Xun Zhenbei Still Hasn't Given Up!

"I've made a fortune!"

In Han Ling City, Han Ling'er dispersed her avatar and abruptly stood up, her exquisite face filled with joy. This dignified True Immortal couldn't help but giggle, her shoulders shaking as if she had no regard for decorum.

I was thrilled.

Han Ling'er even forgot about the Star-Sucking Lord was away, and wished she could rush back to the Spirit Domain now to handle various matters such as the sales channels of Clearbright Spirit Water.

No rush.

No rush.

"If the Star-Sucking Demon Spirit is left unchecked, it will cause great harm, and even the Mountain-Water Realm may be reduced to ruins."

Han Ling'er suppressed the impulse in her heart.

Fortunately, the Celestial Star Sect was founded on array formations and has long been engaged in the business of array plates and array flags. With her status Fairy Han, it wouldn't be difficult for her to promote the Clearbright Spirit Water while doing business with these.

He doesn't even need to get involved himself; he can simply send his disciples to handle it.

Thinking of this.

Han Ling'er reined in her wild thoughts, sat down cross-legged again, her face scrunched up, and pondered a way to deal with the Star-Sucking Lord as soon as possible.

"The Star-Sucking Lord has average speed, average attack power, and even a very limited range of offensive methods."

"But his physical body is strong enough that even when trapped in the ' Violetstar Northern Dipper Judgment of Heaven's Fortune, he can withstand it and enter and exit at will."

Han Ling'er frowned slightly.

Although the grand formation in Han Ling City was set up by her teacher, it was the formation she was most proficient in. It was said to be "a thousand changes, all heavenly secrets, unfathomable to the human heart, and terrifying to ghosts and gods." Relying on it, she could fight fiercely with veteran True Immortal and demons, even when she had just advanced to the True Immortal Resonance Realm.

Even this grand formation couldn't defeat the Star-Sucking Lord. Even if Han Ling'er personally intervened and Han Ling City set up the formation together, the effect of using two grand formations to surround and kill the Star-Sucking Lord wouldn't be much better.

"The 'Star-Picking Strongman' are only at the peak of the fourth rank, and their numbers are limited, making them difficult to wield."

"The Star-Annihilating Crossbow is extremely destructive, but it cannot break through the Star-Sucking Lord's defenses."

"The Violetstar Northern Dipper Judgment of Heaven's Fortune Array cannot trap the Star-Sucking Lord, much less kill it."

They've run out of ideas!

For a moment, Han Ling'er was also completely at a loss.

"The Star-Sucking Lord's defense is probably comparable to that of True Immortal at the peak of the Tribulation Transcendence stage who has survived the Ninefold Windfire Tribulation and forged Immortal Body."

"It's even comparable to the True Profundity Realm True Immortal!"

Such a powerful figure could not be eliminated by Han Ling'er alone. "Non-Self there is another fifth-order Dao Soldiers spirit building in my Han Ling City, or other Mahayana True Immortal assisting, or the power of the 'Violetstar Northern Dipper Judgment of Heaven's Fortune' formation is further enhanced."

But this is just wishful thinking.

A fifth-tier Dao Soldiers is comparable to True Immortal, and a single fifth-tier Dao Soldiers is incredibly valuable. Not to mention the spiritual structures that can nurture fifth-tier Dao Soldiers, which are priceless. In fact, they are comparable to a rudimentary version of Battle City.

Like the Yuan Gui City.

"Yuan Gui City".

"Black Tortoise Tower— "

Han Ling'er's eyes flickered, but then dimmed. She pursed her lips and muttered to herself, "This little Daoist priest has no idea what his background is. He's not easy to fool. Getting the Black Tortoise Tower from him is probably harder than climbing to heaven."

The fifth-tier Dao Soldiers is still undecided.

As for the Mahayana True Immortal.

"If Meng Ba were here, with his Black-Armored Tribe's physique and strength, he could perhaps kill the Star-Sucking Lord if he could just hold him back a little and fight him for a while."

Unfortunately, Meng Ba is still recovering from serious injuries and will need at least two or three hundred years.

This plan will not work either.

With both paths blocked, the remaining options, such as enhancing the power of the grand formation or acquiring more powerful weapons, are beyond Han Ling'er's current financial means.

