Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

One of the Human Race cultivators seemed to know something and couldn't help but mutter in a low voice, "Just what is the background of Huan Meng from the Purple Gold Trio?"

As the words fell.

There were beings who seemed to be hearing this for the first time and immediately inhaled sharply, exclaiming, "Are you saying that the Star Banner that dominates over Immortal Island is related to your Human Race's ultimate immortal legacy?"

It was at that moment.

The Four-winged Sea Dragon seated at the forefront stood up and interrupted, "Enough, such matters are meaningless. Why speak of them? Since Friend Huan Meng is willing to sell, then let him sell. Besides, haven't they established a special rule?"

Having said this, he asked thoughtfully:

"How is Brother Hei Shui currently faring?"

"Right now he's on the sixth level arena, with a net victory count of four thousand four hundred twenty-three, ranking first on the victory board. With this pace, he's very likely to reach five thousand victories before Bliss Fairy Island closes."

A voice quickly responded, clearly prepared for this, or perhaps the entire Qiyuan Alliance placed great importance on this matter.

And for good reason.

On one hand, it was related to the Star Banner.

On the other hand, it was the opponent's increasingly anticipated five thousand victories — a feat that leaders of various alliances, and even Alliance Hierarchs, most eagerly desired to achieve.

"In that case, let us send all beings within the alliance who meet the criteria to queue up and challenge Brother Hei Shui. The remaining priority purchase rights for the five hundred seventy-plus Star Banners, we must seize at least seventy percent!"

After a moment's thought, the Four-winged Sea Dragon ordered in a deep voice.

However, before the words could settle, a being voiced their confusion: "Brother, by doing so, wouldn't we simply be granting Brother Hei Shui his five thousand victories on a platter?"

"Shortsighted!"

Before the Four-winged Sea Dragon had a chance to explain, a voice suddenly rang through the hall.

The crowd instinctively turned to look and saw two men appear at the forefront out of nowhere.

One had a gentle expression, while the other had an indifferent demeanor.

And it was the man with the gentle expression who had spoken.

"We have seen Brother Zuo, we have seen the Alliance Hierarch!"

The crowd stood up in unison and said, their voices filled with respect.

"Fellows, there is no need for such formalities," the Qiyuan Alliance Hierarch, with a face of gentleness, waved his hand and then continued, "What Cang friend has said is very true, as for the concerns of Yu friend...haha, the Immortal Fish Alliance is the Immortal Fish Alliance; Brother Hei Shui is Brother Hei Shui; the two cannot be conflated."

"Indeed."

Zuo Qingtian interjected abruptly, and the hall immediately fell silent.

"To my knowledge, the Three Mountains Alliance is seeking Qingyun from the fifth rank of the Devil God Ranking. This matter does not require our attention, and should there be any emergency, I will take action myself."

While saying this, his face unconsciously revealed a trace of confidence, as if he didn't place the Three Mountains Alliance or Qingyun in his eyes.

However, that trace of confidence lasted only for less than half a moment on his face before turning solemn: "What you all have to do now is as Cang friend just said, make every effort to secure all the Star Banners you can. This item is the biggest variable!"

"Understood!"

Meanwhile, at the same time.

In a spacious room at the Immortal Fish Alliance's base.

On both sides, seated in solemn stillness, were twenty-seven Feathered beings, with Immortal Fish Alliance Hierarch Gong Yu at the head on the left, and Wu Yusheng, the first Vice Alliance Hierarch, taking the prime seat on the right.

Directly in front of them, there was no seat, only an old and simple meditation cushion.

At this moment.

On the cushion sat an indistinct figure in moon-white robes, progressively fading away, leaving only a profound and long voice echoing in the hall: "Hurry and clarify the Three Mountains Alliance's purpose in seeking Qingyun!"

"We understand, and bid farewell to Brother Yin."

Below, including Gong Yu and Wu Yusheng, the twenty-seven Feathered beings promptly stood up, calling out respectfully.

Only after the figure had completely vanished did the crowd breathe a sigh of relief and casually sat back down.

Some couldn't help but wipe the cold sweat from their foreheads, remarking with lingering fear, "Brother's aura is becoming increasingly terrifying; such a rate of cultivation truly defies the natural order."

All of a sudden.

"Please, everyone, quiet down, and listen to me."

