Inquiry about immortality

Chapter 2549 Chaos!
"Wait a minute!"

Qinglan finally believed that Qin Sang was not Junyang.

She could sense that Youhuangtian's attitude towards Junyang was very strange. Even if he found Junyang's whereabouts, he might not come to surround and kill him, and Junyang might not be afraid. Even if Junyang was afraid, there was no need to use such clumsy methods.

If it's not Junyang, what is the relationship between this leader of the Five Thunder Sect and Junyang?

He possesses the bloodline of Junyang, yet he mingles among half-demons and establishes an immortal kingdom. Could he be a descendant of Junyang and a half-demon? Or perhaps he is Junyang's disciple, bestowed with Junyang's essence blood?

In any case, this person's identity is clearly extraordinary, and he is highly valued by Junyang...

However, the Five Thunder Sect leader may not be telling the truth. If he did not know the function of the Azure Mirror Ranking, why did he leave him outside for so many days, neither driving him away nor asking about his origins?
Junyang may be here but unwilling to meet, or he may not be here at all, but the leader of the Five Thunder Sect must have a way to contact Junyang. He must have been instructed by Junyang to say these words to him.

It's clear that Junyang doesn't want to get involved with the Qingluan Clan. Is there some hidden reason?
Suddenly, Qinglan realized that she didn't need to think so much. She just needed to bring back everything she had seen and heard, and Youhuangtian would make the decision.

With a heavy responsibility on her shoulders, Qinglan couldn't just leave like this. Seizing on the loophole in Qin Sang's words, she asked, "Does the sect leader also believe that the letter with the feather seal was given by Senior Junyang?"

Qin Sang was stunned for a moment, then vehemently denied it, "I never said that! You were the one who just said it..."

Qinglan smiled smugly, “Master, there’s no need to be so wary. The fact that Youhuangtian sent me here instead of attacking directly is enough to prove everything. Senior Junyang ordered you to stay here and then led us here, so he must have encountered some troublesome matter in Dafeng Plain... We can actually be friends.”

Having escaped the life-or-death crisis, her mind gradually became more active.

There are two possible interpretations regarding the intention behind Junyang's letter.

One possibility is that Junyang harbored deep hatred for the Qingluan clan and set a trap, disguising himself to send out a message to lure the Qingluan clan into it. If that were the case, he shouldn't have left such an obvious flaw.

Secondly, when Junyang encounters trouble or discovers a great opportunity that he cannot solve on his own, he thinks of asking the clan for help. However, due to his awkward identity, he cannot show himself directly, otherwise it will cause controversy in the clan. So he adopts this roundabout method, leaving everything unsaid.

Seeing Qin Sang remain silent, Qing Lan's confidence grew even stronger. "After I return and report, if Youhuangtian is willing, he should still order us to stay here. Putting aside the grudges of our predecessors, you have the blood of the Azure Phoenix, so we are compatriots. There is no one closer to us in the Great Wind Plain. We should visit each other more often in the future, and we can help each other if either of us encounters trouble."

Qin Sang sneered, "Close? I'm afraid the next time you come to visit, it will be to kill this remnant of the demon."

"Will not!"

Qinglan shook her head decisively.

If the goal were to kill Junyang, Youhuangtian would not have adopted this attitude.

Moreover, what's the use of killing a mere leader of the Five Thunder Sect? It wouldn't harm Junyang in the slightest; it would only enrage him and invite retaliation.

"Enough with the nonsense! Report back however you like, but I will not leave this place. Do with me as you please!" Qin Sang shouted, pointing to the door. "I won't see you off!"

Qinglan sighed. Qin Sang was unyielding, and she was helpless. However, this should be enough to get the job done.

She bowed, turned and left the cave, her expression completely different from before. Although it was still dark outside, she felt as if she had seen the light of day again.

Yu Ying came forward and saw that Qing Lan had been looking worried before she went in, but now she looked relaxed and even smiled. She couldn't help but marvel at this and thought to herself that the sect leader's methods were truly brilliant.

"What? The fairy is leaving already, won't she stay a little longer?"

Yu Ying has prepared a superior cave dwelling for Qing Lan.

"I have important business to attend to and cannot stay any longer, but I will likely visit you often in the future," Qinglan said with a smile. She had a very good impression of Yuying, and since she would be dealing with the Five Thunder Sect in the future, it would be easier to obtain information by befriending these people.

Yu Ying personally escorted Qing Lan out of the dojo, bidding her a reluctant farewell.

Inside the cave.

Qin Sang stood there for a long time, finally letting out a long sigh.

"This place is in complete chaos!"

Half-Demon True Monarch, New Demon Court, Qianzhou Spirit Network, Dao Court, North Sea Dragon Palace, Phoenix Clan, and now the Azure Luan Clan has arrived. Apart from the half-demon, any one of them is a super power renowned throughout the spirit world. They can shake the spirit world with a stomp of their feet and wipe it out with a flick of their fingers.

These forces have gathered in the Great Wind Plains, turning the small region into a powder keg that could explode at any moment.

