The World Behind the Present World
Within the golden passage, sacred particles billowed, revealing a profound scene of the Universe Sea of Stars, seemingly within reach yet breathtakingly vast. The entire path appeared as an insignificant line within Great World.
"We've become immortals!" Young Lang Tian was overjoyed, finding everything amazing, and turned to the wolverine to ask him all sorts of questions.
The passage was filled with Supernatural Factor, countless light particles, and a sea of stars swirling around. Various wonders rushed past, creating a truly magnificent scene.
The wolverine was embarrassed; he had never been to the celestial realm and was a wild immortal.
In fact, Kong Xuan, the Second King of Five Elements Mountain, was also an unregistered person, as quiet as a falling flower.
"Actually, the immortal realm and the mortal world are just two sides of the same coin, and it's not a big deal," an Old Peacock said.
He explained to the Young Lang Tian, "The reason there's the saying that after ascending to immortality, one must enter the Immortal Realm is mainly to protect the stability of the mortal world. Compared to extraordinary beings, ordinary people are extremely fragile. Especially true immortals; if they were to take action on a life-bearing planet, they could easily destroy cities and evaporate seas. If left unchecked, the harm would be too great. Mortals are the foundation of everything; true immortals and extraordinary beings all evolved from ordinary people."
Each religion has issued rules that stipulate severe punishment for acts such as destroying cities and massacring ordinary living beings.
The best solution is naturally to separate the immortals from the mortals, which would facilitate management.
Therefore, once one becomes an immortal, many beings are required to enter the immortal realm.
Of course, it's not impossible to return. The mortal world also needs advanced superhumans to maintain it, not to mention the core disciples of various sects who can travel between the Immortal and Mortal Realms.
For example, Luo Ying, the first true immortal of the Black Peacock Clan, and Chong Xiao, the core successor of the Heavenly Rank, have already become immortals. They have places of cultivation in the Immortal Realm and often appear in the mortal world.
They are outstanding descendants of the Black Peacock Clan, and often represent the clan at gatherings to investigate unusual events in various places.
"Brother Wolf, this isn't your first time in the Immortal Realm, is it? Haha, you used to be so free. Speaking of which, people like you are the kind of people we should really advise you to go to the Immortal Realm soon," Six-Eyed Golden Cicada laughed, showing great interest in the two Great Kings of Five Elements Mountain.
The wolverine was an unregistered resident who had always lived in the Meteorite Sea. Upon hearing this, he downplayed the seriousness of the matter and corrected himself by saying that he was a peacock.
"I also have a residence in the Immortal Realm. If you happen to stay in the Holy City for a few days, you can stop by my house for a drink. I'll show you around." Six-Eyed Golden Cicada Jin Ming, warmly invited.
"I see you've become an immortal, haven't you been cultivating on the holy mountain all year round?" the wolverine asked.
Jin Ming said, "I travel between two places, moving wherever I'm needed. Besides, staying on Black Peacock Sacred Mountain is no different from being in the Immortal Realm."
An Old Peacock spoke up, "Where do you think the Immortal Realm came from? In fact, staying on the Holy Mountain is the same as staying in the Immortal Realm."
Not only was the Young Lang Tian curious and in need of knowledge, but even Wang Xuan, an "outsider," was very interested.
"It's just two sides of the same coin. The Immortal Realm was created and evolved from the mortal world, and it corresponds to and is closely related to the mortal world."
The Old Peacock gave an example: the Black Peacock Sacred Mountain is vast and boundless, many times larger than many planets piled up together, making it an extremely important extraordinary place in the present world.
The immortal realm corresponding to this star field is naturally related to the immortal space evolved from the Black Peacock Sacred Mountain.
The Old Peacock said, "You could say that what you see in front of you is the Black Peacock Sacred Mountain, while what lies behind it is the Immortal Realm of this star field."
This statement surprised Wang Xuan and felt it was novel. The front of the Black Peacock Sacred Mountain was the present world, and the back was the immortal realm. So, they had now arrived in the "world behind the mountain".
The wolverine nodded and said, "Separating the mortal and immortal realms is good."
The Celestial Prodigy Chong Xiao spoke up, "It's because of unregistered individuals like you that we have to travel around to various places to recruit you. You're alright, you just don't want to enter the Immortal Realm, but some of you are real criminals with a long history of bloodshed, massacring cities, and even destroying entire inhabited planets. Your presence in the mortal world is too dangerous, so we have to round you up."
