Nuclear-powered Sword Immortal-Chapter 785 - 681 Evil Spirit

The power of the Creation Gate was far too small compared to the vast Northern Region.

Even if the Yunxiao Sect and the Nine Refinement Pavilion were included, the number of Void Immortals barely reached over a hundred.

As for True Immortals, the number just barely hit double digits.

And how vast is the Northern Region?

The Creation Gate alone, traditionally encompassing the Flame River Dao and Baofeng Plain area, contains several countries, thousands of cities, and a population of several billion.

In contrast, the Dragon Sword Sect and the Wind and Rain Tower also govern billions of subjects.

In addition to similar smaller forces like the Yunxiao Sect and the Nine Refinement Pavilion, which one of their territories doesn’t have tens of millions or even billions of inhabitants?

Adding it all up, just the Flame River Dao alone has a total population that exceeds thirty billion.

And the entire Northern Region, with territories similar to the Flame River Dao numbering nine, plus the Mo Family’s directly governed regions, has a total population exceeding three hundred billion.

This number surpasses the combined total of the Longevity World that experienced the chaos of the Devil.

To control such a vast territory with just a dozen or so True Immortals and over a hundred Void Immortals...

The difficulty can be imagined.

Even though Gu Jinlai crushed the Mo Family with an overwhelming force and deterred all forces within the Northern Region, prompting the Longevity Pavilion, another top-tier force, to submit to the Creation Gate, the remaining large, medium, and small forces were still filled with unease.

Especially since most of these forces had sent Void Immortals and True Immortals to join the Northern Territory Alliance Army, and now, with the defeat of the Mo Family, many forces were fleeing to the Central Golden Land with their families.

As they fled the Northern Region, some of their ancestral estates and assets naturally could not be taken with them, leading to massive losses and creating a sense of imbalance among many forces.

Looking to compensate for these losses, they inevitably turned their sights to other smaller forces.

The strong preyed on the weak with their blades drawn to secure their own interests.

In such an environment, the entire Northern Region was filled with chaos.

Even if the Creation Gate mobilized all its members and Gu Jinlai himself personally destroyed four minor forces and one medium-sized force, the chaos remained far from completely quelled.

The means of swallowing up became even more covert and harder to probe.

This chaotic situation also made Gu Jinlai realize the shackles of the Creation Gate’s current strength.

With this strength, it was far from enough to rule the Profound Immortal Realm.

It was time for a period of rest and recuperation.

...

"Xuanyuan Sword Sect’s Luo Xiao, paying respects to Sacred God Jiang on behalf of the Xuanyuan Sword Sect and its Venerable Daoists," said Luo Xiao, leading a core delegation of more than a dozen people, bowing to Gu Jinlai who sat in the main seat of the original Mo Family’s guest hall.

Facing an existence so terrifying that he could destroy the entire Mo Family with a single Immortal Technique, even as the Sect Master of the Dominator-level Xuanyuan Sword Sect, Luo Xiao did not dare to show any disrespect.

"Please sit," said Gu Jinlai with a single command.

He was satisfied with Luo Xiao’s attitude.

But he didn’t indulge in pleasantries and went straight to the point: "I’m aware of the purpose of the Xuanyuan Sword Sect’s visit. The Creation Gate acted against the Heavenly Fire Sect and the Mo Family because they were pressuring us relentlessly, even trying to exterminate our Creation Gate’s lineage. We had no choice but to resist. I believe the Xuanyuan Sword Sect can understand this point."

"We understand, we fully understand," Luo Xiao hastily replied. "In fact, some of the Mo Family’s actions have also been unacceptable to us in the Xuanyuan Sword Sect over the years. Now that the Creation Gate has risen up to replace the Mo Family, we of the Xuanyuan Sword Sect are in full support and recognize the Creation Gate’s rule over the Northern Region."

"The actions of my Creation Gate do not require approval from others," said Gu Jinlai.

