The Death of Xi Qingxu

The Voidlings were the first star-domain-level power to pledge allegiance to the Sea Fork Clan.

But there's nothing we can do; the Spiritual Qi and primordial energy of the Void Spirit Starfield are slowly disappearing.

Within a few hundred years at most, the Void Spirit Starfield will become a completely desolate starfield.

In recent years, the Voidlings have waged war against other star systems in order to seize a territory for survival.

However, after fighting for so long, things weren't going well on several battlefields, so Void chose to surrender to the Sea Fork Clan.

Of course, this allegiance is only temporary. The Voidlings can do some things for the Sea Fork Clan, but that doesn't mean the Voidlings will become vassals of the Sea Fork Clan in the future.

Xu Wuji and the elder of the Sea Chariot Clan then began to converse amongst themselves.

When experts at the half-step Dao Integration level are talking, others naturally have no say in the conversation.

Everyone dispersed and waited quietly for the Sea Fork Clan to allow them to enter the Immortal Realm Secret Realm.

Lan Yin and Kong Ling stood together, both looking at the group of cultivators in the arena with deep emotion.

The two of them were Spirit Transformation, and among Spirit Transformation, they were considered top-tier beings.

However, here, those at the Spirit Transformation are no different from ordinary cultivators, and their status is even quite low.

Kong Ling sighed, "We were still too narrow-minded. We thought that once we reached the Spirit Transformation, we were already considered powerful figures."

Lan Yin, standing beside him, smiled and said:

"Haven't you seen it all this time? There are always higher realms and more powerful beings out there. Among the nine star domains, our Void Spirit Clan is only considered average."

Seeing Lan Yin's childlike appearance yet his mature-sounding words, Kong Ling seemed to have thought of something and then said:

"Even if Chen Beijing came here, he would probably pale in comparison. I wonder where he is now?"

Upon hearing Kong Ling mention the name Chen Beijing, the expressions on the faces of the Void Spirit Clan members all changed.

The name Chen Beijing was all too familiar to the Void Spirit Clan.

In particular, the incident decades ago when Chen Beijing, with his Spirit Transformation cultivation, escaped from Li Songxuan, who was at the half-step Dao Integration stage, shocked everyone.

This achievement is truly unprecedented and unlikely to be repeated.

"Chen Beijin? He might be able to show off his power in the Weiyang Star Region, but this is the Dinghai Star Region, where Void Refinement cultivators are everywhere, and there are even several experts at the Half-Step Dao Integration level! I'm afraid he wouldn't dare to come here at all."

The speaker was Lord Xiao of the Void Spirit Clan. He had been plotting against Chen Feng during the battle in the Weiyang Star Region.

After all, Chen Feng possesses the power of the stars, so he must have some great secrets.

However, since the last incident, Chen Beijin has completely disappeared, along with the Xingfeng Sect and Canglan Star.

Upon hearing this, Lan Yin immediately looked at Lord Xiao and said:

"Palace Master, Chen Beijing is no simple man. Even you are no match for him. Furthermore, the clan leader has long said that our clan's feud with Chen Beijing cannot continue. Palace Master, please do not forget."

Lord Xiao frowned as he looked at Lan Yin:

"Lan Yin, if the High Priest hadn't examined you and proven that your Primordial Spirit wasn't seriously damaged, I would really suspect that you were being controlled by Chen Beijing. What benefits did he give you that made you so devoted to him!"

As a cultivator at the Void Refinement stage, Lord Xiao could theoretically have killed Lan Yin outright.

However, after Lan Yin was kidnapped by Chen Feng last time, Xu Wuji directly took Lan Yin as his last disciple.

Even he doesn't dare to mess with Lan Yin anymore.

Lan Yin shook his head and said, "He didn't give me any benefits. I'm just stating a fact. Whether you listen or not is up to you."

Lan Yin had witnessed Chen Feng's strength, and he was more clear-headed than many members of the Void Spirit Clan.

Although there were many cultivators at the Void Refinement stage present, there were also quite a few at the Half-Step Dao Integration stage.

But in his opinion, if Chen Feng were to appear here, he would definitely not be any worse than these people.

Even the holy sons and daughters of the Sea Chariot Clan cannot compare to Chen Feng.

