《Xuanhuan: Invincible from the Start, My Cultivation Knows No Limits?》 Chapter 1 – Ambrose Lu Spirit Dust Realm. The farthest reaches of the Eastern Region. Many villagers knelt devoutly towards the endless mountain range in the distance. After their prayers, they hurriedly pulled their children or spouses away. They seemed to hold a deep reverence for the mountains, not daring to approach. Time passed, and night quietly descended. The crescent moon was obscured by dark clouds, making the mountains appear even more ominous. There was no rustling of leaves, no roars of beasts or chirping of insects. The night grew increasingly silent and eerie. The dark mountains seemed like a monstrous beast, ready to devour anyone who dared to come near. Suddenly, a cold wind blew, causing the grass and trees to sway. The dark clouds in the night sky were slowly dispersed... When you''re just trying to make great content at . Moonlight poured over the mountains. The numerous pale structures in the mountains gradually became clear. They were clusters of... tombs. These tombs looked ancient, yet they were very clean and tidy. In front of each tomb were many fresh flowers and fruits. Suddenly, a strange scene occurred! One of the tombs began to crack slowly with a "crack, crack, crack" sound, and stones rolled down. A pale hand suddenly reached out, gripping the crumbling edge of the tomb. Next, a young man emerged. He was tall, with a calm and otherworldly appearance. He wore simple cyan clothes, which were clean despite his disheveled, waterfall-like black hair. He stood quietly among the cold tombs, staring unblinkingly at his own grave. "Hmm? I actually have a tomb. How absurd." Ambrose Lu spoke softly, a hint of confusion in his eyes. His mind held no memories related to this place... Soon, Ambrose noticed that his tomb had no epitaph... His eyes flickered as he glanced at the numerous tombs around him, finally realizing that none of them had epitaphs. "No epitaphs?" Ambrose murmured, "Then, besides me, who else is buried in these tombs?" Just as Ambrose was about to dig up the tombs to take a look, he suddenly frowned. Two auras were approaching the mountains. Ambrose''s eyes moved slightly. He gently waved his sleeve, and without any fluctuation of spiritual power, the "tomb" he had just crawled out of and the scattered stones were wiped away. At this moment, two streaks of light flew over the mountains and transformed into two figures in the vast graveyard. One was a tall, white-bearded elder with an immortal-like demeanor, and the other was a calm young man in fancy clothes. "Master, it''s almost midnight. Why did you suddenly think of coming to the Immortal Tomb... huh?" The young man in fancy clothes asked his question while looking around the graveyard, but he was stunned by what he saw! He saw a figure standing quietly in the graveyard, as silent as a ghost. The white-bearded elder had already noticed Ambrose, but he was not surprised. It was not uncommon for cultivators in the Spirit Dust Realm to come and pay their respects at the Immortal Tomb. "Immortal Tomb..." Upon hearing this, Ambrose frowned slightly, looking distantly at the elder and the young man. In an instant, Ambrose turned to leave, having no intention of interacting with them. The young man in fancy clothes found Ambrose''s back somewhat strange, but he couldn''t pinpoint why. Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. At this moment, the white-bearded elder''s expression changed slightly because he noticed that the spot where Ambrose had been standing seemed to have had a tomb before, if he remembered the layout correctly. Why was it now empty? "Daoist friend, please wait!" The elder called out urgently. Ambrose paused and turned back to look at the elder indifferently, waiting for him to continue. The young man in fancy clothes was puzzled, not understanding why his master had stopped this cultivator. Mark Gu cupped his hands politely towards Ambrose and smiled, "Forgive me for taking up your time. I have a question." To be cautious, Mark did not probe Ambrose''s aura. Those who came to the Immortal Tomb at midnight were usually cultivators from various parts of the Spirit Dust Cultivation Realm. If the other party was highly skilled, his probing would easily be detected. It would be very impolite. Ambrose nodded slightly, indicating for him to continue. Seeing Ambrose''s brevity, Mark was not surprised. He had encountered many solitary cultivators before. He then asked seriously, "Daoist friend, if I recall correctly, there used to be a tomb where you were standing..." Ambrose looked at the spot and replied softly, "If you only vaguely remember, then you must be mistaken. There... was never a tomb." With that, he left the graveyard under the watchful eyes of Mark and the young man in fancy clothes. Mark watched the receding figure, his eyes filled with confusion. Had he really remembered wrong? He looked again, seeing the empty spot, which seemed natural and not like it had ever held a tomb. Soon, Mark shook his head and stopped thinking about it. "Master, that cultivator seemed strange," the young man in fancy clothes frowned as he looked in the direction Ambrose had left. Mark snapped out of his thoughts and chuckled, "There are many solitary cultivators in the cultivation world. You, having been in the cultivation world for a short time, still lack experience." The young man in fancy clothes smiled sheepishly and said, "Master, you haven''t told me why you suddenly came to the Immortal Tomb in the middle of the night." Mark''s eyes showed a hint of reverence as he looked at the numerous pale tombs and murmured, "I am not entirely sure. I just had a sudden feeling and wanted to come and take a look..." The young man in fancy clothes pursed his lips and whispered, "Master, what''s so interesting about the Immortal Tomb? There are always rumors in the cultivation world that anyone who can uncover the secrets of the Immortal Tomb can achieve immortality... But this Immortal Tomb has existed for at least a hundred thousand years, and no cultivator has ever uncovered its secrets." The entire vast Spirit Dust Cultivation Realm had such rumors about finding immortality in the Immortal Tomb. Initially, countless cultivators came here, but as time passed, countless cultivators had to give up the idea of finding immortality in the Immortal Tomb. They did not doubt the rumors because many powerful cultivators had tried to uncover the secrets of immortality but failed. They had even tried to break open the Immortal Tomb! But the Immortal Tomb was incredibly hard, each one of them. They couldn''t shake it in the slightest, not even leaving a mark on it... Given this, what else could it be but an Immortal Tomb? And since it was an Immortal Tomb, it naturally held the secrets of immortality. They just thought that immortality was hard to find. If it were easy, it wouldn''t be called immortality. Hearing the young man''s words, Mark suddenly scolded sternly, "Insolence! Ignorance breeds fearlessness! How dare you speak recklessly in the Immortal Tomb! Kneel and apologize at once!" Frightened by Mark''s anger, the young man in fancy clothes shivered and quickly knelt down, trembling. He was mainly afraid of Mark, not the Immortal Tomb. After all, the Immortal Tomb had rarely shown any strange occurrences, seeming no different from other tombs except for its hardness. Seeing this, Mark''s expression softened slightly. He shook his head and couldn''t help but look once more at the spot where Ambrose had stood. Had he really remembered wrong? *** Meanwhile, Ambrose had already left the mountains. He walked quietly along a small path, his black eyes flickering. Such a strange occurrence made even him feel a bit uneasy. Many questions flashed through his mind. "The Immortal Tomb, who has such great power to bury me in it..." "What happened?" *** £¨Proofreader: Traditional cultivation realms: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Elixir, Elemental Infant, Divine Transformation, Tribulation Crossing...£© Proofreader & Editor: Peter Pan Chapter 2 – First encounter with a stranger Just past midnight, Ambrose Lu arrived at the outskirts of a village. Many households in the village had already extinguished their lights and gone to rest, but a few still had lights on. This village wasn''t too far from the mountains. With this in mind, Ambrose entered the village. In a flash, he arrived in front of a house with lights on and gently knocked on the door. Footsteps sounded from inside, and soon the door creaked open. An old woman with vacant eyes appeared before Ambrose. Before she could speak, Ambrose smiled softly and said, "Ma''am, it''s past midnight. Someone knocks on your door, and you open it without asking who it is. Aren''t you afraid it might be a bad person?" The old woman seemed to look at Ambrose through her hazy eyes and smiled, "The village is so close to the mountains, it''s quite safe..." Ambrose smiled and looked into her eyes. "It''s already so late. Are you looking for a place to stay?" the old woman asked with a smile. "If it''s not too much trouble..." Before Ambrose could finish, the old woman smiled and said, "Of course, it''s no trouble at all." She turned and took small steps to the bedside, sat down, and slowly began to weave some fabric. Ambrose glanced at the sleeping girl on the bed, then stepped inside, gently closed the door, and sat down at a table, silently watching the old woman''s hands at work. The old woman seemed to sense Ambrose''s gaze and smiled, "Sir, there''s another bed in the inner room. You can rest there, though it''s old and worn. I hope you don''t mind." "I''m in no hurry," Ambrose smiled. "But what about you? Shouldn''t you be resting?" The old woman continued her weaving and smiled, "I need to weave more fabric to sell and make money for my granddaughter''s schooling. It''s quieter at night, so I can work faster." "Indeed, it''s quieter at night than during the day," Ambrose said softly, glancing at the old woman''s vacant eyes. "Ma''am, I wanted to ask you about the Immortal Tomb in the mountains." The old woman''s hands paused, and she said softly, "Ask whatever you want to know, sir. The legends of the Immortal Tomb in the mountains are well-known, nothing special. But I''m afraid what I know, you might have already heard." "No matter, just tell me what you know. I''m all ears," Ambrose said softly. "Immortality..." the old woman murmured to herself, then continued weaving as she began to speak, "No one knows how long the Immortal Tomb has existed in the mountains. People only know... it might be the resting place of an immortal..." Ambrose quietly listened to the old woman''s story. "I heard from the villagers that some have seen shimmering lights in the night sky heading towards the Immortal Tomb..." At this point, the old woman suddenly fell silent. Ambrose looked over and saw that her hand had been pricked by a knitting needle, with a bit of blood oozing out. "Sorry, sir, I''ll continue..." The old woman gently wiped her palm and prepared to continue. "I know enough. You should rest early too." Ambrose said softly, standing up and walking towards the inner room. The old woman paused, smiled, then turned to tuck the blanket around the sleeping girl more securely. *** In the inner room. Ambrose lay flat on the bed, his eyes open. He hadn''t gotten any useful information from the old woman, likely because she was a mortal and knew little. No one knew when the Immortal Tomb appeared, nor how many years it had existed. But judging by the quality of the tombs, they were at least ten thousand years old. As for the shimmering lights in the night sky heading towards the mountains, Ambrose didn''t need to think to know they were just passing cultivators, unrelated to the Immortal Tomb itself. With this in mind, Ambrose slowly closed his eyes. He wasn''t in a hurry to solve these mysteries. After all, the one thing he had in abundance... was time. *** The next day, as the sun rose. The girl sitting by the bed reading suddenly noticed her grandmother stirring. She quickly turned and saw her grandmother opening her eyes, a smile immediately spreading across her face. But the old woman''s eyes were trembling violently. After a blinding flash of light, she was stunned! The girl''s face, with its sweet smile, appeared clearly in her eyes for the first time... "Grandma''s awake. I will fetch water for you to wash your face!" The girl didn''t notice the old woman''s expression and was about to get out of bed. "Little Amelia!" the old woman hurriedly called out. The girl paused, turned around, and looked at her grandmother in confusion, only to be shocked to see her grandmother''s eyes fixed on her, no longer vacant but full of spirit and tears. "Grandma, you..." the girl stammered, uncertain. The old woman reached out and touched the girl''s face, her voice trembling, "Grandma can see you now. So this is what my granddaughter looks like..." The girl threw herself into the old woman''s arms, sobbing loudly. *** A moment later. "Little Amelia, there''s a gentleman in the inner room. Go wake him up to wash. Grandma will start cooking." The old woman smiled and, after glancing around, hurriedly went to prepare. With her sudden restored vision, she felt like her life had changed completely. The girl looked puzzled. A gentleman in the inner room? S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. *** "Grandma, there''s no gentleman in the inner room?" Soon, the girl came running out, calling. The old woman paused in her cooking, then walked into the inner room to see only a broken bed and neatly folded bedding. For some reason, the old woman couldn''t help but touch her eyes and murmured, "Maybe I''m remembered wrong... Come, let''s eat." *** Ambrose had left the village at the hour of the tiger. It wasn''t for any particular reason, just that he suddenly wanted a drink, his mouth feeling dry. In the river of time, the only thing that could always accompany him was wine, even more so than that noisy turtle from before. By noon, a small town appeared in Ambrose''s sight. This town was some distance from the Immortal Tomb... "Moyu Town." With this thought, Ambrose followed the crowd towards the town gate. His ethereal, almost immortal aura made him stand out like a crane among chickens, exceptionally conspicuous. Many passersby cast their eyes on this young man in blue, thinking he must be a young master or a great scholar from somewhere. Such an aura was not something common folk could possess. Entering the town required a fee, a common way for the town master''s or city lord''s mansion to collect money, and it also helped control the population. Ambrose saw many people paying five copper coins each. Soon, it was his turn. Ambrose reached into his sleeve, ready to take out some coins... when he heard. "Sir, you don''t need to pay the entry fee. Please, go ahead." It can be hard to make great work when its stolen from bit.ly/3iBfjkV. He saw two town gate guards bow slightly and gesture with a smile. Seeing this young man with such an aura, they figured he must have a significant background. Without knowing his origins, they were willing to show some courtesy. Five copper coins were nothing to the town master''s mansion, just a drop in the bucket. Moreover, the town master had already given instructions... Seeing this, the common folk looked at Ambrose with envy. For them, five copper coins weren''t much, but not too little either. "No problem." Ambrose''s face remained calm. He withdrew his left hand from his right sleeve and placed a few copper coins into the guard''s hand. Then he stepped into the town. Proofreader & Editor: Peter Pan Chapter 3 – Town Master comes to search Moyu Town was bustling with activity. Even under the scorching sun, vendors on both sides of the street were sweating profusely as they shouted and sold their goods. Ambrose Lu strolled leisurely with his hands behind his back, stopping here and there to look at the stalls. Whenever a vendor thought they had a potential customer, they would see the man in cyan cloth move on to the next stall at a slow pace... This repeated over and over. If it weren''t for the extraordinary aura of the man in cyan cloth, making him seem like someone of great importance, the vendors would have shown their displeasure long ago! Is this how you toy with people? Eventually, Ambrose Lu entered a small tavern. The moment the waiter saw Ambrose, his eyes widened. This man was clearly a scholar or someone of high status, definitely not an ordinary person. He hurriedly stepped forward to greet him! "Sir, you are..." Before the waiter could finish, Ambrose sniffed the air and smiled, "Is that Peach Blossom Wine?" The waiter quickly responded respectfully, "Sir, you have a keen sense for wine. This is indeed Peach Blossom Wine." "Good, bring me a pot of Peach Blossom Wine. As for the dishes, you decide." After speaking, Ambrose walked towards a window seat under the astonished gazes of some of the tavern''s patrons. "Yes, sir. Please wait a moment." The waiter quickly retreated to prepare. *** In the Town Master''s Mansion of Moyu Town. The butler hurriedly entered the main hall, excitedly saying: "Town Master! We''ve received a report that another extraordinary young man has entered Moyu Town!" A middle-aged man, dressed in luxurious clothes and with a square face, who was sitting and drinking tea in the hall, suddenly put down his teacup and stood up in surprise, "Oh? Where is he?" This middle-aged man was none other than the Town Master of Moyu Town, Andrew Chen. The butler smiled wryly, "Town Master, our men didn''t follow him. Didn''t you say not to follow such people rashly if they appear..." Andrew Chen slapped his forehead and laughed, "That''s right, look at my memory." At this moment, Andrew Chen felt both excited and anxious. He was excited because another such person had come to Moyu Town, giving him another chance! He was anxious because he feared this person might turn out to be just an ordinary mortal, like the previous ones. S§×ar?h the ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Andrew Chen had always had a dream, and that was to achieve Cultivation! Although there was a clear distinction between Cultivationer and mortals, and it was rare to see immortals in the mortal world, he had been fortunate enough to see one once! Just once, and he was completely captivated. The freedom and exhilaration of flying and escaping deeply attracted him... He dreamed of one day being able to do the same. More importantly, he knew that Cultivationer lived much longer than mortals... Andrew Chen believed that he could tell if the young man who entered the town was an Cultivationer just by looking at him! Because he had witnessed the demeanor of an Cultivationer! As Andrew Chen''s close subordinate, the butler naturally knew what Andrew Chen was thinking. He smiled and said, "Town Master, what should we do?" To be honest, if possible, he also wanted to achieve Cultivation. Although he had never seen an Cultivationer, from Andrew Chen''s descriptions, it didn''t seem fake! Moreover, there was an Immortal Tomb in the far east of the Eastern Region... Upon hearing this, Andrew Chen pondered, "Moyu Town isn''t particularly large... How about this, you and I will go out in disguise and look for him." The butler nodded, knowing that Andrew Chen wanted to go out in disguise to avoid being recognized by the townspeople. He then frowned and asked, "Town Master, if that person is really an Cultivationer... what should we do next?" Andrew Chen paused and waved his hand, "If he is indeed an Cultivationer, we should cater to his interests and try to win his favor. But whether he is or not, it''s too early to say." Andrew Chen took a deep breath, his eyes filled with hope, and continued, "Let''s not talk about it anymore. Time is of the essence. Let''s change our clothes and put on some hats to conceal our faces, and then go find him!" "Yes." *** In the small tavern, by the window. Ambrose Lu held a wine cup in his hand. His eyes flashed slightly, and the wine in the cup began to emit a cold mist, becoming icy. He then raised the cup and took a sip. In the scorching heat, the icy Peach Blossom Wine was truly delightful. Of course, he wasn''t afraid of the heat; he just enjoyed the ritual. Ambrose Lu savored the floral aroma of the wine, a slight smile playing on his lips. Perhaps this Peach Blossom Wine wasn''t top-notch, but at this moment, to Ambrose, it was the finest wine. Because this was the first sip of wine he had after emerging from the Immortal Tomb, having been buried for who knows how long. "Sir, the dishes are here." At this moment, the waiter placed several steaming dishes on the table and smiled, "By the way, sir, our manager said this meal is on the house." It can be hard to make great work when its stolen from "pawread dot com". "Enjoy your meal, sir." The waiter bowed and left. Hearing this, Ambrose paused in his drinking and glanced at the old manager standing at the counter, who was smiling and nodding at him. From the town gate guards to the tavern manager, everyone had been exceedingly polite to him. He looked at his own ethereal face reflected in the wine cup, feeling a bit helpless. He had already retracted all his outward aura and presence. But he was still too outstanding. It had always been this way, and there was nothing he could do about it. He wouldn''t deliberately conceal his natural aura either, as that would seem too pretentious. "Sigh." Ambrose sighed lightly, raised his cup, and looked out the window, his eyes somewhat distant as he thought about the Immortal Tomb. Meanwhile, "Town Master, the townspeople are giving us strange looks..." Feeling the many odd glances, the butler awkwardly whispered. He looked at his and Andrew Chen''s attire and pursed his lips. In this scorching heat, the two of them were wrapped up tightly like lunatics. It would be strange if the townspeople didn''t stare. "Ahem, those who achieve great things don''t bother with trifles. It''s a bit hot, let''s go to that tavern to quench our thirst first." Andrew Chen said as he hurried towards the small tavern. Seeing this, the butler''s mouth twitched, and he quickly followed. *** "Two guests, you are..." Before the waiter could finish, the butler interrupted, "Just bring us two pots of Peach Blossom Wine, quickly." "Haha, alright. Please find a seat, and the wine will be served shortly." The waiter smiled at their attire and quickly went to prepare. "Town Master, do you want to sit by the window or somewhere more secluded...?" The butler asked in a low voice but received no response. He turned around in confusion, "Town Master?" Soon, the butler was taken aback, as he saw Andrew Chen''s eyes under the hat staring intently in one direction! Following his gaze, the butler''s pupils also contracted! By the window, a man in cyan cloth with an ethereal aura was quietly drinking wine! In an instant, the butler knew that this was probably the person they were looking for. Proofreader & Editor: Peter Pan Chapter 4 – You are not suited for cultivation A moment later. Andrew Chen took a deep breath, forcibly retracting his gaze, and whispered, "Let''s sit over there for now." sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The butler swallowed dryly and followed Andrew to the seats, knowing that this matter couldn''t be rushed. From Andrew''s reaction, he could tell that the man in the cyan robe might really be the legendary immortal! Soon, the two of them sat nervously at a table diagonally across from Ambrose Lu, from where they could see his profile. *** "Here are your Peach Blossom Wines, enjoy." The waiter placed two jugs of Peach Blossom Wine on the table, glanced discreetly at Andrew and the butler''s strange attire, and then retreated. The butler whispered, "Town Master, we..." Andrew withdrew his gaze from Ambrose and whispered, "Let''s drink first." Andrew appeared calm on the surface, but his white-knuckled grip on the cup revealed his tension. "Yes." The butler picked up the jug to pour the wine, his hand trembling slightly. Naturally, Ambrose noticed all of this. Ambrose didn''t look at them, quietly drinking his wine, feeling a bit helpless inside. Being handsome and having a good temperament could save a lot of trouble, but it also attracted a lot of trivial matters. At this moment, Andrew finally couldn''t hold back any longer. He and the butler, holding their wine cups, approached Ambrose, bowed slightly, and said, "Sir, we see that you are extraordinary and must come from a great family. We admire you greatly and wish to offer you a toast." As the saying goes, a smiling face invites no harm. Ambrose nodded slightly at them but didn''t raise his cup. Seeing this, Andrew and the butler quickly raised their cups and drank them down. After drinking, they felt awkward, not knowing what to do next. The pressure in front of this cyan-robed man was immense! After a long pause, Andrew finally stammered, "Sir, may we sit here and drink with you?" Seeing that Ambrose still didn''t speak, Andrew''s face turned slightly pale, feeling at a loss. "Don''t waste your effort. Your bones are not suited for cultivation." Suddenly, Ambrose, who had been silent, put down his cup and looked at Andrew, saying slowly. Andrew and the butler felt a chill down their spines! As expected of an immortal, he knew their intentions even before they spoke! But soon, Andrew''s pupils contracted, and he trembled, "Sir, am I really not suited for cultivation?" Ambrose nodded slightly. Andrew staggered, his eyes losing their luster. "Town Master..." The butler quickly supported him. The commotion naturally caught the attention of the other patrons, as well as the innkeeper and the waiter. The patrons first glanced respectfully at Ambrose, then curiously at the heavily wrapped Andrew and the butler, not knowing their intentions. The innkeeper frowned slightly, surprised that someone was disturbing the cyan-robed man''s drinking, and signaled the waiter with his eyes. Read the most updated version of this novel and other amazing translated novels from the original source at "pawread dot com" The waiter shivered and quickly walked over, frowning at Andrew and the butler, "Gentlemen, please do not disturb other patrons." "No harm done," Ambrose said softly. The waiter was stunned and retreated silently. "Sir, do you have a place to stay in Moyu Town? If not, you are welcome to rest at my humble abode," Andrew said, though feeling dejected, he thought that if he could invite the immortal to his home, there might be a chance. After speaking, he looked at Ambrose with extreme longing. Ambrose glanced at the sky and said softly, "Then I''ll trouble you." Andrew''s body trembled with joy, "It''s no trouble at all, it''s my honor!" The butler was also excited, thinking he might have a chance to witness the legendary immortal arts! "Sit," Ambrose said. "Yes, yes, yes!" Andrew nodded like a pecking chicken, quickly sitting down with the butler, both of them extremely cautious. Only then did they see Ambrose''s face clearly, and they were even more amazed. No wonder he was an immortal; he was so otherworldly, like a pure lotus. He gave off a very clean feeling. The butler swore he had never seen such a person in his life. Although Andrew had seen Cultivationer before, he found that this one seemed even more extraordinary! "Sir, if the food and wine are not enough, feel free to order more. It''s on me!" Andrew patted his chest, trying hard to please. Seeing Andrew''s unusual enthusiasm, the butler sighed inwardly. The Town Master was not usually like this. "The weather is hot. Aren''t you uncomfortable in such attire?" Ambrose swirled the wine in his cup and said softly. Andrew''s body trembled, thinking the Cultivationer was displeased. After all, covering their faces like this was indeed impolite, especially in front of an Cultivationer. He quickly said, "Yes, it''s very uncomfortable. You are right, sir!" After speaking, he signaled the butler, and they both removed their hats, though their hearts were still in their throats... Sure enough, the patrons in the tavern who occasionally glanced over were stunned! The patrons immediately became agitated. The Town Master was actually drinking in this small tavern?! They quickly stood up and ran over, bowing fearfully, "We humble citizens greet the Town Master!" The suddenly noisy tavern left the innkeeper and the waiter stunned! One of the strangely dressed men was actually their Town Master?! The waiter''s face turned pale as he looked at the innkeeper, thinking, "I''m done for, the innkeeper has really gotten me into trouble." He had just been bossing around the Town Master... Andrew glanced awkwardly at Ambrose, then signaled the butler. The butler understood and sternly said, "Return to your seats. Can''t you see the Town Master is drinking with the immortal... sir?" The patrons quickly nodded and returned to their seats, not daring to speak. They all looked at Ambrose with reverence, thinking that this person was indeed extraordinary as they had suspected! They weren''t fools. From the earlier events, it was easy to deduce that the Town Master had disguised himself to seek out this cyan-robed man. "Town Master, sir, the food and wine are on the house..." The innkeeper, pale-faced, personally brought more food and wine, carefully placing them on the table before retreating without daring to lift his head. Andrew looked at Ambrose, who remained calm, and smiled nervously, "Sir, I am ashamed to say, I am the Town Master of Moyu Town." Ambrose nodded, indifferent. Andrew knew that his position as Town Master meant nothing to an Cultivationer. He quickly picked up the wine jug and poured wine for Ambrose. "Sir, please." This scene left the patrons in the tavern dumbfounded. Who exactly was this cyan-robed man! Proofreader & Editor: Peter Pan Chapter 5 – Sir, there is a demon causing trouble in the world "Finally, they''re gone." Watching the backs of Ambrose Lu and his companions gradually disappear into the distance, the innkeeper let out a deep sigh, feeling a great weight lifted off his shoulders. "Innkeeper, I can''t believe I was so rude to the Town Master earlier. Thank goodness that gentleman was there, or else the Town Master would have definitely held it against me. I would have been in big trouble because of you..." The waiter wiped the sweat off his forehead, still shaken by the close call. "Hmm?" The innkeeper glanced at the waiter and said flatly, "Are you blaming me?" "Uh?" The waiter was taken aback, realizing he had misspoken. He quickly waved his hands, "No, no, that''s not what I meant! Please don''t misunderstand!" "Your excuses are useless. I''m already unhappy. Your wages for this month are halved! Hmph!" With that, the innkeeper stormed back into the tavern, leaving the waiter with a bitter expression on his face. *** Two days later. Somewhere in the Eastern Region. Mountain ranges stretched endlessly, thick white clouds drifting slowly among them. The highest peak had clouds only halfway up its slope. A winding path connected the base to the summit, cutting through the sea of clouds. Near the peak, a series of pavilions and buildings stood tall, rising and falling with the terrain. Occasionally, streaks of light would flash across the sky, creating a spectacular and awe-inspiring scene. Cyan Cloud Sect. Outside a mystical cave residence, a young man in fancy clothes respectfully reported, "Master, the secular empire in the eastern part of the Eastern Region urgently seeks our help. They say demons are wreaking havoc." "Demons? The Eastern Region is vast, and there are countless secular empires. Even those that pay tribute to our Cyan Cloud Sect are numerous. Can you be more specific?" An elderly voice echoed from within the cave. The young man in fancy clothes hesitated, his mind racing as he tried to recall, "Master, it''s the Li Shui Empire!" The cave door opened, and an old man with white whiskers stepped out. It was none other than Mark Gu, who had met Ambrose Lu at the Immortal Tomb! The young man in fancy clothes was the same youth from that day. "Li Shui Empire?" Mark Gu murmured, frowning. He had a distinct impression of the Li Shui Empire, not because of anything special, but because it was the closest empire to the Immortal Tomb in the Eastern Region. Mark Gu said indifferently, "Such a trivial matter, let the other elders send disciples to handle it. I still have an elixir to refine and no time to spare." With that, he was about to return to the cave. Read the most updated version of this novel and other amazing translated novels from the original source at [ ] The young man in fancy clothes was stunned and quickly said, "Master! You don''t know, but right now, only you and a few mountain-guarding elders are in the sect! The other elders have gone out with the Sect Master on some errands, taking many disciples with them!" Surely, the mountain-guarding elders couldn''t be tasked with these decisions? Their duty was to guard the mountain, not handle such trivial matters. Mark Gu was taken aback, his voice serious, "They went out on errands? Why wasn''t I informed?" The young man in fancy clothes smiled wryly, "Just yesterday, the Sect Master saw you were in seclusion and didn''t want to disturb you..." Mark Gu''s old face turned red. Yesterday, he wasn''t in seclusion cultivating; he was in seclusion sleeping... He couldn''t be bothered to ask where the Sect Master and the others had gone. Waving his hand, he said, "Alright, alright, it''s a minor issue. Christopher, you take some outer disciples and handle it." As he spoke, he produced an elder''s token and casually tossed it over. Christopher quickly caught it, glanced at the character "Gu" on the token, and joyfully said, "Understood!" He didn''t want to stay in the sect; it was too boring. Going to the mortal world to exterminate demons and have some fun sounded much better! "Don''t think about playing around. Complete the task and return promptly to cultivate!" Mark Gu lowered his eyebrows, flicked his sleeves, and returned to the cave. As the stone door rumbled shut, silence fell. Christopher opened his mouth, sighed dejectedly. Cultivate, cultivate, always cultivate. He was a genius with top-grade Thunder Spiritual Roots; there was no rush. Hmph, who cares, I''ll play if I want to play! Let Master be angry! With that thought, a smile returned to Christopher''s face as he happily left. *** Moyu Town. Town Master''s Mansion. In the afternoon sunlight, Ambrose Lu sat in a pavilion in the backyard, holding a fishing rod by the pond. A young maid stood quietly with a tray of pastries and wine, three meters behind him. For the past two days, Ambrose had been enjoying good food and drink at the Town Master''s Mansion. Andrew Chen had been considerate enough not to disturb him and had even arranged for a maid to attend to his needs. Not bad at all. "Pastries." Ambrose looked at the water and said calmly. "Ah, yes." The maid snapped out of her thoughts and quickly brought the tray over, preparing to hand a pastry to Ambrose. But Ambrose, as if he had eyes on the back of his head, said softly, "No need, I''ll do it myself." The maid''s hand paused, trembling as she replied, "Yes." Without looking at the tray, Ambrose casually picked up a pastry and tossed it into his mouth, chewing as he continued to fish. The maid cautiously glanced at Ambrose. This distinguished man in green robes was truly... unique. These past two days had left her quite bewildered. In the past, all the Town Master''s guests had their food handed to them directly by her. Moreover, this young man spoke very little. In two days, she could count the words he had said on her fingers. They were nothing more than, "Pastries, wine, pastries, wine, pastries, wine... over and over." She had been assigned by the butler, who had only said one thing: this man was a distinguished guest of the Town Master and must be served carefully. Do whatever he asks. She wasn''t entirely sure how distinguished this guest was. She only knew he was very handsome and had a pleasant scent. At that moment, hurried footsteps approached. The maid turned to see the Town Master and the butler walking quickly towards the pavilion. Her pupils shrank, and she quickly placed the tray on the stone table before kneeling. What happened next left her utterly shocked! "Sir, have you been comfortable in my humble mansion these past two days?" My humble mansion??? The Town Master was referring to himself as "humble" in front of this man?! The maid''s mind reeled, and she pressed herself even lower, her breathing becoming stifled. These past two days, she had been serving a truly extraordinary figure! Ambrose finally turned his head to glance at the bowing Andrew Chen and the butler, smiling faintly, "It''s been fine." Hearing this, Andrew Chen let out a sigh of relief, and the butler discreetly gave the kneeling maid a satisfied look. "That''s good, that''s good. Sir, you may stay in my humble mansion for as long as you wish." Andrew Chen said respectfully with a smile. Ambrose looked at the rippling pond and said calmly, "Speak, why have you come to see me?" Seeing the composed and in-control demeanor of the man in green robes, Andrew Chen and the butler were once again filled with admiration. Truly, an immortal is an immortal, always knowing everything! sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Sir, your foresight is unparalleled." Andrew Chen first respectfully flattered him, then said with some urgency, "Sir, we''ve received news that the Li Shui Empire... is plagued by demons!" And Moyu Town was located within the Li Shui Empire! Proofreader & Editor: Peter Pan Chapter 6 – Is it possible that the gentleman is As the words fell, Andrew Chen and the butler were stunned to see that Ambrose Lu showed no reaction at all, not even a furrow of his brow... The maid kneeling nearby had already turned pale with fright. "D-Demons causing chaos in the world?!" "Sir..." Andrew Chen hesitated to speak. Ambrose Lu flicked his fishing rod, his gaze unwavering, and said softly, "What does the chaos caused by demons have to do with you? Have these demons ever caused trouble in Moyu Town?" "Sir, I heard that this time the demons are coming in full force. I''m worried that Moyu Town might be affected..." Andrew Chen said, sweat beading on his forehead. "If the sky falls, there will be someone tall to hold it up. There''s no need for you to panic." Ambrose Lu said calmly. Hearing this, Andrew Chen gave an awkward smile. He understood the logic, and this wasn''t the first time demons had appeared. Every time demons appeared, many townsfolk would die or be injured. Then, the demons would always disappear without a trace. Having seen immortals before, Andrew Chen guessed that it must be the work of Cultivationer. But compared to before, Andrew Chen felt that these demons were exceptionally fierce this time! They were coming with great momentum, which was evident. As the Town Master, he naturally felt anxious. He had to be responsible for the townsfolk. He swore he wasn''t afraid of death, he swore!! At that moment, Ambrose Lu suddenly jerked his rod, and a fish broke through the water, its mouth biting the end of the fishing line and shaking violently. Soon, it wobbled in front of Ambrose Lu. Ambrose Lu smiled as he took the fish off, weighed it, and said with a smile, "More than four ounces, extra meal tonight." With that, he tossed it into the bucket behind him. With a splash, the fish flopped around in the bucket for a moment before it accepted its fate and fell silent. Andrew Chen and the butler stood there in a daze because they saw that there was no hook at the end of Ambrose Lu''s fishing line! He caught a fish with just the line? They couldn''t comprehend such a bizarre thing and could only think it was an immortal''s method! They couldn''t help but admire the man in the green robe even more. "You''ve scared the fish away." Ambrose Lu suddenly said softly, casting the line back into the pond. Andrew Chen''s body trembled. He wasn''t stupid; he immediately understood the meaning and quickly bowed, saying, "I''ll take my leave, sir. Please continue your work!" With that, he signaled to the butler, and the two of them tiptoed away quickly. As for the maid, she remained kneeling, not daring to get up. Having seen the Town Master being so humble before Ambrose Lu, she didn''t even dare to breathe loudly now. "No need to kneel, get up." Ambrose Lu lightly flicked the fishing rod and said. "Sir, it''s more comfortable for me to kneel..." The maid''s heart skipped a beat, and she quickly said in a trembling voice. Seeing this, Ambrose Lu didn''t say more. If she wanted to kneel, let her kneel. It wasn''t like he forced her. *** Read this novel and other amazing translated novels from the original source at the ]" Andrew Chen frowned as he walked quickly ahead, suddenly hearing the butler behind him exclaim, "Town Master, fishing without a hook, how is that even possible? Before today, I wouldn''t have dared to imagine it!" "Are you stupid!" Andrew Chen paused, then his brows relaxed as he said enviously, "How would I know how the sir does it! The methods of immortals are beyond our comprehension!" If Andrew Chen had any doubts about Ambrose Lu before, they were completely dispelled now. Fishing without a hook and still catching fish, how could a mortal do that? "Hehe." The butler chuckled awkwardly. "You can still laugh." Andrew Chen glanced at the butler, worriedly saying, "You know that these demons are different from before..." "Town Master, you need not worry. The sir is right; if the sky falls, there will be someone tall to hold it up." The butler still had a smile on his face. "Having someone tall to hold it up is fine, but if the demons really appear in Moyu Town and the tall one doesn''t come in time, how many townsfolk will die? What will we do then?" Andrew Chen shook his head and sighed. He had gone to see Ambrose Lu earlier, hoping that if demons appeared in Moyu Town, he could ask Ambrose Lu to take action... Although he hadn''t said it explicitly, his meaning was clear. But... sigh... "Is the Town Master thinking about the meeting with the sir just now?" The butler suddenly smiled and asked. "Are you happy?" Andrew Chen said with a gloomy face. For some reason, Andrew Chen felt very annoyed looking at the butler''s smiling face and wanted to punch him! "Hehe, Town Master, calm down. I think you misunderstood the sir''s meaning..." The butler looked back at the direction of the pavilion in the backyard, his eyes gleaming with wisdom. "Oh? What do you mean?" Andrew Chen raised an eyebrow, looking at the butler with some expectation. The butler''s face turned solemn, and he said seriously, "Town Master, don''t you think the sir''s words and actions just now were full of meaning?" Meaning? What meaning? Andrew Chen looked confused, indicating he was very puzzled. sea??h th§× ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The butler smiled mysteriously, then respectfully said, "The sir said if the sky falls, there will be someone tall to hold it up. Do you think it''s possible that the sir was telling us that he is the tall one?" That''s right! Andrew Chen''s eyes suddenly lit up, pointing at the butler appreciatively, "Continue!" The butler continued to smile proudly, "After catching the fish, the sir said it weighed more than four ounces and that he would have an extra meal tonight. Do you think it''s possible that the sir was comparing the fish to the demons?" Andrew Chen became even more excited, pounding his fists together and saying in a low voice, "Exactly! That''s what the sir meant!" "The sir finally said we scared the fish away. What do you think the sir meant by that?" The butler respectfully asked, looking at Andrew Chen, whose face was flushed with excitement. This time, without needing the butler to explain, Andrew Chen raised his fist and quickly said, "The sir was warning us to keep quiet and act as usual. If the demons know the sir is here, they will be scared away and won''t dare to appear in Moyu Town!!!" The butler clapped his hands in admiration, "Town Master, you are truly wise. You understood the sir''s meaning instantly. I was still pondering over it, but you figured it out right away!" "Hehe, you still have a lot to learn, but you''re doing well." Andrew Chen waved his hand casually and walked away, humming a tune. At this moment, he felt enlightened and in a great mood. What about the demons causing trouble? Moyu Town had an immortal guarding it! One comes, one dies; two come, two are slain! "By the way, butler, don''t tell the townsfolk about the demons for now. If they panic and ruin the sir''s plan, it won''t be good." Andrew Chen suddenly stopped and instructed. "Rest assured, Town Master." The butler bowed and replied. Proofreader & Editor: Peter Pan Chapter 7 – The arrival of the Qingyun disciples Li Shui Empire, Royal Palace. At this moment, it was the time for court affairs. The Li Shui Grand Hall was bustling, lacking its usual solemnity! "In the past, demons usually appeared one at a time, but this time there are multiple, and they are coming fiercely. Many towns have already suffered, and many citizens are in distress!" "Many citizens have gone from initial hope to bitter complaints." "Yes, if this continues, our Li Shui Empire will be devastated." "......" At this point, the elder seated first on the left discreetly glanced at the king, whose face was dark with worry. He then stood up and loudly said: "Silence! What kind of decorum is this in the Li Shui Grand Hall? Who doesn''t know what you are saying? Now, we should be thinking of solutions to relieve the king''s worries. That is the priority!" With these words, the hall immediately quieted down. The Li Shui King, seeing this, slightly relaxed his expression and looked at the elder with satisfaction. He then said in a serious tone, "If anyone has any ideas, feel free to speak up, but do so in an orderly manner." Everyone looked at each other, and finally, a middle-aged official stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Your Majesty, when it comes to demons, we mere mortals are naturally helpless... As in the past, we still need... the intervention of immortals." Upon hearing the term "immortal," everyone was visibly shaken. The common people might not know that immortals exist, but all those who could attend court knew of their existence! At the same time, the immortals had warned them not to reveal their existence to the secular world. Everyone remembered this well and treated it as a secret. In the past, demon problems were mostly handled by immortals, as they received tributes every year, and it was only natural for them to protect the region. But this time, the immortals had yet to arrive, and they were starting to panic. Seeing the officials looking at him with hope, the Li Shui King shook his head and sighed, "At the onset of the demon problem, I sent people to the Cyan Cloud Sect to request the immortals'' assistance, but there has been no news so far..." Hearing this, the officials all slumped, their faces gradually turning pale. If this continued, their lives would also be in danger. "How many have died in the affected towns so far?" the Li Shui King asked in a deep voice. "Your Majesty, Jiayuan City has about two hundred dead, Pingyang City about three hundred, Green Willow Town about one hundred and ten... and many other small villages have yet to be counted due to their remote locations... and the number of deaths is still increasing!" the middle-aged official reported with a pale face. "Over six hundred dead already..." The Li Shui King''s pupils contracted. This was just the countable number... "And the injured? Didn''t I ask for both deaths and injuries to be reported?" The Li Shui King was furious! The middle-aged official trembled, knelt down, and said sorrowfully, "Your Majesty, there are no injuries. Anyone who encounters a demon is certain to die!" The Li Shui King''s anger froze on his face, and for a moment, he didn''t know what to say. "Your Majesty! The town masters of the affected towns can no longer calm the panicked citizens! A major upheaval could happen at any moment! Please, Your Majesty, come up with a plan!" The middle-aged official said in a serious tone. Hearing this, the other officials quickly knelt down and shouted, "Please, Your Majesty, come up with a plan!" Their voices were deafening. The Li Shui King was stunned for a moment, then suddenly stood up and shouted with a livid face, "Those are demons! What can I, a mere mortal, do? And you? Are you all useless? In times of peace, you all boast of your abilities! Now, are you all cowards?" Facing the king''s wrath, the officials trembled and lowered their heads, not daring to speak. As the atmosphere grew increasingly oppressive, a series of rapid footsteps sounded, and everyone saw a general leading eleven young men and women into the hall... Except for the young man in fancy clothes at the front, the others were all dressed in uniform dark green attire, each with a proud expression, their chins almost raised to the sky. This group included Christopher Tong and the outer disciples of the Cyan Cloud Sect. "Your Majesty, I have fulfilled my mission!" The general bowed to the stunned Li Shui King. The Li Shui King had no time to praise the general. He quickly descended from the high platform and, with great excitement and respect, said to Christopher Tong and the others, "The immortals have finally arrived! Our Li Shui Empire is saved!" Based on the general''s words and the demeanor of these young men and women, the officials had already guessed they were immortals. Seeing the king''s respectful attitude and words, their eyes shone with reverence and excitement! Christopher Tong waved his hand and looked at the Li Shui King, saying indifferently, "Enough with the nonsense. Let''s get straight to the point. We didn''t see any demons in the towns we passed along the way. Why is that?" The Li Shui King, not showing any dissatisfaction with the young man in fancy clothes, quickly and respectfully replied, "Immortals, you may not know, but the towns plagued by demons are all in the eastern region of our Li Shui Empire. You must have come from one of the other three directions..." So that''s how it was. Christopher Tong and the ten disciples nodded slightly. "Approximately how many demons are there? What are their physical characteristics?" Christopher Tong squinted his eyes, trying to gather some useful information. The Li Shui King''s face turned pale, and he stammered, "I-I don''t know." Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Then what about the condition of the unfortunate victims?" Christopher Tong asked again. The Li Shui King''s face changed again. He knew very little, almost nothing, and said with difficulty, "I only know that the victims'' bodies look like dried corpses. Other than that... I don''t know..." Dried corpses? Christopher Tong frowned slightly. "You don''t even know basic information. What are you doing?" Before Christopher Tong could speak, a male disciple couldn''t help but step forward and scold loudly! His voice was infused with spiritual energy, making everyone feel dizzy. "Immortal, please calm down! Everyone who has seen the demons has died, not one survived! We... we are just mortals." The Li Shui King bowed deeply in fear, speaking sorrowfully. "You...!" The male disciple glared, about to say more. But Christopher Tong, with a cold face, raised his hand to interrupt, "Enough." "Senior Brother Tong...!" "Stand down!" Christopher Tong said sternly. "Y-yes." The male disciple''s face turned pale as he stepped back, looking at Christopher Tong with the same reverence as the other disciples. Senior Brother Tong usually seemed amiable, but when he got angry, it was terrifying. Although Senior Brother Tong was younger than them, his talent and status were far superior! He was the personal disciple of Elder Gu, a position far above theirs as outer disciples, like the difference between clouds and mud. Sensing the young men and women''s fear, everyone realized that the leading young immortal had a very high status! The hall was unusually quiet, with all eyes focused on Christopher Tong. "Immortal..." The Li Shui King couldn''t help but break the silence, wanting to say something. "You don''t need to say more. Just tell us the specific locations of the towns plagued by demons. As for the rest, don''t worry. Our Cyan Cloud Sect receives tributes from your Li Shui Empire every year, so naturally, we will protect you!" Christopher Tong said seriously, looking at the Li Shui King. "Thank you!" The Li Shui King and the officials felt relieved and moved, bowing deeply to Christopher Tong and the others. Although Christopher Tong''s face remained expressionless and cold, he felt immensely proud inside! Ah, the high status in the secular world is truly wonderful. This feeling of being revered by everyone is indescribable, like floating on air. Especially being called "Immortal" repeatedly, it was incredibly satisfying. But to be honest, they were just novices in the cultivation world! Even the leaders of the cultivation world wouldn''t dare to call themselves immortals! This novel is available on "pawread dot com". What does being an immortal mean? It means achieving immortality! There are no real immortals in the world... Well, no need to think about it. As for those minor demons, with Christopher Tong here, they are nothing to fear! Chapter 8 – Unexpected change, sir Moyu Town. Nightfall. A hazy black mist seemed to spread across the sky... "Town Master! Town Master! Something terrible has happened!" In the darkness, the butler anxiously shouted outside Andrew Chen''s bedroom. During such a sensitive period, Andrew dared not slack off. His nerves were always on edge, so much so that even when he slept with his wife, he didn''t take off his clothes. The moment he heard the butler''s shout, he burst through the door and stared at the butler, asking tensely: "What happened? Is it a demon?!" The butler was momentarily stunned. How could the Town Master be so quick... With a heavy expression, he quickly said, "Town Master, we just received a report that sixty-seven people from a large household in town have all died mysteriously! The town guards have already sealed off the scene; it''s highly likely that demons are involved!" Andrew''s body shook violently, and a wave of anger surged within him! Sixty-seven people, all dead! "Let''s go! To the scene!!" Andrew immediately commanded, striding quickly outside. The butler jogged to keep up, hesitating as he said, "Town Master, to be safe, should we call for the gentleman..." Andrew''s steps faltered. He glanced at the night sky and sighed softly, "Forget it, it''s too late to disturb the gentleman now. Let''s go check the situation first..." "Understood..." The two figures quickly disappeared into the night. Meanwhile, in the backyard of the Town Master''s Mansion. Ambrose Lu sat alone in a pavilion, occasionally sipping wine. His eyes glowed with an eerie blue light as he quietly watched a certain direction in the town. *** In the past, by this time, the residents of Moyu Town would have already turned off their lights and gone to bed. But tonight, the town was brightly lit! An hour ago, a piercing scream had shattered the night, and everyone had heard it. At this moment, a crowd of people stood in front of a mansion. They looked pale as they stared at the mansion. In front of the mansion, many town guards held torches and stood guard. "What happened at the Qian Mansion? What was that scream about?" "When we got here, the Qian Mansion was already surrounded by town guards. We couldn''t get in, and the guards wouldn''t say anything. How can we sleep with this hanging over us? Just thinking about that scream gives me chills." "Didn''t you notice? The Qian Mansion is deathly silent. Apart from the guards, there''s no sound at all..." *** As the townspeople discussed and speculated, the butler''s voice rang out. "Make way, the Town Master is here!" The Town Master is here?! The townspeople, as if finding their backbone, quickly looked over. Sure enough, they saw Andrew Chen, expressionless, walking through the crowd towards the mansion. "Town Master." "Town Master." *** The townspeople knelt and greeted him sincerely, showing that Andrew was quite beloved in Moyu Town. Andrew and the butler reached the mansion''s entrance and suddenly stopped. He turned to the townspeople and forced a smile, saying, "Everyone, please rise. Don''t panic. I will go in and check the situation. I promise to give you all an explanation." The townspeople were moved and nodded one after another. In their hearts, they sighed, thinking the Town Master was truly a good official. Seeing that the townspeople were temporarily appeased, Andrew took a deep breath and, along with the butler and the head of the town guards, pushed open the door and stepped into the Qian Mansion. With a the door closed again. Silence fell, and everyone waited quietly. *** As Andrew and his two companions stepped into the courtyard, they were met with the sight of corpses covered in white cloth... Cold sweat broke out on Andrew''s forehead as he scanned the area. Not one more, not one less¡ªexactly sixty-seven bodies. "Town Master, everyone in the Qian Mansion has been killed. All the bodies are here." The head of the town guards bent slightly, reporting with a sense of guilt. In his view, as the head of the town guards, he was responsible for the Qian Mansion being wiped out right under his nose. Andrew asked in a serious tone, "Was it humans or demons?" The head of the town guards hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said firmly, "Not humans." Andrew took a deep breath and walked to the nearest corpse, squatting down to lift the white cloth. A shriveled corpse appeared before the three of them. The corpse''s face was frozen in an expression of terror, and there were no wounds on its body... Andrew swallowed hard and continued to uncover the second, third, and fourth corpses... "Town Master, every corpse is the same¡ªshriveled, as if drained of all blood, with expressions of terror. They must have seen something extremely horrifying before they died." The head of the town guards explained, pursing his lips. Andrew slowly stood up, his legs trembling. He looked around and said hoarsely, "Many towns in the eastern part of the Li Shui Empire have been plagued by demons... It seems our Moyu Town is next..." The head of the town guards'' eyes widened. How did he not know about this? A quick look at bit.ly/3iBfjkV will leave you more fulfilled. The butler said, "The news about the demon-plagued towns has been sealed off. The empire probably doesn''t want to cause widespread panic and disrupt people''s lives. The Town Master and I only heard about it through rumors a few days ago." The head of the town guards stiffly nodded and said with difficulty, "Town Master... the demon is now in Moyu Town, and it might still be in the Qian Mansion! It could be watching us from the shadows right now..." Upon hearing this, Andrew and the butler felt a chill run through their bodies as they looked around, feeling a sense of dread. "And to kill sixty-seven people in such a short time, there must be more than one demon," the head of the town guards said seriously. As the head of the town guards, he might not be able to fight demons, but he had years of experience in handling cases. "More than one demon..." Andrew murmured. The butler frowned and said, "Head of the town guards, if you think the demons are still in the Qian Mansion, why haven''t they attacked us? We''re mere mortals; they could kill us in an instant, right?" sea??h th§× N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Andrew''s eyes lit up, and he pointed at the butler, saying, "That''s right!" He realized the butler was quick-witted! The head of the town guards shook his head and chuckled, "Butler, you''re mistaken." Both the butler and Andrew were taken aback, and the head of the town guards continued, "Town Master and butler, you may not know, but after the demons appeared, the city and town guards have studied their habits. While demons can easily kill us mortals, they often enjoy striking from the shadows, relishing the element of surprise and the fear they create. Even though they have the power to destroy us, they prefer to toy with us like a cat with a mouse." Andrew and the butler were stunned. They hadn''t heard this before. "Town Master, according to the head of the town guards, the demons enjoy keeping people in a state of fear, so they might not make a move anytime soon. But we can''t be sure. What should we do next?" The butler looked at Andrew, whose brows were furrowed, and asked bitterly. Not to mention, there were still many townspeople outside the Qian Mansion waiting for an explanation. Andrew scanned the corpses, his eyes flickering. Then he looked towards the Town Master''s Mansion and gritted his teeth, "Summon the gentleman!" Proofreader & Editor: Peter Pan Chapter 9 – Is your life very expensive? "Excuse me, sir? What sir?" The head of the town guards was a bit confused. The butler glanced at the bewildered head of the town guards, then turned to Andrew Chen and whispered, "Town Master, let''s head out first. The townsfolk are still waiting for you." Moreover, he didn''t dare to stay here long. The thought that demons might still be lurking in the mansion made his skin crawl. Andrew Chen looked at the sixty-seven corpses on the ground, sighed inwardly, and quickly turned to leave, "Let''s go." Soon, as the gates of the Qian Mansion opened, the townsfolk''s attention was drawn. They saw Andrew Chen and his two companions walking out. Andrew Chen looked at the townsfolk, their eyes full of curiosity, and after a moment of contemplation, he said in a solemn voice, "I won''t hide the truth from you. The entire Qian Mansion, sixty-seven people, were all killed by demons." The air fell silent for a moment... Then the townsfolk erupted in panic, fear spreading through the crowd! "The Qian Mansion has been wiped out!" "What should we do? More demons have appeared. Are we all going to die? After the Qian Mansion, it''s us next!" "..." Seeing the situation getting out of control, Andrew Chen sighed inwardly. He knew this would happen if he told the truth, but he couldn''t bring himself to lie! The townsfolk had the right to know the truth!! The butler had thought the Town Master would say something different, but to his surprise, he told the truth directly! He glanced at the chaotic scene, then looked worriedly at Andrew Chen, who seemed to want to say something but stopped. The butler then shouted with all his might, "Everyone, quiet down! The Town Master has something to say! Trust the Town Master!" The noise gradually subsided, and the townsfolk looked at Andrew Chen with hope. If it weren''t for their love and trust in Andrew Chen, they wouldn''t have calmed down so quickly in such a life-threatening situation. Andrew Chen pressed his lips together and said in a steady voice, "I, Andrew Chen, have served as the Town Master of Moyu Town for five years. You all know what kind of person I am! I hope you will follow my arrangements from now on. I will do my best to ensure your safety!" The butler echoed, "That''s right. In times like these, you must follow the Town Master''s arrangements!" The townsfolk were silent for a moment, then some began to shout. "Yes! The Town Master could have kept the truth from us, but he didn''t! The Town Master wouldn''t say this without reason!" "Trust the Town Master! He will protect us!" "Demons or not, if we stand united, we have nothing to fear!" "Yes, trust the Town Master!" "Trust the Town Master!" The townsfolk, inspired, raised their arms and shouted. *** Half an incense stick later, the townsfolk returned to their homes. "Sigh." Andrew Chen looked at the now quiet scene, shook his head, and sighed. Then he turned to the head of the town guards and instructed, "Seal off the Qian Mansion for now. All town guards are to patrol the town in shifts, no slacking!" "Yes, sir." The head of the town guards bowed. Andrew Chen recalled the earlier scene, his eyes resolute: "Let''s go find the sir... As long as he''s willing to help, even if it costs me my life, I''ll do it!!" With that, he strode quickly towards the Town Master''s Mansion. The butler watched Andrew Chen''s back, feeling a warmth in his heart. The Town Master truly is a good leader... "Butler, who exactly is this sir?" The head of the town guards withdrew his gaze and asked the butler. "Don''t tell anyone else, just keep it to yourself." The butler suddenly said something that left the head of the town guards puzzled. Then he saw the butler running after Andrew Chen, but soon, the butler''s voice carried by the wind reached his ears, making his body tremble and his pupils contract sharply! A quick look at "pawread dot com" will leave you more fulfilled. "An Immortal." *** "Hahaha, an Immortal? Senior Brother Tong, this is the first time I''ve returned to the mortal world since entering the cultivation world. I didn''t expect even us Qi Refining cultivators to be called Immortals. It''s too funny!" On a flying carpet speeding through the sky, an outer disciple looked at Christopher Tong and laughed respectfully. The other nine outer disciples also chuckled. They were all in the Qi Refining stage, not even capable of sword flight or artifact flight, yet they were being called Immortals. "In the eyes of mortals, anyone who can perform magic and fly is considered an Immortal." Christopher Tong nodded expressionlessly. As a prestigious personal disciple, he naturally had to maintain his composure and dignity in front of the outer disciples. "Stop making noise. We''re almost at Jiayuan City. Two hundred innocent townsfolk have already died there, and who knows how many more have perished since." Christopher Tong continued calmly. With that, the ten outer disciples quickly fell silent, obedient to Christopher Tong''s words. "Senior Brother Tong, with you, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, here, even minor demons would be scared out of their wits!" A female disciple flattered. The others also looked at Christopher Tong with admiration. Flattery never fails! Christopher Tong couldn''t help but smile, feeling quite pleased. He then said, "Thank you for your praise, junior brothers and sisters. This trip is a good opportunity for you to hone your skills against the demons. The sooner you advance to the inner sect, the better." "We will remember Senior Brother Tong''s teachings." The disciples cupped their fists and replied respectfully. "Good, good. Everyone, hold on tight. I''m going to speed up!" With that, Christopher Tong flipped his palm, revealing a crystal-clear low-grade Spirit Stone. He slapped it into the core of the flying carpet! With a whoosh, the flying carpet accelerated sharply! The outer disciples quickly held onto each other. Under this sudden acceleration, one of them almost fell off the carpet, his face turning pale with fright... *** Moyu Town. Town Master''s Mansion, backyard. "Town Master, how are you going to ask the sir..." Andrew Chen and the butler arrived at the backyard, the butler asked softly. Sear?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "As long as the sir... uh!" Andrew Chen hadn''t finished speaking when he saw a figure sitting quietly in the pavilion, like a ghost. Andrew Chen and the butler exchanged shocked glances, then quickly walked over. They bowed deeply before Ambrose Lu, and Andrew Chen said respectfully, "Sir, it''s already midnight. I didn''t expect you to still be awake..." Ambrose Lu opened his eyes and glanced at the uneasy Andrew Chen without responding. The air was silent. Suddenly, Andrew Chen and the butler knelt heavily, kowtowing and shouting, "Demons have appeared in the town. Just earlier, an entire mansion of sixty-seven people was slaughtered! We, mere mortals, are powerless against such evil. Please, sir, lend us your aid! We will give you anything you want, even our lives!!" The butler also pleaded in a trembling voice, "Please, sir... If this continues, more people will die. We are truly at our wits'' end!" At this moment, the black fog enveloping Moyu Town slightly dispersed, and moonlight shone down. In the moonlight, Ambrose Lu slowly stood up, hands behind his back, and quietly looked at Andrew Chen. "Some people''s fates are already sealed. Besides, is your life really that valuable?" Proofreader & Editor: Peter Pan Chapter 10 – Do you want to cultivate immortality? The pavilion fell into silence. Andrew Chen and the butler knelt on the ground, their bodies trembling slightly. After a long while, Andrew Chen finally spoke in a hoarse voice, "I know that the matters in the town have nothing to do with you, sir. Whether you intervene or not is entirely up to you. It''s just... the townspeople..." Ambrose Lu looked at the night sky and suddenly asked, "Do you want to cultivate?" Andrew Chen was stunned, then overjoyed, "Yes! Yes! Yes! I''ve dreamed of cultivating!" "I can let you cultivate, but as for the demons in the town... I can''t help with that," Ambrose Lu said, his eyes fixed on Andrew Chen. The joy on Andrew Chen''s face visibly faded, and he quickly responded with a respectful smile, "Sir, in that case... I won''t cultivate. Please, sir, take action to eliminate the demons in the town. I will set up a shrine for you and worship you for life!" Ambrose Lu''s eyes flickered, "Are you sure you don''t want to cultivate? Flying and escaping, even achieving immortality, is not impossible." Andrew Chen smiled bitterly, "Sir, if I were to disregard the lives of the townspeople for my own gain, I would despise myself. The path to immortality would likely be fraught with difficulties... so I won''t cultivate." Ambrose Lu nodded, "As you wish. You may leave." In the end, the sir still refused to take action... Andrew Chen and the butler felt a sense of urgency in their hearts and looked up. But the figure of the man in the green robe was nowhere to be seen! "By the way, there''s no need to set up a shrine." Suddenly, a soft whisper in their ears caused their bodies to shake violently, their excitement evident! The sir was willing to take action! S§×arch* The N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. *** Jiayuan City, at the city gate. Eleven figures stood against the wind. They were the disciples of the Cyan Cloud Sect who had just arrived. Christopher Tong sniffed the black mist enveloping the city and said, "There''s definitely a demonic aura..." "Senior Brother Tong, what should we do?" A disciple glanced at the city gate guards and then asked Christopher Tong in a serious tone. They had invisibility talismans on them, so the city guards couldn''t see them. Christopher Tong smirked, "Naturally, we will eliminate the demons before the invisibility talismans wear off, and then move on to the next city." With that, he leaped onto the city wall. The disciples, excited, followed suit! Meanwhile, inside Jiayuan City, the lights were bright but the atmosphere was dead. There were hardly any people on the streets... Because of the recent mysterious deaths of many townspeople, everyone was afraid to turn off their lights at night. Even when they slept, they didn''t dare to sleep too deeply, fearing they might die in their sleep. In this atmosphere of fear, many townspeople wanted to escape Jiayuan City, but the city had been completely sealed off by the city lord. No one could enter or leave. Those who disobeyed were killed by the city guards. A few had already been killed as a warning. Every day, townspeople died, and with the city lord''s lockdown, many began to suspect that demons or ghosts were at work. The townspeople grew increasingly terrified. In this torturous environment, it wouldn''t be long before they collectively rebelled and tried to break out of Jiayuan City. City Lord''s Mansion. The city lord of Jiayuan City was also at his wit''s end, with dark circles under his eyes. The death toll in the city had now reached four hundred and was still rising... He was under immense physical and mental pressure. Up to this moment, he still remembered the original words from above: "No matter what happens, do not open the city gates!! Wait for the Immortals to arrive and eliminate the demons!" "When will the Immortals arrive... The townspeople are on the verge of collapse. If the Immortals don''t come soon, Jiayuan City is finished..." The city lord murmured helplessly. At that moment, there was a sudden knock on the door! The city lord was startled and quickly looked through the door''s fabric, but saw no shadow... In his fear, he was about to shout! Then he heard a surprising voice, "You must be the city lord of Jiayuan City? Quickly give the order: no matter what noise is heard in the city tonight, no one is to leave their homes!" Outside the door, Christopher Tong finished speaking and was about to leave. Hearing the voice of a young man outside, the city lord breathed a sigh of relief, but why could he hear the voice but not see the person? Suddenly, he seemed to realize something and asked hopefully, "Wait, are you...?" Outside the door, Christopher Tong pursed his lips and awkwardly said, "Immortal." With that, he hurriedly left! He could barely accept others calling him an Immortal, but saying it himself felt incredibly insincere! What kind of Immortal calls themselves an Immortal! Especially since he was only at the Foundation Establishment stage... "Immortal!" The city lord''s eyes lit up, and he immediately called out, "Someone! Pass on my order: tonight, everyone in the city must stay indoors, no matter what noise they hear! Anyone who disobeys will be killed!" "Yes!" *** "Senior Brother Tong, you''re back." The disciples saw Christopher Tong return and knew everything was in order. Christopher Tong nodded, looking around. "Senior Brother Tong, how will we find the demons? They are hiding in the dark, and finding them will take time." As the disciples frowned, unsure of what to do next, They saw Christopher Tong flip his hand, revealing an ancient disk. A quick look at " will leave you more fulfilled. Immediately, the ten outer disciples were shocked, and one even exclaimed, "A mid-grade spirit artifact, the Demon Seeking Disk!" "That''s right, you all have good eyes. This is the Demon Seeking Disk that Master bestowed upon me years ago." Christopher Tong said with a hint of pride. At this moment, he also realized why Master sent him instead of other disciples. It must be related to him possessing the Demon Seeking Disk! The disciples looked at the Demon Seeking Disk in Christopher Tong''s hand with envy. This was a rare spirit artifact, and a mid-grade one at that! For them, who were in the Qi Refining stage, it was something they could only dream of! As for treasures and spirit treasures, those were even more distant dreams. Of course, even if they had them, they couldn''t use them. The Qi Refining stage limited them severely. They only had some common artifacts used by Qi Refining cultivators, like swords, staffs, and even shoes and clothes... The shoes and clothes were simple artifacts distributed by the sect, given to every disciple. The clothes were warm in winter and cool in summer, self-cleaning, and never got dirty. The shoes had speed attributes. A mid-grade spirit artifact was something even some Foundation Establishment disciples didn''t have! Although the Demon Seeking Disk was a specialized artifact with no offensive or defensive attributes, it was prestigious! Senior Brother Tong was indeed Elder Gu''s favorite disciple... Seeing the disciples almost drooling, Christopher Tong felt immensely proud and encouraged them: "Hehe, alright, junior brothers and sisters, no need to be envious. Work hard, and once you reach the Foundation Establishment stage, you will also get your dream spirit artifacts." "Thank you for your kind words, Senior Brother Tong." The disciples quickly bowed. "Yes." Christopher Tong nodded, his expression becoming serious, "Next, let''s find the demons... I want to see which demon dares to wreak havoc in the secular empire under our Cyan Cloud Sect''s jurisdiction!" With that, Christopher Tong channeled his liquid spiritual energy, sending it into the Demon Seeking Disk through his arm! Then, he released the Demon Seeking Disk, which floated in the air. The pointer in the center of the disk spun wildly! In an instant, the pointer locked onto a direction, and the Demon Seeking Disk quickly flew in that direction! The disciples watched with envy, marveling at the spirit artifact''s intelligence! Christopher Tong''s eyes lit up, and he shouted, "Let''s go! Follow the Demon Seeking Disk!" Proofreader & Editor: Peter Pan Chapter 11 – Immortal Emperor of Longevity Christopher Tong and his companions leaped like grasshoppers, swiftly chasing after the rapidly moving Demon Seeking Disk. Before long, they followed the disk to the southwestern corner of Jiayuan City. This area was relatively secluded, with only a few households, all of which had their doors tightly shut, though the lights were still on. Watching the Demon Seeking Disk hovering and trembling in the air, Christopher whispered, "The demon should be here. These are the formation flags. Quickly place them in these positions..." As he spoke, formation flags appeared in Christopher''s hand. He handed them to the disciples and retrieved the Demon Seeking Disk. "Understood." The disciples quickly began to act. Although they didn''t understand formations, Senior Brother Tong had told them the positions, and placing the flags was simple enough. S§×arch* The n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Senior Brother Tong is amazing, he even knows such advanced formation techniques." The two female disciples in the group looked at Christopher with admiration. Christopher smiled coolly and didn''t respond. He glanced at the disciples placing the flags, then scanned the area, his eyes flickering. There were civilians here. They had to kill the demons in Jiayuan City before their invisibility talismans wore off. He wouldn''t be careless. Mark Gu had taught him that caution was the key to longevity. "Senior Brother Tong, the flags are in place!" Soon, the disciples returned to Christopher to report. Christopher nodded, scanning the area and murmuring, "Alright, let''s bring out these sneaky creatures... Everyone, step back!" At his command, the disciples quickly retreated, watching Christopher intently. Christopher flipped his palm, and a formation flag appeared in his hand. He began to wave it in the air with precise movements. As he waved, the disciples were shocked to see the formation flags they had placed start to emit a faint glow and hum simultaneously! Instantly! The commotion caught the attention of the lurking demons!! In the next moment, the doors of the nearby houses creaked open, and three masses of black mist emerged!! "These are demonic creatures, not beasts!" The sight left the disciples stunned. They peered into the houses and saw several dried corpses lying inside! Their faces changed slightly. It seemed the civilians had been killed before they arrived!! As the three masses of black mist emerged, they immediately noticed the glowing, trembling formation flags on the ground and reacted instantly! "Damn it! It''s an ambush by cultivators. We don''t know their level, retreat!!" Knowing the civilians were dead, Christopher no longer concealed himself and revealed his form, sneering coldly, "So it''s a few demonic creatures causing trouble in the Cyan Cloud Sect''s territory. How bold! Trying to escape? Show yourselves!" With that, Christopher raised the formation flag in his hand, channeling his spiritual power into it, and swung it fiercely! "Second-level trapping formation, activate!" Buzzing sounds filled the air as the formation flags trembled more violently, and a transparent barrier spread out! The three masses of black mist halted abruptly! "A second-level trapping formation... We thought it was a powerful cultivator, but it''s just a Foundation Establishment novice, hahaha..." One of the black mists laughed coldly! Hearing this, Christopher''s face changed slightly! He then saw the three masses of black mist transform into three grotesque figures, each with a single horn on their head, wide grinning mouths, and long, thin black tongues hanging down. Their faces were pitch black and hideous! "Black Tongue Demons!" Christopher''s body trembled, and his face turned extremely grim! "Black Tongue Demons... Senior Brother Tong, what are those..." The disciples felt a sense of foreboding seeing Christopher''s expression. "That''s their demonic name. Black Tongue Demons are second-level demonic creatures. One second-level demon can match a Foundation Establishment cultivator, and there are three of them here..." Christopher clenched his fists, his face filled with seriousness. It seemed today''s situation wouldn''t end well. Matching a Foundation Establishment cultivator!! The disciples'' faces turned pale with fear as they looked at the three Black Tongue Demons! It''s over, it''s over. Among them, only Senior Brother Tong was at the Foundation Establishment stage, the rest were at the Qi Refining stage. How could they fight these three demons! Could their luck be so bad that their path of cultivation ends here... "Hahaha, little cultivators from the Cyan Cloud Sect..." At this moment, the leading Black Tongue Demon laughed sinisterly at Christopher. Apart from the leading Foundation Establishment disciple, it could see at a glance that the others were just at the Qi Refining stage. Christopher felt immense pressure but kept his composure, shouting, "Indeed, the Li Shui Empire is under the protection of the Cyan Cloud Sect. You demons better retreat quickly!" Seeing Christopher''s imposing manner, the disciples felt a glimmer of hope. Did Senior Brother Tong have some hidden card? "Hahaha! Ridiculous! Just a mere Foundation Establishment novice?" The Black Tongue Demon clearly wasn''t buying it. "I am a direct disciple of Master Mark Gu of the Cyan Cloud Sect! You little demons better think twice!" Christopher took a deep breath and mentioned his master''s name, trying to intimidate the Black Tongue Demons. He said all this to protect the outer disciples behind him! If they fought these three Black Tongue Demons today, the Qi Refining disciples behind him wouldn''t be able to escape... Mark Gu! The three Black Tongue Demons visibly trembled at the name, showing that it did bring some pressure! Seeing this, Christopher felt a moment of joy, but it quickly vanished as the leading Black Tongue Demon spoke, "Didn''t expect a Foundation Establishment novice to have such a background. In that case, we can''t let you go... hahaha!" Then, everyone saw the three Black Tongue Demons turn into black mist and rush towards the invisible trapping formation! Boom! The formation flags trembled violently! Read the most updated version of this novel and other amazing translated novels from the original source at "pawread dot com" The loud noise echoed through the silent night of Jiayuan City, causing countless civilians to cower in fear, not knowing what was happening. Remembering the city lord''s earlier orders, they could only stay inside with their doors tightly shut. The Black Tongue Demons launched a second attack with a sinister smile! In the next moment, the formation flags toppled... The second-level trapping formation was easily broken! "Senior Brother Tong!!" The disciples'' faces were filled with horror as they looked at Christopher in panic. Christopher''s face was grim, and he shouted, "Everyone, stay calm. I will do my best to protect you! Fight!" Hearing this, the disciples steadied themselves, drawing various swords and artifacts, gritting their teeth as they faced the approaching black mist. But their expressions were filled with despair! The battle was about to begin! Meanwhile, In the Qian Mansion of Moyu Town. The lights were dim, and a chilling wind blew, causing the white cloth covering sixty-seven corpses on the ground to flutter slightly. Suddenly, a man in cyan cloth appeared silently in the courtyard. Ambrose Lu glanced at the white cloth-covered corpses, his face showing no emotion, and said calmly, "Come out." The courtyard remained silent, except for the wind growing stronger. "A mere demon, daring to hide from me." Ambrose''s eyes were calm as he looked at a certain spot in the courtyard, his tone leisurely. Ambrose had indeed lost his memories related to the Immortal Tomb. He didn''t know why he was in this world, why he was buried in the so-called Immortal Tomb, or what had happened... But any memories unrelated to the Immortal Tomb were still intact in his mind. Before being buried in the Immortal Tomb, he had casually taken up the position of an Immortal Emperor. In the Four Directions Immortal Realm, he was the Immortal Emperor of Longevity. ... Chapter 12 – You are very brave ``` Bang! Bang! Bang! In the dead of night, the southwestern corner of Jiayuan City erupted with deafening explosions! The entire city''s residents huddled in their homes, trembling in fear! These explosions were beyond anything humans could produce! At the same time, in the southwestern corner. Christopher Tong''s face was grim, his clothes tattered, and behind him lay ten outer disciples, sprawled in disarray. Each one was covered in blood, barely breathing. In just an instant, they had been severely injured by three Black Tongue Demons, teetering on the brink of death. This was the insurmountable gap between Qi Refining stage and Foundation Establishment stage, like a chasm that could not be crossed! "Can you still hold on?" Christopher Tong focused his gaze on the three Black Tongue Demons, slightly turning his head to ask in a low voice. No one responded, the disciples were nearly unconscious, perhaps not even hearing his words. "Heh heh heh, now it''s your turn... It''s been a while since I tasted the blood of a cultivator... It''s such a great tonic." The leading Black Tongue Demon taunted, seeing the hesitation on Christopher Tong''s face. He could tell that this Foundation Establishment disciple was torn, wanting to flee but unwilling to abandon the Qi Refining stage disciples here. And this was precisely why they hadn''t directly killed these disciples, to bind this Foundation Establishment disciple! "Senior Brother Tong... you should go... we can''t be saved..." At this moment, one of the outer disciples regained a bit of consciousness, veins bulging on his neck as he roared with all his might! Hearing his roar, the other disciples also became slightly more alert, their expressions filled with unwillingness and despair, along with the fear of death. Hearing this, Christopher Tong became even more reluctant to leave. His brows furrowed for a moment before he let out a heavy sigh, as if making a monumental decision! A pale golden talisman appeared in his hand! This was a life-saving treasure given to him by his Master on the day he became a direct disciple! It was said that this talisman was left behind by his Master''s Master, who had no hope of advancing further! Explore the extended edition on pawread dot com. Not to mention that it contained the full power of a Golden Elixir cultivator''s strike, it also held immense sentimental value, showing how precious it was! "Hmm? What''s that in his hand?" The three Black Tongue Demons'' expressions changed, sensing a terrifying power from the talisman Christopher Tong held! "Quick! Kill him! Delay and there will be changes!" With a sharp cry, the three Black Tongue Demons lunged at Christopher Tong! Seeing this, Christopher Tong''s eyes flashed with pity and regret as he looked at the talisman in his hand, then turned resolute. He injected a stream of spiritual power into it and hurled it fiercely at the three Black Tongue Demons! As the talisman flew through the air, it suddenly shattered into pieces, and in an instant, brilliant light shot out in all directions! Illuminating the shocked faces of the disciples! Boom! A bolt of lightning suddenly flashed across the dark sky, followed by a tiny arc of lightning descending from the heavens! This arc of lightning was pitifully small... But in the eyes of the three Black Tongue Demons, it was infinitely magnified!! Even though it was small, it was still the power of lightning! The energy contained within was enough to rival a full-strength strike from a Golden Elixir cultivator! "Run!" In an instant, the three Black Tongue Demons lost their will to fight, fear taking over as they turned into black mist, trying to escape. But no matter how fast they were, they couldn''t outrun the arc of lightning. The lightning quickly struck the three Black Tongue Demons! Sizzle... Immediately, black smoke rose, and the three Black Tongue Demons howled in pain, looking up to the sky! "Ah!!!!!!" ... As the sound that shook the entire city faded, the three Black Tongue Demons were forever gone under the arc of lightning. Jiayuan City fell into silence. Thud. Christopher Tong stumbled and fell to the ground, ignoring the stunned disciples, his face devoid of joy, muttering with vacant eyes: "Master, the talisman left by your Master has been used up by your disciple... Why, why are there second-level demons in the mortal world..." It could be said that without the talisman, not only the Qi Refining stage disciples behind him, but even he, a Foundation Establishment cultivator, would likely have died in this mortal world today. Meanwhile, In the Qian Mansion courtyard in Moyu Town, Ambrose Lu faced three Black Tongue Demons. Their ugly faces were filled with mockery, looking disdainfully at the man in cyan cloth opposite them. They guessed that this man in cyan might be a Taoist. With his simple cyan clothes, if he wore a Taoist crown and carried a wooden sword on his back, wouldn''t he look just like a Taoist? Why say this? Because besides the occasional cultivator descending into the mortal world, there were also many Taoists who exorcised demons in the mortal world. But those so-called half-baked Taoists, they weren''t afraid of. Most of those half-baked Taoists were just Qi Refining stage cultivators who, having no hope on the path of immortality, retired to the mortal world to become Taoists. "No, this person shouldn''t be a Taoist. If he were only at the Qi Refining stage, we would definitely sense it! But in our perception, his cultivation is unusually vague. It seems he is at least at the Foundation Establishment stage, a cultivator from the cultivation world!" Suddenly, one of the Black Tongue Demons shouted. They had no reason not to sense a Qi Refining stage cultivator, so he must be a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator! They didn''t believe that a Golden Elixir cultivator would descend into the mortal world for no reason. However, they couldn''t tell which level of the Foundation Establishment stage this man in cyan was at. "Heh, so what if he''s a Foundation Establishment cultivator? The three of us, even against a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator, can still fight! Since this cultivator is seeking death, let''s kill him!" One of the Black Tongue Demons said viciously, flicking its long tongue. S§×ar?h the N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Three little demons with strength similar to human Foundation Establishment stage? Why are you making such a big fuss invading the mortal world?" At this moment, Ambrose Lu, who had been silent, asked them calmly. Logically, in such a low-level mortal world, the occasional appearance of a Qi Refining stage little demon was normal, but the appearance of so many Foundation Establishment stage little demons was unusual. Weren''t they afraid of incurring the displeasure of the cultivation world? "Heh heh heh, the cultivation world? The Spirit Dust Realm has been peaceful for too long... The demon and monster realms have already allied, and soon the Spirit Dust Realm will be in our grasp!!" The Black Tongue Demon laughed proudly, but with a tone of resentment: "Now... this is just the beginning, heh heh heh!" To this, the other two Black Tongue Demons didn''t think much of it. After all, this person was destined to die, and boasting a bit at this moment felt quite satisfying! Ambrose Lu nodded lightly. This world called the Spirit Dust Realm was about to become unstable, as he had learned. "You, cultivator, don''t you want to ask why???" Seeing the man in cyan''s indifferent expression, the three Black Tongue Demons were stunned and then extremely displeased, shouting angrily! This wasn''t the reaction they wanted to see. Shouldn''t this person be showing extreme fear upon hearing such terrifying news! "Why?" Ambrose Lu asked seriously. This perfunctory attitude made the three Black Tongue Demons furious!!! "Kill him!" Seeing the three Black Tongue Demons charging at him furiously, Ambrose Lu suddenly smiled. "Even true immortals fear me like a god, and you three... are quite brave." ... ``` Chapter 13 – Slain ``` "Bah! Arrogant cultivator, how shameless! Just reaching the Foundation Establishment stage and you think you''re all that! An Immortal? Have you ever seen an Immortal?" The three Black Tongue Demons were nearly driven mad with rage. They had never encountered such a brazen cultivator before! Today was truly an eye-opener for them¡ªlike a small knife stabbing their buttocks¡ªproving that the world is full of strange things. Ambrose Lu looked at the three furious Black Tongue Demons without saying a word, and casually flicked his sleeve. There was no sign of spiritual power disturbance, no dazzling and flashy spells. Yet, the three Black Tongue Demons suddenly froze in place. "Uh..." The three Black Tongue Demons were stunned. Soon, their hearts began to pound violently, their eyes nearly bulging out in shock! Their... their bodies... seemed to be bound by an invisible and unfamiliar force?! What was even more terrifying was that the force binding them... wasn''t spiritual power at all!! They were familiar with spiritual power from their encounters with cultivators. How could this be... "Who... are... you?!" The lead Black Tongue Demon stared at Ambrose Lu with an extremely ugly expression, his eyes filled with fear as he looked through the darkness! We are "pawread.co????", find us on google. This eerie method... even if someone told him that the man in cyan before him was a terrifying Elemental Infant elder, he would believe it! Ambrose Lu smiled, turned around with his hands behind his back, and disappeared like a ghost. "What does he mean by this, not killing us..." Before the three Black Tongue Demons could feel relieved, the invisible force binding them suddenly tightened! "Ah!!!" With a piercing scream, they exploded into a mist of blood! ......... The entire Moyu Town heard that hair-raising scream! The townspeople shut their doors tightly, many trembling in their beds. That was not a sound a human could make... It had to be a demon! But why did it sound so agonizing? In the Town Master''s Mansion. Andrew Chen and the butler stared at each other in shock. "Town... Town Master, judging by that painful scream, could it be that the gentleman has already dealt with the demon?" The butler asked in a daze, his eyes unfocused. How long had it been... Andrew Chen shook off his shock, waved his hand, and said, "Butler, let''s go! Bring the good wine to pay our respects to the gentleman!" With that, he rushed out, almost colliding with the head of the town guards who was about to report. "Town Master, just now in the town..." "I don''t have time now, you stay here!" Andrew Chen waved him off and rushed out without looking back. The head of the town guards was bewildered, looking to the butler for help: "Butler, this..." "Ahem, head of the town guards, you just wait here. The town''s matters are not urgent right now, I have something to do, see you later." The butler also hurried out, his steps much quicker than usual. "Uh? The town''s matters are not urgent?" The head of the town guards watched Andrew Chen and the butler leave, completely dumbfounded. There''s a demon causing trouble, guys! How is this not urgent? ......... In the backyard. Andrew Chen and the butler tiptoed in, sneaking around their own mansion like thieves. Sure enough, they soon saw a figure sitting cross-legged in the pavilion, and their faces lit up with joy as they quickly walked over, bowing. The butler gently placed a tray of wine on the stone table. "Sir, this is a special wine I prepared for you," Andrew Chen said respectfully, bowing. The butler beside him also bowed, not daring to lift his head. As Andrew Chen spoke, he glanced at Ambrose Lu''s cyan robe in the moonlight, noticing it was spotless, without a trace of blood, making him slightly nervous. Logically, even if the gentleman was an Immortal, he should still be somewhat disheveled after fighting a demon. What was going on... Ambrose Lu opened his eyes, drew the wine jug from the table into his hand from a distance, took a sip, and said, "Moyu Town will remain as it always has." This casual display left Andrew Chen stunned! Drawing objects from a distance, an Immortal''s technique! "Ah!! Thank you, sir!" After a moment of daze, Andrew Chen and the butler quickly bowed in joy! The answer was clear, the demon had been slain by the gentleman... "I might stay in your backyard for a while, you don''t mind, do you?" Ambrose Lu swirled the wine jug lightly and said softly. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Andrew Chen''s body trembled with joy, "I don''t mind, I don''t mind! Sir, you can stay as long as you like!!" It was his honor! If possible, he wouldn''t mind giving the Town Master''s Mansion to the gentleman! But the mansion wasn''t his property; it belonged to the Li Shui Empire, and he couldn''t make that decision. "Alright, you may leave." Ambrose Lu closed his eyes slowly after speaking. "Yes..." Andrew Chen and the butler exchanged glances, then bowed again before leaving. "Oh, and have that maid leave the backyard as well. I can manage on my own, don''t disturb me unless necessary." Suddenly, Ambrose Lu''s voice came again. Andrew Chen paused, turned around, and respectfully said, "Understood." ......... The next day. "What?! Immortals, you''re leaving already?" In the Li Shui Grand Hall, the Li Shui King asked urgently, his face full of confusion. The officials were also tense. It had only been one night, and they didn''t believe the demons had all been dealt with. Even if they were Immortals, traveling to various towns and exterminating demons in such a short time seemed impossible. "Yes, those demons are quite powerful... We are barely managing against them. We need to return to the sect and report this to our Master for further decisions." Christopher Tong said tactfully. Quite powerful? If it weren''t for his talisman, he might have been done for! The outer disciples were waiting outside, not daring to come in for fear the officials would see their injuries and disheveled state, which would be embarrassing. "This..." The officials looked at each other, visibly losing color. Quite powerful demons? They were seasoned in the officialdom and knew the young Immortal was understating it! And the absence of the other Immortals was highly suspicious. Could it be that something happened? "Immortal, if you leave, what will happen to the Li Shui Empire..." The Li Shui King said with a sorrowful face. "Jiayuan City should be stable for now, we eliminated the three demons there." Christopher Tong reassured, "Don''t worry, once we report this, the sect will act swiftly." At this point, Christopher Tong couldn''t maintain a cold demeanor; he felt guilty. Initially, he thought he could enjoy some leisure in the mortal world, but who knew things would be so troublesome!! With that, Christopher Tong turned and left quickly! "Immortal! Please hurry! The Li Shui Empire relies on you!" Seeing this, the Li Shui King and officials hurriedly chased after him. "Rest assured, prepare a detailed report of casualties in each town. When the Cyan Cloud Sect sends more Immortals, make sure to report thoroughly!" Meanwhile, Christopher Tong boarded the Flying Carpet, and the waiting outer disciples quickly followed, their faces flushed. This scene was witnessed by the Li Shui King and officials who had chased outside. They were stunned. So the Immortals had been waiting outside, but... Why did they look so disheveled... So different from their confident arrival. ......... ``` Chapter 14 – Go out of the mountains and plan Five days later. Christopher Tong and his companions, traveling at full speed, finally returned to the Cyan Cloud Sect. "Senior Brother Tong." At the mountain gate of the Cyan Cloud Sect, two gatekeeping disciples hurriedly saluted. Christopher nodded from his flying carpet and then looked at the ten outer disciples on the ground, who wore guilty expressions. He feigned a relaxed smile and said, "Junior brothers and sisters, don''t think too much about it. Just go back and cultivate well." With that, he prepared to steer the flying carpet towards the mountain peak where Mark Gu resided. To read the uncut version, go to pawread dot com. "Senior Brother Tong!!" Suddenly, the outer disciples called out to Christopher. Christopher was slightly taken aback and turned his head to look at them in confusion. The two gatekeeping disciples were also somewhat puzzled. The ten outer disciples respectfully bowed and sincerely said, "Senior Brother Tong, we are just insignificant outer disciples, while you are a distinguished personal disciple. Yet, you... we are grateful for your life-saving grace." They understood how precious the means Christopher used to save them that day were. Since then, Christopher had often seemed distracted and lost in thought. On the flying carpet, Christopher was stunned for a moment. His heart suddenly calmed down, and he smiled, "As long as we are alive, anything is possible. Junior brothers and sisters, work hard in your cultivation." "We will put in a hundred times the effort! We will not disappoint Senior Brother Tong!" The disciples clasped their fists and spoke with determination. Christopher nodded with satisfaction, said no more, and steered the flying carpet towards the mountain peak! ... A majestic mountain peak of the Cyan Cloud Sect. "Master, your disciple seeks an audience!" Outside the cave, Christopher knelt and called out respectfully. Rumble... The cave opened, and Mark Gu stroked his beard as he walked out, yawning and smiling with satisfaction, "Christopher, you were quite fast in dealing with the demon. It seems you didn''t slack off. Well done." "Master..." Suddenly, Christopher called out in a low voice. Hmm? Mark Gu''s hand paused mid-stroke, looking at Christopher with some confusion. "Master, the talisman you bestowed upon me... the one left by Master''s Master... I used it," Christopher said, his voice trembling. Mark Gu was momentarily stunned and plucked a tuft of his white beard in shock! Instead of immediately blaming him, Mark Gu narrowed his eyes and looked towards the direction of the Li Shui Empire in the mortal world, asking in a deep voice, "What happened?" Christopher straightened up, organized his thoughts, and began to recount, "Master, it was like this..." Christopher then reported everything that had happened in the Li Shui Empire to Mark Gu. The more he listened, the more Mark Gu''s brows furrowed! Just one city, yet three Black Tongue Demons appeared! According to Christopher, it wasn''t just Jiayuan City that was troubled by demons... Mark Gu''s old eyes gleamed. In the past, demons appearing in the mortal world were usually comparable to Qi Refining stage demons. Why was it different this time? Had the demon and monster realms forgotten their agreement with the Spirit Dust Cultivation Realm? After pondering for a moment, Mark Gu said, "Christopher, you will accompany me to the mortal world!" "Huh?" Christopher looked up in disbelief, "Master, are you going personally??" These were just some second-level demons. It wasn''t necessary for Master to go; other elders could take disciples to handle it. Mark Gu knew what Christopher was thinking and said helplessly, "Christopher, you know me well. If the Sect Leader and others weren''t still away, do you think I would want to go?" The Sect Leader and others hadn''t returned yet? Christopher nodded in astonishment. "There''s no time to lose, let''s go! Otherwise, the people of Li Shui will suffer heavy casualties!" Mark Gu grabbed Christopher and turned into a stream of light, disappearing into the sky! This scene was witnessed by many disciples of the Cyan Cloud Sect! "That''s from Immortal Crane Peak! Where is Elder Gu going?" "Probably to the mortal world. There were rumors among the outer disciples that second-level demons appeared in the mortal world, and quite a few of them." "Second-level demons comparable to Foundation Establishment cultivators?! My god! How could such high-level demons appear in the mortal world!" "Isn''t it a bit much for an esteemed elder like Elder Gu to go personally?" "Are you stupid? Besides the gatekeeping elders, are there any other elders in the sect right now?" "......" ... ... Demon Realm. Before them was a dark world, with withered vines and old trees stretching for thousands of miles, covered with countless crows that occasionally flapped their wings, making eerie and chilling "caw caw" sounds. On the cliff, five figures stood. Below the cliff, a vast black fog rolled, so eerie it sent chills down one''s spine. If a cultivator were present, their soul would tremble in fear, for the vast black fog was entirely composed of demons! It was foreseeable that if one were to be among them, they would be torn apart and devoured in an instant! "Where is the Clan Leader of the Black Tongue Demons?" On the cliff, the leading figure spoke indifferently. The black fog below stirred, and soon a wisp of black fog floated out, manifesting into a hideous Black Tongue Demon with a long tongue hanging from its mouth. It bowed respectfully, "Lord Demon King, I am here." "How is the task I assigned to your clan progressing?" The shadow on the cliff asked coldly. The Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader trembled and reported, "Lord Demon King, a few days ago, six of the clan members I sent to the Eastern Region of the Spirit Dust Realm, Li Shui Empire, died... This matter will likely soon alert the Spirit Dust Cultivation Realm." "Let them be alerted then. Sooner or later, there will be a great war," the shadow said nonchalantly and continued, "What I want to tell you this time is to speed up the progress. Tell your Black Tongue Demon clan members not to play around. This matter is of great importance. If necessary, you should go personally!" "I understand!" The Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader quickly responded. "Go and handle it," the shadow waved dismissively, sending the Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader away. Then, he looked at the many high-ranking demons present and said, "You all should also be prepared. War could break out at any moment. The future will surely see a battle with the Spirit Dust Realm! Everything depends on the Demon Sovereign and the Monster Sovereign." "Yes!!!" Countless black fogs rolled and shouted fiercely. Seeing the high morale, the shadow was satisfied, "Dismissed." Whoosh whoosh whoosh~ Immediately, the black fog dispersed like a flood, leaving the place empty in an instant. "Deep Abyss, why does the Demon Sovereign suddenly want to act against the Spirit Dust Realm?" On the cliff, a muscular man asked the leading shadow in a deep voice. Hearing this, the other three figures also looked at the leading Deep Abyss Demon King in confusion. It was well known that among the five great Demon Kings of the Demon Realm, the Deep Abyss Demon King had the closest relationship with the Demon Sovereign. Sear?h the Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The shadow turned around, revealing the appearance of a young man, extremely handsome, but with skin as pale as a corpse and pitch-black eyes like an abyss! Zhao Deep Abyss glanced at the four Demon Kings and smiled faintly, "The Demon Sovereign has long reached a bottleneck in her cultivation..." The four Demon Kings'' pupils contracted; this statement carried significant implications! Considering the Black Tongue Demons sent to the mortal empire of the Spirit Dust Realm, it seemed close to a certain legendary place... Seeing the expressions of the four Demon Kings, Zhao Deep Abyss smiled deeply, "That''s right. The alliance between the demon and monster realms this time has a clear goal. I''m sure you have already guessed it. I won''t elaborate further, hehe." ... Chapter 15 – Moyu Town? "However, hasn''t that place''s secret remained unsolved for countless ages?" Seeing the burly man ask this, the other Demon Kings nodded in agreement. "Qingcang, the Demon Sovereign has visited that place many times and always returned empty-handed. But after all these years, she has thought of a new method and wants to give it a try... That''s why we''re on the brink of war..." Zhao Deep Abyss smiled mysteriously, a rare excitement flickering in his dark eyes. This drove the four Demon Kings crazy with anxiety. What was he hiding? They felt like countless ants were crawling all over their bodies! Craig Chu scratched his head and shouted, "Zhao Deep Abyss, just tell us already!" Zhao Deep Abyss''s lips curled into a smirk before he dissolved into a puff of black smoke, his triumphant laughter echoing in the air. "Hahaha! You can guess all you want; I won''t be joining you!" Boom!!! Craig Chu, enraged, punched a distant withered tree into dust, killing many crows perched on it. "Zhao Deep Abyss, you son of a bitch! Always leaving things half-said! I''m so pissed! No, I must go ask the Demon Sovereign myself!" The other three Demon Kings hurriedly grabbed him in fear. "Qingcang, do you have a death wish? How dare you go ask the Demon Sovereign? If she wanted us to know, she would have told us already. Why would she need Zhao Deep Abyss to say it?" Craig Chu''s expression turned dejected, and he irritably waved his hand. "Forget it! We''ll find out sooner or later! Come, let''s drink!" "Alright, alright, we''ll join you," the other three Demon Kings agreed, feeling the need to drink away their frustration. ... Li Shui Empire. Great Hall. "Your Majesty, news has come in. Demons have erupted in almost all towns in the eastern region of the empire. Even Jiayuan City, which the Immortal had previously cleared, is now infested again. What should we do?" "Yes, it''s been six days since the Immortal left, and he hasn''t returned. At this rate, the capital will be next. The Li Shui Empire is in grave danger!" "Sigh, these demons are too powerful. Several brave Daoists who went to fight them have not returned. They must have perished..." Bang!!! At this moment, the Li Shui King slammed the table in fury! The hall fell silent instantly, and the officials bowed their heads, not daring to speak. "I''ve raised a bunch of useless cowards!!" the Li Shui King roared, veins bulging on his neck in anger. "Your Majesty, please calm down!" The officials trembled and quickly knelt. "Hmph! Stop saying useless things. Either come up with a solution or shut up! Your buzzing is giving me a headache! Useless bunch!" The Li Shui King had never been this furious. The officials bowed their heads, feeling a bit resentful. In their hearts, they thought, "We''re all the same. You''re just as useless, Your Majesty." "Enough! Didn''t I order daily reports on the casualties among the citizens? Where is today''s report?" The Li Shui King waved his sleeve, his face dark. A quick look at "pawread dot com" will leave you more fulfilled. A middle-aged official stood up and reported heavily, "Your Majesty, the death toll in Jiayuan City has risen to a thousand, Pingyang City to eight hundred, and Taiping City to seven hundred... Moreover, the towns are on the verge of losing control over the panicked citizens." As the middle-aged official reported, the hall grew even quieter. Too many had died. In every town in the eastern region, the casualties were never below three hundred... Adding up all the towns, the number was terrifying. "Heaven is truly dooming my Li Shui Empire..." The Li Shui King staggered and fell back onto his throne, muttering in despair. Recently, he had contacted neighboring empires, and they were all peaceful, with hardly any demon troubles. Even if there were, they were minor. Why was it that only his Li Shui Empire was plagued by so many terrifying demons? Wasn''t there a legendary Immortal Tomb in the mountains along the eastern border of his empire? With such an auspicious geographical location, his Li Shui Empire should be flourishing. Why was this happening? The middle-aged official seemed to have thought of something. After a moment of hesitation, he respectfully said, "Your Majesty, I have something strange to report..." The Li Shui King came to his senses, straightened up, and rubbed his aching temples. "Speak." The middle-aged official hesitated, "Your Majesty, among the towns in the eastern region, there''s one town with a peculiar situation. The death toll there is very low, only sixty-seven, and it hasn''t increased like in other towns... Because it''s quite remote, I only received the information yesterday." The Li Shui King and the officials perked up, looking at the middle-aged official in surprise. Such a thing? "Which town are you talking about?" The Li Shui King stared intently at the middle-aged official. "Moyu Town," the middle-aged official said solemnly. Moyu Town... "What did the Town Master there say?" Like a drowning man grabbing a lifeline, the Li Shui King urgently asked. The middle-aged official sighed, "Your Majesty, the Town Master of Moyu Town said that demons did appear there, but after killing sixty-seven people, they seemed to vanish into thin air... Moyu Town has been peaceful since then... He said he doesn''t understand it either." The hall fell into silence, everyone frowning deeply. "I understand!!" Suddenly, an elderly official exclaimed excitedly, breaking everyone''s thoughts. Sear?h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Oh? Caleb, what are your thoughts?" the Li Shui King asked, looking at the elderly official. Apart from this demon crisis, this elderly official was known for his wisdom, often seeing through things quickly and from unique angles. The officials also looked at Caleb in surprise. "Hehe, Your Majesty, I think I''ve figured out why Moyu Town experienced such a miraculous event!" Caleb stepped forward confidently. "Caleb, the situation is urgent. Speak quickly!" the Li Shui King ordered sternly. "Hehe, Your Majesty, colleagues, do you know the significant feature of Moyu Town?" Caleb asked with a smile. The officials looked puzzled, and the Li Shui King''s face darkened again. This old man was wasting time again! Seeing the Li Shui King''s expression, Caleb panicked and quickly said: "Your Majesty, it''s like this! Among all the towns in the eastern region, Moyu Town is the closest to the Immortal Tomb near the border! I think Moyu Town might be within the protective range of the Immortal Tomb! That''s the only explanation!" Clap! Everyone simultaneously clapped their hands in realization! Yes! That must be it! How did they not think of such a simple thing? Apart from this explanation, nothing else made sense! Indeed, in critical moments, they needed Caleb. At this moment, the Li Shui King''s eyes shone with unprecedented brightness. He stood up abruptly and commanded: "Send orders! All affected towns in the eastern region should have their citizens, with enough water and food, relocate to the area around Moyu Town! The military will provide tents! Also, officials, prepare for all necessary arrangements!" "Furthermore, all of you will accompany me to that area! If we fall, the Li Shui Empire is truly doomed!" The officials were stunned. Such a move? But what about the southern, western, and northern regions? Although they hadn''t faced demon troubles yet, who could say for sure? "I know what you''re worried about. We''ll first check if Moyu Town is safe. If it is, and if the southern, western, and northern regions start having demon troubles, we''ll relocate them too." The Li Shui King said dryly. This was the only solution... As for the Immortal from the Cyan Cloud Sect, he couldn''t wait any longer... Meanwhile. In the backyard of Moyu Town, Ambrose Lu, who was meditating, suddenly opened his eyes and sighed softly. Chapter 16 – Well, well, we meet again The eastern region of the Li Shui Empire. All the town masters were thrilled when they received the order; they were finally relieved. Facing the pressure from the citizens, they couldn''t hold out any longer. In just one day, all the towns in the eastern part of the empire had gathered their citizens, escorted by the army, moving in a grand procession like ants moving house towards their destination¡ªMoyu Town. This scene left the Black Tongue Demons in each town dumbfounded! Where were they going? They watched in secret, ready to intercept and kill these troops and citizens in broad daylight, when suddenly, their bodies trembled! They sensed the presence of powerful cultivators! Looking up at the sky, with their eyesight, they indeed saw streaks of light heading towards the capital! At least Golden Elixir stage! Thus, they could only hide reluctantly, suppressing their evil aura to the minimum, preparing to report this to the clan leader for a decision. Golden Elixir stage cultivators were beyond their ability to handle. ... "Hey, Master, look over there, where are so many people going?" In the sky, Christopher Tong pointed at the long line on the ground, puzzled. Mark Gu glanced over and said, "Let''s not worry about that for now. Let''s head to the capital to meet the Li Shui King and understand the situation." "Okay." Swish! The two of them disappeared without a trace. When Mark Gu and Christopher Tong arrived at the Royal Palace, they were dumbfounded... Apart from the guards and some palace maids, there was no one else in the palace! After asking the guards, they finally understood what had happened... Mark Gu and Christopher Tong exchanged glances, recalling the long line they had seen earlier, and understood. At the same time, doubts filled their hearts. Why was the Li Shui King organizing the citizens to go to the remote Moyu Town? To make it easier for the Black Tongue Demons to attack? Could it be that migrating to Moyu Town would ensure their safety... Even Mark Gu, who prided himself on his intelligence, was at a loss at this moment. We are ", find us on google. "Master, what should we do next..." Christopher Tong looked at Mark Gu and asked. Mark Gu''s old eyes flickered, and he waved his hand to interrupt him, "Christopher, you mentioned earlier that only the eastern part of the Li Shui Empire is troubled by demons, right?" Christopher nodded, "Yes." "What is their ultimate goal..." Mark Gu lightly stroked his white beard, frowning in thought. Suddenly, a flash of inspiration struck his mind! Could it be... "Let''s secretly escort those citizens to Moyu Town!!" Perhaps wanting to verify his guess, Mark Gu grabbed the bewildered Christopher Tong and turned into a streak of light, disappearing! "They... they flew... Immortals!" The palace guard was shocked. Just now, it was an Immortal asking questions, and he didn''t kneel to answer. Was that disrespectful? Would it shorten his lifespan? The guard fell into a state of panic. ... Ten days later. After rushing day and night, the large group finally arrived at the region of Moyu Town without any mishaps. "Your Majesty, it''s strange. In these ten days, there were no demon attacks on us. These demons are truly unpredictable." Caleb Dong rode up to the luxurious carriage of the Li Shui King and respectfully laughed. Inside the luxurious carriage, the Li Shui King smiled contentedly, "That''s naturally a good thing. It''s indeed miraculous. Ever since we entered the region of Moyu Town, my previously tense nerves have relaxed quite a bit. It''s truly mystical! Caleb, if what you say is true, and this place is under the protection of the Immortal Tomb, I will surely promote you!" Caleb Dong''s eyes lit up, and he suppressed his excitement, respectfully saying, "Your Majesty, it''s only right for an old minister to come up with good strategies in times of crisis. As the saying goes, ''One who eats the king''s grain should be loyal to the king and share his worries.'' These are things I should do." "Haha, good! Caleb, I knew I didn''t misjudge you! Well then, let''s put the promotion aside for now. Talking about such mundane matters between us would only hurt our relationship. I feel guilty about it." The Li Shui King shook his head and sighed. "Uh..." Caleb Dong was dumbfounded, then hurriedly wanted to say something... A middle-aged official riding ahead turned his head and smiled, "Your Majesty! We are about to reach Moyu Town!" "Haha, good! Send letters to the south, west, and north. If there are any disturbances, report them immediately!" The Li Shui King opened the carriage curtain, smiling as he looked at the small town ahead. "Yes." At the same time, high above the large group. Mark Gu and Christopher Tong sat on a flying carpet, silently watching the small town ahead. "Master, why didn''t the Black Tongue Demons attack these citizens in the past ten days? This should have been a good opportunity." Christopher Tong asked, puzzled. Mark Gu shook his head and sighed, "That day, I was careless. When we arrived in the Li Shui Empire, I forgot to suppress my aura, and the Black Tongue Demons must have sensed it." Christopher Tong was stunned, realizing the reason, then continued to wonder, "But Master, in these ten days, there have been no demon attacks in the south, west, and north of the Li Shui Empire either. Why are they only targeting the east?" Mark Gu was slightly taken aback, then looked at Christopher Tong with a rare smile, "Heh, you''ve grown up!" Christopher Tong smiled awkwardly, "Heh, of course." Mark Gu frowned for a moment, his gaze drifting towards a misty spot beyond the border of Moyu Town, worriedly saying, "Based on the abnormal behavior of the Black Tongue Demons, and with my wisdom, these Black Tongue Demons... or rather, the demons behind them, have ulterior motives..." "Master means they have other plans!!" Christopher Tong clapped his hands in shock. Smack!! Mark Gu gave him a sharp knock on the head, exasperated, "I''ve already said that, isn''t it obvious!" Christopher Tong clutched his aching head, crying inwardly. It hurt, it hurt so much. "Alright, let''s carefully observe what the Li Shui King intends by bringing the eastern citizens here." Mark Gu said calmly. Upon hearing this, Christopher Tong quickly suspended the flying carpet in mid-air, then silently watched below with Mark Gu. But at that moment!! Mark Gu''s face changed dramatically!!! Christopher Tong''s face also turned pale!!! An overwhelming force descended from nowhere, wrapping them and the carpet, dragging them downwards!! Mark Gu''s expression was shaken, and he frantically channeled his spiritual energy to resist this force, but it was all in vain! Facing this force, he felt like a small drop of water, foolishly trying to resist the vast ocean! How, could, this, be!!! S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. This was Mark Gu''s true feeling at that moment! "Master, what''s happening? Are we going to die like this?" Christopher Tong asked in fear. Mark Gu''s face also turned pale. If he, a dignified cultivator about to advance to the Elemental Infant stage, fell to his death, it would be the greatest joke in the cultivation world! "Ah!!!" Under this immense impact, Christopher Tong couldn''t help but cry out! At the same time, Under the enthusiastic welcome of Andrew Chen and the butler, the Li Shui King and the officials, who were about to enter the town, all changed their expressions and looked up simultaneously. The guards also drew their swords with a clang, vigilantly scanning their surroundings. What was that scream just now? Could it be that as soon as they arrived at Moyu Town, the place was already haunted by demons? Everyone''s faces looked as if they had eaten something foul. Andrew Chen and the butler remained calm. With the master here, how could there be a demon disturbance? Besides, that was clearly a human voice just now! No need to panic! They then respectfully welcomed the still-shaken Li Shui King and others into Moyu Town. In the backyard of the Town Master''s Mansion. Just as they were about to hit the ground, Christopher Tong and Mark Gu stopped and gently landed. They quickly got up, looking around with extreme fear and vigilance! It was too terrifying just now, that feeling of life being out of one''s control, too horrifying and despairing! "Well, well, we meet again." Suddenly, a gentle voice reached their ears, causing Mark Gu and Christopher Tong to tremble! They looked towards the pavilion, Unbeknownst to them, a man in cyan cloth was sitting there, quietly drinking wine... Mark Gu and Christopher Tong stumbled in fright, their movements surprisingly synchronized! Just now... there was clearly no one there! ... Chapter 17 – Fate ``` In just a moment. Mark Gu and Christopher Tong remembered! The man in the green robe before them was the very cultivator they had encountered at the Immortal Tomb a few nights ago! What was he doing in Moyu Town? Mark Gu recalled the terrifying power from earlier and nervously looked at Ambrose Lu, trying to steady his voice as he asked, "Daoist Friend, earlier in the sky, we were... and then..." "Yes, it was me," Ambrose replied calmly. Hiss!! Mark Gu and Christopher Tong gasped, their eyes filled with fear. The next moment, Mark Gu pulled Christopher Tong and bowed before Ambrose Lu. "Se-Senior, may I boldly ask what you seek from us?" Read this novel and other amazing translated novels from the original source at the ]" At this moment, Mark Gu''s mind was in a daze, thinking about Ambrose Lu''s face, trying to recall anything. Never heard of him, absolutely never heard of him. At least not in the Eastern Region. When did such a powerful cultivator appear in the Spirit Dust Cultivation Realm? Could he be a reclusive old monster? "Sit, have a drink," Ambrose said softly. "Yes, it is an honor for me," Mark Gu replied, not daring to refuse, knowing that their lives were in Ambrose''s hands. Christopher Tong stood respectfully to the side, head bowed in silence, feeling bitter inside. Just coming to this mundane world, and they were so unlucky to encounter a powerful cultivator that even their Master couldn''t resist... Besides the Sect Master, Christopher had never seen his Master treat anyone with such respect. This man in green was the second. "Senior, let me pour you a drink," Mark Gu said, trying to stay calm as he picked up the wine jug to pour for Ambrose, though his trembling hands betrayed his unease. Ambrose looked at his trembling hands and smiled, "Don''t be afraid, I won''t harm you." But this gentle smile only made Mark Gu feel even colder inside. "That night, I didn''t intend to interact with you, but since we met again today, it must be fate," Ambrose said, taking a sip of wine. Mark Gu forced a laugh, "Senior, you are absolutely right." Christopher Tong couldn''t help but chuckle. He had never seen his Master like this, not even in front of the Sect Master. Now, he seemed almost fawning. Ambrose nodded and said, "I have some questions for you. I hope you can answer them." Mark Gu quickly waved his hand, "Senior, you flatter me. Please ask anything, and I will tell you everything I know!" Ambrose tapped his fingers rhythmically on the table, his face expressionless, "Tell me about the Spirit Dust Realm and the Immortal Tomb." Hearing this, Christopher Tong''s body trembled, and Mark Gu''s expression also showed a hint of surprise and confusion. But thinking that the person before them might be a reclusive old monster, he didn''t dwell on it. Ignoring any other details or logical inconsistencies, he quickly said, "Senior, I will tell you everything!" Then, Ambrose listened intently to Mark Gu''s explanation, occasionally nodding lightly. Meanwhile, In the outer courtyard of the Town Master''s Mansion. The Li Shui King sat on a chair, surrounded by officials and guards. Since the mansion couldn''t accommodate so many people, they decided to hold the meeting in the outer courtyard under the scorching sun. Of course, the Li Shui King had someone holding a parasol for him. "How is the deployment outside Moyu Town going?" the Li Shui King asked casually. "Your Majesty, the deployment is in full swing. With the army''s experience, the citizens'' settlement should be completed by tonight," a middle-aged official replied respectfully. "Good, also make sure to dig latrines and other facilities. Let the citizens eat their own provisions tonight, and the army''s cooks will prepare meals tomorrow," the Li Shui King continued, "And keep a constant watch on the surroundings!" "Your Majesty is wise," the middle-aged official bowed. The other officials also bowed quickly. "Alright, you may go and oversee it personally," the Li Shui King waved at the middle-aged official. "Rest assured, Your Majesty, I will take my leave." After the middle-aged official left, the Li Shui King turned his gaze to Andrew Chen, who stood somewhat nervously to the side, and smiled kindly, "I have never been to Moyu Town before. This time, I am pleasantly surprised by its beauty and how well you have managed it!" Andrew Chen quickly stepped forward under the gaze of the officials, knelt down, and said respectfully, "Thank you for your praise, Your Majesty. I am deeply honored." S§×ar?h the N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Li Shui King''s eyes flashed, and he smiled, "What is your name, and how long have you been serving in Moyu Town?" Andrew Chen replied respectfully, "My name is Andrew Chen. I have been serving in Moyu Town for over five years." Andrew Chen was still a bit nervous, as he had never met the highest authority of the Li Shui Empire before! But having dealt with someone like Ambrose, he found facing a mundane emperor not as daunting. In the past, as a mere Town Master, he might have been scared out of his wits upon seeing the King. The Li Shui King looked at the composed Andrew Chen with appreciation, "You, a Town Master, are so composed before me. I have always been a good judge of character. You are quite capable and can be entrusted with important tasks." Andrew Chen didn''t know what to say, having never dealt with the King before, so he awkwardly said, "Your Majesty overpraises me. I am deeply honored." "Haha," the Li Shui King laughed and probed, "Recently, the eastern part of the empire has been troubled by demons, causing heavy losses in all towns. Only your Moyu Town had just sixty-seven casualties." Andrew Chen''s heart skipped a beat, and he replied respectfully, "Your Majesty, I do not know why either. I guessed it might be related to Moyu Town''s location, being closer to the legendary Immortal Tomb than other towns." This was the explanation he and the butler had agreed upon, as it seemed the most reasonable. Knowing Ambrose''s reclusive nature, they understood he wouldn''t want too much interaction with the King and officials. "Excellent! I didn''t expect you to be so astute! You thought the same as I did!" Caleb Dong suddenly stood up, looking at Andrew Chen with excitement. He felt he had found a kindred spirit! "Ahem," the Li Shui King glanced at him and coughed lightly. Caleb Dong trembled, remembering the occasion, and quickly bowed, "Forgive me, Your Majesty, I got carried away." The Li Shui King waved him off, not blaming him, as the old man had indeed been helpful earlier. Andrew Chen finally understood why the Li Shui King had brought the citizens to settle around Moyu Town. It seemed they also believed... It turned out the reason he and the butler had concocted matched their thoughts! That''s good, that''s good... ``` Chapter 18 – Walking on the path of time, transcending the great Dao "Senior, this is all we know about the Immortal Tomb in the cultivation world, including Mark Gu and the rest." In the backyard pavilion, Mark Gu spoke with a hint of nervousness. Ambrose Lu didn''t respond, instead, he stared blankly at the surface of the pond. He still hadn''t learned the exact time the Immortal Tomb appeared. According to Mark Gu, ancient texts vaguely recorded that the Immortal Tomb had existed in the Spirit Dust Realm for at least a hundred thousand years... Which meant he had been buried for at least a hundred thousand years... And he was buried alive, his consciousness slipping into slumber, only to wake up as if he had just taken a nap. Though this nap was a bit long, for him, it was just that. Rumors had it that the secret to immortality lay within the Immortal Tomb, but no one in the cultivation world had been able to decipher it through countless ages. Even powerful cultivators who tried to shatter the tomb failed miserably. Ambrose Lu, who had broken out of the tomb and even erased his "grave" into nothingness, had clear eyes. At least a hundred thousand years, so before that... "What happened?" Ambrose murmured to himself. Although Ambrose wanted to know, he didn''t have a strong desire for knowledge. If he could find out, he would be happy to know, but if not, it wasn''t a big deal. After all, it didn''t seem to make much difference to him. After all, Ambrose Lu was inherently immortal, and his personality had long become more carefree. Ambrose had countless friends and even enemies who had vanished in the river of time. Only he walked on the path of time, transcending the great Dao, roaming freely between heaven and earth. Waking up from the Immortal Tomb this time, Ambrose even felt that his strength had increased significantly compared to before... which was quite strange. He didn''t care to measure exactly how much stronger he had become. As for the Immortal Tomb, he didn''t think much about it for now. If he felt like it later, he might study it or dig it up to investigate, or perhaps visit the Four Directions Immortal Realm to see if the other Immortal Emperors were still around... "Continue." Ambrose said softly. "Uh, Senior, regarding the Immortal Tomb, that''s all the Spirit Dust Realm knows. Next, should I tell you about the Spirit Dust Realm?" Mark Gu asked respectfully. "Yes." Ambrose took a sip of wine. "Alright." Mark Gu thought for a moment and said, "Senior, the Spirit Dust Realm is vast but has boundaries. It is filled with countless dangerous places and chasms. Ordinary cultivators might not be able to traverse it in their lifetime and could even perish along the way. The Spirit Dust Realm is divided into four regions, named conventionally as East, South, West, and North. We are currently in the Eastern Region." "The four regions are primarily populated by commoners. Compared to them, cultivators are fewer in number. In fact, cultivators and commoners live in the same realm, but countless ages ago, they were separated into the cultivation world and the secular world, saying that there is a distinction between immortals and mortals. Over time, cultivators have rarely interacted with the secular world." At this, Ambrose smiled, seemingly with a hint of amusement: "A distinction between immortals and mortals? Do you small cultivators consider yourselves immortals?" "Senior''s lesson is right." Mark Gu said awkwardly. The phrase "distinction between immortals and mortals" did seem a bit... To put it bluntly, it was just a way for the arrogant cultivators of the cultivation world to elevate themselves. Christopher Tong, standing nearby, felt a bit depressed upon hearing this. Although Ambrose was powerful, he wasn''t an immortal either! The term "small cultivators" sounded a bit off. Ambrose glanced at Christopher but said nothing. Yet that glance sent chills down Christopher''s spine!! It was too coincidental; he felt as if his thoughts had been read... An illusion, it must be an illusion! "Senior, Mark actually wants to ask if you have been secluded for too long and are unfamiliar with the Spirit Dust Realm..." Mark Gu couldn''t help but ask. "Indeed." Ambrose said softly. No wonder... For some reason, Mark Gu felt a sense of relief... He then continued, For the full version, visit [ ]. "Senior, in some hidden places in the Spirit Dust Realm, there are passages to the Demon Realm and the Monster Realm... However, compared to the Spirit Dust Realm, the Demon Realm and Monster Realm are much smaller. For instance, the recent Black Tongue Demon causing havoc in the Li Shui Empire must have come from the Demon Realm; it is definitely not a native demon of the Spirit Dust Realm!" Ambrose nodded, not very interested. sea??h th§× N?vel?ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Senior, you may not know, but from my observations, these Black Tongue Demons have a purpose in coming to Li Shui; they are not just here to harm the commoners!" Mark Gu suddenly said gravely. Christopher, who had been looking down, was startled and began to listen intently. However, he was puzzled as to why his master was telling this to Ambrose before even informing him... "They might be here for the Immortal Tomb outside the Li Shui Empire!" Mark Gu said in a deep voice. Christopher was stunned. Those demons were after the Immortal Tomb? That couldn''t be; the Immortal Tomb was impenetrable. Oh? For the Immortal Tomb? Ambrose''s pupils flickered imperceptibly. Now, he was a bit interested. What? The Immortal Tomb that no one in the Spirit Dust Realm could decipher, and those little demons had a way? Mark Gu then explained the basis of his earlier statement to Ambrose. "Senior, what do you think?" Mark Gu asked respectfully, a bit eager. Ambrose nodded slightly: "You are quite perceptive." For some reason, Mark Gu felt an inexplicable sense of pride at the compliment from the man before him! He quickly suppressed it, his face flushed as he humbly said, "Senior, you flatter me." "Alright, you may leave now." Ambrose placed his wine cup on the table. Mark Gu was taken aback; the conversation ended so abruptly, and he hadn''t finished speaking... But he didn''t dare stay any longer. He stood up respectfully and said, "Senior, we will take our leave then." Ambrose nodded. Seeing this, Mark Gu turned to leave with Christopher. Suddenly, he remembered something and quickly turned back, only to find that the man in the green robe was already gone... "Master, Senior comes and goes without a trace. Did you forget to ask something?" Christopher asked, looking at the spot where Ambrose had been with reverence. Mark Gu said regretfully, "We still don''t know Senior''s name... sigh." Christopher remained silent. "Ambrose Lu." At that moment, a faint voice reached their ears. Mark Gu and Christopher''s pupils contracted as they looked at each other in shock. Ambrose Lu... to take immortality as his name! What audacity this Senior Lu had! "Thank you, Senior, for telling us. Mark... will visit again another day!" Mark Gu hurriedly said, afraid that Ambrose would refuse, and quickly pulled the bewildered Christopher into the sky!! At this moment, Ambrose Lu looked out the window towards the direction of the mountain''s Immortal Tomb. "Interesting." Chapter 19 – This place is off-limits Night had fallen. In the forest, Mark Gu and Christopher Tong sat cross-legged on a tree branch, surrounded by the sounds of chirping insects. Through the leaves, Christopher could see many lights flickering ahead, with countless figures bustling about. By now, the army had nearly finished setting up camp with the townsfolk. "Master, the Li Shui King is quite clever, bringing the people to Moyu Town knowing that senior is here," Christopher said with a light chuckle. Mark opened his eyes and sighed, "I investigated during the day. It''s not as you think. The officials of Li Shui believe Moyu Town is protected by the Immortal Tomb." Christopher was surprised, "So, they don''t know about the senior''s presence!" Mark suddenly didn''t feel like talking. He realized that Christopher always liked to state the obvious. "Master, why aren''t you speaking? Did I say something wrong?" Christopher asked cautiously. "Christopher, can you stop stating the obvious? Every time I make something clear, you always repeat it," Mark said, exasperated. Christopher was stunned for a moment, then scratched his head awkwardly, "Master, I''ll be more careful next time." "Hmph," Mark snorted coldly, "Indeed, they don''t know about the senior''s presence, but I suspect the Town Master of Moyu Town definitely does." He continued, "However, the Town Master likely won''t tell the Li Shui King and his officials. That senior seems to be a rather solitary person." "Master, you''re right. That senior does seem quite solitary, as if he doesn''t belong to this world..." Christopher hadn''t finished speaking when Mark glared at him, "Look at you, repeating yourself again!" Christopher shivered and quickly changed the topic, "Master, what do you think that senior''s cultivation level is?" Sure enough, this question made Mark frown, and his attention was immediately drawn. "I dare not speculate on that senior''s cultivation level," Mark said, squinting as he recalled the scene of the senior falling from the sky during the day. At that moment, the overwhelming power was something he had never experienced before! It was utterly irresistible! Under Christopher''s expectant gaze, Mark continued, "Although I haven''t yet broken through to the Elemental Infant stage, I''ve dealt with many Elemental Infant elders... That senior''s strength is likely beyond the Elemental Infant stage..." Christopher suddenly stood up from the tree branch, shocked, "Divine Transformation True Lord!!!" Mark frowned, "Sit down. Why are you so agitated? I''m just guessing." Christopher sat down, stunned, with a look of disbelief. Could it be that the person who stood before them during the day was truly the legendary Divine Transformation True Lord? He was only at the Foundation Establishment stage. When would he ever become a Divine Transformation True Lord? Was there any hope in this lifetime? After the initial shock, Christopher fell into deep self-doubt. Seeing Christopher''s expression, Mark could tell what he was thinking and said sternly, "Christopher, don''t aim too high. The path of cultivation is long. You''re only at the Foundation Establishment stage now. You still have to pass the Golden Elixir and Elemental Infant stages before thinking about the Divine Transformation stage." "Damn it! Your Master hasn''t even advanced to the Elemental Infant stage yet, and you want to fly?!" In the end, Mark couldn''t help but curse. Christopher shivered, coming back to his senses, and said in a trembling voice, "Master, I know my mistake." Mark''s expression softened, and he closed his eyes, saying lightly, "I''ll deal with you when we return to the sect." Christopher''s face turned bitter. After a long time, the countless lights ahead gradually dimmed, and the townsfolk, who had been busy all day, finally went to sleep. In the dark night, only many soldiers were patrolling vigilantly. "Master, I have another question," Christopher said cautiously, looking at Mark. "Speak," Mark said, not opening his eyes, his mouth barely moving. "Why did you tell that senior about the demons'' plot against the Immortal Tomb during the day?" Christopher asked curiously. Mark opened his eyes, looking in the direction of Moyu Town, and said solemnly, "The matter concerns the Immortal Tomb. The situation is unpredictable. That senior possesses great powers. If the problem becomes severe, we might need that senior to save us..." Christopher was stunned and murmured, "Master, is it really that serious?" "I''m just guessing," Mark sighed worriedly, closing his eyes again to meditate. He felt an inexplicable sense of urgency, wanting to quickly advance to the Elemental Infant stage to handle the situation better. He had a feeling that this incident was far from simple. But advancing to the Elemental Infant stage was no easy task... sea??h th§× novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Meanwhile, in Jiayuan City. "Clan Leader!" A group of Black Tongue Demons knelt on the ground, speaking in disbelief. The Clan Leader had come personally. They were at a loss for words. "You reported earlier that a Golden Elixir cultivator appeared in the Li Shui Empire. Where is that cultivator now?" the Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader asked, scanning the fifteen Black Tongue Demons before him. He had sent twenty-one, and six had died! "Clan Leader, we suspect that the Golden Elixir cultivator is escorting the townsfolk to Moyu Town," the Black Tongue Demon in the middle replied respectfully. The Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader was already aware of the townsfolk''s migration to Moyu Town and wasn''t too surprised. He then asked, "Do you know who that Golden Elixir cultivator is?" The Black Tongue Demons shook their heads repeatedly. They had no idea who the Golden Elixir cultivator was and wished to stay as far away as possible to avoid detection. "Clan Leader, we only know that the Golden Elixir cultivator is likely from the Cyan Cloud Sect, as the Li Shui Empire is under their jurisdiction and protection," the Black Tongue Demon in the middle said confidently. "Cyan Cloud Sect..." The Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader spat the words through gritted teeth, then coldly said, "We will lie low in this city for a few days. To be safe, we will wait for all our clan members to arrive before going to Moyu Town to wipe out everyone there!" "Yes!!" The Black Tongue Demons'' eyes gleamed with bloodlust and excitement. They envisioned a scene of endless blood, an ocean of blood! "Dismissed. Prevent the situation from escalating. Ignore the northern and western parts of the Li Shui Empire for now. We''ll take over the eastern part first," the Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader said, recalling the Demon King''s private instructions. He then turned into black mist and disappeared. ......... The next day, as the sun rose. The Li Shui King, accompanied by Andrew Chen and several officials, was chatting about imperial affairs while basking in the morning sun. Somehow, they wandered into the backyard. Seeing the Li Shui King looking towards the backyard, Andrew''s heart skipped a beat. Please, no... "Who would have thought that the scenery in your Town Master''s Mansion''s backyard is so beautiful? Let''s discuss matters here," the Li Shui King said with a smile, about to step inside, followed closely by the officials. At that moment, Andrew gritted his teeth and rushed in front of them, bowing deeply, "Your Majesty, this place... is off-limits." Chapter 20 – Another half hour ``` "Hmm?" The Li Shui King''s brows furrowed, and the officials exchanged puzzled glances. Seeing this, Caleb Dong glanced at the Li Shui King''s expression, feeling anxious. He stepped forward, winking at Andrew Chen and shouted, "Andrew, what''s the big deal about entering a courtyard? It''s an honor for the King to hold a morning meeting here. Hurry up and step aside! Don''t block the King''s way." Andrew Chen nodded at Caleb Dong, thanking him for his good intentions, but his expression remained resolute as he said, "Your Majesty, you cannot enter here." Caleb Dong paused, sighed, and said nothing more. The Li Shui King''s face darkened for a moment, then he suddenly smiled and looked towards the courtyard, asking, "Why not?" Andrew Chen''s expression was conflicted. Without the clever butler by his side, he couldn''t think of a suitable reason on the spot! "Could it be that the Town Master''s Mansion is hiding some secret? Today, I must go in and take a look." The Li Shui King gave Andrew Chen a cold glance and led the officials inside... S§×arch* The N?velFire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Just yesterday, he thought this Town Master of Moyu Town was quite capable, but today he dared to defy him! Andrew Chen snapped back to reality, only to find that the Li Shui King and the officials had already entered the outer courtyard! Panicked, he rushed in, shouting, "Your Majesty, you cannot enter, you cannot enter!" The Li Shui King naturally heard his low roar but ignored it, even preparing to punish this Town Master! Such disrespect! But soon, the Li Shui King and the officials stopped in their tracks, staring blankly at the cyan-clothed man fishing in the pavilion. His figure was motionless like a statue, exuding an aura of otherworldly solitude. That temperament, they were all too familiar with¡ªit was the aura of an Immortal! It seemed even purer and more ethereal than the Immortals they had seen before! At this moment, Andrew Chen anxiously ran to Ambrose Lu''s side, kneeling and trembling as he said, "Sir, I couldn''t stop the King and his men... I''ve disturbed your peace, I deserve to die!" The outer courtyard fell silent. The Li Shui King and the officials were all stunned by this scene, and soon, fear crept into their hearts! They weren''t fools; it only took a moment to understand the situation. The Li Shui King now hated Andrew Chen to the core! If he had just said there was an Immortal inside, he wouldn''t have dared to enter so recklessly, nor would he have brought so many officials! And they wouldn''t be in this predicament now! "We pay our respects to the Immortal!" The Li Shui King hurriedly led the officials in bowing down! Trembling, the Li Shui King said, "We didn''t know the Immortal was here. We barged in so boldly, please forgive us!" Andrew Chen watched as the once high-and-mighty Li Shui King was now so terrified, and his respect for Ambrose Lu grew even deeper. Unconsciously, his desire to pursue cultivation grew stronger, but... it seemed he had no chance. If time could turn back, he would still make the same choice as before! He... had no regrets. "Rise." Ambrose Lu looked at the water and said softly. "Thank you, sir!" Andrew Chen let out a sigh of relief and slowly stood up. "We thank the Immortal!" The Li Shui King and the officials were also overjoyed and prepared to stand up... But soon their faces turned pale, realizing that no matter how hard they tried, their knees wouldn''t leave the ground, let alone stand up! "Did I tell you to rise?" Ambrose Lu said softly. The Li Shui King and the others trembled violently, Indeed, he was an Immortal. Without even moving, they were inexplicably suppressed. They dared not speak further, fearing that saying the wrong thing would make matters worse. "Go kneel outside the courtyard. After half an hour, you may leave." Ambrose Lu said, reeling in his fishing line. "Thank you, Immortal." Seeing that the Immortal wasn''t holding a grudge, the Li Shui King and the others were overjoyed and quickly retreated to kneel outside the courtyard. Soon, only Ambrose Lu and Andrew Chen were left in the pavilion. Support us at . "You should leave too," Ambrose Lu said. Andrew Chen glanced outside, hesitating for a moment before bowing and trembling as he said, "Sir, having the King and his men kneel outside, if others see it, wouldn''t it be inappropriate... It''s my fault for not explaining clearly to the King in the first place, it''s my mistake." Ambrose Lu''s eyes flickered. He put down his fishing rod, looked at him for a moment, and then said, "In this world, I don''t care who is right or wrong. I only know who disturbs my peace, and I will punish them. It''s that simple." Andrew Chen''s pupils shrank, and he knelt down again in fear. "Moreover, it''s just a minor punishment. Do you have the right to question my decision?" Ambrose Lu looked down at the kneeling Andrew Chen and said calmly. Under these seemingly ordinary words! Andrew Chen felt as if he were in a thunderstorm, his whole body numb with fear! "Sir, I spoke out of turn, I..." Before Andrew Chen could finish, Ambrose Lu turned and picked up his fishing rod, saying indifferently, "Go kneel with them." Andrew Chen bowed his head in shame, "Yes." ... Outside the courtyard. The sunlight grew increasingly intense. The Li Shui King and the officials were puzzled to see Andrew Chen also kneeling with them. Caleb Dong, always quick-witted, glanced at the Li Shui King''s expression and understood his thoughts. He then looked at Andrew Chen and asked in a low voice, "Andrew, why are you kneeling here too?" Hearing this, the Li Shui King felt slightly satisfied, as Caleb Dong had asked what he wanted to know. Seeing everyone looking at him, Andrew Chen''s eyes rolled, and he said pitifully, "I made a mistake first and felt ashamed, so I asked the sir for punishment and came to kneel with you." Andrew Chen was no fool. Having offended the King earlier, he naturally seized the chance to say something nice now. Ah, this... At this moment, the Li Shui King and the officials were moved. This small Town Master of Moyu Town was so sincere! They realized their own narrow-mindedness. The Li Shui King awkwardly shuffled his knees closer to Andrew Chen and patted his shoulder, saying, "I didn''t misjudge you. But if you had an Immortal living in your mansion, why didn''t you tell me earlier? If you had, I wouldn''t have dared to disturb the Immortal." Andrew Chen said bitterly, "Your Majesty, you don''t understand. The sir likes solitude... I, I!" Hearing this, the Li Shui King sighed and patted Andrew Chen''s shoulder again, indicating his understanding. Indeed, putting himself in Andrew Chen''s shoes, he would have done the same. "I understand!!!" At this moment, Caleb Dong suddenly shouted, his expression excited! This startled everyone! The Li Shui King quickly glanced at the courtyard, then glared at Caleb Dong, even calling him by name in anger, "Caleb Dong! What''s gotten into you! Do you want to get us all killed? Can''t you keep your voice down? If you disturb the Immortal, you''re dead!!" Caleb Dong came to his senses, sweating profusely, and tremblingly said, "Your Majesty, I..." Before he could finish, Ambrose Lu''s voice came from the courtyard, "Another half hour for the noise." ... ``` Chapter 21 – Tough on the outside, soft on the inside, demon suddenly descends The air grew still. Kneeling for an hour? These ordinary mortals would surely struggle, especially since they were used to a life of luxury, and with the sun growing hotter... The Li Shui King''s eyes rolled back, and he staggered, nearly fainting. Seeing this, Caleb Dong hurriedly moved to pinch his philtrum. But the Li Shui King pushed him away, lowering his voice to a weak growl, "Caleb, once this is over, see how I punish you!" Caleb''s face turned pale, and he lowered his head in silence. The other officials also glared at him with resentment. Damn it! As time passed, the sunlight became increasingly scorching. The people outside the courtyard were already drenched in sweat, and their knees, which had started to hurt, were now numb. Even some maids and servants passing by were shocked! They knew who these people were, and that made it even more unbelievable, thinking they must be seeing things. One of them was a maid who had served Ambrose Lu recently, and her mind was particularly shaken. "All of you, leave this place immediately. Today, you saw nothing!" Andrew Chen barked at the stunned servants. For the full version, visit [ ]. S~ea??h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. These servants were courting death, standing there gawking at the Li Shui King and the officials in their embarrassing state. If the Li Shui King got angry, he couldn''t protect them. The servants snapped out of it, their faces pale, and quickly left! The Li Shui King and the officials had no energy to care about this; their vision was already becoming blurry. Under the blazing sun, their bodies were rapidly losing moisture, and they were about to be dried out. And not even half an hour had passed... "Andrew, you know the Immortal. Could you ask him for help? I... I can''t hold on any longer..." the Li Shui King said with a tearful face. "Yes, Andrew, please ask the Immortal for help. We old bones can''t take it anymore..." "Andrew, I''ve never asked you for anything in my life. Just this once, please..." The officials all chimed in, their pleas becoming more desperate, with some old officials even shedding tears. Andrew Chen recalled Ambrose Lu''s earlier attitude and was startled. He quickly waved his hands with a bitter smile, "Your Majesty, I really don''t know the gentleman well. He''s just staying temporarily. Please don''t make it difficult for me." The Li Shui King and the officials stopped pressing him and could only endure the pain with pale faces. "Andrew, I need to ask you something. Please answer honestly." At this moment, Caleb Dong, who had been silent, suddenly spoke. Andrew Chen was taken aback and nodded. "Is the safety of Moyu Town due to this Immortal?" Caleb asked. The Li Shui King and the officials immediately perked up, staring intently at Andrew Chen. Andrew felt immense pressure and finally sighed, knowing he couldn''t hide it any longer. He nodded and said, "Yes, Moyu Town''s peace is because of the gentleman... All the demons that came were slaughtered by him." Hiss! Everyone gasped in shock! All... all slaughtered? They knew these demons were... Even the Immortals from the Cyan Cloud Sect couldn''t handle them! The Li Shui King opened his mouth to ask something, but a voice suddenly came from the courtyard, "You may all leave." After a moment of stunned silence, everyone was overjoyed!! The Immortal seemed tough-talking but soft-hearted. He had said to kneel for an hour, but now, not even half an hour had passed, and he had forgiven them!! They struggled to their feet with great difficulty, bowing neatly towards the courtyard. "Thank you, Immortal!" ......... Two days later. Outside Moyu Town, countless citizens finally relaxed, and long-lost smiles reappeared on their faces. They had been in Moyu Town for three days, and there had been no demon disturbances! Although the living conditions were simple, it was better than the fear and despair during the demon attacks. The people preferred it this way. The sun quickly set, and another day passed. But tonight seemed to come faster than usual... The army had already prepared meals, and the people outside the town lined up with their bowls to get food. After eating, families gathered and then retired early to their tents. Tonight was a bit chilly, not suitable for staying outside for long. Time quietly passed... At the hour of Hai. The town and its surroundings fell completely silent, with only soldiers patrolling as usual. In the distant forest. Mark Gu and Christopher Tong still sat cross-legged on tree trunks, not having moved for two days. For cultivators like them, this was a piece of cake. Two days, even two years or ten years, they could endure. Cultivation knows no time. Mark Gu, with his eyes closed, said indifferently, "Tonight feels off." Christopher Tong suddenly opened his eyes, exclaiming, "Master, you feel it too?" Bang! Mark Gu raised an eyebrow and sent Christopher flying off the tree with a palm strike! Christopher climbed up from the ground, rubbing his aching chest, and looked up at Mark Gu with a wronged expression, "Master, what did I do wrong?" Mark Gu''s chest heaved slightly, and he took a deep breath, "I don''t want to waste words with a fool like you. Figure it out yourself." Christopher scratched his head, not understanding how he had angered his master... "Master, I..." Christopher was about to ask, Mark Gu''s eyes suddenly widened, and he said in a deep voice, "It''s here!" Here? What''s here? Christopher was confused. Woo-woo-woo-woo¡ª! At that moment, a fierce wind began to howl! The night sky''s clouds gathered and scattered, and the trees and grass in the forest, even the countless tents in the distance, swayed violently! A thick black fog spread rapidly outside Moyu Town with the wind! In an instant, Moyu Town and its surroundings were in turmoil!! "This, this is..." "Why has such a fierce wind suddenly arisen?" "Army, on alert!! All deputies, lead the soldiers to keep the people inside their tents!!" "......" The generals immediately issued orders. But the wind was too strong, and there were too many people. It was impossible to communicate quickly! Many people, sensing the commotion, poked their heads out of their tents and were horrified. They had seen this phenomenon before, and panic-stricken cries quickly spread throughout Moyu Town with the wind! "Demons! It''s definitely demons! The demons are here!!" "We traveled so far, and these demons still won''t leave us alone!! Heavens!!" "Father, Mother, I''m scared..." Meanwhile, The Li Shui King and others in the Town Master''s Mansion were also alarmed. They quickly dressed and, led by Andrew Chen and the butler, rushed to the town wall! The fierce wind almost knocked them off their feet. They were stunned by the scene before them. In the dim night, they saw chaos outside the town, people scattered everywhere. And the various cries of despair echoed around them. The Li Shui King was extremely anxious. If a stampede occurred now, it would be disastrous. He couldn''t care about his status and shouted, "Don''t panic! It''s just a sudden wind! Don''t panic!!" "Ha ha ha!! You lowly beings, did you think you could escape the slaughter of the Black Tongue Demon Clan by coming to this remote town? Foolish!" At this moment, a sinister, vicious laugh echoed through the night sky! Moyu Town and its surroundings fell silent for a moment, then plunged into the depths of terror!! Chapter 22 – A spark could set off a massive fire Listening to the eerie voice that echoed through the night sky. The Li Shui King smacked his dry lips and murmured, "Demons, they really are demons..." The officials'' faces turned pale, and they urgently exclaimed, "Your Majesty, what should we do?" "With so many citizens gathered, isn''t this exactly what the demons want..." "Look at the rolling black fog, there must be a lot of demons. Forget the citizens, even our own lives are in danger..." "......" Suddenly, the Li Shui King grabbed Andrew Chen and urgently said, "Andrew! Quickly, summon the Immortal! Didn''t you say the demons were all slaughtered by the Immortal before? Hurry!" The Li Shui King''s hand, clutching Andrew Chen''s sleeve, was deathly pale, showing his desperation! Andrew Chen looked troubled and said, "Your Majesty, it''s true that the demons were previously slaughtered by the Master, but... whether the Master will act this time, I have no authority to interfere!" During this period, he had come to understand Ambrose Lu''s temperament quite well. He was someone who acted entirely on his own whims! He wasn''t the kind of Immortal who saw it as his duty to rid the world of demons... Moreover, he had already asked once before. Asking again... and the Master was living in his mansion because he had begged him to stay... Upon hearing this, the Li Shui King''s expression changed unpredictably, but seeing the chaos outside the town, he could no longer hold back and was about to leave the town wall, angrily saying, "Fine! If you won''t ask, then I will!" Seeing this, Andrew Chen felt a pang of discomfort in his heart, so he gritted his teeth and followed, "Your Majesty, I will accompany you!" But just then! A sword light shot up into the sky, illuminating the night! "You demons are really something! Invading the empire under the jurisdiction of the Cyan Cloud Sect, have you forgotten the pact of the Three Realms?!" The resounding words echoed far and wide! The town fell silent, and the citizens stared dumbfounded at the figure suspended in the air on a sword. An Immortal? There really is an Immortal!! "An Immortal, this is definitely an Immortal! Damn it, I told you my ancestors had seen an Immortal and you didn''t believe me! Have you ever seen a mortal who could fly?!" The citizens were in an uproar, looking up in awe at the figure on the sword! Could it be that they were saved today? A living Immortal had appeared before their eyes! ......... On the town wall. The Li Shui King and the others were shocked as they looked up. At this critical moment, an Immortal from the Cyan Cloud Sect had finally arrived! "This is my Master, the Immortal Gu of the Cyan Cloud Sect." At this moment, Christopher Tong approached the Li Shui King and the others, looking up at the figure on the sword and speaking calmly. He had somehow arrived at the town wall as well. "Greetings, Immortal!" The Li Shui King and the officials, after a moment of astonishment, hurriedly bowed! Andrew Chen also bowed deeply. "Don''t worry, with my Master here, these demons won''t cause much trouble." Christopher Tong crossed his arms and said solemnly. Hearing this, the Li Shui King and the others breathed a sigh of relief and bowed in thanks, "We are in your debt." Christopher Tong said no more, watching the figure on the sword with anticipation. It had been a long time since he had seen his Master take action. ......... In the sky, the dense black fog suddenly revealed dozens of Black Tongue Demons, confronting Mark Gu from a distance. Leading them were five Black Tongue Demons, much larger in size. Explore the extended edition on "Heh, I wondered which Golden Elixir cultivator it was, turns out it''s the famous Immortal Gu of the Cyan Cloud Sect. I''ve heard a lot about you..." The Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader in the middle floated forward slowly, staring at Mark Gu with a cold smile. But deep in his eyes, there was a hint of seriousness. Decades ago, Mark Gu was already at the late Golden Elixir stage. Could he now be at the peak of the Golden Elixir stage? "You''ve heard of me, but I don''t know you," Mark Gu said expressionlessly, "Enough talk. Tell me, is the Demon Realm planning to go to war with our Spirit Dust Cultivation Realm?" The Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader''s smile was cold and insincere, "Immortal Gu, you''re overthinking it. The Demon Realm would never go to war with the Cultivation Realm. This is purely the Black Tongue Demon Clan acting on its own." Mark Gu glanced at the four figures beside the Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader, and his heart trembled slightly! Level Five Demons! Four Level Five Demons equivalent to early Golden Elixir stage! Plus the Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader, a Level Seven Demon comparable to the late Golden Elixir stage... Mark Gu''s heart was filled with gravity! Even facing these five alone, his chances of victory were uncertain, not to mention the dozens of Level Two Black Tongue Demons. "Acting on your own? Your actions seem quite targeted..." Mark Gu steadied his mind and mocked. The Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader''s face changed slightly, then he licked his lips with his long black tongue and laughed sinisterly, "Tonight, I want to see if the renowned Immortal Gu can stop us... Kill!" Immediately, the Black Tongue Demons behind him became agitated, their long tongues lashing as they descended, thirsty for blood! As for Mark Gu, they knew he would be dealt with by their Clan Leader. Seeing this, Mark Gu''s eyes narrowed, and he flipped his palm, revealing a formation disk! In the next moment, he decisively threw it towards the descending Black Tongue Demons! The formation disk turned into a faint stream of light, flying incredibly fast, quickly approaching the dozens of Black Tongue Demons. With a "bang," the formation disk exploded, and countless glowing threads instantly wove into a large spherical barrier, easily trapping the dozens of Black Tongue Demons inside! At this moment, the Black Tongue Demons trapped in the formation saw their surroundings change drastically, as if they were in a complex maze! No matter how they moved, they couldn''t escape the "maze." S§×arch* The Nov§×l?ire.n(e)t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. They became agitated! Meanwhile, everyone below looked up in shock at the floating light sphere! They had seen with their own eyes how the dozens of demons were easily trapped by the light sphere! The methods of an Immortal were truly mysterious and awe-inspiring. .......... "Impressive, Immortal Gu. Even a Level Four trapping formation that early Golden Elixir cultivators struggle to break, you use it so casually against mere Level Two demons. Quite extravagant..." The Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader glanced at the large light sphere below, squinting his eyes and laughing coldly. Mark Gu glanced at the light sphere, feeling the urgency. This Level Four trapping formation also had a time limit. If he couldn''t kill the five Black Tongue Demons before the time limit... "No more words, tonight I will take your lives!" Mark Gu finished speaking, quickly forming hand seals, his fingers weaving strands of soft light, quite mystical. At the same time, his Golden Elixir trembled within, and a surge of spiritual energy rose! Boom! The pressure of a peak Golden Elixir stage cultivator poured down from the sky! Everyone on the ground turned pale, not knowing what was happening, only feeling the air grow thin and suffocating. Christopher Tong saw this and shook his head with a smile. If not for being in the sky, if not for his Master deliberately suppressing the Golden Elixir pressure, these citizens would be in even more pain. Soon, he looked up again with a serious expression, a hint of worry in his eyes. His Master was indeed strong, but those Black Tongue Demons were not easy opponents either! ......... Chapter 23 – Seeking even greater moral integrity in the heart Town Master''s Mansion, backyard. Compared to the clamor outside, this place was relatively quiet. The howling wind and noises seemed to be largely isolated. Ambrose Lu sat cross-legged with his eyes closed, his face serene. ......... Mark Gu completed his incantation, crossing his middle fingers in front of his chest. He murmured softly in his heart, "Thousand Sword Technique." In the next moment, a thousand light swords formed around him, their sharpness filling the sky as they slowly rotated! To the common people below, this scene of a thousand swords encircling him was incredibly impactful! "This is a mid-level Spirit Technique, the Thousand Sword Technique! A full thousand light swords! Master has perfected this technique!" Christopher Tong looked up at the scene in the sky, his eyes filled with awe! In the Cultivation World, techniques are ranked from low to high as Profound, Spirit, Earth, and Heaven, with each rank further divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. To perfect a mid-level Spirit Technique! Christopher had also practiced this technique, but he could only condense a few dozen light swords at most... One could imagine how shocked he was! At the same time, Mark Gu pointed a finger and commanded, "Go!" The thousand rotating light swords paused for a moment, then shot out fiercely, heading towards the Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader and his followers, resembling a stream of ice at first glance! The temperature in the area seemed to drop slightly. Swish, swish, swish... The sound of the light swords cutting through the air was incessant, their sharpness chilling to the bone! The Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader watched this scene with a slightly grave expression, feeling a bit terrified, but he sneered, "Mark Gu, I admit that I can''t gain any advantage in a one-on-one fight with you tonight, but unfortunately..." At the last moment, the Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader suddenly shouted, "Break his thousand light swords with me!" "Yes!" Four high-ranking Black Tongue Demons immediately responded. The Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader pulled out a pitch-black spear and held it arrogantly, "You in the Cultivation World have artifacts and treasures, and we in the Demon Realm naturally have demon treasures! Have you heard of the Abyss Demon Spear?!" With that, he raised the Abyss Demon Spear and commanded, "Quickly infuse your demon energy!" The four Black Tongue Demons responded by sending palm strikes towards the pitch-black spear, infusing it with thick demon energy until they were gasping for breath! When you''re just trying to make great content at . They knew that the Clan Leader alone couldn''t wield this demon treasure! "Hahaha!! Wonderful! Mark Gu, the Abyss Demon Spear has drunk oceans of blood, let''s see how you block its power!" The Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader felt the trembling Abyss Demon Spear in his hand, laughed wildly, and then threw it fiercely, transforming it into a black beam of light! "Abyss Demon Spear, go!" Boom!! As the Abyss Demon Spear shot out, thunder rumbled in the sky, and lightning flickered among the clouds! It seemed that even the heavens of the Spirit Dust Realm were displeased with this evil demon treasure! "Abyss Demon Spear..." Mark Gu was stunned the moment the Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader pulled it out!! How could the Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader possess such a demon treasure as the Abyss Demon Spear?! S§×ar?h the nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Wasn''t the Abyss Demon Spear owned by the Demon King of the Abyss, Zhao Deep Abyss? Damn it! In an instant, Mark Gu realized that the Abyss Demon Spear was lent to the Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader by Zhao Deep Abyss! Whoosh¡ª Vast demonic energy emanated from the Abyss Demon Spear, enveloping the area. The common people below felt a bone-chilling cold under its influence! At this moment, the thousand light swords in the sky were about to collide with the Abyss Demon Spear! As they were about to clash, the black beam of light transformed into a phantom of a giant evil tiger, dozens of feet long, which opened its abyssal maw menacingly! "Roar!!!!" An evil tiger''s roar shattered the night sky!! Countless common people below turned pale, their minds blank for a moment, instinctively covering their ears, but blood still trickled down. They were too stunned to notice, just staring blankly at the sky, fear welling up from their hearts! The thousand light swords were shattered by the tiger''s roar!! "Ugh!!" Mark Gu suffered a backlash, spitting out a mouthful of blood, clutching his chest in horror as he watched the Abyss Demon Spear continue to fly towards him!! This was a demon treasure! Although the Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader and his followers couldn''t fully unleash its power, Mark Gu, having suffered a backlash, had no means to block it! Even if his techniques could block the spear, he would be severely injured! And then what? What would happen to the common people here? It would be better to... "Master!!!" On the town wall, Christopher Tong''s eyes turned red as he shouted and prepared to fly up on his sword! "Stay where you are, do not move!!" Mark Gu''s eyes flashed like lightning as he struggled to shout! "Master..." Christopher''s body froze, tears streaming down his face as he looked at Mark Gu''s weakened figure. Since entering the Cultivation World, Mark Gu had always stood tall, his name resounding throughout the Eastern Region! He had never seen Mark Gu so weak, like an old man nearing the end of his life. "Hahaha, such deep master-disciple affection, Mark Gu, my dear Immortal Gu, rest assured, after you die, your disciple will soon join you... The Abyss Demon Spear will slaughter everyone here..." The Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader licked his lips and sneered. "Indeed, as the Clan Leader says," the four slightly weakened Black Tongue Demons echoed with sinister smiles. It was clear to everyone, The demons had gained the upper hand! The Li Shui King and the common people were in complete panic! Even this powerful Immortal couldn''t defeat these demons; would everyone here die at their hands today? "Hahahaha!" Suddenly, Mark Gu straightened up and laughed heartily! This scene drew the attention of all the demons and everyone present! The Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader''s face changed, his eyes flickering uncertainly. Did Mark Gu still have some hidden means? But he had clearly suffered severe backlash! "I, Mark Gu, started learning at the age of three! Practiced martial arts at six! Entered the Cultivation World at ten! After enduring countless hardships and cultivating for over three hundred years, I seek immortality, but more importantly, I seek a sense of righteousness in my heart!" "Slaying demons and protecting the people, what does it matter if I die!" Mark Gu''s face was pale, but his voice was firm as iron! The Li Shui King and the common people were momentarily speechless, their fear dissipating. "Master..." Christopher''s heart trembled, listening to the resounding words, feeling as if he had grown significantly in an instant, even his cultivation level began to loosen! The next moment, The Abyss Demon Spear approached! Mark Gu''s expression turned fierce, channeling all his cultivation, his body glowing as he shouted, "Even if I burn out my cultivation today, I will send you demons to hell, you will not harm anyone here!!!" Christopher couldn''t hold back any longer, flying up on his sword, crying out, "Master, no!" If Mark Gu burned out his cultivation, a cultivator without spiritual power would perish! At this critical moment! A man in a green robe appeared in front of Mark Gu under countless stunned gazes, placing a finger on his forehead and saying indifferently, "Shut up." Chapter 24 – Master, senior, he is very good Moyu Town was eerily silent, both inside and out. Everyone stared in astonishment at the cyan-clothed man who had appeared out of nowhere. Some observant individuals noticed that since the cyan-clothed man appeared, the fierce wind had stopped, the rumbling thunder had ceased, and the dark clouds had dispersed. The bright moonlight poured down, covering the ground with a silver sheen. "Sir!" "Immortal!" On the town wall, Andrew Chen, the Li Shui King, and the officials were overjoyed, their hearts rekindled with hope. "Senior..." Christopher Tong suddenly halted in mid-air, standing on his long sword, murmuring in a daze. Only then did everyone remember the terrifying Abyss Demon Spear and quickly looked over! They were shocked to see the menacing Abyss Demon Spear suspended behind the cyan-clothed man, trembling violently, unable to advance an inch! Or rather, it seemed more like it was too terrified to get closer!! At the same time, high above. Mark Gu was staring in shock at the suspended Abyss Demon Spear behind the cyan-clothed man. He then shifted his gaze stiffly to the man, speaking dryly, "S-Senior..." Before Mark Gu could finish, Ambrose Lu turned and looked at the still-terrified Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader from afar, his eyes devoid of any emotion, as if he were looking at an ant... This indifferent gaze, Made the already frightened Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader and his followers shudder even more! They had lost their will to fight the moment the Abyss Demon Spear was intercepted. They might not be very wise, but they were definitely not fools! The mysterious cyan-clothed man before them was too enigmatic! To intercept the Abyss Demon Spear they had unleashed, he must at least be an Elemental Infant Ancestor in the cultivation world! "Who... who are you?" The Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader forced himself to ask, not daring to meet those eyes. After a few breaths, seeing no response, cold sweat poured down the Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader''s face like a spring, the pressure was immense. Ambrose Lu quietly watched him, showing no intention of engaging with this demon. "Clan... Clan Leader, we should escape now, if this continues..." A high-ranking Black Tongue Demon beside him transmitted urgently, his tone panicked. The Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader glanced covertly at the light sphere below, where dozens of his clan members were trapped! He gritted his teeth and said, "Retreat!" In the next moment, black mist rolled, and the five demons quickly retreated, attempting to flee! As they retreated, the Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader reached out to summon the Abyss Demon Spear in front of Ambrose Lu, intending to retrieve it! This was the Demon King''s magic treasure, merely lent to him for this occasion; it had to be recovered! But soon, he was horrified to find that no matter how he summoned, the Abyss Demon Spear remained unresponsive! "Damn it! This magic treasure belongs to the Demon King, if you¡¯re not afraid of death, keep it! Let''s go!" The Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader had no time to think about anything else, leaving a harsh word before attempting to escape from this space! Seeing this, everyone was ecstatic! These demons were clearly intimidated and were about to flee! "Senior, they''re trying to escape...!" Before Mark Gu could finish his urgent shout, Ambrose Lu''s divine sense moved. Boom!!!!! At the same time, The five demons of the Black Tongue Demon Clan exploded like black fireworks under the moonlight, without even a scream... Only the dull explosion echoed in the night sky. ... Mark Gu was stunned... What kind of technique was this? Why was there no spiritual energy fluctuation, and yet those five Black Tongue Demons just... Christopher Tong, in mid-air, also felt suffocated for a moment. Only cultivators like them knew how terrifying that scene just now was. Below, it was completely silent. The Li Shui King and the officials'' eyes were wide open, unable to recover for a long time. They finally understood what Andrew Chen meant when he said this Immortal would slaughter the demons. It was swift and ruthless! At this moment, even Andrew Chen himself was scared silly! sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. He had never witnessed the Immortal slaughtering demons; it was the Immortal''s words that told him. He had no idea this was what the Immortal meant by slaughtering demons, With just one move, no, without even seeing any action or any dazzling Immortal technique, those demons just exploded... ... At this moment, Ambrose Lu lightly kicked the Abyss Demon Spear. With a swoosh, the Abyss Demon Spear turned into black light and disappeared into the backyard of the Town Master''s Mansion, silent. Ambrose Lu glanced at the light sphere below, then looked at the stunned Mark Gu and said lightly, "The remaining minor demons..." "Rest assured, Senior, Mark can handle it!" Mark Gu snapped back to reality and patted his chest hurriedly. Ambrose Lu nodded, then slowly dissipated. Seeing Ambrose Lu disappear mysteriously again, the Li Shui King quickly knelt down first and shouted, "We thank the Immortal for saving our lives!" Everyone else also hurriedly knelt down, gratefully shouting in unison, "We thank the Immortal for saving our lives!!" The loud and orderly voices echoed through the night, unceasingly! Mark Gu and Christopher Tong watched this scene, feeling infinite emotions. But at this moment, Ambrose Lu''s calm voice rang out from within Moyu Town, "Isn''t it noisy." Read this novel and other amazing translated novels from the original source at the "pawread dot com" Instantly, the air fell silent, and all sounds inside and outside the town stopped abruptly! Mark Gu, Christopher Tong, Andrew Chen, the Li Shui King, and others'' expressions changed slightly, awkward smiles appearing on their faces... The townsfolk, after their initial fear, became incredibly excited again! The Immortal was actually in Moyu Town? "No need to thank me, I just found it noisy. The one you should thank is someone else." At this moment, Ambrose Lu''s voice suddenly sounded again from the town... Mark Gu''s face stiffened in mid-air. The Li Shui King, the officials, and the townsfolk were all stunned for a moment, but they quickly understood who Ambrose Lu was referring to. They couldn''t help but look up at Mark Gu in the sky, recalling his fearless actions earlier, their hearts twinging slightly. In the next moment, everyone inside and outside the town knelt down in unison, silently bowing to the stunned Mark Gu. "Mark... Mark..." Mark Gu''s eyes reddened slightly, not knowing what to say for a moment. Then a smile appeared on his face, feeling that everything was worth it. Finally, he couldn''t help but look in the direction of the Town Master''s Mansion in Moyu Town, bowing respectfully, silently thinking, "Thank you, Senior." Christopher Tong, looking at Mark Gu in the sky, also smiled happily, then looked reverently in the direction of the Town Master''s Mansion. This trip to the mortal world, He had gained a lot. ... At midnight, Under the direction of many officials, the townsfolk quickly settled into tents to rest. Recalling the powerful cyan-clothed man, they knew, Tonight would be the most peaceful and restful night they had had in a while, simply because they felt safe. The Li Shui King and the officials also tiptoed into the Town Master''s Mansion to rest... As for the remaining second-level demons, they had long been dealt with by Mark Gu and Christopher Tong. The night finally fell completely silent, In countless tents, many snoring sounds echoed... On the town wall, Mark Gu and Christopher Tong sat cross-legged, but neither of them was cultivating; instead, they kept their eyes open. Christopher Tong glanced at the countless tents and smiled, "Master, in the future, the people of the Li Shui Empire will probably all know about us cultivators." Mark Gu smiled faintly, "So what? They would have found out sooner or later." After the earlier events, he knew the Demon Realm was definitely up to something. After all, even the Demon King had lent the Abyss Demon Spear, such a magic treasure, to the Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader... Christopher Tong now vaguely understood Mark Gu''s meaning and whispered, "Master, when should we return to the sect to report this to the Sect Leader?" Mark Gu took a deep breath, glanced in the direction of the Immortal Tomb, his eyes flickering, "Tonight, once my internal injuries have healed a bit, we will return to the sect. We will come back to Moyu Town in a few days." "Yes." Christopher Tong responded, then smiled admiringly, "With a Divine Transformation True Lord like Senior