I conquer the immortal with my strength.

Chapter 634 Old Friend
On a clearing in the mountains, the Blood Demon was half-submerged in a stone pit, his eyes fixed on a man in blue robes who stood with his hands behind his back with his back to him.

He was already severely injured in the previous battle, and only managed to break out of the encirclement by using a secret technique to summon his entire life essence and blood to activate the Blood Gourd. He never expected to run into this seemingly ordinary True Immortal of Sihui on the way.

It is unknown what kind of supernatural power the other party used, but it was able to directly draw away the true water of the Blood River, causing him to lose control and thus completely lose his chance to escape.

"Bloodthirsty Old Demon, where do you think you can escape to this time?"

The captain arrived on his sword, let out a cold shout, and with a flick of his hand, threw out a demon-binding chain specially made by the Heavenly Court, which firmly bound the Blood Demon.

"If someone hadn't intercepted me halfway, what could you have done to me this time?" The Blood Demon King's aura was waning, but he still managed a sinister grin.

The captain ignored him and instead looked at the man in blue who had his back to him.

“Four…Four True Immortals!” He felt a sense of relief, but then, as if realizing something, his pupils contracted sharply, his body trembled slightly, and he cautiously probed:
"May I ask which sect you belong to, fellow immortal?"

"Old Ji, do you not recognize an old friend?"

The man in blue slowly turned around, his expression gentle and a smile playing on his lips.

Upon seeing that familiar face, the captain trembled and immediately knelt down in reverence, as if a mountain of gold and a jade pillar had collapsed.

"This old servant, Ji Wufeng, greets Master!"

"Master?! An Eighth-Assembly True Immortal actually bows to a Fourth-Assembly True Immortal as Master!"

The Blood Demon's eyes widened in shock, completely stunned, even forgetting that he was locked up.

Xia Daoming's gaze was gentle, but he was secretly pleased: after more than three thousand years, Ji Wufeng still kept his original intention and did not show any disrespect because of the difference in their realms.

"Get up. I didn't expect that after more than three thousand years, you have reached the Eighth Realm, which is several levels higher than mine."

"How dare this disciple compare to Master? If it weren't for Master's guidance and cultivation back then, this disciple would have turned into bones in the mortal realm long ago, and how could there be any chance of ascension!"

Ji Wufeng stood up, still respectful as ever.

Xia Daoming smiled noncommittally. Since Ji Wufeng was keeping his identity in check, he no longer needed to be humble. Instead, he asked curiously, "Just now I saw this demon address you as Captain. Could it be that you are the Captain of Yansha County?"

The City God is nominally the highest-ranking official of the Heavenly Court in each prefecture.

They are responsible for local administration and the execution of Heavenly Laws, and are Heaven's representatives in each prefecture.

However, those who truly held military power were the prefectural and county governments subordinate to the Tianrong Division.

In general, lower and middle prefectures only had an inspector and three major commanderies (left and right); while upper prefectures not only had a garrison commander, but also had an inspector (left and right) and seven commanderies (east, west, south, north, and center).

Yansha County is a lower county, and generally only has an Inspector and three major Commanders (Left and Right).

If Ji Wufeng is a captain, it means he is one of the three military leaders of Yansha County, and his position and power are much higher than Xingyi's.

"Reporting to my lord, this old servant is now the Right Commandant of Yansha County," Ji Wufeng replied, bowing.

"It seems things are developing quite well." Xia Daoming nodded, then glanced at the four people below the mountain and said thoughtfully, "Since you are now a captain, it's inappropriate for you to still call yourself an old servant. How about this, since you've later become a disciple of the Qingyuan Sect, you can refer to yourself as a disciple from now on."

"This disciple will obey Master's decree!" Ji Wufeng bowed and said.

"Master?" Xia Daoming was slightly taken aback, but then let him go.

In the immortal realm, there is a custom that disciples address the sect leader as "Master".

He is nominally the Grand Elder of Qingyuan Sect, but in reality, he is the recognized true leader of Qingyuan Sect. Ji Wufeng used to address him as "Master," so there is nothing wrong with continuing to address him as "Master."

"Sit cross-legged and guard your mind." Xia Daoming's tone was gentle but left no room for argument.

Although Ji Wufeng did not understand, he still sat cross-legged as instructed.

Xia Daoming raised his hand from a distance, and an invisible force instantly enveloped Ji Wufeng's spirit.

Instantly, the foul blood river true water that had seeped into his body scattered like startled birds, turning into specks of blood light that dissipated in the air.

