332: Chapter 332 I'll be right back!

Li Jiuyou walked into the hall and bowed respectfully to his parents seated at the head, his posture impeccable.

"Your son congratulates Father on completing seclusion and advancing your cultivation!"

Li Juexin looked at his son bowing respectfully below, the satisfaction in his eyes deepening.

He raised his hand in a gesture of support, his tone carrying a rare touch of warmth.

"Mm, rise. It seems you haven't slacked off at all during the time I was in seclusion; your cultivation has actually progressed to the Late Golden Immortal stage! Good, very good! You truly are my, Li Juexin's, son!"

He paused, a sharp light flashing in his eyes.

"Tell me, what reward do you want? A Magic Treasure? Medicinal Pills? Or perhaps qualification to Cultivate in a Secret Realm? As long as I can provide it, I will not be stingy!"

Li Jiuyou straightened his body, a perfectly measured smile appearing on his handsome face.

He shook his head slightly.

"I appreciate Father's kindness, but I do not require any special reward. To see Father emerge safely from seclusion with your cultivation reaching new heights, and to share family happiness with Mother, is my greatest wish. I only hope for Father and Mother's health and longevity, and that the foundation of our Inverse Immortal Alliance remains eternal."

These words were spoken with such sincerity that Li Juexin was greatly delighted. The majesty on his face softened significantly as he couldn't help but laugh heartily.

"Good! Good! Good! My son not only has transcendent talent but also such filial piety and vision. I am truly gratified!"

After a brief thought, he said:

"In that case, I shall bestow upon you that Profound Yin Soul-Slaying Shuttle I happened upon in the Jiuyou Secret Realm years ago! This treasure specifically targets the Divine Soul and complements your Cultivation Technique perfectly. Refine it well, and it will surely become a great asset to you!"

"The Profound Yin Soul-Slaying Shuttle?" Fairy Bi Lin's beautiful eyes brightened slightly; she clearly knew the value of this treasure.

She gave Li Juexin a mock-reproachful look, though her tone carried an irrepressible joy.

"Husband is truly being generous, to be willing to give such a treasure to You'er."

Li Jiuyou also showed a look of pleasant surprise and quickly bowed again.

"Thank you for the generous gift, Father! Your son will not fail your expectations!"

"Oh, you father and son..." Fairy Bi Lin shook her head with a smile, her gaze drifting between her husband and son, her eyes filled with the dual satisfaction and pride of a wife and mother.

Li Juexin laughed loudly and looked at Fairy Bi Lin.

"Isn't this all because he takes after you! If not for Madam's excellent teaching, how could my son have today's achievements?"

The atmosphere in the hall briefly seemed quite warm and harmonious, a picture of a kind father and filial son in a happy family.

However, at this very moment of joy—

"Report—!!!"

An urgent, sharp shout filled with obvious panic tore through the peaceful atmosphere of the hall like a sharp blade, echoing from far outside!

The smile on Li Juexin's face vanished instantly, his brows furrowing tightly. The displeasure of being interrupted and the cold majesty of the Alliance Leader resurfaced. He said in a heavy voice:

"What is the panic? Come in and speak!"

A Disciple wearing the standard black robes of the Inverse Immortal Alliance, his face pale and his aura only at the True Immortal Realm, rushed into the hall on all fours. He collapsed to his knees, his voice trembling.

"Reporting to the Alliance Leader! It's bad! There are Cultivators forcing their way through the mountain gate! They have already broken through three layers of outer Restrictions, wounded dozens of patrolling Disciples, and are heading straight for the headquarters!"

"What?!" A cold light exploded in Li Juexin's eyes. "Forcing their way through the mountain gate? How many people? What cultivation? Which power is so bold?!"

The guard swallowed hard and replied with difficulty, "Only two! Their cultivation seems to be just at the Early Stage Golden Immortal Realm! But their methods are extremely strange, especially the one using black Qi; our Formations and immortal arts have very little effect on him..."

"Two who just entered the Golden Immortal Realm?"

