I became an immortal in the mountains

Chapter 728 Favors Offered
Although the words were not explicitly stated, the evil lord of Jiuli Mountain's intentions were quite clear.

Gu Yuanqing, as a powerful cultivator of the Chaotic Realm, attacked the Holy Heaven Sect in the cultivation world, thus disrupting the covenant between the righteous and evil paths. If the Spirit Venerable wants to settle things peacefully, then fine, in the next battle against the extraterrestrial demons, let the powerful cultivators of the righteous sects be the vanguard, thus saving face for both sides.

As for who it is for, that is something the Spirit Lord should consider. But since this matter arose because of Gu Yuanqing, who would be willing to bear the consequences?

The Spirit Lord remained calm and said, "This matter has long been settled. In the war against the extraterrestrial demons, the righteous and evil factions take turns to fight. This time, it is your evil sect's turn to fight."

The Evil Lord said with a forced smile, "Originally, it should have been the Holy Heaven Sect's turn this time, but now that this has happened, if they don't give an explanation, I'm afraid even I can't persuade them."

"This time it's not that my Holy Heaven Sect broke the rules. My sect's foundation is almost completely destroyed. How could we have the mood to go to the extraterritorial battlefield? It's just that my senior brother is in seclusion. Otherwise, we wouldn't care about any righteous or evil contract today. We'd just kill him first." Jing Yue of the Holy Heaven Sect crossed his arms and looked at Gu Yuanqing with a cold and murderous gaze.

The Spirit Lord frowned slightly. The number of Heavenly Demons on the outer battlefield was increasing, and the situation was becoming more and more dangerous. A great battle could break out at any time. Personally, he did not want any conflict to occur in the Spirit Realm. Otherwise, he would never have appeared here today.

His gaze shifted to Gu Yuanqing, and he was about to speak.

Gu Yuanqing suddenly spoke calmly: "What a joke! The Holy Heaven Sect uses the essence and blood of others to refine their bodies, extracts souls to forge weapons, drives mortal nations into war, and uses the killing aura and the resentment of countless wronged souls to create a place to raise evil weapons. The land of the three continents is full of withered bones. Such actions are abhorrent to both gods and men. If it weren't for the attack by the extraterrestrial demons, I would have destroyed this place with a single slap."

The attack of extraterrestrial demons concerns the safety of this realm, and is not merely a matter for righteous sects. When has it ever been used as a bargaining chip?

Jing Yue of the Holy Heaven Sect coldly said, "The land under the jurisdiction of my Holy Heaven Sect is not for an outsider like you to comment on. You, Gu Yuanqing, are hiding in the cultivation world. How could you know the ferocity of the battlefield outside the realm? How dare you criticize my Holy Heaven Sect?"

The Evil Lord's gaze fell on the Spirit Lord: "Fellow Daoist Lingbao, say something. How will today's events end? Since I am respected by the evil sect and honored as the Evil Lord, I should protect the safety of the evil sect. If you do not want to get involved, I will not make things difficult for you. You only need to say that this person's affairs have nothing to do with your righteous sect and leave now. Then this matter will be between my evil sect and Gu Yuanqing."

The Spirit Lord sighed softly, "Why must the Lord of Jiuli Mountain make things difficult for me? How about we set it aside for now and discuss it again at the gathering of the righteous and evil paths another day?"

Upon hearing this, Jing Yue of the Holy Heaven Sect shouted sternly, "No, Venerable Lingbao, if we don't make things clear today, don't blame the Holy Heaven Sect for breaking the rules if anything happens."

The Evil Lord of Jiuli Mountain said softly, "Fellow Daoist Lingbao, please don't make things difficult for me. Otherwise, I'm afraid it will be hard for me, the Evil Lord, to win over the masses. I don't need to elaborate on the nature of the evil sects. If chaos breaks out, even I, an old man, will not be able to stop them."

Listening to what the others were saying, Gu Yuanqing understood somewhat; it seemed that they didn't really care about what he said!

