Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons
Chapter 1102 - 690: Qingluan’s Three Questions, Where Does Justice Come From (Too late, tomorrow’s release will be early)

Chapter 1102: Chapter 690: Qingluan’s Three Questions, Where Does Justice Come From (Too late, tomorrow’s release will be early)

On the fringes of the Divine Land, where water forms the boundary, lies Hongze, divided into four regions.

Temporarily setting aside their differences, the Sects redrew the boundaries of the Four Hong, a place for recuperation and hidden prosperity.

Yet, the clear waters seem to still emit an indelible stench of blood.

The grand slaughter of years past still echoes in the minds of all beings in Hongze.

Everyone knows whence this Azure Sky came.

But recently, the calm of the Sky Curtain was shattered by dense, golden beams of light.

Once, a golden glow transformed from a simple reply from the Immortal Court was enough to send many Cultivators at the Unity Realm Stage into a frenzy, believing a world-shifting change was imminent.

Now, the Immortal Court has truly sent forth Heavenly Soldiers and Generals to this Hongze in person.

And in the hearts of the beings here, only deep dread remains.

"Has he returned?"

The remaining three Sect Masters of the South Hong Seven Sons rushed to Eastern Hong, their expressions grim.

"Just arrived, esteemed elders, please come this way."

After the departure of the White Dragon siblings, Zi Lan took over as the steward of East Dragon Palace.

She led the few to the hall, where they saw Zi Xian and Prince Zi Yang standing solemnly in front of a desk. Suspended above it, a clean Dragon Head intently studied the document on the desk.

"Sect Master Zi Xuan!"

Ling Yue Sect Master Qi Yansheng stalled for a moment, then greeted the figure with joy and surprise.

Sect Master Zi Xuan had been beheaded by Shi Ren. His head hung high in the Dragon Palace and his soul imprisoned—a fate more tragic than death. Now, although appearing only as a head, he was at least alive again!

"This is the Earth Spirit of Jianyang Prefecture."

Prince Zi Yang then introduced the unfamiliar elderly man beside him: "Elder Min is an Eighth rank Immortal Official of the Immortal Court. He escorted us back here."

"We pay our respects to the Immortal."

The Sect Masters bowed again, their hearts stirring with some commotion.

Such is the Divine Land, the siblings ventured out for just a short while, yet managed to befriend a true Immortal, who even escorted them back—a tremendous honor.

"No need for such formalities." Min Zhiyan returned the greeting with manners, equally curious to scan his surroundings.

It was hard for him to imagine that Officer Shen had emerged from such an out-of-the-way aquatic region.

"Indeed, my return to Eastern Hong is all thanks to your Sect Master Shen. Strictly speaking, I should be the one paying respects to all of you."

The East Dragon King finally took his gaze off the paper, smiling forcefully in jest: "It’s just a shame I don’t have a body now, so I’ll have to owe you this one. I’ll repay it another time."

"..."

Qi Yansheng and Deng Xiangjun, among others, couldn’t muster a laugh.

They scrutinized the hall once more but couldn’t find the familiar silhouette in their minds.

"Did he... not return?"

From the moment Shi Ren fell, Shen Yi became the pillar of all Hongze.

Everyone’s feelings were complex—they hoped he would avoid getting involved in this murky situation again, but in his absence, a sense of unease inexplicably filled their hearts.

"Officer Shen holds a venerable status and is occupied with numerous affairs. We humble Cultivators really can’t get in touch with him."

Before anyone else spoke, Min Zhiyan shook his head helplessly.

He had tried his best, but now the relationship between the Immortal Court and the Divine Dynasty was too complicated. He could no longer inquire casually about the Imperial Court’s affairs as before, even with the life-and-death relationship with Jianyang Magistrate.

Hearing this, the Sect Masters of South Hong were stunned in place.

A true Immortal spoke of their Sect Master of Nanyang with such humility.

In just a short while, Shen Yi had become an existence even higher than an Immortal!

"It’s alright... it’s alright."

Qi Yansheng waved his hands dismissively, his attitude shifting in an instant.

If Sect Master Shen was doing so well, not coming back was actually a good thing.

"Being busy is good." Deng Xiangjun’s face also broke into a smile, Nanyang’s rise now reflected upon Hongze, and spreading the radiance of the great sun across Divine Land.

He truly elevated South Hong Seven Sons to a new height!

The newfound sun, Jiaoyang, how could it bear any stain or blemish? It’s better to let these matters be buried in Hongze.

"So, what exactly is the matter?"

Min Zhiyan couldn’t help but ask, from his observation, the maximum level of Cultivators here was just Ninth Grade. Logically, such matters shouldn’t possibly affect Officer Shen.

But the gathering of Immortal light in Northern Hong was not typical for dealing with such affairs—the spectacle would even weigh heavily on a Taiyin Demon Immortal.

The hall fell silent, no one replied.

After a long silence, Prince Zi Yang took the document: "Since things have come to this point, we must repeat what was not accomplished in the past."

"All we can do now is hope that the Mighty Great General Qingluan truly lives up to his reputation of being just and impartial."

For many beings, some things are without choice.

In front of the lofty Immortal Court, the most significant person they could present from Hongze is Prince Zi Yang, serving as a rain-praying envoy in the Divine Dynasty.

This status is still somewhat insignificant in the eyes of an Earth Spirit like Min Zhiyan, not to mention the actual Heavenly Soldiers and Generals, or General Qingluan, who holds an office of Fourth Grade.

The good news is, most of the talented ones have left Hongze, securing their own futures and branching out.

Even if Hongze is destroyed, life still holds a thread of hope.

Over the long years, perhaps a giant will arise from among them. When the time comes, it will not be too late to vindicate Hongze.

As for siblings Zi Yang and Zi Xian, who ventured out and returned,

They are the native Dragon Race of Hongze, having avenged their great grudge, they have no more concerns, and naturally, they must share fate with this land.