I'm a body cultivator, so it's normal for me to destroy a star with one punch, right?

"True Lord of the Eastern Pole, the calamity of the era has arrived, and the Immortal Realm will enter its most chaotic period... Can you protect Jiang He for a time, or can you protect him for eternity?"

The Golden Crow Ancestor left behind a harsh remark and then soared into the sky to depart.

The Eastern Pole True Lord did not make a move.

Her strength is comparable to that of the Golden Crow Ancestor. She has fought against the Golden Crow Ancestor many times over the years and is very clear about the Golden Crow Ancestor's methods. She alone cannot stop her!
Jiang He sneered and shouted in the direction where the Golden Crow Ancestor had left: "Old Golden Crow... wash your neck and wait, I will definitely take your dog's life within three years!"

"Humph!"

The Golden Crow Ancestor merely snorted coldly and made no comment.

Hey!
Lei Gong was dumbfounded!
The Golden Crow Ancestor has run away, so what should I do?
Although he had lived an era longer than the Golden Crow Ancestor, his strength was inferior to his... The Eastern Pole True Man could not keep the Golden Crow Ancestor, but he could keep him. Even though he had his own means of survival, they were all his "secret treasures." Now, not only had he not earned any "money," but he also had to give up some of his "secret treasures." How could Lei Gong bear to do that?
He hurriedly said, "True Lord of the Eastern Pole, I was bewitched by the Golden Crow Ancestor, and he did not tell me that Emperor Jianghe was your disciple... Otherwise, I would never have attacked Jianghe!"

Dongji Zhenjun held his sword and looked at Lei Gong, his killing intent icy cold. He said indifferently, "Even if Jiang He is not my disciple, he is still a descendant of my human race... Lei Gong, how dare you attack a strongman of my human race?"

Lei Gong was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat.

human race...

The "Ancestral Star" human race only rose to prominence in this era.

However, their strength is in no way inferior to ancient forces such as the "Hongmeng" and "Sanshanhui", and may even be slightly stronger... After all, they are the "human race" that even the "god race" overthrew!
Lei Gong, who lived in the same era, knew all too well just how terrifying the "God Race" was!

He adopted a humble attitude.

He said, "Dongji Zhenjun, you misunderstand. Even if you gave me a hundred lives, I wouldn't dare to attack a human expert. It was the Golden Crow Ancestor who bewitched me. He told me that Jianghe was not human and promised me a lot of benefits, which is why I made the move."

He smiled wryly and said, "As you know, True Lord Dongji, my Lei Clan is weak and can only occupy the barren edge of the Immortal Realm... It just so happens that this place is one of the three paths into the Immortal Realm, so many powerful people usually come to me to monitor the outside world... How could I dare to refuse?"

The Eastern Pole True Lord was too lazy to listen to his explanation and drew his sword to attack.

Jiang He quickly stopped him, saying, "Master, please wait!"

The Eastern Pole True Lord frowned and said, "Jiang He, he wanted to kill you, and you still pleaded for him?"

My disciple...

Transitioned?

A wisp of the divine thought of the Eastern Pole True Lord once resided in the "Sacred Intent," so she knew Jiang He's temperament very well... She knew that Jiang He never let his revenge linger overnight, and that he was decisive in killing, having slaughtered countless lives from ten clans without batting an eye.

How come he's now helping Lei Gong, who wanted to kill him?

When Lei Gong heard Jiang He's objection, he was overjoyed and quickly said, "Emperor Jiang He... In fact, we hit it off immediately. If we can let bygones be bygones, it might become a beautiful story in the Immortal Realm that will be passed down for eternity."

"To let bygones be bygones?"

Jiang He chuckled and said, "Lei Gong, what are you dreaming about?"

“I stopped my master not to save you, but to kill you with my own hands… Master, spare his life, I will take his dog’s life myself later.”

The True Lord of the Eastern Pole nodded and smiled, "Since that's the case, then so be it."

Upon hearing this, Lei Gong felt a sense of relief.

As long as I don't die today...

That would give them a chance to survive.

"At worst, I can go back and seek refuge with other ancient forces such as the 'Three Mountains Society' or the 'Hong Alliance.' With the protection of those powerful figures, the human race will have to think twice before trying to deal with me..."

At this moment, Jiang He spoke again, saying, "However, today, I must first collect some interest... Lei Gong, I have no grudge against you, yet you plotted against me for the treasure promised by the Golden Crow Ancestor!"

"First you poisoned me with poisoned wine, then you attacked me, causing me internal injuries and severe trauma to my young mind. You must compensate me."

"???"

Lei Gong exclaimed in surprise, "A...a young mind?"

Jiang He nodded and said, "I'm only 26 years old this year. Is it wrong to call me 'young' compared to you old monsters who have lived for millions or tens of millions of years?"

Seeing that Lei Gong was about to speak again, Jiang He said, "Shut up... Now you are the fish on the chopping block, and I am the butcher. What right do you have to speak?"

He looked at the fish...

