The Four Factions Gather, Six Treasures Shine!

"Fellow Daoist Sikong is right."

"With the current chaos, the matters concerning the Immortal Mansion should be addressed as soon as possible."

True Person Huoyun echoed in agreement.

Lu Qingfeng has finally returned. If Water-Walking True Person clashes with him again, it will inevitably cause complications.

Although Fire Crow Daoist had a bad temper, he knew what was important and what was urgent. He said loudly, "Since that's the case, quickly gather fellow Daoists from all directions, and have the Five Peaks Sect, the Hundred Ghosts Gate, Hollow Bamboo Sect come to my Yushan Island to meet."

As he spoke.

Fire Crow Daoist looked at Lu Qingfeng, "Rain Mountain Pavilion has been in seclusion for many years, so he probably knows very little about the three sects. Why don't we return to my cave abode and wait for you fellow Daoists? We can also introduce the True Person of the three sects to you. What do you say?"

This is because they are afraid that Lu Qingfeng will disappear again.

"That is exactly what I wish for."

Lu Qingfeng laughed loudly.

The Bamboo Mountain Sect was destroyed seven thousand years ago, leaving behind the Seven Treasures of Bamboo Mountain and countless inheritances, which created many powerful rogue Rogue Cultivator in the Bamboo Mountain Sea.

Such as Sikong Qinglian and Huoyun True Person.

The Five Peaks Sect, the Hundred Ghosts Gate, and the Hollow Bamboo Sect inherited the major sects and became unorthodox sects.

However, the most essential inheritance and treasure of the Bamboo Mountain Sect is the Bamboo Mountain Immortal Mansion.

"Only by gathering the Six Treasures of Bamboo Mountain can we pinpoint the location of the Bamboo Mountain Immortal Mansion."

"With the three sects gathering this time, we must not lose our composure and allow them to benefit."

True Person Huoyun, carrying the Qianyan Fire Bamboo Sword on his back, looked at everyone present and spoke in a clear voice.

"Of course."

"Don't worry, Brother Huoyun."

"The Thirteen True Person of Yushan Island have always been of one mind and would never allow the Three Sects to see them as a laughing stock."

Daoist Huoyun, wielding the Qianyan Fire Bamboo Sword, was no less powerful than Sikong Qinglian and held considerable prestige among the True Person Immortals of Yushan Island. His words drew many echoes of his sentiments.

Lu Qingfeng stood in the middle, his gaze sweeping over each of the True Person, gaining an understanding of the overall strength of Yushan Island.

In general, they can be divided into four levels.

The first tier.

Naturally, it was Fire Crow Daoist and Water-Walking True Person. Their cultivation had already reached the Spell Gathering Realm, and they wielded Dao Soldiers. Whether in terms of cultivation or combat power, they were the strongest in Yushan Island. Even among the three sects, it would be difficult to find more people who could match them.

The second tier.

These are Huoyun True Person and Sikong Qinglian.

The two wielded sixth-tier Law Artifact, two of the Seven Treasures of Bamboo Mountain, and their cultivation had reached the True Core Realm. Their true combat strength far exceeded that of ordinary Solid Core Realm, and they could rival those in the Spell Gathering Realm.

The third tier.

This is the ordinary Solid Core Realm.

For example, Scarlet Cloud True Person and Lunar Yin True Person each possess a handy magical Law Artifact and a dual-wielding Technique Method. While they cannot defeat the combined forces of the Black and White Duo of the Five Peaks Sect, they are absolutely fearless when facing True Person Lei Yi or Green Cloud True Person individually.

The fourth tier.

That is the level of the Void Core.

Of the thirteen True Person on Yushan Island, seven are still struggling at the Void Core Realm. Their cultivation and strength are far inferior to those of the other six, including Sikong Qinglian. However, they are still Core Formation True Person, each with their own Miaofa, and their temperament and ability to protect themselves are unmatched by Spirit Void Cultivator. They should not be underestimated.

Lu Qingfeng had met them all.

The Thirteen True Person are also divided into factions.