A moment later, Ji Wufeng felt a lightness all over his body. He scanned his body with his divine sense and found that there was no trace of blood residue left. He was overjoyed and immediately knelt down on one knee and kowtowed: "Thank you, Master!" Even if only a small amount of the Blood River True Water and the extremely filthy water had entered his body, it would have taken Ji Wufeng several years to completely eradicate it without Xia Daoming's help.

Xia Daoming waved his hand: "Get up. Your four subordinates are severely contaminated and need immediate medical attention."

"Thank you for your trouble, sir!" Ji Wufeng replied respectfully.

Xia Daoming nodded slightly, then mounted the Cloud Mane Leopard and flew away with a flick of his sleeve.

Ji Wufeng, carrying the Bloodthirsty Old Demon, sped down the mountain.

The four people at the foot of the mountain were sitting cross-legged, trying their best to resist the erosion of the Blood River's true water.

Their bodies were almost entirely covered in rotting flesh, reeking of decay, like four corroded corpses.

When they saw Ji Wufeng slowly descending with the Bloodthirsty Demon, they felt relieved, but when their gaze fell on the man and leopard that appeared together, they were filled with deep doubt.

That person's aura was only at the Fourth Realm, and his mount was just an ordinary Cloud Mane Leopard.

Even though the Blood Demon was at his wit's end, he was protected by the Blood River True Water, so it was impossible for him to be intercepted by a Four-Assembly True Immortal.

"My lord!" The four men suppressed their surprise and doubt, forced themselves to remain calm, and stood up to pay their respects.

Ji Wufeng nodded, turned to Xia Daoming, and said respectfully, "Master, these four are all loyal captains. We would be grateful if you could help us detoxify them!"

Xia Daoming nodded calmly, turned his gaze to the four people, and said in a calm but unquestionable tone: "Sit down cross-legged and guard your mind."

Upon hearing this, the four people couldn't help but show surprise and disbelief.

Their superior, Ji Wufeng, was an Eighth-Level True Immortal, only one step away from the Ninth-Level Realm, and held a highly respected position. Yet, the man before them was merely a Fourth-Level True Immortal, whom Ji Wufeng respectfully addressed as "Master" and referred to himself as "Disciple."

What they found even more unbelievable was that this person was confident he could cure the poison of the Blood River True Water.

"Hurry up and thank Master Xia, then do as he says!"

Seeing them standing there motionless, Ji Wufeng's face darkened, and he roared like thunder.

The four men were startled. Although they were still a little awkward—the dignified Golden Armor Captain of Yansha County, a Sixth-Rank True Immortal, was actually going to perform such a grand ceremony to a Fourth-Rank True Immortal—they dared not be negligent. They quickly knelt on one knee, clasped their fists, and said in unison, "Thank you for your trouble, Master Xia!"

"It's alright, sit down as I say," Xia Daoming replied with a smile.

The four of them sat down cross-legged as instructed.

Xia Daoming gently tossed the Blood River Gourd, which he had snatched from the Blood Demon, and it hovered above the heads of the four people.

With the gourd's mouth facing down, wisps of foul blood emanated from their bodies, coalescing into fine threads that were then completely absorbed by the blood gourd.

The Blood Demon stared at the blood gourd, his heart filled with horror.

That was a celestial treasure that he had spent many years and a large amount of his own blood essence to refine. It should be difficult for others to activate it after obtaining it. If they forcibly activated it, they would be tainted by the true water of the Blood River. Yet now, the man in front of him was using it as if it were his own arm!
This sent chills down his spine.

In just a short while, the four people, whose bodies were originally covered in scraps and reeked of a nauseating stench, began to have their skin heal at a visible speed, and the stench gradually dissipated.

"Alright!" After a short while, Xia Daoming waved his hand, and the blood gourd fell into his hand and hung on his waist.

"Thank you so much, Master Xia, for curing the poison!" The four men knelt down, their expressions a mixture of gratitude and relief.

This person can control the Blood River True Water so well, no wonder he was able to break the deadlock in one move.

Xia Daoming nodded slightly, gesturing for them to stand up, then looked at Ji Wufeng: "What are your plans next?"

"Reporting to Master, I must escort this demon back to the county town for trial. What are your orders, Master?" Ji Wufeng bowed and asked.

“In that case, I will accompany you back to the county town. I have many questions to ask you,” Xia Daoming said slowly.

　That concludes today's update.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)