Chapter 4005

Yunlang City, Yunlang Hall.

More than a hundred Golden Immortal cultivators, including Jin Yulan, Qi Shutang, Bai Xin, Murong Zhengxian, and Feng Chuchu, gathered inside the hall, conversing in small groups.

“Fellow Daoist Murong, I heard your immortal armored army, composed of Golden Immortals, achieved significant results this time, even eliminating a six-colored Chaos Beast.”A graceful young woman in a silver dress said with a smile. This was Fairy Star-Moon, a mid-stage Golden Immortal from the Haoyue Alliance. At her words, most of the Golden Immortal cultivators turned to look at Murong Zhengxian, their expressions varied.

The Murong family was the largest power in the Tianchen Sea Territory, and among the Cao family’s many affiliated forces, the Murong family ranked among the top. This was not only due to Fairy Luoshui’s mastery of divination but also largely attributed to their immortal armored army. Forces like the Nine Immortal Sect, Haoyue Alliance, Beast Spirit Gate, Lin Family, and Hundred Refinements Island were fortunate to possess a few sets of mid-grade Chaos Armor. In contrast, the Murong family boasted a contingent of immortal armored soldiers, all Golden Immortals, numbering at least five.

“A contingent of Golden Immortal armored soldiers? Fairy Xu, you jest. It’s just a few armored soldiers.”Murong Zhengxian replied modestly.

“Just a few! Heh heh, Fellow Daoist Murong is being too modest. Even if it’s just a few, we couldn’t assemble them. After all, Chaos Beasts attack cities periodically, and Chaos Armor suffers significant wear and tear. It’s easy to deplete but difficult to replenish.”A green-robed old man with a dove-like face and a high nose chuckled, countering him. This was Lin Yuesen, an early-stage Golden Immortal.

“Exactly! I’ve tried refining it five times and failed every time. I can only use Chaos Beast cores to buy mid-grade Chaos Armor. Unlike your Murong family, you can actually refine mid-grade Chaos Armor.”A ruddy-faced old man in a golden robe chimed in. The golden-robed elder was tall and had piercing eyes. This was True Lord Chunyang, the deputy island master of Hundred Refinements Island, a mid-stage Golden Immortal.

Most forces purchased Chaos Armor with Chaos Beast cores, with only a select few capable of refining it themselves. The same applied to Dao Pills, Immortal-Slaying Cannons, and Immortal-Slaying Arrows.

“Fellow Daoist Han, you flatter us. Our success rate for refining Chaos Armor isn’t high either, otherwise, we would have been selling it in bulk a long time ago.”Murong Zhengxian humbly replied. Every time they met for a conference, other Golden Immortal cultivators praised the Murong family excessively. As the saying goes, 'a tree that stands out in the forest will be destroyed by the wind.' The Murong family had risen so quickly and become so powerful that it easily attracted envy.

“This Chaos Beast tide was massive, and everyone suffered considerable losses. I truly envy Fellow Daoist Murong; your Murong family’s losses must have been minimal.”Jin Yulan said with a look of envy.

Flattery meant to harm! Everyone suffered significant losses, so why should your losses be so small?

“Fairy Jin, where did you hear such false information? Our losses were not small either. Oh, by the way, I heard the Azure Lotus Immortals have advanced to the Golden Immortal stage, and with the help of Madam Qi and Fellow Daoist Zhang, your Nine Immortal Sect’s losses must have been minimal, right?”Murong Zhengxian said with a smile. The smile on Jin Yulan’s face froze, and she said nothing more.

“Speaking of which, has Fellow Daoist Wang not arrived yet? Many Profound Cities have become vacant this time. I heard Fairy Azure Lotus has been very close to Fellow Daoist Cao in recent years, so she should be able to acquire a Profound City, right? Congratulations, Madam Jin! Your Nine Immortal Sect’s power has grown even stronger.”A curvaceous young woman in a yellow dress said with a congratulatory smile. This was Qian Yuru, an early-stage Golden Immortal from the Qian family. The Qian family and the Murong family had been old acquaintances for generations, always sticking close to the Murong family and advancing and retreating together.

