I conquer the immortal with my strength.

Chapter 668 The Expedition to Thousand-Legged Mountain

a few days later.

The elite troops of the five major land temples and the Si Tu Temple gathered at Yu Jian Zhi.

There weren't many people, only about six hundred.

However, the minimum cultivation level is still a Fifth Tribulation Nascent Soul cultivator.

As for the Fifth Tribulation Nascent Soul cultivators, if they were placed in the former Jade Stream God Temple, they would already be qualified to serve as officials such as Mountain Patrol Officer and Mountain Sealing Officer, and there were not many of them.

However, with the tempering of several major battles over the years, the immortal stones have been continuously mined and supplied, the incense is thriving, and of course, there are also the resources bestowed by Xia Daoming after his return. Some promising mountain patrol soldiers and incense soldiers have stood out one after another and have successively undergone tribulations.

Nowadays, if the mountain patrolmen and incense bearers of the five major land temples and the Situ Temple were transferred to other land temples, they could all serve as mountain patrol officers or mountain guards.

However, these people would rather be lowly mountain patrolmen and incense burners in the Situ Temple and the Five Great Earth Temples than take up leadership positions in other places.

Here, you can have incense offerings, immortal stones, and elixirs and medicines as you wish. The local officials and earth gods will also hold regular ceremonies to impart knowledge, and anyone who has made enough contributions can come and listen.

His cultivation progressed like sesame seeds blooming, rising higher and higher!

Who would be foolish enough to go to another place to be a lowly-paid mountain patrol officer or mountain garrison officer!

Not to mention them, even landowners like Green Pool have now entered the True Immortal realm, and are barely qualified to become landowners in some remote land temples, governing several lands. But even if you beat them to death, they would never want to be promoted to landowner.

Being able to latch onto Master Xia's coattails in this lifetime is a blessing I must have accumulated over countless lifetimes, so how could I possibly let go!

The army gathered, each soldier brimming with fighting spirit and exuding an imposing aura.

These years of repeatedly defeating stronger opponents have instilled in this team an indomitable belief!

Moreover, a scholar will die for one who understands him!

The local officials and land lords have nurtured them greatly, which is why they are where they are today; they must fight bravely.

As for Xingyi and the others, there's no need to say more!

With Master Xia around, there's a pillar of stability!

Soon, the army set off from the Situ Temple and headed towards Qianzu Mountain.

Above the army, a dark cloud drifted lazily.

More than a dozen blue-feathered fire crows circled around the dark clouds, occasionally letting out cries that echoed across the sky.

Amidst the dark clouds, Xia Daoming sat leisurely, with the Crimson Fire Crow Mother standing behind him.

The news of the Si Tu Temple's army setting out on an expedition quickly caused a sensation.

All the factions were shocked when they heard the news.

Several years ago, the Yujian Qisi Earth Temple made some tough statements, but they turned out to be all bark and no bite, and nothing came of it.

People inevitably gossiped and mocked them behind their backs.

At that time, the one in charge of Thousand-Foot Mountain was only the Seven True Immortals Wu Lietian, and there was still no news of the Thousand-Foot Mountain Ancestor.

Now, the Thousand-Foot Mountain Ancestor, the Old Demon Gongming, has entered the ranks of high-level True Immortals and broken through the barrier. The Thousand-Foot Mountain is at its peak of power and strength. The Old Demon Gongming did not launch a large-scale attack on the Jade Stream Temple. Everyone thought that Xingyi and the others should burn incense in gratitude and secretly rejoiced.

As a result, the Yujian Qisi Earth Temple chose this exact moment to launch its attack on Qianzu Mountain. This is truly astonishing and utterly perplexing!
Biyuan County, Chenghuang Pavilion.

"What exactly is Xingyi's master up to? Does he think he can conquer Thousand-Legged Mountain?" The City God stroked his beard, completely baffled.

“That should be impossible. The Hundred-Jointed Mysterious Centipede Poisonous Net Formation of Thousand-Legged Mountain is extremely powerful in protecting the mountain. It is said that even a Nine-Assembly True Immortal would have difficulty escaping once he entered the formation. Moreover, now that the Centipede Demon King is personally overseeing Thousand-Legged Mountain!” The advisor shook his head.

"If that's impossible, then what is he trying to do? Is he just inviting humiliation?" the City God frowned.

