The Transcendent Immortals Have Invited Him

Wang Xuan felt heavy-hearted. One thing after another had happened recently, and it felt like a storm was about to break, making it hard to breathe.

He had thought that the confrontation with the chaebols had come to an end and that a period of peace would begin, but things didn't go as planned, and he seemed to hear the footsteps of the Transcendent Immortals.

One thing after another, one by one, was constantly threatening him!

Sizzle!

There seemed to be electromagnetic waves passing through the pitch-black night sky, the fluctuations causing intense unease; something was definitely coming.

A streak of red light flashed across the night sky. It was so fast that ordinary people couldn't see it, but Wang Xuan clearly saw that it was Dao Body.

Are they immortals? For ordinary people, encountering an immortal is a pleasant surprise, an unexpected event, and something to look forward to.

But for Wang Xuan, it was terrifying; everything had become unpredictable.

His steps were light yet resolute as he reached the rooftop. What use was retreat and fear now that the battle was upon him? He would face it calmly and resolutely; even if he was no match for the immortals, he would fight Transcendent Immortals!

He wasn't entirely without a chance. The other party had likely paid a terrible price for returning from the world behind the Great Curtain, and their cultivation level must have plummeted!

A gentle breeze swept across the night sky, the clouds were somewhat thick, there was no moonlight or starlight, and all around was quiet.

The city lights dimmed, fog rolled in, and the neon lights, skyscrapers, and small spaceships soaring through the sky disappeared. The whole world fell silent.

Sizzle!

It sounded like the noise of an old-fashioned television losing signal, intermittent, echoing nearby from the fog.

Wang Xuan stood silently in the city's night sky, waiting for the appearance of a creature resembling Transcendent Immortals. This had nothing to do with holiness or immortality; it was nothing but danger and terror.

He saw it; the red light was coming. Was it not a physical entity, but manifested as spiritual energy?

This creature was far more powerful than Sun Rongting, and more powerful than anyone he had ever seen in any New Arts Domain. Wang Xuan felt threatened and was on high alert.

Are the Transcendent Immortals returning?

A woman wearing dark red metallic armor, her face completely covered by a helmet, was a spirit in armor!

She was tall and slender, her features obscured, and she was scrutinizing Wang Xuan. Her strength was unpredictable, and it was difficult to pinpoint her exact level. She exuded an aura of Super Material.

Wang Xuan was also watching her. Faced with the uninvited guest, he remained calm and composed, responding to any situation with composure.

"Can I travel in spirit now?" the woman in dark red metallic armor asked, naturally communicating in the mental realm.

Wang Xuan responded, saying, "It's far from that; it's just a matter of the mind leaving the body, which allows one to wander within a limited distance."

Brush!

A sheet of paper fell like lightning, appearing in front of him and hovering in the void. It was not a real piece of paper, but composed of spiritual energy and Super Material.

This is an invitation to Wang Xuan to attend the Source Pool Mountain Zhilán Dharma Assembly in ten days. It's a simple invitation with nothing else, and can be stored away in the spiritual realm.

Why invite him? Where is Source Pool Mountain? What is the Zhilán Dharma Assembly? Wang Xuan was completely confused.

Is this a gathering only for extraordinary individuals? Who is hosting it, the Transcendent Immortals? He was filled with questions, his expression solemn.

Then, he asked directly.

Tonight was so unexpected; how did such a creature suddenly find him?

"The location is Source Pool Mountain, where the New Star appeared. Long ago, there was Jade Pool Grand Gathering in the world. Later, the people dispersed, and it became the Yaochi Dispersal Gathering. Later, Yaochi became unvisitable. After its decline, it became the Zhilan Gathering in another place. Until now, there is only the Zhilán Dharma Assembly."

Whoosh!

A beam of red light shot into the sky, and the Dao Body vanished without a word or lingering. Like a celestial being, he disappeared in an instant.

At the same time, the fog dissipated, and the sounds of the surroundings returned. The brilliant lights, the towering skyscrapers that pierced the night sky, and various flying vehicles made him feel the bustling atmosphere of the New Star metropolis.

Just now, it felt like I was completely isolated from the world, with nothing around me perceptible. Was that the desolate feeling on the path to Ascension to Immortality?

Wang Xuan frowned. The expected battle had not broken out. Just who was the opponent? Was he an extraordinary being, Transcendent Immortals, or a being beyond the mortal realm?

Previously, there were only three cultivators on the New Star: him, Old Zhong, and Chen Yongjie. All other extraordinary individuals rose to prominence through the Superstar and came from the New Arts Domain.

