The Present Situation

"Immortal stones are no ordinary things. Unlike spirit stones, they cannot be produced steadily; every one of them can only be obtained through fortuitous chance. Thus, even across the entire Third Heaven, there are almost no immortal stones openly available. They are all hidden away by the major sects, clans, and aristocratic families. But now, your cultivation and mine are no longer what they once were—we have both reached the Deity Transformation Stage. I have seen some of your previous cultivation techniques, and I presume you have made breakthroughs today. If the two of us join forces, we will surely be able to find many immortal stones this time." Liang Wensheng reiterated the matter, as though the thought of seizing treasures from other sects had long taken root in his heart. Meeting Ye Tian today had merely given him the chance to mention it, perfectly suiting his wishes.

Hearing Liang Wensheng's words, Ye Tian could not help but smile bitterly. Liang Wensheng had once been one of the rare gentlemen of the world. Yet now he had become like this—forced seizure and plunder sounded utterly commonplace coming from his mouth. Who knew what had happened over these years to turn him into this?

"Ye Tian, do not concern yourself with such matters. This old man has little lifespan left; the sun is setting and the road ahead is long, so I have chosen to walk against the current. If you were reduced to such a state, with your temperament, I fear you would act even more decisively than I have." Liang Wensheng seemed to have seen through Ye Tian's thoughts and spoke accordingly.

After saying this, Liang Wensheng raised his hand and waved again. Tremors rang out around the cave dwelling, and the entire ground shook. Then, a multicolored immortal