Immortal Road.

"Undercover?"

Lin Shan stroked his chin, lost in thought. He had never been clear about the enemy's movements. If he could plant an undercover agent in the Penglai Holy Land, it could provide a lot of intelligence assistance in the future.

Especially the 'Boundary-Breaking Talisman', this is extremely crucial information!

The fact that Penglai Holy Land was able to mobilize all the aquatic creatures of the East Sea to launch a full-scale purge on the mainland this time was mostly due to this exchange, which deeply moved the hearts of the old monsters in the sea.

Not only those people, but even Lin Shan and Lin Fan, their mortal enemies, were tempted by it!
Who doesn't want to ascend to heaven someday?
If one has a combination of talismans and formations, then whatever difficulties and obstacles one encounters when ascending to the Immortal Realm, there will be additional protection!

"Brother, that's a great idea!"

Lin Fan's eyes lit up; he hadn't expected this move.

"In this way, Penglai is in the open while we are in the dark, which is equivalent to planting a spy who is constantly passing on information. If the other side makes any moves in the future, we can deal with them in advance. Isn't that wonderful?"

Lord Demon Dog nodded repeatedly.

They all suffered from being ambushed this time and deeply realized the importance of having an undercover agent.

If there had been inside information beforehand, the Red Lotus Ancestor of the Fallen Pine Mountains probably wouldn't have been in trouble; he could have easily moved ahead and left himself an escape route.

Lin Shan hesitated for a moment, looking at the rhinoceros demon with suspicion.

"You don't even have the guts to oppose me, yet you dare to infiltrate Penglai as an undercover agent? You should know that the Holy Lord of Penglai is cunning and shrewd. If he discovers you, your fate will probably be even worse than it is today!"

The rhinoceros demon lay listlessly and said:
"Then what else can I do? It's not that I can't follow you, but do you have any Boundary-Breaking Talismans? If not, then I'll have to go to Penglai to get them myself, right? Since that's the case, why don't you let me go back to Penglai first, claim the credit for this, and get the Boundary-Breaking Talisman first?"

Goodness, this barrage of questions really made them look at us in a new light.

No problem!
Why not take the benefits first? Anyway, things from Penglai are free, and we might even be able to study them after taking them back.

Lin Shan was slightly tempted, and after thinking about it, he decided to go for it!

Anyway, the failure would only mean the rhinoceros demon lost its life, which had nothing to do with them. It was a risk-free business.

"No, have you forgotten about me?"

Chicken Bro stood there for a long time before finally speaking up.

"This guy is my mount, have you asked the master about it!"

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The scene fell slightly as everyone stared at each other, unsure of what to say. Finally, Lin Shan and Lin Fan stepped in, reasoning with him and appealing to his emotions, before Chicken Brother was finally persuaded.

Upon hearing that he wouldn't have to ride the chicken, the rhinoceros demon secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

But if they're going to go undercover, they still need to use the necessary methods. What if this guy deceives them and then turns against them when he gets back?
"I come!"

Chicken Brother's eyes shone brightly with golden flames, shooting directly into the depths of the rhinoceros demon's eyes, leaving a unique mark that would cause the demon excruciating pain with each activation.
Lin Fan wasn't idle either; he injected two lightning seals into the rhinoceros demon's body. If they were detonated, they could severely damage its cultivation.

Lin Shan also used his Star-Slaying Demon Eye to leave a mark on its body, and also took some of its essence blood for future use in cursing.

Even the Demon Dog Lord got involved, casting all eighteen kinds of hellish spells.
As the rhinoceros demon watched these people take turns using various methods to implant things into his body, he felt extremely wronged but dared not say it out loud. After all, he had become a prisoner.

But when even a horse next to him came over eagerly to cast a curse on him, he finally couldn't hold back his anger and roared!
"Who the hell are you, and what gives you the right to control me?"

"My thing"

The Zouwu Venerable stammered, his eyes darting around. Seeing everyone staring at him, he could only chuckle awkwardly and retreat, almost making a fool of himself among the mounts.

After everything was settled, the question arose of how to continue his covert operations in Penglai.

"You failed this mission. Will the Holy Lord of Penglai hold you accountable when you return?"

After Lin Fan asked the question, the rhinoceros demon replied, clearly annoyed:

"No nonsense! So give me this dead dog's head so I can take it back and report, and then I can get my hands on the Boundary-Breaking Talisman."

“Woof woof woof~~~”

Upon hearing this, the Demon Dog Lord panicked and immediately jumped up, ready to bite wildly.

Lin Fan quickly pressed down on the dog's head, his eyes showing hesitation and struggle, flashing with a dim and changing light. Chicken Brother was shocked and showed an incredulous expression.

"You're not really going to chop this guy's head off, are you?"

"Without a dog's head, how can we gain the trust of Penglai!"

Having said that, he seemed to be about to slay the dog with tears in his eyes, which startled the Demon Dog Lord!
"No, are you serious?"

"Alright, alright, stop fooling around. I have a fire here that can mimic any object. Let's forge a fake dog head and take it back to deceive Penglai."

