Chapter 1134: Enemies Meet

## Chapter 1139: Adversaries Meet

Spiritual energy was gradually becoming denser over the Immortal Fall Plain.

As it ascended, it stirred the sky, causing the crimson aurora, as it flowed above the Immortal Fall Plain, to merge with the spiritual energy.

This interaction brought forth other colors, which blended together to form a vibrant spectrum.

The spiritual energy was clearly unique, and this fusion became the reason for the formation of the seven-colored aurora in this place.

This light was splendid and radiant, constantly shifting. Vaguely, it seemed as if a vast consciousness was awakening.

This awakening process affected the stone monument in the center of the plain that Xu Qing was currently gazing at, causing it to slowly glow. The runes on its surface, bathed in the flowing light, appeared like water trickling down the stele.

"Gate-Suppressing Stone..." Xu Qing pondered.

The reason for the formation of the seven-colored aurora and the vaguely awakening consciousness were discoveries Xu Qing had made recently, using his Constitution to investigate with a higher level of thought.

Although the Earth Spirit Ancestor had only spoken a few sentences, the information contained within them was significant when combined with Xu Qing's current understanding.

Initially, Xu Qing had only known this as the place where the Aurora Immortal Lord, slain by an Immortal Venerable, had fallen. But now, he understood it was also where the Immortal Lord's palace had shattered.

"So, does that mean the Immortal Lord... isn't completely dead?" Xu Qing's eyes narrowed.

He recalled how, back on Wanggu Continent, Yu Liuchen had once said that true gods were immortal; as long as their true name existed, they could return.

However, the one who returned might no longer be their former self, but their origin would remain the same.

"If true gods can do this, then an Immortal Lord, comparable to a God Lord, naturally can as well." Xu Qing was thoughtful.

Meanwhile, the Earth Spirit Ancestor's voice continued.

"Therefore, each time the Immortal Fall Land opens, the opportunities and fortunes are actually divided into two categories."

"One category is the spirit of the Aurora Immortal Lord, which contains his Dao and insights. As the foremost Immortal Lord of his era, his insights hold extraordinary significance for cultivators like us."

"Some have given birth to their Constitution here, while others have deepened the layers of their existing Constitution..."

"Such opportunities are attractive even to Immortal Xia, but for some unknown reason, Immortal Xia cannot enter."

"However, it's said that with each opening, quasi-immortals enter to seek opportunities to advance to true immortality."

"As for the second category, it's the treasures left behind in the Immortal Palace."

"Although this place has opened many times, the Immortal Palace is vast, almost boundless, and the areas that appear after each opening are always different."

"Within the Immortal Palace, if one is fortunate, they can obtain supreme treasures; even artifacts possessing a Constitution have been acquired by some."

"Therefore, every time the Immortal Fall Land opens, cultivators who come here are not differentiated by whether they possess an Immortal Capital Token, nor by region or age."

"The only requirement is a key!"

"Forty-nine keys, ninety-eight slots."

The Earth Spirit Ancestor paused here, cautiously looking at Xu Qing.

Xu Qing nodded, then with a wave of his hand, sent the jade bottle containing the key, which the ancestor had placed before him, back.

After holding the jade bottle, the Earth Spirit Ancestor breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that this individual did not mind sharing the key's slot with him.

After a moment of thought, he spoke softly.

"Fellow Daoist, there is one more important piece of information regarding this Immortal Fall Land."

"It is said that after the Immortal Fall Land opens, the world within is divided into eight layers."

"The flow of time in each layer is different."

The Earth Spirit Ancestor's expression was solemn.

"This information is useless to me, as the first and second layers are said to exist only in legend; few who enter survive, especially the first layer, where death is certain."

"Therefore, almost all cultivators who come here choose to start from the third layer, and most... can only remain in the third layer, stopping there."

"Only those with a Constitution can enter the fourth layer."

At this point, the Earth Spirit spoke in a low voice.

"For me, this information isn't important, but for you, Fellow Daoist... it might be useful."

Upon hearing this, Xu Qing understood that the Earth Spirit Ancestor was trying to show goodwill, so he nodded, signaling him to continue.

Noticing Xu Qing's nod, the Earth Spirit Ancestor realized his goodwill had been recognized, and his heart eased; this was precisely his intention.

He immediately spoke.

"I'm not sure about the first two layers, but for the third layer, one day outside equals fifty days within."

"It's said that for the fourth layer, one day outside is two hundred and fifty days within."

"As for the fifth layer and up to the final eighth layer, these are not places Masters can enter; only quasi-immortals can. Therefore, I don't know their time flow rates, but based on the third and fourth layers..."

"It's highly probable that one day outside equals one thousand two hundred and fifty days in the fifth layer, and so on: over six thousand days in the sixth layer, over thirty thousand days in the seventh layer, and in the eighth layer... one hundred and sixty thousand days."

"If that's true, then working backward, in the second layer, which few can enter and survive, one day outside equals ten days within. As for the first layer, where no one survives, it's two days."

A faint glint flashed in Xu Qing's eyes.

The presence of time flow variations, divided into so many layers, gave him more insight.

"Did this Aurora Immortal Lord possess the power of time during his life? If so, why was his Constitution related to light..." Xu Qing pondered, his curiosity about the Immortal Fall Land growing.

The Earth Spirit Ancestor, noticing Xu Qing's thoughtful expression, remained silent. At this moment, ripples appeared on the horizon, signaling the arrival of more cultivators.

Almost all those who obtained a key were extraordinary individuals, so those who came here were naturally powerful.

At the very least, they were at the Master cultivation level.

And they were not limited to the Western region.

