The situation is now very clear: the Earth Immortal who left the city have found out about the Mist Beast Mist Beast Tide, so we need to find a way to repel it.
After all, there are still three... no! Now four Earth Immortal present, so dealing with the Mist Beast Tide shouldn't be too difficult.
Once the threat of the Mist Beast Tide is temporarily resolved, the plan to search for the Ancestral Spirit will be much safer, and there will be no unrest even within Phoenix City.
The city lord is indeed a master strategist; he has probably been calculating in his mind for a long time. Although the young man has broken through to the Earth Immortal Realm realm, he can only cooperate with the City Lord's Manor in this predicament, not to mention Yuan Changhe and Chen Yuping.
The City Lord's Manor's plan is comprehensive, so the surging tide of Mist Beast is an opportunity, an opportunity to unite the people who are outwardly Fusion but inwardly at odds, and an opportunity to gather everyone's strength to find the Ancestral Spirit!
But did the city lord, despite all his meticulous planning, foresee what unexpected events might occur within Phoenix City?
The young man and the original body were of one mind. At this moment, looking at the city lord's confident expression, a thought quietly stirred in his heart, and he was thinking about something with a profound look in his eyes.
Then, the young man's eyes suddenly flickered slightly, and the deep meaning in his eyes faded away, replaced by a solemn expression. He sensed the changing spatial illusions in the Eight Trigrams Formation Diagram, and the huge city was emitting a faint, almost imperceptible energy fluctuation.
When the will extended, it discovered that a light screen had begun to take shape above the City Lord's Manor, and a powerful aura emanated from the light screen, with the changes in the Eight Trigrams Formation Diagram becoming increasingly obvious.
The energy emanating from the vast city grew stronger and stronger, dispersing the auspicious celestial Celestial Phenomenon above the City Lord's Manor. The three Earth Immortal who had previously ventured out of the city to investigate might soon be returning.
The young man's eyes flashed; despite the city lord's guarantee, he was still mentally prepared for battle!
North Division Dao Field.
While the young man was exploring the City Lord's Manor, Xu Long followed the main group to the North Division Dao Field.
The noisy large group was drawn in by the cultivators from the South Si Dao Field. Initially, there were rumors at the Trading Hub that Second Master Yuan was going to teach the North Division Dao Field a lesson.
Trading Hub are inherently chaotic places with a large number of people. Some seasoned veterans know that the North Division Dao Field has abundant Spirit Stone resources and also occupies multiple spirit veins outside Phoenix City.
Where there are spiritual veins, there is conflict. Some cultivators already Rogue Cultivators Association, but they were still somewhat wary of Branch Master Chen was an Earth Immortal.
However, with Second Master Yuan taking the lead and the Pill Cauldron Sect gaining power, everyone started to openly do things they had previously dared not do.
As for order in Phoenix City, with Second Master Yuan in charge, the sky won't fall!
Thus, the cultivators at the Trading Hub were initially coerced, but after arriving at the North Division Dao Field, Pill Cauldron Sect was Shocker to discover that they seemed to have been coerced by these old foxes.
But at this moment, the cultivators of the South Si Dao Field were in a dilemma. Those old hands had their eyes gleaming with greed after arriving at the North Division Dao Field. Seeing Second Master Yuan charging into battle ahead, they all started making a fuss behind them.
The Pill Cauldron Sect cultivators exchanged glances, each seeing a hint of helplessness in the other's eyes. They all thought to themselves: This is outrageous! These people are just trying to stir up trouble!
But by then it was too late to dissuade them. The seasoned veterans at the Trading Hub were in a frenzy, their expressions even more fascinating than Second Master Yuan's, as if they were the ones who had lost the Wuji Creation Pill. They were all clamoring and urging from the rear.
" Second Master Yuan, go! This North Division Dao Field is so arrogant, they've practically bullied us! Today, you'll give the South Si Dao Field a taste of our anger!"
"Don't back down, Second Master Yuan! The brothers are all backing you up. No matter what happens, we're staying at the North Division Dao Field today!"
"That's right! We're not leaving today! We demand that the North Division Dao Field apologize to us for the loss of our alchemical cauldrons!"
A massive crowd gathered outside the North Division Dao Field. The northern part of Phoenix City was unusually lively today, and the large-scale gathering of cultivators even caused the Eight Trigrams Formation Diagram to change.
As waves of energy converged, they shot straight into the sky, instantly dispelling the perennial rain and mist above the North Division Dao Field, and a powerful Power of Laws spread throughout the North Division Dao Field.
However, the cultivators below showed no sign of retreating. Instead, they actively condensed their Magic Power to resist. The cultivators, who were originally a motley Trading Hub, appeared to be incredibly organized and disciplined at this moment.
As they gathered at the rear, they subtly surrounded the entrance to the North Division Dao Field, blocking all the Pill Cauldron Sect cultivators in front of the North Division Dao Field.
