Inquiry about immortality

Chapter 2503 Chaos
It turns out that this was the work of a powerful demon clan member; the fake immortal abode and Qingning Palace were just bait!
Qin Sang suddenly understood. No wonder he had always felt that although the fake immortal abode looked very similar to the Wuji Academy, it had nothing to do with the real Wuji Academy.

Even the powerful demons probably didn't expect that the real Wuji Academy was hidden there.

Qin Sang secretly thought how close she had come to disaster. Fortunately, Wuji Academy had hidden it well enough that it hadn't been discovered by the powerful demons. Otherwise, the Gengchuzhidu Gong Seal would have fallen into the wrong hands.

What kind of person is this powerful demon clan member trying to lure by building a fake immortal abode?

It couldn't be a successor of the Dao Court, otherwise the Wuji Academy would have revealed itself. It's likely only a powerful figure from the half-demon race who would warrant the demon race building a false immortal abode. Although the previous assumptions were flawed, the conclusion is correct: the half-demon race is not without powerful figures!

It now appears that the fake immortal abode is completely unharmed, and the demon race's tactic of luring the enemy has likely been exposed. It is estimated that the treasures of Qingning Palace were taken away by the demon race's powerful figure himself.

Thinking about this, Qin Sang pondered a question: why didn't Wuji Academy call out to him at the beginning, but only after Qingning Palace and the false immortal mansion appeared did he resonate with the seal of the Five Thunder Envoy Academy.

Could it be because it was previously blocked by the power of the false immortal abode?

Qin Sang couldn't help but think of another matter: she had taken the little Qilin into and out of the Fengmo many times, but she could never find the Qilin's origin. Was it because her senses were also being clouded by something?

Logically speaking, a Qilin would not leave behind a legacy that cannot be found even if there are no blood relatives or descendants!

"What are you thinking about, fellow Daoist?" Xuan Ying asked.

Qin Sang regained his composure and said with a wry smile, "I was shocked by your news, fellow Daoist. I never expected there to be such a hidden story. Don't laugh at me, but after hearing all the legends about the Immortal Abode, I also became greedy."

Xianying chuckled, "I was just worried that you might be unaware of the situation and accidentally enter the Immortal Abode, so I'm informing you of this."

He certainly wouldn't be that kind.

The reason for reminding Qin Sang was the fear that if she died inexplicably inside, it would give the Qingluan Clan a legitimate opportunity to intervene in the Great Wind Plains. Moreover, the Immortal Abode was connected to powerful figures within the clan. Although they had already taken precautions, the longer they could delay, the better.

Both sides were putting on an act, and Qin Sang naturally thanked them repeatedly. Then, changing the subject, she asked, "So, you two are able to manipulate the Immortal Mansion and wipe out all the experts from the Five Great Kingdoms in one fell swoop?"

“Unless the senior who created the Immortal Abode personally arrives, the few of us alone have no ability to control it. But would that senior possibly emerge from seclusion for such a trivial matter? Of course, even if it's an unclaimed Immortal Abode, entering is easy, but coming out alive is not so easy!” Xuan Ying said decisively. “The emergence of the Immortal Abode is an opportunity bestowed by Heaven. As long as we follow the trend and sow discord, we can incite internal strife among the five great kingdoms. Once the five great kingdoms go to war, the half-demon kingdoms will surely descend into chaos!”

"If there's anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask," Qin Sang volunteered.

Xianying waved her hand, "No rush! According to the intelligence we have, it should be that the three kings of Zhuqian have triggered something in the forbidden area, causing the Immortal Mansion to appear in the world. Now they are all missing. Before confirming their whereabouts, the Five Kingdoms still have concerns and need to wait a little longer."

It's hard to say what will happen to Blood Soul Impermanence, but Zhu Qian and the Three Kings definitely won't be able to get out. The conflict between the Five Kingdoms is bound to erupt, and Xuan Ying's scheme will surely succeed.

Qin Sang sensed that Xian Ying seemed somewhat wary of him, not wanting him to get too involved, and was probably hiding some secrets about the Immortal Abode. This was understandable; the real secrets wouldn't be told to an outsider like him.

