Chapter 4599: The Taoist Patriarch's Plan

Wan Beast City, Wan Beast Hall.

The Immortal Lord of Ten Thousand Beasts sat on the main seat, his expression solemn. Liu Qian and Xu Xing were seated on either side, while Jiang Bin reported on the situation.

"They couldn't even withstand a single blow? Are the top five True Immortal realm Supremes truly that powerful?" The Immortal Lord of Ten Thousand Beasts frowned and said. Several disciples in the True Immortal realm had challenged the top five Supremes, but all failed, defeated in a single strike.

"The Qiankun Pagoda once appeared in the Scarlet Sun Sea Region. According to our investigation, the Qinglian Immortal Couple was also in the Scarlet Sun Sea Region at that time," Jiang Bin reported.

"Could the two Supremes they encountered be the Qinglian Immortal Couple? The Qinglian Immortal Couple's rise has been incredibly fast; if they obtained significant cultivation resources in the Qiankun Pagoda, it would be quite reasonable," Liu Qian analyzed.

"Without evidence, it's hard to say. We can only say it's possible. Immortal Lord Taihao also didn't know who he was challenging; he fought for so long and ended up severely injured," Jiang Bin said.

"Hmph, he overestimated himself. He probably relied on the immortal artifacts he refined to drag out the fight and look for an opportunity. After all, not everyone possesses high-grade immortal artifacts that defend against soul attacks," the Immortal Lord of Ten Thousand Beasts said. Immortal Lord Taihao was skilled in artifact refining, so it was normal for him to have more treasures. It was not surprising for him to use treasures to contend with a prodigy.

"It must be so! I also control the Law of Soul, and even without cultivating an immortal body, and possessing a complete set of high-grade immortal artifacts infused with Primordial Spirit Treasures, I still can't defeat a prodigy, let alone him," Liu Qian said.

"Even if he had defeated a prodigy, he would at most choose one item. To suffer severe injuries for just one item is truly unwise. But let's not dwell on them. This time, we purchased a considerable amount of cultivation resources from the One Word Hall, which means we can cultivate a group of masters. I estimate the conflict between Kunlun Immortal Island and the Hunxie Royal Tribe won't last much longer. Give the order: prepare for war! Cultivate more masters," the Immortal Lord of Ten Thousand Beasts commanded.

All nine celestial cities had sent immortals to challenge the trials or purchase cultivation resources. Given time, their strength would only increase. This time, three Dao artifacts appeared near Hundred Beast City, allowing the forces under Kunlun Immortal City to enhance their strength. Yan Yinuo's business dealings were quite fair.

"Yes, Martial Uncle Yang," Jiang Bin assented and withdrew.

"I need to enter seclusion to heal my injuries. This time was truly unlucky. If I had known, I would have challenged a prodigy instead," the Immortal Lord of Ten Thousand Beasts sighed and returned to his dwelling to heal.

Kunlun Immortal Island, Kunlun Hall.

Grand Ancestor Kunlun sat on the main seat, with Immortal Maiden Longyue and Immortal Lord Yulei standing by his side.

"This time, we can cultivate several more Grand Luo Golden Immortals to prepare for the great war," Grand Ancestor Kunlun commanded. Many immortals had defeated prodigies of the same realm, gaining a chance at resurrection. This would reduce casualties even during a major war. Furthermore, the significant amount of cultivation resources purchased from the One Word Hall this time would allow them to cultivate more masters.

"Yes, Master," Immortal Lord Yulei and Immortal Maiden Longyue agreed.

Immortal Lord Yulei remembered something and asked curiously, "Master, what did the three Dao artifacts tell you? Are we going to act against the Chaos Beasts?"

"No, they asked us to keep an eye out for a Primordial Dao Artifact. I heard this treasure possesses considerable divine power; it injured one of the sub-pagodas of the Ten Directions Mother-Child Pagoda in the last great war. Although it was a sneak attack, its power is extraordinary," Grand Ancestor Kunlun said.

"A Primordial Dao Artifact? Is it the Dao artifact we've been searching for?" Immortal Lord Yulei pressed on.