In general, they were led by Fire Crow Daoist, Water-Walking True Person, Sikong Qinglian, and True Person of Huoyun.

Scarlet Cloud True Person stood beside Fire Crow Daoist, with two Void Core True Person beside them.

Beside the Water-Walking True Person stood the Lunar Yin True Person, and two other Void Core True Person stood to one side, subtly indicating that the two were in charge.

Beside Sikong Qinglian True Person at the Void Core stage, with an ugly face, called "Ghost Eye True Person". It is said that the magic Law Artifact she wields, "Ghost-Eye Venom Needle", is sinister and vicious, and quite powerful.

Behind True Person Huoyun were two other Void Core True Person.

In this way.

Divide into four directions.

In the eyes of others, Lu Qingfeng, like Ghost Eye True Person Master, belonged to Sikong Qinglian's camp.

"When the three sects arrive later, do not try to stand up for them as you did with Water-Walking True Person, lest you cause trouble." Lu Qingfeng was observing when he heard a cold voice beside him.

Without turning around, Lu Qingfeng transmitted his voice, "Fellow Daoist Sikong can rest assured."

Sikong Qinglian glanced at Lu Qingfeng, her heart filled with uncertainty.

She had an agreement with Lu Qingfeng: she would protect Lu Qingfeng's safety, and in return, Lu Qingfeng would give her the Hundred-Sword Diagram Stone Pillar. If Lu Qingfeng offended the Three Sect True Person again, just as he had offended the Water-Walking True Person yesterday, how could Sikong Qinglian possibly protect him?

For the sake of the Hundred-Sword Diagram, Sikong Qinglian had to offer some reminders.

Lu Qingfeng chuckled inwardly, knowing what Sikong Qinglian was thinking.

However, Sikong Qinglian was overthinking it.

He always believed in "I won't offend others unless they offend me," and never actively sought trouble. However, with the opening of the Bamboo Mountain Immortal Mansion, a great battle raged, and fighting was inevitable.

The assembled True Person stood atop Yushan Island, some with their eyes closed in Spirit Nurturing, others exchanging whispers with slightly trembling lips. Lu Qingfeng felt several gazes sweep over him from time to time, but he ignored them completely, standing to one side with Sikong Qinglian, his eyes closed in Spirit Nurturing, paying no heed to their presence.

The Blood Sea in the sky was so thick that it completely obscured the Blazing Sun Realm sun, creating a sense of oppression in everyone's hearts.

Several hours passed.

A series of powerful auras emanated from the east and arrived in an instant.

Lu Qingfeng looked up and saw nine figures landing in the east, including the Black-and-White True Persons whom he had met on the deserted island.

We've arrived at the Five Peaks Sect.

Not long after.

The seven True Person of the Hundred Ghosts Gate and the six True Person of the Hollow Bamboo Sect arrived together.

A standoff ensues on all four sides.

Wu Gong, the Supreme Elder of the Five Peaks Sect, stepped forward and said loudly, "Fellow Daoists have all come here for the Bamboo Mountain Immortal Mansion. With the Blood Sea Calamity approaching, it is best not to delay."

As he spoke, Wu Gong turned his hand back into a palm, and in his palm, a round bead, as if molded from clay, shimmered with light.

"This is the Naraka Pearl, one of the Seven Treasures of Bamboo Mountain!"

Wu Gong's voice was loud and clear.

All eyes were drawn to the clay bead in his hand.

"Brother Wu Gong, it's been a long time. Your charm is as undiminished as ever."

Within the Hundred Ghosts Gate Formation, an old man in black robes emerged, his body hunched over, uttering strange, clattering sounds, appearing quite eerie.

"Han Xiao, how have you been?"

Wu Gong looked at the old man in black robes, his gaze falling on the robes themselves. "Brother Dao, is that the Hundred-Ghost Yin-Locking Robe you're wearing?"

"Han Xiao of the Hundred Ghosts Gate Sect".

"The Hundred-Ghost Yin-Locking Robe!"

