Terran Guardian - Chapter 3299

Chapter 3281 Xuanqing Immortal Sect’s Concession

Sect’s Retreat. The Xuanqing   Immortal Sect

was now shrouded in a cloud of gloom. Thirteen of the Immortal Emperors,   three of them hailed from the Xuanqing Immortal Sect.   In this battle,   two of them perished,   and one was severely injured.   Such losses,   even for the Xuanqing Immortal Sect’s formidable foundation, felt a profound loss.   After all,   a top-tier Immortal Emperor was not something ordinary Emperors could defeat.   If it were ordinary Emperors, even the loss of ten or eight would not have caused the Xuanqing Immortal Sect such pain. The   Xuanxiao Realm’s crushing defeat in this battle completely shattered the morale that had been so hard-won.   Numerous powerful figures appeared   within the sect’s main hall ,   including   Xu Yangzi.   As the only Xuanqing Immortal Sect cultivator to have survived the Nine Mountains Immortal Emperor’s attacks, Xu Yangzi’s face was rosy, showing no signs of serious injury.   However,   a careful sense of   his presence revealed a volatile aura,   indicating a grim situation.   ”How is the Grand Elder’s injury now?”   Chen Daozi looked at Xu Yangzi, his face also filled with worry.   There were only a handful of Grand Elders in the Xuanqing Immortal Sect who could reach the pinnacle of the Immortal Realm. Two had already fallen. If this one also suffered, it would be troublesome.   Upon hearing this, Xu Yangzi shook his head slightly, a wry smile on his face.   ”My injury is not serious, but we underestimated that Nine Mountain Immortal Emperor. He is truly worthy of being in the top ten of the Immortal Emperor Monument.   If such strength were not revealed, I think only the one in the Shenyang Immortal Court could rival him, not only in the Xuanxiao Realm, but even in the entire Shenfeng Province!”   They naturally knew who Xu Yangzi was referring to.   In the entire Shenfeng Province,   only one Immortal Emperor had ascended to the Immortal Emperor Monument.   That was the Dayi Immortal Emperor of the Shenyang Immortal Court, one of the Thirty-Six Heavenly Kings and the ninth-ranked power on the Immortal Emperor Monument.   Although,   the top ten positions on the Immortal Emperor Monument had remained unchanged for a long time.   The ninth wasn’t necessarily stronger than the tenth.   But it was undeniable,   at least on the surface.   No other cultivator in Shenfeng Province could rival the Nine Mountains Immortal Emperor at the Immortal Emperor level.   Before the previous battle, Xu Yangzi had even been confident he could battle the Nine Mountains Immortal Court’s master. Even if   he wasn’t their match, the gap wouldn’t necessarily be that great.   But after the actual clash,   Xu Yangzi realized how naive he had been.   While both were peak Immortal Emperors, the disparity between them was despairingly vast. Facing the   Nine Mountains Immortal Emperor, he could barely hold out for long.   Thirteen of the top Immortal Emperors joined forces in a bloody battle that lasted for half a day. Far from slaying or injuring the opponent, they were utterly decimated.   Had he not possessed the life-saving trump card left by the Semi-Saint Ancestor, he would have likely survived.   This battle   completely shattered the last bit of pride Xu Yangzi harbored.   It was only through his unwavering faith in the Dao that he would have fallen into self-doubt.   Upon hearing Xu Yangzi’s words, the numerous Xuan Qing Xian Zong masters fell silent.   They had witnessed the battle.   The might of the Nine Mountains Immortal Emperor   filled all the cultivators with despair.   Chen Daozi’s expression darkened. “That person’s strength requires immortality to defeat. Unless our ancestors intervene, suppressing him will be difficult…”   Before he could finish his words, a powerful aura suddenly rose, and a figure appeared. The   instant they saw this figure, all the Xuan Qing Xian Zong masters felt as if they were facing a formidable enemy.   ”Nine Mountains Immortal Emperor!”   Only Chen Daozi and Xu Yangzi quickly calmed down.   At this moment,   Chen Daozi looked at the newcomer with an icy expression: “You have intruded here alone. Do you really think our Xuan Qing Xian Zong can be bullied?”   Facing Chen Daozi’s questioning and the gazes of the other masters, the Nine Mountains Immortal Emperor put his hands behind his back, a look of disdain creeping over his dignified face.   ”This emperor has not come here to fight your Xuanqing Immortal Sect, so there’s no need to be nervous.”   As soon as these words were spoken,   the faces of many Xuanqing Immortal Sect’s powerful members turned pale and red again.   Chen Daozi’s expression remained impassive.   ”What is your purpose? Please speak frankly!”   ”From today on, the Nine Mountains Immortal Court will officially rule the Xuanxiao Territory. If the Xuanqing Immortal Sect does not interfere in the affairs of the Nine Mountains Immortal Court, then this emperor will not take action against them.   Otherwise, I believe your Xuanqing Immortal Sect is well aware of the consequences!”   The Nine Mountains Immortal Emperor’s arrogant words angered many powerful members again.   Daozi Chen’s expression changed, a glint of anger in his eyes. “Are you truly not afraid that my Xuanqing Immortal Sect will look down upon you?”   ”You must know that my Xuanqing Immortal Sect also has a Semi-Saint. If you push your luck any further, our ancestor will undoubtedly intervene and teach the Nine Mountains Immortal Court an unforgettable lesson.”   ”Hahaha!”   Facing Daozi Chen’s threat, the Nine Mountains Immortal Emperor laughed heartily, his laughter tinged with sarcasm and a terrifying imperial majesty, shaking the souls of the many powerful beings present.   When they looked back at the being before them, their expressions changed dramatically.   After a moment,   the laughter died down.   The Nine Mountains Immortal Emperor’s face shone with sarcasm. “It is precisely because I hold your Xuanqing Immortal Sect in high regard that I have come in person.   As for your Xuanqing Immortal Sect’s Semi-Saint ancestor, I imagine he is also avoiding the Five Decays of Heaven and Man!   I am here now. You can let that Semi-Saint take action and see whether I will perish here or perish in the calamity.”

