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Chapter 688: The Immortal Ranking, Volume 13, The Supreme Elixir Emperor
Chapter 688: The Immortal Ranking, Volume 13, The Supreme Elixir Emperor
"What are you staring at? Get your troops in order!"
It was unclear whether the Ten Thousand Demons Palace itself had the effect of concealing the secrets of heaven, or if Qifeng Xingxu simply didn't consider the possibility, but he didn't notice the anomaly with Qing Luan's immortal seal.
Qifeng lightly scolded Qing Hua.
Since Qing Luan hadn't brought any other close followers on this trip, after his demise, General Qian Qing naturally became the leader of this celestial army.
"This subordinate obeys," Qian Qing replied.
Although Qing Hua was concerned about her master, with a Supreme Deity present, she couldn't show it too obviously.
She took out the immortal seal and held it in her palm, beginning to reorganize the celestial army with a bit of awkwardness.
Qifeng observed her actions with a hint of amusement in his eyes. While he couldn't interfere in the affairs of mortal cultivation sects, it was ridiculous that Qing Luan had died in such a foolish manner.
The position left vacant by Qing Luan would definitely not be given to a celestial general from Tianwu Mountain. Instead, a new candidate would be chosen.
Qifeng had high hopes for Qian Qing.
Of course, this was based on the premise that Qian Qing could prove his innocence during the Celestial Court's investigation.
"Let the celestial army guard Hongze for now. I will send another celestial official to investigate this matter. You should take some time to rest, and once everything is cleared up and your innocence is confirmed, you can return to Bajiguk to report."
This was the style of a Supreme Deity.
Even though he was the most powerful being here, and no one dared to speak up, he didn't take advantage of the situation to let Qing Hua investigate herself.
Upon hearing this, Hong Jing, who had been silent all along, felt a chill down his neck. Compared to Qing Luan, although they were both second-generation disciples of the Three Immortal Sect, his cultivation and reputation were far inferior.
In other words, he couldn't handle the consequences.
Whether it was offending Shenxu Mountain or violating the Celestial Court's laws like Shi Ren, if Hong Jing were implicated, he would face a lot of trouble within the sect.
"Damn you, Muyang..."
Hong Jing clenched his teeth in anger, not daring to look at Shen Yi in the sky.
With such formidable cultivation, no matter which immortal lineage he belonged to, he couldn't possibly be an unknown figure. The identity of this young peak master was definitely not as dubious as Muyang had claimed.
He now only hoped that others wouldn't notice him and regretted following the fool Qing Luan on this trip.
What nonsense about Tianwu Qing Luan? From start to finish, he had acted so confidently, but as soon as he made his move, he revealed his true abilities. Even when he tried to shirk responsibility, he was still killed right there in the sky.
Thinking of this, he instinctively shrank his neck again.
With a fourth-rank immortal seal, the power of the celestial army, and Qing Luan's own strength, at the level of Taiyi Zhenxian, he could be considered a dominant force among his peers.
To be smashed into meat paste like this was simply unimaginable, leaving one to wonder what kind of monster the opponent was.
Qifeng's words reached the ears of the beings of Hongze.
After a brief silence, a burst of enthusiastic cheers erupted, soaring into the sky.
The Zi Yang siblings wiped away their tears and smiled.
Initially, Shen Chief had saved countless lives from Shi Ren's hands, giving them the chance to leave this remote place and live another life.
But if given the choice, who would want to hide their identity and even be afraid to reveal their origins to others, living in constant fear that their homeland would be razed by celestial soldiers, and they would be branded as rebels?
At this moment, they could finally step into the Divine State with their heads held high and introduce themselves.
They could even sing the tale of the Master of Hongze!
No one understood better than them that the Four Hong Treasures had gained a fair trial from the Celestial Court, all thanks to Shen Chief's relentless efforts!
The expressions of the beings of Hongze were also noticed by the celestial soldiers.
"..."
Youyun Mountain let out a soft sigh.
These people didn't look like they had something to hide or were worried about being investigated.
It seemed that General Qian Qing's future was becoming increasingly secure, and his rise was hard to conceal.
With the favor of a Supreme Deity, he might set a record for the fastest promotion in the entire Celestial Court.
Youyun Mountain truly felt excited for him from the bottom of his heart.
"Alright, I'll be on my way."
Qifeng glanced at Shen Yi once more. Supreme Deities only cared about maintaining the order of heaven and earth. Even the Celestial Court was established for this purpose.
Who ruled over heaven and earth—whether it was the human emperor of the mortal court or the Three Immortal and Bodhi Sects secretly manipulating events to choose a new immortal emperor to replace the human emperor—wasn't important.
Reincarnation and extinction were all part of the Great Dao.
The so-called great calamity was merely a manifestation of human greed.
From what he had seen, the young man from Shenxu Mountain had a high chance of securing a position during the calamity, and it was uncertain whether this would bring fortune or disaster to this realm.
