A Reckoning

"I'm afraid it's not appropriate for our Purple Void Palace to intervene in this matter."

Yan Zhiqiu was drenched in sweat.

The Mira Palace is the head of the One Hundred Thousand Divine Palaces, and its strength is even greater than that of the Purple Void Palace.

He, the Kunlun Saint, who is still struggling to break through to the God King Realm, wants to confront the Mira Palace? Isn't that giving him too much credit?

"Don't be afraid, I'm not asking Purple Void Palace to fight against the Mira Palace, but rather..."

Lu Changsheng revealed his plans, and Yan Zhiqiu finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Are you sure you want to make an enemy of Imperial Son Ku? The Mira Palace behind Imperial Son Ku has unfathomable strength. Over the years, who knows how far Imperial Son Ku has come."

Yan Zhiqiu reminded Lu Changsheng.

Imperial Son Ku had an extremely powerful background.

Lu Changsheng calmly replied, "I will not offend others unless they offend me. If they offend me, I will retaliate."

Yan Zhiqiu showed an expression of appreciation. "As long as Purple Void Palace isn't involved, I'll do my best."

Lu Changsheng bowed and said, "Thank you, Brother Yan. See you at the Taihua Sacred Ground."

Lu Changsheng then went to Changliu Mountain and the High Antiquity Su Family.

In the Heavenly Court, the Mira Palace announced that its Imperial Son Ku, was about to marry Chen Yao of the Mira Palace Profound Maiden Palace.

The One Hundred Thousand Divine Palaces trembled.

Marriages between Divine Palaces are major events in the Immortal Realm, especially marriages between the Eight Divine Palaces.

Imperial Son Ku, is more likely to inherit the mantle of the Heavenly Emperor in the future, and hold an incomparably lofty position.

With this marriage alliance, the Profound Maiden Palace will rise to the top three among the One Hundred Thousand Divine Palaces.

"Master, I've heard that Junior Sister Chen Yao and Lin Qingzhi, Lu Changsheng's Eldest Disciple, are dao companion. I'm afraid it's inappropriate for our Profound Maiden Palace to do this."

A woman in a light green fairy dress, with bright eyes, white teeth, delicate eyebrows, and fair skin, played with a Narcissus Flower in her slender hands and spoke to the Sword Maiden Qiongxiao.

"A million years ago, when the Palace Master accepted Chen Yao as her disciple, the Heavenly Emperor had already decreed this matter. It has been delayed for a long time since then, and presumably the Palace Master could not refuse."

Sword Maiden Qiongxiao closed her eyes to rest, answering her Disciple Yuexi's question.

"Master, are you saying this is the Heavenly Emperor's decision?"

"That's right. A million years ago, the relationships weren't so complicated. Perhaps even the Heavenly Emperor didn't know that Chen Yao also had a connection with the Taihua Sacred Ground."

"How should this matter be handled?"

"This matter has little to do with you or me, so let it take its course."

"Yes."

Yuexi was just an ordinary disciple and had no influence over the decisions of the higher-ups in the Mira Palace and Profound Maiden Palace.

The news spread like wildfire in the Heavenly Court, but when the people from the Mira Palace came to the Profound Maiden Palace to propose marriage, they discovered that Chen Yao had not yet returned.

So Mira Palace waited for a long time, but Chen Yao still did not return.

Mira Palace gradually realized that something was wrong.

Even though Profound Maiden Palace sent people to urge her, Chen Yao seemed to have no intention of returning.

The people from the Mira Palace returned home dejectedly.

"Your Highness, Chen Yao's hiding in the Taihua Sacred Ground is very likely Lu Changsheng's decision. He intends to confront Your Highness, and even our Mira Palace, head-on."

When Elder Shi returned, he reported to Imperial Son Ku that Chen Yao had been instructed by Lu Changsheng to deliberately stay in the Taihua Sacred Ground and not return to the Profound Maiden Palace.

As long as Chen Yao doesn't return to the Profound Maiden Palace, the marriage alliance cannot proceed.

Imperial Son Ku slew another Primordial Era beast, absorbing its essence, which strengthened his aura and fueled his fighting spirit. "For him, this is a last resort, but it suits me perfectly."

"What does Your Highness mean?"

