What do you mean by my awakened profession being Monster Hunter?

"What is 'serious'? Can you eat it? Only by being unserious can you taste good things, like you..." Qi Shi'an stared at the witch with a wicked grin, his eyebrows dancing with excitement.

"You...you scoundrel, you're always trying to take advantage of me."

The witch's face was flushed. She stomped her foot, revealing a small portion of her high, white, and rounded breasts, which swayed slightly, utterly captivating.

"Haha... How can you call that taking advantage? I'll pay you." Qi Shi'an chuckled, then handed the witch a spatial artifact. "Here, this is for you."

The witch accepted it without hesitation, but her face was full of doubt. "What is this?"

Qi Shi'an transmitted his thoughts and whispered, "I once promised you that I would give you a complete supreme magic weapon, but I don't have a supreme magic weapon, so I can only give you a flawed immortal artifact."

When he traveled with the witch in the no-man's land, he made a promise that after obtaining several incomplete immortal artifacts from the female immortal king at the border of the Great Crimson Sky, he would give one of them to the witch.

But at that time I was either fighting or in seclusion cultivating, and I never had the chance. To avoid forgetting, I am fortunate to entrust it to the witch today in front of this grand gathering.

"Little devil, I didn't expect you to remember. It seems you're quite good. I love you."

The witch's eyes sparkled with light, her beautiful face radiant with joy, and her slender body swayed gracefully, exuding a unique charm.

"I always keep my word. Oh, and I almost forgot to give you a gift too..."

After saying that, Qi Shi'an also handed the Dragon Girl a spatial magic artifact, which contained a broken immortal artifact.

The Dragon Girl smiled happily, like a blooming flower, fresh and beautiful, captivating all who beheld her.

Qi Shi'an was never stingy with his own people, and the magical artifacts he gave to the two of them this time were extremely suitable for their characteristics.

Although it is a damaged immortal artifact, having lost most of its spiritual essence and its power is not what it used to be, the fact that it bears the word "immortal" makes it extraordinary, and its value far exceeds that of a supreme artifact.

"Today, having won the smiles of these two beauties with this treasure, I shall drink a great toast."

Qi Shi'an smiled brightly and strode forward. The Dragon Girl and the Demoness put away their treasures and followed closely behind. They walked forward along a stone arch bridge, crossed a gate, and entered Biluo Lake.

Biluo Lake is indeed beautiful and otherworldly, as blue as a gemstone, ethereal and graceful, with wisps of pure white mist carried on the wind.

One after another, ice crystal trees grow here, taking root on the sacred mountains surrounding the lake, emitting a translucent light.

This tree is very special; it is translucent, with clearly visible veins, and its color varies greatly, including purple, as if cast from gold, and red, as translucent as agate.

"That's... the Demon Lord?! He actually came!"

"Behind him are the Dragon Maiden of the Dragon Palace and the Demoness of the Heavenly Intercepting Path. He's really quite lucky with women!"

Not far from Biluo Lake, there were quite a few cultivators, all around thirty years old, who were discussing things in hushed tones.

Many people are not qualified to enter Biluo Lake and cannot participate in the Grand Gathering of Geniuses, but they hope to see the legendary figures. Therefore, they come to the outer area to keep an eye on the situation.

Qi Shi'an is now extremely famous. The events that happened on the battlefield that day have spread to all forces. Everyone in the Imperial Pass knows about Qi Shi'an's bravery outside the pass and his breakthrough in the bloody battle.

The witch and the dragon girl, due to their seclusion and the protection of powerful forces, did not go to the border to participate in the war, but many people still recognized them.

At this moment, Qi Shi'an, accompanied by the two beauties, swaggered into Biluo Lake, making it impossible for him not to attract attention.

Soon after, several young girls walked on the lotus leaves along a clear green stream. Their long skirts trailed on the water. They were beautiful and ethereal, like women from a family of immortals.

"The four phoenixes of the Wei family have arrived too!"

The four fairies of the Wei family are very famous, and when someone revealed their identities, it immediately caused quite a stir.

Suddenly, a deafening rumble filled the air as a silver chariot arrived, its body radiating bursts of silver light, like flames, its brilliance accompanied by a menacing aura.

"The Five Spirit Chariot!" someone exclaimed.

