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Chapter 456: Zhou Qi and Tu Shan Nana! A Battle of Wits and Courage! (Part 1)
Chapter 456: Zhou Qi and Tu Shan Nana! A Battle of Wits and Courage! (Part 1)
2024-10-22
Unprecedented, never seen before!
Such an event has truly never occurred.
The upper realm immortals descending to the lower world to reap has happened many times, but the specifics are unknown, and even they are not entirely clear.
But it has definitely happened many times, many cycles.
However, there has never been a report of such an event.
To be precise...
From ancient times to today, before this day, not a single immortal from the lower world has ever been killed.
They lacked the strength.
And they didn't dare!
After all, who from the upper realm doesn't represent a massive background? Who would dare to kill an envoy sent by the upper realm?
Do they want to die?
This is not just a question of whether a single person wants to live or not, but it could very well involve the entire Immortal Martial Continent!
Even if the entire Immortal Martial Continent is not collectively punished, exterminating nine clans would not be difficult, right?
Unless it was forced.
But even so, the immortals who come from the Immortal World can easily resolve all opponents, suppressing all enemies!
Sweeping the present era, unexpected events have never occurred.
Even injuries have almost never happened.
Let alone being killed?
And it's one after another!
This is already the second one...
The immortals acutely sensed something was wrong, and at this moment, they no longer wanted to investigate the elusive Heaven's Vessel.
But as envoys descending to the lower world...
Zhen and Qingyuan died within a day, they could not help but take it seriously and pay attention.
"Southwest Domain?"
"In this direction, it should be near the Moon Embrace Sect."
"Again, the Southwestern Domain, and again near the Moon Embrace Sect?"
"Interesting!"
"Truly interesting, this Moon Embrace Sect... Indeed, it is a great defiance of the Dao, deserving destruction!"
"..."
At first, they still wanted to wait.
After all, they had come...
In the upper realm, everyone is a grandson.
Even the one with the highest status is merely a 'son.'
Having finally come down, they naturally wanted to be the 'father,' the 'grandfather,' and even if they didn't tyrannize... they could at least enjoy, right?
Where is there enjoyment in fighting?
So, they all wanted to wait.
In the end...
Indeed, someone did go.
And it seems more than one.
Unfortunately...
They not only failed to destroy the Moon Embrace Sect but also died themselves, most thoroughly.
This was very awkward and very disrespectful.
Simultaneously, it became clear they could no longer wait.
If they continued to wait...
The team would be hard to lead!
Once the news spread, more troublemakers would only increase.
Therefore, they must act quickly.
They must crush the Moon Embrace Sect!
To re-establish absolute authority and continue enjoying.
Thus...
At this moment, two immortals simultaneously rushed towards the Moon Embrace Sect.
...
The Heaven Splitting Sect.
The demoness sighed, somewhat helplessly: "Moon Embrace Sect..."
"What a pity."
"I only hope..."
"That you can preserve some Dao traditions."
"And that little rascal, Shi Hao."
She pursed her lips: "Hmph, why should I care? To be killed like this, you even got off easy!"
"Phew!"
The Heaven Splitting Sect's intelligence spread throughout the world.
The news of the Moon Embrace Sect sending out disciples naturally could not be concealed from them.
However...
Everyone knew that the true core of the Moon Embrace Sect was Sect Master Lin Fan and his direct disciples.
Ironically, they were all high-profile targets.
Sigh!
...
The two immortals heading to the Moon Embrace Sect soon entered each other's divine sense range.
A single sweep of their divine senses, and both laughed.
"Zhou Qi, you're here too."
"Tu Shan Nana, you're also quite proactive."
Zhou Qi, one of the seven, appeared as a child on the surface.
Thick eyebrows, big eyes, well-proportioned features, skin that could be pierced by a breeze, and a height of less than a meter. At first glance, he truly looked like a little prodigy.
Carrying a sword case taller than himself, his walk was somewhat comical.
