I am evergreen in the world of cultivating immortals

Chapter 505 Mutual Exploration, Invitation from the Immortal Physician; Legend of the Sea God, Princess Star and Moon
The voice just fell.

A misty veil of clouds drifted slowly down from the horizon between the sea and sky not far away.

Within the snow-white gauze curtains, an ancient carriage is vaguely visible, its outlines shimmering with the brilliance of plant and tree patterns.

"The divine physician requests your presence."

The leader of the Left Alliance personally received and escorted them, his voice booming, and he raised his hand in greeting.

"Thank you for your help, Alliance Leader Zuo."

The sound of a woman rinsing her jade-like lips drifted from inside the gauze curtain, giving one a soothing feeling as if cleansed by sweet rain.

The plain white curtains were lifted.

A graceful fairy, her face veiled by clouds and her beauty like a snow-capped mountain, stepped out with lotus-like steps.

Her figure was graceful and elegant, like a crane standing tall amidst clouds.

The pure white silk fairy dress outlines her full curves, and the skirt and sleeves are embroidered with patterns of various herbs, exuding a pleasant fragrance of plants.

The female healer's eyebrows resembled distant mountains shrouded in mist, lightly swept into her temples, and her gaze, when lowered, was like that of a Bodhisattva with lowered eyebrows.

A medicinal silver needle was tucked into her hair, with a moonbeam at the end, making her icy-jade skin glow with a faint moonlight.

"The Immortal Physician Changqing has arrived!"

"Greetings, Immortal Physician Lingchun!"

Representatives from all sides in the venue, regardless of their affiliation, stood up and took the initiative to greet the Immortal Doctor.

"The arrival of the celestial physician on Biqin Island brings great honor to the Wei family."

The people in charge, Wei Dongjun and Wei Yishan, dared not be negligent and warmly rose to greet them.

Such treatment and the scene were as if they were welcoming a Nascent Soul Grandmaster.

Lu Chang'an was secretly astonished; the Immortal Physician Changqing had such a prestigious reputation.

A celestial healer from beyond the heavens, his miraculous healing skills have even spread from overseas to the Tianheng Continent.

Regardless of Lingchun Immortal Doctor's strength and his extensive network of connections throughout the Tianxing Sea.

The mere fact that he is a fourth-tier high-grade alchemist would grant him a lofty and transcendent status anywhere in the Tianheng Human Realm, enough to make many Nascent Soul True Monarchs fawn over him.

Wei Dongjun was about to arrange a seat for the celestial physician.

Unexpectedly, the fairy blinked her long eyelashes and glanced at Lu Chang'an, as well as the old ghost of Corpse King Island and the expressionless male sword cultivator of Black Reef Sword Tomb to his left and right.

"What advice does the esteemed physician have for me?"

The two figures from the underworld were flattered and exchanged pleasantries with the immortal physician.

The expressionless man carrying the black stone sword coffin actually managed a rare smile.

As the sea breeze swept by, the veil of the Immortal Physician Lingchun fluttered and lifted slightly.

Her slightly pale, exquisitely beautiful face, with lips as pink as apricots, was breathtaking at first glance.

The fairy doctor parted her pink lips slightly and whispered something.

"It's alright, it's nothing!"

The expressionless man from Black Reef Sword Tomb readily stood up and offered his seat to Fairy Lingchun.

The Immortal Physician Lingchun smiled and nodded to Lu Chang'an in greeting.

With a graceful movement and elegant demeanor, she naturally sat down at the long table next to Lu Chang'an.

The high-level cultivators on all sides looked at Lu Chang'an with surprise and envy.

……

"So it's a celestial physician from beyond the heavens. It's a pleasure to meet you."

Caught off guard, Lu Chang'an bowed with a blank expression.

Their greetings and responses were very formulaic and lacked any real emotion.

Lu Chang'an's heart sank, and he felt secretly displeased:

The fact that the Immortal Physician Changqing sat openly next to him could easily lead outside cultivators to certain assumptions.

In order to clear himself of any suspicion regarding "Changqing Gong", Lu Chang'an deliberately appeared somewhat distant.

However, the Immortal Physician Changqing had no intention of letting him go.

The Fairy Lingchun gazed at him with her clear, misty eyes for a moment or two.

From an outsider's perspective, it seems that the Immortal Physician Lingchun has a great fondness for Lu Chang'an.

If you gaze at someone for a long time, it can even have a hint of tender affection.
The fairy's pale and sickly face showed a faint smile, which conveyed a sense of compassion like that of a holy healer.

Like a compassionate Guanyin smiling as she plucked a flower, Lu Chang'an felt favored.

He felt a slight chill, and the Thousand Machines Divine Evolution Technique and the Azure Heart Concentration Technique automatically activated, shielding him from the mysterious power that affected his mind.

