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Chapter 475: Broad-minded Luochen and the Broken Moon Immortal City
Chapter 475: Broad-minded Luochen and the Broken Moon Immortal City
"Yu Rou, I pay my respects to Senior Dan Chenzi."
A simple greeting, yet it was filled with endless bitterness.
Luochen looked at the beautiful young woman with a face full of despair, and he couldn't help but sigh.
Back then, the many cultivators of the Great River Market had fled to Mount Tai Market like refugees, and they were quite submissive before the three major local powers.
If that were all, it would be fine.
After all, when under someone's roof, one had to bow their head.
But when Luochen led his people away from Mount Tai Market to seek another path, the Huo family still wouldn't let it go. Young Master Huo Hu contacted Wang Haichao, the wandering cultivator Tu Shan, the Luoguang Market Bai family, and this Foundation Establishment cultivator Yu Rou, and they pursued them relentlessly!
That battle was extremely dangerous!
The Nangong family was nearly decimated, and the Luotian Alliance also suffered heavy losses, with many of Luochen's acquaintances dying in that battle.
Among those enemies, Wang Haichao and Tu Shan died on the spot.
Later, Luochen and Wang Yuan annihilated the entire Huo family.
The Luoguang Market Bai family also became a thing of the past.
Now, only the leader of the Yu family remained!
As Luochen was considering how to deal with this female cultivator, the people on Yu Rou's side were also nervous and anxious.
They could feel Luochen's unrestrained spiritual pressure.
Even a faint trace of it almost made it hard to breathe.
She looked around at the faces staring at her, and finally, she gritted her teeth and said, "Senior Dan Chenzi, is it that you've taken a liking to Wingpeak Mountain? If so, I'm willing to hand it over!"
Luochen smiled.
This was a provocation, intending to make him fall into a trap and gain a reputation for bullying the weak.
Since it was like this...
"Are you really willing to hand it over?" He asked with a light smile.
Yu Rou's expression froze.
This was not what she had expected!
Wasn't Luochen also known as the Fire Spirit Lord? Shouldn't he repay evil with kindness, putting aside past grudges and letting them go?
Just as she was caught off guard, Luochen suddenly smirked.
"Forget it!"
"A mere small second-level Spirit Vein, I don't really care for it."
"Today, I just came to see the excitement of an old friend. You guys continue!"
As soon as he said this, Yu Rou instantly heaved a sigh of relief.
Although there were some twists and turns, it was still within her expectations.
With this.
The enemy they were facing was only Kang Dongyue's group, and with their strength, they indeed had a chance to fight!
However!
When Yu Rou was looking for allies with great joy.
She suddenly discovered!
The two great cultivators who had stood side by side with her before had unknowingly retreated several steps behind her.
Yu Rou, shocked, realized what was happening.
Her face was filled with anger and indignation, and she almost shouted at them.
"You two!"
The two great cultivators shook their heads at her and quietly transmitted their voices, "Don't fall for Dan Chenzi's trick. Can't you hear him calling Kang Dongyue an old friend? If it comes down to a life-and-death struggle, do you think he'll just stand by and watch?"
The other person also worriedly said, "The extra Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Kang family are clearly the people of another Golden Core Cultivator. This battle is not as simple as it seems; it's clearly two Golden Core Cultivators using the Kang family to deal with us!"
The two glanced at each other and understandingly said to Yu Rou, "It's just a Spirit Land; business can be done anywhere. There's no need to risk your life here."
After speaking.
The two didn't hesitate and retreated into the crowd, calling for their disciples to evacuate Wingpeak Mountain.
Yu Rou looked at this scene in a daze, wondering why they were surrendering when she wanted to fight to the death.
Now, only Yu Rou's family's two Foundation Establishment cultivators and two second-level Beast remained.
With this lineup, how could they compete with Kang Dongyue? The sound transmission between the three seemed secretive, but to Luochen, it was almost like they were shouting.
He watched this scene with a smile on his face.
This situation was so similar to the Danxia Defense Battle back then. Perhaps the only difference was that Luochen had outside help then, and the Luotian Alliance was determined to fight to the death! Without this determination, how could they hope to keep their family's residence safe?
Yu Rou also realized that she had become a laughingstock in everyone's eyes.
