Chapter 1060 Shifting Responsibility
According to the system's description, this "immortal body" is incredibly powerful.
In addition to increasing Jiang Bai's strength and defense, and giving him an even more abnormal recovery ability.
More importantly, this thing allows Jiang Bai to be reborn from a drop of blood.
What does it mean to be reborn from a drop of blood?
Even if Jiang Bai is blasted into dust, as long as a drop of blood remains, he can gradually recover. In just a certain amount of time, Jiang Bai will be able to reappear completely unharmed.
Even repairs can be done in the same way as before.
Of course, the process will be painful and uncomfortable, and it will be quite long, but it is equivalent to saving many lives.
This pleased Jiang Bai greatly.
The system checked and found that directly exchanging for this required 20 million prestige points, a terrifying number that would deter most people.
But if we can complete this through this side quest, that would be an incredible win.
In comparison, the further evolution of martial arts supernatural abilities such as "Claw of the Gods" seems insignificant.
It was precisely because Jiang Bai understood this point that he was determined to choose the "super recovery" enhancement.
"Damn it, these experts from the immortal sects are so slow and indecisive! They just want revenge, right? They just want an expert to attack me, right?"
"Why is it so difficult?"
"With so many people in your area, wouldn't it be foolproof to just send any Grand Celestial Realm expert? Well, of course, it would be even better if you sent two Mid-Celestial Realm experts."
Jiang Bai, standing there, muttered to himself.
Not only was he not worried about the impending attack, but he was also looking forward to it. If outsiders saw this, especially people like Ye Qingguo, I wonder what they would think.
I reckon he'll be unable to resist going up and beating Jiang Bai to death.
After all, this guy's idea was absolutely outrageous; he completely ignored her warning.
Jiang Bai thought this way, but little did he know that the major immortal sects were actually in a difficult position.
Now everyone is arguing fiercely about this.
The reason is simple: under the influence of the leader of the Star-Picking Tower who lost his daughter, the major sects have joined forces and reached an agreement to deal with Jiang Bai together.
They had even agreed to unite and resist pressure from various sides after this matter was completed.
For example, the Supreme Dao, Xu Changsheng, and the Wansheng Emperor who once declared he would protect Jiang Bai.
These people are all troublesome and headache-inducing characters.
Dealing with Jiang Bai is a minor matter, but the retribution these people will bring later is a major issue, and we must be on guard.
Apart from Yuxu Palace and Taiyi Sect, the other sects would find it incredibly difficult to deal with any one of them individually.
What's more, with so many people together?
We have to unite.
Now that they've joined forces, it's considered an agreement, and they'll protect each other.
But then an even more important question arose: how to deal with Jiang Bai?
Jiang Bai is no longer the same as before. He has already entered the Middle Heaven Realm and has a great treasure in his hands. He is suspected to be a practitioner of both Dao and martial arts, making him extremely difficult to deal with. Not only is his martial arts amazing, but he can also use magic weapons.
Unfortunately, he possesses an extremely powerful magical weapon, making him someone that ordinary people certainly cannot defeat.
Even if we send out one or two people at the mid-level, it certainly won't be enough; a large number of people will be needed.
While they could certainly mobilize a large number of experts at the mid-level, it would be impossible to do so without arousing suspicion.
Because at this level, experts in the Middle Heaven rank are all named and easily discovered. If Jiang Bai were to become shameless and run away to hide, where would they find him?
Even if we could destroy some of Jiang Bai's foundation, what good would that do?
He can turn the tide as long as he doesn't kill Jiang Bai.
What if this little madman keeps fighting us to the death, and even uses the Supreme Dao Token to deal with a certain sect?
The infighting among them has been going on for a long time, and they all know each other's true nature. What if Jiang Bai really uses the Supreme Dao Order to deal with a certain family?
I reckon everyone else will just stand there and watch the show.
Apart from the Jade Void Palace, who else can truly be fearless of the threat from the Supreme Dao?
Moreover, given Jiang Bai's strength, there's no guarantee of absolute success in doing this.
Even the slightest mistake in this matter is unacceptable.
Therefore, this method is definitely not feasible.
That leaves only one other method: send out a top expert to overwhelm Jiang Bai and kill him before he can react.
In that case, there will be no worries about the future.
If we can withstand the initial pressure and there is no evidence, the matter will naturally be dropped.
The problem is... there are only a limited number of Grand Celestial Realm experts among the major immortal sects in the cultivation world.
The Great Celestial Realm is a truly unparalleled figure standing at the pinnacle of the immortal realm; only a handful may emerge in thousands of years.
Each one has a legendary history, a wealth of past experiences, and its own unique methods and trademarks, making them easy to identify.
Such masters are enough to be considered founders of small sects, and even in some large immortal sects, they are among the top masters, making them extremely rare.
These giant companies certainly have such experts; each of them has several or even more.
But each one is a rare treasure.
Dealing with Jiang Bai is not a problem, and killing Jiang Bai is also simple. The problem is that this expert will be in danger when it comes to the aftermath.
Of course, neither the Supreme Dao, Xu Changsheng, nor the Emperor of Ten Thousand Saints would go to war with these giants for the sake of Jiang Bai, who is already dead.
Because that would benefit no one, and in the end it might result in a lose-lose situation, with someone else getting the advantage.
For example, the menacing Jin'ao Island.
But the expert who made the move is probably in trouble now.
This was a slap in the face to several terrifying figures, a truly painful blow to their dignity.
Knowing those individuals as they did, none of them would let this go easily.
At that time, the Grand Celestial Realm expert who made the move will likely be in trouble and may have to pay with his life for Jiang Bai.
How can they possibly accept this?
It doesn't matter if it's someone from another family, but if it's someone from your own family, then it's an unbearable burden.
Therefore, although the various immortal sects had reached an agreement and even planned out the follow-up matters, when it came to actually dealing with this matter and sending their experts, they began to shirk responsibility and pass the buck.
Because they are all intelligent people, and also selfish people, they all considered this point. They were unwilling to suffer any losses on their side, but instead hoped that others would do the work so that they could benefit.
So no matter how they talked, they couldn't reach an agreement. They kept making excuses and stalling, and eventually, several sect leaders and masters from various immortal sects came out, but there was still no result.
Chapter 1061 Everyone Wants to Kill
Jiang Bai was unaware that because of his matter, several sect leaders and masters had gathered together and had been arguing and passing the buck for several days without reaching a conclusion.
He was completely unaware, yet he waited happily.
Finally, considering that the place where I lived was too bustling, located in the very center of Tiandu.
Although, to avoid retaliation, he never stayed at his own home and always stayed in other people's hotels.
But this place is bustling with people, so if an ordinary person attacks, Jiang Bai can simply deal with them.
But if a master fighter comes and the two of them fight here, not only will the hotel be lost, but the surrounding buildings will also be destroyed.
I estimate that this area within several miles will be reduced to ashes.
Don't underestimate this area of several miles; it is the essence of the capital, home to dozens of Fortune 500 companies and hundreds of thousands of residents.
If this place is razed to the ground, even if Jiang Bai wins, it will be a huge problem.
Those powerful figures from the immortal sects simply packed up and ran away, hiding in their own little worlds, and the country couldn't do anything about them.
But what about Jiang Bai? What should we do?
Damn it, this is Tiandu, the foundation of Jiang Bai.
Even if Jiang Bai manages to win by sheer luck, given how big of a mess this is, he'll likely become a public enemy.
So after much deliberation, he decided to leave temporarily.
After thinking for a moment, Jiang Bai called Xiao Tian over, asked him to prepare, and then wrote it by hand.
Outside the hotel, a huge advertising banner was torn down from the rooftop, which read: "I am Jiang Bai, I am your father. You bastards from the immortal sects, if you want to cause me trouble, come on, I'll be waiting for you grandsons at Yuhu Manor outside the city!"
These words caused a sensation in Tiandu as soon as they were posted, and everyone who saw the subtitles was speechless with surprise.
Unaware of what was happening, the crowd gathered to watch.
Those who knew who Jiang Bai was, all fell silent, sighing, "So powerful! Only Master Jiang would dare to play like this. I wonder which guy is so fierce that other Master Jiangs have to leave here to fight with others to avoid hurting innocent people?"
Jiang Bai hung up an advertising banner, claiming to be the father of the Immortal Sect and telling them to come and settle accounts with him. The news spread quickly.
