Immortal Road.

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Guigu Sacred Land, Venerable Xunbing?
Most of the disciples of the Seeking Ancient Sect looked puzzled, wondering who this person was.

Outside the camp, a menacing aura filled the air, and the imposing atmosphere was palpable. A large, well-trained army marched past, their discipline impeccable, and their orders strictly obeyed. It was indeed the army of the Ghost Valley Holy Land!

At the very front, Qian Bu sat on his chariot, with two Nascent Soul cultivators leading the horse and pulling the reins in front of him, and two Nascent Soul cultivators standing behind him holding spears, making him look incredibly imposing.

Even Zhong Shenxiu has never acted like this!
"Huh? Where did the Ancient Seeking Sect find out that I was going to descend, so they lined up at the camp gate to welcome me in advance? They really know how to be opportunistic."

Qianbu spoke to his men and women, a look of satisfaction in his eyes.

Lin Shan and his men stood at the entrance of the camp, speechless for a moment. It was truly a case of things happening at the perfect time, not at the earliest.

My third brother and his wife just ran away, and now my eldest son is here again!
"Indeed, Master Xun Gu, your early arrival at the camp gate and formation is in accordance with my wishes. It seems you also intend to submit. How could I refuse the sincerity of righteous men? Guards, bestow the treasure."

Qian Bu, without saying a word, immediately offered gifts, a stark contrast to Zhong Shenxiu's visit to the door!
This completely baffled the members of the Seeking Antiquity Sect.

Lin Shan was also a little confused. This big son of his was not playing by the rules. He came to my camp gate to deliver a treasure?
The Ghost Valley Holy Land was strictly disciplined. The entire army remained motionless, quietly watching as a Nascent Soul stage elder walked out from the front, carrying a plate covered with a large red cloth, and approached the camp.

"This treasure was bestowed upon you by the Ancient Seeking Cult Master and Venerable Xunbing. Hurry up and claim your reward!"

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The members of the Xun Gu Sect stared at each other, bewildered, no one moved.

"Master, could this be a trap?"

Gao stepped forward and whispered a reminder.

"Okay, go take a look."

Seeing that someone was approaching him, Lin Shan decided to let the kid go and take the treasure.

As an elder of the Seeking Ancient Sect, Lu Xi joined the sect not long after its founding. Despite his mediocre talent, he was able to break through to the Nascent Soul stage smoothly, reaching a height he never dared to dream of before, thanks to the Star Vortex's recent harvest of the four holy lands and the massive influx of high-level resources rarely seen outside. He even managed to take off like a sow on the spiritual tide.

Now that his cultivation level has increased, he has become bolder. He took three steps at a time and accepted the large red tray given to him by the Ghost Valley Holy Land.

Lift it up high and wide!

"Wow~~~"

There was an uproar.

The plate didn't hold any priceless treasure, but rather a human head!
This person was no stranger to the Xun Gu Sect; he was Elder Huicong from the Ghost Valley Holy Land, his eyes wide open, his death etched with fury.

"Hahaha, Leader Lin, how does your sect feel about this generous gift?"

Qian Bu sat on the chariot, clapping his hands and laughing. His sharp eyes were fixed on Lin Shan as he observed his reaction.

Most of the members of the Xun Gu Sect were deeply shocked.

Elder Huicong was a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator from the Ghost Valley Holy Land, a senior elder, and belonged to the second tier of seniority. Normally, even if he made a big mistake, he would not be sentenced to death. Why was his head cut off?

However, because Huicong had been profiting from the Xun Gu Sect for many years, all the disciples had long harbored resentment. Now that they saw the old man finally dead, they felt inexplicably happy.

Gao Zuoda felt like he was holding a hot potato, unsure whether to throw it away or not, so he could only turn to look at Lin Shan.

"Master, this..."

"Excellent! This is indeed a great gift. The Ancient Searching Sect will accept it!"

