Chapter 1136: Jade Pool Immortal Sect Has a Great Enemy!
"It's him?"
For the first time, a ripple appeared in the Other Shore Immortal Monarch's usually calm and profound emotions.
Although the figure was shrouded in hazy mist, making it difficult to see clearly, he was not surprised. The other party was the descendant of an Immortal King and had been highly regarded by his senior brother. It was normal that he couldn't see through him.
Even though his own Path of Reincarnation had nearly reached its peak, it was still impossible to truly see through everything.
But how long had it been? This boy had already reached the Celestial Immortal realm!
Moreover, with the strength of a Celestial Immortal, he had killed a peak Profound Immortal. He indeed had some ability.
No wonder his senior brother valued this person so highly and believed he might become the next Heavenly Emperor. He had been so disappointed when he had given up on him. And the fact that this boy had managed to enter the Jade Pool Immortal Sect was also impressive.
The Other Shore Immortal Monarch revealed a faint smile and shook his head lightly. "Find another Dao companion for your daughter. This person has some karmic connection with one of my senior brothers in the Supreme Hall. Let this matter end here."
The Immortal Monarch opposite him showed a look of surprise. "Senior Brother? Which senior brother has successfully reincarnated and returned?"
The Other Shore Immortal Monarch did not hide it and spoke calmly, "Senior Brother Chaotic Ancient."
The other Immortal Monarch immediately frowned. "Chaotic Ancient? Just a reckless brute! I heard his battle record was poor, with frequent defeats, and he was nearly crippled in the end. Why should I give him face?"
Although he was an Immortal Monarch with deep qualifications, in the long history of the Supreme Hall, he was still considered a newcomer. When he had joined, only the Other Shore Immortal Monarch remained from Chaotic Ancient's generation. Thus, he held little respect for him.
The Other Shore Immortal Monarch gave him a cold, indifferent glance. Only fools would underestimate Senior Brother Chaotic Ancient.
He spoke coldly, "This matter ends here!"
The other Immortal Monarch was stunned and somewhat unwilling, but seeing the Other Shore Immortal Monarch's expression, he did not dare say anything more. He bowed and took his leave.
After the man left, the Other Shore Immortal Monarch lightly tapped his finger. His gaze turned upward, as if piercing through countless worlds.
"His cultivation speed is shocking, and his combat strength is even more so. He does have some potential. Since Senior Brother values this person, let him fight against my disciple. If he cannot even defeat a disciple I casually accepted, then what qualifications does he have to be called the next Heavenly Emperor?"
With those words, the Other Shore Immortal Monarch snapped his fingers lightly.
Dozens of breaths later, a figure arrived like a bolt of lightning in front of the hall.
"Greetings, Master!"
The newcomer's aura was majestic. Even though he made no movements, the endless void behind him naturally transformed into black holes, resembling the Six Paths of Reincarnation that annihilated everything. He was clearly an extraordinary existence.
The Other Shore Immortal Monarch did not open the door. He simply spoke calmly, "Linyuan, there is no need for you to rush your breakthrough.
"I have calculated that in two years, the Sunset Divine Mountain will produce a Great Sun Origin Core ahead of schedule. You are not yet three hundred years old and still qualify to compete. This time, the Supreme Hall will send you.
"Once you obtain it, refine it. It will elevate the energy dimension of your inner universe and greatly benefit your future comprehension of the Great Dao."
The moment the Other Shore Immortal Monarch finished speaking, a look of joy appeared on Xie Linyuan's face outside the hall.
Ever since he had become the Immortal Monarch's disciple and received the Immortal King Scripture, his master had remained indifferent toward him. This had left him somewhat anxious. Now, he could finally breathe easy.
The fact that his master had specially calculated an opportunity for him showed that he still valued this personal disciple.
After all, the Great Sun Origin Core was an extremely precious treasure. The Sunset Divine Mountain was a wondrous land filled with volcanoes. The lava within those volcanoes contained the essence of the Great Sun. Every ten thousand years, it would nurture a single Great Sun Origin Core.
This core could serve as the heart of one's inner universe, making it stronger and more everlasting. It also helped cultivators comprehend the Great Dao, offering endless benefits.
Xie Linyuan had originally thought the Great Sun Origin Core would only appear in another hundred years, so he had not paid it much attention. He had never expected it to emerge in just two years. It was almost as if it had been prepared specifically for him. He truly was a heaven-blessed prodigy, favored by the heavens.
