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Chapter 815 - 682 First Encounter with a Celestial Immortal

Chapter 815: Chapter 682 First Encounter with a Celestial Immortal

Xuan Ying Dao’s expression became more serious as he spoke earnestly, "Fellow Daoist Zhu, there’s no need for such courtesy. If there is anything, just say it. I will do my best to help if I can."

Upon hearing these words, Zhu Qi didn’t speak further, instead, he turned his gaze towards Wang Zijia, who was indifferently sipping tea at the side.

Seeing this, Xuan Ying Dao’s demeanor became more solemn again.

He had gathered quite a bit of information on this Yun Zhongzi, but hadn’t found much in such a short time, at least nothing from the databases of the East Desolate Taiching lineage.

But for an Immortal to act almost as a servant to him, this was not something that could be achieved solely through a master-disciple relationship.

Wang Zijia didn’t leave them hanging and directly asked, "I hear that Celestial Immortals have come to the Central Immortal Domain this time?"

Xuan Ying Dao paused for a moment before nodding and replying directly, "Each sect sent two groups in succession, totaling four Martial Uncles."

"May I meet them?" Wang Zijia asked.

"Which Martial Uncle would you like to see?" Xuan Ying Dao didn’t give an immediate response, but instead asked in return.

"Any would be fine, as long as they are Celestial Immortals," Wang Zijia said with his usual indifferent expression, speaking while lightly taking a sip from his teacup.

Xuan Ying Dao looked at Wang Zijia seriously, truly unable to see through him. It seemed indeed necessary to have someone thoroughly investigate him in the Central Immortal Domain!

With thoughts flashing through his mind, he slightly hesitated in his wording, "May I ask what the matter is? Actually, I can make decisions regarding most things. Moreover, the four Martial Uncles are quite busy and it’s difficult for them to spare time."

Wang Zijia set his teacup down and pondered for a moment before speaking, "I heard that your sects harbor a strong aversion to the Witch Realm?"

The sudden turn of the conversation made Xuan Ying Dao frown, but then he nodded and said, "Indeed, many disciples are quite emotional about this, with Taiching being the most affected. However, due to the lack of a good opportunity, it’s highly unlikely that a cross-dimensional conflict will ignite this time."

"If Fellow Daoist is concerned about this, you can rest assured for the short term; it’s difficult for the East Wilderness to ignite a cross-dimensional war."

Wang Zijia shook his head and said, "I’m not worried. On the contrary, I want to know, if I can bring monks from the Witch Realm here, would the Three Sects help me ambush and kill them?"

As he spoke, Wang Zijia paused for a moment before adding, "There should be at least one Heavenly Immortal level foreign god."

Xuan Ying Dao was taken aback for a moment before saying, "Really? Fellow Daoist should know that this is no joking matter, right?"

Wang Zijia replied calmly, "Words alone are not proof. Do you have any avatar technique, Fellow Daoist? Bring it out and accompany me on a journey."

Without hesitation upon hearing this, Xuan Ying Dao raised his hand and summoned a Little Sword. In the blink of an eye, it transformed into an exact replica of himself.

Wang Zijia likewise threw out a Human Skin Paper Person Avatar, while Zhu Qi released a Gu insect that morphed into a human.

Then, with a flash of a blood-red book, the three Avatars vanished without a trace.

Xuan Ying Dao watched, frowning, as he had not felt the slightest hint of Spatial fluctuation. The Immortal Tool had vanished right before his eyes, yet he had not detected how it was done.

He could almost be certain, this was definitely no ordinary Tribulation Crossing Cultivator.

In an instant, the three fell silent, shifting their full attention to their respective Avatars.

...

In the Northern Region of the East Wilderness, within a desolate mountain where ice frost had disappeared the day before.

A book emerged from a slumbering anchor point Gu insect’s body, followed by the appearance of three Avatars.

"What is this?" Xuan Ying Dao asked as he looked around at the barren mountains, puzzled.