Her face alternated between pale and green, and her body trembled slightly.
In the eyes of others, it was hard not to feel pity for her.
Kang Dongyue, however, was unmoved and took a step forward, and the spiritual power fluctuations of the fifth layer of Foundation Establishment were fully unleashed.
"Fellow Daoist Yu Rou, are you going to give up Wingpeak Mountain or not?"
Under this questioning, Yu Rou's heart and soul shook, and she couldn't help but retreat three steps.
She looked around at her family members in hesitation... and saw no fighting spirit in anyone's eyes.
At this moment.
She could only let out a bitter laugh.
"Since it's like this, then I'll give it to you!"
Kang Dongyue nodded, "Okay, I'll give you three days to evacuate Wingpeak Mountain, preserving our two families' two hundred years of neighborly friendship."
Yu Rou bitterly smiled and shook her head, intending to return to the mountain.
The onlookers, seeing that the fight wasn't happening, also started to disperse.
However, just as this scene was about to end, that warm and gentle voice suddenly sounded again.
"I missed the excitement, but it seems we still have some things to discuss, Yu Rou."
Yu Rou's expression changed drastically, and she quickly turned around.
"Senior Dan Chenzi, what do you want?"
Luochen's smile gradually faded, "I still remember the battle at Gaoling Original clearly. You wouldn't have forgotten, would you?"
As he spoke!
He reached out and grabbed at the empty air.
A massive palm print appeared out of thin air, suddenly reaching towards Yu Rou.
Boom...
Wherever the palm print passed, the sound was deafening, as if it had the power to suppress the heavens and earth.
However, its speed was not fast.
Yu Rou, in her terror, quickly dodged to the side.
But as she dodged, the spiritual beast under her feet let out a mournful cry, trembling in fear as the palm print closed in.
"Creee..."
Yu Rou's face was filled with fear. At that moment, she felt the terror of life and death!
"Senior, I can honestly say that I didn't personally attack you back then. But now, treating me like this, isn't it too much of a blow to your reputation as a Golden Core Cultivator?"
Luo Chen let out a cold laugh, "You should be grateful that you didn't attack me back then, or you would have died from that palm strike just now. Consider this Emerald Feathered White Eagle as your apology gift!"
Yu Rou opened her mouth, at a loss for words for a moment.
Indeed, the opponent had no intention of killing her.
But the punishment was severe, and it served as a warning.
Such was the way of the Immortal Realm; even high-level cultivators did not bully the weak, but it was not for juniors to offend their seniors without consequences!
However... that Emerald Feathered White Eagle was the spiritual beast she had raised since childhood!
Over the years, even with her slow cultivation progress, she had poured all her efforts into nurturing this spiritual beast, raising it to the late second stage, comparable to a late-stage Foundation Establishment Great Cultivator.
The longevity of demon beasts was long, and with such combat power, it was enough to serve as a guardian beast for the clan's inheritance.
To let it go like this...
In the end, the woman could only bow deeply with a bitter taste in her mouth.
"Yu Rou, thank you for not killing me, Senior."
After saying this, the woman returned to Wingpeak Mountain in a daze.
At Mount Tai Market.
Many cultivators watched this scene, stunned.
They had never expected that the head of the Yu family and the famous Dan Chenzi had unknown grudges and affections.
Now it seemed that Senior Dan Chenzi was magnanimous, not holding a grudge against Yu Rou.
For a moment, the onlookers' hearts were filled with intense curiosity.
They wished to dig up all the inside stories from back then and analyze them thoroughly, leaving no stone unturned!
...
On the Crimson Flame Dragon Boat.
A young figure and a middle-aged figure sat in the upper seats.
The white-haired Kang Dongyue, on the other hand, sat in the lower seat, his expression respectful.
"Three days later, after your Kang family takes over Wingpeak Mountain, you can hand it over to Brother Song's disciple!" Luo Chen said casually.
Song Mi, sitting beside him, smiled and said, "Of course, I've seen the effort your Kang family has put in. This business will also be open to your Kang family in the future."
With this promise, Kang Dongyue's face lit up with joy.
His longevity was already running out.
Before his imminent death, he had sent his disciple to the Jade Cauldron Sword Sect and found Mount Yu Bo as the clan's territory.
