"This is the residence of our Wuyun Sect; do not wander about." Wei Shan glanced around, letting out a cold snort. Many were startled, hastily retracting their audacious gazes. "Wei Sect Leader is imposing." Chen Xun praised inwardly; it was indeed good to lean against a big tree for shade. Wei Shan said little, waiting for the ten great immortal sects, the key to the Southern Dipper Mountain's secret realm resting in their hands. At this moment, the sky above echoed with thunderous roars as massive flying vessels and giant birds tore through the air, their suffocating auras pressing down relentlessly. Shadows swept across the ground in waves, as if demonstrating power or declaring sovereignty. Flags of various sects fluttered brilliantly, with countless figures standing atop, their indifferent gazes looking down upon the earth and the disciples of various sects. Wei Shan's expression remained calm, unruffled, yet inside, he felt the weight of the ten great immortal sects like ten colossal mountains pressing down on all cultivators of the Qian Kingdom. Chen Xun and the big black bull shook their heads in amazement; this spectacle was far more exaggerated than the initial Nine Star Valley, all they could say was, "Impressive."
"Wow!" Chen Xun pointed at the distant sky, "Old Bull, look!" Several giant vessels hovered above, and countless women in purple garments soared into the sky, stepping on lotus leaf artifacts as they descended. Their figures danced gracefully, stirring up a purple ocean, and Chen Xun felt as if he could smell a fragrant aroma. The gazes of the disciples on the ground were irresistibly drawn to them, staring dreamily into the distance, the fairies of the Purple Cloud Sect from the ten great immortal sects! If only one could form a Dao partner with them, that would truly be a life of romance even in death.
"Moo!" The big black bull nudged Chen Xun, unimpressed. "Old Bull, do you think if a man joined the Purple Cloud Sect, he would also wear purple and step on lotus leaves, and when fighting, say something like..." Chen Xun mimicked in a teasing tone, patting the big black bull, and in a high-pitched voice said, "You hit me~ you're annoying~~" "Hahaha..." "Moo moo moo~~" Chen Xun and the big black bull laughed until they rolled on the ground, especially as Chen Xun occasionally mimicked again, making the big black bull laugh so hard it nearly cramped.
"Hey, Chen Junior Brother, is that you?!" Ji Kun looked at the pair of rolling man and bull in surprise, "Chen Junior Brother, how did you get here?" "Ji Senior Brother, hahaha..." Chen Xun laughed until tears nearly flowed, "Come here, I have a funny story to tell you." "Oh?" Ji Kun became interested and hurried over. After a while, Chen Xun began to mimic again, full of expression. "Hahaha..." Ji Kun shook his head and laughed, thinking how this Chen Junior Brother had reached a life-and-death situation yet still found joy; he truly wondered if he was too carefree or simply had an eternally optimistic mindset.
"I came with Old Bull to take a look and find opportunities; I think Ji Senior Brother was right back then." Chen Xun stood up, serious, "Rest assured, Ji Senior Brother, Old Bull and I will definitely not hold you back." "Chen Junior Brother, where are you thinking?" Ji Kun's expression turned displeased as he placed a hand on Chen Xun's shoulder, "If we can't win, just run; life is the most important." "Thank you for your concern, Ji Senior Brother. Old Bull and I will never confront them head-on." Chen Xun smiled. "This teleportation is quite random, at most three people per group; I didn't know you..." "No need to worry about us, Ji Senior Brother. I know you have a group, so I didn't want to disturb you." Chen Xun smiled; he and the big black bull were not particularly outstanding in strength or connections, and few invited them.
Ji Kun's expression darkened; he wanted to keep Chen Xun and the big black bull close, so he could help them if anything happened. "Ji Senior Brother, please don't overthink it; just go with peace of mind. We have our trump cards." Chen Xun patted the hand resting on his shoulder. "In these three years, I have also learned a spell, cultivated for two and a half years, but..." "If you consider me, Chen Xun, a friend, then go with peace of mind. Old Bull and I will definitely come out alive." Chen Xun said earnestly, deeply moved.
