“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 information, quickly tell us…”
“…”
A group of immortals gathered around, and Shui Miao joined them.
The old man glanced at the celestial general but chuckled, “No, I won’t say it. If I did, you officials would arrest me. You know how it is—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 has the time to monitor what you say?”
Several immortals shook their heads.
Sighing, the celestial general said, “Yeah, everything’s in disarray now. As long as you don’t spread rumors, we really don’t care to interfere.”
“Alright then, since you’ve said that, I’ll speak up…”
Looking around cautiously, the old man lowered his voice and said, “This is absolutely true. One of my brothers was there the entire time. He personally witnessed that the auction was entirely fraudulent. It seems our Kunpeng Immortal Emperor deliberately used the excuse of selling a legendary immortal artifact to attract the super-rich, even arranging for his own people to place bids. Who would have guessed that a powerful expert was also present? This expert not only disrupted the auction but also openly mocked Kunpeng. Kunpeng, furious, attempted to launch an attack, but this expert was incredibly formidable—his palm strike shattered Kunpeng’s极品 immortal artifact, the Beast Cage. Then he snatched the supreme artifact, the Ice-Sealing Spatial Domain. When Kunpeng pursued him, the expert trapped him inside the supreme artifact and caused it to self-destruct!”
The old man’s account sounded quite convincing.
After hearing this, everyone was stunned—this was truly big news!
The celestial general frowned. On one hand, the old man’s story sounded plausible, and on the other, Kunpeng’s background was never reputable, so it wouldn’t be surprising if he had done such a thing.
Seeing the celestial general remain silent, the old man added, “Well, we’ve heard it, so let’s just leave it at that. Don’t go spreading it around. Everyone knows Kunpeng’s background, so just keep it in mind.”
After saying this, the old man immediately turned and left, heading toward another group of people.
Shui Miao sensed this with his divine perception and noticed the old man repeating the exact same story to another crowd…
This old man seemed like someone with nothing better to do, just spreading gossip.
But this was the Immortal Realm—no one would bother spreading such rumors for free.
Shui Miao continued wandering around, eavesdropping and inquiring.
Before long, Shui Miao suddenly noticed the old man heading toward a secluded area, where a middle-aged man handed him a pile of spirit stones in exchange for continuing to spread the rumors.
Then the middle-aged man left.
Shui Miao’s mind stirred, and he followed the middle-aged man to a quiet spot, where he witnessed him meeting two dwarves and receiving a large amount of spirit stones from them.
These two dwarves were none other than Bufa and Bushang.
Shui Miao never expected that the ones orchestrating the rumor campaign would be them.
“…”
However, just as Shui Miao was about to revert to his original form to meet them, he suddenly noticed numerous immortals flying toward their direction. After joining with Bufa and Bushang, they all entered a magnificent immortal mountain. Shui Miao followed from a distance. Since Xiandu Mountain had been destroyed, many immortals were coming and going around Tian Mountain, so Shui Miao went unnoticed.
“Friend, what sect is this?”
Unfamiliar with the Immortal Realm, Shui Miao randomly stopped a passing immortal to ask.
The immortal was slightly surprised, “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 very 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 the cranes are from the Shushan Sect—the fourth-largest sect in the Immortal Realm.”
“Look over there, those riding golden-furred elephants belong to the Jinlun Sect—they’re 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 Kunlun Sect.
Shui Miao blinked and curiously asked, “Friend, I noticed they’re all heading to Kunlun Sect. Could it be that something big has happened there?”
“Oh! Today is the birthday of Kunlun Sect’s sect leader—nine thousand years old! 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 it, brother? Let’s go together?” The immortal introduced himself, “I’m 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 someone who just wanted a free meal.
“Sorry, I’m new here, unfamiliar with the Immortal Realm, and don’t know anyone. It wouldn’t be appropriate for me to go to Kunlun Sect. I think I’ll pass.”
“Hey! Don’t worry, I’m here!”
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.”
“Well then, let’s go have a look.”
Shui Miao took a deep breath. Since the sect was opening its doors to all immortals, it didn’t really matter.
But in reality, Letao had lied.
Kunlun Sect’s invitation wasn’t open to just anyone. 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.
Letao couldn’t sense Shui Miao’s cultivation level, but assuming he was powerful, he wanted to tag along for the prestige.
So Shui Miao altered his aura to mimic Zhao Tianyi’s, and flew toward Kunlun Sect’s immortal mountain. At the entrance stood a supervisor at the Da Luo Golden Immortal level, scanning the passing immortals with his divine sense. Those with lower cultivation were immediately stopped for questioning.
