792: Pick a fight

The Demon Beast Forest, usually deserted, became unusually lively.

Looking down from the sky, one could see figures emerging from the dense forest, arriving at this hilly area.

Every single one of them possessed considerable strength!

However...

Most of the people who came here knew in their hearts that they were just joining the fun.

The ownership of the four spirits divine fruit was only for those major powers and strong cultivators to contend for.

They only came to broaden their horizons and witness the battles between strong cultivators.

In an unnamed valley, most of the Loose Cultivators and practitioners of humble origins who came to join the fun or try their luck gathered.

"It is said that many renowned strong cultivators have come for the emergence of this four spirits divine fruit. Immortal Master Blood Pool Chi Deming and Illusion Sword Immortal Master Gu Santong, who have been famous for decades, have all arrived deep in the Demon Beast Forest."

"Haha, I heard that Fairy Murong Wan, the Thousand Marvels Immortal Master of Snow Moon Palace, has also come deep into the Demon Beast Forest. I wonder if I'll be able to witness her peerless Fairy-like appearance this time?"

Loose Cultivators gathered in the unnamed valley, discussing animatedly.

"Fairy Murong Wan, she was the number one beauty in our Eastern Region twenty years ago. It is said that her appearance is peerless and her strength is profound. If I could meet this Fairy once, it would truly be a worthwhile trip!"

"The allure of the four spirits divine fruit is indeed great, even someone like Fairy Murong Wan can't help but contend for it. But in my opinion, Fairy Murong Wan's chances of getting it are not high!"

"The emergence of this four spirits divine fruit has caused too much of a stir. Many Peak Eighth-Order strong cultivators who have been famous for many years have flocked here. I saw people from the Li family in Green Field Town before, and the Old Ancestor of the Li family, Li Qingcang, has also come!"

"Li Qingcang? He is a master who became famous a hundred years ago. I didn't expect him to still be alive? The Li family's Dragon Slaying Sword is a top-grade divine weapon. Holding it allows one to fight across Realms. With Li Qingcang's foundation and the Dragon Slaying Sword in hand, he probably wouldn't fear even encountering a Ninth-Order True Lord. It seems this time the four spirits divine fruit will likely fall into the hands of the Li family!"

As the people in the valley talked, the topic shifted to the strong cultivators who came to contend for the four spirits divine fruit. When someone mentioned Li Qingcang's name, the surroundings immediately fell silent.

Li Qingcang!

The patriarch of the Li family a hundred years ago, with Peak Eighth-Order strength, he had established a great reputation. Moreover, holding the Dragon Slaying Sword, he once had an undefeated record against an Early Stage Ninth-Order True Lord.

In front of this person, if a Ninth-Order did not appear, who could contend?

Furthermore, Li Qingcang was already at the Peak of the Eighth-Order a hundred years ago. Now that he came to contend for the four spirits divine fruit, he must want to make that final desperate struggle before his lifespan approaches its end.

Under such circumstances, even if an Early Stage Ninth-Order True Lord arrived, they would probably not wish to encounter him.

"Li Qingcang is indeed powerful. With the Dragon Slaying Sword, he can fight a Ninth-Order True Lord, but this four spirits divine fruit probably won't fall into his hands."

At this moment, an inconspicuous old man suddenly spoke loudly.

"Oh? Why is that?"

"Old man, have you perhaps heard some news? Is there a True Lord strong cultivator coming for the emergence of the four spirits divine fruit this time?"

"It can't be, right?! True Lord-level strong cultivators live for hundreds of years and are detached from worldly affairs. They have no need for the four spirits divine fruit and wouldn't bother to come and snatch it, would they?"

Hearing this, the surrounding people started asking questions, some even with a hint of dissatisfaction in their tone.

In the entire Netherworld, a Ninth-Order True Lord was already a high and mighty figure, almost like a god to ordinary people.

For such a strong cultivator to personally enter the fray and contend was truly a bit like bullying the weak!

"You all entered the Demon Beast Forest early, so you probably don't know yet, but the Chu Royal Family has also set their sights on this four spirits divine fruit, and do you know who is leading the team?"

Seeing everyone's gaze fall upon him, the old man stroked his beard and smiled proudly, his inner vanity seemingly greatly satisfied.

Seeing this scene, a mischievous little girl beside the old man sighed, supporting her forehead.

"Grandpa is acting up again."

The little girl was Ling'er from the Tianji Pavilion, who followed her grandfather, Tianji Old Man, deep into the Demon Beast Forest to find the foreign person who caused the Celestial Mystery Disk to react abnormally.

"Can we really find him this way?"

Ling'er thought to herself, feeling a bit speechless as she looked at the various cultivators around her who were attracted and gathered closer.

At this moment, seeing the old man keeping them in suspense, many people around him hurriedly asked repeatedly:

"Old man, don't be mysterious. We did indeed arrive here yesterday to wait, and we are not very clear about the news outside."

"Exactly, exactly! Old man, if you know any new news, don't keep us in suspense. Hurry up and tell everyone. After the matter of the four spirits divine fruit is over, I'll arrange a good banquet for you in Green Field Town."

"What's a banquet? Old man, if you speak freely today, when we go back, I'll treat you to a good time at the town's pleasure house."

Even more impatient cultivators made promises.

"Hahaha! Young man, I'll remember you!"

Tianji Old Man's eyes lit up, and he gave a thumbs up to the cultivator who offered to treat him to a good time. Then he no longer kept them in suspense.

"The team dispatched by the Chu Royal Family this time is led by the Old Ancestor of Chu, Kunlun True Lord!"

"I believe everyone knows that Kunlun True Lord is a True Lord-level strong cultivator who became famous decades ago. Now his strength must be even greater than decades ago."

"Moreover, Chu is a top power below the Eight Great Sacred Grounds, with deep foundations. Kunlun True Lord personally taking action this time, I'm afraid whether it's Immortal Master Blood Pool, Thousand Marvels Immortal Master, or Li Qingcang of the Li family, they will all return empty-handed."

Tianji Old Man said with a subtle tone, looking at the people around him.

As his voice fell, the atmosphere in this unnamed valley instantly quieted, and countless people's faces showed shock.

Kunlun True Lord Chu Kunlun!

His reputation in the entire Eastern Region of the Netherworld could be said to be thunderous. His cultivation was incomparably powerful. When he ascended to the True Lord Realm, he once had a battle agreement with the Holy Master of Four Symbols Holy Land, and he ultimately won as an Early Stage True Lord. He is recognized by the entire Netherworld as being unrivaled among Early Stage Ninth-Order cultivators, and even some Middle Stage Ninth-Order True Lords are extremely wary of him.

Now, decades later, Kunlun True Lord has emerged from seclusion again, and his strength has probably improved even further.

"Seriously, a dignified True Lord, actually personally entering the fray to snatch the four spirits divine fruit. This is clearly bullying the weak and losing face."

"Heaven And Earth Treasure belongs to the virtuous. With Kunlun True Lord taking action, how can others still have a chance!"

"The number of strong cultivators who came this time is quite large. Although their strength is not as good as Kunlun True Lord, the forces behind them are not weaker than Chu. Isn't Kunlun True Lord afraid of causing public outrage by acting like this?"

After the silence, the valley became noisy again, and many people's faces were filled with resentment.

When Wang Chen and Bai Yuliang entered the valley, they happened to hear the complaints of the surrounding crowd.

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