Yellow Court Daoist-Chapter 734 - 660: First Arrival! [Seeking Monthly Pass!]
Star Sea Realm.
Above, the starry sky.
Below, seven continents and four oceans.
On this day,
In the 'Divine Ruins Sea', one of the four oceans, Lu Qingfeng, together with the Eastern God-searching General transformed into Xuan Light and landed on an island, disappearing into the depths of an unnamed mountain on the Nameless Island.
"Thank you, Capturing God General, for your rescue!"
The Eastern God-searching General steadied himself and quickly bowed deeply to Lu Qingfeng.
"You're too polite, General."
Lu Qingfeng waved his hand.
He looked over at the Eastern God-searching General.
A Divine General of the Earth Immortal top tier, now pale and appearing wilted, clearly having suffered unimaginable severe injuries.
He couldn't help but worry, "General, your injuries—"
Both cast out into the Star Sea Realm, naturally forming allies, it seemed inevitable they would need to support one another. However, seeing the state of the Eastern God-searching General, it seemed recovery would not come soon.
The other two Divine Generals were likely in no better condition.
Indeed.
The Eastern God-searching General gave a bitter smile, "The battle was fierce. Had it not been for the power of the miniature realm, I would likely have met my demise. It's only thanks to your rescue that I still live. Yet, recovery will need at least tens of thousands of years of recuperation."
The danger was just a moment ago.
To resist the Star Array, he didn't just use the 'Nine Strategies Xuanhao Talisman' which he had cultivated for many years to set up multiple arrays, he even invoked the power of the Blessed Land he had nurtured over many years.
Supported by the miniature realm.
And on top of his profound mastery in arrays.
He was barely able to withstand a strike.
Yet after that strike, not only did the 'Nine Strategies Xuanhao Talisman' disintegrate, but his own Blessed Land also suffered great damage, disintegrating with only a shred of its origin left.
Heavily injured.
Without any more power to resist.
Facing the pursuing Star Banner from the heavens, he truly had no escape.
He had already been in despair, who would have thought that someone would still risk rescuing him.
But his injuries were no less severe than when Four Bright Gongbin Yuanjun was heavily injured by the Heavenly Punishment Asura. One a Heavenly Immortal God, the other an Earth Immortal Divine General, both facing foundational damages that made recovery difficult.
The Eastern God-searching General was grateful, but with his severe injuries, he was unable to aid the Capturing God General at present, feeling somewhat ashamed.
"Is it that serious?!"
Lu Qingfeng feigned surprise, his expression serious, "If that's the case, General, you should focus on healing sooner rather than later, don't delay. As for the current situation, considering that great heavenly formation, it's not something a few of us can handle. It's better to calmly wait for the two Marshals to come to our aid, to avoid losing our lives in vain."
In his words.
There was no lack of concern and sincerity.
Hearing this, the Eastern God-searching General nodded, "Indeed, I have no options at present."
Reaching his realm of cultivation, he clearly did not wish to gamble with his own life's safety.
Seeing the Capturing God General also thinking of lying low and waiting for aid, he felt relieved.
This kind of idea.
Was much better than risking trespassing alone, or even demanding that others join in risking their lives for potential rewards.
Grateful for the rescue.
Both being fallen.
Plus having previously made Four Bright Gongbin Yuanjun suffer a setback.
The Three Sects' alliance made the Eastern God-searching General hold a very good impression of Lu Qingfeng.
He reached into his robe and pulled out a roll of list, handing it to Lu Qingfeng, "This is the 'Star Sea Enfeoffment List', containing records of all deities within the Star Sea Realm. With this list, Daoist Brother can investigate, dismiss, or issue decrees to any recorded deities in the Star Sea Realm."
"Star Sea Enfeoffment List."
Lu Qingfeng took the list, looking towards the Eastern God-searching General, "This is—"
"A gift from the Marshal."
"It was intended for me to use this list to aid the Flame God General and the Eastern God-searching General in locating the deities within the Star Battle Formation. Afterwards, it's to stabilize the Star Sea Divine Dao. To heavily punish the traitors, and to inspect and fill the vacancies."
The Eastern God-searching General saw Lu Qingfeng's puzzled look and took the initiative to explain.
