraid.
After all, he came this time on his Master’s orders, and those three instances of Immortal Venerable Power could be used.
He also had Zi Xu Immortal Venerable covering his back.
Having backing indeed allowed one to be reckless.
This was Ji Qing’s current thought.
He could disregard everything in Cangwu Immortal City without any worries.
Zi Xu Immortal Venerable would handle everything.
Whoever dared to be displeased should go find Zi Xu Immortal Venerable!
This feeling was truly… so exhilarating!
“Perhaps Master also intended for me not to hold back…”
A smile appeared at the corner of Ji Qing’s mouth.
Could Zi Xu Immortal Venerable truly not find a trustworthy Immortal Lord?
Probably not entirely.
Yet Zi Xu Immortal Venerable still dispatched Ji Qing.
In fact, this was also a kind of help for Ji Qing.
Constantly hiding and holding back was not always good.
He also needed to “release” himself occasionally.
In Xu Mi Immortal Sect, Ji Qing had many concerns.
But in Cangwu Immortal City, Ji Qing had far fewer worries.
Time passed day by day.
Ji Qing’s existence became known to the various powers in Cangwu Immortal City.
After all, no matter how low-key Ji Qing was, the City Lord’s Mansion was not impenetrable, and news would always get out.
Some people were wary of Ji Qing’s status as an Immortal Venerable’s disciple.
But even more factions did not care.
So what if he was a Direct Disciple of an Immortal Venerable?
Ji Qing was merely a True Immortal.
A True Immortal wants to suppress Cangwu Immortal City?
That was a dream.
Thus, after the Mysterious Crystal Mine had been quiet for about ten days, there was finally some movement.
“Senior, there’s news from the Mysterious Crystal Mine…”
Ji Qing suddenly opened his eyes.
He left his cave dwelling and saw the Chen Family Patriarch and a group of Elders approaching him.
“What is it?”
“Senior, news has come from the Mysterious Crystal Mine that a group of mysterious figures are attacking it. This time, these people seem to be serious and are determined to break through the Mysterious Crystal Mine. I fear our people at the Mysterious Crystal Mine will not be able to hold on for long, so we must ask Senior to intervene!”
“We implore Senior to act!”
The Chen Family Patriarch and the various Chen Family Elders, with a grit of their teeth, knelt before Ji Qing.
If they were to ask Ji Qing to act, they had to humble themselves.
With the Chen Family in this state, why bother with pride?
They should just treat Ji Qing as an Immortal Lord.
What was there to be ashamed of in begging an Immortal Lord?
Thinking this way, the Chen Family Elders and the Patriarch all knelt down resolutely.
“Hmm?”
Ji Qing was surprised that the Chen Family members were able to lower themselves so much as to kneel before him?
It could be considered full of sincerity.
“Find someone to lead the way.”
Ji Qing was also direct, not wanting to waste more words.
“Fourth Elder, lead the way for Senior.”
Thus, the Fourth Elder stepped forward and said respectfully, “Senior, please.”
Then, Ji Qing followed behind the Fourth Elder and instantly flew out of Cangwu Immortal City.
The Mysterious Crystal Mine was very close to Cangwu Immortal City, so there was no need to traverse space. Even by flying, they arrived quickly.
Ji Qing stood in the void and looked down.
Within the overlapping mountain ranges, terrifying fluctuations could be vaguely sensed; those were all at the True Immortal level.
Clearly, the battle below was fierce.
The Fourth Elder felt extremely anxious, but he did not urge Ji Qing.
Ji Qing indeed saw the battle below.
A group of men in black, all of them True Immortals.
Especially the three leading True Immortals, their strength was extremely high, almost all of them were top-tier True Immortals.
Even with the Great Formation at the Mysterious Crystal Mine, it was precarious, and it seemed the formation could collapse at any moment.
“Put in more effort, the formation is about to break!”
