I conquer the immortal with my strength.

Chapter 688 Entering the Mountain
"A very familiar and comforting aura? What could that be?" Xia Daoming was surprised and puzzled upon hearing this.

"I don't know either, but it's very attractive to me," Huo Wutong said, her voice filled with a strange longing.

"It seems that even without Uncle Xiao's matter, I would still have to make a trip to Lieyao Mountain," Xia Daoming said.

The Fire Phoenix Tree is related to his cultivation and his trump card for survival; anything related to it is no small matter.

"Thank you, Master!" Huo Wutong's voice was filled with excitement.

Xia Daoming smiled, and with a burst of fire, flew towards the nine main peaks of the Lieyao Mountains.

Before they had even gotten close to the main peak, four crimson flames flew from the direction of the main peak.

The flame hovered several dozen feet in front of Xia Daoming.

The flames subsided, revealing four true immortals with a flame-sparrow pattern between their brows.

"Who goes there?" The leader, a True Immortal at the Tenth Stage, looked down at Xia Daoming, his eyes blazing with intense light.

"Greetings, fellow immortal. I am a rogue immortal who cultivates fire-based techniques. I have heard that your noble family is recruiting true immortals who provide fire, so I have come to apply." Xia Daoming said, bowing with his hands clasped.

"My Flame Sparrow Clan is indeed recruiting True Immortals who provide fire, but at least high-level True Immortals are required. Your realm meets the minimum requirement, but I wonder what the quality of your flame is? If it's just ordinary mortal fire, you should leave as soon as possible. The rewards of my Flame Sparrow Clan are not something that any high-level True Immortal can earn." The True Immortal said arrogantly.

"Fellow immortal, please look!" Xia Daoming spread his palm, and a ball of flame rose up, transforming into the shape of a scraggly Vermilion Bird, which spread its wings and flew.

He possesses the Southern Bright Fire Divine Weapon, which allows him to transform into a true Flame Vermilion Bird. However, if he were to use it in this way, it would likely attract the attention of the Flame Bird Clan's higher-ups.

The mixed-hair Vermilion Bird had some impure Southern Bright Fire mixed in, making this fire extraordinary enough to make the True Immortal on the other side look at it differently.

Sure enough, the eyes of all four Flame Sparrow True Immortals lit up, and they even looked at Xia Daoming with a hint of jealousy.

Although the Flame Sparrow clan is said to be descended from the bloodline of the Vermilion Bird and the Fire Phoenix, after countless years and generations, only a few clansmen can use techniques that incorporate some impure Southern Bright Fire. Most clansmen are only good at using ordinary fire-type immortal techniques.

The four true immortals before us belong to the latter category.

And this human true immortal in front of them was actually able to use fire-type immortal techniques that incorporated some impure Nanming Li Fire. How could they not be jealous?

"Hmm, barely usable. Then come with me into the mountains!" The leading immortal quickly regained his composure, still maintaining an arrogant demeanor.

"Thank you, fellow immortal!" Xia Daoming sneered inwardly, but bowed humbly on the surface.

The nine main peaks are shrouded in an invisible barrier.

If an outsider trespasses, it will trigger the event.

The four Flame Sparrow True Immortals, each possessing a token, caused a ripple-like disturbance in the void when they entered the barrier's area.

Xia Daoming followed the four Flame Sparrow True Immortals into the ripples.

Looking back, the ripples had disappeared, and it was impossible to see that there was a barrier separating the nine main peaks from the outside world in the void.

"As expected of a powerful demon clan with a Golden Immortal at the Opening Realm in charge, this barrier alone is enough to prevent villains from sneaking in and spying." Xia Daoming secretly admired.

However, they only expressed their admiration and did not worry about getting in or out.

He possesses the divine eye and is proficient in formations, so he has his own methods of entering and exiting without triggering the barriers and restrictions.

"Master, that feeling is even stronger. It's on the third mountain peak on the left. I really want to reach out my invisible roots to touch it. I have a feeling that once I touch that aura, it will greatly help my growth." Just as Xia Daoming was praising it in his heart, Huo Wutong's excited voice rang in his mind.

"Don't act rashly. Several Golden Immortals are stationed here, and one of them is said to be a Golden Immortal at the Opening Realm. If they discover your presence, it will be a huge problem." Xia Daoming was overjoyed upon hearing this, but quickly stopped Huo Wutong. "Yes, Master!" Huo Wutong replied.

But on Crimson Palace Island, the branches and leaves of the Fire Phoenix Tree swayed violently, making a rustling sound, with flames leaping up, showing the Fire Phoenix Tree's barely suppressed excitement.

"I wonder which mountain peak they will take me to. If it's not the third mountain peak on the left, it will be a lot of trouble!" Xia Daoming frowned slightly after stopping Huo Wutong.

Thinking to himself, Xia Daoming looked around while secretly using his Purple Mansion Divine Sense to sense Xiao Hongyi's aura.

"Don't look around! Your place to supply fire is at Liguang Peak. From now on, except for the designated time when you can temporarily leave Lieyao Mountain to move around freely, you must stay at Liguang Peak at all other times. You must not leave without permission, and you must not wander around Lieyao Mountain to spy on others, otherwise you will be killed without mercy!" The leading True Immortal turned around and scolded Xia Daoming, then raised his finger and pointed to the third mountain peak on the left, giving stern instructions.

"Yes! Fellow Immortal, rest assured, I am merely a rogue cultivator from the Nine Guilds, here only to earn rewards. How could I dare to spy around or harbor any improper thoughts!" Xia Daoming was overjoyed upon hearing this, but on the surface he spoke with trepidation.

"Hmph, I doubt you have the guts."

As they spoke, the group had unknowingly flown close to Li Guangfeng.

A hint of joy flashed deep in Xia Daoming's eyes.

He could clearly sense Xiao Hongyi's presence.

Within the Crimson Palace, the Fire Phoenix Tree reacted even more intensely. If it weren't for Xia Daoming's stern warning, it probably would have already been unable to restrain itself and would have released its invisible roots to probe into the void, searching for that familiar and intimate aura.

It is thousands of feet above the peak of light.

Instead of cold winds and snow, the mountaintop was bathed in a crimson glow, its heat carrying a strange vitality.

The vitality, though clearly pure and powerful, gave Xia Daoming a feeling that it was dying, clinging to life, and about to dissipate at any moment.

The closer you get to the light peak, the stronger this feeling becomes.

"Could it be that the True Immortal's offering of fire is actually to prolong this life force? The proud disciples of the Flame Sparrow Clan can use this life force to activate the bloodline supernatural powers of their ancestors. The familiar and intimate life force that Huo Wutong felt must refer to this life force. Then what is this life force? Could it be..." Xia Daoming's mind raced, and he vaguely had some guesses. His mood was just as excited as Huo Wutong's.

The group quickly entered Liguang Peak.

The distance from the light peak is enormous.

Halfway up the mountain and at the summit, there are cave dwellings.

Some are simple and rustic, others are luxurious and magnificent; they are all different.

In a cave atop an isolated mountain peak, Xia Daoming sensed an extremely powerful aura.

This aura was similar to the aura he sensed rising from the nine celestial palaces in the heart of Longyuan City, the capital of Chijiang Prefecture.

Aura of a Golden Immortal!

As for what level of Golden Immortal he was, Xia Daoming couldn't tell.

Xia Daoming felt a chill run down his spine and tried his best to conceal his aura.

This place is not like the Third Prince's residence. If one is not careful, even with the two trump cards of Fire Phoenix Tree and Purple Mansion, one may still be defeated here and unable to escape.

　That concludes today's update.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)