Chapter 724

Screech! Screech! Screech!

In the clear sky, immortal cranes parted the clouds, circling continuously, their cries loud and crisp.

Such a magnificent sight was almost identical to the descriptions of immortal families in legends.

But in the vast Eastern Wasteland, only a few places could see it.

The Bai He Domain was one of them.

In this domain, there was a Nascent Soul great sect named the Bai He Sect, whose inherited cultivation method was "Crane Cry in the Nine Heavens", which was complete from the Qi Refining to the Nascent Soul realm.

After foundation establishment, entry-level disciples would be rewarded with an immortal crane.

The two sides cultivated together, and their combat power was quite strong.

Upon reaching the Nascent Soul realm, one could even use the companion immortal crane to cross the nine heavens and roam the blue void!

Of course, under normal circumstances, there wouldn't be so many cranes dancing over the Bai He Domain.

It was currently the time when the five domains were connected to resist the demon clan together, so to prevent a sudden attack by the demon army, so many cranes were released into the sky to keep watch.

Suddenly!

The flock of cranes in the sky paused abruptly, their sharp eyes staring straight at a palace deep in a great mountain.

There, a powerful and sharp momentum spread out without any concealment.

Several cultivators were gathering toward that place.

In the distance, in a fourth-rank cave dwelling, an old man with white hair and beard slowly opened his eyes.

"It's the teleportation array from the Dongyang Sect side. At this time, which fellow Daoist has come?"

While thinking, he floated out of the cave dwelling.

Stepping into the air, a white crane naturally flew under him, carrying him toward the teleportation palace.

Before long, he arrived at the palace.

As soon as he arrived, the surrounding guards bowed and greeted him.

"Supreme Elder!"

"Supreme Elder!"

"Master!"

The old man nodded to the middle-aged man who bowed last, and then looked at the person whose body was gradually revealed in the teleportation array.

In the teleportation array, the white-robed man's eyes flashed, and before the spirit energy stabilized, he spoke leisurely.

"The cold pine follows the old wind, the wild crane is hungry but drinks and pecks at leisure. You must be True Person Xianhe, a good friend of True Person Lu of the Dongyang Sect!"

True Person Xianhe's expression froze slightly!

The teleportation array had not yet completely stopped, and there was still a huge amount of spirit energy in the void impacting the cultivator's body.

At this time, it was when the cultivators inside were most vulnerable, not only having to resist the pressure of the void but also having to guard against enemies outside.

Under such circumstances, the other party could still speak so leisurely?

With his whisk in hand, True Person Xianhe bowed: "It is indeed this old Daoist, may I ask the fellow Daoist's name?"

The white-robed man lifted his foot and, in one step, forcibly crossed out of the teleportation array.

"I am Luo Chen!"

With just one sentence, Luo Chen arrived opposite True Person Xianhe.

A name without a title, and no background?

True Person Xianhe frowned, but remembering the True Person Lu of the Dongyang Sect mentioned by the other party earlier, he knew he could be trusted.

"This is not a place to talk, fellow Daoist, please this way?"

"Exactly, I, Luo, also have some things I would like to ask you, fellow Daoist, for guidance."

Luo Chen smiled slightly and followed True Person Xianhe and his disciples away from the teleportation palace.

As soon as they came out, they saw the old man summon his whisk, and two white cranes flew over, landing on the square in front of the palace, bowing their bodies to them.

Luo Chen raised an eyebrow, third-rank spirit cranes?

Especially the one under True Person Xianhe's feet, which had the aura of a third-rank great perfection level, higher than the realm of the other party's disciple.

"Please!"

"Thank you for your hospitality, fellow Daoist."

Luo Chen stepped onto the back of the spirit crane and flew with True Person Xianhe to a pavilion on a high peak.

"Zhaowu, serve tea!"

"Yes, Master!"

The middle-aged man who was attending to the side immediately took out tea sets on the stone table and began to brew spirit tea.

Taking this opportunity, both sides looked at each other.

Luo Chen's mind also quickly ran through the information about the Bai He Sect.

The cultivators of this sect are good at fighting, but they are not warlike!

The reason why they are not warlike, besides cultivating their character, is also because they invest part of their resources in the cultivation of companion spirit cranes, so the number of cultivators in this sect is relatively small.

Back then, among the twenty-one Nascent Soul great sects in the rear of the Eastern Wasteland, the reason why they took out the five domains including the Bai He Domain as the place for the Death-Defying Army was also because of this consideration.

Among the Nascent Soul great sects in these five domains, the Bai He Sect has a small number of cultivators, the Fenghua Palace is mostly female cultivators and also has a small number, the Mu Mansion is a Nascent Soul level immortal cultivation family force, so they are tucked away in a corner, and the Wan Jian Pavilion also adheres to the philosophy of valuing quality over quantity, with few disciples.

It can be said that within the five domains, except for the Baishou Sect which is good at dealing with demon beasts, the other four sects were selected because they have few people, occupy a small territory, and can provide a place for the survivors who fled from the front line to inhabit.

