I became an immortal in the mountains

Chapter 767 The Taiyin Palace Master, Caught in a Dilemma

Ceasefire at Tianyuan.

On the huge circular white jade plaza, the Myriad Manifestations Mirror of the Mysterious Sky casts its light, and more than ten figures stand in the palms of the thirty-six stone statues.

The Spirit Lord and the Evil Lord were prominently featured among them.

Gu Yuanqing looked around calmly; he was one of the later arrivals.

When the Spirit Lord saw him arrive, he nodded slightly.

Gu Yuanqing nodded in agreement.

Zhao Shengbing of the Holy Heaven Sect glanced at Gu Yuanqing expressionlessly before looking away.

Lu Jiuming, the master of the Taiyin Palace, looked at Gu Yuanqing with extremely cold eyes. First, he lost a Hun Tian Realm expert, and now he had been pushed to the most dangerous place. Naturally, he was extremely displeased with Gu Yuanqing.

Gu Yuanqing met his gaze calmly, nodded to Ji Shan of Xuantian Pavilion, and then closed his eyes to rest.

After waiting a moment longer, when the last two figures appeared, the Spirit Lord slowly spoke: "Everyone has arrived, so let's begin. Mysterious Heavenly Lord, please tell us about the current situation in the various realms."

Xuanji Tianjun is the master of the Heavenly Dao Palace and in charge of the Demon Suppression Palace.

The 108 Realms City, the Demon Suppression Guard, and the rogue cultivator teams that hunt down Heavenly Demons are all under the jurisdiction of the Demon Suppression Mansion.

The Heavenly Dao Palace is skilled in deducing heavenly secrets and the art of magic arrays. The magic arrays in the Xuanqiong Realm and the major world cities are almost all maintained by the Heavenly Dao Palace and the Xuantian Pavilion.

As one of the four Heavenly Lords of the righteous and evil paths, he is also the most outstanding Undying Great Cultivator.

An old man in a green robe standing beside the Spirit Lord said, "The 108 Realm Cities are all fine. There are also experts of the Chaos Realm stationed near the Realm Cities where the Chaos Undying Demon originally appeared. The only concern now is that these demons are avoiding the strong and attacking the weak, using a diversionary tactic."

Although there are many human cultivators, it is not possible to have a master of the Chaos Realm level stationed in every realm city. However, realm cities with teleportation arrays are better off, as they can quickly provide support even in the event of a crisis. But only thirty-six realm cities possess such arrays.

Reaching other border cities would require manpower alone. Even if they received the news and rushed to provide support as quickly as possible, it would still take at least a day.

A lot can happen in a single day, and the magic array manipulated by the Yin-Yang Zhou Tian cultivators may not be able to withstand it.

The Spirit Lord nodded slightly. Some things are beyond our control. The battle with the Heavenly Demon was inherently one where the enemy was in the dark and we were in the light, putting us at a significant disadvantage. We could only try our best to plan, but there is no such thing as 100% perfection in the world.

"Lord Miaoyin, please tell us about the recent findings of the Heavenly Patrol Department."

The Heavenly Maiden of Blissful Sound chuckled and said, "Our department inspected thirty-four spatial rifts that showed the aura of the Undying Chaos Demon. Eleven of them were confirmed to contain the aura of the Undying Chaos Demon, but we ultimately believe that three places are the most suitable. We cannot be sure that its true form is here in other places because there are too many variables."

"Which three?" the Spirit Lord asked.

“Taihua, Taiyi, and Tianyang,” said the Celestial Maiden of Wonderful Sound.

"Have you identified which Undying Heavenly Demons reside in these three locations?" asked Xiao Lingyue, the lord of the Yunmeng Holy Land who oversees the Ten Thousand Laws Pivot.

“Outside the rift in Taihua Realm City, I once saw a huge nine-headed demon owl-shaped celestial demon, which should be the Soul Devouring Demon Lord; outside Taiyi Realm City, there were colorful clouds, which should be the Filthy Mother of Miasma; and in the spatial rift in Tianyang Realm City, I once observed a sea of ​​blood, which should be the Blood Sea Demon Lord,” said the Heavenly Maiden of Wonderful Sound.

