Chapter 54: The New Task 1
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The heroes of the Xuantian Realm, countless Saint Masters and Supremes, all looked at Mu Qianning and the other two in surprise at this moment.
These three people were clearly only at the Mahayana Realm in terms of cultivation level, not even Venerables!
Although those two women seemed young and reaching the Mahayana Realm could be considered the mark of peerless geniuses.
But, to have the entire Southern Territory follow them?
This was simply too terrifying.
If these words had come from anyone else, people would have found it too absurd, but now, the one who spoke was Ling Chao.
The Saint Master of the mighty Taiyan Holy Land!
“How is this possible, just based on these three minor Mahayana Realm cultivators, they can make the entire Southern Territory follow them?”
“Hehe, is Saint Lord Lingchao joking with us?”
“The mighty Southern Territory! Has it really fallen to this extent?”
Everyone began to speak, not believing it at all.
Luofu Holy Master also couldn’t help but smile, not denying or mocking, but instead asked, “May I know the origins of these three?”
Cihang Saint Lord, Saint Teacher Kongming, and the others, were also waiting solemnly for the answer.
In their eyes, a person like Ling Chao would definitely not make careless comments; since he had spoken in front of all the heroes of the world, there must be a reason.
Especially now, at this critical juncture where anything could happen.
Saint Lord Lingchao, however, shook his head and said, “My esteemed fellows need not ask further. What I can tell everyone is, the disaster facing the Southern Territory came earlier than in the Western Desert, Northern Region, and Central Province, and had it not been for these three, the Southern Territory would have already been completely destroyed.”
At that time, it was Fire Spirit and the others who carried Senior Li’s calligraphy to suppress True Immortals, saving the entire Southern Domain Allied Forces.
Upon hearing this, everyone’s faces became even grimmer!
However, the more Ling Chao and the others were reticent about it, the more curious the many Saint Masters and Supremes became!
“Hehe, I just think that at the critical moment of life and death for the Xuantian Realm, it doesn’t matter who it is, we still need to clarify their origins to reassure everyone.”
Luofu Holy Master sarcastically laughed.
He was filled with doubt.
“I agree. The reason for our visit is because of the trust we have in our fellow Southern Territory practitioners, but if these two esteemed lords can’t even tell us the true identities of these three, isn’t that too dismissive?”
Cihang Saint Lord also spoke, directly touching on the most fundamental issue —trust.
At a time when people were panicking, the Xuantian Realm was unstable, and if they began to doubt each other, they would likely quickly disintegrate.
And before this, the Three Absolutes Holy Land, which went to the holy war in the Southern Territory, silently perished, and the Holy Lands in Central Province were particularly sensitive, which is why they were so concerned.
At this moment, Yuanyang Holy Lord spoke indifferently, “Cihang Saint Lord, trust is mutual. If you trust us, why the incessant questioning?”
“If you do not trust us, how can we talk of trusting you?”
With these words spoken, Cihang Saint Lord was suddenly rendered speechless, with a hint of annoyance in her beautiful eyes.
“I understand where everyone’s concerns lie,”
At this time, Yuanyang Holy Lord continued, “I can tell you definitively that the destruction of the Three Absolutes Holy Land was their own doing.”
Upon this revelation, everyone became solemn.
This indicated that the fall of the Three Absolutes Holy Land had something to do with Taiyan Holy Land and Ziyang Holy Land?
Yuanyang Holy Lord’s straightforwardness left everyone speechless.
“I believe these three benefactors are probably not bad people.”
At this time, Saint Teacher Kongming from the Western Desert spoke, “However, I am puzzled; even the two Saint Masters are unaware of what’s happening in the Xuantian Realm. Could you let us know a thing or two, so we can also take precautions?”
Everyone waited for the response.
After some thought, Ling Chao said, “I can tell you all, the mastermind behind the Xuantian Realm’s current crisis is at least… of the True Immortal level!”
True Immortal!
With these words out, everyone was shocked beyond measure.
Was it indeed an Immortal Path figure who had taken action?
“True Immortal… What level is that? Should it be far above that of Immortals?”
“I have not heard of it, but being capable of slaying Immortals must certainly be terrifying.”
Everyone began to speak again.
“Venerables prove themselves as Immortals, but they are just Human Immortals.”
At this time, the usually reticent Dugu Chen spoke, “For a Lower World like the Xuantian Realm, Human Immortals are already the peak, but for the vast Immortal Domain, Human Immortals are nothing but ants.”
“Above Human Immortals, there are Profound Immortals, True Immortals, and Heavenly Immortals. Beyond Heavenly Immortals, there are even stronger and higher realms.”
