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"Little devil, are you serious?"

The witch was dumbfounded, completely baffled. What was going on now?

"Of course! There's no grudge that can't be resolved. If there is, it's because there's not enough sincerity!"

Qi Shi'an smiled broadly, his face innocent. "Wang Lao Er, if I hand over the immortal corpse, will your Wang family protect me when the alien army attacks?"

This was not because he was afraid, but because he had considered it.

After all, even if the Heavenly Abyss collapses, what difference does it make? Immortals still cannot cross boundaries.

Because he knew that once the Heavenly Abyss collapsed, the last king in that primordial imperial city would surely perish, burning everything to completely close the Heavenly Abyss.

Even if the two realms are connected by then, the Sea of ​​Laws will submerge the Heavenly Abyss Passage for hundreds or even thousands of years, making it impossible for the alien army to cross.

If an Immortal King dares to force his way through the passage, he will have to endure the suppression of the Heavenly Dao's rules. At that time, he will either die or be severely injured, and may even lose his chance to break through to become an Emperor, which is something an Immortal King cannot accept.

Moreover, once the Heavenly Abyss collapses, the kings of the Immortal Realm must also intervene, otherwise the alien army will threaten the borders of the Immortal Realm.

Rather than letting the two great realms fight endlessly and the fisherman reap the benefits, it would be better to force the fisherman to intervene and start a three-way war.

At that time, the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths will also have a chance to breathe, and the collapse of the Heavenly Abyss will also accelerate the arrival of the Dharma-ending Age.

Only by tempering ourselves in the Dharma-ending Age can we achieve faster progress!

In the sky, the five dragons frowned. What was this little devil up to? Why did his tone suddenly soften?

In fact, not only were they confused, but even those familiar with Qi Shi'an were bewildered and looked astonished.

Is this still the same lawless little devil?

This is completely out of character for the little devil!

Shi Hao stood aside without saying a word. Knowing his close friend as he did, he knew that his friend would not back down and must have some plan.

Although he couldn't see it immediately, he vaguely sensed that something was wrong.

"What, I'm willing to hand over the immortal corpse, but you're still not willing?"

Qi Shi'an feigned surprise, trying to convince everyone that he genuinely wanted to resolve his grievances with the Wang family.

"What tricks are you playing?!"

Wang Er looked serious, clearly sensing that something was wrong, but he couldn't quite put his finger on it.

"I just praised you for being smart, how come you've regressed to being a pig brain now?"

Qi Shi'an spread his hands and sighed, "If I don't want to give it to you... you'll try to take it from me. Now that I'm willing to give it to you, you say I'm playing tricks. Why is it so hard to be a person?"

Upon hearing these words, everyone fell silent, silently criticizing them in their hearts.

Who doesn't know that the little devil is cunning and treacherous? When have you ever seen the little devil humble and submissive?

Anyone would think there's something wrong, a huge problem!

"Are you mocking me?" Wang Er's eyes blazed with anger.

"So what if I am? I dare to ridicule even your father, you're just a worm, what's there to be so smug about?"

Qi Shi'an's expression was mocking, but his words were sharp: "Don't even mention ridicule, if you dare to step out of the Imperial Pass, I guarantee you won't see the sun rise the next day!"

Everyone was shocked and immediately said that it was exactly what they expected; this was the real little devil.

“You…” Wang Er gritted his teeth and glared at Qi Shi’an.

As one of the nine dragons of the Wang family and the biological son of Wang Changsheng, he had always been high and mighty, and had never been humiliated by the same person repeatedly.

But this was the Imperial Pass, and he couldn't attack the little devil, so he could only swallow his anger.

“Little devil, your brother Wang means well. He is a righteous man, and asking you to hand over the immortal corpse is for your own good,” an old woman from the Jin family chimed in.

At this moment, Shi Hao broke his silence and coldly glanced at the Jin family: "Shameless!"

Qi Shi'an shrugged and said helplessly, "Didn't I agree? It's you who didn't want it, and now you're blaming me. You old codgers who have lived for hundreds of thousands of years, you've got so much shit, pee, and farts."

A follower of the Kim family angrily rebuked, "How dare you humiliate an elder of the Kim family? Are you tired of living?!"

"Yes, you're getting tired of living. Why don't you bring your tribe and come with me to the border for a life-or-death battle?" Qi Shi'an said lazily, completely unconcerned, his attitude extremely perfunctory.

"You...you are truly arrogant! Just because you've accomplished something great, you dare to look down on us like this!" shouted a follower of the Jin family.

Beside her, the old woman from the Jin family also frowned, her voice hoarse: "Young man, no matter where you are or how great your achievements are, you should respect your elders."

"You're whining like a woman. Take it or leave it, if you don't want it, then get lost!"

Qi Shi'an was too lazy to waste any more words with them. He grabbed the spirit corpse and walked towards the restaurant without looking back.

