"The cultivators of Mount Jiuwei are searching for you everywhere!"
Upon hearing Feng Bingwen's question, the Emperor of the County City's gaze shifted somewhat, diminishing his imposing presence.
How did you know they were looking for me?
Feng Bingwen was surprised. If his memory was not wrong, he had never had any contact with Jiuwei Mountain.
"This humble official does not know if they are looking for you, but they are searching for the Supreme Daoist Child. Based on what this humble official saw some time ago, if there is no mistake, they are most likely looking for you, Immortal Master!"
The Emperor of the County City spoke with an unprecedented level of respect, not only because of the strength displayed by the Taoist priest before him, but also because of his identity!
Taishang Daozi!
If this identity were revealed, one would likely not need to wait to meet any emperor and would be summoned immediately.
beqege.
"Is that so!"
Feng Bingwen immediately understood. After he sent the message back to the sect, the sect did not send anyone over. Instead, a group of cultivators from Jiuwei Mountain came. The meaning behind this was self-evident.
"Where are those cultivators from Nine Peaks Mountain? I'm going to find them!"
"Ahem, I have a jade talisman left behind by them that can communicate with them. However, there is something I need to tell you, Immortal Master. Please forgive me!"
Upon hearing Feng Bingwen's words, the county emperor's attitude became even more peculiar.
"Your Majesty, there's no need to be so polite. Please speak freely!"
Although he had a premonition that something might be wrong, Feng Bingwen didn't pay much attention to it. After all, being able to stand on the altar and receive incense offerings from the people meant that he had made some kind of contribution.
“When those cultivators from Jiuwei Mountain came to inquire earlier, I made up an excuse not to tell them, fearing they might have other intentions, so I concealed your existence!”
The city emperor glanced to the side, his words completely insincere, clearly a blatant lie told through his teeth.
When the cultivators from Jiuwei Mountain came to inquire, the reason he sent the person to the lake without informing them was because he was unsure of Feng Bingwen's condition.
If he had won, there would be no need to say anything more, which is the case right now. But if he had lost and something had happened, he, a mere incense god, really couldn't bear that responsibility. Therefore, he subconsciously chose to conceal it.
"This is nothing serious, Your Majesty, please don't take it to heart!"
Looking at the appearance of the county emperor in front of him, Feng Bingwen figured out the key point and smiled without caring. It was just some insignificant little thought, which was normal.
"Thank you, Immortal Master!"
The weight that had been lifting from his heart finally lifted, and the County King, now free of any psychological burden, took out a jade talisman and handed it to Feng Bingwen.
"This is the communication jade talisman that can communicate with Mount Jiuwei. With this, I believe the Immortal Master will soon be able to find the immortals dispatched by Mount Jiuwei!"
"good!"
Feng Bingwen naturally wouldn't pursue the little tricks this deity had made to protect himself, since they didn't harm his interests. He casually took the jade talisman from the city emperor and immediately sent a divine thought into it.
"I am Feng Bingwen, the Supreme Daoist Master. Do you come from Mount Jiuwei?"
"Exactly!"
Feng Bingwen had just sent out his divine sense message when he immediately received a response. The cultivator from Jiuwei Mountain on the other side didn't wait for Feng Bingwen to reply again and impatiently sent another message.
"May I ask where you are now, Master? We're coming to find you right now!"
"No need for that. Just tell me your location, and I'll come and meet you!"
We are in Falling Star Valley!
"good!"
Feng Bingwen responded with a simple move, then turned to look at the slightly uneasy County Emperor beside him.
Where is Falling Star Valley?
"Falling Star Valley!"
The city emperor was taken aback, then pondered for a moment before giving his response.
"That place is still a thousand miles away from here, but with your magical power, Immortal Master, you should be able to arrive in no time."
"Just point me in the right direction!"
Feng Bingwen had no interest in listening. Although it felt nice to have a big shot flattering him, he didn't have time for it.
"I have a geomantic map of the Jing Kingdom in my residence. All the famous mountains and scenic spots within the country are depicted in it, including the Falling Star Valley you are looking for!"
The county magistrate presented one of his collections as if it were a treasure.
"However, I no longer need it, so I'll give it to the Immortal Master!"
"Then thank you very much, Lord City Emperor!"
