Immortal Road.

Leibo Sea.

Beneath the spiritual tide, in the mortal world and among the stars.

In the past few days, all the holy lands have been on high alert, especially the Spring and Autumn Sword Sect, which has completely withdrawn its disciples from the illusion and surrounded its own territory like an impregnable fortress!

The reason is simple: according to rumors, the current prodigy Sunflower Fairy and Zhong Shenxiu of White Deer Academy are both on the verge of reaching the peak of their innate spiritual bodies!

At that time, the Spring and Autumn Sword Sect will gain two more powerful cultivators.

Unexpectedly, the other three holy lands also remained inactive, and no one came to cause trouble. The Red Dust Star Sea was quiet, which made everyone feel even more nervous.

Within the Ghost Valley Holy Land, everyone revolved around Master Liang, hoping that he could break through to become a Great Supernatural Power and succeed Duan Tong, the Grandmaster of Military Strategists.

Little did anyone know, Qian Bu was secretly cultivating alone at that moment, constantly throwing things into the star vortex.

On nine leaderboards.

Zhong Shenxiu and Sunflower Fairy are far ahead;
The Liang lineage ranks third;
Qianbu unexpectedly emerged as a dark horse, making a strong comeback and securing fourth place.
Lanxing, the young master of the Star Palace Hundred Clans, ranked fifth;
The geniuses from the Haoran Holy Land and the Taixuan Holy Land each accounted for six, seven, and eight respectively;
Shepherd Yan of the Xun Gu Sect is ranked ninth and last.

The sudden rise of Qianbu made Liang, the head of the Liang clan, somewhat nervous. A few days ago, he even sent someone to summon him and ask what was going on.

When asked if he had any thoughts of challenging those with great supernatural powers, Qianbu immediately denied it, appearing very humble.

He claimed that he had only just broken through to the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm a few days ago, and was still a long way from becoming a great supernatural being, so he dared not set his sights too high.

As for why he got separated from the main group and didn't arrive at the final battleground of the blue circle immediately, he made up a reason and said that he got lost.

Finally, amidst Liang's uneasy suspicion, he explained where all those treasures came from to be thrown into the Star Vortex to boost his ranking. It was simply because he had been lucky in the Mortal World Star Sea and had obtained a lot of resources. So he wanted to take advantage of the Star Vortex to cultivate, and he had no intention of competing with the top three for Star Destiny.

After some explanation, the Liang Clan Master concluded that he did not possess the sixth-level body-forging secret technique of the Nascent Soul stage, so he felt at ease letting him leave.

When Qianbu returned, he gave a cold laugh.

You think you're qualified to ask me anything?
My desire to become a great master is my own business, what's it to you? Do you think you can stop me?
However, the current situation is indeed severe. No matter what, Master Liang is the head of the Ghost Valley Holy Land lineage and occupies a huge amount of resources, which is why he is far ahead in the rankings.

Fortunately, he was no pushover either, and immediately took out his jade pendant to call for outside help.

"Godmother! I'm running out of resources again."

Hearing the call of the eldest son, came the weary voice of the ice python.

"My son, please wait a moment. Your mother is currently searching for the essence of the earth veins on the fourth level of the Yin-Yang Mystic Ladder and will bring it up to you shortly."

These days, the ice python has been focused on scavenging resources, and it hasn't even gone to the illusionary realm of the Red Dust Star Sea!

The main problem is that the treasures in the illusion are hard to find, and it's not as fast as going back to the fourth level to focus on farming ley line essence. Anyway, the resources that the big dog needs are not limited by type or quality, so it will go wherever it can get a lot of resources.

It's rare to find a Nascent Soul stage expert acting as a go-between, tirelessly delivering spiritual resources. This would be a complete fantasy outside, enough to shock everyone in the cultivation world.

But Qianbu did it!

The Ice Serpent used to have the major holy lands completely under its control, and now it's the Ice Serpent that's being manipulated.