After walking a few steps, he kicked the immortal corpse, cursing under his breath: "You worthless thing, you ate so many of my treasures in the Old Land, but you're completely useless. No wonder you're despised by a bunch of good-for-nothings."

The kick landed solidly, causing the massive body of the Spirit Immortal Corpse to stagger a few steps, its silver feathers dusted with dirt.

Everyone's eyelids twitched. Those were the remains of a celestial being! This little devil was actually kicking and beating them like livestock, and he was even making veiled insults. It seemed like he was cursing the celestial corpse, but everyone knew who he was actually mocking.

The five dragons' faces darkened. They had lived for so long, and were even the ancestors of the Wang family. They had never been insulted like this before, especially in front of countless cultivators from the Imperial Pass.

Wang Er glanced at the old woman from the Jin family, and the two exchanged a look, both seeing the same determination in each other's eyes.

We can't delay any longer. This little devil is unruly and has Meng Tianzheng backing him up. If Meng Tianzheng suddenly appears, it will be difficult to compete for him again.

Moreover, although Qi Shi'an's words were harsh, they revealed a crucial piece of information.

He seems to have softened his stance and is willing to exchange the immortal corpse for the protection of the Wang and Jin families during the great war.

Regardless of whether it's real or fake, we must get our hands on the immortal corpse first; that's Wang Changsheng's order!

"Halt!" Wang Er spoke, his voice not loud, but carrying an undeniable authority. "Little devil, you said you were willing to hand over the immortal corpse, are you serious?"

Qi Shi'an stopped and turned around, a cryptic smile on his face.

He tilted his head and sized up Wang Er for a moment, then looked at the other four dragons and the Jin family members, and suddenly sighed, as if he had made a great decision.

"When I, Qi Shi'an, speak, I always keep my word and never lie."

Because his original intention was to scheme against the Wang and Jin families, he had a clear conscience.

Of course, such words would never be spoken aloud; it was a closely guarded secret!

Upon hearing this, many people's expressions changed drastically, as they hadn't expected the little devil to actually want to negotiate.

Shi Hao frowned almost imperceptibly, his gaze lingering on Qi Shi'an's face for a moment.

"However, I have conditions."

Qi Shi'an held up three fingers. "First, when the foreign army knocks on the gate, the Wang family, the Jin family, and your followers must send more than half of their fighting force to guard the Imperial Pass."

"Secondly, use your war merits to atone for the sins of all the Xuanyuan clan members, and you shall not be conscripted for ten years!"

"Third, the Wang and Jin families must give me 70% of their clan's treasures, including their privately held ancient scriptures!"

After hearing this, the five dragons of the Wang family turned so gloomy they could drip water. The first two conditions were one thing, but the third was clearly taking advantage of someone's misfortune.

However, they glanced at the spirit corpse standing quietly to the side. The silver light flowing around its immortal body appeared exceptionally holy in the setting sun, and wisps of immortal aura permeated the air, almost emanating from its body.

The value of a single immortal corpse far exceeds 70% of the treasures and ancient scriptures!

“Alright, my Wang family agrees!” Wang Jiu replied.

“My Jin family agrees as well.” The old woman from the Jin family immediately agreed.

Qi Shi'an smiled, strode to the immortal corpse, raised his hand to his brow, and chanted scriptures. In an instant, the divine chains binding the immortal corpse were released.

The silver-white celestial bird stood there, its empty eyes still gleaming with silver light, looking very docile.

"Take it." Qi Shi'an dusted off his hands. "Remember what you said."

At this moment, those forces that had been secretly observing felt regret. They had acted too slowly and missed their chance to obtain the immortal corpse.

hum!

The five dragons of the Wang family used a secret technique, forming divine chains of runes that bound the immortal corpse and resealed it.

At this moment, the members of the Wang and Jin families were overjoyed. With this spirit-communicating immortal corpse, their ancestors would have a chance to become immortals!

They dared not linger for a moment, turning and leaving with the spirit corpse so fast they could not be seen clearly, for fear that Qi Shi'an would change his mind.

Jin Zhan and Wang Xi saw that the family had taken away the immortal corpse, so they did not linger any longer.

The crowd gradually dispersed, but the discussions continued.

Many people felt that the little devil had suffered a huge loss this time. The spirit corpse was so precious, yet he only exchanged it for a few empty promises.

At this moment, the witch rushed over, grabbed Qi Shi'an's arm, and said urgently, "Are you crazy? That's a spirit corpse! If it falls into the hands of the Wang family, Wang Changsheng might really be able to become an immortal with it!"

Qi Shi'an did not answer, but looked in the direction where the two great families had left, a slight smile slowly curving his lips.

The smile was faint, yet it carried a hint of demonic and ruthless intent, sending chills down the witch's spine.

