My path to immortality began with my posting to guard Dawancun.

Chapter 860 Plans and Reactions from All Sides (Three Chapters Combined)

Ming Xuanyang is gone.
They walked very fast.

This left Shen Changchuan with no opportunity to inquire about the specific situation in Broken Soul City.

It's really a bit of a helpless situation.

"But with two of the Seven Immortals of the Immortal Sect overseeing the Broken Soul City, there shouldn't be any problems there, right?"

"At the peak of the Divine Travel Realm, we should have the upper hand."

"Although the middle and lower levels are at an absolute disadvantage, with the city's defensive formation, defense should not be a problem."

With this in mind, Shen Changchuan felt a little more at ease.

As long as it doesn't end up like the desolate city, where someone from the inside and outside joined forces to break through the city's defensive formation.

Therefore, cultivators at the middle and lower levels are generally safe.
With the help of the great formation, it should be able to hold out for several years without any problem.

Perhaps once Master recovers from his injuries, the combined strength of Uncle-Master Ming Xuanyang and Master, two of the Seven Immortals of the Immortal Sect, should be enough to break through the demonic siege of Broken Soul City.

The siege might be resolved.

But things might get complicated later.

After all, the land of Nanyue is too vast and sparsely populated, with various cultivation towns scattered in all directions, and the distance between them is far.

Unfortunately, on the Tiannan Region's righteous alliance side, after the Netherworld Sect intervened, the number and quality of those at the Divine Travel Realm were at an absolute disadvantage.

Scattered out in the wild, that almost gives others the opportunity to pick you off one by one, which is tantamount to suicide!
No matter how powerful Master and Uncle Mingxuanyang are, there are only two of them, and they can't be in two places at once.

They simply couldn't separate their troops to guard the major cities outside.

Therefore, it will probably not be so easy for the Righteous Alliance of Tiannan Domain to reclaim those vast swathes of territory.

"Never mind, this is a matter for the higher-ups to consider; it's none of my concern for now."

"I'll do my job well and contribute as much as I can, and that'll be enough."

"I wonder what the opportunity is for those at the Profound Core Realm, and when this battle will end. Sigh."

Shen Changchuan sighed inwardly.

Today,

He still only had a superficial understanding of the situation in the southern Yue region.

He only knew that there was an opportunity to advance to the Profound Core Realm in this land of Nanyue.

Moreover, this matter was known not only to the higher-ups of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect.

The demonic path was also fully aware of this, and may have even made plans in advance.

But Shen Changchuan had no idea what this opportunity was or what it was related to.

"Speaking of which, back then, when the Immortal Sect ordered the cultivation world of the Southern Region to attack the Southern Yue Lands, wasn't the original purpose to stabilize the rear?"

"At the time, there was a certain degree of coercion involved. My master wasn't very willing to be forced to lead people in an attack, but he had no choice but to obey the orders of the Immortal Sect."

For a time,

Shen Changchuan fell into deep thought.

He remembered it clearly.

Another of the Seven Immortals of the Immortal Sect who had a grudge against Master—the Wrathful Vajra Wu Zhen—came with the Immortal Sect's orders, looking smug and opportunistic as he took advantage of Master's misfortune.

How could it be that the extremely remote Southern Yue region, already on the edge of the Jade Purity Immortal Sect's territory, suddenly...
Then you'll have the chance to advance to the Profound Core Realm?
perhaps,

What happened during the time I was away from the Southern Yue region that I was unaware of, causing the situation to change?
Shen Changchuan could only guess at this.

"Forget it, there's no point in thinking about it too much. Even if there really is some opportunity to advance to the Profound Core Realm, it won't be of any use to me right now."

"Right now, I'm only at the peak of the ninth level of the Nascent Soul stage. It's still a long way off before I can break through. Even if the opportunity to reach the Profound Core stage falls from the sky into my hands, it won't make any difference."

"The reason I came here is simply to lend a hand to my senior brothers and sisters, and also to see if I can collect some spirit stones for cultivation."

"Now that the protective formation of the Wilderness City has been broken, it will be difficult to repair in a short time. In that case, let's stay here for the time being to prevent any more demonic experts from attacking."

