He Yuanqing's face froze.
Lu Li didn't give him a chance to speak, turned around and pushed the door open to leave.
With unhurried steps, Ye Chenfeng was already waiting outside when he walked out of the gate of the Immortal City Prefecture.
"How?"
"Just a messenger, delivering messages for others," Lu Li said calmly. "Back to the shop."
The two walked along the street, and Ye Chenfeng didn't ask any more questions.
Back at the Great Xia Immortal Workshop, Lu Li deactivated the magic array restrictions and sat down in front of the forging platform in the back hall.
He did not immediately begin refining the weapon.
This matter will not end here.
He Yuanqing was merely a pawn in the open.
Zhou Chongyuan, the one behind it all, is the one who wants to make a move.
True Immortal at the Ninth Level, originally a warrior, he has been operating in Wangyao Immortal City for many years.
Such people will not let it go once their pride is humiliated.
Lu Li's biggest annoyance is waiting.
Waiting for the opponent to make their next move, waiting for them to seize the opportunity.
It's better to take the initiative.
Although the Heavenly Realm was newly established, the immortals were not allowed to attack the immortals of other realms without authorization.
But he possesses the Great Thousand Heavenly Decree Emperor Lotus Throne.
Before coming, Lu Li specifically inquired about the Imprisoned Dragon Heavenly Dao.
With the Great Thousand Heavenly Decree, he could freely use the power of the Great Dao to attack immortals from other realms.
Moreover, he is not punished, and even his subordinates are under his protection.
It can be said that Lu Li is currently the only unparalleled bug in the entire Boundless Realm!
Given this convenience, he couldn't possibly choose not to use it.
Thinking of this, he got up and went to the front hall.
"Junior brother, have you inquired about why those True Immortal who have come to the shop these past few days are so eager to buy killing Immortal Artifact?"
Ye Chenfeng nodded.
"The day before yesterday, news came from Bone Mountain that Mysterious Capital Jade Capital and Jade Balance Immortal Court were about to begin Imperial Discourse."
" On Imperial Discourse "
"A formal alliance between the two Immortal Court."
"Nominally, it's a discussion of principles, but in reality, it's an opportunity for each side to showcase their strengths, exchange interests, and confirm the boundaries of their power."
Ye Chenfeng paused for a moment at this point.
"Each of the immortal cities and realms under the jurisdiction of Jade Capital has a quota available for accompanying you."
"For many True Immortal, this is a once-in-a-lifetime fortuitous opportunity. To be able to travel with the Imperial Discourse is to have the chance to appear before a great immortal, and even receive guidance."
After listening, Lu Li lightly tapped his fingers on the table.
Imperial Discourse.
Mysterious Capital Jade Capital.
Jade Balance Immortal Court.
Jade Balance Immortal Court... Ji Wan is over there.
He won't join in the fun.
How are the slots allocated?
" Trial Immortal Realm is set up outside the city, and the Immortal City Prefecture is established there."
Those who pass the trials will be granted a spot. The True Immortal Realm also has its own dedicated trial grounds.
Trial Immortal Realm.
Lu Li stood up.
"Go tell Bone Mountain, Ten Thousand Demons, Su Beixiao, Suanni that everyone must assemble tomorrow."
Ye Chenfeng looked up at him.
Lu Li's tone remained unchanged.
"Go and send another invitation to Zhou Chongyuan of the Artifact Edge Pavilion."
"Tell Lu Li, the Great Xia Immortal Workshop, to invite him to the Trial Immortal Realm outside the city for a chat. Whatever it is, we can discuss it there."
Ye Chenfeng straightened up, his eyes lighting up.
"Clear."
"And please invite He Yuanqing along as well."
When the post was delivered to the Artifact Edge Pavilion, Zhou Chongyuan was drinking tea on the second floor.
He took the post and read it twice.
" Trial Immortal Realm?"
The person who sent the invitation was Bone Mountain.
Bone Mountain stood below, his voice clear and melodious.
"My Dao Lord said there's no point in talking in the marketplace."
"If you're so capable, let's see who's the real deal in the secret realm."
He left as soon as he finished speaking, decisively and cleanly.
Zhou Chongyuan put down the invitation, his expression darkening.
After a while, he sent a message to He Yuanqing.
What do you think?
He Yuanqing's voice came from the communication jade talisman.
"This person is quite bold."
