Each of the Five Immortal Thunders is incredibly powerful, and the combined effect of all five is even more terrifying. If Li Qiang had known this beforehand, he wouldn't have used all his strength.
The blinding white light flashed and then disappeared, and people felt a sudden darkness before their eyes. The loud bang was like their own hearts bursting open. Even cultivators with slightly lower levels of skill could not bear such a terrifying sound and ran around in panic, covering their heads. The cultivators in the air retreated to the distance without prior agreement. It was not only the sound that was unbearable, but also the invisible energy swirling in the air that they could not tolerate.
Li Qiang's Divine Yi Power seemed to have been drained in an instant. If it weren't for Xuan Long's protection, he would have almost been hit by the Five Immortal Thunders. He stared blankly, and after a long while, he finally said, "Damn it! What did I do? What did I do?"
Xuan Long was filled with regret. He hadn't known that the Five Immortal Thunders would be so powerful in this realm. Fortunately, this was just the most basic technique. If it were a more advanced immortal technique, and he had accidentally used it, even the nearby Snow Dragon City would probably have been doomed.
As Floating Goblet Helm was shattered by the Five Immortal Thunders, the violent force slammed the cultivators inside the protective shield into the lake, shattering the ice on the entire Heaven-Sealed Lake.
The power of the Five Immortal Thunders instilled fear in all cultivators; it was completely unlike anything found in the Cultivation Realm, truly terrifying.
The methods of the Immortal Realm are unimaginable to people of this world. Li Qiang's Five Immortal Thunders shattered Floating Goblet Helm, and the Loose Immortal Old Xian underwater could no longer care about breaking the formation. He angrily rushed back to the surface from underwater, and the other cultivators who had been smashed into the water by the Five Immortal Thunders followed him out. Many people had already been injured, but fortunately, Floating Goblet Helm had withstood most of the force, so even if they were injured, it was not too serious.
Old Xian was the master of Black Fang Domain near Lesser Lin Heaven. He was a Loose Immortal who had survived seven Heavenly Tribulation. Among the Loose Immortal immortals in this realm, he was one of the most senior. He rushed out of Heaven-Sealed Lake and saw Xuan Long at a glance. His heart sank. Although he had little contact with the immortals in this realm, he knew most of them. The immortal in front of him was clearly Luo Heaven High Immortal from the Immortal Realm.
Old Xian muttered to himself, "Why is the Luo Heaven High Immortal meddling in my business at Heaven-Sealed Lake? Is there something in the Water-Gathering Immortal Formation below that I can't touch?"
Old Xian isn't afraid of ordinary immortals. With the immortal artifact he cultivated after surviving seven Heavenly Tribulation, even if he can't defeat an immortal, escaping is definitely not a problem. Moreover, ordinary immortals might not be able to defeat him. However, it's different for Luo Heaven High Immortal. They are in charge of immortals. Each Luo Heaven High Immortal has an extremely powerful immortal artifact, and ordinary immortals find it difficult to fight against them.
He hesitated for a moment, then flew over to Xuan Long and Li Qiang.
Old Xian looked strange. His immortal armor looked like it was sewn together from tattered burlap sacks, but upon closer inspection, one could see that each connected armor plate had a faint halo, and it was impossible to tell what material it was made of; it felt very soft. His armor collar was standing up, completely covering the back half of his head, and seven yellow things, like seven straws, were stuck in his hair. Li Qiang knew that they must be some kind of Law Treasure, and perhaps even some kind of immortal weapon.
Unlike Qi Junsha, Old Xian looked old, like a seventy-year-old man, with a tuft of goatee on his wrinkled face and a twig between his teeth in his withered mouth.
He said angrily, "Lord Luo Tian, I am just a lowly Loose Immortal. When did I ever disturb you, sir? I have been in Lesser Lin Heaven for so many years. I should not have violated any of your damned rules of the Immortal Realm. Is it worth you, Lord Luo Tian, taking action?"
Li Qiang was quite surprised; Old Xian didn't seem to be afraid of Xuan Long.
