Chapter 479: Is a Fighting Ji Xianren, is a Carefree Ji Xianren

"Where is the Yili Shenjun now?"

Two divine generals flew in front to lead the way, grabbing a divine official to ask.

"The Yili Shenjun is north of here, still fighting with Lingzhi Lingzhi Sanren. What important matter do the generals have to find the Yili Shenjun for?" The divine official asked in confusion.

"Daoist Master Lin wants to find the Yili Shenjun! Lead the way for Daoist Master Lin quickly!"

"Okay..."

After all, he was a rising Southern god, different from the setting-sun Heavenly Venerable god system, and his efficiency was very high—as soon as this divine official saw the urgency and solemnity on the divine general's face, he knew he had an important matter, so he immediately put down the things in his own hands and drove the cloud to lead the way for him.

The divine general flew in front, and a Daoist Master followed behind, stepping on ethereal clouds and mist, not in a hurry, not slow. The divine general had to stop and wait from time to time, but he dared not say a word more.

The divine general stopped, the divine official naturally stopped too. The divine general looked back at the Daoist Master, and he naturally looked back at the Daoist Master too.

The divine official gradually felt a bit strange—

This divine general was one of the great generals under the Yili Shenjun, a first-class martial general under the True Lord, and belonged to the highest class among the celestial divine generals, so he naturally knew him.

This Daoist Master Lin had been here for many days, so he naturally knew him too.

It was said that this Daoist Master had just achieved the Dao, and he had named and pointed out that he wanted to fight the Saint-Protecting True Lord.

Naturally, just achieving the Dao was also achieving the Dao; he was a Daoist Master, an immortal. Immortals and mortals have their own differences. Regardless of whether this difference is in fighting, or in the field they are good at, regardless of whether a certain immortal has defeated a divine general in fighting, as long as the divine general is not reckless and brainless, they will all show a bit more respect to the immortal.

Not to mention that he came to assist them.

Therefore, regardless of what they thought in their hearts, whether this Daoist Master really dared to fight the Saint-Protecting True Lord, and what the winning percentage was, these celestial soldiers, divine generals, spiritual officials, and divine clerks usually showed quite a bit of respect to this Daoist Master Lin.

At least the surface work had to be done well.

Only today, looking at this divine general's words and deeds, details and expressions, it seemed that it was far more than just respect for an immortal.

What happened on the other side just now?

The divine official couldn't help but think in his heart.

White clouds followed the wind, dozens of miles in a moment. After three quarters of an hour, they arrived at the place where Yili Shenjun Kuniang was fighting.

This was near Nanshan, and it was also a piece of deep mountain, with only demons, ghosts, birds, and beasts, and few villages or human smoke, so it would not affect the people in the human world.

There were also immortals who came here to watch the battle, and Lin Jue even saw two or three familiar faces among them—they were the immortals who had watched him fight the Saint-Protecting True Lord earlier. He didn't expect that after watching that one, they had quietly run here again to continue watching the second one.

There were divine officials observing, and celestial soldiers and generals standing by to assist.

And because this was the frontal battlefield where both sides were prepared, Lin Jue's side was originally just the battlefield of the divine generals. It was his temporary idea, decisively slashing the two generals, the angry thief and the evil bandit, which stimulated the Saint-Protecting True Lord, who was known for his loyalty, to come and fight immediately. In fact, it was more or less beyond the plan, so whether it was the divine officials observing here or the celestial soldiers and divine generals guarding the formation, they were far more numerous than on that side.

One could see rolling white clouds in the high sky. At a rough glance, it was a boundless and flat expanse. Looking closely, there were many cloud waves rising and falling. Both sides rode a large piece of white clouds on the cloud waves, and many celestial soldiers and divine generals stood there, beating the war drums like thunder, and beating out different rhythms.

Perhaps when heard in the human world, it was truly continuous thunder.

In the white clouds below in the middle, Yili Shenjun Kuniang was holding a great halberd, fighting with an old Daoist.

Both sides were fighting fiercely, and both were anxious.

Although Yili Shenjun Kuniang was reckless, he also understood some military strategy. Seeing that this Lingzhi Lingzhi Sanren, who had never fought him so fiercely for so long in the past, was holding on so hard, he knew that he was intentionally dragging out the time. Then, on the other side, the Saint-Protecting True Lord must have come to invade in person.

As expected, not long after fighting, he received news that the Saint-Protecting True Lord on the other side had descended to the mortal realm and that Daoist Master Lin was fighting him.

The other side also received it.

At this time, what he was thinking in his heart was to quickly defeat this Lingzhi Lingzhi Sanren so that he could go and support that Daoist Master Lin.

And the Lingzhi Lingzhi Sanren on the opposite side was also very anxious. He had already used all his means and exhausted his magical treasures, but he had not yet waited for the news of the Saint-Protecting True Lord's victory, or the Saint-Protecting True Lord coming to support.

This Yili Shenjun Kuniang in front of him was not someone that just any immortal could block.