Lin Shan stepped forward and took out the Myriad Star Flame. Following the example of the Demon Dog Lord, he quickly sculpted a brand new dog head!

The likeness is so lifelike that even the original person would have difficulty distinguishing the real from the fake.

"Are you sure this is genuine? Don't rip me off later!"

The rhinoceros demon was a little scared, thinking that such a vast sacred land as Penglai couldn't possibly be without appraisers, and that it could be fooled by such a petty trick.

"Don't worry, everything will be foolproof."

Lin Shan patted his chest and gave his full assurance, showing absolute confidence in Wanxiang Xingyan. Seeing that the others were still skeptical, he simply told them about how he had forged the Holy Lord's token of the Ghost Valley Holy Land to help Qian Bu ascend to the position of Holy Lord, which put everyone at ease.

The rhinoceros demon took the fake dog head, but still felt uneasy. He asked the Demon Dog Lord for some dog skin plasters, just in case they were needed and might become other evidence.

"Alright, now that the mission is complete, hurry up and hand it in. I reckon the Holy Lord of Penglai is still waiting!"

Lin Shan did not force it to stay. Instead, he began to clear away the unnecessary traces of the battle, leaving only the traces of the Demon Dog Lord and the Rhinoceros Demon to prevent any future mishaps.

"Okay, I'm leaving now. Use this to contact me if needed."

After leaving his contact information, the rhinoceros demon fled the scene with its tail between its legs without looking back, clearly traumatized by the encounter. It seemed no good person would readily resort to roasting bull penises.
After finishing their business here, the group returned together.

Not long after returning to Liang Kingdom, they found that all the sects had dispersed, with only Xiao Qinglong remaining with the Qing Alliance members. The local great master Liang Ruilong had died, seemingly having been tormented in his lifetime.

Lin Shan's eyes revealed a look of appreciation. He had originally planned to come back and kill the witness, but now that he saw it, it saved him trouble. This little green dragon was decisive and ruthless.

"Senior Lin, where is the Demon Dog Ancestor?" He only saw Lin Shan, Lin Fan, and Brother Chicken when he came up, and then looked behind him and there was nothing there. He felt something was wrong.

"Don't worry, it's been rescued, but it's not convenient for it to show its face in public right now. What are your plans now? Do you want to come back with me to lay low for a while?"

"Most of the cultivators in Jiaozhou are vicious and ruthless. If they go to Lu State, will they be tolerated?"

Lin Shan patted him on the shoulder and offered him a compromise.

"Then go to the Chu Kingdom and join the demonic path. There are two sects there, namely the Void God Mountain and the Kun Sect, both of which are my subordinate forces. I'll give you a heads-up beforehand and reserve some territory for you. For the next six months, try to stay hidden and don't go out too much, and be careful not to expose too many traces, understand?"

Little Green Dragon understood immediately and thanked him profusely.

Then he moved everyone onto the chicken's back, and then flapped his wings and soared into the sky, disappearing from sight.

He returned to the State of Chu.

After settling the Qingmeng forces, Lin Shan took the opportunity to visit the Xushen Mountain and the Kun Sect.

In recent years, Xu Jizi has been recuperating and rebuilding his sect. With the assistance of three disciples, the sect has gradually recovered its former glory, and each peak and branch has become increasingly prosperous.

He had written many letters long ago, wanting to personally visit Tianfu Mountain to pay homage to Lin Shan and curry favor with the Nascent Soul stage cultivator, but he was always refused by Lü Xiuming with the excuse that "the sect leader is too busy".

So when he saw Lin Shan again, he couldn't help but feel a lot of grievances in his words, and even cried his eyes out, making Lin Fan and Brother Chicken really feel disgusted.

In comparison, the Kun Cult is much more relaxed!

Chicken Brother felt like he was back home when he returned here. Although the sect had always been entrusted to Master Huang, and later gradually handed over to second-line leaders such as Li Yuanjie and Zuo Ning, the original doctrines of the sect remained unchanged.

Watching his disciples practice their boxing on the playground in the early morning, and seeing that they were practicing the Kun Fist style that he had passed down, he could immediately recognize where they came from and couldn't help but let out a satisfied crowing!
Luan Chun no longer manages sect affairs much, focusing instead on caring for the elderly Yan Yuanchun and his wife, leading a leisurely and enjoyable life.

Seeing his old friends enjoying their retirement here, as if in a paradise, Lin Shan couldn't help but temporarily set aside his competitive spirit and enjoy a simple and peaceful moment of tranquility.

If the Seeking Ancient Sect is the thriving front line, then the Kun Sect is actually the real rear base. Here, there is no need to worry every day, and there is no driving force constantly urging you on. You only need to close your eyes, have your family and friends by your side, and get a good night's sleep to rejuvenate.

"Do you remember when we first came to the State of Chu to start our business, there was this pig-headed monster who fought alongside us?"

Chicken Bro has a good memory; he never forgot about that pig.

That was a Nascent Soul stage demon from hell, cursed by Lin Shan using the Seven Arrows of Nailhead. Like the Black Skull Demon Lord, it coveted the prosperity of this world and wanted to enhance its strength through projection to nourish its original hellish body. It briefly followed Lin Shan and Brother Chicken and together they created the Kun Cult.