“Indeed! The Qi family also has quite a few Golden Immortal cultivators, and they might also secure a Profound City. Tsk tsk, looking at it this way, the Nine Immortal Sect’s strength is only getting greater.”Bai Xin said with a smile. Jin Yulan’s expression turned somewhat grim. She couldn’t fail to recognize the sarcasm, yet what her opponent said was true: if the Qi family and the Wang family obtained a Profound City, their power would increase, and they would have a greater chance of surpassing the Nine Immortal Sect.

“Oh, Fellow Daoist Wang has arrived.”Murong Zhengxian let out a slight sound of surprise and looked towards the hall entrance. Fairy Star-Moon, Bai Xin, and several other Golden Immortal cultivators all looked towards the entrance, just as Wang Changsheng walked in.

Wang Changsheng paused slightly, glancing behind him. Seeing no other Golden Immortal cultivators, he thought, 'My presence can’t be that significant, can it?'

“I heard Fellow Daoist Wang was pursued by a mutated six-colored Chaos Beast. I didn’t expect you to escape so easily. That’s impressive!”Murong Zhengxian said, hinting at something.

“Heh heh, Fellow Daoist Wang is a True Spirit. Since he could escape from a mutated six-colored Chaos Beast, even late-stage Golden Immortal cultivators probably can’t do anything to him, right?”Lin Yuesen chuckled, his face full of envy. Bai Xin, Qian Yuru, and many other Golden Immortal cultivators agreed. Undermining the Murong family through flattery was difficult, as their strength was undeniable. However, sowing discord between the Nine Immortal Sect and its affiliated families was relatively easier. It was a fact that the Qi, Wang, and Zhang families already threatened the Nine Immortal Sect’s dominance.

“Fellow Daoists, you flatter me. We merely got lucky.”Wang Changsheng said with a calm expression.

“Lucky? Which fellow Daoist here, in their early Golden Immortal stage, could 'luckily' escape from a mutated six-colored Chaos Beast? Fellow Daoist Wang is far too modest.”Murong Zhengxian continued to fan the flames.

“Old Ancestor Ming Jing has arrived.”A loud male voice rang out, interrupting their conversation. All the Golden Immortal cultivators promptly arranged themselves neatly, their expressions solemn.

A burly old man in a golden robe walked in, with Cao Yuanxing following behind him. The golden-robed elder had dignified features, and his eyes commanded respect without anger. This was Cao Mingjing, a mid-stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal and the Cao family’s Old Ancestor.

He took the main seat, and Jin Yulan and the other hundred or so Golden Immortal cultivators bowed in unison, saying, “Greetings, Senior Cao.”

Cao Mingjing’s authoritative gaze swept over Jin Yulan and the others. They dared not even breathe, their expressions respectful.

“This Chaos Beast tide was significant, and your losses were considerable. Our Cao family also suffered substantial losses, leaving many cities vacant. If you have the strength to defend your cities, send more Golden Immortal cultivators. Tell me your intentions.”Cao Mingjing spoke, his voice resounding.

“Our Murong family also sustained considerable losses, but we are capable of defending our cities. If other fellow Daoists cannot hold their Profound Cities, our Murong family is willing to assist.”Murong Zhengxian stepped forward and stated.

“Our Xu family can also defend our cities.”“Our Qian family can too.”Over a dozen Golden Immortal cultivators expressed their readiness to defend the Profound Cities under their jurisdiction, and even offered to help manage additional ones.

Jin Yulan, Bai Xin, Lin Yuesen, True Lord Chunyang, Fairy Star-Moon, and other Golden Immortal cultivators did not declare their intentions. It wasn’t that they didn’t want to, but rather that they lacked the capability. Taking the Nine Immortal Sect as an example, there were currently only three Golden Immortal cultivators on the Chaos Continent, and they couldn’t rely on the Azure Lotus Immortals. Could three Golden Immortal cultivators defend two Profound Cities? It was a joke. If another Chaos Beast tide erupted, they might perish. The Nine Immortal Sect was temporarily unable to send more Golden Immortal cultivators to the Chaos Continent and could only grudgingly abandon one Profound City.

“Junior Wang Changsheng. We are willing to share Senior Cao’s burden and are confident we can defend one Profound City. This junior can refine mid-grade Chaos Armor with a 30% success rate.”Wang Changsheng stepped forward and stated. Opportunities must be seized, not waited for.