Just at this time, a divine official came from afar to report the news, first reporting it to the divine generals of both sides who were guarding the formation.

In an instant, the expressions of the divine generals on both sides changed drastically.

The positions of both sides were clearly opposite, but when they heard such unbelievable news, the expressions that appeared on their faces at the first moment were exactly the same.

All of them couldn't believe it. At the first moment, they confirmed it, and after getting the answer, they all had an extra touch of dullness and slowness.

A moment later, the difference between fear and joy was distinguished within the disbelief and dullness.

Then, the divine generals of both sides risked rushing into the battlefield to report it to Lingzhi Lingzhi Sanren and Yili Shenjun Kuniang.

"Swish!"

That Yili Shenjun Kuniang held the great halberd and swept a circle, slashing and shattering who knew how many silver rings, stirring up a large piece of wind and clouds and gray smoke filling the sky. Then both sides separated quickly, and both looked at the divine general who flew over.

"Daoist Master! Not good! Just heard the news, the Saint-Protecting True Lord fought with a Daoist Master and was defeated, beheaded nearly a hundred times, and his soul flew away and scattered!"

"Yili Shenjun! Good news! Daoist Master Lin won a great victory over the Saint-Protecting True Lord, beheaded him a hundred times, and executed his divine soul!"

The Yili Shenjun and the immortal also widened their eyes just like the divine general.

At the first moment, it was still unbelievable.

"Nonsense!"

Lingzhi Lingzhi Sanren waved his sleeve and directly knocked the divine general flying: "Don't you read military books? That divine official must be a transformation and disguise, wanting to use this to trick me into leaving, so that Yili Shenjun Kuniang can rush to support that side and join forces with that Daoist Master to attack the Saint-Protecting True Lord!"

"Absurd! Who reported the news? Haven't checked the identity and authenticity, and you dare to come and report it to me?"

Yili Shenjun Kuniang and Lingzhi Lingzhi Sanren had the same thought—

It must be the transformation means of some god, just wanting to make themselves relax, so that this Lingzhi Lingzhi Sanren could drag out more time.

Maybe that Daoist Master Lin on that side had already been defeated.

The Saint-Protecting True Lord defeated Daoist Master Lin, and also defeated all the divine generals and celestial soldiers left on that side, detained the divine official, and only then could he calmly transform into the appearance of a divine official to come and report the news, without having to worry about being exposed.

Both sides immediately wanted to continue fighting.

However, glancing with his peripheral vision, he saw another divine official driving a cloud to come from afar, followed by a divine general, and further behind was a drifting white cloud.

On the white cloud stood a gray-robed Daoist, with a white fox following by his feet.

The divine official stopped outside the battlefield and dared not go in.

The divine general walked forward a bit and also stopped, respectfully saluting Lin Jue:

"Daoist Master Lin! The Yili Shenjun is right there!"

At the same time, on the large piece of white clouds, several divine generals all cast their gazes over, looking at this Daoist Master, each with a face full of awe and incredulity.

This made the leading divine official even more puzzled.

"I'll wait for them here."

Lin Jue was not afraid, and could completely ride the cloud and fly into the battlefield swaggeringly, interrupting their fighting, but since they were fighting fiercely, why bother to show his face?

Therefore, he also stopped beside the divine general.

Yet he did not expect that when Yili Shenjun Kuniang and Lingzhi Lingzhi Sanren saw him coming, they both looked as if they had seen a ghost, completely stunned.

"You..."

Lingzhi Lingzhi Sanren pointed at him, looking at him and then at Yili Shenjun Kuniang in front.

And he was decisive—

With a *poof*! A piece of gray smoke exploded!

Lingzhi Lingzhi Sanren disappeared without a trace directly.

"This..."

Yili Shenjun Kuniang's first reaction was to want to chase, but holding the halberd and looking around, he stopped and turned back, his heart shocked and bewildered.

And the Daoist only then spoke:

"Yili Shenjun, I have already executed the Saint-Protecting True Lord, and specifically brought your Mysterious Turtle Heavenly Bell to return to you."

After speaking, he reached out and threw it.

An object flew over riding the wind.

Yili Shenjun Kuniang took it and looked; it was indeed his own Mysterious Turtle Heavenly Bell.

"The reason I came here is only to settle the grudge with the Saint-Protecting True Lord. Now that the Saint-Protecting True Lord is dead, I will not stay long. Thank you, Yili Shenjun, for your fulfillment." The Daoist saluted him and said, "Delaying the Yili Shenjun's fighting and winning, please forgive me. However, I think that without this Mysterious Turtle Heavenly Bell, the Yili Shenjun would not have been able to keep him. Let's meet again later."

Yili Shenjun Kuniang looked down at the Mysterious Turtle Heavenly Bell.

Even until this time, he still suspected that this Daoist was very likely the Saint-Protecting True Lord in disguise.

But that Lingzhi Lingzhi Sanren had already gone, just like every time before, without a trace, and could not be caught up with. And after the Daoist said this, he also directly drove the cloud and turned, going toward the distance.