Hearing this, Lu Qingfeng instantly understood.
This was a lucrative position.
With this list at hand, investigating all deities of the Star Sea after the fact, holding the authority over the life and death of all deities. Those Star Sea Gods wanting stability would inevitably have to present substantial tributes to the Eastern God-searching General.
He could definitely make a fortune.
Moreover, with vacancies inevitably appearing in the Star Sea Divine Positions, he could also place trusted followers and subordinates in them.
For one, providing a secure retreat for True Immortal Generals whose longevity had run out and who didn't wish to reincarnate; secondly, it would be planting his influence in the Star Sea Realm, which would facilitate the expansion of his sect with these deities who came from his ranks in future years.
"This is probably an advance reward for the generals who took risks."
Lu Qingfeng thought of the Flame God General's 'Thunder God Whip'.
With this whip in hand.
Handling affairs in the Star Sea Realm afterwards would also bring about undeniable benefits.
The Eastern God-searching General was proficient in arrays, which had allowed him to get this advantage.
"Alas."
Lu Qingfeng shook his head.
Who could have foreseen that what seemed to be a certain victory in this battle of the Star Sea would now face such an unexpected change?
"At present, I'm too gravely injured to ensure the safety of the list."
"Please, Daoist Brother, keep it safe for me."
The Eastern God-searching General appealed to Lu Qingfeng.
"Rest assured, General."
"It will be safe with me."
Lu Qingfeng also understood the Eastern God-searching General's intentions and did not decline, solemnly accepting it.
The Eastern God-searching General breathed a sigh of relief.
He then said, "My injuries really cannot be delayed; I will seek a place to heal now. If Daoist Brother has urgent matters, you may crush this Jade Scroll, and I'll surely come!"
He then handed a Jade Scroll to Lu Qingfeng.
"General, focus on your healing."
Lu Qingfeng received the Jade Scroll and responded.
Heaving a sigh of relief in his heart.
Although not honorable, he was quite pleased with the condition of the Eastern God-Searching General and the two Divine Generals from the Yang Realm, both severely injured—
With three top Earth Immortals all severely injured, the Star Battle Formation in the heavens was left undisturbed.
As long as the exile in the Star Sea remained unobstructed.
The Immortal Qin Realm would be within reach sooner or later.
"However."
"Besides the three Divine Generals, it's also critical to quickly understand the current situation in the Star Sea Realm—if there are any Immortal or Demon masters who have not yet submitted to the Immortal Qin, they too pose a hidden threat."
"It's also necessary to confirm: Is the endpoint of exile in the Star Sea Realm truly the location of the Immortal Qin Realm?"
If so.
It would be a cause for great joy.
If not.
"More preparations will need to be made."
In matters concerning the Immortal Qin Realm, Lu Qingfeng would tolerate no errors.
Watching the Eastern God-searching General depart.
Sorting through the details, Lu Qingfeng also left the desolate island and mountains.
...
Star Sea Realm.
Legends say, this realm was once part of the Ancient Chaos, an Earth Realm.
Long before the Divine Enthronement, due to the Witch Demon War and conflicts among Immortals, it got shattered and subsequently was stripped away from the Primordial Land. Since then, adrift in the Void, it gradually formed the Star Sea Realm.
Within the four oceans.
The west's Immortal Burial Ocean, reportedly, holds the remains of many Ancient Immortals, while the eastern Divine Ruins Sea is where Ancient Demon Gods fell, known as 'the land where Ancient Gods return to ruins.' There are even rumors that someone once encountered Ancient Immortal Devices in the Immortal Burial Ocean, and bodies of ancient gods in the Divine Ruins Sea.
Rumors are hard to believe.
Yet, they added much mystique to both oceans.
That day.
In the Divine Ruins Sea, numerous cultivators swarmed around, gathering from various places.
Lu Qingfeng blended in among them.
Looking at two cultivators not far away, "Again, cultivators who practice the Path of Life and Death."
After leaving the Immortal Qin Realm, this was the first time he'd seen so many cultivators and monsters specializing in Cultivating Character and Life. For a moment, it felt as if he had returned to the Immortal Qin Realm, back to when he first ventured onto the Path of Life and Death.
His thoughts were indescribable.
These past few days.