Jiang Bai's phone was practically ringing off the hook with calls at this point.
Li Qingdi, Yang Wudi, Wu Tianxi, Cheng Tiangang, and others called one after another, asking Jiang Bai what exactly happened.
Li Qingdi claimed that Jiang Bai should not act recklessly, and that he could help mediate.
Yang Wudi claimed that these were extraordinary times and urged Jiang Bai to prioritize the overall situation.
Wu Tianxi and Cheng Tiangang both expressed their concerns to Jiang Bai, saying that Jiang Bai's actions were not a wise move.
Jiang Bai answered all their questions, assuring them that he was not afraid and that they could rest assured, as he knew what was important.
These people hung up the phone one by one.
Following that, some women who were close to Jiang Bai also got the news through some channels, which made Jiang Bai explain for a long time before he could calm Lin Wanru and the others down.
I just told them that I was bored and wanted to rant, and whether they believed me or not, only God knows.
Anyway, Jiang Bai felt that it didn't matter whether they believed it or not; he himself believed it.
Even Old Nalan called Jiang Bai at this time.
I don't know why he, living so far away outside the Great Wall, knows so much about the situation in Tiandu and cares so much about it.
The first thing Old Nalan said was, "Jiang Bai, I heard you had a conflict with the immortal sects? The Jade Void Palace, the Star-Picking Tower, the Shu Mountain Sword Sect, the Kongtong Immortal Sect, and the Kunlun Immortal Mountain—five factions have gathered together to deal with you?"
"They won't dare to attack you directly, but they will definitely send experts to assassinate you. That's a foregone conclusion. Aren't you afraid?"
"What are you afraid of? If I were afraid, I wouldn't have beaten you up in the first place!" Jiang Bai snorted twice, expressing his dissatisfaction.
Because he felt that Nalan's words were full of mockery, he spoke very rudely and kept poking at the other party's sore spots.
One sentence left Old Nalan speechless. After a long while, he said to Jiang Bai in a dry voice, "Jiang Bai, can't you have a proper conversation?"
"How many enemies will you make by talking like that?"
"Spit it out! I'm busy!" Jiang Bai replied with dissatisfaction. In fact, he wasn't busy. He had only exchanged a few words with Old Nalan when several acquaintances called.
How could he not be busy?
At this point, he has to explain to each person individually, something he hadn't considered before, and now he's having a headache. Unfortunately, you can't just ignore these people and not say a few words to them, to explain things to them.
So Jiang Bai was very troubled and busy, and didn't have time to chat idly with Lao Nalan.
"Uh..." Old Nalan was speechless on the spot.
However, he didn't hang up the phone. After a while, he said, "Well, my senior brother knows about your situation. He said that if you are in any real danger, you can go to Changbai Mountain."
"With the mighty Emperor Wansheng here, those brats won't dare to cause trouble!"
"If they really have the guts to come to Tianchi Lake in Changbai Mountain to kill you, then we'll truly admire them!"
Jiang Bai rolled his eyes at these words. Rumors were circulating that Jiang Bai had a connection with Emperor Wansheng, and that he was able to act recklessly because Emperor Wansheng was backing him up.
To put it bluntly, some people have already said that Jiang Bai is colluding with the demon race.
Even worse, some bastards spread rumors outside, saying that Jiang Bai was a dog of the demon race, and said all sorts of nasty things.
Many people are dissatisfied with Jiang Bai now, and this is one of the reasons.
Otherwise, what's the big deal if it's just a simple fight and a few people killed? Aren't there enough people who die in the fighting among the immortal sects every year?
It shouldn't cause public outrage.
Although... he really does a lot of messed up things.
If he were to be fooled by Old Nalan at this point, and instead listen to Changchun Tongzi's words, he might run to the Wansheng Sect at Tianchi in Changbai Mountain to seek protection.
From then on, he could never shake off the title of a lackey of the demon race.
Even Tai Shangdao and Xu Changsheng are probably starting to have ideas.
That old Nalan has ulterior motives.
If he were to actually do that, it would be more reliable to simply use the Supreme Dao Decree; at least no one would criticize him for it.
"Are you trying to trick me? Or are you trying to trick me?" Jiang Bai asked angrily.
"How is it a scheme against you? My senior brother meant well. Jiang Bai, don't bite the hand that feeds you! Although I may have some ulterior motives, you should have a conscience about how my senior brother and the Emperor of Ten Thousand Saints have treated you!"
"If you don't want to come, then don't come. How can you say we tricked you?"
Old Nalan immediately objected. His feelings for Changchun Tongzi were very complicated. Although they were nominally fellow disciples, they were actually like father and son. He had no problem talking about Changchun Tongzi, but he was unhappy about talking about him.
"Alright, alright, I know you mean well, but I really can't go. Even if I use the Supreme Dao Token, I still can't go. I'm already entangled with the Ten Thousand Saints Sect. If I go to seek protection now, I'll truly be hated by everyone from now on."
Chapter 1062 Nascent Soul Cultivator
Since Jiang Bai refused Old Nalan's request, he had no choice but to back down.
He made a couple of sarcastic remarks, seemingly to get revenge for what happened before, but unfortunately, Jiang Bai taught the old man a lesson without any politeness, and then decisively hung up the phone, ignoring him no matter how many times the other party called.
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Bai realized that he was probably about to face a terrifying opponent. He frowned, then put the matter out of his mind and happily went off to eat, drink, and have fun.
This resort has quite a few local delicacies.
The only downside was that no one else was making arrangements for Jiang Bai, and there weren't many pretty girls around to keep him company, so he felt a little lonely.
Jiang Bai's loneliness didn't last long; after dinner, his solitude was abruptly shattered.
A waiter at the entrance of the resort was knocked to the ground. A man dressed in a black robe, looking like Ip Man, walked in. Upon seeing Jiang Bai, he narrowed his eyes and arrogantly asked, "You are Jiang Bai?"
"I am, and you are?"
Jiang Bai subconsciously tensed up, knowing that the other party was extraordinary. He felt different when the other party came in. It wasn't just empty boasting; the other party was definitely the kind of man with substance.
"Zhaixing Tower, He Junfu! I've come to take your head!"
"If you know what's good for you, you'll end it yourself, so I won't have to do it."
Unexpectedly, the final result came so quickly over there; it turned out that the sect that had just become enemies with Zhaixinglou had sent out experts.
I don't know what the other companies paid to make Zhaixinglou take this risk.
"These are all ordinary people, not my people. I'm eating here, how about they leave first?" Jiang Bai said noncommittally, squinting his eyes.
"Delaying time?" The other party narrowed his eyes and said this coldly, as if he had seen through Jiang Bai's thoughts.
However, he waved his hand dismissively and said arrogantly, "Delaying time is pointless. You have no chance of resisting me. You'll just die a little later. What's the point?"
Why not just be yourself and have a good time?
Despite this, he did not stop the people around him from leaving, and it seemed that he was somewhat hesitant and unwilling to commit unnecessary killings.
Seeing this scene, the people turned pale and hurriedly left, not daring to linger there for even a moment longer. Everyone could see that this was a place of trouble.
A few minutes later, everyone had left the huge manor. The manor owner had already received instructions from Jiang Bai and had been given some compensation, so he wasn't worried. When he heard that someone had come to cause trouble, he just said "oh" and then quickly led his people away.
Now, only Jiang Bai and He Junfu remain in this vast manor.
Jiang Bai could tell that the other party was at least a Great Heaven Realm cultivator, or in their own words, someone who had cultivated to the Nascent Soul stage.
I don't know what methods they use, but it sounds extremely terrifying.
"The people are all gone, now prepare to die! Choose how you want to die," the other party said with a cold snort.
Unfortunately for him, he was met with Jiang Bai's magical treasures: the Immortal Binding Rope, the Heaven-Turning Seal, and the Profound Origin Water Control Flag—all of which Jiang Bai threw out at once!
The Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag emitted layers of black heavy water that enveloped Jiang Bai, while the Immortal Binding Rope and the Heaven-Turning Seal headed straight for the other side.
Also mixed in was Jiang Bai's martial arts technique, "Claw of the Heavens"!
"The Immortal Binding Rope? The Heaven-Turning Seal? You really did attack and kill the people from Jade Void Palace! You are utterly audacious!"
