âItâs only because of our Immortal Courtâs battle against the devils from the Blessed Lands of the White Lotus that you heretics can take breathers. If that wasnât the case, would you have the opportunity for such arrogance? Youâre merely a group of insignificant rats.â
The Viridescent Thunder Heavenly Monarch coughed, with blood spewing out of his mouth. However, he still displayed a smile on his face, âRats, destined to only emerge in the voidâs boundless outskirts, where no lights shine upon. Today, itâs my misfortune to be caught by your hands. But, the marvelousness of the Immortal Court isnât someplace you rats can defile.â
âSomeone broke in before, right?â said Yan Di coldly.
Qinglei Heavenly Monarch remained silent for a while, âIf Suo Mingzhang hadnât ascended to the Grand Heavenly Realm, does he dare try it?â
He coldly swept his gaze toward the ground, âOur brethren are all united, unlike your lot. Let me tell you one other fact. That little guy named He Mian came to us autonomously and surrendered to our marvelousness!â
âHeâs much smarter than you all and knew of how to compensate for his wrongdoings. How different from you lot, who only sought after death!â
âHaha!â
After hearing the Viridescent Thunder Heavenly Monarchâs words, everyoneâs expression darkened.
Especially Daoist Cloud Conquest. His expression was the gloomiest among all present.
Yan Zhaoge looked at the Viridescent Thunder Heavenly Monarch and calmly nodded, âI see.â
His calmness sent a chill down the Viridescent Thunder Heavenly Monarchâs spine.
Initially, he was filled to the brim with confidence. Yet, right now, his confidence faltered, and even his laughter started quivering. Slowly, he couldnât laugh anymore, leaving only the lingering voice of his laughter in the air.
The Viridescent Thunder Heavenly Monarch wanted to say something else. However, Yan Zhaoge added more force in his hands, instantly suppressing any voice that tried coming out from his mouth.
Everyone present remained silent.
âForgive me. I dreamt of bringing the Prime Clear lineage back to its gloriousness through the Immortal Extermination Formation. Unfortunately, my wishful thinking was to no avail.â After a long pause, Daoist Cloud Conquest opened his mouth again, âFortunately, Little Friend Yu managed to uncover the Lord of Plentiful Treasureâs remains, and discovered the Immortal Extermination Formation. Thanks to that, one of my lifeâs goals had already been fulfilled.â
He raised his head and let out a sigh, âIâve been mundane throughout my entire life. In the past, the Roving Jade Heavens got to be established thanks to everyone elseâs efforts. I dare not hog any contributions to that matter. Through the past few years, I only contributed to the Roving Jade Heavens by teaching others and allowing the Prime Clear lineageâs succession. I was even a little prideful for that. Yet, looking back now...â
Gao Qingxuan said, âYou donât have to act like this. While you and I have some disparity in ideals, Iâm well aware of your personality truly is.â
âBut, He Mian is my disciple, and he betrayed our orthodox Daoism. With such a serious matter at hand, I can only kill him off to deal with the blame I now bear,â said Daoist Cloud Conquest as he shook his head.
Kun Ningzi said, âI understand if you want to kill him off. However, this isnât the right moment for that.â
âMaybe, this isnât the right moment. However, with the reality placed in front of us, we canât just neglect it.â He lifted his head and faced the crowd, âIf He Mian had truly entered the Immortal Courtâs territory, we might not be able to hunt him down anymore.â
Gao Qingxuan, Long Xingquan, Yue Zhenbei, and Daoist Cloud Conquestâs expressions turned gloomy.
Yan Di frowned as well.
Kun Ningzi sighed, âIndeed, the two heretic factions are fighting against each other and have no leisure of paying much attention to us. However, fighting in the voidâs outskirts and fighting in the enemyâs territory are two completely different matters.â
âWhile the Exalted Fire did cause havoc in the Immortal Court, the Immortal Court had also become much more cautious and increased their defenses. They wonât give us the opportunity to breach through them so easily anymore.â
âThe heretics might even specifically lay some traps around He Mian and lay in wait for us.â
Kun Ningzi cupped his hands toward Daoist Cloud Conquest, âPlease reconsider your actions.â
âNaturally, weâll have to take revenge for junior apprentice-brother Nie and Daoist Yu.â Bai Tao said, âHowever, the heretics are undoubtedly stronger. Itâs very risky to take action in their very own territory. Ultimately, if we proceeded toward that path, weâll be facing immense difficulties head-on.â
âItâs better for us to contact Senior Suo, the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor, and the others, and request them to pressurize the Immortal Court further until the Immortal Court is willing to hand He Mian over.â
âIf we want to take action, it would be much more convenient with them around.â
The Blessed Lands of the White Lotus was already triumphing over the Immortal Court.
