Chapter 568

Yuan An returned to Yunzhou.

Only two days later, the transfer order came.

Fire Fengcheng cultivators were to go and reinforce the Black Wind Island battlefield.

This matter was already within Li Rui's expectations; the strongest part of this battlefield, Qianren Mountain, had been directly wiped out in that battle, and having lost the strongest enemy, the Fire Fengcheng cultivators had been recuperating for over half a year.

Those elders naturally wouldn't let the Fire Fengcheng cultivators continue to mix.

He sent Yuan An away.

Because the future was unclear.

Dao Lords were going to take action, and the subsequent battlefield would only become more and more cruel.

He had been an officer in Annan Town for many years, and although he had very few times leading troops in formal battles, he knew every single rule.

One from a family is enough; you can't just cut off the family line.

Bringing Yuan An was for training.

Now that the training was almost done, and it was time to fight for one's life, there was naturally no need to continue staying.

This was also the result after he and Yuan Dingting had discussed it long ago.

Yuan Dingting was away, so it was up to him, the master, to say it.

Li Rui had the confidence to protect himself, but the battlefield was ever-changing, and even he wasn't sure if he could protect others.

As for Ning Zhongtian and the others...

Everyone has their own fate; not everyone has a marquis title to inherit, nor does everyone have a brilliant father. If they want a future, they must fight for it themselves.

It's not about right or wrong; it's all a choice.

This day.

In the City Lord's Mansion of Fire Fengcheng, all cultivators above the Purple Mansion Realm in the city gathered together.

What was rare was.

The City Lord, Fire Phoenix Huofeng Xianzi, was not in the main seat; instead, it was replaced by a young male cultivator.

"Everyone, my name is Bai Renfeng, and I have been entrusted by the elders to preside over the Black Wind Island war this time."

Seeing that young male cultivator in white, with a handsome appearance, speaking loudly.

When they heard the name Bai Renfeng.

Many cultivators had a bit of surprise on their faces.

For no other reason.

Just because these three words had quite a reputation in Taihua Continent.

This Bai Renfeng was a true disciple of the Shenxuan Palace.

Just the two words "true disciple" were enough.

What is a true disciple? That is a top genius who can at least receive lectures and teachings from a Dao Lord and is cultivated by the sect as future foundation; the next sect master is also nine times out of ten chosen from among the true disciples.

Not to mention that he was a true disciple of the Shenxuan Sect.

That was already the most elite handful of geniuses among the younger generation in Taihua Continent.

Future achievements couldn't be small.

His status was even higher than that of ordinary elders.

Even Li Rui couldn't help but look him over a few times.

This Shenxuan Sect true disciple, Bai Renfeng, looked very young, about seventeen or eighteen, of course, his actual age must be at least two Jiazi.

In the world of immortal cultivation, everyone knows that the younger one looks, the more one needs to be on guard.

Except for female cultivators who take beauty-preserving pills.

Only cultivators who practiced from a young age and then advanced bravely could maintain their youthful appearance.

Bai Renfeng undoubtedly belonged to the latter.

'This person is indeed very strong.'

Li Rui estimated secretly in his heart.

He was already at the late Dao Body Realm, and his aura was truly unfathomable.

How could a true disciple of the Shenxuan Sect be ordinary?

Feeling the gazes of the cultivators, Bai Renfeng's mouth curled slightly: "The war is urgent, fellow Daoists must obey orders; those who do not will be dealt with by military law."

These words were extremely harsh.

Those present.

Who wasn't a big-name figure in their sect? But thinking of the other party's status, they could only swallow this anger.

Seeing no one speak.

Bai Renfeng then opened his mouth: "Alright, let's set off."

This new commander of Fire Fengcheng, Bai, was swift and decisive.

That day.

A huge warship magic treasure carried over a thousand Fire Fengcheng cultivators to an island in the endless sea.

It wasn't Black Wind Island.

But another nameless island less than a hundred miles from Black Wind Island.

There were already cultivators stationed here.

Fire Fengcheng was reinforcing this time.

As soon as they landed, Bai Renfeng took the Dao Body Realm experts of Fire Fengcheng and went to the main camp in the center to discuss the war.

Li Rui hadn't yet revealed his true realm.

Naturally, he wasn't part of a meeting of this level.

"Let's go, Fourth Brother, let's go out and loosen our bones, and see what a war in the cultivation world is like."

Calling it a camp.

It was actually caves on a small mountain on the island.

Oh, no.

In the world of immortal cultivation, it should be called a cave dwelling.

"I heard that quite a few people have died on this battlefield; we are quite lucky."

Nie Siming said, his eyes full of fighting spirit.

An anomaly.

Definitely an anomaly.

Although there were several such freaks in the room.

Li Rui looked at the few people who were eager to try, and for a moment, he was speechless.

Especially Yuan Dingting's foster sons; hearing that the battlefield was dangerous, they became even more energetic.

Who told them they practiced the military path? Only on the battlefield could they better comprehend the Great Dao; didn't you see that in just a few months, the aura of Nie Siming and Yuan Xiong and the others had become much more vigorous.

