Spiritual Spring

Shen Siyang suffered a crushing defeat in the sword duel, losing face in front of everyone. He truly hated Lu Li to the core, wishing he could devour him alive.

But if he knew what Lu Li had done, his reaction would probably be more than that.

At the same time, Shen Xing also glared coldly at Li Yuanzhong, hating the old Daoist priest who was hindering his ambition.

Meanwhile, the Governor of Yunnan and Guizhou and Guizhou, Fan Chengbin, glared menacingly at Lu Li, Li Yuanzhong, and Jiang Shixiang because of the destruction of the Jiu Shan Sect.

Since the incident occurred in Jinmen, Jiang Shixiang, the Governor of Jinmen, was naturally to blame.

As fellow Grandmaster, Jiang Shixiang was not afraid of his opponent and remained calm and composed throughout.

Then look at Qiu Ying and Liu Xuan, who are locked in a fierce confrontation; it turns out that both groups of men have deep-seated grudges.

The women weren't idle either. Qiu Yan was glared at by Su Qing, and unable to withstand the gaze filled with Indestructible Will, she took two big steps back and cursed, "Bitch."

Like repels like, especially when two fairies have the same style; they'd love to turn each other into human pigs.

Under the boundless blue sky, the two groups faced each other across the boat, but did not start a fight on the spot.

Because two Magic Boat were flying over Shengjing.

This largest city outside the Jiawu Year was occupied by Izumo during the First Sino-Japanese War. Now, the streets are full of Izumo- language signs, and even the road signs are written in Izumo Language.

Furthermore, the people coming and going were all wearing haori and kimono, completely losing any semblance of the Divine Continent city.

This is also why Qiu Ying and Liu Xuan didn't start a fight on the spot. Izumo was also keeping an eye on the "Changbai Spiritual Realm," and starting a war casually would only allow others to reap the benefits.

The two True Lord snorted coldly, turned their boats around, and went their separate ways to avoid disliking each other.

After getting some distance away, Qiu Ying scolded:

"Those fools from the Mount Tai Sect! Once my Heavenly Monarch advances to the [Yang God] realm, I will ensure they are never reincarnated!"

These words seemed to be an emotional outburst, but they also deliberately mentioned "the Heavenly Monarch" to stabilize the morale of the army.

Hearing this, Lu Li's heart stirred: [Those Tribulation Heavenly Monarch are really holed up in the Earth Core, trying to break through?]

Unfortunately, although the two sides have a history, they are not ultimately one family, and Qiu Ying will not reveal too much information.

On the other side, aboard the Mount Tai Sect's Magic Boat, Liu Xuan explained in more detail because of the marriage alliance:

"The Heavenly Monarch are still vying for that sliver of opportunity to attain enlightenment within the Earth Core, and the battle is far from over. Yet this Qiu dares to act so smug and petty. It's truly laughable!"

Shen Xing laughed and replied, "True Lord Liu, this time we will definitely teach that Qiu fellow a lesson."

Liu Xuan clasped his hands in a fist and said, "It's all thanks to my in-laws' help; otherwise, things would have been really difficult."

Shen Siyang smiled and cupped his hands in a polite gesture, "We're family, no need for formalities, you're too kind, True Lord."

Su Qing overheard these words and was immediately startled:

[That Qiu Ying is not someone to be trifled with; she's always been inferior to my master. Why is she so confident now? Has she arranged a powerful backup plan?]

Just as Su Qing Qingyin had her suspicions, Liu Xuan came over and gave her instructions:

"Su Qing, I am determined to obtain the Changbai Spiritual Realm. This time, I will cooperate with Izumo. Just keep that in mind."

"Disciple understands."

Su Qing bowed and agreed, her heart pounding wildly.

[No wonder! Izumo has 3 Golden Bodies and 2 Manifestation. With his master's help, even if Qiu Ying is powerful, she can't turn the tide!]

But the donkey has arrived too, what should we do...?

If Qiu Ying loses, Lu Li will have a hard time even if he wants to die a quick death.

Su Qing remained outwardly calm, but inwardly she was extremely anxious and wanted to activate the Lu Li energy stored in her shoe.

Of course, we can't do it in front of the two True Lords; we have to wait for an opportunity...

Perhaps noticing his disciple's Spiritual Travel, Liu Xuan suddenly instructed:

"The Changbai Spiritual Realm is small and poor, but it contains a rather miraculous 'Spirit Spring' that can help your master and your husband steadily advance to the Golden Body realm. At that time, our lineage will be thoroughly brought to prominence! You must fight with your life on the line and must not shrink back in fear!"

