Restlessness in the Imperial Capital, Aftermath of the Mine

On the other side, in the capital of the Purple Star Immortal Dynasty.

The colossal city, suspended high in the heavens, remained as magnificent and auspicious as ever. However, within the Third Prince's residence, a symbol of the pinnacle of power, the atmosphere was as oppressive as a powder keg about to explode.

"Smack!"

With a crisp sound, a priceless, ancient jade cup was smashed to pieces on the gold-brick-paved ground.

"Have you found out? Who is it?!"

The Third Prince Zi Feng's face was contorted, his eyes bloodshot. Where was his usual dashing and debonair demeanor? At this moment, he was like a trapped beast driven into a corner.

Below the main hall, a row of black-clad guards knelt, trembling, their foreheads pressed to the ground, not daring to lift their heads even slightly.

"Return... report to Your Highness..."

The head of the secret guards reported in a trembling voice, "The Purple Gold Ore Vein... is completely destroyed."

"The entire mine was ransacked by powerful Divine Ability, leaving not a single grain of immortal gold or stone behind!"

"And... Elder Tie... Elder Tie's soul lamp has gone out."

"Aaaaaaah--!"

Zi Feng let out a hysterical roar and kicked over the table in front of him!

"Useless! All of you are useless!"

"Elder Tie is Immortal Lord level expert! And he has a mine-protecting formation! How could he have been completely wiped out without even being able to send out a distress signal?!"

His heart was bleeding!

That Purple Gold Ore Vein was the culmination of tens of thousands of years of hard work by his mother's family, and it was his greatest source of wealth and confidence in his struggle for the position of crown prince!

Now that the mine has been destroyed and resources have been cut off, his influence in the court will plummet instantly! Those forces that originally supported him will likely immediately side with the First Prince and the Second Prince!

"Have you found out... who the murderer is?"

After venting his anger, Zi Feng forced himself to calm down and asked through gritted teeth.

"The lingering atmosphere at the scene is very strange..."

The leader of the secret guards stammered, "There's an... extremely terrifying fluctuation of Fire Law."

"Fire element?" Zi Feng frowned. "Could it be one of the Old Two's men? That fire madman has always been unhappy with me..."

No... not only that."

The leader of the secret guards took a deep breath and dropped a bombshell that sent chills down Zi Feng's spine.

"Based on the inferences from the offerings at the scene... the purity of the remaining Fire Law... seems to have reached... the level of Higher Law!"

"What?!"

Zi Feng's pupils suddenly contracted, and he was struck as if by lightning. He staggered back three steps and fell into a chair.

"The... the Higher Law?!"

"That's a realm that only beings at the level of the Immortal Emperor Ancestor can touch!"

"Could it be... that a royal family from another mid-level immortal dynasty, or even... a powerful figure from a high-level immortal dynasty, has intervened?"

Fear instantly overwhelmed anger.

If it's a battle between peers, even a Immortal Lord, he dares to provoke them. But if it's an old monster who has mastered Higher Law...

"Could it be that Dongfang Yueming?"

The image of the figure in green flashed through Zi Feng's mind, but she immediately shook her head in denial.

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

"That kid is at most a Immortal General. Even if he had some fortuitous encounters, how could he possibly master Higher Law? That's simply a pipe dream!"

"Someone must be using someone else to do the dirty work! Or perhaps there really is an unspeakable, terrifying being standing behind that Dongfang Yueming!"

For a moment, Zi Feng was plunged into deep self-doubt and fear.

"Pass down the order..."

His voice was hoarse, tinged with weakness.

"Temporarily... halt all overt pursuit and assassination of Dongfang Yueming."

"No one is allowed to make any rash moves until we figure out who his backers are!"

"Furthermore, go and invite Mother... no, go and invite Grandfather out of seclusion! This matter has already exceeded my control!"

at the same time.

Wuhe Immortal City, City Lord's Mansion.

Dongfang Yueming had no idea that the Higher Law he had casually unleashed had terrified the arrogant third prince into a state of extreme fear.

At this moment, he is reviewing the information he obtained from the soul search of the Golden Serpent Venerable.

"Soaring Cloud Pavilion Headquarters... Cloud Mist Immortal City."

"It possesses three medium-sized spiritual veins, and its warehouses are stocked with millions of low-grade immortal stones year-round, as well as a vast amount of rare resources."

"Furthermore, to suppress the fortune, the headquarters also enshrines a... third-tier immortal artifact!"

Dongfang Yueming's eyes gleamed, and a sly smile appeared on his lips.

"What a big, fat fish!"

He stood up and looked out the window.

Although he had temporarily intimidated the Third Prince, he knew very well that the arrogance of imperial power would not allow them to endure for long. Once the other side realized what was going on, or discovered the clues, the subsequent counterattack would inevitably be devastating.

"Since war is inevitable, let's first clip our wings and strengthen ourselves."

"That troublemaker, Soaring Cloud Pavilion, has caused me trouble time and time again. It's time... to settle accounts with them thoroughly."

"By the way, I'll also stock up on some more goods to prepare for my attempt to become a Immortal King."

A thought flashed through his mind.

[Perfection · Law of Space] circulates throughout the body.

"Buzz--!"

Without alerting anyone, his figure disappeared silently from the city lord's mansion.

Target: Cloud Mist Immortal City!

Cloud Mist Immortal City, Headquarters of the Soaring Cloud Pavilion.

This colossal structure, which has stood for tens of thousands of years and controls the commercial lifeline of dozens of surrounding immortal realms, still presents a scene of prosperity today. Countless flying boats take off and land, swallowing and spitting out massive amounts of resources.