"Hey!" Ji Kun's eyes still held regret as he forcefully withdrew his hand, then turned and left without saying another word. "Moo~" The big black bull looked at his retreating figure, then at Chen Xun. "It's fine; Ji Senior Brother is just too worried about our strength." Chen Xun smiled, also watching Ji Kun's back. "Moo~" The big black bull nodded, thinking: actually, they are very strong, really strong; Ji Senior Brother need not worry about them.
In an instant, the sounds of beast roars echoed in all directions as a giant python broke through the air, with thousands of disciples from the Beast Taming Sect standing atop, dressed in gray robes embroidered with unknown spirit beasts. Many of the disciples on the giant python revealed bloodthirsty smiles, accompanied by various spirit beasts, some even with spiders and small snakes coiling around them. "One of the ten great immortal sects, the Beast Taming Sect has arrived; these spirit beasts are truly formidable." "I heard that every twenty years in the Southern Dipper Mountain secret realm, the Beast Taming Sect suffers the least losses and reaps the greatest rewards." "No low-level cultivator can compete with the disciples of the Beast Taming Sect in battle!"...
The ground erupted with the clamoring voices of countless sect disciples, filled with envy; spirit beasts were not easy to cultivate, but if raised well, they would be a tremendous help. However, the big black bull was an exception; these disciples had never seen a master with such a vast difference in cultivation from their spirit beasts. "Old Bull, if you faced those spirit beasts, what would be your odds?" Chen Xun squatted on the ground, tossing pebbles. "Moo!!" The big black bull let out a furious roar, drawing a ten in the dirt! "Impressive!" Chen Xun clapped the big black bull, praising, "I've known you were capable since I was little." The big black bull raised its head proudly.
A day later. Disciples from the ten great immortal sects arrived one after another, exchanging pleasantries at their respective residences, completely disregarding the other sects. Wei Shan seemed unable to hold back any longer, his expression extremely grim, but under the eaves, one must bow their head, hoping these disciples would show some merit. Suddenly, a series of loud noises erupted from the highest open ground, colorful spiritual lights shooting into the sky, gradually forming a pillar of light, with waves of spiritual pressure emanating. "No worries, the ten great immortal sects are breaking the Southern Dipper Mountain's restrictions to activate the teleportation array." Wei Shan explained to the pained-looking disciples.
"Yes, Sect Leader!" Everyone clasped their hands, not wanting to embarrass themselves in front of Wei Shan. Boom—boom—... A massive Seven Star Array teleportation array appeared at each sect's residence, with the leaders of each sect taking out an ancient token to place in the slot. "Hurry, the teleportation array will only last half a day." Wei Shan shouted, continuously infusing his mana; the power of the Wuyun Sect's token could only transport a maximum of seven hundred people. "Yes, Sect Leader!" "Yes, Sect Leader!"... They formed groups of three, each entering the teleportation array with their respective teams, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
Chen Xun and the big black bull stood alone on the outskirts, waiting for everyone to teleport away before they slowly stepped forward, entering the teleportation array. The Seven Star Array teleportation array lost its brilliance and then vanished. Wei Shan stood with his hands clasped behind his back, gazing towards Southern Dipper Mountain. As dusk fell, the Southern Dipper Mountain realm was peaceful and quiet, not even the roar of wild beasts could be heard; it was silent, eerily still as if death had settled in. The area was thick with miasma, poisonous insects and plants everywhere; if one were careless and inhaled the miasma, it could cost them half their life.
Tens of thousands were teleported inside, yet it felt like a drop of water in the ocean, unable to find their fellow sect members; even the sect tokens failed to respond, likely separated by a considerable distance. On an ancient tree, a man and a bull peered cautiously in all directions, the big black bull firmly remembering Chen Xun's words: when out in the world, safety comes first.