Chapter 625: Chapter 30: When the Immortal Gate Opens, Fellow Daoist Will Naturally Know

Three thousand meters high in the sky, Daoist Xuan Qing transformed into clouds, streaking across the sea of clouds like a meteor.

He was unsure whether Richard was aware of this news; logically speaking, Richard should know. His apprentice niece was very close to the young man from the Quan family and likely influenced by Richard to sign a contract.

Yet, while he was pondering this, his “old injury” flared up again. Amidst majestic chimes, Daoist Xuan Qing felt that it would be better to make the trip anyway.

Even if Richard knew the news, it wouldn’t hinder him from going over and selling a favor.

This was also a perfect opportunity to gauge the strength of that Otherworldly creature.

As he thought, Daoist Xuan Qing suddenly halted his steps. He abruptly sensed an energy wave passing through his body.

“Is this the reconnaissance method of the extraterrestrial beings?”

In Daoist Xuan Qing’s perception, every second, an energy wave struck his body. This was clearly not a normal natural phenomenon.

He could feel that this energy wave’s reconnaissance range must be very large, seemingly specifically used for detecting airborne targets.

“An interesting method.”

His curiosity was piqued, and he decided to condense his form and go down for a closer look. Though within this energy wave’s reconnaissance range, he was confident in his ability to deceive the goblins.

But before he could condense his form, he felt a spine-tingling sense of danger.

Boom!

Daoist Xuan Qing’s form suddenly exploded, transforming into a paper figure. The next moment, a fluorescent beam shot from the ground, incinerating the paper figure to ashes.

“Did they discover me after all?”

Not having time to ponder deeply, Daoist Xuan Qing immediately fled towards the Floating City. Behind him, numerous fluorescent beams pierced the clouds, carrying a terrifying aura.

Anti-air defenses on the ground.

“Didn’t kill it?”

The goblin commander casually waved his hand as he listened to the adjutant’s report.

“If it wasn’t killed, so be it. Notify the rear positions there’s a Third Level target approaching the Floating City. Tell their air force to pay attention to intercept… never mind, directly report to the command center that a Third Level target is heading towards the Floating City. Advise them to capture it.”

If Daoist Xuan Qing’s escape direction had been elsewhere, the goblin commander might have been worried for a while. But since he was fleeing towards the Floating City, it was of no concern.

Not to mention the Floating City’s anti-air defenses, which not even a fly could pass through, the War Airships currently stationed at the Floating City Fortress were enough to handle any target below the Fourth Level.

Moreover, there’s a Divine being within the Floating City.

Running towards the Floating City was purely seeking death.

In the sky, Daoist Xuan Qing, who had escaped, breathed a sigh of relief at the finally ceased fluorescent beams.

“These extraterrestrial beings are indeed formidable; my Immortal body, at such high altitude, even with Escape Skill on hand, could still be detected. Seems like that Otherworld Divine being can likely fulfill his contract.”

After being shot at by the anti-air defenses, Daoist Xuan Qing became cautious regarding the goblins. Upon sensing the energy wave, he immediately used the Concealing Technique. With the technique, he smoothly arrived at the outskirts of the Floating City Fortress.

Looking at the massive metallic creation not far away, his heart trembled intensely.

Such a creation… is it really made by humans?

Daoist Xuan Qing felt his resolve waver again; was this collaboration truly wise? His recent series of decisions seemed to all… Boom!

The majestic chimes interrupted Daoist Xuan Qing’s thoughts; upon regaining composure, he no longer remembered what he was pondering.

Well, it was probably unimportant; better to proceed with meeting that individual…

“It’s you, after all.”

A voice emerged from behind Daoist Xuan Qing, startling him to turn sharply.

“Who?!”

Richard looked at the Daoist in a misty form, responding blandly, “Me.”

If not for the contract, he would have very much liked to bind Daoist Xuan Qing and probe his soul to uncover the mastermind behind the scenes.

“You? Oh, it’s you,” Daoist Xuan Qing wasn’t a fool, quickly realizing Richard was the one he’d sealed the transaction with.

“You are truly vigilant; I had just arrived, yet you detected me.”

“Vigilant?”

Richard’s look at Daoist Xuan Qing was like viewing an imbecile.

“Your flight trajectory map was already reported to my desk; if I hadn’t wanted to see what kind of entity it was, you’d have been killed by the anti-air defenses on the way.”

Richard’s words left Daoist Xuan Qing awkwardly frozen. His entire prior covert journey had been a joke.

“…Your Divine Skills truly are fearsome,” Daoist Xuan Qing admired.

“So, what have you come here to do?” Richard asked bluntly.

For someone like the Young Master, or those with the potential to become an ally, he shows his goodwill generously. But for someone like Daoist Xuan Qing, who has already become a pawn, he wouldn’t waste a single word.

“I came here to remind you of an important matter. The Family Alliance has recently made a major move; are you aware?”

