316: Back to the tavern

Qin Zhanzhou was full of doubt; as far as he knew, many of the Desolate Heaven Domain's prodigies had not emerged from the Ancient Desolate Secret Realm.

"The Immortal Realm! They might have gone to the Immortal Realm!"

Qin Wushang pondered for a moment and suddenly thought of this possibility.

If Qin Wuchen really entered that so-called Immortal Realm, then it would make sense why he couldn't find a single trace despite offering his Pupil of Providence and Supreme Bone as a bounty for information.

This was also the most likely possibility!

After all, Qin Wuchen's Desolate Ancient Sacred Body was a decent talent.

With good luck, it was possible he obtained the Legacy within the Immortal Legacy Palace and went to the Immortal Realm.

"Immortal Realm?"

Qin Zhanzhou paused slightly and turned his head to look at Qin Wushang.

"In this world, do Immortals truly exist?"

The Ancient Desolate Secret Realm had been closed for some time, and much of the information within had spread.

He had heard of the Immortal Realm long ago but had never believed it.

He had personally ventured into the Ancient Desolate Secret Realm and had never heard of an Immortal Realm; he had come this time specifically to confirm this matter with Qin Wushang.

"One could say they do, and one could say they don't,"

Qin Wushang spoke slowly.

"Those people call themselves Immortals, yet they lack the power of eternal immortality and cannot achieve true longevity; they are far removed from the Immortals known to the world."

"But their strength is the most powerful I have ever seen to date."

"Immortals who cannot live forever... how interesting."

Interest instantly flared in Qin Zhanzhou's eyes.

"Third Uncle, I just heard someone say Qin Zhantian isn't dead. What exactly happened?"

Qin Wushang changed the subject, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

To survive even after his Primordial Spirit was taken into the Ten Thousand Souls Banner was indeed beyond his expectations.

"He is indeed not dead."

Qin Zhanzhou said in a deep voice, "Most likely, that Demoness only suppressed him within the banner and did not refine him."

"However, by now, he has likely already escaped."

"Escaped?"

Qin Wushang frowned, even more surprised.

A Primordial Spirit suppressed within the Ten Thousand Souls Banner could actually escape?

"Correct!"

"Some time ago! A terrifying battle broke out in the direction of the Nine Nether Sacred Cult—a battle of Quasi-Emperors."

"I sensed the Bloodline aura of the Qin Clan; it must have been an expert from the Taihuang Heaven Qin Clan who arrived."

Qin Zhanzhou nodded, his expression dark.

The Taihuang Heaven Qin Clan!

His feelings toward this branch of the Qin Clan could be described as nothing short of loathing; he disliked them intensely.

"Quasi-Emperor... wasn't it said that the Desolate Heaven Domain has great dao suppression, and beings from the other two Heavens cannot enter?"

Qin Wushang was very confused and couldn't figure it out.

"The experts of the Qin Clan know some secret method; they can enter."

"great dao suppression actually exists in all five domains, but in the other four, it's practically non-existent."

"The suppression in the Desolate Heaven Domain is the most terrifying, but as time passes, it is also continuously weakening."

"I believe it won't be long before the great dao suppression of the Desolate Heaven Domain becomes like the other four domains—near zero."

Qin Zhanzhou explained, looking at Qin Wushang with a somewhat solemn expression.

If the great dao suppression disappeared, this fellow who had hunted so many prodigies in the Ancient Desolate Secret Realm would likely... be in big trouble!

"Is Third Uncle afraid that without the great dao suppression, those fellows will seek a reckoning with me?"

Qin Wushang saw through his thoughts at a glance.

"Correct!"

"Although you have the protection of His Majesty, and I will also protect you to some extent, the world outside is ultimately too vast."

"Rumor has it you slew the Imperial Sons of Great Emperor Aristocratic Family; such behemoths will not let you off easily."

Great Chu has more than just two Quasi-Emperors; there are also many hidden old monsters.

But compared to other Great Emperor Aristocratic Family, they are ultimately somewhat lacking.

Moreover, not all of Great Chu's Quasi-Emperors would protect him.

Some might even want to kill him.

For instance, the Chu Clan Old Ancestor who favors the lineage of Prince Tianhai's Residence.

"The Ji Family Imperial Son, the Ye Family Imperial Son, and the Imperial Son of the Dongfang Family were all killed by me."

"In a struggle between the same generation, I fear no one."

"But as Third Uncle said, those Noble Families have deep foundations; if shameless old monsters personally take action... then I truly am powerless."

