Become a fairy alone

Beneath that giant peak lay a severed head, which looked like a dragon's head, but soon seemed to transform into a human head with disheveled hair.

The other party had disheveled hair, making it impossible to see their face clearly, but Shen Tu Zhanfeng, Bai Ruxue, and the others had a vague sense of familiarity with them. However, the spatial power that was tearing and fluctuating over there made it difficult for them to see clearly, and their senses were extremely vague.

An astonishing aura of resentment emanated from the surroundings. Even though Shen Tu Zhanfeng and his companions were at a great distance, they dared not look at it again after just one glance.

"Such powerful resentment!" Nie Qinghou exclaimed in astonishment.

These individuals were already at the level of Great Luo Golden Immortals, possessing basic discernment. To be able to teleport such a vast continent directly from an unknown space—such extraordinary means were beyond the capabilities of any Immortal Lord, not even the Rain Transformation Immortal Lord.

Such a massive action must have been personally taken by the Heavenly Emperor. The strange aura of an Emperor-level powerhouse suppressing this continent, and the fact that its external fluctuations are still so astonishing, shows just how powerful the being suppressed under the giant peak is, probably far exceeding the limits of their imagination.

"Okay, it seems to be the Eastern Alchemist Saint." Bai Ruxue said blankly, not entirely sure. The severed head, suppressed beneath that giant peak, was disheveled and seemed to be in some kind of slumber or coma.

They hadn't seen it very clearly at the time, and after one glance, she, Shentu Zhanfeng, Nie Qinghou, and the others dared not look any longer. However, when the dragon's head transformed into a human-shaped head, Bai Ruxue had a feeling of déjà vu.

"No way." Nie Qinghou looked doubtful. In fact, he also thought it looked somewhat similar. But when he thought about the huge trouble Lu Xiaotian had brought to the Immortal Realm, which required the four Heavenly Emperors to join forces and lead the main force of the entire Immortal Realm army on a long expedition, the casualties he caused to the Immortal Realm were unprecedented.

It's hard to imagine that such a powerful figure, who was above the Heavenly Emperor, was actually suppressed, and it even appears that he was beheaded.

As soon as Nie Qinghou finished speaking, four figures appeared one after another from the enormous vortex. One of them was none other than Honghao Heavenly Emperor.

"It really is the Eastern Pill Saint!" Shen Tu Zhanfeng exclaimed in surprise. With the Four Heavenly Emperors appearing at the same time, and the person suppressed under the giant peak most likely being a powerful dragon, the other party's identity was obvious.

Nie Qinghou's expression was complicated and hard to describe. His parents and relatives had died one after another in the battle against the demons, and his wife and children had been devoured by the demons, leaving no trace of their bodies.

All of this stems from the immense losses that Lu Xiaotian caused to the Immortal Realm in an effort to suppress the Dragon Domain.

Nie Qinghou hated the great battle, and even Lu Xiaotian. But now he truly saw the Four Heavenly Emperors bring back Lu Xiaotian's head and suppress it under the giant peak formed by the Dragon-Slaying Guillotine.

Nie Qinghou suddenly felt that this hatred was not so real. The other party was just trying to find a way to survive in the pursuit and siege of the entire Immortal Realm.

Before Lu Xiaotian's identity was exposed, they got along well. As a high-ranking alchemist, Lu Xiaotian was not arrogant at all and made many contributions to Jiuyang City at that time.

After his identity was exposed, they learned that Lu Xiaotian had been constantly on the move for years, rarely finding a moment of peace.

Nie Qinghou suddenly realized that the fierce battle that had been so brutal for them was nothing compared to Lu Xiaotian's.

What the other side experienced was truly tragic and helpless. After fighting for so many years, they were still killed by the Dragon-Slaying Guillotine.

With his former object of resentment bowing his head, Nie Qinghou, now all alone, felt quite lost.

"When Dongfang Dansheng met us, he did not wrong anyone. Even after Mu Xia was abandoned by everyone, only Dongfang Dansheng was willing to go to her rescue without fear of danger. As a friend, he has never wronged anyone."

Thinking of the severed head that had just been suppressed under the giant peak, Bai Ruxue suddenly felt a surge of anger. She coldly said something to Nie Qinghou, and then drifted away with Shentu Zhanfeng.

Nie Qinghou stood there in a daze for a long time, then let out a long sigh and flew in another direction.

After the main force of the celestial realm returned, it took them quite some time to roughly eliminate the rampaging demon forces.

First, a large army was dispatched to the Immortal-Demon Battlefield, then the Puppet Emperor's Rebellion occurred, and several times a large number of troops were used to attack the Dragon Domain, resulting in numerous casualties.

However, setting aside the strength of the celestial army, the greatest casualties were caused by the rampage of countless demons in the celestial realm during the great battle between the Four Heavenly Emperors and Lu Xiaotian.