Now, with the addition of the Tian Dao Sect's business, he felt he had done everything a clan leader could do, and he would die without regrets!
"Dongyue thanks the two seniors!"
Luo Chen shook his head, feeling that this politeness was a bit awkward.
But the change in cultivation realms subconsciously created a thick barrier between them.
He waved his hand, and Kang Dongyue, this old friend, tactfully left the hall.
After the man left, the following conversation became more private.
Song Mi spoke at length. With this well-located second-stage Spirit Land, he could arrange for the Tian Dao Sect's disciples to station here long-term, and engage in activities related to the opening war.
He intended to share a portion of the profits with the Luo Tian Sect.
However, Luo Chen refused.
"My Luo Tian Sect is currently small in numbers and weak in strength, and we're already stretched thin with our forces divided. We won't get involved in this business."
Song Mi was surprised.
Such an offer of free spirit stones, and the other party declined?
Luo Chen's next sentence explained his confusion.
"I'm aiming for a third-stage Spirit Vein as a habitat for our sect. If things go smoothly, it's fine. But if there are any setbacks, I hope you won't hesitate to lend a hand."
Song Mi suddenly understood.
Compared to a third-stage Spirit Vein, a few spirit stones were indeed a meager profit.
He thought for a moment and said sincerely, "Within my ability, I, Song, will definitely help!"
Luo Chen stared at him for a moment, then nodded slightly.
"In that case, I'll thank you in advance!"
After that, Song Mi chatted about the matters on the Howling Moon Mountain Range and then took his leave.
After he left, Luo Chen smirked. These Golden Core Cultivators were all shrewd.
He had wanted to use this favor to ask for a big favor from Song Mi in the future.
Unexpectedly, Song Mi had left room for negotiation in his words.
Within my ability?
"Hehe..."
Luo Chen shook his head and sent out a divine sense transmission.
Soon, Xu Zhen Ren entered the hall.
Luo Chen waved his hand, and the Emerald Feathered White Eagle that he had previously suppressed appeared, trembling, in front of Xu Zhen Ren.
"Grand Elder, this is..."
"It's for you." Luo Chen smiled slightly, "During the Thunderpile Mountain battle, your late second-stage white crane died. I said back then that I'd find you another one if I had the chance. Now, what do you think of this Emerald Feathered White Eagle?"
Xu Zhen Ren was taken aback.
He hadn't expected Luo Chen to still remember this small matter.
But what was a small matter to Luo Chen was a big deal to him.
Most of his skills were in beast taming.
The white crane he had painstakingly raised had died on the Thunderpile Mountain battlefield.
After a long time, he finally managed to raise a second-stage Plundering Feathered Eagle, but it was killed during the Danxia Defense Battle.
As a result, although he had reached the eighth layer of the Foundation Establishment Stage, his combat strength was inferior by three parts compared to his peers.
Now, he had obtained this Emerald Feathered White Eagle!
"It's in the late second stage and has a strong spiritual awareness. Tsk tsk, this white eagle has never been enslaved before, so its potential is also excellent!"
Luo Chen smiled and said, "This spiritual beast has grown up with Yu Rou since childhood and has consumed countless heavenly treasures. Its combat abilities are hard to say, but its speed is exceptional among Foundation Establishment Cultivators. If you obtain this eagle and are determined to leave, even a Foundation Establishment Grand Master would struggle to stop you."
Xu Zhen Ren nodded repeatedly, "Thank you, Great Elder!"
"No problem!"
Luo Chen waved his hand and said leisurely, "Your upcoming task is different from Yuan Xiao Yue and the others. You need to personally oversee the Luo Tian Sect's branch in the Howling Moon Mountain Range and manage the demon beast business. Giving you this beast is making the best use of it."
"I will do my best to strengthen our sect's reputation!" Xu Zhen Ren agreed earnestly.
...
Luo Chen didn't stay in Mount Tai Market for long.
After all, this matter was the business of the Tian Dao Sect.
He merely settled the cause and effect between him and Yu Rou from years ago.
The way he resolved it was also very appropriate.
If word got out, not only would he not be criticized for bullying the weak, but he would also be praised for his magnanimity.