Su Qing bowed again and replied, "Master, rest assured, this disciple understands."

As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Xing smiled and cupped his hands in a gesture of respect, saying:

"The three of us will also do our utmost to help the True Lord conquer this spiritual realm!"

Liu Xuan's words just now weren't just for his disciples, to show that he wouldn't take all the benefits for himself; they were also meant to encourage the entire team to work together as one.

Seeing that his in-laws were being cooperative, Liu Xuan said no more and focused all his energy on piloting the Magic Boat towards Changbai Mountain.

Qiu Ying's side was naturally not slow either, with the Magic Boat operating at full speed.

An hour later, the two families arrived at the Changbai Mountains almost simultaneously.

This place is a 5A-level scenic spot on Blue Star and ranks among the top ten famous mountains in Xia Country.

The mountain peaks are steep and rugged, towering and beautiful, resembling lotus flowers and bamboo shoots, which is quite spectacular. They are reflected in the clear waters of Tianchi Lake, creating a breathtaking scene.

"Truly worthy of its reputation as a thousand-year-old snow-covered pine, reaching straight to the highest peak in the human world."

Lu Li stood on the Magic Boat, enjoying the view, and also noticed that there were already quite a few people in the snow-covered mountains and forests below.

They came from all over the country, and even the weakest among them had undergone marrow cleansing.

The reason I came here is not because I have any designs on the Spirit Realm, but to witness a once-in-a-millennium battle between grandmasters.

Observing battles of this caliber, reflecting on one's own experiences, and learning from the path ahead offers countless benefits.

Most of the people had been traveling all night and were panting heavily. They were now sitting around the hot spring, eating boiled eggs.

Changbai Mountain was originally a volcano, containing a large amount of geothermal energy and numerous hot springs.

Lu Li was shocked to discover that Nan Jinping was among the people boiling the eggs!

"Why is Old Master Nan here?"

"He went to the Capital City after recovering from his injuries; he must have come here to see the Eunuch Hua..."

All the women saw the old man and gasped in surprise.

Qiu Ying glanced at them, somewhat impatiently, and then waved her hand, saying:

"Youngsters, disembark here."

Qiu Ying found the group of younger people a nuisance, but there was also danger ahead.

Several women glanced at Lu Li, signaling him to be careful, then leaped off the Magic Boat and headed towards Old Master Nan.

Lu Li had an idea, and Number 0 jumped down as well.

Qiu Ying raised an eyebrow. "Aren't you leaving?"

Lu Li nodded and said, "I would like to get closer to observe."

Qiu Ying chuckled, said nothing more, and continued to steer the Magic Boat forward.

In just a few minutes, we arrived above the "Dragon Gate Peak" of the Changbai Mountains.

Lu Li immediately looked towards the mountainside, where a large cloud of thick white mist was suspended in mid-air.

Measuring 10 meters long and 5 meters wide, surrounded by artillery emplacements, this must be the entrance to the Spirit Realm.

The cannons mounted on the fortress had an astonishingly large caliber; an adult could easily crawl inside the muzzle.

The shells piled up next to them were nearly two meters long, and their power was unimaginable.

These are the main guns of a 460mm battleship, all aimed at the entrance to the Spirit Realm. Whoever comes out from inside will have to take a shot first.

This is the deployment of the Izumo army, Izumo side are also on high alert on the mountaintop.

There were five of them in total. Lu Li only recognized the one in the middle, who was none other than the Envoy of Izumo, Aoki Kazuo, who had the appearance of a spider's heart.

After many twists and turns, we finally met.

Lu Li quickly lowered his head to avoid alerting the enemy with his murderous intent.

But some people couldn't resist!

Zhenyangzi were wide with rage, and golden light, born from his Indestructible Will, rose from his body!

Li Yuanzhong transmitted his voice to Lu Li:

"The Aoki Kazuo's left is named Hoshino Naoki; it was this scoundrel who destroyed Tai Chi Palace."

Tai Chi Palace was Zhenyangzi's sect, which was truly a grudge of annihilation, no wonder Zhenyangzi reacted so strongly.

Lu Li at the black-clad monk out of the corner of his eye and memorized his appearance, listing him as a priority target for elimination.

The remaining three members of Izumo's side were all Grandmaster.

At this moment, Aoki Kazuo and Hoshino Naoki, two Manifestation True Lords, flew over together, clearly indicating that they had something to discuss.

Qiu Ying seemed to know what they wanted to say, and waited with an arrogant expression.