Chapter 408: Seven Tribulations Immortal Emperor, the Qing Immortal Clan Seeks Refuge

In this lifetime, I am no longer that Seven Tribulations Immortal Emperor.

But I am Ye Jie of the Ye Family.

Ye Jie muttered to himself, then immediately took out a broken sword from his spatial immortal treasure.

No, it's not a broken sword; it can no longer be called a sword.

Only the sword tip and a small part of the blade remain.

Although it is so, it still emits a chilling light, its deep purple color shining brightly in the sunlight.

"Old friend, it is I who failed to protect you."

"This has left you with only the second tribulation sword blade; the whereabouts of the other five tribulations are unknown."

Ye Jie stroked the broken sword in his hand, and a look of remembrance appeared in his eyes.

This sword is named the Seven Tribulations Immortal Sword, his personal blade.

He followed him all the way from the Immortal King Realm, slaying upward until he reached the pinnacle of Immortal Emperor.

When he broke through, the Seven Tribulations Sword again helped him block that heavenly tribulation seven times.

Finally, the sword blade shattered, and the sword spirit fell into slumber.

After he awakened his past-life memories, he only found the second tribulation sword blade.

"I can sense that the other five tribulation sword blades are somewhere in the Heavenly Cloud Dao Domain, but after three years of searching I still haven't found them."

"Where exactly did it fall?"

"It seems I must go out again to search thoroughly."

With the complete Seven Tribulations Sword, my ascent this lifetime will definitely be much faster.

Even if the other five tribulations have been struck by heavenly tribulation and left devoid of immortal power, I must still find them.

Meanwhile, elsewhere.

Shi Hao and his five companions have already returned to the sect.

Returning with them were the Qing Immortal Clan's elders, Qing Tai Xu and Qing Qian.

"Fellow Daoist, is this your Qingyun Immortal Sect?"

"This is simply...!!!!"

Qing Tai Xu and Qing Qian gazed at the magnificently grand buildings and extremely rich immortal qi within the sect, and were momentarily shocked.

Furthermore, Qing Tai Xu also sensed dozens of terrifying auras.

There are Immortal Kings, and even beings above Immortal Kings!

On the surface it's already this terrifying; what about what I cannot perceive?

Is this Qingyun Immortal Sect truly just a mere Immortal Emperor-level power?

Could it not be the supreme grand sect of the Shang San Yu?

"Qing Daoist, what's wrong? This is our Qingyun Sect," Qin Han said with a smile.

They were not shocked.

Finally, I can relieve some of my pressure.

Constantly acting for a peak Immortal King is really exhausting!

"Qing Daoist, before arriving, the sect already agreed to your Qing Immortal Clan's request."

"However, the specific matters still need to be decided by the Elder's Hall."

Two days ago, in the Qing Immortal Clan's small world outpost, Qing Tai Xu suddenly came to discuss matters with me.

He decided that the Qing Immortal Clan would submit to my Qingyun Sect and become an affiliated force.

Of course, the Qingyun Sect now is not the same as when it was in the lower realm; it's not something any random faction can just submit to.

If everyone did that, wouldn't it be chaos?

Qing Tai Xu nodded: "Mm, fellow Daoist, I understand, I understand."

"Qian Qian, wait here for me; I'll go to the Elder's Hall with Fellow Daoist Qin."

Afterward, Qin Han brought Qing Tai Xu toward the sect's Elder's Hall.

Along the way, many disciples, upon seeing Qin Han, enthusiastically greeted him.

Before, Qin Han's reputation within the sect was already great, let alone after his promotion to the sect's ranks.

"Fellow Daoist Qin, you are very popular in the sect."

"Haha, the atmosphere of our Qingyun Sect isn't bad, right? I really love this place."

The two talked and laughed all the way to the imposing gates of the sect's Elder's Hall.

Strictly speaking, the Elder's Hall is the department with the greatest power in the Qingyun Sect.

After all, the Elder's Hall handles very important matters.

It evaluates the sect's elders, discusses the formulation of elder regulations, and uniformly manages all the sect's elders.