The wolverine looked embarrassed and said, "I'm sorry to have caused trouble for the organization." He was obviously just putting on an act, and of course he also emphasized that he had never done anything wrong or immoral!
The Second King of Five Elements Mountain were speechless.
The Six-Eyed Golden Cicada was more down-to-earth, saying, "It's alright. Don't listen to Chong Xiao attitude. When a great opportunity appears in the world, disciples from all sects will rush out immediately."
He explained that as long as one acts uprightly and honestly, there's nothing to worry about; it's the same wherever you are.
"That makes sense. I only wish to be a mortal immortal in this bustling world." The wolverine nodded.
As they passed through the passage, the wondrous sights of the Universe Sea of Stars faded away. This time, Wang Xuan keenly noticed a page of golden book flash by, indicating that the various immortal realms were closely connected with the golden book and Golden Book and Jade Scroll.
Without a doubt, the Old Anomalous Being of the Black Peacock Clan, as the lord of a region, possessed a page of golden book.
"I've become an immortal! I've arrived in the Immortal Realm!" The Young Lang Tian, reveled in the sacred land, finding everything breathtaking.
The entire land seemed to be glowing, the Supernatural Factor were too rich, the lakes were steaming with celestial energy, and there were schools of spiritual fish in them. The cliffs were crystal clear and covered with rare herbs and plants.
The majestic mountains are shrouded in mist and clouds, exuding an ethereal aura. But what's that flying by? A warship. Something seems off.
However, once they left this natural area, they were no longer surprised, because what they saw was a modern city, not the ancient style.
Six-Eyed Golden Cicada said, "Aside from some old guys' secluded cultivation places, which are quaint and antique, either bronze halls or Thatched Hut, young people prefer modern cities combined with cave dwellings, which are livable and comfortable."
These words immediately drew fierce glares from several Old Peacock nearby.
The wild wolverine was not much stronger than his son. He looked back and asked suspiciously, "Is this the back of Black Peacock Sacred Mountain? We can't see it at all now."
Luo Ying smiled and said, "It's just a metaphor, two sides of the same coin. You can think of it as being right behind the Holy Mountain, or you can think of it as crossing boundaries, being much farther than being separated by billions of miles."
Chen Yu, who had grown up with her since childhood, was very familiar with wolverines and spoke without any restraint, saying, "A wild immortal like you should have been registered and sent to the immortal realm long ago."
"I'm not a criminal!" the wolverine said.
"Your other identity is wanted!" Chen Yu said bluntly.
"You know all this?" The wolverine was shocked and immediately said, "I have been wronged and my heart is full of bitterness!"
"Forget it, everyone has a 'past.' If we're really going to be serious, the Second King of Five Elements Mountain is in a much worse situation," said Six-Eyed Golden Cicada.
"How did this get dragged into me?" Wang Xuan asked, looking completely innocent.
Luo Ying pouted and said, "Don't be so innocent."
Badger Wu Xingtian, perked up and asked, "What happened to my Second King? What earth-shattering crime did he commit? What extraordinary Roots does he have? Is it serious?"
"Father, why are you siding with outsiders? My Second Father and I have decided to expel you from Five Elements Mountain!" Young Lang Tian said with a smile.
"Kong Xuan, no such person can be found. Do you think that's serious?" Luo Ying said, her long dress ethereal and her temperament aloof, but now she was smiling, clearly indicating that although the Peacock Clan had investigated, they hadn't pursued the matter.
Kong Xuan possessed extraordinary strength, and most importantly, he passed the tests of the "Heart-Illuminating Wall" and the Transmission Mountain, demonstrating goodwill and no ill will towards the Black Peacock Clan. Moreover, he devoted himself wholeheartedly to the battle against the Long-armed Divine Ape Clan.
"From this point on, you will have a history. You are the Second King of Five Elements Mountain, Kong Xuan of the Black Peacock Sacred Mountain," Elder Qingkong said from afar.
If someone investigates, the person will no longer be found out; the Black Peacock Clan has made arrangements.
What could Wang Xuan say? At the grand event, if any opposing faction caused trouble, at the True Immortal level, he would simply book the entire event!
The city ahead has low-rise buildings and is surrounded by mountains, rivers, and lakes, making it a very livable place. Without a doubt, both the scenery and the buildings are equipped with magical formations.