"Both of these are supreme treasures. If a great cultivator at the Great Celestial Realm who has cultivated to the Nascent Soul stage were to use them, I would still be somewhat afraid and unable to resist. But you, a martial artist... are using these things against me?"
"That's utterly delusional!"
The other party sneered and said this, then waved his hand, and a golden hand radiating starlight emerged directly from his sleeve. It was the supernatural power "Star-Picking Hand" again!
However, this person's Star-Picking Hand was incredibly powerful, many times stronger than the one I had seen before.
The two people are not on the same level at all.
With a single move, the Immortal Binding Rope and the Heaven-Turning Seal were repelled. The large hand, shimmering with silver light, shattered Jiang Bai's martial arts abilities and attacked him.
"Boom!"
With a loud bang, the defense of the Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag was shattered, and Jiang Bai was sent flying several meters away, the luxurious room being smashed to pieces.
Fortunately, he had a treasure to protect him, and the Heaven-Turning Seal, the Immortal-Binding Rope, and his own martial arts abilities had all reduced the power of the opponent's abilities. Otherwise, Jiang Bai would probably be in a terrible state now, either dead or seriously injured.
"Overestimating yourself!" The other party sneered and said arrogantly as he watched Jiang Bai being knocked away.
The Great Celestial Realm has an almost overwhelming ability to dominate the Middle Celestial Realm; a tenfold difference is not so easy to bridge.
The idea of challenging someone of a higher level is just a joke. Not to mention Jiang Bai, even Xu Changsheng, when he was at the Middle Heaven level, couldn't challenge a master at the Great Heaven level.
Therefore, he was extremely confident about this attack. His only concern was that after completing the task, he might have to flee overseas for some time.
However, all the sects offered considerable benefits, and killing Jiang Bai this time would also bring enough rewards for him, making his hundred-year retreat worthwhile.
"Damn, that was terrifying." Jiang Bai, lying on the ground, said with lingering fear, his face changing drastically.
Unfortunately, the other party didn't give him a chance to speak at all, and arrogantly attacked again. A huge palm appeared out of thin air and fell from the sky, intending to smash Jiang Bai into dust.
Just then, a blue light flashed from Jiang Bai's location.
The next second, the night sky, where the stars gathered, suddenly changed. In the very center of the sky, a giant eye appeared out of thin air, more than a hundred feet long. It opened its eyes, and the next second, a bolt of lightning several meters thick fell from the sky.
Heading straight for He Junfu!
This is the Heavenly Punishment Talisman!
The good stuff Jiang Bai obtained in the Lishan Mausoleum can only be used three times, and he doesn't know how effective it will be. However, since it's from the Lishan Mausoleum, Jiang Bai is confident that it can guarantee his safety.
Originally, he had planned to test the waters and quickly retreat after meeting the attackers, using the Supreme Dao Token to teach them a profound and unforgettable lesson.
But he never expected that the person who attacked him would be so powerful.
He had originally thought that they were only one social class apart, and that although there was a gap between them, it wouldn't be that big. Now he realized that he had been quite naive before, and he didn't understand how big the gap between them really was.
All our methods are utterly ineffective in the face of such a powerful being. If the Great Celestial Realm is this terrifying, I wonder what the Supreme Celestial Realm is like.
In any case, Xiahou Zhongde of Yuxu Palace had absolutely no chance of fighting back in front of the Supreme Dao Master.
Chapter 1063 Annihilation of the Immortal Sect
With a deafening roar, a tremendous sound descended from the sky and struck He Junfu directly.
A scream of agony rang out.
He Junfu was instantly reduced to ashes.
The Heavenly Punishment Talisman represents talent and possesses boundless power. Although the Heavenly Tribulation is not currently manifesting, in ancient times, anyone who defied the heavens would be tested by Heavenly Punishment. Only those who passed this test could be said to have attained the Dao.
Countless people died under the mighty heavenly punishment. These were all renowned great cultivators, many times stronger than He Junfu, yet they all turned to ashes under this heavenly tribulation.
Admittedly, this Heavenly Punishment Talisman is far inferior to the real Heavenly Punishment, but He Junfu is also far inferior to those famous ancient cultivators.
He was reduced to ashes with a single blow, leaving him no chance to struggle.
With a scream, the body vanished, and a beam of light flashed out. A small, radiant figure emerged from He Junfu's body, covered in wounds.
"Let me do it for you again!"
Jiang Bai was determined to eradicate evil completely and showed no mercy. He activated the talisman that had returned to his hand and used it again.
Another scream rang out, and the so-called nascent soul turned to ashes.
A master of his generation has fallen. He Junfu, the Supreme Elder of Zhaixing Tower, was reduced to ashes after fighting Jiang Bai for only a minute or two, and has fallen from this world.
Jiang Bai originally intended to imprison this guy and interrogate him to uncover the secrets of the Star-Picking Hand.
This thing is really powerful. Jiang Bai has now switched to cultivating the "Imperial Supreme World-Shaking Technique" and his cultivation has improved. He is able to master five kinds of divine powers and contain them in the Five Internal Organs Divine Palace.
Unfortunately, there hasn't been a suitable one. There is a "Huangdao Wuji Palm" in the "Huangji Jingshi Gong", but it can only be comprehended by those at the Great Heavenly Realm.
He's still far from it.
Therefore, the Star-Picking Hand became an extremely useful supernatural power, and Jiang Bai was eager to learn.
Unfortunately, He Junfu was too strong, and Jiang Bai couldn't do anything to him, so he had to use the Heavenly Punishment Talisman.
This thing was too powerful; it killed people completely in two hits, leaving Jiang Bai with no chance.
To be honest, I feel a little regretful.
However, this was something that could not be helped, so Jiang Bai quickly recovered and did not dwell on the matter any further.
He called someone to clean up the mess and pick him up. Since He Junfu died here, the other party wouldn't cause any trouble for a while, so he could rest easy for a period of time.
Jiang Bai carefully put away the Heavenly Punishment Talisman. Its power was astonishing, and it could only be used once more, so he had to be careful.
Just then, the system's voice sounded: "Congratulations, host, you have completed the side quest, 'The Immortal Sect's Revenge'! You have received a reward: one of your skills has been upgraded. Please select the type."
Hearing this, Jiang Bai was overjoyed. After all the trouble he had caused, the immortal sect's revenge was finally complete.
This made him very happy.
"System, upgrade my Super Recovery."
"Alright, host's super recovery has been upgraded to immortality!"
The system's voice sounded, and the next second Jiang Bai felt a tingling sensation all over his body, as if every cell and every drop of blood was full of vitality at that moment.
His own strength and defense have also increased, and he feels indescribably good.
This made him groan with pleasure, and he was very satisfied with it.
"Host has completed a side quest. Two new side quests will be available."
"First side quest: The Destroyed Immortal Sect."
"The host must destroy a cultivator sect within a year, at least one of the top thirty immortal sects."
"Complete the mission and the system will reward the host with one supreme supernatural ability; fail and one supernatural ability will be deducted."
But the joy didn't last long before a new side quest arrived, which immediately changed Jiang Bai's expression.
Damn it!
Failure results in the deduction of one supernatural power? What supernatural powers does he currently possess?
What else could it be besides physical supernatural powers and the hand of heaven?
If this is deducted, Jiang Bai will really cry, because this is currently his strongest attack method.
Of course, he also has some magical treasures, all of which are extremely extraordinary and peerless treasures.
But what if he loses his martial arts abilities and only uses these magical treasures? What will Jiang Bai become then? Will he switch careers and become a cultivator?
This left Jiang Bai speechless.
This task must be completed, but it is not easy to complete. Jiang Bai now has some understanding of the immortal sects, unlike when he was completely ignorant.
Needless to say, the behemoths like the Ten Great Immortal Sects are formidable. Even He Junfu from the Star-Picking Tower made me use my life-saving trick, so there are probably even more powerful figures in the Star-Picking Tower.
With thousands of years of accumulation, it's not as simple as just He Junfu.
Each of the ten major immortal sects dominates its own small world, has its own world, millions of living beings offering sacrifices, tens of thousands of cultivators, and countless experts.
That was an absolute behemoth. If it weren't for the powerful figures behind him, how would Jiang Bai have dared to provoke them?
Each of them possesses the strength to crush Jiang Bai.
