Chapter 1340: A Quick Battle

Hearing the topic of conversation, Fang Chen was surprised. The Killing Spiritual Division was usually the one opposing the Spirit God Sect.

After all, in this area, the Spirit God Sect wasn't considered a top-tier force. It was more like a faction similar to the Taiyi Chamber of Commerce, focused on providing various sects with Blood Spirit Pills. Judging by the existence of the Qingming Expedition Team, it was clear that the Spirit God Sect's higher-ups had a completely different strategic approach from those under their command.

Fang Chen was greatly surprised.

Is this first-transformation Loose Immortal a Killing Spiritual Division cultivator? And are these Dao Union Realm cultivators, including Little Immortal Honglian, also the same?

He didn't act rashly but instead stood in the corner, listening to their conversation.

"Senior Zhao, recently, I managed to extract some clues from a Dao Union Realm cultivator of the Spirit God Sect," shared the woman with the strange markings.

The first-transformation Loose Immortal glanced at her and nodded slightly. "Go ahead and share what you've found, Little Hongli."

Fang Chen's gaze locked onto her.

So that's really Little Immortal Honglian.

Little Immortal Honglian's expression was grave. "Before that Dao Union Realm cultivator died, he revealed that in recent years, the Spirit God Sect has been mass-producing second-grade pills, first-grade pills, and even peak-grade pills. Apparently the Qingming Expedition Team has discovered an Ancient Forbidden Zone and needs a large number of people to assist in its development."

"Aha, that explains the recent disturbances," said the voluptuous woman with a nod.

"So the Spirit God Sect has discovered a masterless Ancient Forbidden Zone. The early stages of developing such a place indeed require many lives to pave the way."

Fang Chen's thoughts churned. The idea of an Ancient Forbidden Zone immediately piqued his curiosity, but it didn't serve his immediate goal.

The first-transformation Loose Immortal swept her gaze across everyone in the room. "All of you need to be on high alert. If you detect any activity from the Spirit God Sect, nip it in the bud before it can grow, and sabotage their plans."

The group responded in unison, "Yes!"

With that, the first-transformation Loose Immortal changed the topic. She smiled at Little Immortal Honglian and said, "Just now, one of your disciples just word that a Qingyu Immortal Sect's Dao Union Realm cultivator is here to challenge you for the mountain. How do you feel about it? Are you confident?"

"The Qingyu Immortal Sect isn't worth worrying about," said Little Immortal Honglian indifferently.

The Dao Union Realm cultivators present nodded. They knew just how powerful Little Immortal Honglian's abilities were. Not to mention the trifling Qingyu Immortal Sect, even among the dozens of nearby powers at the same level, it was hard to find anyone who could stand against her in the Dao Union Realm.

"Good to know you're confident. If you can hold this mountain for several decades, people will come to recognize your strength. In thirty years, when the Enlightenment God Palace opens to take in disciples, the Hongli Immortal Sect's quota should rightfully go to you. Joining the Enlightenment God Palace and becoming a cultivator there will benefit you and everyone else."

After speaking, the woman floated away.

The Dao Union Realm cultivators immediately crowded around Little Immortal Honglian, congratulating her in advance, as if she had already won.

"It might be better to keep the Qingyu Immortal Sect waiting for a while. If they keep coming to cause trouble, it could become a hassle," suggested one of the Dao Union Realm cultivators.

𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

Little Immortal Honglian responded indifferently, "There's no need. A quick battle is fine."

Hearing that, Fang Chen's divine soul instantly returned to his body.

As expected, a cultivator soon arrived through the air, announcing, "Senior cultivators, Elder Hong has agreed. The battle for the mountain can begin."

The cultivator's gaze was primarily on Hua Yunfeng as he spoke. Clearly, they thought Hua Yunfeng would be the one fighting for the mountain.

"Senior Hua, Elder Hong said that as long as you can reach the summit, you win this battle."

The announcer's voice echoed across the entire Black Phoenix Mountain, causing the rogue cultivators in the market to get excited.

"Heh, he wins as long as he reaches the summit? It seems she doesn't think much of the Qingyu Immortal Sect's cultivators," remarked one.