guarding this place, it must be very safe." "Heh." Mark Gu sighed in admiration. Christopher Tong suddenly said, "Master, Senior is really good." Mark Gu was taken aback, then smiled, "Indeed." ... Chapter 25 – The seniors surname is Lu, and his first name is Changsheng Town Master''s Mansion, backyard. Ambrose Lu glanced in the direction of the town wall. Just moments ago, Mark Gu and Christopher Tong had already left. He then retracted his gaze, calmly observing the Abyss Demon Spear hovering three feet above the ground. The Abyss Demon Spear trembled incessantly, the feeling this man in green robes gave it was too terrifying. As a demonic treasure of the Demon King from the Demon Realm, it had long since developed a spirit. However, it had once drunk an ocean of blood; even if it became a spirit in the future, it would be an evil spirit. After all, that vast amount of blood was filled with endless resentment! "I know you have developed a spirit and can understand human speech. Just wait here for your master to come and rescue you," Ambrose Lu said softly. Upon hearing this, the Abyss Demon Spear trembled even more violently! For some reason, deep down, it didn''t believe its master could rescue it. "But if your master fails to rescue you... then he will die, and you will be destroyed," Ambrose said indifferently. The Abyss Demon Spear panicked, its shaft standing upright in the air, shaking frantically towards Ambrose Lu. It looked very much like a person bowing repeatedly in plea. "Stay here," Ambrose ignored the yet-to-be-formed evil spirit, stood up from the pavilion, and walked towards his room. The night was deep, it was time to rest. As for the Abyss Demon Spear, he couldn''t be bothered to place any seals or barriers on it. There was no need; if it dared to run, then let it run... Soon, the courtyard was left with only the Abyss Demon Spear. It floated quietly, not daring to move an inch. ... ... Demon Realm. "What? The soul lamps of your clan leader and four elders have all gone out?" Zhao Deep Abyss''s pupils contracted slightly as he asked in a daze. "Yes... yes, Demon King, not just the clan leader and the four elders, but dozens of clan members'' soul lamps have also gone out!" The Black Tongue Demon knelt on the ground, trembling as he spoke. He was now the only elder-level figure left in the Black Tongue Demon Clan. When the clan member guarding the soul lamps came to report, he didn''t believe it at first. But after checking it himself, he felt the world spinning. At the same time, he was immensely grateful that he had some matters to attend to and didn''t go to the Spirit Dust Realm with the clan leader. Otherwise, his old life would have been forfeit too. "Damn it!" Zhao Deep Abyss''s face turned uncertain. It wasn''t that he cared about the Black Tongue Demon Clan; they were just dead demons to him. He cared about his Abyss Demon Spear! He had invested a lot of effort and energy into the Abyss Demon Spear. What on earth did the Black Tongue Demon Clan encounter in that mortal realm? A force comparable to a late-stage Golden Elixir human cultivator and four comparable to early-stage Golden Elixir human cultivators, all perished. "You Black Tongue Demon Clan are truly useless. Get out, and send the Nightmare Demon Clan to see me." Zhao Deep Abyss said coldly. "Yes... yes." S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The Black Tongue Demon elder felt as if he had been granted amnesty and quickly left. Zhao Deep Abyss muttered coldly, "You''d better not think about refining my Abyss Demon Spear, or I don''t care who you are... I will make sure your soul is scattered." The last sentence was almost spat out through gritted teeth. ... ... A few days later. Mark Gu and Christopher Tong rushed back to the Cyan Cloud Sect. Cyan Cloud Sect''s main hall. Dozens of figures stood on either side, all high-ranking members of the Cyan Cloud Sect, each with a furrowed brow. The atmosphere in the hall was extremely heavy. "Elder Gu, it''s not that the sect doesn''t trust you, but the gravity of this matter, you must understand." At this moment, a cold voice echoed from the upper part of the hall. Immediately, all the elders looked at Mark Gu. Although they basically believed him, the matter was of such importance that it concerned the entire Spirit Dust Cultivation Realm! Mark Gu pursed his lips and bowed, "Sect Master, I would never joke about such a monumental matter. If the Sect Master still has doubts, I am willing to undergo a soul search." The air in the hall suddenly became tense. The elders'' expressions turned extremely grave. They were now completely convinced. They all looked at the figure seated above, waiting for her to speak. Megan Shen''s eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she said indifferently, "Elder Gu, there''s no need to go that far." After speaking, she fell silent. The hall plunged into a long silence, the elders deep in thought. "Elder Gu, please explain in detail," Megan Shen said softly, her eyes closed. "Yes," Mark Gu responded, then began to recount the events and his deductions. Everyone listened intently, but when Mark Gu mentioned... "What? The Abyss Demon Spear!!" The elders exclaimed! Even Megan Shen''s eyes narrowed... They had all heard of it; it was the demonic treasure of the Demon King from the Demon Realm. Mark Gu recalled the scene from that day and sighed, "Yes, the Abyss Demon Spear. Even when wielded by four fifth-level demons and one seventh-level demon, my Thousand Sword Technique was instantly shattered, and I was backlashed." "And then?" Megan Shen asked softly. The elders were equally shocked, not understanding how he managed to withstand it with his peak Golden Elixir cultivation, especially after being backlashed. Mark Gu smiled bitterly, silently apologizing to Ambrose Lu in his heart, "Forgive me, senior, but I have to reveal your presence." He then reluctantly mentioned Ambrose Lu, as he had no other way to explain it. Even if he made something up, everyone was staring at him, waiting for an answer, and he couldn''t come up with an excuse on the spot... "What! Stopping the Abyss Demon Spear? Instantly slaying the Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader and five demons without using any spells?" This had to be at least an Elemental Infant ancestor, right? The elders looked at each other, unable to help but curse inwardly, their expressions extremely shocked, feeling like they were listening to a story. But why would an Elemental Infant ancestor appear in the mortal realm? Could it be that they came from elsewhere, went to the Immortal Tomb for enlightenment, and happened to be there? At this moment, Megan Shen slowly stood up, her eyes filled with shock, and asked, "Do you know this cultivator''s name? Where is he now?" Mark Gu pondered for a moment and said solemnly, "The senior''s surname is Lu, given name Changsheng." "Lu... Chang...sheng." A quick look at " will leave you more fulfilled. Megan Shen murmured softly, then said, "Never heard of him, could he be from another region?" Mark Gu replied, "Sect Master, the senior only mentioned that he was previously in seclusion. So... I''m not very clear either." Megan Shen nodded and asked again, "You haven''t mentioned where he is now?" Hearing this, the elders, who were listening intently, all looked at Mark Gu. Mark Gu smiled bitterly and sighed, "Sect Master, elders, the senior does not like to be disturbed..." The elders'' eyes lit up! Mark Gu clearly knew! "Haha, Gu, just tell us. Don''t worry, since you''ve said this, we certainly won''t disturb the senior!" The Great Elder stepped forward with a smile. The elders also nodded repeatedly. Megan Shen was also very eager to know, as according to Mark Gu, the world was about to descend into chaos. At this time, powerful cultivators were urgently needed to hold the fort! Mark Gu silently apologized to Ambrose Lu again in his heart, knowing that the sect members would eventually go to Moyu Town, and everyone there knew Ambrose Lu was in Moyu Town... He had no room for lies. He then looked at Megan Shen, whose face showed slight urgency, and said, "The senior is in Moyu Town." ... Chapter 26 – Im going to the Li Shui Empire with you ``` Just in Moyu Town! Excellent. The elders'' eyes lit up, each harboring the intention to visit. "Since Elder Gu mentioned that the cultivator dislikes being disturbed, none of you are allowed to go." Megan Shen retracted the light in her eyes, glanced at the elders, and said indifferently. The elders'' faces stiffened slightly, each forcing an awkward smile. Mark Gu actually wanted to tell everyone that, based on his intuition, the senior might very well be a Divine Transformation True Lord. However, he wasn''t certain, so he didn''t say anything, as he had never seen a real Divine Transformation True Lord... "Alright, let''s not discuss this mysterious cultivator for now. The most important matter at hand is the issue with the Demon Realm." Megan Shen took a deep breath and said, "All of you are core members of the Cyan Cloud Sect. Feel free to share your thoughts." Upon hearing this, the elders fell silent, their expressions becoming serious once again. Soon, the Grand Elder stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, "Sect Master, I believe we need to inform the Eastern Region and even the other three regions'' cultivation sects. If the Demon Realm invades on a large scale, the Eastern Region alone cannot withstand it!" Megan Shen nodded slightly, then looked at the other elders, "What do the other elders think about this matter?" "I agree with the Grand Elder." "I agree as well..." "..." The elders all stepped forward to support the Grand Elder''s decision. Megan Shen did not immediately agree but instead looked at Mark Gu and said, "Elder Gu has always been quick-witted. What are your thoughts?" The elders looked over, waiting for Mark Gu''s opinion. They had to admit that Mark Gu was indeed quite sharp. For instance, during the Li Shui Empire''s recent demon trouble, if any other elder had gone, they might not have discovered the Demon Realm''s plot. Mark Gu lowered his head in silence for a moment, then looked at Megan Shen and said, "Sect Master, I believe it is not appropriate to inform the other sects at this time." Oh? The elders were slightly stunned, never expecting Mark Gu to say such a thing. Megan Shen asked, "Why?" "Because the Demon Realm currently shows no intention of a large-scale invasion. Their plan seems to be to first occupy the area near the Immortal Tomb, which is the eastern part of the Li Shui Empire. If that''s the case, our Cyan Cloud Sect can temporarily hold them off." Mark Gu said in a firm voice. The Grand Elder raised an eyebrow and stepped forward, "Mark, wouldn''t it be more prudent to inform the other regions and sects?" "Yes." The other elders quickly voiced their doubts. Megan Shen did not speak, merely waiting for Mark Gu''s explanation. "Sigh." Mark Gu sighed helplessly and said, "Elders, informing the other regions and sects is good, but have you considered what if they don''t believe us?" The elders'' expressions changed slightly. Before they could speak, Mark Gu continued, "Moreover, even if we don''t consider whether they believe us, we don''t know when the Demon Realm will invade. If they delay their attack, how will we explain to the other sects? Our Cyan Cloud Sect will become a laughingstock in the cultivation world." The elders'' faces had completely changed, realizing they had overlooked these points... "There''s one more crucial point I haven''t mentioned. Is the cultivation world truly united? As long as the demon trouble in our Cyan Cloud Sect''s territory doesn''t threaten them, the other sects won''t lend a hand!" Mark Gu said mockingly, "When have the sects in the cultivation world ever cared about anything beyond their own doors?" Megan Shen''s face showed a smile, looking at him with appreciation, "Elder Gu''s words are exactly what worries me." Why hadn''t she immediately discussed this major issue upon learning about it, but instead talked about the unknown Ambrose Lu? Because rushing wouldn''t help. Megan Shen glanced at the elders with heavy expressions and said, "I already have a plan. Our Cyan Cloud Sect will manage our own territory for now. Until things are certain, there''s no need to do thankless tasks. As for the Demon Realm... when the demons invade on a large scale, the other sects will act without us saying anything." "Fourth Elder, Fifth Elder, Sixth Elder, take the disciples above the Foundation Establishment stage to secretly guard the neighboring empires of the Li Shui Empire." "Elder Gu, you are familiar with the Li Shui Empire, so take the Second Elder and some disciples above the Foundation Establishment stage to guard the Li Shui Empire." "The Grand Elder will handle sect affairs, and the other elders will guard the sect with the Mountain Guarding Elder." Megan Shen quickly issued her orders. As for why she specifically referred to Mark Gu as Elder Gu, it was because Mark Gu held a special status in the Cyan Cloud Sect. Not only was he one of the powerful elders, but he also had exceptional alchemy skills! This was evident from when Megan Shen led the elders out, and Mark Gu was in seclusion, and she didn''t disturb him. Mark Gu was renowned not just for his peak Golden Elixir stage cultivation but more importantly for his alchemy skills. "Understood, Sect Master." The elders quickly bowed. "Sect Master, are you going out?" The Grand Elder suddenly cupped his hands and asked curiously. He had naturally heard Megan Shen instruct him to handle sect affairs. As for seclusion, it seemed unlikely during such a tense time. Megan Shen''s eyes flashed, and she frowned, "Does the Grand Elder also need to question the Sect Master''s matters?" The Grand Elder''s heart trembled, and he bowed, "I overstepped." "All of you may leave now. Gather the disciples immediately." Megan Shen waved her hand. Just as the elders were about to leave the hall, Megan Shen''s voice suddenly came again, "By the way, the Second Elder and Elder Gu stay behind. I have more to say." Uh? The elders looked at Mark Gu and the Second Elder in confusion, then left one after another. S~ea??h the Novel?ire(.)ne*t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Sect Master, why did you call us?" The Second Elder and Mark Gu approached Megan Shen, looking puzzled. "Nothing much, I''m going to the Li Shui Empire with you. It''s been a long time since I visited the Immortal Tomb." Megan Shen said expressionlessly. "Uh." Mark Gu and the Second Elder exchanged a puzzled glance. Why didn''t they believe the Sect Master... It felt like she wanted to meet that Ambrose Lu (senior)? "What? What do you mean?" Megan Shen''s face turned cold. "No, nothing. Sect Master, we''ll go gather the Foundation Establishment disciples now." Seeing Megan Shen nod, Mark Gu and the Second Elder quickly left. "Ambrose Lu..." Megan Shen watched their departing figures and murmured. For some reason, just from Mark Gu''s simple description, she felt that Ambrose Lu was not simple... And not just not simple, but very extraordinary. At the same time. Moyu Town. At the hour of the dragon, when the sun was warm. Ambrose Lu finally strolled out from the backyard of the Town Master''s Mansion, with a wine gourd hanging from his waist, swaying as he walked. Wherever he passed, the maids and servants were startled, bowing immediately. Only after he passed did they breathe a sigh of relief, looking at his distant figure with reverence. "Sir!" The Li Shui King was discussing matters with his officials when he saw a man in a green robe walking by as if no one else was there. They were stunned. Then the Li Shui King, the officials, and Andrew Chen hurriedly bowed. During this period, they, like Andrew Chen, had started calling Ambrose Lu "Sir." It felt more intimate this way. Everyone was bewildered at the moment. Didn''t Sir like staying in the backyard? Why did he come out today? "Hmm." Ambrose Lu nodded and was about to leave the mansion. The Li Shui King quickly asked, "Sir, do you need company?" "I''m going for a stroll in the town. You continue, no need to mind me." As the voice came, Ambrose Lu had already disappeared. ... ``` Chapter 27 – At first sour, then sweet ``` Read this novel and other amazing translated novels from the original source at the "[pawread.c????m]" Whew. Everyone stood up and let out a long breath, wiping the cold sweat from their foreheads. The Li Shui King looked at Andrew Chen and curiously asked, "Andrew, before we arrived, did the gentleman ever leave the courtyard?" Andrew Chen gave a dry laugh, "Your Majesty, since the gentleman moved into the courtyard, apart from the last time and last night''s demon extermination, he hasn''t taken a single step outside. That''s what I''ve seen." Andrew Chen''s last sentence implied that the gentleman''s abilities were vast, and even if he had gone out sometimes, he wouldn''t have known. "I see..." The Li Shui King rolled his eyes, then rather ungracefully hooked his arm around Andrew Chen''s neck, quickly turning him around to face away from the other officials. The officials were dumbfounded. Your Majesty, you are the ruler of the empire, please mind your decorum, will you? Can''t you say whatever you need to openly? What does this mean? The Li Shui King glanced at the bewildered Andrew Chen, then felt a surge of hope and excitement in his heart. In a very low voice, he asked, "Andrew, be honest with me, have you ever asked the gentleman about cultivation?" Andrew Chen was taken aback, recalling that night''s conversation. However, he didn''t mention it to the Li Shui King and instead forced a smile, S§×ar?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "The gentleman said my roots are not good, and I cannot cultivate." The Li Shui King patted his shoulder and sighed lightly, "That''s a pity." Then he asked again, "What about me? Can I cultivate?" As the Li Shui King, although he had interacted with disciples of the Cyan Cloud Sect during times of demon trouble in the empire, those disciples came and went quickly, and he never had the chance to bring it up. What the Li Shui King didn''t know was that even if he had mentioned it, it would have been of little use. Most of the so-called immortals he had seen were merely at the Qi Refining stage... Their cultivation levels were not high, and they had no significant influence within their sects. "Your Majesty, I am just a mortal, how could I tell?" Andrew Chen said awkwardly, scratching his head. The Li Shui King nodded, hesitated for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Andrew, you are close to the gentleman. When you get the chance, could you mention it to him for me? Don''t worry, whether it works out or not, I will reward you handsomely with money or a position of your choice!" Andrew Chen was slightly stunned and said sadly, "Your Majesty, I''m sorry, I... can''t help you." The Li Shui King paused, a hint of displeasure appearing on his face, "Are you afraid that I have the roots for cultivation and can''t bear to see me succeed?" Andrew Chen''s face showed fear, "Your Majesty, it''s not that I don''t want to help you, it''s just that I..." Then, Andrew Chen had no choice but to recount to the Li Shui King the night he begged Ambrose Lu to exterminate the demon, and how he had to choose between cultivation and saving lives. The Li Shui King was stunned after hearing it. Guilt quickly spread in his heart, making him feel numb and tingly. He truly deserved to die... "Andrew, I wronged you. You... did well." After saying this, the Li Shui King turned back around, no longer mentioning the request. He sighed inwardly, if he were in Andrew Chen''s position, would he choose cultivation or saving the people? For a moment, he had no answer in his heart. "Your Majesty, now that the demons have been exterminated by the gentleman and Immortal Gu, when shall we return to the capital?" Caleb Dong asked. Upon hearing this, the other officials also looked at the Li Shui King, their eyes filled with confusion. The demons had been exterminated several days ago, yet the King had not mentioned returning. What was the reason... The Li Shui King scanned them and said in a solemn voice, "That night, after Immortal Gu exterminated those dozens of demons, he privately told me that the matter of the demons was not over yet and advised us and the people to stay in Moyu Town for the time being." Not over yet?! The officials turned pale and looked at each other in dismay! ... ... On the street. The appearance of the man in cyan cloth did not cause much of a stir. Because on the night of the demon extermination, Ambrose Lu had appeared high in the sky. Given the distance and the night, the common people naturally couldn''t see his face clearly. However, he still attracted some attention, solely due to his aura. Ambrose Lu strolled leisurely on the street, looking here and there. Occasionally, he would stop at stalls on both sides of the street, buying some snacks to taste. "Little girl, how much for these fruits?" Ambrose Lu squatted down, looking at the two baskets of unknown red fruits and asked. The little girl stared blankly at the man in cyan cloth in front of her, nervously saying, "Brother, how many do you want?" Ambrose Lu''s eyes moved slightly, and he looked up with a gentle smile, "If they taste good, I might buy them all. Can I try one first?" "Ah?" The little girl was stunned, looking a bit at a loss, then she reacted with surprise, "Yes, yes, of course!" Ambrose Lu nodded slightly, reached into the basket, and picked up a small red fruit, which could be held between two fingers. Then, under the little girl''s expectant gaze, he tossed it into his mouth. Ambrose Lu smacked his lips and smiled at the little girl, "This fruit is sour at first, then sweet." The little girl''s black eyes widened, not understanding what this brother meant. She was the one selling these fruits, didn''t she know their taste? She had secretly eaten quite a few herself. The little girl just wanted to know if this brother found them tasty. Even if he didn''t buy them all, buying some would be good... "Not bad, they''re tasty. I''ll take both baskets. How much are they worth?" Ambrose Lu asked, looking at the little girl. "Great! Brother, wait a moment, I''ll calculate." The little girl said joyfully, then seriously started counting on her fingers. Ambrose Lu wasn''t in a hurry, grabbing a handful of red fruits and eating them while waiting. A moment later, The little girl spread her two small palms toward Ambrose Lu. Her fingers were spread apart as she said seriously, "Brother, just give me ten copper coins." Ambrose Lu took out fifteen copper coins from his pocket and handed them to the little girl, then bent down to carry the two baskets of fruits and prepared to leave. The little girl, holding the handful of copper coins, counted them with alternating hands and said urgently, "Brother, you gave too much!" Ambrose Lu paused and said softly, "The extra five copper coins are for the baskets and the carrying pole." With that, he carried the two baskets of fruits and walked away, leaving the little girl with bright eyes watching him go. These baskets and the carrying pole weren''t worth five copper coins... The little girl tightly clutched the copper coins in her hand. After all, she was still a child, and she soon smiled happily. Today, she actually earned fifteen copper coins, wow! "Little Amelia, grandma just sold the woven goods to the merchant, hehe, grandma bought your favorite scallion oil cake. Uh, where are the fruits?" An old woman carrying a cloth bag walked over, her face originally full of kind smiles, but when she saw the empty space in front of the little girl, her face turned pale. Could it be that in such a short time, Little Amelia was deceived? "Hehe, grandma, a brother bought all the fruits. Look, he gave me fifteen copper coins." Little Amelia spread her palm and said happily. The old woman was stunned. Fifteen copper coins for just two baskets of fruits, that''s too much. She thought Little Amelia didn''t understand and urgently asked, "Where is he?" ... ``` Chapter 28 – Return to the wine shop Little Amelia didn''t understand why her grandmother was so agitated. She looked blankly towards the end of the street, where a blurry figure seemed to be carrying a load near a stall. Her eyes lit up immediately, "Grandma, that big brother is still there!" The Old Woman was overjoyed and reached out her hand, "Two baskets of red fruits for at most ten copper coins, give the remaining five copper coins to Grandma. Grandma will return them to that gentleman." Little Amelia clutched the copper coins tightly, like a little lion protecting its food, and said anxiously, "Grandma! Big brother said the extra five copper coins were for the baskets and the load!" Her eyes were a bit red. Grandma usually worked hard weaving to earn copper coins for her schooling. She even had to travel all the way from the mountains to Moyu Town to sell goods. When Grandma couldn''t see before, it was even harder, and she had to act as Grandma''s eyes to guide the way. Though young, she was sensible early on and understood the importance of money. The Old Woman, somewhat angry, said, "How much can baskets and loads be worth? Even though we are poor, we must have a conscience. Money doesn''t grow on trees. Hurry, give them to Grandma, and Grandma will return them..." But when the Old Woman pried open the little girl''s hand and took out the five copper coins, turning around, She froze. At the end of the street, the gentleman''s figure was nowhere to be seen. At some point, he had already left. The Old Woman sighed inwardly, turned back to look at the dejected Little Amelia, and handed the copper coins back to her, "You remember what that gentleman looks like. If you see him again when we come to Moyu Town, return these five copper coins to him, understand?" Little Amelia took them, feeling a bit down, "Grandma, Little Amelia understands." The Old Woman smiled and handed her a fried dough, "Here, don''t be sad, it''s your favorite fried dough." Little Amelia''s face lit up with joy immediately. She took a bite and, with her cheeks puffed out, mumbled, "Grandma, when are we going back?" The Old Woman patted her head fondly, "We''ll go back now, or it''ll be late by the time we return." With that, she took Little Amelia''s hand and headed towards the town gate. Meanwhile, Ambrose Lu arrived at a deserted corner, grabbed a handful of fruits from the basket, and with a flicker in his black eyes, the two baskets of fruits disappeared, taken to some unknown place. He then tossed a fruit into his mouth and walked away. Moments later, In a small tavern, the Waiter, who had been frowning and pondering something, suddenly saw a young man in a green robe step into the tavern. His expression changed immediately. He quickly put on a smile, bowed, and hurried over to greet him, "Sir, it''s been a long time since you visited our tavern." At the same time, the Waiter''s ears perked up straight. This time, he wanted to listen carefully to this gentleman''s voice... "Still the Peach Blossom Wine." Ambrose Lu smiled faintly and walked straight to the window seat he had occupied last time. At this moment, the Waiter''s expression had already stiffened. He stared at Ambrose Lu, his mind thundering. Yes! This voice! The night the demon wreaked havoc, he was startled when he heard that voice because it sounded familiar. He quickly remembered the gentleman who had visited their tavern a few days earlier, as he was too special and had sat drinking with the Town Master. More importantly, he had been docked half a month''s pay that day... So he remembered it vividly. The Waiter''s knees began to tremble uncontrollably, unsure of what to do. After all, the gentleman before him... was very likely the Immortal from that night! Although no one had seen the Immortal''s appearance clearly that night, it was well known that he had been in Moyu Town. "I said, still the Peach Blossom Wine. What are you daydreaming about?" Ambrose Lu turned his head and looked at the Waiter with an inexplicable gaze. The Waiter, indeed quick-witted, had recognized him. "Ah! Yes! Sir..." The Waiter shivered, bowed ninety degrees to Ambrose Lu, and hurried off. There were many patrons in the tavern now, and he didn''t dare to call out "Immortal" directly. If he caused any trouble for the Immortal, he would be beyond redemption. This scene left many patrons in the tavern shocked, but they understood. This young man clearly had some background, and it was right to show him respect. But... wasn''t it a bit too much respect? Discover the complete story on pawread dot com. The Waiter seemed almost ready to kneel. Those unaware might think this young man was the Immortal from that night, huh. Soon, the Waiter returned with a tray, trembling as he placed the wine and dishes on the table, keeping his head down the entire time. His face was pale with nervousness, not daring to look at Ambrose Lu. Seeing this, Ambrose Lu laughed. Was he a demon that ate people? "Don''t be nervous." Ambrose Lu said softly. The Waiter''s body trembled, then he was surprised to find that he suddenly wasn''t nervous anymore... That sentence seemed to have some divine power. The Waiter took a deep breath, his face regaining some color, and respectfully said with a smile, "Sir, please enjoy." Seeing Ambrose Lu nod, he quickly retreated and stood by the counter, scanning the tavern. However, his eyes occasionally glanced towards Ambrose Lu. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. As soon as Ambrose Lu gave any orders, he would rush over immediately. Ambrose Lu''s gaze passed through the window, watching the father and son begging on the street. He sipped his wine intermittently, but didn''t touch the dishes on the table. This Peach Blossom Wine, among the many fine wines Ambrose Lu had tasted, didn''t even rank in the top ten thousand. Yet it was inexplicably refreshing and hard to forget. "Sir, is the food not to your liking?" At this moment, the Waiter, who had been observing for a while, came over and asked respectfully. Ambrose Lu turned his head and smiled, "How could it not be to my liking? I just don''t feel like eating right now. You don''t need to mind me, go about your business." Seeing the smile on the young man''s face, the Waiter felt like he was basking in the spring breeze and was no longer nervous at all. All that remained in his heart was admiration. "Alright, then please enjoy, sir." After the Waiter retreated, he indeed started attending to other patrons as Ambrose Lu had said. Half an incense stick''s time later. The wine was finished, and the dishes were cold. Ambrose Lu called the Waiter over, filled his own wine gourd with Peach Blossom Wine, and had him prepare some rice before sending him off. Then he took out a wooden box from under the table, packed the dishes and rice into it, closed the lid, and was about to leave. "Sir, the dishes are cold. Shall I have the kitchen prepare a fresh batch for you?" "No need." "Very well, sir, take care." After seeing Ambrose Lu off, the Waiter, puzzled, quickly went to the table and bent down to look. That wooden box, he had seen the gentleman take it out from under the table with his own eyes. But the space under the table was clearly empty... Never mind, the Waiter thought, the gentleman must have great powers. As an Immortal, it wasn''t unreasonable for him to conjure things out of thin air, right? He then stood up and, while collecting the wine jug, noticed a silver coin lying quietly on the table. ... Chapter 29 – Its a pity "Father, I''m so hungry." "I know, son." "Father, we''ve been begging in Moyu Town for quite some time now. No one is willing to give us food today. You must be hungry too. How about I steal some food for you?" "No, stealing is disgraceful if caught. Son, I plan to sell you." "I don''t want that." On the street, a middle-aged man and a boy of about eleven or twelve leaned wearily against a cart. Despite the hot weather, the middle-aged man was wrapped in a thick coat. Both were worn and exhausted, their hair dirty and disheveled, their faces so thin that their cheekbones were prominent. A foul smell surrounded them, indicating they hadn''t bathed in a long time. Passersby covered their noses and hurried past, many casting looks of disdain and disgust. "These two, father and son, are really something. When I first saw them nearly starving, I bought them food. But the next day, they were begging again, and they kept begging for a long time. I can''t understand how someone can be so shameless!" "Exactly. The kid is still young, at an age where he should be in school, so he can''t do much. But the father is truly despicable! He has hands and feet, why can''t he work? He''s just lazy! Who would still give them food? They''d be fools!" "This kid is really unfortunate to have such a lazy father." "......" Hearing these harsh comments carried by the wind, the middle-aged man remained expressionless. He only repeated, "Son, I plan to sell you." Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. The boy glanced at him and shook his head, "I don''t want that." The middle-aged man gave a slight, bitter smile, looked lovingly at the boy, then fell silent, lost in thought. Tap, tap, tap... Suddenly, the sound of light footsteps reached their ears. The middle-aged man and the boy looked up in surprise, their expressions changing slightly. A man in cyan cloth, carrying a wooden box, stood before them. There was nothing unusual about this, except that the man seemed too otherworldly. Such an elegant and clean gentleman, does he not mind our smell? This was the shared thought of the father and son. Yes, with just one look, they believed the young man before them was a learned scholar. "Are you hungry?" Ambrose Lu squatted down and asked softly. He looked at the boy, ignoring the middle-aged man beside him. The boy glanced at his father, his heart tightening, feeling at a loss. "Sir, I... I..." Gurgle~ Before the boy could finish, his stomach growled loudly, and his face flushed with embarrassment. Ambrose''s face remained impassive as he placed the wooden box in front of the boy and said softly, "Eat." "Th-thank you, sir." The boy looked gratefully at Ambrose, then glanced at his weak father, reaching out to open the wooden box... At that moment, some passersby, unable to stand it any longer, gathered around. The boy''s face changed slightly at the sight. "Sir, don''t be fooled by this father and son. They''re just conning for food and drink." "That''s right, sir. Look at this sloppy middle-aged man. He has all his limbs. We think he''s just lazy." "......" Hearing the passersby''s words, the boy opened his mouth, feeling disheartened. This meal seemed lost. Ambrose smiled faintly, "Thank you all for your kind words. I know what I''m doing." Hearing this, the passersby shook their heads helplessly and left. This gentleman seemed wise, yet he wouldn''t listen to others. Sigh. "Eat." "Huh?" The boy looked up in surprise, his voice dry, "Sir, didn''t you hear them? They say we''re liars." "You''re not," Ambrose said. The boy''s eyes reddened, his heart a mix of emotions. "Thank you." Sniffling, the boy thanked him and opened the wooden box. Instantly, the aroma of food filled the air. The boy looked at the steaming rice and colorful dishes in the box, swallowing hard. He was so hungry. This was undoubtedly the most sumptuous meal he had seen in a long time. The boy glanced cautiously at Ambrose, then picked up the bowl and chopsticks, offering some food to the middle-aged man. "Aren''t you going to eat first?" Ambrose suddenly asked. The boy''s hand holding the chopsticks trembled, and he forced a smile, "Sir, my father is hungrier..." "He''s not. You eat." Ambrose continued to look at the boy, still ignoring the middle-aged man. "Son, you eat first," the middle-aged man said with a forced smile. The boy took a deep breath, then hugged the bowl and began shoveling food into his mouth. He even choked, eating ravenously. "I see you''re only eleven, yet you seem very mature." Ambrose looked at the boy and asked. The boy paused, cheeks bulging, and nodded. "You''re a good son, but your father is not a good father," Ambrose continued. The middle-aged man''s eyes trembled, becoming slightly moist. Before the stunned boy could argue, the middle-aged man said, "Sir... you''re right." The boy, trembling, put down the bowl and wanted to argue, "Sir, my father is a good father, you don''t know..." "What don''t I know?" Ambrose interrupted. The boy stared blankly at the calm, blue-clad man, not knowing what to say. Ambrose spoke softly, "You''re so young, yet you push a cart carrying your paralyzed father, begging from place to place. The hardship is exhausting even for a strong adult, let alone an eleven-year-old. It''s a miracle you haven''t collapsed from exhaustion." The boy''s eyes widened, stunned. The middle-aged man also looked at Ambrose in shock! After the initial shock, the boy didn''t want to think about the details, but said in a trembling voice, "Sir, I don''t know how you know this, but my father is paralyzed and can''t move. As his son, it''s my duty to take care of him... And my father, seeing me suffer, has tried many times to sell me..." "I know my father wants me to have a better life, not wandering with him, but I always refuse. If I''m not by his side, he..." Hearing this, the middle-aged man finally shed tears. Ambrose spoke softly, "Your filial piety is commendable, but your father is somewhat selfish as a parent." The middle-aged man''s mind shook, as if struck by lightning. Looking at the stunned boy, Ambrose continued calmly, "He often says he wants to sell you, but it''s just to scare you. If he truly didn''t want you to suffer, why not end his life? Why say such things?" "And you, only eleven, have suffered for years." Ambrose could see the middle-aged man''s thoughts clearly. Hearing these calm words, The boy fell silent. At this moment, The middle-aged man lowered his head, his long hair covering his face, trembling violently. Ambrose''s eyes flickered. These words didn''t need to come from an outsider like him. He understood. But this boy had excellent qualities and was very young. If this continued, He would eventually die. Either from exhaustion or starvation. That would be a pity. ...... Chapter 30 – Embarking on the path of immortality, leaving the mortal world behind Looking at the silent young boy. Ambrose Lu suddenly asked, "A few nights ago, when the demons attacked, did you see the Immortal who appeared?" The father and son, who were still immersed in their emotions, were instantly pulled out by this abrupt question. The boy''s eyebrows twitched, and his eyes lit up as he said, "Sir, of course, I saw him. The Immortal was so majestic! Although the visibility wasn''t good at the time, everyone vaguely saw that the Immortal just flicked his sleeve, and those demons were all wiped out!" The boy''s tone was filled with excitement. However, Ambrose shook his head and said, "I''m not talking about the Immortal who appeared later, but the one before him." He was naturally referring to Mark Gu. The previous Immortal? The boy was stunned for a moment, then equally excitedly said, "The previous Immortal was also very powerful. Under the moonlit night, he flew on his sword, unleashing a thousand swords at once! It was exactly like the Immortal I always imagined! Especially that phrase, ''Seek immortality, but more so seek a heart of righteousness!'' It was incredibly cool!" "Although that Immortal almost lost, he was still very impressive." Seeing the boy''s longing expression, Ambrose smiled and asked, "Do you want to cultivate?" "Yes, of course, I do! If I could become an Immortal, maybe I could heal my father''s limbs!" The boy raised his head abruptly, but soon lowered it in dejection, "But it''s impossible." "Your father treats you like this, and yet the first thing you think about is still him?" Ambrose said calmly. The middle-aged man lowered his head, his eyes flashing with shame. "I know that Immortal. If you want to cultivate, I can introduce you to him," Ambrose said, looking at the boy. The boy was stunned, looking at the man in cyan cloth in disbelief. It felt like a dream. Sear?h the N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. After this interaction, he didn''t think the man in cyan cloth was joking with him. It was real... The middle-aged man''s expression changed slightly, quickly looking at the boy with hopeful eyes, "Son, I hope you go and cultivate!" The boy said blankly, "Father, what will you do if I leave?" Ambrose squatted down, rubbing his knuckles, and quietly watched them. The middle-aged man''s face was sorrowful, a bitter smile appearing, "Son, you''ve taken care of me for so long, it''s enough... From now on, let me fend for myself." Find the original at "pawread dot com". "No, no way!" The boy suddenly stood up, his eyes red, looking at Ambrose and pleading, "Sir, I really want to cultivate, but if I leave, my father will die. Can you take my father along so I can take care of him?" The middle-aged man''s eyes flashed with joy but quickly disappeared. "I''ve said before, given how your father treats you, why do you still consider him?" Ambrose smiled. The boy lowered his head and said softly, "No matter if my father is as you say, but... I am his son, and that''s an undeniable fact. As a son, I must fulfill my filial duty." Ambrose pressed his lips together, looking at the eleven-year-old boy in front of him, and nodded slightly, "Good." Then he looked at the middle-aged man and said, "I have an elixir here, given by an Immortal. It can bring the dead back to life and heal your paralyzed limbs with ease. Even a mortal can take it. Do you want it?" The middle-aged man was stunned for a moment, but in an instant, his eyes lit up with excitement, nodding frantically. He had had enough of this inhuman life! "I can give you the elixir, but from now on, you and your son will have no relationship, and you will never see each other again in this life." Ambrose said softly. This was a great gift for both of them. One could cultivate, and the other could be healthy. Without Ambrose, the boy and the middle-aged man''s fate would probably be tragic. "Alright! I''ll do as you say!" The middle-aged man didn''t hesitate and nodded decisively! "Father..." The boy looked at the middle-aged man in a daze. "Son, once you step onto the path of cultivation, we will be different, Immortal and mortal. You might as well sever this worldly attachment. I''m doing this for your own good." The middle-aged man said evasively. Ambrose nodded, silently flipping his hand, and an elixir appeared in his palm. He handed it to the middle-aged man and said, "Alright, after you take this elixir, you will have no relationship with your son." "Alright!" The middle-aged man was overjoyed. Ambrose released his hand, and the man caught the elixir with his mouth, swallowing it whole. "I... I can feel my hands!" Soon, the middle-aged man''s exclamation echoed, feeling the tremor in his fingertips, ecstatic. The boy shook his head, looking at the middle-aged man with a bright smile, "Father, congratulations." The middle-aged man froze, the smile fading from his face, and he lowered his head without saying a word. At this moment, Ambrose stood up, clapped his hands, and said, "Let''s go. Your father is now healthy and will live well." After speaking, without looking at the middle-aged man, he turned and left. The boy opened his mouth, his pupils trembling as he looked at the middle-aged man. Memories flashed through his mind, tears streaming down silently. In the end, the boy gritted his teeth, stood up straight, and without looking at the middle-aged man again, quickly ran towards Ambrose! At this moment, the middle-aged man stiffly raised his head, staring blankly at the boy''s departing figure. His initial joy suddenly vanished. For some reason, his heart felt empty. "In the future, in this world, no one will cherish you more than him, and no one will stay by your side when you are destitute, wandering, or even paralyzed." "You''ve lost him." Hearing the voice of the man in cyan cloth suddenly echoing in his mind. The middle-aged man''s eyes flashed with fear, He hurriedly looked again, but there was no sign of the man or the boy. "Hehe, it''s good that they left, it''s good that they left. From now on, you won''t suffer anymore. I... don''t deserve to be your father! Uh... sob!" The middle-aged man laughed hysterically and choked, scaring many passersby! At this moment, his emotions were a mix of joy and sorrow, very complex! The joy was that his child could cultivate, and he was healthy. The sorrow was that he would never see his child again in this life. But he knew in his heart that there was no better outcome than this. Otherwise... the child would probably be dragged down by him. He would also be depressed all day, living a miserable life! ... ... "Don''t be sad, you already understand in your heart, don''t you? He did say one thing right." Ambrose walked with his hands behind his back, looking at the sky as he spoke. The boy wiped his tears and asked in confusion, "Sir, what do you mean..." "In the future, once you step onto the path of cultivation, you and he will be different, Immortal and mortal. You might as well sever this worldly attachment. The filial duty you''ve fulfilled for him is already enough." Ambrose said softly. The boy pondered these words, raising his head to ask, but was shocked to find, They had somehow arrived at the gate of the Town Master''s Mansion! "Sir, this is..." Before he could finish his trembling words, he was stunned by the scene before him. He saw the four town guards at the gate of the Town Master''s Mansion kneeling in unison, extremely respectful. The boy had never seen such a scene. Ambrose glanced at the boy and said, "What''s the matter?" "N-nothing..." The boy trembled. After Ambrose entered, the boy took a deep breath and quickly followed. The four town guards relaxed their tense nerves, straightened up, and looked inside the mansion. "Hey, why did the sir bring back a little beggar?" "If you want to die, don''t drag me with you. How dare you comment on what the sir does!" "I-I was just curious..." "Shut up! The Town Master has long instructed that everyone in the mansion must respect the sir more than their own parents. It''s best not to be curious about the sir''s affairs!" "That''s right, the king and officials are staying in the Town Master''s Mansion now. You don''t know, but I heard from some maids that even the king and officials kneel before the sir..." "Hiss!!" "Now