"Oh my, what a beautiful day! The sun is shining brightly, the sky is cloudless, and even the air smells wonderful. Let's drink a big toast!"

After saying that, Qi Shi'an stepped forward, put his arms around the shoulders of the Dragon Girl and the Witch, and walked leisurely toward the restaurant, leaving a group of young people standing there in a daze.

Chapter 374 Imperial Pass Under the Moon, A World of Intoxication

"What?! How could they just give away this immortal corpse?! Aren't they afraid that Wang Changsheng will become an immortal?" Cao Yusheng scratched his head, looking completely bewildered.

Shi Hao was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked, "Do you think Xiao An, with her personality, would do something that loses money?"

"No way, he's lucky he doesn't rob other people, how could he possibly lose out..." Cao Yusheng was suddenly struck by a realization, his pupils contracted, and he lowered his voice: "You mean, that immortal corpse... is haunted?!"

"I don't know if there are ghosts or not, but that immortal corpse is a hot potato. Everyone wants to become an immortal, but there are different speeds to becoming an immortal."

Shi Hao's brow twitched, and he said with a faint smile, "Do you think the Wang family's mortal enemy would be willing to see Wang Changsheng become the first immortal?"

"Of course I don't want to," Cao Yusheng answered decisively.

"That's settled then. The fact is that the Wang family has taken away the immortal corpse. Those people will definitely take action."

"As the saying goes, 'A common man is innocent, but he is guilty of possessing a treasure!' No matter how strong Wang Changsheng is, there will always be someone who can rival him. He has not yet reached the point of being truly invincible."

Shi Hao pointed out the most important point, and then followed him into the restaurant.

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Ancestral altar, also known as ancestral sacrificial altar.

This place is filled with broken walls and ancient stone carvings, bearing the marks of history, many of which were left after the great war of the previous era.

It is located in the very center of the Imperial Pass, and is the most sacred place.

Here are the remains of ancestors, inscriptions by immortals, an ancient sacrificial site, and a sealed stone chamber where, according to legend, someone has remained in seclusion for an entire era.

The invincible warriors in the Imperial Pass also reside here year-round, rarely showing themselves unless a major battle is imminent.

At this moment, inside a dilapidated palace, several very ancient figures sat cross-legged, motionless. Although their aura was restrained, like fossils, they still made people want to bow down and worship.

Before them stood a majestic figure, shrouded in chaos, revealing only a pair of deep, unfathomable eyes, exuding an imposing aura.

"Your disciples are all crazy, daring to plot against the old devil of the Wang family."

Qi Hong's master spoke. He was known as the Old Man of Green Wood, a supreme being of great age who once rode the Five Spirits Chariot and swept across the world, intimidating an entire era.

But now, he is really too old, he has entered his twilight years, and the vigorous blood and energy of his peak years are long gone. He sits on the ancestral altar all year round and will not take a single step out unless there is a critical moment.

The First Elder, Meng Tianzheng, stood with his hands behind his back, his entire body shrouded in chaotic energy, making him difficult to see clearly. Yet, his tone exuded composure: "Didn't you all acquiesce?"

Most of the invincible individuals who are in seclusion within the ancestral altar are neutral, with only a few being pro-war. However, they treat all of them equally to outsiders and are unwilling to participate in internal family disputes.

However, over the years, instead of contributing to the fight against the foreign lands, the Wang and Jin families have stirred up a lot of internal strife.

The invincible figures of the ancestral altar were dissatisfied with, and even disgusted with, the behavior of the two great immortal families.

If there weren't a suitable reason that would both satisfy them and not chill the hearts of the Diguan warriors, they wouldn't have waited until now.

“It’s not that I’m tacitly agreeing, it’s just that I don’t want to participate,” said the invincible Tuogu Clan member.

The elder laughed and said, "Making excuses? Don't you hate the Wang and Jin families the most? Aren't you afraid that if Wang Changcheng becomes an immortal, he'll be the first to target you?"

“Even with a celestial corpse, Wang Changsheng still can’t become an immortal. This is a problem of the larger environment, not something that can be overcome with just a celestial corpse,” the ancient ancestor Tuogu said coldly.

"Besides, I won't be the first one, it will be you!"

Although he despised the ways of the Wang and Jin families, these longevity families, he couldn't appreciate the little devil's almost insane scheming methods; he only felt a chill down his spine.

"Cough!" Old Man Minghe coughed, his fingers stroking a palm-sized bronze mirror, on which a blurry image flowed.

It could be vaguely seen that the Wang family was rushing through the Imperial Pass towards their base, with four dragons and Wang family elite soldiers protecting Wang Jiu in the middle.

Old Man Minghe glanced at it and said, "Tsk tsk, the worms spawned by the old ghost of the Wang family are quite cautious. However, the little devil's methods are indeed clever. If it weren't for this treasure, I'm afraid no one would be able to see through it. Wang Changsheng is probably going to suffer this time."