This seemed to be an attempt to boost the morale of Second Master Yuan, but the Pill Cauldron Sect cultivators felt that something was amiss. When countless cultivators gathered, their voices were like thunder, and they all cheered for Second Master Yuan from behind with excited expressions.
Among the crowd, there were some busybodies who placed bets, urging the cultivators present to place their bets and choose between the Pill Cauldron Sect and the Rogue Cultivators Association.
The crowd erupted in cheers, their true nature on full display amidst the revelry and debauchery. They talked about Second Master Yuan and the Pill Cauldron Sect, but their faces showed no regard for Second Master Yuan's aggrieved expression.
At this moment, chaos had broken out North Division Dao Field. The dense crowd, accompanied by a buzzing noise, created a scene of utter confusion that surged in like a tide, wave after wave crashing against the North Division Dao Field.
" Second Master Yuan, hurry up! All the cultivators from our Trading Hub have come to support you! Let's break down the North Division Dao Field together, capture Chen Yuping alive, and take her back as our chieftain's wife. The brothers are all waiting to drink your wedding wine!"
Just then, a voice suddenly rang out from the crowd. The sound waves, mixed with surging energy, burst forth as if cold water had been poured into a boiling oil pan, instantly attracting everyone's attention. The chaotic scene fell into an eerie silence.
Yuan Changwu: Huh???
Pill Cauldron Sect cultivators: Huh???
The cultivators of the North Division Dao Field: This???
Before anyone could react, they were all stunned by this audacious remark. They couldn't believe that Branch Master Chen, a powerful Earth Immortal, would be so ridiculed. Even Second Master Yuan, the victim, was momentarily dumbfounded.
" Yuan Changwu! What brings you to my North Division Dao Field today? What brings you here?"
For a moment, no one spoke, but a spirited shout suddenly erupted from the crowd at the North Division Dao Field.
The crowd's attention was immediately drawn to a cloud of mist condensing above the city walls of the North Division Dao Field, within which a powerful Power of Laws manifested. And within the mist stood a graceful figure.
She was dressed in a plain white dress with colorful skirts, a jade hairpin inserted backwards in her hair, her eyebrows raised, and her pretty face filled with murderous intent.
Her usual serene demeanor was gone; her plaster-like face was contorted with anger, and her heaving chest indicated that she was struggling to suppress her rage.
With the Branch Master Chen above her head and rain and mist beneath her feet, the Power of Laws manifested on her body. From afar, she truly looked like a valiant and heroic woman, and her aura alone was extraordinary.
The North Division Dao Field has stood in Phoenix City for countless years. When has its gate ever been blocked? And when has Branch Master Chen, a powerful Earth Immortal, ever been the subject of gossip and slander?
The gathering of people at the South Si Dao Field today—is it to provoke a conflict? If so, then the valiant Branch Master Chen will never compromise!
" Yuan Changwu, are you even a man?! If you're a man, then charge! Brothers, charge! Break through the Rogue Cultivators Association! Capture Chen Yuping alive..."
"So noisy!"
As everyone watched Branch Master Chen, fall into deep thought, another energy sonic wave burst forth from the dark mass of people.
But the words were abruptly cut off by Second Master Yuan, Second Master Yuan voice was like a cold glint in the air.
He turned around and looked at everyone with a face full of anger, his eyes filled with a sinister light that resonated in their hearts.
A chill ran through everyone's hearts for a moment, as if something had suddenly gripped their souls. Their gazes darted away as they looked at Second Master Yuan.
There was no attempt to conceal his true intentions in those words; even the cultivators at the North Division Dao Field could hear them clearly. Second Master Yuan was filled with anguish. Who had caused me trouble this time?
" Chen Yuping! My South Si Dao Field is here today for Old Pavilion Master Huang. If you hand over Old Huang, I will naturally leave!"
Yuan Changwu turned to face Branch Master Chen, his face filled with intense hatred as he addressed the people of the North Division Dao Field, his words revealing undisguised coldness and murderous intent.
Although he didn't see who intercepted the Wuji Creation Pill in the alchemy room, he knew that this matter was definitely related to Old Pavilion Master Huang.
The Wuji Creation Pill is now missing, which means it must have been obtained by a cultivator who needed to break through to a higher realm. However, the celestial Celestial Phenomenon indicating the attainment of the Immortal Realm has not appeared, which means that the other party did not immediately consume the pill.
There is still hope as long as no pills have been ingested!
Yuan Changwu had other plans in mind. Even if the pills weren't in Old Pavilion Master Huang's hands, as long as Old Pavilion Master Huang was captured, the large number of precious pills traded earlier could be retrieved, thus reducing the losses of the Pill Cauldron Sect. Therefore, Old Pavilion Master Huang was the key figure in the matter no matter what.
Upon hearing Yuan Changwu's words, Branch Master Chen frowned deeply. She was merely a dharma Dharma Body left behind by the original body, and her strength was originally comparable to Yuan Changwu's. If the original body were here, how would this Second Yuan dare to be so presumptuous?