Those he had offended in the past had only received minor punishments, and he didn't hold grudges, truly embodying the magnanimity of a True Person.
Especially when considering his experiences during the Foundation Establishment Stage, where he would easily destroy mountains and exterminate sects, seeking revenge at the slightest provocation, others wouldn't think he was overly weak.
It was a delicate balance that most people would struggle to maintain.
Luo Chen carefully considered his options before choosing to take the spiritual beast and spare its life.
On the flying boat.
Luo Chen looked up at the sky, where Xu Zhen Ren had just enslaved the Emerald Feathered White Eagle and was getting familiar with the demon beast. He couldn't help but feel a sense of emotion.
They were about to arrive at the Luoyun Sect's Immortal City.
As this matter concerned the future plans of the Luo Tian Sect, his every move would be observed by those with ulterior motives.
Reputation was a sharp weapon! At critical moments, others might not care, but in ordinary times, it was a powerful tool with no disadvantages.
Over the years, Luo Chen had enjoyed numerous benefits brought about by his reputation.
Therefore!
Sometimes, even if it meant putting on a show, he had to keep up the act!
The Crimson Flame Dragon Boat continued its journey.
After passing through Mount Tai Market, they traveled through the Nine-Tiered Mountains.
In the past, a group of demon deer inhabited this place, led by the Nine-Camphor Deer, a third-stage Beast King.
Even with the presence of the River-Swallowing Toad blocking the way, Luo Chen and Wang Haichao dared not take a detour because of the Nine-Camphor Deer.
But now, they had disappeared without a trace.
In their place was a newly constructed large market town.
In fact, it wasn't just the Nine-Tiered Mountains.
Wherever the dragon boat passed, some of the mountains and rivers that Luo Chen was familiar with, as long as they had a bit of rank, had been developed into market towns by various forces.
Even Nanwa Snow Mountain, where an old acquaintance, the Ice Fortress Cultivator, was hurriedly constructing a market town to facilitate the gathering of people and conduct war-related business.
Perhaps some would wonder, where did all these business opportunities come from? Where were all these profits coming from?
The answer was simple.
Where there were people, there were profits.
With the Opening War gathering twenty-seven large sects and countless small forces, not to mention the countless scattered cultivators trying to make a name for themselves, the sheer volume of people created endless business opportunities.
With such a massive flow of people, any business could make a fortune.
The frontlines were controlled by the Luoyun Sect and the eight High-stage Nascent Soul Sects.
The slightly weaker forces naturally had to settle for the leftovers, content with the scraps.
...
"Is this Moonbreaker Immortal City?"
On the Crimson Flame Dragon Boat, Luo Chen looked down at the city that resembled a giant colossus.
The city walls were made of sturdy rocks and towering trees.
Three solitary peaks rose abruptly within the city, moved there by Nascent Soul Immortals using great means.
Moreover, the Lancang River, originating from the Great Snow Mountain, split into two streams, flowing around the city to serve as a protective moat.
Various uniquely shaped puppets stood on all sides of the city.
Perhaps due to its hasty construction, the immortal city lacked refinement, but it exuded a rugged charm.
If the Tianlan Immortal City was like an ancient beast in deep slumber, then Moonbreaker Immortal City was a war beast about to choose its prey.
Fierce and domineering!
In Luo Chen's line of sight, numerous cultivators with different appearances and cultivation levels were bustling on the tall city walls, seemingly engraving array patterns.
Within the immortal city, flying lights flickered.
It seemed the Luoyun Sect hadn't had time to set up an airspace barrier array.
The moment Luo Chen saw this immortal city named "Moonbreaker," he suddenly realized something.
"Perhaps this isn't a city forced to be built under the pressure of the Howling Moon Wolf Tribe."
"Clearly, the Luoyun Sect is intentionally slowing down its expansion, using the massive manpower and resources of the twenty-seven sects to create a Super Immortal City!"
"With this immortal city, the Luoyun Region will undoubtedly benefit and prosper!"
Certain ambitions that shouldn't exist suddenly appeared in Luo Chen's mind.
If he could occupy this city, he might be able to nurture a Nascent Soul Immortal!
Shaking his head vigorously, Luo Chen waved his hand.
"Stop the boat!"
"Enter the city!"
(End of Chapter)
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