Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons
Chapter 1078 - 679: Each With Their Own Opportunity_3

Chapter 1078: Chapter 679: Each With Their Own Opportunity_3

Shi Yong’s head, with eyes wide open in disbelief, fell to the ground with a thud, devoid of any signs of life.

He stared intently ahead, as if he could see through the White Cloud Immortal Mountain and observe everyone in the Qingluan Palace.

"I bid my leave."

The Immortal Officials bowed and left the palace in an orderly manner.

When only two people remained, Hong Jing hesitated before speaking, "To execute him just like that? He was your fellow Sect member and had been serving under you for many years, acting on a Handwritten Decree no less. Spreading this might chill the hearts of our Sect, could there be any objections towards you?"

Under normal circumstances, it would have been acceptable.

After all, Qingluan’s reputation for being impartial and just was well known; handling such matters decisively could even bolster his integrity.

But now was different, many were aware that Qingluan was investigating the issue with his mount.

Protecting his mount so fiercely, yet treating his subordinate in such a manner... it seemed a bit unjustifiable.

"I instructed him to observe Qian Qing, not to desert in the face of the enemy and sow discord among the troops."

Qingluan’s expression remained solemn, apparently indifferent to these concerns. He took a pen and paper, neatly recording Qian Qing’s achievements, then sent someone to the Immortal Court.

"..."

Hong Jing gritted his teeth, now too closely allied with Qingluan to retreat despite feeling some regret.

After a moment of contemplation, he attempted to persuade, "Maybe let it be. You lost a Heavenly Immortal Realm Purple-Bearded White Dragon; I lost an Arhat once from the Bodhi Sect. I tolerated it too. Continuing like this seems quite improper."

He had initially thought Qingluan was acting recklessly, but now found the other’s suspicions not entirely unreasonable.

Still... even if correct, it wasn’t worth it!

According to reports from You Yunshan, behind Horses’ Fortune indeed stood Shenxu Mountain.

"I investigate according to the law, what’s wrong with that."

Qingluan, without even lifting his eyelids, took pen and paper again, his writings unknown.

"You!" Hong Jing was taken aback, his face showing helplessness.

It was true; Qingluan wasn’t breaking any rules, but what he really thought, who knew besides himself?

If it was just a regular investigation, why would Horses’ Fortune emerge unscathed from the Imperial Stables, promoted directly to a Secondary Sixth Rank Immortal General?

Suffering a setback at the hands of Shenxu Mountain wasn’t shameful.

Can’t he just swallow this?

"Who is this letter for?" Hong Jing sighed inwardly; the other’s rank was too high for him to do more than he had.

"Shenxu Mountain." Qingluan, sealing the letter seriously, stamped it with a Big Seal.

"..."

Hong Jing was thoroughly disappointed.

They were from a Great Immortal Sect, in their prime, not some pushovers likely to reason with him.

Though he thought so, he still stood up and took the letter: "I’ll deliver it then."

Hoping this would be the last time.

With calamities approaching, Hong Jing once thought himself astute in choosing a future ally that could rise amid tribulations. Yet, if they continued over this White Dragon, the other was truly ruined.

He took the envelope, transforming into a streak of light towards the Mortal Realm.

And just atop the Eight Peaks surrounding Shenxu Mountain.

Mu Yang Taoist stood at the cliff edge, hands behind his back.

Liu Ruifeng, having completely lost his spirit, followed his father with a dejected expression.

Since Shen Yi had crafted that flawless Void Treasure Pill, his worth had plummeted, demoted to a mere Third Generation Disciple, unable to uphold a Peak Master’s dignity among his peers.

"Cultivate diligently, and do not let slip the chance when destiny presents itself."

Mu Yang Taoist quietly watched the Sky Curtain.

"What chance is there..." Liu Ruifeng grimly smiled, the courtyard again adorned with a statue.

Not of that detestable former Peak Master, but another, even more despised young man, causing him restless nights filled with hatred for devouring his flesh and blood!

"Hm?"

Just then, the father and son noticed something unusual and looked up simultaneously.

A Jin Guang approached from the Sky Curtain, bringing with it the aura of the Immortal Court as it descended directly among the Eight Peaks of Shenxu.

"General Hong Jing, visiting Shenxu!"

With these solemn and resonant words, each peak responded with Divine Soul vibrations, showing goodwill, yet did not welcome the real Immortal General inside.

The presence of an Immortal Official was impressive, but the Three Immortals Sect’s Shenxu Mountain was no ordinary place. The mutual wariness due to internal strife within the sect was quite normal.

"Hong Jing carries a Handwritten Decree from Mighty Great General Qingluan, seeking to befriend the Dan Peak’s Peak Master, with no other duties at hand."

Once more, Hong Jing’s voice resonated within the Jin Guang.

—but the other Seven Peaks still refused.

A visitor from the Celestial Court, without a true Immortal Decree, is generally dismissed if possible, which was why Hong Jing had little hope for this matter.

Just then, a figure suddenly rose among the Sixth Peak.

Mu Yang Taoist, with a gentle smile, softly invited, "Please, Immortal General, come to the peak for a chat."

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