Besieged on all sides.
The three of them stood frozen in place.
From the south, wind, fire, and thunder surged forth, revealing four figures— Zhang Yang and the other three Loose Immortal.
From the north, the young Daoist priest strode forward.
With a wave of his hand, a beam of green light flashed from the south, radiating a strange aura, and landed in the young Daoist's hand; it was a Green Bamboo Staff.
"Gongsun Xun 'Sword Wine Sword Immortal'?"
"This is terrible!"
The Daoist Windfire and Zhao Yan'er looked solemn and dared not make a move.
"Zhang Yang, the 'White-Haired Thunder God'".
"'Seven-Star Hand' Zhao Yan'er".
"'Daoist Windfire' Wu Yuan and Li Nan."
Gongsun Xun felt equally uneasy when he saw the four people opposite him.
Yet, with remarkable tacit understanding, the seven of them turned their gazes and all fell upon the young Daoist priest to the north.
Upon seeing the young Daoist, everyone— Gongsun Xun, Ancestor Dasheng, Great Victory Patriarch Nangong Pojun, Daoist Windfire, and Zhao Yan'er —was wary.
This is Ninth-Tribulation True Immortal standing at the pinnacle of the mortal realm!
Even though everyone present was a True Immortal in the mortal world, they all lost their arrogance in the face of such an extraordinary figure.
"Bitter!"
"Bitter!"
Gongsun Xun was always drinking, and he was always drunk, as if everyone else was sober while he was the only one who was drunk.
There was no trace of drunkenness left at that moment.
He groaned inwardly, a thousand thoughts flashing through his mind. He glanced at Zhang Yang and the other three, and his eyes suddenly lit up.
He turned around and said loudly to the young Daoist, "Fellow Daoist, your cultivation is profound. Now that you have obtained that spiritual 'Zhi Horse', why pursue it so relentlessly?"
"A 'Zhi Horse' that has gained spiritual insight?!"
Upon hearing Gongsun Xun's words, everyone gasped.
This is a rare and precious medicine that is extremely rare in the world.
The Zhi Horse is inherently full of spirituality, containing a trace of celestial energy. Whether used in medicine or consumed directly, it is of great benefit to the cultivation of True Immortal.
A 'Zhi Horse' that is believed to be spiritually connected is even more incredibly valuable.
It is kept in the medicinal garden at the mountain gate, and its blood is bled from time to time. The medicinal properties of this blood are even greater than those of the whole ordinary Zhi Horse.
It's like getting an inexhaustible treasure trove of medicine.
For these True Immortal, the temptation is also immense.
Great Victory Patriarch and Nangong Pojun felt a burning desire, but fortunately they were wise enough not to show it.
Meanwhile, even though Daoist Windfire and Zhao Yan'er knew Gongsun Xun's intentions, they couldn't help but be tempted—
"If the seven top True Immortal on the field were to join forces, they might not be a match for the Daoist!"
In a short time.
The atmosphere grew increasingly tense.
"The disciples of Peach Mountain are indeed all treacherous and cunning."
Seeing the disheveled Daoist priest in front of him still struggling in his death throes, trying to implement the strategy of 'driving away the tiger and chasing away the wolf', Lu Qingfeng couldn't help but shake his head.
Holding Green Bamboo Staff, he ignored Gongsun Xun and his two companions, whose faces were flushed red from the humiliation at the mountain gate.
He turned to Zhang Yang, who was standing behind the three, and said, "I advise your three friends that the path to immortality is full of temptations, so don't make a mistake."
That was all.
The entire hall was stunned!
The six True Immortal all turned around and looked at Zhang Yang, who had not uttered a word.
Zhang Yang stepped forward and bowed respectfully, saying, "Yes, teacher."
"..."
Silence fell over all sides.
"This junior wouldn't dare!"
Daoist Windfire suppressed his greed, while Zhao Yan'er, the Seven-Star Hand, blinked, using shock and confusion to conceal her burning greed. They both shook their heads and stood aside.
Let's take another look at Gongsun Xun and the other two—
"Split up and escape!"
The three of them worked together perfectly and fled in different directions.
Gongsun Xun originally intended to use the treasure to lure and divide these two seemingly 'unfamiliar' enemies, in order to find a way to escape or even Fisherman the benefits.
But he never expected—
This invincible and domineering young Daoist is actually Zhang Yang's teacher!
The situation took a sharp turn for the worse.
They dared not linger any longer and turned to flee.
"Escape?"