How could this be a lie?

But how could an immortal who had just achieved the Dao defeat a True Lord who had achieved the position through fighting and killing?

It was also until this time that the leading divine official was shocked all over.

Everything was understood at once!

No wonder that divine general was so respectful to him, and even had a bit of awe. It turned out that this Daoist Master not only did what he said, really went to fight the Saint-Protecting True Lord, but also personally executed him!

If this was true, then this would be the first True Lord to die in battle among the three sides fighting in this great catastrophe of heaven and earth.

"Daoist Master, don't go!"

Yili Shenjun Kuniang came to his senses, and unconsciously changed his tone. It was still a voice like thunder, but it was a solemn request to stay: "Why not drink a cup of celebration wine together before leaving?"

"I appreciate the kindness, but I am not a True Lord, nor a divine official. To me, this is not a merit, just settling a fixation. If we want to drink wine to celebrate, it is not at this time and place."

That cloud and mist did not stop at all, only the voice came:

"Besides, during the fighting just now, the white cloud under my feet was smashed by the Saint-Protecting True Lord, I still have to go and find another one I like."

Numerous celestial soldiers, divine generals, spiritual officials, and divine clerks all looked at that side, watching that Daoist Master drive the cloud away.

Not long after, his figure disappeared.

But they knew that in this piece of heaven and earth, there was one more immortal.

This was not an immortal good at alchemy, not an immortal good at wine and tea, not a music immortal who played the zither, or a poetry immortal who chanted poems, not a lazy immortal cultivating in purity, not an immortal who realized the Dao in the red dust, not a Daoist immortal who could explain the Dao and preach for people, but a fighting immortal who had just achieved the Dao not long ago and was capable of fighting a True Lord and killing him!

It was just that they also didn't know that this fighting immortal, after settling the grudge, also wanted to return to the human world to be an unrestrained and carefree immortal. ===== CHAPTER 480 =====

"My Lord, I have slain the True Lord Husheng Zhenjun Baosheng and have specifically brought your Mysterious Turtle Heavenly Bell to return to you."

After speaking, he reached out and tossed it.

The object rode the wind and flew over.

Lord Kuniang caught it and saw that it was indeed his own Mysterious Turtle Heavenly Bell.

"The reason I came here was only to settle a grudge with True Lord Husheng Zhenjun Baosheng. Now that True Lord Husheng Zhenjun Baosheng is dead, I shall not linger any longer. Many thanks, my Lord, for your indulgence," the Daoist said, bowing to him. "Please forgive me for delaying your victory in this battle. However, I suspect that without this Mysterious Turtle Heavenly Bell, you would not have been able to keep him here. Until we meet again."

Lord Kuniang looked down at the Mysterious Turtle Heavenly Bell.

Even at this moment, he still suspected that this Daoist was very likely True Lord Husheng Zhenjun Baosheng in disguise.

But the Lingzhi Lingzhi Sanren had already departed, just like every time before, leaving no trace and impossible to pursue. After saying these words, the Daoist turned his cloud and headed straight into the distance.

How could this be a lie?

Yet, how could an immortal who had just attained the Dao defeat a True Lord who had earned his position through battle and slaughter?

It was also at this moment that the divine official who had led the way felt his entire body shudder.

Everything became clear in an instant!

No wonder that divine general was so respectful and even a bit fearful of him. It turned out that this True Man not only kept his word and truly went to fight True Lord Husheng Zhenjun Baosheng, but he had also slain him with his own hands!

If this were true, he would be the first True Lord among the three factions to die in this great catastrophe of heaven and earth.

"True Man, do not go!"

Lord Kuniang came to his senses, his tone changing unconsciously. His voice was still like thunder, but he was now solemnly urging him to stay: "Why not drink a cup of victory wine together before leaving?"

"I appreciate the kind offer, but I am neither a True Lord nor a divine official. To me, this does not count as a merit; it was merely settling a persistent obsession. If we are to drink to celebrate, this is not the time or place."

The clouds and mist in that direction did not stop at all, only a voice came through:

"Besides, during the struggle just now, the white cloud beneath my feet was shattered by True Lord Husheng Zhenjun Baosheng, and I still need to go find another one that I like."

The numerous celestial soldiers, generals, and divine officials all gazed in that direction, watching the True Man ride his cloud away.

Before long, his figure had vanished.

But they knew that in this world, there was one more immortal.

This was not an immortal skilled in alchemy, not an immortal skilled in wine and tea, not a musical immortal who played the zither, nor a poetic immortal who chanted verses; not an immortal of leisurely cultivation, not an immortal of sudden worldly enlightenment, and not an immortal of Daoist teachings who could explain the law to others. He was a fighting immortal who had just attained the Dao and was already capable of battling and slaying a True Lord!

Yet they did not know that this fighting immortal, having settled his grudge, was also returning to the mortal world to be an unrestrained and carefree immortal.