However, he later took a wrong turn and fell into the hands of the Holy Son of the Witchcraft Sect. In the end, he disappeared without a trace, presumably having been casually refined.

Even the Demon Dog Lord couldn't help but sigh. His divided soul wandered for ten thousand years before being resurrected after many twists and turns. He stood out from thousands of demon beasts, and after integrating, he awakened his past life. Looking back, he felt like a dog.

"To be honest, if it weren't for revenge against Penglai and unresolved grudges, I would actually prefer to return to my hellish homeland; the smell of sulfur there is my true refuge."

"You're not going to ascend?"

Lin Fan kicked it in surprise. This wild boy was naturally mischievous. After returning to the Kun Sect, he would even rub the heads of passing dogs. He did this purely out of mischief!
"Well, that's true."

Thinking of ascension, Lord Demon Dog paused for a moment. Between the two options of going home and ascension, he still felt that ascension was better.

"Alright, you can't just go back to Hell whenever you want. It's time to pack up and get going."

After staying for two days, Lin Shan and the others reluctantly left and returned to the State of Lu.

Meanwhile, one of the people from the Ancient Sect in Tianfu Mountain had just arrived!

It was none other than the great demon Qu Gong!
"Haha, bro, I'm here!"

The appearance of the Qu Gong Twin Demons was quite frightening. In order not to affect the daily cultivation of the Xun Gu Sect disciples, Lin Shan invited them into his cave.

Upon arriving at the back mountain, Lord Demon Dog was released, and everyone finally gathered together!
It was a little sad to see each other after so many years, and we asked about each other's experiences. Of course, some of these things had been widely circulated in mainland China, and even if we didn't say anything, we would have heard about them long ago.

For example, Lin Shan joined the faction war and displayed great power in the Black Lotus Cult, which caused them great concern.

If the Immortal Envoy's camp wins, and the many holy sites of the Pure Lotus Hermit's faction return, I fear they might find a pretext to join forces and cause trouble for the Ancient Sect, which would be quite disastrous!
"Hehe, this alliance already exists within the Immortal Envoy camp. A while ago, I disguised myself and went to the Vast Holy Land and the Upper Soaring Sword Sect to cause trouble, which has already united them into one force. What's meant to happen will happen sooner or later."

Lin Shan was very open-minded and frankly admitted that the Xun Gu Sect not only had their eyes on Penglai, but also on other holy sites, but they were just unable to get away for the time being.

"What? You really raided those two strongholds?"

They were all astonished. They thought someone was smearing and spreading rumors, but they didn't expect the rumors to be true. This guy was too audacious. He wanted to make an enemy of the entire continent!
"It's nothing. Once the faction war ends, the landscape of this world will change drastically. Who will cause trouble for whom then is still uncertain. I will also have the ability to protect myself then, so there's no need to worry."

The great demon Qu Gong and Gong Qu Baba never stop talking:
"Brother, I heard that the faction war is nearing its end, and you don't have much time left, not to mention that Penglai is also eyeing you covetously from the outside!"

"Once they've digested the spoils of the Fallen Pine Mountains, their next step will probably be to take over the Ancient Seeking Sect. Whether we, all gathered here, can withstand the combined forces of Penglai and the East Sea is still unknown."

The crowd nodded slightly, their brows furrowed.

But I wasn't too nervous.

Because the people here are all in their original forms, if they dare to fight recklessly, each of them can restrain at least three Yuan Shen stage Yuan Nian avatars, so they are not without the power to resist.

"This is also one of the reasons why I have gathered everyone here. If the faction war reaches a critical moment, I may personally go there. If Penglai takes this opportunity to make a move, I will have to ask you all for help."

"What???"

This statement came as a complete surprise.

They had never heard of this before, and they all felt a sense of panic.

After all, Lin Shan is the backbone of everyone. When it comes to resisting Penglai, he will be the one to lead the fight. But when it comes to the real battle, your main body will run to the other side, leaving us to guard the Xun Gu Sect for you.
"In the battle of true immortals, it's not enough for you to have your primordial avatar involved; why do you need your true form to come in person?"

"Neither Fairy Qinglian nor Hermit Jinglian are easy to deal with. If you stay here and deal with Penglai, you still have a chance of survival. But if you go to face a true immortal, wouldn't that mean certain death?"

"Brother, isn't this too risky?"

"Absolutely not! I'm afraid that if the Seeking Ancient Sect is breached by Penglai and your true form suffers a setback at the True Immortal, we will lose everything and be doomed!"

Lin Shan sighed. He knew all too well that a storm was brewing. Penglai Holy Land had chosen a good time, but it concerned the incense offerings in the hands of Fairy Qinglian. This might be the last ancient feast in this world!

If you miss it, you'll never have another chance to get it.

He had planned for so long, and the two camps had done so much, using up all their reserves to strengthen themselves, all for this final battle. How could he give up all his previous efforts?

"My mind is made up, no need for further words. Whether Penglai will come or not is still uncertain, so you should prepare yourselves in advance!" (End of Chapter)