I Will Defend the Dharma Unto Death!

East Sinking Continent.

Fifty thousand years have passed.

The East Sinking Continent had long been assimilated, and the Mount Yu Sect had been completely merged into the Sorrow River. The three True Immortal Ancestors of the sect each became gods in the Sorrow River. Among them, the True Immortal Tongxuan and the True Immortal Ronghong died ten thousand years ago, one due to the exhaustion of his lifespan and the other under the Heavenly Tribulation.

Only one True Immortal Guangning remained.

However, new talents emerge in every generation. In recent years, the Mount Yu Sect has also seen rising stars rise rapidly, one of the representatives being the Mount Yu Sect Leader, 'Luofuzi'.

Ninety-nine mouths Three Radiance Heavenly Xin Swords.

He killed East Sinking Continent eastern border of Dongxianzhou that they trembled in fear, thus establishing his formidable reputation.

Leading the Mount Yu Sect, they confronted the remnants of the Bloodspring Demon Sect in the Eastern Territory and the demons of the Spirit Communion Limitless Gate, engaging in endless battles.

This day.

At the border between the eastern and western regions, in a chaotic area where Mount Yu and demons clashed violently.

Black Wind suddenly arose.

Lu Qingfeng landed on one of the mountain peaks.

"Uncle."

Ao Jun was the first to come out. Seeing that it was Lu Qingfeng, he breathed a sigh of relief. Seeing that Lu Qingfeng was in a hurry, he couldn't help but ask, "Uncle, has something happened?"

He had long harbored doubts.

A few days ago.

Lu Qingfeng took Ao Le, Lu Xiao, and Lu Yao to Heavenly Pivot Prefecture, leaving Ao Jun to look after them. Three days ago, he then sent Ao Jun to the East Sinking Continent with the three of them.

This really left Ao Jun completely baffled.

What I can't understand is why my uncle, with his extraordinary status both inside and outside the Sorrow River, would be so cautious.

"It's a long story."

"You should refine this treasure first."

Lu Qingfeng casually produced Azure-Scarlet Bracelet, which emitted a blue-red glow. Mortals couldn't discern anything amiss, but Ao Jun, Mahayana True Immortal, stared at it with wide eyes—

"Immortal Artifact?!"

Its vital energy is vast and boundless, and its Pure Yang is contained within.

Although Ao Jun had never seen it, he had heard of it and knew that the Azure-Scarlet Bracelet was an Immortal Artifact!

"Uncle."

"This--"

Ao Jun swallowed hard.

This is Immortal Artifact that countless Mahayana True Immortal in the world dream of. Within and beyond the Ancient Sorrow, there are only a handful of True Immortal who possess Immortal Artifact, but each one is an invincible being who dominates the True Immortal Realm.

Although Ao Jun was True Immortal.

Currently, he is still lingering in the first realm of the Resonance Realm, and can only contend with Divine Ability in the Tribulation Transcendence or even True Profundity Realm by relying on his divine power, 'Soul-Severing Divine Radiance'. However, he still faces difficulties when facing truly top-tier True Immortal, such as those in the Dao Comprehension Realm, those who wield immortal Immortal Artifact, or those who also possess Divine Ability.

Barely surviving is possible, but fighting back is not easy.

This shows just how precious Immortal Artifact are.

And now, my uncle is actually handing over an Immortal Artifact to him for refining?!

Even Ao Jun.

I was a little stunned for a moment.

"You shall see."

Upon seeing this, Lu Qingfeng flipped his palm, and three Pure Yang rays of light flowed across it. Ao Jun glanced at it and immediately gasped, staring at Lu Qingfeng, speechless with astonishment.

When utterly horrified.

Lu Qingfeng spoke up, "I just went to the West Sea, the Sorrow River, and the East Sea, and took out the Three Dragon Palaces. I also took the immortal Immortal Artifact from the three Earth Immortal. The three Earth Immortal are currently searching around. To be on the safe side, you should refine this 'Wind-Fire Bracelet' first. If Earth Immortal comes looking for your aunt when she breaks through later, you will have the power to fight with this Law Artifact."

Victory is achieved without seeking battle.

They just wanted to delay things for a while.

Stealing the Three Dragon Palaces!

Seize the three great immortal artifacts of the Earth Immortals!

His uncle had always been unfathomable, but Ao Jun never expected him to be so ruthless!

"Whoosh!"

Ao Jun took a deep breath, suppressing his shock. He reached out and snatched the 'Wind-Fire Bracelet', saying to Lu Qingfeng, "It was all worth it for my aunt to marry my uncle!"

But he agreed.

Lu Qingfeng smiled.

