Immortal Road.

Lin Shan carefully considered this matter.

Based on the current intelligence alone, the probability of success is extremely high, with a full 70% chance!
The premise is that the Supreme Elder of the Shangxiao Sword Sect will really come to the ruins of the Jade Creek Holy Land to pay his respects, and that he will not notice anything unusual along the way. The variables involved are hard to predict.

But should I really do as Protector Feng says?

Ambushing is one thing, killing is another, and completely offending the Shangxiao Sword Sect is not a good thing.

After already offending the Penglai Holy Land, they've now offended the Shangxiao Sword Sect as well. This battle isn't going to be over indefinitely, so what will happen to the Xun Gu Sect after this is over?
He will face immense external pressure!
And don't forget, he also killed a powerful cultivator from the Haoran Holy Land after the loss of the Yellow Turban Warrior, and he also had a significant grudge against the Haoran Holy Lord.

Furthermore, by taking in his third brother, Zhong Shenxiu, to guard the gate, he offended the Spring and Autumn Sword Sect.

Furthermore, the demons of the Devouring Star Mountain Range and Venerable Zouwu have always kept in mind the fact that he killed the demon king Yuanlu, a prodigy of the demon race.
He has offended a lot of powerful forces!
After careful consideration, Lin Shan suddenly stood up and made the decision on the spot.

"Done!"

Since we've already offended so many, one more or one less won't make a difference, and it won't make a difference whether we go to the Night Sword Sect or not.

The key point is that the arrow is already on the bowstring and must be released.

If he openly defied this arrangement, the contingency plan left by Fairy Qinglian would fail, and he would miss the opportunity to fight. If he outwardly complied but inwardly defied, then his incarnation would no longer be able to stay in the Black Lotus Sect.

Once he leaves the Black Lotus Cult, he will lose an important source of intelligence and the opportunity to get close to the Azure Lotus Fairy, which is something he absolutely cannot bear.

As for what to fear after the war, if I can soar to great heights, what's there to be afraid of!
So what if the whole world is against us? Let's just fight!

Seeing that Lin Shan did not resist and even took the initiative to step forward and take out the territory of Cangkun, and began to busy himself with things, Protector Feng was stunned for a moment.

He was originally prepared to spend a lot of time and effort to persuade them, but who knew they would be so cooperative.

Chi Hong and the other two shook their heads inwardly, thinking to themselves, 'A false reputation can be harmful!'

Everyone thought that the leader of the Ancient Search Sect wanted to seize this golden opportunity to kill a top-tier Saint Lord in the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm and become famous throughout the world, thus gaining a great deal of prestige for himself.

Little did people know that Lin Shan's true considerations remained unknown to outsiders.

In the tense wait, everyone gradually hid and returned to their positions in the corners around the holy site.

Half a day later.

At midday, a grand procession of sword-shaped boats marched across the horizon.

Each one was sharp and shaped like a sword, with a yellow sail hanging from the bow flag and countless colorful dots around it, representing cultivators flying on swords.

No need to guess, it must be the fleet of the Shangxiao Sword Sect!

It brought together one-third of the Immortal Envoy camp's forces. Many people, even those who were not from the Shangxiao Sword Sect, gradually realized the terror of this holy land after such a long period of cooperation and began to befriend and align themselves with it.

This holy land also intends to make many friends, after all, they still have other competitors in this world, such as their old rival Penglai Holy Land, which they have been arguing with for tens of thousands of years, as well as two other groups that are also competing with each other.

"stop!"

At the bow of the flagship, an elderly man with a white beard waved his hand to order a halt, and the entire fleet slowly came to a stop, hovering steadily high in the air.

"Elder, have you noticed anything unusual ahead? Should I send someone to investigate?"

"Need not."

The elderly man leading the group had eyes as sharp as an eagle's and as sharp as a sword's. His face was as if carved by an axe or knife. He wore a wide white robe and looked down at the thousands of ravines and waterways below, feeling a sense of awe.

