“The Dragon-Beast Clan, a race formed by a coalition of evil dragons and monsters resisting the slaughter by immortals, even went so far as to crossbreed, giving rise to terrifying half-dragon, half-beast creatures of immense power. Speaking of it, the Dragon-Beast Clan really is a source of pride for demon immortals!” Lian’er took a deep breath, seemingly envious of the Dragon-Beast Clan. “It’s just a pity they won’t accept someone like me, a demon immortal.”
Shui Miao was slightly taken aback. This chaotic, mixed-up race was actually enviable to Lian’er?
Without realizing it, Shui Miao found himself unconsciously lowering his standards to the level of a demon immortal, as if he had suffered a great loss.
“Lian’er, I’m curious. If the Dragon-Beast Clan is so powerful, why don’t the heavenly soldiers and generals of the Ninth Heaven go and wipe them out? How have they survived in the immortal realm when they defy the natural order?” Shui Miao was eager to learn more about the immortal realm; it would be even better if he could find loopholes in its rules.
Lian’er smiled calmly. “Heavenly soldiers and generals? They won’t move lightly. As long as demon immortals don’t infringe upon the interests of the Celestial Bureau and pay regular tributes, those celestial officials will turn a blind eye. As for survival, it wasn’t easy at first. Initially, the Dragon-Beast Clan was like scattered sand, fleeing at the sight of immortals because their dragon and beast blood could be used to forge artifacts. Some greedy immortals came to slaughter them for profit. But one day, a lightning-wielding Dragon God rebelled, killing and devouring an immortal, absorbing the immortal’s memories, and becoming vastly more powerful. He united many Dragon-Beasts, and whenever immortals came to cause trouble, they mercilessly devoured them, turning the tables by plundering the immortals’ treasures and growing stronger.”
“If they kill innocents so recklessly, won’t the Celestial Court send troops to suppress them?”
Shui Miao’s heart stirred.
Lian’er shook her head. “The immortals who were killed were just greedy, ordinary immortals without backing or status—who would send troops to avenge them? And who would pay for the suppression campaigns? Besides, the Thunder Dragon God secretly sends money to those above. Who would be foolish enough to cut off their own source of income?” Lian’er shifted the topic. “But precisely because of this, the Thunder Dragon God rose to power. Now he’s a Celestial Sovereign-level powerhouse. I’ve heard the Celestial Court is considering offering him amnesty, letting them guard the regions beyond the Ten-Thousand Immortal Mountains.”
The glory created by the Dragon-Beast Clan left Lian’er in admiration.
Shui Miao finally had a general understanding of the immortal realm. It seemed the immortal realm was just like the mortal world, full of corruption and backroom dealings. If that were the case, things would be much easier.
“The Dragon-Beast Clan, a union of evil dragons and monsters that banded together to resist the slaughter by immortals, even interbred across species to produce half-dragon, half-beast monsters of terrifying strength. Speaking of which, the Dragon-Beast Clan is truly the pride of the demon immortals!” Lian’er took a deep breath, seemingly envious of the Dragon-Beast Clan. “It’s just a pity they don’t accept demon immortals like me.”
Shui Miao was slightly surprised. This chaotic clan was actually envied by Lian’er?
Unintentionally, Shui Miao found himself feeling as if he had willingly degraded himself to the level of a demon immortal, as if he had suffered a great loss.
“Lian’er, I’m a bit curious. If the Dragon-Beast Clan is so powerful, why haven’t the celestial soldiers and generals of the Ninth Heaven gone to exterminate them? They act against the heavens, so how do they survive in the immortal realm?” Shui Miao was eager to learn more about the immortal realm. If he could find loopholes in its rules, that would be even better.
Lian’er smiled faintly, “The celestial soldiers and generals, they won’t act lightly. As long as the demon immortals don’t infringe upon the interests of the immortal court and pay their dues on time, the celestial officials will turn a blind eye. As for survival, it’s not easy. Initially, the Dragon-Beasts were like scattered sand, hiding and running at the sight of immortals because dragon and beast blood could be used to temper weapons. Some immortals looking for easy gains would come to slaughter them. But one day, a dragon god capable of summoning lightning fought back, killed and devoured an immortal, and gained that immortal’s memories. After that, he became powerful. He united many Dragon-Beasts, and whenever immortals came to cause trouble, they would mercilessly kill them, plundering the immortals’ treasures and growing stronger.”
“Killing so recklessly, doesn’t the immortal court send troops to suppress them?”
Shui Miao’s heart stirred.
