A Golden Immortal's Probe, a Cover-Up Reaching the Heavens

Dragon-Slaying Pass, the core camp.

This is the central hub of the entire camp, and also the residence of Yan Hao, the Golden Immortal.

At this moment, Yan Hao was sitting upright on a tiger-skin chair, playing with two iron balls in his hands, which made a crisp "click-clack" sound. Below him, the steward Liu Shu knelt on the ground, trembling all over, not daring to breathe.

"You mean, the Old Ghost Yinfeng went to hunt down that Heaven Immortal, but the old ghost disappeared while that kid returned unharmed?"

Yan Hao's voice was devoid of emotion, but the surrounding air seemed to freeze and become heavy.

"Yes... yes, sir!" Liu Shu kowtowed repeatedly, "I saw it with my own eyes, it's absolutely true!"

Yan Hao narrowed his eyes slightly, and in that instant, a chilling killing intent filled the tent.

Although Old Ghost Yinfeng was only at the Late-Stage Mystic Immortal, he played an important role in his "Hunt the Light" plan. If Old Ghost Yinfeng was killed by that kid, it means that kid was hiding his strength, and might even have... discovered something.

"Go, bring him to me."

Yan Hao waved his hand, "Be polite. Just say I admire his achievements and there will be a generous reward."

The other side of the camp.

Another Golden Immortal Captain, Tie Shan, was standing on the watchtower, watching Liu Shu's hurried departure, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

"That Yan Hao guy, his hands are getting dirtier and dirtier."

However... it's better to avoid trouble.

In a place like the Immortal Dynasty's army, everyone has a dirty past. As long as it doesn't involve him, he can't be bothered to meddle in other people's business.

A moment later, Dongfang Yueming entered Yan Hao's tent.

The moment they stepped inside, an immense, mountain-like pressure from a Golden Immortal surged forth like a tidal wave!

This is a show of force!

However, Dongfang Yueming seemed completely oblivious, walking calmly with his back straight, and his expression remained unchanged.

"Your subordinate, Dongfang Yueming, greets the Captain."

He bowed respectfully, neither servile nor arrogant.

"Excellent! Truly, heroes emerge from among the young!"

Yan Hao laughed heartily, instantly withdrawing his oppressive aura, as if everything just now was merely an illusion.

He stared intently at Dongfang Yueming, a half-smile playing on his lips, and asked, "I heard you had a very fruitful trip this time? Even that troublesome Old Ghost Yinfeng seemed to have..."

"Just lucky."

Dongfang Yueming, with a calm expression, directly interrupted his probing, "I encountered a wandering celestial beast. That old ghost was unlucky and got swallowed whole. I took advantage of the chaos to run back."

"Oh? A mythical beast?"

A hint of suspicion flashed in Yan Hao's eyes, but he did not delve into it.

"Regardless, you came back alive and brought back so much spoils; that takes skill."

He leaned forward, his tone becoming seductive.

"I have always valued talent. Tell me, what reward do you desire? I will not hesitate to bestow it upon you, as long as it is within my power."

He was testing the waters.

If Dongfang Yueming acts righteously or avoids the issue, then there is definitely a problem.

Dongfang Yueming raised his head, looked directly into Yan Hao's eyes, and made an outrageous demand:

"I want the Golden Immortal Technique."

Fifty doors!

"What?!"

Yan Hao was stunned for a moment, then breathed a long sigh of relief.

[You want cultivation techniques? And so many of them?]

[It seems this kid is a madman who'll stop at nothing to cultivate. Since he has something to ask for, he's not a spy sent from above.]

"Fifty methods are too many." Yan Hao shook his head. "Golden Immortal methods are extremely precious, as they involve the true teachings of the Great Dao of ' Immortal Golden Nature.' Even I don't have that many."

"Ten gates."

He held up all ten fingers.

"This is the limit. And... you must help me complete a task."

"What mission?" Dongfang Yueming asked.

"Go to ' Fallen Soul Valley ' and scout out the Purple Flame Immortal Dynasty's defenses." Yan Hao tossed out a jade slip. "That's a vacuum zone between the two armies, fraught with danger, and only the elite can go there. As long as you bring back intelligence, these ten Golden Immortal techniques are yours."

Dongfang Yueming took the jade slip, pretended to ponder for a moment, and finally nodded.

"Deal. However, I need to pay in advance."

"... Good! That's great!"

Yan Hao laughed loudly and threw out the jade slip.