Destroy them? Don't even think about it. Even if Jiang Bai were to advance to the Great Heaven Realm, let alone just the Middle Heaven Realm, he probably wouldn't have the ability.
Aside from the ten major immortal sects, are the other immortal sects easy to mess with?
Not necessarily. The sects ranked in the top 30 or even the top 50 are not simple.
The ranking of the Ten Great Immortal Sects changes every ten years. It is determined by Tianji Valley based on factors such as strength, number of experts, and total strength.
While the later sects may not be as powerful as the Ten Great Immortal Sects, that's the present. Many sects that followed also had their glorious past.
For example, the Xiantian Wuji Sect, ranked twelfth, was once glorious and once rivaled the Taishang Dao. However, it suffered a severe blow a few hundred years ago and fell into obscurity, dropping to the twelfth position.
For example, the Star Gate, ranked twenty-seventh, is rumored to have been irreconcilably opposed to the Star Picking Tower for over a thousand years, with the Star Gate always suppressing the Star Picking Tower.
Therefore, the founder of the Zhaixinglou sect named it Zhaixinglou, which corresponds to Qunxingmen, meaning to pluck down the stars in Qunxingmen.
The two sects are like fire and water. However, the Star Gate also suffered a change in the early years and gradually declined. But in recent years, the Star Tower has been relentlessly pursuing them, and the opponent has only fallen to the 27th place.
Even the colossal Zhaixing Tower couldn't defeat its opponent.
The fact that they couldn't eliminate the opponent, or pluck the shining stars from among them, demonstrates the opponent's formidable strength.
There is also the Lan Yue Pavilion, ranked 30th. It was once one of the top ten immortal sects, and its Lan Yue technique was known throughout the world.
Besides, what about Tianwu Sect, Huanyin Pavilion, Miaoxiang Valley, Leiyin Temple, Wuxiang Sect, and so on? Which of them is easy to mess with?
They are not currently among the top ten immortal sects, but who can say for sure that they won't rise up suddenly in the next decade and enter the ranks?
Chapter 1064 A Difficult Side Story
Asking Jiang Bai to deal with these people, and even to destroy a sect within a year, is a truly extraordinary task.
Do you think Jiang Bai is a god?
Isn't that ridiculous?
But the system's task has already been issued, so what can Jiang Bai do?
It's almost impossible to get it canceled. Instead of complaining here, we should think about how to deal with those powerful immortal sects.
Hmm, we should pick the weakest one. This matter needs to be investigated thoroughly to see who among these immortal sects is truly the weakling, and then find a reason to wipe them out.
Of course, there's no rush. This matter has too much of a sensational effect. Once it's done, Jiang Bai's status as a public enemy will definitely be confirmed.
Moreover, his current strength is insufficient, which is not what he wants.
Even if we do find a weakling, we'll have to wait until next year.
The Chinese New Year is just around the corner. After the New Year, Jiang Bai will need to accumulate some time before making any moves.
After cursing the system, Jiang Bai wisely shut his mouth, knowing that it was just a pointless venting of his frustrations.
The system simply ignored him.
Perhaps realizing he was being boring, Jiang Bai shut his mouth, and so did he.
The system's voice rang out, as if it hadn't heard a word Jiang Bai had said, and it chuckled, "Young man, a gentleman doesn't leave a grudge unavenged!"
"Side quest two: The boy's revenge. You must complete the revenge within three months."
"To take revenge on the enemies who almost killed you and the people who betrayed you."
"Objective: Kill all those at or above the Heavenly Rank who were present at the time."
"Complete the mission and you will be rewarded with a chance to win the ultimate prize and one million reputation points. Failure will result in a deduction of three million reputation points."
"If the host's prestige points are insufficient for deduction, the system will lend prestige points to the host in the form of a loan, with a weekly interest rate of 30%."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Bai nearly vomited blood.
He still has 100,000 to 200,000 prestige points. If he really tries his best to raise them, he might be able to get a million or two hundred thousand in three months. If he's really ruthless, two or three million is not impossible.
However, the result was that Jiang Bai completely ran away from China and wouldn't be coming back for at least ten years.
Clearly, Jiang Bai couldn't accumulate that much prestige within three months.
So, he had no choice but to work hard to complete the task. He couldn't afford not to. If he didn't, the system would ruthlessly deduct his prestige points. If he really had to borrow a million, with a weekly interest rate of 30%, it would be a vicious cycle that Jiang Bai couldn't handle.
That's a number that would make anyone want to vomit blood; if things go wrong, they'll never be able to turn their lives around.
Compared to the previous side quest, this one... is crucial.
Losing a martial arts skill isn't a big deal; he can get it back when he has the chance. But if he really gets burdened with a million-dollar high-interest loan, then Jiang Bai's good days are over.
But is this task easy to complete?
The answer is clearly no!
One of the men who attacked him that day is dead, and another was threatened into becoming his lackey and is now on his side. Dealing with this Cardinal Andrei will not be difficult.
But what about the rest? What about the other vice-commander of the Knights? What about the other cardinal? And what about the vice-judge Lor who was cuckolded?
Are we really going to kill them all?
That would really stir up a hornet's nest.
Losing so many people at once, all of them top figures, wouldn't that enrage the entire Holy See?
As the only faith in Europe and the location of the divine kingdom, the Holy See is more troublesome than any other celestial sect.
The power they have shown is only a part of it. There must be some extremely powerful experts among them. If they really kill a few of the higher-ups, wouldn't that force all those experts to come out?
How will he deal with it then?
And... that day there were also three of the thirteen councilors of the Dark Council: a werewolf councilor, a nature mage councilor, and an undead councilor, Marcus.
If these three are killed, it would be strange if the Dark Council, as the operators of the underground forces, didn't fight them to the death.
So this mission isn't really about killing people. All you can say is that seven minor celestial beings are nothing.
Jiang Bai could slaughter them. Even if he called them out and put them all together, Jiang Bai wouldn't be afraid. He could completely crush them all by himself, like mowing grass, easily wiping them out.
The crucial point is that this isn't just about killing people; it's about challenging the entire order of Europe—the order of light and darkness.
Challenging two behemoths? This is no easy task; strictly speaking, it's even more difficult than dealing with the previous "annihilated immortal sect."
But unfortunately, Jiang Bai couldn't refuse this mission, which almost made him vomit blood.
"Hey, can you give me some simple tasks? Why is it getting more and more difficult? You've already made me want to vomit blood with just one main quest."
"Now you've given me two more of these shitty side quests. Do you think I'm having too much fun and that's making you unhappy?"
Jiang Bai muttered and began to complain; he was a thousand times, ten thousand times, unwilling to do this.
"You guessed right, kid. To be honest, you're living too happily, and I can't stand it anymore."
"Of course, more importantly, you've already reached the Heavenly Rank, so the protection period is practically over. Well, how should I put it... just think of it this way..."
"You get me, from the time you rise to power until you enter the Heavenly Realm, that's the protection period, just like playing a game, that's the beginner's village map, naturally very simple."
"Logically, you should have been out of protection by the time you reached the Celestial Rank. However, the mission had already been issued beforehand, so it was not appropriate to hold it against you. But I didn't expect you to advance to the Middle Celestial Rank, so naturally I can no longer protect you."
"Without the protection period for growth, the difficulty of your mission will naturally increase significantly."
"Young man, you should get used to missions of this intensity, because this is just the beginning. As your strength increases, the difficulty of the missions will also increase. The real challenges will come later."
"This is nothing, you need to relax."
Jiang Bai was speechless. The system had already said so much, what could he say?
It turns out I actually benefited from this whole thing.
This left Jiang Bai with a worried expression. The two side quests were two major problems. Although the main quest was actually even more troublesome, there were still three years left, so Jiang Bai could try his best to solve them.
Unlike these two, the side quest "The Destroyed Immortal Sect" takes a year, while this "Young Man's Revenge" only takes three months.
I have no choice but to go!
Considering the time constraints and potential unforeseen circumstances along the way, Jiang Bai decided to prepare to set off now.
Chapter 1065 Spreading a Message
However, sometimes, Jiang Bai can't just leave whenever he wants.
There are still many things to take care of at home. Jiang Bai doesn't need to worry about the business; Yao Lan will handle it. As for things on the ground, Xiao Tian can stay put.
The key issue is that there are still some things that haven't been resolved with these experts from all sides.
