At first, the affair had caused little stir. But among the people Honghao Celestial Court had sent this time were Bei Chenyue, Shi Mengjun, and Mu Xia, all figures of considerable standing. And Yu Xuan Celestial Court's brazen behavior had thoroughly enraged Honghao Celestial Court.
Just as Xing Yichi, the lord of Xingyun City, was inviting Lu Xiaotian and the others to meet with him, Honghao Celestial Court dispatched three mighty Golden Immortals in succession. Cave Master Rongxu even openly berated Xing Yichi, showing him no respect whatsoever.
The conflict between the Profound Immortals and Celestial Immortals had escalated into a standoff between Golden Immortals. This made the Netherworld Luo and Southern Pill Celestial Courts realize that matters were growing increasingly serious. It also showed them that relations between Yu Xuan and Honghao were far more tense and fragile than outsiders had imagined.
For a time, Xingyun City was abuzz with activity. Many came to watch the contest. Among them were not only powerful Profound Immortals, but also quite a few Pill Sages. After all, a battle between top-tier Profound Immortals might break out here, and there could also be a pill duel between third-grade Pill Sages. A wager of twenty million low-grade immortal crystals was enough to make countless people's eyes pop.
And while watching the excitement, they could also admire the scenery of the Chaotic Star Region up close—a chance to kill several birds with one stone.
Besides those, a considerable number had come from all over Yu Xuan Celestial Court to cheer their side on. Honghao Celestial Court, too, had sent Profound Immortals and Celestial Immortals with connections and influence. Both sides were bolstering their ranks. After all, what Lu Xiaotian, Mu Xia, and the others had endured in Yu Xuan Celestial Court had stirred great indignation