"Emperor, the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty holds the Dragon Head Key. Their grand arrival suggests they've learned some crucial information about the Buried Dragon Immortal Emperor's secret treasury."
"Your humble servant suggests we follow them from afar. Even if they feast, it would be good enough for us to have some soup!"
"The Prime Minister's words align with my intentions. Those who should have come have arrived, and even those who shouldn't have. Now, we just wait for the secret treasury to open!" Nan Tianxun glanced at Li Bai and Qi Jiguang, his face contorted in anger. "Damn it, why are the beings of the Great Han Immortal Dynasty associated with Old Master Lao?"
"This Six Flames Sect seems to have some conflict with the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty?" Qi Jiguang withdrew his gaze and asked Lao Fuzi.
"The general of the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty, named Dong Tai, stepped into the first level of Immortal Lord ten thousand years ago. At that time, Dong Tai was full of vigor and youthful pride. While traveling on the Sea of Realms, he happened to encounter Di Xinyuan from the Six Flames Sect. They took an instant dislike to each other and immediately engaged in a fierce battle. Later, the Sect Master of the Six Flames Sect appeared and stopped the fight. However, what seemed like a peaceful resolution was interpreted by the Great Yu Emperor as a blatant disrespect to imperial authority. Since then, the two forces have had frequent friction." Lao Fuzi frowned.
"Although the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty boasts unparalleled national strength, and the Great Yu Emperor is the only Immortal King in the Three Great Domains, the Six Flames Sect also has an extraordinary origin. Like the Southern Heaven Immortal Dynasty, their ancestors produced a powerful Immortal Emperor. The Six Flames Sect possesses two Emperor-grade Immortal Treasures. Without absolute certainty, the Great Yu Emperor would not personally lead an army to annihilate the Six Flames Sect. As long as the Emperor-grade Immortal Treasures are not destroyed, the Six Flames Sect will likely endure forever in the Blazing Flame Domain." Lao Fuzi continued.
"We've long heard that the Dragon Head Key to opening the Buried Dragon Immortal Emperor's secret treasury is in the hands of the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty. Now that the beings of the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty have all arrived, why hasn't the treasury been opened? What are they waiting for?"
Qi Jiguang sensed that this matter was not as simple as it seemed. He looked at Lao Fuzi and continued.
"It would seem so. Since the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty has arrived, why haven't they produced the Dragon Head Key? What is the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty waiting for?" Lao Fuzi also frowned thoughtfully.
"Reporting to the Emperor, the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty from the Human Realm, the Six Flames Sect and Qingyang Sect from the Blazing Flame Domain have arrived at Buried Dragon Island. The Great Yu Immortal Dynasty has not used the Dragon Head Key!"
In the Hall of Proclamations within the Imperial Palace of Chang'an City, Great Han Immortal Dynasty, the Commander of the Brocade-clad Guard, Mao Xiang, reported respectfully.
"It hasn't opened yet?"
Within the hall, Li Si, Xiao He, and other officials of the Military Advisory Council, as well as the commanders of the eleven great legions, stood in attendance.
"Wait."
"Wait for them to enter the Buried Dragon Immortal Emperor's secret treasury!"
Yang Hao closed his eyes and said. The other officials all lowered their heads, remaining silent.
"Your will be done!"
Four days after the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty's forces landed on Buried Dragon Island, a purple warship appeared in the distance on the Sea of Realms. Several bolts of lightning erupted around it, their thunderous roars shaking the entire Buried Dragon Island from afar.
At once, Xiahou Ni Yun, Dong Tai, and Zhuang Zhu from the Great Yu Immortal Dynasty's camp emerged.
Lao Fuzi, observing from a distance, saw the lightning around the purple warship and his eyes suddenly narrowed. He whispered, "They are waiting for the Purple Lightning Sect!"
"The Purple Lightning Sect?"
Li Bai, Qi Jiguang, and Dean Zhang all asked in unison.