Jiang Bai cannot leave until these matters are settled. Otherwise, He Junfu will attack him and then run away with him.
If others find out, how will they see me?
This is clearly a sign of being timid.
Losing face is a minor issue; the real problem is that this kind of behavior will definitely disrupt the stability of the situation.
There are plenty of people who are dissatisfied with me, but they dare not act recklessly because of my strength, because I have the Supreme Dao Token, and because I seem to have many people backing me up.
Even if several of the ten great immortal sects joined forces and sent He Junfu, a master from the Star-Picking Tower, to deal with them, they did it all in secret.
However, if he becomes timid, others will think that he is afraid, terrified, and wants to run away.
If the fear is gone, someone will immediately target him. Once there's a first, there will definitely be a second, and so on, creating a chain reaction and a vicious cycle, which is something Jiang Bai absolutely does not want to see.
If I leave now, my hometown will probably be turned upside down the moment I leave. Everyone connected to me will likely suffer because of it, and the consequences are unpredictable.
That's why, before Jiang Bai could complete the side quest and deal with those bastards who almost killed him, he had to settle things at home first.
This matter was not easy to handle. After thinking for a while, Jiang Bai came up with a plan. He returned to his residence and knocked on Ye Qingguo's door.
"What are you doing so late?" Ye Qingguo asked with a cold expression as she opened the door. She looked at Jiang Bai with slight surprise and frowned.
"Spread the word for me: I know that besides being the Holy Maiden of the Supreme Dao, your father also has considerable influence. You have extensive connections in the cultivation world, and given your status, no one will doubt you if you speak out!"
"What do you want to do?" Ye Qingguo looked bewildered, not understanding why Jiang Bai would find him in the middle of the night and say these things.
Didn't he hang a banner outside, shouting that anyone seeking revenge could go to the outskirts?
Why did they suddenly turn back now, knock on my door, and say this to me?
"Just now, a master from the Star-Picking Tower arrived. It was a man named He Junfu, a Nascent Soul cultivator!"
"What! How is this possible! A Nascent Soul cultivator is equivalent to a Great Heaven Realm expert. If he came, how could you possibly return? What... what's going on?" As soon as Jiang Bai finished speaking, Ye Qingguo was shocked and asked incredulously.
"They are quite difficult to deal with. To be honest, I am no match for them. But don't forget, when we entered the Heavenly Palace on the Cloud Top, everyone received benefits. I don't know what you received, but I received a life-saving talisman called the Heavenly Punishment Talisman!"
"This thing works pretty well. I used it on that guy twice just now. Let me tell you, you don't know, this thing..."
Jiang Bai couldn't continue speaking halfway through his sentence because he noticed that Ye Qingguo was looking at him with a look of utter astonishment, as if she were looking at a fool.
It was filled with irony and helplessness, as well as a strangeness that was hard to explain.
Jiang Bai knew he must have said something wrong, and subconsciously touched his face.
Did I not wash my face properly?
"Stop touching it, there's nothing on your face. You're really something, using the Heavenly Punishment Talisman against a Grand Celestial, and you even used it twice... I... I really don't know what to say to you!"
Ye Qingguo said helplessly, and then added, "Do you know what the Heavenly Punishment Talisman is all about?"
"What's their background?"
Jiang Bai said in astonishment.
After saying this, Ye Qingguo explained, "The Heavenly Punishment Talisman is a terrifying talisman that was condensed from the essence of heavenly tribulations in ancient times. It is said to be extremely difficult to refine and is the first secret manual of ancient cultivators, which is held by the Heavenly Dao Alliance."
"The Heavenly Dao Alliance holds the power of the Heavenly Dao, and has the ability to reward the good and punish the evil, and to enforce the law on behalf of Heaven. The Heavenly Punishment Talisman is one of their strongest methods. Once a talisman is thrown out, let alone a Great Heavenly Realm expert, even a slightly weaker Tai Heavenly Realm expert will be reduced to ashes."
"After the destruction of the ancient Heavenly Dao Alliance, only a few talismans survived, each one a priceless treasure."
"It is said that the last talisman was obtained by the First Emperor and stored in the treasury of the Heavenly Palace on the Cloud Top, but unexpectedly it ended up in your hands."
"You used it to deal with a mere Grand Celestial Realm cultivator? Jiang Bai, you're really something, using it twice."
"Uh." Jiang Bai was speechless.
He then explained, "But he had..."
"A Nascent Soul flew out back then? Do you know that the Heavenly Punishment Talisman represents more than just lightning tribulation? There is tribulation fire entangling within the lightning tribulation. The Nascent Soul itself is extremely fragile. Once it is contaminated, it will surely die without a burial place. You only need to wait a short while, and it will naturally turn into ashes."
"And you've done it again, casting another divine punishment talisman on someone."
"How can I possibly explain this to you? In today's terms, it's like using a cannon to kill a mosquito?"
"Hmm, you're basically using a nuclear weapon to kill a mosquito. It's a perfectly good way to save your life, how come you're abusing it like this?"
Jiang Bai was speechless after a few words from Ye Qingguo. He didn't know how to respond to her.
He really wanted to slap himself twice and teach himself a lesson for being such an idiot.
Unfortunately, nothing he did now was of any use. Even if Jiang Bai beat himself to death, he couldn't take back the talismans he had used. Jiang Bai was filled with despair.
It took him a while to come to his senses, and his flushed face finally subsided. He said dejectedly, "It's too late to say anything now. Just help me spread the word."
"you say."
"Spread the word for me that the Star-Picking Tower sent an expert to attack me, and I used the Heavenly Punishment Talisman to kill them. Of course, I only used it once, but I can use it twice more."
"Furthermore, have someone spread the word that I am extremely dissatisfied with the Star-Picking Tower. These bastards dared to go against me, and I have already approached your Supreme Dao to use the Supreme Dao Token to completely destroy the Star-Picking Tower!"
"Of course, you have also received this request. However, it is a very important matter, and you are considering it. But you are already inclined to agree to my request and deal with the Star-Picking Tower."
"Of course, it's not enough for just you guys. You also need to say that I've already reached an agreement with Xu Changsheng and am preparing to go to Changbai Mountain Tianchi to ask the Myriad Saints Emperor to come out of seclusion and join forces to destroy the Star-Picking Tower!"
Chapter 1066 The Calamity of Annihilation
These words clearly stunned Ye Qingguo, who then looked at Jiang Bai in surprise: "Are you really going to do this? Have you already discussed it with Xu Changsheng?"
Jiang Bai laughed and said with a smile, "Of course not. I don't have much of a relationship with Xu Changsheng, and the Myriad Saints Emperor is even more nonsense. I don't even know him. How could I possibly ask him to help destroy the Star-Picking Tower, one of the Ten Great Immortal Sects?"
"That was just to scare them!"
Ye Qingguo remained silent for a while, as if considering something, before nodding: "Alright, I agree."
After saying this, he slammed the door shut, blocking Jiang Bai outside.
Jiang Bai shrugged helplessly, thinking to himself, "This girl is so rude. She won't even let me come in, sit down, and have a cup of tea?"
The thought of drinking tea warmed Jiang Bai's heart.
Then he shook his head, getting rid of some inappropriate thoughts.
The news spread throughout the cultivation world the next day.
He Junfu, a master from Zhaixinglou, attacked Jiang Bai, but was killed by Jiang Bai using the ancient treasure "Heavenly Punishment Talisman" obtained from the First Emperor's Mausoleum.
Rumor has it that the talisman in Jiang Bai's possession can be used twice more, and can even injure or kill a Tai Tian level expert.
This was incredibly shocking and caused a great stir in the cultivation world.
Countless experts had to take Jiang Bai seriously and look at him with new respect, while some sects trembled inwardly.
Especially those sects that attacked Jiang Bai, such as the Zhaixing Tower and those who had grudges against Jiang Bai, were trembling with fear, afraid that Jiang Bai would come after them and do something like this, which would leave them truly heartbroken.
If the attack were on a Grand Celestial Realm expert or something, they would tremble with fear, but not be afraid. What they feared was that Jiang Bai was lawless and might do something like this to their true leader, one of their most treasured Grand Celestial Realm experts.
Then I really cried.
The Heavenly Punishment Talisman is infamous and widely known.
That's something capable of killing someone at the Tai Tian level. Of course, it might not kill them in one hit, but it's enough to severely injure them. But Jiang Bai can use it not just once, he can use it twice.