Could it be the legendary "Suwen Lingshu Jue"?
Like the fourth incarnation of "Wei Lang", Lu Chang'an was inevitably amazed when he first met the Immortal Physician Changqing.

He deliberately prolonged the "amazement" in his eyes for half a breath, feigning surprise, to appear briefly lost in front of the immortal doctor.

Then, Lu Chang'an barely managed to regain his composure and took a deep breath:

"Since Your Excellency is scrutinizing me so closely, could it be that I suffer from some hidden ailment?"

The Immortal Physician Lingchun withdrew her gaze.

Lu Chang'an's brief moment of being stunned and lost in thought was within her expectations.

Such a performance surpasses 90% of mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators, second only to Nascent Soul Grandmasters.

“Junior Brother Lu, as a fellow disciple of Changqing, the title ‘Immortal Physician’ is too formal and makes your senior sister feel disheartened.”

The Immortal Physician Lingchun smiled faintly, her lips slightly pursed.

She even leaned slightly towards Lu Chang'an's seat, as if listening in a low voice and whispering something.

Junior Brother Lu!
Changqing, fellow disciple!

Lu Chang'an's heart skipped a beat.

Fortunately, this form of address was only used by the Immortal Physician Lingchun in private.

"My senior sister is renowned both at home and abroad, and her status is lofty and extraordinary. As a junior brother meeting her for the first time, how dare I easily try to establish a relationship with her?"

Lu Chang'an responded silently via telepathy.

Under the "coercion" of the immortal doctor, he had no choice but to change his mind and accept the relationship of fellow disciples.

“Junior Brother Lu, don’t underestimate yourself. In overseas lands, you are the one with the highest level of Evergreen Skill cultivation that I have ever seen.”

Seeing that Lu Chang'an had changed his tune, the Immortal Physician Lingchun smiled faintly, stopped her intimate actions, and resumed her elegant and dignified sitting posture.

Lu Chang'an secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

It wasn't that he was terrified of the celestial healer.

They just didn't want to be too high-profile and reveal too much of their strength and capabilities in advance.

So what if I temporarily become the younger brother?

The more hidden strengths and trump cards one has, the greater the chance of victory should a life-or-death battle break out in the future.

From the moment the Immortal Physician Changqing descended.

On a whim, Lu Chang'an had a sudden inspiration.

The Evergreen Nascent Soul stirred restlessly, feeling a surge of hunger, as if it could smell the most delicious food in the world.

The fairy of the Lingchun tree in my field of vision seemed to be vibrant and fragrant, a feast for the eyes.

If he didn't have strong willpower, he would have instinctively felt a strong urge to swallow this seemingly pure and beautiful fairy doctor whole.

As long as he devours the other party's Evergreen Dao Fruit, his magical power and lifespan will greatly increase.

Lu Chang'an believed that the Immortal Physician Lingchun also had a similar predestined encounter and was facing a strong temptation.

But this woman, like him, did not reveal her true nature on the surface.

……

Lu Chang'an and Immortal Physician Changqing sat side by side, exchanging words, which inevitably attracted the attention and curiosity of the Nascent Soul cultivators from the major powers present.

Looking at the dignified and holy female physician, Lu Chang'an thought to himself that this woman had ulterior motives.

Although the immortal doctor did not reveal his identity as the Evergreen Master, the power of Lu Chang'an's wood-based cultivation technique may have been speculated and questioned by powerful intelligence agencies.

In this way, Lu Chang'an could no longer remain completely hidden and develop too easily.

Fortunately, at his current level, even if his identity as a practitioner of the Evergreen Technique is exposed, it won't lead to any crisis or disaster.

"This woman is definitely doing this on purpose; she doesn't want Mr. Lu to have an easy time."

Lu Chang'an thought to himself: This fairy doctor sister may appear to be a saintly healer, but in reality she is a petty person who holds grudges.

After all, Lu Chang'an had swiftly suppressed the plot to cause chaos at the headquarters of the Merchant Alliance back then.

Qiu Luoyan and her two companions were killed; the treasure that broke the formation, the Zhenling Mace, fell into Lu Chang'an's hands.

The insect demon was defeated and its physical body was damaged; the traces of the [Pure Heart Gu] within the Azure-Eyed Beast were also discovered.

Even a tolerant cultivator would harbor resentment.

The Immortal Physician Changqing personally visited the Wei family for this grand ceremony, perhaps intending to give Lu Chang'an, his fellow disciple, a warning.

After that, the Immortal Physician Lingchun did not take any further action.

This woman had extensive connections and had interacted with several powerful Nascent Soul cultivators, chatting and laughing happily with them.

……

"Elder Hong from Abyss City has arrived to offer his congratulations—"

Another important figure has arrived at this Nascent Soul Ceremony.

Wei Dongjun stood up to greet him with a solemn expression.

"Haha! I shouldn't be late, should I?"

