I conquer the immortal with my strength.

Chapter 631 Inquiry
On the day.

Upon returning to the Si Tu Temple, Xingyi wrote a letter overnight and ordered it to be sent immediately to the various forces that occupied the six directions of the land.

The various forces that were preparing to evacuate their base overnight changed their expressions drastically upon receiving the letter.

Some people were furious, feeling that this was a great humiliation;
Some people were uneasy and regretted not having backed down sooner;
Some people scoffed, thinking that the Temple of the Earth God was nothing more than a bluff...

Regardless of their attitude, the people behind the Si Tu Temple displayed combat power close to that of a high-level True Immortal. The leaders of each garrison dared not make decisions on their own and sent messages back to their sects to consult their elders.

Inside the main hall of Qianzu Mountain.

Wu Lietian, the patriarch of the Iron-Backed Centipede Demon Clan, slammed his fist on the table and rose to his feet. His eyes were like knives, and a sinister aura emanated from him, causing the wind to whistle through the hall.

"This man is going too far! Even if Thousand-Legged Mountain is willing to back down, he still won't give up and wants to keep our people to work for him—this is outrageous!"

"Heh heh... My Thousand-Legged Mountain is protected by the Hundred-Jointed Mysterious Centipede Poisonous Net Formation, and our Ancestor is still stationed at the back mountain. Even if a Nine-Assembly True Immortal were to break in, he would perish within. If he dares to come, we'll just kill him!" A gaunt elder with high cheekbones sneered.

"Hmph, others may be wary of him, but what do we at Thousand-Foot Mountain have to fear!" an old woman in black said in a low voice.

A white-robed immortal waved a feather fan, his expression indifferent, yet his tone composed:
"Although we are not afraid, this person is quite capable, so we should be cautious. After all, Thousand-Legged Mountain is not the only force plundering the Jade Stream Immortal Stone mine. Why don't we form an alliance? If he really comes to our door, and one side is attacked, the others will all come to our aid. One fist can't fight four hands. With the combined strength of everyone, we can make sure he doesn't return."

"Xuan Gu Zi's plan is brilliant, let's do it!" Wu Lie Tian's eyes flashed with a fierce light as he clapped his hands in agreement, and the demons in the hall all smiled sinisterly in agreement.

On that day, Wu Lietian wrote an urgent letter and sent it to other forces that were also involved in the division of spoils.

The Cang and Dou families also received the letter, but both chose to remain silent.

Apart from the Black Abyss Palace and the Xie Family Mansion, which did not express their opinions, the other forces all agreed and sent important figures to Thousand-Foot Mountain to discuss the details of the alliance.
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The rear hall of the Temple of the Earth God.

Xia Daoming sat cross-legged, the nine divine weapons in the Crimson Palace absorbing the blood and qi of the Blood Sea, refining it into true fire and true water, and his primordial spirit in the Yellow Court absorbing immortal power, as if he had completely forgotten the conflicts in the outside world.

The gains from the battle in the middle reaches of the Jian River are enough to ensure that he will not have to worry about his cultivation needs for a period of time.

Since that battle, Xingyi has been busy with many affairs, and needs to coordinate matters in six different regions.

Fortunately, she was a high-ranking official, and with the help of the Heavenly Court's incense offerings, her daily cultivation was not greatly hindered.

After this great victory, her reputation soared to new heights, the incense at the Si Tu Temple became even more abundant, and her cultivation level also improved accordingly.

Green Pool and Black Ridge also benefited greatly.

Especially Heiling, who was originally far from becoming a Void Immortal, has now made rapid progress in his cultivation due to the incense offerings, and is approaching the threshold of the Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulation.

In the blink of an eye, several months have passed.

On this day, Xia Daoming, who had been in seclusion for many days, finally remembered that there must have been many changes in the outside world after the battle of Jianhe, so he ordered someone to summon Xingyi.

"What is the current situation in the Six Directions?" Xia Daoming asked, his voice calm yet as steady as a mountain.