Chen Feng is terrifying; his strength cannot be categorized by realm.

Moreover, nearly forty years have passed, and Chen Feng's strength is only greater than before.

Lord Xiao's face was very ugly, and he was about to continue speaking.

At this moment, several more powerful auras swept in from afar.

This time, there were even more people, with dozens of cultivators at the Void Refinement stage alone.

At the same time, there was also a half-step Dao Integration aura among these people.

Everyone's eyes were turned towards the sky.

Soon, someone recognized the person who had just arrived.

"It's one of the other princes!"

"Such a gathering of holy maidens and holy sons can only happen when the Immortal Realm Secret Realm opens."

"The person beside the Sixth Prince has such a powerful aura; he seems to be another half-step Dao Integration cultivator!"

Many cultivators turned their gaze to a refined-looking middle-aged man beside Cang Jilan.

The man wore a long purple robe and had a calm expression.

But the aura it exuded was enough to send shivers down one's spine.

This person was none other than Li Songxuan, the current star lord of the Weiyang Star Region.

Several Void Refinement experts from the Star Palace were also with Li Songxuan.

As for the Void Refinement cultivators from other forces in the Weiyang Star Region, they did not come along this time.

The Jiang Clan and the Illusionary Cloud Immortal Sect are not qualified to participate in such a grand event as the Immortal Realm Secret Realm.

Even if they could participate, Li Songxuan wouldn't allow it.

After all, the Immortal Realm Secret Realm is full of fortuitous opportunity, and no one knows whether those forces' Void Refinement cultivators will obtain the fortuitous opportunity to become half-step Dao Integration experts from the Secret Realm.

If a second half-step Dao Integration Realm cultivator were to appear in the Weiyang Star Region, it would definitely affect the Star Palace's status.

Not far from Cang Jilan and his group, Cang Yuelan also arrived with her people. There were no experts at the half-step Dao Integration level on her side.

There were only a dozen or so Void Refinement cultivators and a hundred or so Nascent Spirit Transformation.

Cang Jilan and Cang Yuelan are undoubtedly the top candidates to succeed the clan leader.

As soon as the two appeared, they immediately attracted the attention of some powerful figures in the vicinity who came forward to greet them.

As for Li Songxuan, he came before Xu Wuji and the chief of the Sea Chariot Clan.

"Greetings, fellow Daoists." Li Songxuan clasped his hands in greeting, his expression calm.

Xu Wuji glanced at Li Songxuan but didn't say anything. The two didn't have a good relationship; they even fought in the Weiyang Star Region last time.

However, now that the Immortal Realm Secret Realm is open, Xu Wuji will not make a move against Li Songxuan at this time.

At this moment, the three elders of the Sea Chariot tribe sized up Li Songxuan for a while and then said:

"I've heard that Fellow Daoist Li recently advanced to the half-step Dao Integration stage and has already cultivated the Golden Dao Seed to an extremely profound level. Given the opportunity, I would truly like to learn a thing or two from you."

Li Songxuan's expression remained unchanged. "My Divine Ability are nothing compared to those of you fellow Daoists."

The three elders shook their heads. "Fellow Daoist Li, please don't be modest. I recently heard that you single-handedly fought two half-step Dao Integration cultivators and managed to hold the defensive line that Ji Lan was in charge of. Such a feat is not something a newly promoted Daoist could achieve."

Upon hearing this, the other elders of the Sea Fork tribe looked at Li Songxuan with a more solemn expression.

Even the usually silent clan patriarch couldn't help but glance at Li Songxuan a couple more times.

He was able to hold his own against two veteran half-step Dao cultivators despite being a newly promoted half-step Dao cultivator.

This kind of achievement is truly remarkable.

At this moment, Xu Wuji, who was standing next to him, jokingly said:

"Fellow Daoist Li's Divine Ability and talent are indeed extraordinary, but I once met someone who, at the Spirit Transformation stage, was able to reverse the Void Refinement stage. He can be considered the undisputed number one genius of our Nine Star Domains."

Upon hearing this, everyone present couldn't help but shrink their pupils.

