Impulsively, many people tend to do things without careful thought.
Ao Shuang was exactly like this. He thought he could kill Shui Miao, but he had misjudged the situation.
Ao Shuang had just entered the Immortal Realm not long ago when he encountered an elder of the Three Purity Sect named Xingjue.
Elder Xingjue possessed formidable magical powers and was known for his scheming and devious nature, being the most cunning strategist in the Three Purity Sect.
Since the explosion that severely weakened the Kunlun Sect, the power of Kunlun had drastically declined, leading to the Three Purity Sect becoming the dominant force. Now, the Three Purity Sect had colluded with the Immortal Emperor Kunpeng, aggressively recruiting elites and expanding their sect’s influence, nearly gaining complete control over the various sects of the Ninth Heaven.
Elder Xingjue blocked Ao Shuang’s path, sensing the aura on Ao Shuang while fiercely saying, “Kid, the Nine Heavens are now under the Three Purity Sect’s control. How dare you spread rumors and cause trouble here? What is your purpose? Are you trying to disrupt the stability of the Nine Heavens? Do you want to die?”
“Senior, you misunderstood me. Everything I said is true, not a single lie! Shui Miao has taken the Nuwa Stone from our Dragon Clan and now wants to exterminate us. I am risking my life to expose the truth to the world. If you don’t believe me, I can prove it to you. My blood contains the aura of the Nuwa Stone.” Ao Shuang realized this elder seemed very powerful.
“So it’s the Nuwa Stone’s aura…”
Elder Xingjue’s heart suddenly trembled, his eyes quickly turning as he hastily said, “Kid, we of the Three Purity Sect can avenge this for you, but first you must help us capture someone. Such information must not be allowed to spread. Right now, you must come with me to capture all the immortals who just learned this information from you.”
Elder Xingjue intended to suppress the news and monopolize the information for the Three Purity Sect.
However, Ao Shuang’s goal was to let all the immortals in the world know, inciting everyone against Shui Miao.
“This… Senior, this matter seems a bit difficult. I’ve already told many people this information, and they’ve scattered in all directions. I don’t know where they’ve gone…”
Ao Shuang deliberately hesitated and delayed time.
“Stop wasting time. I’ll protect you first.”
Suddenly, Xingjue took out a green spherical object and directly sealed Ao Shuang inside.
Xingjue had no good intentions; claiming to protect Ao Shuang was actually imprisoning him.
Once inside the artifact, Ao Shuang saw it was a cage-like space and immediately panicked, shouting, “Senior, what are you doing? I don’t need your protection. You should go deal with Shui Miao right away!”
“Hehe, you brat, just stay put quietly. Don’t worry about dealing with Shui Miao. This information is very important, so how could I let other sects know? Let me first capture those who learned the news,” Xingjue sneered as he took out a star mirror, reversed time, and pursued those who had learned the information.
Ao Shuang gradually calmed down, feeling terrified and shocked at how things had turned out.
He concocted many more lies, claiming he wanted to help Xingjue capture people.
The more earnest and anxious he sounded, the less Xingjue believed him, seeing through Ao Shuang’s true intention to escape.
Becoming impatient with Ao Shuang’s pleas, Xingjue finally snapped, “Kid, just behave yourself. Even if we don’t deal with Shui Miao, capturing you is already enough. The Nuwa Stone aura on you is a treasure, don’t you know that yourself? Since you’ve walked right into my trap, just accept your fate. If you keep whining like this, I’ll smash you with one palm!”
“…”
Hearing this, Ao Shuang was stunned and filled with despair.
Only then did he realize that he himself was also prey, naively trying to get the hunter to chase other prey—wasn’t that just being a fool?
Before long, Xingjue successively found and captured all the immortals who had learned the information, imprisoning them together with Ao Shuang.
Because these immortals knew Ao Shuang’s words had led to their capture, they were furious. One by one, they attacked Ao Shuang within the artifact, beating him mercilessly until he looked like a beaten dog.