A raging black cloud of demonic flames covered an area of ​​several miles, approaching from afar, accompanied by the powerful pressure of a demonic giant.

"It's actually Old Demon Hong!"

Some of the Nascent Soul stage experts present showed signs of apprehension.

Above the fiery clouds of demonic energy, the old demon Hong, dressed in a black robe with python patterns, stood with his hands behind his back, appearing to be around forty or fifty years old. His dark eyes surveyed the vast territory of the Biqin Island tribe with disdain.

"Peak of the mid-stage Nascent Soul realm, such powerful demonic magic."

Lu Chang'an initially judged that the power of this magic was significantly greater than that of the demonic sect leader he had encountered in Daqing.

Furthermore, its demonic aura is even purer.

Through conversations with nearby Nascent Soul cultivators, Lu Chang'an confirmed the man's identity.

Hong Laomo, the third most powerful figure in Abyss City, is second only to the two Demon Lords.

He is a renowned demonic master who has made a name for himself overseas.

This demon once clashed with a Nascent Soul cultivator, fought back for a while, was severely injured and forced to retreat, and became famous in one battle.

Like the Insect Demon, they both belong to the top mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

Wei Dongjun was surprised, not expecting that Abyss City would send such a big shot to participate in the ceremony.

In fact, the relationship between the Azure Sea Merchant Alliance and Abyss City is so-so, with very little interaction.

Even more so, Abyss City might be a potential hostile force.

This is because the Black Sea Merchant Alliance, one of the Four Seas Merchant Alliances, has close trade ties with Abyss City.

Wei Dongjun forced a smile and invited Old Demon Hong to take a seat.

Elder Hong's powerful demonic aura put immense pressure on him, a newly promoted mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

Fortunately, the Azure-Eyed Beast lurking beneath the island gave Wei Dongjun enough confidence, and he did not show any fear.

Abyss City is the second most powerful force in Tianxing Sea, and the Wei family placed it next to the representative of Xingyue Palace.

The two representatives from Star Moon Palace and Abyss City sat side by side in the very center.

However, there is a clear gap in strength and status between the two representatives.

Elder Hong sat down with an imposing air, his eyes flashing with a fierce light as he stared at Elder Deng, the white-haired elder of Xingyue Palace.

"Haha... Doesn't the Star Moon Palace have any new generation of Nascent Soul experts? Sending such old, weak, sick, and disabled people to participate in the celebration is really disrespectful to the Azure Sea Merchant Alliance!"

Old Demon Hong sneered and mocked, appearing completely unrestrained.

The cultivators present paled, filled with astonishment and uncertainty.

The ceremony venue was eerily silent.

In the Heavenly Star Sea, no one dares to publicly provoke the Star Moon Palace.

For many years, Abyss City was inferior to Star Moon Palace and dared not act so presumptuously.

“Old Demon Hong! When will the two Demon Lords of Abyss City dare to leave their sphere of influence and confront the two Holy Lords of my Star Moon Palace? It’s not too late for you to spout your arrogant words then.”

Elder Deng of Xingyue Palace remained unmoved, his face bearing a mocking expression.

Old Demon Hong grinned, not bothering to refute, looking confident of victory.

The old demon did not further challenge the authority of the Star Moon Palace.

He sized up the Nascent Soul representatives present, secretly sending a telepathic message to win over some neutral parties.

"This old demon is too arrogant and acting strangely. Is this a test of the Star Moon Palace?"

Lu Chang'an pondered to himself.

Abyss City, located in the deep sea abyss, also has a demon-sealing formation.

The dense demonic energy in the abyss makes Abyss City the best place for demonic cultivators to set up shop overseas.

Within the demonic energy array of Abyss City, the two city lords, both at the late Nascent Soul stage, experienced a significant increase in magical power, making their strength and abilities far surpass those outside the city.

Non-demonic cultivators will have their strength suppressed upon entering Abyss City.

Even if a Celestial Lord of the Nascent Soul Realm were to personally arrive, it would be difficult to conquer Abyss City, thanks to its geographical advantages.

The last two hundred years.

The Demon Abyss Array in Abyss City leaked even more pure demonic energy, which is said to have greatly improved the demonic power of the two Demon Lords.

The number of newly promoted Core Formation and Nascent Soul cultivators in Demon Abyss City is also greater than that of other forces.

In contrast, the Star King of the Star Moon Palace appears to have suffered a significant loss of lifespan and foundation, resulting in a severe decline in his strength.

Even the Grand Elder of the Star Moon Palace doesn't actually have much lifespan left.

The Way diminishes while the Demonic Way flourishes.

This is also the source of Hong Laomo's arrogance.

……

Old Ghost Chai, who was seated at the head of the table, briefly exchanged glances with Old Demon Hong and communicated with him secretly through their divine senses.

