Chapter 1781 - 1778: Seizure

Chapter 1781: Chapter 1778: Seizure

"The strongest person guarding this place is merely at the ninth stage of Qi Refinement; seizing the Spiritual Liquid stored in this Spiritual Spring is simply effortless."

Above the deep sea of the East Sea, near Penglai Immortal Mountain, three Core Formation Stage cultivators gathered together to discuss matters.

"Third Young Master, this must not be done. The Immortal Gate has reached a consensus with other factions; there must be no disturbances for a hundred years. The Southern Domain Cultivation World is currently cooperating with Earth. If we do this, and the Earth cultivators come after us, the higher-ups will certainly blame us, and the punishment will be severe," a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator said to the man who spoke earlier.

"Yes, Third Young Master. Among the Earth cultivators, aside from Yang Fei, the others are no real threat. But Yang Fei is quite exceptional and is protected by other factions. Our Southern Domain is adopting a conciliatory policy towards Earth. If we suddenly disrupt this peaceful balance, even the Sect Leader will be enraged," another cultivator said.

He looked the oldest and had the highest cultivation realm among the three, already at the peak of the late stage Core Formation.

"Hmph, such a great opportunity is right in front of us, yet you fear this and that. With the cultivation realm of us three, plundering this place, the Earth cultivators guarding here won’t leave alive. Once successful, we will immediately return to the Southern Domain. Who could possibly know we were responsible?" the man addressed as Third Young Master said.

He seemed the youngest, with a mid-stage Core Formation cultivation, handsome, and extraordinary in demeanor, named Lü Qiu Zhong, the direct grandson of Lü Qiu Shou.

Lü Qiu Shou is the brother of Lu Qiushang, the Sect Leader of Wangxian Sect.

Within the younger generation of Wangxian Sect, Lü Qiu Zhong is undoubtedly a Second Generation Immortal.

Among the two cultivators accompanying him, the mid-stage Core Formation cultivator was named Dong Huang Jing, and the peak late-stage Core Formation expert was Sang Qiu. Dong Huang Jing also belonged to a Second Generation Immortal, while Sang Qiu was the eldest disciple of Lü Qiu Zhong’s father.

The three came to Earth a year ago and, after much effort, discovered Penglai Immortal Mountain, a treasure trove of feng shui, realizing there was a Spiritual Spring inside, sparking a greedy desire within Lü Qiu Zhong.

Upon hearing Lü Qiu Zhong say this, Dong Huang Jing and Sang Qiu also felt tempted.

In fact, their first instinct upon discovering the Spiritual Spring was to seize it.

The style of the Cultivation World is just like this.

The strong prey on the weak; when a stronger cultivator sees the young or weak possessing something they desire, their first thought is to take it for themselves.

It’s akin to a grown man seeing a puppy with a gold bar in its mouth; would you snatch it?

As Core Formation masters discovering a resource-rich Spiritual Spring, guarded only by some Qi Refining cultivators, would you snatch it?

"After taking it, we must leave Earth immediately."

"We should disguise our appearance to ensure that the Earth cultivators guarding the Teleportation Channel Entrance are left with no impression."

The two spoke up, sharing their thoughts.

Lü Qiu Zhong smiled upon hearing: "Naturally. Although Earth cultivators pose no threat, the hundred-year agreement shared by major forces in the Southern Domain must not be broken by us."

Sang Qiu’s expression changed slightly, saying, "My concern is that after we return to the Southern Domain, the strong cultivators guarding there may recognize us. If Earth pursues the matter immediately, it might leave traces."

Lü Qiu Zhong and Dong Huang Jing were taken aback, nodding together: "Brother Sang speaks wisely."

"Therefore, after we succeed, we must leave immediately but need not rush to go back," Sang Qiu said.

Dong Huang Jing furrowed his brow and said: "But considering this, once news of the attack here reaches White Jade City, Earth cultivators might seal the Transmission Channel and conduct thorough investigations on Southern Domain cultivators left on Earth, potentially causing issues."

Lü Qiu Zhong and Sang Qiu fell silent.

Moments later, Lü Qiu Zhong gritted his teeth and said: "We’ll seize it and immediately return to the Southern Domain. As long as there’s no concrete evidence proving it’s us three, even if suspicion falls on us, we’ll have long transferred the items, and without evidence, what can Earth cultivators do to us?"

Sang Qiu pondered and decisively agreed: "Let’s do it. We’re merely taking a batch without damaging the Spiritual Spring; for Earth, the loss won’t be too big."

Dong Huang Jing laughed: "Indeed, with minimal loss, lacking solid evidence, and with the Sect strongly protecting us, the matter on Earth’s side will probably just fizzle out."

"Let’s move."

Action followed their words.

For safety, the three immediately altered their facial muscles, even changing their height and physique until their original appearance and figure were completely unrecognizable.

Then, without any concealment, they sped towards Penglai Immortal Mountain.

Since the sealing array of Penglai Immortal Mountain was broken, most of the ancient demon beasts trapped for ages have fled.

However, many demon beasts have adapted and chosen to stay; with others unable to swim, they remain trapped in this vast sea.

The location of the Spiritual Spring originally had a powerful isolation array. Umekawa Taro and Li Xuanyu were once trapped here, using this array to safeguard their lives from the covetous eyes of Japanese experts.

But afterwards, as Penglai Immortal Mountain’s sealing array collapsed, the isolation array here fell apart as well.

To consistently acquire Spiritual Liquid from here, Yang Fei, together with Tong Yunshu and Sun Xingyu, spent considerable time building a small array here.

This small array, though not immensely powerful, managed to keep the majority of demon beasts at bay with an isolation array, and only a few cultivators were needed to guard and collect Spiritual Liquid.

This time, among the five cultivators assigned to guard here, three were from the Zhuge family, and the other two from the Ji Family.

"We’ve collected enough for a hundred barrels, ready to be sent back to White Jade City," said Zhuge Yun Cong, the leader.

One member from the Ji Family and another from the Zhuge family stepped up, preparing to use the Transmission Array to return to White Jade City with storage bags holding one hundred barrels of Spiritual Liquid.

Suddenly, the five of them squinted, showing expressions of alertness.

In the sky above, three figures swiftly approached like lightning, and the overwhelming pressure made the five shiver, their legs tremble, instinctively wanting to kneel in submission.

Zhuge Yun Cong mustered courage and said: "This is a vital resource area for White Jade City; you Southern Domain cultivators can’t come near."

"Swish!"

What answered him was a sharp sound breaking through the air.

The other four only felt a blur before their eyes, seemingly a flash struck towards their direction, but they couldn’t clearly see what it was.

Zhuge Yun Cong’s head suddenly rolled down from his neck.

"Puff!"

Blood spouted like spring water.