NOVPUBOutside Biyou Fairy City.
Jiang Heavenly Venerable, Hou Feng, Tong Ming, and Mo Shan were gazing distantly at Biyou Fairy City, which was continuously emitting celestial light, each feeling somewhat gloomy.
Tong Ming had failed to take revenge on behalf of the True Transmission disciples of the Heavenly Vein and assert their authority.
Hou Feng had failed to secure the reward promised by Jiang Heavenly Venerable.
As for Jiang Heavenly Venerable...
At this moment, his desire to kill Su Alkaid was no longer just about erasing the humiliation, but also contained a deeply hidden trace of fear.
Although he did not show it at all, deep inside, he truly felt startled by Su Alkaid’s growth.
First, in the Heavenly Dao Sect disciple assessment, Su Alkaid had displayed combat power comparable to that of a Deep Blue Golden Core, nearly becoming a True Disciple of the Heavenly Dao Sect in one fell swoop, gaining an extra talisman of protection from the sect.
After that, he even killed two Hollow Void War Immortals and two Deep Blue Golden Core cultivators in the Province Prefecture of Dashang in the Northern Sea.
Such combat power was genuinely terrifying.
The defeat of the Hollow Void War Immortals could be said to have been premeditated by Su Alkaid, who had prepared in advance.
But the killing of the two Deep Blue Golden Core cultivators was an iron-clad fact.
When the True Disciple of the Heavenly Dao Sect, ranked thirty-fourth, Xuan Shuang, was also suspected to have died at Su Alkaid’s hand, Jiang Heavenly Venerable’s sense of crisis had reached its peak.
Although Xuan Shuang was not as strong as him, he would need to expend significant effort to handle him. If his opponent determinedly tried to escape, he might not be able to kill him with certainty.
Yet such a disciple had fallen at Su Alkaid’s hand...
The key was that his growth was too swift.
It was this very rapid growth that truly terrified and horrified him.
He already possessed strength comparable to a True Disciple ranked in the top twenty, perhaps even top ten, of the Heavenly Dao Sect.
What about in ten years? Would he be able to join the ranks of Hollow Void contenders like him?
And in another decade, might he advance to Hollow Void even faster than him!?
At that thought, Jiang Heavenly Venerable emphatically declared, "This individual must not be allowed to live!"
"But what can be done? The person has hidden in Biyou Fairy City; who would dare to risk offending the Penglai Immortal Sect behind it by making a move?"
Tong Ming said irritably.
On minor matters, he was willing to give face to Jiang Heavenly Venerable, a Shattered Void True Transmission disciple, but when it involved risking his life...
Jiang Heavenly Venerable’s face was far from sufficient.
At this time, Tushan, who was behind them, said, "Gentlemen, I have already located the person. It is your Immortal Vein’s responsibility to arrest and interrogate the suspect; I will take my leave now."
With that, he left directly.
Clearly, he was no longer willing to be involved with them.
Tong Ming and Hou Feng opened their mouths, wanting to retain him, but since he was also a Hollow Void cultivator and did not owe them any courtesy, they were helpless.
"We might need to report this to the Vein Master."
Tong Ming also sensed that something was amiss.
Hou Feng’s enthusiasm and Jiang Heavenly Venerable’s relentless pursuit indicated other underlying factors.
This might have something to do with the rapid cultivation of the Deep Blue Golden Core by Su Alkaid.
Serendipity?
Inheritance?
Or perhaps...
Dao Artifact!?
If it were earlier, he would have thought it was the former, but on their pursuit of Su Alkaid they could never catch up to his speed, making it impossible not to suspect that Su Alkaid might possess a Void Shuttle type Dao Artifact.
Given that it’s about a Dao Artifact...
And the affair also involves a Supreme disciple from the Taiyi Immortal Sect, it’s both an opportunity and a danger!
Hou Feng chose to see it as an opportunity.
But Tong Ming...
Before reaching Refining Void, he obviously had no intention of getting involved in the whirlwind concerning a Dao Artifact.
"Report to the Vein Master? With the Vein Master handling numerous affairs daily, isn’t it unnecessary to disturb him over such a trivial matter?"
Hou Feng quickly said.
If the Heavenly Vein Vein Master, Xiang Zhenlong, got involved in this affair, the matter of Su Alkaid possessing a Dao Artifact might become exposed.
"Su Alkaid, the murderer of our Heavenly Vein’s True Disciple, has hidden in Biyou Fairy City and won’t come out; only the upper echelons of our Heavenly Dao Sect stepping forward to negotiate can make the Penglai Immortal Sect back down. Otherwise, with him hidden inside, where do we put the face of our Heavenly Dao Sect?"
Tong Ming stated.
"In fact, it’s not necessarily without solution."
At this point, Mo Shan spoke, "We dare not make a move because our family’s business is too significant, fearing that one mistake could incite the rage of the Penglai Immortal Sect, leading to enormous risk. But if the person taking action does not fear the Penglai Immortal Sect, all problems will be easily resolved."
"Not fear the Penglai Immortal Sect? How could there be anyone who does not fear the Penglai Immortal Sect? A Dao Lord?"
Tong Ming frowned as he spoke.
"No need for a Dao Lord, just someone indifferent to life and death will do, such as a Hollow Void War Immortal," 𝖓𝔬𝖛𝔭𝔲𝖇.𝔠𝔬𝖒
Mo Shan said.
"Hollow Void War Immortal?"
Tong Ming and Hou Feng both had a thought.
Hollow Void War Immortals were indeed individuals who cared little for tomorrow and regarded life and death lightly.
With enough interest, price, or conviction, Hollow Void War Immortals indeed did not mind sacrificing.