Although the process was brief and concealed, it could not escape Lu Chang'an's powerful senses.

It's unclear what they discussed, but Old Man Chai's cracked lips parted to reveal a chilling, sinister smile.

While tasting the wine, Lu Chang'an occasionally eavesdropped on the private conversations of those in the early stages of the Nascent Soul realm, obtaining some secret information.

Once you reach the mid-Nascent Soul stage, especially against powerful beings of the same level like Old Demon Hong and Old Ghost Chai, it becomes difficult to eavesdrop, as they are easily detected.

Under the guise of wine tasting, the pot of spirit wine on the long table was quickly finished.

He was about to call over a palace maid in a nearby palace dress to ask for another pot of fine wine for free.

"Lord Lu! The spirit wine of the Azure Sea Merchant Alliance is not strong enough. Why not try my treasured wine!"

Old Chai, who lived next door, had been keeping a close eye on Lu Chang'an's actions.

The old ghost revealed a "warm" smile, his zombie face was sinister and eerie, and a jar of putrid corpse wine appeared in his palm.

Several Nascent Soul cultivators nearby frowned slightly, smelling the foul, putrid stench of corpses.

Moreover, a dangerous aura was sensed from the wine jar.

Regardless of whether Lu Chang'an agreed or not.

call!
Old Chai threw the jar of corpse wine in his hand with great force toward Lu Chang'an, producing a heavy, mountain-like whistling sound.

Elder Lu, be careful!

The leader and elders of the Azure Sea Business Alliance had a drastic change in expression and spoke up to remind him.

"Old Ghost Chai's 'Millennial Corpse Flame Wine' is extremely lethal!"

Several Nascent Soul cultivators nearby reacted instinctively, activating their magical shields and even preparing to unleash defensive magic treasures.

Once this jar of millennium-old corpse flame wine breaks and explodes, it will be equivalent to the burst of a secret technique from a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Old devil Chai, stop fooling around!"

The Immortal Physician Lingchun gave a light rebuke, her tone turning from clear and cold to chilling.

She wasn't the only one who tried to stop them.

But Old Chai and Lu Chang'an were sitting next to each other, too close for Old Chai to stop them in time.

Lu Chang'an looked displeased. He opened his palm, his azure magic power swirling around it, and caught the jar of thousand-year-old corpse flame wine, which exuded a gloomy and putrid aura.

The wine jar had a hard, brittle outer layer, yet it was like a mountain, emanating a terrifying power comparable to that of a fourth-tier demon king.

Even if a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator possesses powerful magic to withstand such an impact, the Thousand-Year Corpse Flame Wine is very likely to explode.

If the wine jars explode, the venue will be razed to the ground.

This grand ceremony will become a laughing stock and tarnish the reputation of the Business Alliance.

Wei Dongjun's face was gloomy, and his heart was taut to the extreme.

Several high-ranking members of the business alliance made preparations to deal with the aftermath of the Corpse Flame Wine explosion.

But in the end.

Lu Chang'an caught the Thousand-Year Corpse Flame Wine steadily, the terrifying impact of which was like a stone sinking into the sea.

The hard, brittle wine jar not only did not crack, but it didn't even show the slightest crack.

Wei Dongjun and other senior members of the business alliance breathed a sigh of relief.

"Elder Lu's control over his magical power is exquisite and subtle."

The eyes of the powerful figures in the mid-Nascent Soul stage, including the Alliance Leader Zuo, were filled with surprise.

Even someone at the peak of the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm might be able to withstand the explosion of the Thousand-Year Corpse Wine without taking any damage, but to catch the Corpse Flame Wine so easily without breaking the wine jar is quite difficult.

"Old Ghost Chai's 'Corpse Demon Technique' also has the effect of body tempering and contains tremendous power. This kid caught it so steadily with his palm, he must have considerable physical strength."

Old Demon Hong's dark pupils narrowed slightly, revealing a hint of surprise.

It seems that Tianxinghai's information about this Lu Zhenjun is not comprehensive.

……

"I appreciate Fellow Daoist Chai's kind intentions."

Lu Chang'an didn't throw the wine jar back. Instead, he affixed a talisman seal to it and quickly put it into his storage ring.

This jar of millennium corpse flame wine is equivalent to a secret technique bursting forth from a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, and is even more powerful than a mid-grade fourth-tier spirit talisman.

Old Chai chuckled awkwardly, his face stiff.

Under Lu Chang'an's cold gaze, he felt a chill run down his spine.

He knew very well that catching the wine jar without damaging it was far more difficult than throwing it with force.

"However, Fellow Daoist Chai caused trouble at the ceremony. Shouldn't you give me an explanation?"

Lu Chang'an snorted coldly and activated the "Avici Thunder Sound".

boom!
The thunder, like divine punishment, resounded throughout.

Old Chai groaned, his face turned deathly pale, and his soul trembled with dizziness.