Luo Xiao’s expression slightly changed, but he quickly said, "We understand that matters within the Northern Region should naturally be resolved internally. Our Xuanyuan Sword Sect, including the Bai Family, the Ji Family, and the Chi Family, will not meddle further."

"Good," nodded Gu Jinlai.

With this understanding, matters would be much easier to handle.

Looking at the Sect Master of the Xuanyuan Sword Sect and thinking about the widely known news before the fall of Master Wanxiang, he leaned back slightly: "There’s something I hope you all understand."

As he spoke, he emphasized his tone: "Presumably you are all aware of the reason I was able to come this far on the Innate Sacred Path. With that in mind, let me make my stance clear. The Longevity World is my world, and the world of my Immortal Country. I do not wish to see beings from the Profound Immortal Realm stepping into the Longevity World, just as, Sect Master Luo, you wouldn’t like it if I made frequent visits to the Xuanyuan Sword Sect."

Luo Xiao showed no surprise and respectfully responded: "We naturally agree with Sacred God Jiang’s words. However, the wonders of the Longevity World are... astonishing. We can control the people of the Xuanyuan Sword Sect, but it may be difficult to persuade others..."

"No matter, as long as they are not from your Xuanyuan Sword Sect or the Three Great Families. Anyone else who steps into the Longevity World, once I become aware of them, I will kill each one I find," Gu Jinlai said calmly.

But his gaze remained on Luo Xiao.

He was certain that the Xuanyuan Sword Sect would definitely send people covertly into the Longevity World to capture its Spirit Mechanism.

However, Gu Jinlai had already made it clear that he would kill anyone who entered the Longevity World, leaving no survivors, regardless of whether they were from the Xuanyuan Sword Sect or not.

Luo Xiao felt awkward under Gu Jinlai’s gaze but, thinking about his mission, he said, "Using killing to stop killing might not silence the myriad criticisms. Sacred God Jiang, why don’t we simply cooperate and develop the Longevity World together..."

"Cooperate to develop the Longevity World?" Gu Jinlai let out a light laugh. "Why not say we all develop the Xuanyuan Sword Sect together?"

Luo Xiao had adjusted his attitude by then and was not discomposed, merely smiling and replying, "If Sacred God Jiang is unwilling, we can handle it as a transaction. For example, the Xuanyuan Sword Sect could send some disciples to build a city in the Longevity World. You, Sacred God Jiang, could screen and inspect their numbers and identities. In exchange, Sacred God Jiang can also send people to study in our Xuanyuan Sword Sect and enjoy the same treatment as our True Disciples."

After saying this, he added, "Let’s treat the Profound Immortal Realm and the Longevity World as two countries. Between two nations, once customs inspections are passed, there could be mutual benefits and joint development, right?"

"Mutual benefit and development are based on a similar environmental foundation for both sides, not one side’s charity towards the other," Gu Jinlai said. "Perhaps your Xuanyuan Sword Sect believes that your cultivation system, developed over tens of thousands of years, has a profound foundation. But... do you think the Mo Family would be much less than the Xuanyuan Sword Sect?"

Luo Xiao understood Gu Jinlai’s meaning.

They’ve obtained many texts from the Mo Family, and I’m guessing they’ve got their hands on the Xuanyuan Sword Scripture as well—their foundation is already not much less than that of the Xuanyuan Sword Sect.

But...

"There are always some things that our Xuanyuan Sword Sect has that the Creation Gate, or even the Longevity World, doesn’t possess,"

Luo Xiao said with a smile, "We can make a list..."

As he spoke, he paused briefly and continued, "We’ve made a list, and Sacred God Jiang might want to take a look. If there’s anything you need, we can discuss it again."

Gu Jinlai thoughtfully glanced at Luo Xiao and nodded.

"Please review this, Sacred God Jiang."

Luo Xiao handed over a Jade Scroll.

"Sect Master Luo has traveled far and is our guest; let’s take him to rest first,"

Gu Jinlai instructed Ye Yan.

"Yes,"

Ye Yan responded.

He looked at Luo Xiao, taking a deep breath.