"However... in the Trial Immortal Realm, the Immortal City Prefecture tacitly allows sparring. Deaths and injuries are not considered."
"He took the initiative to challenge us. If we don't go, it would make it seem like Artifact Edge Pavilion is afraid of a new guest elder."
Zhou Chongyuan sneered.
"Call someone over."
That night, Zhou Chongyuan sent a message to an old friend.
The next morning, ten True Immortal gathered in front of the Artifact Edge Pavilion.
Zhou Chongyuan and He Yuanqing had the highest cultivation levels, both being True Immortal at the ninth level.
The remaining eight, mostly at the fifth or sixth level of cultivation, were all Rogue Cultivator from Wangyao Immortal City who had a past relationship with Zhou Chongyuan.
The ten people traveled together towards the outskirts of the city.
Wangyao Immortal City, three thousand li away.
Above the sky, a massive barrier of celestial light stretched across the void.
That's the entrance to the Trial Immortal Realm.
From a distance, the celestial light barrier resembles an inverted lake.
The surface is covered with a dense Formation Inscription.
Each line seemed to move slowly, like a living thing.
Around the barrier, the Immortal City Prefecture erected nine bronze pillars.
Each bronze pillar is hundreds of feet tall, and its body is covered with inscriptions.
At the top of each stone hangs a fist-sized star stone, emitting a faint blue light.
Between the nine bronze pillars, a dense, Immortal Qi filled the air.
The stone slabs on the ground, constantly imbued with Immortal Qi, developed a layer of pale golden patterns.
Lu Li, along with Ye Chenfeng, Bone Mountain, Ten Thousand Demons, Su Beixiao, Suanni, stood before the entrance.
The light from the bronze pillar shone on their faces.
"What a grand gesture!"
Ye Chenfeng looked up at the inverted barrier of immortal light, "This formation could only be set up by someone at least Heavenly Immortal Realm."
Su Beixiao stood with his hands behind his back, glancing at the distance.
"They've arrived."
From the east, ten beams of light descended.
Zhou Chongyuan walked at the front, his face cold and stern.
He Yuanqing followed on his left, while the other eight people lined up on both sides.
Ten people.
For six people.
Zhou Chongyuan's gaze swept over the crowd behind Lu Li, and the corner of his mouth twitched slightly.
"Lu Immortal Artificer is true to his word; he came as soon as he said he would."
"But... there seem to be fewer people."
Lu Li looked at him, her tone casual.
That's enough.
Zhou Chongyuan stopped talking nonsense, turned around and cupped his hands to the guard of the Immortal City Prefecture in the center of the bronze pillar, handing over the token.
" True Immortal Trial, sixteen people to enter together."
The person on duty was an official from the Immortal City Prefecture True Immortal Realm.
He glanced at both sides' lineups, asked no further questions, simply recorded the token information, and then opened the barrier passage.
A vertical crack appeared in the celestial light barrier, through which a chaotic light shone.
Sixteen people stepped in one by one.
Within the fairyland, the world suddenly changed.
Beneath my feet stretched a boundless wasteland.
The sky hung low, and dark red clouds churned like a raging tide.
In the distance, there are ruined city walls, collapsed celestial towers, and scorched earth.
The traces of war are everywhere.
Sword marks ran across the mountain ridge, and fist imprints created deep craters.
A section of the ground was melted through by magical magic, revealing the dark red glow of magma beneath.
The Trial Immortal Realm set up by the Immortal City Prefecture is a simulation of the real immortal battlefield.
Here, there are no rules to protect you.
There is only one criterion for passing the trial.
The will to fight moved the will of the fairy realm!
The moment Lu Li landed, he scanned his surroundings.
The field of vision is expansive, but spiritual awareness is limited within the fairy realm, reducing the exploration range to less than 30% of its usual size.
"They've scattered," Ye Chenfeng said.
After entering the fairyland, the sixteen people were scattered to different areas.
This is one of the rules of Wonderland: entry means separation.
"Proceed according to plan, find the people, rendezvous, and then..."
Lu Li nodded, about to speak, but his words were suddenly cut off.
His gaze remained fixed on the spot, somewhat incredulous.
Just now.
The Falling Firmament within his body suddenly trembled.
It has never reacted like this before.
It carried an extremely strong sense of devouring.
The Artifact Spirit's excited shouts echoed in Lu Li's ears at the same time.
There was only one voice.
"Swallow!!!"