If this Jiazi Demon-Sweeping were to be fought for another ten or eight years, they might even be able to directly step into the Purple Mansion.

So they were naturally energetic.

It wasn't without reason that those immortal sects regarded this group of military cultivators as the source of chaos.

The few chatted.

Li Rui sat on the side, pretending to sleep.

The Black Wind Island battlefield was the most dangerous one in the Southeast; just seeing that a Heavenly Human Realm Shenxuan Sect powerhouse was stationed on this island showed the clues.

Fortunately, he had already undergone tribulation.

Even if he came to the Black Wind Island battlefield, he had the confidence to save his life.

Just after arriving at the island.

The righteous alliance army launched several more attacks on Black Wind Island.

The order of the great war was roughly like this.

Third-rate and minor cultivators went first.

These people had no background and no strength, mostly being cannon fodder dragged to the battlefield, which was most appropriate; anyway, it wouldn't cause any trouble.

Secondly.

Were the disciples of second-rate sects who had no background.

Finally.

It would be the turn of the disciples of first-rate immortal sects, as well as the elders of second-rate sects.

Counting it up.

Li Rui's current status already belonged to a very good echelon.

After all, the status of the City Lord of Shenxiao City in Bai Yujing could still block many troubles for him.

But because he was from a small grotto-heaven, he still couldn't avoid going to the battlefield.

Those with sharp eyes would discover.

There were no disciples or elders with big backgrounds from first-rate immortal sects in these three tiers.

Those people only appeared when it was time to reap the contributions at the end, without having to fight for their lives, and could still get huge contributions.

Sitting and enjoying the fruits of others' labor.

There weren't many such people, but there were still some on the island.

Li Rui didn't have any foolish thoughts of being cynical.

Having a good background is also an ability.

Rather than being jealous, it's better to improve one's strength and become a first-generation rich person, which is more useful.

Coming to the island.

After several great battles, he was still handling it with ease, without surprise or danger.

His Dao foundation was also growing every day, and his cultivation was increasing day by day.

This day.

Li Rui returned from the battlefield and was recuperating. Nie Siming rushed into his cave dwelling.

Li Rui looked at Nie Siming and asked curiously: "Brother Nie, what happened?"

Nie Siming then said:

"Big Brother Li, just heard the news, Fire Phoenix Huofeng Xianzi is dead!"

The news of Fire Phoenix Huofeng Xianzi's fall had already spread in the military camp.

The fall of a Dao Body Realm expert is a major event, not to mention that Fire Phoenix Huofeng Xianzi's status was special, as she was previously the City Lord and commander of Fire Fengcheng.

This matter had a significant impact on the cultivators who came from Fire Fengcheng.

"The path of immortality is inconstant."

Li Rui sighed in his heart.

Not long ago, that Fire Phoenix Huofeng Xianzi had given him a Dao-Transforming Pill.

He had even thought about her wanting to be his Grand-Grandmother, but he didn't expect that when he heard news of her again, she had already become red-faced bones.

Immortal cultivation is just this cruel.

Being able to live is the ability.

"Fire Phoenix Huofeng Xianzi was killed by a demon son of the Blood Xue Xue Mo Jiao; according to those present, the methods were extremely cruel, and her primordial yin was stripped away; she was truly a pitiful person."

Nie Siming said the news he had heard.

Li Rui nodded.

That demon son of the Blood Xue Xue Mo Jiao corresponded to the true disciple of the Shenxuan Sect, which was Bai Renfeng.

These true disciples generally have Dao Lord guidance.

Coupled with the magic treasures bestowed by the sect, their combat power far exceeds that of cultivators of the same rank, making them extremely difficult to deal with.

Fire Phoenix Huofeng Xianzi's middle-stage Dao Body cultivation was already quite extraordinary, but when encountering an opponent at the true disciple level, she would also fall.

There is always someone better, and a mountain higher than another.

Especially on the battlefield, it's not like a martial arts arena where you can choose your opponent.

Sometimes.

A cultivator who hasn't even reached Miaoxuan might encounter a Dao Body Realm expert as their first opponent, only to be killed in seconds.

Any schemes or methods are useless.

Strength is the foundation.

Li Rui couldn't help but feel fortunate.

Fortunately, he had a novice village like the Jin Ting Small Grotto-Heaven to cultivate in, otherwise, upon arriving in the world of immortal cultivation, he might have long ago become an opportunity for some old monster.

According to what he knew.

Those who can walk to high places in the world of immortal cultivation are generally of two types.

One type is those with deep family foundations, and the other type is those with good luck.

No wonder those powerhouses like to take disciples with good luck.

Luck is also part of strength.

But the word "luck" is too ethereal; by comparison, Li Rui still prefers to be steady and solid, minimizing accidents.

"These demonic cultivators are truly hateful!"

In the room.

A middle-aged male cultivator slapped the table, full of anger.

Naturally, it was about the death of Fire Phoenix Huofeng Xianzi.

"We must make them pay with blood!"

Another cultivator chimed in.

But after that, no one spoke again.