"Isn't this a bit too overconfident? Aren't they both at the Dao Union Realm? Is reaching the summit so difficult?"

On the Immortal Boat, the Dao Union Realm cultivators of Qingyu Immortal Sect, though not specifically targeting Black Phoenix Mountain this time, were still taken aback by this statement. Their faces turned dark, and anger began to stir in their eyes.

Hua Yunfeng's gaze darkened as he looked at the summit, where he could vaguely see a striking figure in red.

"Daoist, your tone is getting more and more arrogant. As long as I reach the top of the mountain, I win? Heh."

Hua Yunfeng's spiritual energy surged. He had changed his mind. This time, he would personally take part in the battle for the mountain.

Instead of suppressing that bumpkin from the Lower Six Realms to show him the difference between those of the Upper Three Realms and the Lower Six Realms, he'd make a name for himself.

As long as he succeeded in taking the mountain, Qingyu Immortal Sect would have no reason not to give him the quota in thirty years.

Thinking of that, Hua Yunfeng turned to Fang Chen and said, "Daoist, I'll take this battle for the mountain. As for you, you can wait for another opportunity to prove yourself. During this time, you can continue staying at Qingyu Immortal Sect. We won't make things difficult for you."

"We've already agreed that I'll be the one to participate in the battle. Don't fight me for it, Daoist. Let's wrap this up quickly so I can focus on preparing for the Enlightenment God Palace assessment in thirty years."

Fang Chen waved his hand and flew toward the peak of Black Phoenix Mountain without waiting for Hua Yunfeng to respond.

Watching as Fang Chen flew toward the summit, Hua Yunfeng's expression grew darker.

"Daoist Hong overestimates himself. Daoist Fang actually has a real chance of winning the mountain. Daoist Hong is too prideful," remarked Zhang Chen.

Everyone silently nodded. Too many cultivators suffered major setbacks because of their own arrogance.

Of course, there were a few exceptions—like Little Immortal Honglian. It was only natural for uniquely gifted individuals to be a little proud.

"He's going! He's going! The Dao Union Realm cultivator from Qingyu Immortal Sect is making his move and heading straight for the summit!"

"Huh, that doesn't seem like Hua Yunfeng!"

"What does Qingyu Immortal Sect mean by this? They won't let Senior Hua take action? Who is this person then?"

"Maybe it's a newly recruited elder of the Qingyu Immortal Sect?"

Many cultivators rose a hundred meters into the air, watching the upcoming battle with excitement and anticipation.

Fang Chen was already close to the summit, and he could even see Little Immortal Honglian frowning as she watched him.

"What's going on with Little Immortal Honglian? Is she not going to take action?" asked Hua Yunfeng impatiently, noticing that she was still not moving.

Just then, a phoenix cry echoed from the summit. Then, a massive red figure swept toward Fang Chen, engulfing the sky.

It was an enormous Fire Phoenix, blazing with raging flames and spewing molten lava.

Sparks of flame rained down from the air, like dazzling fireworks.

"That's the Hongli Immortal Sect's technique: Fiery Phoenix!"

"Its power... is several times stronger than what Dao Union Realm cultivators could manage!"

The Dao Union Realm cultivators present thought to themselves, "It may not reach the standard of a Tribulation Realm cultivator, but for a Dao Union Realm, what can they do against that?"

At that moment, Fang Chen suddenly disappeared, vanishing into thin air. The Fiery Phoenix swooped into empty space, missing its target.

Everyone blinked in confusion.

"Where did he go?"

Bewildered, everyone looked around, scanning for Fang Chen.

How could someone just suddenly disappear like that? They hadn't sensed a shred of spiritual energy being used. It was almost as if he had never existed in the first place.

Someone laughed loudly. "Hahaha, did that guy get scared and run away?"

Hua Yunfeng and the others exchanged glances, feeling both embarrassed and increasingly furious.

"Had I known this would be so humiliating, I wouldn't have come today," muttered Hua Yunfeng angrily.

Suddenly, Zhang Chen froze, staring blankly at the summit.

After a moment, he mechanically pointed behind Little Immortal Honglian and said, "Isn't that Daoist Fang?"

Following Zhang Chen's finger, everyone turned to look.