“I’m here with the sect leader…”
Before the supervisor could ask, Letao quickly spoke up.
The supervisor looked puzzled at Shui Miao, but upon sensing his profound and unfathomable cultivation, immediately bowed respectfully and let them both through.
Shui Miao easily entered Kunlun Sect. As he casually turned his head, he saw Taiyi Zhenren, the sect leader of Yuxu Sect, arriving with a group of Zhenrens. Among them were Taixuan Zhenren and Huayuting.
What a coincidence—to meet here of all places!
Shui Miao’s mind raced as he began plotting how to deal with Huayuting.
Huayuting had important connections and was immediately greeted by a Xianzun-level expert.
As for Shui Miao, he only had Letao, a freeloader, by his side—not even a guide.
Kunlun Sect’s immortal mountain was filled with spiritual energy, vast in area, with countless disciples and a constant flow of people.
Letao was looking around restlessly, busy searching for the dining area.
Shui Miao, however, quietly followed Huayuting from a distance. Without realizing it, he had already lost sight of Letao.
To infiltrate Yuxu Sect’s group, Shui Miao transformed into Zhao Tianyi’s appearance.
“Cough cough!”
Shui Miao deliberately coughed twice.
The familiar voice immediately caught Taixuan Zhenren’s attention.
Taixuan turned around, saw Shui Miao, and quickly grabbed his arm, transmitting his thoughts, “Brother, what’s going on? How did you suddenly appear here?”
“I just came for the feast…”
Shui Miao replied shamelessly, which actually fit his style as a wandering sect leader.
Thinking that Shui Miao was finally willing to join the team for the competition, Taixuan was overjoyed and quickly pulled out a Zhenren robe, changing Shui Miao’s clothes with a mere thought.
However, this robe was different from before—it was green.
After changing, Taixuan excitedly called out, “Sect Leader, look! Our Azure Dragon Hall’s leader, Ta Fa Zhenren, has arrived.”
“Oh! Ta Fa Zhenren, you’ve finally come! Brother, since you’re unfamiliar with this place, let me introduce—this is Kunlun Sect’s Dongwu Zhenren…”
“Dongwu Zhenren, this is our Yuxu Sect’s Ta Fa Zhenren, the current leader of the Azure Dragon Hall.”
Seeing Shui Miao, Taiyi Zhenren was also delighted and introduced him.
“Ah, so you’re Ta Fa Zhenren! A pleasure to meet you!”
Dongwu Zhenren immediately bowed in greeting.
Shui Miao quickly returned the bow, “Dongwu Zhenren, the pleasure is all mine…”
Dongwu Zhenren smiled at Shui Miao, “Haha, we must have a few drinks later. Please, everyone, come this way…”
Shui Miao bowed again in thanks.
The group continued walking.
Taijin Zhenren and Taihuo Zhenren approached to greet Shui Miao.
Taixuan transmitted his thoughts to Shui Miao, “Kunlun Sect is the second-largest sect in the Immortal Realm. Our Yuxu Sect used to be second, but we’ve declined. There are thirty-six Xianzun experts in Kunlun Sect’s Ninth Heaven. Dongwu Zhenren here is a major figure in Kunlun Sect—his status is similar to yours.”
Taixuan’s words were clearly meant to flatter Shui Miao.
Shui Miao’s attention was on Huayuting. They had exchanged glances earlier, and Huayuting’s eyes were filled with arrogance, as if he looked down on everyone. Wanting to provoke him and learn more, Shui Miao approached and said with a smile, “Senior Daoist, you must be Huayuting, right?”
Huayuting gave Shui Miao a cold glance and simply bowed slightly without saying a word.
Tch!
How arrogant!
Shui Miao immediately felt annoyed and wondered what exactly Huayuting had to be so proud of.
What made this fallen Xianzun so conceited?
Could it be that he had conspired with Kunpeng Immortal Emperor to plot against everyone?
Shui Miao wasn’t one to back down easily. Smiling, he continued, “Senior Huayiting, how is your son, Hua Tianxiong?”
This was a deliberate jab—hitting where it hurt.
Upon hearing this, Taiyi Zhenren was secretly delighted—finally, someone was giving Huayiting trouble.
Taixuan Zhenren, however, quickly tugged at Shui Miao’s robe, urging him not to cause trouble.
Huayiting’s eyebrows twitched. He stopped walking and coldly asked Shui Miao, “Zhao Tianyi, what are you trying to say? What exactly do you mean?”
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