If Grand Heavenly experts of orthodox Daoism were to assist the Blessed Lands of the White Lotus and the Demon Race in invading the Immortal Court, the Immortal Court would undoubtedly receive vehement pressure.
Baio Taoâs suggestion temporarily suppressed everyoneâs rage. Then, they decided to contact the Southern Extremity Longevity Emperor, the Incongruence Divine Mother, and the others.
However, what responded to them were mere disappointments.
âThe Demon Race?â Yan Di frowned.
Gao Qingxuan shut her eyes and remained silent. Daoist Cloud Conquest then said, âThatâs right. The Roc of Ten Thousand Cloudy Miles shredded off his pride and contacted other Great Demons to seek vengeance for his son. The Incongruence Divine Mother, the Exalted Fire, and the others are currently in a battle against said Great Demons and canât afford to leave.â
âThat is to say, if we want to find He Mian in the Immortal Court, we wonât have any Grand Heavenly Realm experts presiding over us.â Kun Ningzi muttered.
He lifted his head and looked toward Gao Qingxuan, Long Xingquan, and Yue Zhenbei, âItâs not my intention to decrease our morale. However, our Awakened Sky Cosmos alone wonât be sufficient if we intend to invade the Immortal Court. In fact, we would even run into our enemyâs traps very easily.â
âBeing on the hereticsâ territories, they could dispatch their troops much efficiently. While the heretic Grand Heavenly Immortals are weaker than our orthodox Daoismâs ones, theyâre still Grand Heavenly experts.
âOur brethren had just gone through the disastrous adversities thanks to the three Extinct Devils and received great damage. Even laying down the Immortal Extermination Formation would pose great difficulties to us. Moreover, our opponent might even receive the assistance of the Western Pure Lands. Letâs not forget about the Immeasurable Heavenly Lord as well.â
Kun Ningzi said sincerely, âIâm not a coward. However, our Awakened Sky Cosmosâ secrets canât be leaked. One day, he would ultimately bring He Mian back to us. Please do reconsider your actions.â
âAll of us cultivated the sword,â said Long Xingquan plainly.
Kun Ningzi sighed.
âSenior apprentice-uncle Long, Senior Gao, senior apprentice-uncle Yue, Daoist Cloud Conquest.â Yan Zhaoge suddenly said, âDue to the destruction of the Immortal Extermination Formation, all of us were inflicted with wounds. As he said, we arenât in the condition of going on another expedition.â
Everyone looked at him.
âIâll go.â Yan Zhaoge calmly extended his hand and pointed toward himself, âHe Mian will die for sure.â
âRight now, junior apprentice-sister Feng still isnât in the suitable condition for fighting yet,â said Bai Tao.
Yan Zhaoge shook his head, âI never planned on bringing her along.â
âYouâll go alone?â Bai Tao was startled, âThe situation isnât the same as last time anymore. The last time you infiltrated the Immortal Court, the two heretic factions had yet to confront each other in warfare. With such a lax environment, the Immortal Court wasnât on their guard at all. Moreover, you only managed to infiltrate successfully due to your weak cultivation at that time.â
âRight now, your cultivation would immediately be sensed by them the instant you step into their grounds.â
Kun Ningzi smiled bitterly, âThe heretics would hide He Mian. If you canât find him quick enough, you might instantly fall into their besiegement.â
Yan Zhaoge plainly said, âI shall enter indiscreetly and search every nook and cranny.â
At the same time, within the Broad Creed Mountain located in the Sky beyond Skies, situated within the Awakened Sky Cosmos.
A colossal bear with black and white furs followed a tall figure, and they arrived at a small courtyard, âSenior apprentice-brother Xu, Iâm aware that everything happened too quickly, and you might not have stabilized yourself yet. However, it is now our turn to act.â