"Aren't you the same?" Tu Shan Nana retorted.
"Not the same!"
Zhou Qi smiled: "I am a human, a cultivator of immortality, you are different. You, a demon cultivator, are also so proactive, which is quite surprising."
Tu Shan Nana was a demon cultivator.
To be precise, a 'fox spirit.'
From the Immortal World, the Tu Shan clan.
According to legend, the old ancestor of the Tu Shan clan was once a Demon Emperor, the ancestral head of the Nine-Tailed Fox clan, extremely powerful with numerous descendants.
The Tu Shan clan originated from this old ancestor.
Tu Shan Nana was not prominent among the many descendants of the Tu Shan clan, and could even be said to have poor talent and poor standing.
After all...
Who would come here to reap benefits if they were doing well?
Those who could see the benefits in the lower world and push their heads into the team... truly, none of them were genuinely doing well.
However, as they say, adversity does not tear asunder.
Although they were not doing well, after descending from the upper realm, they naturally became the 'Supreme Emperor' type of existence.
All towering figures.
"How do cultivators of immortality fare, and how do demon cultivators fare?"
Tu Shan Nana chuckled: "Aren't we all here for the same purpose?"
"Though the people of the Moon Embrace Sect are not demons, I can sense a rather strong demon aura. It seems..."
She took a deep breath: "There is something extraordinary."
"Oh?!"
Zhou Qi was taken aback: "What?"
"Never mind." Tu Shan Nana's eyes gleamed: "Since it's just you and me for now, I might as well tell you. After all, it won't be hidden once the fight starts."
"I smell..."
"The Moon Embrace Sect has the aura of a True Dragon and a Pureblooded Qilin."
"What?!"
Zhou Qi's expression changed drastically, incredulous: "I have read the records of the Immortal Martial Continent before coming here. The divine beasts of this world were long ago arranged, through connections, and with the help of the divine beasts of the upper realm, they ascended as a clan.
"How can there still be remnants of pure-blooded Divine Beasts, and they're even from the True Dragon and Qilin bloodlines?"
"I'm not sure about that," Tu Shan Nana shook her head, then lowered her voice, "But I'm certain I didn't mistake the scent. I've seen True Dragons and members of the Qilin clan from afar, and their fragrance is unforgettable."
"And encountering pure-blooded True Dragons and Qilins in the Lower World implies something, right?"
Zhou Qi was still a bit surprised but couldn't help but slowly nod.
Implies what?!
It implies getting rich, and also implies... that he might rise to prominence! What are True Dragons and Qilins?!
Divine Beasts!
Why are they called Divine Beasts?!
Because their entire bodies are treasures!
Take True Dragons, for example; their meat is a supreme nourishing substance, comparable to countless elixirs.
Their tendons can be refined into Immortal Binding Locks, used to forge powerful Immortal Bows, and...
Their horns are top-notch materials for refining Immortal Artifacts.
Their claws are the same.
Their scales? Those can be refined into excellent defensive treasures.
As for their orbs... once refined, they can enhance one's innate talent and aptitude! The poorer one's talent and aptitude, the greater the improvement.
But here's the problem...
Everyone knows True Dragons are Divine Beasts, their bodies are full of treasures, and their value is astonishing. So, why not hunt them?
Because the True Dragon clan is a superpower in the Immortal World.
Moreover, the Divine Beast clans have been heavily hunted in recent years, and they've learned to stick together for mutual protection. One wrong move, and the entire clan will react.
Who dares to hunt Divine Beasts in the Immortal World now?
If you kill one, the entire Divine Beast clan will go crazy, and even their ancestors will come out to fight you to the death!"
Three million years ago, there was a Celestial Prodigy with a powerful backing, renowned even in the Immortal World. To take that extra step forward, he dared to hunt and kill a Qilin cub, replacing his blood with Qilin blood...
He succeeded.
But afterwards, he only lived for one hour.
His powerful backing was also annihilated, leaving no one spared.
