Chapter 2676 Face Off Against the Ten Immortal Giants

Lin Xun was indeed taken aback. However, after calming down and reflecting on it, he realized it was only natural.

Take himself, for example. He had only cultivated for just over a hundred years, yet ever since leaving the Ancient Nebula Road and stepping into the Great Thousand Battle Domain, his cultivation had been climbing rapidly.

Now, he was already just a step away from the immortal path. Furthermore, within Fangchun Mountain, which of his senior brothers and sisters could be called ordinary?

Just look at his fourth senior brother Ling Xuanzi. He possessed peerless talent, unmatched aptitude, and the most heaven-defying foundation. Even when suppressed in a place like the Return Dominion, he was still able to seize the opportunity to achieve immortality. How terrifying was that?

Other senior brothers and sisters, such as Ruo Su, Li Xuanwei, Xue Ya, might not be as monstrously gifted as Fourth Senior Brother, but any one of them could stand alone and dominate an entire region with their terrifying foundations.

As for Eldest Senior Brother...even someone as proud as Fourth Senior Brother held genuine respect for him!

In addition, most of them had already stepped into the Emperor Stage during the primeval era. Having been suppressed for countless years in the Ancient Nebula Road, how could the potential they unleashed possibly be comparable to that of ordinary cultivators? In short, the successors of Fangchun Mountain couldn’t be measured by common standards.

Just then, another question surfaced in Lin Xun’s mind. He couldn’t help but ask, “Since most of my senior brothers and sisters have already ascended to the Immortal Stage, why are they still lying low? Are the Ten Immortal Giants of the Eighth Heaven Domain really that formidable?”

Jun Huan’s expression turned serious. “Junior Brother, don’t underestimate those Immortal Giants. Each one has deep, unbreakable ties to the Ninth Heaven Domain. In other words, standing behind them are the Eternal Divine Clans!”

Lin Xun nodded slowly. “I’ve heard about them.”

“You haven’t truly understood the Eighth Heaven Domain,” Jun Huan said, “What you’ve seen is just the surface, and what you’ve heard is just rumors.”

She continued, “Long ago, Master once used the Eighth Heaven Domain as a passage to reach the Ninth Heaven Domain, but he was obstructed by the Ten Immortal Giants. Even with his cultivation, it took him many years to subdue them one by one and force them to bow their heads.”

At this point, Jun Huan let out a sigh, “But that was all he could do. According to Master, defeating them all at once wasn’t impossible. However, the price would be enormous, so great that even he might not be able to bear it.”

Lin Xun’s expression changed slightly and his heart trembled violently. In his heart, his master, the Lord of Fangchun Mountain, was like a supreme deity. Despite that, even he could only force the Ten Immortal Giants to bow their heads back then!

It was easy to imagine just how terrifying the foundation of these Immortal Giants must be.

“These past years, we’ve chosen to lie low not only to further strengthen ourselves, but also to prepare for something.” Jun Huan said, “Third Senior Sister is in charge of this now, and it has reached a critical juncture.”

The image of his gentle, graceful, and beautiful third senior sister Ruo Su surfaced in Lin Xun’s mind. He couldn’t help but ask curiously, “What is it?”

Jun Huan lightly pursed her lips, a faint smile tugging at their corners. “We plan to face off against the Ten Immortal Giants and see who comes out on top.”

Her voice was soft and magnetic, but the words struck his heart like thunder.

Face off against the Ten Immortal Giants!

“Eldest Senior Brother and the others have already gone to the Taiyu True Realm to seize a great fortune. According to Senior Brother Clairvoyant’s deductions, if all goes well, within a hundred years, Eldest Senior Brother, Fifth Senior Brother, and Eleventh Senior Brother will achieve true Transcendence on the immortal path, the final stage of the immortal realm.”

Jun Huan continued, “This will be our key trump card in the upcoming confrontation with the Ten Immortal Giants. Meanwhile, Third Senior Sister and the others will be entering the Spirit Sect Ancestral Court.”

Lin Xun was taken aback. “The Spirit Sect?”

Noticing the confusion in his expression, Jun Huan explained, “It’s a long story. Simply put, both the Origin Sect and Spirit Sect are considered neutral forces. However within both sects, there are factions affiliated with the Ten Immortal Giants.

