Immortal Road.

Lin Shan had now returned to his original cultivation level and was heading north without any attempt to conceal his intentions.

He knew that Wanxiang Xingyan couldn't fool them for long. Once the other party started to seriously study it, it was only a matter of time before he was exposed. So, it was better to avoid trouble and just make a quick getaway.

In reality, it also implies staying away from, avoiding, and hiding.

The pressure from his opponent was immense; the two were separated by tens of thousands of years, their foundations vastly different, making him no match for him.

This unexpected encounter meant that the other party was in the open while he was in the shadows. Recognizing the situation, he decided to keep a low profile and lie low, since he still had a lot of things to take care of at the moment!

The Void Realm is not yet stable, and the Dharma Aspect has collapsed; resources need to be gathered to restore it.

Furthermore, the Microcosm promised Ancestor Yanling that once they arrived in the Immortal Realm, they would find an auspicious burial site and give him a grand and beautiful funeral to fulfill his last wish.

However, he had been carrying the virtual star chart all the way here, but he hadn't found any place with really good feng shui, so he just kept looking around as he went.

As for traveling, I did consider using the Xuanwu Spirit Boat, but this Xuantian Spirit Treasure is a bit special. It belongs to the standard equipment of the Xuanwu Camp of the Heavenly Court tens of thousands of years ago. It would be too ostentatious to just take it out and use it so openly. To be on the safe side, I should keep a low profile.

It was precisely because of this mentality that he wandered around slowly for a long time, which allowed Elder Huang to catch up with him!
The latter sped along at breakneck speed, giving it their all and relentlessly pursuing their target northward, disregarding the exhaustion. Coupled with the local's familiarity with the Nankaido region, and after continuous investigation along the way, they actually found their target.

Sensing that the person approaching from behind was hostile, Lin Shan turned around in surprise.

I saw a tiny dot on the horizon rapidly approaching, like a shooting star swooping down, skimming the layers of the sea of ​​clouds, unstoppable as it rushed toward me!
Upon closer inspection, he realized it was Elder Huang and felt a bit incredulous.

He thought the matter was over, after all, the mimicry of the Myriad Manifestations Star Flame was a seventh-order spiritual fire, and its exposure served as a warning, telling the other party that he was not someone to be trifled with. Void Realm cultivators generally do not easily form enmities.

Anyone who knows their limits will let this matter rest, and everyone will just cheat each other out of nothing.

But who knew the old man would be so stubborn, insisting on chasing after me to demand an explanation? Wasn't he just asking for trouble?

He stopped and turned to face the person behind him.

I thought the other party would stop and chat for a bit to see if we could make a deal, but to my surprise, they didn't slow down at all and attacked as soon as we met!
A huge square cross-section surged from the heavens and earth, as the domain was expanding wildly, threatening to engulf him on the spot!

Anyone who didn't know better would think they had some deep-seated grudge. Upon seeing this, Lin Shan quickly retreated. His two domains hadn't recovered yet, and losing them would be too much of a disadvantage when fighting against cultivators of the same level. So, he simply trembled and turned into wisps of green smoke, dissipating into nothingness.

"Wind Release?"

Elder Huang exclaimed in surprise, but he quickly caught up with the clues. The two chased each other for hundreds of miles, neither showing any intention of letting go!
As Lin Shan ran, he kept an eye on what was behind him. He didn't know if Zang Yan and the White Whale Ancestor had caught up. Given that the other party dared to be so arrogant and attack him, it was hard not to suspect that someone was lying in wait behind him.

To be on the safe side, let's make a run for it!

The density of matter in the Immortal Realm far exceeds that of the lower realm. In the past, those at the Void Transformation stage could easily traverse space, but here they cannot even break through spatial rifts and can only transform into rainbows to fly normally.

To enter the spatial turbulence, one must first break through the outer starry sky and travel between different parts of the space from there. However, this would greatly increase the risks and could attract the attention of even more powerful beings.

Therefore, Lin Shan simply flew close to the clouds in the sky. Fortunately, as a cultivator of the wind and thunder elements, his normal speed was indeed faster than that of his peers. In no time, he had left the people behind him out of sight.

Two hours later, the sunset painted the clouds.

As the golden rays of the setting sun shone through, another celestial city came into view.

Lin Shan slowed his pace. This immortal city seemed far smaller than Yunbian City in terms of both size and population, probably only about one-tenth the size.

As they sensed his approaching aura, a Void Realm cultivator inside responded, clearly warning the passerby not to be reckless.

It looked like a stronghold of some organization. He had no intention of staying there, but he still needed to ask for directions to where he was going next.

Noticing that he had stopped, another person quickly came out from inside.

"Zhang Yunqi, the owner of the North Plutonium Fortress in Nankaido."

This man introduced himself; he appeared to be middle-aged, with a gloomy expression and narrow eyes, suggesting he was not someone to be trifled with, and he guarded the outsider with a hint of wariness.

"Bailu Academy, Zhong Shenxiu."

Lin Shan returned the greeting, and they briefly introduced themselves to each other.

The other party clearly had no intention of inviting him in, but simply asked him indifferently what brought him there.