The nascent soul of the Ghost Corpse Dao within its body seemed to have encountered a great nemesis, letting out a painful groan and scream, and emitting a burst of semi-ethereal black energy.

Crack! Old Chai lost his balance, his clumsy hands supporting the table, causing the long table to shatter into pieces.

The table was laden with delicious food and wine, which spilled all over the floor and splashed onto Chai Laogui's robes, adding to the mess.

"What kind of Thunder Sound Secret Technique is this! It has the sound and meaning of a heavenly tribulation, and it can restrain the Ghost Corpse."

Old Chai was mentally and physically injured, his ears were ringing, and he felt dizzy.

Until the thunder subsided.

He recovered from the negative effects and broke out in a cold sweat.

The Nascent Soul representatives present were shocked and looked at the disheveled and mentally damaged Old Ghost Chai.

Old Ghost Chai, a rare and powerful being in the mid-Nascent Soul stage, was actually taught a lesson by Lu Zhenjun with a mere snort.

The cultivators in the hall could only faintly hear the thunder, like the echoing thunder of a Nascent Soul cultivator undergoing tribulation.

The specific power and effects are imperceptible to those around them.

Lu Chang'an's "Avici Thunder Sound" only used divine sense close to the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, and only affected the two adjacent long tables.

That is, Old Ghost Chai and Immortal Doctor Lingchun.

"Um……"

The female healer frowned slightly, as if in pain, and her lips trembled as she let out a soft, almost inaudible moan.

A strong wind blew, causing the veil of the immortal healer to flutter.

Her jade-like face was even more sickly pale, and amidst the sorrow and holiness, there was also a weary, ascetic feeling.

While Lu Chang'an appeared to be targeting Old Ghost Chai, he was actually focusing on Immortal Doctor Changqing's reaction, testing the depth of this woman's abilities.

The female healer's eyelashes trembled slightly, her clear, misty eyes rippled with light, and she gave him a reproachful and angry look.

Lu Chang'an then showed a hint of apology, indicating that he had lost control and had not properly managed the range of the Thunder Sound Secret Technique.

He acted as if nothing had happened.

Then attention was drawn to Chai Laogui, who was the center of attention and looked disheveled and conspicuous.

On stage, Wei Dongjun, with a sharp gaze, seized the opportunity to launch an attack:

"Fellow Daoist Chai caused trouble at the ceremony and indeed deserves an explanation from our merchant alliance."

The Left Alliance Leader and the Wan Vice Alliance Leader also cooperated by releasing their magical pressure, locking their energy onto Old Ghost Chai.

"Heh! It's just a broken spirit table, I, Chai, will compensate you."

Old Chai downplayed the issue.

His gaze swept over Wei Dongjun with disdain.

This kid is just a bully pretending to be powerful!
If you're alone out in the world, how dare you scold or berate yourself?

But Lu Chang'an's gaze fixed on him from the side made him feel like he was sitting on pins and needles, putting him under considerable pressure and causing a long-lost sense of crisis to well up in his heart.

Chai Laogui confirmed that Lu Chang'an was at least a top-tier mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator and possessed the Thunder Sound Secret Technique, which could restrain him.

"One spirit table is not enough."

Lu Chang'an's expression was indifferent.

"What does Lu Zhenjun have to say?"

Faced with a truly formidable opponent, Old Chai's fierce demeanor softened considerably.

Lu Chang'an moved his lips slightly and stretched out his palm.

Old Chai looked slightly pained, then took out two more jars of thousand-year-old corpse wine and tossed them to Lu Chang'an.

"The additional congratulatory gift from Corpse King Island has been received."

Lu Chang'an chuckled and sat back down at the long table.

"I have important business to attend to on Corpse King Island, so I will take my leave now."

Having lost face today, Old Man Chai naturally couldn't stay any longer and left in a huff.

……

After Old Man Chai left, the atmosphere at the celebration became even more harmonious.

"Alliance Leader Wei, Elder Wei, on behalf of Xingyue Palace, I would like to offer you both a toast! Congratulations to the Bihai Business Alliance on its return to its peak."

Elder Deng of Xingyue Palace, with a beaming smile, took the initiative to offer his congratulations and a toast.

With the example set by Xingyue Palace, representatives from all the top forces in Tianxinghai raised their glasses and offered their congratulations.

Even the giants at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm put aside their contempt and showed more respect to the Azure Sea Merchant Alliance.

Wei Dongjun, full of vigor and beaming with pride, accepted the congratulations and respect from the various forces of Tianxinghai.

At that moment, he felt as if he had reached a climax in his life.

Wei Dongjun looked at the serene and composed man in white not far away, and felt a deep sense of gratitude.

Suddenly, he felt a sense of disorientation.

That familiar figure seemed to transform into the grandfather of yesteryear, with a kind face that brought a sense of security and closeness.