This move by Xianying was exactly what Qin Sang wanted. He was eager to return to cultivate the Mahayana Killing Path and didn't want to be distracted by these trivial matters. Qin Sang's goal was to maintain contact with Xianying, know his movements, and then choose the right time to strengthen the Jiaosheng Kingdom based on the current situation.

"It seems you have a plan in mind, fellow Daoist. I wish you a resounding victory, that you may slaughter all the powerful figures of the five great kingdoms, stir up chaos in the world, and achieve great merit!" Qin Sang congratulated him with cupped hands.

With a hint of smugness, Xianying said, "This time, all we need to do is ignite the conflict between the five great nations; killing is not our goal."

Qin Sang asked curiously, "Isn't your mission to kill a half-demon genius?"

Xianying said vaguely, "I don't know the reason either, but the Five Sons of Tiangeng and the Eight Kings of Zhuqian are not our targets..."

Upon hearing this, Qin Sang became suspicious. Seeing that Xianying was being vague, she didn't press him further. They then discussed some other matters, and since they didn't need him for the time being, Qin Sang bid farewell to the two demons.

After seeing Qin Sang off, the sect leader frowned and said, "Just who is this Fellow Daoist Mingyue? You told him all the secrets of the Immortal Abode, aren't you afraid he'll leak them..."

Xianying interrupted, "My elder brother specifically instructed us not to interfere with what this Fellow Daoist Mingyue does."

Brother Zong immediately shut his mouth. The Zhaofeng Clan Chief, Feng Jiuyuan, had specifically instructed him, which speaks volumes about his background.

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"The Five Sons of Tian Geng and the Eight Kings of Zhu Qian are not our targets..."

As Qin Sang flew out of the stone forest, she was still pondering what Xian Ying had just said.

The demon race treats the half-demon kingdoms as hunting grounds, purging them periodically to prevent them from becoming too powerful. Aren't the five sons of Tian Geng and the eight kings of Zhu Qian the most likely to break through to the Integration stage?
Qin Sang had fought against them. The others might be a bit weaker, but if Jin Geng and Dong Jiao Wang hadn't died at Wuji Academy, they might have had a chance to break through in the future.

Why did the demon race show such mercy and spare them?
Unless, the demon race is certain that they cannot break through the Integration Stage!

Qin Sang thought to himself that this was strange. Could it be related to the national treasure? The national treasure of the Five Kingdoms was the thing he couldn't understand the most. There are gains and losses. That's how things are in the world. If you want to gain great power, you always have to give something up.

Yu Ying grew up in the Shadow God Kingdom and had no idea why.

After flying a short distance, Qin Sang met up with Yu Ying, and the two headed straight for the Kingdom of Horned Life.

It was another year of storms, and the two of them, having passed through the eye of the storm, were getting closer and closer to the Kingdom of Horned Life.

Unexpectedly, when they entered the Kingdom of Jiaosheng, formerly the Kingdom of Lingmo, they found only scorched earth!
Yu Ying's pretty face darkened, and she looked somewhat apprehensive. She quickly bowed and said, "Please forgive me, Master!"

"Are you sure it's your Shadow God Kingdom?" Qin Sang asked.

Yu Ying nodded, her figure flashed, and she took out an item from the ruins, presenting it to Qin Sang. "This is a fragment of the Divine Radiance Dharma Ship. It can not only be used to transport troops, but also to form the Divine Radiance Dharma Array during wind disasters, preventing the Xun wind from affecting the cultivators' supernatural powers and spells. With this balance, the power will be... Only the Huangji Kingdom knows the method of refining it, and the Huangji Kingdom is our ally."

Although the Xun wind hangs in the sky, its influence is everywhere. Apart from a few inheritances, many cultivators' supernatural powers and spells are suppressed during wind disasters.

Yu Ying became increasingly anxious as she spoke. If the Horned Kingdom were destroyed by the Shadow God Kingdom, and Qin Sang were to take his anger out on her, that would be a real injustice!

"Hehe, as expected of a country that has been fighting against wind disasters for many years, each immortal kingdom has its own unique methods for dealing with them..."