Of course, geographical factors also occupied a large aspect.

As far as Luo Chen knows, the Bai He Sect has only two Nascent Soul True Persons to this day!

One of them, it is said, is a great demon transformed into human form, not an orthodox human immortal cultivator.

When the tea fragrance filled the air, Luo Chen suppressed the urgency in his heart and asked about the matter he cared about.

"Does fellow Daoist know the Luotian Sect?"

True Person Xianhe thought it was some major event, and hearing that the other party was just asking about a sect, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

However, Luotian Sect?

He looked confused.

It was the disciple Zhaowu, who was serving on the side, who hesitated for a moment and said out of the blue: "Is the Luotian Sect that the True Person Luo is asking about the one that recently set up the Ten-Decision Battle at Lingtian Pass?"

Ten-Decision Battle?

Luo Chen's eyebrows suddenly frowned, like two small swords, making people's hearts tremble.

He did not hesitate, shook his hand, and a jade bottle appeared on the table.

"This medicine helps to increase the cultivation of spirit beasts. Little friend, why don't you tell me in detail about that so-called Ten-Decision Battle!"

True Person Xianhe also became interested: "Zhaowu, tell me in detail; I have been closed-door comprehending secret techniques recently, so I don't know the anecdotes of the immortal cultivation world, and I am quite curious."

With his master's permission and the elixir Luo Chen took out that was beneficial to spirit beasts, Zhaowu had no more scruples.

He pondered for a moment, then said slowly:

"As far as I know, that Ten-Decision Battle is an internal strife of a sect named Luotian Sect. I heard that the Sect Master's lineage split, and both sides wanted to consolidate power. After a hundred years of dispute between the two sides, they had to resort to force."

"One side wants to insist on the Luotian orthodoxy, and the other side says that to resist foreign aggression, one must first settle internal affairs, and before the demon army presses on, determine the core leader."

"Of course, from the perspective of different people, the essence is not that simple."

"According to my speculation, this internal strife of the Luotian Sect is not as simple as it appears on the surface; it is more of a probe by the Motian Cliff and the Five Elements God Sect against the Fenghua Palace!"

Speaking of this, Zhaowu couldn't help but look at True Person Xianhe.

"Master, actually our Bai He Domain also has a similar situation. There are many survivors who have moved here, and their sect strength is still sound. In order to seek better spirit veins, they have been constantly probing the bottom line of our Bai He Sect. They want to occupy the magpie's nest!"

True Person Xianhe smiled: "You wouldn't be talking about that Yuding Sword Sect that is no longer a climate, would you?"

Zhaowu nodded: "Master cultivates his character and does not care about external affairs, so you might not know. The Yuding Sword Sect has indeed lost True Person Yuding and has no threat. But don't forget, they came from the Wan Jian Domain back then. With the support of the Wan Jian Pavilion behind them, plus that genius of the Yuding Sword Sect who broke through to the Nascent Soul realm on the battlefield and is known as the Lone Goose of the Sword World, their threat to our Bai He Sect is very great!"

The old man's smile faded, and he muttered those names in his mouth.

Wan Jian Pavilion, Yuding Sword Sect, Lone Goose of the Sword World!

And on Luo Chen's side, he couldn't wait to learn more.

Zhaowu reminded his master and returned to the topic, chatting about the Luotian Sect.

"Speaking of which, the Luotian Sect is said to have come from the Yuding Domain back then, serving the Yuding Sword Sect as their upper sect."

Luo Chen said "Hmm", which was naturally true.

Any force that developed in the Yuding Domain back then, no matter how big or small, was nominally headed by the Yuding Sword Sect.

Perhaps there was no master-servant distinction in name, but to make a living, earn resources, and enter and exit major immortal cities, they all contributed spirit stones to the Yuding Sword Sect to a greater or lesser extent.

"What is the situation with the internal strife of the Sect Master's lineage you mentioned?"

Zhaowu thought for a while and said uncertainly: "This matter probably has to start with the first Sect Master of the Luotian Sect, President Sima Hui Niang, passing the position to her eldest disciple, Yao Mingyue. At that time, talents emerged one after another in the Luotian Sect during their flight. Not to mention the older generation powerhouses like Zhan Mo and Tian Kuizi, there were also good seedlings among the juniors like Si Wenjun and Sha Longzi."

"Logically speaking, the position of the second Sect Master should have been passed to Si Wenjun, who was closest to President Sima Hui Niang and had the highest realm."

Speaking of this, Zhaowu looked at Luo Chen and smiled: "Perhaps you don't know, that Si Wenjun is actually President Sima Hui Niang's own younger brother, whose real name is President Sima Wenjie."

Luo Chen's expression paused.

"But for some reason, President Sima Hui Niang did not pass the Sect Master position to Si Wenjun, who had the highest realm among the juniors, nor did she give it to Sha Longzi, who had the strongest combat power, but instead gave it to her eldest disciple, Yao Mingyue."

"Since then, a rift has been born!"

Lingtian Pass!