"Summon everyone from the Mira Palace. We'll Lower Realm mortal realm, demand an explanation, and force him to submit, thus curbing his arrogance. I've cultivated in the Primordial Era Shattered Realm for a long time, and with the Primordial Era Treasure Pagoda bestowed upon me by my father, Lu Changsheng is no longer my match. The grudge from the Heavenly Court Assembly can be avenged."

Imperial Son Ku held up the Primordial Era Treasure Pagoda in his hands.

Although this Treasure Pagoda was in the palm of Imperial Son Ku, it was a world of its own, with countless images of Primordial Era beasts carved on its body, exuding a wild and untamed aura.

Elder Shi said, "The Taihua Sacred Ground is not as powerful as our Mira Palace, but it is still Holy Land established in the Lower Realm by Lin Shiyun, the Fifth Sword Maiden of the High Antiquity Profound Maiden Palace. Even if this old servant intervenes, the Taihua Sacred Ground may not hand over the people. It will require Your Highness to step in and ask the True Lords to take action in order to force the Taihua Sacred Ground to hand over the people."

"That suits me perfectly."

As the Heavenly Emperor's Son, Imperial Son Ku asked the True Lords of the Mira Palace to come forward and demand Chen Yao.

Not all the True Lords of the Mira Palace were willing to step forward and get involved in such a trivial matter, but given Imperial Son Ku's status, three True Lords agreed to intervene.

"Imperial Son Ku's true intention was not in the wine."

Another genius of the Mira Palace, Young Master Long, was painting in the Pavilion at this moment, with several Immortal Qi Immortal Maiden in front of him.

However, these high-ranking Immortal Maiden, dressed in their finest attire, were being used as models for Young Master Long to paint their likenesses onto Xuan paper.

"It seems the young master's mind isn't on us."

"Have you heard, young master, about the momentous event that the Imperial Son is to marry Chen Yao of the Profound Maiden Palace?"

"How enviable. If the Imperial Son becomes the new Heavenly Emperor in the future, wouldn't Chen Yao become the imperial consort?"

"Hey, didn't you always say you liked the young master? How come you've fallen for someone else?"

"Ugh, that's just what I said."

The Immortal Maiden were playing around, chatting and laughing, completely ruining the scene that Young Master Long was setting up to paint.

Young Master Long wasn't annoyed; instead, he smiled and said, "Immortal Maiden, we won't be painting today. I'm going to find some fun."

"Ah? Where are you going, young master?"

"Please take us with you, young master!"

"I really can't do anything with you guys."

Young Master Long had no choice. As the second genius of the Mira Palace, coupled with his handsome appearance, Young Master Long had excellent luck with women in the Heavenly Court and was often surrounded by Immortal Maiden.

"Young master, young master, where are we going?"

"The Lower Realm, Taihua Mountain."

At the Mira Palace, Imperial Son Ku and three True Lords Lower Realm with eight thousand disciples.

Imperial Son Ku even mobilized 50,000 Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals to bolster his power.

"Imperial Son Ku, you've really gone all out this time, inviting three True Lords to intervene."

Young Master Long was also in the procession of the Mira Palace.

He was surprised to see three High Antiquity True Lords with extraordinary Dao cultivation leading the group.

It's just a matter of needing people; inviting three True Lords seems like making a mountain out of a molehill.

"That Lu Changsheng will never release them easily; this time, he has no choice but to submit."

A murderous glint flashed in Imperial Son Ku's eyes.

"You've broken through to the Sixth-Grade God King realm?"

Young Master Long was even more surprised to sense the powerful aura of Imperial Son Ku.

At the Heavenly Court Assembly, Imperial Son Ku was still Ninth-Grade God King. After that Imperial Son Ku went into seclusion to cultivate diligently, Young Master Long rarely saw Imperial Son Ku.

When Young Master Long Imperial Son Ku met Imperial Son Ku again, he had become Sixth-Grade God King, exceeding his expectations.

Imperial Son Ku glanced at the usually carefree but not very serious Young Master Long and replied, "You've just broken through to the Sixth-Grade God King realm. If you continue with your nonchalant attitude, your cultivation will be left far behind by me."

Young Master Long smiled wryly, "I don't have the complete Supreme Emperor Body Bloodline, so there's no need for me to cultivate as painstakingly as you. This is fine."

Imperial Son Ku did not continue the conversation; his target was Lu Changsheng.