"I hope the enemy isn't too strong, otherwise I'll have no choice but to use the life-saving method my master gave me and just run away."

In the blink of an eye,

Shen Changchuan had already made a general decision about the future.

at this point,

Then let's start practicing!

However, before returning to seclusion for cultivation,
Shen Changchuan first turned to Senior Sister Wei and told her about Ming Xuanyang's departure.

Upon hearing this, Wei Yuting's expression also turned somewhat somber.

Now that the city's defensive array has been breached, it is almost impossible to repair it in a short period of time.

As for the demonic path, it's uncertain whether they will send even stronger forces to attack.

At this time, most of the cultivators in the city were filled with anxiety.

So much so recently,
Many cultivators have already left and set off back to the Southern Region.

If Ming Xuanyang were to stay here, even for a few days, it would be enough to calm people's hearts to the greatest extent.

However, Wei Yuting was not someone who disregarded the bigger picture.

She also knew that compared to the desolate city, which had already resolved its crisis,
Undoubtedly, the safety of the Broken Soul Mountains is of greater importance.

Ming Xuanyang was in a hurry to get back.
That's only natural.

Therefore, a slight feeling of disappointment flashed through my mind, but it quickly disappeared.

"Junior brother, what are your plans next?"

Wei Yuting looked at Shen Changchuan.

She wanted to know Shen Changchuan's next plan.
If the other party is preparing to leave,

It's good to prepare early.

After all, the city's defenses are practically nonexistent now. The enemy is currently the strongest force in the entire city and the only one they can rely on to face the demonic cultivators.

"Before my uncle left, he told me that the situation in Broken Soul City was uncertain and that I should not run around. He said he would go back and discuss it with my master and then send me a message."

"I'll probably be staying in the Wilderness City for the next while."

"I've gained something from this battle, so I plan to go into seclusion and cultivate for a while."

Shen Changchuan did not hide anything.

He then explained his plans.

"Alright, just let me know if you need anything later."

Upon hearing Shen Changchuan's plan to stay in the Wilderness City, Wei Yuting's brows relaxed slightly.

Although Shen Changchuan is only at the peak of the ninth level of the Nascent Soul stage.

But judging from his combat prowess in killing Zuo Jiuyin,

That is completely equivalent to a peak third level of the Divine Realm.

With him in charge,
During the period when the city's defensive array is activated, the Wilderness City will undoubtedly be much safer.

"With my junior brother here, those villains from the demonic path no longer dare to offend us."

"According to the news from the people patrolling around, those demonic thieves, fearing the divine might of my junior brother in killing Zuo Jiuyin, have all fled."

"The transport route from Tiannan Region to the Wilderness City will probably not be disturbed by demonic cultivators anymore."

"Junior Brother has performed such a great service that the Wilderness City cannot offer anything of value at the moment. However, we will do everything in our power to satisfy your needs."

"Senior sister, you flatter me. I was just fulfilling my responsibilities."

"Speaking of which, over the years my senior brothers and sisters have fought alongside Master in this land of Southern Yue, while I have mostly stayed in the rear in seclusion, cultivating and contributing very little. I am truly ashamed."

After a series of polite greetings,

Shen Changchuan also did not want to continue to disturb the other party in handling various official matters.

Then he said goodbye and left.

He prepared to return to his cave to continue his secluded cultivation.

Speaking of,
At this point, it had only been about half a day since he left the pass.

The last Pure Yuan Bright Dao Pill had just been consumed and refined not long ago.

Half a day ago, before he emerged from seclusion, he had thought that after refining one Pure Yuan Bright Dao Pill, he would immediately take another. However, not fully digesting the power of the previous pill might reduce the effectiveness of the next one.

So I came out to relax and also to digest the lingering effects of the elixir's power.

but now,
After exchanging ideas with Uncle Mingxuanyang,
Realizing that the auxiliary enhancement effect brought by the pill was not so simple,
The progress bar panel you possess may very well have played a role in this process.

A new idea was born in Shen Changchuan's mind.
However, it was uncertain whether that idea would work, so he prepared to rush back to his cave to give it a try.

