Against The Sky Supreme

“Who did this to you?”

Li Zian’s voice was filled with anger and concern.

Li Ziquan, in a weakened state, struggled to breathe as he whispered, “It was the Huangfu Sacred Sect… they ambushed me during the trial in the Eternal Land.”

Hearing this, Li Zian's eyes burned with fury. The Huangfu Sacred Sect had always been a rival to their family, but to attack in such a despicable manner was beyond his imagination.

“Don’t worry, second brother. I will avenge you!”

He clenched his fists tightly, determination radiating from him.

Li Ziquan smiled weakly, “Brother, you must be careful. The Huangfu Sacred Sect is not to be underestimated.”

Li Zian nodded firmly, “I know. I will gather strength and come back for you.”

With that, he helped his brother to a safer location before preparing to confront the enemy.

As he stepped out of the cave dwelling, the resolve in his heart only grew stronger. The moonlight shone down upon him, illuminating his path as he set off towards the territory of the Huangfu Sacred Sect.

In the depths of his mind, he remembered the teachings of his master about the alchemical arts and the importance of protecting one’s family. He would not let the shame of this attack go unpunished.

“Prepare yourself, Huangfu Sacred Sect. Tan Yun is coming for you!”

And with that, he disappeared into the night, a white shadow striking out against the darkness, ready to challenge the very forces that had harmed his brother.

"Tan Yun, I will kill you!" Li Zian's eyes turned bloodshot, and his roar pierced the night.

"Elder brother, don't be impulsive. You can help me seek revenge, but you can't kill him, or you will face execution according to sect rules!" Li Ziquan cried out. "Elder brother, it hurts... it hurts so much!"

"Second brother, hold on. Elder brother will take you to our master to heal your wounds. After I settle you down, I'll seek revenge for you tonight!" Li Zian, filled with rage, tenderly picked up Li Ziquan and flew towards the Immortal Mountain where Elder Twelve of the Danmai resided...

Two hours later.

An invisible heavy atmosphere hung over the disposable disciples' hearts. They feared Li Zian's retaliation.

At this moment, Tan Yun lay back in the grass, basking under the moonlight. His expression was calm, showing no signs of disturbance.

Tan Yun looked at the uneasy crowd before him and smiled slightly, "I know very little about the Danmai. Zhou Run, why don't you give me a brief overview?"

"Yes, Senior Brother Tan." Zhou Run organized his thoughts and began explaining, "Our Danmai has twelve elders, with eleven of them under the leadership of the chief elder. In essence, the chief elder's word can determine the life and death of the other elders."

"Aside from the disposable disciples, there are over fifty thousand alchemical disciples in the Danmai, who are respectively apprenticed under the eleven elders besides the chief elder."

"Each of the eleven elders has several talented disciples and a few powerful disciples. These disciples are the focus of the Danmai's training."

"Because the powerful disciples participate in the Inner Sect's Nine Lineages Grand Competition every five years, competing for the qualification to enter the eternal land..."

Upon hearing this, Tan Yun sat up excitedly, staring at Zhou Run, “Wait! What eternal land? Isn’t the entrance to the eternal land occupied by the Eternal Immortal Sect from the Second War of the Gods?”

Zhou Run replied honestly, “Senior Brother Tan, the eternal land is indeed occupied by the Eternal Immortal Sect, one of the three great ancient sects of our Heavenly Punishment Mountain Range.”

“However, our sovereign may have some kind of transaction with the lord of the Eternal Immortal Sect. Therefore, the Eternal Immortal Sect has agreed to grant us some slots to enter the eternal land whenever it opens.”

“Of course, the Divine Soul Celestial Palace will also receive some slots, and at that time, the talented disciples from the three great ancient sects will gather in the eternal land for trials.”