After the Heavenly Court Assembly, they finally found an opportunity to humiliate their opponent.

In the Taihua Sacred Ground, Chen Yao and Lin Qingzhi were cultivating when suddenly they sensed a terrifying aura descending upon them, and their expressions changed drastically.

"They've arrived."

Chen Yao and Lin Qingzhi had long anticipated this day when the Mira Palace would come to demand an explanation.

However, no one expected that the Mira Palace would mobilize so much, with three True Lords, eight thousand disciples, and fifty thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals descending upon Taihua Divine Mountain!

"Have the people from the Mira Palace arrived? Their aura is incredibly powerful."

Xu Jing was also cultivating on Yuntai Peak. He was secretly astonished to sense the terrifying aura of the three True Lords.

Yun Qianyue sensed the aura of the powerful figure from the Heavenly Court and remained silent.

At this time, Dugu Aotian was also cultivating on Yuntai Peak. As the son of the Demon Marshal Dugu Mietian, he could not easily appear in front of the people of the Heavenly Court, especially not in front of the True Lord of the Mira Palace, otherwise he would be captured by the Heavenly Court and imprisoned in the Ninefold Heavenly Prison.

The Mira Palace's demand for answers alarmed the entire Taihua Sacred Ground.

Lin Shiyu, Household Ancestor Lin, Jiang Clan Ancestor, Lin Xuantong, Liu Yue'er, Jiang Sheng, and other high-ranking members of the Taihua Sacred Ground appeared together in front of the main hall square of the Taihua Sacred Ground.

The numerous Elders and disciples of the Mira Palace, along with 50,000 Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals, appeared menacingly.

The oppressive aura of the three True Lords covered the entire Taihua Sacred Ground.

If they were to make a move, the Taihua Sacred Ground wouldn't even be able to activate its Mountain-Guarding Divine Formation; they could destroy the entire Holy Land in the blink of an eye.

Each True Lord is Remote Antiquity Great Expert of the same level as the Taihua Sword Maiden who established the Taihua Sacred Ground.

Together they stood up for Imperial Son Ku and demanded an explanation, putting unprecedented pressure on the Taihua Sacred Ground.

Even Lin Shiyu, the strongest in the Taihua Sacred Ground, was no match for any True Lord.

Lin Xuantong reluctantly stepped forward. "Your Highness, the Imperial Son, and all the True Lords, what brings you to Taihua Divine Mountain?"

"Lin Xuantong, you're asking a question you already know the answer to. Hand over the person now!"

Imperial Son Ku, did not stand on ceremony.

The power he brought was enough to easily destroy the Taihua Sacred Ground.

If the Taihua Sacred Ground does not handle the situation properly, it may be in danger.

"The marriage alliance between our Mira Palace and the Profound Maiden Palace is a good thing; your Taihua Sacred Ground should not be ungrateful."

A True Lord holding Fly-Whisk frowned, clearly displeased.

It's such a small matter, yet he's been troubled to come out of seclusion.

Among the Human Race Holy Lands in the Lower Realm, Taihua Sacred Ground can only be considered a medium-sized Holy Land, and it is naturally incomparable to a behemoth like the Mira Palace.

If the Taihua Sword Maiden who established the Taihua Sacred Ground were still alive, he would have to give way.

With the fall of the Taihua Sword Maiden, no one in the entire Taihua Sacred Ground could rival her.

The Taihua Sacred Ground actually dared to offend the Mira Palace.

"Who do you think you are? It's none other than True Lord Dingyang of the Mira Palace. You weren't so arrogant when you were defeated by my sister's sword back then."

Lin Shiyu was considered a semi -High Antiquity Great Expert, and she recognized True Lord Dingyang among the three True Lords.

Lin Shiyu's words made True Lord Dingyang somewhat embarrassed.

This time, eight thousand disciples came to the Mira Palace, and fifty thousand Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals came from the Heavenly Court.

They had all heard firsthand about True Lord Dingyang's dark past, and they looked at each other in dismay.

It turns out that True Lord Dingyang was defeated by Taihua Sword Maiden in High Antiquity times.

True Lord Dingyang's face turned ashen.

He held a high position in the Heavenly Court, and even in the Mira Palace, he was one of the high-ranking officials. Unexpectedly, Lin Shiyu showed him no respect and exposed his true colors in public.