Great Elder Qing Cang joked, "After a short rest of a few days, Luo Ying, Chong Xiao, and Chen Yu, you guys help the unregistered residents familiarize themselves with the environment and precautions of the Immortal Realm, and then we'll set off again."
"Come on, let's go to our Golden Cicada City. I'll treat you to the Three Lives Wine brewed by the Golden Cicada Clan. Some of the wine has been stored for hundreds or even thousands of years. One jar will make you feel like you're floating on air, two jars will make you feel like a celestial being, and five jars will make you think you're an extraordinary being. It's wonderful beyond measure." Jin Ming invited the group to Golden Cicada City to taste the wine.
"That's a completely drunken experience for you, and most people can't drink your kind of alcohol," Luo Ying said.
Wang Xuan, Wolverine, Heng Cheng, and the immortal sword of the Long-beaked Silver Crane Clan, among others, all needed to deepen their understanding of the Immortal Realm, and upon hearing this, they all gladly agreed to go.
It has to be said that this immortal realm is truly vast; to get to Jinchan City, one would need to traverse at least 800,000 li.
The two Great Kings of Five Elements Mountain stared wide-eyed. Although they could fly there, did they really have to go so far just to have a drink?
"It's alright, we'll take the Transcendent Immortals. There are more than a dozen flights every day. Let's go." Six-Eyed Golden Cicada waved his hand, saying he had everything arranged.
"Take a spaceship?" Wolverine asked, feeling that it was a bit strange to come all the way to the Immortal Realm and still need to use a technologically advanced flying vehicle.
Jin Ming explained to them, "Why take a ship? You have to buy tickets, go through security checks, and all sorts of trouble. Taking a space shuttle is much faster; even if you're billions of miles away, it'll turn an insurmountable barrier into a thoroughfare."
Wang Xuan felt it was still necessary to travel around, otherwise he and the wolverine would seem like they had never been to the immortal realm before, lacking knowledge.
Whoosh!
They boarded a sealed "space shuttle" and disappeared from their original location in the blink of an eye. Feeling a slight tremor, they arrived directly at their destination.
"They arrived so quickly? Eight hundred thousand miles in an instant?" The wolverine's eyes widened. If this were used to attack or kill someone, it would be incredibly convenient and terrifying.
"Because it's a fixed route, it's relatively fast," Chong Xiao told us.
Golden Cicada City is very unique. When viewed from the air, it looks like a giant cicada with outstretched wings. The city is covered with vegetation, all of which are trees that the Golden Cicada Clan loves to suck sap from.
In the city, towering poplar trees and willows as large as mountains grew luxuriantly. When Wang Xuan saw these tree species and some cicadas extracting sap from the trees, he immediately felt something was wrong. Could this be the raw material for brewing wine?
"I don't usually drink alcohol!" Luo Ying made her stance clear on the way here.
"I recently had a stroke during my martial arts practice, so I can't drink alcohol," Chong Xiao said not long ago.
The city is full of cicadas, but there is only one Six-Eyed Golden Cicada. Jin Ming has a mutated bloodline, so it is too difficult to find another cicada like him.
"Come on, this is the Sansheng Wine, fermented using the oldest and purest natural brewing method of our clan. Hmm, it has been stored for a thousand years. I bought a few jars of it at a high price. Come, let's enjoy this rare original wine together."
Jin Ming brought over several jars of wine, which were actually stored in transparent crystal jars. The five jars of wine were of five different colors: lush green, bright red, and translucent white, which were quite eye-catching.
Everyone present remained calm, except for Lang Tian, who, with his youthful spirit, eagerly held his cup, waiting for the Cicada Clan's original liquor to be poured out.
In fact, Lang Tian was the first to taste the wine. He drank it all in one gulp, and then the boy vomited. Not only was his mouth green, but his face also turned green.
"It's so bitter! Is this bile or tree sap?" The child was on the verge of tears. He thought he was drinking the bitterest tree sap, but upon closer inspection, he realized it was "aged sap" that had been stored for thousands of years!
"How can you talk like that, kid?" Wolverine tried to smooth things over. After all, this was Jin Ming's heartfelt gift, his most treasured and expensive wine. Even if it didn't taste good, he shouldn't say it so directly.
"Let me try it, it's really good wine... Ahh!" He wanted to say more nice things, but the taste wouldn't allow it. The taste was too stimulating, and it even had some extraordinary properties. It was so bitter that his tongue was slurred and curled up.
"Drink more if you like it," Jin Ming said with a smile, handing him a large bowl and filling it with a bright green liquid.
