Several dozen kilometers from the battlefield, several cultivators hidden in the shadows quietly poked their heads out. Their sharp gazes were fixed on the unfolding battle. After recording what they saw, they used a secret technique to transmit the information away.
These were spies planted by the major factions. They were not watching the Akatsuki organization, but had been keeping watch over Prince Gong's Manor. As one of the Central River Continent's nine great princely estates, every move it made had far-reaching consequences. Many factions were monitoring developments here. The sudden outbreak of battle caught these spies somewhat off guard, but once they recovered, they immediately began sending reports.
On the second level of the Ancient Immortal Realm.
Several dozen cultivators were besieging several powerful spirit beasts at the Integration Stage. Behind those spirit beasts, a spring glimmered with faint light as it slowly flowed forth. It was the exceedingly rare True Water of Taiyin, which could greatly enhance all kinds of plants. Even the Clear Void Seven Hearts Lamp had once coveted it dearly. The amount of True Water of Taiyin here was likely hundreds of times greater than what they had found before.
"Break!"
Lin An narrowed his eyes. Profound runes surfaced in his amber pupils, radiating a faint glow. The blue beam of light rushing toward him shattered at once, and the koi-like spirit beast that had unleashed the attack immediately let out a miserable shriek.
"Sever!"
A streak of sword qi burst from Lin An's body in an instant, slicing the Integration Stage koi spirit beast cleanly in half with a swish. Pale blue blood sprayed out, staining the earth a different color.
"I am determined to obtain this True Water of Taiyin. Why must you stand in my way?" Lin An said softly. Just as