“I want to hear it! How could anyone not want to hear this?”
“Old brother, don’t keep us in suspense anymore. If you know any inside story, just tell us quickly…”
A group of immortals gathered around excitedly, and Shui Miao joined in as well.
The old man glanced at the celestial general but chuckled, “No, I won’t say it. If I did, you officers would arrest me. You know as well as I do that there are many things in this world that just can’t be said.”
“What are you talking about? At a time like this, who cares anymore?”
“Exactly! The entire Ninth Heaven is in chaos—who’s going to stop you from speaking?”
Several immortals shook their heads in agreement.
Sighing, the celestial general said, “You’re right. Everything’s in chaos now. As long as you don’t spread rumors, we really don’t care to interfere anymore.”
“Alright then, since you’ve said that, I’ll go ahead and speak…”
“Want to hear it? Of course, I want to hear it!”
“Brother, stop keeping us in suspense. If you know something, just spill it out…”
“…”
A group of immortals gathered around, and Shui Miao also joined in.
The old man glanced at the celestial general and chuckled, “Better not say it. If I do, you officials might arrest me. You know, there are many things in this world that shouldn’t be spoken of.”
“What are you talking about? Who cares at this point?”
“Exactly, the entire Nine Heavens is in chaos. Who’s going to bother with what you say?”
Several immortals shook their heads.
The celestial general sighed, “True, everything’s in disarray now. As long as you’re not spreading rumors and just telling the truth, we won’t bother you.”
“Alright, with your word, I’ll speak…”
The old man looked around and lowered his voice, “This is absolutely true. A brother of mine was there the whole time. He witnessed the auction being a scam. It seems our Emperor Kunpeng wanted to amass a large amount of crystal stones, so he lured wealthy individuals under the pretense of selling a rare treasure. He even arranged for his own people to bid. But unexpectedly, a powerful figure was also present. Not only did he disrupt the auction, but he also humiliated Emperor Kunpeng on the spot. Enraged, Emperor Kunpeng tried to attack, but this figure was incredibly powerful. With a single palm strike, he destroyed Emperor Kunpeng’s top-tier immortal artifact, the Beast Cage. Then, he seized the supreme treasure, the Frozen Space Domain. Emperor Kunpeng chased after him but ended up trapped within the supreme treasure, which then self-destructed!”
The old man’s story seemed credible.
Everyone was stunned upon hearing it. This was truly big news!
The celestial general furrowed his brow. On one hand, the old man spoke with conviction, and on the other, Emperor Kunpeng’s background was dubious, making such actions not entirely surprising.
Seeing the celestial general remain silent, the old man added, “Let’s just listen to this and not spread it around. Everyone knows Emperor Kunpeng’s origins, so let’s keep it to ourselves.”
After saying this, the old man immediately turned and left, heading towards another large group of people.
Shui Miao sensed with his divine consciousness that the old man repeated the same story to others…
This old man seemed like someone who enjoyed spreading gossip for fun.
But this was the immortal realm, and no one would spread such news for free.
Shui Miao continued to wander and gather information.
Not long after, Shui Miao noticed the old man heading towards a secluded spot, where a middle-aged man handed him a batch of crystal stones, instructing him to continue spreading the news.
The middle-aged man then left.
Shui Miao’s mind stirred, and he followed the middle-aged man to a quiet place, where he saw the man meeting with two dwarves and receiving a large amount of crystal stones from them.
Those two dwarves were none other than Bu Fa and Bu Xiang.
Shui Miao was utterly surprised that the ones spreading the rumors were actually them.
“…”
However, just as Shui Miao was about to revert to his true form and approach them, he suddenly saw many immortals flying over. After meeting with Bu Fa and Bu Xiang, they all entered an extremely majestic immortal mountain. Shui Miao followed from a distance. Since the Immortal Capital Mountain had been destroyed, there were immortals coming and going everywhere around the Heavenly Capital Mountain, so Shui Miao remained unnoticed.
“Friend, what sect is this?”
Shui Miao, unfamiliar with the immortal realm, casually asked a passing immortal.
