268: How could I refuse?

Lu Ming glanced at him, discerning his thoughts, but he chose not to expose them. Since the other party didn't want it, he didn't care either.

He then said lightly, "Since Fellow Daoist Ancestor Yun Chen insists, Brother Han will not force the issue."

"However, Brother Han's ambition does not lie in this region, and I will be leaving the Southern Wilderness Region soon. I plan to sell all the profits obtained this time. Are the two of you interested?"

This was his true objective!

Territory was useless to him; it was better to use this Opportunity to sell it off and secure some liquid assets.

True Person Tianxing and Ancestor Yun Chen exchanged glances, both seeing the eagerness in the other's eyes.

Although they couldn't divide the Spiritual Vein, using this place as a core to establish a Market City or other industries would yield considerable long-term profits.

After some discussion, the two eventually gathered a large number of Spirit Stones, Spirit Medicine, and rare Spiritual Ores, but the total value was still less than that of the vast territory belonging to the Ji Clan Immortal Dynasty.

Seeing this, Lu Ming took the Opportunity to propose, "Since the resources are insufficient, then add the Secret Scripture Repository of Cloud Thunder Pavilion, including the Legacy of Alchemy Dao and Array Dao. Allow me to borrow and copy a set. How about that?"

"This..." Ancestor Yun Chen's expression changed. This was the core of the Sect, the very foundation of Cloud Thunder Pavilion. He instinctively wanted to refuse.

True Person Tianxing advised him at the right time, "Fellow Daoist Ancestor Yun Chen, Brother Han only wishes to borrow them for reference, not seize them by force. Furthermore, he is about to leave the Southern Wilderness, so there is no need to worry about the Legacy leaking out."

"Besides, the Devil Heads from Outside the Region ran rampant this time. If Brother Han had not stepped forward, the Southern Wilderness would have long since been plunged into misery. How can we remain indifferent to such a righteous act?"

You bastard... you've said all the good and bad words, so what am I supposed to say?

Moreover, since you've put it this way, can I refuse? Do I dare refuse!

In his heart, Ancestor Yun Chen cursed True Person Tianxing profusely!

Just looking at the unfathomable Lu Ming in front of him, and True Person Tianxing, who had clearly allied with him, Ancestor Yun Chen couldn't bring himself to utter the words of refusal.

"Fine... Since Brother Han is interested, I will lend the Classic Texts of my Cloud Thunder Pavilion to Brother Han for reference!"

Ancestor Yun Chen agreed through gritted teeth, his heart filled with bitterness and helplessness.

"That is excellent." Lu Ming nodded with satisfaction. He liked people who knew how to adapt to circumstances.

Otherwise, before leaving the Southern Wilderness Region, he wouldn't mind taking one more person away.

Thus, the few of them, having "chatted happily," finalized the subsequent handover arrangements and departed.

As for trivial matters like cleaning up the battlefield and clearing the ruins, their respective Sect Members and Disciples naturally came forward to handle them. Golden Core True Persons like them would not personally do such things... After the great battle, the Southern Wilderness Region was divided into two.

True Person Tianxing stopped pretending entirely. He laid his cards on the table.

Even though Cloud Thunder Pavilion knew that the Qingxuan Sect had been quietly destroyed, they could only remain silent.

They merely ordered their Disciples not to approach and completely withdrew Yunding Tower from the sphere of influence of the Tianxing Sect.

True Person Tianxing was not too bothered by this comparison.

It was normal for old fellows to have a bit of temper; they would cool down after a few decades or a century.

However, the new "Tianxing Sect" was undergoing vigorous construction, while the original Immortal City became desolate.

But this place had not been abandoned; it was just temporarily unplanned, so it was put aside for the time being.

However, these Lower-level Cultivators couldn't understand the affairs of the big shots.

They only knew that their Opportunity had arrived!

Whoever captured this Tier Three Spiritual Vein, even a damaged one, would be enough to establish a foundation. Maybe they could become the next True Person Tianxing!

Look how imposing that old man is now!

Which Cultivator of the Dao hasn't dreamed of becoming an honored ancestor?

Consequently, the Immortal City fell into disorder, and chaos gradually arose.

