10974-chapter-331
Chapter 331: Marching into the Immortal Realm, Guardians of
the Passage!
At the edge of the Lower Realm’s starry sky, the vast cosmos stretched into infinity.
In this deep void lay a radiant passageway, shimmering with a sacred glow. This portal connected
directly to the Immortal Realm.
Surrounding the passage were several dozen figures, seated in meditation, their forms orbiting the
stars as if upheld by celestial forces.
These individuals were guardians of the Immortal Passage, stationed to oversee and regulate access
between realms.
“Something approaches,” murmured an elder among them as his eyes slowly opened, his gaze piercing
into the distant starry sea.
Other guardians ended their meditative states, opening their eyes with anticipation. Their expressions
carried a hint of expectancy, like merchants waiting for business.
Moments later, a lone figure emerged—Xiao Xuanqi, dispatched by Jiang HuanYu to scout the passage.
The Void Secret Realm, under Jiang HuanYu’s control, remained hidden in the void.
“Stop!”
A guardian stepped forward, blocking Xiao Xuanqi’s path.
“Who are you, and what business do you have here?” he demanded, though his tone carried an air of
feigned authority.
Xiao Xuanqi, sensing their dismissive demeanor, furrowed his brow.
“I’m here to ascend to the Immortal Realm. Is that a problem?”
“Of course, it’s a problem!” the guardian snapped, a sly smile creeping onto his face.
“Ascension to the Immortal Realm requires more than desire—you lack the qualifications.”
“However…” he continued, his voice dripping with condescension, “if you’re willing to part with all your
valuables, we might be able to arrange a spot for you.”
The other guardians exchanged knowing smirks, their eyes glinting with greed as they watched Xiao
Xuanqi like hunters eyeing prey.
Xiao Xuanqi quickly pieced the situation together.
“So, these so-called guardians are just opportunists looking to extort travelers?”
The realization brought a wry smile to his face.
“Fine treasures, you say? I have plenty—but I fear you won’t be able to handle them.”
The guardian sco ed at his words.
“Arrogant fool! Do you think your trinkets from the Lower Realm could overwhelm us Immortals?”
“We are true Immortals! There’s nothing you possess that we can’t handle. Stop stalling and hand it
over!”
“Alright,” Xiao Xuanqi said with a sly grin.
“Let’s see if you can handle this!”
With that, he unleashed his Great Luo Golden Immortal-level aura, letting it sweep over the area.
“Argh!!”
Thud! Thud! Thud!
The immense pressure forced the guardians to their knees, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.
Most of them were at the Immortal Realm, with the strongest barely able to hold on.
None could withstand the overwhelming might of a Great Luo Golden Immortal.
“What now? Still eager to take my treasures?” Xiao Xuanqi asked mockingly, his eyes gleaming with
disdain.
The guardians were pale with fear, their arrogance evaporated.
“A G-Great Luo Golden Immortal…!”
“Impossible! How could someone from the Lower Realm possess such power?!”
“Mercy, senior! Please spare us!”
“It was our foolishness, our ignorance—please forgive us! We swear never to act this way again!”
“Never again?” Xiao Xuanqi sneered.
“That’s quite bold of you to assume there’ll even be a next time.”
“No, no! Senior, you misunderstand—”
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Before they could finish, Xiao Xuanqi increased the pressure of his aura slightly, causing several
guardians to collapse further into the starlit void. Their pleas echoed pitifully through the cosmos.
At this moment, deep within the Void Secret Realm, Jiang HuanYu observed the scene through a
projection.
“Xiao Xuanqi is handling this quite well,” Jiang HuanYu remarked with a satisfied smile. “Let’s see how
these so-called guardians clean up their act.”
Xiao Xuanqi, unfazed by the guardians’ pleas, acted decisively.
Before they could finish speaking, his Great Luo Golden Immortal-level aura surged with full force,
crushing their resistance entirely. Their souls dissipated into nothingness, leaving no trace behind.
“Your Majesty, the area is clear. You may proceed,” Xiao Xuanqi reported respectfully, turning toward
the hidden Void Secret Realm.
From within the secret realm, Jiang HuanYu’s calm voice responded.
“Understood.”
Moments later, the Void Secret Realm emerged, shimmering faintly in the void. Xiao Xuanqi rejoined it,
and Jiang HuanYu, controlling the entire secret realm, guided it into the radiant Immortal Passage.
Sky Blue City, located in the northern part of the Azure Cloud Immortal Region, was a sprawling
metropolis with a population of several hundred million.
The city was a hub of complex power dynamics, dominated by the City Lord’s Mansion and three
major noble families.
The City Lord was a Great Luo Golden Immortal, holding supreme authority in the city.
The three noble families, while subservient, each boasted Great Luo Golden Immortal-level
guardians.
Sky Blue City and its surrounding cities were all part of the Northern Mountain County, governed by
the Northern Mountain Marquis, a Peak Immortal King.
The Northern Mountain County itself was under the jurisdiction of the Sacred Bright Immortal
Dynasty, a colossal entity spanning the northern half of the Azure Cloud Immortal Region.
The Sacred Bright Immortal Dynasty was one of the five great powers of the Azure Cloud Immortal
Region, standing as a peer to the legendary Azure Cloud Dao Sect.
In a lavish brothel within Sky Blue City, the heir of the Yue Family, Yue Taisheng, was indulging in drinks
and revelry.
With two courtesans seated on his lap, feeding him fruits and wine, Yue Taisheng’s rotund figure and
lecherous demeanor drew disdainful glances from the other patrons.
“Young Master Yue, you’re so naughty!” one of the courtesans giggled, her cheeks flushed.
“There are so many people downstairs; isn’t this inappropriate?”
“Heh, no problem, no problem,” Yue Taisheng replied, his face gleaming with debauchery.
“Let’s head upstairs for some privacy, shall we?”
He wrapped his arms around the two women, who, despite their unease, helped him wobble toward
the second floor.
The patrons below murmured among themselves.
“Tch, life’s tough these days.”
“I can’t imagine how those poor girls will survive tonight. They might need a week o after enduring
his ‘Mount Tai’ technique.”
In the private room, Yue Taisheng’s indulgence quickly took a turn. As he pushed the two women onto
the bed, they unexpectedly collapsed, unconscious.
“Huh?” Yue Taisheng blinked, confused.
“Heh, playing the sleeping beauty game, are we?”
“Alright, fine. You two just lie there—this young master will make you very comfortable tonight!”
His steps were unsteady as he approached the bed.
Suddenly, a powerful force immobilized him, freezing his body in place.
His dazed expression vanished, replaced by wide-eyed panic.
“Who dares attack me?!” Yue Taisheng bellowed, his voice trembling with fear.
“Guards! Someone help me! Quickly!”
He struggled futilely, his cries echoing through the brothel.