This wave of mysterious figures was determined to break through the Mysterious Crystal Mine. Clearly, the previous few probes had already revealed the Chen Family’s strength, and now they had nothing to fear; they wanted the Mysterious Crystal Mine!
Meanwhile, the True Immortals of the Chen Family within the Mysterious Crystal Mine were all under immense pressure.
Once the Great Formation was broken, the consequences would be unimaginable.
“We must hold on, hold on at all costs…”
The Chen Family Elders were still encouraging them.
However, it was of little use.
The formation was only so strong, and the Chen Family only had so many True Immortals.
What use was there in holding on?
Being able to hold on until now was already a desperate effort.
But facing such an offensive, no matter how desperately they fought, it was useless.
“Crack.”
Finally, the Great Formation shattered.
“Hahaha, the Great Formation has been broken!”
The group of mysterious True Immortals laughed loudly.
The True Immortals of the Chen Family, however, felt their hearts sink.
“It’s over, the Great Formation is broken, the Mysterious Crystal Mine cannot be saved!”
“If the Mysterious Crystal Mine is lost, our Chen Family will be completely finished…”
“If the Mysterious Crystal Mine is lost, Cangwu Immortal City will also be finished…”
The True Immortals of the Chen Family all knew how important the Mysterious Crystal Mine was.
But they were powerless to prevent such an important Mysterious Crystal Mine from being breached.
They had already done their best.
But their strength was only so much.
They could not block it, and they could not block it.
“Alas, our Chen Family faces this tribulation. Today, our Chen Family disciples will fight to the death and not retreat!”
The leading Chen Family Elder had already prepared for a fight to the death.
The Chen Family disciples also looked solemn.
Although the Chen Family disciples’ strength was lacking, they did not lack bravery!
Even though the Great Formation was broken, there was not a single Chen Family disciple who fled.
All were prepared for a fight to the death!
“Hmph, even with a brave heart, if your strength is insufficient, it is useless. Since you don’t want to flee, then all of you die!”
The three mysterious True Immortals immediately took action.
They vowed to slaughter all the True Immortals of the Chen Family!
“Clang.”
Suddenly, a crisp sound rang out.
Even from far away, everyone could hear it.
This was the sound of a sword being drawn!
But who was drawing their sword?
Many people were surprised and uncertain.
The three leading top-tier True Immortals, however, felt a sense of dread.
It was as if something terrible was about to happen.
“Who?”
As soon as the words fell, everyone’s mouths fell open.
“Above…”
The three top-tier True Immortals suddenly looked up.
Blade Light!
Three streaks of Blade Light, without any warning, instantly appeared above their heads and descended.
“What?”
The hearts of the three top True Immortals trembled.
Terror!
Too terrifying!
Without facing these three streaks of Blade Light directly, one would never know how terrifying they were.
The three top True Immortals immediately unleashed various methods.
Some used defensive Immortal Treasures.
Some used Immortal Techniques.
And some gambled everything, attempting to crush the Blade Light.
However, no matter what methods the three top True Immortals used, the result was the same.
“Pfft.”
The Blade Light fell, and the Immortal Spirit Bodies of the three top True Immortals were instantly split in two, then rapidly annihilated.
Dead!
The three top True Immortals died just like that.
They didn’t even have time to scream before being instantly killed by the three streaks of Blade Light.
How terrifying was this?
Perhaps even an Immortal Lord would be no more than this?
Had an Immortal Lord descended?
However, they did not sense any aura of an Immortal Lord.
“Who exactly?”
The remaining group of mysterious True Immortals panicked.
They immediately prepared to flee.
“Buzz.”
But the next moment, an invisible wall seemed to appear around them, trapping them.
“Chaos Immortal Trapping Art! How can this Immortal Technique be so powerful?”
Someone recognized it.
This was the Chaos Immortal Trapping Art.
In fact, there were quite a few people cultivating this Immortal Technique.
But to trap so many True Immortals at once was truly rare.