In truth, Old Xian was still very scared. Fighting Luo Heaven High Immortal would definitely end badly. Even if he could escape, there were still hundreds of invited cultivation experts who couldn't escape. He was just saying this with a stiff upper lip.
Xuan Long had no intention of fighting Old Xian. Just as he was about to speak, Li Qiang interrupted, " Old Xian, I was the one who attacked earlier. I'm sorry for destroying your Floating Goblet Helm. Please spare the cultivators of Snow Dragon City, okay?" He was afraid that Xuan Long would say something inappropriate. If Old Xian knew that Xuan Long wouldn't actually fight, he would be in big trouble.
Old Xian suddenly opened his eyes wide, scrutinized Li Qiang, and then laughed, saying, "You little bastard, fine! For your sake, damn it! I don't want the treasures in the Water-Gathering Immortal Formation! Kid, how long have you been in Snow Dragon City?"
No one expected Old Xian to say such a thing. Even Li Qiang was stunned, thinking, "That's strange. I shouldn't have that much charm, and Old Xian doesn't seem like the kind of easy-going Loose Immortal. I haven't even said anything yet, and he's already agreed. It's unbelievable."
Xuan Long was also puzzled as to why Old Xian agreed so readily. He knew Old Xian well; just by looking at him, he knew that Lao Xian was Loose Immortal who had survived many Heavenly Tribulation. His strength was among the most formidable of the Loose Immortal, capable of withstanding even ordinary immortals. However, Old Xian's days in this realm were becoming increasingly difficult because the Heavenly Tribulation that occurred every thousand years were becoming more and more powerful until he could no longer withstand them.
Loose Immortal like him, who had survived countless Heavenly Tribulation, was absolutely fearless. Yet, he reconciled with Li Qiang with just a few words. Xuan Long couldn't help but look at Li Qiang with new respect, truly unable to understand why.
Li Qiang scratched his head and said apologetically, "Senior Old Xian, I've just arrived in Snow Dragon City and will be staying in Linming Planet for a while. Is there anything you need, Senior?"
Old Xian said, "Wait for me a moment."
He turned and flew downwards, summoning the cultivators who had come with him. After saying a few words, the cultivators bowed and dispersed.
The cultivators of Snow Dragon City dared not stop them and could only watch helplessly as these cultivators left. Only then did the old, carefree immortal turn back.
Luo Duqi and Luo Duyu flew over with experts from Snow Dragon City. They were all overjoyed that things had been resolved so well and came up to thank Li Qiang and Xuan Long.
Old Xian returned to Li Qiang's side, his old face beaming like a blooming purple chrysanthemum, all the wrinkles on his face smoothing out, as if he was so happy he didn't know what to do.
Everyone was baffled, thinking that this guy was a monster and they had no idea what he was so happy about.
Xuan Long frowned slightly, tilted his head, and said calmly, "Two more... Loose Immortal have arrived."
Immediately afterward, Li Qiang also noticed, and exclaimed in surprise, "That's right! That's fast! Cultivators don't have this speed..."
The experts of Snow Dragon City tensed up. Two more Loose Immortal had arrived, which meant there were three Loose Immortal in total. If another conflict were to break out with Snow Dragon City... they dared not even think about it.
As they were speaking, two figures suddenly appeared.
In an instant, Li Qiang's limbs went weak, and his voice changed, " Big Brother Mo! Master! How could it be you..." He was so excited that his heart felt like it was going to explode.
Looking at Mo Huaiyuan and Qi Junsha, Li Qiang finally realized how much he missed them. He suddenly jumped in front of them, grabbed their hands, and shouted happily. He felt that he would not be able to stand it if he did not vent.
Mo Huaiyuan stood steadily, a relieved smile on his face. Qi Junsha, on the other hand, had a stern face and scolded, "Good disciple, don't jump around like that, hey!" But a hint of a smile appeared in his eyes.
He slapped Li Qiang hard and burst into laughter. "My good disciple... haha, even immortals can't do anything to you, wahaha, haha, eh... this is..." He was halfway through his laughter when he suddenly realized that there was an immortal watching him not far away, and he was startled.
