Chapter 20: Last time you slapped me, right?

You want to be wiped out?

Hearing Li Zhangsheng's words, Qi Tian was instantly scared stiff, and he hurriedly begged for mercy:

"Please spare me, Upper Immortal; I was momentarily muddle-headed, which is why I turned to the Netherworld King Sect to find a supporter in these troubled times and merely survive."

"Our Clear Wind Pavilion's turn to the Netherworld King Sect was also unavoidable."

"A few days ago, someone came to Heavenly Mountain, discovered the location of the Myriad Things Soil, and tried to secretly seize it. Although I discovered and repelled them, I suspect they won't give up easily, and their background is unknown."

"Heavenly Mountain is the lifeblood of our Clear Wind Pavilion; the Myriad Things Soil has been coveted, and I feared the pavilion might suffer some disaster, so I turned to the Netherworld King Sect for help."

"From beginning to end, I was blinded by greed, only wanting to profit from this Heavenly Mountain that grows Ice Soul Snow Lotus, but I never imagined becoming enemies with the Longevity Sect."

"I am foolish; I hope the Upper Immortal will forgive me!"

"Qi Tian's 'Heavenly Mountain' is precisely that snow mountain where Ice Soul Snow Lotus is grown."

"At that moment, Shen Qiongcang coldly snorted: 'Hmph, you don't want to be enemies with the Longevity Sect?'"

"Then what's the deal with you attacking the Longevity Sect disciples I sent to inquire about the situation?"

"Qi Tian's face instantly turned pale: 'There's actually such a thing? I... I didn't know!'"

"He truly didn't know; he had been staying in the secret room, only nodding when making decisions, and the only time he left the secret room was a few days ago to seek refuge with the Netherworld King Sect, visiting them once."

"All other matters were handled by the Clear Wind Pavilion's Chief, Qi Xin, and Second Chief, Qi Li!"

"Next, Qi Tian turned his head to look at Qi Li, whose expression was unnaturally lowered."

"Qi Tian instantly flew into a rage, shouting, 'You damned thing!'"

"Saying this, Qi Tian swung his palm, releasing a tremendous force from his hand without holding back, directly slapping Qi Li to death!"

"Li Zhangsheng, seeing this, remained expressionless and calmly said: 'Out of consideration for you still remembering my face, I'll let you keep half of your lineage for now.'"

"However, from now on, Heavenly Mountain will have nothing to do with you."

"Furthermore, send all of the Clear Wind Pavilion's accumulated stores over the years to the Longevity Sect—make them spit out whatever they've consumed!"

"Li Zhangsheng had no intention of exterminating them completely; he merely felt a bit sentimental."

"After so many years, it's not easy to find someone who can still remember me."

"The longer one lives, no matter who it is, as long as they can remember me, Li Zhangsheng finds it astonishing!"

"Yes, yes!' Qi Tian dared not hesitate, nodding repeatedly; as long as they weren't exterminated, the outcome would be fine."

"You should know, this immortal before you can kill an Emperor Realm as easily as killing an ant!!"

"Let's go take a look at that Heavenly Mountain.' Li Zhangsheng said, then led Shen Qiongcang and the others flying toward Heavenly Mountain."

"After Li Zhangsheng's group left, Qi Tian finally breathed a sigh of relief, feeling dazed as he looked at the remaining people of the Clear Wind Pavilion, his heart filled with infinite sorrow: 'Ah, I'm really stupid, truly...'"

"He casually summoned a person and solemnly instructed: 'Go pack up all of the Clear Wind Pavilion's stores and send them to the Longevity Sect—remember, everything, not a single thing left behind!'"

"Yes, Elder Ancestor!' that person seemed to also grasp the seriousness, hurrying off to prepare."

……

"Tsk tsk tsk, this Heavenly Mountain is really huge—I thought it was just a small hill."

"It turns out to be a continuous mountain range, with Myriad Things Soil underneath—no wonder the Clear Wind Pavilion has thrived so well and even secretly nurtured a Quasi-Emperor.' Liu Yiming gazed at the endless snow-capped mountains and couldn't help sighing."

"I never expected the Clear Wind Pavilion's secrecy to be so tight—producing a Quasi-Emperor without leaking a word, yet the pavilion's Elder Ancestor actually knows the Sect Master; that's quite a figure.' Shen Qiongcang said slowly."

"Li Zhangsheng's group flew to the mountainside of the snow mountain, looked down, and then Li Zhangsheng spread his palm—the whole mountain suddenly split and shifted to either side."

"Next, they saw a clump of soil emitting crystalline radiance deep in the mountainside, connected to the earth's core."

"This clump of soil is about the size of a table, full of spiritual charm."