This chariot is quite special. It is shiny all over and made of silver-white metal. Although it shines, it also has a mottled and ancient feel, with traces of the great battles of the past.

What's most special is that the creatures pulling the cart aren't actually living beings; they resemble five swallows, silvery-white and soaring with outstretched wings, their lightness concealing a domineering and fierce nature.

This is a legendary treasure, the Five Spirit Chariot, which conquered all directions. Wherever its silver light shone, all enemies retreated. It had made great achievements and belonged to an invincible being.

"This is Qi Hong. This car now belongs to him. He is highly regarded by that invincible one and is his successor from a previous generation!"

There are several invincible individuals in the Imperial Pass, whose cultivation is unfathomable. They have been in seclusion at the ancestral altar and rarely appear. They are the highest guardians of this city.

"Hiss... Qi Hong's surname is Qi, and the Demon Lord also seems to have the surname Qi. Could it be that the two of them are from the same clan?" Someone seemed to have thought of something and gasped.

"How could that be? Qi Hong's family has been guarding the Imperial Pass for many years, while the Demon Lord comes from the lower realm and has the mark of sinful blood. They don't look like they come from the same clan."

"Exactly, that alone doesn't hold water. Does that mean the entire Qi family of the Imperial Pass is filled with sinful blood? That's utter nonsense!."

The crowd immediately objected, arguing that Qi Shi'an and Qi Hong's families were not related and that they just happened to share the same surname.

With a whoosh, silver light spread out from the chariot and fell, forming a path. The heavens and earth seemed to rumble, causing the primordial spirits of everyone nearby to tremble, as if they were facing an invincible being.

"How terrible!" someone whispered.

The silver road stretched to the ground, and two beings emerged from the chariot. One of them was holy and immaculate, enveloped in silver flames, like a true immortal descending to earth.

He has an extraordinary destiny and is exceptionally outstanding. He has long golden hair, and even his pupils are like two golden suns, extremely awe-inspiring!

His body was pale gold, like an indestructible golden body, yet it radiated silver light. This was an astonishing phenomenon, and it was said that only ancient sages and some immortal beings could possess such a destiny.

Everyone gasped. This was Qi Hong, even more terrifying than the legends. He was like an ancient war immortal reincarnated, looking down upon the world and surveying all heroes.

Beside Qi Hong was another person, enveloped in chaotic energy, with only a blurry outline visible. His eyes shone as brightly as the sun, and when they opened and closed, divine light ripped through the sky, which was absolutely terrifying.

Qi Shi'an glanced at him and immediately recognized the man. He couldn't help but mutter, "He's acting all high and mighty even when he's riding in someone else's car. What a big shot he is. He's a dog that I could slap to death."

That person was none other than Jin Zhan from the Jin family!

He was the most valued descendant of Jin Taijun, specializing in worldly cultivation, and was known as an unparalleled genius in the Nine Heavens, with invincible bravery.

To everyone's surprise, Jin Zhan stepped down from the Five Spirits Chariot, demonstrating his close relationship with Qi Hong!

Of course, Qi Shi'an did not hide his voice, which immediately attracted the attention of countless people.

Chapter 349 A Gathering of Powerful Individuals

Jin Zhan glanced at a black figure in Biluo Lake, his eyes filled with apprehension.

Jin Langtian had told him about what happened outside the pass that day. The black-robed youth had advanced to the Realm of Slaying Self at the age of only twenty-something, which was rare in ancient and modern times.

The two stared at each other, the atmosphere tense and filled with a sense of confrontation. Everyone held their breath, watching with expressions of anticipation.

Now, almost all the forces within the Imperial Pass know about the feud between the Little Devil and the two great families of Wang and Jin. But now that they've clashed, a major battle is inevitable.

"Today is the grand gathering of the strongest geniuses in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths. We should value harmony above all else. Brother Jin, please." Qi Hong, the owner of the Five Spirit Chariot, noticed the awkward atmosphere and broke the deadlock first.

"Brother Qi, please go first," Jin Zhan said with a faint smile, displaying his modesty.

They entered Biluo Lake and then stepped onto a sacred mountain. Many young and powerful figures came out to greet them, showing Qi Hong immense respect. In this Imperial Pass, very few people had not heard of him.