The three elders of the Sea Fork Clan questioned, "Spirit Transformation reversing the severing of a Void Refinement cultivator? Fellow Daoist Void, are you joking?"

Those who were halfway to the Dao Integration stage naturally knew the vast difference between the Spirit Transformation and the Void Refinement stage.

It is precisely because I know this that I find Xu Wuji's words unbelievable.

Xu Wuji laughed and said, "I wouldn't joke like that. Although this person's cultivation level is only Spirit Transformation, his physical strength is already comparable to that of a mid-stage Void Refinement cultivator. Moreover, this person has killed more than one Void Refinement cultivator."

"By the way, this person is from the Weiyang Star Region. Decades ago, he even escaped from Fellow Daoist Li's clutches."

Everyone then turned their attention to Li Songxuan, awaiting his answer.

There aren't many things that can interest these old monsters.

This genius, who could reverse the Spirit Transformation stage to slay a Void Refinement stage cultivator, greatly intrigued them.

When Li Songxuan saw everyone's gazes upon him, his mood immediately soured.

He knew that this was Xu Wuji trying to cause him trouble.

The appearance of such a peerless genius in his star field would make even the Sea Fork Clan wary.

"That person is not a cultivator from my Weiyang Star Region. Clan Chief Xu, please don't speak recklessly. I took action against him because he disrupted the stability of the star region."

Li Songxuan quickly distanced himself from Chen Feng and their Weiyang Star Region.

The three elders then said:

"Fellow Daoist Li, that's not what we're concerned about. The real question is, did this person truly escape from your grasp?"

Escaping from a half-step Dao Integration cultivator is far more shocking than killing a Void Refinement cultivator.

Li Songxuan nodded:

"This person possesses numerous life-saving Divine Ability, and he did indeed escape from my grasp at the time."

Upon receiving Li Songxuan's affirmative answer, the Sea Chariot Clan members present all gasped in astonishment.

"I never imagined that our Nine Star Domains would have such a monstrous talent! Where is he now?" an elder of the Sea Fork Clan asked anxiously.

He asked where the other person was, not to make friends, but to uncover their secrets.

To be able to fight against a Void Refinement cultivator while only at the Spirit Transformation stage, the opponent must possess a shocking secret.

Because the leap in skill level is simply too exaggerated; even the most extraordinary genius couldn't achieve that.

Li Songxuan shook his head:

"This person disappeared after escaping from my grasp last time."

Upon hearing this, the three elders narrowed their eyes:

"Did this person escape, or did Fellow Daoist Li secretly capture him but refuse to tell us?"

In fact, the members of the Sea Fork tribe believed that Li Songxuan had captured the man, rather than that the man had escaped from Li Songxuan's grasp.

After all, Li Songxuan was at the half-step Dao Integration stage, while the other party was only at the Spirit Transformation; there was a difference of several realms between them.

Li Songxuan frowned. "I have no reason to deceive you all. If you don't believe me, you fellow Daoists can send people to the Weiyang Star Region to investigate."

"What's that person's name?" the elder suddenly asked.

Li Songxuan immediately replied, "Chen Beijing!"

"Chen Beijing, that's a pretty good name." The elder didn't say much, but he had clearly remembered the name.

As for Li Songxuan's words, the members of the Haicha Clan wouldn't believe them either. After this Immortal Realm Secret Realm, the Haicha Clan would definitely send people to the Weiyang Star Region to investigate.

Just then, an extremely strong aura came from the distant horizon.

This time, the number of people who came was much larger, more than several times that of the previous groups.

The members of the Sea Fork Clan all frowned upon sensing the presence of the newcomer.

The force that could command such power was clearly the arrival of the Starfield Alliance.

Soon, several thousand Dharma ships appeared in the distance.

On the largest of the French ships.

Fen Wuji and three other half-step Dao Integration cultivators stood here, their gazes also falling on the elders of the Sea Fork Clan.

The moment the two half-step Dao cultivators locked eyes, the atmosphere in the arena instantly became tense.

The entrance to the Immortal Realm now boasts over 90% of the half-step Dao Integration cultivators from the nine star domains.

The sheer number of half-step Dao Integration cultivators created an extremely oppressive atmosphere; even some Void Refinement cultivators dared not speak loudly at this moment.

