432: Territory Lord summons

Reincarnation Paradise’s large-scale internal investigation lasted for a month, resulting in rivers of blood. Not much blood was shed by the spies themselves; the major deaths were caused by the contingencies left behind by the spies.

The struggle between forces is inherently ruthless. For instance, that Buddhist cultivator, had he completed his reconnaissance mission, would certainly have detonated the contingencies he left in the City Lord’s Mansion before leaving. If the City Lord had not responded in time, the entire Diqi City might have been destroyed, and as for casualties, who could possibly count them?

This month, over a hundred cities were destroyed by spies from various forces, and even more departmental outposts of Reincarnation Paradise’s various forces were destroyed.

Reincarnation Paradise had lost face this time, but it was not without benefits. After this incident, the number of internal traitors within them greatly decreased, and the spies who entered here were either caught or fled. From a long-term perspective, it was beneficial.

The Heavenly Court and other forces were also conducting self-examinations, but they were not doing so overtly. They were all investigating silently, to prevent internal traitors from acting desperately. Reincarnation Paradise made a big move because of the urgency of its mission; it had reached a critical moment.

On this day, the City Lord called Ji Yi and his team. After a month apart, the City Lord had become much more haggard, indicating he had a difficult month.

“Five Fellow Daoists, thank you for resolving a major hidden danger for me. If that Buddhist cultivator had detonated his contingencies after leaving, my Diqi City would likely have been destroyed,” the City Lord expressed his sincere gratitude.

“City Lord, there’s no need to be so polite. We came to complete the mission, and naturally, we will do our best. We are all on the same side, so there’s no need for too many formalities,” Ji Yi replied.

“I have recommended you all to the Domain Lord. You will report to the Domain Lord’s Mansion shortly. The Domain Lord wishes to see you. If you achieve great success in the future, please remember Lord Qi.”

“Thank you, Lord Qi, for the recommendation. In the future, we will still need Lord Qi’s continued care,” Ji Yi said with a smile, finally beginning to meet high-ranking figures of Reincarnation Paradise.

The Domain Lord of the Core Dao Domain, this is a powerful regional official, not someone an ordinary Immortal Emperor can serve as.

Ji Yi and the five were transported to the Domain Mansion via a Formation, heading directly to the Domain Lord’s Mansion.

After reporting their names to the guards, Ji Yi and the five entered the Domain Mansion and saw a tall figure in the main hall. His aura was as deep and profound as an abyss, immediately indicating he was no simple character. Typically, the Domain Lord of a Core Dao Domain is a True God, having lived for a very long time, and possessing unknown methods.

“Lord Qi told me about your deeds, and I also reviewed your mission records in the Shadow Temple. You are all very good,” the Domain Lord praised Ji Yi and his team.

“Thank you for the Domain Lord’s praise. It is all for cultivation. If we do not fight with all our might, when will we be able to avenge ourselves?” Ji Yi said with hatred in his eyes.

“Heavenly Court, our Reincarnation Paradise will destroy them sooner or later. Since you have this resolve, our Reincarnation Paradise will not mistreat those who work for us. Now, I have a mission for you: go to Doomsday City in the Disaster Dao Domain. Detailed information will be sent to your tokens. After completion, your rewards will not be small,” the Domain Lord said.

“We guarantee mission completion.” Ji Yi and the five withdrew and immediately traveled to the Disaster Dao Domain via a Formation.

“Phew, we should have passed the test,” Xiao Min said, patting her chest. The Domain Lord had been investigating their Karma, but fortunately, the Ancestral God of Power’s methods prevented him from detecting anything, otherwise Ji Yi and the others would not have left the Domain Lord’s Mansion so easily today.

“From now on, we will have a smooth path in Reincarnation Paradise. Three years and another three years, maybe we can even become middle to high-level officials here,” Ji Yi said with a smile.

“Haha, when we no longer need this identity, we must give Reincarnation Paradise a hard time and infuriate them,” Xiao Min said with a mischievous smile.

“Let’s first see what this mission is about,” Xiao Ling reminded.

Ji Yi took out the Reincarnation Paradise token and looked at the mission information. The mission information was very long, indicating this mission would be quite complicated to carry out.

Ji Yi spoke out the mission information, and then they discussed the next course of action. Soon, Ji Yi and the five arrived at the Domain City of the Disaster Dao Domain, and then were transported to Doomsday City.

They walked through streets and alleys until they reached a general store on an old street, where an old woman was tidying up goods inside the shop.

“Several superiors, what do you need?” The old woman’s voice was very slow and hoarse.

“I’d like one of everything,” Ji Yi said.

“Immortal, please sit. I’ll pack them for you right away.”

“Good, I’d like to find a place to rest. Do you have any spare space here?”

“Please come inside!” The old woman led Ji Yi and his team into the back courtyard. There was a door behind the storefront leading to the back courtyard.

“On the night three days from now, you will go to the auction house in the slave market and bid on a slave. Then, when you make the handover in the back, use this secret code with that person.” The old woman showed Ji Yi a piece of paper and then put it away.

“Alright.” Ji Yi and his team walked out, took one item, paid, and then left the general store.

“This mission is so troublesome, layer after layer. Reincarnation Paradise is too cautious,” Xiao Min grumbled.

“What they are doing now is offending the entire Immortal Realm, so their caution is understandable. Let’s wait three days, no rush,” Sister Lan said.

Ji Yi and the five spent three days familiarizing themselves with Doomsday City. Since they were on a mission, it was natural to get to know the place.

Doomsday City is an ordinary city, with no major forces here. For Ji Yi, only Immortal Emperor Dao Lineages and above were worth their attention now.

The Disaster Dao Domain is most famous for its natural disasters: great sun disasters, black wind disasters, volcanic eruptions, and meteor showers are very common occurrences here. Without the strength of a Heavenly Immortal or above, one would not dare to venture outside the city. The city has Formations, which can block most natural disasters.

The people here all cultivate the Dao of Disaster. The Disaster Dao Domain used to be under the jurisdiction of Reincarnation Paradise, but now the Immortal Emperor Dao Lineage, the Disaster Temple, here has intentions of establishing itself as an independent power, outwardly complying but inwardly defying Reincarnation Paradise’s commands. After all, Reincarnation Paradise’s Heavenly Venerates have not appeared for many years, so how much better could their situation be than that of the Heavenly Court?

Three days later, the Wind Flower Snow Moon Team headed to the auction house in the slave market. The slave market, as the name suggests, is a place where slaves are sold.

The struggles in the Immortal Realm are much more intense than in the Major Thousand Worlds. In the conflicts between Dao Lineage Families, many Immortals from the losing side are sold as slaves. This is the cruelty of the cultivation world.

Looking at those slaves with dead eyes, Ji Yi and the five did not have much sympathy, because they could not afford to. They did not yet have the strength to change this widespread problem in the Immortal Realm, so they directly entered the auction house.

At this time, the auction had not yet begun. Ji Yi and the five found seats and waited for the auction to start.