Xizhou Prefecture, located in the most western part of the continent in a prime location, is said to be the birthplace of strong individuals, at least that's what everyone says...
In the Han Family of Xizhou Prefecture, many people aspire to enter this formidable family and become one of its disciples, simply because they possess the most abundant resources and peak-level experts.
"Your Xizhou Prefecture is really brimming with strong individuals, nowadays the other four sects in the world are all trembling at the sound of your name..."
"Hehehe." Upon hearing Yunxian's praise, Han Patriarch could only laugh and say, "You're too kind. The current strength of my Xizhou Prefecture is not as powerful as you say, we just happen to occupy this prime area in the west of the continent."
"Well, let's just leave it at that. I won't bother with pleasantries." Han Patriarch didn't appreciate Yunxian's empty flattery, even though the latter was many levels higher in strength. Instantly, Yunxian didn't know where to put his face.
Yunxian suppressed his smile and solemnly spoke, "Since we're talking, let's make things clear... I'm here today to inquire about the background of Wu Tong'er. Of course, don't try to deceive me. Perhaps calling her Tu Shantong would be more appropriate, wouldn't it?"
"...Sigh... What had to come sooner or later, finally came. You must be the person sent from that side, right?" Han Patriarch's expression looked grim, his fingers couldn't help but tremble, after all, the opponent was not someone Xizhou Prefecture could afford to offend.
After a long moment, he managed to overcome his fear.
"Don't worry, no one sent me, I came on my own accord." Yunxian smiled on his face, "Besides, when Tu Shantong appears, there will surely be a bloody storm on the continent. All major domains are paying close attention to this matter."
"I'm a bit confused, are you doing all this for that kid?"
"No," Yunxian denied categorically, "I'm doing this for myself as well. Tu Shantong is very important to me, I need her help."
Even though they all wanted to make a move, they could only nervously await Qingxian's command as there were numerous experts in Xizhou Prefecture.
"What's this? You three sects don't want to admit defeat? Today's events are known to many forces on the continent. If this news spreads, it may not bode well for the reputation of your Qingxian Sect. Perhaps even some righteous sects may not want to join your three sects in the future." Elder Han Yu remained composed as she stared at Qingxian calmly.
Qingxian's expression changed, and after a while, it seemed like he saw through everything, "Rest assured, my Qingxian Sect can afford to lose."
"Father!" Feng Jingtian objected unhappily.
"Let's go!"
Qingxian issued a stern command, then waved his hand to have two people help the barely conscious Wind Zhen up, and led the members of Qingxian Sect to leave the mountain slowly.
As he was about to leave, Qingxian's gaze hesitated slightly and smiled at Yuanhui, "The strength of this young friend is truly extraordinary. Even if my Qingxian Sect loses to you, I wouldn't complain... Hehe, if you are interested, you can come visit my Qingxian Sect in the future. I will treat you as an esteemed guest!"
"Thank you for the gracious invitation, Your Majesty of Qingxian." Yuanhui smiled and said to Qingxian, who did not fear even Wu Yan, "Your Majesty of Qingxian, some things are best not interfered with too much, lest your position becomes unstable."
The atmosphere turned somewhat cold at Qingxian's glance, indicating that this young man must have the backing of a force even the four sects feared.
Putting on a show of magnanimity, Qingxian said no more and left. Behind him, Feng Jingtian and others also gave Yuanhui a somewhat unfriendly look.
Yuanhui simply ignored the gazes of those juniors. Although this might offend Qingxian Sect, it was unavoidable for the sake of the "Imperial Immortal Ruler." Moreover, leveraging this incident to improve relations with Xizhou Prefecture would ultimately be a good thing for him.
With the departure of Qingxian Sect, the atmosphere around the Imperial Immortal Ruler's Scepter suddenly became much more peaceful.
"Hehe, I must thank you for your assistance in the conflict at the Imperial Immortal Palace this time." After the people from Xizhou Prefecture left, Elder Han Yu approached with a smile, her eyebrows no longer showing the previous worry. Perhaps she was relieved that her grandson didn't have to deal with Wind Zhen?
"Helping others in need is a trivial matter." Yuanhui modestly replied with a smile.
"Don't worry, since I agreed to let you enter the Imperial Immortal Palace, we won't go back on our word." Han Yurou lightly moved, smiling.
Upon hearing her words, Elder Han Yu was briefly stunned but ultimately said nothing more. Yuanhui's displayed strength just now made Xizhou Prefecture dare not offend him.
With everything in place, Yuanhui no longer listened to their slander, but pursued more substantial things...
Han Yurou led the way to the cave on the mountaintop, and as they approached, Yuanhui could vaguely sense a terrifying aura emanating from the cave.
"When I discovered the Imperial Immortal Ruler's Scepter here, there was a powerful Emperor Spirit guarding it. We battled it for a long time, unable to defeat it, and eventually the four sects noticed and rushed over. It was only when several experts of Immortal Transformation Realm joined forces that we managed to defeat the Emperor Spirit... Oh well, that's also why this conflict arose today," Elder Han Yu sighed lightly by the side of the Imperial Immortal Ruler's Scepter.
"Oh?" Hearing this, Yuanhui was somewhat moved. What kind of powerful Emperor Spirit required more than two Immortal Transformation Realm experts to defeat it?
"The energy of this cave has been detected, it can probably only be absorbed by a few people. However, this is only the overflow of the cave's energy! If you go deeper, even I, at the peak of the Immortal Transformation Realm, would probably be wiped out in an instant!" Elder Han Yu shivered.
"Hehe, since I promised you and let you in on this, I will fulfill it naturally. How about we all go in together?"
Looking at the Imperial Immortal Ruler's cave, Han Yurou made a decision after a moment of contemplation.
Three of them had participated in the competition, and the last person was none other than the 'genius' of Xizhou Prefecture, Han Yu.