After Dongfang Yueming left, the smile on Yan Hao's face vanished instantly, replaced by a ferocious and sinister expression.

"You want the Golden Immortal Technique? That means you haven't reached the Golden Immortal Realm yet."

"Until you reach the Golden Immortal, you'll remain but an ant."

He took out a specially made communication talisman and entered a message.

Purple Flame Immortal Dynasty, Frontline Camp.

A Golden Immortal clad in purple flame armor looked at the message in his hand, a cruel smile playing on his lips.

"That old devil Yan Hao, he's sent over 'pig meat' again?"

"Fallen Soul Valley... Heh, this time they're tough nut to crack? They killed Late-Stage Mystic Immortal?"

"That's interesting."

He replied, "Don't worry, even if the opponent has the combat power of Golden Immortal, I will kill them without hesitation!"

Just then, the tent flap was lifted.

An even more terrifying figure, surrounded by chains of laws, entered.

His aura was even more profound and elusive than that of Golden Immortal!

Immortal Soldier!

The true powerhouse who has mastered the Lower Law!

"Grown ups!"

The Golden Immortal quickly stood up and bowed.

"How are things going?" the Immortal Soldier asked coldly.

"Reporting to your Excellency, Yan Hao has sent another scapegoat, located in Fallen Soul Valley. I will personally handle it immediately and leave no loose ends."

"Okay, be quick and efficient."

The Immortal Soldier nodded, his gaze fixed on the blood-red sky outside the tent, his voice low and somber.

"That ' Immortal General General' up there has been quite a push lately. If this little trick of racking up military merits goes wrong..."

"We'll all lose our heads!"

"Yes! I understand!"

Golden Immortal trembled, his eyes flashing with even greater killing intent.

For that enormous chain of profits, and to curry favor with the Immortal General above...

That brat named Dongfang Yueming must die! And he must die silently!

Leaving the Dragon-Slaying Pass camp, Dongfang Yueming transformed into a stream of light, seemingly moving at a rapid pace, but in reality, his consciousness remained immersed in his Sea of Consciousness.

The Golden Immortal techniques contained in those ten jade slips have been completely analyzed by the system.

[Ding! Progress of "Origin Immortal Art: Golden Immortal Chapter": 14%...50%...84%!]

"84%, still a little short."

Dongfang Yueming remained calm, showing no sign of the tension that came with the impending trap.

"That old fox Yan Hao, although he gave us the cultivation technique, he definitely didn't have good intentions. That ' Fallen Soul Valley ' has probably already laid Heavenly Net and Earthly Web."

"But..."

A cold smile curled at the corner of his lips.

"Whoever is lying in ambush, to me, they're just offering themselves up... techniques and points."

Meanwhile, at Dragon-Slaying Pass, another core camp.

Captain Tie Shan of the Golden Immortal Squad looked at the secret list in his hand, his brows furrowing into a deep frown.

"Something's not right... something's really not right."

"In the past month, the mortality rate of Yan Hao's scout squads has reached as high as 80%! And most of those who died were newcomers who had recently ascended to immortality and were quite wealthy!"

"This is definitely not normal battle damage!"

As a veteran who had fought on the battlefield for many years, Tie Shan sensed a conspiracy.

He took the list and went directly to see the military supervisor in charge of this war zone—a powerful figure with the rank of "Immortal Soldier".

"My lord! I suspect Yan Hao of treason, betraying our military intelligence, and murdering his colleagues!"

Tie Shan knelt on one knee, presented the list, and spoke with a firm and resolute tone.

However, the Immortal Soldier, whose body was surrounded by a faint aura of law, merely glanced at the list casually before tossing it into the brazier.

"Tie Shan, how long have you been in this position?"

The Immortal Soldier asked calmly.

"Your Excellency, it has been three thousand years."

"Three thousand years... that's not a short time." The immortal Immortal Soldier's gaze was deep. "Since you've lived for so long, you should understand one thing."

"Some things, even if you see them, you should pretend you didn't; some words, you should keep to yourself and never say them."

"Go back and guard your area. As for Yan Hao..."

A warning glint flashed in the Immortal Soldier's eyes.

"That's what the higher-ups want, you... mind your own business!"

Tie Shan was startled and looked up in disbelief.

In the end, he could only manage a bitter laugh, bow his head, and clasp his hands in a fist salute. "Your subordinate... obeys."

Stepping out of the tent and looking at the gloomy sky, Tie Shan felt a chill in his heart.

Even Immortal Soldier are involved... The sky Dragon-Slaying Pass was already pitch black!