The Spirit Lord said, “Then let’s choose one of these three places. We only have one chance. These Heavenly Demons are also connected to each other, and they are extremely cunning and suspicious. Once we make a move and disturb them, it may be difficult to find another opportunity for several years. It is easy to kill their clones, but if we cannot refine their Heavenly Demon essence, it will be in vain. Lord of Jiuli Mountain, which place do you think is the most suitable?”

The Lord of Jiuli Mountain leaned forward slightly, his deep, hoarse voice saying, "The Soul-Devouring Demon Lord? I've encountered that nine-headed thing once before. It's extremely timid and vigilant, able to flee thousands of miles at the slightest disturbance. The Demon-Attracting Incense probably won't work. The Blood Sea Demon Lord isn't hard to find, but what comes here might not be its true form. We need a supremely yang and powerful nemesis magic weapon to instantly evaporate its blood sea before we can identify it."

He paused, then slowly said, "In comparison, although the Filthy Mother is treacherous, and her colorful miasma can corrupt magical treasures and erode one's foundation, her true form is hidden in the core of the miasma, making her relatively easy to locate. Moreover, she is greedy and often clings to the miasma for its own benefit, making her the most suitable target for a swift and decisive strike. I believe that the Filthy Mother outside Taiyi City should be the first choice."

Upon hearing this, the Spirit Lord nodded slightly, clearly agreeing with the analysis. He then turned his gaze to Xiao Lingyue, who was in charge of the Myriad Laws Pivot: "Fellow Daoist Xiao, are the resources required by the Myriad Laws Pivot for this assassination operation ready?"

Xiao Lingyue said calmly, "Reporting to the Spirit Lord, the usual required items such as the Void Escape Talisman, Void Fixation Talisman, Barrier-Breaking Divine Thunder, and Mind-Cleansing Pill have all been prepared. The array artifacts for the Spirit-Locking and Demon-Refining Grand Array have also been replenished. However..."

Since the target has been set as the Mother of Filth and Miasma, some adjustments are still needed.

Three additional 'Qianyang True Fire Seeds' are needed, their pure Yang energy to suppress the miasma's foul air; furthermore, the Lingbao Sacred Land should urgently refine eight 'Mysterious Ice Condensing Mirrors' specifically to freeze the miasma's flow and slow its escape. These two items should be ready within seven days.

The Spirit Lord nodded in agreement and said, "In that case, seven days from now, at the third quarter of Chen hour, we shall meet in front of the teleportation array. The Demon Suppression Palace will notify all cities in the realms to provide convenience for this journey."

His gaze then swept over the people who were about to make their move, and he said, "Fellow Daoist Lu, Fellow Daoist Han... and Fellow Daoist Gu, you are all the main force in this battle. Do you have any questions or needs?"

Lu Jiuming, the master of the Taiyin Palace, shook his head with a gloomy expression. He was in the greatest danger in this battle. Even if it wasn't his main body that went, his strength would still be damaged if his clone encountered problems.

The others remained calm and silent, indicating that there was no problem.

Gu Yuanqing nodded calmly, without uttering a single word during his visit.

……

In Lingxiao City, Gu Yuanqing opened his eyes.

With seven days until the assembly, he wasn't in a hurry.

He was indeed interested in participating in this operation.

Although he single-handedly defeated a Chaotic Undying Demon, the strategies he used may not be applicable to all demons.

I also wanted to see the methods of other sects' top cultivators on this trip.

At the same time, it can also be seen as making some preparations for Cheng Yi, Guan Rong and other descendants to come out of Qian Yuan Island in the future.

Stepping out of the cave, he scanned the area around the city with his Heavenly Eye of Void, but it was difficult to spot any of the powerful Heavenly Demons that had already gained strength.

He arrived at the garrison headquarters, bid farewell to the two garrison commanders, and then rode his escape light toward Taixu City.