"It should be. We spoke with them and confirmed that a Primordial Dao Artifact was born in the Immortal Realm. However, that artifact disappeared after the great war and only reappeared millions of years ago. It should be in the hands of some immortal. They told us to protect this Dao artifact well. Regardless of who obtains this Primordial Dao Artifact, it is a blessing for us immortals and must not be destroyed by the Chaos Beasts," Grand Ancestor Kunlun said, his face full of envy. Not to mention a Primordial Dao Artifact, he didn't even possess a Postnatal Dao Artifact.

"Master, can the supreme-grade immortal artifact you obtained years ago, which has a primordial artifact spirit, not be promoted to a Dao artifact? Don't the three Dao artifacts have experience in this regard?" Immortal Maiden Longyue asked. If Grand Ancestor Kunlun possessed a Dao artifact, his strength would increase significantly.

"I asked. They said it was merely refined with ordinary Primordial Spirit Treasures. While having a primordial artifact spirit indeed grants potential to become a Dao artifact, the potential isn't as great. If it were refined with a mutated Primordial Spirit Treasure, the chances would be higher. The Taiyi Creation Cauldron would first need to be elevated to a supreme-grade immortal artifact, which is exceedingly difficult," Grand Ancestor Kunlun sighed. For the Taiyi Creation Cauldron, refining it with a mutated Primordial Spirit Treasure and then elevating it to a supreme-grade immortal artifact was too difficult. Grand Ancestor Kunlun wasn't 100% confident and dared not attempt it lightly. Even purifying Chaos Beast crystals would be enough for them to forge an immortal body legion; it was just a matter of time. Most importantly, he lacked experience in this area. Mutated Primordial Spirit Treasures were rare, and a failed refinement would result in a massive loss.

"I heard Grand Ancestor Qiankun also possesses an immortal artifact refined with a mutated Primordial Spirit Treasure. I wonder who it fell into the hands of, and what its functions are," Immortal Lord Yulei said.

"Send people to look for information on mutated Primordial Spirit Treasures, even if it's just obtaining related ancient texts on cultivating them," Grand Ancestor Kunlun commanded.

"Yes, Master," Immortal Lord Yulei agreed.

Grand Ancestor Kunlun gave a few more instructions, then dismissed them.

Hunxie Royal City, a massive cave. Runes flickered on the stone walls, emitting strong restrictive fluctuations.

Kun was reporting to Xiang. Three Dao artifacts had appeared in Kunlun Immortal Island's territory, and all three immortal islands had arrived simultaneously. Hundreds of thousands of immortals entered the Qiankun Pagoda for trials and also purchased cultivation resources from the One Word Hall, indirectly increasing the immortals' strength. This was not good for the Hunxie Royal Tribe.

"All three immortal islands arrived! Hundreds of thousands of immortals entered the Qiankun Pagoda for trials? Have any Grand Luo Golden Immortals defeated Supremes of the same realm?" Xiang asked, his voice heavy.

"Not that I've heard yet, but I assume there must be, though the news might be suppressed. Immortals gaining a chance at resurrection is one thing, but the appearance of three Dao artifacts near Hundred Beast City makes me feel like it's targeting our Hunxie Royal Tribe, or perhaps they have another objective," Kun analyzed.

"Send people to gather intelligence. Find out which high-level immortals defeated prodigy Supremes of the same realm. These individuals pose a significant threat. If a great war breaks out, we must eliminate them first," Xiang commanded.

"Yes, Lord Xiang," Kun agreed. Remembering something, he continued, "One thing is a bit strange: Immortal Lord Taihao entered the Qiankun Pagoda, stayed for over an hour, and emerged severely injured. The Chahar Tribe suspects Immortal Lord Taihao killed Bat, who was an early Grand Luo Golden Immortal and had evolved three times."

"Hmph, they always like to make excuses. Incompetence is incompetence. Immortal Lord Taihao is only at the early Grand Luo Golden Immortal stage. What needs attention are those at the Grand Luo Golden Immortal Completion stage. If an additional Grand Ancestor emerges among the immortals because of this, that would be truly troublesome. Pay attention to the situations of cultivators at the late or complete Grand Luo Golden Immortal stage. Also, give the order: prepare for war and have each tribe cultivate more masters," Xiang commanded.

"Yes, Lord Xiang," Kun assented and departed with the order.