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingfeng looked at the old man in black robes, namely Han Xiao. Han Xiao was the sect leader of the Hundred Ghosts Gate, and together with the Five Peaks Sect Wu Gong and Meng Kuan, the Hollow Bamboo Sect, they were known as the three great cultivators of the Bamboo Mountain Sea.

Even the Fire Crow Daoist and the Water-Walking True Person of Yushan Island bowed their heads before the three of them.

Han Xiao's black robe was shrouded in the menacing roars of a hundred ghosts. It was the Hundred-Ghost Yin-Locking Robe, one of the Seven Treasures of Bamboo Mountain, capable of commanding a hundred ghosts, capturing their souls, and possessing extraordinary power.

"Brother Dao has a good eye."

Han Xiao yelled, and his black robe trembled. Instantly, a hundred ghosts poked their heads out and roared fiercely at the many True Person present. Lu Qingfeng, Sikong Qinglian, and the others were alright, but those with cultivation at the Void Core stage were startled, their minds almost being taken away.

Everyone was terrified and glared angrily.

But Han Xiao chuckled coldly, "The Hundred-Ghost Yin-Locking Robe, one of the Seven Treasures of Bamboo Mountain!"

After he finished speaking, the ghosts vanished, and the black robe returned to its ordinary appearance.

"The Seven Treasures of Bamboo Mountain are being used by Brother Han Xiao to frighten people; it is truly a disgrace to these precious treasures."

Within the Hollow Bamboo Sect's formation, a middle-aged cultivator emerged, holding a green bamboo staff, and looked at Han Xiao with a somewhat unfriendly expression.

"This is Meng Kuan, the Hollow Bamboo Sect, who has been famous for a long time. In his hand is the Seven-Treasure Green Bamboo Staff, which is used to strike fierce ghosts and spirits. It is mutually reinforcing and restraining with the Hundred-Ghost Yin-Locking Robe, and neither can do anything to the other."

"Therefore, Meng Kuan and Han Xiao have always been at odds and have fought each other many times without a clear winner."

As Lu Qingfeng was looking at the middle-aged cultivator, he heard Sikong Qinglian's voice.

"I see."

Lu Qingfeng nodded slightly.

Yushan Island is not a monolithic entity, with various factions within it. The same applies to the three sects, and even more so. For example, the Hundred Ghosts Gate and the Hollow Bamboo Sect are rivals. The Five Peaks Sect also has a long history of bloodshed with these two sects.

This is what gave Yushan Island the opportunity to rise to prominence.

"Enough with the nonsense."

"This is the Seven-Treasure Green Bamboo Staff in the hands of the Hollow Bamboo Sect."

Han Xiao pointed at the bamboo staff in Meng Kuan's hand, then turned to look at the formation on Yushan Island, "The whisk in Sikong Nuwa's hand is the Gengjia Celestial Radiance Needles. The sword on Huoyun True Person's back is the Qianyan Fire Bamboo Sword. And the last treasure, the Five-Yang Sword, I wonder which fellow Daoist has it?"

Han Xiao's gaze swept across the crowd, and although he was asking a question, his eyes landed on Lu Qingfeng.

All eyes turned to Lu Qingfeng.

Lu Qingfeng reached into his Storage Bag and took out a sword, which flashed with firelight. "The Five-Yang Sword, one of the Seven Treasures of Bamboo Mountain!"

"Tsk tsk."

"You little cultivator, you haven't even reached the Core Formation yet, what qualifications do you have to wield the Five-Yang Sword? Is there no one else on Yushan Island?"

Han Xiao clicked his tongue, glancing sideways at Lu Qingfeng, his words full of provocation.

A single word was uttered.

Whether in the Yushan Island formation or among the three sects, the way the True Person looked at Lu Qingfeng did indeed change.

Lu Qingfeng scoffed and looked at Han Xiao, saying, "If you old ghost say another word, I'll turn around and leave, and we'll all go our separate ways!"

"Ha ha!"

Han Xiao burst out laughing and pointed at Lu Qingfeng, about to speak.