He had chosen a good time to come and demand Old Pavilion Master Huang, but Old Pavilion Master Huang's life tablet had long been shattered. It was just that the Rogue Cultivators Association kept his death a secret, so there was no trace of Old Pavilion Master Huang!
" Yuan Changwu! What grudge do you have against Old Pavilion Master Huang? The people of my Rogue Cultivators Association are not people you can trample on so easily!"
"Hehehe! So what if you're from the Rogue Cultivators Association! You dare to do it but don't dare to admit it! Let me tell you the truth! Even if you get the Wuji Creation Pill, it's useless! Without the auxiliary pills I have, you'll explode and die if you swallow it!"
Branch Master Chen felt a bit annoyed. Yuan Changwu really had a big face, always demanding that the Rogue Cultivators Association hand over people.
Not to mention that Old Pavilion Master Huang has been dead for a long time, even if he were still alive, rashly handing over the person would cause strong dissatisfaction within the organization. What would become of his prestige then!
Looking at Yuan Changwu's expression, Branch Master Chen vaguely felt that something was wrong, but Old Pavilion Master Huang had indeed died by self-destruction, and the cause of death had not even been found. She had also devised a plan to keep the death a secret in order to maintain the facade of the Rogue Cultivators Association.
At this moment, she couldn't explain to Yuan Changwu, but Yuan Changwu's expression didn't seem fake. What exactly had happened?
But Yuan Changwu clearly misunderstood her meaning. When he saw Branch Master Chen refuse, his face turned extremely gloomy.
Then, he took out a jade bottle and, in front of everyone at the North Division Dao Field, quickly closed his hand holding the jade bottle. With a "crackling" sound, the jade bottle in Yuan Changwu's hand, along with the pills inside, instantly turned into dust.
The sinister glint in his eyes could no longer be suppressed. He was already aware of the North Division Dao Field's tough stance, and at this moment, he no longer held any hope for the Wuji Creation Pill.
His sinister gaze locked onto Branch Master Chen, and his voice, cold as a gust of wind, was ripped from his throat:
"I'll say it one more time, hand over Old Huang! Otherwise I'll..."
"So what if you're so reckless, Yuan Changwu! If you want to cause trouble, I'll give you a piece of my mind!"
Before Yuan Changwu could finish speaking, Branch Master Chen was above the city, suddenly interrupted him.
Branch Master Chen knew that she had to Fast Saber. Although she was unclear about Old Pavilion Master Huang's affairs, she could not tarnish the reputation of the North Division Dao Field in front of everyone. Therefore, she threw Yuan Changwu's threat back like trash.
Upon hearing this, Yuan Changwu's gloomy expression suddenly froze, then his deeply furrowed brows relaxed in an instant, revealing a strange smile.
He was furious and could not tolerate the actions of the Rogue Cultivators Association. He had long forgotten his Second Master Yuan's words, and his distorted face testified to the complex emotions in his heart.
It's pitiful that he's been stuck at the Lesser Immortal Realm for many years. He finally saw hope of breaking through, but after being cruelly slaughtered by Old Pavilion Master Huang, he already felt very sorry for his brother.
But what dealt him the final blow was that the Wuji Creation Pill had disappeared, shattering all his hopes!
Yuan Changwu asked himself honestly if he had any major grudges against Old Huang, yet the other party did something so hurtful to their relationship.
When he saw that the Wuji Creation Pill was gone, Second Master Yuan's heart broke. He had already been scolded by Branch Master Chen at the North Division Dao Field, so how could he possibly hold back now!
With rage raging within him and dangerous thoughts surging through his mind, Yuan Changwu had no desire to calm down; he only wanted to annihilate all those despicable cultivators from the North Division Dao Field.
It's a pity that my Second Master Yuan waited and waited so patiently, only to end up like this!
"Hmph! Stubborn fool!"
After a cold snort, Yuan Changwu, who was standing in front of the North Division Dao Field, suddenly leaped up, his figure rising higher and higher in the air.
With a high-pitched cry of a crane, the crowd below felt a sudden darkness before their eyes, as if a black curtain had been drawn over their heads, creating a scene that blotted out the sky and the sun in an instant above the North Division Dao Field Dojo.
Yuan Changwu actually revealed his true form directly above the North Division Dao Field; he was determined to fight to the death.
The true form of demons cannot be easily revealed after they take human form, because they have embarked on the same path of Qi cultivation as cultivators, and will use Qi cultivation to achieve immortality on the great path to the future.
However, not revealing their true form does not mean they are weak in combat. On the contrary, once a demon reveals its true form, its combat power will greatly increase.
Although this was the most powerful method, it was also the last resort. After Yuan Changwu revealed his true form in Blackwater City, he used it to escape, and his speed was unparalleled even in the erupting tide of Mist Beast.
Meanwhile, a Luan Crane was circling above the North Division Dao Field, its purpose being to fight!