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Tianji Sect
Shui Miao returned from the Netherworld to his Tianji Sect.
Shui Miao released his family and friends from the Realm Planet, introduced them to Lian’er, and asked Lian’er to show everyone around.
However, Lian’er said with a heavy heart, “Brother, during the time you were away, many things happened in the Nine Heavens. Now the Three Purity Sect has grown powerful, managing the various sects of the Nine Heavens on behalf of the Immortal Emperor Kunpeng. Any sect that resists will be destroyed by heavenly soldiers and generals summoned by the Three Purity Sect. This morning, an elder from the Three Purity Sect came and demanded that our Tianji Sect hand over a million crystals and ten thousand baskets of medicinal herbs. Otherwise, they will annex us.”
“Such a thing!?”
Shui Miao was momentarily stunned, frowning before lightly smiling, “Lian’er, you don’t need to worry about this matter. I’ll handle it well. The Three Purity Sect is just a dog; I haven’t even placed them in my eyes. You take everyone to tour around. I need to modify the formation and strengthen our mountain defenses.”
“Okay!”
Hearing this, Lian’er immediately felt relieved.
Shui Miao’s family and friends all knew that Shui Miao was very busy now, bearing a heavy burden. The Immortal Realm was chaotic, and he had to ensure everyone’s safety while dealing with powerful immortals. There were many complicated matters, so everyone consciously avoided disturbing Shui Miao and tried not to cause him any trouble.
Now, this immortal mountain was everyone’s home.
Everyone was excited, admiring the beautiful scenery of the immortal mountain and breathing in the strong immortal energy, feeling as if they were living in a dream. It was unbelievable, all of it. No one could have imagined that Shui Miao would have such good fortune, creating such an incredible brilliance in the Immortal Realm in such a short time.
Shui Miao entered the core of the immortal mountain formation, paused the defensive formation, activated the alchemical furnace fire, and began improving and adding to the formation, applying all the formation principles he had comprehended to this immortal mountain formation.
Gradually, the immortal mountain formation changed color.
After more than an hour, the Tianji Sect’s formation was reactivated. From the outside, the massive circular formation shield suddenly transformed into a giant Taijitu pattern. The white part was filled with abundant immortal energy, appearing sacred and pure, exuding a sunny and uplifting vibe that made people feel comfortable. The black part, however, was sinister and eerie, like an endless abyss, making people fear to look at it for too long.
Impulsively, many people act without thorough consideration.
Ao Shuang was no exception. He thought he could harm Shui Miao, but he misjudged the situation.
Shortly after entering the immortal realm, Ao Shuang encountered a senior from the Sanqing Sect named Xing Jue.
Xing Jue was a powerful and cunning elder, known for his deep schemes within the Sanqing Sect.
Since the second-largest sect, the Kunlun Sect, was bombed and its power drastically reduced, the Sanqing Sect has become dominant. Now, the Sanqing Sect has allied with the Kunpeng Emperor, recruiting elites and expanding their influence, nearly controlling all major sects in the Ninth Heaven.
Xing Jue stopped Ao Shuang, sensing his aura, and harshly said, “Boy, the Ninth Heaven is now under our Sanqing Sect’s control. How dare you spread rumors here? What is your purpose? Do you want to disrupt the Ninth Heaven? Do you have a death wish?”
“Senior, you misunderstand. I speak the truth, not a single lie! Shui Miao stole our Dragon Clan’s Nuwa Stone and now seeks to annihilate us. I risked my life to reveal the truth! If you don’t believe me, I can prove it—my blood carries the Nuwa Stone’s essence,” Ao Shuang replied, realizing the elder’s formidable presence.
“So, it’s the Nuwa Stone’s essence…”
Xing Jue was startled, his eyes darting, and quickly said, “Boy, our Sanqing Sect can avenge you, but first, you must help us capture those who know this information. This must not spread. Come with me to apprehend those who just learned of this.”