that you mention it, I''m not sleepy anymore. I think I know the sir''s identity!!" ... Chapter 31 – Taken a giant leap forward "Sir." "Sir." "..." Along the way, whether it was the servants they encountered or the officials in their robes, all greeted Ambrose Lu with utmost respect. Ambrose occasionally nodded in acknowledgment. The young boy following behind him had become numb to it, but his anxiety grew with every step. Fear gripped his heart as he realized he might have been too casual and disrespectful towards the sir earlier. He initially thought the sir was just a scholar with some immortal lineage. Who could have guessed... He had encountered a truly powerful figure. With no obstacles in their path, Ambrose quickly led the boy to the courtyard. "You wait here. Someone will arrange a place for you shortly." With that, Ambrose walked into the courtyard. The boy stood there, stunned for a moment, then respectfully called out, "Sir, my name is Leonard Lin." He wasn''t sure if the sir heard him, as the figure soon disappeared from sight. Leonard sighed and stood there nervously, taking in the luxurious surroundings. After all, he was just an eleven-year-old child. "Hehe, so you''re the one the sir mentioned?" At this moment, the butler walked over with a smile, scrutinizing Leonard with curiosity. "Hello, sir. The sir asked me to wait here," Leonard quickly bowed, puzzled. The sir had entered the courtyard without speaking to anyone along the way. How did someone come to receive him? Seeing the butler''s scrutinizing gaze, Leonard felt ashamed. "I''m sorry, I''m quite dirty. I haven''t bathed in a long time. I''m sorry for offending your eyes and nose." The butler chuckled and shook his head. "No worries. I''m the butler of this Town Master''s Mansion. I''ll take you to your quarters, where you can clean up and change your clothes." With that, the butler turned and led the way. "The Town Master''s butler!" S§×arch* The nov§×lF~ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Leonard''s heart skipped a beat. The butler had come to personally attend to him. He had thought this unassuming old man was just an ordinary servant. The sir is truly incredible. This was Leonard''s thought at the moment. ... On the way. The butler glanced at the nervous, sloppy boy following him and couldn''t help but ask with a smile, "What''s your name? You''re quite lucky to know the sir." The butler''s sudden question startled Leonard. He quickly bowed and said, "My name is Leonard Lin." "Leonard Lin," the butler nodded, his eyes flashing as if he was asking casually, "The sir is kind-hearted. He must have taken pity on you and brought you into the mansion." At eleven years old, Leonard had no idea the butler was setting a trap for him. He scratched his head and smiled naively, "The sir said he would take me to cultivate." What?! The butler was so shocked he nearly stumbled. Leonard hurried forward to help, concerned, "Butler, are you alright?" "Don''t!" The butler quickly moved his hand away, looking at him solemnly, "From now on, don''t call me ''sir''! I can''t bear it!" "Uh?" Leonard was confused. The butler gave Leonard a deep look, trying to see if there was anything special about him. But how could his mortal eyes see through it? He sighed, "Leonard, you are truly fortunate... It''s no exaggeration to say you''ve taken a giant leap forward." Leonard trembled at the butler''s reaction. He now understood how significant the sir''s casual question, "Do you want to cultivate?" was for him. ... ... A few nights later, the night sky was filled with twinkling stars. High above. A spirit boat flew through the clouds. "Sect Master, are you really going to meet the senior?" Mark Gu looked conflicted as he held onto the railing, gazing at the distant, faintly visible mountains where the Immortal Tomb was located. This also meant they were about to reach Moyu Town. "Why? Elder Gu, if you have something to say, just say it." Megan Shen glanced at him and said calmly. "Hehe." The second elder beside them shook his head with a smile. On the deck behind them, dozens of Foundation Establishment disciples sat cross-legged, including Christopher Tong. As they were about to reach their destination, they had ended their cultivation early. At this moment, they looked at the three figures at the front of the spirit boat with reverence and nervousness. These were their Sect Master, the second elder, and Elder Gu! Normally, it was rare for such a small group of disciples to accompany three high-ranking figures on an outing... "Senior Brother Tong, what exactly is going on?" Many disciples looked at Christopher Tong, their eyes filled with curiosity. Although some of them had higher cultivation levels than Christopher, his status was much higher. Among all the Foundation Establishment disciples, only Christopher was a direct disciple. They only knew that the mortal world was more chaotic than usual, but nothing more. "Junior brothers, please don''t ask me. Master has instructed that this matter cannot be disclosed for now. You might find out in due time." Christopher said with a bitter face. Facing these fellow Foundation Establishment disciples, he couldn''t act as aloof as he did with Qi Refining stage disciples. "Alright." The disciples sighed and didn''t press further. Meanwhile, "Old Gu, the Sect Master is talking to you." The second elder reminded Mark Gu, who was lost in thought. "Ah, oh, what did you say, Sect Master?" Mark Gu turned to Megan Shen. Megan''s face was slightly cold. In the entire Cyan Cloud Sect, only Mark Gu dared to be distracted while talking to her. She took a deep breath and looked at the second elder. The second elder understood and said, "Old Gu, you just asked if the Sect Master was really going to meet the senior. The Sect Master said you could speak freely." Mark Gu noticed Megan''s expression and quickly said, "Sect Master, if you want to meet the senior, go ahead. I can''t stop you. But I must remind you, if the senior is unfriendly or says something you don''t like, please hold your temper and avoid conflict!" To read the uncut version, go to ]. He sighed inwardly, thinking, if it comes to a fight, Sect Master, you might not come out on top. The air grew silent. Megan looked at Mark Gu and said calmly, "Elder Gu, you''re overthinking. Our sect has never met that cultivator, nor do we have any grudges. How could we possibly fight?" Although Megan''s tone was calm, Mark Gu and the second elder could sense her displeasure. They exchanged glances, bowed to Megan, and stepped back. Their sense of crisis was strong, knowing it was not wise to stay near the Sect Master for long. Seeing this, Megan sighed inwardly, wondering what kind of illusion the cultivator had used to make Mark Gu so respectful. One must know that Mark Gu, with his superb alchemy skills, didn''t regard many cultivators in the Cultivation World highly! At this moment, she looked down and saw a small town faintly appearing. Moyu Town, they had arrived. ... Chapter 32 – Come back tomorrow The night was deep. The townsfolk had long since fallen asleep. Only the town guards within and the soldiers outside remained vigilant in their patrols. A spirit boat appeared above Moyu Town, unnoticed by anyone. On the spirit boat, Megan Shen first glanced at the countless tents outside the town, then turned to Moyu Town and asked, "Where does that cultivator reside?" Mark Gu replied, "Sect Master, the senior lives in the Town Master''s Mansion, but he might be resting now... Should we wait until morning to visit?" Megan Shen glanced at Mark Gu and said, "You always consider that cultivator''s feelings. Am I not your Sect Master? Besides, does a cultivator of his level even need rest?" "Ahem." The second elder coughed lightly, sensing the tension. Mark Gu was left speechless, so he turned and called out softly, "Christopher, take the disciples to the forest over there to train." Christopher Tong immediately stepped forward and bowed in acknowledgment. He had a vague suspicion that his master was going to meet that senior with the Sect Master and the others... He really wanted to go too... "Sect Master, please follow me." The next moment, the three of them lightly tapped their toes and leaped over the railing, gliding towards Moyu Town below, their robes fluttering like immortals under the moonlight. "Everyone, stop staring and let''s go." Christopher Tong turned to the eager disciples and smiled. Then, the spirit boat slowly flew towards the distant forest. It was the same forest where he and Mark Gu had stayed for some time before... ... Town Master''s Mansion. Three figures appeared outside the backyard. "Hmm? Such dense demonic energy." Megan Shen looked at the courtyard, her eyes narrowing. The second elder''s expression also grew slightly serious. "Ahem, Sect Master, Second Elder, this demonic energy should be emanating from the Abyss Demon Spear," Mark Gu coughed lightly. He had seen Ambrose Lu kick the Abyss Demon Spear back to the Town Master''s Mansion that day... Megan Shen and the second elder relaxed their brows, remembering that Mark Gu had mentioned this cultivator taking the Abyss Demon Spear back when they were in the sect. That made sense. "Let''s go in and pay our respects." Megan Shen said as she was about to step forward, but Mark Gu hesitated and blocked her way, "Sect Master, how about I go in first to greet the senior?" Megan Shen paused, helplessly saying, "Fine, you go." She was tired. "Yes." Mark Gu was delighted and turned to enter the courtyard. Megan Shen''s chest heaved slightly, "Second Elder, have you ever seen Elder Gu be so cautious around a cultivator?" "Hehe." The second elder chuckled dryly, "Sect Master, after all, that senior did save Elder Gu''s life in a way, so it''s understandable." Hearing this, Megan Shen nodded and said no more. Meanwhile, As soon as Mark Gu entered the courtyard, he saw the Abyss Demon Spear suspended in the pavilion, slowly emitting eerie demonic energy. Mark Gu''s eyes narrowed slightly, then he bowed and said, "Senior, Mark Gu requests an audience." After a long while, Ambrose Lu''s voice finally came. "The night is deep. Come back tomorrow." Mark Gu sighed inwardly, thinking it was just as he expected. He then respectfully responded and walked out. ... Megan Shen and the second elder raised their eyebrows slightly when they saw Mark Gu walk out. They had a bad feeling. Sure enough, they heard Mark Gu awkwardly say, "Sect Master, the senior has already retired for the night. He asked us to come back tomorrow." The second elder was slightly stunned and cautiously looked at Megan Shen, only to see her expression grow even more indifferent than before. Just then! The second elder''s expression changed slightly, and a talisman appeared between his fingers, suddenly igniting! Almost simultaneously, three urgent voices rang out. "Second Elder, the Daheng Empire is in chaos with monsters, heavy casualties, and we are short on manpower!" "Second Elder, the Konoha Empire is in chaos with monsters..." "Second Elder..." Megan Shen and the other two frowned and exchanged a glance. The next moment, they leaped into the sky, disappearing into the night. ... Demon Realm. "After the last time, the Cyan Cloud Sect will surely be on guard, especially against the Li Shui Empire. This time, we''ll target the neighboring empires directly," Zhao Deep Abyss said with a hint of mockery in his eyes. "Deep Abyss, is this a diversion tactic?" Craig Chu frowned. "Oh?" Zhao Deep Abyss looked at the burly Craig Chu in surprise and laughed, "You big oaf, your brain is working quite well today." Hearing this, Craig Chu''s face showed a hint of anger. "Hehe." The other three Demon Kings shook their heads and laughed. One of them, a Demon King in a black robe, said, "Deep Abyss, after the last time, do you think the people of the Cyan Cloud Sect might realize we''re after the Immortal Tomb? If they discover our plot, they might have already informed the Spirit Dust Cultivation Realm." Zhao Deep Abyss picked up a cup from the table, took a sip, and licked the remaining red liquid from his lips, smiling, "Our intentions are so obvious that it''s not surprising if someone figures it out. But so what if they do?" Hearing this, the four Demon Kings frowned, looking at Zhao Deep Abyss in confusion. Explore the extended edition on . They didn''t immediately dismiss Zhao Deep Abyss''s words because he was considered the brains of the Demon Realm. This was precisely why the Demon Sovereign held him in high regard. "Hehehe." Zhao Deep Abyss sneered, glancing at them, "Are you overestimating the Spirit Dust Cultivation Realm? I bet that even if the Cyan Cloud Sect figures out our plot, they wouldn''t dare inform the Cultivation Realm." "Why, why not?" Craig Chu was bewildered, feeling like something was burning in his brain. "That''s because..." S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Zhao Deep Abyss then explained his reasoning to the four Demon Kings, which was almost identical to what Mark Gu had said in the Cyan Cloud Sect''s main hall! The four Demon Kings'' eyes grew brighter as they listened. Indeed, the waters of the Spirit Dust Cultivation Realm ran deep, with each sect minding its own business. Unlike the Demon Realm and Monster Realm, where a single command from the Demon Sovereign or Monster Sovereign would mobilize countless demons and monsters. "Hehe, Deep Abyss, no wonder the Demon Sovereign favors you among the five of us. You''re the smart one," Craig Chu said with a silly grin, rubbing his hands. Zhao Deep Abyss pursed his lips, not fooled by the oaf''s appearance. None of the five Demon Kings, including himself, were simple. As if recalling something, Zhao Deep Abyss''s expression darkened, and he said harshly, "Last time, I lent the Abyss Demon Spear to the Black Tongue Demon Clan Leader, but he and his clan were all killed in Li Shui, and my spear was lost there. It must have been taken by a Cyan Cloud Sect cultivator!" The four Demon Kings exchanged glances, surprised by this revelation. The Abyss Demon Spear was no ordinary demonic treasure, and they knew its importance to Zhao Deep Abyss. "Deep Abyss, what do you plan to do?" Craig Chu asked curiously. Zhao Deep Abyss said coldly, "This time, I''ve sent the Nightmare Demon Clan to occupy the Li Shui Empire. If they can retrieve the Abyss Demon Spear from the Cyan Cloud Sect, all the better. If not..." "I will take action myself." Chapter 33 – The teacher gave me face Outside Moyu Town, in the sky above the forest. Mark Gu suddenly halted and said, "Sect Master, Second Elder, could this be a diversion?" Megan Shen and the Second Elder were momentarily stunned. They quickly realized that after the Demon Realm''s failed invasion of Li Shui last time, this sudden attack on several neighboring secular empires could very well be a scheme. But that wasn''t the main point. The most crucial issue was that even if they knew it was a diversion, they had no choice but to respond. This was a fatal flaw in the cultivation world. The common people living in the Spirit Dust Realm were easily used as leverage by the demon and monster realms. Cultivators were often constrained. But the demon and monster realms were different; they had no such concerns and could act without hesitation! Megan Shen spoke coldly, "So what if it''s a diversion? Do we have any other options? If we arrive late, not only will the common people suffer heavy casualties, but even our Cyan Cloud Sect''s Foundation Establishment disciples might be severely harmed." The Second Elder remained silent. "Moreover, isn''t there a cultivator guarding this place? What are we afraid of?" Megan Shen continued. Mark Gu''s face changed slightly, and he said dryly, "Sect Master, Li Shui is under our Cyan Cloud Sect''s jurisdiction. Protecting these people is our duty. To put it bluntly, this has little to do with that senior. If demons descend and the senior doesn''t act... I''m afraid..." Mark Gu couldn''t quite grasp Ambrose Lu''s personality. "How dare you!" Megan Shen snapped, glaring coldly at Mark Gu. "Even if this place is under our Cyan Cloud Sect''s jurisdiction, can a cultivator just stand by and watch people die? I refuse to believe there''s such a cold-hearted person in this world!" "You call him a senior and say he can easily slay five Golden Elixir-level demons with a wave of his hand. I acknowledge his strength. With great power comes great responsibility. Isn''t that only natural? We cultivators all come from the common people and embark on this long path of cultivation." Just as Mark Gu shook his head and sighed, unsure how to refute, a faint voice exploded in their ears like thunder, "Using morality to coerce me? How bold." Mark Gu''s face changed; it was the senior''s voice, one he was very familiar with! Sure enough, in the next moment, A man in cyan cloth appeared before them like a ghost, his emotionless eyes staring straight at Megan Shen. A Divine Transformation True Lord! With just a glance, Megan Shen lowered her head, not daring to meet his eyes, feeling a suffocating pressure in her chest. As a late-stage Elemental Infant cultivator, she knew that only a Divine Transformation stage cultivator could possess such teleportation skills. "Senior..." Mark Gu licked his lips and greeted respectfully, feeling a bit flustered. The senior was usually amiable and often smiled, but this time he was extremely indifferent, exuding a strong sense of oppression. Would the senior kill the Sect Master? Ambrose Lu waved his hand slightly, stopping Mark Gu from speaking further. He then looked at Megan Shen indifferently. Being coerced with morality? Interesting. The Second Elder pursed his lips and lowered his head, not daring to speak. He finally understood why Old Gu was so respectful to this senior. The aura alone was enough. Megan Shen felt immense pressure, her scalp tingling! But as the Sect Master of Cyan Cloud Sect, with two elders watching, admitting she was wrong was impossible! She believed every word she said was righteous. How could she admit she was wrong? If she did, it would go against her beliefs, and her path to immortality might be hindered. This was something she couldn''t allow. "Senior, I... I didn''t say anything wrong." Megan Shen mustered her courage, feeling exhausted after speaking, her spirit waning. "Whether to save the common people or not, I have my own judgment. It''s not for a minor cultivator like you to dictate from a moral high ground." Ambrose Lu spoke slowly, "Moreover, especially not to someone stronger than you." Mark Gu and the Second Elder grew anxious, wanting the Sect Master to quickly admit her mistake. Wasn''t it clear enough that the senior would save them? We are ", find us on google. Megan Shen gritted her teeth, staying silent. "Today, if you admit your mistake, I won''t hold it against you." Ambrose Lu stood in the air, his posture straight. "Sect Master, please admit your mistake to the senior. He is unpredictable; don''t anger him further..." "Sect Master, please admit your mistake. We can''t afford to waste time; we need to go support them..." Feeling the tense atmosphere, Mark Gu and the Second Elder couldn''t hold back, quickly sending a voice transmission to Megan Shen. In this world, the strong have the right to speak. Isn''t that universally acknowledged? Why be stubborn... What''s more important than staying alive? This was the sentiment of Mark Gu and the Second Elder. But their voice transmissions only made Megan Shen''s face flush, feeling even more defiant! "Senior, I didn''t say anything wrong. When the common people are in trouble, with your immense power, you should act. We cultivators all come from the common people, we..." Boom! Before Megan Shen could finish, a pressure as vast as the sea descended upon her! She spat out a mouthful of blood, her face pale, looking at Ambrose Lu in horror. In the next moment, Megan Shen fell from the sky! "Sect Master!" "Sect Master!" Moments later, the bewildered Mark Gu and the Second Elder turned pale, quickly transforming into streaks of light, catching the falling Megan Shen and landing safely. Megan Shen weakly pushed them away, leaning against a tree, her chest churning with blood, pain, and suffocation engulfing her! She felt she had almost died just now. "Master? Sect Master? Second Elder?" Coincidentally, Christopher Tong and other Foundation Establishment disciples were nearby, looking confused. S~ea??h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Swish! At this moment, Ambrose Lu appeared, looking at Megan Shen, "Do you understand now?" Mark Gu and the Second Elder lowered their heads in silence. They didn''t quite understand the Sect Master''s words initially. In this world, just do your part. Why stand on a moral high ground and impose shackles on others? Megan Shen''s heart trembled, struggling to stand, and bowed her head, "Senior, I understand." The disciples were dumbfounded, feeling like their minds were in a fog, as if something had burned. They couldn''t understand what had happened or who this suddenly appearing man in cyan cloth was, whom even the Sect Master called senior. Only Christopher Tong trembled. Though he didn''t know what had happened, he recognized Ambrose Lu. "What do you understand?" Ambrose Lu asked. "I... I take back what I said. Those words were wrong..." Before Megan Shen could finish, Ambrose Lu raised his hand to stop her, glancing at Mark Gu, his cyan cloth gradually fading, "You don''t understand." Megan Shen stared blankly at the spot where the cyan cloth disappeared. At this moment, Mark Gu sighed inwardly. The senior was giving him face... So he said, "Sect Master, the senior didn''t mean anything from the start! He just wanted you to admit you were wrong about using morality to coerce him." Megan Shen was lost in thought for a long time before murmuring, "I was wrong..." Chapter 34 – Dreamscape, Eye of the Great Way Christopher Tong and the other disciples stood rigidly, not daring to make a sound. Although they didn''t know what had happened, they could tell. The Sect Master had clearly been reprimanded. "Let''s go," Megan Shen exhaled and said. "Yes," Mark Gu sighed in relief at her words, then turned to Christopher and barked, "Spirit Boat!" "Oh, right," Christopher stammered, tossing the miniature boat in his hand. As the tiny boat was thrown, it grew larger and larger, soon transforming into the Spirit Boat that had appeared earlier. Megan Shen and the second elder leaped aboard. Mark Gu glanced at the puzzled disciples and said, "No need for questions, everyone get on the Spirit Boat." Moments later, the Spirit Boat ascended into the sky, turning into a streak of light and shooting towards the horizon. Not long after the Spirit Boat disappeared, The night sky over Moyu Town suddenly grew even darker... At the same time, At the rear of the Spirit Boat, Megan Shen and Mark Gu squinted at the demonic aura spreading in the direction of Moyu Town. "It really was a diversion," the second elder sighed, shaking his head. Mark Gu chuckled, "Sect Master, Second Elder, don''t worry. With the senior there, there''s no safer place than Moyu Town." The second elder nodded in agreement, though he remained silent. Megan Shen thought of the domineering yet ethereal young man, sighed softly, and said, "Indeed, with a Divine Transformation True Lord like him, there''s no safer place than Moyu Town." Di-Divine Transformation True Lord?! Mark Gu and the second elder''s pupils contracted sharply! Even though Mark Gu had vaguely suspected that Ambrose Lu was a Divine Transformation True Lord, hearing it confirmed by the Sect Master, who was at the late stage of Elemental Infant, shook him to his core. Megan Shen turned around, looking at the two shocked men, her lips parting slightly, "The ability to teleport is something only those at the Divine Transformation stage can possess. And the vast pressure the senior released towards our sect... I''m certain." ... Moyu Town. Night had fallen, and the sound of snoring filled the air. The town guards and soldiers patrolling inside and outside the town suddenly felt the weather turn much colder. "This damn weather, it gets cold just like that. Let''s finish this shift and get back to the tent to sleep." "Hey, don''t you think this sudden chill is a bit weird? Do you think it could be demons again..." "Are you crazy? There are Immortals in the town. What demon would dare come here and cause trouble?" "Hehe, just kidding... How about a kiss?" "Cut it out, we''re still on duty. Let''s wait until we''re back in the tent..." "Hehe, alright." As they spoke, the two burly soldiers glanced at the group of soldiers walking ahead, exchanging mischievous glances and quietly teasing each other. S~ea??h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Whoosh... A light breeze stirred, causing dozens of flags on the town walls to flutter. Waves of black mist slowly drifted from the distant forest, gradually enveloping the camp. Many tendrils of black mist silently slipped into the tents... In the backyard of the Town Master''s Mansion, Ambrose Lu sighed softly, "Small demons are just small demons, always sneaking around at night." He recalled the demons in the Four Directions Immortal Realm, each one lawless and brazen, nothing like these sneaky creatures. Ambrose Lu glanced at the Abyss Demon Spear and said inexplicably, "These small demons should be able to sense your demonic aura, right?" Seeing the cyan-clad man''s gaze suddenly fall on it, the Abyss Demon Spear trembled, then shook its body, indicating that Ambrose was right. Ambrose Lu chuckled, "Then release more demonic aura and lure their leader over." The Abyss Demon Spear looked at the cyan-clad man''s kind smile, feeling inexplicably creeped out... ... Outside Moyu Town, in some of the tents, the sleeping townsfolk''s faces contorted, their limbs twitching, as if trying to wake up but unable to open their eyes. In their dreams, It seemed they were by an endless river, the color of the water indistinguishable, the entire world unusually blurry and deathly silent. Only the continuous sound of flowing water echoed in their ears... Splash, splash... Their hearts grew anxious, wanting to run, to keep running. But no matter how they ran, they couldn''t escape. The river remained the same, the world still deathly silent, with no scenery visible except the river. The sound of flowing water in their ears grew louder and louder! They finally despaired, a great fear arising... an extreme oppression... "Let me out!!" In their dreams, the people clutched their heads, kneeling in despair, roaring like frantic beasts on the brink of collapse. "Hehehe~" A sinister black shadow appeared before them, laughing with eerie satisfaction. Find the original at " ". "G-Ghost!" Their minds went numb, infinite fear enveloping them. "Hehe, ghost? Oh no, no, we are the Nightmare Demons..." the shadow sneered. "Nightmare Demons... What are those..." Their heads throbbed with pain, clutching their heads and crying out in agony. "We invade your dreams, make you fearful, then devour your terror-filled dreams... Ah, just thinking about it makes my mouth water..." The shadow clutched its head, laughing maniacally, twitching as if in the throes of addiction. "Devils, you''re devils!" "Hehehe, yes, that''s right. The more you fear, the more delicious this dream becomes. Come on, keep going..." "Ah!!!!" In the dreams of many other sleeping townsfolk, however, the situation was different... When the Nightmare Demons entered the dreams, they were stunned. A transparent barrier stood before them, blocking their way. They could only watch helplessly as the townsfolk enjoyed their sweet dreams. They couldn''t stand it; they wanted to see fear! Human fear!! They raged outside the barrier, clawing and gnashing, trying to break through, but no matter what they did, the barrier didn''t even ripple... "What is this barrier? Is there a cultivator meddling?" Many Nightmare Demons quickly calmed down, preparing to leave the dream and report to the Clan Leader! Then... they were horrified to discover that they couldn''t interfere with the dream, nor could they leave it! It was as if they were trapped in a small cage! At that moment! In all the dreams, the small spaces confining the Nightmare Demons suddenly flashed with a brilliant light! It was an extreme brightness, and before the Nightmare Demons, who loathed daylight, could even feel fear, they were all reduced to nothingness. Under this strange protection, the townsfolk continued to dream peacefully. However, those without the barrier, who had been successfully invaded by the Nightmare Demons, died suddenly in their sleep. In the backyard of the Town Master''s Mansion, Ambrose Lu tossed fruit after fruit into his mouth, his pupils flashing with a ghostly blue light in the darkness... These were his Eyes of the Dao, capable of seeing reincarnation, life and death, and piercing through the illusions of the world. Among these townsfolk, some had committed great sins in their past lives, and he naturally had no intention of saving them. "Looks like I''ll have to visit the Soul Realm sometime. I wonder what Mason Hun has been up to, letting so many sinful people reincarnate as humans again." Chapter 35 – He doesnt seem to care about you ``` "Oh? This demonic aura?" In the darkness of the forest, a shadow suddenly fixed its gaze on Moyu Town, its eerie eyes flickering with both delight and confusion... According to the Demon King, wasn''t the Abyss Demon Spear taken by the cultivators of the Cyan Cloud Sect? Those cultivators had clearly gone to the surrounding empires. Could it be that there are still cultivators from the Cyan Cloud Sect in Moyu Town? No, he had to check it out. Before he came, the Demon King had solemnly instructed him to bring back the Abyss Demon Spear if possible. The Demon King promised a great reward for this task. The shadow glanced doubtfully at the countless tents. Why hadn''t those who invaded the dreams returned to report? Were they playing around? With a sigh, he turned into a cloud of black mist and floated into Moyu Town. Following the demonic aura, the black mist quickly floated above the Town Master''s Mansion. Looking down at the backyard, his eyes lit up with joy. The demonic aura was all emanating from there. It seemed the Abyss Demon Spear was indeed there! Without hesitation, he floated down towards the backyard. He quickly arrived in the yard, transforming into a floating demon without feet. His body was black and white, with a pair of small wings on his back and strange, fur-covered facial features. The eyes beneath the fur of the Nightmare Demon Clan leader stared intently at the floating Abyss Demon Spear, his body trembling with excitement! It was indeed here! But why was the Abyss Demon Spear placed here so casually, with no one guarding it? And why hadn''t it escaped on its own? Just as the Nightmare Clan leader was feeling puzzled, he saw the Abyss Demon Spear suddenly start to tremble violently!! The Nightmare Clan leader was stunned, thinking the Abyss Demon Spear was excited to see him. He then smiled and said, "Evil Spirit, the Demon King has sent me to bring you back to the Demon Realm. Don''t be afraid, those cultivators have fallen for the diversion tactic." Despite his reassuring words, the Abyss Demon Spear continued to tremble incessantly. The Nightmare Clan leader felt bewildered but didn''t think much of it. He stepped forward, intending to collect the Abyss Demon Spear. But at that moment, a hand gently rested on his shoulder from behind... "#£¤#\u0026*£¡" The Nightmare Clan leader was so startled that he uttered some incomprehensible words. Though the words were unclear, they sounded extremely vulgar. "Don''t move, or you''ll die." A gentle voice sounded from behind. The Nightmare Clan leader''s body began to tremble. He truly didn''t dare to move... Just the fact that this person could appear behind him without a sound indicated that their strength was far superior to his! To read the uncut version, go to ]. Moreover, he was a Nightmare Demon... His senses were supposed to be even sharper at night! "Not moving will also result in death." When the voice sounded again, the Nightmare Clan leader was dumbfounded, his heart filled with infinite tension. What the hell do you want from me?! "Boring." With that, Ambrose Lu lightly wiped him into nothingness with a palm. After dusting off his hands, he picked up the wine flask at his waist and sat down in the pavilion, taking a bored sip. This wasn''t as entertaining as the three Black Tongue Demons that initially appeared in Moyu Town. After a moment, he murmured, "So the so-called Demon King is your master." The Abyss Demon Spear trembled and swayed in response. "Oh, it seems he doesn''t care about you. Instead of coming himself, he sent some small fry to rescue you," Ambrose said inexplicably. The Abyss Demon Spear froze, its body ceasing to tremble, as if it had fallen silent. Ambrose chuckled, leaned against the pavilion railing, and closed his eyes. ......... In the empires neighboring Li Shui, with the assistance of Mark Gu, Megan Shen, and others, the demonic threats were successfully eliminated. The demons causing trouble in these empires weren''t particularly strong, but they were numerous and widespread, making it difficult for the Cyan Cloud Sect disciples stationed there to handle everything. They simply couldn''t cover all areas. At this moment, the members of the Cyan Cloud Sect were gathered in a mountain wilderness, resting. A group of Foundation Establishment disciples sat cross-legged in the distance, cultivating. "Uh, Sect Master, why are you here with the Second Elder and Elder Gu?" The Fourth Elder asked in confusion. The Fifth and Sixth Elders also nodded repeatedly. Earlier, when Megan Shen and the others came to eliminate the demons in various countries, they had been puzzled but kept their questions to themselves due to the inappropriate timing. Now that they had some free time, they couldn''t help but ask. Megan Shen''s expression remained unchanged, showing no intention of answering. Seeing this, the Second Elder''s eyes darted around, and he sternly scolded the three elders, "How dare you question the Sect Master! Don''t forget your place!" "Uh, Second Elder, please calm down. We won''t ask anymore." The Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Elders, being old foxes, quickly waved their hands in submission. However, Megan Shen''s expression remained icy, causing the atmosphere to become tense. Mark Gu broke the silence by changing the topic, "I wonder how things are in Moyu Town." The Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Elders immediately looked at Mark Gu with puzzled expressions. S§×ar?h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Mark Gu sighed with a smile, "You three elders may not know, but the demonic disturbances in the empires surrounding Li Shui were a diversion tactic by the Demon Realm. Unfortunately for them, no matter how they planned, they couldn''t have anticipated that the real tiger wasn''t us..." The Second Elder glanced subtly at Megan Shen and coughed, "Ahem, Elder Gu is right. The real tiger is, of course, a Divine Transformation True Lord like Senior." The three elders were stunned. They naturally knew who the Senior mentioned by the two was. The Fourth Elder quickly looked at the Second Elder and asked, "Second Elder, have you met that Senior?" The Second Elder nodded. "A Divine Transformation True Lord?" the Fourth Elder asked again. The Second Elder nodded again. "....." The three elders looked at each other, their expressions dazed. Ignoring the shocked elders, the Second Elder looked at Megan Shen, who was lost in thought, and said solemnly, "Sect Master, you can see that our Cyan Cloud Sect alone isn''t enough. We don''t know when the Demon Realm will launch a full-scale invasion. Can we really hold out until then?" At this rate, the people of the various countries would have a hard time surviving. "Yes, we will hold out. Even if we knew the exact time, it wouldn''t be of any use." Megan Shen said calmly. ......... Moyu Town. "Your Majesty, last night, 222 people mysteriously died outside the town!" "Alas, how could they suddenly die like this? In my opinion, it must be the work of demons again." "What''s strange is that if it were demons, why did only so few out of the millions of people outside die?" "The people outside had just calmed down, and now they''re panicking again." As the officials were discussing, a middle-aged official hurriedly walked in from outside, his face grim. "Your Majesty, news has come that the Daheng Empire, Konoha Empire, and other neighboring countries experienced large-scale demonic disturbances last night, with many casualties." The room fell silent as everyone looked at the Li Shui King. The Li Shui King slowly stood up from his seat, rubbed his throbbing temples, and looked at Andrew Chen beside him. "Andrew, will you accompany me to seek an audience with the gentleman?" Andrew Chen hesitated, then stepped forward and bowed, "Yes." ``` Chapter 36 – Youre really cunning Outside the backyard. The Li Shui King cautiously peeked into the courtyard, holding a few bottles of wine. He then turned his head and signaled to Andrew Chen. Andrew Chen, feeling helpless, cupped his fists and respectfully called out towards the courtyard, "Sir, the King and I seek an audience." "Come in." Upon hearing the familiar voice, the two exchanged glances and let out a heavy sigh of relief. They then stepped in, their hearts pounding with anxiety. Soon, they saw the Abyss Demon Spear suspended in mid-air. Their pupils contracted sharply, and they felt a chill run down their spines. Their vision blurred, as if they were about to be drawn into it. Fear gripped their hearts. What was happening? They couldn''t control their urge to look at the spear, but their consciousness seemed to be slipping away. It felt as if they were by the water''s edge, suddenly grabbed by a water ghost, being dragged forcefully into the depths! "Ahem." This novel is available on ". Ambrose Lu, who was fishing, suddenly coughed lightly. Instantly, the feeling vanished for both Andrew Chen and the Li Shui King! They hurriedly averted their gaze from the Abyss Demon Spear, their faces pale, gasping for breath! It was as if they had walked through the gates of hell. "This is a demonic artifact. You mortals are courting death by observing it so closely," Ambrose Lu said softly, putting down his fishing rod and turning to look at them. The Li Shui King and Andrew Chen trembled and knelt down. sea??h th§× N?vel(F)ire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Before they could speak, Ambrose Lu continued, "The deaths outside the town last night and the demon disturbances in the neighboring country are not your concern." The two were stunned. The Li Shui King lowered his head and said dryly, "Sir, two hundred and twenty innocent civilians died last night..." "Innocent or not, I know better than you," Ambrose Lu replied indifferently. The Li Shui King and Andrew Chen admitted to themselves that they were a bit confused. "Leave now. Do not disturb me over such trivial matters," Ambrose Lu said, gradually disappearing from the pavilion. The Li Shui King hesitated for a moment, then mustered up the courage to ask urgently, "Sir, may I pursue cultivation?" Andrew Chen turned his head and looked at the Li Shui King in surprise. "No." The response left the Li Shui King stunned, his expression turning despondent. "Your Majesty..." Andrew Chen tried to offer some comfort. The Li Shui King raised his hand to interrupt, speaking softly, "No need to comfort me. Perhaps it is my fate not to pursue cultivation." ... ... "What? The Nightmare Demon Clan has also been wiped out?!" Zhao Deep Abyss stood up, his expression shifting unpredictably. He couldn''t help but question his previous thoughts. Could it be that the Cyan Cloud Sect had indeed revealed their plans for the Immortal Tomb to the Cultivation World, and other sects'' cultivators got involved? Otherwise, how could the Nightmare Demon Clan sent to the Li Shui Empire be exterminated so quickly? He knew that the cultivators of the Cyan Cloud Sect in Li Shui had been lured to other empires by the demons he dispatched... Who could it be? Zhao Deep Abyss frowned. Combining this with the previous incident, he sensed something different. "No, I must consult with the Demon Sovereign." Just as Zhao Deep Abyss was about to move, Craig Chu appeared before him, grinning. Zhao Deep Abyss frowned and asked, "What brings you here at this time?" "Hehe, Deep Abyss, our Demon Realm has allied with the Monster Realm, right? The Five Great Monster Kings are visiting us, and you''re the only one missing. I''m here to invite you!" Craig Chu scratched his head. "The Five Great Monster Kings are here?" Zhao Deep Abyss was momentarily stunned, then a light flashed in his eyes as he smiled, "Excellent, let''s go. It''s been a while since I last saw those guys." Craig Chu was puzzled, "Deep Abyss, why are you so happy? Didn''t you always look down on the Five Great Monster Kings, saying they were all brawn and no brains?" Zhao Deep Abyss chuckled sinisterly, "Now that the Demon and Monster Realms are allied, the Monster Realm hasn''t really contributed yet, has it? Timing is everything, and it''s just the right time for them to prove themselves." Craig Chu suddenly understood and clapped his hands, "Deep Abyss! From what you''re saying, could it be that the Nightmare Demon Clan has... has fallen again?" "Hehehe, if they''ve fallen, so be it. Our Demon Realm has countless demon clans; we don''t care about such losses." Zhao Deep Abyss continued indifferently, "Let''s go, meet the Five Great Monster Kings." Craig Chu smirked, "Deep Abyss, I get it now. Hehe, you''re really cunning." ... ... In the eerie, shrouded hall. Five figures sat cross-legged on each side, each exuding a powerful aura. At this moment, they were enjoying the food on the tables before them¡ªraw meat, fresh blood, and sinew. The only normal thing was the wine. "Hahaha, Zhao Deep Abyss, you even needed Craig Chu to invite you. Are you reluctant to see us?" Among the Five Great Monster Kings, a young man with a bare upper body stared at Zhao Deep Abyss, who was also seated in the center opposite him, with a sinister smile. "Hehe, how could that be? I think King Teng Snake has misunderstood. I was merely troubled by some matters earlier, hence my late arrival. Sigh." At the end of his words, Zhao Deep Abyss sighed sentimentally. Hmm? The mighty Demon King of the Abyss has troubles? For a moment, aside from Craig Chu, who was trying hard to manage his expression, the other five Monster Kings and three Demon Kings looked at Zhao Deep Abyss in confusion. King Teng Snake exchanged a subtle glance with the other four Monster Kings and said with a fake smile, "What troubles do you have? Why not share with us? Maybe we can help you think of a solution?" They then saw Zhao Deep Abyss pick up a wine cup from the table, take a deep swig, and sigh, "This alliance between the Demon and Monster Realms to seek the Immortal Tomb is known to all. But you may not know that our Demon Realm sent the Black Tongue Demon Clan and the Nightmare Demon Clan to invade the Li Shui Empire, and both were annihilated! I am deeply pained and feel I have let down the Demon Sovereign." The Five Great Monster Kings glanced at each other and then burst into laughter! "Hahaha, Zhao Deep Abyss, you indeed have let down your Demon Sovereign, failing to handle even the small Li Shui Empire!" King Teng Snake sneered at the heavy-hearted Zhao Deep Abyss. "Hehe, exactly. Your Demon Realm is only good at sneaky schemes. In terms of combat strength, you''re far inferior to our Monster Realm. It''s understandable that the demons you sent were wiped out, right, everyone? Haha!" "Haha, indeed!" "......" The Five Great Monster Kings all chimed in with mocking remarks, full of arrogance. This was unbearable for the Demon Kings. Aside from Zhao Deep Abyss, who remained deep in thought, the other four Demon Kings stood up abruptly, glaring angrily! "What did you say?! If you want a fight, we''ll give you one!" "Exactly, what nonsense. Do you think the Cultivation World is made of clay? In my opinion, you Monster Realm folks are just muscle-bound simpletons!" "That''s right! Uh... wait... damn it!" Craig Chu was about to agree but suddenly realized, scratching his head awkwardly. Wasn''t he also a muscle-bound simpleton? If he agreed, wouldn''t he be insulting himself? Chapter 37 – What do you think of this boy? Just as the argument between the two sides was reaching a fever pitch, with spit flying everywhere, Zhao Deep Abyss suddenly stood up and coldly shouted, "Enough!!" The scene immediately fell silent. The four Demon Kings reluctantly sat down, while the five Monster Kings spat disdainfully and sat down with their noses in the air. Zhao Deep Abyss took a deep breath, scanned them, and said sternly, "Now that the Demon and Monster Realms have formed an alliance, we are all allies. Why must you Monster Kings insult our Demon Realm?" Lithe Snake''s eyes flickered as he sneered, "What? Can''t we even criticize?" "Hahaha..." The other four Monster Kings shook their heads mockingly. Seeing this, the four Demon Kings beside Zhao Deep Abyss'' faces changed slightly, almost unable to hold back their curses. At this moment, Zhao Deep Abyss'' neck veins bulged as he growled, "There''s no need for you monsters to say such things. If you can take the eastern part of Li Shui, I, Zhao Deep Abyss, will admit that we are inferior to you! Do you dare?" Bang!!! Lithe Snake slammed the table and stood up, sneering at Zhao Deep Abyss, "Why wouldn''t we dare! Zhao Deep Abyss, just watch. Our Monster Realm isn''t like your Demon Realm, only playing petty tricks behind the scenes! Let''s go!" With that, he waved his hand arrogantly, and the five Monster Kings strode out of the hall with an air of superiority. As the Five Great Monster Kings left, The unwillingness and anger on Zhao Deep Abyss'' face instantly disappeared, replaced by satisfaction and mockery. "Hehe, Deep Abyss, I did a good job cooperating just now, didn''t I? I almost couldn''t hold back my laughter," Craig Chu walked over to Zhao Deep Abyss, patting his shoulder with a silly grin. "You, you guys..." The other three Demon Kings looked at Zhao Deep Abyss and Craig Chu, who changed expressions faster than flipping a book, utterly confused as if they were dreaming. "Haha, you don''t know, Deep Abyss was deliberately provoking them!" Craig Chu said proudly. The three Demon Kings'' expressions changed for a moment, then they understood the key