Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons
Chapter 1093 - 686: Each Has Their Own Plan

Chapter 1093: Chapter 686: Each Has Their Own Plan

Celestial Court, Qingluan Palace.

Hong Jing walked slowly into the grand hall, looking up at the young Immortal General seated high above, his expression a complicated mix, tinged with a hint of admiration.

He had always felt that Qingluan’s actions were stubborn, and his thoughts seemed to greatly differ from the norm, bluntly put, as if there was something wrong with his mind.

Yet, it was only after returning from Shenxu Mountain that Hong Jing suddenly realized why Qingluan was able to hold the Fourth Grade Immortal Seal.

The other party had indeed drawn a thread from a tangled mess and traced it to uncover some truths, a truly terrifying feat.

"I went to Shenxu Mountain, where I was received by the Mu Yang Peak Master of Array Peak."

"After chatting for several days, I brought back these items."

Hong Jing stepped up the long stairs and handed over the Jade Slip from his palm: "Your thoughts were correct, that young man called Shen Yi, is not the rightful heir raised by Shenxu Mountain since childhood. To be precise, Shenxu Mountain’s acquaintance with him is probably not much different from ours."

"How would they tell you such things?" Qingluan remained unflustered.

"Under normal circumstances, affairs within the Immortal Sect are naturally not discussed with outsiders, but Shen Yi’s title as Peak Master was grabbed from the hands of a Shenxu Mountain disciple, thus creating rifts among their disciples."

Hong Jing pondered momentarily: "You fear infighting and wish to use our blade for the kill, so you concocted these lies? No need to worry, I am not a fool."

As he spoke, he looked at the Jade Slip: "Contained within are orders from Mu Yang Peak Master for Shenxu Mountain disciples to investigate outside, gathering information about Shen Yi."

"This person seems to have appeared out of thin air, even when the Immortal Sect investigated, no trace could be found."

"But coincidentally, at the time of Seven Treasures Bodhisattva’s sermon at He Mountain, Ye Lan accompanied Shen Yi there, indicating that both of them at least stayed in the Great Nan Continent for some days. Moreover, considering Shen Yi’s timely arrival at Eight Extremes Valley, his usual residence is very likely centered around West Mountain Prefecture and its neighboring major prefectures."

With a casual wave of his hand, a topographic map of the Great Nan Continent appeared on the table.

He gently tapped his finger on one of the major prefectures.

Jianyang Prefecture.

"The information Shenxu Mountain obtained is related to this place. Due to an impending catastrophe, many Immortal Sects have retreated from the Great Nan Continent, among which, one lineage is related to Shenxu Mountain."

"As stated by that lineage, around the time of the Bodhisattva’s sermon, a large group of unidentified cultivators, bearing recommendations from the Earth Spirit, joined various Immortal Sects in Jianyang Prefecture."

"Seeing the timing matched, I had my subordinates investigate on the way back."

With a slight wave of his hand, Heavenly Soldiers and Generals entered the hall from outside, some holding severed heads, others escorting disheveled prisoners — numerous and diverse, including disciples of sects and children under Earth Spirit’s command.

"It’s difficult to investigate one person, but much easier to look into a group. Where they come from, why they gathered in Jianyang Prefecture, and how they obtained the recommendation letters."

"This group represents one reason among others."

Hong Jing indicated towards these longtime associates of East Dragon King, his voice becoming more indifferent: "Their path leads to a place called Hongze."

As the words "Hongze" left his mouth.

A slight raise of Qingluan’s brows, such a subtle movement, yet it instantly infused him with a more intense aura of aggression.

All present fell silent.

Even the Heavenly Soldiers who had just decapitated others dared not breathe loudly.

"What do you plan to do?"

The silence was broken by Hong Jing, and thinking of his honorable nephew Shi Ren, who had "forgotten" to send a letter, he recalled Mu Yang Peak Master’s words:

"If the Immortal Court needs help, he will certainly assist with all his might."

Hearing this, Qingluan shook his head, his tone indifferent: "Mountain Gate disputes, as long as they do not violate Heavenly Law, the Immortal Court will not interfere."

Hong Jing nodded thoughtfully: "Understood."

The meaning of not interfering can also be interpreted as a tacit endorsement.

"And us?"

"Send Qian Qing to investigate Hongze."

Qian Qing slowly stood up, looking down towards the Mortal Realm: "I will accompany him."

As his voice fell, an uncanny look emerged in the silent audience.

General Qian Qing, summoned from the Imperial Stables, had achieved great merits repeatedly in a short time and was favored by the True God Sect, at such a promising moment, yet Qingluan intended to make a move against him!

"This... Qi Feng Star Constellation had just borrowed him from you, it hasn’t been long, and it won’t be easy to call him back."

Hong Jing hesitated slightly, even though both Three Immortals Sect and Bodhi Sect had grown powerful, no longer the minor followers helping True God, but as an embodiment of Heavenly Dao, True God commanded residual awe among ordinary cultivators, not easily offended.

"Then force the call."

Qingluan’s voice left no room for negotiation, finally revealing the temperament of a favored figure in the Immortal Court.

"Understood... I’ll handle it right away."

Hong Jing paused momentarily, bowing respectfully before retiring.

Though not an Immortal General under Qingluan, his current attitude was clearly not just simple assistance, but seemed more like serving at his behest.

Many matters in the world are judged solely by their outcomes.

If that Horses’ Fortune truly had no issue, Qingluan would be deemed delirious, and it would be wise for him to distance himself from Qingluan as soon as possible.

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