"With such a treasure useless, where can we escape to?"
Lu Qingfeng smiled and, seeing that the slovenly Daoist priest no longer used the wine gourd at his waist, immediately realized that the wine gourd could only be used to substitute for death once and teleport once.
Once the two life-saving techniques have been used, they will be useless for a short time.
In this way.
How did they escape Lu Qingfeng's grasp?
Daoist Windfire and Zhao Yan'er dared not make a move, so they stood still and watched Lu Qingfeng take action.
There is no sign of movement.
Then, a mysterious light emanated from beneath the feet of the young Daoist priest. With one step, he appeared to the east, behind the "Wine Sword Immortal" Gongsun Xun.
"Such fast Movement Method!"
The three of them were all stunned when they saw it.
Only Zhang Yang's eyes flashed with a hint of reminiscence, "Cloud-Peak Step."
Lu Qingfeng ignored everything.
He simply tapped Gongsun Xun's back with his Green Bamboo Staff—
Bang!
With a single blow, Gongsun Xun's Law Power dissipated completely, and even the burst of light emitted from the wine gourd on his body could not withstand it.
His body immediately stiffened, and he plummeted into the void.
"One."
Lu Qingfeng waved his sleeve and headed east again—
Bang!
"Two."
Bang!
"Three."
In the blink of an eye, the two of the Peach Mountain Three Immortals, the 'Thunder Sword Immortal' Da Wine Sword Immortal Great Victory Patriarch, the 'Drunken Sword Immortal' Gongsun Xun, and the leader of the Twelve Swordsmen of Peach Mountain, the 'Great Accomplishment Sword' Nangong Pojun, were all captured without any resistance.
"Hiss!"
Daoist Windfire and Zhao Yan'er gasped in shock.
If they hadn't witnessed the young Daoist's aura of the Ninth Tribulation and the mystery of the Green Bamboo Staff in his hand, the three of them would have truly suspected: Was this a scheme orchestrated by Peach Mountain and Zhang Yang, master and disciple?
Otherwise.
How could there be such an invincible being in the human world!
"Fortunately!"
"Fortunately!"
The three of them were secretly relieved that they had managed to suppress their greed and not take action.
Otherwise.
Whether it's three True Immortal or six True Immortal, it probably makes no difference to this vicious man before him.
"Notify the True Immortal of Lion Ridge, Three Wanderers Cave, Jiang Song Ridge and other places, and notify the Loose Immortal of all routes."
"Set off immediately and reach Peach Mountain within three months!"
After capturing the three men, Lu Qingfeng didn't linger. He gave an order to Zhang Yang and the other three, and then disappeared in a flash.
"Brother Zhang."
"Your master has such high cultivation, he is probably much stronger than the Void Patriarch of Lion Ridge and the Peach Mountain Three Elders."
Daoist Windfire watched Lu Qingfeng leave, then turned to Zhang Yang and chuckled awkwardly.
Zhao Yan'er, standing to the side, also looked embarrassed.
Their thoughts couldn't be hidden from others, and Zhang Yang, standing nearby, saw them clearly. Now, facing Zhang Yang, all three felt somewhat awkward.
"Teacher's Divine Ability— "
Zhang Yang was still in shock as he watched his teacher leave.
He hadn't expected his teacher to be so strong.
It's a shame he saw his teacher thirty years ago and was still worried about him. Looking back now, he's incredibly embarrassed.
Only.
Zhang Yang couldn't understand it—
Thirty years ago, the teacher clearly showed no signs of impending doom.
"How did he suddenly become Ninth-Tribulation True Immortal?!"
Three Calamities.
Nine Difficulties.
Ten Tribulations.
To cultivate from nothing to something, reaching the level of the ninth kalpa, one must undergo a full twenty-one kalpas.
An ordinary True Immortal needs to cultivate for 20,000 years!
But he had only been separated from his teacher for a mere thirty years.
"A good teacher produces outstanding students."
"The story of Brother Zhang and his disciple being among the best of their time is a tale that will be passed down through generations."
Seeing that Zhang Yang remained silent, Zhao Yan'er quickly spoke up again to flatter him.
Zhang Yang then came to his senses. Seeing that his three friends were somewhat ingratiating, he didn't mention the little incident and just recited Lu Qingfeng's instructions, saying, "Teacher captured the three True Immortal of Peach Mountain alive, giving us Loose Immortal a good start. Now it's up to us to take the lead."
"That's natural!"
