234: Hey, open the door!

Heavenly Star Immortal City.

"Boom!"

A blood-stained figure crashed like a meteor into the highest point of the Immortal City, Tianxing Peak!

Immediately after, the entire Heavenly Star Immortal City trembled, and a grand array instantly rose, its heavy light barrier completely sealing off the Immortal City, isolating the inside from the outside.

This 'inside' and 'outside' refers to the inner city and the outer city!

"No, I haven't gone back yet! Hey, open the door! I haven't gone back yet!"

"It's over, we've been abandoned!"

Many Cultivators were dumbfounded for a moment; this series of changes came too suddenly, catching everyone off guard.

They had just recovered from the shock of True Person Tianxing being backstabbed by a Ji Imperial Family Old Ancestor, only to see an unfamiliar Demonic Path Golden Core appear on the scene.

It wasn't until True Person Tianxing was injured and retreated that everyone suddenly woke up.

In fact, even at this point, the Cultivators could remain calm; although uneasy, they hadn't completely lost their composure.

After all, the Immortal City was still protected by a Third-Rank Grand Array; even if they were temporarily trapped, they wouldn't immediately fall into a dead end.

As long as True Person Tianxing recovered from his injuries, the Immortal City might not be without the strength to fight.

However, no one expected that the first thing True Person Tianxing did after retreating to the Immortal City was to shrink the protective range of the Third-Rank Grand Array, only covering the inner city and completely abandoning the outer city area.

This almost made many Cultivators furious to the point of spitting blood.

They had been perfectly fine staying in the inner city, but upon seeing the Ji Imperial Family Golden Core Ancestor arrive to provide support, they thought victory was assured and thus left the inner city to watch the excitement.

Who knew the situation would reverse so suddenly!

They came here fine, but now they can't go back!

It was also at this moment that the indifferent voice of Ji Wu, the Commander of the Imperial City Division, rang out, clearly spreading in all directions.

"Heavenly Star Immortal City has now been ensnared by my Immortal Dynasty's inescapable net; none of you can escape!"

He paused, a hint of deliberate pity in his tone.

"But the Old Ancestor, moved by the benevolence of Heaven, has specially left a glimmer of hope for you!"

"Those who surrender immediately can ensure their lives are safe!"

As soon as his voice fell, the adjutant, who bore an eighty percent resemblance to Ji Wu, stepped forward at the opportune moment, his tone filled with murderous intent.

"If there are still those who are stubborn or resist stubbornly..."

"Kill without mercy!"

The three words exploded like thunder, shaking the hearts of all the Cultivators.

"Something really happened!"

In the crowd, Lu Ming's expression was as dark as water; he just knew that wherever Ji Family members appeared, nothing good would happen!

He and they were simply fated to clash!

But now was not the time for complaints.

Lu Ming sneered in his heart, don't look at how grandly the Ji Imperial Family spoke, what 'those who surrender will have their lives safe'?

With the Ji Imperial Family's usual style, they would definitely shackle those who surrendered with spiritual power and brand them with slave marks, making their lives no longer their own, forced to pledge loyalty to the Ji Imperial Family until death!

So, the only way out now is to run! The farther, the better!

He was not alone in this thought; after all, no one was foolish.

Cultivators inherently sought freedom and ease; who would be willing to be driven by others and become a dog raised by the Immortal City?

Furthermore, surrendering now might temporarily save their lives, but in doing so, they would be resented by Heavenly Star Immortal City and not be highly regarded by the Ji Imperial Family.

If the Ji Imperial Family won, it would be fine, but if they lost, their fate would only be worse!

True Person Tianxing would definitely settle accounts one by one!

So, the moment Ji Wu's voice fell, a streak of light shot into the sky, and the entire scene immediately turned into chaos, with various escape lights scattering in all directions.

"You refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit! You're truly courting death!"

Ji Wu was instantly enraged. Since these commoners didn't know their place, he no longer bothered to feign benevolence.

With a command, the Imperial City Division Cultivators all revealed sinister smiles and began to hunt down the escaping Cultivators like wolves entering a flock of sheep.

And Lu Ming was quickly targeted.

Two Early Foundation Establishment Stage Imperial City Division Cultivators surrounded him from left and right, their chains striking out like venomous snakes, aiming directly for his vital points.

"Hmph!"

Feeling the incoming force, Lu Ming didn't even lift an eyelid.

He merely let out a cold snort, and his Late Stage Foundation Establishment spiritual power erupted!

The two Cultivators were struck heavily, immediately flying backward, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood in mid-air.

Using this gap, Lu Ming transformed into a streak of light and rapidly fled into the distance.

Behind him, Ji Wu witnessed this scene, but instead of anger, a hint of interest appeared on his face.

"I didn't expect such a person among the Loose Cultivators." But then he changed his tone, the warmth on his face instantly receding, replaced by chilling murderous intent, "However, such a person deserves to die even more!"

He turned to his adjutant beside him: "Ji Wen, you go deal with him!"

"Yes, elder brother!" A young man, whose face bore an eighty percent resemblance to Ji Wu, immediately cupped his fist and accepted the order.

"Hey, although we are blood brothers, outside we must address each other by our official titles!" Ji Wu frowned unhappily and reprimanded him.

"Yes, Commander! I'll be back shortly!"

Ji Wen's face twitched, but he respectfully responded, then turned and pursued in the direction Lu Ming had left!

The frustration he received from his elder brother must be vented on this person!

As for the opponent's Late Stage Foundation Establishment cultivation?

Heh heh! He was at the ninth level of Foundation Establishment, close to the Peak Great Perfection, half a step into Golden Core cultivation!

A mere Foundation Establishment Cultivator, easily dealt with!

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High in the sky, two streaks of light, one in front and one behind, cut through the clouds, moving farther and farther away from Heavenly Star Immortal City.

"They only sent a ninth-level Foundation Establishment Cultivator to chase me?"

Lu Ming felt the persistent aura behind him and immediately relaxed.

He had already prepared to be hunted by a Golden Core Immortal Master, but it turned out to be just this?

But thinking about it, there were so many Cultivators fleeing, and he was at most a bit conspicuous in his cultivation, but that was all.

A Golden Core Immortal Master wouldn't lower himself to personally hunt down an ant like him.

However, this was exactly what he wanted!

"Thinking about it now, I'm truly scared!"

Lu Ming never expected the situation to escalate to this point.

Fortunately, he wasn't foolish enough to stay in the inner city; otherwise, he would be a turtle in a jar, his life no longer his own!

"Stop!"

A furious shout came from behind, and the pursuer's body glowed with spiritual light, his speed suddenly increasing, rapidly closing the distance between them.

"You're asking for it, aren't you!"

Lu Ming's expression darkened. If not for his apprehension of the Golden Core Immortal Master, he would have long since slain the opponent!

But not yet!

A Golden Core Immortal Master's Divine Thought could extend for hundreds of miles; he hadn't escaped to a safe zone yet, so he needed to endure a little longer!

Lu Ming's eyes flickered as he activated the 'Soul Burning Lamp Method'. The moment his spirituality ignited, his flying speed suddenly surged.

"Hmm? Is this a desperate secret art?"

Ji Wen noticed the movement ahead and immediately sneered!

Did he think he could shake him off like this? He greatly underestimated the power of a ninth-level Foundation Establishment Peak Great Perfection, half-step Golden Core.

He wasn't in a hurry to kill the opponent, maintaining a not-too-far, not-too-close distance, toying with him like a cat playing with a mouse.

He was waiting for this person to exhaust himself to the point of collapse, his Dao Heart disintegrating, and finally dying!