Lin Shan suddenly shouted, startling everyone around him!
Some people had a bad feeling. Huicong was Liang's junior brother. The situation was still unclear. There was a possibility that chaos had broken out within the Holy Land. How could they take sides first?
"Oh?"

Qian Bu was surprised. His trip was preemptive, arriving before the Liang lineage leader, precisely to test the stance of the Xun Gu Sect.

If the other party is still loyal to the Liang family head, then he should strike first and wipe out these natives of Lu, thus crippling the Liang family head!
Lin Shan's behavior surprised him greatly. He accepted the head calmly, which meant that Lin Shan was a smart man and worth recruiting.

"That bastard Huicong deserved to die! He wasted his days in the backyard, made no contribution to the battle of the Spirit Tide, and even tried to exploit and skim profits from my Xun Gu Sect. He should be executed. I deeply admire your holy land for its fairness and integrity."

"Hehe, Master Lin has keen insight. I did not kill Huicong. He refused to be arrested and fled. But the long arm of the law eventually caught up with him. After the Holy Land's investigation, it was found that he had indeed embezzled too much money, so he was caught and executed!"

Qian Bu sat calmly and explained in front of everyone.

"He not only embezzled 80% of the proceeds collected from the Xun Gu Sect in the first two layers since the Spirit Tide, but also confessed to his crimes after being arrested."

"Finally, under the joint supervision of cultivators from all branches of the Holy Land, the Supreme Elder personally made the judgment, so his death was not unjust."

"Oh, by the way, the Liang lineage leader of the Bingzhenliu sect was also present at the time, and he had no objection to the execution!"

After these words were spoken, the entire world fell silent.

what?
Such a huge thing happened inside the Ghost Valley Holy Land. Master Liang just watched Huicong be executed. Has things really developed to this point?

Anyone with eyes can see that Qian Bu took the lead in breaking through to the Great Divine Power realm, and by taking the lead, he has taken the lead in every step. He has also eliminated the Liang Clan Master's trusted followers and has now gained the upper hand within the Holy Land!
Lin Shan seemed to be deep in thought, and he understood the situation.

This must involve complex political maneuvering, and in essence, it is the result of the Supreme Elder of the Guigu Holy Land's indulgence. It seems that Qianbu's potential and skills should not be underestimated.

After all, although Elder Huicong collected all the spiritual tide profits from the Xun Gu Sect, in order to break through to the Great Divine Power Realm, Master Liang turned around and invested the resources into the Star Vortex!
In the end, it all went into Lin Shan's pocket, just like money passing from one hand to another, without outsiders knowing.

Elder Huicong probably confessed under torture or was set up. In any case, there are many ways to get someone to confess.

It's ironic how powerless Master Liang felt after emerging from seclusion; he couldn't even save people!

"It seems that Elder Huicong's embezzlement case has been settled in the Ghost Valley Holy Land. I wonder if the whereabouts of the 20% share of the Xun Gu Sect in the lower three levels have been found?"

Lin Shan took the initiative and began to inquire about the whereabouts of the stolen goods.

Qianbu answered crisply and decisively:
"We've found out. It all went into the pocket of that old thief Liang, who threw it into the Star Vortex to break through to become a Great Divine Power. Don't even think about getting it back; it's all gone."

However, the tone shifted:
"Of course you can retain the right to pursue recovery, and I will fully support you, but what's the price?"

He didn't finish his sentence, but the implication was clear.

Lin Shan nodded. It seemed that his guess was correct. Every wrong has its perpetrator, and every debt has its debtor. He really needed to settle this score with Master Liang!

While those things eventually ended up in his own pocket through the Star Vortex, they were obtained through his own genuine abilities, and this did not conflict with his misappropriation of resources.

It is only right to pay back debts, and I will definitely fight for my rights to the end!

As for the man in front of him, Qian Bu, he directly asked his purpose:
"The Venerable Xunbing must have another purpose in sending people to their deaths, right?"

"Hehe, it's so refreshing to talk to smart people!"