Within a radius of three billion li around the clan, nothing was left alive!
Qingping Continent, one of the three thousand states in the Upper Realm, was directly halved!
If not for other powers stepping in to repair it, out of reluctance to see the three thousand states reduced to two thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine, an entire state would have been wiped out!
This...
Who dares provoke Divine Beasts and hunt them in the Upper Realm?
Even Immortal Kings wouldn't dare! But in the Lower World...
That's a different story.
The Divine Beasts in the Upper Realm are unaware of the existence of their kin in the Immortal Martial Continent. In other words, they don't know they have relatives and offspring in the Lower World.
In other words...
As long as you have the strength, you can kill!
After killing, you can use them! As long as you clean up properly and don't get caught when you return to the Upper Realm, it's fine.
What's this called?
It's called a heavenly opportunity! And with both Qilins and True Dragons, there's enough for one each, with possibly some left over.
This...
Zhou Qi held his breath.
"So, this Immortal Martial Continent is indeed unusual. No wonder that baldy and Huo Zhen capsized in a ditch, and if the Moon Embrace Sect has True Dragons and Qilins..."
"Plus those Human experts who were killed, it's not surprising."
"Indeed." Tu Shan Nana smiled, "I was thinking that although I'm stronger than that smelly monk, there's only so much I can do alone. It might not be enough to succeed."
"But with you, it's definitely sufficient."
Her eyes sparkled, "However, you and I must be cautious and discreet. We must not leak this information to the other three, or else..."
"I understand that naturally."
Zhou Qi narrowed his eyes, "The more people, the more mouths to feed."
"Most importantly, with such a heavenly opportunity, how can we just let it slip through our fingers?"
"You and I can split it evenly."
"That's what I meant."
Tu Shan Nana smiled.
"To prevent accidents, we must act swiftly!"
"Not cautious enough!" Zhou Qi pondered, "To prevent unforeseen circumstances, we should set up another formation in advance. That way, even if they suddenly show up, we can hold them off for a while."
"With that delay..."
"You and I should be able to sweep through the Moon Embrace Sect and capture those Divine Beasts."
"Exactly, you've thought it through. We'll do as you say."
The two, or rather, one man and one fox, immediately got to work.
No, one man and one fox.
How did that saying go?
A man and a fox, a devious pair?
They were highly efficient.
Within an incense stick's worth of time, they encircled the Moon Embrace Sect with a massive formation.
A temporary one! It couldn't last too long, but during its active period, even a True Immortal would need some time to break through.
After setting everything up, they exchanged a glance.
"Should we attack together, or..."
"Splitting up is more suitable, catching them off guard!"
"You, a True Immortal, are so cautious?"
"It's like the saying, 'Even a lion uses its full strength to catch a rabbit.' What's more, I'm not a lion, just an ordinary six-tailed fox."
"Yes, an ordinary six-tailed fox..."
Zhou Qi almost rolled his eyes.
With a glance like that, you could probably scare countless lions to death, and you're calling yourself an ordinary fox?
However, being cautious wasn't wrong, and he naturally didn't oppose it, only feeling the urge to tease.
"Who will take the front door, and who will strike from the shadows?"
"Naturally, I'll launch a surprise attack." Tu Shan Nana was direct, calling her action a 'surprise attack.'
"Why?"
"I'm a woman! I'm more meticulous, and my sense of smell is better."
"In that case, I'm still a petty person."
"Huh?!"
"Haven't you heard the saying? It's difficult to raise women and petty people, and I am a petty person."
"Well, you're shameless too."
"Fair enough, I'm just speaking the truth."
"It's the truth, but you, as a petty person, are like the 'petty people' in the saying. Are you trying to imply something?"
"Don't overthink the details."
"Indeed, one shouldn't overthink the details. You can figure it out yourself. I'll go into hiding, preparing to strike at the right moment. The main door is a strong point of attack, and it's a task to attract attention, so I'll leave it to you."