Qifeng turned and transformed into a flash of light, disappearing into the distance.
After the aura completely dissipated, Shen Yi finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Unconsciously, he used his divine sense to examine the Leopard Seal once more. Under the diligent efforts of the five Hall Masters, the spirit within the seal had been gradually eroded by more than half.
Could this be considered an indirect gain of three thousand years of demonic life?
Using the Celestial Seal was not Shen Yi's first time, although it was not something to be proud of. Still, in certain situations, it could be a lifesaver.
When he first entered the Divine State, it was the Dragon and Tiger Scripture that he obtained with the help of Shi Ren's Celestial Seal.
The Demon Execution Department was already a dark presence, and using such items was somewhat appropriate.
After thinking this through, Shen Yi cupped his hands towards the familiar faces, indicating to everyone that there was no need for concern.
With Qing Hua keeping watch from above and the support of Shenxu Mountain below, no matter which Celestial Official the Celestial Court sent, they would likely not dare to cause trouble regarding the Hongze matter.
"Shen Yi has other urgent matters to attend to and will take his leave first."
After bidding farewell, he turned and entered the Tai Xu, also leaving Hongze.
He had only intended to go to Shenxu Mountain to refine a pill, but who would have thought that so many twists and turns would arise. Don't forget, in the Great Southern Continent, there are nine prefectures, and now only Wushan is keeping an eye on them...
As Shen Yi and Yelan's figures disappeared into the horizon, Zi Yang and the others had long since become accustomed to this.
Shen Chief had always maintained this style of conduct, but whenever something happened, he would never fail to show up.
Instead, the numerous Celestial Soldiers and Generals in the sky were growing more vocal in their discussions.
Wearing this silver armor, they were emissaries of the Celestial Court, but without their armor, they were just cultivators like anyone else. The only difference was whether they were affiliated with the Three Sects or not.
For such a grand cultivation event, they were naturally very interested. Moreover, with Hongze's current state, the so-called investigation was likely just a formality. The soldiers and generals were not overly strict; after lining up, many of them had already taken out their communication jade slips.
Amidst the commotion, a name gradually spread.
...
The Great Southern Continent.
In the pavilion, two Generals of the Southern Expedition sat side by side, with several temporarily idle Generals of the Imperial Seal below them.
"The Tai Xu Dan Huang?"
Yang Mingli opened the document in his hand and raised his eyebrows slightly.
The Demon Execution Department inevitably had to deal with the Immortal Sects, so they needed to stay informed about the cultivators' affairs. However, most of the time, they treated it as mere gossip, something to read for amusement.
This title sounded somewhat familiar.
It vaguely reminded him of the Dan Peak of Shenxu Mountain where Yelan resided. If his memory served him right, the position of Peak Master had already been handed over to the newly appointed General of Nanyang.
Could it be...
"Please continue reading."
One of the Generals of the Imperial Seal seemed to have guessed Yang Mingli's thoughts, as they had also made the same guess when they first heard the news.
Yang Mingli's gaze swept across the entire document, and he raised his eyebrows slightly.
The Tai Xu Dan Huang, above the Great Marsh, fought against Tianwu Qing Luan, displaying profound and mysterious techniques, and ultimately personally plucked this immortal tree.
His gaze lingered on the name Qing Luan.
If he remembered correctly, during their last casual chat, he had mentioned this proud disciple of the Three Immortal Sect.
If his guess was correct, the Three Sects had indeed harbored intentions to intervene in the mortal realm, and this person would undoubtedly be a formidable general among them.
Now, this formidable general had fallen.
With Qing Luan's involvement, this was no longer a matter for the two inexperienced generals under Yan Laotou.
"Tsk! What a pity. If it were in the past, before the division, we would have definitely sought an explanation from Yanlan." Another General of the Imperial Seal clicked his tongue.
Qing Luan was no ordinary person; even the Seven Treasures Buddha would have invited him to listen to his teachings.
He was renowned throughout the Three Immortal Sect and was considered the most promising disciple of Tianwu Mountain to obtain the Great Dao Fruit.
Even he had failed, so how formidable must the Tai Xu Dan Huang be, a person he had never heard of before?
"..."
Yang Mingli glanced at him indifferently, and the General of the Imperial Seal, realizing his mistake, quickly retreated back into the crowd with an embarrassed smile.
Feng Xi raised her eyes and seized the opportunity to continue the conversation, "The Three Sects have just established their position, and they can't help but start fighting for the fruits. This act of nurturing evil will result in only the most exceptional individuals surviving, those who can dominate their peers."
Just the thought of it was terrifying.
So many Immortal Sects had nurtured top-tier geniuses, and now these individuals were gathered together to fight and determine the strongest among them. Whether it was their strength or their character, they were undoubtedly the best of the best.
What was even more unacceptable was that even these young geniuses with bright futures couldn't control their impulses. What they were fighting for couldn't possibly be something ordinary.