The wolverine's mouth was so stimulated that he couldn't distinguish between sour, sweet, bitter, and spicy flavors anymore. The bitterness even reached his Primordial Spirit Domain. He still had the sip of wine in his mouth and hadn't swallowed it yet. Looking at the large bowl in his hand, he saw stars.
"Dad, if you like to drink, you can have mine too!" Lang Tian shoved the wine glass from his hand into his hand.
The wolverine, who seems to enjoy drinking, is probably feeling a bit tipsy now.
Out of politeness, Wang Xuan took a small bite, and the taste... well, let's not even go there!
The wine was very weak, probably because it was mixed with tree sap. Or, to be precise, a jar of tree sap mixed with a little wine. It was so bitter it was almost unbearable.
Wang Xuan decisively put the remaining half-cup of wine into the sleeve of the robe that the killing formation diagram had transformed into, and gave the jar to the palm-sized kitten that was sealed inside.
This cat comes from Nine Spirits Cave. In the past, it lived a life of luxury, and occasionally even got to eat True Return Fish. It was truly born with a silver spoon in its mouth.
Now, it meowed loudly, its fur stood on end, and it stood there like a dog, its tongue lolling out, its eyes unfocused, as if trying to vomit up the "old juice" that had been forced down its throat.
Our trip to Jinchan City was very short; the local wines were simply too tempting to pass up. The others were fine, mainly enjoying the exotic scenery, such as Cicada Lake and Cicada Cave within the city.
Only the wolverine looked off when we left.
"Ah, this wine is great in every way, except it's a bit strong," Jin Ming said.
The wolverine wanted to say, "This is 'face-washing,' isn't it?" After drinking a bowl and two cups, his entire face turned the same color as the tree sap mixed with alcohol—a vibrant green!
Next, they went to Heroic Ridge, Strange Cliff, Spaceship Dock, and the Uninhabited Icefield...
The most direct impression of the Immortal Realm from the unregistered residents was its vastness. After several days, they had only explored a small part of it, even with the help of a space shuttle.
Overall, they only had a general understanding of the immortal realm ruled by the Black Peacock Sacred Mountain; they were completely clueless about anything more specific.
"The Immortal Realm is vast, and it's connected to all the Supernatural Life planets in our star system," Luo Ying said.
The "back" side of each Supernatural Life planet corresponds to a Small World immortals.
In reality, Supernatural Life planets are far apart in space, but their corresponding immortal Small World are not far apart at all, but are very close.
The "back side" of those planets with Supernatural Life and the "back side" of Black Peacock Sacred Mountain intertwine to form a magnificent fairyland.
"A star field corresponds to a merging immortal realm, and a page in Golden Book and Jade Scroll."
Behind every Great Star field lies a celestial realm, Universe Sea of Stars, and naturally, many extraordinary star fields, corresponding to pages upon pages of golden books and Golden Book and Jade Scroll.
The immortal realms "behind" the Great Star regions are separate and have not merged, but they are connected by passages.
Five days later, Elder Qingkong summoned the group, and they set off again.
This is a journey across the immortal realms, and the grand event will be held in the "Outer Heaven," which is not under the jurisdiction of any particular sect.
The Outer Heaven do not correspond to star systems in the Real World.
It is connected to various immortal realms through passages, making it a high-level immortal realm with convenient access in all directions, and thus a very prosperous place.
Many people would transit through here if they wanted to go to a distant immortal realm, otherwise some immortal realms would be too far apart.
"The Outer Heaven is a space above the Immortal Realm. It's very lively, with people from all races and religions coming and going. All kinds of experts can be found here," Great Elder Qing Cang reminded him.
Even following the passage, it took them several days. What they saw was magnificent mountains and rivers, rich in Supernatural Factor, swirling clouds and mist, and lakes shrouded in purple mist.
The grand event was held in the Outer Heaven. The group from Black Peacock Sacred Mountain arrived relatively early and entered Sky City, a huge city floating in the sky.
The city has a retro feel, with numerous palaces, towering mountains, and an immense size.
Entering the city, a casual glance leaves an extremely deep impression: there are mountains, Purple Bamboo Sea, a massive bronze building inscribed with the words "Life and Death Arena," the misty and mysterious Mountain of Strange People, and a bustling market...
Someone in the distance exclaimed, "The extraordinary person from the Nine Spirits Cave has arrived! He just raised the reward again; whoever finds the cat will receive six drops of Return to Truth Liquid."