The passing immortal was slightly taken aback, “Friend, you must be new here, right? This is the second-largest sect in the immortal realm, the Kunlun Sect!”
“The Kunlun Sect!”
Shui Miao’s heart stirred. Now he knew the name of the second-largest sect.
At that moment, a group of neatly dressed immortals flew by from the distance, riding on cranes, looking quite majestic.
The passing immortal, seemingly with nothing better to do, followed Shui Miao’s gaze and smiled, “Let me tell you, that group is from the Shu Mountain Sect, the fourth-largest sect in the immortal realm.”
“Look over there, those riding golden-haired elephants are from the Golden Wheel Sect, ranked fifth.”
“And those treading on whiskers are from the Emei Sect…”
The passing immortal was very enthusiastic, pointing out several groups to Shui Miao.
All these sects were heading towards the Kunlun Sect.
Shui Miao blinked and curiously asked, “By the way, friend, I see they’re all heading to the Kunlun Sect. Has something big happened there?”
“Oh! Today is the birthday of the Kunlun Sect’s leader, the Nine Thousand Years Old. Many sects have come to offer their congratulations. As long as you’re a sect leader, you can bring people as guests. I was just thinking of going in for a free meal. How about we go together, brother?” The passing immortal introduced himself, “I’m Le Tao. Since your cultivation is higher than mine, why don’t you pretend to be the sect leader?”
“Me…”
Shui Miao was taken aback, not expecting to run into someone looking for a free meal: “Sorry, I’m new here and not familiar with the immortal realm. I don’t know anyone, so it wouldn’t be appropriate for me to go to the Kunlun Sect. I’ll pass.”
“Hey! You’re not familiar, but I am!”
Le Tao laughed, “Today is a big day for the Kunlun Sect. Any immortal who goes will have a place to eat and drink. If we pretend to be sect leaders, we might even get better treatment.”
“Well, let’s go take a look then!”
Shui Miao took a deep breath. Since they were openly welcoming immortals from all over, Shui Miao didn’t mind.
But in fact, Le Tao was lying.
The Kunlun Sect wasn’t inviting just anyone. If all the wandering immortals from the Nine Heavens came, it would be chaos!
Only guests with at least the Great Luo Golden Immortal level of cultivation were invited.
Le Tao couldn’t sense Shui Miao’s cultivation level, so he assumed Shui Miao was powerful and wanted to tag along for some benefits.
So, Shui Miao altered his aura to match Zhao Tianyi’s and flew into the Kunlun Sect’s immortal mountain. At the entrance, a Great Luo Golden Immortal-level manager sensed the passing individuals. Those with lower cultivation levels were immediately stopped and questioned.
“I’m here with the sect leader…”
Before the manager could ask, Le Tao quickly spoke up.
The manager looked at Shui Miao in confusion. Sensing Shui Miao’s profound cultivation, he quickly clasped his hands in respect and let Le Tao pass.
Shui Miao easily entered the Kunlun Sect. As he turned around, he saw the leader of the Jade Void Sect, Taiyi Zhenren, arriving with a group of true immortals. Among them were Taixuan Zhenren and Hua Yuting.
What a small world, to run into them here!
Shui Miao’s mind raced, immediately thinking of ways to deal with Hua Yuting.
Hua Yuting had a significant background, and a powerful immortal at the Immortal Venerable level came to greet him.
Shui Miao, on the other hand, only had Le Tao, the freeloader, for company, without even a guide.
The Kunlun Sect’s immortal mountain was full of spiritual energy, with vast internal spaces and numerous disciples bustling about.
Le Tao looked around, busy searching for a place to eat.
Shui Miao, meanwhile, quietly followed Hua Yuting from a distance, eventually losing track of Le Tao.
To blend into the Jade Void Sect’s group, Shui Miao transformed into Zhao Tianyi’s appearance.
“Ahem!”
Shui Miao deliberately coughed twice.
The familiar sound immediately caught Taixuan Zhenren’s attention.
Taixuan Zhenren turned around, saw Shui Miao, and quickly grabbed his arm, telepathically saying, “Brother, what’s going on? How did you suddenly appear?”