A smile spread across Xie Linyuan's face as he bowed deeply toward the hall. "Thank you, Master! This disciple will not disappoint your expectations and will definitely seize the Great Sun Origin Core!"
The Other Shore Immortal Monarch's calm voice echoed from within the hall. "In the past, the Sunset Divine Mountain belonged exclusively to our Supreme Hall. No outsiders were allowed to interfere.
"Later, after the Supreme Hall declined and no longer had the strength to monopolize it, the rules changed. All major powers within the Boundless Continent gained the right to send one person to compete.
"After that, major powers from the surrounding Continents also demanded a share. Even Immortal King-level forces began to participate. The number of competitors has now exceeded one hundred.
"All participants are top prodigies under three hundred years old from major sects."
Hearing this, Xie Linyuan smiled. "Thank you for your concern, Master. No matter how many prodigies there are, I am confident I can sweep them all aside."
Sensing Xie Linyuan's confidence, the Other Shore Immortal Monarch did not open his eyes. He simply continued indifferently, "The cultivator sent by Jade Pool Immortal Sect this generation will be your greatest enemy in the fight for the Great Sun Origin Core."
Xie Linyuan's expression showed a hint of surprise.
Chapter 1137: A Deadly Grudge — He Must Die!
Jade Pool Immortal Sect?
Xie Linyuan had heard of it. Not long ago, Jade Pool Immortal Sect had produced a female prodigy with the Great Yin Immortal Body and Great Yin Sacred Root. She indeed possessed great potential and was qualified to stand on equal footing with him in terms of talent.
However, the gap in cultivation was simply too vast. He was at the peak of the Profound Immortal realm. How could that woman possibly be his opponent? Not to mention his background, foundation, and the supreme techniques he cultivated.
Could it be that Jade Pool Immortal Sect had another monstrous genius?
But how was that possible? Jade Pool Immortal Sect had grown so weak—how could they still attract top-tier talents?
As if sensing Xie Linyuan's confusion, the Other Shore Immortal Monarch's timeless voice rang out once more, "It is none other than the person whose Supreme Token you stole, the one whose position as a personal disciple you took."
In an instant, Xie Linyuan's entire body trembled.
His master already knew everything? Then why had he still accepted him as a disciple?
Xie Linyuan's mind fell into chaos. He felt completely at a loss.
The Other Shore Immortal Monarch's voice grew even more distant and ethereal, "Defeat him. Prove that you are truly worthy of that Supreme Token."
Hearing this, Xie Linyuan immediately relaxed. Although his master had known everything from the start, he had no intention of pursuing the matter. As long as he remained stronger, he would be his master's only personal disciple.
A confident smile appeared on Xie Linyuan's face.
Defeat that person?
There was no problem at all.
He still clearly remembered the report from the elders: at that time, the man had only been at the early stage of True Immortal. To be specially mentioned by his master, the man's talent must be decent. He had probably reached the Celestial Immortal realm by now. That was indeed fast.
But so what? Even if he were a Profound Immortal, what difference would it make?
Xie Linyuan possessed the Reincarnation Immortal Body and cultivated the Other Shore Reincarnation Scripture. His combat strength had already reached an unimaginable level. He was invincible within the same realm and could even kill enemies across major realms.
In that case, what qualifications did a defeated dog whose opportunity he had stolen have to oppose him?
Still, wasn't that person a male cultivator? Why had he joined Jade Pool Immortal Sect? Had Jade Pool Immortal Sect fallen so low that they could no longer survive on female cultivators alone and had changed their traditions?
Feeling puzzled, he took his leave from his master. Once he returned, he would have people gather information on the male cultivator from the Jade Pool Immortal Sect.
News that Jade Pool Immortal Sect had gained a male ancestor had already spread across many Continents. Xie Linyuan had simply been in closed-door cultivation comprehending the Immortal King Scripture and had not known about it.
The information soon arrived.
As Xie Linyuan read the description, his eyes widened. A look of amazement appeared on his face. "This guy's luck is truly ridiculous. After I stole his Supreme Token, he actually obtained Western Empress's personal transmission token and was accepted as a disciple by an Immortal Monarch on behalf of her master! Even I have to envy such fortune."