"Fine."

"Let's just wait it out for now. With the profits from Clearbright Spirit Water, as long as I have enough time, I can arm Han Ling City to the teeth. At that time, I will first add three to five fifth-tier Dao Soldiers Spirit Buildings, and then fully equip it with Battle City artifacts such as the 'Sun-Shooting Bow,' 'Annihilation Divine Eye,' and 'Void-Controlling God-King Icon Statue.'"

"Even the most powerful Star-Sucking Lord can be blasted to pieces!"

Han Ling'er clenched her fists, her eyes burning with fighting spirit.

While I was pondering it.

Outside the void, a dark-faced Daoist strode over and landed in front of Han Ling City, saying loudly, "I have Xun Zhenbei in Mount Zhouyou and have come to pay my respects to Fairy Han."

"It turns out to be Fellow Daoist Mount Zhouyou Xun's esteemed presence. I, Han, have failed to greet you properly. Please forgive me."

Upon seeing the newcomer, Han Ling'er cupped her hands in greeting and smiled.

"You're too kind, fairy."

Xun Zhenbei repeatedly said he dared not.

This Fairy Han is no ordinary person. Not only did she become a disciple of the patriarch at the One-Line Heaven-Piercing Gorge early on, but she also advanced to the True Immortal after five thousand years of cultivation. Her mastery of the 'Violetstar Northern Dipper Judgment of Heaven's Fortune' formation is deeply rooted in the True Disciple of Patriarch Qin Feng, and she once fought against two True Immortal Demon Kings with equal skill.

They are not comparable to ordinary True Immortal.

Even with Xun Zhenbei's considerable backing, they dared not be negligent. Moreover, their visit this time was to ask for a favor.

"I wonder what brings you here, my friend?"

Han Ling'er pretended to be confused, feigning ignorance, and looked at Xun Zhenbei to ask.

"I'm ashamed to admit it."

Xun Zhenbei smiled bitterly, "In this Mountain-Water Realm, there is a sect called 'Azurewood Valley.' It originated from the Dao of Alchemy lineage of my Sixcraft Pavilion. However, hundreds of years ago, it was destroyed by Devil Cultivator from the lower realm. The patriarch of the pavilion issued a decree to capture and punish this demon. But this demon is cunning and his whereabouts are hard to find."

It's a helpless situation, to say the least.

Around seven hundred years before and after the destruction of Azurewood Valley, Xun Zhenbei also employed numerous methods—

Like a clone descending to the mortal realm.

For example, the "God-Burning Tome" was obtained from the Seven Severances Mountain.

But all their efforts were in vain. The God-Burning Tome even backfired, killing all the Primordial Spirit of the Azurewood Valley members and directly leading to the Azurewood Valley's demise. Although it was a lower realm sect, it was still a lineage of Daoist tradition. Furthermore, given Lu Qingfeng's many secrets, Xun Zhenbei was unwilling to give up.

Over the years, I have never given up.

With the Demonic Spirit wreaking havoc, Han Ling'er was ordered to march from Battle City to guard the Mountain-Water Realm. Xun Zhenbei knew the time had come. The separation between the two realms made it difficult to deduce heavenly secrets and find Lu Qingfeng's whereabouts. However, with Battle City guarding the realm, their defensive formations covered the entire area. They could search repeatedly, for decades or even centuries. Even if heavenly secrets were obscured, they could still piece together the clues and uncover the truth.

To deal with Lu Qingfeng, Xun Zhenbei had already prepared a fourth-tier Dao Soldiers. As long as they found his location, they could swarm him and ensure his escape was impossible.

We are just waiting for the Battle City to arrive.

Originally, Xun Zhenbei was quietly waiting in the Mount Zhouyou when he learned that Han Ling'er had led the Battle City to the Mountain-Water Realm, so he rushed over immediately.

"I have come here precisely to ask Fairy Han to use the Battle City Formation to locate the demon's whereabouts, so that I may bring this demon to justice!"

Having stated his purpose, Xun Zhenbei looked at Han Ling'er, waiting for her response.

But then I saw—

The Fairy Han looked troubled.

Xun Zhenbei frowned immediately and asked hesitantly, "Is there something troubling you, Fairy?"