"Godmother, you don't need to make an extra trip. Just give what you've collected to Junior Brother Yu on the fourth floor. He has a way to quickly deliver the treasures to me."

The Guigu Holy Land has logistics passages between its five levels, used for transporting supplies, messages, reinforcements, and so on. Qianbu has his own trusted confidants stationed in these passages.

The ice python said it understood.

With communication cut off, the light on the Cold Crystal Jade Pendant dimmed.

Qian Bu suppressed his anger, and at this moment, snake patterns were faintly visible all over his body. An ancient giant python was coiled around his body, and its head was high above his head, gazing into the distance!
He was rapidly cultivating and breaking through the secret technique of "The Frosty Dragon Soaring Technique," and the star vortex in his hand was transmitting a continuous stream of star energy, adding star patterns to the giant python on his body.

As the veil of stars within grew thinner and thinner, Qianbu's previously unthinkable thoughts suddenly surged!

They even harbored a wild ambition to find out the truth!

"Star Destiny. Since I'm going to compete for the title of Great Divine Power, why not go all out and get the Star Destiny as well?"

There is something right in what you said.

Since we've already come this far on the path to becoming a master, we might as well try to get a better chance at a favorable destiny. Wouldn't it be a shame to fall behind?
He decided to increase investment!
Those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trifles; even if it costs them their entire fortune, they will strive to be the best!

puff~
At this moment, the six ethereal brothers guarding the sea of ​​stars inside Lin Shan's body were startled and looked up and around.

"What fell?"

Thump, thump, thump.
A vortex of stars suddenly began spewing out treasures, which fell continuously from the sky into the sea of ​​stars. The Phantom Spirit Ancient Tree, with its branches outstretched and claws bared, was constantly scooping them up from the sea.

One by one, the colorful essences of the earth veins were scooped up, looking fresh and clean!

That's not all. Since Qianbu has decided to make a final push, he also has the courage to give up everything, throwing resources down one after another, even abandoning his own natal spirit treasure!
Even at the very end, a Yin-Yang Core the size of a human head was thrown in.

Even Lin Shan was alarmed!

The Yin-Yang Mystic Core is the ultimate treasure of the fourth layer of the Spirit Tide. It was snatched away from various holy lands by the Ice Python with great effort, but after going through a long and winding journey, it ended up in its own hands.

You little rascal from Qianbu, I underestimated you before!

If the patriarch of the Kong family knew that the treasure he had been longing for was so easily delivered to his door, he would probably be furious.

Lin Shan has always been mercenary. Although Qian Bu had defected before, he was able to deliver the Yin-Yang Mystic Core to him now, so he was a meritorious subject and deserved a great reward!
The star sea surged and the star energy soared into the sky, rushing wildly towards the star vortex above.

The ranking of Guizhou cloth also rose sharply.

He jumped from the fourth position to the front row, standing shoulder to shoulder with Zhong Shenxiu and Sunflower Fairy!
While the nine Star Vortex winners were busy cultivating, they were also keeping an eye on the rankings. When they saw Qian Bu leap up the rankings, they were all shocked and wondered how many treasures he had invested.

Since obtaining the Star Vortex, Zhong Shenxiu has spent his days cultivating and checking rankings. His third brother has become obsessed with becoming a great supernatural being!

When he saw that there was another person chasing after him besides the Sunflower Fairy, his face twisted into a terrifying expression.

"Qianbu? What stray dog ​​by the roadside dares to stand in line with me?"

In a fit of anger, he snapped!
then,

Then there's not much else you can do.

He even threw all his natal spirit treasures, spirit pets, and spirit talismans into the Star Vortex, and even went into debt by borrowing from all the connections in the Spring and Autumn Sword Sect, repeatedly borrowing from each person more than three times. As a result, the disciples of the Spring and Autumn Sword Sect now avoid his secluded cultivation place.

