I conquer the immortal with my strength.

Chapter 665 The Situation Has Changed
From afar, Xia Daoming could see the incense burning brightly at the Yujian Qisi Earth Temple, with people holding incense sticks and lining up in a long queue to enter the temple to burn incense and pray.

"It seems everything is still relatively stable!" Xia Daoming secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Xingyi is only a True Immortal at this stage. Even though he has bestowed some good things upon us, it would still be difficult to resist a powerful enemy.

But Xia Daoming quickly frowned slightly.

Compared to the bustling activity and thriving incense offerings in the front hall, the atmosphere in the rear hall was noticeably somber.

"I wonder what happened!" Xia Daoming looked thoughtful as he gently stroked the mane on the Cloud Mane Leopard's neck.

The Cloud-Maned Leopard immediately understood, its four paws producing clouds and smoke as it carried Xia Daoming around the crowd in front of the temple and entered the rear courtyard through a side gate.

"Welcome, Master Xia!"

"Welcome, Master Xia!"

The guards in the rear hall recognized Xia Daoming. When they saw him riding the Cloud Mane Leopard leisurely into the backyard, they all knelt down on one knee to pay their respects, their faces filled with surprise and joy.

Then the door to the rear hall suddenly opened.

Xingyi, Lvtan, Heiling, Taoyao, Hongxia, Cui Baisong, Qingliu, and Yanling, along with other true immortals of Biyaling, flew out with expressions of delight.

When they saw that it was indeed Xia Daoming, they immediately stopped and bowed respectfully to him.

"Meet the Master!"

"Greetings, Master Xia!"

Xia Daoming's gaze swept over the crowd. Seeing that their cultivation had improved considerably in less than two years, he nodded with satisfaction and said, "Not bad!"

Having said that, he leaped off the Cloud-Maned Leopard and waved his hand, saying, "Get up, let's go into the hall and talk."

"Yes!"

The crowd responded in unison, then rose and escorted Xia Daoming into the hall.

"I was looking around outside just now, and the atmosphere here was heavy. Could something have happened?" Xia Daoming asked after everyone had taken their seats.

"Reporting to Master, since you left, the incense has flourished, and the immortal stones mined have been produced in an endless stream, which has led to our rapid progress in cultivation. Moreover, all forces are intimidated by the reputation of Master for injuring Dou Wujiu with a single move back then, and they no longer dare to covet the immortal stone mine of my Jade Stream, nor do they dare to cause trouble in my Jade Stream. Everything is going smoothly."

But just a month ago, news came that the Iron-Backed Centipede Demon Clan of Thousand-Legged Mountain, whose ancestor, whose fate was unknown, had not only made a high-profile appearance but had also already reached the Ninth-Level True Immortal realm. Because we have a grudge against Thousand-Legged Mountain, and Thousand-Legged Mountain has also issued a statement demanding that our disciples personally go to Thousand-Legged Mountain to apologize for what happened back then, various forces have become restless upon hearing this news.

"Because we didn't know when Master would return, and our strength was insufficient, we were worried that if various forces joined forces to attack, we would be unable to control the situation. Fortunately, Master has returned, so we are relieved!" Xingyi explained.

"So that old ancestor from Thousand-Foot Mountain has become a high-level True Immortal. No wonder you were all uneasy," Xia Daoming said with relief.

"Master Xia, what should we do next? The Thousand-Foot Mountain has given Lord Si Tu a six-month deadline to apologize to our sect, or they will surely gather their allied forces and attack our Jade Stream Sect. We were not afraid before, but now that the Thousand-Foot Mountain Ancestor is not only still alive, but has also broken through to become a Nine-Assembly True Immortal. His strength is extraordinary, so we must make thorough preparations." The thin, short, and cautious Green Pool Land God stepped forward and respectfully reminded us.

"This is a rare opportunity for you to hone your skills, so we must make thorough preparations. Only when you have grown up and can truly guard your territory can I feel at ease to embark on another long journey," Xia Daoming nodded.

"This..." Everyone looked surprised upon hearing this.

According to Master Xia, not only is he going to have a major battle with Thousand-Foot Mountain and his group, but they are also the main force, while he himself will remain behind the scenes.

The problem is, this time the situation is completely different from the last one.

