Data cultivation, I observe immortality in the five elements

Fox Nine Songs did not turn around; his laughter remained as hearty as ever.

But his skin and cheeks were covered with black lines, like blooming ghost flowers.

It appeared both eerie and astonishing.

"Junior brother understands, thank you for the reminder, senior brother!" the old island lord said respectfully again.

"You may leave." Fox Nine-Ge waved his hand, a flash of bloodlust crossing his eyes.

It was a yearning for flesh and blood, for the soul, which he suppressed fiercely.

To prevent it from spreading.

Although the old island lord's cultivation level was only at the Great Perfection of the Void Refinement Realm, his spiritual sense was extremely sharp, and he still noticed a certain evil thought flash by.

The old island lord's eyebrows twitched, a chill ran down his spine, and his whole body trembled. His departing figure suddenly stopped, and his steps quickened unconsciously.

He dared not look back, nor did he dare to delve into the source of this malice; he could only leave quickly.

After the footsteps in the main hall disappeared, Hu Jiuge muttered to herself, "Although that lineage is unreasonable, the General Affairs Hall is not the Heavenly Secrets Hall, and my dear friend is not a brainless person."

“He is very angry now, but he has not killed my group of junior brothers, which shows that he can still control himself, and it also shows that the fire of greed is not burning too brightly yet.”

"I need to push him a bit more."

"If my dear friend hadn't started a large-scale massacre, where would I have found so much blood to refine myself?"

Fox Nine-Girl's eyes were bloodshot, like two bright red lanterns.

A violent, bloodthirsty aura permeated the main hall, making it exceptionally terrifying.

Fox Nine-Ge is indeed very strong, and as the senior disciple of the Feng Hai lineage in this generation, the energy he can mobilize is beyond the imagination of outsiders.

However, the amount of pure soul and flesh required to achieve the Nine Nether Demon Body is simply too great.

Fox Nine-Ge only had two choices: one was to target the Supreme Elders, and by devouring the bodies and souls of a dozen or so Supreme Elders, he could build a perfect demonic body.

Secondly, they ruthlessly harvested the physical bodies and souls of cultivators, winning by sheer quantity.

Fox Nine-Ge chose the latter, after all, the former was too risky, and he would be discovered if he was not careful.

Although the second option is also very dangerous, the mass deaths of Feng Hai's cultivators will inevitably attract a lot of attention.

But compared to the former, it is still much safer.

As long as it goes undetected, you can simply set up a scheme properly.

If anyone can stand in front and kill those island lords of Feng Island for Hu Jiuge.

At that time, his devouring of the cultivators on the islands would be completely silent.
'Snapped! '

Suddenly, a strange flower of blood exploded from Hu Jiuge's palm, turning his hand into a bloody mess.

The crimson flower resembled a mouth, constantly opening and closing, with countless crimson runes emerging.

An eerie aura permeated the entire hall.

"Don't worry, you'll be able to eat that delicious flesh and blood soon."

"hold on"

Fox Nine Songs's murmured voice rose and gently dissipated with the wind, disappearing into the hall.

Shadow Sea, Jiuyang Island, the deepest part of the island.

Inside the main hall, a group of people were also facing off against each other.

To be precise, it was Linglongzi from Zhaixing Hall who was questioning everyone present.

Linglongzi is one of the Three Saints of Star Evolution. He has been in charge of the Star Picking Hall for a thousand years. He is used to being high and mighty, which has given him a unique aura.

His eyes, opening and closing, carried a terrifying majesty that made people afraid to look directly at him.

He looked very young, with a scholarly air about him, but his brows were filled with a gloomy air as he scrutinized the island lords below.

"I heard that you all gave me a big surprise: the Five Elements Essence rewards prepared in the treasury to pay powerful figures from the outside world have suddenly disappeared by more than half."

"What explanation do you fellow disciples have for this?"

Linglongzi's voice was gentle, but her tone was cold. It seemed to be devoid of any emotion, but in reality, it was the calm before the storm.

"In response to Your Excellency's question, is it possible that the quantity recorded in the treasure vault differs from the actual quantity of the Five Elements Essence?" one of the island lords asked with an embarrassed smile, raising a possibility.

"Are you trying to fool me?" Linglongzi's gaze carried immense pressure, sending chills down the island lord's spine.

Linglongzi did not continue to reprimand him, but pointed to his eyes, as if to remind the island lords present that nothing they did could escape his eyes.