Damn it, even the Supreme Celestial Rank couldn't withstand two Heavenly Punishment Talismans!
This made everyone tremble, tremble, and tremble again.
However, just as the news of this incident spread in the morning and people had not yet fully digested it, another piece of news came in the afternoon: Jiang Bai was extremely angry about this matter and vowed to take revenge on Zhaixing Tower.
They have already contacted Xu Changsheng and obtained his consent. They are using the Supreme Dao Token to have the Supreme Dao take action and completely destroy the Star-Picking Tower. Moreover, it's not too late. Rumor has it that this person is preparing to go to Changbai Mountain Tianchi to invite the thousand-year-old monster, Emperor Wansheng.
Sources say that the Supreme Dao has received a clear request and is studying the matter. However, there are internal rumors that the discussion is inclined to help Jiang Bai and get rid of the troublemaker, Zhaixinglou.
Many people within the Supreme Dao, including the Supreme Dao Master, were very dissatisfied with the Star-Picking Tower's attack on Jiang Bai.
They had just given Jiang Bai the Supreme Dao Order to protect him, and only a few days later, the Star-Picking Tower dared to send people to assassinate him.
This made Taishangdao feel extremely embarrassed, as they considered it a challenge to Taishangdao.
Therefore, many people are inclined to wage war against the Star-Picking Tower.
When the news arrived, the cultivation world was shocked, and the Star-Picking Tower was in chaos!
"Damn it! Damn it! What do we do? What do we do? That madman Jiang Bai actually has the Heavenly Punishment Talisman. Our attack failed, and now he's blaming us for everything."
"Damn He Junfu, he revealed his identity without any confidence. Couldn't he have waited until he killed Jiang Bai before announcing himself?"
"Damn it, now the Supreme Dao thinks we are challenging them, and that bastard Jiang Bai has produced the Supreme Dao Token again, demanding that we, the Star-Picking Tower, be dealt with. The Supreme Dao is already inclined to deal with us."
"Besides the Supreme Dao, there's also Xu Changsheng, the Myriad Saints Sect, and the Myriad Saints Emperor... We're in big trouble, Master. We must make a decision as soon as possible!"
Chaos erupted inside the Star-Picking Tower. One of the elders trembled and shouted in horror at the tower master, Sikong Zhaixing, in front of him.
The voice was loud, and the person was clearly emotionally agitated.
The elders around him also looked extremely grim. After this person spoke, they all spoke up, hoping that the host could come up with a solution.
This is the biggest crisis the Star-Picking Tower has faced in hundreds of years. To challenge the three giants at the same time is simply courting death. Even the Star-Picking Tower cannot defeat it.
The Star-Picking Tower could very well face annihilation, so they couldn't afford to be careless.
"This matter was not solely our doing. Although we sent the people out, it was a joint operation with several other sects. It was just that the ones who carried out the operation were from Zhaixing Tower."
"They made a promise that if anything happens, we will fight against the Supreme Dao together. With the Jade Void Palace in front and several other sects, even with Xu Changsheng and Emperor Wansheng there, we may still be able to fight."
"As long as we withstand the attacks ahead, everything can be resolved through discussion. After all, even if the Supreme Dao wants to destroy our Star-Picking Tower, they will have to pay a certain price."
"These are critical times. The seal is loosening, and the demons of the underworld are about to break out. If we fail in our first attack, they should sit down and talk with us, and then we can resolve this peacefully."
"So, you don't need to worry too much."
After pondering for a long time, Sikong Zhaixing, who was standing there, said this to the many elders of Zhaixing Tower in front of him.
After saying this, Ziyuan added, "I will personally go to pay a visit to Yuxu Palace."
"Elder Chen, you go to the Shushan Sword Sect; Elder Sun, go to the Taiyi Sect; Elder Yan, go to the Kongtong Immortal Sect. You are all Supreme Elders of our Zhaixing Tower, experts at the Great Heaven Rank, and Nascent Soul cultivators. You are fully capable of representing me as the Sect Leader."
Tell them that the matter is urgent and I really cannot visit in person.
"Make sure they abide by the original agreement. We will issue a joint statement, spreading it throughout the cultivation world like a manifesto, so that they know that our Star-Picking Tower is not a pushover that anyone can crush!"
Sikong Zhaixing thought for a moment and then gave these instructions.
At this point, he had no other support. Things had developed unexpectedly. The attack had failed, but instead brought such a big trouble to the Star-Picking Tower. Now, he had no choice but to deal with the situation with utmost care.
Relying solely on the Zhaixinglou sect would be no match for the three giants, and they needed help from others. Before the operation, everyone had an agreement, and at that time, they recommended experts from Zhaixinglou to launch the attack.
Everyone made a promise that if something happens, they will stand together and fight against everyone.
Although the operation has failed, the agreement still stands, and it's time for the other four companies to step forward.
Five out of the ten great immortal sects have emerged, and even the three giants have to think twice before giving it their all.
Chapter 1067 Standing By and Watching
However, ideals are often grand, while reality is often harsh.
Sikong Zhaixing, the master of Zhaixing Tower, overestimated the integrity of the other immortal sects.
He dispatched three Grand Elders of the Great Heaven Rank, while he himself left the Star-Picking Tower and went to the Jade Void Palace.
They sped away on the clouds at an extremely fast speed, heading towards the Jade Void Palace.
Upon arriving at the Jade Void Palace, located in the Jade Void World, it was actually separated from Kunlun, the fifth sect of the immortal path, by only one mountain range. The Jade Void Palace was on the left, shrouded in clouds and mist, while Kunlun Mountain was on the right, covered in lush foliage.
The two sides did not interact with each other, and even clashed in a distant era, but in the end, the Jade Void Palace emerged victorious.
From then on, Kunlun Mountain never dared to provoke Yuxu Palace again.
This matter was urgent, so he planned to leave for both sects one after the other. That's why he arranged for the other three elders to visit the other sects, while he was in charge of Kunlun and Yuxu Palace.
According to Sikong Zhaixing, since an agreement has been reached, this matter is unlikely to cause any major disruptions.
First, go to Yuxu Palace, explain the implications to them, and demand that they abide by the agreement.
As long as the Jade Void Palace agrees, Kunlun Mountain, located in another small world beside them, is naturally no problem. Although they are an independent sect, to be honest, they are currently under the protection of the Jade Void Palace.
If Yuxu Palace were to say yes, they wouldn't dare say no.
Who can blame them for being so close to each other, and for the fact that Kunlun was truly subdued by Yuxu Palace in ancient times?
That is why he was the first to arrive at the Jade Void World of the Jade Void Palace.
Then, he wanted to enter this place, but he was met with many obstacles. With Sikong Zhaixing's methods, it would not be difficult to force his way into a small world. He could just force his way through. However, such behavior is considered a provocation in the cultivation world and a prelude to war.
Forcibly breaking through and tearing through space to enter the Jade Void World of the Second Immortal Gate, Jade Void Palace, is an extremely impolite act.
However, the entrance that had remained unchanged for thousands of years had disappeared for some unknown reason. The two huge stone lions were still in the place where the entrance was, and a desolate signboard stood there, but the people who used to be responsible for welcoming and seeing off people had disappeared.
The entrance gate was tightly closed.
This caused Sikong Zhaixing's expression to change drastically.
What does this mean?
Jade Void Palace, its mountain gate tightly shut?
Did they make some decision, and is this their answer to themselves?
Sikong Zhaixing felt a little uneasy.
However, with no one to greet him and no entrance to be found, Sikong Zhaixing could not simply give up.
After thinking for a moment, he waved his hand and unleashed the Star-Picking Hand once again, many times more powerful than He Junfu's previous one.
The space was directly torn apart, and one entered the Jade Void World.
Upon entering, they were immediately surrounded by dozens of experts, one of whom, a Grand Celestial Realm expert, roared, "Who are you, daring to trespass into the Jade Void World? Do you intend to wage war against our Jade Void Palace?"
"I dare not. I am Sikong Zhaixing from Zhaixing Tower, paying my respects to the Jade Void Palace Master, Daoist Yuanyuan! Please inform me that I have urgent business, but the entrance is closed and the welcoming guest is not here. I had no choice but to force my way in. Please forgive me if I have offended you."