At the same time, Jin Zhan should not be underestimated by anyone. He comes from the heavens and is rumored to be at the forefront of the path of the Dharma in this world. In the future, he may break all myths and open up a wider road.

"Brother Qi Hong, you've arrived. Seeing your golden body gleaming with silver light, you must have achieved something again. You truly deserve to be the successor of the Invincible One, and you are destined to reach the pinnacle one day," someone said with flattery.

Qi Hong remained composed, showing no arrogance. He humbly returned the greeting and introduced Jin Zhan to those around him.

"I have long admired Jin Zhan, a peerless genius. He truly is a dragon among men!" Someone stepped forward to pay their respects.

Qi Hong and Jin Zhan were surrounded by a crowd of young, powerful figures, who escorted them forward like stars around the moon.

"How arrogant and imposing you are!" At this moment, a sarcastic voice came, and Qi Shi'an looked into the distance with a smile.

There, a young man in white and a fat man in a Taoist robe walked side by side. On the shoulder of the young man in white, there was a small golden figure. The three of them were Shi Hao, Cao Yusheng, and Little Heavenly Horned Ant!

At this moment, Qi Shi'an sensed that Shi Hao's aura was different, even stronger than it had been a few months ago, and his cultivation was unfathomable, suggesting that he had made a breakthrough.

"Fatty, stay calm. As long as he doesn't bother us, we'll be fine. He came quietly, and he'll leave quietly."

Shi Hao remained calm. He was now a master of the Self-Slaying Realm and did not want to cause trouble by competing with Jin Zhan, a junior in the Void Dao Realm.

Moreover, with a foreign army pressing in and a major crisis looming over the border, he had no interest in competing here.

Qi Shi'an teased, "Our Lord Huang has made some progress in his cultivation."

"Of course, how could I fall behind you?" Shi Hao said, head held high.

"Speaking of which, where is that woman from the Wang family? Why isn't she walking with Jin Zhan?" Cao Yusheng looked around but didn't see Wang Xi, the first jewel of the Wang family and Jin Zhan's fiancée.

"Look, here it is!" Qi Shi'an slightly raised his chin.

In the far distance, two chariots appeared out of nowhere, making a loud noise. Several terrifying beasts pulled the chariots, stomping so hard that the earth and sky shook and roared like thunder.

"The Tuogu family's Lightning Chariot!" someone exclaimed in surprise.

Those were two purple-gold chariots, one in front of the other, both bathed in lightning, with arcs of electricity shooting outwards, terrifying beyond compare.

"It's the true dragon of the Tuogu family, Tuogu Yulong!" someone whispered, staring at the man on the first chariot with great fear, not daring to provoke him.

The Tuogu family is one of the three great longevity families of Diguan. They are descendants of true immortals, with some immortal blood flowing through their veins. Although the family is not large, those who emerge from it are all extremely powerful.

In particular, Tuogu Yulong, known as the true dragon emperor of his clan, possessed immense strength. At only twenty-something years old, his cultivation was astonishing throughout history.

Tuogu Yulong stood alone on the first Lightning Chariot, his long purple hair flying wildly, his eyes like thunder, emitting a purple light that made everyone's heart tremble.

Rumors circulated that Tuogu Yulong had become engaged to one of the four phoenixes of the Wei family, and that the two great immortal families of Diguan were about to unite through marriage, a beautiful story in Diguan.

"This person looks quite righteous, unlike the Wang and Jin families, who seem to have 'I want to harm people' etched into their hearts. Tsk tsk... How disgusting." Qi Shi'an took the opportunity to make a few sarcastic remarks.

The creatures that had initially intended to approach and make friends with him paused, swallowed hard, and silently took two steps back.

This little devil is always speaking rudely, especially when facing the two great families of Wang and Jin. He always manages to utter a shocking remark or two. Who can stand up to him?

Behind this lightning chariot was another carriage with two women on it. One of them was dressed in bright red, sparkling with electricity, like a fiery red rose, extremely beautiful.

This woman was Tuogu Yulong's younger sister, named Tuogu Luoyan. As her name suggested, she was beautiful and captivating, possessing a beauty that could make fish sink and geese fall from the sky.