Those present were all at the Dao Body Realm, and many directly chose to pretend to sleep, not participating in it.

For no other reason.

Both of them were cultivators from Fire Fengcheng; Fire Phoenix Huofeng Xianzi was dead, so they naturally wanted revenge.

But the others had no such obligation.

Eliminating demons is fine, and avenging comrades is also okay, but... who goes?

This place didn't just have cultivators from Fire Fengcheng or the Shenxuan Sect; there were also many from other immortal sects, and they wouldn't take revenge for a woman they had only met a few times, let alone risk their own lives.

For a time.

The room fell into a stalemate.

It was silent for a full quarter of an hour.

Bai Renfeng then coughed lightly.

Instantly.

Everyone's gaze focused on this true disciple of the Shenxuan Sect.

There was a Heavenly Human Realm expert sitting in command on this island, but that kind of existence wouldn't care about the life or death of a cultivator at all, with their attention entirely on the Heavenly Human on Black Wind Island.

Mutually checking each other.

It could be said that Bai Renfeng, the person with the highest status on the island, had become the commander.

"Everyone, fellow Daoist Fire Phoenix has fallen, and we are very heartbroken. Taking revenge for fellow Daoist Fire Phoenix is our duty. Since fellow Daoist Fire Phoenix was the commander of Fire Fengcheng, it is only reasonable for everyone from Fire Fengcheng to take revenge."

"Rest assured, I will also take action to comfort the spirit of fellow Daoist Fire Phoenix in Heaven."

Once these words were spoken.

Many cultivators who came from Fire Fengcheng frowned.

They came from Fire Fengcheng, it's true, but they weren't subordinates of Fire Fengcheng; just because of this reason, they had to fight to the death—to be honest, they weren't willing.

But Bai Renfeng's move happened to stand on the moral high ground.

Making them unable to refute.

And Bai Renfeng himself would also participate in the war, which made it even harder for them to speak.

Note, it was hard to speak.

If it were any other cultivator, they would definitely be attacked by the Fire Fengcheng cultivators, but the one speaking was Bai Renfeng; no one present wanted to offend this true disciple of the Shenxuan Sect who was currently in his prime.

Bai Renfeng paused for only one breath before laughing loudly.

"Since that's the case, then prepare for three days; we will go together to capture that demon son, and by then, everyone will be counted as having a great contribution."

After saying this.

He stood up and was the first to walk out of the great hall.

Everyone looked at Bai Renfeng leaving.

Their expressions were different.

Cultivators not from Fire Fengcheng were either indifferent or gloating; as for the Fire Fengcheng cultivators, most were depressed, and only the two who spoke earlier were full of joy.

"This guy surnamed Bai is truly not a thing; he did all the good deeds and told us to go fight for our lives."

The news had just been passed back.

Nie Siming couldn't help but curse.

Anyone with eyes could see that the Fire Fengcheng cultivators were being roasted on the fire by Bai Renfeng.

"I heard long ago that this guy surnamed Bai had been pestering that woman Fire Phoenix, wanting to get into her bed; now that Fire Phoenix is dead, he wants us to take revenge. In this world, where is the logic in that?"

Nie Siming didn't dislike fighting.

He even enjoyed it.

But if he were used as a gun by others, he was the first to be unhappy.

He was about to continue cursing.

When he was glared at by Yuan Dingting.

Seeing this, Nie Siming stopped talking.

Yuan Dingting drank his tea indifferently and looked at Li Rui: "Li Hou, what do you think of this?"

Li Rui pondered:

"The momentum is with Bai Renfeng; we have to go even if we don't want to, otherwise the previous contributions will be wasted."

The people of the Yu Kingdom were different from other cultivators.

They were thinking about making a name for themselves in the righteous-demonic war to increase the luck of the Yu Kingdom.

If they were caught by Bai Renfeng this time and he made trouble for them.

Then all their previous efforts would be wasted.

And as Li Rui said.

Bai Renfeng was powerful.

He and Yuan Dingting could only represent the Yu Kingdom; after all, although Bai Yujing protected the Yu Kingdom, that was for the sake of the Immortal Tomb, and there were over a hundred forces protected by Bai Yujing, many of which were no worse than the Yu Kingdom, so if the Yu Kingdom wanted a higher status, they had to fight for it themselves.

And Bai Renfeng was a true disciple of the Shenxuan Sect.

On this island, his words could represent the Shenxuan Sect.

Therefore, the wisest approach was not to have a conflict with Bai Renfeng.

The Yu Kingdom had just arrived, their foundation was unstable, and they, who had come out, had to endure more.

This is the same principle as walking the Jianghu.

If you want to be a master, you have to be a grandson first.

How could anyone stand straight as soon as they arrived.

They hadn't reached that realm yet.

As for seeking Gao Tianxia, that was even less necessary; if they had to beg Gao Tianxia for this little thing, did they really think that the current Vice City Lord of Shenxiao City was the nanny of the Yu Kingdom?

They still had to be strong themselves.

Yuan Dingting nodded slightly and said coldly: "Li Hou, do you think we are currently founding a country?"

(End of chapter)