154: Celestial Court, Great Yu Dynasty

Of course, Xu Jinhuan did not immediately head to the Immortal Court to demand answers.

Instead, he entered Li Qingyue's room.

"Revered Master, I want to ask you, how much do you know about the Immortal Court?"

For a faction to dare call itself "Immortal," it certainly wasn't simple and likely involved titans from beyond the Endless Immortal Domain.

To be safe, Xu Jinhuan decided to first uncover the other party's background.

Li Qingyue was slightly taken aback, then asked:

"Huaner, why do you ask? Have you had a conflict with them?"

Xu Jinhuan nodded, keeping nothing back.

"Yes, Revered Master. Do you remember the Luo Qingxian I mentioned? She is the daughter of the current Lord of the Immortal Court. But for some reason, something has happened to her."

"That is why I have come to you to learn about the Immortal Court."

Hearing his explanation, Li Qingyue's expression turned grave.

"Hehe, Huaner, you are quite cautious, knowing not to act blindly. You are right; the Immortal Court is indeed not simple and possesses a significant backer within the Endless Immortal Domain."

"If I am not mistaken, an Immortal Artifact should be hidden within the Immortal Court!"

As she spoke, the look in Li Qingyue's eyes as she watched Xu Jinhuan became somewhat intriguing.

"However, for the current you, these are not issues."

Li Qingyue had witnessed the battle where Xu Jinhuan slew a True Immortal; she naturally knew how formidable this Disciple had become.

Hearing this, Xu Jinhuan finally felt at ease. His Revered Master was unfathomable, and her judgment would not be wrong.

"Thank you for the explanation, Revered Master. I shall go and return quickly. Please wait here for a while; once I am back, we shall go to the Immortal Domain together."

With that, Xu Jinhuan left, taking flight and transforming into a streak of light toward the South Heaven Gate.

Remaining behind, Li Qingyue watched his figure with a deep, expectant smile.

"Hehe, returning to the Endless Immortal Domain with me? Quite the bold claim. But that is my good Disciple, my good man!"

"Huaner, Revered Master is waiting for you..."

...From afar, the South Heaven Gate appeared as a simple yet glorious portal.

Only upon standing before it did Xu Jinhuan truly sense its magnitude.

Infinite and boundless—though it was but a single gate, it was large enough to house hundreds or thousands of planets, allowing trillions of beings to live there in peace.

Furthermore, the Materials of the South Heaven Gate were unique, imbued with dense, brilliant starlight that gathered without scattering.

The moment he activated his Double Pupils, he saw extraordinary things within the gate; it contained its own world and was far from simple.

At the same time, a powerful pressure persisted, sufficient to suppress a Great Emperor Peak.

Any Great Emperor Supreme of the past would not have dared to act out here!

Unfortunately, Xu Jinhuan was not one of those weak Great Emperor Supremes.

He was the only Immortal in the world today!

"Regardless of the Immortal Court's background or the secrets it hides, anyone who touches my people must pay the price!"

With that thought, Xu Jinhuan entered the territory of the South Heaven Gate.

In the next instant, a spiritual feather pierced through the air, shooting toward his brow like an arrow.

Simultaneously, several mysterious figures appeared nearby, surrounding him quickly while chanting. The aura of ultimate dao emperor weapons emanated from them.

They were clearly intending to kill him!

Boom!

Xu Jinhuan moved, his figure blurring as a series of sonic booms erupted, as if an ancient giant Dragon were roaming through the Universe.

Every attack struck nothing but air.

"Now, it is my turn."

Xu Jinhuan's cold voice echoed through the Void Realm.

Next, runes flared and techniques blossomed.

Pfft pfft pfft... A sequence of muffled thuds followed as the surrounding space shattered, erupting into clouds of blood mist like brilliant fireworks.

Even the ultimate dao emperor weapons were pulverized on the spot!

These top experts, capable of suppressing the Three Thousand Dao Provinces, were no different from ants to Xu Jinhuan.

Even with ultimate dao emperor weapons, they were merely larger ants, easily crushed.

Xu Jinhuan returned to his position, staring coldly at the Void Realm before him.

"So, even with so many subordinates dead, you still won't come out to face me?"

As he spoke, the Void Realm twisted, and a handsome young man stepped out, clapping his hands.

"Hahaha! Worthy of the Lower Realm Prodigy who slew the Golden Spirit Clan fugitive. These methods are truly prodigious and ghostly, exceptional even within the Endless Immortal Domain. With such talent, this Prince has truly found a treasure!"

The youth looked at Xu Jinhuan with great satisfaction.

But Xu Jinhuan was far from satisfied.

The man's gaze was not one of parity, but a condescending one—the look of a Revered Master appraising livestock.

It was as if Xu Jinhuan were his property.

This loathsome gaze made him extremely irritated.

"Who are you?" Xu Jinhuan asked.

The youth snapped his fan open and waved it gently, beginning his introduction.

"Heh, indeed, I forgot to introduce myself."

"This Prince is Zuo Xiaoyu, the Second Prince of the Great Yu Dynasty in the Immortal Domain. A rustic like you has likely never heard of our prestige."

"I shall graciously inform you that the Great Yu Dynasty is the undisputed hegemon of the Xuanpi Star Domain."

"Since my Great Ancestor established it thirty million years ago, it has stood unshakable."

"The Great Yu Dynasty is brimming with talent. Currently, three Heavenly Immortal Peaks preside over it, and my Great Ancestor has even stepped half a foot into the Immortal Venerable Realm."

"Boy, join the Great Yu Dynasty. I can give you the chance to become my personal confidant."

"When I ascend the throne, I guarantee you a glorious future—below one, and above ten thousand."

"..."

Having said his piece, Zuo Xiaoyu looked at Xu Jinhuan again, only to be stunned.

The young man had been tapping at the distant South Heaven Gate, not listening to a single word.

In an instant, the Second Prince of the Great Yu Dynasty was livid.

Xu Jinhuan ignored his rage, his face remaining cold.

"Finally finished? I don't care about any of that."

"I came here for one person: Luo Qingxian."

"Either hand her over, or I will beat you to death right here."

"Do you understand?"

Zuo Xiaoyu's face flushed a deep crimson.

"Audacious!"

Fuming with rage, his hands moved in rapid seals to activate his Cultivation Technique. Runes blazed around him with intense fluctuations.

Then, he retreated sharply, shouting:

"Uncle Chen, strike! Teach this brat a lesson!"

He was the Second Prince, of noble blood; how could he lower himself to fight such a lowly peasant?

A ruler must act like one; such matters were for subordinates.

As he spoke, an old man emerged from behind the South Heaven Gate, his aura as plain as a common woodsman.

Looking at the old man who walked out, Xu Jinhuan's contemptuous expression finally softened slightly, revealing a hint of surprise:

"A True Immortal Late Stage attendant? It seems this kid wasn't lying; his status is indeed not simple."

"But what does that have to do with me? I'm just here to find someone."

Xu Jinhuan stepped forward, stopping right before the old man known as Uncle Chen.

"Those who stand in my way shall die."

Even as a veteran of the Jianghu who had seen many storms, Uncle Chen was shaken by the youth's behavior.

This boy was too bold. Did he really think himself invincible just because he killed a True Immortal who didn't even have one percent of his power left?