Suddenly, a woman dressed in dark red metallic armor appeared out of her body, and, still in armor, delivered an invitation. This was truly unusual.

Does this mean that cultivators have existed in New Star since ancient times and that the lineage has never been broken?

He didn't quite believe that if such a person existed, would the indigenous people still be in that situation?

The situation regarding New Star is complicated. Wang Xuan believes that it must have been because his clash with the Sun family exposed him and brought him into the sights of certain people, which is why they found him.

According to his earlier plan, he should lie low, cultivate in a low-key manner, not attract attention, grow rapidly, and then be fearless when he has enough strength.

However, the super conglomerate took the initiative to attack, determined to destroy him and Old Chen Yongjie, making it impossible for them to hide and cultivate in seclusion.

"More than a hundred years ago, a master made arrangements on the New Moon, moving the ancestral temples of Daoism and Buddhism to suppress the moon. Also more than a hundred years ago, various families followed the advice of the mysterious person and began to frantically dig up the Old Earth, moving many Daoist temples and Buddhist monasteries to the New Star for reconstruction."

"A long time ago, someone was preparing something!" Wang Xuan was now certain that it wasn't unintentional; it had been planned long ago.

Is the person who sent him the invitation a master from over a hundred years ago, or is it an organization?

"Were they ancient cultivators, or were they actually Transcendent Immortals who returned more than a hundred years ago?!"

Wang Xuan couldn't help but think things through. The current situation was delicate, and he wasn't in a favorable position. Exposing himself too early would inevitably attract the attention of the mysterious and make them scrutinize him!

He deeply realized that the New Star was far more complex than it appeared on the surface, and there had been unusual turmoil more than a hundred years ago!

"The Old Schemer are all hiding behind the scenes, shrouded in mist, not showing themselves!" he lamented. "I was too young. How could I have been exposed so suddenly?"

He grew increasingly resentful of the Sun family, feeling that everything was due to their coercion.

In an instant, he became alert again. Could the Sun family also be misled and led astray, using warships and other means to alert the newly emerged Supernatural Practitioner and thus achieve the intentions of a few mysterious beings hiding in the shadows?

"Whether they are masters from over a hundred years ago or ancient cultivators who have survived, I need to be on high alert and treat them Transcendent Immortals for the time being!"

Wang Xuan activated the golden Small Gourd and put away the invitation, which was constructed from Super Material and a small amount of spiritual energy.

He stood there, lost in thought, for a long time.

"The chaebol's treasures are not lost, supreme Scripture remain..."

Wang Xuan frowned. Was the mysterious organization in the shadows not as powerful as he had imagined? Or could they activate the extraordinary treasure for their own use at any time? So there was no rush now.

Much later, he laughed. In a technologically advanced city, he was cultivating himself, thinking about fighting against the ancients—it was quite strange indeed.

"Hmm?" Suddenly, his mental domain expanded, and he sensed a special fluctuation. This night was really not peaceful. One abnormality after another appeared.

Several miles away, on a retro-style iron tower, a large bird, somewhat indistinct, perched on it, spying on him.

This made him feel uneasy. Where did the large, slightly hostile bird come from? Two extraordinary beings appeared in Su City in one night, both of them coming for him!

He experienced the downsides of premature exposure once again; all sorts of shady characters came, those who were previously invisible—not that they didn't exist, but that they were hiding in the shadows.

At the same time, he couldn't help but think of Old Zhong. That old guy suddenly formed a cicada shell and fell into a coma before returning. Was it on purpose?

Zhong Yong was unaware of his rise to power, but he certainly knew Chen Yongjie. Back then, the old man must have thought of many things, letting Old Chen hold the fort while he himself slept soundly in the shadows.

The bird, hostile and of unknown origin, paused for a moment before flapping its wings and flying out of Su City, disappearing into the dense forest a dozen miles outside the city.

Wang Xuan watched the spot where it landed, returned to his room, and then opened the Secret Passage he had dug, which led directly underground to the Suhe River, which flows through the city.

He quickly followed the river out of the city, avoiding numerous surveillance cameras, and headed towards the hilly area more than ten miles away.

Wang Xuan moved stealthily and with incredible speed, heading towards the spot where the giant bird had landed, hoping it hadn't left yet and he could capture it alive. He wanted to determine the cause of this extraordinary bird's hostility, its origin—was it a member of the demon race, or some special organization?

His heart sank. Beyond the seemingly futuristic and technologically advanced New Star World, there appeared to be a dark world!