"Ultimately, I am still too weak."

Qin Wushang murmured.

He also knew the consequences of killing these people.

But a Cultivator's life is spent struggling against heaven, earth, and man; if he retreated... his Dao would also become weak!

If that were the case, how could he even speak of an invincible path or an invincible heart?

"Stepping into the Saint Realm is different."

"Are you confident in breaking through to the Saint Realm now?"

Qin Zhanzhou asked.

He could clearly sense that some of Qin Wushang's Divine Power had already transformed into Sacred Power.

At the Quasi-Saint Realm, if he still had foundation left, he should be able to charge for the Saint Realm and join the ranks of Saints.

With his Physical Body, if he became a Saint, it was possible for him to survive under the hands of a Saint Venerable.

"Of course I am, but I need to go into seclusion for a period of time,"

Qin Wushang said.

He still had a tub of chaos dao source liquid and a chaos primordial fetus fruit.

These were all good things.

Especially the chaos primordial fetus fruit.

"Alright then."

"Do it as quickly as possible; I'm going back to the Qin Clan to take a look."

Qin Zhanzhou nodded and vanished as a streak of light.

He wanted to go back and see who held power in the Qin Clan now!

Qin Wushang glanced at the sky and immediately turned into a streak of light, heading outside the Imperial City... toward the Forgetful Sorrow Tavern.

Just past the hour of the Rooster, the place was already packed.

Inside the hall with its carved beams and painted rafters, red sandalwood tables were packed tightly together. Among the guests were Noble Family Cultivators in brocade robes and jade belts, Sect Disciples with swords and jade pendants, and Imperial City Guards with tokens hanging from their waists.

Behind the counter, a young girl in a pale yellow ruqun stood quietly, her features as exquisite as the dew on viburnum flowers in the height of spring in the capital.

She had a delicate, straight nose and lips tinged with a faint cherry pink. Her snow-white, jade-like hands were lightly raised, her fingertips brushing over stacks of translucent green Spirit Stones with swift, fluid movements.

"As expected of the Forgetful Sorrow Tavern! This immortal brew they produce is truly refreshing!"

"Isn't it? If I drink enough, it even has an effect on a True God like me!"

"They say this wine is brewed with great dao spirit spring water; how could it be bad?"

The crowd discussed animatedly.

In a corner, several young people heard these words, and greed surfaced in their eyes.

They looked at each other and nodded.

One of the women lowered her voice and said, "Is this a good idea? This is Great Chu's capital! Even if it really is a great dao spirit spring, for them to be able to keep it..."

"They must have a background here!"

The leading youth smiled after hearing this.

He set down his cup and said, "Snatched away the great dao spirit spring is naturally impossible."

"But demanding a bit of compensation is still doable."

"I've already scouted it out; this place isn't big, and the backyard is sealed off—it should be right there."

"The strongest person here is that woman; they say her surname is Chu and she's a Commandery Princess! She definitely has a background! But don't we have one as well?"

"If the younger generation clashes, would their elders really step in?"

"In a struggle between peers, what does the Ye Family have to fear?"

"Bang!"

With that, the youth directly crushed the cup in his hand, and an incredibly powerful aura radiated out.

God King Realm!

In an instant, the entire noisy Forgetful Sorrow Tavern fell silent.

"What kind of garbage wine is this? It actually has such a thick smell of blood! Is this meant for humans to drink?"

The youth shouted loudly, and all eyes turned toward him.

Chu Yuer, behind the counter, furrowed her brows.

Her vermilion lips moved, and the words she spoke were somewhat cold.

"That is Red Frost Blood Spirit Wine, which is refined from the blood of Yao Beasts; naturally, it will have a bloody scent!"

"If you aren't used to drinking it, then just leave."

The corners of their mouths twitched slightly, and the leader even stood up and walked toward the counter.

His terrifying God King aura continued to release, causing the Formations of the entire Forgetful Sorrow Tavern to shake.

Seeing this, the Noble Family Young Masters who were drinking immediately distanced themselves.

"Leave? This Young Master paid Spirit Stones! You think it's possible for us to just leave like that?"

"Since you've opened your doors for business, you are here to serve your guests and ensure they are satisfied!"

"If you don't give us an explanation today, I'll tear down this crappy tavern of yours!!!"

As soon as the youth spoke, everyone in the Forgetful Sorrow Tavern's expression changed drastically, and a maidservant immediately rushed out to call for help.

"An explanation? What kind of explanation do you want?"