The Heavenly Secrets Hall excels at killing, while the General Affairs Hall excels at divination. It is a fact that everyone knows they can glimpse the secrets of fate.

To deceive Linglongzi's investigation, even an ordinary elder would not be able to succeed. Only a true Transcending Tribulation Realm expert could possibly cover up the traces of deception.

"That's probably because one of my subordinates was inconsiderate and took more than they were entitled to."

"Please give us some time, Your Excellency. Once we're down there, we will surely expose those despicable parasites!"

An old island lord's eyes flickered. Seeing that he could no longer be fooled, he stepped forward and responded in a deep voice.

His face also carried a murderous aura, as if he deeply abhorred this behavior, with a resolute tone.

Using their subordinates as shields is a common practice for them.

"Oh, is it so?"

"Is that all?" Linglongzi's tone remained unchanged as she looked at the island lord directly in front of her, her expression a half-smile.

His feelings were complicated. He wanted to fulfill his duties at the Star-Picking Hall to the end, but he hesitated to make the decision because of his status.

Because Linglongzi also carries the blood of the Shadow Sea lineage.

"Please don't blame me, Your Excellency. It's just that I have too many people under my command, and they are too diverse."

“With so many people, it’s inevitable that a few bad apples will appear. We will punish them severely when we get there!” Another old island lord stepped forward.

He wore a fawning smile, looking completely subservient.

The other island lords also nodded in agreement, indicating that they were unaware of the matter but would investigate it thoroughly.

The real culprit will surely be found.

If the people from the Heavenly Secrets Hall want to investigate, then they will stall and arrange for people to take the fall.

Things will always be resolved!

"Hehe. Interesting."

"A bunch of dishonest guys."

Just then, a woman dressed in a black lotus dress, with skin as white as snow and a shapely figure that was mostly exposed, spoke.

She chuckled softly, like a murmur in the dead of night, echoing in the ears of the island lords.

Instantly, a fire of desire ignited in the hearts of all the cultivators.

Many island owners looked horrified and hurriedly tried to calm themselves down, attempting to suppress the stirrings of lust, but to little avail.

Fortunately, the woman in the black dress simply smiled and showed no intention of interfering in the matter.

As the young master of the Charm Department, she was merely a witness to this grand drama, an observer.

The overall strategic direction of the Shadow Sea defense line was irrelevant to her, and also to the Enchantress Clan. All the woman in the black dress had to do was cooperate with the Star-Picking Hall to safeguard this sea area.

Her bright eyes darted around, scanning the figure beside her with a look of anticipation.

She had long heard that the people of Yinghai were greedy, but she never expected them to be this greedy.

In just a few years, they managed to steal more than half of the five elements essence transformed from the spirit-gathering array.
What audacity this is!
If it were the Heavenly Mystery Hall's nature, the woman in the black dress would have already engaged in indiscriminate slaughter.

Anyone who dares to reach out will have their claws chopped off.

If one person reaches out, then that person will be killed.

If a group of people reach out, then kill that group!

Bloodshed, violence, and ruthlessness are the guiding principles of the four departments of the Heavenly Secrets Hall.

Anyone who dares to encroach on the interests of the Heavenly Mystery Hall is simply courting death.

The island lord of Shadow Sea is deliberately playing dumb. As the young master of Star-Picking Hall, how should you deal with this?

At that moment, the woman in the black dress had a scrutinizing look in her beautiful eyes.

"Is this the answer you gave me?" Linglongzi replied.

He coldly looked at the group of cultivators in the Shadow Sea. Their eyes were innocent, as if they really had nothing to do with the loss of the Five Elements Essence.

"We don't quite understand what Your Excellency is saying."

“Every answer from the fellow disciples present was sincere and well-intentioned.”

"Furthermore, we are all backed by powerful forces, and our status and position are what they are. Why would we need to lie to Your Excellency?" one of the island lords said calmly.

What he meant was that no one was lying because they were of high status and had no reason to do so.

"Is he truly ignorant, or is he feigning ignorance?" Linglongzi's eyes narrowed slightly, and a chilling aura filled the air.

"Senior Brother Linglong, please don't be angry. We really didn't know about this."

An island lord stepped forward and bowed deeply to Linglongzi, his expression showing a hint of intimacy.

