Chapter 219: Episode 10 Chapter 25 The Four Great Independent Immortals Come to Seize the Treasure

Within the headquarters of the Dragon Clan.

Yan Mo sat solemnly on a black wooden chair.

"Mo’er, you have finally returned." An elderly man with golden hair looked at Yan Mo and smiled as he spoke. This golden-haired elder was one of the clan’s elders, a Golden Dragon of the Eighth Tribulation Independent Demon level.

Within the Dragon Clan, in terms of nobility, the most esteemed were the Golden Dragons. Next were the Silver Dragons and Black Dragons, followed by the Azure Dragons, Red Dragons, Purple Dragons, and other dragon species. This Eighth Tribulation Independent Demon Golden Dragon held a very high status in the Yan family.

Of course, within the Golden Dragon lineage, there was also the imperial ’Five-clawed Golden Dragon,’ but they were too rare to be considered a group by themselves.

Yan Mo glanced at the golden-haired elder and suddenly smiled, "Third Elder, the place Yan Lang just returned from seems to be our clan’s sacred ground, right?"

"Yes," the Third Elder smiled and nodded his golden beard.

"The sacred ground should be capable of communicating with the Immortal Realm..." Yan Mo seemed confident. "As soon as Yan Lang returned and spoke of the Immortal Emperor Ni Yang, you all became so anxious and immediately sent Yan Lang to the sacred ground. After a while, the venerable Third Elder personally came to talk with a rebellious Black Dragon junior like me."

Yan Mo’s gaze fixed on the Third Elder. "If there weren’t a special purpose, Third Elder, do you think I would believe that?"

"Mo’er," the Third Elder spoke with fondness, "It’s difficult to truly grow under the protection of elders. Those young ones living within our Dragon Clan, whether in terms of scheming or temperament, are far inferior to you. Indeed... I came to you with a special purpose. I hope you will hand over that ink and wash painting to our entire Dragon Clan."

"Is it related to the Ni Yang Realm?" Yan Mo guessed.

The smile on the Third Elder’s face suddenly blossomed, "Exactly as the seniors in the Demon World predicted, this ink and wash painting indeed relates to the Ni Yang Realm. Mo’er, the Third Elder won’t deceive you, the Ni Yang Realm involves major matters, far beyond what typical Independent Immortals or Independent Demons can involve themselves with. It’s better for you not to get involved."

When the Ni Yang Realm was mentioned, Yan Mo had already made his decision.

"Two small conditions," Yan Mo said calmly.

"Say them," the Third Elder smiled.

"Free access to the clan’s secret archives and the ability to enter the ’Dragon Pond’ for cultivation whenever I wish. I believe these two conditions should still be far less valuable than the ink and wash painting," Yan Mo said calmly, well aware that with such a treasure as the painting, even with his own strength, he could not protect it. Better to trade it for tangible benefits.

Free access to the clan’s secret archives and the ability to cultivate in the Dragon Pond at any time.

Probably aside from the Golden Dragons, other dragons could only dream of these two points. The Golden Dragons possess inherited memories and thus don’t need to study the clan’s secrets. As the noblest among the Dragon Clan, entering the Dragon Pond for cultivation is their right.

The Black Dragons and Silver Dragons weren’t afforded this opportunity.

"Agreed," the Third Elder instantly nodded.

Yan Mo immediately took out the ink and wash painting and threw it to the Third Elder, who couldn’t help but feel slightly excited as he took the painting. Meanwhile, Yan Mo got up and started walking towards his quarters from the hall. However, as he reached the doorway, Yan Mo suddenly turned around—

"Third Elder, I have to ask you one thing, what treasures exactly are there in the Ni Yang Realm?" Yan Mo asked the Third Elder, having harbored this question in his mind for a while.

The Third Elder put away the painting and chuckled, "Mo’er, let me tell you, the treasures in the Ni Yang Realm, like those desired by the Dragon Emperor of our clan in the Demon World, and by some of the top experts, are very precious, aren’t they?"

"Oh."

Having received his answer, Yan Mo turned and left.

"Mo’er, do you have no regrets about giving me this ink and wash painting? If you had gone in to explore, maybe you could have gotten that treasure. After all, such supreme treasures are meant for those who are destined to have them," the Third Elder said with a smirk.

"One must have the life to take it and the life to use it. With my little power, even if I obtained an amazing treasure, I wouldn’t be able to compete with you, Third Elder, let alone compare with the Great Elder. And our Dragon Clan’s clan leader is even more powerful than the Great Elder. By the way, that Low Grade Immortal Device that Yan Lang once gave me belongs to me," Yan Mo’s voice echoed as he had already left.

At this time, six or seven elders emerged from behind the hall.

The one in front wore a golden crown, and even his eyes were golden.

"Clan Leader, this ink and wash painting is actually a Sky-breaking Map, one of the maps leading to the Ni Yang Realm. Having this painting allows six people to enter the Ni Yang Realm. Otherwise, even if Ni Yang Realm is located, it would be impossible to enter without this painting," the Third Elder bowed and said.

The strongest family in the Dragon Clan was the Ao Family, with the Yan Family following.