Li Qiang, being a cultivator of the divine realm, quickly regained his composure. He laughed and said, "This is Xuan Long, the Luo Heaven High Immortal, whom I've met. I call him my senior brother, haha." He laughed heartily without any restraint.
Mo Huaiyuan and Qi Junsha were both stunned by Li Qiang's words. This little guy was unpredictable in everything he did; he could even make friends with a celestial being from the Immortal Realm Luo Heaven High Immortal. Mo Huaiyuan and Qi Junsha exchanged a glance, then flew forward and bowed, saying, "Greetings, Senior Xuan Long, Immortal of the Luo Heaven High Immortal."
Xuan Long nodded indifferently and said, "No need for formalities. I have no jurisdiction over the Loose Immortal of this realm, so you don't need to call me senior."
Li Qiang grinned and clung to him, "Brother Long, look, this is my elder brother and this is my master. Don't look so long, okay? Oh, by the way, Big Brother Mo, how did you know I was here?"
Xuan Long tilted his head, ignoring Li Qiang's words.
Old Xian grumbled from the side, "Brother Mo, you're quite the brute! You smashed my treasured Floating Goblet Helm to pieces! Hmph, bullying an old man like me! Hmph!"
Mo Huaiyuan laughed and said, "He doesn't know you. Floating Goblet Helm, you can just start cultivating again. It's not a big deal. Why make such a fuss?"
This was the first time Li Qiang had ever seen Mo Huaiyuan be so unreasonable. He found it quite novel and said with a smile, "Senior Old Xian, consider this a favor I owe you. I'll make it up to you later." He did feel a little guilty, so he spoke much more politely.
Old Xian's eyes lit up, he hummed twice, and said, "You said it yourself, so don't go back on your word later."
The cultivators above Heaven-Sealed Lake quietly dispersed, leaving only a dozen or so leaders from Snow Dragon City, who waited patiently on the sidelines. Luo Duqi wanted to interject several times, but ultimately refrained from speaking. He was genuinely shocked. One Luo Heaven High Immortal, three Loose Immortal, and the mysterious and unpredictable Senior Muzi —the strength of these five individuals was terrifying. Snow Dragon City absolutely could not afford to offend any of them.
Li Qiang already understood that Old Xian must also be someone who wanted to reincarnate. He smiled and said, "Let's go to Snow Dragon City. I have a few friends there. Let's rest at their homes for a while and then discuss the next steps."
Luo Duqi finally found a chance to speak, and he hurriedly said, "This junior respectfully invites all seniors to rest at the Extreme Chasm Cliff." He had probably never been so solemn in his life.
Luo Duyu also said, "On behalf of Snow Dragon City, Extreme Chasm Cliff welcomes all the seniors."
Xuan Long felt uneasy. He knew that immortals in this realm had many concerns and could not do whatever they wanted. Especially for Luo Heaven High Immortal like Xuan Long, he was not as free as immortals like Dainan Fengyu and Tianshi. This was because Luo Heaven High Immortal represented the Immortal Realm Azure Emperor of the Immortal Realm, and any transgression would be punished by Heaven.
Li Qiang was incredibly astute in dealing with people, and he immediately sensed Xuan Long's predicament. So he smiled and said, "Alright, we'll go to Extreme Chasm Cliff as guests. However, Brother Luo, could you arrange a secluded place? Also, please invite a few of my friends over, namely Ying Hui and her husband from the Ying Household, as well as Xuanyuan Yiqing and Bai Shengzhen, who came from Wondrous Dragon City together. I have something to discuss with them."
Luo Duqi readily agreed, and he eagerly led the way while instructing Luo Duyu to invite Li Qiang's friend.
Li Qiang had always been curious about what Old Xian was searching for in Heaven-Sealed Lake, which was why he was going against all the cultivators in Snow Dragon City for it. He couldn't help but ask, "Senior Old Xian, what's inside the Water-Gathering Immortal Formation?"
Old Xian blinked his small eyes and said, "It's all because of you, huh! No good deed goes unpunished."
Li Qiang scratched his head, seemingly understanding something. He laughed awkwardly, "Who knew you knew Big Brother Mo? Heh heh."