The losses of the Celestial Army were secondary; the main problem was the weak defenses, which resulted in the deaths and injuries of countless people from the lower and middle Celestial Realms.

After this catastrophe, less than half of the immortals in the entire Immortal Realm remained. It suffered the most severe losses among the various realms, and many once bustling lower-level immortal domains became desolate and devoid of life.

After returning from the Dragon Realm, the armies of the Four Heavenly Courts ruthlessly purged the main force of demons. However, they couldn't immediately attend to the scattered, remote areas in the various Immortal Realms. For a long time to come, until the Immortal Realm's population reached a certain size, these regions would remain a paradise for demons.

However, in some major immortal cities or strategic locations, the bustling activity of the past has returned. In fact, due to the influx of immortals who survived the war, these areas are even more prosperous than before the war.

At this time, Yuanfeng Immortal City was bustling with traffic and crowds.

Yuanfeng Immortal City is located on the eastern side of the Yuanfeng Mountains, bordering the Yunhan Cave Domain to the west. It is rich in various immortal plants and treasures. Many adventurous immortals and merchants come and go, which has led to the proliferation of restaurants, alchemy workshops, and forging shops in the area.

Besides venturing into dangerous places to search for rare treasures and experiencing the perils of the wild, these people would also buy things they needed in the immortal city, inquire about news, or get drunk in taverns during their leisure time.

"I heard that a three-headed dragon-lion appeared in Yunming Cave. All the teams that went there to adventure were killed or injured. If it weren't for the Thundercloud Wings that I had, which prevented the beast from taking care of me for the time being, I probably wouldn't have made it back alive," a burly man with a full beard said, gulping down half a pot of wine in one go and panting heavily.

"A three-headed dragon-lion? Such a ferocious creature is rare. However, it is said that if it can cultivate to have three heads, its cultivation level must have reached at least the Nascent Soul stage. With your cultivation level of only Golden Immortal, how could you escape from the claws of such a ferocious creature? You must be bragging." The other drinkers looked unconvinced.

"You know nothing, that three-headed dragon lion is seriously injured."

"Seriously injured? How serious are the injuries?" the others immediately asked with interest.

Not to mention that the Heavenly Court set up a merit list to encourage immortals and people across the land to slay demons and monsters, the materials on the Three-Headed Dragon Master alone are treasures that most people can only dream of. The Three-Headed Dragon Lion in its prime is not to be trifled with, but if it is seriously injured, then it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

"I don't know, but none of our squads lasted more than three or five minutes before either someone died or fled." The bearded man shook his head in fear.

"I heard that a powerful Seven-Star Dragon Beard Carp has also emerged from Xiyan Lake. Even the three lords of Silver Rainbow Fortress are no match for it. The waters of Xiyan Lake have overflowed, sweeping across hundreds of thousands of miles around, and Silver Rainbow Fortress has had to relocate from its home."

"It seems that a group of dragon scale caterpillars has recently appeared in Black Wind Gorge. Although none of them are highly skilled, their numbers are extremely large. With their ability to fly and burrow underground, almost no one in Black Wind Gorge can control them. Several celestial armies commanded by Grand Luo Golden Immortals have been defeated by them several times in a row."

"I don't know what's going on lately, but it's not just our Immortal Realm. It's said that a lot of demons and monsters with dragon bloodlines have appeared in the Immortal-Demon Battlefield. Their numbers and strength far exceed those of the past. It's even said that a few dragon beasts at the Immortal Lord level have appeared. In their madness, they've slaughtered mountains of corpses and seas of blood in the Immortal-Demon Battlefield."

"You wouldn't know this, would you? It's said that there's a reason why these different dragon beasts have suddenly appeared in large numbers." A middle-aged man who had been sleeping on the table for half a day suddenly sat up in the restaurant and said in a slurred voice.

"What's the reason?" the people around asked curiously.

"The main reason is the two great battles in the Desolate Sea and the Dragon Domain. The number of dragons killed and wounded was too large, and a large amount of dragon blood energy leaked out and spread to various places through spatial fluctuations. Some demons and monsters absorbed and refined this dragon energy and underwent considerable changes."

"That can't be right. I heard that the Celestial Army didn't kill any Dragon Lords in this campaign against the Dragon Domain. The dragon energy generated by other low-level dragons alone is not enough to allow those demons to cultivate into Demon Lord-level dragon beasts, right?" someone questioned.

"The powerful dragon beasts that have appeared on the battlefield between immortals and demons are not just one or two. I've heard that even the Underworld Heavenly Court, the South Sea, and the Desolate Sea have seen dragon beasts of this level. In particular, the Dragon Horned Demon Lizard that appeared in the Underworld Heavenly Court wiped out more than ten large and small immortal cities in one fell swoop. Dragon beasts of this level cannot be generated simply by the quantity of dragon energy."

