283: Joining Forces to Rob the Robbers! The Lost Water Mansion

Qiao Zhaoxian initially taken aback when he heard Chen Dengming say that he wanted to take what was rightfully his own.

Upon suddenly realizing that a group of Rogue Cultivator dared to pounce on him like hungry wolves, he immediately understood that Chen Dengming was probably behind it all, and he angrily transmitted his voice.

"Chen Baimao, what are you doing with your flying sword! This seabed is a relic discovered by our sect's predecessors. It was excavated before, and there's a nearly thousand-year-old Water Spirit Ganoderma inside that can help me heal. Instead of helping me, you're just causing trouble!"

"What? This ruin was discovered by your Tiandao Sect? And it was even excavated? Isn't this the blessed land discovered by my Longevity Old Ancestor?"

Chen Dengming was taken aback, then became somewhat annoyed.

Now he understood why this blessed land hadn't been discovered before; it was only after he came here that the ruins suddenly appeared and were discovered.

Qiao Zhaoxian is wasting a treasure; he probably came here hoping to open the ruins and get the Water Spirit Ganoderma inside to heal his injuries.

They discovered they couldn't open the ruins, and the commotion they'd created had given them away.

Left with no other choice, they joined forces with local Cultivation Family to excavate, which led to the leak of information and attracted these people.

The cause and effect are not hard to guess, and we may even have guessed them pretty accurately.

After figuring this out, Chen Dengming was furious, but he didn't dwell on why the blessed land discovered by his ancestor contained such rare resources, suggesting it wasn't an ordinary blessed land.

Qiao Zhaoxian receiving the Divine Sense message, "You said this place was discovered by your Longevity Sect's ancestor? Could it be that the records of unclaimed overseas resource points from our two sects overlap?"

"I don't know if it overlaps or not, but I do know that this blessed land is now completely wasted!"

Even if we occupy this place now, once it attracts powerful individuals to fight for it and our identities are exposed, we won't be able to keep it."

Chen Dengming responded with frustration and regret.

Just for a nearly thousand-year-old Water Spirit Ganoderma, a blessed land that could most likely be used as a place for inheritance and development was exposed.

Even the less valuable underwater paradises are a case of penny-wise and pound-foolish.

However, from Qiao Zhaoxian's perspective, it is understandable that the other party would want to recover from their injuries and quickly gain the ability to protect themselves in an unfamiliar environment.

While the two were talking, Qiao Zhaoxian had already led many cultivators from the He Family to the depths of the sea, where they discovered a group of the Water Mansion buildings located on a large coral reef.

If you look closely, you can even find a shimmering glow deep beneath the coral reef, which is a Spirit Vein.

At this moment, the concealment Formation outside the Water Mansion complex had already been destroyed, revealing the entire magnificent Water Mansion.

The vast expanse of water stretched out before us, and the islands rose majestically.

Numerous guardian beasts, including fish, shrimp, and crabs, conjured from the power of the protective Formation, also surfaced. They were dazzling in variety and charged forward, a sight to behold.

"A chaotic stew of Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals and crab generals?"

Chen Dengming controlled his clone to lead a group of Rogue Cultivator into the area, only to be astonished by what he saw.

Only then did I realize that the underwater ruins mentioned by many Rogue Cultivators were not fake.

This really is a historical site.

It turned out to be a Water Mansion that had already been discovered and occupied by Formation.

According to the map notes provided by the sect, this blessed land was originally just a Third-Rank Spirit Vein hidden beneath a coral reef.

"This blessed land was re-examined by the Second Ancestor more than three hundred years ago with the Wind Chime Sect, and the notes also contain information from that re-examination more than three hundred years ago."

Could it be that over the next three hundred years, this place was discovered again by a master of the Tiandao Sect, who secretly built Water Mansion and hid and occupied it?

Chen Dengming felt a strange sensation.

Meanwhile, Qiao Zhaoxian, along with many cultivators from the He Family, launched a massive attack on their own defensive Formation, intending to force their way in.

At this moment, the He Family cultivators, seeing the Water Mansion so close at hand, were so excited that their eyes gleamed with excitement. They were too lazy to stop the many Rogue Cultivators and focused all their energy on attacking the defensive Formation.

Since there were no He Family Rogue Cultivator to stop them, the many independent cultivators naturally wouldn't invite trouble.

They were all using a coordinated offensive and defensive Formation, intending to infiltrate the formation later, seize the treasure, and escape.

Whether it was the He Family or the numerous Rogue Cultivators, they all knew that this Water Mansion was probably difficult to protect, so they could only enter it, plunder it, and then slip away.