"I trust you, petty person!"
"..."
After speaking, Tu Shan Nana directly slipped away, leaving Zhou Qi rolling his eyes.
He didn't really want to slack off; it was just that he didn't fully trust Tu Shan Nana.
Before their encounter...
They didn't even know each other.
Now, a huge opportunity was right before their eyes...
What if she had malicious intentions and intentionally held back, waiting for them to be besieged and killed, or for both sides to be severely injured, before coming out to reap the benefits?
Although the possibility was small, it couldn't be ruled out entirely.
After all, what if this woman, no, this vixen, made a foolish mistake?
There was a moment of silence.
Zhou Qi couldn't help but laugh at himself, "Damn, what's going on here?"
"I've descended to the Lower World, and as an 'expert' from the Upper Realm, I'm actually worried about being killed down here..."
"It's all because of Huo Zhen and Qingyuan Elder Monk, those two idiots!"
It wasn't his fault for being cautious.
There were precedents, and not just one, but two.
Moreover, both incidents happened within a single day...
Who could he complain to about this?
After hesitating for a moment, Zhou Qi set off again.
Despite the complaints and discomfort, the task still needed to be completed.
He was concerned... Although it wasn't entirely unreasonable, the probability was low, and it was worth taking the risk.
"..."
Not long after the two of them left...
One of them had a tattered lower body, leaving only the upper half of a scarecrow struggling to stand up...
Boom! A sudden burst of fire erupted, quickly turning the scarecrow into ashes.
"Ouch!"
"Two of them."
Inside the formation.
Fan Jianqiang frowned.
"Fortunately, we split into two groups. One group will openly attack, while the other will prepare for an ambush..."
"In that case, we can give it a try."
"Ideally, we should aim to subdue them without injury. That way, even if our Master doesn't return in time, we won't be completely helpless against the remaining three."
It had been too long, and Fan Jianqiang was starting to forget the details.
He remembered the seven True Immortals descending to the Lower World.
He also recalled that Han Laomo, the demon, seemed to have been defeated by a celestial in the Star Transformation.
In the Star Transformation...
There seemed to be a similar incident?
He was too young during the Star Transformation to remember all the details.
However, it seemed likely that they had 'merged' now, making these celestials even stronger.
But thankfully, their side was also super-enhanced.
So...
They could engage in a battle.
As long as it was handled well, it might not be as intense as imagined.
The prerequisite was...
Handling it well and the opponents cooperating.
As he shared the information he had gathered with everyone, they all turned to look at him.
This person, who usually seemed the most carefree, was surprisingly well-informed?
But now wasn't the time for questions; they all understood that Fan Jianqiang wouldn't be making things up.
So...
Preparing for battle was the priority!
"I have an idea."
Fan Jianqiang pondered, "Since they're splitting up, we'll do the same."
"One person will temporarily hold off the 'petty person' in front, while the rest will carry out the original plan. But we'll target that vixen."
"It won't be that simple, will it?"
Wang Teng pondered, "If she's planning an ambush, will she take the bait with just one of us?"
"It doesn't matter. My formation is movable, and we are the formation's eye. If she doesn't take the bait, we'll quietly surround her and then strike."
"Are you confident?"
Ya Ya hesitated slightly.
The plan was good, but it relied on the opponents not discovering them.
Could the concealment of this formation really prevent even True Immortals from detecting it?
"This..."
"I'm being honest."
Guo Sheng rubbed his face, feeling embarrassed. "I'm ashamed to say I don't have much confidence."
Everyone was taken aback.
Just as they were about to say something or make a comment, Fan Jianqiang continued, "I'd say it's about eighty to ninety percent."
"It's extremely risky, right? Should we give it a try? Let's vote on it."
Everyone: "(⊙o⊙)..."
"Surprised?!"
Damn, he said he wasn't confident!
Eighty to ninety percent confidence, and you tell us it's risky?
They almost couldn't believe their ears.
(End of Chapter)
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