Lian’er shook her head, “The immortals killed were just ordinary ones looking for easy gains. They had no backing, no status. Who would send troops to suppress them? Who would fund the suppression? Besides, the Thunder Dragon God secretly bribes those above. Who would be foolish enough to cut off their own source of wealth?” Lian’er’s brow twitched, and she changed the subject, “But it’s precisely this reason that created the Thunder Dragon God. He’s now a powerful immortal at the Immortal Venerable level. I heard the celestial court intends to recruit them to guard the regions beyond the Hundred Thousand Immortal Mountains.”
The glory created by the Dragon-Beast Clan made Lian’er quite envious.
Shui Miao finally had a rough understanding of the situation in the immortal realm. It seemed that corruption and underhanded dealings were everywhere, just like in the mortal world. If that was the case, it would be easier to handle!
Shui Miao’s thoughts turned, and he asked, “Lian’er, you’re familiar with the immortal realm. I have the skill to craft artifacts, but I lack materials. If I had enough materials, I could create top-tier, even supreme-grade immortal artifacts. By then, we could form a powerful faction. When the war between immortals and gods breaks out, we could storm the Hundred Thousand Immortal Mountains and expand our influence. What’s an Immortal Venerable? Once I craft a time-reversing artifact, we could cultivate as many Immortal Venerables as we want.”
“Brother! Are these your true thoughts?”
Lian’er was shocked. Shui Miao’s words undoubtedly gave her a glimpse of a path to prominence.
“Of course it’s true, but we must be cautious and not make a single mistake. In the current situation, we can only challenge some weaker rogue factions. Once we’re stronger, I’ll go and subdue the Thunder Dragon God.” Shui Miao’s ambitions were sky-high, and his mind was very active. He felt this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
“Good! Brother, I’m willing to follow you to the death! I’d rather die for honor than continue to barely survive in this immortal realm.” Lian’er had had enough. Suppressed in the immortal realm for over a thousand years, still just a performer—who could endure that?
“Honor!”
“Lian’er, you mean the beast clan values honor greatly?”
“Brother, honor is the life of the beast clan. They are not afraid of death, but they cannot live without honor.”
“I understand!”
Shui Miao’s thoughts turned, and he urged, “Sister, let’s hurry.”
“Alright!”
Lian’er’s mind flashed, and she activated several speed-enhancing talismans.
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Beyond the Hundred Thousand Immortal Mountains, the immortal aura was significantly thinner, while the yin and evil energy had greatly increased.
Due to the thin immortal aura, the environment here felt more like the mortal world.
The surrounding mountains of the Hundred Thousand Immortal Mountains had long been plundered by rogue factions, turning them into barren hills.
At the fifth watch, within one of the immortal mountains, a group of rogue immortals was mining a crystal vein overnight.
This mountain was one of the larger ones within the Hundred Thousand Mountains.
These rogue factions, in order to survive, had no choice but to risk mining the veins.
Shui Miao and Lian’er landed at the cave entrance, and two rogue immortals guarding the entrance immediately drew their weapons to block them.
“Get lost, this is our territory now, go somewhere else!”
“You two, we’re from the Sky Wolf Gang. Be smart and leave quickly.”
The two rogue immortals were quite ordinary in strength, but their words were very arrogant.
“Wielding two low-grade immortal artifacts and still so arrogant?”
Shui Miao sneered, immediately summoning his glove, no longer hiding its aura. “Take a good look, this is the supreme-grade immortal artifact, Flame Dragon Blast. If you’re smart and don’t want to die, gather everyone and join our Heavenly Mechanism Sect.”
Shui Miao had just named the glove on the spot and casually mentioned a sect.
“Ah! A supreme-grade immortal artifact!”
“Quick, go find the boss…”
The two rogue immortals scurried into the cave.
Hearing this, Lian’er quickly asked, “Brother, why recruit these weak rogue immortals when we could just take the crystals?”
“Aren’t they pitiful too?”
Shui Miao didn’t say much more and flew directly into the cave.
Inside the cave, a large space had been excavated. Upon entering, Shui Miao and Lian’er saw over three hundred rogue immortals gathered together. One of them, a Golden Immortal, sensing Shui Miao’s aura, hurried forward and asked, “Esteemed one, do you truly intend to recruit us?”
“Of course, are you willing?”
Shui Miao didn’t waste words, channeling his immortal power and staring at the Golden Immortal.
The Golden Immortal couldn’t sense Shui Miao’s cultivation level, but he felt immense pressure, the kind he only felt when facing an Immortal Elder. He quickly knelt on one knee before Shui Miao, “We are willing! We are a group of rogue immortals no sect would take in. We formed this gang out of necessity to survive. Now that you are willing to accept us, we are more than willing!”