They were afraid that this madman would continue to pester them for money!
Sunflower Fairy wasn't much better off; she fell into Star Vortex's trap and even stripped herself bare, which is now being worn by an evil spirit!

Upon seeing Qianbu's ranking, he gritted his teeth, with Venerable Lanjian standing right next to him.

"Auntie, this boy is a prodigy of the Ghost Valley Holy Land. Could it be that besides Master Liang, they want to promote another great master?"

"It's not impossible. After all, they lost Grandmaster Duan Tong, so in order to make up for their disadvantage in the Red Dust Star Sea, it's possible that they created two more Great Divine Powers."

This is indeed a threat. Now everyone is not only fighting for the greatest supernatural powers, but also for the ultimate star destiny!

The first person to break through to the Great Divine Power realm was the Star Destiny Master! Fortunately, the Otherworldly Race withdrew from the Spirit Tide early on, and now only the four Holy Lands are left to chase after them. The Spring and Autumn Sword Sect was originally far ahead, but now it has been caught up by the Ghost Valley Holy Land. It has immediately changed from an individual competition to a competition between Holy Lands.

“I will make this clear to the Holy Lord. No matter how you compare to Zhong Shenxiu, the Star Destiny must not fall into the hands of the people of the Ghost Valley Holy Land.”

Lan Jian Venerable Ping Shuang walked out the door and went straight to find Minghuang Sword Master. It was clear that all the major holy lands were also paying attention to this matter. It was unknown when, but the legend of the Star Destiny had been gradually accepted by them and had become the most important opportunity after the Wuxiang Star Cocoon.

After everyone left, the Sunflower Fairy looked alone at the rankings in the star vortex, her eyes as cold as the wind.

The most anxious ones were not actually them, but Liang, the head of the Guigu Holy Land.

He felt like he had been betrayed!
"Qianbu, what exactly is this kid trying to do? Didn't he say he wouldn't compete with me? Why did he suddenly rush up and ride on my head?"

The Liang family head flew into a rage. He, who was always a kind-hearted man, could actually be so irritable, which made Elder Huiming, his trusted confidant, feel a little uneasy.

“Senior brother, I warned you about Qian Bu long ago. He’s a traitorous lackey, and taking him in is like raising a tiger to cause trouble! We should leave him while he’s still young and strong.”

As he spoke, Elder Huiming unfolded his hand and made a diagonal slashing motion.

Eyes facing each other.

Master Liang frowned.

"you mean"

"Senior brother, hesitation will only lead to more trouble!"

Elder Huiming was very decisive and proposed a strategy of striking first to gain the upper hand.

"After the fall of Uncle Duan Tong, our lineage of the Military Formation School was in grave danger. It was precisely the time for you, Senior Brother, to turn the tide after becoming a Great Divine Power."

"Imagine if Qian Bu were to break through first and take the opportunity to win over the hearts of the people and buy off his confidants, the military formation would be in danger of changing hands overnight!"

"At that time, all your years of hard work, as well as the foundation laid by our ancestors over ten thousand years, will probably fall into the hands of outsiders!"

This statement is quite forward-thinking.

Elder Huiming's few words hit the nail on the head, showing that the Bingzhenliu lineage was not without insightful people who easily saw through Qianbu's plans.

Unexpectedly, Master Liang suddenly rebuked Huiming, telling him to shut up.

"Junior brother, what nonsense are you talking about? What do you mean by outsider?"

Since Qian Bu was introduced to my military formation lineage, we've been like family. I've always groomed him as my successor; the position of lineage leader will be his sooner or later. What are these threats?

Huiming not only didn't shut up, but instead let out a cold laugh.

“Senior brother, you treat him like family, but does he treat you like family? He clearly uses you as a stepping stone to climb to the top! Even now, you still don’t realize it. You’re incredibly foolish.”

"presumptuous!"

Master Liang was truly enraged.