To save face, True Lord Dingyang had no choice but to say, "The Taihua Sword Maiden possesses extraordinary talent and has comprehended the second Great Dao. I, True Lord Dingyang, am True Person defeated by her sword. The past is the past, and the present is the present. Your Taihua Sacred Ground should hand over the person immediately, as I need to return to True Person secluded cultivation."

"Does the Taihua Sacred Ground intend to become an enemy of our Mira Palace?"

"Little Lin, don't be ungrateful."

The other two True Lords also spoke up.

With the fall of the Taihua Sword Maiden, the Taihua Sacred Ground is currently not even qualified to have a conversation with them.

In the eyes of these seasoned veterans, Lin Shiyu was just a little girl.

"The people from the Mira Palace have ill intentions. We cannot afford to offend them for someone who isn't from our Taihua Sacred Ground. We should hand over Chen Yao and let the Mira Palace leave on their own."

Jiang Sheng transmitted his voice to Lin Shiyu, the Household Ancestor Lin, the Jiang Clan Ancestor, the Ye Clan Ancestor, and other ancestors.

Clearly, the Mira Palace and the Taihua Sacred Ground have little to no enmity; if the Mira Palace wants people, they will simply give them to them.

"When my sister left the Heavenly Court, her Eldest Disciple, who was also your ancestor, was far more resolute than you descendants."

Lin Shiyu was somewhat dissatisfied.

However, she didn't have a good solution either.

Her cultivation level was indeed inferior to that of her elder Elder Sister, the Taihua Sword Maiden, and it was impossible for her to force back three High Antiquity True Lord on her own.

Lin Xuantong and Liu Yue'er exchanged a glance, both able to see the anxiety in each other's eyes.

Lu Changsheng and Lin Qinghan have not returned since they left, leaving behind a mess that they are unable to handle.

"Do you intend to oppose our Mira Palace?"

Imperial Son Ku immediately began to label the Taihua Sacred Ground with negative connotations.

"Just take them away."

True Lord Dingyang's terrifying Divine Sense quickly swept across the Taihua Sacred Ground and soon located Chen Yao's position.

With a single move of "Heaven and Earth in the Sleeve," one can take someone away.

"No rush." Imperial Son Ku interrupted True Lord Dingyang's thoughts. "Where is Lu Changsheng? Is he afraid of me and deliberately hiding from me?"

"Imperial Son Ku, no one is hiding from you."

Lu Changsheng's voice rang out.

Imperial Son Ku looked exasperated.

The enemy has arrived.

Imperial Son Ku, the three True Lords, and numerous Elders and disciples of the Mira Palace, along with 50,000 Heavenly Soldiers and Heavenly Generals, all turned to look at the source of the sound.

As expected, Lu Changsheng appeared.

However, Lu Changsheng was also accompanied by people from the Four Great Sacred Grounds of Guanghan, Yaochi, Changliu, and Kunlun!

Lin Qinghan was with the people from Yaochi. Xia Ningxue was leading the team from Guanghan Holy Land, Li Changye was leading the team from Changliu Holy Land, and Yan Zhiqiu was leading the team from Kunlun Holy Land.

The people in the Mira Palace didn't look quite at ease.

On Lu Changsheng's side, including the Taihua Sacred Ground, there are a total of five Holy Lands.

Among them, the predecessors of Guanghan Holy Land and Kunlun Holy Land were Moon Palace and Purple Void Palace, two of the Ten Great Divine Palaces of High Antiquity.

The two Holy Lands of Yaochi and Changliu are both well-regarded, but their collaboration with the Taihua Sacred Ground should not be underestimated.

"You think you can make me back down by bringing in a bunch of irrelevant people?"

Imperial Son Ku calmed himself down and realized that the people from the Holy Lands were all disciples and ordinary Elders, which made him feel relieved.

He thought Lu Changsheng had invited those old monsters from the Purple Void Palace and Moon Palace.

Even a figure of the caliber of the Yaochi Holy Mother did not appear.

How can he contend with the three High Antiquity True Lord he summoned?

"Yeah?"

Lu Changsheng, however, was fearless.

He used the system to simulate the life of his disciple Chen Yao and calculated that the Mira Palace would come to question him today, so he invited helpers to bolster their momentum.

Lu Changsheng closed his eyes and calculated the time. "Senior Su should be arriving soon."