The Dragon Clan Clan Leader though not from the Ao Family nor the Yan Family, still garnered respect from all dragons. Because... this Dragon Clan Clan Leader belonged to the imperial Five-clawed Golden Dragon of the Golden Dragon lineage.

"I remember Yan Lang mentioned there are three ink and wash paintings; one with us, one in the Yin Yue Palace, and another that ended up with a young man named Qin Yu, right?" the Dragon Clan Clan Leader said with a mild smile.

"Does the Clan Leader mean... to seize the Sky-breaking Map that Qin Yu has?" the Third Elder guessed.

The Dragon Clan Clan Leader shook his head, "No need. Having one Sky-breaking Map is enough for us, as long as we have one, we can eventually reach the Ni Yang Realm and enter it. Why waste energy fighting for another one? It’s probably the Independent Immortals and some high-ranking Independent Demons who will vie for that Chapter."

"That young man Qin Yu, receiving the ink and wash painting, is it a blessing or a curse for him?" the Dragon Clan Clan Leader sighed, feeling empathetic towards Qin Yu.

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Not just the Dragon Clan, the Celestial Realm, Demon World, and Demon Realm, as well as the lower Mortal World, all had tools for interaction. The news of the Immortal Emperor Ni Yang, of course, quickly reached the upper realms. Leaders in the Celestial Realm, Demon World, and Demon Realm also started ordering their controlled experts to compete for the ink and wash painting.

The situation grew turbulent, yet Qin Yu, the main character in this affair, was currently enjoying life to the fullest with Li’er.

Hidden Dragon Continent.

The autumn wind was bleak, and yellow leaves floated down.

Qin Yu and Li’er were sitting under a huge tree that could encircle three people, playing Go.

After Qin Yu had successfully emerged from cultivation, he and Li’er traveled around the Hidden Dragon Continent, whether it be the snowy mountain peaks, deep thousand-mile pine waves, by Bishui Lake, or next to mountain streams and waterfalls...

"Big Brother Qin Yu, I have news about Feifei and Little Black," Li’er said with a smile as she placed a black stone.

Qin Yu paused, his face lighting up with joy: "Really? Uncle Lan said he was taking them to a mysterious place, where is that place, and when can Feifei and Little Black come back?" Qin Yu was eager to see his brothers right away.

"I’m not sure where, but Feifei and Little Black have become incredibly powerful already. According to Uncle Lan’s information, they should have reached the early stage of Tribulation Crossing," Li’er said with a teasing smile. "Qin Yu, as their big brother, you can’t lose to these two, you’ve still got to work hard."

"Early stage of Tribulation Crossing?" Qin Yu was taken aback.

Others might not know the power of Hou Fei and Hei Yu, but Qin Yu was very aware. Hou Fei and Hei Yu’s soul realm had progressed much slower than his. So why, in just a year or two, had Hou Fei and Hei Yu advanced faster than him?

From the early stage of the Cave Void, they had jumped to the early stage of Tribulation Crossing. Such speed was terrifying. After all, Hei Yu and Hou Fei didn’t possess the meteoric speed of the "Meteor Tear" like Qin Yu did, but Uncle Lan was unlikely to lie about such matters.

Confusion.

Qin Yu was filled with confusion. He was, of course, happy about his brothers’ improvement, but why had they improved so quickly?

"Li’er, they..."

"Big brother Qin Yu, don’t ask me, I don’t know what method Uncle Lan used. Why don’t you ask Uncle Lan yourself when you see him?" Li’er said with a playful blink.

Qin Yu smiled.

Why worry so much? The greater his brothers’ powers, the better.

"Li’er, our next stop should be within the territory of the Ming Dynasty. Where in the Ming Dynasty do you plan to go first?" Qin Yu, his mind shifting back to their touring journey, asked.

"You decide."

...

During the time Qin Yu emerged from seclusion, the Green Dragon Yan Lang had communicated with Qin Yu through the Communication Order. Since both the Nine Evil Hall and the Bishui Mansion had been dealt with, naturally, the world of the Undersea Demon Cultivators would be divided between the Star Pavilion and Green Dragon Palace.

After discussion, the number of cave mansions under the command of the Star Pavilion expanded to eighteen. This outcome was a result of the Star Pavilion’s annexation of the Nine Evil Hall and part of Bishui Mansion. Even so, the number of cave mansions under the Star Pavilion was still fewer than that of the Green Dragon Palace.

But commanding eighteen cave mansions, the current Star Pavilion was much stronger than before, naturally having more followers and members.

At the moment, four rainbow lights were streaming across the ocean sky towards the north at an extreme speed—a clear sign to any cultivator of high-level masters in flight. These four masters were the real powerhouses of the Qingxu Temple—Shan Qu alongside his three junior brothers and sisters.

Shan Qu, an Eighth Tribulation Independent Immortal, and his three juniors were Seventh Tribulation Independent Immortals.

An Eighth Tribulation Independent Immortal, with three Seventh Tribulation Independent Immortals, and having cultivated together for over ten thousand years, naturally possessed a Joint Attack Formation. They would fear no Nine Tribulations Independent Immortal.