He never expected that his junior brother, who had always obeyed his every command, would dare to speak to him like that.
As the saying goes, the eldest brother is like a father. Since his master and uncle passed away one after another, he has been the head of the Bingzhenliu lineage and the patriarch of the whole family. Who dares to challenge his authority?
Huiming's behavior today was very unusual, which added fuel to his anger on top of his anxiety!

"Junior brother, don't try to sow discord. Qian Bu is a prodigy of our Ghost Valley Holy Land, a future pillar of the Military Formation School. He's nowhere near the level you're talking about. Do you know the consequences of killing him? I think you've gone mad. Go back and reflect on your actions for a few days."

"Brother!"

Elder Huiming disagreed and tried his best to persuade him.

"If you don't get rid of Qianbu now, you'll definitely regret it when he grows too powerful!"

"I will not regret it. Qianbu can't possibly surpass me. I will become a great master soon. The military formation lineage is still in my hands. You can rest assured."

The Liang clan leader, Elder Huiming, was blasted out of the place.

The main reason was that they heard his shocking remarks, saying that he wanted to use underhanded means to kill the pride of their own holy land. How crazy is that?

Moreover, Qian Bu was someone he personally brought in, intending to groom him as his successor. Now that nothing has happened, how could he just kill him?

However, he was still a little uneasy. He was somewhat bothered by the fact that Qianbu had suddenly surpassed him and become one of the top three in the Star Vortex rankings.

So they immediately recruited people and called Qianbu over again.

Qian Bu was very humble from the start, kneeling and kowtowing repeatedly at the feet of the Liang family head, and took the initiative to explain that he had no intention of competing for the title of Great Supernatural Power or the Star Destiny.

After some explanation, Master Liang dispelled his concerns and quickly helped him up.

"Good child, you are the future of my military formation lineage. Once I become a great supernatural being and gain a foothold in the upper echelons of the Holy Land, and inherit the network and resources left by my Uncle Duan Tong, I will pass on the position of lineage leader to you."

Qianbu burst into tears and repeatedly kowtowed in gratitude.

After he left, the Liang family head breathed a sigh of relief and secretly thought to himself that he was glad he hadn't been bewitched by Huiming, otherwise he would have almost made a big mistake!
Killing the holy land's prodigy whom you personally nurtured—is this something a human being would do?

Who knows.

On the other side, Elder Huiming was discussing matters with several other elders.

"Brother Liang disregarded my honest but unpleasant advice and blindly trusted treacherous and cunning people. He will surely suffer a backlash. How can we just sit idly by and wait to die?"

These people were all veterans of the military formation school, and naturally they couldn't stand Qian Bu, a newcomer who hadn't been there for long. They had been unhappy about being overshadowed for a long time, and now that Elder Huiming was leading the way, they all expressed their dissatisfaction.

However, when it came to plotting against the prodigies of the sacred land, they all backed down.

"Senior Brother Huiming, please reconsider. Although Qianbu is relatively inexperienced, he is still someone who has caught the eye of the Holy Lord and the Supreme Elder!"

"Given his status as a prodigy of the Holy Land, we old folks dare not touch him, or we would surely be severely punished by the Holy Land."

"This matter requires careful consideration. We must not act impulsively, or we will be in trouble if Qianbu comes to power in the future."

"Without Senior Brother Liang's approval, we'd better not act rashly."

Elder Huiming, enraged, slammed the door shut and stormed out. From the doorway, he pointed angrily at the group of people inside, and couldn't help but burst into a tirade of curses:

"There's no way to make a fool of yourself!"

Having said that, he left directly and returned from the fifth level of the Red Dust Star Sea, passing through the Yin-Yang Mysterious Ladder and the Lava Sea, before arriving at the second level of the Jade Shattered Cold Pool.

They found Elder Huicong, who was monitoring the Xun Gu Sect.

Just then, Lin Shanyuan's incarnation returned and was holding a meeting here. He was slightly surprised to see this.

"Elder Huiming from the Ghost Valley Holy Land? What a rare guest!"

"Someone, bring a seat!" (End of Chapter)