"Lu Zhenjun is truly the lucky star of the Merchant Alliance!"

Wei Dongjun secretly rejoiced that he had taken the initiative to befriend and win over Lu Chang'an back on the giant deep-sea ship.

The addition of a top-tier mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator greatly enhances the deterrent effect, essentially representing the reappearance of the Azure Sea Elder at his peak.

With his advancement to the mid-Nascent Soul stage, the Wei family produced another early-Nascent Soul cultivator, and the Merchant Alliance headquarters returned to its former glory.

Lu Chang'an's actions just now intimidated the unruly Chai Laogui, earning him the respect of various forces.

Even someone as powerful as Old Demon Hong looked at Lu Chang'an with a hint of apprehension, and his arrogant and domineering demeanor subsided somewhat.

In Tianxinghai, the survival of the fittest prevails, and the competition among various forces is brutal and incredibly realistic.

No matter how noble the virtue or how much kindness, it is far less valuable than a single punch.

……

Fairy maidens dance gracefully, while musicians play their instruments.

At the celebration venue, amidst the clinking of glasses, the Nascent Soul stage cultivators exchanged information and mingled.
Taking this opportunity, the Azure Sea Business Alliance made connections with various powerful forces and even reached some trade agreements in private.

The leader, elders, and other high-ranking members of the Azure Sea Business Alliance smiled.

The celebration was in full swing.

A faint rumble came from the distant sea and sky.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth was active, and the calm sea surface was inexplicably stirred up with waves several meters high.

Soon, a small black dot swept in from the horizon.

The small black dot grew larger and larger, and after entering the Sunset Islands, it revealed itself to be a colossal and ancient sky city.

"Yunhai City and Yunhai Business Alliance extend their congratulations!"

A loud congratulatory voice rang out.

That ancient sky city, with its base radiating silver-gray magnetic light, floated above the archipelago.

Two figures flew out from within Cloud Sea City.

The elder was a refined middle-aged man in a cloud-patterned robe, with a vast cloud of magical power surrounding his head. His powerful spiritual pressure was directly approaching that of Old Demon Hong from Tianyuan City.

The young man was a fair-skinned gentleman with handsome features, red lips and white teeth. He was at the Core Formation stage and appeared to be a junior who had come along to broaden his horizons.

"Alliance Leader Yun."

Wei Dongjun and Zuo Mengzhu stood up solemnly and warmly received the two guests.

Yunhai City is one of the two cities in Tianxinghai.

Abyss City is located in the deep sea abyss.

Cloudsea City is a floating, mobile, and flying commercial city, said to be a Yuan Magnetic Immortal City left in the human world by the ancient Celestial Race.

This celestial city in the sky is also the joint headquarters of the Four Seas Business Alliance.

The largest shareholder is Yunhai Business Alliance, followed by Xingyue Palace.

The other three major merchant alliances also hold small shares and own branch offices, shops, and land within the city.

This floating trading city stays in each place for two or three years, often holding auctions.

The visiting leader of the Cloud Alliance was actually the deputy leader of the Cloud Sea Business Alliance and the deputy city lord of Cloud Sky City.

The Yun family controls most of the power in Yuntian City and the Yunhai Merchant Alliance, and has a close relationship with Xingyue Palace.

During the heyday of Xingyue Palace, a Heavenly Lord surnamed Yun, who had reached the Nascent Soul stage, was born.

The contemporary Yuehou "Yun Yaoxi" also has the surname Yun.

Before ascending to the throne of the Moon Queen, she was already known as the most beautiful woman in the Star Sea.

As Lu Chang'an reviewed the above intelligence, the two representatives from Yuntian City had already taken their seats.

They sat down right in front of the long table that Old Chai had vacated.

Lu Chang'an exchanged simple pleasantries and greetings with the middle-aged man in the cloud robe.

"Hehe, so it's Lu Zhenjun who repelled the insect demon."

The deputy city lord recognized him at first sight; he was humble and polite, far more refined than Chai Laogui.

"Greetings, Lord Lu Zhenjun."

The handsome young man behind Deputy City Lord Yun was polite and had bright, sparkling eyes as he curiously sized up Lu Chang'an.

"This is Yun Ya, a Core Formation cultivator from my Yun family."

The middle-aged man in the cloud-patterned robe gave a brief introduction.

Lu Chang'an nodded, sensing something unusual.

This handsome young man was polite to me, but he didn't show the same awe and unease that a Core Formation cultivator would show to a Nascent Soul cultivator.

Of course, coming from a top-tier power like Yuntian City, the outstanding talents there have seen the world and possess strong mental fortitude and willpower, so such performance is understandable.

……

After the representative from Yuntiancheng arrived.

Representatives from all seventeen top forces in Tianxinghai, namely "One Palace, Two Cities, Three Islands, Four Seas Alliance, and Seven Seas Sect," were present.