On Yushan Island, Fire Crow Daoist, Sikong Qinglian, and others' expressions changed. Before they could speak, Wu Gong from the Five Peaks Sect preemptively said, "Brother Han Xiao, are you getting worse with age? How dare you argue with a junior like me? Rain Mountain Pavilion's strength is no Core Formation wielding the Five-Yang Sword?! If Brother Han Xiao or the Hundred Ghosts Gate don't like him, let's have a fight first!"

Unlike the Hundred Ghosts Gate and the Hollow Bamboo Sect, the Five Peaks Sect had known for a long time that Lu Qingfeng had obtained the Five-Yang Sword, yet they had disappeared for twenty-four years. Whether they would have shown themselves this time, had it not been for the Blood Sea's arrival, remains to be seen.

Han Xiao was unaware that Lu Qingfeng's words were true, but Wu Gong was.

If Han Xiao's careless words angered the Rain Mountain Pavilion, causing him to go into hiding again, it would be truly frustrating.

Given Lu Qingfeng's skill in water manipulation and his ability to escape and hide, Wu Gong did not want to test Lu Qingfeng's ability to get away, lest he create unnecessary complications.

Han Xiao was interrupted by Wu Gong and looked at Lu Qingfeng, Lu Qingfeng had a mocking expression on his face.

He then looked at Fire Crow Daoist, Sikong Qinglian, and finally Wu Gong, and saw that the three of them had strange expressions.

Han Xiao was no fool after all. He chuckled twice and said to Wu Gong, "Brother Wu Gong, you have quite the nerve. After this battle, I will definitely ask you for a few pointers."

This was a way of saving face, but he dared not say anything more to Lu Qingfeng.

"Han Xiao is one of the three top cultivators in the Bamboo Mountain Sea. If you provoke him and he personally takes action in the Bamboo Mountain Immortal Mansion, you'd better pray for good fortune!"

Lu Qingfeng stood there, and Sikong Qinglian's voice came from beside him, sounding rather exasperated.

He had just told Lu Qingfeng to stop getting into conflicts with others, but in the blink of an eye, he had confronted a formidable enemy like Han Xiao.

Sikong Qinglian was in a real bind.

"With the four sides locked in a standoff, Han Xiao has Wu Gong, Meng Kuan, and even Fellow Fire Crow Huo Ya and Fellow Daoist Shui Xing to deal with. How could he possibly care about a mere Spirit Void Cultivator?"

Lu Qingfeng said indifferently.

Having reincarnated twelve times, he possesses incredibly profound resources and numerous means of self-preservation. Even when facing Han Xiao, he has no need to swallow his pride.

As he said, at worst, we can just part ways.

He went to hunt down Demon Dao cultivators from the opposing faction to gain experience points.

Perhaps I can even acquire a few more Divine Ability or Profound-Grade Cultivation Method. The gains from this trip to the Bamboo Mountain Immortal Mansion might not even compare.

"Keep a low profile!"

Sikong Qinglian frowned.

"I know what I'm doing." Lu Qingfeng turned his head and ignored him.

"Infinite Heavenly Venerable!"

Sikong Qinglian flicked her whisk to suppress her anger.

The conflict between Han Xiao and Lu Qingfeng was merely a minor incident.

After the interlude.

"There's no time to lose, let's set off immediately!"

Wu Gong flicked his finger, and the Naraka Pearl floated in front of him.

Upon seeing Han Xiao, a wicked ghost leaped out from the Hundred-Ghost Yin-Locking Robe, soaring into the air and transforming into a black robe that fluttered in the wind.

Meng Kuan tossed the Seven-Treasure Green Bamboo Staff into the air, where it transformed into a small boat carrying the six True Person of the Hollow Bamboo Sect.

Yushan Island.

Lu Qingfeng, Sikong Qinglian, and Huoyun True Person each threw out their magical Law Artifact.

For a moment, the sky was filled with shimmering light.

Six Treasures of Bamboo Mountain vie for brilliance.

As they converged, they sped off in the northwest, heading straight for the Immortal Bamboo Mountain Immortal Mansion!

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