"Compared to what the Immortal Master has done, all I can offer is this insignificant help!"
The emperor of the county city showed a look of shame.
"Haha, not at all!"
After exchanging a few more pleasantries with the city emperor, Feng Bingwen took the geomantic map that the city emperor's subordinate god had hastily retrieved and went to find the cultivators of Jiuwei Mountain!
Falling Star Valley!
Legend has it that it was formed when a star that had been suspended in the sky fell from the heavens long ago. Today, it has become a well-known mountain, and its unique scenery is talked about by the surrounding literati and poets, who flock there to visit it.
However, at this time, the Jing Kingdom was suffering from a severe drought, and starving people were everywhere. Those literati and poets who liked to explore mountains and cultivate their minds naturally lost their interest in such pursuits.
At this moment, the once unclaimed famous mountain was now under heavy guard, with faint glimmers of light occasionally flashing across the sky, indicating that a powerful cultivation force had occupied the place.
Who is it?
When a white rainbow streaked across the sky, carrying an indescribable oppressive force, it descended upon this famous mountain, immediately provoking a tremendous reaction.
A surge of spiritual light soared into the sky, as if spiritual tracks containing the mysteries of heaven and earth crisscrossed in the void, forming a massive formation containing endless killing intent.
"The Supreme Dao, Feng Bingwen!"
The white rainbow, which resembled a shooting star, stopped instantly, and the boundless immortal light dissipated, revealing the figure of a young Taoist with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, who was exceptionally heroic.
"The Supreme Dao!"
"Really?"
"They actually came?"
As Feng Bingwen announced his name and lineage, hundreds of cultivators in the valley below, who were supposed to rise into the sky to further enhance the power of the formation, stopped the floating mystic light beneath their feet, exchanged glances, and began to communicate through telepathic exchanges.
"I have long heard that the current Supreme Daoist is exceptionally talented, surpassing all others in the human race. Seeing him today, I can confirm it is true!"
Before Feng Bingwen had even seen the immortals of Mount Jiuwei, he heard a voice carrying a hint of flattery coming from Falling Star Valley.
"I originally thought it was just some idle people spreading rumors, but I never expected that the current Daoist of the Supreme Dao is even more remarkable than the rumors suggest. I was indeed short-sighted!"
In a flash, Feng Bingwen saw an old cultivator with white hair and a youthful face, dressed in a black Taoist robe, who perfectly embodied the spirit of an immortal!
Earth Immortal!
Upon seeing this senior for the first time, Feng Bingwen immediately recognized his cultivation level and greeted him with clasped hands, showing respect as a junior.
"This junior is unworthy of such praise from a senior. The path of cultivation is long and arduous, and we must continue to strive forward without the slightest arrogance!"
"Well said! If my disciples and followers could have even half the enlightenment of you, Daozi, I would be satisfied!"
"Senior, why be so modest? I observe that the disciples of Jiuwei Mountain are all outstanding individuals, one in ten thousand!"
Feng Bingwen's words may sound like a compliment at first glance, but in reality, those who can cultivate immortality are one in a hundred, and those with even higher realms are one in ten thousand, which is not an exaggeration at all.
"Haha, it's good that they've caught the Daoist's eye. If the Daoist has any instructions, just tell them. Don't be shy!"
Although he had heard countless similar compliments in his long life, the identity and status of the young cultivator in front of him still made him feel quite good.
"Having said so much, may I ask your name, senior?"
"I am Xu Yuanshan, the Peak Master of Mingyu Peak, the seventh peak of Jiuwei Mountain!"
"Greetings, Peak Master Xu!"
When Feng Bingwen heard about the background of the earth immortal before him, his eyes lit up.
He had a basic understanding of the sect structure of Jiuwei Mountain. This was the only major immortal sect in Donghua Continent that could be ranked among the top. The power within the sect was jointly held by nine peak masters, and the sect leader was selected from among the nine peak masters in a rotation system.
According to Hua'er, the seemingly kind old cultivator in front of her was a powerful figure in Jiuwei Mountain, capable of mobilizing at least one-ninth of the Immortal Sect's power.
Don't underestimate this one-ninth. If this old earth immortal wanted to, he could destroy countless small sects like the Dragon and Snake Sect.