"This is Yuxi Valley Beach, the site of the former Yuxi Holy Land, which was destroyed by the Black Lotus Sect before the war. It is truly a sad and regrettable place!"

"I am a close friend of Lord Yuxi despite our age difference. Seeing that he was forced to be coerced by the Black Lotus Sect due to his geographical location, I took the liberty of coming here to secretly instigate him to rebel on the eve of battle."

"Who knew that this action would not only fail to save him, but would also cause the news to leak out, resulting in the massacre of tens of thousands of people in the Holy Land and the destruction of a millennium-old foundation. It is all my fault."

Most others had only heard a few things about it, but were unaware of the secrets behind it. Now, having learned about it from the Supreme Elder of the Shangxiao Sword Sect, they all lamented and cursed the Black Lotus Sect for its cruelty and inhumanity!

Many righteous people immediately stepped forward, solemnly declaring that they would go to pay their respects and offer sacrifices.

"That's exactly what I wanted."

With a bitter expression, the Supreme Elder of the Shangxiao Sword Sect led everyone out of the boat and arrived at the ruins of the Jade Creek Holy Land. Looking down at the pitted traces of the great battle, the swaying reeds and overgrown grass, the piles of bones and the broken walls, he showed a hint of pity, and tears unconsciously welled up in his eyes.

"Back then, how glorious was the Yuxi Holy Land? Thousands of powerful figures dominated the southwest, resisting the invasion of the sea tribes and maintaining peace in the region. In the end, it was destroyed by the Black Lotus Sect."

He pointed to various historical sites along the way, explaining their history to everyone, who nodded attentively and listened attentively.

“Look, this used to be a library, containing wonders such as the Jade River Bible and the Twelve Secret Techniques of the Red River. The Jade River Saint Lord even lent it to me to read, and the two of us exchanged sword techniques here. Three cycles of sixty years have passed in a daze.”

The Twelve Prefectures of the Red River are said to possess twelve secret arts, each of which is said to be a supreme divine power. If one can learn and master all of them, one can comprehend the true essence of the Jade River Holy Land and its great divine powers and spells!
They walked to another open space where there was a large pit. The surrounding bluestone slabs were shattered, and fine white ash swirled around like flour.

"This place used to be the square where the Tongtian Lingbao Black Tower Mountain stood. The Black Tower Mountain was seven stories high and drew in the fire from the earth's core, which gave it an extra boost to alchemy and weapon crafting. Every fifth day of the month, the weapon crafters from the Jade Creek Holy Land would climb the tower, and at that time they could see wisps of incense smoke swirling around, as if they were in a fairyland."

Yuxi, a sacred land, is famous for its smoking pipes and magical artifacts. These are considered a golden brand by smokers in the cultivation world. It is said that after filling the pipe with tobacco and lighting it, smoking it can lead to enlightenment and a chance to comprehend the Red River Secret Technique, making it highly sought after by many addicts.

Unknowingly, they arrived at another broken palace. The foundation was still there, but the clay and gold statues on it were all smashed to pieces, and even the key statues of the patriarchs had disappeared!

"This used to be the ancestral hall of the Yuxi Holy Land, where the patriarchs of all generations were enshrined. The Black Lotus Sect is truly a cancer on the faith; they even moved the statues of the patriarchs. They probably took them back to refine their faith power. Those beasts."

Upon hearing this, everyone cursed and condemned the Black Lotus Sect, saying that they were truly despicable. Killing people was one thing, but slaughtering everyone in the Holy Land was another. They even went so far as to dig up ancestral graves and remove the divine thrones. Was this something a human being could do?
Finally, after a series of explanations, we arrived at the highest point of the mountain.

The scenery here is breathtaking, with a wide-open view overlooking the Yuxi Canal, the mighty Red River, and the vast mountains and vegetation at your feet, inspiring awe and wonder.

A white jade altar stood there; this was the sacred site for worshipping ancestors.

Fortunately, because it was far from the battlefield, it was not severely impacted, only slightly affected, and has some mottled marks.

"Please wait here for a moment, everyone. Allow me to ascend the platform to pay tribute to the martyrs of the Red River and to speak with the Holy Lord of Yuxi."