Ao Jun grew up under Ao Le's watchful eye and was extremely close to Ao Le. He also frequently received guidance from Lu Qingfeng, who bestowed upon him various techniques, Law Artifact, and powerful Divine Ability such as the 'Soul-Severing Divine Radiance,' making him deeply respectful of Lu Qingfeng.

Unafraid of the Sorrow River, undaunted by the Earth Immortal.

As Lu Qingfeng had expected.

"You can refine it in secret."

"I will first use 'Dragon-Leaping Gate' to help your aunt cultivate. If she can break through, that would be excellent. It can be done without leaving a trace. You can secretly hold the Immortal Artifact. As long as you don't reveal it, you don't need to worry about the Earth Immortal coming to find you."

"But what if it doesn't work?"

"I will then combine the three treasures into one and restore them to their original form. At that time, the Spirit Treasure will be naturally formed, and the three great Earth Immortal of the Dragon Race will immediately sense it and attack together. I will then ask you to use your Immortal Artifact to hold them off for a moment."

Lu Qingfeng said to Ao Jun.

This second scenario, and the worst possible outcome, involves the three supreme treasures merging to create the complete 'Dragon Transformation Pool'. The commotion would be so great that it might not only be felt by the three Earth Immortal of the Dragon Race, but also by powerful figures outside the Dragon Race, including those from the Heavenly Court, demons, and the entire Ancient Sorrow.

Lu Qingfeng wasn't confident he could hold on.

"Your nephew will do his utmost!"

Ao Jun said in a deep voice, then frowned, "However, even if only the three great Earth Immortal of the Sorrow River, West Sea, and East Sea come to find me, I'm afraid they won't be able to stop me for long. It's a small matter if I'm no match for them, but it's a big deal if my aunt's advancement is ruined."

This is indeed true.

However, Lu Qingfeng was prepared.

No sooner had Ao Jun finished speaking than a great general strode in from outside the mountain. This general had a scar on his face, carried a tortoise-shell Tortoiseshell Alligator-Dragon Spear, and had a Scarlet Gourd on his back.

Ao Jun took one look and immediately recognized him, "General Zhang Shu!"

"This humble general pays his respects to Your Majesty!"

The newcomer bowed respectfully to Lu Qingfeng, then raised his head with a resolute expression; it was Zhang Shu!

"This time, I'm afraid it will implicate General Zhang."

Lu Qingfeng looked at Zhang Shu and said.

"I owe my current position entirely to Your Majesty's patronage. I would gladly face any hardship to repay your kindness!" Zhang Shu's voice was stirring and resounding. He said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, please give your orders, and I will gladly die for you!"

In the past, Zhang Shu was merely an unsuccessful minor general in the mortal realm. It was only after entering Yuan Lake and becoming a subordinate of Lu Qingfeng that he began to rise in status. Lu Qingfeng first entrusted three thousand Fire Crow Soldiers to their commander, and then imparted to him the complete method of refining 'Fire Crow Dao Soldiers', as well as the 'Five Prison-Warding Five-Thunder Heart Scripture' and the 'Minor Thousandfold Thunder Prison' Divine Ability.

This allowed Zhang Shu to become True Immortal, enabling him to roam freely across the world, and his strength even surpassed that of Ao Jun.

Ordinary people believe that among the Divine Lord of Censure Guangyuan, Ao Jun is the strongest and most powerful. However, few people know that this "Azure-Spirit Prestige-Raising Five-Thunder Marshal" is the truly formidable one, traversing the Ancient Sorrow heavens and earth, commanding three thousand Fire Crow Soldiers, and has never suffered a defeat since becoming an immortal.

"General Zhang is truly righteous!"

Lu Qingfeng knew Zhang Shu's temperament, which was why he summoned him. Upon hearing his words, he praised him loudly and reached out to take a white jade ruler from thin air, handing it to Zhang Shu.

Zhang Shu reached out and took it. "This is—"

Sensing the Pure Yang, even Zhang Shu, with his calm demeanor, couldn't help but widen his eyes in surprise, just like Ao Jun had before, exclaiming, "Immortal Artifact?!"

"Good!"

Lu Qingfeng immediately repeated what he had told Ao Jun to Zhang Shu.

Zhang Shu immediately gripped the 'Nine-Heavens White Jade Ruler' and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, rest assured, this humble general will protect you with his life!"

"Good!"

Lu Qingfeng felt gratified.

Although Zhang Shu was said to be a subordinate, Lu Qingfeng had long regarded him as a disciple. He generously imparted his teachings and Divine Ability to him, and often Enlightenment to help him improve his cultivation.

Otherwise.

Even if Zhang Shu had exceptional talent, he could only reach the Fourth Realm at most, and he might not even be able to reach the Fourth Realm. He would have already fallen into the cycle of reincarnation.