But that's normal. After all, he, the Undying Chaos cultivator, has only just broken through. To these top evil sects, he's just a top expert, not a true peak level. In their eyes, he's no match for those cultivators who have been at the Undying Chaos level for countless years.

He had actually anticipated today's scene.

Back then, when he made a move in the Crimson Abyss Realm, Ji Shan of the Xuan Tian Pavilion came to Qian Yuan Island and talked about the situation in the Spirit Realm.

After the last extraterrestrial war, the Heavenly Sword Elder ascended to the Immortal Realm (actually died in the Dao Palace), and the Qingping Dao Palace never reappeared in the world.

With the emergence of the Immortal Realm, heroes from all over the world stand side by side, and none of them can suppress the figures of this era.

Faced with the attack of extraterrestrial demons, the righteous sects are struggling to withstand the onslaught alone. Maintaining a balance between good and evil is key to defending against the extraterrestrial demons' attack.

Because of this incident, both the righteous and the evil sides have exercised restraint.

For example, those who follow evil paths rarely cause trouble outside their own territory, and righteous cultivators should also refrain from meddlesome matters in the territory under the jurisdiction of evil sects.

The battles within the cultivation world have mostly been kept under the Hun Tian barrier, a covenant established between the righteous and evil paths.

This abnormal balance lasted for tens of thousands of years.

If Gu Yuanqing were just an ordinary cultivator of the Chaos Realm, he would have no choice but to abide by such rules.

Because this is the general trend of the world, if one does not have the power to break through the heavens in one fell swoop, the result will only be being crushed into dust by the rules.

Gu Yuanqing was also well aware that the Evil Lord's true purpose in coming here today might not be him, but rather a game and confrontation between good and evil, with each side having its own interests in advancing or retreating.

This can be seen from the fact that since the arrival of this evil lord from Jiuli Mountain, he has only had eyes for Venerable Lingbao.

However, what ordinary people don't know is that if Gu Yuanqing didn't have the ability to overturn the rules, how could he have left Beiquan Mountain and come to the Holy Heaven Sect's residence?

Gu Yuanqing smiled calmly, stepped forward, and said in a low voice, "Shouldn't you all ask for my opinion?"

"Ask you?" The Lord of Jiuli Mountain finally focused his gaze on Gu Yuanqing for the first time. His eyes were slightly cloudy, but when they fell on Gu Yuanqing, Gu Yuanqing felt as if countless insects were crawling on his body.

This is not because there are actually insects, but rather because the Great Dao naturally manifests itself in this gaze, bringing about a feeling.

His words also seemed to carry a strange Daoist meaning. After hearing them, it was as if the image of insects faintly appeared on one's soul, about to devour one's mind.

This is the peak strength of the most powerful cultivators in the evil path within the cultivation world; every move they make is accompanied by the Great Dao.

Compared to them, the ancient divine sect master Mu Tianheng and the demon god mountain god emperor Lieshan Yu, whom I had encountered before, seemed insignificant!
Gu Yuanqing could sense a warning from his Dao Heart, a sense of threat emanating from the fact that the opponent's strength could endanger his life.

With just one glance and one word, Gu Yuanqing had no doubt that this Lord of Jiuli Mountain possessed the power to obliterate the immortal characteristics of the Chaos Realm!

No wonder this person didn't seem to care even though he knew I was Hun Tian Bu Si. The biggest threat to Hun Tian Bu Si is its immortality. Ordinary spells and supernatural powers can hardly erase it. But if the opponent has the power to erase immortality, then Hun Tian Bu Si is not much different from an ordinary cultivator!
The Spirit Lord suddenly stepped forward, standing between Gu Yuanqing and the Lord of Jiuli Mountain, and said calmly, "The matter today, who is right and who is wrong, has not yet been determined, so it is not appropriate to make a decision now. Lord of Jiuli Mountain, could you give me some time?"

