Chapter 320: The True Crisis

If this news had been spoken by anyone else, Yusu would not have believed it no matter what.

Pojian Immortal Lord was an existence as powerful as her master, a supreme powerhouse within the Tianfang Alliance.

Yet such an existence had actually died at the hands of her master.

This was hard for Yusu to imagine.

She knew her master's identity was mysterious and his strength formidable.

But Yusu had not known he was powerful to this degree.

However, a strong sense of crisis immediately struck her, and Yusu hurriedly said, "Master, Xu Ling... must have encountered a life-or-death crisis to have attacked Pojian Immortal Lord; he certainly had no intention of targeting the Tianfang Alliance."

Master Xu Ling was strong.

But the Tianfang Alliance was the true behemoth.

Behind it were thousands of Single Worlds, and many Immortal Lord powerhouses comparable to Pojian Immortal Lord.

Not to mention, there was also an Immortal Emperor presiding over it.

Immortal Emperor was a title, the true master of the Tianfang Alliance.

The current Immortal Emperor was a Ninth Tier powerhouse beyond reproach.

Fengxue stood to the side: "Junior Sister, Master naturally knows of your feelings for Xu Ling, but... that Xu Ling, when he Slayed Pojian Immortal Lord, he once declared: Immortals and Gods are forbidden to enter."

If the Ancient War World did not have a Supreme Treasure, with Master here, they could still maneuver.

Now, the Ancient War World is suspected to have a Supreme Treasure, and Xu Ling has Slayed Pojian Immortal Lord; this has offended the Alliance to death.

Most importantly, Xu Ling's origins are mysterious, yet he possesses such strength; I fear it is linked to the Supreme Treasure."

When Fengxue said this, everyone present understood.

Why did Xu Ling possess such powerful strength?

An unknown rogue cultivator capable of Slaying an Immortal Lord.

Perhaps that person had obtained the Supreme Treasure.

How could the powerhouses of the Tianfang Alliance, or even the powerhouses of the Evil God Alliance, let that Supreme Treasure go?

Yusu's eyes were filled with worry.

It was her senior sister's words that finally made her clear-headed.

She understood that the situation had now reached an irredeemable state.

If he wanted to survive, her master would have to give the Tianfang Alliance an explanation, or even hand over the Supreme Treasure.

This was something Yusu found hard to accept.

She knew that with her master's pride, he would not do such a thing.

Since her master said that Immortals and Gods were forbidden to enter the Ancient War World, then her master would certainly not let other Immortals and Gods enter the Ancient War World to wreak havoc and slaughter.

Yusu could not help but look at her master on the high seat.

At this moment, only her master could decide the development of the situation.

Wendi Immortal Lord was currently situated on the high seat, her eyes calm.

It was as if the death of Pojian Immortal Lord meant nothing to her.

"Su'er, what is Xu Ling's background?" Wendi Immortal Lord parted her red lips slightly, her voice like a tinkling mountain spring.

"Master..." Yusu hesitated for a moment, then briefly recounted the process of how she and Xu Ling met.

"That is... interesting." Wendi Immortal Lord's voice was calm, leaving one unable to know what she was thinking.

Fengxue stood to the side: "Junior Sister, does Xu Ling practice Qi-Blood Martial Dao, or perhaps, does he use some other cultivation technique?"

The best way to judge a person's true origin is based on the cultivation techniques they use.

In Yusu's memory, although Xu Ling had always been in the Ancient War World.

It was not impossible that he was from another Single World of the Tianfang Alliance.

Or perhaps, he had connections to other Single Worlds.

That was why Fengxue asked this, to better understand Xu Ling's true origin, or rather, his heritage.

Nearby, Yusu stood motionless, a look of hesitation on her face.

At this time, Wendi Immortal Lord spoke: "Su'er, do not worry."

These four words alone represented Wendi Immortal Lord's stance.

Yusu knew that her master had always been a special existence within the Tianfang Alliance.