"Well!"

Han Ling'er sighed and shook her head, saying, "If this were a few months ago, everything would be easy to handle. But in the past few months, the demon you mentioned has nipped the Star-Sucking Demon Spirit in the bud in the Mountain and Mountain-Water Realm, saving countless Spirit Birth and accumulating great Merit. My master's reputation for benevolence is known throughout the world, so how could he allow me to do such a thing?"

Upon hearing this, Xun Zhenbei's heart sank. "I have long heard of Patriarch Qin's reputation for benevolence. But merits are merits and demerits are demerits, and I believe Patriarch Qin would not confuse them. I beg you, Fairy, to grant me this favor."

As Xun Zhenbei spoke, he bowed deeply to Han Ling'er, his expression quite sincere.

"What are you doing, fellow Daoist?"

Han Ling'er quickly dodged, but remained stubborn, shaking her head and saying, "I'm afraid I can't help with this matter. After I resolve the Star-Sucking Demon Spirit's calamity, you are welcome to choose any Battle City Lord from the Sixcraft Pavilion. However, I dare not disobey my master's teachings."

After an incense stick has burned.

Xun Zhenbei walked out of Han Ling City, his face growing increasingly dark. "What a fine Fairy Han! She actually tried to use Qin Feng to fob me off."

With his experience and wisdom, he could naturally see that Han Ling'er was trying to refuse.

So they left Han Ling City without lingering.

Xun Zhenbei simply couldn't understand it—

Why is Han Ling'er so protective of that demon?

"Could it be—"

Xun Zhenbei's eyes narrowed, and he turned to look at Han Ling City, his expression changing. "This matter needs to be reported immediately. We can only ask our teacher to personally intervene."

Xun Zhenbei felt a sense of urgency.

The Daoist robe fluttered, and without lingering there, it vanished into the dark depths of the void.

In Han Ling City.

Han Ling'er was in the city when she saw Xun Zhenbei leave. A mocking look appeared on her face. "You think you can get me to catch that little Immortal Crystal? You're underestimating me too much."

Let's set aside the merits and demerits of the destruction of Azurewood Valley.

Just as Han Ling'er said, Lu Qingfeng's mere involvement with the Star-Sucking Demon Spirit the Three Mountains and Nine Rivers was enough to make her stand idly by. Furthermore, the profits Lu Qingfeng could now bring her were beyond Xun Zhenbei's wildest imagination, making Han Ling'er even more determined to protect him.

"Battle City is a rare find."

"Idle Battle City are even rarer."

"Even within the Sixcraft Pavilion, the ownership of a Battle City is determined long before it is forged. The departure date and location are all predetermined and not arbitrary. If Xun Zhenbei wants to deal with that little Daoist, he would have to arrive just as the Battle City is completed, be familiar with the Battle City's lord, and have several decades of free time before departure."

"Meeting these requirements is no simple matter."

Han Ling'er couldn't help but laugh.

Thinking about it that way, she realized it was just a coincidence. The Star-Sucking Demon Spirit wreaked havoc in the Mountain-Water Realm, and the Celestial Star Sect was the first to discover it. Therefore, it was the Celestial Star Sect that was tasked with handling this matter.

If it were any other family, they would have missed out on this enormous fortune.

"But."

"Xun Zhenbei will definitely not let this go."

"It seems that I will have to remain deadlocked with that Star-Sucking Lord for a while longer, until I have earned enough Immortal Crystal."

Han Ling'er revealed a sly smile.

The void is vast.

Finding a world teeming with Spirit Birth is no easy feat. This is the only place nearby, nestled among the Three Mountains and Nine Rivers. If the Star-Sucking Lord doesn't want to give up, he'll surely linger around, at most wreaking havoc on broken stars and desolate, uninhabited worlds.

It will not harm Spirit Birth beings.

It's harmless.

"This young Daoist priest has once again incurred the favor of this fairy!"

Han Ling'er smiled brightly and then sent out the Star-Picking Strongman to travel through the void and search for the whereabouts of the Star-Sucking Demon Spirit.

We can't solve it for now, but we must keep track of its movements. Otherwise, we might be caught off guard by the Star-Sucking Lord's escape and cause serious problems.

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