Xing Jue aimed to suppress the information, allowing the Sanqing Sect to monopolize it.
However, Ao Shuang’s goal was to make all immortals aware and turn them against Shui Miao.
“This… Senior, it might be difficult. I’ve already told many, and they’ve scattered. I don’t know where they are…”
Ao Shuang deliberately delayed.
“Enough talk. I’ll protect you first.”
Xing Jue took out a green orb and captured Ao Shuang within it.
Claiming protection, Xing Jue actually imprisoned Ao Shuang.
Inside the artifact, Ao Shuang saw a cage-like structure and panicked, shouting, “Senior, what are you doing? I don’t need your protection. Go deal with Shui Miao!”
“Ha, boy, stay put. Dealing with Shui Miao is none of your concern. This information is crucial. I can’t let other sects know. I’ll capture those who know first,” Xing Jue sneered, using a star mirror to reverse time and track down the informed.
Ao Shuang calmed down, terrified at how things had turned.
He fabricated more lies, offering to help Xing Jue capture others.
The more earnest and anxious he sounded, the less Xing Jue believed, seeing through Ao Shuang’s desire to escape.
Irritated, Xing Jue snapped, “Boy, settle down. Even if we don’t deal with Shui Miao, capturing you is enough. The Nuwa Stone’s essence in you is a treasure. Don’t you know? Ha, since you’ve crossed my path, accept your fate. If you keep blabbering, I might just kill you!”
“…”
Ao Shuang was stunned, realizing he was the prey, foolishly leading the hunter to others.
Soon, Xing Jue captured all the informed immortals, imprisoning them with Ao Shuang.
Furious at Ao Shuang for their plight, the immortals beat him mercilessly inside the artifact.
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Back at the Tianji Sect, Shui Miao returned from the underworld.
He released his loved ones from the Dreamscape Planet, introducing Lian’er and letting her show them around.
But Lian’er, troubled, said, “Brother, much has happened in the Ninth Heaven while you were away. The Sanqing Sect has grown powerful, managing the major sects for the Kunpeng Emperor. Any sect that defies them faces annihilation. This morning, a Sanqing elder demanded we hand over a million crystals and ten thousand loads of medicinal herbs, or they’d take us over.”
“Such audacity!”
Shui Miao frowned, then smiled lightly, “Lian’er, don’t worry. I’ll handle it. The Sanqing Sect is just a dog; I don’t fear them. Show everyone around. I need to enhance our mountain’s defenses.”
“Alright!”
Relieved, Lian’er led the others.
Shui Miao’s loved ones, aware of his heavy burdens and the chaotic immortal realm, tried not to disturb him, letting him focus on their safety and dealing with powerful immortals.
Now, the mountain was their home.
They marveled at its beauty and the rich immortal aura, feeling as if in a dream. It was unbelievable that Shui Miao had achieved such glory in such a short time.
Shui Miao entered the mountain’s core, paused the defensive array, and began refining materials to enhance the array, incorporating his profound insights.
The mountain’s array gradually changed colors.
After over an hour, the Tianji Sect’s array reactivated, its protective shield now a massive yin-yang fish pattern. The white side radiated pure, vibrant energy, while the black side was dark and ominous, like an abyss.
The array had reached its peak, infused with the mysteries of the Black and White Impermanence treasures from the underworld.
“Finally done.”
Shui Miao sighed in relief.
Now, only a superpower with a supreme artifact could breach the Tianji Sect’s defenses. Even the Kunpeng Emperor might struggle.
One worry down, another arose.
What about the Water Heaven Mother?
Shui Miao summoned Hong Lian from the Dreamscape. Seeing the sect’s hall, she asked, “Jue Qing, where is this? The place I was in seemed like a real world. Is it one of your artifacts?”
As a forge official, Hong Lian knew much about artifacts but couldn’t determine if it was a real world or a vast spatial artifact.