“However, I must remind you all: if I survive this time and your Xuanqing Immortal Sect loses a Semi-Saint, then the Nine Mountains Immortal Court will undoubtedly destroy your Xuanqing Immortal Sect!”

These words were a n*ked threat, a complete slap in the face of the entire Xuanqing Immortal Sect.

Many powerful figures’ faces turned grim, but no one uttered a word of rebuttal.

Watching the crowd’s expressions change, the Nine Mountains Immortal Emperor’s expression returned to indifference.

“This Emperor gives you three days. All cultivators engaged in battle with my Nine Mountains Immortal Court must withdraw from the battlefield. Furthermore, you must not interfere in the affairs of the Xuanxiao Territory.

If you do so, I, for the sake of your Xuanqing Immortal Sect’s Semi-Saint, will not attack you.”

“Remember!”

“This is your last chance. If the army doesn’t retreat after three days, I will certainly dispatch troops to the Xuanqing Immortal Sect. Even if you have the support of a Semi-Saint and can maintain the safety of your sect, I will certainly exterminate all cultivators belonging to the Xuanqing Immortal Sect’s territories, excluding those within it.”

“If it comes to that, I guarantee that no one from your Xuanqing Immortal Sect will ever leave.

If one shows up, I’ll kill one, if two show up, I’ll kill a pair.

Having said that, it’s up to you to decide how to proceed!”

The Nine Mountains Immortal Emperor finished speaking, his eyes sweeping around indifferently. Without giving the Xuanqing Immortal Sect a chance to reply, he vanished from the hall.

“Bang!”

A chair shattered.

The faces of the sect’s Immortal Emperors were filled with rage.

“How dare you, Nine Mountains, insult our Xuanqing Immortal Sect in this way? How despicable!”

“Does he really think that our Xuanqing Immortal Sect will allow Nine Mountains Immortal Court to control us?!”

The Immortal Emperors were furious. No one had ever dared to be so arrogant and openly insult the entire Xuanqing Immortal Sect.

“Enough!”

Chen Daozi roared, and all the noisy voices vanished.

The Xuanqing Immortal Sect’s leader looked at the crowd with a sneer on his face.

“You are so protective of the sect’s dignity. Why didn’t you say anything when that person was here? Now that he’s gone, what’s the point of saying anything?”

These words

made many powerful people blush.

Chen Daozi’s words stripped away the last veil they had.

Looking at their expressions, Chen Daozi shook his head again, his tone softening slightly.

“The Nine Mountains Immortal Emperor is arrogant, and he has his own reasons for that arrogance. If the ancestor hadn’t taken action, no one in the Xuanqing Immortal Sect would have been able to contend with him. This is an indisputable fact. The

ancestor is the sect’s last trump card, the foundation that ensures the immortality of the Taoist tradition.

He absolutely cannot intervene unless the sect’s survival is at stake!”

Even

if Chen Daozi hated to admit it, he knew it was the truth.

The Nine Mountains Immortal Emperor’s strength required immortality, and few could rival him.

Among the forces possessing such powerful figures, the Xuanqing Immortal Sect clearly wasn’t one of them.

Furthermore,

Chen Daozi understood that

if it weren’t for the Xuanqing Immortal Sect’s semi-saintly foundation, the arrival today wouldn’t be just one Nine Mountains Immortal Emperor, but the entire Nine Mountains Immortal Court.

Tomorrow’s Xuanqing Immortal Sect might be what the Jinque Sacred Land was yesterday.

To preserve the sect’s strength, sometimes one must bow down.

Thinking of this.

Daozi Chen looked at Xu Yangzi, who had remained silent since the Nine Mountain Immortal Emperor’s arrival.

“Grand Elder, what are your thoughts on this matter?”

“My opinion is no different from yours!”

Xu Yangzi smiled bitterly.

“That person’s words may be harsh, but they are the truth. Unless the ancestor can survive this Five Degenerations of Heaven and Man, or unless our Xuanqing Immortal Sect can produce a powerful being on par with the Nine Mountains Immortal Emperor,

the sect will have no choice but to retreat!”

“Of course, we can ask the ancestor to help destroy the Nine Mountains Immortal Court, but now that Yunjinzhou is invading on a large scale, the Nine Mountains Immortal Court is the first force to enter the Xuanxiao Realm, but it will definitely not be the last.

With the ancestor in charge, other forces will be wary, and the sect will still have the qualifications to preserve its Taoist heritage.

However, if the ancestor falls, the sect will be lost. If another force equals the Nine Mountains Immortal Court, or even more terrifying than it, arrives

, it will be the end of the entire sect!”

Xu Yangzi’s words silenced the many cultivators present.

Chen Daozi nodded.

“In the face of such a great calamity, it is already difficult for the sect to preserve its inheritance. For the time being, there is no need to interfere too much in the remaining matters.

Since you all share the same opinion, then from now on, have all cultivators withdraw to the sect and no longer interfere in the great calamity in Xuanxiao Territory!”