Old Xian chuckled, "Alright, finding you is enough. Brother Mo and Brother Qi almost got tricked into the Illusory Star Divine Formation because of you. If it weren't for Brother Mo's cleverness... hmph, you probably would never have seen him again. Our friendship was forged in battle. Let me tell you, there's a water spirit in the Water-Gathering Immortal Formation. I originally wanted to take it and give it to you, hehe. Since you're unwilling to break the Spirit Vein of Snow Dragon City, then let it go."
Li Qiang smiled and said, "Thank you, senior, but I'll pass." He hadn't expected that Old Xian was giving him a gift, and he couldn't help but feel a little guilty.
Qi Junsha pouted and said, "Brother, are you bored out of your mind again...?"
Old Xian seemed quite afraid of Qi Junsha, and he hurriedly said, "Brother Qi, hey, Brother Qi, hehe, I was just chatting with your good disciple to build a rapport, why are you taking it so seriously?"
Mo Huaiyuan smiled slightly. He knew that Qi Junsha had once half-jokingly, half-seriously threatened Old Xian, saying that if Old Xian dared to offend him, he would definitely help Old Xian when he was reincarnated. Old Xian was terrified when he heard this and was afraid of him whenever he saw him.
It turned out that after Mo Huaiyuan and Qi Junsha got separated from Li Qiang on Heavenly Court Star, they returned to Sealed Fate Planet and waited for several years. However, there was still no news of Li Qiang. Qi Junsha couldn't wait any longer, so she discussed with Mo Huaiyuan that they should go out and search for him themselves.
Mo Huaiyuan was also impatient to wait at home. After discussing it, the two brothers bid farewell to Fu Shan and the others and headed towards Lesser Lin Heaven along the star path.
Mo Huaiyuan had heard of the Illusory Star Divine Formation of Lesser Lin Heaven. The two brothers spent nearly a hundred years searching before finally finding the vicinity of Lesser Lin Heaven. In Black Fang Domain, they encountered the Loose Immortal Old Xian Lao Xian. Old Xian mistakenly thought that the two of them had come to steal Black Fang Domain, resulting in a fierce battle between the three of them. Mo Huaiyuan used the Heavenly Mirror Treasure Aspect Wheel to suppress Old Xian, while Qi Junsha used all his Law Treasure, making Old Xian suffer greatly.
Enraged, Old Xian attempted to lure the two into the Illusory Star Divine Formation, but Mo Huaiyuan saw through his plan. He then used his most powerful immortal artifact, the treasure he had prepared to use to overcome his eighth Heavenly Tribulation.
Mo Huaiyuan and Qi Junsha were no match for him. If it weren't for the Heavenly Mirror Treasure Aspect Wheel protecting them, they would have been completely defeated. In desperation, Mo Huaiyuan took out the Heaven-Defying Treasure Mirror to scare Old Xian.
When Old Xian saw the Heaven-Defying Treasure Mirror, he was almost scared to death. This was a celestial artifact belonging to Luo Heaven High Immortal, yet it had appeared in the hands of a Loose Immortal.
He didn't know that this Heaven-Defying Treasure Mirror had never been cultivated.
Helpless, he stopped and asked Mo Huaiyuan what he wanted to do. Only then did he realize that Mo Huaiyuan and Qi Junsha had come to find someone. After the misunderstanding was cleared up, the three became friends.
Mo Huaiyuan showed Old Xian the image of Li Qiang left in the Jade Pupil Slip and asked him to help find him, to which Old Xian readily agreed.
He also had his own difficulties. The eighth Heavenly Tribulation was coming soon. He almost died during the last tribulation, and his appearance turned into that of a seventy-year-old man. He knew that the eighth tribulation would be even more difficult. Even if he managed to get through it by chance, he would never be able to get through the ninth Heavenly Tribulation. So when he saw the Heaven-Defying Treasure Mirror, his thoughts were almost the same as Mo Huaiyuan and Qi Junsha: the opportunity had come.
Old Xian knew this was his only chance.