A robust voice rose up, cutting through all the other sounds in the room and drawing everyone's gaze.

The speaker was Hei Jiao.

Feeling the convergence of gazes upon him, Hei Jiao couldn't help but puff out his already broad and powerful chest, speaking with a touch of pride: "Since Brother Yin has spoken, clarifying why the Three Mountains Alliance seeks Qingyun is undoubtedly the most urgent matter for our Immortal Fish Alliance."

Pausing for a moment, he then smilingly clasped his hands and said directly: "I hope all friends will give this matter their utmost effort; if there are results, I will certainly plead for great rewards on behalf of everyone with Brother Yin!"

"Be at ease, friend."

Gong Yu pinched her nose and spoke, a complex glint flashing inexplicably across her eyes.

In this guy's eyes, her status as the Alliance Hierarch must have seemed virtually nominal by now.

She meant to say more, only to suddenly realize the reality of the situation, and the words she had approached her lips were swallowed back down.

Everyone in the Immortal Fish Alliance knew that this guy was nothing but Yin Dao's lackey. Although she couldn't understand why such a dignified Feathering being would stoop so low, nor why the esteemed Yin Dao would fancy such a person.

But to say she wasn't envious would be a lie.

After all, over the years, speculations about the true identities of those three had run rampant within the alliance, and although there was no conclusive answer yet, one thing was almost certain—their backgrounds were nothing short of extraordinary!

Just look at the various Great Divine Powers they commanded, and those treasures—how terrifying they were!

Meanwhile.

On the other side, Wu Yusheng, stirred by some thought, a strange light quietly flickered in the depths of his eyes.

...

...

That night.

The sky was shrouded with heavy clouds that hid the bright moonlight.

The entire Bliss Fairy City was enveloped in darkness so thick you couldn't see your hand in front of you, and the silence was absolute.

Outside the city, at Qingyun's original residence.

Rustle—

Along with a faint sound of metal scraping, a slim crack appeared as the firmly shut doors parted just enough to reveal a two-finger-wide gap.

Behind the crack was an eye exuding a hint of caution.

The pupil darted about, scanning the surrounding through the boundless darkness and taking in every detail.

Suddenly.

The doors were fully opened, and a stealthy figure emerged from within.

This person was none other than Wang Zizai, who had personally handed the Opening God Seal to Qingyun earlier.

He quietly approached the vacant residence of Qingyun and gently knocked on the door.

The next moment.

A bronze beast head peeked out from inside, speaking impatiently, "It's you again, what do you want?"

"In recent times, has any other being come to ask you about Qingyun's current whereabouts?" Wang Zizai asked in a hushed tone.

"No."

The bronze beast head grumbled.

"Good, you took my Copper Coin and even swore a poisonous oath in the name of your ancestors not to divulge the information. Even if someone else asks, you can't tell them. You can only answer that you don't know, understand?" Wang Zizai reminded with a serious expression.

Upon hearing this.

"Understood, understood. Anything else?" The bronze beast head closed its eyes, indicating its intent to retreat back into the door.

"No, just came to remind you."

A few moments later.

The area in front of the door returned to silence.

Having received confirmation and finally letting go of his concerns, a hint of smugness flickered across Wang Zizai's face.

"Qingyun, you think you can escape assassination by assuming a new name? Where in the world do such good things happen?"

"Tsk, tsk, the fifth on the Devil God Ranking, not bad at all! The Opening God Seal was originally given by me, so it shouldn't be too much for me to ask for a mere ten million Copper Coins, right?" He muttered excitedly to himself.

Indeed, as soon as Qingyun had climbed to the fourth spot on the Devil God Ranking, Wang Zizai completely bought out the news from the bronze beast head, originally just as a precaution. But he never imagined it would actually come in handy now.

Yes, he was the first to react when he heard that the Three Mountains Alliance was secretly searching for Qingyun's exact address.

Untold riches were within his reach.

But he wasn't in a hurry right now.

After all, it was still early and he might not get the price he wanted. It would be better to let things ferment a bit more.

Just as Wang Zizai was indulging in his beautiful fantasies about the future.

A four-armed, burly figure appeared behind him like a specter.

The Four-armed Rakshasa smirked at the Human Race man in front, unconsciously licking his lips with his barb-covered blood-red tongue:

"Tsk, tsk, they guessed right after all. You really had it, kid!"