As Shen Changchuan's figure transformed into a streak of light and flew across the sky...
Below, in the desolate city, figures of people, as numerous as ants, were rebuilding the places damaged by the aftershocks of the previous battle.

Shen Changchuan sighed softly.
But they didn't stop.
It accelerated and transformed into a streak of light, flying directly towards the cave.

Entering the cave,

Open the outer array,
Shen Changchuan sat cross-legged on the white jade futon and began to try out his previous idea.

While Shen Changchuan was in seclusion cultivating,
Regarding the great battle that erupted above the desolate city in the Southern Yue region, especially the battle in which he, with his peak ninth level of the Nascent Soul realm, actually defeated and killed Zuo Jiuyin,
Ultimately, it spread in all directions as the cultivators in the desolate city left!
However, this time is different from the previous situations that caused such a huge upheaval.

Perhaps the cultivators in the Tiannan Region's cultivation world have become somewhat immune to Shen Changchuan's repeated awe-inspiring achievements.

Especially among these,

He had previously killed a Zhou family cultivator at the Divine Travel Realm from the Central Plains cultivation world in Tiannan City.
And winning first place in the inner sect competition of the Immortal Sect.

Each time, it caused a huge sensation in the cultivation world of the Southern Region!
Also because of this,

When this time,
After news arrived that Shen Changchuan had successfully killed Zuo Jiuyin in the Southern Yue region...
Many cultivators in the Tiannan Region's cultivation world actually felt it was all just a matter of course! Most cultivators in the Tiannan Region, after learning of what was happening at the front lines...
Basically, he just sighed a few times, marveling that he truly deserved to be called a peerless genius who had emerged out of nowhere in the cultivation world of Tiannan Domain in thousands of years, capable of doing things that others dared not even imagine.

Aside from that, there wasn't much disbelief or the assumption that it was some exaggerated rumor.

no way,
Since Shen Changchuan rose to prominence,
There are simply too many awe-inspiring stories about him.

As a result, many native cultivators in the Southern Region have become desensitized.

Especially for the majority of cultivators in the Qi Refining Realm and the lower-level Nascent Soul Realm, who make up the vast majority of the cultivation world...

Given their level and perspective, it's truly difficult for them to comprehend the difference between the peak of the ninth level of the Nascent Soul Realm and the peak of the third level of the Divine Travel Realm.

from their perspective,
To win first place in the grand competition held by the Jade Purity Immortal Sect, which spanned thirty-six minor domains.

This is something that has never happened before in the history of the cultivation world in the Southern Region!

Compared to this incredible achievement,
That's how Zuo Jiuyin, at the peak of the ninth level of the Nascent Soul Realm, defeated Zuo Jiuyin, who was at the peak of the third level of the Divine Travel Realm.
It seemed to become a matter of course.

Therefore, when news of the battle above the desolate city spread...

The cultivation world of Tiannan Region only experienced a period of turmoil, stirring up some waves.
It didn't take long for the situation to calm down.

This meant that news of this battle did not spread like wildfire across the entire Southern Domain cultivation world as it usually did.

Instead, things calmed down very quickly.
Some relatively remote places,

They only received a few fragments of information.

However, those who heard the news generally felt that it was already a multi-generational piece of information, a distorted version of a rumor, and had long since gone completely astray, so they didn't find it credible at all.

Regarding everything that is happening outside,
Shen Changchuan, who was in seclusion at the time, naturally had no idea.

If one knew,
They might even be happy.

As a cultivator with the cheat code of a progress bar panel, Shen Changchuan only needs a stable cultivation environment, and he can gradually reach the peak by taking one step at a time.

I don't really need fame, or the benefits that fame brings.

In fact, Shen Changchuan believed that fame was often more of a disadvantage than an advantage for him.

Just like this time, when he reversed the situation and killed Zuo Jiuyin, who was at the peak of the third level of the Divine Realm,
If the news fails to get out, or if few people know about it,
Therefore, his future enemies will still only treat him as a peak ninth-level Nascent Soul cultivator.
Instead of treating him as if he were the peak of the third level of the Divine Realm, we should deal with him.