Seeing their leader submit, the other rogue immortals all knelt down.
Shui Miao nodded, using his immortal power to help them up. “Good, from now on, you are members of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect. Leader, what’s your name?”
“Reporting to the Sect Leader, this subordinate is Pan Hu.” The Golden Immortal quickly clasped his fists in response.
“Pan Hu, continue mining the crystals. I’ll go recruit more rogue immortals. But if any of you don’t wish to follow me, you can leave during this time.” With that, Shui Miao turned and left the cave.
“Joining the Heavenly Mechanism Sect is your fortune.”
Lian’er left these words and followed Shui Miao out.
Pan Hu watched as Shui Miao and Lian’er left, then turned back to the group. They looked at each other and suddenly erupted in excitement. Joining the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, having a leader wielding a supreme-grade immortal artifact, their fates had changed. They could truly hold their heads high now.
“Lian’er, let’s not bother with these small gangs for now. Let’s find a larger one to subdue, and the smaller ones will come to join us on their own.” Shui Miao was in a hurry and didn’t want to waste time here.
Lian’er’s mind stirred, “Then let’s go to the Heavenly Unity Sect. They have over eight thousand immortals, but their leader is at the Immortal Elder level.”
“Just an Immortal Elder, haha…”
Shui Miao grinned, waving his hand lightly, “Lead the way.”
“Brother! Are these really your true feelings?”
Lian’er was shocked. Shui Miao’s words had shown her a glimmer of hope for rising above her station.
“Of course they are. But we must be cautious—every step must be precise. Right now, we can only challenge weaker factions. Once we grow stronger, I will subdue the Thunder Dragon God.” Shui Miao’s ambition soared; his mind was quick and resourceful. He saw this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
“Great! Brother, I’m willing to follow you to my death! I’d rather die for honor than continue living in disgrace in this immortal realm.”
“Honor!”
“Lian’er, you mean to say that beast demons value honor highly?”
“Brother, honor is the very lifeblood of beast demons. They fear not death, but they cannot live without honor.”
“I understand!”
Shui Miao’s thoughts turned, and he urged, “Little sister, let’s hurry on our way.”
“Alright!”
The Dragon-Beast Clan, a coalition of evil dragons and monsters united to resist the slaughter by immortals, even engaged in cross-species breeding, giving rise to half-dragon, half-beast monstrosities of terrifying power. Speaking of which, the Dragon-Beast Clan is truly a pride of the demon immortals! Lian’er took a deep breath, seemingly envious of the Dragon-Beast Clan. “It’s just a pity they don’t accept demon immortals like me.”
Shui Miao was slightly surprised. This chaotic race was actually admired by Lian’er?
Unconsciously, Shui Miao realized he seemed to have willingly degraded himself to the level of a demon immortal, as if he had suffered a great loss.
“Lian’er, I’m a bit curious. If the Dragon-Beast Clan is so powerful, why haven’t the celestial soldiers and generals of the Ninth Heaven eradicated them? How do they survive in the immortal realm while defying the heavens?” Shui Miao was eager to learn more about the immortal realm, hoping to find loopholes in its rules.
Lian’er smiled faintly. “The celestial soldiers and generals won’t act lightly. As long as the demon immortals don’t infringe on the interests of the immortal court and pay their dues on time, the celestial officials turn a blind eye. As for survival, it’s not easy. Initially, the Dragon-Beasts were like scattered sand, fleeing at the sight of immortals because their blood could be used to forge weapons. Some immortals, seeking to take advantage, came to slaughter them. But one day, a dragon god capable of summoning lightning resisted, killed, and devoured an immortal, gaining that immortal’s memories. From then on, he became powerful, united many Dragon-Beasts, and whenever immortals caused trouble, they would mercilessly kill and plunder the immortals’ treasures, growing stronger and stronger.”
“Such indiscriminate killing, and the immortal court doesn’t send troops to suppress them?”
Shui Miao’s heart stirred.
Lian’er shook her head. “The immortals killed were just ordinary ones seeking to take advantage. They had no backing, no status. Who would send troops to suppress them? Who would fund the suppression? Besides, the Thunder Dragon God secretly bribes those above. Who would be foolish enough to cut off their own source of income?” Lian’er’s expression shifted, changing the topic. “But it’s precisely this reason that made the Thunder Dragon God what he is today. He’s now a powerhouse at the Immortal Venerable level. I heard the celestial court intends to recruit them to guard the regions beyond the Hundred Thousand Immortal Mountains.”
The glory of the Dragon-Beast Clan filled Lian’er with envy.
Shui Miao finally had a clearer understanding of the immortal realm. It seems the immortal realm is just as corrupt and riddled with underhanded dealings as the mortal world. If that’s the case, then it’s easier to handle!
