687: Chapter 687 Qi Yuan's Visit

Discussions regarding the Tianhuang Continent were likewise unfolding among other major factions.

For instance, the True Spirit Immortal Dynasty.

Inside the imperial palace, Huangfu Zhanming looked at the Emperor, Huangfu Haoyu, his voice calm: "Haoyu, what is your take on this matter regarding the Tianhuang Continent?"

Nowadays, Huangfu Zhanming was already at the Early Stage of the Body Integration Stage.

Huangfu Haoyu smiled slightly, his tone composed: "Old Ancestor, I have sent people to investigate; the people of the Tianhuang Continent are almost all dissatisfied with the Heavenly Palace and the Liu Clan."

After a pause, the corners of his mouth lifted slightly: "Moreover, I also learned that this Tianhuang Continent was previously a small Secret Realm of the Liu Clan Immortal Family, used as a place to keep blood-food in captivity."

"I think this matter is a good thing for us. Besides, he only occupies a stretch of sea, not our territory, so what does it have to do with us?"

Huangfu Zhanming looked at Huangfu Haoyu and nodded with satisfaction: "Mm, I did not misjudge you."

"Rest assured, Old Ancestor. The Heavenly Palace has assassinated many of our Huangfu family's Genius Disciples; this debt will be repaid sooner or later."

Huangfu Zhanming raised his hand and lowered his voice: "Watch your words."

"Understood, Old Ancestor."

Similar discussions were also taking place in the Piaomiao Sect.

Inside a certain great hall, there were only two people.

One had a phantom figure without a physical body. The other was True Lord Piaomiao, who was already at the Early Stage of the Body Integration Stage.

"What is your take on the Tianhuang Continent?" the mysterious person asked.

"My Lord, what do you need me to do?" True Lord Piaomiao said.

"What if I asked you to go and test their depths?" the mysterious person said.

"My Lord, you should be aware of that level of power. Being able to conjure a continent with living beings out of thin air is the method of a Mahayana Cultivator. You asking me to test them is not asking me to..."

After a pause, True Lord Piaomiao slowly changed his tone: "However, if it is your request, My Lord, even if I were to die ten thousand deaths, I would still go and test their depths."

The mysterious person was silent for a moment and said indifferently: "What benefit would it be to me to send you to your death? My meaning is for you to slowly make contact and investigate the background of that Mahayana Cultivator in detail. As far as I know, he possesses an immortal sword; it should be the one from the Immortal Sect."

Upon hearing this, True Lord Piaomiao was slightly stunned and immediately cupped his hands: "Yes, this subordinate accepts the order."

The mysterious person said no more, and his figure slowly dissipated.

The same thing was happening in the Divine Dragon Cult.

The Divine Dragon Cult would naturally not be foolish enough to be the first to stick their necks out, so they likewise chose to wait and see.

For a time, all the major factions on Tianyang Star maintained various exchanges with the Tianhuang Continent while secretly gathering information.

In the 262nd year,

In a certain palace within the Heavenly Palace, four Mahayana Cultivators stood—Liu Xuerong, Elder Qi, Liu Tianxing, and Cai Xingchen.

Back then, after Cai Xingchen was severely injured by your two sword strikes, he was so frightened that he immediately ran to the Heavenly Palace to lodge a complaint. At that time, his description was simply too exaggerated, and Liu Xuerong was unwilling to offend a Mahayana Cultivator for the sake of a retainer.

To the Heavenly Palace, it was best for retainers to work for them; there was no logic in the palace sticking its neck out for a retainer.

But this time was different.

Cai Xingchen brought news—the Tianhuang Continent had appeared on Tianyang Star, and that Mahayana Cultivator "Qin Chen," who had severely injured him with two sword strikes, was on the Tianhuang Continent.

Cai Xingchen pointed at the portrait that had condensed before them and said: "It was this person who injured me with two sword strikes. I am just very curious, how could he be involved with a small Secret Realm of your Liu Clan?"

That the Tianhuang Continent was a small Secret Realm of the Liu Clan was not a secret in the Immortal Domain, so Cai Xingchen naturally knew this.

"Qingcang told me that the person who stole the qingming mirror should be from the Wuji Immortal Sect. I suspect it is highly likely this person." Liu Xuerong's face was expressionless, her tone calm.

