Spiritual Treasure for Fire God

On a mountaintop five hundred miles from Fire Artifact Mountain, thirteen Golden Immortals were divided into two groups, looking in the direction of Fire Artifact Mountain.

"Fellow Daoist Bai Ling, if you ask me, our two great powers should just attack together and pressure the gates of Fire Artifact Mountain. Does the sect leader of Fire Artifact Mountain dare to resist?"

The sect leader of Ganlin Mountain said unhappily.

Bai Ling, an old Daoist and also a late-stage Golden Immortal cultivator, smiled and said:

"Fellow Daoist Ganlin, don't be anxious. The sect leader of Fire Artifact Mountain is, after all, a late-stage Golden Immortal cultivator. If we fight, damage is unavoidable.

Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could take Fire Artifact Mountain without shedding a drop of blood!"

"Heh, I'm afraid Fire Artifact Mountain won't appreciate this favor!"

"Courtesy before force. If Fire Artifact Mountain truly doesn't know any better, then we'll have to give them a little taste of hardship!"

Just as Bai Ling, the old Daoist, and Ganlin, two late-stage Golden Immortal cultivators, were discussing matters concerning Fire Artifact Mountain.

Luo Qing's voice suddenly came from above their heads.

"Oh? I didn't know what kind of hardship you two Daoists were planning to give me?"

Bai Ling and the other were startled. They looked up and saw Luo Qing standing in the nine heavens, smiling faintly at them.

Luo Qing was so close to them, yet they hadn't noticed at all.

This surprised and delighted both Bai Ling and the other.

The sect leader of Fire Artifact Mountain actually came out of his mountain gate to find them. How foolish, to give up the assistance of the mountain gate's grand formation.

The sect leader of Ganlin Mountain was impatient. Seeing Luo Qing in person, he immediately stated his demand.

"Sect Leader of Fire Artifact Mountain, since you've found us, you must know our intentions.

Give us a straightforward answer, are you willing for Fire Artifact Mountain to be controlled by my Ganlin Mountain and Bai Ling Mountain from now on?"

Bai Ling, the old Daoist, chimed in.

"Exactly! As long as Fire Artifact Mountain is willing to submit, you, Fellow Daoist Fire Artifact, will still be the sect leader of Fire Artifact Mountain. You only need to contribute eighty percent of Fire Artifact Mountain's future resources."

"Eighty percent? Heh heh!"

Luo Qing scoffed inwardly. These two were dreaming!

Speaking of which, within a radius of hundreds of thousands of miles, there were only three mountain powers: Fire Artifact Mountain, Bai Ling Mountain, and Ganlin Mountain.

It was just that Fire Artifact Mountain had established its sect relatively late.

Originally, Fire Artifact Mountain only recruited fire-attribute Innate Gods, which did not significantly affect Bai Ling and Ganlin Mountains.

But who knew that Fire Artifact Mountain was too famous for its Artifact Forging?

The speed at which it accumulated resources was even faster than Bai Ling and Ganlin Mountains combined.

This had touched the nerves of the two sect leaders, who were plotting to divide Fire Artifact Mountain.

"Fellow Daoists, there's no need for further discussion. Let's settle this with our hands!

As long as you can defeat me, what's the harm in Fire Artifact Mountain submitting to you!"

Luo Qing also didn't want to say more. In his opinion, these two sect leaders were already dead men.

"Then we shall seek your guidance, Fellow Daoist Fire Artifact!"

Bai Ling, the old Daoist, and Ganlin, the Golden Immortal, exchanged glances. Two against one, they had no reason to lose!

They didn't call upon the other Golden Immortals for help. The two of them joined forces, riding the clouds, and battled Luo Qing in the sky.

The remaining more than ten early-stage Golden Immortal cultivators all looked indifferent.

They knew the strength of the two sect leaders, Bai Ling and Ganlin.

A late-stage Golden Immortal cultivator who was skilled in Artifact Forging would likely have shortcomings in combat. What was there to worry about in a sure win?

"Heh! If we subdue Fire Artifact Mountain, we must have them forge a set of Acquired Spiritual Treasures for me!"

"That's a good idea. Perhaps we'll each get a set of mid-grade Acquired Spiritual Treasures in the future!"

"With Fire Artifact Mountain as our backup, the power of our two mountains will surely advance greatly!"

Just as these Golden Immortals were discussing how to deal with Fire Artifact Mountain after the fact, one after another.

In just over ten breaths, Luo Qing had returned from the nine heavens.