Shui Miao’s mind raced, and he asked, “Lian’er, you’re familiar with the immortal realm. I have the skill to forge artifacts, but I lack materials. With enough materials, I can create top-tier, even supreme-grade immortal artifacts. By then, we can form a powerful faction. When the war between immortals and gods breaks out, we’ll storm the Hundred Thousand Immortal Mountains and expand our influence. What’s an Immortal Venerable? Once I forge a time-reversing artifact, we can cultivate as many Immortal Venerables as we want.”
“Brother! Are these your true thoughts?”
Lian’er was shocked. Shui Miao’s words undoubtedly gave her a glimpse of a path to prominence.
“Of course, it’s true. But we must be cautious, not making a single misstep. In our current situation, we can only challenge weaker bandit factions. Once we’re stronger, I’ll go and subdue the Thunder Dragon God.” Shui Miao’s ambitions soared to the heavens, his mind incredibly agile. He felt this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
“Good! Brother, I’m willing to follow you to the death! I’d rather die for honor than continue to struggle in this immortal realm.” Lian’er had had enough. Suppressed in the immortal realm for over a thousand years, still just a performer—who could endure that?
“Honor!”
“Lian’er, you mean the beast clans value honor greatly?”
“Brother, honor is the life of the beast clans. They fear not death, but they cannot live without honor.”
“I understand!”
Shui Miao’s thoughts churned, and he urged, “Sister, let’s hurry.”
“Alright!”
Lian’er’s mind flashed, and she activated several speed-enhancing talismans.
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Beyond the Hundred Thousand Immortal Mountains, the immortal aura was significantly thinner, while the yin and evil energy greatly increased.
Due to the thin immortal aura, the environment here felt more like the mortal world.
The surrounding mountains of the Hundred Thousand Immortal Mountains had long been stripped of their crystals by bandit factions, turning them into barren hills.
At the fifth watch, within one of the immortal mountains, a group of rogue immortals was mining a crystal vein overnight.
This mountain was one of the larger ones within the Hundred Thousand Mountains.
These bandit factions, for survival, had no choice but to risk mining the veins.
Shui Miao and Lian’er landed at the cave entrance, where two rogue immortals guarding the entrance immediately drew their weapons to block them.
“Move along, this is our territory now. Go somewhere else!”
“You two, we’re from the Sky Wolves Gang. Be smart and leave.”
The two rogue immortals were of average strength but spoke with great arrogance.
“Wielding two low-grade immortal artifacts and still so arrogant?”
Shui Miao sneered, immediately summoning his glove, no longer hiding its aura. “Take a good look. This is the supreme-grade immortal artifact, Flaming Dragon Blast. If you’re smart and don’t want to die, gather everyone and join our Heavenly Mechanism Sect.”
Shui Miao casually named the glove and made up a sect on the spot.
“Ah! A supreme-grade immortal artifact!”
“Quick, go find the boss…”
The two rogue immortals scurried into the cave.
Hearing this, Lian’er quickly asked, “Brother, we only need to seize the crystals. Why recruit these weak rogue immortals?”
“Aren’t they pitiful too?”
Shui Miao didn’t elaborate, directly flying into the cave.
Inside, a large space had been excavated. Upon entering, Shui Miao and Lian’er saw over three hundred rogue immortals gathered together. Their leader, a Golden Immortal, sensing Shui Miao’s aura, hurried forward and asked, “Esteemed one, do you truly wish to recruit us?”
“Of course, are you willing?”
Shui Miao didn’t waste words, channeling his immortal power, his gaze fixed on the Golden Immortal.
The Golden Immortal couldn’t gauge Shui Miao’s strength but felt immense pressure, the kind he only experienced in the presence of an Immortal Elder. He quickly knelt on one knee before Shui Miao. “We are willing. We are a group of rogue immortals no sect would take in. For survival, we had no choice but to form this bandit faction. Now that you are willing to accept us, we are more than willing!”
Seeing their leader subdued, the rogue immortals all knelt.
Shui Miao nodded, using his immortal power to help them rise. “Good. From now on, you are members of the Heavenly Mechanism Sect. Leader, what’s your name?”
“Reporting to the Sect Leader, this subordinate is Pan Hu.” The Golden Immortal quickly clasped his fists in response.
“Pan Hu, continue mining the crystals. I’ll go recruit more rogue immortals. But if you don’t wish to follow me, you can leave during this time.” With that, Shui Miao turned and left the cave.
“Joining the Heavenly Mechanism Sect is your fortune.”
Lian’er left these words and followed.