Oh no, I was looking at Lei Gong and saying, "I'll tell you, remember... 1000 Emperor Weapons, 1 Top-Grade Saint Weapons, 10 High-Grade Saint Weapons, 100 Mid-Grade Saint Weapons, 1000 Low-Grade Saint Weapons, and you can take ten or eight Immortal Artifacts, plus 30 strands of Immortal Laws!"

Dongji Zhenren's beautiful eyes flickered slightly.

Lei Gong's eyes widened in disbelief. He exclaimed, "Ten or eight immortal artifacts? Thirty strands of immortal laws? Why don't you just rob them?"

Jiang He retorted, "Am I not robbing right now?"

Lei Gong gritted his teeth and said in a deep voice, "Jiang He, don't push me too far... If I really want to leave, you and your master may not be able to stop me!"

Jiang He ignored Lei Gong and looked at Dongji Zhenren, saying, "Master, can you mobilize the experts of our ancestral star? Why not call ten or eight of them here and wipe out the Lei Clan directly?"

Master Dongji shook his head and said, "I have no authority to mobilize any powerful beings from the ancestral star..."

Lei Gong's eyes lit up with joy.

But then Master Dongji added, "However, there are a few powerful figures on the ancestral star with whom I have a good relationship. I can ask them to come and help me..."

As he spoke, he took out a communication jade talisman.

Lei Gong hurriedly said, "Wait... Immortal Dongji, please wait. I think this matter can be discussed slowly."

Master Dongji did not speak, but glanced at Jiang He.

Jiang He laughed and said, "If you don't want to die, you'll lose money. It's that simple."

Lei Gong said, "I naturally do not want to die... but I really cannot produce any immortal artifacts."

Jiang He didn't really expect Lei Gong to actually bring it out.

He's asking for an exorbitant price; he's just asking for a bargain and waiting for Lei Gong to haggle.

He stared at Lei Gong with a cold smile, his killing intent gradually intensifying.

Lei Gong said in a deep voice, "I really can't produce any immortal artifacts. Your master should know that... As for immortal laws, I can only produce a maximum of 10. My Lei clan doesn't have that many imperial weapons either... The entire clan can only gather a maximum of 500!"

Master Dongji nodded and said, "With Lei Gong's strength, he is not qualified to compete for immortal artifacts in the Immortal Realm."

Jiang He blinked.

He asked for an exorbitant price, never expecting that Lei Gong could actually produce immortal laws and 500 imperial weapons!
Jiang He's eyes were a little red.

But on the surface, he still put on a dissatisfied expression and said, "You, Lei Gong, a powerful figure who has lived for two eras, have such little wealth?"

Some haggling.

Lei Gong finally agreed to offer 10 strands of immortal laws, 500 imperial weapons, 3000 top-grade holy weapons, 3 high-grade holy weapons, and a total of 10 mid-grade and low-grade holy weapons!

But he had one condition... that Jiang He and the powerful figures of Zuxing could no longer attack him!
This has far exceeded Jiang He's expectations.

How could he bear to kill Lei Gong? He immediately stepped forward, put his hand on Lei Gong's shoulder, and said with an arm around Lei Gong's back, "What are you saying, Fellow Daoist Lei Gong? If you hadn't provoked me or the powerful figures of our ancestral star, why would we have bothered with you?"

"I hit it off with Lei Gong the moment I met him. I'm too busy trying to befriend you to bear killing you."

Jianghe then demanded 10 more jars of poisoned wine from Leigong.

They temporarily settled down in Thunder City.

Lei Gong then went to prepare the "compensation funds".

Jiang He brought out the clouds and dust, and Zhu Lingzhi and the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox, introducing them: "Yanchen, this is my master, True Lord Dongji... Master, this is my wife."

"Yun Yanchen, a junior of the human race, pays respects to the True Lord of the Eastern Pole."

They bowed to the clouds and dust.

The Eastern Pole True Lord glanced at Yun Yanchen, his eyes showing surprise, and said, "Such pure water essence... Jiang He, it seems your Daoist partner has obtained an extraordinary inheritance!"

Jiang He explained, "Yan Chen gained the favor of Master Xu and received the inheritance that Master Xu left at Wanshou Palace."

These words made the Eastern Pole True Lord show a hint of envy, saying, "Master Xu is a Celestial Master appointed by the Lord of the Celestial Court in the Celestial Realm. It is said that he has an extremely high status in the Celestial Court. Since you have obtained Master Xu's inheritance, perhaps you can be guided by Master Xu to ascend to the Celestial Realm in the future!"

The Eastern Pole True Lord then looked at Zhu Lingzhi and the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox.

The two women stepped forward, bowed, and addressed each other as "senior".

The True Lord of the Eastern Pole waved his hand and said, "There's no need for such formalities, you two."

In fact, in terms of age, Zhu Lingzhi and the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox are the "seniors." Even Zhu Lingzhi has cultivated for seven eras and is over 800,000 years old. If we include the "reincarnations" she has experienced, the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox is over a million years old.

The Eastern Pole True Lord has only been cultivating for one era.