“I just came for a free meal…”
Shui Miao wasn’t embarrassed to admit it, which fit his style as a wandering sect leader.
Thinking Shui Miao was willing to join the team for the competition, Taixuan Zhenren was overjoyed. He quickly took out a set of true immortal robes and, with a thought, changed Shui Miao’s clothes.
However, this time the robe was a different color—it was cyan.
After changing the robe, Taixuan Zhenren quickly called out, “Sect leader, look, our Green Dragon Hall’s leader, Taifa Zhenren, has arrived.”
“Ah! Taifa Zhenren, you’re here! Come, come, brother, you’re new here. Let me introduce you. This is Kunlun Sect’s Dongwu Zhenren…”
“Dongwu Zhenren, this is our Jade Void Sect’s Taifa Zhenren, the current leader of the Green Dragon Hall.”
Seeing Shui Miao, Taiyi Zhenren was also delighted and quickly introduced him.
“So it’s Taifa Zhenren, nice to meet you!” Dongwu Zhenren quickly clasped his hands in greeting.
Shui Miao also immediately clasped his hands and exchanged pleasantries, “Dongwu Zhenren, you’re too kind…”
Dongwu Zhenren smiled at Shui Miao, “Let’s have a few drinks later. Please, everyone, come in…”
“…”
Shui Miao clasped his hands in thanks.
The group continued forward.
Taijin Zhenren and Taihuo Zhenren both came over to greet Shui Miao.
Taixuan Zhenren telepathically told Shui Miao, “The Kunlun Sect is the second-largest sect in the immortal realm. Our Jade Void Sect used to be second, but now we’ve declined. In the Ninth Heaven’s Kunlun Sect, there are thirty-six Immortal Venerables. This Dongwu Zhenren who personally received us is a big figure in the Kunlun Sect, with a position similar to yours.”
Taixuan Zhenren’s words were somewhat flattering.
Shui Miao’s mind was on Hua Yuting. He had just exchanged a glance with him, and Hua Yuting’s eyes were full of arrogance, as if he looked down on everyone. Shui Miao wanted to talk to Hua Yuting to probe for information, so he stepped forward and said, “Brother, you must be Hua Yuting, right?”
Hua Yuting coldly glanced at Shui Miao, casually clasped his hands, and didn’t say a word.
Damn!
So arrogant!
Shui Miao was immediately annoyed, wondering what Hua Yuting was relying on.
A fallen Immortal Venerable, what’s there to be so proud of?
Could it be that he and Emperor Kunpeng had some sinister plot to harm everyone?
Shui Miao wasn’t one to be easily dealt with. He grinned and spoke again, “Brother Hua, how is your son, Hua Tianxiong… is he doing well?”
Shui Miao was poking at a sore spot, hitting where it hurt.
Hearing this, Taiyi Zhenren was secretly pleased. Finally, someone was causing trouble for Hua Yuting.
Taixuan Zhenren, however, quickly tugged at Shui Miao’s clothes, signaling him not to cause trouble.
Hua Yuting’s brow twitched, and he stopped in his tracks, coldly asking Shui Miao, “Zhao Tianyi, what are you trying to say? What exactly do you mean?”
The old man’s story sounded quite convincing.
After hearing this, everyone was stunned—it was truly shocking news!
The celestial general furrowed his brow. On one hand, the old man’s account was detailed and plausible; on the other hand, the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor’s background wasn’t noble, so such behavior wouldn’t be surprising.
Seeing the celestial general remained silent, the old man continued, “Well, we can just hear this and leave it at that. Don’t go spreading it around. Everyone knows the Kunpeng Emperor’s origins, so just keep it to yourselves.”
After finishing his words, the old man immediately turned and left, heading toward another group of people.
Shui Miao sensed with his divine consciousness and noticed the old man repeating the exact same story to others…
This old man seemed like someone with nothing better to do, just spreading gossip.
But this was the Immortal Realm—no one would willingly spread such information for free.
Shui Miao continued wandering around and eavesdropping.
Before long, Shui Miao suddenly noticed the old man heading toward a secluded spot, where a middle-aged man handed him a pile of crystals in exchange for continuing to spread the rumors.