In his voice, there was a sense of emotion as he said, “If a True Immortal has come this time, then everything makes sense.”
“Similarly, if a True Immortal strikes, they could annihilate the entire Xuantian Realm.”
His words made everyone come to a realization.
They had not expected that the seemingly invincible Immortals, in the hierarchy of the Immortal Domain, were actually at the very bottom and considered ants…
“I understand now, a True Immortal to a Human Immortal is like us to Cave Void Realm Cultivators…”
“If that’s the case… then what hope do we have?”
“There’s no need to resist at all, with such a power, we might as well wait for death…”
“Such beings… what could the Xuantian Realm possibly have to attract them?”
After understanding the situation, everyone felt bleak and despairing in their hearts.
This was an insurmountable gap indeed.
Even if an Immortal appeared tonight, it would be impossible to stop this cataclysm.
“Since True Immortals are so terrifying… then I’m very curious, what is the power that the two Saint Lords mentioned, the power the Southern Territory possesses to deter everything… could it possibly deter a True Immortal?”
A Supreme questioned with skepticism.
But Yuanyang Daoren merely smiled faintly, saying, “Since you all have come, rest assured.”
A True Immortal?
Senior Li didn’t even need to make a move and could randomly slaughter at will!
Meanwhile.
On the outskirts of the Cangli Mountain Range, a peaceful little mountain village.
Jiang Xue had settled down here, even though Senior Li did not accept her as a disciple, she still did not wish to leave.
Because with Senior Li here, this little mountain village had already acquired a certain special Taoist charm. Living here for a long time could deepen one’s Taoist foundation.
Another reason was that in the Xuantian Realm, the highest status one could attain was that of an Immortal. Once one became an Immortal, as their strength increased, they often could not stay in the Xuantian Realm for too long.
This was why Immortals from the Xuantian Realm throughout the ages have all consecutively entered the Immortal Domain, some without even having the time to leave their legacy.
Jiang Xue found that in this small mountain village, she did not feel any restrictions whatsoever.
She had a vague feeling that even if she grew to the True Immortal Realm, she would not be subject to any constraints.
— This could only mean that the status of this small mountain village was actually higher than the entire Xuantian Realm!
In Li Fan’s small courtyard.
“Teacher, Jiang Xue has settled down in the village.”
Nan Feng returned from outside and told Li Fan the news.
Her face showed a complex expression, understanding that a generation’s Immortal settling here was for a particular reason.
It was all because her teacher lived here.
Li Fan smiled. This Jiang Xue was truly persistent.
“Qian Ning and others, here to pay respects to Senior Li!”
At this time, the voice of Mu Qianning came from outside.
“Come in.”
Li Fan said.
Mu Qianning, Fire Spirit, and others walked in and greeted, “We pay our respects to Senior.”
“No need for formalities.”
Li Fan smiled, “How have things been recently?”
Fire Spirit said, “Reporting to Senior, in the past month, natural disasters have occurred in the Western Desert, Northern Region, and Eastern Wilderness, resulting in many deaths.”
Li Fan felt a chill upon hearing this.
Natural disasters!
“Are they related to what’s happening here?”
Li Fan inquired. It hadn’t been long since an earthquake struck the Cangli Mountains, and now other parts of the Xuantian Realm were having trouble too? The Xuantian Realm really was fraught with disasters.
Indeed, everything was under Senior Li’s control… Fire Spirit respectfully said, “Exactly so!”
Li Fan sighed upon hearing this. Whenever a disaster struck, countless innocent lives were always lost.
Meanwhile, Mu Qianning looked at Li Fan somewhat nervously and said, “Senior Li… Qian Ning has suggested to Saint Lords Lingchao and Yuanyang that they accept refugees from all territories into the Southern Territory for asylum… Did I do wrong?”
At the time, out of kindness, she had made the suggestion to Taiyan Holy Land and Ziyang Holy Land. Now upon reflection, without getting Senior Li’s permission, she wondered if she had been too audacious…
But Li Fan just smiled and said, “Of course not, maintaining kindness and doing kind deeds is never wrong.”
“You have a kind heart.”
Receiving Senior Li’s praise, Mu Qianning’s face immediately blushed with joy!
Fire Spirit’s heart flickered with complexity. Indeed, there was a reason why Mu Qianning was the first to gain Senior Li’s favor.
“However, while it’s good to save people, your abilities are ultimately limited; don’t be too hard on yourself,”
Li Fan reminded them.
Fire Spirit and Mu Qianning both nodded.
“System task issued: Take in ten disciples and teach them different skills to help them survive in these troubled times!”
At that moment, the voice of the System suddenly rang out!