"Senior brother, what’s the background of this ’Uncle Lan’ Independent Immortal? I’ve already engaged with the elders in the Chaotic Star Sea from the Qingxu Temple, and it seems they haven’t heard of such a figure among the powerful Independent Immortals," one of Shan Qu’s junior brothers, Shan Nian, asked in confusion.

"Right, senior brother, according to what Qian Xu said, this ’Uncle Lan’ Independent Immortal might likely be refining Middle Grade Immortal Artifacts. Qian Xu and the others encountered a woman of the Star Pavilion whose Protective Treasure completely ignored the attacks of brothers Huo Can and Huo Lan. That treasure should be a Middle Grade Immortal Artifact," sister Shan Ming added.

Refining Middle Grade Immortal Artifacts is immensely challenging; even in the Chaotic Star Sea, those with Middle Grade Spiritual Artifacts can probably be counted on one hand.

Of course, it’s not that people without Middle Grade Immortal Artifacts lack the ability to refine them. A Ten Tribulation Independent Immortal indeed has that ability, but almost no Ten Tribulation Independent Immortals have Middle Grade Immortal Artifacts, mainly due to the rarity of materials and refining methods.

"Who cares how formidable he is? Moreover, we might not even encounter that Independent Immortal master. Even if we do, he must know the reputation of Qingxu Temple and the renown of those elders from our temple. Surely, he knows what is appropriate to do!" Shan Qu said indifferently.

The masters from the Shan generation are not the most powerful in Qingxu Temple.

Upper Heavenly Palace of Qingxu Temple allows entry to Fourth Tribulation Independent Immortals. However... not all Fourth Tribulation Independent Immortals in Qingxu Temple enter the Upper Heavenly Palace; many powerful ones have ventured into the Chaotic Star Sea, which possesses many natural treasures and even Primordial Spirit Stones.

The Chaotic Star Sea is indeed the precious land suitable for cultivating Independent Immortals, Independent Demons, and Independent Demons.

This is also why Shan Qu dares to claim that even if the Twelve Tribulations Independent Immortals arrive, Qingxu Temple could still secure the Ink and Wash Paintings.

...

Star Pavilion—today, the influence of Star Pavilion has significantly surpassed that of the past, with the number of their guard teams reaching as many as two hundred thousand. Rigorously disciplined guard teams are practicing underwater, and some Demon Cultivator masters are overseeing everything.

As the power grows with increasing authority, naturally, more masters are present within Star Pavilion.

Two hundred thousand.

What a massive number. Mere formation of this array is densely packed, stretching beyond sight. The design of Star Pavilion itself encompasses the Complete Heaven Star Formation, turning these two hundred thousand soldiers into a part of the formation upon their return to their dwellings.

Although most of these two hundred thousand are in the Golden Core Stage and Nascent Soul Stage, once they return to their positions, their combined power, integrated into the Complete Heaven Star Formation, creates an immense force. It is estimated that even an Independent Immortal approaching would find no advantage. The Complete Heaven Star Formation is already a lost art in the Cultivation World.

"Qin Yu of Star Pavilion, come out immediately!"

A deep voice echoed around Star Pavilion for hundreds of miles and also resonated under the sea, instantly putting all the forces of Star Pavilion on high alert, and numerous protectors became vigilant.

"Send the order down, the person approaching must be a top-tier master. Each guard, return to your position and prepare to activate the ’Complete Heaven Star Formation’ immediately," commanded Zhuang Zhong of Star Pavilion with a changed expression. Just sensing the energy contained in the voice had everyone’s hearts trembling with fear.

This action by Shan Qu was intended to intimidate the adversary, but it frightened Zhuang Zhong into immediately preparing to activate the formation.

"Eh, this Star Pavilion is quite odd..." Shan Ming, the only female among the Four Great Independent Immortals, said in puzzlement as she looked at Star Pavilion.

At this moment, Star Pavilion seemed illusory and unstable, with an ancient and robust aura rushing forward. As the two hundred thousand guards entered their dwellings, they instantly became part of the formation, indivisible from each other. The power of Star Pavilion’s formation immediately increased considerably.

"Some low-tier Demon Cultivators forming an array, no matter how many there are, how could they match a Eighth Tribulation Independent Immortal?" Shan Qu swung her hand, and a white Sword Light shot directly towards the main gate of Star Pavilion, which was indeed her Immortal Sword.

Only a rumbling sound was heard, and the surrounding formation of Star Pavilion changed its luminosity several times, apparently struggling to withstand the pressure. But finally, it held up.

"Who has come that could shake this great formation?" In the grand hall of Star Pavilion, the manager and various protectors all sat cross-legged, sensing the tremors of the formation, all with greatly changed expressions.

(I apologize, today there is only one Chapter. Why have Hou Fei and Hei Yu’s powers progressed so rapidly, and what is that mysterious place? All these foreshadow the direction of the plot below, as the next few Chapters are very challenging to write. Tomato needs to be cautious, careful, and to revise. By tomorrow, everyone will know the direction of the plot... Tomoto believes, no one can guess what happens next, hehe.)

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