The Golden Immortals looked at each other. Why was only the sect leader of Fire Artifact Mountain appearing? Where were the sect leaders of Bai Ling and Ganlin?

"Fellow Daoists Bai Ling and Ganlin were not skilled enough. I was too quick to stop my hand, and they have already turned to ash.

I wonder what your plans are next?"

Luo Qing's voice was gentle, and he looked at the remaining eleven Golden Immortals with a smile.

"Old Daoist Fire Artifact, don't be arrogant! The two sect leaders have profound cultivation. How could you be their match!"

A mid-stage Golden Immortal cultivator from the crowd stepped forward angrily and questioned him.

"That's right! This old thief Fire Artifact must have set a trap and temporarily trapped the two sect leaders. Fellow Daoists, let's join forces and kill this wretch."

Another mid-stage Golden Immortal cultivator incited the crowd.

The nine Golden Immortals were already chilled to the bone upon hearing that Luo Qing had annihilated two mountain lords.

The two late-stage Golden Immortal cultivators couldn't even last ten breaths; even if they all went up together, they likely wouldn't be a match for the Fire Artifact Mountain lord.

Upon hearing the instigation from the two mid-stage Golden Immortal cultivators, they all became tempted.

"Alas! I originally wanted to give you all a way out, why are you so eager to seek death!"

Luo Qing sighed. He didn't want to commit excessive slaughter, but he couldn't stand it when people insisted on finding their own demise.

As soon as his voice fell, the eleven Golden Immortals, including the two mid-stage Golden Immortal cultivators, were instantly immobilized by an supreme magical power, unable to move.

Just as the Immortals were filled with dread, two blurry streams of spiritual light flashed and vanished.

The two mid-stage Golden Immortal cultivators who had just instigated the others to attack instantly turned to ash before the eyes of the remaining nine.

This immediately crushed the morale of the remaining nine Golden Immortals.

"Surrender or die! Choose one!"

Luo Qing looked at the remaining individuals with a faint gaze and said.

"I am willing to surrender!"

"I am also willing to surrender!"

"I submit!"

Faced with backbone and death, the nine Golden Immortals promptly lowered their heads to Luo Qing.

Luo Qing looked at the nine with some surprise. He had expected a few more to resist.

However, Luo Qing quickly came to terms with it.

The fact that they had previously submitted to Bai Ling and Ganlin indicated that these individuals lacked great ambition.

They also had no particular ties to Bai Ling and Ganlin, merely banding together for warmth.

Submitting to Bai Ling and Ganlin was submission; submitting to Fire Artifact Mountain seemed no different.

Bai Ling and Ganlin's mountains originally didn't have many Golden Immortals.

Luo Qing subdued the nine on the spot and made them swear the Great Dao oath, so he wasn't afraid of betrayal.

Furthermore, with Bai Ling and Ganlin dead, and wielding the might of ten Golden Immortals, Bai Ling and Ganlin's mountains completely submitted to Fire Artifact Mountain.

From then on, Bai Ling and Ganlin's mountains became subordinate forces to Fire Artifact Mountain.

All Fire Element Immortals were relocated to Fire Artifact Mountain. With the addition of the two mountains, Fire Artifact Mountain's number of Innate Fire Gods officially surpassed two hundred.

The number of affiliated Golden Immortals reached fifteen.

It was a pity that the two late-stage and mid-stage Golden Immortal cultivators had been completely annihilated by Luo Qing.

Inside a hidden Cave Mansion in the back mountains of Fire Artifact Mountain.

Luo Qing looked at the Mandala Revert to Innate Grand Formation with a slight hint of joy in his eyes.

Based on the Fire Element origin collected by the Five Source Spirit Disk, to perfectly transform into the second stage.

The required number of Innate Fire Gods was likely to exceed five hundred.

Luo Qing felt quite regretful. If the Southern Territory wasn't occupied by the Phoenix Clan, it would have been easier to gather so many Innate Fire Gods there.

He secretly pondered, "Relying solely on Fire Artifact Mountain's reputation to attract Innate Fire Gods is still too slow. The surrounding Fire Gods have already been depleted."

"It seems I need to find another way!"

Not long after.

A message spread from Fire Artifact Mountain, Bai Ling Mountain, and Ganlin Mountain.

Anyone who found an Innate Fire God disciple for Fire Artifact Mountain would receive a Low-grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure.

If they presented a mid-grade Innate Fire God disciple, they would receive a Mid-grade Acquired Spiritual Treasure.

Once the news spread, cultivators within a radius of hundreds of thousands of miles were shocked, and then went into a frenzy.