Then the middle-aged man left.
Shui Miao’s mind stirred, and he followed the man to a quiet area, where he saw the man meeting two dwarves and receiving a large amount of crystals from them.
These two dwarves were none other than Bufa and Bushiang.
Shui Miao never expected that the people behind this rumor-spreading operation would be them.
Just as Shui Miao was about to transform back into his original form to meet them, he suddenly noticed many immortals flying toward them. After meeting with Bufa and Bushiang, they all entered a magnificent immortal mountain. Shui Miao followed from a distance. Since the Immortal Capital Mountain had been blown up, there were immortals coming and going all around the Heavenly Mountain, so Shui Miao wasn’t noticed.
“Friend, what sect is this?”
Unfamiliar with the Immortal Realm, Shui Miao randomly stopped a passing immortal to ask.
The immortal was slightly taken aback, “Friend, you must be new here, right? This is the Kunlun Sect—the second-largest sect in the Immortal Realm!”
“Kunlun Sect!”
Shui Miao’s heart stirred—he now knew the name of the second-largest sect.
At that moment, a group of neatly dressed immortals flew in on cranes, looking quite impressive.
The passing immortal seemed to have time to spare and followed Shui Miao’s gaze, smiling as he said, “Let me tell you more. Those immortals riding cranes are from the Shushan Sect—they’re the fourth-largest sect in the Immortal Realm.”
“Look over there at those riding golden-furred elephants—that’s the Jinlun Sect, ranked fifth.”
“And those walking on broom-like clouds are from the Emei Sect…”
The passing immortal was very enthusiastic, pointing out several groups for Shui Miao.
Without exception, all these sects were heading toward the Kunlun Sect.
Shui Miao blinked and curiously asked, “Hey friend, I see everyone rushing to Kunlun Sect. Did something big happen there?”
“Oh! Today is the Kunlun Sect Leader’s 9,000th birthday. Many sects have come to celebrate. As long as you’re a sect leader, you can bring followers to attend. I was planning to sneak in for a free meal. How about, brother, we go together?” The immortal introduced himself, “My name is Letao. Since your cultivation is higher than mine, why don’t you pretend to be the sect leader?”
“Me…?”
Shui Miao was taken aback—he hadn’t expected to meet such a freeloader, “Sorry, I’m new here and don’t know anyone in the Immortal Realm. Going to Kunlun Sect might be inappropriate. I think I’ll pass.”
“Hey! Don’t worry, I’m here to help!”
Letao smiled, “Today is a joyous occasion for Kunlun Sect. Any immortal who shows up will find a place to eat and drink. If we pretend to be sect leaders, we might get better treatment, don’t you think?”
“Alright then, let’s go take a look!”
Taking a deep breath, Shui Miao thought that since the sect was welcoming all immortals, it wouldn’t hurt to check it out.
But in reality, Letao had lied.
Kunlun Sect’s invitation wasn’t open to everyone. If every immortal in the Ninth Heaven showed up, it would be chaos.
Only guests with cultivation at least at the Da Luo Golden Immortal level were allowed to attend.
Letao couldn’t sense Shui Miao’s cultivation level, but assuming Shui Miao was powerful, he wanted to use Shui Miao’s presence to gain entry.
So Shui Miao adjusted his aura to match Zhao Tianyi’s and flew toward the Kunlun immortal mountain. At the entrance, a supervisor at the Da Luo Golden Immortal level was checking the attendees. Anyone with insufficient cultivation was immediately stopped for questioning.
“I’m here with the sect leader…”
Before the supervisor could ask, Letao quickly spoke up.
The supervisor looked at Shui Miao in confusion. After sensing his powerful aura, he immediately bowed respectfully and waved them through.
Shui Miao easily entered the Kunlun Sect. As he casually turned his head, he suddenly saw Taiyi Immortal—the leader of the Yuxu Sect—arriving with a group of immortals. Among them were not only Taixuan Immortal but also Hua Yuting.
What a coincidence—meeting here of all places!
