At this moment, Jiang Feng sat quietly in a secluded pavilion, listening intently to the narration of the armless man across from him. This man's name was Lü Lingfeng, a member of the renowned Imperial Guard. This guard, renowned far and wide, consisted of only ten members, yet each one possessed immense strength, having reached the late stage of Great Perfection.
The mission these ten individuals shoulder is of paramount importance and special importance, answering only to the supreme Human Emperor. On a daily basis, they specialize in tackling complex and daunting problems and tasks. These ten members are not only highly skilled in martial arts, but each possesses unique magical abilities. Take Lu Lingfeng, for example. His foremost skill is beast taming, enabling him to manipulate a vast array of beasts to his will with astonishing power.
It's worth noting that each of these ten individuals possessed their own magical treasures—immortal artifacts. The sources of these invaluable artifacts varied, with some acquired through chance encounters and chance encounters, while others were bestowed upon them personally by the Human Emperor as a token of his favor and respect.
This mission to liquidate the Qingyun Sect was indeed carried out in accordance with the Human Emperor's orders. Furthermore, the Human Emperor had clearly issued orders that Jiang Feng must be captured alive. For this reason, during the previous fierce battle, the guards had been hesitant to use their full strength, fearing that they might accidentally kill Jiang Feng and thus fail to complete the mission assigned by the Human Emperor.
As for Jiang Feng's persistent suspicion of collusion with the demons, Lu Lingfeng expressed his hesitation. However, he knew that demons did frequently appear within the palace. As for the precise details of these secret discussions with the Emperor, it remained a mystery.
Furthermore, there's another crucial piece of information worth noting: every major clan still has surviving patriarchs from the older generation. These elders' cultivation is truly unfathomable, their strength unfathomable! Take, for example, the woman among the five powerful individuals currently dismantling the formation; she is actually Luo Shui, the ancestor of Yunv Mountain. Furthermore, numerous members of the escort team are capable of unleashing incredibly powerful combined attack techniques, the power of which is simply staggering!
Speaking of the Human Emperor, there are two main reasons for his prowess. First, he possesses two ancestral magical instruments: the Human Emperor Sword and the Human Emperor Armor. Whenever a Human Emperor successfully ascends, these two treasures are passed down to the next Human Emperor. Second, the Human Emperor is blessed by the good fortune of the human race. Simply put, as long as anyone in the world admires and believes in the Human Emperor, he gains additional combat power.
After hearing all this, Jiang Feng's many doubts were gradually resolved, but there was still one thing he didn't understand that made him unable to help but ask, "So what exactly are the attitudes of these three major families? Do they wholeheartedly support the Human Emperor, or do they have other plans..."
Facing Jiang Feng's question, Lu Lingfeng smiled slightly and asked, "Then why don't you guess why these major families choose to be loyal to the Human Emperor?"
Jiang Feng answered without hesitation: "Isn't it because of what you just said? The Human Emperor himself is extremely powerful."
Lu Lingfeng slowly shook his head, a solemn expression on his face. He said in a deep voice, "That's not the real reason. In fact, this matter isn't a top secret. The lineage of the Human Emperor is supported by a powerful sect within the Immortal Realm, but those major families lack such a connection. You must know that living conditions in the Immortal Realm are far from perfect as you might imagine. Those who first arrive in the Immortal Realm, if they don't receive the protection of a sect, are reduced to miners, digging for the inestimably precious Immortal Ores day and night. Many powerful beings, after ascending, lack the care and support of a sect, leading to extremely miserable lives, and some even die young!"
Hearing this, Jiang Feng was shocked. This was indeed the first time he had heard of this. With a look of astonishment on his face, he pulled Lu Lingfeng over and sat down with him, raising his hand slightly to signal him to continue.
Lu Lingfeng's expression grew increasingly serious and solemn. He lowered his head slightly, deliberately lowering his once resonant voice. "From what I understand, the three renowned families, even in such a mysterious and powerful realm as the Immortal Realm, each possesses a vast power of their own. While they may be slightly inferior to our lineage of the Human Emperor, I imagine the gap isn't terribly vast. Precisely because of this complex situation, their interrelationships are incredibly subtle and difficult to grasp. My personal guess is that the connection between the Duanmu family and the Human Emperor is far more than ordinary. As for the other two families... well, honestly, I simply can't know the specific circumstances within them."
Jiang Feng, sitting nearby, was fascinated and excited. He quickly stood up and filled Lu Lingfeng's cup with steaming hot tea. Then, he curiously asked, "So, what is the true strength of these three families?"
Lu Lingfeng took a sip of tea and replied slowly, "There's really no definitive answer to this question at the moment. You know, the Human Emperor has racked his brains over the years, trying every possible means to uncover the true nature of these three great families, but unfortunately, he's never achieved any particularly significant or effective results! By the way, do you know where those precious and rare immortal stones in our world originate?"
This question was naturally familiar to Jiang Feng. After all, he himself had once been fortunate enough to obtain this coveted treasure in some mysterious and unpredictable secret realms. So he nodded without hesitation, indicating that he had some understanding of it.
Seeing that Jiang Feng had an idea, Lu Lingfeng continued, "In fact, most of these immortal stones were bestowed upon us by the high and mighty immortals of the upper realm. Furthermore, while immortals can theoretically descend to our lower realms through special teleportation arrays, the conditions involved are extremely strict and the price to pay is also extremely high!"
Jiang Feng was shocked. He could actually come down to the Kyushu Continent. Wouldn’t that mean he was invincible?
Lu Lingfeng: "First, sacrifices are needed, and second, the immortals in the lower realm can only be the lowest level of the True Immortal Realm!"
Jiang Feng asked: "What kind of sacrifice do you need?"
“The human soul!!!”
Jiang Feng's mind raced. Could it be that the Emperor wanted to invite an immortal to descend to the mortal realm? But since he was already invincible, what else could he possibly need an immortal's help with?
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com