These two situations are completely different!

If the enemy treats him as an ordinary peak ninth level of the Nascent Soul realm, then he can easily kill the attacking enemy with a single slap.

However, if the enemy mistakes him for a peak third level of the Divine Realm, it would be a huge problem, even forcing him to use his trump card to escape!

Some say that if you pretend to be weak to take advantage of others too often, you'll eventually become a pig yourself.

Shen Changchuan scoffed at this claim. An elephant is still an elephant; how could it possibly turn into a pig just because it pretends to be one?

In battles between cultivators, intelligence plays a significant role.

To reveal one's full strength and resources in order to gain fame is practically suicidal!

It was not taken by Shen Changchuan.

Compared to such an ethereal reputation, Shen Changchuan preferred to conceal his powerful abilities and then unexpectedly kill his enemies when facing them.

Also because of this,

If he were to learn of the battle at the Desolate City, it would only cause a brief stir in the lower levels of the cultivation world in the Southern Region before subsiding, without causing a sensation or spreading far.
I'm afraid I'll be in a good mood.

but,

Although the majority of Qi Refining Realm cultivators in the cultivation world were accustomed to Shen Changchuan's achievement of defeating Zuo Jiuyin and did not pay much attention to it,

But the middle level of the cultivation world
Especially those in the middle and upper ranks who are aware of the difference between the Divine Travel Realm and the Out-of-Body Realm.

Reactions and feelings upon hearing the news

That's quite different from most cultivators at the lower levels!
Especially the original top forces in the cultivation world of Tiannan Region.

Before You Longzi settled in Tiannan Region and founded the Longxiao Sect, these top forces in Tiannan Region had always stood at the top of the cultivation world in Tiannan Region.

At their level, they naturally understood the significance of the peak of the third level of the Divine Travel Realm.

At the beginning,

As the patriarch of the Shen family, who was at the peak of the third level of the Divine Realm, and the Supreme Patriarch of the Ancient Sword Sect, either one of them could almost overwhelm the cultivation world of the Southern Tianyu Domain!
His strength at the peak of the third level of the Divine Realm made other ordinary experts at the first or second level of the Divine Realm in the Tiannan Region dare not offend him, let alone those at the Out-of-Body Realm.

As the forces under their command
The Shen family is implicitly considered the foremost family in the cultivation world of the Southern Region.

The Ancient Sword Sect is the number one sect!
however,
On the battlefield, Zuo Jiuyin was able to defeat two former top figures in the Tiannan Region head-on.
But he died at the hands of Shen Changchuan, who was at the peak of the ninth level of the Nascent Soul stage!

And I've heard...

The latter did not use any other means such as jade talismans, but instead relied on sheer strength to defeat and kill the opponent!
This caused quite a stir in the cultivation world of the Southern Region.

How horrified must some of the experts who once stood at the pinnacle, those whose power was closest to the Divine Realm, have been?!
Even if they stood in front of a powerhouse at the first level of the Divine Realm, the latter's aura would be enough to make them breathless!
This will freeze their blood, preventing them from even having the slightest thought of fighting!

How can they accept this?
Both are at the peak of the ninth level of the Nascent Soul stage.
How exactly did Shen Changchuan manage to defeat such a terrifying figure as Zuo Jiuyin using only his own strength?!

Unimaginable,

Unable to understand!

Among some top-tier forces, some of the older generation of cultivators who were once the pride of an era in the cultivation world of the Southern Region and were in seclusion seeking a breakthrough to the Divine Travel Realm, were stunned and sat in their caves for a very long time after learning the news.
So much so that news of this great battle spread among the higher echelons of the cultivation world in the Southern Region.

Beneath the seemingly calm lake surface, a raging storm was brewing, and it took a long time to calm down!
Such an impact is also felt by unrelated bystanders and other stakeholders.
For certain individuals with whom there is a direct connection,

The impact it brought was unimaginable!

Broken Soul City
In a cave somewhere in the city,
The patriarch of the Shen family sat blankly in the cave, his hand holding the communication talisman trembling uncontrollably.