"I'll give you one last chance. Spit those things out and promise not to do it again, and this matter can be let go," Linglongzi said expressionlessly.

The island lord of Yinghai calls him senior brother because of Linglongzi's background; he is the most unique of the three saints of Yanxing.

He was born in the Shadow Sea Islands and was originally one of the disciples of this lineage.

He later distinguished himself through years of arduous cultivation and became the young master of the Star-Picking Hall.

"Senior Brother Linglong, we really didn't know anything about this!" one of the island lords lamented.

This matter concerns their own interests, and they cannot afford not to fight to the end.

Besides, in this world, there is no reason to spit out something that has already been eaten.

Even if that person comes from the same source as them.

"Since the spirit-gathering formation can't retrieve the corresponding items, then don't blame me for not showing any mercy."

"From this day forward, the Star-Picking Tower will withdraw all spirit-gathering arrays. The Shadow Sea Islands will not be permitted to set up such arrays again!"

Linglongzi's gaze swept over the group of cultivators below. Seeing that they still maintained a calm and composed demeanor, she decided to simply overturn the table.

Having come from the Shadow Sea, he knew best which forces were involved behind these island lords.

The Longevity Family, the direct descendants of the Tribulation Transcending Realm old monster, one of the cave dwellings of the Supreme Elder, etc.

Honestly, even though Linglongzi is one of the young masters of the four major halls of the General Affairs Hall, she still can't afford to offend so many senior masters and elders.

Because his roots are here, and his family is also a member of the Shadow Sea faction.

It's not that he can't do things that betray his ancestors, but rather that Linglongzi wouldn't dare to do them before he sat in that position.

Otherwise, if he fails to win the position of Young Palace Master, he will be immediately purged.

At that time, with the protection of the Heavenly Mystery Hall, Linglongzi might be able to protect herself.

But his family will most likely be uprooted.

"Senior Brother Linglong, this is unacceptable!"

"We, fellow disciples, come from the same source, which is equivalent to the relationship between relatives and friends."

"The spirit-gathering array has already been set up, how can it be dismantled?" one of the island lords shouted anxiously, his face showing worry.

The other island lords of Shadow Island also rejected the proposal.

They are not afraid of the other party negotiating terms, but they are afraid of such a one-size-fits-all approach. Having enjoyed the benefits brought by the essence of the five elements, who would want to go back to the past?

"Yes, Senior Brother Linglong!"

"If my Shadow Sea wants to grow stronger and surpass other Mahayana main lineages, it cannot do without these spirit-gathering formations!" an island lord exclaimed.

"Senior Brother Wang Linglong, please reconsider!"

The island lords present were in an uproar and became anxious.

Their expressions changed instantly. If the Star-Picking Hall removed the Spirit Gathering Array and forbade them to set it up on their own, where would their future cultivation resources come from?

They would not agree to the proposal in any way, nor would the forces behind them.

"Really? You remember I'm your senior now?"

"Four years ago, I warned you once to retain some principles. This matter is beneficial to Shadow Sea and to the sect."

"You just need to wait a little longer. Once this war is over, all the spirit-gathering arrays will be yours."

Disappointment showed on Linglongzi's face. He did not shout or get angry, and the murderous intent in his eyes gradually faded.

All he felt was deep disappointment, a sense of powerlessness as if a thousand-mile dike were breached by an ant hole.

"But how did you do it?"

"Four years!"

"Only four years!"

"You've swallowed more than half of the Five Elements Essence for me, is this how you treat me?" Linglongzi's gaze remained cold, her aura intimidating.

"Senior Brother Linglong, it wasn't our intention to do this!"

"Instead, looking across the four sea regions, which one doesn't take a bite or get a share?"

“This is reality!” one of the island owners exclaimed.

Despite the ongoing battles in the Shadow Sea, their information network is not closed off. With the existence of identity tokens, the island lords present are aware of the situation in the other three outer seas.

The island lords of Fenghai, Chihai, and Tianmenhai are all using these spirit-gathering formations to plunder the essence of the Weak Water.

They were just following the usual practice.

"I beg Senior Brother Linglong to consider your background and family's reputation and show some mercy."

"The Shadow Sea lineage is your home too!"

"Without the existence of those Five Elements essences, even if my Shadow Sea lineage had held out until the end of this war, its power would have been far weaker than other major Mahayana lineages!" the island lords cried out, their words sincere. (End of Chapter)