Around the forbidden area of Nine Nether, at Jing Long Immortal Temple, a woman dressed in a Moonlight Skirt was practicing calligraphy under a plum tree when suddenly, she sensed a group of powerful presences approaching.
She stopped her brush.
Jing Long Immortal Temple was not considered a first-rate power in the Immortal Realm and could not compare with the various holy lands; it would not normally attract such formidable beings.
When she saw clearly who was coming, her brows which had been tightly furrowed in caution, relaxed, and she beamed with joy: “Junior brother!”
The newcomer was none other than Lu Changsheng.
“It has indeed been a long time since we last met.”
When Lu Changsheng saw Shangguan Zhao’er again, she had already become a strong cultivator of the Immortal Emperor Realm.
Shangguan Zhao’er, possessing the Body of the Literary Sage and cultivating the Confucian Sect Skills like Mo Huazhi, with Lu Changsheng providing cultivation resources, made swift progress in her cultivation.
“Yes.”
Shangguan Zhao’er lightly tossed her hair, showing a touch of nostalgia for the days she and Lu Changsheng had spent cultivating on Jinglong Mountain.
“You rarely come back to Jinglong Mountain, and yet you’ve forgotten to visit Master.”
A woman holding a Flickering Light Painted Fan appeared, chiding Lu Changsheng upon arrival.
“A disciple would never dare to forget Master.”
Lu Changsheng had once cultivated under the tutelage of Qingyue Fairy for some time, who was after all one of his masters.
“So many years have passed, and your cultivation level has reached such heights; you truly are a sight to behold.”
Qingyue Fairy sensed that Lu Changsheng had attained the cultivation of the Divine King Realm and could not help but express her amazement.
When Lu Changsheng had just started cultivating at Jing Long Immortal Temple, he was merely a Loose Immortal at the Earth Immortal Realm. Who would have thought that as times changed, Lu Changsheng would become a powerhouse capable of standing on his own in the Immortal Realm.
With his current cultivation level, Lu Changsheng could easily obliterate an ordinary sect.
The higher Lu Changsheng’s realm became, the more unfathomable he found Qingyue Fairy’s cultivation to be.
Qingyue Fairy was exiled to Jinglong Mountain by the Heavenly Court, tasked with secretly monitoring the movements of Nine Nether.
Lu Changsheng surmised that Qingyue Fairy must be from one of the Eight Great Divine Palaces.
As for which one of the Eight Great Divine Palaces, Lu Changsheng had no idea.
Ordinary cultivators of the Heavenly Court did not have the privilege of being exiled, let alone tasked with guarding Nine Nether.
Nine Netherleading to the Demon Realm and the Netherworld, is typically roamed by the strongest among the strong.
“Hallucinatory Dark Demon Venerable is not an entity to be trifled with, and you have captured his daughter, angering him. If he strikes during the negotiations, your predicament will be extremely perilous.”
Upon hearing that Lu Changsheng’s purpose was to negotiate with Hallucinatory Dark Demon Venerable, exchanging Dantai Meng for treasures, Qingyue Fairy couldn’t help but worry about Lu Changsheng’s safety.
Even she did not possess the ability to contend with Hallucinatory Dark Demon Venerable.
Hallucinatory Dark Demon Venerable’s Demonic Might was supreme, his notoriety widespread.
“From what I know, while Hallucinatory Dark Demon Venerable is a demon from the Demon Realm, he is quite honorable and is not known for breaking his word, so you can rest easy.”
Lu Changsheng believed that Hallucinatory Dark Demon Venerable greatly valued his own reputation.
Even among Demon Lords of the Demon Realm, one should not generalize.
Some Demon Lords, like Hallucinatory Dark Demon Venerable, are true to their word and conduct their misdeeds in an upright manner, which is why the Immortal Dragon Emperor could easily locate him and set the time and terms for negotiation.
Others Demon Lords, such as Cold Bone Demon Venerable and Daoyu Demon Venerable, would stop at nothing to achieve their goals, utterly unconcerned with their reputations.
If one cannot be remembered fondly for ages, then let them be infamous for eternity; this is their life’s creed.
“Although I also heard that among the many Demon Lords, Hallucinatory Dark Demon Venerable is considered upright and forthcoming, just to be cautious, I will follow you in secret to the negotiations.”
Still concerned for Lu Changsheng’s safety, Qingyue Fairy decided to go with him undercover.
“That works.”
Lu Changsheng knew that Qingyue Fairy was skilled in cultivation, so having her secretly accompany him would make it even safer.
“I will also go.”
Shangguan Zhao’er was also worried about Lu Changsheng’s safety.
“It seems you are quite popular here, knowing people in this place. That person has a profound cultivation power.”
The Princess was surprised at Lu Changsheng’s connections. She had never heard of Jing Long Immortal Temple, yet the Qingyue Fairy and Shangguan Zhao’er of Jing Long Immortal Temple had cultivation levels and talents not inferior to the prodigies of the Immortal Dynasty.
Qingyue Fairy stared at Princess Yao Yusheng for three seconds.
“Do you recognize me?”
The Princess naturally noticed Qingyue Fairy’s gaze.
“You must be a direct descendant of the Immortal Dynasty? Your Supreme Imperial Physique Bloodline is quite pure.”
“How did you discern that?”
The Princess was astounded.
Lu Changsheng had not introduced her to Qingyue Fairy and the others yet, but Qingyue Fairy had already recognized her origin?
“Naturally, I saw it with my own eyes.”
“…”
The Princess knew Qingyue Fairy did not wish to elaborate.
Three days after Lu Changsheng and his group arrived, the Immortal Dragon Emperor arrived with his Imperial Guard.
The Elders and Disciples of Jing Long Immortal Temple had never seen so many important figures.
The Imperial Guard soldiers brought by the Immortal Dragon Emperor, even the lowest-ranked among them, were Heavenly Immortal Realm masters, each with a powerful aura.
A Heavenly Immortal at Jing Long Immortal Temple would already be an Elder, not to mention a Great Power like the Immortal Dragon Emperor.
To them, the Immortal Dragon Emperor was a legendary figure.
The Divine Sense of the Immortal Dragon Emperor enveloped Jinglong Mountain, and everyone was noticed by the Immortal Dragon Emperor.
The Immortal Dragon Emperor gave Qingyue Fairy an extra glance or two.
Among the people of Jing Long Immortal Temple, Qingyue Fairy possessed the highest cultivation.
“Is the person here?”
“Yes.”
“In that case, we can set out.”
The Immortal Dragon Emperor, with a rather large entourage, proceeded to Nine Nether.
In addition to the usual old eunuch who followed the Immortal Dragon Emperor, there was also a husky Great General.