During his journey, when he encountered the meteorite area again, Gu Yuanqing left several more marks for future reference.

Upon arriving in Taixu City, Ye Zhenghong was still healing his injuries. However, sensing Gu Yuanqing's arrival, he still created a clone to personally greet him. Judging from the clone's aura, he was much better than he was a month ago.

After lingering in Taixu City for another day, Gu Yuanqing finally returned to the Xuanqiong Realm via a teleportation array.

After returning to his own cave, Ji Shan came to visit him the next day.

Gu Yuanqing greeted them at the foot of the mountain.

After exchanging pleasantries, Ji Shan said, "Fellow Daoist Gu, my safety will depend on you at that time."

Gu Yuanqing chuckled: "Fellow Daoist Ji, please set up the formation with peace of mind."

Ji Shan laughed loudly, "I, Ji, am looking forward to seeing the brilliance of the Heavenly Sword Senior again in this outer realm." "I will do my best not to disappoint you, fellow Daoist," Gu Yuanqing said with a smile.

The two chatted and drank tea in the mountains for about two hours before Ji Shan took his leave, saying before departing, "Fellow Daoist Gu, please be careful."

……

Seven days passed in the blink of an eye.

The five immortal beings of the Chaos Realm gathered in front of the teleportation array.

Lu Jiuming, the Lord of Taiyin Palace, served as the vanguard, acting as bait. He wore a long black robe, surrounded by a faint but ethereal chill, and his face was extremely gloomy.

Because back then, Hun Tian Bu Si of the Lingxu Sect was the vanguard, but he was caught in the hands of the Heavenly Demon as bait. From then on, he perished, and the Lingxu Sect also fell into decline.

The real danger in this position lies in whether the people who will come to the rescue can keep up after the demon has been lured into the trap.

At this moment, he suddenly regretted suggesting that the man surnamed Gu should be in charge of the attack, but now he was already in a difficult situation.

Han Jingshan of the Heavenly Mandate Hall, like Gu Yuanqing, was primarily responsible for attacking.

His aura was like that of ancient ice, he was taciturn, and carried an ancient longsword on his back. The sword was not drawn, but the fierce sword intent seemed to have already slightly distorted the surrounding space.

It was obvious that, like Gu Yuanqing, he was also a highly skilled swordsman.

Those who have mastered the way of the sword mostly possess a will as sharp as a sword, making them difficult for demons to disturb. They are perfectly suited to confront demons head-on!
As for Gu Yuanqing, there's no need to say more; he remained calm, as this trip didn't actually pose much of a risk to him.

In addition, Ji Shan from Xuantian Pavilion, along with several Shattered Heaven cultivators, were responsible for setting up the formation.

The leader of this expedition was the Lord of the Demon Suppression Palace, also known as the Mysterious Heavenly Lord of the Heavenly Dao Palace.

In addition, the Sky Patrol Department, the Ten Thousand Laws Pivot, and the Demon Suppression Palace provided full support.

It can be said that this is almost one-third of the Spirit Realm's strength in the extraterritorial battlefield, and the Anti-Celestial Alliance dares not invest more strength in this trip.

The world beyond is vast and boundless, with countless variables. No one can predict how long this journey will take or what dangers they will encounter.

The Xuanqiong Realm's defense line is long. If all the experts are deployed and other areas are allowed to be invaded by the Undying Chaos Demon, it would be a catastrophe that would not outweigh the gains.

On the eve of his departure, the Spirit Lord came to personally see him off.

The teleportation array activated, and the group entered one after another.

In Taiyi City, the original seven-colored aura had been dissolved after the assistance of Da Xiu, and the power of the Filthy Mother had been expelled from the spatial rift. However, many Heavenly Demons still managed to cross the spatial rift.

Li Yu of Fulong Temple and Master Mingxin of Tianchan Sect, the two guardians, were already waiting in front of the teleportation array.

The Heavenly Maiden of Wonderful Sound from the Blissful Sect was also in the city.