To truly occupy this Water Mansion, at the very least, one would need a force with Golden Core Great Cultivator in charge. And if the good news gets out, it might even attract the attention of Nascent Soul True Lord.

For Qiao Zhaoxian, his top priority was to quickly recover from his injuries and regain his strength.

Otherwise, if the damage is delayed any longer, it may be difficult to recover, and it could even affect future potential.

The He Family, whom he deliberately chose as his partner, was Cultivation Family with two Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivators. To him, they were a partner within his control, and he could use their Lineage to break the formation without fear of the Lineage turning against him afterwards.

However, what now puts his mind at ease and brings him joy is the appearance of Chen Dengming, which makes him quickly change his plan.

At this moment, seeing that the defensive Formation of the Water Mansion was about to be broken, the many He Family cultivators around them also slowed down their attacks and held back, clearly each with their own thoughts.

Qiao Zhaoxian secretly wary and transmitted his voice to Chen Dengming.

"Old Chen, where are you hiding? The Formation is about to break. I've changed my mind. How about we conspire together later and double-cross each other?"

"If you and I join forces, we can definitely seize this Water Mansion. Although we won't be able to hold onto it for long, it will be enough for us to empty Water Mansion completely."

On the sea outside, a small golden turtle, transformed from Myriad Gold Pearl, floated on the water, but did not sink.

Upon hearing this, Chen Dengming, who had already disappeared into the Myriad Gold Pearl, leisurely transmitted his voice.

"A double-cross? Old Qiao, you've got a good plan. But I'll wait until you guys go in first, then I'll see how things go before I make my move."

"You don't need to worry about where I am. My two clones are mixed in with the Rogue Cultivator. You'll know when they make their move later."

He certainly won't act immediately now, for fear of being the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.

Qiao Zhaoxian wants to show off, then let Old Qiao test the waters first and observe the situation.

Moreover, it's unknown what's inside the Water Mansion. If it's just a thousand-year-old Water Spirit Ganoderma, Qiao Zhaoxian has already reserved it.

He wouldn't bother with anything of lower value; his Chen Baimao fee wouldn't even cover it.

"You're being far too cautious; you're increasingly resembling your family's ancient tortoise ancestors."

Upon Qiao Zhaoxian cursed under his breath.

At this moment, the last few Shrimp Soldiers and Crab Generals conjured by the Formation collapsed, and the Formation was completely broken.

The He Family cultivators were all invigorated. The two Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivator glanced at Qiao Zhaoxian first, their eyes flashing with apprehension.

Qiao Zhaoxian remained expressionless, using the Primordial Qi Bracelet to wrap himself up, creating a thunderous roar as he plunged into the Water Mansion.

"Stop this group of Rogue Cultivator!"

Two Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivator from the He Family gave a low shout and then rushed into the Water Mansion.

At this moment, many Rogue Cultivators, their eyes already bloodshot after the Water Mansion's Formation was broken, no longer needed Chen Dengming's clone to lead the way, and rushed into the Water Mansion from all directions to seize the treasure.

Although the He Family cultivators were numerous and powerful, it was still difficult for them to stop so many Rogue Cultivators.

The battle resumed, the roaring sounds suppressed by the waves underwater, sounding like muffled thunder.

Chen Dengming no more experts had stepped forward, and that the Water Mansion was shimmering with spiritual light, suggesting that there were still quite a few treasures inside.

Without hesitation, he quickly controlled his two clones to charge into the Water Mansion.

"Stop!"

A Rogue Cultivator the He Family roared and unleashed a palm strike, along with a talisman that suddenly transformed into a sharp water arrow that shot towards the Martial Immortal Clone.

Seeing the extraordinary aura of Chen Dengming's Martial Immortal Clone, the other He Family cultivators immediately turned their Law Artifact to attack. Various attacks intertwined into a net, fierce and ruthless, leaving no room for retreat.

"Roll!"

Chen Dengming's Martial Immortal Clone was incredibly fierce; it didn't dodge at all, but charged straight ahead and threw a punch.

The force of the fist stirred up waves of water that transformed into turbulent whirlpools, shattering the water arrows with a deafening roar, and the remaining force continued to scatter numerous Law Artifacts.

An immense power of the fake pill suddenly erupted, causing the underwater area to tremble as if it had exploded.

Several He Family cultivators were startled.

The next moment.

With a loud "Bang!"

Each body exploded into a bloody mist; the defensive Law Artifact were as fragile as paper, and shattered brain matter sprayed out from their eyes, nostrils, and ears...

In an instant—the seawater was filled with a bloody mist.

Such a terrifying scene and the terrifying spread of the fake core's spiritual power immediately sent chills down the spines of all the cultivators who were fighting, making it difficult for them to breathe, and causing them to change color in horror.