However, his smile quickly turned into killing intent. "But no matter how great one's luck is, without strength, it will only become someone else's wedding dress in the end! If I had known he possessed the Western Empress's personal token that day, I would have dug deeper. He would never have escaped my grasp.
"But it doesn't matter. On the Sunset Divine Mountain battlefield, no one can interfere! Stealing someone's opportunity—especially the position of an Immortal Monarch's personal disciple—creates a life-and-death grudge. If you were just an ant, I wouldn't bother stepping on you again…
"But you possess shocking luck and talent great enough to catch even Master's attention. Then you must die…"
By the end of his words, reincarnation and annihilation swirled in Xie Linyuan's eyes, filled with dense killing intent…
Jade Pool Immortal Sect.
When Nangong Wan and the Jade Pool elder returned, Nangong Wan did not even bother reporting to her master first. She headed straight for Fourth Ancestor.
The Jade Pool elder, on the other hand, flew directly to the Punishment Main Peak to meet Huo Linglong.
Upon hearing that Nangong Wan had been lured into a trap and nearly killed, Huo Linglong's face turned ice-cold. Her fiery temper flared as she spoke, "Ever since the three Immortal Kings and most of the Immortal Monarchs died, the Supreme Hall's atmosphere has grown worse and worse.
"After the Other Shore Immortal Monarch took charge, they became even more arrogant and overbearing. To think they would stoop to such despicable methods. It's utterly disgusting. In the future, I don't want to see any Supreme Hall disciples."
Huo Linglong was furious. Unfortunately, although the Supreme Hall had declined, the Jade Pool Immortal Sect had declined even further. Otherwise, she would have gone to the Supreme Hall to demand an explanation.
When the elder finished recounting how Ye Chen's incarnation had killed Nalan Qingxuan without the slightest hesitation, a trace of satisfaction flashed in Huo Linglong's eyes.
"This Ye Chen isn't as cowardly as I thought. He has earned some of my respect. But for an incarnation to kill a peak Profound Immortal? Even if the incarnation had the same strength as the main body, that is still too unbelievable. Just how monstrous is Ye Chen's talent?
"The day after Master accepted him on behalf of her own master, I went to see her and asked about it. Master said even she could not see through him…
"From the looks of it, his spirit root is most likely an Immortal Spirit Root. As for his physique, although I cannot tell, it must be top-tier. This explains why Master was willing to break tradition and accept him."
Huo Linglong felt she finally understood why her master had broken the sect's long-standing tradition. Jade Pool Immortal Sect was indeed suffering from a lack of talent. An Immortal Spirit Root was something that might not appear in the Immortal Realm for tens of thousands of years. It was more than worth breaking tradition for.
However, Huo Linglong remained vigilant. With such heaven-defying talent—an Immortal Spirit Root that any major power in the Immortal Realm would treat with utmost seriousness—why had Ye Chen chosen Jade Pool Immortal Sect? It couldn't possibly be just for the female cultivators. That was impossible.
Many male cultivators were lustful, but when faced with a choice between women and opportunities or future prospects, they would always choose the latter without hesitation. Therefore, Ye Chen must have other motives for joining Jade Pool Immortal Sect. She needed to remain cautious.
While Huo Linglong was deep in thought, the elder continued recounting the events. When she heard how Ye Chen had declared that if Jade Pool Immortal Sect would not protect him, he would leave and bear the consequences alone, Huo Linglong narrowed her eyes.
"Our Jade Pool Immortal Sect may have declined, but we will never bow and scrape to anyone, especially since he acted to protect a disciple of our sect. How could we possibly stand by and do nothing?
"How ridiculous. Even if we are not the Supreme Hall's match, we will never abandon any of our disciples. What a petty mindset…"
Huo Linglong fumed with anger. The curved blades at the sides of her snow-white legs swayed continuously, producing crisp, pleasant clashing sounds.
She was very satisfied with Ye Chen's decisive actions. However, his words had displeased her greatly. The fire in her heart could not be directed at Ye Chen, so her gaze turned toward the mountain gates, filled with battle intent…
She would wait for the Supreme Hall to arrive. No matter who came, she would teach them a lesson first. Within Jade Pool Immortal Sect's territory, she could draw upon the remnant soul power of Ancestor Western Empress. As long as the Other Shore Immortal Monarch did not come personally, she feared no one…