"Of course, at least two Hollow Void War Immortals must act, and to ensure foolproof success, it’s best if the number of Hollow Void War Immortals participating reaches three or four."
Mo Shan quickly said, "Two of them can draw Luli away. The Penglai Immortal Sect is always short-handed. Apart from guarding Biyou Fairy City, Luli also has the role of rescuing nearby endangered True Disciples. It won’t be difficult to lure him away using some Penglai True Disciples as bait. By seizing this opportunity, Hollow Void War Immortals can make their move, directly entering Biyou Fairy City to capture, take away, or even kill on the spot."
"Three or four Hollow Void War Immortals..."
Hou Feng said, "Hollow Void War Immortals are indeed notable figures, each of them becoming so in order to protect the forces behind them. They might not care about their own deaths, but once they provoke the Penglai Immortal Sect, the forces behind them..."
"That’s why we need three or four Hollow Void War Immortals who are relatively unknown in the Northern Sea Star."
Mo Shan glanced at Jiang Heavenly Venerable, "For other powers, gathering three or four untraceable Hollow Void War Immortals in the Northern Sea Star is no easy task, but the Cangwu lineage is different. This lineage entered the Northern Sea Star less than a hundred years ago and has always taken the path of war immortals. There must be hidden Hollow Void War Immortals among them. If you can convince the Cangwu lineage to send out such three or four Hollow Void War Immortals, capturing Su Alkaid would undoubtedly be within easy reach."
"The war immortals of the Cangwu lineage..."
Jiang Heavenly Venerable’s expression slightly changed.
"Jiang Zhanchuan, this is an excellent opportunity to truly understand the stance of the Cangwu lineage, isn’t it?"
Mo Shan said with a smile.
Jiang Heavenly Venerable did not respond immediately.
Upon hearing this, Hou Feng urged immediately, "This method is indeed most appropriate, Jiang Heavenly Venerable. We have been busy helping you out; surely you don’t want us to end up with nothing."
His tone was slightly emphasized.
Even though Jiang Heavenly Venerable’s future in Hollow Void was promising, he had yet to truly reach the Hollow Void Realm. Offending Hou Feng might result not only in another potential Hollow Void contender but could also negatively impact his reputation.
Helping you out but getting no benefits in return, who would help in the future?
"I understand. I’ll contact the Cangwu lineage right away and have them arrange for some Hollow Void War Immortals to come over," Jiang Heavenly Venerable said gravely.
"Good."
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Hou Feng smiled and nodded, "We’ll be outside Biyou Fairy City keeping watch, to prevent Alkaid from slipping away during this time."
...
Biyou Fairy City.
A cave dwelling several miles in diameter.
Through the formation, Alkaid observed the occasional streaks of light flashing outside.
Those were the traces left by cultivators sweeping through the void.
"Truly beautiful," Alkaid sincerely remarked.
Such splendid concealment and Sky filled with flowing light were scenes he could never have witnessed in his world in his entire life.
"Indeed, living on these Floating Islands is quite torturous for mortals. Simply going up and down the mountains poses a life-threatening danger for them, but for cultivators, these sprawling mountain ranges thousands of miles across become their best playgrounds."
His gaze turned towards a towering mountain nearby and a waterfall flowing straight down from it...
"Moreover, they can transform the landscape of the mountains and valleys however they wish, instantly. Under such circumstances, every corner of these Floating Mountain ranges can be considered a scenic wonder of the world."
What freedom, what joy.
This was almost the life he had dreamed of.
And yet...
There were always those who incessantly disturbed him, unwilling to let him fully enjoy it, constantly putting him in danger.
When one’s life is not secure, even delicacies taste like wax, let alone appreciating these scenic marvels.
Fortunately, now inside the cave dwelling, these ten years had been safe.
And ten years...
"Are enough," Alkaid turned and moved to the cultivation area.
On a plaza spanning a thousand meters in diameter, he sat cross-legged with numerous Pure Yang Great Pills distributed around his body, continuously devoured by the Kunpeng Swallowing Sky Technique he operated.
The process...
Was exceedingly fast!
In less than a year, his Deep Blue Golden Core had undergone its second transformation, escalating to new heights!
The massive bulk made it so that even without transforming into Chaos Void, the power emanating from it still distorted the surrounding void, and even the formation covering the plaza could barely contain all of his aura.
This power naturally drew the attention of nearby cultivators.
"Such formidable power, could this be a Golden Core Ninth Layers peak expert on the verge of breakthrough?"
"Golden Core Ninth Layers peak might not even suffice to describe it, such a foundation... could it be one of the individuals on the Hollow Void reserve list?"
"I once met the thirty-third ranked person from the Hollow Void reserve list we from the Ten Great Immortal Paths formulated, a True Disciple from the Heavenly Dao Sect named Ling Xi, and even her power had not reached this level," various discussions emanated from around.
However, Alkaid’s aura, after briefly escaping, was quickly reined in by him, rapidly stabilizing his state.
Half a month later, his Deep Blue Golden Core operated smoothly without any discomfort inside him.
"Finally... Deep Blue Golden Core Middle Stage," Alkaid remarked.
The Deep Blue Golden Core Middle Stage was not the ultimate form of the Deep Blue Golden Core for others, who would continue refining it to ensure a better breakthrough into the Hollow Void Realm, polishing the Deep Blue Golden Core to its ultimate limit where no further advancement was possible.
But for Alkaid...
It was enough.
"I can advance to the Hollow Void Realm now," Alkaid remarked.
Just then, as if sensing something, he turned around abruptly.
But saw, unbeknownst to him when she arrived, a woman clad in a white robe with hair trailing down to her toes had already appeared on his cultivation plaza.
How she had arrived and how long she had been there, Alkaid had not noticed at all.