At this moment, from another direction, Chen Dengming's Heavenly Immortal Clone also made its move. The power of the False Core Great Cultivator's spiritual energy, accompanied by the burst of Technique Method, was unstoppable by the group of the He Family cultivators.

Many Rogue Cultivator were stunned and pale when they saw the two who unleashed the power of fake core spirits.

How did two tigers suddenly emerge from a pack of mutts?

These two pseudo-core cultivators are far too cautious and secretive, hiding among their group of Rogue Cultivator and only making their move now?

"Oh no! False Core Great Cultivator!"

"Two of them?! They've attracted experts so quickly?"

The two Foundation Establishment Late Stage elders of the He Family had just excitedly rushed into the Water Mansion, suddenly felt a chill run down their spines. Realizing that something was wrong, they immediately tried to call for help from Qiao Zhaoxian ahead.

Unexpectedly, a long howl came from the Spirit Plant garden ahead. Qiao Zhaoxian had obtained the thousand-year-old Water Spirit Ganoderma. He transformed into a ray of light and left gracefully.

"Elders of the He Family, quickly hold off the formidable enemy! I, Gao Ling, have obtained what I needed. This Water Mansion is now a gift to your He Family, and has nothing more to do with me. Farewell, sir! May our paths cross again!"

"Whoosh--"

Qiao Zhaoxian instantly transformed into Qiao Taotao and fled.

The two Foundation Establishment Late Stage ancestors of the He Family were stunned and dumbfounded.

They went through all that trouble to break in, and you just grabbed the stuff and ran off.

So many people from our He Family have died, and we've gone to so much trouble, only to get nothing in return. And now we're expected to hold off two False Core Great Cultivators for you?

"Old Mother Bianlie!"

"Gao Ling! You just wait and see!"

The two Foundation Establishment Late Stage ancestors of the He Family had gloomy faces, almost fuming with anger, and uttered profanities in their local dialect.

Upon noticing the two False Core Great Cultivator rushing in aggressively, the two were terrified. They quickly shouted that it was a misunderstanding and urged their Lineage disciples to disperse. The two also hurriedly left the Water Mansion to avoid the danger.

Chen Dengming almost burst out laughing when he heard the name 'Gao Ling'.

Old Qiao has gone astray now; at least he didn't call Gao Lingxiao directly.

At this moment, he seamlessly transitioned, began clearing the area, and controlled his two fake core clones to fiercely storm into the Water Mansion. They then unleashed a powerful spiritual aura, intimidating all directions and sending out Divine Sense warnings.

"Fellow Daoists, halt now! If you take another step, do not blame me for being ruthless!"

The fake core's spiritual power spread, its might far surpassing that of Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivator.

Furthermore, the tragic death of the He Family cultivator served as a cautionary tale, immediately Rogue Cultivator the group of rogue cultivators. They dared not approach the Water Mansion, some daring to be angry but not daring to speak out, secretly cursing this fake Core Formation senior for being too cowardly. He had been hiding among them Rogue Cultivator, but now that he was no longer pretending, he wouldn't even give them a sip of soup.

Chen Dengming didn't care what others thought at this moment. He controlled his clone and began to plunder the resources and treasures in the Water Mansion.

This blessed land was originally the first unclaimed land discovered by his Longevity Sect.

It was later converted into the Water Mansion and occupied by the Tiandao Sect.

Exposing it in this way is a waste, as it loses its potential as a place of inheritance. The Third-Rank Spirit Vein hidden underground is also a waste.

The Spirit Vein was too large; even if he could extract it, he couldn't take it away in a very conspicuous manner.

If he were to occupy this place, and it attracted the attention of powerful figures from surrounding Immortal Sect, his identity would be difficult to conceal.

If their identities are exposed, not only will they lose this blessed land, but they will also bear the stigma of violating the Four Seas Common Pact, which will bring trouble to the sect.

If the Longevity Sect wants to establish itself in the Eastern Immortal Sea, it must find a blessed land that no one has discovered or occupied, record it with the Sound-Image Pearl as evidence, and submit it to the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance before it can truly establish itself.

This kind of acquisition, obtained through competition with numerous cultivators from the Eastern Immortal Sea, is considered a violation of the common agreement.

Surrounded by numerous independent Rogue Cultivator and Lineage cultivators who lingered after dispersing, Chen Dengming quickly looted all the treasures and resources within the Water Mansion.

The resources within the Water Mansion mainly consist of valuable array plates and Spirit Herb that are clearly cultivated by humans.