Qian Bu has now become a great master, and he commands the loyalty of most of the disciples of the Bingzhenliu sect. He is incredibly powerful and speaks with great authority.

"I have come here to give you an opportunity, and that is it."

"Be my dog!" He uttered a shocking and domineering statement, which greatly frightened everyone in the Xun Gu Sect.

"You used to work for that old bastard Liang, how did he treat you? The 20% he promised you was just a gimmick, but I can bring you real benefits!"

"As long as you follow me, you'll be able to share in the profits and the profits. There's absolutely no chance of being betrayed, so you can rest assured."

"First, have them do some dirty work for me outside. When the time is right, I'll allow you to select elite disciples for the Ancient Sect to join the Holy Land and become its direct descendants. What do you think?"

The members of the Xun Gu Sect began to curse, their faces turning red with anger.

"Be my dog? Qianbu, are you crazy? You think you're worthy?"

"You lowly servant of five surnames, you traitorous bastard who sold out your master for personal gain, how dare you spout such arrogant words!"

"Pah, who would want to do dirty work for you? You'd be better off doing the work for us. This lousy holy land is open to anyone who wants to enter. We wouldn't even take it if it were given to us for free."

"My master is so precious, what are you? You're just a whining dog, nothing more than a roadside wretch!"

Despite being condemned by thousands, Qian Bu remained calm and composed, clearly having grown up accustomed to such insults and no longer caring about the power of words.

He just stared intently at Lin Shan, observing his reaction.

Lin Shan smiled slightly, not rushing to refuse, but rather curious about what dirty work he wanted Xun Gu Sect to do outside.

"Unify the cultivation world of Lu Kingdom, and I will ultimately rule the entire Lu Kingdom. Also, head north to wipe out the demonic sects of Chu Kingdom, especially the Kun Sect entrenched on Nine Luminaries Peak. I want you to capture the Kun Sect leader alive and bring him before me. Remember, he must be alive!"

Qian Bu spoke frankly, revealing his ambitions and even his secret plan: to take down the leader of the Kun Cult as well.

Clearly, the battle with the Kun Sect back then left a significant psychological scar on Hao Da'er.

You know what, they're pretty vengeful!

"The leader of the Kun Sect? I remember hearing somewhere that he's your godfather. What did he do to offend you?"

Lin Shan brought up this matter intentionally or unintentionally, and Qian Bu, as expected, felt a surge of anger. Recalling the events at Jiuyou Peak, he gritted his teeth and smashed the chariot's armrest on the spot.

"You old scoundrel, you've gone too far!!!"

The group of underlings from the nearby Ghost Valley Holy Land immediately asked what had happened.

Qian Bu then recounted his past experiences, including being repeatedly tormented and mocked by the leader of the Kun Cult, enduring various forms of humiliation and violence—a story that was incredibly upsetting to hear!
The underlings were filled with righteous indignation, waving their fists in anger, and one by one they volunteered to fight and show their loyalty.

"Your Excellency, do not worry. The Kun Sect is just a small, insignificant sect in the Chu Kingdom. Once we leave the Thunder Wave Sea, we will immediately march north and wipe them out for you!"

"No, why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut? If word gets out, what will become of the reputation of my Ghost Valley Holy Land? Sending out our elite forces to deal with a mere native force, plus the accusation of patricide, will only damage my reputation."

Qian Bu stopped them, apparently because he didn't want to do it himself and avoid leaving a stain on his reputation, since the leader of the Kun Sect had once been his godfather.

Of course, this guy's reputation was already ruined in the Chu Kingdom, so Lin Shan didn't think there was any need to hide it. He probably needed prestige in the new environment of the Holy Land and didn't want to give his political opponents any leverage.

"So why not give this opportunity to Leader Lin? Consider it a pledge of allegiance to me. Let's use barbarians against barbarians, without dirtying the hands of my holy land. What do you say?"

Facing Qian Bu's slightly threatening gaze, Lin Shan nodded seriously.