"I am from another immortal realm. I am passing through the South China Sea of ​​the Cloud Wind Immortal Realm. I lost track of time while traveling, so I would like to ask a local fellow Daoist for directions."

"You want a road map?"

The other party raised an eyebrow but didn't ask any further questions. He simply took out a jade slip and tossed it to him from a distance.

Lin Shan took it and saw that it contained a huge map that covered most of the cultivation world in the South China Sea. Various forces and immortal cities were clearly marked, which broadened his horizons!

From the moment I ascended to this point, I am finally no longer completely in the dark.

"Thank you, fellow Daoist!"

Unexpectedly, he was a cold-hearted person. While Lin Shan was grateful, he planned to take something out of his pocket as an exchange, feeling embarrassed to take the information for free. However, the other party waved his hand on the spot.

"No need. It's just a travel guide, not worth much. If you have nothing else to do, please leave as soon as possible."

Since they had already said that, he felt embarrassed to stay any longer, so he could only clasp his hands in a fist salute, then turn around and leave.

About an incense stick's time after he left.

Elder Huang also flew to this place, but he was clearly different from Lin Shan, an outsider, and swaggered into the Immortal City!
When Zhang Yunqi, the fortress chief of Beihuan Fort, saw that someone had come again, he was just about to go out to see what was going on when Elder Huang came in to find him without any hesitation.

"Fellow Daoist Zhang, please forgive me for disturbing you."

"Old Huang?"

Zhang Yunqi seemed to know Elder Huang not only, but was also quite familiar with him, so he quickly invited him in to sit down and ordered his men to serve tea.

Elder Huang had barely tasted a few bites when he couldn't wait to ask questions.

"Did you just see a young man in black robes, whose cultivation level was also at the Void Transformation stage, pass by here?"

"Yes, about fifteen minutes ago, they asked me for the route book."

Zhang Yunqi told him the truth and asked him what was wrong.

Elder Huang frowned slightly upon hearing this. Could this young man not be a local? That makes sense; at least he had never heard of such an unfamiliar and young Void Realm cultivator in the South China Sea.

I wanted to get up and chase after him immediately, but then I thought that the kid was faster than me, and blindly chasing after him wouldn't work.

So he came up with another idea!
"Fellow Daoist Zhang, did you see which direction he went?"

"It seems to be a little north-northwest."

"The northwest has one of the largest trading markets in Nankaido, Mount Rakuka and Qiyun Ridge. Could he be thinking of going there?"

Upon hearing this, Elder Huang, combining the map he had sketched in his mind with a quick thought, guessed the boy's destination. "I would like to borrow the North Plutonium Fortress teleportation array. I would be grateful if you could do me a favor."

That's right, he stopped this time to take a shortcut!
The Immortal Realm is vast and boundless. Even an immortal could not fly all of it by themselves. That is why there are teleportation arrays of all sizes scattered throughout the land. However, these arrays require a considerable amount of spirit stones.

Moreover, the formation is damaged every time it is activated, requiring a period of maintenance. It is an absolute money-devouring beast, and only slightly larger forces can afford to support it.

If it were anyone else who wanted to borrow the teleportation array, Zhang Yunqi would most likely not agree. But since it was Elder Huang, and he had several collaborations with him in Yunbian City with intertwined transactions, it wouldn't be easy to refuse him. After thinking about it, he agreed.

"Old Huang, my teleportation array can only lead to three nearby locations. Other forces won't authorize me to use the teleportation node, so I can't get there either. You'll have to figure it out yourself."

"It's alright, I'm going to Luoxia Mountain."

Elder Huang directly chose the northwest direction. He wanted to go there to intercept Linshan. He absolutely could not let the True Spirit Feather go!

The worst thing is that after this kid arrives safely, he'll sell the True Spirit Feather. If that happens, we'll be completely helpless.

Therefore, we must intercept them halfway!
Deep within a tower in the North Plutonium Fortress, a massive tremor reverberated for dozens of feet in radius, and a powerful spatial tearing sound pierced the eardrums. The disciples guarding the surrounding area felt their feet firmly planted on the ground and struggled to maintain their footing until the teleportation ended.

shuh~
After watching Elder Huang leave, the teleportation array returned to normal. Hearing a 'click' sound, Zhang Yunqi turned to look.

He shook his head and instructed his men:
"Go and repair the broken array base there. Also, go to a nearby immortal city and invite a few grandmasters of array formations to check if there are any other flaws."

"Yes!"

After saying this, he left. The lord of North Plutonium Fortress seemed lost in thought, muttering to himself:
"It seems that rumors have been flying around the Immortal Realm in recent years. The coming epochal calamity may indeed be true. Spatial instability has spread to the Immortal Realm itself, even affecting teleportation arrays. And at this critical juncture, the Heavenly Court's army is marching to conquer the Desolate Starfield."

The situation in the Immortal Realm outside is in full swing, and even in a remote place like the Cloud Wind Immortal Domain, people are gradually feeling the impending storm, creating a sense of urgency that makes them uneasy.

A sigh startled a flock of birds in the trees.

"These are turbulent times."

Lin Shan got the map, studied the Nankaido area briefly, and immediately locked onto a location.