Wang Zijia pointed toward the cliffs in the distance and said, "There lies a passage between two realms, established by one of the two primary god systems of the Witch Realm, the Natural Law God System. It’s essentially their cross-realm headquarters."

"Really?" Xuan Ying Dao asked seriously, his face filled with concern.

"Fellow Daoist just needs to sense carefully and you will understand. Although there are various barriers, at such close proximity, it’s possible to catch a glimpse of the signs if you pay close attention," Wang Zijia explained, pausing momentarily before adding, "But it’s best to be cautious. After all, that’s their stronghold, let’s not startle them."

Hearing this, Xuan Ying Dao quickly started sensing, and his expression grew increasingly serious.

Once he had more or less confirmed the information, for safety’s sake, Wang Zijia did not linger any longer. Once again, he took the others with him and vanished in a flicker.

...

At Painting Sword Peak, within the Cliff Sword Pavilion, the three Avatars returned one after the other.

At this moment, Wang Zijia motioned with his hand, and a phantasm of a palace within a mountain belly quickly materialized.

"This is the general situation inside that headquarters."

"Fellow Daoist, you’ve already scouted it out yourself?" Xuan Ying Dao asked, dismayed.

Wang Zijia nodded and said, "Sort of. How could I come here so rashly, let alone seek an audience with a Celestial Immortal?"

Zhu Qi glanced at Wang Zijia, remembering that they hadn’t entered the day before, yet she kept silent.

Of course, Wang Zijia had not personally gone to scout; instead, the information was recorded by the Avatar of a human skin paper man imbued with divine thoughts from the Ice Frost Sea of Consciousness.

Xuan Ying Dao looked closely and with a slight frown said, "Although it seems to have some scale, with this information, you could resolve the situation yourself, couldn’t you?"

"I didn’t say I wanted to destroy the place. Remember, I said I could bring forth the main god of the Natural God System," Wang Zijia emphasized.

Xuan Ying Dao’s brows furrowed slightly, and he did not respond immediately.

"Fellow Daoist need not assume any risk; just let me meet with one of the leading Celestial Immortals this time, and I will take care of the rest. How does that sound?" Wang Zijia, guessing what the other might be concerned about, interjected.

"Given the intelligence Fellow Daoist has provided, I have no issue with that request," Xuan Ying Dao replied promptly.

Seeing this, Wang Zijia immediately asked, "May I know which Celestial Immortals have arrived this time?"

This was not any major secret, and Xuan Ying immediately said,

"Due to the suddenness of the incident, four Martial Uncles were urgently summoned. They are Martial Uncle Li Benlin from Taiching, our Martial Uncle Ruan Chongxi from Shangqing, Martial Uncle Nie Shigui from Cloud Sky View, and Martial Uncle Zuo Zhonghu from Thousand Mile Tower."

"From Yuqing, no Celestial Immortal Martial Uncle could be dispatched in such short notice."

Upon hearing this, Wang Zijia’s expression shifted, and he said, "If it’s not too much trouble, may I meet with Taiching’s Immortal Honorable Li Benlin?"

Xuan Ying couldn’t help but glance at Wang Zijia.

Do you want me, a Shangqing disciple, to run off and report to Taiching’s leader immediately after getting the news?

What kind of bizarre tactic is that?

Even though it’s a joint mission this time... they have their direct leader from Shangqing here!

"If it’s too inconvenient, then forget it!" Seeing Xuan Ying stay silent, Wang Zijia immediately said, "Or shall I make another trip to Taiching Palace?"

"It’s not that it’s inconvenient. Indeed, there is some conflict between the East Wilderness Taiching and the Witch Realm, and seeking out Martial Uncle Li Benlin indeed could have a higher chance of success, however..."

Xuan Ying paused and then shook his head, "Forget it, I will try, but I cannot guarantee that Martial Uncle Li will agree to see you."

"Thank you!" Wang Zijia said with a look of joy.

...

Half a day later, inside the Taiqing Great Hall of East Wilderness Taiching Palace.