Wang Xuan turned around, only to see a group of national treasures.
"Why should I? I want to live in that forest. I love that environment!" An argument broke out in the distance as a group of plump Black and White Bear insisted on moving into the Purple Bamboo Sea in the city.
"Stop fooling around, come here right now!" In the void, black and white Yin and Yang energies swirled, and a large, chubby, black and white hand grabbed a group of national treasures.
Wang Xuan remained silent, then turned around again, only to find that clouds and mist were drifting in the distance, and auspicious clouds were rising. That area once again elicited exclamations, as a group of fairies from Moon Sacred Lake were flying by.
The lineage to which the extraordinary Li Lin belonged? Wang Xuan had no choice but to turn around again, only to find a group of monkeys who came over to cause trouble and started arguing with Chong Xiao, Luo Ying, and others.
He gasped. In just a short while, the supernatural beings and clans that had a karmic connection with him had encountered several waves of attacks. Was this an unfavorable start?
Wang Xuan glared at the Long-armed Divine Ape Clan, intimidating the group of warlike young monkeys.
Yuan Sheng, the clan's top young expert, looked over and smiled, "Kong Xuan, you really dare to come. Fairy An has been in a bad mood lately. If she sees you, haha, you definitely won't be as lucky as last time."
Wang Xuan thought that this monkey was very bad. Was he trying to provoke him into explaining and saying harsh words? Last time, he clearly bumped his head into An Jingqi's stomach, which hurt her so much that she almost lost her temper and cried.
"Hmm, does Fairy An have a grudge against him? I can't tell. Who is this?" someone asked. He was a Heavenly Grade Expert who looked very strong and was walking with Yuan Sheng.
"Him? Kong Xuan, who calls himself the Five Elements Mountain Second Great King, has offended Fairy An. He'll probably get a beating!" Yuan Sheng laughed.
The brown-haired man next to him shook his head and said, "Although An Jingqi has arrived, she probably won't be able to attend to things for a while. She's currently engaged in a battle of wits and insults with her best friend, a true 'mixed doubles' showdown."
Upon hearing this, the group of people were speechless.
"Monkey, you didn't get beaten badly last time, did you? How about we have a spar right now?" Wang Xuan asked Yuan Sheng.
The wolverine said, "Come on, monkey. Last time, my brother didn't lose to Fairy An, but you were the one who was breathing more than you were breathing and almost died."
"Is this Kong Xuan really that powerful?" The brown-clad man next to Yuan Sheng was shocked, his pupils contracted, and he stared at Wang Xuan for a long time.
"You're overthinking it. Last time, Fairy An was careless; she stood there without moving..." Yuan Sheng didn't dare say it directly, but secretly transmitted the message to the person.
The brown-haired man said, "That's still remarkable. This Kong Xuan is only at the True Immortal realm. Could he possibly have surpassed the power of 10 Azure Crows?"
Wang Xuan was immediately shocked. Had the unit of measurement, the blue crow, become so widespread in the Outer Heaven? Could this brown-haired man have also been in the Mysterious Sea that day?
"I heard that a Lu Renjia has emerged from the Mysterious Sea. He's very powerful. Please arrange for me to meet him later," Yuan Sheng said, leading his men and the brown-haired man away without getting entangled with the Black Peacock Clan.
The Black Peacock Clan had already booked rooms; otherwise, Sky City would be overcrowded right now. Whether it's the classical cave dwellings or the modern hotels, they're all almost fully booked, mainly because there are just too many people attending this conference.
The Great Elder booked a very nice retro-style inn. It has many courtyards and is very spacious. The surrounding scenery is especially beautiful. It is next to a Purple Bamboo Sea and adjacent to a lake. It is quite picturesque. The purple clouds and lake mist flow together, making it as poetic as a painting.
However, the neighbors living in the next cave dwelling were not so easy to deal with. They climbed over the wall and looked over here, only to find that group of national treasures!
They couldn't stay at the Purple Bamboo Sea, so they chose this place instead.
Wolverine, Jin Ming, Luo Ying, and the others were all fine. They were hospitable and invited a group of Black and White Bear over for a small gathering. However, the group of fat bears were agile and, by working together, used Yin and Yang energies to directly penetrate the magic array on the wall and climb over.
Wang Xuan had no problem with them. In fact, he really wanted to pick up the smallest, toddling mini panda, rub it against him, and look at its adorable appearance—it was just too much fun.
