Grudges and Grievances: Don't Even Think About It

But later, the ancestor of the Daozhen Sect, Immortal Lord Qingxu, suddenly issued a decree, bestowing some spiritual objects upon them.

As a result, a cultivator from the Daozhen Sect achieved a breakthrough in cultivation and entered the realm of Dao Union.

Because the two sects were always openly and covertly fighting each other, after the Daozhen Sect acquired Dao Union cultivator, Luozhen Sect was clearly no match for the Daozhen Sect.

Although Daozhen Sect did not take action itself, those sects that wanted to curry favor with the Daozhen Sect did target Luozhen Sect.

This forced Luozhen Sect to leave Black Mountain and go to Five Aggregates Plain.

After that, the Luozhen Sect declined until Li Yunjing arrived, at which point it gradually prospered again.

However, the feud between the two sects did not end there.

Moreover, just a few years ago, when Luozhen Sect had just arrived at Azure Jiao Marsh, Daozhen Sect had already set its sights on the Luozhen Sect.

At that time, Li Yunjing had been thinking about destroying the Daozhen Sect, but after some consideration, he decided to wait and see.

Unexpectedly, before he could even come knocking, the Daozhen Sect jumped out on its own.

Not only do they try to seize the Immortal Vein, but they also use the Immortal Lord from the upper realms to intimidate others.

"Very well, very well indeed." Li Yunjing spoke slowly, his voice icy and chilling, "Instead of going to them, they've delivered themselves to our doorstep."

"Sect Leader, this..." Mo Xuan hesitated, "After all, Immortal Lord Qingxu is Immortal Lord from the Upper Realm. If we openly defy him, won't we incur divine punishment?"

The immortals of the upper realm are always a sharp sword hanging over the heads of all cultivators in the lower realm.

Li Yunjing sneered, "Immortal punishment? No matter how far Immortal Lord Qingxu's reach is, it can't extend to the Dao Realm."

"The Dao Realm has a barrier of Principle, so immortals cannot descend to the mortal realm in their true form; at most, they can only send down an avatar or launch a strike from a distance."

But with the ten Ancestral Vein here, Dao Realm Origin empowered, even if the true form of Immortal Lord Qingxu were to come, he might not fare well, let alone with just a decree."

"But... but..." Mo Xuan was still somewhat worried, "If the Immortal Lord holds a grudge and later unleashes divine punishment against the sect..."

"He dares." Li Yunjing's tone was calm, but it carried an undeniable confidence. "The Immortal Vein is nurtured by the Dao Realm Origin and belongs to the entire Dao Realm. If Immortal Lord Qingxu wants to seize it, he is making an enemy of the Dao Realm Origin."

If things really come to a head, and the ten Ancestral Vein join forces to seal off the Dao Realm passage, he won't even be able to transmit his immortal power, so how can he talk about immortal punishment?"

"Moreover," Li Yunjing's eyes turned cold, "the Daozhen Sect nearly destroyed our Luozhen Sect back then. I haven't settled that score with them yet. Now that they dare to try and seize the Immortal Vein, it's a good opportunity to settle both old and new scores together."

"Pass on my orders." Li Yunjing turned around, his gaze sharp as a knife. "The garrison of Luozhen Province, assemble immediately. Activate the Ten Veins Immortal-Locking Grand Array at full power. All elders and personal disciples, accompany me to the border to meet this Daozhen Sect leader."

"I'd like to see what kind of ability Yin Zhongqiu has that dares to use the Immortal Lord's decree to intimidate me."

"Yes, sir!"

Seeing that Li Yunjing had made up his mind, Mo Xuan no longer hesitated, bowed to accept the order, and turned to go out to dispatch manpower.

Soon, the news spread throughout the entire Luozhen Province.

When the disciples of the Luozhen Sect Daozhen Sect had come to provoke them and even used the title of Immortal Lord to intimidate them, they were all filled with righteous indignation.

"The Daozhen Sect has gone too far! The Immortal Vein belongs to the Dao Realm, so why should they give it as a birthday gift to some Immortal Lord?"

"Exactly! So what if you're Immortal Lord? Does being Immortal Lord give you the right to openly

"The sect leader is right! Let's fight them! Our Luozhen Sect isn't someone to be trifled with!"

"..."

The disciples were filled with righteous indignation and their fighting spirit was high.

Ye Chen gripped the spirit sword in his hand, his eyes resolute.

Although he had only been a disciple for a short time, he had already heard about the history of the sect.

When the sect is in trouble, he should naturally step forward.