Those forces thought Qin Sang's background was unfathomable, but only Qin Sang knew that it was all a lie.

Unfortunately, he jumped into this mess himself, and due to a series of entangled causes and effects, he became more and more deeply involved, leading to this situation.

What you did today will become what you are today.

The concepts of cause and effect are indeed profoundly mysterious.

No wonder cultivators are so afraid of the illusory vows of cause and effect; no wonder 'cause and effect' can cause the formless tribulation of Mahayana cultivators.

He originally intended to use the Azure Phoenix Clan to force the North Sea Dragon Palace and the Phoenix Clan to reveal their true colors, but unexpectedly, he got himself into trouble and the Azure Phoenix Clan came knocking on his door again. He wondered if he could use Junyang to intimidate the Azure Phoenix Clan; it would be a great injustice if they mistook him for a remnant of a demon and wiped him out.

However, as Qinglan said, if the Qingluan clan were truly determined to kill Junyang, they wouldn't have acted this way...

Qin Sang's eyes flickered, her mind churning. Navigating between these forces was a delicate matter; one wrong step and she would be shattered to pieces. As the crisis drew closer, her room for maneuver dwindled.

Upon careful consideration, although an unexpected incident occurred, it fortunately did not affect the overall situation, and the Azure Phoenix Clan was successfully drawn into the conflict. Now, it remains to be seen how the Azure Phoenix Clan will respond after Qinglan's report—whether they will believe 'Junyang's' Yu Xin or ignore him.

……

The secluded bamboo grove.

Inside the main hall, a woman in brocade robes and a woman in palace attire sat facing each other. On the table were some jade slips, and in the center of the table was a yellow jade bowl filled with water. The surface of the water was like a precious mirror, reflecting a figure, which was Qinglan.

Qinglan bowed and, after recounting what she had seen and heard, stood with her hands clasped, awaiting orders.

The two women exchanged a glance after hearing this.

The woman in the brocade robe said, "It seems this feathered letter was indeed sent by Junyang."

The woman in palace attire nodded slightly.

“Elder sister,” the woman in the brocade coat said again, “I’ve noticed some interesting signs lately.”

As she spoke, the woman in the brocade robe picked out several jade slips and pushed them to the opposite side.

During this time, they did not wait idly in Youhuangtian. Since the letter pointed to Dafengyuan, they naturally had to carefully investigate the intelligence of Dafengyuan.

At his command, news about Dafengyuan poured in, was categorized and compiled, and even ancient books passed down from the Dao Court era were unearthed.

"This Great Wind Plain is sandwiched between the North Sea and the Wilderness. Over the years, the North Sea Dragon Palace and those phoenixes have never set their sights on this place, which has resulted in the situation in the Great Wind Plain remaining largely unchanged, making it a rare peaceful place."

"Look at this again. When the Phoenix Clan was at war with the Great Zhou, even in the most difficult times, they never thought of incorporating the forces of the Great Wind Plain. Even though the Great Wind Plain is barren and remote, it has some experts. The various clans of the Great Wind Plain only sent some cultivators to help in the battle, and they were let off easily."

"And there's the North Sea Dragon Palace, big sister, look at this island..."

A misty fog conjured a map of the area around Dafeng Plain before the two women, encompassing a portion of the North Sea.

"Chi Island, one of the seventy-two islands of the North Sea, do you still remember who the island's owner is, elder sister?"

"Ao Yan!" The woman in palace attire flashed her eyes.

"That's right! The current North Sea Dragon King's own brother, he rebelled to seize the throne because he was not convinced by the North Sea Dragon King. After his defeat, he was imprisoned on Chi Island. Regardless of whether there was anything fishy about that rebellion, the North Sea Dragon King did not punish him at all afterward. Ao Yan has been behaving himself on Chi Island ever since, as if he has turned over a new leaf. Do you believe it, Senior Sister?"

The woman in the brocade robe sneered.

What she said wouldn't normally arouse much suspicion, but combined with Junyang's Yuxin, the more you look at it, the more suspicious it seems.

"Does Third Sister mean that the North Sea Dragon Palace and the Phoenix Clan have long been eyeing the Great Wind Plains?" The woman in palace attire frowned.

"This is just my guess. If there's no problem, why would Junyang lead us there? I just don't know if the North Sea Dragon Palace and the Phoenix Clan are allies or enemies. Junyang may have discovered the intentions of the North Sea Dragon Palace and the Phoenix Clan, and knowing he was no match for them, he had no choice but to resort to this method... Only by finding out what secrets the Great Wind Plains are hiding can we know what Junyang really wants to tell us!"

The woman in the brocade robe seemed lost in thought, her fingers lightly touching the edge of the yellow jade bowl, causing ripples to spread across the water's surface, and Qinglan's figure swayed gently.

"Big sister, what is Yayoi Toten's attitude?"

“This is a decree descended from Yayoi Cave Heaven,” the woman in palace attire said, handing the decree directly to her.

The woman in the brocade coat looked on in astonishment after reading it, exclaiming, "How could this be!"