Shui Miao’s mind raced as he began plotting how to deal with Hua Yuting.
Hua Yuting had powerful backing, and immediately a high-level Celestial Sage came to greet him.
As for Shui Miao, he only had Letao, that freeloading immortal, by his side—no one even bothered to guide him.
The Kunlun immortal mountain was filled with spiritual energy and had vast internal space, with countless disciples bustling about.
Letao was looking around eagerly, searching for where the feast was.
Meanwhile, Shui Miao subtly followed not far behind Hua Yuting. Without realizing it, he had already lost track of Letao.
To infiltrate the Yuxu Sect group, Shui Miao transformed into Zhao Tianyi’s appearance.
“Cough, cough!”
Shui Miao deliberately coughed twice.
The familiar sound immediately caught Taixuan Immortal’s attention.
As Taixuan Immortal turned around and saw Shui Miao, he quickly grabbed his arm and sent a mental message, “Brother, what’s going on? Why did you suddenly show up?”
“I just came here for a free meal…”
Shui Miao wasn’t ashamed to admit it, responding directly. This kind of response actually fit Shui Miao’s style as a wandering sect leader.
Thinking that Shui Miao was finally willing to join their team for the upcoming competition, Taixuan Immortal was delighted. He quickly took out a set of immortal robes and, with a flick of his mind, changed Shui Miao’s clothes.
However, this time the robe was a different color—it was green.
After changing, Taixuan Immortal excitedly called out, “Leader, look! Our Azure Dragon Hall Leader, Taifa Immortal, has arrived.”
“Oh! Taifa Immortal, you’re finally here! Brother, since you’re new here, let me introduce—this is Dongwu Immortal from the Kunlun Sect.”
“Dongwu Immortal, this is our Yuxu Sect’s Taifa Immortal, the current leader of the Azure Dragon Hall.”
Seeing Shui Miao, Taiyi Immortal was also delighted and quickly introduced him.
“Pleased to meet you, Taifa Immortal!”
Dongwu Immortal immediately bowed in greeting.
Shui Miao quickly returned the bow, “Dongwu Immortal, you’re too kind, too kind…”
Dongwu Immortal smiled at Shui Miao, “Haha, we must have a few drinks later. Please, everyone, come this way…”
Shui Miao bowed in thanks.
The group continued walking.
Taichen Immortal and Taihuo Immortal both came over to greet Shui Miao.
Taixuan Immortal sent another mental message, “The Kunlun Sect is the second-largest sect in the Immortal Realm. Our Yuxu Sect used to be second, but we’ve declined now. In the Ninth Heaven’s Kunlun Sect, there are a total of thirty-six Celestial Sages. Dongwu Immortal here is a high-ranking figure in the Kunlun Sect—his status is similar to yours.”
This comment from Taixuan Immortal was clearly meant to flatter Shui Miao.
Shui Miao’s attention was on Hua Yuting. He had exchanged a glance with him earlier, and Hua Yuting’s gaze was full of arrogance, as if he looked down on everyone. Wanting to talk to Hua Yuting and gauge his intentions, Shui Miao approached and greeted him with a smile, “Senior Daoist Brother, you must be Hua Yuting, right?”
Hua Yuting gave Shui Miao a cold glance and simply offered a brief bow without saying a word.
What a prick!
Shui Miao immediately felt annoyed and wondered what exactly Hua Yuting was relying on.
What reason did a fallen Celestial Sage have to be so arrogant?
Could it be that he had conspired with the Kunpeng Immortal Emperor to plot against everyone?
Shui Miao wasn’t one to be easily intimidated. He smiled again and continued, “Senior Brother Hua, how is your son Hua Tianxiong doing?”
This was a deliberate jab at a sensitive wound.
Upon hearing this, Taiyi Immortal was secretly delighted—finally, someone was giving Hua Yuting trouble.
Taixuan Immortal, however, quickly tugged at Shui Miao’s robe, urging him not to cause any trouble.
Hua Yuting’s eyebrows twitched. He stopped in his tracks and coldly asked Shui Miao, “Zhao Tianyi, what are you trying to say? What exactly do you mean?”
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