Chu Han and his disciples, who were personally instructed by him, were already fully armed and waiting outside the main tent.

Half an hour later, Li Yunjing, dressed in the sect leader's robe, led the incarnation of Northern Dark True Spirit, a group of elders, personal disciples, and five hundred elite disciples, and flew in a grand procession toward the border of Luozhen Province.

The Daozhen Sect's procession could be seen from ten miles away.

Hundreds of the Daozhen Sect disciples stood on both sides, their auras calm and steady, each possessing a Spirit Transformation stage.

The twelve elders hovered in the air, unleashing their undisguised aura of power Void Refinement Stage.

At the forefront, Yin Zhongqiu stood proudly atop a cloud, holding a whisk. Behind him floated a golden decree, its surface shimmering with celestial light and radiating a faint divine might.

Upon seeing Li Yunjing arrive with his men, Yin Zhongqiu's lips curled into a disdainful smile.

"So you're Li Yunjing of the Luozhen Sect?" He looked down at Li Yunjing, his tone arrogant. "Yin Zhongqiu, the Daozhen Sect leader of the Daozhen Sect."

Li Yunjing hovered in the air, looking at him calmly. "Sect Leader Yin, you've come from afar, what brings you here?"

"I wouldn't presume to offer guidance," Yin Zhongqiu said calmly. "I have come here on the orders of Immortal Lord Qingxu to guide this immortal Immortal Vein. This Immortal Vein is a birthday gift for the Immortal Lord and will soon be sent to the Mystic Yellow Immortal Realm."

"Sect Leader Li, you have already made a grave mistake by seizing the Immortal Vein without authorization. However, considering your youth and ignorance, I will not make things difficult for you."

"Immediately dismantle the formation, Luozhen Province, and hand over the Immortal Vein to me for safekeeping. I can put in a good word for you before the Immortal Lord and pardon your disrespect."

His tone was flat, yet carried an unquestionable command.

It was as if Li Yunjing would commit a grave sin if he did not agree.

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing suddenly smiled.

"Sect Leader Yin," he said with an icy smile, "Have you lost your mind? Do you really think you can do whatever you want just because you have a Immortal Lord's decree?"

Besides, the feud between our two sects runs so deep, why should my Luozhen Sect listen to you?

Yin Zhongqiu's expression changed slightly, then he regained his arrogance. "Sect Leader Li, are you refusing a toast only to drink a forfeit?"

"As for grudges, this world is all about big fish eating small fish. Your Luozhen Sect is weak, so it deserves to be swallowed up. What's there to complain about?"

"Good, very good." Li Yunjing nodded, his eyes turning completely cold. "It's good that you admitted it."

"I'm afraid you won't admit it."

Yin Zhongqiu frowned. "What? You still want revenge? With the meager resources of your Luozhen Sect?"

He scoffed and pointed at the golden edict behind him. "Li Yunjing, look carefully, this is the edict of Immortal Lord Qingxu. Those who disobey will be punished by the immortals, and their entire family will be executed. Have you thought it through?"

"Immortal punishment?" Li Yunjing sneered. "I'd like to see how Immortal Lord Qingxu will inflict immortal punishment on me."

"The Immortal Vein is born from the Dao Realm Origin and belongs to all living beings within the Dao Realm. If Immortal Lord Qingxu wants it, let him descend to the mortal realm and take it himself. To think he can take away the first Immortal Vein of the Dao Realm with just an empty decree is a pipe dream."

"How dare you!" Yin Zhongqiu roared in fury, "Li Yunjing, how dare you defy the Immortal Lord's decree? Aren't you afraid of your entire family being wiped out?!"

"Destroy my Luozhen Sect?" Li Yunjing's eyes flashed with sternness. "You couldn't do it thousands of years ago, and you certainly can't do it today."

"I'll also make my point here." His voice wasn't loud, but it carried clearly throughout the entire area, "The Immortal Vein belongs to my Luozhen Province. Anyone who dares to harbor any ill intentions will become the mortal enemy of my Luozhen Sect."

"The Daozhen Sect harmed my Luozhen Sect back then; it's time to settle that score today."

"Yin Zhongqiu, if you leave with your men now, I might let you live a few more days. If you don't leave..."

Li Yunjing flipped his right hand, and a cyan longsword appeared in his hand.

The sword gleamed with spiritual light, exuding a chilling killing intent.

"Then let them all stay."

As soon as the words fell, everyone from the Luozhen Sect simultaneously unleashed their Law Artifact, their Spiritual Qi soaring into the sky, their Battle Intent Boiling.