NOVPUBNo matter how much True Man of Yellow Spring struggled, he was unable to break free from the constraints of the Immortal Lock.
The young man waved his great hand, and a mist of immortality enveloped True Man of Yellow Spring, who gradually calmed down.
As True Man of Yellow Spring was subdued, the hundreds of residents of Yellow Spring City below also roared.
In their screams, one could also feel their pain.
After a long while, as the screams faded, all the residents were seen lying on the ground.
Their bodies were putrid, dead beyond any doubt.
The young man shook his head and sighed, then turned his gaze toward Xu Zimei and his group.
Styx’s expression tightened; he could feel the pressure coming from the other party.
"You might as well come back to our clan with us. Today’s event must not be leaked for the time being," the young man said with a smile.
"What if we don’t?" Xu Zimei said indifferently.
"I’m just informing you, you have no choice," the young man replied, shaking his head.
"Have you ever heard the saying, ’all roads lead to Rome’?" Xu Zimei said calmly. 𝒏𝒐𝒗𝒑𝒖𝙗.𝒄𝒐𝒎
"What do you mean?" The young man was taken aback.
"There are many choices in life," Xu Zimei shook his head.
At that moment, the sky was stirring with Demonic Qi, shrouding the entire firmament.
A blood moon hung in the sky, strands of pure Demonic Qi entwined and merged together.
Bai Meng’s burly figure appeared beside Xu Zimei.
Strong Taoist charm surged around him.
The vast Immortal Might surrounding the young man was also suppressed in an instant.
"How can there be such a powerful being in this world," the young man said in amazement; "clearly without carrying the Destiny, ascending to Great Emperor.
Yet he can tread the path."
"Now it’s time for you to make a choice," Xu Zimei said, "Shall we talk?"
"Okay," the young man nodded and replied, "What do you want to talk about?"
"What’s the relationship between this True Man of Yellow Spring and your Undying Race?" Xu Zimei asked.
"Simply put, he violated the clan rules and used the Undying Gu privately," the young man replied, "Our mission this time was to capture him."
"I’ve heard that your Undying Race cannot appear on the Yuan Central Continent, why is that?" Xu Zimei asked.
"How do you know that?" the young man was startled.
Their Undying Race had been gone for a long time, and on this Yuan Central Continent, the only people who still remembered their Undying Race were some old antiques.
"You just need to answer," Xu Zimei said.
After pondering for a moment, the young man finally said, "It’s a rule signed by the Upper Realm. I don’t know the specifics."
"So you occupy various void worlds," Xu Zimei said.
"We need somewhere to stay," the young man replied.
"I’ll have to visit your Undying Race when I have time," Xu Zimei said with a smile.
"Your Excellency is welcome anytime," the young man said, handing over a token to Xu Zimei.
"This is my identity token; in the future, anyone from the Undying Race who sees you will treat you as a distinguished guest."
"You do know how to be diplomatic," Xu Zimei smiled and waved his hand, saying, "Alright, you may leave now."
"Thank you, Your Excellency," the young man bowed slightly and then left with his people.
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Xu Zimei turned his head and saw Styx staring dumbfounded, as if he hadn’t come back to his senses yet.
"What’s the matter?" He waved his hand in front of Styx’s eyes a few times.
"This, this," Styx pointed at Bai Meng, stammering without knowing what to say.
"Look at you, acting like you’ve never seen the world before. You’ll get used to it," Xu Zimei said, lifting his hand slightly.
Bai Meng’s figure once again disappeared into the void.
"Indeed, I’ve never seen a Taoist master like him before," Styx responded.
By now, Yellow Spring City had completely turned to ruins, surrounded by corpses everywhere.
Xu Zimei shook his head and said, "Let’s go."
"What about this place?" Styx inquired.
"Let’s wait for Heaven Expanse Holy Mountain to deal with it. After all, it’s their territory," Xu Zimei replied.
Having left Yellow Spring Sect, Xu Zimei, led by Styx, the two set off for Extinct Heaven City once again.
When passing by Liuhuo City, Xu Zimei specifically had Styx notify Old Wu.
His son was dead, but vengeance had been exacted.
After that, Yellow Spring City would no longer exist in this world.
However, while in Liuhuo City, Styx heard another piece of news.
It was about Xu Zimei and his companions.
......…
Heaven Expanse Holy Mountain was issuing a warrant for Xu Zimei and his people.
Furthermore, the captives from Martial Extreme Holy Sect had been captured, and the Heaven Expanse Holy Sect had sent out a message.
If Xu Zimei wanted to save the people from Martial Extreme Holy Sect, he should come to the Holy Mountain and surrender himself, instead of continuously hiding.
Hearing this news, Xu Zimei shook his head and chuckled.
"Some people really are courting death!"
"So, what should we do?" Styx asked, "Are we going to Heaven Expanse Holy Mountain?"
"No need. Just head to Extinct Heaven Sect. There’s no point in wasting time," Xu Zimei shook his head as he replied.
"What about the people from Martial Extreme Holy Sect?" Styx inquired.
Xu Zimei laughed and answered, "Firstly, I am the mastermind behind this affair; the people from Martial Extreme Holy Sect are simply collateral damage, dragged into this mess. If they still hope to lure me over, they won’t easily kill the captives from Martial Extreme Holy Sect.
Secondly, Martial Extreme Holy Sect belongs to Imperial Rule Immortal Sect. Killing those disciples would mean becoming enemies with Martial Extreme Holy Sect. For the sake of a so-called Liu Family, to clash with an Imperial Rule Immortal Sect, Heaven Expanse Holy Mountain isn’t that foolish.
And thirdly, I and the people from Martial Extreme Holy Sect are merely acquaintances; we can’t even be called friends.
What does their life or death have to do with me?"
Upon hearing Xu Zimei’s words, Styx subconsciously nodded his head.
"It seems very reasonable."
"Let’s deal with the matters of Extinct Heaven Sect first. Once that’s over, I need to make a trip to Heaven Expanse Holy Mountain," said Xu Zimei.
"Not to save the people from Martial Extreme Holy Sect, but simply because I’m displeased."
Hearing Xu Zimei’s words, Styx nodded his head.
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By noon, the blinding glare of the sun covered the land.
Occasional cool breezes brushed past, and the world of spring was filled with verdant green.
Xu Zimei and his companion, dusty from their journey, estimated it would be another two days before they reached Extinct Heaven City.
That afternoon, they stopped in front of a Sect Gate.
A stone stele at the front of the Sect Gate was inscribed with the three big characters, "Green Peak Sect."
The willows on both sides gently swayed with the breeze.
This was a minor Sect Gate of no significance, judging by its size.
It had established its school, claiming this mountaintop.
Xu Zimei and his companion were just passing by and had no intention of lingering.
Just as they were about to leave, a crowd after another rushed over.
When this group of people arrived in front of Green Peak Sect, they did not rush in hastily.
It seemed they were waiting for something.
As the group of people discussed, Xu Zimei listened with interest.
"The Dragon Abyss Prince is coming, right? I’m here to watch the drama unfold."
"Indeed, Green Peak Sect is done for. An Inner Sect Disciple actually dared to steal the Prince’s woman."
"He brought this upon himself, now involving the whole Green Peak Sect. Let’s see how they’ll stand against the Dragon Abyss Prince."