Qin Sang looked relaxed and pointed ahead, "Let's go take a look ahead."

As they sped along, everything in sight was in ruins. The Shadow God Kingdom's methods were extremely cruel, aiming to raze the Horned Kingdom to the ground.

Before Qin Sang left Jiao Sheng Kingdom, Bai Ying'er built an altar on the territory she had seized. The first step was to connect with Jiao Sheng Kingdom and advance from north to south. Therefore, the fact that this place was razed to the ground does not mean that Jiao Sheng Kingdom has been destroyed.

"This is the unique magical artifact of the Kuangshou Kingdom, the Immortal Butterfly Silk..."

Yu Ying soon discovered another fragment, brightly colored, like a piece of soft silk.

"This is the magic-breaking arrow of the Kingdom of Pilan! This is..."

The more she discovered, the more flustered Yu Ying became, and Qin Sang's expression was no longer as relaxed as before.

He had previously communicated with Yu Ying and gained a detailed understanding of the relationships between the Shadow God Kingdom and other immortal kingdoms, as well as their relationship with the Zhu Qian Dynasty.

Previously, the Shadow God Kingdom only dared to make some small moves in secret, for the same reason Qin Sang guessed: the Zhu Qian Dynasty suppressed it, not allowing strong countries to bully weak countries without cause and to annex neighboring countries on a large scale.

The eight princes of Zhu Qian were each in charge of guarding one of the eight directions. They were not only responsible for governing their own territories, but also for governing neighboring countries. All the surrounding countries depended on them.

The Zhu Qian Dynasty desired a fragmented world of immortal kingdoms, large and small, that could check and balance each other. This would maintain stability around the Zhu Qian Dynasty and prevent any single immortal kingdom from growing too powerful and threatening it.

The current ruler of the Shadow God Kingdom is ambitious and senses the impending chaos, intending to conquer the world. However, before the decline of the Zhu Qian Dynasty, he wouldn't dare to defy the world even if he had ten times the courage. He sent Wu Nandu to investigate, and whether he could return or not, it would fulfill the Shadow God Kingdom ruler's wishes. If he died here, it would provide a legitimate pretext for future attacks on the Horned Kingdom.

The countries that Yu Ying just mentioned, such as Huangji Kingdom, Kuangshou Kingdom, and Pilan Kingdom, are close to Yingshen Kingdom, but they will not send troops to openly support Yingshen Kingdom!

Something has clearly gone wrong.

"I'm afraid the news of the disappearance of the three Zhu Qian kings has already spread, causing unrest among the people. The other five kings must have also gotten involved, wanting to seize the power of the Eastern Flood Dragon King and his group," Yu Ying said in a deep voice.

The Eastern Flood Dragon King, the Southern Cloud King, and the Du Sha King respectively govern the southeast, south, and southwest of the dynasty. The Shadow God Kingdom and the Horned Birth Kingdom are both under the rule of the three kings. Such surrounding immortal kingdoms can also be considered part of the power of the three kings of Zhu Qian. Don't you see that at their command, Yu Ying and others have to risk their lives to enter the forbidden area with them?

The three kings had only been missing for five years, and their deaths were not yet confirmed. Logically, there shouldn't have been such a major upheaval so quickly. However, the involvement of the other five kings changed everything.

The eight kings of Zhu Qian were not a monolithic entity. The King of Dongjiao, the King of Nanyun, and the King of Dusha had only become close recently. Before that, they had been constantly fighting each other openly and covertly. If there was an opportunity to annex each other's forces, they would certainly not miss it.

During this trip to the forbidden area, the three kings of Zhu Qian not only took away all their confidants, but also many pillars of the immortal kingdoms, all of whom were trapped in the false immortal palace. Their power was so weak that it was unprecedented.

If it weren't for Emperor Zhu Qian's presence, the news of the deaths of the three Zhu Qian kings wouldn't have even spread, and the Zhu Qian Dynasty would likely have descended into civil war before the outside world even descended into chaos. Even if they couldn't seize power, external forces wouldn't mind intervening. Ambitious individuals like the ruler of the Shadow God Kingdom would certainly seize the opportunity to stir up trouble.