Amidst this conflict, several Loose Cultivators finally managed to seize a small piece of territory and set their sights on the highest point of Heavenly Star Immortal City—Tianxing Peak!

That is, the former Daoist Site of True Person Tianxing.

But someone hesitated, "That place... I'm afraid it's inappropriate, isn't it? We haven't heard of anyone daring to go there yet, so there must be a reason."

But his companion was full of disdain and argued confidently, "Precisely because no one dares to go, that is our Opportunity!"

"The path of Immortal Dao lies in the word 'Struggle'! If you don't struggle, where will Good Fortune come from? If you don't struggle, how can you become a True Immortal?"

This twisted logic actually made everyone's hearts pound with excitement.

Ultimately, greed overcame reason, and they decided to investigate.

Thus, on a dark, windy night, the group tiptoed toward Tianxing Peak.

Battle Drum Sound. Their movements did not escape the notice of certain observant individuals, but they only elicited a few sneers.

"They look like idiots from out of town, rushing to their deaths without even understanding the situation."

"Oh? May I ask, Fellow Daoist, what is your insight?"

"Hah, you don't know, but on that Tianxing Peak... there is Great Terror! Plenty of people who thought like them went before, but have you seen a single one return?

The reason people don't go now isn't that they don't want to; it's because they don't dare!"

"What kind of terror is it? Please elaborate, Fellow Daoist."

"Alas... it cannot be spoken, it cannot be said!"

"..."

The group crept along the path and finally reached the summit.

As soon as they arrived, they felt a dense wave of Spiritual Qi wash over them, and immediately, joy was written all over their faces.

"The Spiritual Qi here is so abundant! It seems we came to the right place!"

Looking around, they saw the clouds hanging low and all the mountains seeming small, with the entire Immortal City visible below.

Someone felt a surge of heroic spirit and couldn't help but want to recite a poem, but after racking their brains, they could only squeeze out one line.

"At the end of the Immortal Path, I am the Peak!"

Just as everyone was immersed in the exhilaration of "looking down on all the mountains," one person suddenly trembled and said, "Look... what is that?"

Following the direction he pointed, the group saw a pitch-black Gigantic Gate, quietly embedded in the mountain wall, dark and profound, as if it originated from the Nine Nether Abyss.

Shrouded by the night, it exuded an indescribable sense of dread and horror.

"Could it be the Secluded Cultivation Spot of True Person Tianxing?" A hesitant voice sounded in the crowd.

As soon as this was said, everyone woke up as if from a dream.

That's right! Why hadn't they thought of that?

Besides that Immortal Master, who else was worthy of occupying such a miraculous place?

The few people looked at each other, and flames of greed ignited in their eyes. The atmosphere, which had been relatively harmonious just moments ago, instantly became tense.

Someone took the first step, and immediately everyone rushed toward the gigantic gate, scrambling, afraid that if they were slow, the Opportunity would be snatched by someone else.

However, when they truly stood before this gigantic gate, everyone hesitated again.

Inside the gate was a black void, like a gigantic abyss mouth, silently awaiting prey that delivered themselves into the trap.

"Gulp..."

Someone swallowed hard, "This... is this really the Immortal Master's Place of Pure Cultivation? It doesn't look like it at all!"

At this moment, a "Da Congming" in the crowd had a flash of inspiration. He lowered his voice and said, "Do you think True Person Tianxing intentionally made it look like this, just to prevent people from easily trespassing into his former Daoist Site?"

"There is reason in that statement!"

"I also think it's right!"

Everyone nodded in deep agreement, strongly endorsing this idea.

Moreover, doesn't this prove that there are really good things inside!

Just looking at the gigantic gate, fear still uncontrollably sprouted in their hearts, and struggle was etched on the faces of the group.

On the silent summit shrouded by moonlight, countless faint whispers seemed to leak from within the gate, stirring the last vestiges of fear and greed in their hearts.

Finally, the craving for Opportunity overcame everything.

They took a deep breath, exchanged glances, and one after another, stepped into that darkness that seemed capable of swallowing everything.

Behind the gate, the faint, indistinct sound of dragging chains could be heard, along with whispers seemingly rising from the bottom of the abyss...