"My lord," the advisor said thoughtfully, "do you think that person's trip is merely a show of force, a siege without an attack? After all, years ago, he made a threatening statement but then went back on his word. And a couple of years ago, the old demon Gongming turned around and made threats against the Situ Temple. Given his personality, he probably can't bear such humiliation, making people think he's truly afraid of Thousand-Legged Mountain. So, he's putting on this show to prove to the outside world that he's not incapable of fighting Thousand-Legged Mountain, but rather incapable of attacking its gates, and doesn't want a mutually destructive outcome!"

"That makes some sense!" The City God pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded: "In that case, that person must also have the strength of a Nine-Tiered True Immortal, otherwise he wouldn't dare to go to Thousand-Legged Mountain in such a grand manner. This matter is getting more and more interesting!"

"You were truly farsighted, sir. You casually placed a piece back then, stirring up the stagnant waters of Biyuan County," the advisor complimented.

"If it weren't for the chaos caused by the Bone Wolf Demon King of Yin Bone Mountain six hundred years ago, and my momentary lapse in attention leading to my being poisoned by his White Bone Yin Fiend Poison, from which I still struggle to eradicate the remaining poison and which greatly affects my combat strength, and if the Inspector General hadn't been outwardly compliant but inwardly defiant, providing manpower but not actual support, I wouldn't have paid any attention to a mere local deity back then. But unexpectedly, things turned out quite well; Xingyi and the person behind her have given me a wonderful surprise," the City God said.

"But if that person truly possesses the strength of a Nine-Tier True Immortal, shouldn't you, sir, show him some goodwill?"

"Then let's give Xingyi the position of patrol officer," the City God said after a moment's thought.

“The patrol officers of my Biyuan County are generally qualified to be Seventh-Rank True Immortals. Although Xingyi’s combat strength is extraordinary and she can fight against a Third-Rank True Immortal with the Taiyin Cold Bottle in her hand, she is still far behind a Seventh-Rank True Immortal. Is this a bit inappropriate?” the advisor said cautiously.

"This patrol officer position is ostensibly granted to Xingyi, but in reality, it is someone behind her. There is nothing wrong with it," the City God said, waving his hand.

"Your Excellency is wise!"
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Thousand-foot Mountain, main peak hall.

The old demon Gongming sat side by side with a charming woman in colorful clothes behind a large table, raising their cups in celebration.

This alluring woman in colorful clothes was also at the Ninth Realm.

"Sister Biwei, it's been almost two thousand years since we parted ways. What wind blew you to my Thousand-Legged Mountain?" The old demon Gongming put down his wine cup and asked with a smile.

Lady Biwei glanced at everyone in the hall.

The old demon Gongming understood, and with a wave of his hand, the people in the hall immediately stood up, bowed, and withdrew.

"Is there anything you can't say in front of my clan's members?" After everyone had left, the old demon Gongming said with a stern expression.

“I want to go back to that place again!” Lady Greentail said in a low voice.

"Are you crazy? If we hadn't been lucky last time, when a powerful beast broke into that guy's territory at the critical moment of life and death, we would have been dead long ago!" Gong Ming's expression changed drastically upon hearing this.

"Fortune favors the bold. If it weren't for that unexpected opportunity, with our talents and backgrounds, how could we have the chance to join the ranks of high-level true immortals today?"

Even so, if we cannot obtain another great opportunity, we will probably only be able to reach the Ninth Realm in this lifetime, and it will be difficult for us to break through again! Brother Gongming, are you willing to stop here and not move forward?" Lady Biwei asked.

"Of course I'm not willing! But that place is far too dangerous. Let alone you and me, even a Golden Immortal would probably perish if they went in." Gong Ming said, and as he spoke, fear involuntarily showed in his eyes, as if he had seen some terrifying scene.

"That's why that place could possibly contain the treasures of heaven and earth that allow one to step onto the Golden Immortal Path! The Golden Immortal Path! Brother Gongming, that's a path to heaven in one step, truly commanding the wind and rain, looking down upon all living beings, and at least for one eon, one can be free from heavenly tribulations and calamities!" As she spoke, Lady Biwei's eyes shone with a ghostly green light, revealing her madness.

Gongming did not answer immediately upon hearing this, but slowly rose and paced back and forth in the hall with a frown.

　That concludes today's update.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)