Hearing this, Li Juexin was first stunned, then a surge of violent rage at being severely offended welled up in his heart!

His Inverse Immortal Alliance now dominated the Northern Region with a resounding reputation, and there were over a dozen Golden Immortals within the alliance!

Two Early Stage Golden Immortals who came out of nowhere dared to storm the mountain gate?

And they even broke through three Restrictions?

This was simply a massive insult to the Inverse Immortal Alliance!

Before Li Juexin could explode, Li Jiuyou had already stepped forward. A layer of frost covered his handsome face as he first cupped his hands to his father, his voice as cold as ice.

"Father, please calm your anger. They are but two ants who don't know the meaning of death. Why bother getting upset?"

He turned to the trembling guard on the floor, his tone carrying undisguised contempt and reprimand.

"A mere two Early Stage Golden Immortals, and the mountain-guarding Disciples and outer Formations couldn't handle them? You even had to disturb the Alliance Leader? Truly useless!"

Li Jiuyou turned back to face Li Juexin, his tone becoming steady and confident.

"Father, Mother, please leave this matter to your son. It just so happens that Father has come out of seclusion; I should stretch my limbs and take these two fools who don't know the heights of heaven to celebrate for Father! Please sit here at ease, Father and Mother. Your son will go and return shortly."

After saying this, he bowed once more to his parents and then turned around. His long robes moved without wind as he walked out of the hall with great strides, his back straight and Killing Intent faintly visible.

Looking at his son's confident and steady back, the anger in Li Juexin's heart subsided slightly, replaced by a hint of gratification.

His son had grown up; he was responsible and strong, enough to stand on his own.

With You'er's Late Golden Immortal cultivation, combined with the geographical advantage of the Inverse Immortal Alliance and his many subordinates, two Early Stage Golden Immortals could indeed be wiped out with a flip of a hand.

But for some reason, the moment Li Jiuyou's figure disappeared outside the hall doors, a tiny, inexplicable trace of unease flickered through Li Juexin's heart.

He frowned and suppressed that strange unease.

Perhaps he had just been in seclusion for too long and was being overly sensitive... Withered Bone Demon Mountain, outside the Inverse Immortal Alliance's mountain gate.

The mountain path, which was originally gloomy and solemn, filled with various malicious Restrictions and patrolling Disciples, was now a mess.

Dozens of Disciples wearing Inverse Immortal Alliance uniforms lay scattered on the ground. Most had weak auras and were unconscious; the few who were still awake were terrified, huddling in corners and trembling.

In the field, the only two standing were a green and a black figure.

Su Mo curled his lip and said to Fu Tianming beside him:

"I say, Old Fu, this Inverse Immortal Alliance of yours... this is the level it's at now? The gatekeepers are all this kind of trash? Not even one who can last two moves, this is too pathetic."

Fu Tianming's crimson eyes swept over the unfamiliar patterns and auras on the Disciples' uniforms, and he said flatly:

"This has long since ceased to be my Inverse Immortal Alliance. After ten thousand years, everything here has nothing to do with me anymore."

Su Mo shrugged, no longer dwelling on it.

He looked toward the depths of the mountain gate, took a deep breath, and then circulated his cultivation. His voice, like rolling thunder, instantly spread through the entire Withered Bone Demon Mountain:

"Hey—!!! You pair of bastards inside! Stop hiding! Hurry up and crawl out to meet your deaths!!"

Almost the instant Su Mo's voice fell—

"How presumptuous! What madman dares to act wildly in my Inverse Immortal Alliance?! You're looking for death!!!"

A furious shout filled with rage and Killing Intent swept out from the depths!

Before the voice had even faded, a dark-gold streak of light, moving at extreme speed, pierced through the sky. Carrying the overwhelming pressure of a Late Golden Immortal, it crashed down in front of Su Mo!

The light dissipated, revealing a tall and feminine-looking figure.

It was precisely the Young Lord of the Inverse Immortal Alliance, Li Jiuyou!