Jing Yue, the sect leader of the Holy Heaven Sect, said coldly, "It's still not settled? Venerable Lingbao, I respect you as the leader of the righteous path and a top cultivator in the world, but aren't such words somewhat disregarding the facts? My Holy Heaven Sect's base was destroyed right under your feet, what else is unclear?"

The Spirit Lord said calmly, "As Young Friend Gu just said, this matter was originally a personal grudge between him and Zuo Qiu of the Holy Heaven Sect, so his intervention was not without reason."

"There's a reason for this? Very well, Gu Yuanqing destroyed my sect's base, so I, Zhao, am also his enemy. I wonder if my killing him would also be considered a reason?" Another unfamiliar voice suddenly rang out, its tone chilling and filled with killing intent, its sound extremely shrill, like the sharp sound of clashing weapons.
As soon as the words fell, another figure descended, wearing a bronze demon mask, with a phantom image of a sea of ​​blood pouring into the sky appearing around his body.

"Senior brother, why did you come out of seclusion?" Jing Yue, the sect master of the Holy Heaven Sect, asked in a low voice.

"If they don't come out of seclusion soon, the Holy Heaven Sect will be wiped out! Hmph, what a waste!" This person was none other than Zhao Shengbing, the Undying Grand Cultivator of the Holy Heaven Sect!
Jing Yue looked slightly embarrassed, his face turning pale and then red, but he had no words to refute it. Everyone present was a Hun Tian Undying, while he was a Shattered Heaven Peak cultivator, so he couldn't say anything.

“Spirit Lord, are you implying that my Holy Heaven Sect has no one to rely on?” Zhao Shengbing, wearing a bronze ghost mask, said coldly.

Just then, a figure appeared, dressed in hemp clothing with a wine gourd at his waist. It was Ji Shan from Xuantian Pavilion.

After he arrived, he first gave Gu Yuanqing a wry smile, then cupped his hands to the Spirit Treasure Lord and said, "Greetings, Spirit Lord."

He then looked at Zhao Shengbing and smiled, "Brother Shengbing, don't be so quick to anger. Didn't the Spirit Venerable come here today to resolve this matter?"

"Ji Shan, is your Xuantian Pavilion also going to get involved in this matter?" Zhao Shengbing asked with an unfriendly look.

"It's not about meddling, but about the safety of our cultivation world and the spirit world. So I urge you all to think carefully before you act," Ji Shan said, cupping his hands in greeting.

The Spirit Lord breathed a sigh of relief. He had to protect Gu Yuanqing, as it was related not only to the war in the outer realms but also to the future balance of power between the righteous and evil paths. However, even with his exceptional cultivation, he would have many concerns if he were alone, as he could not hold the line alone.

After all, the righteous sects are not his sole authority, and there are some things he also needs to consider.

As expected, with Ji Shan's arrival, another figure appeared, none other than Xiao Lingyue, the master of Yunmeng Holy Land.

After he arrived, he did not utter a word, but simply stood beside the Spirit Lord.

Gu Yuanqing frowned slightly as he watched the successive arrival of great cultivators from the righteous sects.

The current situation is not what he wants.

He wasn't afraid of fighting against the evil sects; what he feared was this kind of entanglement with human relationships.

Human relationships are like a net; many times, what should be a simple matter becomes cumbersome and restrictive under the influence of various social obligations.

If he were to fight against an evil sect, even if it were the Evil Lord of Jiuli Mountain, he would not be afraid at all. With the power of Beiquan Mountain, he would at least be invincible in the cultivation world.

But the reason these people have come one after another today is because of him.

Regardless of the outcome, he seemed to have no choice but to accept this favor, as if refusing it would be ungrateful.

Zhao Shengbing said in a chilling tone, "What if I don't want to?"

“Then let’s have a showdown!” Gu Yuanqing suddenly said.

The Spirit Lord frowned slightly, and the Lord of the Cloud Dream Holy Land also turned his head, his expression slightly displeased.