Or rather, her master was not a person of the Tianfang Alliance.

In the entire Tianfang Alliance, the only ones who truly attracted her master's attention were those of them in the True Dragon Hall.

Yusu was Wendi Immortal Lord's own people; the Tianfang Alliance was not.

Therefore, Yusu trusted her master very much.

If it were any other Immortal Lord who knew that Xu Ling had Slayed Pojian Immortal Lord, they might have stood up for Pojian Immortal Lord.

Her master would not.

For one, her master was an outsider.

For another, her master's relationship with Pojian Immortal Lord was not good.

Therefore, telling some information about Xu Ling did not amount to much.

Moreover, her master had also said that those things were not secrets.

Her master had also asked her to help look into some things.

"Xu Ling follows... what should be Qi-Blood Martial Dao, which is the cultivation system that once existed in the Ancient War World," Yusu said.

"Qi-Blood Martial Dao, doesn't it fail to increase one's lifespan?" Fengxue asked in confusion, "Perhaps Xu Ling also followed another path, or perhaps..."

"Qi-Blood Martial Dao seems to be related to the ancient times," a strange look flashed in Wendi Immortal Lord's eyes.

Qi-Blood Martial Dao is extremely unique.

Regarding the key to Qi-Blood Martial Dao, Yusu chose to conceal it.

"Has Xu Ling ever displayed any techniques, or rather... Daoist Methods?" Fengxue asked from the side.

Xu Ling Slayed the Pojian Immortal Lord, so Fengxue was naturally curious about Xu Ling's identity.

Yusu frowned, pondering something.

"What Xu Ling knows are mostly Qi-Blood Martial Dao techniques, such as the Lei Family Leg Technique, Wind-Cloud Fist, Whirlwind Palm..."

Yusu listed them as if counting her own family treasures.

These were all martial arts that the master had once displayed.

"Are they all just Qi-Blood Martial Dao?" Fengxue was puzzled.

These martial arts were all very Ordinary, being martial arts of the mortal world.

Beside them, Xu Xiaojing could not help but say: "When in the Ancient War World, Xu Ling... once taught someone a martial skill."

"Mortal martial skills cannot serve as clues; are there any others?" Fengxue asked.

Xu Xiaojing also knitted her brows.

Wendi Immortal Lord spoke at this moment: "What martial skill?"

"Martial Emperor... Seven-Severing Sword."

In the depths of Wendi Immortal Lord's eyes, countless emotions surged.

Her body remained motionless; no one could observe her reaction.

"Never heard of it." Fengxue shook her head.

The previously quiet Wendi Immortal Lord spoke at this moment: "Do you know this martial skill?"

Fengxue was slightly stunned, not knowing why her master would ask this.

Yusu and Xu Xiaojing shook their heads.

They had only heard Huang Zhongqian mention this martial art, and they did not know the specifics.

"Is that so?" Wendi Immortal Lord's gaze was profound, not knowing what she was pondering.

"By the way, Junior Sister, you once asked me to investigate some things; was it Xu Ling who asked you to?" Fengxue thought of something.

"Yes."

High above, mist permeated Wendi Immortal Lord's body, and she spoke again: "What matters?"

Fengxue frowned slightly.

She did not know why, but she felt that her master was somewhat unusual today.

"Xu Ling asked me to inquire about... the Golden Cloud Sword Technique and matters concerning the Wu Kingdom," Yusu said.

On the high seat, the Spiritual Qi surrounding Wendi Immortal Lord fluctuated extremely violently at this moment.

It was as if the Spiritual Qi were about to riot.

Wendi Immortal Lord waved her hand, and the countless Spiritual Qi fell silent at this moment.

She suddenly spoke, her voice as calm as a lake, but there seemed to be turbulent undercurrents beneath: "Withdraw."

Beside them, Yusu and Fengxue were slightly stunned.

Their master's reaction seemed somewhat strange.

Could it be that their master knew of the Wu Kingdom?

The people present hurriedly bowed and exited the place.