Extreme Chasm Cliff is located at the inner end of Snow Dragon City, occupying one end of the canyon. A large platform spans the air, supported by several huge stone pillars. The cliff walls on the side are composed of countless caves, which are the places where Extreme Chasm Cliff disciples cultivate. There are no luxurious decorations here, making it very simple and clean, quite different from the cultivation sects on Sealed Fate Planet.
Led by Luo Duqi, the group slowly landed on the platform and walked along it towards the cliff edge. At the top of the canyon cliff was a huge protruding rock, shaped like a fish head with its mouth wide open. It had been completely hollowed out and was a huge rock hall.
Li Qiang noticed that the floor here was also paved with warm jade. Stepping into the hall, he immediately felt warm as spring. In the center of the hall was a circular pool with clear, bright spring water.
The guests and hosts sat cross-legged on the warm jade.
Luo Duqi was very excited. With the arrival of Luo Heaven High Immortal Xuan Long and three Loose Immortal at Extreme Chasm Cliff, the reputation of Extreme Chasm Cliff in Snow Dragon City would be even more illustrious.
He instructed his disciples to bring out various spiritual fruits and delicacies, and carefully arranged them in front of the group.
Li Qiang sat cross-legged next to Mo Huaiyuan and Qi Junsha, quietly recounting what had happened since they parted. However, he concealed the consequences of cultivating the Heavenly Recommendation Scripture, not wanting Mo Huaiyuan and Qi Junsha to worry.
Mo Huaiyuan also briefly explained what he knew.
Old Xian squatted by the pool, splashing water with his hand. He was deep in thought. Ever since he saw the Heaven-Defying Treasure Mirror, he had been restless. This was his only chance. He had already found his guide, but he still had a big question in his mind: How exactly does Loose Immortal use the Heaven-Defying Treasure Mirror to reincarnate? That was a celestial artifact of Luo Heaven High Immortal! It was impossible to manipulate without special spiritual techniques. He really couldn't understand the mystery behind it.
A disciple reported, " Feng Qianbao, the Thousand Treasures Pavilion in Wondrous Dragon City, Heavenly Cultivation Garrison Ang Yin have arrived."
Luo Duyu immediately stood up and said, "Brother, you greet the guests, I'll go greet our two friends from Wondrous Dragon City."
Li Qiang interjected, "Let them come over too; I'm friends with them as well."
Luo Duyu was uneasy. He knew that Li Qiang had caused a ruckus in Wondrous Dragon City and fought with these experts. He was afraid that Li Qiang would retaliate against the experts of Wondrous Dragon City at Extreme Chasm Cliff. As the master of this place, his reputation would be ruined.
Seeing him standing still, Li Qiang quickly guessed his thoughts and couldn't help but laugh, "Cultivators shouldn't be so attached to hatred, especially since we haven't made enemies. Brother Feng and Brother Ang Yin are both experts, why would they hold a grudge against me? Hehe, please let them in, Brother Luo."
Xuan Long had remained silent with his eyes closed since sitting cross-legged. Mo Huaiyuan merely smiled slightly, while Qi Junsha chuckled and said, "My good disciple, you should still make friends everywhere, hehe, be careful not to get scammed."
Li Qiang grinned and said dismissively, "I don't have anything worth being fooled about, and even if I were fooled, I wouldn't lose anything."
Before Luo Duyu had even left the hall, Li Qiang laughed and said, "I'll go too." He and Luo Duyu chatted and laughed as they walked out of the hall.
Just as Li Qiang stepped out of the hall, Xuan Long suddenly opened his eyes and said calmly, " The Heaven-Defying Treasure Mirror is with you?" His gaze was fixed on Qi Junsha.
Mo Huaiyuan was slightly startled. Qi Junsha asked arrogantly, "How so?"
Old Xian suddenly tensed up. Mo Huaiyuan approached Qi Junsha without making a sound; if the situation turned bad, the two brothers would fight to the death.
Xuan Long tilted his head, and after a long while, he laughed and said, "Don't be nervous. Even if the Heaven-Defying Treasure Mirror is in your hands, I won't take it back. Its owner will naturally come to claim it. Actually, it's useless for you to have the mirror. It's Xingtian Immortal Artifact, not something you can use."