He wandered through many islands within the Divine Ruins Sea, gathering intelligence from the lower and middle layers.
What he saw was that in the Divine Ruins Sea, the number of cultivators and monsters practicing the Path of Life and Death was no less than those committed to the orthodox Immortal Dao.
They could be described as Da Xing Qi Dao.
"The advantage of the Path of Life and Death is the Divine Speed of progression in the early to mid-stages, with achievements attainable in a short period of time."
"But very few can cultivate up to the Fourth or Fifth Realm."
And becoming an Earth Immortal.
Even back in the Immortal Qin Realm, none had achieved this. Lu Qingfeng knew in the Immortal Qin Realm that there wasn't even a path leading to the Earth Immortal Level for practicing the Path of Life and Death.
Thus.
Whether it's the Immortal Qin Realm or the Star Sea Realm.
Not many orthodox Immortal Sects nor the majority of ambitious cultivators are eager to achieve quick success to the detriment of their future.
But for Loose Cultivators without background or resources, for those demons who gained enlightenment in the wild and embarked on the cultivation path penniless, there isn't much choice.
The Path of Life and Death is relatively simple to practice.
Its early growth is extremely rapid.
Even if they aren't as powerful as orthodox cultivators, even if their prospects pale in comparison to those of Immortal Dao cultivators, it's still considered a broad and promising path for them.
Those with foresight, after all, are few.
Most only care about the present.
Either because of this or that reason, they can only focus on the here and now.
Like the two Life Dao Cultivators that Lu Qingfeng was observing.
At first glance, it was clear that they were neither powerful nor talented individuals.
Pondering.
Lu Qingfeng continued to listen to their conversation.
The one with the buzz cut and square face, while hurrying on the road, looked around.
Seeing no one nearby, he whispered, "Big brother. I've heard that Immortal Qin has risen swiftly. That Qingsong Temple originally a major sect in Anping State, in a short time, was beaten so badly they had to give up their sanctuary, retreating all the way to Divine Ruins Sea to barely preserve themselves.
But the strength of the sect has long been weakened, it's said even Longevity-watching Immortals have perished. And these top immortal sects have always looked down on us cultivators practicing the Path of Nature and Life. Even if we go, we would not be valued.
It's better to join Immortal Qin, with our cultivation, being a Colonel is more than enough.
There are many Life Dao Secret Techniques in Immortal Qin that surpass those of Qingsong Temple, why bother chasing after something inferior and rejecting something superior?"
Chen Zhuang truly did not understand.
From the messages coming from the west, the unstoppable rise of Immortal Qin was evident.
Even a top Immortal Sect like Qingsong Temple was beaten defenseless, yet they were considering joining it instead of turning to Immortal Qin.
Chen Zhuang couldn't comprehend.
"You!"
"Are simply short-sighted!"
Chen Xiang, with a fierce appearance and large copper-bell eyes that sparkled with wisdom, whispered scoldingly to his brother, "Immortal Qin may look formidable, but the Immortal Qin Army is mostly full of ordinary mortals. Capturing Anping State doesn't guarantee they can handle the Divine Ruins Sea, with its many waters and complex islands. We two brothers are most familiar with the Divine Ruins Sea. Travelling all the way to Immortal Qin, even if we could join the army, how great could our achievements be, being strangers in a strange land?"
Chen Xiang saw that his brother Chen Zhuang was still somewhat unconvinced.
He glanced around and lowered his voice even further, "Besides, Qingsong Temple has a significant backing in the Immortal Realm, what does Immortal Qin have?! They just took advantage of the element of surprise and swept over Anping State. But once Qingsong Temple responds, Immortal Qin won't stand a chance.
Moreover, Immortal Qin even dares to persecute those Mountain Gods and the earth, fortunate yet fragile.
Hmph!
Do they really think the Heavenly Court doesn't care?"
Hearing this.
Chen Zhuang suddenly froze, "Will the Heavenly Court intervene in mortal conflicts?"
He clearly remembered, over the years, he'd seen several Water Gods and Mountain Gods killed by great demons, yet those demons still roamed free today.
"Minor squabbles, they naturally won't bother."
"But this time, Immortal Qin may have made a big mess!"
Chen Xiang shook his head, saying no more.
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