A towering majestic pass, like an iron gate, stuck in the middle of the towering mountains and ridges, on the only way between the front line and the rear.

This city is not an old city with a deep foundation.

It is a war city built day and night in the last ten years, indicated by the Mingyuan Sect, funded by twenty-one Nascent Soul great sects, and built by the cultivators of the twelve domains lost on the front line!

It is said that with this city, even if a great demon emperor of the late Nascent Soul stage comes in person, he cannot forcibly break through!

This has become the second line of defense for the existing human race to resist the demon army.

As for the first line?

That is naturally the three domains on the front line that are still suffering from the ravages of war.

If you look down from a high altitude, you can see the deep gun muzzles on the blue-black city walls, flags standing like a forest, arrays appearing and disappearing, and figures of cultivators patrolling the city walls in an orderly manner.

Inside the city, it is not the commercial streets divided by major immortal cities, but solid fortresses, empty ground, and countless large war flying boats crawling.

Everything seems to be ready to go, ready to launch a battle at any time.

The establishment of the Death-Defying Army has solidified this "rabble", but it also makes everyone understand what they are about to face next.

Fight to the death with the demon clan, never retreat an inch!

Therefore, the cultivators walking inside are also full of evil spirits, keeping people at a distance.

However!

At this moment, the square in the center of Lingtian Pass is crowded with people, filled with sick fanatic shouts.

"Kill!"

"Kill!"

"Kill!"

A team of neatly dressed cultivators stands in the crowd, blocking the surging crowd from approaching the high platform that is one mile in radius.

Compared to those sick and fanatical cultivators, this team of cultivators seems much calmer.

Because they are not refugees with nowhere to go, but law enforcement teams formed by disciples and sect members drawn from the five sects of the five domains.

Specifically used to stabilize the order within Lingtian Pass.

Listening to the fanatical shouts nearby, the law enforcement cultivators all looked solemn.

"How many times is this?"

"Countless!"

"Yes, when disaster strikes, everyone flies apart. Under the hundred-year impact of the demon clan, I don't know how many cultivators have abandoned their sects and turned to high branches. There are also countless people who fish in troubled waters and rob others. Now they have all gathered in the five domains, settling old scores, and there are countless people cleaning up the sect for the sect. The establishment of this fighting platform is to provide them with a fair solution channel. Since its establishment, the fighting has never stopped."

"With such internal friction, do the people above not care?"

"They can't control it. Our generation pays attention to the smoothness of thoughts. If we forcibly suppress it, we can't guarantee that they won't use force in private and implicate innocent people."

"Junior brother is right, but this time the Ten-Decision Battle of the Luotian Sect can be considered the largest one in history, right?"

"Indeed! Ten duels, all of which are confrontations between Core Formation masters!"

"Is that Luotian Sect really a sect that survived the first wave of demon tides in the Xiaoyue Mountain Range? In such a chaotic situation, after a hundred years, not only has it not declined, but there are more and more Core Formation cultivators."

"Who says it isn't? Not only can they stand on their own, but they also have broad connections. The Si Wenjun who wants to stand on his own can actually recruit so many Core Formation guest consultants to work for him?"

"I'm afraid they are not working for him, but for the two great upper sects behind him! You might not know, but one of the guest consultants under Si Wenjun, as far as I know, should be from the Five Elements God Sect..."

"Don't talk about this, guess who will win this fifth duel?"

"Who is fighting whom?"

"Qi Emei against Sha Longzi!"

As soon as these words came out, those who knew the inside story were stunned.

In the rumors, aren't those two lovers who are a match made in heaven?

Back then, in the battle of the border city, the two of them, who were still in the Foundation Establishment stage, joined forces to kill the third-rank Fire-Eyed Fierce Bull King, which was passed down as a good story for a time.

Later, the two often hunted demon beasts together, cooperating seamlessly.

How did they fall to the point of drawing swords against each other today?

Amidst the astonishment of the crowd, two figures had already appeared on the high platform.

One was heroic, tall, with red silk ribbons flying behind her head, setting off her pretty face even more beautifully.

One was wearing heavy armor, with two metal wings spread out, holding a broadsword, his lips tightly pursed. Although his face was firm, his eyes were somewhat wandering, as if he didn't dare to look at the woman opposite.

Under the gaze of everyone, the woman slowly opened her mouth: "Ceng Yilong, why don't you dare to look at me?"

Sha Longzi lowered his head, just staring at the hilt of the broadsword he was leaning on with both hands.

"What is there to see? You and I are now serving our own masters, and in the end, we can't go back."

Qi Emei twitched her mouth: "If I win you, if Si Wenjun wins the Ten-Decision Battle, the Luotian Sect will be merged into my Five Elements God Sect, and everything can go back."

Sha Longzi opened his mouth and finally sighed.

"Emei, you are not my opponent, you have never been, and under the restrictions of this terrain, you are even less my opponent."

"Is that so?" The woman sneered, "You underestimate me too much, and you underestimate the secret techniques of the God Sect too much?"

While speaking, strands of red thread permeated from her fingertips.

The battle was about to break out!