In addition, there are the control Formation Flag inside the Water Mansion and the thousands of High-grade Spirit Crystal stored there.

The harvest was considerable; the Spirit Herb alone were mostly hundreds of years old and quite valuable, given that they were planted over three hundred years ago.

The thousand-year-old Water Spirit Ganoderma that Qiao Zhaoxian away was probably five or six hundred years old when it was planted.

If the He Family cultivators and numerous Rogue Cultivators were allowed to rush in and seize the resources, it would be very difficult for Qiao Zhaoxian to take them all unless he unleashed his full power and went on a killing spree.

After taking the treasure, Chen Dengming manipulated his clone to venture deeper into the coral reef, looked at the Third-Rank Spirit Vein brimming with Spiritual Qi, and sighed.

Although Third-Rank Spirit Vein is still far inferior to the former Mountain Gate of the Longevity Sect, it can still serve as the foundation of a Nascent Soul sect, which is quite rare.

Unfortunately, now that it's been exposed, it's impossible to seize it.

I wonder which bastard will benefit from this.

Even if Chen Dengming intended to destroy this Third-Rank Spirit Vein and take it away, he wouldn't go so far as to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs.

Furthermore, once their identity is exposed, this act of damaging the Spirit Vein will be severely punished by the Four Seas Cultivation Alliance.

After expressing his regret, Chen Dengming quickly ordered his clone to leave.

From beginning to end, he himself never made a move, yet he had already dominated the area and seized all the benefits.

This way, the danger can be avoided, and the person in question won't have to personally intervene and make a mountain out of a molehill.

After a small cup of tea.

On a deserted island more than 600 nautical miles away.

Several beams of light converged here.

In the air, the Myriad Gold Pearl flashed with light and spun around, revealing the figure of Chen Dengming wearing a bamboo hat.

From the other two beams of light, the Martial Immortal Clone and the Heavenly Immortal Clone emerged, standing on either side, and floated down with Chen Dengming's figure.

On the deserted island below, Qiao Zhaoxian stared enviously and jealously at the two clones beside Chen Dengming, clicking his tongue in disapproval.

"I never expected this. The modified Scattering Flowers from a Celestial Maiden Technique Method that Senior Shangguan gave you could actually be cultivated to such power? Two pseudo-core clones!"

"If I had known, I would have shamelessly learned it back then."

Chen Dengming landed on the beach, glanced sideways at Qiao Zhaoxian, "You mentioned it back then, but did Senior Shangguan even acknowledge you?"

Qiao Zhaoxian's face stiffened, somewhat embarrassed.

He did mention it briefly at the time, but it was completely ignored.

"Alright."

Qiao Zhaoxian closer, rubbing his hands together, and chuckled, "Anyway, this collaboration was a pleasure! No wonder we're old comrades, we have such great chemistry. Hurry up and divide the spoils!"

"What spoils?"

Chen Dengming was surprised, "Didn't you take your share for yourself? You even took the thousand-year-old Water Spirit Ganoderma, and you still want my little bit?"

"This blessed land was first discovered by my Longevity Sect."

They even divided the spoils?

He gets angry whenever this is mentioned.

If it weren't for Qiao Zhaoxian's actions, this blessed land would have become the Longevity Sect's base by now.

Third-Rank Spirit Vein is a bit lacking, and living in the sea is not an environment they're used to, but at least they've settled down and are comfortable.

If he cultivates diligently for over a hundred years, he will become a hero at the Nascent Soul Realm.

Now, it's all gone.

"Old Chen! Are you really playing the double agent? You're cheating me? This Water Mansion was clearly discovered by the Second Ancestor of my Tiandao Sect, and he even set up Formation around it."

Qiao Zhaoxian's face darkened. He had actually been betrayed by Chen Baimao. Back then, Chen Bai Mao was the one who led his team and followed him.

Chen Dengming raised an eyebrow, took out the map of the Longevity Sect's blessed land, waved it around, quickly put it away, and then raised his fist.

"I have a map as proof! But I can't show you the map."

Qiao Zhaoxian's eyelids twitched as he glanced at the two menacing fake core clones beside Chen Dengming.

Have to!

A wise man doesn't suffer a loss he can avoid.

Now Chen Baimao has the most power and the most say.

Thinking that he would need Chen Baimao's help to recover from his injuries, Qiao Zhaoxian immediately forced a smile, stepped forward, and fawned over him.

"Hehehe, Old Chen! Look at you, you're being too distant."

I was just joking with you. These resources aren't even enough for your appearance fee, so why would I bother with them?

"Hey? Still wearing that sour face?"

Tsk! Don't be so formal, do I have to be coaxed? I'll thank you, okay?

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