"Legend has it that to the southwest of the Nine Great Domains, there is a place called the Southern Boundary Domain, where a powerful force known as the Purple Lightning Sect resides. When I had just entered the Immortal Lord realm, I also wished to go and witness for myself if this Southern Boundary Domain truly existed. Unfortunately, I failed. I lost two divine-grade Immortal Treasures and almost lost my life on the Sea of Realms!"
"Since then, I founded the Sacred Academy and ceased my travels. I have never personally confirmed the existence of the Southern Boundary Domain. Today, my heart's wish is finally fulfilled!" Lao Fuzi's eyes held both shock and a trace of joy.
Such is the Immortal Realm, with countless domains. If you haven't seen it with your own eyes and confirmed it, you cannot be certain that it truly exists in the Immortal Realm!
At this moment, the purple warship, accompanied by the whistling lightning, docked along the shore. Dozens of figures disembarked from the ship. On the chest of each being, a purple lightning bolt was embroidered, the exclusive emblem of the Purple Lightning Sect.
"Haha, Princess Taoyun, General Dong, General Zhuang, I apologize. We encountered a death tsunami on the Sea of Realms, which caused some delay."
The leading being, from afar, cupped his fists in greeting.
"It's Elder Cheng Bu and Elder Gan Xing of the Purple Lightning Sect. I didn't expect them to meddle in the Buried Dragon Immortal Emperor's secret treasury!" Di Xinyuan and Huan Bu's faces instantly darkened.
"Elder Cheng Bu, Elder Gan Xing, it has been some time since we last met. Ni Yun greatly misses the scenery of Ten Thousand Lightning Roars from the Thunder Cloud Hall." Xiahou Ni Yun said excitedly.
"Two Elders, the wind and rain on the Sea of Realms change unpredictably, and it's not something we can control. It's not a big deal that we, the Princess, and I have waited for some time to arrive safely." Dong Tai cupped his fists slightly, a smile on his face.
"General Dong, our late arrival is our fault. To express our apologies, we wish to invite all of you to the Purple Lightning Sect to witness the Ten Thousand Lightning Roars after the matter of the Buried Dragon Immortal Emperor is concluded. You are welcome to enter the Thunder Palace and select one scripture from our sect's cultivation techniques!" Gan Xing bowed slightly, an apologetic expression on his face.
"The Buried Dragon Immortal Emperor was a powerful figure of the previous era. The inheritance he left behind naturally gives everyone the right to contend for it. Therefore, waiting for you for a few days is not a major issue." Zhuang Zhu bowed slightly.
"Oh! I didn't expect the esteemed members of the Six Flames Sect to join the fun as well. Without Emperor-grade Immortal Treasures to protect you, I fear you will return empty-handed from the Buried Dragon Immortal Emperor's secret treasury!" Cheng Bu raised his head, glanced at Di Xinyuan and the others, and then spoke.
"Hmph! We don't need you to worry about this matter!" Di Xinyuan closed his eyes.
"Elder Cheng, Elder Gan!"
"Xia Lezhi and Wu Ke of Qingyang Sect, greetings to all!"
At this moment, Xia Lezhi and Wu Ke of Qingyang Sect hurried over, smiling as they bowed to Cheng Bu and Gan Xing of the Purple Lightning Sect.
"Hm?"
Cheng Bu raised an eyebrow, glanced at Xia Lezhi and Wu Ke of Qingyang Sect, and then said, "What kind of insignificant beings are you Qingyang Sect, that you presume to be friendly with my Purple Lightning Sect?"
"You!"
Instantly, Xia Lezhi and Wu Ke's faces turned ashen, but they were powerless against the Purple Lightning Sect. They flicked their sleeves and left from a distance.
"Since we have all arrived, let's begin directly!" Gan Xing said with a smile, looking at Xiahou Ni Yun.
"Two Elders, you have traveled a long distance. Do you not require a day of rest?" Xiahou Ni Yun inquired.
"No need, Princess. We have other matters to attend to. Let's enter as soon as possible!" Cheng Bu shook his head.
"General Dong!"
Xiahou Ni Yun said.
"Yes! Princess!"
Dong Tai took out a dragon bone, on which a blood-red rune circulated. He glanced at the four blood-red dragon shadows in the sky above and then threw the dragon bone into the void.