The 18 True laws could create 18 experts. Naturally, there were also other gains. Amongst the hundreds of thousands of immortal dao laws they obtained this time, there were also hundreds that were close to the level of True laws. There were tens of them within the golden energy stream that the True Immortals were fighting over.
The power of destruction from the Heavenly dao had been shattered and the cultivators from the Immortal Plane had also been killed. The Heavenstealing operation was a success. However, before sorting out the spoils of war, there was a need to clean up the battlefield. Naturally, there was no need for Chen Feng to do that. He simply gave the instructions for his subordinates to do that.
There was still a high number of immortal dao laws inside the Longevity Tower. Chen Feng would have to find the time to distribute those laws. With this, the East Dragon Island Alliance would grow twice as strong.
“Thanks to your actions, these fellows would have an easier time ascending to the Immortal Plane.” Tower chortled.
“That is true. Still, the number of immortal dao laws is somewhat little.”
“Hey, if you think this is little, you can go do it yourself next time.”
“Truth be told, I have an idea. We go steal the essence power of the other Celestial Planes. What do you think?”
“A good idea, but the consequences of doing so is very serious. When the time comes, you will have to face the murderous pursuit of countless experts. Even when fully recovered, I still wouldn"t dare do something like this.”
“That"s because you"ve never tried it before. If I have your power, I would not think highly of the Celestial Planes.”
“Wait until you are that strong before saying that. Besides, not even your old man would dare say something like this.”
“By the way, do you think my old man may have left something like an imprint on me? I am his son, after all. Can he really feel at ease without that?”
“Err, how would I know that? Probably not. Enough, kid. Now is not the time to talk about that. I can feel that we"re not out of the woods yet.”
“Why do you say that? Wait, what is going on?”
Only then did Chen Feng realize that both he and the Longevity Tower had appeared in outer s.p.a.ce. There had been no warning at all. Though startled, Chen Feng was quick to understand that someone had utilized great magics to s.h.i.+ft an entire volume of s.p.a.ce over.
“World power. This is the other party"s bodily world,” Chen Feng exclaimed.
“Worthy of the bearer of the Longevity Tower. You managed to find out so quickly.” Xian Yun appeared before Chen Feng, a smile on his face.
“So, it is Senior Xian Yun. What is going on?” Chen Feng said while secretly trying to contact East Dragon Island.
“It"s useless. You already know that this is my bodily world. You can forget about making contact with the outside world.”
Chen Feng felt his divine sense becoming constrained and he was simply incapable of sending it forward. With a thought, however, he was able to immediately enter the Longevity Tower.
“Senior, what is the meaning of this?” Chen Feng asked.
“Do you still not understand? Hand over the Longevity Tower. If you obediently hand it over, you will still have a chance to reincarnate.”
“And if I don"t?”
“If you don"t, your soul will be obliterated. Even a Gold Immortal would be incapable of bringing you back to life.”
“I"ve heard that senior and Bi Qing and friends through life and death.”
“Yes, but that has nothing to do with you, kid. Enough, I have lost my patience. Hand over the Longevity Tower and I can help you resolve Eternal World"s problem,” Xian Yun said, his hand stretching out. Even though Chen Feng was inside the Longevity Tower, he felt a formidable power encaging him.
“As expected of a Heavenly Immortal.” Chen Feng"s figure shook slightly and he recovered the ability to move.
“If that"s how it is, I"ll bid senior goodbye.” After saying that, Chen Feng mobilized the Longevity Tower to leave.
“You want to leave? Do you think you"re a True Immortal? Come back!” Xian Yun grasped with his hand, causing the Longevity Tower to spin. However, it continued to – slowly – fly away. After making several spatial jumps, it made its way through a distance of over five million kilometres.
“You think you can escape like this? Not so fast!” Xian Yun then stepped forward to pursue the Longevity Tower, catching up to it in just a flash. With another grasping motion, he grabbed hold of the Longevity Tower. The Longevity Tower responded by releasing strands of faint-yellow light. The strands of light intertwined one another to instantly encase Xian Yun.
“Fine, I will go in and have a look.” Thus, Xian Yun allowed the suction force to bring him into the Longevity Tower. He had his own plans for this. Since finding out that the Longevity Tower was a Divine artifact, countless plans had been forming within his mind. In his opinion, the most suitable one was for him to enter the Longevity Tower, making it easier to refine and control the Longevity Tower.
It"d be a lie to say that this was not a risky move and that he was not concerned. Only, due to the allure of a Divine artifact, Xian Yun decided to risk it. Besides, this was just a clone. He need not fear death. Even if this clone were to be destroyed, he would only lose some energy.
On the other hand, by acquiring the Longevity Tower, a Divine artifact, his future accomplishments would not be limited to the Heavenly Immortal stage. Rather, he would be able to keep on advancing further ahead. It would truly be an immeasurably promising future. Any other person would have chosen to take this risk as well.
Upon entering the Longevity Tower, Xian Yun"s divine sense transformed, becoming like a tsunami as it spread out. Wave after wave of his divine sense surged forward, seeking Chen Feng and the Longevity Tower"s artifact spirit. This was the only way to obtain the Longevity Tower.
“Xian Yun, why are you doing this?” Bi Qing suddenly appeared before Xian Yun.
“Why are you here?” Seeing Bi Qing, Xian Yun first panicked. Immediately, though, he recollected himself. He had originally a.s.sumed that Bi Qing was still on Eternal World. At any rate, he had personally utilized his magic power to send the Longevity Tower over to this place. How could any mishaps occur?
Xian Yun was not a careless cultivator. On the contrary, he was a very cautious person. At that very moment, however, there was no longer any turning back. He could only continue.
