CHAPTER 408
The Significance of the Immortal Alliance
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How could Qi Huan possibly resist Li Shiyu? When that small hand tugged at his wrist, he had no choice but to follow.
Hitting a wall was only part of it. More than that, Qi Huan didn't want the Holy Maiden to lose hope in this world.
He couldn't bear for her to witness how fragile this so-called alliance truly was—how the Immortal Sects and clans, harboring ulterior motives, had no genuine intent to confront the calamity, but merely sought to profit from it.
Traveling by sword was swift, and before long, the two arrived at Ling Mountain.
"Elder Cangjue! Elder Cangjue!"
Li Shiyao was quite well-mannered and did not land directly in Cangjue's courtyard.
"Young lady, this is Ling Mountain. It is not a place you two may trespass upon!"
Blocking their path were two elegantly dressed white-robed cultivators. Their appearances suggested considerable power!
But with Shiyao present, Qi Huan didn't want to intimidate them with force!
"Fellow cultivators, we seek Elder Cangjue, not trouble."
"Do you think you can simply see Elder Cangjue whenever you please? Do you have an invitation?"
"Elder Cangjue and Shiyu are close friends. Why would we need an invitation? Next time Elder Cangjue visits Lingxian Hall, Shiyu will ask her for an invitation too!"
The two cultivators exchanged glances upon hearing this…
It seemed they'd stopped someone truly formidable!
Had she just mentioned the Lingxian Hall? And Shiyu?
At that thought, the golden-haired girl no longer seemed the least bit adorable!
This is fucking the pants-snatching Immortal Venerable!
"Ah! It's the Trouser-Pulling Immortal! Everyone, run for your lives!"
"What? It's actually the Pants-Pulling Immortal?"
Li Shiyu looked dazed, seemingly unaware of what had gotten into these people.
But surprisingly, the people from Ling Mountain—whether their belts were too tight or they were genuinely bold—
Despite their shouts, they didn't flee. Instead, they all watched the Trouser-Pulling Immortal from afar.
"Look! It's the Second Lady of Lingxian Hall!"
"Are you sure it's not the First Lady? She's huge!"
"I recognize her—she's the Holy Maiden of the Sacred Mountain!"
Li Shiyao disliked this feeling of being surrounded by onlookers; it made her feel awkward.
But the Sacred Mountain was vast, and she had no idea where Cangjue resided.
[Elder Cangjue? Where are you?]
Cangjue was currently sleeping in his bed in Su City. Half-asleep, he replied.
[Is that Shiyu? What's the matter?]
【Shiyao needs Elder Cangjue's help!】
【Is it urgent?】
【Extremely urgent!】
Cangjue had no choice. Glancing at Su Cheng beside him, who was grinning, he reluctantly left the scene, handing over the hard-won opportunity to the dragon…
She'd just gotten into bed! She'd even taken off her pants! And now he's telling her this?
Before long, Cangjue arrived. This was a side peak of Ling Mountain, where Cangjue usually resided.
The two grandmothers gathered together, creating a remarkably harmonious scene.
"Shiyao, what happened? Why the rush?"
"It happened like this~ and that~"
"Um… Second Young Miss, who taught you to…"
So Shiyao proceeded to explain everything she knew to Cangjue in clear detail.
Cangjue finally glanced at Qi Huan beside them: "And this is?"
Li Shiyu replied excitedly, "This is my friend. His name is Xiaoqi."
Cangjue merely sneered inwardly. So even that arrogant lord has such a side to him? Hmph~
"Alright, I understand. Shiyuo may return to her chess game now."
"Um, Shiyu wants to ask one thing!"
Cang Jue just wanted to return to Su Cheng for a nap, hoping to beat Yu Lan to a good spot.
"What is it?"
"Xiao Qi said no one is willing to help him. Is that true? Did the Immortal Alliance deceive Shiyu?"
"Don't worry, Shiyu. The problem with the Deadly Realm isn't the responsibility of the Eastern Domain alone. The Immortal Alliance is about united cooperation—when one side faces trouble, all sides come to support. All immortal sects join forces to defend against crises together."
"Really?"
Cangjue smiled inwardly, thinking it must be this "Xiaoqi" beside him—Shiyao would never doubt her master.
Cangjue decided to address Qi Huan directly: "Your Lordship needn't worry. Led by the Celestial Dao Pavilion, the major immortal sects will swiftly arrive in the Eastern Domain. Together with Your Lordship, we shall contain the spread of the Dead Land."
"Regarding the Dead Zone in the Eastern Domain, the other three domains won't stand idly by. Even the minor sects of the Eastern Domain will lend a hand, to varying degrees."
"The handling of this Dead Zone will be led by Master Cheng, the head of the Heavenly Dao Pavilion. She possesses firsthand experience in managing Dead Zones."
"As for the reassurance and medical care of nearby civilians, Master Cheng will need to assess the specific conditions of the Dead Zone before formulating a plan. We kindly request the Lord's cooperation at that time."
To be honest, Li Shiyao and Qi Huan hadn't even entered the side peak's gate. But Cang Jue hadn't intended to let them sit inside anyway—she had urgent matters to attend to…
Qi Huan truly hadn't expected Cang Jue to be so emphatically confident! Could the efficiency really be as high as she claimed?
It was utterly unbelievable!
How had Cangjue persuaded so many sects? How was that even possible?
To unite countless sects into a single, cohesive force—this was something no one across the Four Realms had ever dared dream of!
Even on the journey back to Holy Mountain, Qi Huan remained half-convinced, still struggling to believe it!
"Shiyao knew Master wouldn't deceive her. Even if something went wrong, it must be because some scoundrel paid lip service while secretly disobeying, failing to follow Elder Cangjue's instructions!"
Indeed, in this world, when faced with such matters, standing on the sidelines was undoubtedly the wisest choice!
What benefit could aiding the Eastern Realm possibly bring to those sects?
Before Qi Huan even reached the Sacred Mountain, news of the demonic invasion reached him midway.
But what was utterly baffling was that they claimed to have come to help. A full four hundred demon cultivators, led by an elder at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, were waiting obediently at the border for Qi Huan to come and receive them…
Qihuan stared in disbelief, glancing from Shiyu to the messenger who had brought the news…
"Well? Shiyu wasn't lying, was she?"
Qi Huan had only heard legends of Immortal Su, never laid eyes on the man himself. Now, curiosity stirred within him!
What manner of man could accomplish such feats? Three heads and six arms?
Perhaps a white-haired elder with the grace of an immortal, descended from the celestial realms to aid the mortal world.
"Shiyao, I may have to personally visit that perilous place."
With such an all-star team assembled, it would be unacceptable for him to merely send others.
"Shiyao, go with Xiaoqi!"
But before the two could set out, another messenger arrived, dusty and breathless from the rush…
It was Dongfang Jue's Northern Frontier Army, also blocked at the border.
Su Muchan had acted swiftly, and Dongfang Jue's response was equally prompt.
Just as Cangjue had said, when one side is in trouble, all sides come to support. Qi Huan truly couldn't believe it—he was already worrying about how he would ever repay such a huge favor!
"Hey! Look! It's Senior Sister!"
Following the direction Li Shiyu pointed, several streaks of light flashed overhead!
Before Qi Huan could speak, Li Shiyu yanked him forward, pulling him up by the arm as they soared through the air.
"Senior Sister! Senior Sister! Wait for Shiyu! Shiyu wants to help too!"
Li Shiyu hadn't mistaken—it was indeed Ye Qinghan, accompanied by hundreds of the Demon Emperor's personal guards.
"Shiyao? Oh? If I recall correctly, this must be His Lordship the Lord, correct?"
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