On a vast jade throne sat a Celestial Immortal, maintaining a form around ten meters tall, none other than Li Benlin.

Two Earth Immortals also stood beside him, their figures reaching three to five meters in height, fitting the grandeur of the hall and creating a momentum that gave off the air of ancient Immortal Gods.

Wang Zijia and Zhu Qi were currently standing inside the Great Hall.

Wang Zijia was not surprised to successfully meet with a Celestial Immortal; what he did not expect was such a formal encounter.

However, having had experience interacting with Changmei, Wang Zijia wasn’t too flustered, although Zhu Qi at his side was somewhat nervous.

"Greetings to Immortal Honorable Ta Pu!"

Li Benlin, with the Taoist name Ta Pu, a Celestial Immortal, is a great cultivator of this Era.

He rose to prominence in the early Sixth Epoch, emerging in the great era of the rebirth of spiritual energy across all realms.

As a well-known cultivator of Taiching Palace, his exact age is unknown, but it’s roughly five to six hundred thousand years old.

As Wang Zijia and Zhu Qi greeted him, information about their counterpart surfaced in their minds.

Although he didn’t know much about the secret lore of Shen Hong, he had not neglected to catch up on common knowledge during this period. He had paid attention to well-known Earth Immortals, Celestial Immortals, and Profound Immortals.

Of course, it was only the basic information.

...

Within the Great Hall, no one replied immediately.

Li Benlin seemed to be sizing them up, which due to the silence, made the atmosphere even more oppressive.

Wang Zijia remained composed, but Zhu Qi became even more tense.

After the Immortal level, each major realm presents an overwhelming difference.

After all, after the Immortal level, progress in cultivation speed is painfully slow, needing hundreds of thousands of years of grinding effort.

So the difference in strength is immense!

"You are Yun Zhongzi, who has gained sudden fame recently?" After a moment, the giant Ta Pu Immortal Venerate, Li Benlin on the jade throne, finally spoke and shattered the silence.

"Replying to the Immortal Venerate, I am indeed Yun Zhongzi. As for fame, it is merely rumors among those below," Wang Zijia replied with an unchanged expression.

"To teach an Earth Immortal in the Eastern Desolate territories, one cannot lack ability," said Li Benlin, not dwelling further on this topic, and then suddenly asked, "You’re not a cultivator from the Eastern Wilderness, are you?"

"Yes, indeed, I am not a cultivator from the Eastern Wilderness," Wang Zijia responded candidly, as there was nothing to hide.

"Then would it be convenient to discuss your background?" Li Benlin inquired.

"I am from the Spirit Suppressing Realm of South Spirit Town, from the Wanyu Sect," Wang Zijia replied very directly, as he had never intended to hide his origins.

Li Benlin frowned in thought. One of the two Earth Immortals in front of his throne saw this and immediately interjected, "The Wanyu belonging to the ancient cultivator Yue Fengyuan?"

Yue Fengyuan was the last Immortal Venerate of the Wanyu Sect, the former tea server for Yun Lai.

Actually, he was quite unfortunate. Being the tea server for Yun Lai, his background was quite exceptional.

Unfortunately, he encountered the End of Dharma and could only reach the Tribulation stage.

Later, because of Yun Lai’s space-time seal, he was able to slumber through the most turbulent period of the End of Dharma.

Although he survived the End of Dharma and entered the Sixth Epoch, it was a pity that he awoke too late, missing the great era of the rebirth of spiritual energy across all realms in the early Sixth Epoch.

By the time he was unearthed, it was already an era where big shots were abundant.

Moreover, his situation is similar to Wang Zijia’s current one. Although he was once the child servant in front of Yun Lai during the Fifth Epoch and held a not-so-bad status in the Taiching Palace of the Eastern Wilderness, the current Taiching Palace is not the same as before.

Especially since today’s Taiching Palace of the Eastern Wilderness is not a direct lineage; the East Desolate Taiching Palace has nearly been exterminated several times, with the lineage being interrupted.