“Reporting to Master,” Xingyi bowed and reported, “Apart from the Black Abyss Palace and the Xie family, who obediently handed over their spoils and remained to serve after receiving the letter, all other forces have withdrawn from the Six Directions Territory without making any statement. I have also learned that Thousand-Legged Mountain has taken the lead in forming an alliance. If Master does not give up, they will surely join forces to deal with us.” “Come when you want, leave when you want, and even dare to threaten us afterwards—how arrogant!” Xia Daoming frowned slightly, his tone cold.

"Master, what should we do next?" Xingyi asked.

"Since Thousand-Legged Mountain took the lead, we should naturally start by taking action against Thousand-Legged Mountain to establish our authority." Xia Daoming said calmly, with an undeniable air of authority.

Upon hearing this, Xingyi gasped and lowered her voice, saying, "Master, a True Immortal Ancestor of the Eighth Assembly appeared in Thousand Foot Mountain nine thousand years ago. His strength was extremely formidable, but he has not appeared for nearly two thousand years. There are rumors that he perished while searching for an opportunity, but some say that he was in seclusion, trying to break through to the Ninth Assembly realm! If the latter is true, Master, you must be cautious."

Moreover, Thousand-Legged Mountain is also covered by the Hundred-Jointed Centipede Poisonous Net Formation. It is said that the core of this formation was set up with the remains of the Iron-Backed Centipede True Immortals of Thousand-Legged Mountain throughout the ages. Once activated, hordes of demons will appear, and poisonous mist will fill the sky. Even a Nine-Assembly True Immortal would find it difficult to escape the formation..."

“No wonder they dare to be so arrogant.” A cold glint flashed in Xia Daoming’s eyes before he calmed down.

"However, whether it's true or false, the truth will be revealed sooner or later. There's no need to rush—wait a year or two, and I'll come to their door to demand an explanation. For now, let them be arrogant for a while."

With his cultivation resources flowing in continuously, barring any unforeseen circumstances, he should be able to overcome another tribulation and enter the Fifth Assembly Realm within one or two years.

With his Fifth Assembly Realm cultivation, coupled with his Body Refining Divine Weapon and Ancestral Dragon Overlord Body Divine Ability, Xia Daoming was confident that he could easily suppress a Ninth Assembly True Immortal even without using the Purple Mansion Purple Qi and the Fire Wutong Tree Sapling.

In fact, when he acquired two more divine weapons, cultivated the Ancestral Dragon Overlord Body Divine Power to the eleventh level, and entered the Four Assemblies Realm in the Qi Refining Path, Xia Daoming felt that he should have the strength to suppress the Nine Assemblies True Immortal.

However, he had never fought against the Nine Realms Immortals before, and being cautious by nature, he decided to postpone it for a year or two rather than act rashly.

For other True Immortals, a year or two is but a fleeting moment. Without a great opportunity, their cultivation will only see minor changes or even stagnation. But for him, it is enough to break through barriers and advance to a higher realm.

Since that's the case, there's no need to rush.

"Isn't one or two years too short?" Xingyi was slightly taken aback when she heard this, and then reminded her.

"One or two years is enough." Xia Daoming smiled slightly, his tone calm yet confident and sharp.

Xia Daoming then looked up at her, his expression slightly solemn:
"The temple has many mundane affairs, and you need to delegate some of them. Do not neglect your own enlightenment because of the excessive offerings of incense. Incense offerings are mysterious, but they are also a double-edged sword—if you borrow too much, you will be entangled in karma and find it difficult to extricate yourself in the future."

Xingyi was startled and immediately knelt down, bowing her head and replying, "Disciple will remember Master's teachings!"

Xia Daoming nodded, his gaze shifting slightly, a half-smile playing on his lips:
"Where are Akachuan, Shiraishi, and Qiongzhi now?"

"They went to the City God Temple, and the City God transferred them to other posts. The three vacant positions of local deity were filled by his disciples who nominated and appointed them."

Xia Daoming smiled slightly, his words carrying a chill:

"The fact that he didn't hand them over to you, but gave you the quota, clearly tells us that he is the City God and has the power of life and death. But it also indicates to us that as long as we respect him, he will not hesitate to show us favor. This approach is understandable. Considering that the three of them from Akagawa had worked hard earlier, let's just let it go."

　That concludes today's update.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)