"With our esteemed master still alive, the fate of the Peach Mountain Four Sects is sealed!"
Daoist Windfire Zhao Yan'er breathed a sigh of relief when they saw that Zhang Yang didn't take what had just happened to heart.
But he dared not be negligent, and with a big laugh, he patted his chest, ready to spread the news and Lu Qingfeng's words far and wide.
Prepare for the final assault on Peach Mountain.
Seeing Lu Qingfeng's strength, Zhang Yang felt much more at ease and saw hope for overthrowing the four factions.
"There are teachers here."
"The fate of the four factions has run its course!"
Full of energy, they turned around and headed straight for Lion Ridge.
The highest realm is that of immortals.
Below is the common.
Of all the lands in the Human Realm, the Central Lands are the most beautiful and prosperous. It is Earth Spirit and abundant resources, producing many heroes.
The southern part of Central Lands.
There is a place with towering mountains and a mystical atmosphere, where peach blossoms cover the entire mountainside. When spring arrives, all the flowers bloom, making it a truly beautiful place on earth.
People call this place 'Peach Mountain'.
Legend has it that there is an immortal in Peach Mountain, who is the righteous one in the human world and the leader of all immortals.
Ordinary people cannot know the truth, let alone verify it.
This day.
Deep within Peach Mountain, in the grand hall of the immortals, more than ten people had gathered. If Daoist Windfire were here, he would surely recognize them—
'Azure Sun Sword' Chen Sigu.
'Jade Sword' Mo Junshan.
Fan Peng, the "Rising Sun Sword".
These seven are tied for the title of "Twelve Swordsmen of Peach Mountain".
And again—
Zhuo Jiuyang, the Mountain-Chasing Old Freak.
The Smiling Old Man Ji Deng.
Tong Yu'er, the Jade-Eyed Immortal Granny Fairy.
The three at the head of the table are the 'Peach Mountain Three Elders', who hold a transcendent position.
One person in the main seat —
'The Wondrous Sword Immortal' Yu Zhenzi.
This is one of the Peach Mountain Three Immortals, and also the leader of the Peach Mountain Sect.
Now.
The renowned "Three Immortals, Three Elders, and Twelve Swordsmen" of Peach Mountain were all present, except for a few who were not at the mountain gate.
Among the Twelve Swordsmen, Chen Sigu, who ranked third and was known as the "Azure Sun Sword," stepped forward and said first, "The Lion Ridge has made quite a commotion this time. Not only have they won over all the True Immortal from the various sects in the Southern Borderlands and the Loose Immortal from all over the country, but they have also persuaded many Loose Immortal and major sects from the Northern Desert, the East Sea, the Northern Cold, and even the Central Lands Lion Ridge."
Chen Sigu and the other twelve were all renowned and highly skilled in their respective fields.
Even Fan Peng, the lowest-ranked "Rising Sun Sword," possesses the cultivation of Eight Difficulties True Immortal. The strongest, however, is Nangong Pojun, the "Great Accomplishment Sword," who has long since entered the "Ten Tribulations" level and is a formidable figure who has overcome three tribulations.
The so-called "Spiritvoid Immortal Realm" behind the Peach Mountain Four Sects looks down on Evil Cultivator and Loose Immortal like those from Lion Ridge, but the Peach Mountain Four Sects, who are located within it, dare not be careless.
A catastrophe.
The fact that they lost a dozen or twenty True Immortal, or even thirty or fifty True Immortal, is nothing more than a natural process of natural selection for our Beyond-Heaven Main Sect; it will not shake our foundation.
But to them, each of these lives was a teacher, a fellow student, or at the very least, a fellow disciple.
Even.
They themselves may perish in the great calamity, their millennia of painstaking cultivation destroyed in an instant.
Therefore, even with a strong foundation, no one dares to be careless in the face of this great calamity.
Others only know:
Their Peach Mountain is backed by the 'Spiritvoid Immortal Realm', which allows them to overlook the immortals in the mortal world.
But unbeknownst to them, even in the Human Realm, contacting the Northern Cold Immortal Domain was extremely difficult.
Nine times out of ten it won't work.
I dare not take it as my own.
Therefore, although Peach Mountain and the other three factions have followed the decrees of the 'Spiritvoid Immortal Realm' and left the Southern Borderlands and other places to their own devices in recent years, they have been paying close attention to them in private.
During this sensitive period, we are paying even closer attention and dare not let our guard down.
The Twelve Swordsmen of Peach Mountain were in charge of this matter.