As the former number one cultivator in the Tiannan Region,
Having lived for nearly four hundred years, he was almost at the limit of the Divine Realm's lifespan, and he had long since gained complete control over every ounce of his power.
At the same time, it is an existence that has witnessed nearly four hundred years of ups and downs in the cultivation world.
He should be someone who has seen a lot in the world, and nothing should be able to disturb his mind. He should be able to remain calm even if Mount Tai collapses in front of him!

But at this moment,
Faced with this light and airy communication talisman,

His arms began to tremble uncontrollably, something he hadn't done in a long time!
For him,

It's simply unbelievable.

But it is true,

His arms were trembling!
He no longer had the mind to pay attention to such a trivial matter.

"How can this be?!"

"At the peak of the ninth level of the Nascent Soul realm, he reversed the situation and killed Zuo Jiuyin, who was at the peak of the third level of the Divine Travel realm?"

"And he even fought his opponent head-on using only his own strength?"

The Shen family patriarch forcefully suppressed the trembling in his arms, his face turning somewhat pale at this moment.

His eyes were filled with disbelief!
But in reality,
This forced him to believe it!
Because the communication talisman in his hand was sent to him by Shen Yingxia, the third elder of the family.

It details how the desolate city was attacked by the powerful enemy Zuo Jiuyin, and how Shen Changchuan finally intervened and killed Zuo Jiuyin.

Shen Yingxia was in the desolate city at the time, and witnessed the great battle firsthand!

Although Shen Yingxia couldn't clearly see the movements of the two fighting.

With his strength, he wasn't qualified to witness the detailed battle between Shen Changchuan and Zuo Jiuyin.

But that's okay.
He recounted what he had seen, and from those few words, he was able to imagine the specifics of the great battle.

The patriarch of the Shen family did not think so.

Shen Yingxia will deceive him; the description in the message talisman will be false.

As the third elder of the Shen family, Shen Yingxia is also a member of the absolute upper echelons of the Shen family. She has met the Shen family patriarch more than once, and the patriarch has a good impression of her and knows that she is not the kind of person who talks big.

Moreover, according to Shen Yingxia, there were hundreds of thousands of cultivators gathered in the entire Desolate City at that time.

Everyone witnessed their battle, so why would he need to lie?!

Therefore, the content of the message must be true!
Even knowing this clearly,
Right now,

The patriarch of the Shen family still couldn't believe it, couldn't accept it!

How powerful is Zuo Jiuyin?

No one knows better than him, having personally faced the other party!

The opponent's methods and strength are so great that even if he and that person from the Ancient Sword Sect joined forces, they would be almost powerless against them!
After that crushing defeat,
The Shen family patriarch believed that Zuo Jiuyin must already possess the strength of the mid-stage of the Divine Travel Realm!
Unless the Jade Purity Immortal Sect sends someone else, apart from those two disciples of the Seven Immortal Sect, no one in the Southern Region Righteous Alliance can rival him now!

Due to the enormous disparity shown in that battle.

The patriarch of the Shen family accepted it calmly.

but now,
Someone actually told him,
A junior at the peak of the ninth level of the Nascent Soul stage actually managed to defeat and kill his opponent in a direct confrontation using his own methods and strength.
This is impossible!

How did that guy do that?!

For a moment,

The patriarch of the Shen family even suspected that he might be under a spell.

After reading the description of the message talisman several times and comparing it with messages sent by other members of the Shen family,

The trembling arms of the Shen family patriarch gradually calmed down.

However, at the same time,

He muttered to himself repeatedly on his aged face.

"How is that possible? That's impossible! How did that kid do it?"

But in any case,

Even the patriarch of the Shen family couldn't imagine how Shen Changchuan had achieved such incredible feats!
After a long while,
After calming down, the Shen family patriarch barely managed to accept that Shen Changchuan had killed Zuo Jiuyin in a direct confrontation.

However, at the same time,

An unprecedented bitterness appeared on his aged face.
So much so that at that moment,
He looked much older, with a look of dejection in his eyes.

"Such a prodigy should have been the key to our Shen family's rise to prominence, but alas."

(End of this chapter)