"It is just a grotto-heaven magical treasure, why would the Wuji Immortal Sect steal it?" Cai Xingchen muttered in a low voice, "Could it be that some great Opportunity is hidden inside? But why steal it only to release it later? What are they really after?"

Liu Tianxing frowned: "Do you think he could be Qin Tian?"

"You mean... the Old Ancestor of the Qin Immortal Clan, Qin Tian?" Cai Xingchen clenched his fists.

When the Qin Immortal Clan was annihilated, his Cai family had contributed their efforts.

That was right, the name of the Qin Immortal Clan's Old Ancestor happened to be Qin Tian—a name you had once used as an alias.

It was just that people with the same name in the Immortal Domain were as numerous as ox hair, so generally, no one would pay attention unless they possessed equivalent strength.

Elder Qi shook his head: "It is not necessarily him. Have we not killed enough people over these many years? It is normal for one or two to slip through the net."

Liu Tianxing's eyes suddenly lit up: "Then could he be the person we are looking for?"

Liu Xuerong looked at him: "You mean... he has the immortal slaying sword?"

Cai Xingchen's eyes widened, and remembering those two sword strikes from you back then, his whole body trembled again: "Do not scare me. If he has the immortal slaying sword, then wouldn't he also have the chaos cloak? And know the Ziyang Divine Palm? Wouldn't that just be another Venerable Ziyang?"

"What kind of figure was Venerable Ziyang? He was an existence who could fight Mahayana Cultivators while in the Body Integration Stage. If he had the ability of Venerable Ziyang, would I be able to stand here?"

The more Cai Xingchen thought about it, the more he felt it was impossible.

Liu Tianxing's brows were tightly locked, and he said in a low voice: "First, there was one who used the immortal slaying sword to annihilate my Liu Clan Immortal Family, then came a Mahayana Yao Beast, and now another one with an immortal sword has popped up... Why are there so many newly appeared Mahayana Cultivators recently?"

Liu Xuerong looked at him, then looked at Elder Qi: "Elder Qi, you go and test him first. If he is not that person, then win him over. If he is..."

After a pause, a trace of ruthlessness flashed in her eyes: "Even if we must use the full strength of the Heavenly Palace, we must eradicate the future trouble."

Elder Qi nodded with a calm expression: "Very well."

Although he was calm on the surface, in his heart, he cursed Liu Xuerong ten thousand times. If even Cai Xingchen could not test the other party's background, what difference would it make for him to go?

After discussing for a while longer, Elder Qi departed.

As he walked, he pondered and quickly came up with an idea. He immediately sent someone to summon Liu Ruyan and took her straight to Tianyang Star.

After several detours, the two arrived at Tianyang City. Without stopping, they headed straight toward Longyang City on the Tianhuang Continent.

Before even stepping into the Tianhuang Continent, Elder Qi felt a Divine Thought lock onto him.

He immediately hovered in mid-air, cupped his hands toward the front, and called out: "Fellow Daoist Qin? I am Qi Yuan from the Heavenly Palace, here specifically to pay a visit."

Your voice rang out between heaven and earth, but only he and Liu Ruyan could hear it: "I have long heard of you, please come in."

Qi Yuan glanced at Liu Ruyan, and the two flashed, appearing in the courtyard where you were.

You were sitting in the gazebo.

Upon seeing you, Liu Ruyan's body trembled slightly.

Qi Yuan looked at her, frowned, and lowered his voice: "No decorum, watch your conduct."

Liu Ruyan nodded, did not reply, and stood to the side, forcing herself to remain calm.

Qi Yuan smiled and sat down opposite you, getting straight to the point: "An honest person does not speak in riddles; I have come this time because I have a few questions I would like to ask."

You picked up the teacup, poured him a cup of spiritual tea, and smiled: "I like straightforward people like you. I am not good at beating around the bush either."

"Hahaha, well said." Qi Yuan picked up the teacup, took a sip, and said, "I would like to ask, do you know Yun Xiaozi?"

"Of course I know him." You smiled, "The Mind-Cultivation Technique for my Mahayana Breakthrough was given to me by the Old Dean. I am very familiar with that brat Yun Xiaozi; he spends all day taking a Mahayana Yao Beast everywhere causing trouble."

Upon hearing that you were well-acquainted with the Old Dean, Qi Yuan's smile deepened immediately: "So that is how it is. Then, may I make so bold as to ask one more question, do you know of the immortal slaying sword?"