"So you're using barbarians to control barbarians? Are you treating my Ancient Searching Sect as barbarians too?"

"That's not important, I'm just asking if you can do it!"

"can."

Lin Shan smiled indifferently and asked him what the characteristics of the Kun Cult leader were, so that he wouldn't arrest the wrong person when he was about to capture someone.

I remembered Qianbu very clearly and explained it to him one by one.

"The leader of the Kun Sect is always secretive, concealing himself in a black robe. His size is about the same as yours, well, I wouldn't say exactly the same, but they're quite similar. As for his demeanor..."

As he spoke, he suddenly paused, wondering why he felt so much like Lin Shan in front of him.
He looked her up and down suspiciously, and the more he looked, the more something seemed off.

"That's not important. What other characteristics are there?"

Lin Shan urged him to continue, while simultaneously reaching into his pocket and rummaging around.

Qianbu was lost in his memories and no longer paid attention to him. Because a long time had passed, he began to lower his head and close his eyes to describe it.

"I remember back then, he was skilled in demonic techniques to control evil spirits. His most frequently used tools were the Demon Box and the Soul-Locking Pot, which, combined with the Seven Fiends Soul-Locking Technique, were truly invincible."

Upon hearing this, Lin Shan pulled out a dark box and a black pot with a pointed spout from his pocket, stroking his chin thoughtfully.

Qianbu reminisced about the past, revealing a look of nostalgia.

"He also has a fire-type array diagram, with five divine fire pillars that can absorb the essence of the sun's fire. It is suitable for large-scale offensive and defensive formations. It was this array that demonstrated its power during the second attack on Golden Peak."

Upon hearing this, Lin Shan took out five divine fire pillars and a stone array diagram from his body, which was the Chongyang Heavenly Pillar Array!
Qianbu was completely unaware, still frowning and deep in thought.

"He also refines a blackish-green flame, which seems to be the famous Netherworld Ghost Flame. It's quite powerful for the Golden Core stage, but it's not enough to deal with the Nascent Soul stage."

Lin Shan stretched out his palm, where a black flame lay quietly. Under the stimulation of divine energy, it burst into green flames. If Protector Qiu of the Nine Nether Sect were alive, he would probably be very pleased to know that his demonic fire could be carried forward in the hands of others.

Qianbu has an outstanding memory and knows everything about the country like the back of his hand.

"He also had a long stick with incomprehensible barbarian patterns on it. It was hard and resembled a barbarian tribal totem, which he used as a means of close combat."

Lin Shan flipped his hand and took out the Moya Beast Bone. This was his most frequently used treasure from the Golden Core stage to the Nascent Soul stage, which had accompanied him for over a hundred years. He hadn't used it since it was eliminated by the Great Divine Power, and now he felt quite sentimental about it.

Qianbu remembers it very clearly, and can even recall some of the details.

"He also has a trick called 'scattering beans to create soldiers,' where he can scatter various kinds of demonic vine seeds on the ground to summon all sorts of plant spirits."

Lin Shan looked sentimental, recalling the methods that had accompanied him for many years, which he no longer needed. He grabbed a handful of seeds from the flower sea in the Dirty Poison Grand Canyon, and a dozen little flower fairies hopped and jumped around happily!
Qianbu seemed to sense something and opened his eyes in confusion.

"Huh? What is that?"

Only then did he realize that everyone around him, whether disciples of the Xun Gu Sect or the army of the Ghost Valley Holy Land, were looking at him and Lin Shan with strange expressions.

The air in the stadium suddenly went quiet.

"This is."

Qianbu's eyes widened suddenly as he looked at the pile of familiar things in front of Lin Shan, which were exactly the same as what he had just described!
Why are the items from back then still here intact?
You just said it, and you've already arrived?

No, could it be...?
He then realized what was happening and was about to say something when he found that the other party was calmly putting on a familiar black robe and hood right in front of him, and then delivering the final fatal blow!
"Qianbu, your father is here, my son. How have you been?"

"???" (End of chapter)