“This is my temporary base. What you saw could be considered an artifact,” Shui Miao replied vaguely, not wanting to reveal too much. He changed the topic, “Sister Hong Lian, something might have happened to the Water Heaven Mother. You should return. If I wanted to escape, I would have done so by now. Don’t worry about me. I’ll wait here for you.”
Shui Miao didn’t want to engage much with Hong Lian, as she was the Water Heaven Mother’s subordinate. Knowing too much wasn’t good.
“…”
Seeing Shui Miao’s decisiveness, Hong Lian hesitated, then nodded, “Alright, I’ll return now. Take care, Jue Qing.”
“Safe travels, sister.”
Shui Miao deactivated the mountain’s array and escorted Hong Lian out.
As he watched her leave, he noticed many figures emerging from the mist, half of them celestial soldiers.
Could they be the Sanqing Sect demanding crystals and herbs?
Even the immortal realm has its enforcers. Shui Miao quickly returned and reactivated the mountain’s array.
“Brother Shui Miao of the Tianji Sect, I am Xing Jue, the Sanqing Sect’s elder. I have urgent matters to discuss with you.”
It was indeed Xing Jue.
Having learned much about Shui Miao from Ao Shuang, Xing Jue knew the Tianji Sect was his.
Behind Xing Jue were three thousand Sanqing disciples and two thousand celestial soldiers from the Ninth Heaven.
“Hehe, finally got it done.”
Shui Miao let out a long sigh of relief.
Now, the Tianji Sect’s immortal mountain formation could only be breached by a supreme treasure-wielding super expert. Otherwise, no one could break through its defenses, not even the Immortal Emperor Kunpeng with bare hands.
Just as one concern was put to rest, another arose.
He wondered how things were going with Saintess Shuitianyi…
Shui Miao immediately moved Honglian out of the Realm with a thought. After Honglian emerged, seeing the sect’s grand hall, she quickly asked, “Jueqing, where is this place? The place I was in just now seemed like a real world. Could it be one of your artifacts?”
As a female immortal official of the Forging Bureau, Honglian was familiar with various artifacts, but she couldn’t determine whether the place she had been in was the real world or a massive spatial artifact.
“This is one of my bases. What you saw might be considered an artifact,” Shui Miao answered ambiguously, not wanting Honglian to know too much. Changing the subject, he said, “Honglian Sister, something might have happened to Saintess Shuitianyi. You should hurry back and check. If I wanted to escape, I would have done so long ago instead of waiting until now. So don’t worry about me. I’ll wait here for you to return.”
Shui Miao didn’t want to talk much with Honglian because she was Saintess Shuitianyi’s person, and letting her know too much wasn’t a good thing.
“…”
Seeing Shui Miao’s firmness, Honglian hesitated, paused, and then reluctantly nodded, “That’s true. Then I’ll go back and check now. Jueqing, take good care of yourself.”
“Okay, Sister, safe travels.”
With a thought, Shui Miao immediately deactivated the immortal mountain formation and personally sent Honglian out.
Watching Honglian leave, just as Shui Miao was about to turn back, he suddenly saw many people flying out from the mist, among whom surprisingly half were heavenly soldiers and generals.
Could these people be from the Three Purity Sect, coming to demand crystals and medicinal herbs?
Never expecting the Immortal Realm to have a city management army, Shui Miao quickly flew back and activated the immortal mountain formation.
“Is the Tianji Sect’s sect leader Shui Miao at home? Elder Xingjue of the Three Purity Sect has come for a visit. There is an urgent matter that needs to be discussed with Brother Shui Miao.”
The visitor was indeed Elder Xingjue of the Three Purity Sect.
Xingjue had already learned a lot of information about Shui Miao from Ao Shuang, including knowing that this Tianji Sect belonged to Shui Miao.
Behind Xingjue were three thousand disciples of the Three Purity Sect and two thousand heavenly soldiers and generals from the Ninth Heaven.
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