Beside her stood Wang Xi, the jewel of the Wang family, her golden robes fluttering as she stood atop the lightning chariot, as if about to ride the wind and ascend to a celestial realm.

"No wonder he didn't go with Jin Zhan. It turns out the couple were attacking from two different directions. Brilliant, truly brilliant," Cao Yusheng murmured.

"Fatty, treacherous people don't like to talk, they all do it through their actions. We just need to know it in our hearts," Qi Shi'an added, but with a hint of sarcasm.

"You little devil, you've provoked the Jin family time and time again, are you never going to stop?!" Jin Zhan's eyes blazed with fury, like two suns, dazzling and painful to the eyes.

"Did I mention the Jin family? No, right? If not, why are you acknowledging them? It's like trying to hide something obvious, making a fool of yourself." Qi Shi'an shrugged, exuding a lazy and disdainful attitude.

Jin Zhan's face was gloomy, and his body was filled with surging chaotic energy, exuding a terrifying aura. However, he restrained himself and suppressed the anger in his heart.

He understood that he was no match for the little devil at this moment. Even before reaching the Realm of Severing Myself, the little devil could rival a master of the Realm of Escape. Now he was even more fearless, let alone him, a person who had just reached the Great Perfection of the Void Path.

Then, more people arrived. The Little Heavenly King rode an ancient beast into Biluo Lake, attracting many people to come out and greet him.

Following closely behind, Da Xutuo, Qi Gu, Lan Xian, and others arrived, along with many more people, many of whom were unfamiliar to him; they were all young cultivators from the Imperial Pass.

Soon, the Ten-Crown King, the Immortal, Shi Yi, Qin Hao, and other cultivators from the Three Thousand Provinces arrived. Upon seeing Qingyi and Huo Ling'er, Shi Hao was filled with excitement and went to greet them.

Now, with Shi Hao's coordination and the help of Cao Yusheng and Little Rabbit, the two of them get along very well.

"Let's go first."

Qi Shi'an led the Dragon Girl and the Demoness forward, following a river into Biluo Lake, where they steered a small boat, creating ripples.

Around the lake are many sacred mountains, magnificent and beautiful, surrounded by celestial mists, growing fragrant orchids and spiritual herbs, full of spirituality, like a celestial abode.

At the same time, numerous chariots and divine beasts appeared one after another, bringing with them a number of young geniuses to keep their appointment. The number of people increased, and it became a grand gathering of young supreme beings from various races.

"Breaking news! People from the restricted area might be coming. I think I saw someone enter the Imperial Pass. I wonder if they came after receiving an invitation."

The news caused a huge sensation, and everyone was stunned.

Have creatures truly ventured out of the forbidden zone and arrived at the Imperial Pass?

What an earth-shattering event! No one has ever seen them before, and what do they look like?

This news quickly became the focus of heated discussion, with many people quite excited. If even beings from the forbidden zones of the heavens were to come, it would truly be an unprecedented event.

boom!

Just then, a curtain of light rose from Biluo Lake, waves surged, and a shimmering green island emerged from the water, enveloped by the light curtain. Even when it was at the bottom of the lake, the water could not penetrate the island.

What is most astonishing is the wisp of immortal aura emanating from the island, which undoubtedly proves that this is a place where true immortals have lived for a long time.

Legend has it that even a piece of ordinary iron can be transformed into a treasure if handled by a true immortal for a long time, and this island is such a case.

"Please, everyone!"

People flocked to the island, and the Five Spirits Chariot was undoubtedly very attractive, drawing a large crowd.

Meanwhile, Little Heavenly King, Great Sudatta, and Tuogu Yulong were also the focus of attention, surrounded by people.

As for the Four Phoenixes of the Wei family, needless to say, these talented and beautiful female cultivators are far more popular than men. A group of young talents gathered there and greeted the four of them warmly.

However, the Dragon Girl and the Witch received less attention. Everyone knew about their relationship with Qi Shi'an, and given the animosity between Qi Shi'an and the Wang and Jin families, no one wanted to step forward at this crucial juncture.

Not to mention, Jin Zhan and Wang Xi are now on good terms with the Di Guan Qi family and the Tuogu family, which suggests an alliance.

In everyone's eyes, Qi Shi'an is not only fighting against the Wang and Jin families, but also against the four great families of immortality!