The edict can be summarized in one sentence: Junyang wants to lure us there, and as he wishes, we should go. This attitude is as if someone has invited them on a trip to relax and unwind.

“I suppose Yayoi Cave Heaven also wants to know what Junyang’s true intentions are,” the woman in palace attire sighed.

The woman in the brocade robe frowned deeply. "What major events did Junyang accomplish back then?"

She was also very curious about Junyang.

Junyang's name had long been a legend among the Qingluan Clan. On the very first day she became a Cangjing Hunter, her name was at the top of the Cangjing Ranking. There were various speculations about Junyang within the Qingluan Clan, but the truth had long been lost in the river of history.

The woman in palace attire gently shook her head. Although she had been chosen as the patriarch of the Azure Phoenix Clan, there were many secrets within the clan that even the patriarch was not qualified to know.

The purpose of this inquiry to Miyo Cave Heaven was to ascertain Junyang's identity, but Miyo Cave Heaven was unusually tight-lipped.

The attitude of Yayoi Cave Heaven confirms one thing: Junyang has probably already reached the realm of a Heavenly Demon. For any force, it is not a wise move to hunt down and kill a Heavenly Demon, unless there is an irreconcilable blood feud.

It is clear that Junyang's feather message was not intended for the Qingluan Clan and them. The one from Misheng Cave Heaven may be paying attention to this matter, and if necessary, may even personally come down from the mountain.

Since that's the case, their thoughts are irrelevant. They don't need to think too much about it. No matter how much Junyang tries to deceive them, they only need to follow orders.

"Order Bo Yang and the others to stay behind, befriend the Five Thunder Sect, and investigate the Great Wind Plain!"

"Send a message to Lu Lei Tianchi, requesting Lu Lei to personally go and provide assistance, and to keep an eye on the movements of the North Sea Dragon Palace and the Phoenix Clan."

……

A series of imperial edicts echoed through the Youhuang Heaven. The woman in palace attire looked up at the opposite side, "Third Sister..."

The woman in the brocade coat stretched and said, "I was just thinking of going out for a stroll, and hopefully I can ruin the Dragon Palace and the Phoenix's plans... hehe."

……

After receiving the imperial edict, Qinglan kowtowed before rising.

As she dispelled the formation, her companions gathered around, looking at her with concern, hesitant to speak. They weren't fools; Qinglan clearly had a special mission, but since she didn't tell them, no one dared to ask.

As Qinglan was deep in thought, the decree from Youhuangtian, as expected, did not order them to attack the Five Thunder Sect, but instead to befriend them, which relieved Qinglan greatly.

However, the cult leader's attitude didn't seem like that of someone easy to get along with.

Now she needs to prepare for two things: while trying to befriend the Five Thunder Sect, she also needs to continue her investigation, although she doesn't know what she needs to investigate.

Thinking of this, Qinglan raised her head, her lips slightly moving. She had always been the little follower, but this time she had to be the leader, and she couldn't tell her companions the truth.

"Qinglan, just give me any orders you may have!" Bo Yang said gently, noticing her hesitation.

“Everyone knows the rules, we won’t ask any more questions! We’ll tell you when we can,” Yunling and Yunyu echoed.

Afterwards, Qinglan divided them into three groups: the two demons from Boyang returned to the demon territory, the Yun brothers continued to investigate the half-demon kingdoms, and she rushed to the headquarters of the Five Thunder Sect.

Unbeknownst to Qinglan, Qin Sang had already left Jiaosheng Kingdom and begun governing.

Why the sudden contact?

A question came from Senior Zhou across the room.

Over the years, they had contacted each other every so often, and Qin Sang had always kept their promise, but this time it was brought forward.

"Senior Zhou, something has happened here. The demon race seems to be making unusual movements, and..."

Qin Sang reported, "Over the years, I have been secretly investigating those demon races as instructed by you, senior. Recently, I discovered the traces of a mysterious powerhouse. The supernatural power it uses is somewhat similar to the Phoenix supernatural power you described, so I hurriedly came to report to you, Senior Zhou."

Upon hearing this, Senior Zhou's tone became noticeably hurried, "There were five phoenixes in the world, and now only three remain! Which phoenix?"

"It seems to be using Phoenix True Fire, but I'm not entirely sure. That creature is very powerful, and there seem to be other strong individuals behind it. I dare not get too close," Qin Sang said.

“Phoenix True Fire, Fire Phoenix! It seems to be the Phoenix Clan. As expected, it’s that group of demonic birds!” Senior Zhou said without any surprise.

After all, the powerful clans closest to the Xunfeng Sea are the East Sea Dragon Palace and the Phoenix Clan.

"What if the Phoenix Clan is behind them?" Qin Sang asked anxiously. "Even if our senior helps us defeat them, what if the Phoenix Clan sends a large army..."

"What's there to be afraid of! I am stationed in Qianzhou to guard against the Phoenix Clan. When the time comes to make a move, I will find a way to restrain them in Qianzhou," Senior Zhou said calmly.