She was once the most dazzling prodigy of her time, becoming a saint at the age of sixty and a great saint at the age of one hundred. After that, she opened a Taoist temple and cultivated in seclusion there. When she reappeared, she had reached the level of "Great Emperor". Finally, more than a thousand years ago, she proved to be "invincible".

Lei Gong acted swiftly, preparing the "compensation" that very evening.

Jiang He gladly accepted it, saying, "Brother Lei Gong, you're too kind... Thank you so much for the treasure!"

Lei Gong remained expressionless, inwardly cursing Jiang He's ancestors for eighteen generations.

Paralyzed!
I'm being polite, my ass!
I bestow treasure upon Nima!
These things almost emptied the Lei Clan's coffers. Many of the magical treasures used by the Lei Clan's Great Saints and Emperors were taken by Lei Gong... However, these Lei Clan members wouldn't live for many more years anyway, so exchanging their treasures for my survival was still a good deal.

He cursed Jiang He's ancestors for eighteen generations in his heart, but he still had to put on a show. He immediately summoned the Five Thunder Emperor and ordered him to prepare a banquet.

Jiang He refused, saying, "My brother Niu has already attained the Dao of Invincibility, and he must be preparing an Invincible Feast, so he won't be eating in Thunder City."

Upon hearing that Jianghe and Dongji Zhenjun were taking their leave, Leigong was overjoyed. He said, "Then I will see Emperor Jianghe and Dongji Zhenjun off from Tianlei City."

After leaving Thunder City, Thunder God's eyes were filled with reluctance. He said, "It's a pity that I have to part ways with Emperor Jianghe so soon after we met. Now the calamity of the era is about to descend, and I don't know when we will meet again..."

Jiang He patted Lei Gong on the shoulder and said, "Brother Lei Gong, don't worry. Your Thunder City is excellent. I will come to Thunder City to find you after I have settled down. I will cultivate in seclusion in your Thunder City. I hope you will not find me unworthy then."

The Eastern Pole True Lord unleashed a sword light, leading Jiang He, Yun Yanchen, Zhu Lingzhi, and the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox away.

Outside Thunder City.

Lei Gong looked up at the sky, and only after the sword light disappeared from his sight did he break down. He suddenly activated his divine power, unleashing a barrage of lightning at the distant mountains, his eyes bloodshot as he cried out, "Damn it..."

...............

In the void.

Sword light flashed.

Above the sword light, Jiang He curiously examined this space-time and asked, "Master, why is this space-time called the [Immortal Realm]?"

The Eastern Pole True Lord said, "Although this space-time is born from the myriad realms, it is not within them. Its characteristics are similar to the Weak Water... Legend has it that this space-time was once a fragment of the Immortal Realm. In addition, it is closest to the Gate of the Immortal Realm and hides the opportunity to become an immortal, so it is called the Immortal Realm."

"The chance to become an immortal?"

Jiang He then asked, "Master, are there really people who become immortals in the Immortal Realm?"

Master Dongji said, "Throughout many eras, nine people in the Immortal Realm have obtained the destiny to become immortals and received the guidance of the [Gate of the Immortal Realm]... Otherwise, why would these ancient powerhouses be willing to cultivate in the Immortal Realm forever?"

The river is like a curious child, asking questions about everything.

Master Dongji naturally answered all his questions.

"By the way, Master, how many powerful figures are there on our ancestral star in the Immortal Realm?"

"Master... more than a thousand years ago, when the army of the Ten Clans Alliance attacked Kunlun, why did you not come to its aid?"

Master Dongji remained silent.

The powerful figures of the ancestral stars in the Immortal Realm naturally knew about the battle in which the Ten Clans Alliance attacked Kunlun... If even one of them returned, all ten clans would have to withdraw their troops.

Unfortunately……

Hundreds of thousands, even millions of years of cultivation have long since made these powerful individuals extremely indifferent to emotions.

In their view, the Kunlun Realm was indestructible thanks to the contingency plans and arrangements they had made. Even if the ten races were to invade the ancestral star, the hidden powerhouses within would be more than capable of resolving any troubles!
As for the lives lost in that battle?

The great calamity of the era is approaching...

They will all die sooner or later!

Even the True Lord of the Eastern Pole himself had this idea.

Seeing that Dongji Zhenjun had fallen silent, Jiang He did not press further. He simply surveyed this space-time, his eyes flickering, and it was unclear what he was thinking.

…………

at the same time.

Within the Immortal Realm.

A massive continent floats approximately a million light-years away from the Gate of the Immortal Realm!

This continent is billions of kilometers long and wide, but in terms of scale, it is by no means smaller than a Great World, and the number of powerful beings living within it far exceeds that of a Great World... The only difference between it and a Great World is that these continents in the Immortal Realm have not given birth to the "Origin of the World".

brush!
A streak of crimson light flew into the continent and transformed into a middle-aged man with a gloomy face, dressed in golden battle armor.

The middle-aged man strode into a city and soon found a man shrouded in black mist.

"Golden Crow Ancestor, what brings you here today?"

The man asked with a smile.

The Golden Crow Ancestor cut to the chase, saying, "The Heavenly Demon... Jiang He has arrived in the Immortal Realm!" (End of Chapter)