"This is the Myriad Things Soil.' Xiao Jue curiously examined the small clump of Myriad Things Soil, then added, 'By the way, Grand Elder, why did our Longevity Sect's geomancer discover this Myriad Things Soil back then and not take it away, instead leaving it here to benefit the Clear Wind Pavilion?'"

"Shen Qiongcang sighed: 'First, the Myriad Things Soil is connected to this earth's core and has grown accustomed to it; moving it to install in White Cloud Mountain's earth's core would also be a hassle.'"

"After all, White Cloud Mountain only has that much earth; affecting the Myriad Things Soil's function aside, it would also impact the flow of fortune.'"

"Second, back then the Longevity Sect had too many good things and didn't think much of this small clump of Myriad Things Soil.'"

"So they casually developed the surrounding area to plant Ice Soul Snow Lotus, having the local Clear Wind Pavilion look after it.'"

"Li Zhangsheng casually closed his hand, and the previously cracked snow mountain instantly sealed shut, covering the Myriad Things Soil: 'This Myriad Things Soil has drawn upon the earth's core over the years, already producing several strands of Myriad Things Mother Qi.'"

"Have someone set up a teleportation array here and send our own disciples to personally guard it!'"

"Li Zhangsheng has wandered the world for tens of thousands of years, his experience naturally richer than others', so he also knows some strange and odd things."

"Myriad Things Mother Qi?!"

"Upon hearing this, everyone was also slightly shocked; they had naturally heard of Myriad Things Mother Qi before—this substance is an exclusive item for Emperor Realm cultivators."

"It is said that Emperor Realm cultivators usually seek Myriad Things Mother Qi to nourish their life artifacts and give birth to ultimate Dao imperial weapons."

"This Myriad Things Mother Qi is something you can encounter but cannot seek!"

"Hmm.' Li Zhangsheng nodded, looking at Xiao Jue and the two others, 'First, place it here to continue cultivating; when the three of you become Emperor Realm cultivators, perhaps it will be useful.'"

"Of course, the substances used to nourish Emperor Realm life artifacts aren't necessarily Myriad Things Mother Qi, but it's still an extra option.'"

"Tomorrow I'll have an array master come to set up the teleportation array, and also dispatch an elder and some core disciples to guard it.' Shen Qiongcang also knew the preciousness of Myriad Things Mother Qi, and recalled some of Qi Tian's earlier words,"

"Sect Master, I previously heard the Clear Wind Pavilion's Elder Ancestor say that this clump of Myriad Things Soil had been discovered by someone who intended to secretly seize it."

"Could it be that the person also knew this Myriad Things Soil produces Myriad Things Mother Qi, and thus wanted to take it?"

"If so, that person likely won't give up easily, and after returning, they might even bring others back."

"That's right.' Li Zhangsheng nodded, saying as he looked in a direction and then smiled, 'Moreover, they've already brought people here.'"

"Huh?' Liu Yiming followed Li Zhangsheng's gaze and asked curiously, 'Where? I can't see anything.'"

"Don't make a sound, don't move!' Li Zhangsheng casually waved his hand, and the few of them turned invisible."

"Not long after, the space not far away suddenly split open a cross-shaped gap."

"Immediately afterward, two figures shot out from the spatial rift."

One of them, dressed in a gray hooded robe and mask and apparently the guide, pointed to the mid‑slope of Tianshan and respectfully said to the other, "Lord Cloud Emperor, the All‑Things Soil that gives rise to the mother Qi of all things is right here in this mountain's mid‑slope."

Another is a man wearing a red long robe, with a mark resembling a fire pattern on his brow, looking somewhat ominous; he nodded in satisfaction and said:

"Hmm, it is indeed the Mother Qi of All Things; this counts as a great merit for you. When I return, I will discuss rewards with the Immortal Emperor for you!"

"Thank you, Cloud Emperor." The person in the gray hooded long robe nodded respectfully.

Li Zhangsheng and the others hid nearby, silently watching the two. Li Zhangsheng couldn't help but smile, "This aura, and that title—it must be correct. What an unexpected pleasant surprise!"

Last time, when Li Zhangsheng pursued the fleeing Elder Ancestor of the Cautious Void Sect, someone tapped him from behind, and then that person's body exploded on its own, yet Li Zhangsheng felt that he hadn't really died!

The aura lingering in the air is exactly the same as that of the ominous red-clad man before us!!

Let's compare this person's title...

Hmm, that's correct!

Obviously, the disappearance of the Longevity Sect members guarding the western spirit veins is related to this person.

Thinking this, Li Zhangsheng didn't hide; he directly appeared behind the one called 'Cloud Emperor', tapped his shoulder, and politely asked: "Hey, was it you who tapped me last time?"