After meeting Xuanji Tianjun, she smiled and said, "In the past few days, I have confirmed that the Filthy Mother is still around this spatial rift, about 200,000 miles to the left of the exit. Moreover, there should only be this one Undying Heavenly Demon. My mission is complete. The rest is up to you all."

Xuanji Tianjun looked at Taiyin Palace Master.

Lu Jiuming, the Lord of Taiyin Palace, said coldly, "After finding the true form of the Mother of Filth and Miasma, I will crush the communication talisman and light the demon-summoning incense. However, I will only last for nine days at most. If you are not in place and ready after nine days, then I will have to prioritize my own life."

There is no time in the outer void, so these nine days naturally refer to the time in the spirit world.

Ji Shan smiled and said, "Nine days is enough, Fellow Daoist Lu, please rest assured."

Xuanji Tianjun nodded slightly and said to a Shattering Heaven Realm cultivator from the Tianchan Sect, "Master Wuneng, please help us attract the Heavenly Demon so that we may have a chance to sneak across the spatial rift."

If the Undying Chaos Realm were to make a move, it would easily arouse the vigilance of the Heavenly Demons; if the Yin-Yang Realm were to make a move, it would be too weak; if the Shattered Heaven Realm were to make a move, it would be just right.

"It's just my duty, Your Majesty, you're too kind!" Zen Master Wuneng said, pressing his palms together.

Monks don't go through such formalities.

Everything was already in place, so when the group arrived, things proceeded according to the established plan.

Zen Master Wuneng made a sudden move, arriving outside the void in one step. Before the spatial rift, he smiled while holding a flower, chanting the Pure World Sutra. His body shone brightly, and the image of Buddha seemed to appear in the void.

Under the light, countless demons vanished into thin air, while the demons at the Celestial level fled frantically. However, upon hearing the scriptures, they felt an unbearable itch, wishing they could turn around, pounce on them, tear them to shreds, devour their souls, and gnaw on their flesh and bones.

The sound and the light also seeped through the spatial rift and reached the other side.

The surrounding demons immediately went into chaos, even fighting and devouring each other, turning the void into a mess.

Taking advantage of the opportunity, Lu Jiuming, the master of the Taiyin Palace, infiltrated the group, hiding in the shadows and concealing his presence, searching for the existence of the Filthy Mother in the void.

In truth, this move is quite similar to Gu Yuanqing's previous strategy of killing the Illusionary Cloud Demon Mother.

The previous one was accomplished by one person alone, but this time, it's a collective effort!

Lu Jiuming was gone for a long time.

Xuanji Tianjun then threw out a flying shuttle, which transformed into a shuttle about a hundred feet long in mid-air.

"Please board the ship, everyone!"

A group of cultivators logged in one after another.

The entire shuttle suddenly disappeared, silently passing through the spatial rift without the surrounding demons noticing at all.

After arriving in the outer realm, Xuanji Tianjun took out an array plate, made a hand seal, and a point of light flashed on it. Needless to say, it was the location of the Taiyin Palace Master.

This flying shuttle was naturally not as comfortable as the flying boats he used to ride in.

Everyone who entered sat cross-legged on the ground, and most of them closed their eyes to rest.

The most important thing upon arriving in this outer realm is to learn to conserve all resources and be ready to respond to any possible changes.

Although everyone has spiritual veins and spirit stones in their Qiankun bags after just coming out of the Xuanqiong Realm, who knows what might happen on this trip? Having more resources means having a better chance of survival in case of an accident!
Ji Shan sat cross-legged beside Gu Yuanqing and said, "This waiting is indeed a bit boring, but after entering this extraterrestrial land a few more times, you'll get used to it."

Gu Yuanqing knew that Ji Shan was just joking. How could a cultivator not be able to resist this loneliness? He asked with a smile, "Fellow Daoist Ji, what kind of existence is this extraterrestrial land? So many Heavenly Demons cannot have appeared out of thin air. Where do they come from? Judging from their forms and illusion techniques, it seems that their origin is not the Spirit Realm or the Cultivation Realm."

(End of this chapter)