point and their faces lit up with smiles of admiration, "The Demon King of the Abyss truly is the brains of our Demon Realm." "I''ve always said that the monsters of the Monster Realm are brave but foolish. You saw it today, didn''t you?" Zhao Deep Abyss smiled and then mocked, "Before the Demon Sovereign issued the full-scale attack order, our Demon Realm had already lost two clans. Though it''s a small loss, we can''t let the Monster Realm reap the benefits. Let''s have those fools test the waters first..." The Demon Kings nodded. "Deep Abyss, do you think I''m smarter than the Five Great Monster Kings?" Craig Chu looked at Zhao Deep Abyss with anticipation. Zhao Deep Abyss glanced at him, a smirk forming at the corner of his mouth, "You''re about the same." Craig Chu''s face stiffened, a trace of anger slowly creeping up... Seeing this, Zhao Deep Abyss'' eyebrows twitched imperceptibly, then he quickly vanished from the hall. "Damn you, Zhao Deep Abyss!!" Craig Chu''s face turned red with rage as he punched the spot where Zhao Deep Abyss had just been standing! Boom¡ª¡ª! Demonic energy surged, sweeping through the hall and lifting everything within it! The next moment, a large hole appeared in the hall wall. Through the hole, several patrolling demon creatures outside were seen being pulverized by Craig Chu''s punch. "Craig, Craig Chu, what are you doing! This is the hall the Demon Sovereign uses to receive distinguished guests... and you just punched a hole in it!" The three Demon Kings looked at Craig Chu in shock. "Uh?" Craig Chu was suddenly startled, as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over him, chilling him from head to toe. It''s over, it''s over! ......... ......... Midnight. Immortal Tomb in the mountains. The place was as quiet as usual. Suddenly, a figure of unparalleled elegance appeared. She wore a black floor-length dress, her waterfall-like hair cascading to her waist, and a black veil mask covered her face, obscuring her features. Only her eyes, like icy blades slicing through mountains, were visible, cold to the extreme. The woman stepped forward, slowly entering the tomb area, murmuring to herself, "It''s been a long time. When the time is right, I will uncover your secrets." But soon, her eyes changed, and she suddenly appeared near the center of the tomb area. She looked at the empty space before her, standing motionless like a statue, only her pupils contracting tightly! "There used to be a tomb here..." But now, there was nothing. She didn''t believe she remembered wrong. She clearly remembered that there used to be a tomb here!! But this time, the tomb had mysteriously disappeared... without even a trace. "How is this possible, what on earth happened..." The woman murmured in a daze, took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and her figure slowly vanished. ......... ......... The next day. Mark Gu and his group arrived again at Moyu Town. Of course, this time only Mark Gu, the second elder, and a group of Foundation Establishment disciples came. Megan Shen had previously told Mark Gu and the second elder that she needed to return to the sect to send more disciples and elders down the mountain. Mark Gu and the second elder agreed, praising the Sect Master''s wise decision. But they knew in their hearts that the Sect Master probably didn''t dare and was too embarrassed to face Ambrose Lu, so she temporarily returned to the sect. Otherwise, it would only take a communication talisman, why go through so much trouble? In the backyard of the Town Master''s Mansion. Mark Gu, the second elder, and Christopher Tong stood nervously in front of Ambrose Lu. "You''re here just in time. I have something I need you to do," Ambrose Lu said to Mark Gu with a gentle smile. This smile left the second elder in a daze; he hadn''t seen the senior smile like this. That night when the Sect Master was reprimanded, it was a different story. "Senior, you''re too kind!" Mark Gu quickly waved his hand, smiling awkwardly, "Just tell me what you need, as long as it''s within my power, you can count on me." His respect for the person in front of him was not just because of his status as a Divine Transformation True Lord, but more importantly, he was moved by what happened the night the Black Tongue Demon attacked Moyu Town. Ambrose Lu nodded in satisfaction, then smiled, "You may sit down, no need to be so formal." "Uh... yes." Mark Gu and the second elder sat down. Christopher Tong naturally didn''t dare sit, standing obediently to the side, his eyes occasionally glancing at the Abyss Demon Spear, full of awe. At this moment, the sound of footsteps echoed. The three of them looked curiously as a young man nervously ran in. "Sir, you called for me." Leonard Lin didn''t spare a glance at Mark Gu and the others, instead bowing respectfully to Ambrose Lu. S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ambrose Lu looked Leonard Lin up and down for a moment, then said warmly, "Not bad, you look cleaner, and even sturdier. It seems the food at the Town Master''s Mansion is quite good." Leonard Lin raised his head and smiled sheepishly. Ambrose Lu turned to Mark Gu and asked, "What do you think of this boy?" Mark Gu''s body jolted. With his sharp mind, he immediately understood Ambrose Lu''s intention, and he began to scrutinize Leonard Lin closely. Under this piercing gaze, Leonard Lin couldn''t help but start to feel nervous. ......... Chapter 38 – My original intention will not waver After a long while. Before Mark Gu, whose pupils had contracted, could speak, the second elder suddenly stood up, his eyes blazing with excitement. "A supreme fire spiritual root! This is an extremely rare supreme fire spiritual root!!" A supreme fire spiritual root! Christopher Tong looked incredulously at the kneeling boy, his heartbeat quickening! What does a supreme fire spiritual root mean? His own high-grade thunder spiritual root had already made him a personal disciple under Immortal Gu of the Cyan Cloud Sect. A supreme fire spiritual root... it was simply unimaginable. It seemed that their Cyan Cloud Sect had never had a supreme spiritual root before? Such a spiritual root would cause all sects in the cultivation world to fight over it. "A supreme fire spiritual root, what is that?" Leonard Lin was puzzled but could sense that he wasn''t too bad himself. "Senior, do you mean..." Mark Gu looked at Ambrose Lu with bright eyes, even stuttering in excitement. "Senior! I can do it too..." At this moment, the second elder also looked at Ambrose Lu with hope, his fingers turning white from gripping so hard. At the same time, he sighed in relief, thankful that the Sect Master hadn''t come to Moyu Town this time. Otherwise, this monstrously talented disciple would have been taken as a personal disciple by the Sect Master. Leonard Lin was shocked again when he heard these two immortal-like elders calling Ambrose Lu "Senior"... Could it be that Mr. Lu was also an immortal? And an even more powerful one at that. At this moment, Ambrose Lu looked at Leonard Lin and said, "Didn''t you admire that immortal from that night? He is the one." As he spoke, he nodded towards Mark Gu. Leonard Lin looked at Mark Gu, his pupils shrinking to pinpoints, his mind going blank for a moment. This white-bearded elder was actually the immortal from that night! Thinking back, the voice was indeed very similar. "Who Leonard Lin wants to take as his master is up to him." Ambrose Lu didn''t outright reject the second elder but said this instead. "Thank you, Senior!" The second elder bowed to Ambrose Lu, then looked at Leonard Lin and said solemnly, "I am the second elder of the Cyan Cloud Sect in the cultivation world. If you take me as your master, I will pour all resources into you! The best cave, the best cultivation techniques, the best spells, the best elixirs, the best... everything will be yours!!" Seeing the second elder being so generous, Mark Gu''s heart twitched, but he knew the importance of a supreme fire spiritual root. S~ea??h the N??eFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Moreover, such a spiritual root was practically tailor-made for alchemy. More importantly¡ªthis was personally recommended by the Senior. If he said it had nothing to do with the Senior, he wouldn''t believe it. If this boy had a connection with the Senior, and he, Mark Gu, took him as a disciple, wouldn''t that mean he, Mark Gu, also had a connection with the Senior? Damn, he couldn''t let this happen! His thoughts were intense, but what he said was, "I, Gu, don''t have as many grand promises as the second elder, but I can say that if you take me as your master, I will definitely be a good master." Leonard Lin didn''t hesitate at all. He first gave an apologetic look to the second elder, then looked at Mark Gu, bowed his head three times, and said, "Master." He didn''t know what a cave, elixirs, cultivation techniques, or spells were. He only knew that the phrase "seeking immortality, and more so a bit of righteousness in the heart" seemed to be etched into his bones. "Good, good." Mark Gu was stunned for a moment, then stroked his beard and smiled. The second elder sat down dejectedly, then shook his head and smiled bitterly, "Forget it, forget it." No matter whose disciple he was, he was still a disciple of the Cyan Cloud Sect. "Alright, Leonard Lin, come stand behind me with your senior brother Christopher. As for the apprenticeship ceremony, I will give you a grand one when we return to the sect." Mark Gu looked at Leonard Lin with a kind smile. "Thank you, Master." Leonard Lin responded, then heavily kowtowed three times to Ambrose Lu, his eyes slightly red. He wanted to say something but only managed to stammer, "Sir, thank... thank you for giving me such an opportunity." Ambrose Lu nodded and graciously accepted the three kowtows, then asked, "Leonard Lin, the path of cultivation is tedious and full of life-and-death trials. How will you face these?" Leonard Lin replied firmly, "My original intention will not waver." "Good." A hint of a smile appeared in Ambrose Lu''s eyes. Mark Gu and the other two were already stunned, looking at this eleven-year-old boy in disbelief. Whether it was the supreme fire spiritual root or his temperament, he was simply born for cultivation! Especially Christopher Tong, who looked at Leonard Lin in shock, feeling a sense of crisis. This future junior brother was a bit terrifying. Would he take away their master''s affection? "Alright, you may leave now." Ambrose Lu waved his hand. Mark Gu and the second elder quickly stood up, bowed to Ambrose Lu, and left with Christopher Tong and Leonard Lin. Read this novel and other amazing translated novels from the original source at the "[pawread.c????m]" ... "Junior Brother Leonard Lin, do you want to fly?" As they walked out of the courtyard, Christopher Tong looked at the shorter Leonard Lin and smiled. "Senior Brother, I do!" Leonard Lin nodded eagerly. Christopher Tong laughed heartily and looked at Mark Gu, "Master, may I take my junior brother to experience it?" Mark Gu glanced at Leonard Lin, who looked eager, and waved his hand, "Go ahead, but be careful." After speaking, he exchanged a smile with the second elder and walked away slowly. They were now staying in the Town Master''s Mansion with a group of Foundation Establishment disciples, but the disciples were strictly forbidden to wander around and could only stay in their rooms to cultivate. Seeing them leave, Christopher Tong took out a flying carpet, infused it with spiritual power, and the carpet suddenly expanded and floated in the air! Leonard Lin''s eyes widened, watching this scene with excitement. Christopher Tong grabbed Leonard Lin and leaped onto the flying carpet, landing steadily. "Junior Brother Leonard Lin, you must hold on to Senior Brother. It''s natural to be nervous the first time you fly." Christopher Tong smiled. Leonard Lin nodded solemnly, gripping Christopher Tong''s sleeve tightly. The next moment, With a "whoosh," the flying carpet soared into the sky! Leonard Lin''s heart raced, his eyes shining with excitement!! This was the feeling of an immortal flying. In the future, he would be like this too... ... Monster Realm. Compared to the sinister and demon-infested Demon Realm, the Monster Realm was lush and green, with towering trees and vast grasslands. Most monsters loved this pleasant environment. "King Teng Snake, when will we attack the Li Shui Empire? This time we must slap Zhao Deep Abyss in the face!" a monster king sneered. Lithe Snake frowned and smiled, "Zhao Deep Abyss has repeatedly failed in the Li Shui Empire. He just doesn''t like that we, the Monster Realm, are watching from the sidelines and wants to provoke us." "Zhao Deep Abyss has always been arrogant, thinking we monsters are brave but foolish. Little does he know, this king has become smart long ago," Lithe Snake said smugly. The other four monster kings exchanged glances, a bit surprised. Lithe Snake looked at the four monster kings and said, "There''s no rush. The Li Shui Empire is already in our grasp. Besides, the Monster Sovereign and the Demon Sovereign haven''t made any moves. We don''t know when they will attack, so why not wait a while?" "This king just wants to see Zhao Deep Abyss''s face when we toy with him, hahaha." ... Chapter 39 – I think its more worth it ``` Year One. Apart from occasional mischief caused by local minor demons, the Li Shui Empire had not seen any calamities like the Black Tongue Demon. Thus, the Li Shui King, along with his officials, bid farewell to Ambrose Lu and led the people outside Moyu Town back to their original towns. After all, with no more demon calamities, it wasn''t convenient to continue living outside Moyu Town with all the difficulties in daily life. This novel is available on ". Mark Gu and the second elder also brought Christopher Tong and Leonard Lin to bid farewell to Ambrose Lu. Mark Gu speculated that the Demon Realm would not rest and would attack again at some point, though no one could predict the exact time¡ªit could be days or even years... A few years might seem long to the mortal world. But for the world of cultivation and the realms of demons, it was not long. So, under these circumstances, Mark Gu decided to take Leonard Lin back to the Cyan Cloud Sect to hold the disciple acceptance ceremony first. Year Three. The Immortal who appeared on the night of the Black Tongue Demon''s attack had become a vague memory for the people. They knew that Immortals existed in the world, but since that night, they had never seen one again. As time passed, the Li Shui Empire remained peaceful, and the people lived and worked in contentment, planting in spring and harvesting in autumn. Gradually, they let go of their vigilance against the demons that seemed to have vanished forever. Immersed in their happy lives. Mark Gu often brought Christopher Tong and Leonard Lin to visit Ambrose Lu, always thoughtfully bringing fine wine. He would frequently praise Leonard Lin in front of Ambrose Lu, extolling the boy''s exceptional talent and his character, which was beloved by all the elders in the sect. Even the Sect Master had several times almost taken Leonard Lin as a disciple by force. And every time this happened, Leonard Lin would scratch his head in embarrassment, while his eyes would glance expectantly at Ambrose Lu, yearning for his teacher''s praise. Over time, Mark Gu and the others came to understand Ambrose Lu''s personality much better. Although they still deeply respected him, they became much more relaxed and no longer as formal as before. Mark Gu and Christopher Tong, like Leonard Lin, started calling him "teacher" instead of the more formal "senior." Time continued to pass... Year Five, Winter. Due to the cold, there were fewer people on the streets of Moyu Town than usual, with most staying indoors to keep warm by the fire. A man in a cyan robe with a gourd at his waist appeared, his face calm and a slight smile on his lips. "Ah, teacher, it''s been a while since we last saw you out." "Teacher, how do you maintain your skin... You looked like this when I first saw you, and you still look the same now. It''s enviable..." "Tch, you don''t understand. People''s constitutions are different. Besides, with the vast knowledge of someone like the teacher, it''s only natural to age slower." Passersby greeted Ambrose Lu warmly. Ambrose Lu was not arrogant; he nodded and smiled at each of them, his smile bringing a touch of warmth to the cold winter. Over the past five years, Ambrose Lu often appeared in Moyu Town, and his unique scholarly aura had long since become deeply ingrained in the hearts of the townspeople. Everyone had become quite familiar with him, knowing his name was Ambrose Lu, though no one knew where he lived... It seemed that every time he appeared and disappeared, it was shrouded in mystery. Ambrose Lu suddenly stopped, quietly looking at a girl ahead. In front of her were two baskets filled with green, yellow, and red fruits. At that moment, the girl seemed to feel cold, cupping her hands to her mouth to warm them with her breath. Her gaze happened to fall on the man in the cyan robe, and she froze. Memories flooded her mind. Over the past five years, she had come to Moyu Town countless times but had never seen this man in cyan. Today, she saw him again. "Bro... Brother..." Ambrose Lu walked up to her, squatted down, and examined the winter dates in the baskets, asking, "Little girl, how much for these fruits?" The girl was stunned. Five years ago, this brother had come to buy red fruits and had asked the same question. But why, after five years, had neither his appearance nor his attire changed at all... "Brother, how much do you want?" the girl asked softly. Ambrose Lu looked up and smiled, "If they taste good, I don''t mind buying them all. Can I try one first?" The girl replied, "Of course." Ambrose Lu nodded slightly, reached into the basket, and picked up a winter date. Under the girl''s expectant gaze, he put it in his mouth. After chewing a few times, Ambrose Lu smiled and asked, "Do you know what this winter date tastes like?" "Huh?" The girl was stunned. Of course, it''s sweet, and it''s both crisp and sweet. Five years ago, he had asked a similarly strange question... Ambrose Lu said nothing more, clapped his hands, stood up, and asked, "How much for all of them?" The girl quickly replied, "Brother, these two baskets of winter dates are fifteen copper coins." Ambrose Lu nodded, took out a handful of copper coins from his pocket, and handed them to her, then prepared to carry the two baskets away. "Brother, wait!" At this moment, Little Amelia hurriedly called out to Ambrose Lu. "Hmm?" Ambrose Lu turned his head to look at her. The girl stared blankly into his eyes, then quickly looked away, her face flushing. She said softly, "Brother, you gave too much. You gave five extra copper coins." Ambrose Lu smiled indifferently, "The extra five can cover the cost of the baskets and the carrying pole." "No, no..." The girl shook her head repeatedly, came to Ambrose Lu''s side, and took out ten copper coins, placing them in the basket. S§×arch* The N??elFir§×.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Seeing this, Ambrose Lu''s eyes flashed, and he heard the girl say with a smile, "Brother, I know you''ve forgotten, but Little Amelia remembers clearly. Five years ago, you bought two baskets of red fruits from me and also gave five extra copper coins. This time, I''m returning them to you, even though it''s been five years... I''m sorry." "Grandmother said that two baskets and a carrying pole aren''t worth five copper coins. She also said that although we''re poor, we must have a conscience." Looking at the girl with a smile as bright as a flower, Ambrose Lu nodded slightly. He took out a silver coin from his pocket and handed it to the stunned Little Amelia, smiling, "Who says they''re not worth it? And now I think they''re even more valuable." Little Amelia looked down at the silver coin in her palm, her hand trembling uncontrollably! A silver coin... A silver coin was worth a thousand copper coins! "Brother, I..." Little Amelia looked up abruptly, but Ambrose Lu was already gone. A moment later, Little Amelia tightly gripped the silver coin and bowed deeply in the direction where Ambrose Lu had disappeared. Straightening up, she seemed to think of something, her expression becoming excited as she pumped her fist! Then she ran off in a hurry. "Grandmother''s cane seems to be worn out... And clothes too..." ``` Chapter 40 – Next spring The sky was filled with snow. It was still that small tavern. Ambrose Lu walked in slowly, only to be greeted by an unfamiliar waiter. "Hey there, sir, this way please~" Ambrose walked to his usual spot and sat down, smiling as he asked, "It''s been a while since I last came. Have you changed waiters?" The waiter was taken aback, not understanding, but seeing the refined demeanor of the young man before him and recognizing him as a guest, he could only respond awkwardly. "Bring me a pot of Peach Blossom Wine," Ambrose said, then looked out the window. The waiter smiled wryly at his words, looking troubled, "Sir, the Peach Blossom Wine sold out in autumn, so..." At this moment, a young innkeeper entered from the backyard. As usual, he habitually glanced at the window seat and then froze, his face lighting up with joy as he quickly walked over and bowed to Ambrose, "Sir, it''s been a long time since you visited the tavern." The waiter was stunned by the innkeeper''s reaction. Ambrose looked at the innkeeper, puzzled. "It''s been a while, and you''ve become the innkeeper." This young innkeeper was the former waiter, Jeremy Zhang. Jeremy Zhang was silent for a moment, then forced a smile, "Sir, you may not know, but the old innkeeper has passed away..." Ambrose said nothing, quietly listening. Find the original at " ". "The old innkeeper was seventy-nine years old. Two months ago, just as winter began, he caught a cold and passed away the following night. He had no wife, children, or relatives, and he entrusted the tavern to me before he died. Although he was strict with me, he took me in when I had nowhere else to go, and I''ve been here for nearly ten years... I... I..." Jeremy Zhang''s emotions were stable at first, but he choked up towards the end. Ambrose''s face remained expressionless. He was accustomed to the partings of life and death. He softly said, "My condolences." Jeremy Zhang wiped his tears and smiled, "Sir, you wanted Peach Blossom Wine, right? I have it ready for you. It''s the last batch the old innkeeper brewed himself, stored in the cellar. Please wait a moment." Ambrose stopped him, "No need. I''ll drink the wine you brew next spring." Jeremy Zhang paused, warmth spreading in his heart, "Alright..." ... ... Demon Realm. "That Lithe Snake has grown a brain, actually seeing through my provocation." Zhao Deep Abyss sneered. Craig Chu chuckled, "Abyss, what should we do? It''s been five years since the last time, and the Demon Sovereign hasn''t said anything." Hearing this, Zhao Deep Abyss frowned, squinting his eyes, "I don''t know, but I feel the Demon Sovereign has something on his mind lately..." Something on his mind? Craig Chu scratched his head, confused. What could trouble the supreme ruler of the Demon Realm? "Hahaha, Zhao Deep Abyss, come out." At this moment, a loud laugh echoed outside the hall. "Lithe Snake?" Zhao Deep Abyss narrowed his eyes, "Let''s go, let''s see." Soon, Zhao Deep Abyss and Craig Chu appeared outside the hall. Zhao Deep Abyss scanned the Five Great Monster Kings, then focused on the young man leading them, smiling, "Who is barking like a dog? Oh, it''s King Teng Snake... So, what brings you to the Demon Realm?" "You!" Lithe Snake''s eyes narrowed, but he quickly relaxed, smirking, "Zhao Deep Abyss, don''t you have anything to say?" "What could I possibly say? It''s the Monster Realm that has surprised me this time. Such a small Li Shui, and you couldn''t take it in five years. Interesting." Zhao Deep Abyss mocked. "Haha, don''t be so quick to speak. Do you really think I''m an idiot? Last time, you were just trying to provoke us." Lithe Snake sneered. "Provoke you? King Teng Snake, aren''t you overthinking? I was just disappointed that my demons couldn''t take Li Shui after two attempts, so I wanted to see your Monster Realm''s methods. But you let me down." Zhao Deep Abyss continued, "But it doesn''t matter. I''ll handle it." S§×ar?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. If he hadn''t sensed something off about Li Shui and his Abyss Demon Spear was still intact, he would have attacked long ago. Starting a war himself before it even began would be beneath him! Lithe Snake''s face changed slightly, shouting, "You''re lying! You were trying to provoke me!" "Think what you want. Craig, let''s go discuss our next move. As for them, they''re useless." Zhao Deep Abyss waved at Craig Chu and walked back into the hall. "Zhao Deep Abyss! Just wait! Within five days, I''ll take Li Shui and show you that our Monster Realm''s beasts are far superior to your demons!" Lithe Snake shouted, unable to stand Zhao Deep Abyss''s indifferent expression. He had come to mock him, but the other party was so indifferent. "Hah, forget it. We''ll handle it ourselves." Zhao Deep Abyss ignored Lithe Snake and walked into the hall with Craig Chu. "Hmph! I said our Monster Realm will handle it, and we will! Your Demon Realm better not interfere! Let''s go!" Lithe Snake waved his hand and left with the equally grim-faced Five Great Monster Kings. Meanwhile, inside the hall. Zhao Deep Abyss sneered, "Hahaha, Craig, did you see that? A fool will always be a fool, even if they occasionally show some cleverness. They still fall for provocation." Seeing Zhao Deep Abyss''s smug look, Craig Chu couldn''t help but feel he was also being mocked. ... Two days later. Cyan Cloud Sect. A message suddenly echoed in Mark Gu''s cave, "Elder Gu, many monsters have suddenly appeared in the Li Shui Empire! We''re short on manpower and can''t handle it... Brother Chen, look over there!!" The message talisman burned out. Mark Gu''s eyes grew serious as he dashed out of the cave. After five years, it had begun again. First, it was the demons from the Demon Realm, and now it''s monsters... Could the Monster Realm be involved too?! The situation seemed dire. Li Shui Empire. In the south, west, and north, monster chaos erupted simultaneously! This time, the monsters didn''t sneak around like the demons before. They openly and boldly attacked the town gates in groups! Their intent to break down the town walls made the town masters pale. Their hearts were filled with despair, wondering why these monsters targeted Li Shui. If the monsters broke through, the consequences would be unimaginable, with casualties far worse than five years ago! In Moyu Town, on the easternmost edge of the empire, At this moment, dozens of monsters gathered outside the town, their blood-red eyes fixed on Moyu Town, their bloodthirsty roars shaking the heavens! Chapter 41 – Old Turtle ``` "Town Master, the town guards'' arrows are completely ineffective against these beasts! And by the looks of it, they''re about to attack!" On the town wall, the butler turned his head to look at Andrew Chen, his face full of anxiety. The two of them had aged considerably; the butler''s hair had turned much whiter, and his face was more wrinkled, while Andrew Chen''s temples were also graying, and his skin had become sallow. "I''m not blind." Andrew Chen stared at the beasts ahead, speaking irritably. "Should we call the master?" the butler asked awkwardly. Every time something happened, they had to call the master, and he felt deeply ashamed about it. Andrew Chen sighed, "I don''t even know if the master is still in the backyard. I haven''t seen him for a long time, and I don''t dare to disturb him without reason." The butler sighed as well. He was old and didn''t care much about life or death anymore, but the townspeople and the Town Master... "Alright then, butler, you and the head of the town guards keep watch here. I''ll go to the backyard to find the master." After speaking, Andrew Chen hurriedly ran down the town wall. ......... "Master, Andrew requests an audience!" Andrew Chen called respectfully from outside the courtyard. But after a while, there was no response from within. Andrew Chen had a bad premonition and gritted his teeth before rushing into the courtyard. He found it empty. The pavilion that usually had a figure in cyan cloth was now deserted... Andrew Chen''s eyes shifted, realizing something, and he ran to search all the rooms in the backyard. Finally, he slumped down in despair. "Has the master really left?" At the same time, Outside the ascension passage of the Spirit Dust Realm. Ambrose Lu stood in mid-air, his eyes quietly watching the tightly closed illusory portal. In the next moment, The illusory portal slowly opened, and a jet-black old turtle swam out... It swam to Ambrose Lu, its ancient eyes trembling as it looked at him. "Old Turtle, it''s been a while." Ambrose Lu said with a faint smile. "Master, your ''a while'' is quite long." Old Turtle''s pupils reflected memories as he sighed, "From the day you disappeared from the Four Directions Immortal Realm until now, a full million years have passed." Recently, he had suddenly sensed Ambrose Lu''s presence and had come from the Four Directions Immortal Realm, searching through many worlds before locking onto this inconspicuous Spirit Dust Realm. "A million years..." Ambrose Lu was momentarily stunned. He had heard from Mark Gu that it had been at least a hundred thousand years, but he hadn''t expected it to be ten times that. Sear?h the n?vel_Fire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Master, where have you been all these years?" Looking at the dazed Ambrose Lu, Old Turtle asked. "You might not believe it, but I was buried alive," Ambrose Lu said helplessly. Old Turtle: "?" Ambrose Lu spread his hands. Old Turtle naturally trusted Ambrose Lu completely and was shocked, "In this vast universe, who has such ability? And for what purpose?" "That''s what I''m wondering too, but it doesn''t matter. I''m immortal, and the truth will come out sooner or later. One day, I''ll take you to see that graveyard." Ambrose Lu smiled. "Master, I''ve been so lonely these million years. In the river of time, only you can keep me company. Please don''t disappear again," Old Turtle said sadly. "Heh." Ambrose Lu didn''t respond directly but instead smiled, "Old Turtle, during the time I was buried, my strength, which seemed to have reached its limit, has increased ''a bit'' more." Old Turtle was stunned. Was that even possible? A million years ago, Ambrose Lu was already terrifyingly powerful, and now his strength had increased further? Knowing that Ambrose Lu wouldn''t say such things lightly, Old Turtle hesitated, "Master, why don''t you test your strength on my shell?" Ambrose Lu pursed his lips and said, "How about I just flick it lightly? Otherwise, I''m afraid your shell won''t hold up." "Impossible." Old Turtle immediately dismissed the idea. After all, he was nearly immortal, and over countless years, even he didn''t know how tough his shell had become. Previously, Ambrose Lu had struck his shell without breaking it, only making him dizzy. "Master, just use your fist. I can take it..." Before Old Turtle could finish, Ambrose Lu lightly flicked his shell... Snap. The sound was crisp. Crack... A crack appeared on the shell. The light flick caused a vibration that made Old Turtle''s whole body ache! It hurt, it hurt so much! Old Turtle''s pupils contracted, and he couldn''t help but scream, "Ah!!" ......... Old Turtle''s scream echoed throughout the Spirit Dust Realm, then quickly faded. At the same time, People in all four regions looked up at the sky in shock and confusion. Countless cultivators in seclusion spat out blood in terror, nearly going mad. Numerous sects became restless, and some powerful cultivators in the Divine Transformation and Tribulation Crossing stages looked sharply towards the ascension passage. The scream had come from the ascension passage! Their eyes flickered as they hurried towards the passage. Li Shui Empire. Beasts that were about to or had already started attacking suddenly stopped, their eyes showing human-like fear. Under the astonished gazes of townspeople, they fled in a flash... ......... Ambrose Lu looked at the gasping Old Turtle and smiled, "See, good thing I didn''t use my fist." Old Turtle, with a tearful face, looked at Ambrose Lu in awe. Damn, the master was getting stronger. He used to think the master couldn''t control him, but now... Ambrose Lu''s eyes flickered, "Someone''s coming. Let''s go." Old Turtle nodded, shrinking to the size of a fruit and landing on Ambrose Lu''s shoulder. Stretching his neck towards the crack on his shell, he said, "Master, my shell is cracked. It''ll take years to repair." Ambrose Lu glanced at him and said, "Whether you repair it or not, it doesn''t matter. No one can shake your shell anyway." With that, Ambrose Lu took a step and disappeared in front of the ascension passage. Shortly after Ambrose Lu and Old Turtle left, A group of cultivators arrived at the ascension passage. They exchanged greetings and looked around the passage, their eyes filled with doubt. "What was that scream? It came from the ascension passage?" A beautiful woman asked in confusion. Only cultivators above the Divine Transformation stage could sense the exact location of the ascension passage... "Fairy Qin, that''s exactly what we''re wondering. The scream didn''t even sound human. Strange, strange," an old hunchbacked man sighed, stroking his beard. "Haha, Daoist Zhang, you''re about to ascend, aren''t you?" At this moment, a middle-aged man looked at the hunchbacked elder with a smile, his eyes filled with envy. Some Divine Transformation cultivators listened silently. The few Tribulation Crossing experts present were the leading figures of the Spirit Dust Cultivation Realm. They didn''t have the right to speak yet. ``` Chapter 42 – Demon Sovereign Sophia Ji Upon hearing this, the hunched old man gave a bitter smile and sighed, "Daoist Friend Jiang, you''re too kind. When the heavenly tribulation arrives, I don''t even know if I can survive it. Talking about ascension now is premature." If he could safely pass through it, the gateway to the ascension path would open. Discover the complete story on If not, he would likely perish in the tribulation, his path to immortality ending in death. The long road of cultivation often ends in nothingness. Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man surnamed Jiang smiled, and the other cultivators present remained silent. Cultivation is indeed this cruel. "Alright, everyone, since we haven''t found anything unusual at the ascension passage, let''s disperse. I still have some elixirs to refine, so I''ll take my leave." The hunched old man finished speaking, cupped his hands, and his figure dissipated. "That strange cry remains elusive, but it''s good that there''s nothing unusual at the ascension passage. Farewell." Soon, Fairy Qin and the middle-aged man surnamed Jiang also cupped their hands and left. As the cultivators gradually dispersed, the area outside the ascension passage quickly became empty. .......... Moyu Town. "Town Master, this..." The butler looked puzzled. Were these beasts playing tricks on them? One moment they charged in with great momentum, and the next, they suddenly retreated. Could it be that the cry from the sky earlier was their leader calling them home for dinner... S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Andrew Chen let out a long sigh of relief and said, "It should be related to that cry just now." The butler nodded, thinking the same. It seemed the most likely explanation. "Spread the word, tell the townspeople that the beasts have retreated and not to panic." Andrew Chen said this and then walked towards the Town Master''s Mansion, his back somewhat despondent. A few days later. A group from the Cyan Cloud Sect arrived at the Li Shui Empire. They had originally thought the empire was in trouble. After all, the Li Shui Empire was located in the eastern part of the Eastern Region, quite a distance away, and it took them considerable time to get there. But when they saw the current state of the Li Shui Empire, they were surprised. Weren''t there supposed to be many beast attacks... Mark Gu then called over the Cyan Cloud Sect disciples stationed there to ask about the situation. He breathed a sigh of relief. The beasts did indeed attack, but then they mysteriously retreated. They speculated it might be related to the cry that day. Mark Gu flipped his hand, and a talisman appeared. He infused it with spiritual power and said in a solemn voice, "Sect Master, after five years, it seems they''re up to something again. Just in case, you should discuss with the elders and send more people to Li Shui. Additionally, I suspect that the demon and monster realms might have formed an alliance." After speaking, the talisman in his hand suddenly burst into flames and turned to ash. "Christopher, take the disciples and find a place to stay. I need to visit the master." Mark Gu said. "Ah, Master, can I come too? It''s been a while since I last paid my respects to the master." Christopher Tong said pitifully. "I have urgent matters. That''s it." Mark Gu glanced at him and flew away. Christopher sighed, "Oh well." ......... "You dare to sigh? Useless." Lithe Snake looked at the two kneeling beasts before him and said indifferently. "King Teng Snake, please calm your anger!" The two beasts said in fear. Their bodies were huge, kneeling before Lithe Snake like two small hills, making Lithe Snake seem tiny. In the Monster Realm, for beasts to take human form, they must at least reach the Elemental Infant stage, which is equivalent to the eighth level. "The first wave ended in failure. Do you consider yourselves useless?" Lithe Snake said with slight displeasure. If Zhao Deep Abyss knew about this, he would surely mock him again. How annoying. "Your Majesty, you don''t know. That day, a scream suddenly came from the sky above the Li Shui Empire. It didn''t sound human, but the most terrifying part was that the scream filled us with immense fear, as if there was a horrifying pressure in it. Even the blood in our veins seemed to freeze, so we retreated." One of the beasts reported in a trembling voice, still filled with fear. "Oh?" Lithe Snake asked in confusion, "Where did that scream come from?" "We... we don''t know. It disappeared in an instant." The beast said, trembling. "If it disappeared in an instant, why did you run!" Lithe Snake shouted coldly, his eyes filled with killing intent. He was thoroughly displeased. This scared the two beasts out of their wits. "King Teng Snake, we... we... no, please don''t!" Lithe Snake''s mouth suddenly opened wide, and he swallowed the two beasts whole! Moments later, Lithe Snake spat, frowning in disgust, "Terrible taste." "Summon Sky Wolf and Thorn Pig to see me." Meanwhile, in the Monster Sovereign''s hall. "Sophia Ji, what are you hesitating about? Five years ago, I thought you were going to attack the Spirit Dust Cultivation Realm. Why have you delayed until now?" A middle-aged man with a full beard looked at the woman in a black dress with a black veil in front of him and asked solemnly. "Tiger Zhan, you don''t know. Five years ago, I visited the Immortal Tomb, and a tomb there disappeared into thin air." Sophia Ji shook her head and said. Tiger Zhan''s pupils shrank sharply, and he said in shock, "Are you mistaken? For ten thousand years, no one has been able to move the Immortal Tomb even slightly. How could it disappear into thin air?" "But it did disappear into thin air. You''ll see when you go there." Sophia Ji didn''t want to explain further; she didn''t know how to explain it either. Seeing Sophia Ji so certain, Tiger Zhan''s heart tightened, and he asked, "So, you haven''t launched a full-scale attack on the Spirit Dust Cultivation Realm because of this?" Sophia Ji nodded and said, "Yes, this matter feels extremely strange to me. You know, I always seek stability." Tiger Zhan paused, then said in a low voice, "So if we never find out why the tomb disappeared, you''ll keep hesitating? If that''s the case, why did our two realms form an alliance?" He didn''t have much time to waste; his cultivation was nearing a bottleneck, and he was eager to uncover the secrets of the Immortal Tomb! "Ten years. If everything remains normal in the next ten years, our two realms will go to war with the Spirit Dust Realm." Sophia Ji said calmly, "Until then, let our forces engage in small skirmishes." Ten years... Tiger Zhan frowned, thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "Alright, ten years it is. It''s not that long. I agree." Sophia Ji nodded slightly, her eyes flickering as her figure faded. She planned to visit the Li Shui area in the Spirit Dust Realm again and spend the next ten years finding out why that tomb disappeared... Seeing Sophia Ji leave, Tiger Zhan rubbed his chin with his large hand, his brows furrowed, "A tomb disappeared into thin air? How is that possible? I should see for myself!" Even though he believed Sophia Ji, he still wanted to see it with his own eyes. If a tomb really disappeared... For some reason, Tiger Zhan suddenly felt a chill down his spine! Chapter 43 – Caleb Dong spits blood Town Master''s Mansion, backyard. In the pavilion, Mark Gu and Ambrose Lu sat facing each other, each with a cup of hot tea in front of them. "Sir, it seems the demon and beast realms might have formed an alliance. A few days ago, there was a beast attack. After five years of peace, they are making moves again," Mark said respectfully, glancing curiously at the turtle on Ambrose''s shoulder. Ambrose didn''t comment on the matter but instead said, "I see that your Golden Elixir has some cracks. The tribulation for advancing to the Elemental Infant stage is likely approaching." Mark was taken aback by the sudden change in topic and then laughed dryly, "Sir, your insight is indeed sharp. My tribulation is indeed approaching." A hint of worry appeared on his face as he continued, "This tribulation comes at such a critical moment, of all times." Ambrose took a sip of tea, savoring it, and then said, "Knowing that the demon and beast realms have allied, why hasn''t your Cyan Cloud Sect informed the cultivation world?" Mark was momentarily stunned by the return to the previous topic and sighed, "Sir, without knowing the exact time of the attack, if we reveal this, our Cyan Cloud Sect might become a laughingstock. Moreover, the cultivation world has become too indifferent these days..." "True, your Cyan Cloud Sect might become a laughingstock. But when the demon and beast realms attack, if the cultivation world isn''t prepared, many in the mortal world will die," Ambrose said softly. Mark felt his mouth go dry and fell silent, recalling his earlier words about seeking immortality but also seeking a sense of righteousness. He felt a pang of shame. "Sir, do you mean that no matter what, we should inform the cultivation world?" Mark asked quietly. "How would I know?" Ambrose said, slowly disappearing from the pavilion. Seeing this, Mark sighed deeply after a long while, bowed in the courtyard, and walked out. As he was about to leave, Andrew Chen and the butler happened to pass by. They were startled and quickly approached Mark, bowing, "Immortal Gu, are you here to see the sir? It seems he has just left." "Hehe, I just met with him," Mark smiled and flew away in front of them. Andrew and the butler exchanged a joyful glance, looked at the courtyard, bowed, and quietly retreated. The sir had just been disturbed by Immortal Gu; it was best not to bother him now. ... Li Shui Imperial Capital. "Five years, it''s been five years. What do you all think about the recent sudden beast attack and their abrupt retreat?" the Li Shui King asked, standing in the grand hall and scanning the officials. "Sigh, our Li Shui Empire has been peaceful for five years. Who knew the beasts would break the peace again..." "Fortunately, there were no casualties this time." "But what do these beasts mean by this? We really can''t figure it out." ... The officials whispered among themselves, but no one directly answered the king''s question. They truly didn''t know. "Bang!" The Li Shui King slammed his hand on the table, and the hall fell silent. The officials were as quiet as cicadas in winter. "Again! Five years ago, it was the same! I know you are all mere mortals, but I''m not asking you to solve the beast problem, just your opinions! Yet you all pretend not to hear me!" the king raged. "You eat the people''s taxes but are of no use! Why should I keep you? I might as well recruit new talents. As for you, you might as well retire early!" The officials were shocked and knelt in unison, shouting, "Your Majesty, please calm down!" They all glanced at Caleb Dong, signaling him: Old Dong, you usually have the best ideas, hurry up! Caleb was also speechless. Why him? Even if he had some ideas, he didn''t want to speak up! Five years ago, he made a contribution, but the king didn''t promote him! At that time, outside Moyu Town, he had modestly mentioned something, and the king took it seriously! How could he handle that? "Hmm?" The Li Shui King noticed the officials'' glances and turned his gaze to Caleb, his eyes flashing. "Minister Dong, I''ve noticed you speak less in the past five years." Caleb trembled and said, "Your Majesty overthinks. Perhaps it''s because I''m getting old and my mind is dull." The king said calmly, "Minister Dong, if you can explain the beasts'' strange retreat, I will promote you on the spot!" Caleb stood up abruptly, staring at the king, "Your Majesty, do you mean it?" The officials were stunned. Didn''t Caleb just say his mind was dull? "A king''s word is his bond," the king said, his eyes brightening. Caleb felt a bitter smile in his heart. Indeed, the king''s word was his bond. Five years ago, he didn''t get promoted, just as promised. Did the king know how he had lived these five years? He had been brooding over that incident! "Your Majesty, I believe this is related to the fleeting cry we heard that day!" Caleb said respectfully and seriously. The officials were taken aback. Thinking about it, it seemed true. Why hadn''t they thought of it? "Moreover, I have a feeling that the cry might be related to the sir," Caleb added reverently. Seeing the officials'' confusion, Caleb quickly waved his hand, "Don''t look at me; it''s just a hunch." "Your Majesty, if the beasts'' retreat is related to that cry, it means they might attack again anytime. What should we do? Should we move to Moyu Town?" an official asked. The king waved his hand, "Moving just the eastern part of the empire to Moyu Town is manageable, but the south, west, and north are too far, and there are too many people. Moyu Town''s surroundings wouldn''t accommodate everyone. Besides..." Caleb interjected, "Besides, the king means that after five years, the sir might no longer be in Moyu Town. Moving there would be pointless." The king looked at Caleb appreciatively, "Indeed, Minister Dong is right." Sear?