However, no one noticed that a blue figure was silently suspended thousands of feet above the headquarters building.

Dongfang Yueming looked down at the magnificent, hundred-story pavilion below, his gaze indifferent.

"Is this the lair of the Soaring Cloud Pavilion?"

"The formation is impressive; it's actually a peak third-tier defensive formation. It seems they've made quite a bit of money over the past tens of thousands of years."

He didn't conceal his presence, but slowly raised his right foot.

[Origin Immortal Body) ]!

"Boom--!"

A terrifying gravity, heavy enough to crush the heavens, instantly coalesced beneath his feet!

"Smash it!"

He stomped down!

A giant golden foot, resembling an ancient divine mountain, pierced through the clouds, stomping heavily on the protective array of the Soaring Cloud Pavilion with the power to destroy everything!

"Thump--!!!"

A deafening roar shook the entire Cloud Mist Immortal City!

That light barrier, which was said to be able to withstand the attacks of Immortal Lord, lasted for less than a breath before it shattered like a fragile eggshell!

Who goes there?!

"Enemy attack! Enemy attack!"

Chaos erupted instantly Soaring Cloud Pavilion.

Several powerful auras soared into the sky!

The leader, with white hair and beard, wore a robe adorned with gold and python patterns. His aura was profound, and he was none other than a powerful expert at the Half-Step Immortal Lord level—the Grand Master of the Soaring Cloud Pavilion!

He held a pagoda that emitted a chilling aura, his eyes wide with fury.

"Who dares to destroy my great formation?!"

"This pagoda..." Dongfang Yueming's gaze sharpened, then a smile appeared on his face, "A third-tier immortal artifact—the [Demon-Suppressing Pagoda]? Not bad, it's mine."

"Arrogant!"

Enraged, the poster immediately summoned a pagoda, intending to suppress Dongfang Yueming.

"Suppress me?"

Dongfang Yueming sneered, and instead of retreating, he advanced, charging directly towards the pagoda!

He stretched out his right hand, his five fingers like hooks, gleaming with a dark golden luster.

"When--!"

A piercing clang of metal clashing!

That pagoda, powerful enough to suppress even a Immortal General Perfection- fledged Immortal General, was actually... grabbed by the very top with one hand!

"What?!"

The poster's eyes almost popped out!

Catching a third-tier immortal artifact with bare hands?! What kind of physical body is this?!

"Too light."

Dongfang Yueming shook his head and suddenly exerted force in his arm!

"Snap!"

Under that terrifying, monstrous force, the divine imprint left by the master inside the pagoda was instantly erased!

"Puff--!"

The poster coughed up blood and looked dejected.

"Sending you on your way."

With a backhand swing, Dongfang Yueming sent the enormous pagoda crashing down like a meteor!

"Boom--!"

The poster, along with several Immortal General and elders behind him, was instantly smashed into a bloody pulp!

Immediately afterwards, Dongfang Yueming waved his hand.

[Perfection Great Plundering Art Law of Space: Spatial Laws]!

The entire Soaring Cloud Pavilion headquarters' warehouses, secret rooms, and treasure vaults were emptied in an instant!

Tens of thousands of years of accumulation, changed hands in a single day!

Wuhe Immortal City, City Lord's Mansion.

When Dongfang Yueming returned, covered in gunpowder and laden with spoils, it was already late.

The back garden was brightly lit, and melodious music filled the air.

To celebrate his safe return, a grand family feast has already been prepared.

Fine wines and delicacies, including dragon liver and phoenix marrow, filled the jade table.

"My husband! You're back!"

Upon seeing Dongfang Yueming, Shui Yan'er was the first to jump up, her little face flushed, clearly having drunk quite a bit of the immortal wine.

Li Hongxiu, Li Qingyue, Shui Qingrou, Hong Ling...

Five stunningly beautiful women, each with their own unique charm and all looking at him with tender, affectionate eyes.

"Yes, I'm back."

Dongfang Yueming sat down in the main seat and casually tossed out a storage ring.

"Soaring Cloud Pavilion is gone."

Although the women were already used to his power, they still couldn't help but blink their beautiful eyes when they heard that this behemoth, which even the Celestial Dynasty had to give some face to, had been destroyed.

"My husband is wonderful! Come, let's drink!"

Li Hongxiu giggled, picked up a glass of wine, and leaned against him with a limp, boneless gait.

After a few rounds of drinks, the atmosphere gradually became more romantic.

Under the influence of the celestial wine, a beautiful blush rose on the faces of all the women.

"My husband..."

Fueled by the alcohol, Shui Yan'er's large eyes darted around, and she suddenly uttered something startling:

"The bed in this city lord's mansion... seems particularly large."

"How about we... give it a try together?"

"Puff--!"

Hong Ling, who was drinking, almost spat it out, her pretty face instantly turning red to her ears.

"Yan... Yan'er, what nonsense are you talking about!"

The Li Family sisters lowered their heads in embarrassment, wishing they could disappear into the ground, but they secretly glanced at Dongfang Yueming out of the corner of their eyes.

Although Shui Qingrou was an experienced woman, she was still quite shy in the face of such a "grand occasion," but there was a hint of expectant reluctance hidden in her watery eyes.

Looking at the room full of beautiful women, Dongfang Yueming's heart was completely ignited.

"Since Yan'er has brought it up..."

A wicked smile curled at the corner of his lips as he slowly stood up. At this moment, he was no longer the ruthless immortal Immortal Lord, but a greedy monarch.

"Then how could I, your husband, possibly disappoint your kind intentions?"

"Ah!"

Amidst a chorus of excited cries, Dongfang Yueming waved his sleeve.

The formation was activated, isolating the inside from the outside.