In the large room, only Wendi Immortal Lord remained.

At this moment, the mist dissipated, revealing a fair and beautiful face; she was dressed in cloud robes, and the expression on her face was extremely complex.

"Is it you?"

She closed her eyes, and countless images surged into her mind.

Once, she stood beneath a locust tree, watching him infatuatedly.

Once, she was deep in a bath, without a stitch of clothing, her face flushed and heart racing.

Once, she...

Once, she leaned against a railing, watching him take that girl, her eyes filled with envy.

Thinking of something, Wendi Immortal Lord furrowed her brows, a painful expression appearing on her face.

Memories of the past were intermittent.

The more she recalled, the more painful it was.

But she knew that he was the person she cared about most.

Even if it were just like in the past, secretly taking a look would be enough.

"No... without seeing Elder Sister, I cannot see him; I cannot harm him." Wendi Immortal Lord thought of some terrifying matter, her expression pained.

That person's warning was still in her heart.

After all, she was a Heavenly Sha Lone Star.

"A few years in the Wu Kingdom, I am already satisfied." Wendi recalled the time in the Wu Kingdom.

Although, in his eyes, she was still not that important.

But she... was content.

At least, there were dozens of days and nights that belonged entirely to her.

On the Dharma Boat, Yusu was heavy-hearted.

The Dharma Boat passed through the Void, quickly rushing toward the Ancient War World, her heart filled with worry.

The master has offended the Tianfang Alliance, which possesses an Immortal Emperor.

Furthermore, if the Supreme Treasure is truly in the Ancient War World, that Main God of the Evil God Alliance will likely not let the master go either.

The Ancient War World is truly in the midst of a crisis.

Yusu felt some hatred for her own powerlessness.

She also felt some hatred for letting the Ancient War World enter the sights of the Tianfang Alliance.

If not for these things, perhaps the Ancient War World would still be the world it once was.

And the master would not be in such a perilous situation.

Just at this moment, a voice rang out in her mind.

"Susu, come here for a moment."

The sadness in Yusu's eyes faded, and a look of reverence appeared on her face.

Not long after, Yusu appeared in the great hall.

"Master." She was somewhat curious as to why her master would summon her alone.

"I am already aware of the matters regarding the Ancient War World.

It is a pity that I cannot represent the Tianfang Alliance, and I cannot help you."

Wendi Immortal Lord spoke, her voice ethereal and desolate.

Hearing this, a look of disappointment flashed in Yusu's eyes.

She also knew that this matter was not something her master could resolve.

"I have a Jade Slip here; give it to Xu Ling, perhaps... it will be of help to him." Wendi Immortal Lord waved her fair hand, and a Jade Slip landed in Yusu's palm.

A look of excitement appeared on Yusu's face: "Many thanks, Master!"

She felt that her master was helping her.

"However... perhaps... you will never see him again in the future." Wendi Immortal Lord added another sentence, her words filled with desolation.

Yusu was slightly stunned, then immediately understood in her heart.

Her master's help also required a price to be paid.

"You may give him the Jade Slip; as for the Ancient War World, I shall not go." A strange look flowed in Wendi's eyes.

It seemed like nostalgia, yet also like hesitation.

However, these emotions were obscured by mist, and Yusu could not sense them at all.

Zhonglian Country.

In the manor, Lin Chao had his eyes closed; he was still practicing the True Spirit Art.

This technique was incredibly compatible with him.

Lin Chao even felt that it was the prototype of the Small Reincarnation Method.

Or perhaps, this cultivation method absolutely had a great connection with the Small Reincarnation Method.

Lin Chao opened his eyes, a trace of confusion appearing in them.

"Why is the Spirituality of the living beings in the Ancient War World different from that of the living beings in the Tianfang Alliance?"

As the True Spirit Art gradually improved, Lin Chao also had a deeper understanding of Spirituality.

He could clearly feel that there were some subtle differences between the Spirituality of the living beings in the Ancient War World and those of other worlds.

