Immortality and Cultivation: This old man seeks enlightenment through mere survival.

"Hmph, you think you can take over my Desolate Swamp City with your declining Heavenly Nether Palace?"

Do you really think the strength my Desolate Marsh City has accumulated over the years is all for nothing?

Ji Chun snorted coldly, and the Foundation Establishment cultivators from the City Lord's Mansion lineage behind him stepped forward without showing any weakness.

With the addition of a group of Foundation Establishment worshippers, there were a total of twenty-three people!

The number of Foundation Establishment cultivators is already an extremely terrifying existence among the various forces in the Northern Sky Domain.

Moreover, Ji Chun had given prior instructions to his direct disciples to preserve their strength during the beast tide.

Therefore, the forces of the City Lord's Mansion are now almost all at full strength.

"Hehehe, of course I know that Huangze City is a tough nut to crack."

So… I even invited other friends as well.”

The Heavenly Ancestor was full of confidence, and he chuckled, his voice piercing like the wailing of a vengeful ghost.

As soon as he finished speaking, another strange movement came from the horizon.

A black dot magnified infinitely, sweeping away everything in its path, and in the blink of an eye, it was already above the desolate city.

It was a massive, blood-red eagle-like monster!

The blood-red feathers gleamed with a chilling luster in the sunlight, like neatly arranged blades.

Its wingspan is about eighty feet, like two blood-red cloud shadows covering the sky.

The eagle's beak and talons are like hooks, incredibly sharp.

Phew——! !

A loud, piercing cry of an eagle, capable of splitting metal and shattering stone, resounded throughout the air!

Those with low cultivation levels in the city who heard this all suffered a sharp pain in their eardrums and turned pale.

"This is... a second-tier, high-grade Bloodhawk!!"

"The Bloodhawk Falcon, I've heard it's the exclusive mount of the reclusive Huang family?"

Some discerning cultivators recognized the demonic beast and exclaimed in surprise.

Sure enough, there were more than a dozen figures standing on the back of the eagle.

The dozen or so figures were all different in appearance, but their auras were all incredibly powerful; they were all at least Foundation Establishment cultivators!

The leader was an elderly man dressed in an apricot-yellow robe. He had a lean appearance, white hair, long eyebrows, and three strands of beard under his chin, giving him an air of otherworldly elegance.

"Hehe, it's quite lively here. I, Huang, have come uninvited. I hope Brother Ji Chun won't mind."

The old man in the apricot-yellow robe chuckled, but addressed Ji Chun by his real name.

Clearly, this is another Core Formation stage old monster.

"...Huang Tian? Hmph, hasn't your Huang family always prided itself on being a reclusive family? Are you sure you want to join this fun too?"

Ji Chun's expression was solemn, and his eyes showed considerable apprehension.

The Huang family is also a reclusive Core Formation power in the Northern Sky Domain.

The patriarch of the Huang family, Huang Tian, ​​was also known as "Huangtian Zhenren".

He rose to fame two hundred years ago and was an extremely powerful Core Formation cultivator.

If only the Tianming Palace were to attack, Ji Chun would have a good chance of defending Huangze City.

Unexpectedly, with the addition of the Huang family, the number of Foundation Establishment cultivators was instantly surpassed.

He might very well end up here today...

"Hehe, Brother Tianming's invitation is so kind, I really can't refuse."

Besides... I, Huang, also wanted to come and see you off on your final journey, my old friend..."

Huang Tian shook his head and said slowly.

Upon hearing this, Ji Chun's expression turned even more grim, and he gritted his teeth and said:

"You helped that old ghost Tianming only because you were after the interests of Huangze City, right?"

He will give you no more than 50%.

If Brother Huang is willing to defect and help me, I promise to give him 70% of the profits from the Wasteland City every year!

It was truly frustrating to see a dignified Core Formation cultivator like him so subtly yield.

But he was afraid; the older a person gets, the more they fear.

He feared being besieged, he feared losing Huangze City, he feared death...

"Brother Ji, why say so much? You've lived too long and have owned the Wasteland City for too long."