Ji Shan's expression changed slightly, and he quickly transmitted his voice, "Fellow Daoist Gu, why are you doing this? Do you know that once you say these words, things will be difficult to resolve today?"

Gu Yuanqing glanced at Ji Shan indifferently, clasped his hands and smiled, "Greetings, Spirit Venerable, and fellow Daoists. I thank you all for your kindness today. However, this matter arose because of me, so how can it involve the important matters of the righteous and evil paths? Today's matter is originally a grudge between me and the Holy Heaven Sect, so let me and the Holy Heaven Sect resolve it ourselves!"

Before the righteous sects could speak, Zhao Shengbing burst into laughter: "Spirit Venerable, Holy Master Xiao, it seems this fellow surnamed Gu is unwilling to accept your good intentions. I think you're just making a fool of yourselves by offering your warm welcomes!"

Xiao Lingyue's face darkened, and he snorted coldly, feeling that Gu Yuanqing was somewhat ungrateful.

The Spirit Lord turned around and said gently, "Young friend Gu, the battle of the Undying Chaos is no small matter. You are all great cultivators of our Spirit Realm. The loss of even one of you is a loss for the entire world. The great war between the extraterrestrial demons is imminent. Do not let personal grudges affect the overall situation."

Ji Shan further transmitted his voice, saying, "Fellow Daoist Gu, do not act impulsively. Even if it's just for my sake, how about leaving today's matter to the Spirit Venerable? The evil sects are always looking for ways to cause trouble. The situation in the outer realms is becoming increasingly dangerous. Some time ago, two boundary cities almost fell. The Holy Heaven Sect is not a big deal, but if a conflict breaks out between the righteous and the evil, it won't just be a matter of one or two sects!"

Gu Yuanqing frowned. According to his temperament, since the people of the Holy Heaven Sect were not convinced, he would fight them first. So what if Hun Tian Bu Si was not dead? He had suppressed them before. Even if Hun Tian Bu Si in the cultivation world was more difficult to deal with than Linglong Realm and Demon Realm, he could use the power of Beiquan Cave Heaven to suppress and kill them. He did not believe that a Holy Heaven Sect could turn the world upside down!
But Ji Shan's arrival made it difficult for him to take direct action.

Zhao Shengbing seemed unwilling to give up so easily. The smile on his face disappeared, and he looked at Gu Yuanqing with murderous intent, saying in a cold tone, "Moreover... it seems that I haven't made a move for too long. Even a little brat who has just broken through to the Chaotic Undying Realm dares to provoke me so recklessly!"

……

Within the North Spring Cave.

Li Chengyi, Li Shian, and others returned to the side peak.

Zuoqiu was thrown to the ground.

Li Chengyi said with slight worry, "I hope Father will be alright. Just now it seemed like a powerful cultivator from the Spirit Realm attacked. Given the situation in the Spirit Realm, I'm afraid other evil sects will also get involved!"

Li Shi'an laughed and said, "You, you worry too much and make a mistake. Who is your father? If he wasn't sure, why would he act rashly? Besides, even we have been brought back. It's not like he can just decide to come back on a whim. He must have his own plans for doing this."

“That’s true!” Li Chengyi said, then looked at Zuoqiu and asked, “Grandfather, what do you think should be done with this person now?”

Li Haotian coldly looked at Zuoqiu and said, "This scoundrel killed my Great Qian soldiers and civilians. This is a blood feud, and it must be dealt with in front of the people of Great Qian!"

He hesitated for a moment, then said, "There's one thing we need to think carefully about how to say. After all, this person comes from the cultivation world and is a trial participant. We need to be cautious about how to capture him. If word gets back to the Linglong Realm, it might cause some trouble."

Li Shi'an said, "Forget it, I think we should stay at Beiquan Mountain. Many of the soldiers from back then were disciples of the Qian Yuan Sect. They are all our own people. We have signed the Underworld God Contract, so we don't have to worry about leaks and it will save us some trouble."

Li Chengyi said, "That's fine too."

(End of this chapter)