This kind of difference was something even Lin Chao could not clearly state or explain.

"Master."

Just at this moment, an urgent voice came.

Two beautiful figures appeared before Lin Chao.

The two beautiful figures appeared, one on the left and one on the right, embracing Lin Chao.

Looking at the two of them, Lin Chao felt peaceful inside.

"Xiao Jing, Yusu, you have returned."

"Master." Yusu's face was full of attachment.

The three met and spoke briefly.

"Uncle, did you Slay the Pojian Immortal Lord?" Xu Xiaojing stood to the side, starlight twinkling in her gaze.

"Yes."

"Uncle... you are simply incredible." Xu Xiaojing's inner admiration was off the charts.

No matter when, her uncle could always give her an extremely strong sense of security.

"Master, in a few more days, the Tianfang Alliance will send some large forces; even the Immortal Emperor will be among them." Yusu's face carried a look of worry.

This news was told to her by her master.

Xu Ling Slaying the Pojian Immortal Lord had already spread throughout the upper echelons of the Tianfang Alliance.

The high-level members of the Tianfang Alliance were already rushing toward this place.

"Not only are there people from the Tianfang Alliance, there are even people from the Evil God Alliance." Yusu remained worried.

This news was also told to her by her master before she left.

"When soldiers come, block them; when Water comes, cover with Earth." Lin Chao did not care.

"Master, this is what my master asked me to give to you; she said that it might be able to help you escape your predicament."

Yusu gave a Jade Slip to Lin Chao.

Lin Chao was slightly stunned: "Thank your master for me."

He held the Jade Slip, and his Divine Soul entered it.

Instantly, countless pieces of information flooded into his mind.

"So that's how it is..."

Stored within the Jade Slip was a Daoist Method.

This Daoist Method was quite unique.

If Lin Chao were to cultivate and use it, he could indeed resolve his current crisis.

"Hm?"

However, the next second, Lin Chao's expression changed slightly.

At the end of the technique in the Jade Slip, other things were also mentioned.

"Master, what is wrong?" Yusu also noticed Lin Chao's abnormality.

Lin Chao looked at Yusu: "Is Cang Yi in your possession?"

"Yes." Yusu nodded, "Does Master wish to use it?"

In Yusu's hand, Cang Yi, that Supreme Treasure from the Yuan Shi Legacy, appeared.

This Supreme Treasure was something even an Upper-rank Venerable Immortal would covet.

Yet, Yusu gave it to Lin Chao without any hesitation.

Lin Chao took Cang Yi, his gaze becoming profound.

Thump.

Thump.

Thump.

A sound came, as if it were the heartbeat of a monster.

"Gate Organization..."

Lin Chao's gaze became complex.

According to what the Jade Slip said, the fact that this Supreme Treasure of the Yuanshi Sect, Cang Yi, was exhibiting this situation indicated a very serious problem.

That was, a Supreme Treasure of the Gate Organization—Jie Xun—was not far from the Tianfang Small Thousand World.

This Supreme Treasure patrolled the heavens and myriad worlds and was about to take notice of the Tianfang Small Thousand World.

Or rather, that Supreme Treasure of the Gate Organization was not far from the Tianfang Small Thousand World.

It might even take notice of the Tianfang Small Thousand World before long.

This time could be tomorrow, or it could be next year.

By then...

For the first time, Lin Chao felt a sense of crisis.

The Immortal Lord and Immortal Emperor of the Tianfang Alliance did not make him feel threatened, but that Gate Organization did.

"Gate..."

Last time in Kyoto, he learned quite a bit of information regarding the Yuanshi Sect and the Gate Organization.

He knew that it was a terrifying force.

Although the current Ancient War World had been cleansed by Yusu, Lin Chao knew that the Innate God would eventually awaken.

To have the Ancient War World noticed by the Gate Organization.

Lin Chao was not certain if, with his strength, he could withstand the Gate Organization.

(End of this chapter)