Seeing the other party's extremely quick reaction, Sikong Zhaixing stood in the air and cupped his hands in greeting.
He knew he had been somewhat reckless, but there was no other way; the situation was urgent, and Zhaixinglou was facing a huge crisis.
If we don't quickly contact sects like Jade Void Palace...
The consequences are unpredictable.
The three giants, the Supreme Daoist Master, Xu Changsheng, and the Emperor of Ten Thousand Saints, are all formidable. If any one of them were to deal with the Star-Picking Tower, the Star-Picking Tower would be unable to withstand it, let alone the fact that the three of them are about to join forces. Moreover, that damned Jiang Bai still has the "Heavenly Punishment Talisman" in his possession, which can be used twice!
That's equivalent to a master at the Tai Tian level.
Thinking about it again, Jiang Bai seems to have a good relationship with Ye Jingshen's two daughters. If he were to lose all shame this time and persuade Ye Jingshen through the two women, then Zhaixinglou would be doomed.
I heard that Ye Jingshen dotes on his two daughters.
They're always there for you, but it's hard to say for sure.
"The Lord of the Star-Picking Pavilion? Since you are the Lord of the Star-Picking Pavilion, isn't what you're doing a bit inappropriate? You must know the rules of the cultivation world; tearing through space and barging in without permission is tantamount to declaring war!"
"However, since you say you have urgent business, I can understand that. But if you want to see my Jade Void Palace Master, I'm sorry, but Palace Master Yuan Yuan Zhenren is currently in seclusion and will not be coming out. Any matters are decided jointly by several Supreme Elders."
"You're probably not going to see him!"
The great master from Jade Void Palace stood there noncommittally and then uttered a remark that caused Sikong Zhaixing, the master of Zhaixing Tower, to exclaim in surprise: "Daoist Yuanyuan has gone into seclusion? Wasn't he still out there a few days ago, discussing matters with us? How can he suddenly go into seclusion now?"
"Then have one of your Grand Elders come out to see me and say I have urgent business!" What could he do? The man had said he was in seclusion; what could he do? Force him out of seclusion and damage his cultivation?
He couldn't bring himself to say it, so he had to settle for second best. Since several senior elders were in charge now, it would be the same to go to them.
Although Yuan Yuan Dao Ren will ultimately be involved in this matter, we can just let them wake him up when the time comes.
"Wait a moment, I'll go report." The man said this and then walked away.
An hour later, he finally arrived late and, facing the impatient Sikong Zhaixing, said unhurriedly, "We already know the purpose of Lord Sikong's visit."
"However, this matter is of great importance. Without the approval of Master Yuanyuan, no one dares to make a decision. This is a matter of waging war against the Supreme Dao and the Myriad Saints Sect. The Supreme Elders really do not have this authority."
"However, we are allies after all. Several Supreme Elders have said that Jade Void Palace will certainly not ignore this. As soon as True Person Yuan Yuan comes out of seclusion, they will report it immediately. I estimate that True Person Yuan Yuan will not stand idly by. You can rest assured, Master."
Sikong Zhaixing hadn't expected that the other party wouldn't even meet with her, offering only such a perfunctory response. Although the words sounded nice, promising not to stand idly by, this matter... was of utmost importance and urgent.
So he couldn't help but ask, "When will Master Yuanyuan emerge from seclusion?"
"It's hard to say. Maybe three to five years, maybe thirty to fifty years. Right now, my palace master is preparing to break through to a certain level, which will take a lot of time. Moreover, before leaving, he specifically instructed that unless my Jade Void Palace is in danger of being wiped out, we must not disturb him."
"You should just go back and wait patiently for news. We'll get news eventually. Maybe he'll wake up in three to five years? When that happens, the Supreme Elder will definitely report to him immediately. I reckon he won't stand idly by!"
Chapter 1068 Please Go Back
What? Three to five years? You're talking nonsense.
At the current rate, let alone three to five years, even three to five days, Zhaixinglou won't last.
Rumors say that the Supreme Dao has wavered, with the Supreme Dao Master leaning towards helping Jiang Bai and delivering a devastating blow to the Star-Picking Tower, the sect that challenged them. Xu Changsheng has already made his plans.
Jiang Bai is about to go to Changbai Mountain once the Supreme Daoist makes a decision.
That old fellow Wan Sheng, there's almost no need to persuade him. Their Wan Sheng Sect has always been at odds with the cultivation world, including the Zhaixing Tower, which are all their enemies. They had many concerns before and didn't have a chance to make a move. Now that they have the opportunity, would Emperor Wan Sheng let it go?
Besides, he had previously stated that he would support Jiang Bai to the end. Everyone knows that Emperor Wansheng is very concerned about his reputation. He said that this matter had not been long ago, and now Zhaixing Tower has sent experts to assassinate Jiang Bai.
If it weren't for Jiang Bai's good fortune and the Heavenly Punishment Talisman, he might already be dead.
This incident was a real slap in the face to Emperor Wansheng. If the old man could just let it go like this, he wouldn't be himself. Once Jiang Bai comes after him, this guy will immediately take action.
It seems the old man made a twenty-year agreement with Xu Changsheng: he couldn't leave Changbai Mountain for twenty years, and he certainly couldn't cause any trouble.
But that was before. Now that Xu Changsheng has taken action, is that twenty-year agreement still useful? Obviously not.
Given that, what concerns do they still have?
Before leaving the sect, Sikong Zhaixing had already estimated this situation, guessing that Jiang Bai would take action against him within a few days.
Now Yuxu Palace is telling him something about three to five years.
Isn't this just blatantly brushing him off?
This infuriated Sikong Zhaixing, who roared angrily, "We agreed to work together to deal with Jiang Bai. Your Jade Void Palace and other sects ultimately chose us. Yuan Yuan Daoist made a promise to me back then."
"If something happens, the five major sects will unite to fight against them. But now that we, the Star-Picking Pavilion, have made our move, a great master has died just like that, without any explanation!"
"Now that Jiang Bai is going to deal with us, you just want to stand by and watch?"
"Do you have no sense of morality at all?"
However, when he said this, he was met with a cold reply from a master of Jade Void Palace: "Lord Sikong, our Jade Void Palace did not say that we violated the agreement. It's just that our Palace Master is in seclusion, and there's nothing we can do about it."
"If you have any complaints about this, we can only apologize. In short, the meaning of the elders is very clear: this matter will be decided after the Palace Master comes out!"
"Until then, Jade Void Palace will not take any action!"
"I suggest that if you have time to waste here, you might as well go and visit other sects!"
"Perhaps we can get help."
"Of course, the words of the elders have been very clear. If you are dissatisfied and want to fight against our Jade Void Palace, then we Jade Void Palace can only accompany you to the end. You are a great master, and even the elders of our Jade Void Palace are no match for you."
"However, Jade Void Palace is not a place where just anyone can cause trouble. It has some resources. If Lord Sikong Zhaixing wants to give it a try, Jade Void Palace will accompany you to the end."
This statement clearly indicated that Yuxu Palace was preparing to breach the contract. At this point, Sikong Zhaixing realized that all the nonsense about Yuanyuan Daoist going into seclusion was a lie.
That old Taoist priest might be inside the palace right now, but they saw that something was wrong and that Jiang Bai wasn't dead, so they realized the danger.
Unwilling to clash with several giants, they decisively abandoned Zhaixinglou at this time.
This almost made Sikong Zhaixing vomit blood. At that time, when Zhaixing Tower sent out experts, several mature and prudent elders in the sect expressed their clear opposition, telling him that if Zhaixing Tower took action, it would be the first to bear the consequences should anything go wrong in the future.
However, he was fooled by Yuan Yuan Dao Ren and his group at the time. Some empty promises moved him and made him send He Junfu. Now, the plan to kill Jiang Bai failed, and he has gotten himself into trouble instead.
Those bastards from Jade Void Palace have turned their backs on us again at this crucial moment.
This made Sikong Zhaixing almost spit out blood.
However, he dared not say anything more. Jade Void Palace was a behemoth, second only to the Supreme Dao, and its power was not something that Zhaixing Tower could provoke.
The other party is just standing by and preparing to breach the contract. If he makes a scene here and tears off all pretense of civility, these bastards might turn on him and kick him while he's down.
At such a critical moment, Zhaixinglou cannot afford such a blow. If Yuxu Palace really turns its guns on them, then Zhaixinglou will be completely finished.