"It is only right that you go, Brother Yuanjian."

The crowd was understanding and waited patiently, clearly showing great respect for the Supreme Elder of the Shangxiao Sword Sect and willingly remaining in place to wait.

Suddenly, the autumn wind howled, and fallen leaves filled the sky.

The Supreme Elder of the Shangxiao Sword Sect arrived at the altar. He first set out a wine jar, poured wine as a sacrifice, raised his cup in mourning, and then remained silent for a long time, standing quietly as if recalling the time he spent with his old friends.

Suddenly she burst into tears!
He danced gracefully on the altar, his long sleeves billowing as if no one else was around, drinking as he danced, and even reciting poetry. "The wind whistles through the cold pines, dew wets my old robes, where has your soul gone? I face only the desolate mountains."

The singing and dancing conveyed a sense of mutual appreciation between kindred spirits and a lament for the injustice of fate.

Rumors were circulating in the shadows. Lin Shan and the others had been observing and lying in ambush for quite some time. They watched as the Shangxiao Sword Sect team entered the Jade Creek Holy Land ruins, and the Supreme Elder Yuan Jian Dao Ren acted recklessly on the platform.

"Master Lin, shall we make a move?"

"hold on."

Lin Shan held the Hidden Kun Land Plate in his hand, constantly manipulating the earth's veins to move them, gradually deconstructing the dragon patterns on the earth's veins, preparing to deliver a powerful blow.

He would wait until the original swordsman completely lost his guard and was in a daze before launching his attack!
Protector Feng, Chi Hong, and the other Nascent Soul stage cultivators and powerful cultivators felt their throats dry and their chests tight with tension, their fists clenched so tightly they dared not move.

"This Sword Daoist was standing on the altar for a long time, probably racking his brains to come up with words to compose a poem. Why didn't he make a move then?"

“I also think that was a good opportunity. When he was racking his brains for words, his focus must have been elsewhere, which greatly increased our chances of success! Now that he has already thought of something, it probably won't be so easy.”

"Sigh, what a missed opportunity! But I didn't react in time either. Seeing him not moving, I got nervous and forgot to remind Leader Lin, 'Should we call it a day?'"

"Agreed. Look at all those powerful figures waiting in the audience. Even if we make a move, if we can't achieve a decisive victory, and they intercept us in their anger, it will be difficult for us to escape!"

"Shut up!"

Lin Shan was fed up with these nagging cowards. They made him do all the important things by himself, but when it came to the crucial moment, they backed down. When he returned to the Black Lotus Sect, wouldn't he be the one who got criticized in front of Fairy Qinglian?
You've said all the nice things, so I'm the one who has to take the blame.

What do I owe you?

If it weren't for the massive amount of incense offerings from Fairy Qinglian, he would have slapped Protector Feng to death long ago!

Now, with all their might, they were all focused intently on the Sword Daoist.

Although the two had little interaction, they were fighting for their respective sides in this faction war, so there was no right or wrong. The battlefield is unforgiving, so don't blame yourself for going all out. Anyway, even if he didn't go all out, the other side would!
Let's see who lives and who dies today.
"In the past, I traveled with you, the wind caressing the riverbank; now, only a lonely figure remains, tears falling in the desolate autumn."

The Supreme Elder of the Shangxiao Sword Sect was still dancing and chanting when he suddenly threw down his wine cup!
"Keng~"

The Black Lotus Sect members were so frightened that they thought the smashing of the cup was a signal that the other side had discovered them, and they all tensed up and prepared to flee!
But it was just a feint; the person drew their sword again and began to dance with it and sing, their movements as swift as a startled swan.

The trees below the altar swayed and danced, while wild geese flew across the sky, chirping mournfully.

"Why did you leave so quickly, leaving only your old clothes? I think of you in my dreams, and when I wake, I weep bitterly."

His voice was generous and sorrowful, resounding and lamenting, causing the audience to cover their faces and shake their heads, seemingly deeply moved and saddened.