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "What should we do then?" The officials were anxious. It can be hard to make great work when its stolen from "pawread dot com". "Don''t worry, the Cyan Cloud Sect immortals have prepared for this. We just need to cooperate with them," the king said solemnly. The officials nodded. Caleb noticed the king seemed to have forgotten something and quickly said, "Your Majesty, have you forgotten something?" "What?" the king asked, puzzled. "Ugh!" Caleb suddenly spat out three mouthfuls of blood, splattering many officials. ... Chapter 44 – Dialogue between Monster Sovereign and Ambrose Lu Night. Immortal Tomb in the mountains. "I was buried here before." Ambrose Lu stood with his hands behind his back at the spot where he had once been buried, speaking calmly. On his shoulder, Old Turtle curiously observed the surroundings. "Master, where is your tomb?" "I erased it," Ambrose replied. Old Turtle nodded, scanning the other tombs. "None of these tombs have inscriptions." "Indeed." "Master, aren''t you curious? How about we dig them up and take a look?" Old Turtle suggested with great curiosity. Over countless years, Old Turtle''s mindset had long ceased to be easily stirred by events. But this matter piqued his interest immensely. To have buried Ambrose Lu for millions of years¡ªremarkable. Ambrose remained silent, his eyes flickering slightly. A quick look at " will leave you more fulfilled. At that moment, a burly man with a full beard suddenly appeared in the graveyard. "I refuse to believe it! How can an Immortal Tomb just vanish into thin air?" Tiger Zhan cursed, lifting one leg but freezing mid-step. He saw a man in green robes standing silently like a ghost, watching him. A human cultivator? Tiger Zhan''s eyes flickered as he tried to probe the man''s aura... only to be shocked. Impossible. As a Monster Sovereign, how could he fail to discern the cultivation level of a mere human from the Spirit Dust Realm? Apart from Nathan Zhang, Laura Qin, and Karl Jiang, who were in the Tribulation Crossing stage, who else could it be? Could this person possess some treasure that conceals his aura? Unable to figure it out, Tiger Zhan decided to ignore the man in green robes and began to carefully inspect each tomb. "Master, this little demon is actually a Howling Sky Demon Tiger. I didn''t expect to find one in this realm..." Old Turtle chuckled. The Howling Sky Demon Tiger clan was quite famous in the Four Directions Immortal Realm. However, this one was too weak; any member of the clan from the Four Directions Immortal Realm could easily crush it. Ambrose nodded, saying nothing. With his Eyes of the Dao, what couldn''t he see? He even knew that this tiger demon was a sovereign in the Monster Realm. But since it had no direct conflict with him, he wouldn''t destroy it without reason. To him, all life¡ªwhether human or demon¡ªwas much the same. Though sometimes, he did find himself favoring humans, given that he was one himself. Or at least, he thought he was... Ambrose wasn''t entirely sure. Tiger Zhan slowly walked over, inspecting each tomb until he stood before Ambrose, towering over him. He glanced at Ambrose, then looked at the empty space in front of him, his expression changing instantly. One tomb had indeed disappeared! He clearly remembered a tomb being there, but now it was empty¡ªvery strange! "Hey! You seem to come here often. Do you know if there was a tomb here before?" Tiger Zhan pointed to the spot, turning to Ambrose. "I''m not called ''hey,''" Ambrose replied with interest. Tiger Zhan''s face darkened as he suppressed his temper. "Daoist Friend, do you know if there was a tomb here before?" "Could you have remembered wrong?" Ambrose asked softly. "Impossible!!" Tiger Zhan waved his hand urgently. "How could I, or my friend, both be mistaken?" Ambrose smiled. "I''ve always wondered, haven''t you ever counted the number of tombs here? Wouldn''t that clear things up?" Tiger Zhan glanced at Ambrose. "Do you think we''re idiots? Of course, we''ve thought of that. But there''s something mysterious about these tombs. No one has ever been able to count them accurately or destroy them." He looked at Ambrose as if he were a country bumpkin. The implication was clear: You haven''t seen enough of the world! Old Turtle almost laughed. His master, inexperienced? "I see," Ambrose nodded slightly. "So I was just trying to confirm," Tiger Zhan said, exasperated. "Sometimes, when you have the answer in your heart, there''s no need for confirmation," Ambrose said indifferently. "Alright then," Tiger Zhan''s eyes flashed. He couldn''t quite understand this man in green robes. "I''m Tiger Zhan. May I know your name, Daoist Friend?" "Ambrose Lu." "Ambrose Lu?" Tiger Zhan probed. "I don''t recall hearing your name in the Spirit Dust Cultivation Realm." "Is that so?" Ambrose smiled mysteriously. "I haven''t heard of you either, Tiger Daoist. Have you been in seclusion, or... are you not from this realm?" Tiger Zhan was shocked and quickly replied, "Seclusion, of course! How could I not be from the Spirit Dust Realm?" "Oh," Ambrose said calmly. "If you''re in seclusion, then it''s normal not to have heard of me. You wouldn''t be lying to me, would you?" "Heh heh..." Tiger Zhan forced a laugh, anger rising within him. What an insolent human! "Angry? Thinking of attacking me?" Ambrose turned to face Tiger Zhan, his voice gentle. S~ea??h the n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Tiger Zhan was about to speak when he caught sight of the tiny turtle on Ambrose''s shoulder, staring at him... For some reason, Tiger Zhan shivered! "Ahem, Daoist Friend, you''re joking. Cultivation is hard; we should cherish it and not fight without reason, right?" Tiger Zhan laughed awkwardly, glanced at the empty tomb, then at Ambrose and Old Turtle, and disappeared from the graveyard. "Master, that Howling Sky Demon Tiger chickened out," Old Turtle laughed. Ambrose shook his head, glancing at the tombs. "How are the other Immortal Emperors in the Four Directions Immortal Realm?" Old Turtle was silent for a moment. "They''re doing well, but the Four Directions Immortal Realm... Master, you should find time to visit." "Yes, I will..." Ambrose''s eyes flickered as he looked at the tombs. "I think I know." "Uh, Master, what do you know?" Old Turtle''s face was full of confusion. "Nothing, let''s go." The man in green slowly disappeared. "Uh, Master, aren''t you going to dig up the Immortal Tomb with Old Turtle?" "No, there''s nothing worth seeing." "But Old Turtle is curious." "I said no. Do you believe I''ll crack your shell?" "......" ...... Chapter 45 – Suspicion Tiger Zhan appeared on a mountain peak. He stared intently in the direction of the Immortal Tomb in the mountains, his pupils slightly contracting... Could it be an illusion... That seemingly ordinary turtle, in that instant, gave him a sense of dread. Thinking back carefully now, that cultivator named Ambrose Lu also seemed a bit off. That cultivator wasn''t nervous at all when facing him, remaining calm and composed. Especially that line, "Or perhaps not from this world?" For a moment, Tiger Zhan felt a terrifying thought that his background had been completely seen through. It didn''t make sense. Tiger Zhan frowned deeply. But this trip made him realize that the waters of the Spirit Dust Realm were indeed very deep. And the mysteriously vanished Immortal Tomb, Thinking this way, it made sense for Sophia Ji to delay the attack. "Ambrose Lu... I should mention this person to Sophia Ji, let her be cautious." Tiger Zhan muttered to himself, then swiped his large hand in the air before him! The next moment, a chaotic light circle appeared in front of him. "Tiger Zhan?" A puzzled voice from Sophia Ji came through the light circle. "Sophia Ji, I just went to the Immortal Tomb, and indeed... an Immortal Tomb has disappeared." Tiger Zhan said solemnly, looking at the light circle. "Are you so bored that you think I would lie to you? If that''s all you have to say, I won''t entertain it." Sophia Ji''s voice came from the other end, sounding indifferent. "Wait, that''s not all I have to say!" Seeing that Sophia Ji was about to cut off the communication, Tiger Zhan''s tone became urgent. Seeing no sound from the light circle, Tiger Zhan knew Sophia Ji was waiting for him to continue. So he spoke with a slightly heavier tone, "I encountered a cultivator at the Immortal Tomb!" Sophia Ji: "Can you just say everything at once?" "Alright." Tiger Zhan sighed slightly, then said, "Sophia Ji, you don''t know, that cultivator..." Tiger Zhan then recounted the details and conversations he had with Ambrose Lu to Sophia Ji. "A cultivator whose realm you can''t see through? And a turtle that gave you a sense of dread?" Sophia Ji asked suspiciously. For some reason, Tiger Zhan felt as if Sophia Ji was mocking him, so he blushed and shouted, "Sophia Ji! I''m serious, don''t think I''m joking! That turtle really gave me a sense of dread!" This novel is available on "pawread dot com". Sophia Ji was silent for a long time, seemingly contemplating Tiger Zhan''s words, then said, "Alright, let''s not talk about the turtle for now. You said Ambrose Lu was always calm? Even when you asked about the vanished tomb? He didn''t show any surprise?" Tiger Zhan squinted his eyes: "That''s right, he was always calm, even questioning if I remembered correctly. After talking for a long time, he didn''t say much, only that some things, once you have an answer in your heart, there''s no need to ask further." Sophia Ji was silent for a long time again before asking, "When you found him... where was he in the Immortal Tomb?" Tiger Zhan was stunned: "The first time I saw him, he seemed to be standing right in front of the vanished Immortal Tomb..." Seeing that Sophia Ji didn''t reply for a long time, Tiger Zhan couldn''t help but say, "I just wanted to tell you to be cautious of this person, he gives me a very strange feeling, and I''ve never heard of him in the cultivation world." Sophia Ji still didn''t reply. Tiger Zhan said, "Can we talk about the turtle now? I''m telling you, that turtle is definitely strange..." "No, I have some urgent matters to sort out now. As for the turtle, you can figure it out yourself." With that, Sophia Ji cut off the communication from the other end. Tiger Zhan stared blankly at the chaotic light circle in front of him slowly dissipating. Then he waved his sleeve, cursing with a dark face, "What a mess, truly unlucky!" ... Cyan Cloud Sect. Great Hall. "Elder Gu sent a message, saying to inform all sects and factions in the cultivation world about this matter..." In the hall, Megan Shen said calmly. As soon as she spoke, the remaining elders in the sect were stunned, then started discussing. "What is Mark up to, I said five years ago to inform the cultivation world, but he opposed it, and now..." "The Grand Elder is right, who knows what Elder Gu is thinking." "Sect Master, did Elder Gu say why? We can''t just do whatever he says without a proper reason, we don''t agree." "That''s right, did Elder Gu learn the exact time of the demon invasion? If not, we don''t agree! If we spread this news, our Cyan Cloud Sect will become a laughingstock! How can we face our old friends in the future!" ... Seeing the disgruntled elders, Megan Shen sighed, S§×arch* The n?velFire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Elder Gu said, if we don''t spread the news, when the demon invasion happens... because the cultivation world wasn''t prepared in advance, the common people might suffer heavy casualties." The hall fell silent. The elders frowned deeply. Soon, the Grand Elder stood up and said, "Sect Master, according to Mark''s idea five years ago, even if we spread the news, few sects would believe it! In the end, how can our Cyan Cloud Sect stand in the cultivation world?" The elders nodded in agreement. Megan Shen sneered, "But if we don''t say it, when the common people suffer heavy casualties, can you bear it?" "Why not?!" At this moment, an elder stood up with a flushed face and said, "Sect Master, it''s not that I want to say this, but why should we be so responsible for the common people? As cultivators, we help when we can, and it''s fine if we can''t, why should we feel guilty?" "Hmm?" Megan Shen''s face changed slightly, staring intently at the elder. The atmosphere in the hall became cold, and the elders fell silent. Although they didn''t say anything, they agreed with the elder''s viewpoint in their hearts. "Foolish!" Megan Shen said sternly, "Not to mention the common people, according to Elder Gu, the demon realms are likely already allied. Even if we don''t help the common people, do you think our Cyan Cloud Sect can escape unscathed? That''s the demon realms we''re talking about!" "The demon realms covet the Immortal Tomb, the first to be destroyed might not be the common people, but us¡ªthe Cyan Cloud Sect who governs this area!" With those words, the elders'' faces finally changed. "Sect Master, should we relocate the sect, far from the Eastern Region?" An elder cautiously suggested. "Bang!" Megan Shen picked up a teacup and slammed it heavily in front of him, shouting coldly, "Nonsense! How can you say such a thing?" "Sect Master, please calm down!" The elders immediately knelt down, they hadn''t seen Megan Shen this angry in a long time. "The Patriarch is still in seclusion, should you call him, or should I?" "The Cyan Cloud Sect has been here for a long time, how can it be abandoned just like that?" "The surrounding secular empires pay tribute every year, and even the cultivation seedlings are selected from them, can you just abandon them?" The elders lowered their heads, not daring to speak. Megan Shen said coldly, "No more words, quickly spread the news, how many sects believe it is their business, but our Cyan Cloud Sect will have a clear conscience!" "Yes..." The elders stood up, bowed, and left the hall. ... Chapter 46 – Is the brother the son of the Town Master? In Moyu Town, As usual, the streets were bustling with people. Vendors rubbed their hands together, blowing warm air, and their shouts filled the air. "Little girl, in this cold winter, I can''t believe you have silkworm heart greens for sale!" A woman carrying a vegetable basket exclaimed in surprise. Little Amelia smiled and said, "Auntie, these are from our storage. We have too few people at home to finish them, so I''m selling some for money." The woman put the basket down by her feet, squatted, and picked through the greens in the basket. "Great, I''ll buy a few. We''re so lucky today. When I get home, I can make silkworm heart soup for my kids. In this cold weather, a warm bowl will be so comforting!" Little Amelia waited silently with a smile as the woman made her selection. "I''ll take these few. How much?" the woman asked, placing five stalks of silkworm heart greens into her basket. Just as Little Amelia was about to speak, The ground suddenly began to shake! Find the original at "pawread dot com". As the townsfolk stood bewildered, a shout came from the town walls! "All townspeople, return home and lock your doors!! Beasts are coming!!" Instantly, chaos erupted on the streets! Faces filled with terror, people ran towards their homes, and vendors hurriedly packed up their stalls. Little Amelia, still in a daze, saw the woman grab her basket and run off. "F-five copper coins..." Little Amelia reached out and murmured to the woman''s retreating figure. But soon, feeling the ground shake even more violently, Little Amelia''s face turned pale. She quickly picked up her carrying pole but then froze. She didn''t know where to hide. Her home was near the mountains, not in Moyu Town. Gritting her teeth, she ran to the nearest house and knocked on the door. "Hello, can I hide here for a while..." Before she could finish, a voice came from inside, "You better leave. We can''t open the door for you now!" Little Amelia knocked on four or five more houses, but no one was willing to take her in. By now, the streets were almost empty as everyone had gone into hiding. Helpless, she found a corner, placed her baskets outside, and curled up in the corner, muttering in fear, "Thank goodness I didn''t bring Grandma today..." Roar! A bloodthirsty roar came from outside the town, and Little Amelia hugged her knees, trembling and crying. She was so young, and a frail girl at that. "Why aren''t you selling fruits today?" Suddenly, a gentle voice sounded. Little Amelia looked up in surprise to see a man in cyan cloth squatting by her baskets, a smile on his face. "B-brother." She was very familiar with Ambrose Lu, who had bought fruits from her twice before. Panicking, she said, "Brother, there are beasts outside the town. It''s very dangerous. Shouldn''t you hurry home?" Ambrose Lu smiled faintly, "You said the beasts are outside the town. What''s the danger inside?" "But... but..." Little Amelia''s eyes reddened, and she hesitated. "Besides, do you think it''s safe in the town? If the beasts break in, no one will escape." Ambrose Lu said. Looking at the calm young man before her, Little Amelia felt a strange sense of peace. "Let''s go." Ambrose Lu stood up. "Go... where?" "It''s so cold. Naturally, we''ll go to my place for a cup of hot tea. You can leave once the beast threat is over." With that, Ambrose Lu walked away with his hands behind his back. "Okay, thank you, brother." Little Amelia quickly got up, picked up her carrying pole, and followed him. Soon, They arrived at the Town Master''s Mansion. Due to the beast threat, there were no town guards at the gate; they were all busy. Little Amelia followed Ambrose Lu dazedly, walking all the way to the backyard. In the pavilion. "Sit down. There''s hot tea on the table. Do I have to pour it for you myself?" Seeing Little Amelia in a daze, Ambrose Lu smiled faintly. Little Amelia snapped out of it, picked up the teapot on the table, and poured a cup for both Ambrose Lu and herself. She sat down nervously, took a sip of tea, and looked at Ambrose Lu with reverence. "B-brother, are you the Town Master''s son?" She had seen Andrew Chen before, and given Ambrose Lu''s age, she could only guess he was Andrew''s son. Ambrose Lu was slightly taken aback. "Pfft..." The Old Turtle on his shoulder couldn''t help but laugh. Little Amelia looked in shock at the source of the laughter and finally noticed the turtle on Ambrose Lu''s shoulder. "Brother, the t-turtle just laughed..." Little Amelia pointed at the Old Turtle on Ambrose Lu''s shoulder in confusion. Ambrose Lu took the Old Turtle off his shoulder, placed it in his palm, and pressed it lightly, saying seriously, "Oh, you must be tense and haven''t calmed down yet. You heard wrong." At this moment, the Old Turtle in Ambrose Lu''s palm, after being pressed, saw stars and almost fainted from the pain, thinking, Master, you pressed too hard... "Okay, I must have heard wrong." Little Amelia said embarrassedly. Boom! Boom! Boom! At this time, there were continuous crashing sounds from the town walls. "Brother, I wonder if the town guards can hold out. If the beasts break into the town, many townsfolk will die." Little Amelia trembled and said sadly. "You should think about yourself first. Sometimes, it''s better to be a little selfish." Ambrose Lu said calmly. Little Amelia fell silent, only the occasional crashing sound from the town walls breaking the silence. Each crash made her body tremble, as if each hit struck her heart. "Master, are you going to let these little beasts make such noise and disturb you? Should I go and deal with them?" The Old Turtle''s voice sounded in Ambrose Lu''s mind, showing he had somewhat recovered. "No need. Mark Gu and the others will be here soon. We don''t need to intervene." Ambrose Lu replied in his mind. "Mark Gu? Who is Mark Gu?" The Old Turtle was puzzled. "Just a cultivator of this world." Ambrose Lu said softly. The Old Turtle: "Oh, if Master remembers his name, this cultivator must be exceptional." S§×ar?h the ¦Çov§×lFire .net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. Ambrose Lu placed the Old Turtle back on his shoulder, not bothering to respond further. Many times, the Old Turtle was a chatterbox. If you kept responding to him, he would have endless things to say. It was quite annoying. .......... At the town walls. The tremors continued! The walls were dented and full of cracks. They could only hold out for a little longer before collapsing! The head of the town guards shouted from afar, "Town Master!! These beasts have thick hides, and arrows are useless against them. We need to retreat; the walls are about to collapse!!" "Town Master!" The butler also looked anxiously at Andrew Chen. Andrew Chen remained silent, staring intently at the dozen or so beasts below, feeling extremely unwilling!! If only he were an Immortal... If only, but there were no ifs. He thought of Ambrose Lu''s face and was about to shamelessly ask for help, When suddenly, a streak of light flashed across the sky! Mark Gu, along with Christopher Tong and other Foundation Establishment disciples, landed steadily on the town walls!! "Christopher, go slay those beasts!" Mark Gu looked at the dozen or so ordinary beasts below and commanded. "Yes, Master!" Immediately, Christopher flew up with his sword! In an instant, he drew the attention of the beasts. This scene left Andrew Chen and the others dumbfounded. "Town Master Chen, we almost arrived too late. Apologies." Mark Gu said to Andrew Chen. "Not too late at all! Immortal Gu, what are you saying!" Andrew Chen waved his hand hurriedly. Mark Gu smiled, glanced at everyone, then looked towards the direction of the Town Master''s Mansion''s backyard, and said to the crowd, "Don''t blame the Master. His powers are vast, and he must have known we from the Cyan Cloud Sect were coming, so he didn''t take action. Besides, dealing with such small beasts would be beneath him unless absolutely necessary." Thinking from another perspective, Mark Gu believed that if he were a Divine Transformation True Lord, he wouldn''t want to bother killing a few small beasts either. It was indeed beneath him... "No! No!! Immortal Gu, we mortals wouldn''t dare blame the Master. Andrew knows that if the Master doesn''t act, it''s his duty; if he does, it''s a favor. We have a scale in our hearts." Andrew Chen waved his hand repeatedly. The butler and the head of the town guards also nodded repeatedly. "Haha, that''s good. Next, just watch. With my personal disciple in action, these ordinary beasts will be slain in no time." Mark Gu stood on the town walls, smiling faintly. For such a small matter, he naturally didn''t need to take action. "Yes." Everyone nodded and watched the battle with Mark Gu, their eyes wide and occasionally exclaiming in amazement. The beasts that had made them despair were being cut down like weeds by the young Immortal, disappearing with a few swipes. .......... "Haha, Master, this Mark Gu is indeed clever and reasonable. If not necessary, even a small Divine Transformation cultivator wouldn''t want to kill a few small beasts, let alone you, an Immortal Emperor." In the pavilion, the Old Turtle''s teasing voice sounded in Ambrose Lu''s mind. "Then why are you willing?" Ambrose Lu asked calmly. "Ahem, Old Turtle naturally wouldn''t stoop to dealing with a few insignificant beasts either. It''s just to make you feel better, and besides..." Before the Old Turtle could finish, Ambrose Lu said helplessly, "Alright, shut up. You are not allowed to speak for the rest of the day." The Old Turtle: "......" ......... Chapter 47 – Your attitude is even more arrogant than your grandpa turtle In no time, these monsters were all slain by Christopher Tong. Ordinary monsters like these were no match for Christopher, who was in the Foundation Establishment stage. "The Immortal is truly amazing!" "Indeed, our arrows couldn''t even pierce their defenses, but the Immortal defeated them in the blink of an eye." "Ah, this is the difference between us mortals and the Immortals." "......" A quick look at "pawread dot com" will leave you more fulfilled. The town guards were filled with admiration. "Thank you, Immortal Gu!" Andrew Chen breathed a sigh of relief and expressed his gratitude. Mark Gu waved it off indifferently, but suddenly, as if sensing something, he sharply looked towards the horizon! His pupils contracted fiercely! Two streaks of light were approaching them, carrying an aura that was terrifying! More importantly, this aura... was demonic! Everyone noticed Mark Gu''s gaze and serious expression, their hearts skipped a beat, and they quickly looked in the same direction. By this time, the two streaks of light had already reached outside the town walls, and two figures gradually became clear. One was a skinny man in a gray robe, and the other a fat man in a black robe. Wisps of demonic aura swirled around them like smoke. The skinny man in the gray robe glanced casually at the corpses of the monsters on the ground, then looked up at the town wall and sneered, "Cyan Cloud Sect? All you can do is kill some low-level monsters from our Monster Realm, right, Thorn Pig?" The fat man in the black robe rubbed his large belly and chuckled, "Sky Wolf, today this pig is going to eat up this entire town!" "Suit yourself," Sky Wolf said, pursing his lips. The town wall fell silent, and Andrew Chen and the others, filled with fear, couldn''t help but move closer to Mark Gu. "Master..." Christopher Tong stared intently at the two figures in the air, his face grave. From their words, he had gleaned some terrifying information. These two were likely... "Level... Eight... Demonic... Cultivators," Mark Gu gritted his teeth. Andrew Chen and the other mortals naturally didn''t understand, but the Foundation Establishment disciples'' pupils contracted sharply, and even their bodies began to tremble with fear. Level Eight Demonic Cultivators, what a concept... They were comparable to the early Elemental Infant stage! They were Elemental Infant ancestors... No wonder they were in human form; Level Eight monsters had the ability to transform. And they were called Demonic Cultivators, no longer referred to as monsters. "Well, well, your eyesight is pretty good, human cultivator. No wonder you''re about to advance to the Elemental Infant stage, hehe..." Sky Wolf said to Mark Gu with a sinister smile. Thorn Pig snorted and said indifferently, "Sky Wolf, why waste words with them? Just kill them." As he spoke, the demonic aura around him began to surge violently... Even Andrew Chen and the others, no matter how foolish, could see that these two, the skinny one and the fat one, were not here with good intentions and seemed very powerful. "Master, what should we do!" Christopher Tong''s body trembled, his face turning pale. Although... but... he didn''t want to die yet. Mark Gu also swallowed nervously, his eyes constantly glancing towards the Town Master''s Mansion, but there was no movement from that direction. Master, save us, Master, save us, Master, save us, ahhhhh! Mark Gu cried out in his heart. Facing two Level Eight Demonic Cultivators, even if a hundred of him came, they wouldn''t stand a chance. "Haha!" At this moment, Thorn Pig suddenly opened his huge mouth towards the town wall! Instantly! The sky changed color! A giant phantom of a pig covered in thorns appeared in the sky, its size immense. In the next moment, its tusked mouth opened wide and lunged forward! Andrew Chen and the others were already scared out of their wits. Because this giant pig phantom was so enormous, covering half the sky, they felt as if the entire Moyu Town would be swallowed by it! This was a terrifying scene they had never witnessed before. Mark Gu''s face changed dramatically. He glanced once more towards the Town Master''s Mansion, then gritted his teeth and formed a hand seal, shouting, "Christopher, take everyone and retreat!" Christopher received the order and quickly led the disciples, along with the stunned Andrew Chen and others, down from the town wall. At this moment, a thousand glowing swords appeared around Mark Gu, slowly rotating, exuding a power and sharpness reminiscent of that night five years ago! S§×ar?h the NovelFire.net* website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Thousand Sword Technique, go!" Swish swish swish¡ª! A thousand glowing swords shot out! Even in broad daylight, they were as magnificent and grand as a meteor shower! "Hahaha, just a Golden Elixir peak cultivator, who gave you the courage?" Sky Wolf, standing beside Thorn Pig, laughed mockingly with his hands on his hips. His eyes were full of disdain as he looked at the thousand glowing swords. "Oink oink!" The giant pig phantom let out a chilling squeal, In the next moment. The thousand glowing swords were swallowed by that huge mouth, not lasting even a moment. This scene made everyone shudder. Even someone as strong as Mark Gu couldn''t withstand a single blow! "Master!" Christopher Tong''s face turned deathly pale. "Level Eight Demonic Cultivators are indeed beyond my capability..." Mark Gu muttered to himself, looking dejectedly at the approaching giant mouth. At this moment, his peripheral vision still occasionally glanced towards the Town Master''s Mansion. He knew that as long as Ambrose Lu was willing to step in, Everything would be fine!! As the oppressive giant pig phantom approached, everyone''s hearts seemed to stop, their pupils trembling! "Hahaha, today, all of you will die!! I, Thorn Pig, say so!! No one can save you!!" Thorn Pig sneered coldly! "Oh really, no one can save them? You little demon, your strength is nothing, yet your arrogance surpasses even your Grandpa Turtle." At this moment, a teasing voice echoed from the town wall, Making everyone''s eyes freeze! Master? No, this wasn''t Master''s voice or tone! The next moment, everyone saw countless dark green beams of light intersecting in the sky outside the town wall, forming a semicircle. The shape... well, it looked like a turtle shell. The giant pig phantom''s mouth bit down hard on it! Crack crack crack... Everyone was shocked to see a look of fear and shrinking on the giant pig phantom''s face, and then its sharp teeth shattered completely!! The giant pig phantom collapsed, while the intersecting dark green beams of light, resembling a turtle shell, remained unmoved... "Poof!" Thorn Pig suddenly retreated dozens of feet, clutching his chest and spitting out a mouthful of blood, his eyes filled with disbelief! "Thorn Pig, are you alright?" Sky Wolf appeared beside him, asking worriedly. The disdain in his eyes had vanished, Replaced by seriousness! "Who dares to interfere in the affairs of our Monster Realm? Come out if you have the guts!" Thorn Pig wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and roared, looking around. The town wall fell silent for a moment, The next moment, a hunched old man dressed in dark clothes gradually appeared on the town wall... His eyebrows and mustache extended to his neck, with a small tuft of beard on his chin. His dark skin glistened with a sheen. He stroked one side of his mustache, his old eyes sweeping over the two demons with a kind smile, "Grandpa Turtle... naturally has plenty of guts." ...... Chapter 48 – It turned out to be the masters servant The town walls were eerily quiet at this moment. Mark Gu and the others stared in bewilderment at the uniquely featured hunched old man... When did Moyu Town get such a character? Not to mention anything else, just that move earlier was enough to shock them! After all, the being before them was an eighth-level monster cultivator, comparable to an Elemental Infant ancestor! "Who are you? How dare you meddle in the affairs of our Monster Realm?!" Thorn Pig growled hoarsely, he and Sky Wolf were on high alert! Because they couldn''t see through this hunched old man at all! Old Turtle stroked his beard, lowered his hands behind his back, his expression calm but his tone disdainful, "Meddle in the affairs of the Monster Realm? If it weren''t for not wanting Mason Hun to buzz around my ears like an annoying bee, just based on your disturbance to my master today, even if your Monster Realm were overturned a hundred times, it wouldn''t be enough to quell my anger!" As soon as these words were spoken, Not only Sky Wolf and Thorn Pig, but even Mark Gu and Christopher Tong and the other disciples were all shaken to their core! Arrogant, too arrogant! Regardless of the credibility of this hunched old man''s words, Mark Gu was more curious about who his master was? Not to mention anything else, just the fact that he could injure an eighth-level monster cultivator was enough to prove his strength, so his master behind him... The more he thought about it, the more terrifying it seemed. "Arrogant!!!" Thorn Pig stared at Old Turtle and roared. "Ridiculous words, overturn our Monster Realm a hundred times? Don''t mention our Monster Sovereign, even one of the Five Great Monster Kings could easily crush you!" Sky Wolf also growled in displeasure. But undeniably, their hearts were extremely heavy at this moment. However, even if they couldn''t win, they believed the other party absolutely couldn''t keep them here! "Hey, you two little..." Old Turtle raised an eyebrow, about to say something, "Do you believe I''ll seal your mouth? Arguing with two little monsters, aren''t you ashamed?" S§×arch* The ¦ÇovelFire.¦Çet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. A slightly cool voice from Ambrose Lu suddenly came from the direction of the Town Master''s Mansion... Old Turtle shivered in fright, bowing repeatedly, the previously calm face now showing an awkward smile, "Hehe, yes, yes, master, please don''t be angry." Seeing the previously extremely arrogant hunched old man suddenly acting like a Peke, Everyone was dumbfounded. The master''s voice... This powerful hunched old man was actually the master''s servant?! The master he mentioned earlier was actually the master... But why had they never seen this hunched old man before? "You, you..." Thorn Pig and Sky Wolf came to their senses, their eyes trembling as they looked towards the Town Master''s Mansion, They were completely panicked. This hunched old man... the master he mentioned earlier actually existed, and was right in this town! The hunched old man was already so strong, they couldn''t imagine how strong his master was? "Run!!!" Without hesitation, Thorn Pig and Sky Wolf simultaneously retreated! "Want to run? Did you ask me, Old Turtle? You two little..." Old Turtle''s eyes were indifferent, with a wave of his hand, two dark green beams shot out at terrifying speed! Swoosh!! Thorn Pig and Sky Wolf, who were fleeing, suddenly sensed something, turned their heads abruptly, their faces changing drastically in an instant!! The terrifying power contained in the two dark green beams was beyond their comprehension! They had still greatly underestimated this hunched old man! "You, who are you really, no, we have painstakingly cultivated for thousands of years to successfully take form, don''t kill us, don''t!!!!" Sky Wolf and Thorn Pig''s eyes finally showed infinite fear! Their voices even had a pleading tone. But, It was too late. The dark green beams vanished in an instant, and they lost consciousness abruptly, their bodies disintegrating into nothingness. "Trash..." Old Turtle finally spat out the two words he hadn''t finished earlier. Then, without looking at Mark Gu and the others, he coldly dissipated on the town wall. "Gulp..." Mark Gu and the others stared in shock at the sky, swallowing frantically! Just now... Two monster cultivators comparable to Elemental Infant ancestors were killed in one move... So strong... "Christopher! You and the other disciples help Town Master Chen repair the town walls, I need to go to the Town Master''s Mansion!" Mark Gu came back to his senses, shook his head hard, and was about to leave hurriedly. "Master, I want to go too!" Christopher quickly said. "No!" Mark Gu refused flatly. "Master~ Please let me go with you~" Christopher pleaded. "Sigh." For the full version, visit pawread dot com. Mark Gu sighed helplessly, grabbed Christopher and flew towards the Town Master''s Mansion, his voice trailing back, "The remaining disciples help Town Master Chen repair the town walls." The disciples all had bitter expressions, they also wanted to see the legendary master... But they weren''t as fortunate as Senior Brother Christopher to be a direct disciple!! "Ahem, Immortals, why don''t you go rest at the Town Master''s Mansion, we and the town guards can handle this." Andrew Chen said respectfully to the disciples. "Yes, yes, Immortals, please rest, there''s no need for you to do such laborious work." The butler quickly echoed. "No, no, Town Master Chen, Elder Gu has given orders, we dare not slack off, hehe." "Yes, Town Master Chen, if we all work together, it will be quick, we can fly, so moving mud and water is relatively fast." "......" The disciples quickly waved their hands, smiling. They had heard Elder Gu say that the terrifying master had lived in the Town Master''s Mansion for years, they dared not neglect Andrew Chen. Even if he was a mere mortal... Andrew Chen and the butler quickly cupped their hands, then exchanged a glance, a hint of pride in their eyes. When had they ever felt so proud? You should know, these Immortals were always high and mighty even towards the Li Shui King... And all of this was because of the master. "Head of the town guards, inform the townspeople, it''s safe now!" Andrew Chen laughed and waved. .......... Backyard of the Town Master''s Mansion. "It seems safe outside, you should go home." Ambrose Lu gently pressed Old Turtle under the table while smiling at Little Amelia. Old Turtle''s eyes were bulging, in too much pain to breathe, his front turtle claws covering his mouth tightly to prevent himself from screaming. The pain, it was too much, a pain that penetrated the bones! "Brother, how do you know it''s safe?" Little Amelia asked confusedly. "There''s no more noise, what do you think?" Ambrose Lu replied. "Right!" Little Amelia suddenly stood up, delighted, "The Town Master''s Mansion is amazing, defeating terrifying monsters as mere mortals!" Ambrose Lu nodded in agreement. "Then... Brother, thank you today! Next time I''ll bring you some delicious fruits!" Little Amelia bowed deeply. "Alright." Ambrose Lu nodded with a smile, waving his hand gently. Seeing this, Little Amelia smiled at Ambrose Lu and hopped out. Not long after she left, Mark Gu''s voice sounded outside, "Master, Mark seeks an audience." Ambrose Lu casually tossed Old Turtle into the pond, lightly patted his mouth, and yawned, "Oh, I''m tired, not seeing anyone today." After saying that, he leaned against the pavilion railing and closed his eyes. And the fish in the pond, the moment Old Turtle fell in, all huddled in a corner, Trembling. ...... Chapter 49 – The conflict of the Kings "Master, the gentleman says he''s tired... What should we do?" Christopher Tong looked at Mark Gu pitifully. Smack! Mark Gu gave him a sharp flick on the forehead and scolded, "You''re a grown man, when did you become so whiny?" Christopher Tong winced in pain, covering his head, his expression turning serious. "Hmph, that''s more like it. You should learn more from your junior brother Leonard Lin!" Mark Gu said irritably, glanced regretfully at the courtyard, then bowed and left. Christopher Tong pursed his lips secretly, mimicking the gesture before quickly following. ......... Monster Realm. A dozing monster beast suddenly noticed that the two soul lamps on the platform had gone out... He pursed his lips indifferently, but his previously calm expression gradually turned rigid... Then he abruptly stood up, a look of terror appearing on his face! "Sky Wolf General, Thorn Pig General!!" The two extinguished soul lamps belonged to two monster generals. The monster beast''s mouth twitched, then he stumbled out in a panic, "Something''s wrong, something''s wrong!" ......... "What did you say?" Bang! The monster beast was kicked over by Lithe Snake, who coldly shouted. The monster beast quickly resumed a kneeling position, trembling as he said, "Reporting to the Demon King, the soul lamps of Sky Wolf and Thorn Pig Generals... have gone out." After a moment, Lithe Snake raised an eyebrow and disappeared from the spot, intending to check it out personally. Soon, he reappeared, but his brows were tightly furrowed. Two monster generals, even in the Monster Realm, held some status, and they had just died like that? How long had it been? It seemed there were powerful cultivators hidden in the Li Shui Empire... The Sect Master of Cyan Cloud Sect? Impossible, even if Sky Wolf and Thorn Pig couldn''t defeat the Sect Master, they could definitely escape! Could it be other cultivators from the Spirit Dust Cultivation Realm... It seemed he needed to visit Zhao Deep Abyss in the Demon Realm to settle this, though it would undoubtedly lead to more ridicule. "Get lost." Lithe Snake said indifferently and disappeared. The monster beast, who had been on edge, finally breathed a sigh of relief, drenched in cold sweat. He was truly afraid that King Teng Snake would kill him in a fit of anger. ......... Demon Realm. In the hall. Zhao Deep Abyss was drinking with Craig Chu when they suddenly heard a cold shout from outside. "Zhao Deep Abyss, get out here!" Zhao Deep Abyss smiled at Craig Chu, and the two disappeared from their seats. When they reappeared, They were outside the hall, facing Lithe Snake and another monster king. Before Lithe Snake could speak, Zhao Deep Abyss smirked and said, "Has King Teng Snake already conquered Li Shui and come here to show off?" "Congratulations, congratulations, as expected of King Teng Snake, truly impressive." Craig Chu also cupped his hands and smiled. Seeing this, Lithe Snake''s anger flared, his face burning, and he said in a deep voice, "Zhao Deep Abyss, you deliberately provoked me earlier. Why didn''t you mention that there were powerful cultivators in Li Shui? Because of you, our Monster Realm lost two monster generals!" Zhao Deep Abyss had intended to continue mocking him, but upon hearing Lithe Snake''s last sentence, his eyes narrowed slightly. Two monster generals dead? Sear?h the N?vel(F)ire.n§×t website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. In that case, the failure of the Black Tongue Demon and the Nightmare Demon Clan he had sent earlier was nothing. "Today, you must give me an explanation." Seeing Zhao Deep Abyss remain silent, Lithe Snake stared coldly at him and said. "An explanation? What kind of explanation do you want?" Zhao Deep Abyss, undeterred, smiled faintly. "Are my two monster generals just going to die for nothing?" Lithe Snake slowly clenched his fist, his voice icy. "Ridiculous!" Zhao Deep Abyss waved his sleeve dismissively, mocking, "You, Lithe Snake, are the head of the Five Great Monster Kings, yet instead of seeking out the culprit, you come to demand an explanation from me! How amusing..." "So, you''re saying... you won''t give me an explanation today." Lithe Snake''s voice suddenly lowered, as if muttering to himself. Zhao Deep Abyss''s eyes flickered, and he smiled, "There will be no explanation, but as for anything else, I''m game." Seeing this, Craig Chu and the monster king beside Lithe Snake also began to focus, slowly clenching their fists. It seemed this matter wouldn''t be resolved peacefully today... The atmosphere in the area grew tense and heated! When you''re just trying to make great content at . "Very well, Zhao Deep Abyss, you truly have guts. Since you won''t give an explanation, I''ll beat one out of you!!" Lithe Snake''s lips curled into a sinister smile, his aura surging. "Caw caw caw..." The crows perched on the withered trees around them were startled, flapping their wings and taking off in a massive flock. "You''re asking for it, you reckless fool!" Zhao Deep Abyss sneered, a thick fog erupting around him, his figure becoming faintly visible within it. "King Kong Monster King, fight with me!" Lithe Snake shouted, his body transforming into a thousand-foot-long snake, coiling in the air, with a pair of small wings on its back. His scarlet eyes and enormous flicking tongue looked terrifying. The King Kong Monster King also transformed into a giant ape the size of a mountain, baring its teeth and glaring fiercely at Zhao Deep Abyss and Craig Chu. "Craig, among the Five Great Demon Kings, your strength is the greatest. Taking down this stinking ape shouldn''t be a problem, right?" Zhao Deep Abyss squinted and said. Craig Chu looked up at the giant ape, grinning, "I''ve heard that among the Five Great Monster Kings, the King Kong Monster King is the strongest. Today, I''ll see for myself." "And let me remind you, just because something is big doesn''t mean it''s powerful..." The next moment, Craig Chu tapped the ground with his toes, launching himself like a cannonball towards the King Kong Monster King! "Boom¡ª¡ª!" The ground below shattered into a spiderweb-like pattern from the impact. "Heh, Craig may seem simple-minded, but when he fights, he''s something else." Zhao Deep Abyss sighed, then looked up at Lithe Snake, smiling, "Craig is right, being big doesn''t mean you''re powerful. You mindless... fools." Lithe Snake''s pupils flashed with ferocity, and he lunged with his massive snake body, "Zhao Deep Abyss, if I don''t cripple you today, I won''t be called Lithe!!" At the same time, The commotion from the Abyss Demon King''s hall naturally attracted the attention of many demons. They watched in horror as the giant snake and ape soared in the distance, and without hesitation, they went to inform the other three Demon Kings. "Boom¡ª¡ª!" The King Kong Monster King threw a punch, but it was firmly blocked by Craig Chu. The visual impact was immense, as the King Kong Monster King''s fist was hundreds of times larger than Craig Chu''s body. "I''ve heard that the Demon King Craig Chu, despite being a demon, possesses immense strength. At first, I didn''t believe it, but today I do." The King Kong Monster King''s voice echoed in the air, tinged with gravity. He found it hard to accept, How could a demon''s strength compare to that of a monster beast? Absurd.