Pan Hu watched Shui Miao and Lian’er leave, then turned back. The group looked at each other, suddenly bursting into excited cheers. Joining the Heavenly Mechanism Sect, having a leader wielding a supreme-grade immortal artifact, their fates had changed. They could finally hold their heads high.
“Lian’er, let’s skip the small factions for now. Find a larger one to subdue, and the smaller ones will come to join us on their own.” Shui Miao was in a hurry, not wanting to waste time.
Lian’er’s mind stirred. “Then let’s go to the Heavenly Unity Sect. They have over eight thousand immortals, but their leader is at the Immortal Elder level.”
“Just an Immortal Elder, huh…”
Shui Miao grinned, waving his hand lightly. “Lead the way.”
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Beyond the Ten-Thousand Immortal Mountains, the immortal aura was significantly thinner, while the yin and killing energies grew stronger.
Due to the thinning immortal aura, the environment here felt more like the mortal world.
Around the Ten-Thousand Immortal Mountains, the surrounding peaks had long been stripped bare by bandit factions, leaving behind only barren hills.
At the fifth watch of the night, within one of the mountains deep in the Ten-Thousand Immortal Mountains, a group of rogue immortals were digging furiously for crystal veins.
This mountain was one of the major peaks among the Ten-Thousand Mountains.
These bandit factions had no choice but to risk mining the veins to survive.
Shui Miao and Lian’er landed at the cave entrance. Two guards immediately brandished their weapons and stepped forward to block them.
“Move along! This is our territory—go somewhere else!”
“Friends, we’re from the Sky-Soaring Wolf Gang. Be smart and leave now.”
The two rogue immortals were not particularly strong, but they spoke with great arrogance.
“You dare to be arrogant with just two low-grade immortal artifacts?”
Shui Miao sneered coldly, immediately summoning his gauntlet without hiding its aura. “Take a good look. This is a supreme-grade immortal artifact, the Fire Dragon Blaster. Be wise—if you don’t want to die, gather everyone and join our Tianji Sect immediately.”
Shui Miao had hastily named his gauntlet and made up a sect on the spot.
“Ahh! It’s a supreme-grade immortal artifact!”
“Quick! Go find the leader…”
The two rogue immortals darted into the cave.
Lian’er, hearing this, quickly asked, “Brother, why are we recruiting these weak rogue immortals when we only need the crystals?”
“Aren’t they pitiable too?”
Without further explanation, Shui Miao flew into the cave.
Inside the cave, a large space had been excavated. As Shui Miao and Lian’er entered, they saw over 300 rogue immortals gathered together. Among them stood a leader with Golden Immortal cultivation. Sensing Shui Miao’s aura, the Golden Immortal hurried forward and asked, “Esteemed Master, are you truly here to recruit us?”
“Of course. Will you accept?”
Shui Miao didn’t waste words. He channeled his immortal energy and fixed his gaze on the Golden Immortal.
The Golden Immortal couldn’t sense Shui Miao’s true power but felt immense pressure—the kind he had only felt before the Immortal Elders. He immediately knelt on one knee before Shui Miao. “We are willing! We are a group of rogue immortals rejected by all sects. We had no choice but to form this gang to survive. Now that you, Esteemed Master, are willing to accept us, we are naturally delighted!”
Seeing their leader submit, the rest of the rogue immortals knelt down one by one.
Shui Miao nodded, then used his immortal energy to help them rise. “Good. From now on, you are all members of the Tianji Sect. What’s your name, leader?”
“Reporting to Sect Leader, my name is Pan Hu.” The Golden Immortal quickly bowed.
“Pan Hu, continue mining the crystals. I’ll go recruit more rogue immortals. But if anyone doesn’t wish to follow me, you may leave during this time.” With that, Shui Miao turned and left the cave.
“Joining the Tianji Sect is your fortune.”
Lian’er left those words behind and followed him out.
Pan Hu watched Shui Miao and Lian’er leave, then turned back to see everyone looking at each other in astonishment. Suddenly, they all burst into excited cheers. Joining the Tianji Sect meant having a leader wielding a supreme-grade immortal artifact. Their fates would change, and they would finally be able to hold their heads high.
“Lian’er, let’s skip these small gangs for now. Let’s find a bigger one to subdue. Then the smaller factions will come to us willingly.”
Shui Miao was in a hurry and didn’t want to waste time.
Lian’er’s eyes lit up. “Then let’s go to the Tianyi Sect. They have over 8,000 immortals, though their leader has the cultivation of an Immortal Elder.”
“Just an Immortal Elder? Haha…”
Shui Miao smirked and waved his hand lightly. “Lead the way.”
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