The Black Lotus Sect members who were lying in ambush were now suspicious and began whispering among themselves, wondering if the other side had already discovered them and was deliberately playing a trick.

Lin Shan was concentrating on using the Heavenly Treasure when these people whispered in his ear, and he couldn't help but wonder if it was a case of "Xiang Zhuang dancing with his sword, but his real intention was to kill Liu Bang."

Could it be that they've really found me?
He told everyone not to make any rash moves, and carefully watched Yuan Jian Dao Ren. He found that the old man was drunk and his swordplay was completely haphazard. He was muttering incantations, and if you didn't read his lips, it really looked like he was performing some kind of incantation.

Fortunately, there was nothing unusual about the surrounding spiritual energy, and there were no signs of supernatural powers or secret techniques in the other party's body.

When a certain line is sung.

Time may pass, but our friendship will never fade. Let us offer a cup of wine from afar, hoping for your return.

He suddenly thrust his sword into the altar, his hands clasped together, green light surging, and his eyes shot out an extreme soul light as he instantly looked at a certain spot in the sky.

Wandering spirits appeared all around, most of them were lonely ghosts who died with their eyes wide open, still clinging to their obsessions in the soul layer. He had personally summoned them, clearly to inquire about some information from their past lives.

"It's now!"

Seeing that the man had removed his sword from his hands, Lin Shan saw this as a golden opportunity and immediately activated the Hidden Kun Territory!

The entire ruins of Yuxi Holy Land were violently shaken by an earthquake. The mountains shook and the earth trembled. Rocks rolled down and countless trees withered and were drained of their spiritual energy in an instant. However, the concentration of spiritual energy in the world suddenly increased!
Just because of a roar.

"Ho~~~"

A magnificent dragon, stretching for hundreds of miles, rose from the ground!

Its broad and slender body stretched as far as the eye could see, already coiling around the area for hundreds of miles. Shaking off the mud and pebbles, it revealed a strong and transparent dragon body, a giant dragon composed entirely of spiritual energy.

"A top-grade spiritual vein?"

The many powerful beings waiting below the altar were puzzled. Why would this thing suddenly pop out on its own when it wasn't properly hidden underground?

The Supreme Elder of the Shangxiao Sword Sect, Yuan Jian Dao Ren, was startled. Upon seeing the scene, he immediately recognized it and reacted extremely quickly.

"Someone is trying to hurt me!"

He instantly forgot about summoning the spirit and hurriedly tried to get up and escape.

The colossal dragon surrounded him, its body shimmering with intense spiritual light, and terrifying auras erupting like volcanoes, threatening to explode on the spot in an instant!
"Shattering the void—"

In his haste, Yuan Jian Dao Ren had no time to escape, so he could only tear through space with a flick of his fingers, intending to hide in the spatial turbulence. But then, an octagonal cage of light descended from the sky.

Devouring Soul Prison!

This cage is specifically designed for the soul, not the physical body. Yuan Jian Daoren was unaware of this and tried to break out several times without success before discovering the special characteristics of this light cage.

He quickly reached out and grabbed the longsword stuck in the ground, then slashed fiercely at the light cage!
But it was clearly too late; the superior spiritual vein exploded under Lin Shan's remote control.

"Boom boom boom boom~ bong!!!"

The entire sacred land of Yuxi was engulfed in a massive interplay of light and heat, and the crisscrossing network of waterways below also sank. Hundreds of miles of land collapsed, and dust and water vapor filled the sky.

Lin Shan led the Black Lotus Cult members to appear, and from a distance, they observed that the atmosphere at the center of the explosion had plummeted.

The Supreme Elder of the Shangxiao Sword Sect was caught in the blast and was instantly reduced to dust before he could react to the immense power of nature!

"Brother Yuan Jian?"

The shouts from the Celestial Envoy camp rose and fell in a desperate chorus, they could hardly believe it was real!
The Supreme Elder of the Shangxiao Sword Sect, who led them to victory after victory, traversing thousands of miles without hindrance, died so inexplicably? (End of Chapter)