"Yes, it's really strange. It's said that most of these sovereign dragon beasts are powerful and have explosive power, but they seem to have mental confusion. Apart from their instinct to seek advantage and avoid harm, very few of them can retain clear intelligence. It's strange, though. If they don't have high intelligence, how could they cultivate to that level?" Someone said with a suspicious look.

"It certainly seems absurd, but since it exists, there must be a reason for it," said the man who had just been reeking of alcohol.

"What's the reason?" The curiosity of the other patrons around them was completely piqued, and they immediately asked.

"Bring me another pot of Divine Intoxication, and I'll tell you." The middle-aged man chuckled, then let out a burp.

"Bixiao Ke, you're tricking people into drinking again, aren't you?" At this moment, several young men and women walked out of the corridor, looking at Bixiao Ke with disdain.

"This guy also encountered a powerful dragon beast, abandoned his teammates and fled alone. Although he managed to escape with his life, his reputation was completely ruined."

No one wanted to believe this guy anymore. All he did was get drunk in restaurants and deceive fellow Daoists who passed by, using nonsense to trick them into drinking. "Don't fall for his tricks," one of the handsome young men said through gritted teeth as he looked at Bi Xiaoke.

“My father was this Bixiao Ke’s teammate. If this guy hadn’t been hiding in the Immortal City, I would have taught him a lesson right now.”

"So he's just a drunkard who's afraid of dying." A chorus of mocking voices immediately rose from all around.

"Given the circumstances, staying would have been suicide for me. What's wrong with escaping faster? During this time, I've been searching for ways to deal with the dragon beast and inquiring about its whereabouts. I've indeed learned some things that you don't know."

Why is it that the proportion of low-priced dragon beasts who remain rational is extremely high, while those with strength reaching the level of Immortal Lords and Demon Lords are confused and act like madmen? There is a mystery to this. Since you don't want to hear it, then I won't say it." The gaunt-faced Bi Xiaoke chuckled, stood up, and staggered outside.

“Since they’re unwilling to listen, come to a private room and talk to me alone. I’ll treat you to some ‘Immortal’s Intoxication’ drinks. If your information satisfies me, I’ll drink until you don’t want to anymore,” a cloaked man sitting by the window said as he stood up.

“Alright, as long as there’s wine, I’ll tell you everything you want to know.” Bi Xiaoke staggered as he followed the cloaked man into the private room.
The cloaked man was quite decisive, immediately ordering the restaurant waiter to serve the other party a pot of "Immortal's Intoxication."

"Now you can tell me, right?"

"Of course, the appearance of those high-level dragon beasts may actually be related to the Dragon Lord."

"Supreme Heavenly Dragon?" The cloaked man's voice suddenly became urgent.

"It's the Supreme Heavenly Dragon. Besides the dragon energy and essence blood emanating from its body, what else could possibly cause dragon beasts at the Immortal Lord and Demon Lord levels to appear one after another?" Bi Xiaoke said as he drank.

"You mean the dragon energy and essence blood of the Supreme Heavenly Dragon are too powerful, and those demons couldn't digest them before and after their advancement, causing them to go mad and lose their minds?" The cloaked man quickly realized.

“That’s right, there is no other possibility.” Bi Xiaoke said with certainty.

"Then why do most of these dragon beasts appear in the Immortal Realm, or in the Immortal-Demon Battlefield near the Immortal Realm?" the cloaked man asked in confusion.

"This might be revenge from the Supreme Heavenly Dragon. Since the other party was suppressed by the Four Heavenly Emperors, he naturally harbors resentment towards the Immortal Realm and wants to use this opportunity to deplete the power of the Immortal Realm, giving the Dragon Domain a chance to breathe."

"As for the other possibility, there may be many dragon beasts in other places, but they are too far away from our immortal realm and news is not so readily available." Bi Xiaoke chuckled.

"You even know about the Dragon Lord being suppressed by the Heavenly Emperor?" the cloaked man asked.

"It's nothing new. Several Heavenly Emperors used their extraordinary abilities to teleport the entire continent back from the endless void and then transfer it to the Desolate Sea. It is said that the Dragon-Slaying Guillotine is located on that continent, and the Supreme Heavenly Dragon was also suppressed under the Dragon-Slaying Guillotine." The middle-aged man chuckled.

"I never imagined that even someone as powerful as the Supreme Heavenly Dragon could not escape the fate of being suppressed and killed," the cloaked man sighed.

After chatting with Bi Xiaoke for a while, I found that apart from his reasonable reasoning about the dragon beast, he didn't know any other particularly valuable information. So I ended the conversation and left the restaurant.

Outside the restaurant, the wide street was bustling with people, and several celestial soldiers were posting notices everywhere. (End of Chapter)