Source of the Immortal Stone, Tearing Off All Pretenses

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So Shi Hao had no choice but to change the subject again.

"By the way, the entire Immortal Tomb suddenly shook a few times just now. Do you think a powerful immortal treasure has been born?"

Hearing their senior brother talking about serious matters, Lin Bai and the others all gathered around.

"Senior brother, do you think it might be the appearance of the Immortal Spirit Guardian Stone that Master entrusted to us?"

"If that's the case, we'd better hurry up, or someone else might beat us to it."

Lin Bai made a serious guess.

"Immortal Spirit Guardian Stone?"

"So this is your ultimate goal in entering the Immortal Tomb."

"However, I'm afraid this Guardian Stone won't be easy to obtain," Qingqian said, frowning Qing Qian.

Upon hearing this, Shi Hao looked at her and asked, "Oh? Miss Qian, what do you mean by that?"

"Only one of these Immortal Spirit Guardian Stones will be created each time Immortal Tomb is opened."

"It can be said that there is only one of these in an entire era, making it extremely precious."

"This stone was formed from the combined will of many deceased immortal Immortal Spirit in the Immortal Tomb."

"This stone has a wide range of uses, and its greatest benefit is that wearing it can bring the protection of all the Immortal Spirit."

Qing Qian recalled what her father had said to her before she came, and then recounted it in detail.

"That's why I said it's not easy to get because it's extremely precious."

"Because it is also something that many geniuses desire."

"At that time, the geniuses of the major Immortal Emperor families in our Heavenly Cloud Dao Domain and Purple Feather Dao Domain Dao Domain all go to compete for it."

Upon hearing this, Shi Hao and his group all nodded.

Oh, I see.

However, this stone was entrusted to us by the sect leader and must not fall into the hands of others.

Even if they are geniuses from the Immortal Emperor's faction, so what?

Fight them anyway!

"In that case, Miss Qian, let's take our leave now."

"We need to go to the center of the Immortal Tomb to retrieve the Immortal Spirit Guardian Stone. It's too dangerous for you to come with us."

Shi Hao looked at Qing Qian and spoke.

"My fellow Daoists just saved me; how can I back down because of danger?"

"I will accompany you to the center of the Immortal Tomb to retrieve the Immortal Stone."

Qing Qian spoke with a resolute expression, brooking no argument.

Of course, there was a little something she was thinking about in this as well.

She was very interested in the group of the Azure Cloud Sect prodigies in front of her, especially their senior brother.

"Don't worry, I won't be a burden to you."

"Although my cultivation has not fully recovered yet, I still have many trump cards given to me by my Lineage."

Seeing that he couldn't persuade her, Shi Hao didn't say anything more. He let her go if she wanted to.

Before long, the group emerged from the jungle and continued their journey.

The further you go into the center of the Immortal Tomb, the more desolate it becomes.

There are clusters of steles, and many unburied remains of immortals are scattered on the ground.

No, you could say the entire Immortal Tomb space was their burial ground.

It was only for the benefit of future generations that the Immortal Tomb was opened once per era; to be precise, it was our arrival that disturbed their eternal slumber.

"Senior Brother Qin, what I've seen along the way can only be described as tragic and heroic," Ning Yan couldn't help but say.

"There's nothing we can do. Even a mighty being like a Celestial King will eventually fall. It's impossible to defy the will of Heaven!"

Qin Han, dressed in the robes of Sequence Disciple, replied.

Along the way, a dozen or so Azure Cloud Sect disciples were talking.

Along the way, they also encountered many other talented individuals from other forces.

There are battles, murders and robberies, and content unsuitable for children...

There were others like Shi Hao and his group who were constantly on the move.

Of course, none of this concerns them.

However, wherever they went, many talented individuals looked at them.

Some were cautious, some were puzzled, and some were completely bewildered.

"Qingqian Immortal Fairy? Strange, Qingqian Immortal Fairy isn't with her people, so why is she with these people?"

"Oh right, I remember now, these people are the prodigies of the Azure Cloud Immortal Sect."

"When we were outside the Immortal Tomb, the eldest son of the Chen Clan Immortal Clan went up to greet them, didn't you forget?"

"Oh, I see. That makes it less surprising."

"Since they can know Young Master Chen, it's no wonder they can know Qingqian Immortal Fairy. I'm so envious!"

"Holy crap! Look over there! Isn't that Young Master Chen? What happened to him?"

One of the prodigies exclaimed in surprise and pointed behind him.

"You all stop right there!"

Upon hearing this, Shi Hao and his group in front paused and stopped.

The voice sounds familiar.

Then they turned around and were almost startled.

Three raggedly dressed men were flying toward them at lightning speed.

"Fellow Daoist Chen...?"

Lin Bai rubbed his eyes and looked at the person several times before confirming their identity.

Isn't that Chen Mu?

However, his appearance has changed by a huge amount!

His clothes were tattered and torn, and there were several scratches on his bare shoulders.

His gentle and refined demeanor has vanished, and now he looks exactly like a beggar.

Furthermore, of the many immortal geniuses who accompanied him, only two remained, and their overall condition was even worse than his.

"Fellow Daoist Chen, what have you been doing? How did you get into this state?"

"And why did you stop us? We don't have anything to give you."

Lin Bai smiled and spoke.

"You, you, you!"

Upon hearing this, Chen Mu, who had just arrived, was so angry that he almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

"You still have the nerve to say that? Wasn't it all done to fend off those people from the Joyful Union Immortal Sect?"

"Why didn't you fight alongside me? Instead, you abandoned us and fled alone."

Chen Mu is currently very angry and has nowhere to vent his anger.

I acted impulsively back then! I should have waited for them and the Joyful Union Immortal Sect to wear each other down before I stepped in to clean up the mess.

"Hiss, wait a minute, wasn't that what you said, Young Master Chen?"

"We're all good friends. We're very touched that you helped us fight off the enemy. Thank you."

"Then we'll be going now."

After Lin Bai finished speaking, he called to his fellow disciples and turned to leave.

"Wait! None of you are allowed to leave today!"

"No! You can leave, but you have to leave her behind. I have something to say to her."

Chen Mu pointed to Hua Qingyu, who was standing next to Lin Bai and dressed in the Hua Qingyu of Direct Disciple.

Upon hearing this, Shi Hao and Lin Bai exchanged a glance; this kid had finally laid his cards on the table.

The fox's tail has been revealed; he really is after his junior sister.

The four ranks and seven core members of the Azure Cloud Sect all turned around angrily to look at him.

"Leave my junior sister behind? You're dreaming!"

Lin Bai drew his Azure Lotus Sword and spoke in a cold voice.

Since we've already broken off relations, let's take him down now.

"Fine! Since you don't want to hand over the people, then you can all stay."

As soon as Chen Mu finished speaking, he began to frantically circulate his cultivation, and an incomparably terrifying aura erupted from his body.

His entire demeanor changed instantly!

A tall, Undying Divine Soul appeared behind him.

"High-level True Immortal!"