The four major business alliances of the Four Seas Business Alliance—Cloud Sea, Azure Sea, Black Sea, and Red Sea—also gathered in one place.

The Red Sea Merchant Alliance is quite unique, as it is represented by the alien merfolk.

This trade alliance's main trade channels are with the alien races near the deep sea, and even with deep-sea races.

This grand ceremony of the Wei family, a gathering of heroes, was naturally a great success and had a remarkable impact.

"The once-in-a-millennium 'Great Ocean Tide' may erupt in about ten years, sweeping across major sea areas. The forces behind you fellow cultivators should make preparations in advance to avoid losses of assets and casualties among cultivators."

Elder Deng of Xingyue Palace spoke up, reminding everyone present.

"A massive tidal wave? I hope this natural disaster isn't too devastating."

Some of the older repairmen showed a hint of worry.

Every major high tide brings terrible natural disasters to the deep sea, creating an extremely harsh environment.

At this time, the massive number of monsters and sea beasts that have proliferated in the deep sea will migrate to human-dominated waters on a large scale, and may even affect the nearshore areas.

At that time, the human race's seas will be ravaged by storms and waves, and subjected to the onslaught of endless monsters and sea beasts, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of millions of living beings.

"When the great tidal wave erupts, it's one thing for humanity to suffer the disaster. But the high-level demonic beasts and powerful demon kings in the deep sea will take advantage of the situation, plunder and kill, and obtain blood and food."

"Alas, after each great tide, some maritime forces are always destroyed. Even a powerful Nascent Soul cultivator like us cannot avoid losses; many cultivators perish or disappear in the great tide."

As the representatives of various factions discussed the Great Ocean Tide, Lu Chang'an's heart stirred.

A massive tidal surge erupted, sweeping across the deep sea, overseas, and coastal areas, creating a chaotic situation.

The demon kings of the deep sea, and even the dragon descendants, will come to take advantage of the chaos.

Wouldn't it be easier to slaughter fourth-tier dragonborn and fish in troubled waters in this way?

Lu Chang'an's body refinement is at the peak of the early stage of the fourth rank. He needs to hunt down at least the mid-stage of the fourth rank dragon descendants to have a better chance of advancing.

……

"At the peak of each great tide, the power of the deep sea will open the legendary 'Temple of the Sea God.' Fellow Daoists, are you interested?"

Li, the protector of the mirage, pondered.

"The Temple of the Sea God? Is Protector Li plotting to harm us?"

Elder Chunshe of the Hailing Sect said unhappily.

"The Sea God Temple is the supreme secret realm of the ancient sea race. It is not suitable for human cultivators like us to enter, as our magical power will be suppressed."

“A thousand years ago, when the Sea God Temple was built, the Star Sea Human Race ancestors entered it, but the survival rate was less than 30%, and almost the entire group was wiped out.”

Mentioning the Temple of the Sea God, several Nascent Soul stage monsters shook their heads.

Only sea creatures, and powerful demon kings or dragon descendants with strong bloodlines and bodies, are suitable to enter the Sea God's Temple.

Simply put, this is not a dungeon suitable for human cultivators.

Poseidon Temple?
Lu Chang'an suddenly thought of the Sea-Suppressing Halberd of the True Lord of the Sea. This ancient divine weapon is said to have been passed down from the Temple of the Sea God ten thousand years ago.

Many of the fifth-tier materials and spiritual items currently existing in Tianxing Sea are products of the Sea God Temple.

At that moment, a heavenly voice came from beside me:
"It has been a long time since I visited the Sunset Islands. I'd like to take a stroll around the sea to relax."

Immortal Physician Changqing stood up and informed Lu Chang'an.

It is common for guests to tour the island waters during the celebration, and the female healer is not the only one.

Lu Chang'an watched the ethereal, hazy figure of the fairy healer disappear into the distance.

A heavenly voice rang in my ears.

The sage doctor arranged to speak with him alone later in a secluded part of the archipelago.

Lu Chang'an did not refuse this senior sister Changqing's "private invitation".

He planned to leave in a while.

Otherwise, leaving right after the Immortal Doctor would attract too much attention and suspicion.

While waiting for a cup of tea.

Lu Chang'an heard some more secrets and a lot of gossip about Tianxinghai.

"Princess Xingyue?"

One of the topics came from a private conspiracy between Old Demon Hong and several evil cultivators.

Lu Chang'an could not eavesdrop on Hong Laomo's voice transmission, but it was not difficult to detect the voice transmission of someone in the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

The two holy rulers of Xingyue Palace have a daughter with exceptional talent, the legendary Princess Xingyue.

"The Star Moon Palace may be recruiting sons-in-law in the future? Not only overseas cultivators, but also those from the Tianheng Continent."