But when he thought of that old Black and White Bear that was shouting that it would take revenge for stealing bamboo shoots and that it would take its grandson back, he felt uneasy. Living so close, would he run into the national treasure, the extraordinary person?
Fortunately, he soon learned that the extraordinary person had another residence, living on the dome, or perhaps even further away in the heavens, and rarely showed himself in the city, living aloof from worldly affairs.
Soon, Wang Xuan learned that the smallest Black and White Bear, which walked with a wobbly gait, was actually the fifth-generation descendant of the Black and White Bear Strange Man, a very close blood relative, and that the Old Anomalous Being liked it very much.
Otherwise, it wouldn't be qualified to come along, being so small. It's said that it Ancestor Return and looks a lot like the Old Anomalous Being back then, so it was specially allowed to come and see the world.
Wang Xuan chatted very congenially with a group of national treasures, talking about everything. He told them about the 108 ways to cook bamboo shoots from the Mother Universe, which really won them a lot of goodwill.
Finally, he even managed to pick up the smallest national treasure and casually stroked it twice.
The old Black and White Bear had sworn to take his grandson. Wang Xuan assessed the situation in his mind and decided to first try to build a closer relationship with him, in case he angered him and then take the old Black and White Bear's grandson first.
"There are good things in that Purple Bamboo Sea, rare and wondrous treasures of heaven and earth," a Heavenly-level Black and White Bear told Chong Xiao. The Purple Bamboo Sea in the city contains Good Fortune Item.
"It's a pity we can't go in. I wonder who owns that bamboo forest. There are powerful figures blocking the way." Chong Xiao shook his head.
"Let's go take a look. Even if we don't go into the bamboo forest, we can stay outside and maybe some strange creature will come out on its own," said Xiong Shan, a core expert of the Heaven-level among the Black and White Bear.
"What kind of wonder?" The Six-Eyed Golden Cicada perked up. With six golden eyes, it could see through fog and other illusions, giving it a natural advantage in treasure hunting.
"It is said that there may be Ten-Colored Strange Bamboo!" Xiong Shan told mysteriously.
Upon hearing this, Wang Xuan vigorously stroked the round, chubby red panda beside him, much to the displeasure of the national treasure.
He was truly shocked. The Ten-Colored Strange Bamboo? He was quite familiar with it. Back when he raided the True Saint's backyard in the Chaotic Space-time Sea, he had made a fortune and reaped enormous rewards.
The Ten-Colored Strange Bamboo was not found; it wasn't in that secret realm.
The people on the Pure Land Floating Boat, along with Wu Tian and him, unanimously confirmed that there were multiple locations in the True Saint's Backyard, and that the Ten-Colored Strange Bamboo was in other secret realms.
How could he not be alarmed? Could that Purple Bamboo Sea be related to the True Saint? A secret realm? A backyard? It's all possible!
"Let's go take a look!" Chong Xiao, Wolverine, and Six-Eyed Golden Cicada stood up, and Luo Ying and Chen Yu followed along, afraid that they would cause trouble.
And so, a group of national treasures led the way, approaching the boundless Purple Bamboo Sea, where everywhere was bathed in Zi Ying glow and swirling with spiritual energy.
Wang Xuan also came along and took the initiative to take care of the smallest national treasure. It was chubby and round. Sometimes he would carry it, and sometimes he would hold it. It felt really nice to touch. It's a pity that the conditions don't allow it, otherwise he would definitely raise one.
The smallest panda seemed to sense that Wang Xuan was petting it, and immediately bared its teeth as a warning: do not disrespect it!
In response, Wang Xuan selected a golden ginseng from the Blessed Land Fragment stored away and generously handed it to it, feeding it as a radish or a bamboo shoot.
As a result, the red panda immediately became docile and started munching away.
Wang Xuan took the opportunity to pet the panda, and it stopped resisting.
He thought to himself, "Old Bear, I only fished out a small piece of Black and White Yin Yang Jade Bamboo Shoot, and now I've fed your grandson a whole golden ginseng as thick as a giant radish. We're even. Otherwise, taking away his grandson? Who's afraid of who!"
"Damn it, something's strange about this bamboo forest. My eyes hurt and they're bleeding!" the Six-Eyed Golden Cicada whispered. He could see nothing wrong with his normal eyes, but when he revealed his six golden eyes, his pupils were injured and blood was flowing down.