If you don't die, it will be us who can't eat or sleep in peace..."

Huang Tian shook his head as he made a hand seal, summoning a golden flying sword that emitted terrifying energy.

The sword is inlaid with seven gems of different colors, arranged in a staggered pattern like the Big Dipper.

The sword tip trembled slightly, yet it emitted a chilling sword intent.

The surrounding air seemed to freeze and ripple continuously!

The third-tier natal magic weapon—[Imperial Heaven Big Dipper Sword].

With this sword drawn, Huang Tian's aura transformed from that of a gaunt old man into that of a sword immortal with undisguised brilliance!

"Having concealed my strength for a century, I now reveal it to you all. Brother Tianming, let's begin!"

War is imminent!

Huang Tian pointed first, and the flying sword, swift as a flash of a star, headed straight for Ji Chun's head!

"Hahaha, Brother Huang, you're so generous! This old ancestor will lend you a hand!"

Tianming Ancestor laughed wildly, and immediately his body was enveloped in black mist. Several hideous ghost faces floated out, shrieking and baring their fangs as they pounced on Ji Chun!

The Foundation Establishment cultivators from both sides unleashed their auras and clashed fiercely!

.........

A terrifying aura filled the air above the desolate city.

Even the aftershocks of the battle could kill a Qi Refining cultivator.

Buildings in the city were frequently struck by spells or magical artifacts falling from the sky, causing them to collapse instantly and kick up clouds of dust!

The streets were filled with cries, pleas for help, and panic, weaving together a chaotic symphony.

Recently, a large number of cultivators who had fled here due to the war have been flocking to Huangze City.

At this moment, many rogue cultivators revealed their true nature, transforming into bandit cultivators and taking the opportunity to burn, kill, and plunder in the city.

"Hahaha, let's get into chaos! The more chaos, the better! All these pills and magical treasures are mine!"

"Kill! Kill! Kill! Loot! Loot! Loot! I wouldn't normally need these magical items, but now I can take whatever I want, hahaha!!"

Some small shops were looted of all their magical treasures, elixirs, and spiritual items.

The shop assistants had either already disappeared or simply joined the looting.

The shopkeeper and the owner pleaded desperately, but were ignored or brutally murdered!

Only those large stores with powerful backers, each with experts stationed inside, were spared from being looted!

Lu Zaian frowned. With Huangze City in chaos, he didn't plan to leave his clone there.

Fortunately, he wasn't caught up in the big battle above.

The three forces were ultimately vying for the resources of Huangze City.

They will not deliberately target neutral Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Unless someone is deliberately trying to join in the fun.

Lu Zaian dodged the chaotic crowd as he sped forward.

However, when his divine sense swept across the area ahead and discovered the state of his own alchemy pavilion, he couldn't help but feel angry.

Even though Youjian Dange was a well-known alchemy shop in the city, it was now being targeted by a thief.

A dozen or so masked cultivators at the late stage of Qi Refining were seen killing the maids and servants in the shop and stealing pills from the shelves.

"court death!!!"

Lu Zaian's clone was already quite bloodthirsty, and at this moment he was even more furious!

A mere Qi Refining cultivator dares to rob his shop?

call out!

Lu Zaian's figure blurred as he sprinted at full speed, transforming into a red streak and arriving at the entrance of the Dan Pavilion in the blink of an eye.

His silver hair flew wildly, and his aura was violent, instantly startling everyone in the store.

"Sect Master, you're finally back!"

Gu Xi was struggling to parry the spell of a Qi Refining Ninth Level Tribulation cultivator when she saw Lu Zaian at the door and was overjoyed.

"Ah!! It's a Foundation Establishment cultivator!! Run!!"

The cultivators' expressions changed drastically, and they panicked, trying to break through the windows to escape.

"Trying to run? Too late! Die, all of you!"

Lu Zaian's eyes hardened, and a fierce Foundation Establishment aura instantly spread out.

The group of cultivators suddenly felt their steps falter, their bones cracking, blood seeping from their pores—the pressure was immense!