"Tsk tsk, it seems that Star Moon Palace really can't find another male cultivator with a Star Dao Body, so they're resorting to this last resort."

The Star Moon Palace's "Star Moon Absolute" is a common combo attack that can only be used to attack opponents within a smaller realm.

Only when two people with celestial-type innate Dao bodies cultivate and attack together can they unleash the strongest power that surpasses the level of a celestial being.

"Elder Hong, rest assured, we will keep a close watch on you."

“Star-type Dao bodies are extremely rare; we would never allow the Star Moon Palace to discover one.”

The two heretical True Lords who were communicating with Elder Hong made their promises.

……

After a cup of tea.

After hearing the gossip, Lu Chang'an got up and left the ceremony venue.

The direction of the sea he flew away from seemed to be completely opposite to the whereabouts of the Immortal Physician Changqing.

"Okay, you can talk now."

Lu Chang'an rode the escape light, traversing between the sea and the sky. After traveling hundreds of miles away, he suddenly spoke.

"Ah! I've been holding back for so long—"

The restless, excited voice of the Heaven-Splitting Artifact Spirit could be heard.

Previously, during the grand ceremony, Lu Chang'an forbade the spirit from communicating and instead allowed it to sense and observe properly.

Logically speaking, Lingbao was at least at the Nascent Soul stage, so even if they communicated with each other by thought, they wouldn't have been discovered by the group of Nascent Soul stage cultivators.

To be on the safe side, Lu Chang'an instructed Lingbao to conceal his aura and refrain from communicating.

"Hehehe... The two women beside you each possess a pseudo-spiritual treasure, and they have developed considerable spirituality."

"What! Two pseudo-spiritual treasures? One for each of the two women?"

Lu Chang'an was stunned, completely unprepared.

He wasn't surprised that the Immortal Physician Changqing possessed a pseudo-spiritual treasure.

How come that "handsome young master" beside me also possesses a pseudo-spiritual treasure?

When did fake magical artifacts become so worthless?

Lu Chang'an naturally noticed that the handsome young lady was dressed as a man. However, he didn't investigate further in front of the Vice Leader of the Yunhai Merchant Alliance.

"Hmph, at such close range, how could it possibly escape the detection of my True Spiritual Treasure?"

The spirit said arrogantly.

Sitting next to each other, the distance is too close.

The true spiritual treasure is a level above, thus allowing it to sense the spiritual aura of the false spiritual treasure.

"Anything else discovered?"

“Yes! When Young Friend Lu activated the Thunder Sound Secret Technique, I sensed the momentary agitation of the ‘Soul-Devouring Insect Mother’ on the female immortal healer.”

"Soul-Devouring Insect Queen? What level is she?"

Lu Chang'an's heart skipped a beat. This was a legendary, terrifying insect, whose direct harm even exceeded that of the Hundred-Heated Soul Gu.

The Soul-Devouring Insect Swarm devours everything, and by feeding on high-level spirit ores and the flesh and blood of high-level creatures, it can continuously and rapidly enhance its own abilities.

The powerful Golden Flame Insect Demon, which dominates overseas, is merely a lower-ranking race containing a portion of the bloodline of the Soul-Devouring Insect Swarm.

"At least late-stage fourth tier!"

The spirit of the Heaven-Splitting Artifact recalled and speculated.

"If it weren't for Lu Xiaoyou's 'Avici Thunder Sound' disturbing this insect, its aura would have been so well concealed that I wouldn't have been able to sense it."

"A pseudo-spiritual treasure! The Soul-Devouring Insect Mother! This Immortal Physician Sister is truly unfathomable..."

Lu Chang'an's expression turned grim, and he snorted coldly.

Just now, he activated "Avici Thunder Sound" to deliberately shroud Changqing Immortal Doctor, in order to test the depth of this senior sister's abilities.

Moreover, he suspected that Old Ghost Chai and the Immortal Doctor might be in cahoots.

Old Ghost Chai throwing out the Thousand-Year Corpse Flame Wine was suspected of being a provocation and a test of his strength.

At that time, the Immortal Physician Lingchun was shrouded in the "Thunderous Sound of Avici" and seemed to be affected to some extent.

But that soft moan born of pain was too alluring, too deceptive, making it hard to tell if it was real or not.

Perhaps, like Lu Chang'an, the female healer was only pretending, concealing her true strength.

Judging from his reaction, Lingchun Immortal Doctor's spiritual sense was slightly inferior to that of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, but not by much.

Previously, the two practitioners of Changqing Gong had only a brief contact, but they had both unknowingly tested each other's abilities.

Lu Chang'an never expected this.

This probing attempt unexpectedly yielded the Soul-Devouring Insect Mother and two pseudo-spiritual treasures belonging to different categories.

The owner of the other pseudo-spiritual treasure, a handsome young man named "Yun Ya," is most likely the legendary Princess Xingyue.

(End of this chapter)