However, the two sides simply stared at each other for a moment and then made no further moves.

The group of people also concealed their auras.

This scene surprised many cultivators, as the Starfield Allied Forces had been engaged in battle with the Sea Fork Clan recently.

The fact that the two sides met but didn't fight clearly indicates something is wrong.

However, no one asked any questions, as matters involving the half-step Dao Integration level were beyond their purview.

On the Star Alliance's French ship.

Fen Wuji gazed at the entrance to the Immortal Realm in the distance, his eyes filled with undisguised fervor.

Entering the Immortal Realm was his only chance in this life to reach the Dao Integration stage.

At this moment, Yuan Qingfeng, who was standing nearby, spoke up:

"Fellow Daoist Fen, although our ancestor and the others have reached an agreement with the Sea Fork Clan, they will definitely try to trip us up when we enter the Immortal Realm Secret Realm."

Fen Wuji disagreed:

"Hmph, of the elders of the Sea Fork Clan, only the Grand Elder makes me wary. As for the rest, they're nothing but chickens and dogs!"

Fen Wuji certainly had the confidence to say this, after all, he had already condensed two Dao Seeds.

Yuan Qingfeng said with a smile:

"After entering the secret realm, we will follow Fellow Daoist Fen."

Fen Wuji nodded without saying anything.

Although he is powerful, having more half-step Dao Integration cultivators by his side would be extremely beneficial in the competition for resources within the Immortal Realm Secret Realm.

Just then, a cultivator ran over quickly and bowed to Fen Wuji and the others:

"Junior Zhai Hong greets all the seniors."

Yuan Qingfeng glanced at Zhai Hong; he naturally recognized him.

tide Qingxu's junior brother, a top-tier Void Refinement cultivator from the Lingxi Star Region.

Yuan Qingfeng asked in surprise, "Is something the matter?"

Zhai Hong's face showed grief. "Seniors, I have just received news from the Star Domain that the Ancestor's soul lamp has been extinguished!"

Upon hearing this, Fen Wuji and the others' expressions changed drastically.

tide Qingxu's soul lamp has gone out!

The sudden news caught them all off guard.

Fen Wuji asked in a cold voice:

"What happened? Didn't Fellow Daoist Xi go to deal with Cang Yuelan? Did the Sea Fork Clan send several half-step cultivators to surround and kill her?"

In Fen Wuji's view, killing Xi Qingxu, who had mastered the Water Dao Seed, would not be an easy task.

And only the Sea Fork Clan has the capability to do this.

Zhai Hong shook his head, trembling:

"This junior is unaware. Previously, the Palace Master ordered us to launch a surprise attack on Cang Yuelan, while she herself led four disciples to annihilate the Xingfeng Sect."

"I originally thought the Palace Master would come to the Immortal Realm to join us, but just now, I received news that the Palace Master's soul lamp has gone out!"

After hearing Zhai Hong's words, Fen Wuji and the others frowned even more deeply.

The sudden death of a half-step Dao Integration cultivator on our side is not a good thing.

Moreover, it has been countless years since a half-step Dao Integration level expert has perished.

"I implore you seniors to avenge the Palace Master!" Zhai Hong bowed deeply to Fen Wuji and the others.

Yuan Qingfeng nodded solemnly:

"Don't worry, Fellow Daoist Xi won't have died in vain. We will avenge her. You go and calm the others down first."

Zhai Hong wiped away his tears, nodded, and then left.

After Zhai Hong left, Yuan Qingfeng said:

"Fellow Daoist Fen, just how many people did the Sea Fork Clan send to ambush Fellow Daoist Xi? They didn't even give her a chance to send out a distress talisman."

Yuan Qingfeng had no intention of avenging Xi Qingxu at all; a dead half-step Dao Integration cultivator was of no value.

I said that just now to reassure Zhai Hong.

There are still quite a few powerful individuals in the Lingxi Starfield; these are all excellent cannon fodder.

Fen Wuji spoke with a solemn expression:

"At least three half-step Dao Integration cultivators, perhaps even four, could accomplish this. Let's set aside Fellow Daoist Xi's matter for now; the matter of the Immortal Realm Secret Realm is more important."