Xuan Long's words were like a bomb, leaving the three of them stunned. Qi Junsha, being the least knowledgeable of the three, retorted, "Not necessarily..."
Xuan Long said, "In the Immortal Realm, only Luo Heaven High Immortal) can possess and use the Heaven-Defying Treasure Mirror. You are merely ordinary Loose Immortal. Even immortals can only utilize a small portion of its functions. Only Luo Heaven High Immortal can unleash the full power of the Heaven-Defying Treasure Mirror. You could never possibly know these secrets of the Immortal Realm."
Mo Huaiyuan remained unmoved, but Old Xian's face was full of disappointment, and he felt extremely lost.
He was completely different from Mo Huaiyuan and Qi Junsha. Even if they couldn't be reincarnated now, they still had plenty of time to wait. But he had no time left.
For a moment, the hall was completely silent. Among these people, only Luo Duqi didn't understand anything and was utterly confused.
A hint of disappointment appeared on Qi Junsha's handsome face.
Xuan Long tilted his head, a faint smile on his face, seemingly finding it quite amusing. As Luo Heaven High Immortal, he was subject to great constraints in this realm. Unless he did not intend to return to the Immortal Realm, he could not do as he pleased in this realm if he wanted to go back.
Mo Huaiyuan raised his white eyebrows slightly and said calmly, "Brother Qi, why are you so upset? Whether it's reincarnation or cultivating immortality, it's all going against the heavens. If you try your best but fail, there's nothing to be sad about."
Qi Junsha suddenly laughed, saying with relief, "Thanks for the reminder, brother. Hehe, it's nothing serious." He no longer clung to the idea of reincarnation, and said with a grin, "It seems we two brothers need to find a place to cultivate in seclusion. A thousand years will pass quickly; we must make some preparations for our tribulation."
The wrinkles on Old Xian's face deepened, and he said with a bitter smile, "So it's a Heaven-Defying Heaven-Defying Treasure Mirror that hasn't been used before. Alas, heavens, why did you give me such great hope..." He kept stroking his goatee, sighing deeply, his mood extremely bad.
Xuan Long couldn't help but laugh, "Reincarnation isn't actually that difficult, the key is..." He didn't finish his sentence, but his eyes were fixed on the entrance of the hall, where Li Qiang and Luo Duyu led two cultivation experts in.
Old Xian grew anxious and pressed on, "Senior, what's the key?"
Mo Huaiyuan and Qi Junsha both understood Xuan Long's meaning. The implication in his words was quite clear; the key lay with Li Qiang.
The two men immediately felt relieved; their relationship with Li Qiang was extraordinary. Smiles appeared on their faces, only Old Xian remained anxious.
Feng Qianbao and Ang Yin entered the hall and immediately saw Xuan Long. They had already heard Luo Duyu mention Xuan Long and knew what he was like. Upon seeing Xuan Long, they rushed forward, bowed, and said, "Junior pays respects to Luo Heaven High Immortal." Then they greeted the three Loose Immortal present one by one.
Feng Qianbao smiled and said to Luo Duqi, "Brother Luo, you've had Extreme Chasm Cliff."
Luo Duqi said politely, "This is Senior Xuan Long's kind offer."
Li Qiang felt as if he had returned to his hometown. The way they spoke was like that of merchants, not cultivators at all. He once again felt that the cultivators here were far inferior to Fu Shan and the others in terms of cultivation level. As he was lost in thought, Feng Qianbao took out a red crystal token and said, "Senior, this is the Great Luo High Immortal Decree I received last time. Please take a look."
Xuan Long took the Great Luo High Immortal Decree back from Feng Qianbao's hand, examined it briefly, and said, "That's right, this is the Great Luo Immortal Token. Strange, it was actually issued by the Supreme Azure Emperor of the Immortal Realm, personally ordered by the Luo Heaven High Immortal."
All those present were experts, and upon hearing this, they were all astonished. The Immortal Realm Supreme, the Azure Emperor, had ordered Li Qiang to be detained—this was utterly incomprehensible. What did the Immortal Realm Supreme want with Li Qiang?