Sunset Mountain and Cloud Ridge.

This is a famous gathering place for cultivators in the South China Sea, surrounded by thirty-three cultivator markets, making it even larger than Cloud Edge City!
Because it is located at the junction of the inland area of ​​the Cloud Wind Immortal Realm and the South China Sea, there are many trade routes, making it the preferred trading location for cultivators in the vicinity.

This not only gave rise to numerous forces of all sizes, but also led to the establishment of many cultivation academies.

Moreover, a living 'true immortal' is actually presiding over this place!
Where immortals reside, even cultivators at the Void Transformation stage dare not cause trouble nearby. Out of their inherent awe and respect for immortals, countless cultivators have been drawn to settle there.

This also shows that the spiritual veins and feng shui of this place are excellent, otherwise it would not have developed to this extent.

Lin Shan chose this place for two reasons. First, he wanted to find a way to obtain cultivation resources so that he could restore his domain and cultivation level. Second, it was the geographical location.

To leave the South China Sea, he would have to head north to enter the inland areas of the Cloud Wind Immortal Realm.

Luoxia Mountain is located in the northwest, while the northeast is close to the Eastern Immortal Realm, where the Penglai Immortal Sect is located. Zang Yan's return route also passes through there, so for safety reasons, he naturally went the opposite way.

Maintaining a moderate pace throughout, while keeping an eye on the rear to see if anyone was chasing them.

To his surprise, Elder Huang only made that brief appearance and then disappeared without a trace!
This is quite puzzling.

You said you either don't pursue it at all, or you pursue it relentlessly to the very end.

You came charging at me with such force that I thought you were furious and determined to fight to the death, but you gave up before you even got very far.
So what exactly are you after?
When Lin Shan first arrived in the Immortal Realm, he found the people here to be quite strange in their ways, which left him slightly speechless. He decided to act according to his own ideas first.

Three days later, they arrived at a cloud valley.

Looking ahead at the towering mountains, layer upon layer, like mushroom umbrellas piled up in all directions, casting golden rays of light and shadow, vaguely forming concentric circles that one can't help but marvel at the magnificence of the world.

The spiritual energy here is exceptionally rich; a deep breath makes you feel refreshed and lightheaded.

"What a great place!"

He looked around and felt as if he were in a natural valley, except that he was surrounded by thick clouds. A wisp of mist drifted by, and in the blink of an eye, the scenery changed again, with the mountains shifting and the valley tilting.

A few days ago, I passed by several sects, some with thousands of members and others with only a few dozen. They were all mostly hidden in places shrouded in mist.

Compared to the earth and mountains below, the clouds and land above are clearly more suitable for seclusion, undisturbed by human habitation, quiet and leisurely, and utterly carefree.

He strolled around, took out his virtual star compass to check the feng shui, and if possible, buried Ancestor Yanling here.

Who knew that with just a slight adjustment, the divination revealed it to be an extremely inauspicious place!

Ok?
Lin Shan then realized why the spiritual energy was so abundant, yet no one had chosen this location.

The next moment, before he could react, a sudden increase in warning signs appeared above his head, and a heavy pressure descended upon him!

Suddenly everything went black, and we were suddenly thrust into a desert landscape, with mudslides churning and sandstorms raging.

"This is a domain!"

Someone launched a sneak attack, clearly lying in ambush. Without a word, they ruthlessly killed the attackers. The eight-headed sabers kicked up clouds of dust, turning the place into a smoky, chaotic mess.

Lin Shan felt his body was filled with negative buffs, and he could not exert more than 70% of his strength. He was instantly suppressed and his hands and feet were bound, making it impossible for him to move freely.

"Not good! The Annihilation Clone!"

At this critical moment, there was no time to worry about anything else. His clone stepped out from the Star Palace, carrying the Xuan Tian spiritual treasure Yin Yang Annihilation Bow on his back. He stood in front of him with his five fingers spread, and a hazy ball of gray light enveloped the two of them.

However, because it is located in someone else's territory, expansion is extremely difficult, and it can only maintain a radius of three zhang, while the outside is constantly squeezing it.

Eight-headed dragons swooped down, their eyes and beards, sculpted from fine sand, devoid of emotion and filled with indifference, circling and encircling them!

bang bang bang bang bang bang
The gray area suffered a heavy blow, lost the initiative and was surrounded, being relentlessly attacked from the outside, and its territory is visibly shrinking.

"Hahaha, I thought you were relying on something because you were so leisurely all the way, but it turns out you're just using a Void Transformation stage clone?"

Laughter echoed from the yellow sand, carrying endless mockery.

"Elder Huang of Yunbian City?"

Lin Shan was startled. He opened his eyes wide and activated his pupil technique, looking around to find the other side, but found nothing.

The sound was both real and ethereal, echoing around in a three-dimensional way, shifting left and right, as if the person were immersed in the sand.

"I've been waiting here for you for two whole days. How can a mere clone's rudimentary domain withstand my Yellow Dragon Eight Trigrams!"

"Stop holding back, reveal your domain now, and see how I kill you today and reclaim the True Spirit Feather!" (End of Chapter)