This time, with nine True Immortals leading the charge, Thousand-Foot Mountain's influence will undoubtedly far surpass anything it has shown before. This time, the moment Thousand-Foot Mountain raises its flag, all the forces that allied with it in the past will rush to respond, their momentum unstoppable.

Even the several factions that were intimidated by Xia Daoming in the past and had no choice but to leave some people to serve in the Yujianzhi Mine might take the opportunity to start a rebellion!
How could their small force, led by the Minister of Land Affairs, possibly withstand such a fierce attack?
They originally thought that Master Xia would personally negotiate with the Thousand-Foot Mountain Ancestor, making him understand that if he really wanted to cause trouble, he would have to pay a heavy price, thus making him back down, stop fighting, and maintain the status quo.

As a result, when Master Xia opened his mouth, he showed no intention of negotiating with Thousand-Foot Mountain!
"We gave them a chance back then, but they not only didn't cherish it, they also formed an alliance against us. If it weren't for the fact that we had to go to the Reincarnation Valley to collect the Nine Heavens Profound Fire and temporarily suppress it, we should have already visited the Thousand-Legged Mountain and other forces. How could we allow them to be so presumptuous today!" Seeing the astonished expressions on everyone's faces, Xia Daoming knew exactly what they were thinking. His expression hardened, and he said domineeringly.

This is a moment.

When he first arrived, even though it was just a small, remote county, Xia Daoming had to be extremely cautious.

But as time has passed, he has grown up rapidly.

Especially during this trip, he encountered a series of opportunities, which not only greatly increased his own strength, but also allowed him to meet his old subordinates and the proud young talents who had subdued the Golden Immortal forces. In this mere Biyuan Lower County, Xia Daoming really has nothing to worry about now.

If it weren't for the fact that this battle was a good opportunity to train and cultivate Xingyi and others, he could have easily swept away the forces of Thousand-Foot Mountain and others on his own.

"Master has obtained the Nine Heavens Profound Fire?" Xingyi asked with a joyful expression.

As for Xia Daoming's domineering words, she put them aside for the time being.

Compared to Green Pool and the others, Xingyi knew best that as long as her master said those words, the forces like Thousand-Foot Mountain would be nothing to fear.

"Not only did we collect them, but we also gained many unexpected benefits." Xia Daoming replied with a smile, then specifically mentioned his encounter with Ji Wufeng and Rong Yuan on the way, and the information he had learned about Jiuyan Mountain.

He didn't mention what he gained in the Valley of Reincarnation.

"That's wonderful! We're finally slowly reunited!" Xingyi cried tears of joy upon hearing this.

"Yes, one day, we will all be reunited!" Xia Daoming said with deep feeling.

"Alright, let's talk about improving your cultivation and conquering Thousand-Legged Mountain!" Xia Daoming quickly suppressed his surging emotions and said in a deep voice.

"Is Master Xia really going to conquer Thousand-Foot Mountain?" Green Pool and the others were both expectant and inevitably a little worried.

"Of course we must wage war! But your strength is too weak now, and you are not yet capable of shouldering such a great responsibility. You need to improve your strength as soon as possible," Xia Daoming said.

As he spoke, a thought flashed through his mind, and one after another, brocade boxes and pill bottles flew out of his storage ring, heading towards Green Pool and the others.

Due to their limited knowledge, most people could only recognize some elixirs, but no one could recognize the Reincarnation Vermilion Fruit.

After Xia Daoming explained everything, everyone understood and fell into a daze.

They never dreamed that one day they would receive such a tremendous opportunity.

Interestingly enough, Yan Ling and the Crimson Fire Crow Mother had the same idea: he wanted to give the Reincarnation Vermilion Fruit to his mother.

Seeing Yan Ling kneeling in front of him, pleading tremblingly, Xia Daoming was both moved and somewhat amused.

“I’ve already been to Azure Raven Ridge on my journey. Your Azure Feather Fire Raven Clan has made a great contribution this time, so how could I possibly leave your mother out of it? However, you and your mother are very close; she even considered giving you the Reincarnation Vermilion Fruit,” Xia Daoming said.

"Thank you, sir! Thank you, sir!" Yan Ling kowtowed repeatedly upon hearing this, tears welling up in her eyes.

　That concludes today's update.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)