“Swish swish swish swish swish.”
The next moment, streaks of Blade Light suddenly appeared in the Void.
They fell like raindrops.
These Blade Lights might not have been as powerful as the ones that killed the two top True Immortals.
But they were enough to deal with ordinary True Immortals like them.
“Ah…”
“I can’t die here.”
“Spare me, Senior, spare me…”
These mysterious True Immortals had almost confirmed that an Immortal Lord must have made a move.
Otherwise, how could they be so powerful?
They were dozens of True Immortals.
As a result, Blade Light descended from the sky, and dozens of True Immortals were annihilated in almost an instant!
Soon, the Mysterious Crystal Mine fell silent.
Those dozens of mysterious True Immortals had completely vanished.
The True Immortals of the Chen Family, who had witnessed this scene the entire time, were all moved, as if they couldn’t believe it.
This scene was truly too terrifying.
“Whoosh.”
Two figures appeared.
Many people did not recognize one of the strange True Immortals.
But the other True Immortal was very familiar to the True Immortals of the Chen Family.
“Greetings, Fourth Elder!”
The Fourth Elder’s heart was actually churning with Stormy Seas.
Others might not know, but he could see very clearly.
From the moment Ji Qing first drew his sword, he had witnessed the entire process.
Those three top True Immortals were instantly killed by Ji Qing.
And the dozens of mysterious True Immortals were also all slaughtered by Ji Qing.
Were these still True Immortals?
It was simply unbelievable.
Could a direct disciple of an Immortal Venerable truly be this terrifying?
They were all True Immortals, yet the gap was so immense.
No wonder Zi Xu Immortal Venerable sent Ji Qing alone.
Who said True Immortals couldn’t suppress the various factions in Cangwu Immortal City?
Who said True Immortals couldn’t resolve the current mess in Cangwu Immortal City?
In fact, the chaotic situation in Cangwu Immortal City could be pacified by Ji Qing alone!
“This is a Distinguished Guest of our Chen Family, Senior Ji Qing.”
“Greetings, Senior!”
Ji Qing glanced at the people of the Chen Family.
These True Immortals still had a fighting spirit; that was good.
Ji Qing beckoned, collecting the Treasures of the dozens of mysterious True Immortals.
These were his spoils of war and naturally belonged to him.
Among them were quite a few Immortal Treasures.
Ji Qing was not so generous as to give them away.
“Senior, are… are you an Immortal Lord?”
Someone boldly asked.
The scene just now was too shocking.
Even now, the hearts of the many True Immortals of the Chen Family were still churning with Stormy Seas.
The dozens of mysterious True Immortals, whom they were powerless against, had been wiped out by Ji Qing alone.
Truly terrifying.
In their impression, only an Immortal Lord could achieve this.
And if the Chen Family had an Immortal Lord guarding them, all crises would be resolved.
“Immortal Lord?”
Ji Qing shook his head and said, “Like you, I am a True Immortal! Just a little stronger.”
“Tr-True Immortal? You are also a True Immortal?”
The people of the Chen Family widened their eyes, as if they couldn’t believe it.
This incredibly terrifying “Senior,” who had single-handedly annihilated dozens of True Immortals, was actually just a True Immortal?
But could a True Immortal be this strong?
It was simply unheard of!
It overturned their understanding of True Immortals!
“En?”
Ji Qing seemed to sense something.
“Which Fellow Daoist has arrived? Since you’re here, please show yourself.”
Ji Qing turned and shouted into the Void.
“Buzz.”
The next moment, spatial ripples surged in the Void.
Immediately after, a figure slowly materialized in the Void.
However, upon seeing this figure, everyone’s expressions changed drastically.
“Immortal… Immortal Lord?”
The Fourth Elder exclaimed.
It was actually an Immortal Lord?
And at this moment, a strange Immortal Lord suddenly appeared in the Mysterious Crystal Mine, and his purpose was self-evident…