"Ouch!" The strongest panda clutched its forehead, where a yin-yang vertical eye slowly closed, and a few drops of Blood Water trickled down.
This place is very strange. If you look at it normally, there is nothing wrong, but once you involve the Divine Eye of Rules or use the Dharma Eye with Daoist Rhyme, you will be attacked by a backlash.
Wang Xuan didn't try it, which didn't surprise him. He knew that the True Saint's Backyard in the Chaotic Space-time Sea was pierced by a broken Holy Axe and Sky-Supporting Pillar, which struck down at high speed from the Floating Boat Pure Land outside the world.
He did have some doubts; perhaps this really was another "True Saint's Backyard"!
"Oh my, aren't these the fairies of the Black Peacock Clan? It's such an honor to meet you."
From another direction, a group of people walked over, recognized Luo Ying, Chen Yu, and the others, and greeted them with smiles.
Many of these people have unusual appearances, with eyes that grow vertically, giving them a strange and chilly feeling.
Luo Ying, Chong Xiao, and the others immediately recognized them as their mortal enemies— the Candle Dragon Clan!
Born in the Supernatural Central Great World, every race and lineage has its rivals. Even the ethereal and legendary True Saint are in confrontation, and there are even bloody battles.
The Black Peacock Clan was no exception. In comparison, the Long-armed Divine Ape Clan was their enemy, while the Candle Dragon Clan was even more serious, with the two sides locked in a life-or-death struggle whenever they met in private.
The two sides have a blood feud that has continued from the previous two centuries.
"Uncle Zhuo, didn't you say that the extraterrestrial beings need someone to take care of their daily lives? That vast palace lacks boys and maids, and the Black Peacock Clan's dance was once unparalleled in the world. Let's give them a chance to get close to the extraterrestrial beings."
Although the woman from the Candle Dragon Clan had a smiling face, her vertical eyes always gave people a cold feeling, as if she were being stared at by a venomous snake.
She suggested to the middle-aged man with black hair next to her that the young men and women of the Black Peacock Clan could go to the Giant Palace in the Sky.
"Zhu Ran, shut up! Don't think I wouldn't dare kill you here!" Luo Ying said, her face icy cold.
"Are you looking for death?" Chong Xiao shouted, his face turning ashen.
They were indeed furious. They were most afraid of their opponent reopening this wound. Back then, the Black Peacock Clan suffered terribly, reduced to dancers, kept as pets, and often given away casually by important figures.
Zhu Ran, with her slender figure and bright vertical eyes, laughed and said, "Hehe, you two, we are both immortals, how can you have such drastic emotional fluctuations? Don't get angry, you two are lacking in self-cultivation."
"The Candle Dragon Clan, you're being too aggressive and going too far!" Xiong Shan from the National Treasure Clan spoke up, even they couldn't stand it anymore.
Zhu Ran didn't mind and smiled, "In the past, the Black Peacock Clan's dance astonished the world. Their dance was unparalleled. It is said that even the True Saint was very satisfied and nodded in approval. Now that extraordinary beings from beyond the heavens have arrived, what's wrong with giving you a chance to learn from them up close?"
This is a blatant provocation, deliberately trying to anger the Black Peacock Clan.
"Let's find a place, outside the city, or in the city's Life and Death Arena, and fight to the death!" Luo Ying said coldly.
She and Chong Xiao suppressed the anger of the other Black Peacock Clan, making it absolutely impossible for them to fight in the street. Otherwise, whoever broke the Rules first would be killed directly by the strongmen who maintained order in the city.
"Such a temper?" Zhu Ran said with a sneer.
Wang Xuan spoke up, saying, "If we fight, I'll crush you with ten punches. If I can't, you can do whatever you want."
"What did you say? Ten punches? What are you so arrogant about? Are you a true immortal? No one in the entire Black Peacock Clan dares to speak to me like that!" Zhu Ran said coldly.
"Then stop talking nonsense, find a place, and settle this with ten punches. What's with all the fuss?" Wang Xuan cut to the chase quickly; he really couldn't stand this kind of person.
Zhu Ran said, "Alright, ten punches. If you can't do it, then let the Black Peacock Clan perform a dance in the heavens, and also perform a dance in the city!"
"Get lost. I'll fight you, but I won't gamble my entire clan. Do you even deserve it? If you don't want to fight, disappear immediately and get lost. If you want to fight, then shut up. I can't do that. You can decide my own fate," Wang Xuan said.
