Published: February 25, 2025
Tan Yun looked up at the guard and smiled.
"So, Zhen Yuanshan has arrived," he said casually.
Shen Subing glanced over, her expression thoughtful. "He must have some important news. Should we go greet him?"
Tan Yun nodded. "Let's head to the Guest Hall. It’s best to hear what he has to say directly."
As they made their way down the mountain, the atmosphere felt a mix of anticipation and curiosity.
Upon reaching the Guest Hall, they found Zhen Yuanshan waiting. He stood there, exuding an air of confidence typical of a chief overseer.
"Greetings, Lord Tan," Zhen Yuanshan said, bowing slightly. "I bring news from the Refining Immortal Divine Realm."
Tan Yun gestured for him to continue. "Please, speak freely."
Zhen Yuanshan took a deep breath. "The news is about the recent movements in the Divine Realm. There are reports of a new power rising, and it seems they are seeking to challenge the established order."
Tan Yun's expression shifted to seriousness. "What kind of challenge are we talking about?"
"An ambitious faction led by a powerful immortal. They are aiming to disrupt the peace we have maintained," Zhen Yuanshan explained.
Shen Subing frowned. "We cannot allow that to happen. What are our options?"
Zhen Yuanshan looked between them, weighing his words carefully. "It may require a gathering of forces from both the Immortal Palace and our allies in the Divine Domain. A united front is crucial."
Tan Yun nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. "Then we must act swiftly. Gather our allies and prepare for a meeting. We need to strategize."
As Zhen Yuanshan nodded in agreement, Shen Subing stepped forward. "I'll assist you in organizing the meeting, Tan Yun."
With the matter settled, the group felt a renewed sense of purpose. Together, they were determined to confront any threats that loomed over their realm.
Zhen Ji, now a fourth-level Immortal Sovereign, materialized beside Tan Yun and asked, "Brother, did Zhen Yuanshan say what it was about?"
"No," Tan Yun shook his head.
Then, Tan Yun, Zhen Ji, his seven wives, and Xue Ziyan flew down from the summit and headed straight for the Guest Hall in the City Lord's Mansion.
Upon seeing Zhen Ji and Tan Yun enter the Guest Hall, Zhen Yuanshan bowed and said, "City Lord, the chief overseer arrived in the Abandoned Land eight months ago, and is currently in our Falling Star Immortal City."
"What?" Zhen Ji's heart sank. "Does he know that the other immortal cities have been destroyed?"
Zhen Yuanshan replied, "City Lord, rest assured. From the words of the chief overseer, I can tell that after he entered the Abandoned Land, he came directly to Falling Star Immortal City. He probably doesn't know about the destruction of the other immortal cities."
"I told the chief overseer that you went to search for alchemical herbs, and he then instructed me to call you back."
Hearing this, Zhen Ji looked at Tan Yun, "Brother, what do you think?"
Tan Yun did not answer directly but instead asked, "Zhen Ji, how strong is your current ability to challenge those above your realm?"
"Brother, I am not afraid of experts at the eighth level of the Immortal Sovereign realm," Zhen Ji replied after thinking for a moment.
"Good." Tan Yun said, "You, me, Su Bing, and Rou'er together, even if we face a ninth-level Immortal Sovereign, we have nothing to fear. Are we supposed to be afraid of the chief overseer?"
"Forty-nine years ago, he was at the sixth level of the Immortal Sovereign realm. In such a short time, he couldn't have reached more than the ninth level."
"This time, we must capture him and force him to leave the Abandoned Land!"
After speaking, Tan Yun sent a voice transmission to Xuan Yuan Rou. By now, Xuan Yuan Rou had reached the first stage of the Immortal Sovereign realm. She materialized in front of Tan Yun and looked at Shen Subing with an incredulous expression, "Sister Shen, your realm advancement speed is truly astonishing!"
"You've actually reached the first stage of the Immortal Sovereign realm, just like me."