"Heh, you underestimated him by gathering so many helpers," Qin Sang's smile carried a hint of coldness.

Yu Ying hesitated, ultimately daring not to defend the King of Shadow God Kingdom. If Shadow God Kingdom truly destroyed Horned Life Kingdom, she would have no choice but to uphold justice even at the cost of her own family.

The storm destroyed most of the traces, but they continued forward, and new traces began to appear on the battlefield.

Yu Ying saw some signs and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

Given the chaotic situation, the Shadow God Kingdom is unlikely to exert all its national strength to attack the Horned Life Kingdom. It is probably just that they have assembled a coalition army to carry out the attack, and there is still room for maneuver.

Finally, they sensed unusual fluctuations in spiritual energy ahead. The two immediately quickened their escape techniques and soon saw the army advancing forward in the gale.

The army stretched to the horizon, banners fluttering. The most striking feature was the array of magical boats on both sides of the formation. These boats were thousands of feet long, without sails, and were enveloped in a golden light, yet they could still sail against the wind.

The wars among the half-demon kingdoms are frequent. The most developed things are not cultivation methods, but all kinds of arrays and magical artifacts used for war, especially large magical artifacts like the Divine Radiance Magic Boat, which are countless. The strongest of them are of course the Five Superior Kingdoms.

Having gathered this intelligence, Qin Sang couldn't help but marvel at how eye-opening it was.

The Dao Court also possesses such artifacts, as recorded in the seal of the Five Thunder Envoy Academy. They are far more powerful than the Divine Phoenix Magic Boat, but even with the combined resources of an entire nation, only a few of these artifacts can be crafted, making them beyond the reach of the Horned Life Kingdom.

Moreover, Qin Sang cultivates the Mahayana killing path, killing for the sake of protection, and needs to use defense instead of offense. He has the strongest altar and does not need to build other magical artifacts for the time being.

Yu Ying's gaze passed over the Dharma boat and landed on a royal carriage in the center of the army. The carriage was draped in light gauze curtains, which was very luxurious, but it also had a somewhat effeminate feel.

"The commander is my good-for-nothing niece. I'll go there now and order her to withdraw her troops!"

As Yu Ying spoke, she prepared to fly towards the imperial carriage.

"Wait a minute!"

Qin Sang stopped Yu Ying, pondering, "If the Horned Kingdom were to annex the Shadow God Kingdom now, wouldn't it cause a huge uproar?"

Yu Ying agreed, "Unless the sect leader personally steps forward, it will definitely cause controversy and may even alarm the Zhu Qian Dynasty."

Powerful nations like the Shadow God Kingdom and the Crimson Melt Kingdom were few and far between under the rule of the Three Kings. Their failure to conquer them, and their subsequent annexation by the obscure Horned Life Kingdom, was utterly appalling.

"Does the cult leader intend to..."

Yu Ying had already guessed Qin Sang's intentions.

Qin Sang nodded, "The time isn't right yet; I can't step into the limelight directly. It seems this battle will continue. Not only that, the Shadow God Kingdom will continue to oppose the Horned Tree Kingdom, and once the Horned Tree Kingdom has grown stronger, it will be rightfully annexed by the Horned Tree Kingdom..."

Yu Ying nodded, "Don't worry, Master, I know what to do."

In this battle, the Shadow God Kingdom must lose, but it cannot lose to the Horned Kingdom, otherwise it would be inexplicable.

The only reason for the defeat was external; the Shadow God Kingdom had no choice but to withdraw its troops and was unable to continue the campaign, leaving the Horned Kingdom ample time to develop. Given the current chaotic situation, this reason is not hard to find.

Qin Sang's goal was to create a powerful enemy for the Jiao Sheng Kingdom, enduring humiliation and growing stronger. During this process, people's attention was drawn to the Ying Shen Kingdom, and by the time they noticed the Jiao Sheng Kingdom, it had already grown into a behemoth.

Seeing that Yu Ying was so understanding, Qin Sang said with relief, "After a while, I will personally accompany you to meet the King of the Shadow God Kingdom."