A Profound Immortal Realm Dominator Level power, the Xuanyuan Sword Sect Master himself!

This was a top-tier figure that he couldn’t even dream of looking up to just a few years ago.

But now...

With the shock still resonating in his spirit, he gestured with an open hand: "Please, follow me."

Luo Xiao gave Gu Jinlai a bow and quickly retreated.

After leaving the great hall, he immediately immersed a part of his Divine Sense into a Jade Talisman on his person.

During the time he was communicating with Gu Jinlai, this Jade Talisman, signifying urgent information, had vibrated no fewer than three times.

Clearly, something unforeseen had occurred.

In the presence of Gu Jinlai, he had dared not to make any careless moves.

But facing Ye Yan, a True Immortal...

Even if he communicated through the Jade Talisman with Divine Thought, he had no reason to worry at all.

"What’s going on? I’ve just arrived and met with Jiang Yufeng in person..."

Luo Xiao asked somewhat displeased.

But a majestic Divine Thought quickly transmitted back, "Suspend all negotiations with Jiang Yufeng regarding the Longevity World immediately!"

Luo Xiao was startled, then responded solemnly, "Luo Qing, Supreme Elder?"

Luo Qing.

Also one of the Profound Immortal Realm Supreme Elders of the Xuanyuan Sword Sect.

However, compared to Luo Jiuxiao and Wang Xuanjing, both his seniority and cultivation were far less.

"What’s happened, why suddenly suspend the negotiations?" Luo Xiao asked.

"The situation has changed," Luo Qing’s Divine Thought Fluctuation was filled with seriousness, "The information transmitted by Master Wanxiang wasn’t complete. He never told us that the Longevity World is currently under the threat of a terrifying power."

"Are you speaking of Devils?" Luo Xiao quickly thought of something and said with some annoyance, "Those Devils are formidable to the native cultivators of the Longevity World, but to our Profound Immortal Realm..."

"It’s Evil Spirits!"

Luo Qing cut off Luo Xiao’s Divine Thought transmission.

Suddenly, Luo Xiao’s Divine Thought transmission came to an abrupt halt.

At that moment, his thoughts seemed to pause, as if he needed time to process the term "Evil Spirit."

After several breaths, Luo Xiao’s Divine Thought Fluctuations suddenly became chaotic, to the point that Ye Yan beside him seemed to notice the oddity and cast a puzzled glance at him.

But Luo Xiao was no longer concerned about his loss of composure at the moment; his Divine Thought Fluctuation trembled as he transmitted, "Supreme Elder, did you just say... Evil Spirits!?"

"Yes, Evil Spirits," Luo Qing replied, "The Ten Thousand Stars Sword Sect’s understanding is limited; they could never touch upon the truths behind the war that took place ten thousand years ago, nor did they understand what Evil Spirits are. The Longevity World... a bunch of natives, let alone their knowledge of Evil Spirits—they even revere these horrific monsters as creators, going forth in droves to transform themselves into beings like the Evil Spirits..."

As he spoke, this Profound Immortal Realm Supreme Elder’s Divine Thought Fluctuation was filled with anger and hatred.

"Evil Spirits..."

An account regarding the great war ten thousand years ago, which existed in the restricted texts of the Xuanyuan Sword Sect, flashed through Luo Xiao’s mind...

"The strange beings transformed by the absorption of the Evil God’s Energy, attracted by the aura of an Evil God—Evil Spirits!"

Luo Xiao’s heart trembled faintly, "Evil Spirits... born alongside the Evil God, parasitic beings of the land where the Evil God dwells... If Evil Spirits have appeared in the Longevity World, could it be that..."

"The two Venerable Daoists have already rushed to probe... But with the appearance of the Evil Spirits... the Longevity World might indeed harbor an Evil God,"

Luo Qing stated.

With these words, Luo Xiao, who had maintained his composure even during negotiations with Gu Jinlai, widened his eyes, and his face turned deathly pale.

"An Evil God..."

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