Could it be that they truly coveted the position of the Human Emperor and wanted to become the new ruler of the mortal realm?
"Let them fight.
"Yang Mingli put away the document and leaned back in his chair, closing his eyes. 'The grand trend is unstoppable, but it will take time for those Xian Men to determine a winner. This gives us some breathing room. By the time the fighting intensifies, perhaps the world will be in chaos, but the San Jiao will have already fallen into disarray.'"
The San Jiao was not a united force.
Within the Puti Jiao, there were numerous Bodhisattvas, each with their own faction. The Three Immortal Sect was even more divided, with many Daluo Xianzun lineages, some even hostile to each other, never interacting in life or death.
Take, for example, Tianwu Mountain and Shenxu Mountain. They had no major grudges, but their relationship was never good because they could never determine who was superior.
Now, the distinction was clear, but with their own direct disciple slain, could even the Daluo Xianzun endure this humiliation?
Watching as their own disciple was deprived of the chance to participate in this calamity, would Tianwu Mountain be content to wait for others to distribute the leftovers?
What a joke! Even the Old Ancestor might not be able to resist personally facing the calamity!
"Add him to the list."
Yang Mingli tossed the folded document to the General with the Honorary Title.
The Execution Platform for Demons oversees the Divine Land, and these heavenly talents are targets they would never overlook.
They compiled a list and focused their attention.
"Sir, where should we place him?" The General with the Honorary Title took the document and asked curiously.
"Replace Qing Luan, within the top five."
Since the news was not thoroughly investigated, and the circumstances of the confrontation were unknown, Yang Mingli assigned this Tai Xu Dan Huang to the position of Tianwu Qing Luan, showing great importance.
This list even caught the attention of the imperial court, and it was no exaggeration to say that it had entered the Emperor's sight.
"When you have time, go and ask Yanlan and Nanyang for more information."
Feng Xi added, even though these two had been in the court for many years, and their knowledge of the Three Immortal Sect might not be much better than others, but having this channel of information was better than nothing.
It was much more convenient for these two to investigate than for the other Execution Platform for Demons' messengers.
...
Even the Execution Platform for Demons had received the news, let alone the numerous Xian Men.
The news of Qing Luan's death spread like wildfire, becoming the hottest topic among the San Jiao in recent days.
Although the name Tai Xu Dan Huang appeared for the first time, it was a revered name passed down by the Celestial Soldiers, and they almost explicitly mentioned its origin.
As one of the protagonists in this incident, the six Peak Masters of Shenxu Mountain gathered in the main hall, all looking at each other in bewilderment.
It sounded like one of their own, but they had never heard this name before, just like the other Xian Men.
"Tian Dan?"
Qianfeng Dao Ren looked around and quickly called out a name.
Among the eight Peak Masters, aside from Mu Yang, who had quietly left the mountain and disappeared without a trace, only Shen Yi could fit the description of Tai Xu Dan Huang.
"He killed Qing Luan?!" Jinxue Dao Ren's eyes widened in disbelief.
Even if the Master Brother fought, he might not have won by much. If the other party's Xian Yin was added, even if Tai Xu Jinlei was extremely oppressive, and it was the most restraining Dao Guo of Tianwu Mountain, perhaps in a real fight, within half a day, the Master Brother would have to retreat into Tai Xu to temporarily avoid the edge.
In Jinxue Dao Ren's heart, if identity was not considered, Shen Yi was still a junior comparable to Liu Ruifeng.
"The public's words are like gold. Now that the news has spread, even if it's not Shenxu Mountain, it could only be our Shenxu Mountain." Jinlei Dao Ren looked out of the hall with indifference.
"Brother, what should we do?" Another Peak Master sighed. It was true that Shenxu Mountain and Tianwu Mountain were at odds and disliked each other, but they had not reached the point of enmity.
Everyone fell silent.
For some reason, although Shen Yi's recent pill refinement was clearly more brilliant than Liu Ruifeng's, the Master had fallen into a deeper sleep than ever before.
"What should we do?"
Jinlei Dao Ren pondered for a long time, and his hoarse voice said, "Follow the Master's instructions."
Since the Master personally issued the jade order, ordering them to protect Tian Dan, it could not be changed.
Even if Shen Yi did not take action, Shenxu Mountain would still bear the blame!
Moreover, this incident reminded him of another matter.
That was Mu Yang, who had recently left Shenxu Mountain. The timing of his departure was too coincidental, perhaps harboring malicious intentions.
Jinlei had not thought in this direction before because if Mu Yang dared to make a move, Shen Yi and Yelan would most likely not return.
But now, it seemed uncertain.
If Shen Yi truly possessed the strength to kill Qing Luan...
Jinlei Dao Ren pondered silently, his face expressionless.
Even if it was a case of infighting, if Mu Yang died, according to the Master's intentions, Tian Dan was still more important.
The entire Shenxu Mountain must follow the Master's wishes!
(End of Chapter)
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