Of course, they could incorporate them, but for the Great Immortal Sect, it would be completely unnecessary, as it would only make their sects incredibly complex and chaotic.
"Daozi, there's no need for such politeness!"
The old earth immortal chuckled, stepped aside, and gestured as if to guide the way.
"Come with me!"
As the wind blew down from the sky, Feng Bingwen followed the senior into a warm pavilion. As soon as he sat down, two pretty female cultivators came in to serve tea. Their eyes were mostly on him, filled with curiosity and admiration.
However, such junior disciples were naturally not qualified to eavesdrop on the conversation between the Supreme Daoist and their peak master. After serving the tea, they could only leave reluctantly.
"I won't waste any more time on idle chatter. I wonder how much you know about the disaster in this secular country?"
"This great disaster, and the famine it triggered, was caused by a group of treacherous individuals!"
Feng Bingwen picked up the steaming cup of spiritual tea and took a small sip.
"Remnants of the demonic path!"
The old earth immortal addressed him in this way, and the group of cultivators hiding in the shadows stirring up trouble spoke with great certainty.
"It seems you've made quite a bit of progress these past few days, senior?"
A smile bloomed on Feng Bingwen's face, followed by a look of inquiry.
"It's still early, so we can't really call it a harvest. We just captured a few people and, after searching their souls, we were able to confirm their identities!"
The old immortal spoke casually, not caring about the uproar his words might cause if they got out.
Soul searching is a pure demonic technique, a taboo in the cultivation world. Once revealed, it will undoubtedly be met with hostility and killing. However, if this technique is used on demonic cultivators, no one will say anything.
"Oh, in that case, does Senior know how that group of remnants of the demonic path managed to deceive those emperors? Logically speaking, what happened here should not have escaped their notice, but who would have thought that even after causing such a huge mess, it had not attracted the intervention of those emperors?"
"The Heaven-Deceiving Formation!"
The old immortal's tone subtly revealed a hint of arrogance.
"That group of remnants of the demonic path, they dug up some ancient artifact from who-knows-where, and it's a replica of a spiritual treasure owned by the Heavenly Evolution Path. They've obscured the secrets of this place and disrupted everything!"
"Is this Heaven-Deceiving Formation still in use?"
Feng Bingwen asked tentatively.
"We're almost there. Once we destroy it, the emperors' gazes will be fixed on this place without hesitation. At that time, those swarms of ditch rats will have nowhere to hide, and we can leave without having to worry about this anymore!"
"Are those Your Majesties already aware of this?"
"When we at Jiuwei Mountain received the news, the Divine Path naturally knew about it as well. We heard that those emperors were all furious!"
Although it wasn't appropriate to say it that way, Feng Bingwen vaguely sensed a hint of schadenfreude and a subtle, almost imperceptible, mockery in the words of the senior in front of him.
Feng Bingwen could guess the reason for this even if he didn't know better. Jiuwei Mountain had probably been oppressed by the divine path for a long time, and its life must have been somewhat stifling, even without any real conflict of interest.
"Now that those emperors already know, this matter should be resolved soon!"
Thinking of the Jing people who, due to food shortages, went mad to the point of abandoning everything and even committing the tragic act of exchanging children for food, Feng Bingwen couldn't help but breathe a slight sigh of relief.
"That's natural, but it won't be so easy for them to vent their anger!"
"hehe!"
Feng Bingwen naturally knew what this meant. The Divine Path was indeed very strong in protecting the homeland; otherwise, the human race's rear area would not have been occupied by the Divine Path.
However, every coin has two sides. While the Divine Path is good at defense, it can be quite troublesome if something happens and you want to demonstrate your strength to the outside world. It's not that it's impossible, but it's far less clean and efficient than the Martial Path or the Immortal Path, where you can start a fight whenever you want.
"Although this matter can be resolved quickly, these remnants of the demonic path seem to have mastered a very special method. We must capture enough prisoners alive!"
"What?"
"We suspect that those remnants of the demonic path have mastered the means to mass-produce drought demons!"
The old earth immortal's expression was serious, even solemn.
"What?"
Upon hearing this, Feng Bingwen was immediately taken aback, but at the same time, an uncontrollable joy welled up in his heart, though he did not show it.
But he has already seen one million good deeds after another beckoning to him.
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