Helpless, he could only glance resentfully at the magnificent palace shrouded in mist in the distance, and bitterly utter, "Jade Void Palace, I, Sikong Zhaixing, have remembered what you did today. We'll meet again someday!"
Having said that, he turned and left.
But as he left, the expert from Jade Void Palace revealed a disdainful sneer and muttered to himself, "You can talk about meeting again after you get through this hurdle~ Who knows, there might not be a Star-Picking Tower anymore!"
However, Sikong Zhaixing was destined never to hear these words. If he had heard them, he would have known the true opinion of Yuxu Palace regarding the Zhaixing Tower incident, and he would no longer have any unrealistic expectations.
Leaving Yuxu Palace, we headed straight for Kunlun Mountain, which is very close to it.
So it didn't take too long. What would take an ordinary person several months to walk, Sikong Zhaixing arrived in the blink of an eye.
Upon arriving at the entrance to Kunlun Mountain, just as they were about to enter this small world, they discovered a middle-aged Taoist priest in a white robe sitting cross-legged at the entrance with a group of disciples, seemingly waiting for something.
When Sikong Zhaixing arrived at her destination, before she could even speak, the other person opened her eyes, slowly stood up, and walked up to Sikong Zhaixing. Without even basic courtesy, not even performing the traditional curtsy, she simply coldly uttered a single sentence to Sikong Zhaixing.
"Master Sikong Zhaixing, our sect leader has already discussed with many elders whether Kunlun wants to help with Zhaixing Tower's affairs. They already know your purpose in coming. Please leave me here and go back."
"You, Zhaixinglou, handled this matter very poorly. Our previous agreement can be dropped because you have not achieved your goal at all, and Jiang Bai is completely unharmed."
"Therefore, you should bear the consequences of this matter yourselves. Kunlun Mountain has no reason to get involved in this mess with you."
"Please leave."
Chapter 1069 Adding insult to injury
"Pfft~" Upon hearing this, the blood that was already in his throat immediately spurted out.
Sikong Zhaixing could no longer suppress her anger and grief, and she vomited blood.
Fortunately, he was a genuine master and didn't die of anger at the hands of the Kunlun people on the spot.
Now that things have come to this point, what can Sikong Zhaixing do? Does he intend to force his way in and fight someone?
He's insane!
Helpless, he said resentfully, "We'll meet again someday. We'll see."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Without stopping at all from beginning to end.
Having visited two different companies without getting the results they wanted, both have made it clear that they are prepared to stand idly by and break their alliance. They can no longer be relied upon.
We can only rely on the other three companies.
Moreover, the Kunlun Mountain people did an excellent job this time, with the five major sects joining forces: Jade Void Palace, Shu Mountain Sword Sect, Taiyi Sect, Kongtong Immortal Sect, and their Star-Picking Tower.
Fundamentally, there is no Kunlun.
Of course, Kunlun was just listening from the sidelines. Only after they reached an agreement did they join the alliance out of consideration for many people and their grudge against Jiang Bai, thus becoming the sixth immortal sect.
But they weren't the ones who signed the contract; they were only trying to get something for nothing back then. Now that they've lost out, they naturally won't get involved in this mess.
This is perfectly reasonable.
This is why Kunlun was so confident in his refusal, and why Sikong Zhaixing could only offer such a statement.
Because they weren't part of the five-family alliance; they were just added later and were considered dispensable.
If they succeed, Kunlun is willing to take advantage and add to their success; if they fail, expecting Kunlun to provide assistance in times of need is wishful thinking.
Sikong Zhaixing knew this, which is why he didn't send anyone here this time.
He figured he'd just take the opportunity to go, and if he could persuade Yuxu Palace, Kunlun would follow.
Unexpectedly, Yuxu Palace encountered a minor obstacle. Kunlun showed no mercy whatsoever, leaving Situ Zhaixing helpless.
They could only return, hoping that the other three elders and the other three immortal sects that had made the agreement would keep their promises, unlike the shameless Jade Void Palace and the two-faced Kunlun.
If they could join forces with Zhaixinglou, they would certainly be outmatched, but the other side would have to think twice before taking action. Then... there would still be room for negotiation.
Unfortunately, when Sikong Zhaixing returned to Zhaixing Tower and stood atop that unique 108-story tower, which had taken countless resources to build, to summon all the elders, his heart sank.
The fact that the three elders he had sent out to seek help had already returned, even before him, made Sikong Zhaixing's face extremely gloomy, because none of the elders responded with a smile.
The fact that there was no trace of joy on their faces indicated that their trip had been extremely unsuccessful.
Suppressing her bad premonition, Sikong Zhaixing slowly spoke: "Three elders, what did you gain after you went out this time? Are the other sects willing to help us?"
"Well...Master, how was your trip to Jade Void Palace? What did you gain?" Several elders exchanged glances, and Elder Sun couldn't help but ask this question in a low voice.
"Yu Xu Palace has broken its promise, saying that Daoist Yuan Yuan is in seclusion and will need three to five years to make a decision. Three to five years? Can we, Zhai Xing Lou, wait three to five years?"
"After that, I went to Kunlun, that place that was divided between two factions. Although they were not the sects that signed the alliance at the time, they later joined in. I thought that if Yuxu Palace did not agree, it would be appropriate to go to them."
"Kunlun, although not as powerful as Yuxu Palace, is still a major sect. With their help, we can share some of the pressure. But these two-faced scoundrels didn't even let me in the door and turned me away."
"What are you saying? That this whole thing happened because of our Star-Picking Tower's poor performance, and that we should bear all the consequences ourselves?"
"They beat me up without even seeing my face!"
"Let's not talk about this. It makes me angry just thinking about it. Elder Sun, how are you guys doing? You're in charge of the Taiyi Sect. What are those guys in the Taiyi Sect saying? Logically speaking, their grudge against Jiang Bai is the deepest."
It would have been better if they hadn't talked about it, because once they did, Sikong Zhaixing was full of resentment and couldn't help but complain a couple of times. Then she asked Elder Sun a question, which drew everyone's attention to Elder Sun.
"Um... the situation with Taiyi Sect is similar to what the sect leader encountered at Yuxu Palace. They didn't say they wouldn't help, but they kept delaying and making up all sorts of excuses. In any case, they told us that Taiyi Sect could take action."
"However, due to certain reasons, it is difficult to allocate resources now, and it will take at least several months. Before that, we cannot step forward."
"They also said that although they could not immediately stand up to help us against the Supreme Dao, they could help us in some ways, such as allowing us to transport all the treasures collected by the Star-Picking Tower over the years to the Taiyi Sect."
"They helped us keep it safe, saying that with their help, even the most powerful figures couldn't possibly steal it!"
"I think these bastards have no intention of helping us at all. It's all just an excuse. They're trying to deceive us and swallow up our treasures, accumulated over a thousand years, in one gulp!"
"These bastards are just kicking me when I'm down!"
At this point, Elder Sun's face was filled with rage. The actions of the Taiyi Sect were even more despicable than those of the Jade Void Palace. Not only did they not help, but they also wanted to devour the accumulated wealth of the Star-Picking Tower. This was utterly despicable.
Do you think they think the Star-Picking Tower is full of fools? How could they possibly agree to such conditions?
If this were before, Zhaixinglou would have turned against them long ago. Your Taiyi Sect is known as the fourth immortal sect, and you are indeed not weak. But are we, the seventh immortal sect, Zhaixinglou, just to be bullied?
But now the situation is urgent, and there is a huge crisis ahead, so he can only swallow his anger and take his leave for the time being. Thinking about the ugly face of the Taiyi Sect, Elder Sun is still indignant.
One sentence made everyone present feel a sense of shared indignation, and they all seemed quite angry.
They, the Star-Picking Tower, stood up for everyone in this matter, and those bastards not only didn't appreciate it or help, but now they want to kick someone when they're down? They're utterly despicable.
Everyone present knew that they were powerless to seek retribution from the Taiyi Sect and others, so they could only swallow their anger and sit there with gloomy faces.
"Elder Chen..." Helpless, Sikong Zhaixing turned her gaze to Elder Chen.
The other person's expression changed drastically, and he said in a deep voice, "I have the same experience as Elder Sun. Those bastards from the Shu Mountain Sword Sect have no intention of helping at all... They even..."