"Very good!"

"With General Zhang here, things are much safer!"

Ao Jun said happily from the side.

He knew Zhang Shu's strength; behind him, in the Fire Crow Gourd, were three thousand Fire Crow Soldiers, first-class Dao Soldiers renowned throughout the entire Ancient Sorrow Continent. They wielded them with unparalleled might, feared by demons and monsters. His mastery of Thunder Method was even more formidable; wherever his spear pointed, Thunder Prison raged, making him a formidable opponent even for ordinary True Immortal.

If one were to further refine this 'Nine-Heavens White Jade Ruler,' which specializes in trapping people, one's strength would surely be unmatched by True Immortal, rivaling even the ancestral Earth Immortal.

Zhang Shu nodded slightly to Ao Jun, but he was not optimistic. He looked up at Lu Qingfeng and said, "His Majesty is busy protecting the Divine Lord of Palace Clerks's breakthrough and cannot spare any more hands. If the three Earth Immortal attack, even if I can stop one of them and General Ao can stop the other, it is still not very safe."

Zhang Shu frowned, pointed north, and hesitated, saying, "Mount Yu and Luofu have some connection with Your Majesty, and have had quite a few interactions over the years. I wonder if they are trustworthy."

He has followed Lu Qingfeng for over 50,000 years, remaining utterly loyal and a trusted confidant.

Ao Jun is Ao Le's nephew, whom he watched grow up since childhood. He has also received a lot of guidance and teachings from Lu Qingfeng, so he is trustworthy.

But besides that.

Zhang Shu listed the people Lu Qingfeng could rely on and who could be completely trusted, and it seemed that the only one was the Mount Yu Sect Leader.

"Mount Yu Luofu?"

Lu Qingfeng shook his head.

Luofuzi is his avatar, so he is naturally trustworthy. However, his true form is the 'Three Radiance Heavenly Xin Swords', which cannot be refined into other Law Artifact. Without refining, wielding the 'Golden Light Sword' still possesses some power, but it is far from enough to contend with Earth Immortal.

"That--"

Zhang Shu frowned in thought, his mind flashing through the names of True Immortal who were either friends with him or had dealings with Lu Qingfeng, but he couldn't find a second one.

Ao Jun also frowned.

Let's not talk about Earth Immortal.

The mere fact that they had to contend with the three behemoths of the Sorrow River, the West Sea, and the East Sea was enough to make Mahayana True Immortal who were on good terms with them back down, and might even turn around and betray them.

Not to mention bringing them here to fight against the invincible Earth Immortal.

The two looked towards Lu Qingfeng and saw a young man in a thunder-patterned Daoist robe striding towards them from afar.

East Sinking Continent.

Blood Sea surged.

Blood waves surged from all sides, forming layers of arrays to conceal all movement. Above the sea of the Blood Sea, Ao Jun, Zhang Shu, and the youth with the lightning mark between their brows sat cross-legged, refining the Immortal Artifact in their hands.

Beneath the earth.

Lu Qingfeng sat cross-legged.

In the distance before him, a Golden Light gate stood tall, like Heaven Gate, imposing and majestic. Within the Blood Sea, dragons coiled. True Dragon roamed the Blood Sea, constantly gathering strength and brewing their power.

One day.

Two days.

Three days.

January.

Two months.

March.

Half a year passed in the blink of an eye, and the True Dragon, which had been faintly visible in the Blood Sea, finally moved.

Lu Qingfeng suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze revealing a mysterious light.

All I saw was—

The True Dragon swung its tail and suddenly raised its head.

"Roar!"

With a high-pitched dragon roar, it charged towards the magnificent gate, seemingly about to leap. Lu Qingfeng held his breath and watched as the True Dragon soared through the air, seemingly encountering numerous obstacles. Thousands of guillotines and flying swords struck its body, causing bloody gashes to burst open on the dragon's surface, the blood falling into the Blood Sea.

Even a single glance is painful.

Lu Qingfeng's eyelids twitched, and a look of pain crossed his face. He saw the True Dragon roar, each roar louder than the last, its scales being ripped off, its body a bloody mess—a truly gruesome sight. Yet, enduring the pain, it leaped forward with all its might!

Boom!

With one burst of energy, they actually crossed the magnificent gate.

Lu Qingfeng moved swiftly, instantly appearing on the other side of the portal. In the Blood Sea, the True Dragon writhed in agony. Lu Qingfeng reached out, took out a spirit pill, ground it into powder, and sprinkled it on the True Dragon's battered body.

A flash of Radiance.

The True Dragon plunged headlong into the depths of the Blood Sea, and then the Blood Sea parted, from which emerged a beautiful woman dressed in a light purple dress.

It was Ao Le.

Beg!