Northern Jade Mountain Opens

"Lord Min has fallen!"

"Lord Min has fallen!"

"..."

When the disciples of the Northern Abyss Holy Dynasty saw Lord Min fall, they stood there dumbfounded, screaming in terror. Some cultivators even fled in panic.

Nie Xiuyuan and the others did not attack the disciples of the Northern Abyss Holy Dynasty. They were all adults of the Holy Land, and it was not their style to attack the weak.

Elder Huang quickly stepped forward, cupped his hands in thanks to Nie Xiuyuan, and said, "Thank you for your help, Senior Brother Nie."

Nie Xiuyuan waved his hand and said, "Old Huang, why are you being so polite with me? I have some wine, let's go have a drink first."

Upon hearing this, Elder Huang immediately smiled happily. He had thought that after decades of no contact with Nie Xiuyuan, this newly promoted King and Marquis of the Dao-Seeking Academy no longer considered him a friend. He never expected that the other party was still the same as before.

"Alright, let's drink until we're drunk tonight!"

After speaking, the two turned and left with the disciples of the Dao-Seeking Academy.

After they had gone some distance, the disciples of the Northern Abyss Holy Dynasty left the battlefield, intending to report the matter to His Highness the Crown Prince.

News of what happened here quickly spread throughout the area surrounding Northern Jade Mountain.

The cultivators also began to talk about Nie Xiuyuan.

After all, Nie Xiuyuan had never before displayed his skills and become famous in front of the world.

Soon, some of the leading cultivators found out about Nie Xiuyuan's life story.

After learning that Nie Xiuyuan was the prized disciple of the Great Sage Qiankun, many people began to look forward to the upcoming clash between the Dao-Seeking Academy and the Northern Abyss Holy Dynasty.

After all, several years ago, the Northern Abyss Holy Dynasty suffered a considerable loss at the hands of that Great Sage Qiankun. Although they did not continue to target the Great Sage Qiankun, it did not mean that the Northern Abyss Holy Dynasty would let it go.

On the small hillside, the torch flickered.

The disciples of the Dao-Seeking Academy set up camp here, except for those who patrolled at night.

The remaining disciples gathered in twos and threes and began chatting idly.

Inside the main tent.

Nie Xiuyuan sat at the head of the table and drank with the others in high spirits.

After a few rounds of drinks, Nie Xiuyuan asked, "Old Huang, do you have any past grudges with that Min guy from the Northern Abyss Holy Dynasty?"

Elder Huang shook his head. "There's no grudge between us. This time, they're clearly targeting our Dao-Seeking Academy, and it was that old fellow who started the trouble today."

"Oh."

Upon hearing Nie Xiuyuan's intoxicated eyes. He wasn't stupid; he instantly understood why the Northern Abyss Holy Dynasty was causing trouble for the disciples of their Dao-Seeking Academy —they wanted revenge for the arrow wound they inflicted on him in the Northern Wasteland years ago.

A slight smile played on his lips, "Looks like this trip to Northern Jade Mountain is going to be quite fun."

Elder Huang said, "But the Crown Prince of the Northern Abyss Holy Dynasty has already come in person, and he is also a Great Sage. We probably won't gain any advantage by confronting them."

"How long has it been since the Crown Prince of the Northern Abyss Holy Dynasty became Great Sage?"

Nie Xiuyuan asked calmly.

"It's been over a hundred years."

Elder Huang continued, "This Crown Prince secured his position by becoming Great Sage."

"Over a hundred years."

A glint of excitement flashed in Nie Xiuyuan's eyes. "I hope he won't disappoint me."

Upon hearing this, Elder Huang's face showed a look of astonishment and surprise, and he subconsciously asked, "Senior Brother Nie, you have also comprehended the True Essence of the Great Dao?"

"Good."

Nie Xiuyuan smiled and said, "I just wonder who, between me and this Northern Abyss Crown Prince, has gone further in understanding the True Essence of the Great Dao."

hiss...

Upon hearing this definitive answer Elder Huang instinctively gasped, his eyes filled with nothing but envy.

If I were hundreds of years younger, I would still want to become a disciple of the Great Sage Qiankun and Earth.

While everyone was drinking and making merry, in a valley east of Northern Jade Mountain...

The Northern Abyss Holy Dynasty's army was on high alert, and no cultivator was allowed to approach the valley.

Inside the command tent, a dignified middle-aged man, exuding an aura of unapproachability, listened to the information reported by his subordinates, his expression becoming solemn.

Nie Xiuyuan.

The middle-aged man muttered, "I didn't expect this guy to finally make a move. I just wonder who's stronger between him, Xiao Chen, Cao Youqian."

An old man standing next to the middle-aged man said, "Your Highness, Nie Xiuyuan is merely a Nirvana cultivator. There's no need for you to personally intervene. I can suppress him myself."

"Madness!"

The Northern Abyss Crown Prince angrily rebuked, "That Nie Xiuyuan is one of the personal disciples of the Great Sage Qiankun. Although he has only made a move in front of the world once, it does not mean that he is not strong, but that he is low-key enough."

This trip to Northern Jade Mountain is likely not just about a chance encounter; he also possesses a treasure from Great Sage Qiankun. Are you sure your sacred artifact can protect you?

Upon hearing this, the old man immediately knelt down and said, "This old minister is foolish and grateful for Your Highness's guidance. I wonder how we should prepare?"

Northern Abyss Crown Prince smiled and said, "In the face of absolute strength, all schemes and tricks are nothing but fleeting clouds. We will encounter them once we enter Northern Jade Mountain, and then we can have a fair and square duel."

Those present all wore strange expressions upon hearing this.

No one stepped forward to offer any advice; they all lowered their heads and remained silent.

This Crown Prince is far too upright, always thinking only of using force and completely ignorant of political maneuvering. If he weren't strong enough, he probably would have been dethroned long ago.

Seeing that no one spoke, the Northern Abyss Crown Prince sneered inwardly: A bunch of old foxes, do they really think I'm a brainless fool? This is all an act I put on for you.

Although that was what he thought, he still said on the surface, "Since everyone has no objections, then this matter is settled. Before the Immortal Mountain opens, no one shall cause any more trouble for the Dao-Seeking Academy."

"Promise."

The crowd responded in unison.

In the following days, no conflict occurred between the two major powers, which surprised some of the smaller powers.

After all, in their minds, holy lands are extremely concerned with their reputation. Now that the Northern Abyss Holy Dynasty has suffered such a great loss, it is not in line with their style to remain indifferent.

Therefore, many people secretly speculated that this was the Northern Abyss Holy Dynasty accumulating strength.

As time passed, Great Sage arrived one after another and set up camp around Northern Jade Mountain Northern Jade Mountain, awaiting its opening.

Half a month after Wang Baole and his group arrived outside Northern Jade Mountain, Northern Jade Mountain was finally fully opened.

Early that morning, the sun was just rising.

A ray of sunlight shone on Northern Jade Mountain, and suddenly the light enveloping the Northern Jade Mountain turned purple-gold.

The dazzling celestial light shone brightly for a moment, shooting straight into the sky, overshadowing the sunlight and dyeing the entire sky purple-gold.

All cultivators within a radius of ten thousand Wanli witnessed this extraordinary phenomenon.

Among the crowd, some well-informed people exclaimed in surprise.

"Northern Jade Mountain is now open!"

"Northern Jade Mountain is now open!"

"..."