"Maybe I'm overthinking it. The mysterious creatures and superhumans may have only appeared recently and accidentally discovered me, the one who stepped forward."

Without stars or moon, the dense forest was pitch black, and Wang Xuan arrived in an instant like a hunter in the dark. He discovered many traces: the remains of a deer, claw marks left by the large bird after it had eaten.

Then he saw a large bird, somewhat like a golden eagle, with brownish-yellow feathers and a body length of over two meters. In the darkness, its feathers glowed slightly.

Since it was hostile, there was nothing more to say. Wang Xuan prepared to strike first to prevent it from escaping.

The large bird was very alert. When it spotted him, a divine light flashed in its eagle eyes, a strong wind arose, and the area exploded instantly. All the vegetation turned to dust, and the rocks shattered. It then soared into the sky!

Sizzle!

A red beam of light chased after it, and even though it soared hundreds of meters high and moved as fast as lightning, it was still hit.

The beam of light emitted by the ancient lamp pierced through one of its wings, and with a surge of energy, the wing exploded with a loud bang.

With a mournful cry, the large bird plummeted to the ground, its body growing larger and more imposing than before, its actual length reaching five meters.

Earlier, its flesh and blood were taut, and it used some kind of secret technique to contract violently; this was its true form.

"If you don't want to die, then reveal your origins!" Wang Xuan was ruthless, immediately resorting to intimidation. A flying sword hovered in front of him, gleaming brightly with a cold light.

"Extraordinary being, I come from the great Kuman Planet. Following in the footsteps of my Lord and listening to divine voices, I have come to this desolate planet. I have no ill intentions towards you; I was merely exploring sacred traces when I unexpectedly discovered you..."

Wang Xuan was stunned. Alien birds have arrived?

Has New Star been discovered by extraterrestrial civilizations? Or is it that a local force colluded with extraterrestrial superhumans to bring them back to New Star?

"Extraordinary being, please let me leave. There is no conflict between us. I will travel far away with my master and will not bother you again," the large bird said.

However, Wang Xuan clearly sensed that its mental state fluctuated violently and concealed hostility; it was lying.

Bang!

Without saying a word, he grabbed the bird by the neck and threatened, "Don't talk to me like that, speak human language, and tell me the truth!"

Damn it, I am a bird, this pale golden bird glared at him fiercely.

Wang Xuan took direct action, snapping off its other wing with a crack, and then attempted to explore its spiritual realm, hoping to uncover its origins and secrets.

The great bird cried out, its voice mournful, as it fought back fiercely. A divine fire burst forth from its spiritual realm, radiating an astonishing pressure. It was a mark left by some being, protecting the great bird.

"Boom!"

Wang Xuan's eyes sharpened as he activated the ancient lamp. A ball of flame flew out, just like the Southern Ming Fire striking the giant bird's spiritual domain, directly shattering and destroying that mysterious spiritual fire!

The world fell silent. The mark left by a creature on the giant bird's head was destroyed, and the giant bird died tragically.

Wang Xuan's spirit left his body, and he searched the area but found nothing else. He quickly began to skin and debone the bird, collecting its flesh and blood into the Blessed Land Fragment. Then, he used the light of the ancient lamp to burn the remains to ashes.

In an instant, he went away and disappeared into the night.

The next day, Old Song called again, adopting a humble attitude, and communicated with Wang Xuan, expressing his apologies for the previous incident. In essence, he still wanted to ask Wang Extend Life.

Wang Xuan didn't have a good impression of the Little Song's family, but seeing Song Yun's sincerity and feeling a sense of urgency to quickly arm himself, he nodded in agreement.

"I've been practicing alchemy and researching dietary supplements lately. You can come over soon," Wang Xuan agreed.

At the same time, he told Old Song not to choose scriptures, but to select some other ancient artifacts besides the ones from last time, from which he would only choose one item.

In fact, he was determined to get that dark gold boat.

Song Yun was immediately agitated. He had been filled with regret these past few days, realizing he shouldn't have taken advantage of the other party last time.

"Can you extend my lifespan by ten years as well?" Song Yun asked. He had heard that Qin Hongyuan could extend his lifespan by ten years, and compared to that, he was too unwilling to only Extend Life by five years.

"That depends on whether the ancient artifacts you carry can compensate for the terrible price I paid," Wang Xuan said.

He planned to ask the tycoons to share the damage. The giant bird he killed possessed extraordinary attributes, and its flesh and blood were highly nutritious. He wanted to let a group of old men have a taste of it to prolong their lifespans. If trouble arose in the future, they could deal with it together.