He was confident, but that didn't mean he could agree to such a thing on behalf of the Black Peacock Clan.
Regardless of winning or losing, agreeing to such a bet would be a bad move. The Candle Dragon Clan would definitely spread rumors that the Black Peacock Clan used dance as a bargaining chip, showing their malicious intent, and thus expose the opponent's bloody past.
"Fine, see you in the Life and Death Arena!" Zhu Ran was also furious. In the True Immortal Domain, looking across the starry sea, she refused to believe that anyone could look down on her like this.
After she emerges from seclusion this time, she wants to leave her name in the Golden Book and Jade Scroll. She will start by killing Luo Ying and several other top True Immortals of the Black Peacock Clan in a battle to slay the flag.
In the distance, that magnificent bronze building, as large as a mountain, is the Life and Death Arena, renowned for its grandeur. After arriving in the Outer Heaven, many people are willing to buy tickets to enter and watch various life-or-death duels.
"Since it's ten punches, why bother going to the Bronze Arena? Let's just finish it quickly outside the city," suggested the Middle-aged Man surnamed Zhuo.
Otherwise, you would have to make a reservation at the arena and arrange the venue, and the arena might have to warm them up for several days in order to increase business.
"Then let's go outside the city!" Wang Xuan said.
Outside of Sky City, which is no longer under its jurisdiction, if either side is willing to fight, so be it, as long as they don't disrupt the city's order.
Above the clouds, a colossal Sky City stands.
Wang Xuan waved his hand, telling Luo Ying, Chong Xiao, and the others that there was no need for further discussion. His mind was made up; he was going to fight the other side. He then left the city.
"This brother is really decisive," said Xiong Shan, Heavenly Grade core figures of the Black and White Bear Clan at the Heavenly level.
Outside the city, white clouds swirl around, and huge birds of prey fly by in the distance. This is Outer Heaven, where no weaklings come and go.
Let's begin!
Without any unnecessary words, Wang Xuan and Zhu Ran took action immediately after leaving the city.
Zhu Ran sneered. She was proficient in spatial magic and could withstand ten punches. She chose to avoid the fight and wait for her opponent to bring about his own demise and lose the duel.
Boom!
The void exploded, Wang Xuan showed no mercy from the start. The Imperial Daoized texture emerged deep within his eyes, locking onto his opponent and charging straight at him. Hiding in the void? Useless!
In fact, if it were a real life-or-death confrontation, he felt he could defeat his opponent in three or five punches, but to avoid being too sensational and attracting attention, he was much more "humble".
Of course, to outsiders, "Ten Fists" is still astonishing, even domineering and arrogant.
The sky shattered, Zhu Ran appeared disheveled, her hair disheveled. She dodged repeatedly, not wanting to confront her opponent head-on. However, she realized that if she didn't fight back and passively fled, she might still be hit by her opponent and suffer an extremely frustrating defeat.
In the end, she couldn't dodge it and attacked directly. Her eyes were covered with runes, her hands were dazzling, and her dragon tail swung behind her as she lashed out horizontally.
Bang! Bang! Bang...
After she accepted the challenge, everything became inevitable; there was no escaping it. She regretted it, thinking she shouldn't have agreed to the duel. She began to doubt her life, and at the last moment, she felt that she probably didn't deserve to have her name recorded in the Golden Book and Jade Scroll.
No more, no less, exactly ten punches, and then Zhu Ran exploded, her body and soul destroyed. She was pierced through, shattered, her blood splattered and then evaporated!
Wang Xuan turned around, his figure flashed, and he went straight into the city.
"Ah... kill him!" By the time the Candle Dragon Clan reacted, it was too late. The Black Peacock Clan had already received Wang Xuan's telepathic message and retreated into the city.
"Come on, kill me! If you don't kill me, you're all grandsons of this Black and White Bear!" Wang Xuan picked up the smallest national treasure again and petted the red panda once more.
"Come on, make your move!" Chong Xiao, the wolverine, and the Six-Eyed Golden Cicada all shouted disdainfully.
Wang Xuan turned around and walked directly into the city.
Suddenly, his body stiffened slightly, but he quickly regained his composure and returned to calm. He looked in one direction, a turbulent wave of emotions surging within him, and spotted a familiar figure. Perhaps... he had met his maker; it was someone from the Mother Universe!
This is actually the equivalent of three chapters; it's a really long chapter this time, and it's being released all at once. Don't wait, the late-night chapter has already been updated.