“Let"s not talk about that. Xian Yun, are you really thinking of taking action against Chen Feng?” Bi Qing took a step forward, a hint of condemnation in his tone.
“Senior, be careful! He might attack you!” Chen Feng appeared as well.
“We are brothers. Xian Yun will not attack me.” Bi Qing shook his head.
Shua!
Right after he said that, Xian Yun abruptly attacked. A beam of light flew out from his palm to land on Bi Qing"s body, instantly rendering him immobile. It was a talisman. A moment"s carelessness from Bi Qing had resulted in him becoming sealed.
“How could you attack Senior Bi Qing?!” Chen Feng grew infuriated.
“What of it? Third Bro and Fourth Bro have already died under my hands. What"s the problem with killing another?” Xian Yun said.
Shua!
A mote of cyan light appeared behind Xian Yun. However, it was blocked before it could approach Xian Yun. Xian Yun then turned around and smiled. “Big Bro, given your current strength, you are simply no match for me.”
Another Bi Qing appeared there. The Bi Qing that was sealed earlier transformed into a stream of cyan light.
“Did you really kill Third Bro and Fourth Bro?” Flames were already dancing within Bi Qing"s eyes.
“Whether or not I killed them is not important. What is important right now is obtaining the Longevity Tower. Bi Qing, this is the Longevity Tower, a genuine Divine artifact! By getting our hands on it, we will be able to live forever!” Xian Yun said, his voice trembling with excitement.
“You have not answered my question. What you said earlier about Third Bro and Fourth Bro, is it true?” Cyan-coloured energy streams surged all around Bi Qing"s body. His eyes became like flames and a ferocious aura with seemingly no equal charged out from his body.
Due to his rage, Bi Qing actually broke through to the high-level Ascendant Immortal stage. Without even waiting for his cultivation level to stabilize, Bi Qing linked up to the Celestial Clearblue Plane and a cyan pillar of light made its way through the Longevity Tower and into Bi Qing"s body. Bi Qing grunted and his cultivation base rose again to the peak-level Ascendant Immortal stage. But even then, his aura continued to rise.
“Half-step True Immortal!” Chen Feng exclaimed.
“Anger is also a form of power.” Tower appeared beside Chen Feng. At the same time, Prince Blood Edge, the four great Yao Overlords, Patriarch Heavenly Sword, Heavenly Premier Absolute and the other mid-level Ascendant Immortals appeared inside the Longevity Tower.
“Looks like you fellows have prepared an ambush in advance. Are you fellows planning to ambush me?”
“Still, if it"s just you fellows, it"s probably not enough.”
After saying that, Xian Yun turned to face Bi Qing again. “That"s right, I killed Third Bro and Fourth Bro. In the past, I would have felt some respect towards you. But now, you are only an Ascendant Immortal. You are far from a match for me.”
“For the sake of that treasure?” Bi Qing"s eyes were spouting out flames. And yet, he was no longer looking as agitated as he was earlier. Even so, Chen Feng could still sense the atmosphere of sadness coming from Bi Qing.
“They have their own story as well.”
“Those who do not look out for themselves will be destroyed by the world,” Xian Yun replied.
“If so, I will not feel guilty about killing you!” Bi Qing took the lead in attacking. Even before this, Bi Qing had been able to fight against a True Immortal. And now, due to the breakthrough, Bi Qing"s combat power had become over 10 times stronger.
Even then, Bi Qing had still ended up in a disadvantageous position. The combat power that Xian Yun was displaying exceeded that of the white-clad cultivator.
“As expected from the clone of a Heavenly Immortal. Only, now that he has entered the Longevity Tower, even if this is his real body, he can forget about leaving.” Chen Feng scoffed.
“Hurry up and attack!” Chen Feng shouted.
“Chen Feng, do not forget what you said earlier.” After saying that, Prince Blood Edge charged forward. The same was true of the other cultivators. Despite knowing how powerful Xian Yun was, they did not retreat.
Chen Feng did not step forward. Instead, he sat down cross-legged alongside Tower, with both hands positioned across one another. Next, the entire Longevity Tower began roaring.
Xian Yun was truly formidable. Normally speaking, not even having twice as many cultivators would allow them to match Xian Yun. If he had not entered the Longevity Tower, Chen Feng would have no way to deal with him. At that very moment, however, Xian Yun was inside the Longevity Tower. Add the combined might of the hundreds of millions of cultivators from the East Dragon Island Alliance on Eternal World, Chen Feng was confident that they could kill off Xian Yun.
Xian Yun displayed nonchalance in the face of the combined attacks from all the cultivators there. Sword light kept flas.h.i.+ng out and despite having to face tens of Ascendant Immortals, Xian Yun continued to hold a favourable position in the fight.
“Break!”
“Xian Yun shouted and two cultivators were beaten back.
“Open!”
Two more cultivators were sent flying, their figures hurtling backwards while blood sprayed out from their mouths.
“Slas.h.!.+”
Six cultivators were grievously wounded this time.
“Kill!”
Sword wounds appeared on Bi Qing"s body and blood flowed all over his figure.
After beating everyone back, Xian Yun directly made his way forward to appear before Chen Feng. Killing Chen Feng was a very important objective for him now that he had entered the Longevity Tower.
“Slas.h.!.+”
Suddenly, Chen Feng shouted as well and a blade of light materialized from thin air to furiously slash towards Xian Yun.
Xian Yun was incapable of stopping the power behind the blade of light and was forced to constantly give ground.
“Slas.h.!.+”
Chen Feng shouted again and a second blade of light materialized. And after that came a third and a fourth blade of light.
1 li = 0.5 km