Qin Han stepped forward, informed the guards outside the main hall of his purpose, then called Qing Tai Xu over.

"Qing Daoist, go inside; I'll wait outside."

Although I am part of the sect's ranks, the Elder's Hall, being an important sect location, is not somewhere I can freely enter and exit.

Qing Tai Xu nodded, then proceeded to enter the Elder's Hall alone.

Upon entering, he was again shocked; the place was built with utmost solemnity and dignity.

Moreover, he sensed the auras of no less than ten peak Immortal Kings here!

You know, a single peak Immortal King could establish a vast, top-tier Immortal King clan.

Good heavens! This is simply insane!

"Qing Xu little friend, we meet again."

Just then, an aged voice came from ahead.

Soon after, an old man wearing the robes of the Elder's Office walked forward with a smile.

On his left shoulder he wore a badge engraved with seven stars, very conspicuous.

"Dark Night Senior!"

Qing Tai Xu instantly recognized the newcomer's identity.

Guardian of the Immortal Tomb, Dark Night Immortal Emperor.

I had visited Dark Night Senior a few times before, so I recognized him.

Dark Night Senior has indeed joined the Azure Cloud Sect; Senior, have you entered the sect's Elder's Office?

"Haha, Little Friend Qing Xu still remembers me," the old man laughed, stroking his beard.

"Back when we drank tea and discussed the Dao on Xu Ling Peak, I still remember it vividly."

"What you said back then has benefited me greatly."

Qing Tai Xu said, reminiscing.

"Alright, let's not talk about the past; let's discuss today's business."

"I am now the Seven-Star Elder of the Azure Cloud Sect's Elder's Office, and I will handle your Qing Immortal Clan's submission."

Lin An Ye's expression turned serious as he spoke.

His Seven-Star Honorary Elder title was just conferred by Feng Qingyang not long ago.

Upon learning his authority and duties, he was deeply moved and swore to live and die with the sect.

Afterward, the old man led Qing Tai Xu to a table and chairs to sit and discuss.

Naturally, the matters to be discussed were quite simple.

First: the Qing Immortal Clan must submit resources to the main sect each year.

Second: all affairs must follow the main sect's commands.

Third: ……

If the Qing Immortal Clan can all accept these, they will naturally receive the protection of the Azure Cloud Immortal Sect.

Qing Tai Xu agreed to these conditions without even thinking.

Compared to the safety of his entire clan, these conditions are utterly insignificant.

Moreover, becoming an affiliate of the Immortal Sect would surely allow his family to go further.

The weightier and lighter options are clear at a glance.

……

Not long after, Qing Tai Xu walked out of the Elder's Office satisfied.

"How did the discussion go, Fellow Daoist?"

"From your appearance, I'd say it was completed perfectly."

Seeing him come out, Qin Han walked forward and said.

"Haha, Fellow Daoist, you're right."

"From today onward, our Qing Immortal Clan is an affiliate of the Immortal Sect; from now on we're one family."

……

Meanwhile, elsewhere.

In the eastern part of the Tian Yun Dao Domain lies a magnificently grand immortal city, Bao Yan Immortal City.

This immortal city is also a renowned major city within the Tian Yun Dao Domain.

This city has a long history, although no Immortal Emperor‑level power sits in command.

However, here sits the Tyrant Treasure Merchant Guild, famed across the two great Dao Domains.

The Tyrant Treasure Merchant Guild has countless branches in both the Tian Yun and Zi Yu Dao Domains; its wares can be said to spread throughout both domains.

Its strength is also formidable; many have speculated that the Tyrant Treasure Merchant Guild rivals an Immortal Emperor‑level power.

Some even speculate that the Tyrant Treasure Merchant Guild is backed by a massive merchant guild in the Shang San Yu.

In short, they have everything, so no power has ever dared to provoke the Tyrant Treasure Merchant Guild.

"Huh? The sect's worth has suddenly increased quite a bit."

"Right, the Elder's Office had consulted me a day ago."

"I suppose it's because the Qing Immortal Clan has formally submitted."