From the East, South, and North, there were various arrivals.

Their arrival caused the heavens and earth to rumble, and the aurora became even more dazzling.

Among them, a few individuals immediately became the focus of attention upon their appearance.

Their prominence was partly due to the sensing from the Immortal Capital Tokens held by certain cultivators, and partly due to their imposing aura and the sharp, oppressive presence that seemed to subdue all directions.

Furthermore, there was an inexplicable and unrecognized sense of dread emanating from them.

Similarly, these individuals also caught the attention of the thoughtful Xu Qing, who looked up.

The first he saw was a young man from the South, dressed in a white Daoist robe.

This young man was handsome, with eyes like stars, but his most prominent feature was his large ears.

"That's Jiang Fan," the Earth Spirit Ancestor whispered. "I heard he gained a legacy during the inheritance phase of the Immortal Capital Trial recently, acquiring a Constitution..."

Xu Qing nodded slightly. He hadn't personally seen this person before, but he had read descriptions of him in the map information.

Jiang Fan, disciple of the quasi-immortal Yun Lan from the Great Immortal Mountain in the Southern Domain.

He had cultivated for less than five hundred years, was at the early Master cultivation level, and wielded seven authorities.

He once killed a peak Master at the cost of severe injuries.

This established his reputation as the Southern Domain's top prodigy of this generation.

The moment Xu Qing looked, Jiang Fan, who was walking from the horizon, was chatting and laughing with a woman beside him. The next instant, he seemed to sense something, turning his head and directly looking at Xu Qing.

The moment their gazes met, the young man's eyes instantly narrowed, then a smile appeared on his face, and he nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

At the same time, the woman beside him also noticed, and looked towards Xu Qing.

The woman wore a green robe and had a delicate appearance, but when her gaze fell upon him, it seemed to carry the weight of mountains, endowing her sight with terrifying power.

That was the manifestation of her Constitution.

Xu Qing's expression remained calm. He didn't need the Earth Spirit Ancestor's introduction; he already knew her identity.

Her name was Yuanshan Su, and because of her fondness for wearing green robes, she was known as the Azure Plain Immortal.

She was another one of the Eight Great Stars from the Southern Star Domain, with a more profound cultivation than Jiang Fan, having reached the mid-Master level.

However, according to the map information, she held fewer authorities than Jiang Fan, only four.

After these details surfaced in Xu Qing's mind, he retracted his gaze and looked to the North.

On the northern horizon, two young cultivators, whose appearances were almost indistinguishable, walked towards them.

Their intertwined auras radiated a chilling coldness that swept across the heavens and earth as they walked, causing hearts to tremble.

Wherever it spread, it induced countless moments of suffocation.

"Thousands of armies... retreat..." the Earth Spirit Ancestor whispered.

These two were the Stars from the Northern Star Domain, originating from the Sword Immortal Gate.

Xu Qing's expression remained normal as the map information about them surfaced in his mind. It was said that at their birth, there were unusual cosmic phenomena, each born with a sword, possessing innate sword physiques, and personally taken as disciples by the current generation's Sky Patroller of the Sword Immortal Gate.

Since their cultivation began, they had continuously suppressed their peers in the North, enjoying endless prestige.

And clearly, after undergoing the inheritance phase, they were even stronger than before!

As they approached, the heart-shaking coldness they radiated could not be understood in essence by outsiders, but with Xu Qing's spatiotemporal perception, he could clearly 'see' it.

Behind these two, a grand, ancient sword clearly floated.

This sword was majestic, seemingly the chief of all swords, lofty and imposing, accompanying the two in a way that ordinary cultivators could not see, feel, or perceive.

It was a manifestation of their Constitution!

The moment he 'saw' it, Xu Qing heard the sword hum of the Emperor Sword within him.

It seemed unwilling to concede.

Xu Qing reassured it, while the Earth Spirit Ancestor beside him spoke softly.

"Of the entire Star Ring's Eight Great Stars of this generation, four have already arrived. Three more are from the East and will likely descend soon. The last one is Li Mengtu from our Western region..."

The Earth Spirit Ancestor took a deep breath; he held these Eight Great Stars in awe. Just as he finished speaking, another person appeared on the horizon.

A black long robe, black long hair, an indifferent expression, and twelve petals on his brow.

It was Li Mengtu.

The moment he appeared, for an instant, the area seemed to plunge into complete darkness.

That was the power of his Constitution!

His appearance immediately drew the gazes of Jiang Fan and the others, each focusing intently.

"Our Western Star, Li Mengtu!"

Being from the West, the Earth Spirit Ancestor naturally felt a kinship with the Western Star, so his tone was different from before.

However, no sooner had he spoken than his heart suddenly jolted, for he saw... Li Mengtu in mid-air, glancing in his direction.

Then... he actually walked over.

Finally, amidst the turmoil in the Earth Spirit Ancestor's heart, Li Mengtu walked to Xu Qing's side, first bowing, then sitting down.

"I guessed you'd be here," Li Mengtu said, looking at Xu Qing.

Xu Qing nodded, about to speak, but the next instant, a cold glint flashed in his eyes, and he looked towards the horizon.

On the horizon, a cloud of fire roared towards them, and as it drew near, it transformed into a red-haired young man.

It was precisely the person who, back in the Southern Star Domain, had forced Xu Qing to flee all the way, and only by relying on the ferryman to enter the West, had Xu Qing narrowly escaped a life-or-death crisis!

As he walked, his gaze swept over everyone, while heading towards Jiang Fan.

However, as his eyes scanned the crowd, they suddenly paused on Xu Qing, and his footsteps also halted at that very instant!