“The Daoist army, right? You’re too late.”

Daoist Xuan Qing stood awkwardly, feeling like his entire journey had been pointless. However, he quickly thought of another piece of information that might interest Richard.

“I didn’t expect you to be so well-informed, but do you know about another matter?”

“What else is there?”

“The families have cultivated a cannon fodder army using the Blood Essence Pill. All these individuals are mentally controlled by sect disciples using Dao techniques, making them fearless in battle and absolutely obedient. Now, with the Daoists preparing to fight, these troops will likely be used as a feint.”

“Oh? That’s news to me.”

Richard showed a faint, intrigued smile; relying on such a clever trick as spiritual control to train an army. One must admit, these werewolves are quite imaginative.

“This information is quite good, so what do you intend to trade for it?”

Richard couldn’t believe this guy would provide intelligence for free.

“Trade for something? You’re mistaken. I don’t want anything in return.”

Daoist Xuan Qing’s answer slightly surprised Richard; wanting nothing in return was quite unusual. However, Richard quickly understood the hidden strings behind it.

“I suppose it’s the person behind him controlling him to come notify me.”

Looking at the old and steady Daoist Xuan Qing, Richard only felt pity for the man. From his own perspective, he was a strategic and ambitious player. But unbeknownst to him, his mind was long controlled, and every move he made was manipulated by someone else.

“No trade for anything?”

“Correct, nothing. I’m doing this for my own reasons. If we don’t crush the families quickly and open the sect gate, who knows how long it’ll take to meet the Mad Immortal. There’s no defeating the Mad Immortal without cutting through first.”

“Oh? Are you saying the families must be crushed to meet the Mad Immortal?”

Daoist Xuan Qing nodded. “The passage to the Immortal Country is deeply hidden. Even the envoys of the Seven Immortal Villages must wait for the Immortals within to open the gate to deliver the elixir materials.

If we cannot force the Immortal Country to open the great gate, even someone like you would take considerable time to find the passage.”

Richard nodded thoughtfully; the situation in the Immortal Country seemed more complicated than he anticipated.

“By the way, there’s something I’m curious about.” Richard looked at Daoist Xuan Qing calmly. “Who are you exactly? The White Wolf King has not hidden, and this world’s World Guardian is not lurking in the shadows.

Could it be that there were two Immortals among the Immortal Village Fragments back in the day?”

Richard’s words left Daoist Xuan Qing bewildered, but soon after, a bell rang in his mind.

“Daoist Xuan Qing” opened his eyes, his expression eerily calm. He made a Daoist salute toward Richard and said, “When the sect gate opens, you will naturally understand.”

After saying that, Daoist Xuan Qing’s eyes suddenly turned dazed, then awkwardly apologized to Richard, “My old ailment acted up again, please forgive me.”

Richard nodded slightly, “If you wish to stay, I can arrange a room; if you wish to leave, I’ll notify them to let you through.”

“Thank you, I think it’s better I return. Perhaps I’ll gather more intelligence for you on the way.”

“Then rest here for fifteen minutes as you see fit. Fifteen minutes later, you may travel freely in any direction.”

With that, Richard’s figure vanished into the air.

…

“Did you recognize that person?”

In the laboratory, Richard retrieved the Fire Spirit God from his pocket. Noticing it was Daoist Xuan Qing coming, he had been mindful enough to place the Fire Spirit God in his pocket by the waist.

Now that the person behind had spoken, it seemed likely the Fire Spirit God could discern something.

“…It’s hard for me to say. This person feels very familiar, reminiscent of the Sect Leader. But the Sect Leader is usually very amiable, while this person is somewhat cold.”

“The Sect Leader?”

Richard was startled; if he remembered correctly, the Sect Leader of the Supreme Sect was on the verge of becoming a Level Six Dominator, wasn’t he?

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“You need not be so alarmed, even if it is the Sect Leader, there’s no danger,” the Fire Spirit God consoled, “Dao techniques have been twisted, thus the higher one’s cultivation, the greater the harm. Although they can endure due to their profound cultivation, their strength must have decreased significantly after being twisted. The steward you saw in the Firework Hall, how strong do you think he was?”

Richard recalled, although the steward appeared intimidating, he felt he could defeat him in just a few moves. Now, he could perhaps even seal him.

“Moreover, your flames can restore a Human Immortal’s divine sanity. If that person truly is the Sect Leader, he would certainly help you deal with the Mad Immortal, freeing him completely. The Sect Leader is…”

The Fire Spirit God paused abruptly.

“Someone very strong and unrestrained. He definitely wouldn’t want his disciples to end up in such a state. If you were to kill the Mad Immortal, he would only applaud.”

Although the Fire Spirit God’s voice was calm, Richard sensed immense sadness.

Those Mad Immortals were once his fellow sect members and comrades, but now they had met such a fate.

Seeking the Dao is as hard as reaching the sky.