"What Third Senior Sister and the others need to do is first gain a firm foothold in the Spirit Sect, then gradually root out the influence of the Ten Immortal Giants from within.”

Realization dawned on Lin Xun. Still, he asked in concern, “But if we do this, will the Spirit Sect Ancestral Court allow it?”

Jun Huan smiled. “The forces behind the Four Great Ancestral Courts are far more formidable than those behind the Ten Immortal Giants.

“This concerns the power dynamics among the Eternal Divine Clans of the Ninth Heaven Domain. All you need to know is that the Ten Immortal Giants show deference to the Four Great Ancestral Courts because the forces backing them are inferior to those behind the Four Great Ancestral Courts.”

Lin Xun was shocked, but even more confused. “If that’s the case, why are the Four Great Ancestral Courts located in the Seventh Heaven Domain, while the Eighth is occupied by the Ten Immortal Giants?

“The Four Great Ancestral Courts exist for one purpose only: to select and cultivate the most extraordinary talents to serve the Eternal Divine Clans behind them. They ignore worldly power struggles and have no interest in territorial conquest. Their only goal is to take in successors and pass on their teachings, selecting the most extraordinary talents in the world to serve the Eternal Divine Clans behind them.”

Jun Huan patiently explained, “They don’t care about your background. Whether you’re a descendant of the Ten Immortal Giants or from a nameless, humble family with no standing, as long as you’re chosen by one of the Ancestral Courts, you’ll have the opportunity to step into the Ninth Heaven Domain and serve the mighty forces behind them.

“If the Four Great Ancestral Courts were located in the Eighth Heaven Domain and the Ten Immortal Giants in the Seventh, then even if some peerless, extraordinary talents emerged in the lower heaven domains, they’d likely be snapped up by the Ten Immortal Giants first. After all, a vast domain separates the Seventh and Eighth Heaven Domains.

“Only by establishing themselves in the Seventh Heaven Domain can they take in all the most extraordinary talents rising from the First to Sixth Heaven Domains.

“Of course, in the eyes of the Four Great Ancestral Courts, the word ‘extraordinary’ refers only to those dazzling prodigies capable of ascending to the Supreme Ancestor Stage. You’re a supreme Emperor Ancestor yourself, so you should understand just how heaven-defying one’s talent and foundation must be to reach that level.”

Upon hearing this, Lin Xun finally began to understand.

“If that’s the case, even if Third Senior Sister and the others’ identities are exposed after joining the Spirit Sect Ancestral Court, nothing bad should happen to them.” He seemed to be in deep thought.

Jun Huan smiled and nodded. “That’s right, but that’s only part of the reason. You’ll soon understand why Third Senior Sister and the others chose to head to the Spirit Sect Ancestral Court. There’s another secret behind it.”

Another secret?

Lin Xun was taken aback. However, when he saw Jun Huan’s silent smile, he instantly understood. Smiling wryly, he said, “It seems Senior Sister doesn’t plan to reveal that secret just yet.”

Jun Huan nodded and said matter-of-factly, “A secret is a secret for a reason. Don’t overthink it. I don’t know either. In fact, aside from Third Senior Sister, none of us successors know what it is.”

Lin Xun was slightly surprised. After a moment’s thought, he said, “If Third Senior Sister made this arrangement, she must have her reasons.”

Jun Huan grinned. “You’re really concerned about Third Senior Sister. Could it be that you have feelings for her? Don’t be shy. Tell me. Who knows, maybe I can help you out. Among all the disciples of Fangchun Mountain, Third Senior Sister is truly a rare gem. She's kind, pure, and wise. Just like her dao, she’s flawless and utterly perfect.”

Lin Xun frowned. “How could I possibly have thoughts like that about Third Senior Sister?”

Jun Huan let out a long, drawn-out sigh. “As expected, not a single man in Fangchun Mountain dares to pursue Third Senior Sister. Back then, I even encouraged the senior brothers to try, but they all reacted exactly like you. Is Third Senior Sister really that terrifying in your eyes?”

Lin Xun snapped, “She’s not terrifying. She’s someone worthy of deep respect!”

Jun Huan blinked her beautiful eyes. “In the end, you lack both the guts and the gall. If I were a man, I’d definitely try to win Third Senior Sister over.”

Lin Xun said earnestly, “What a pity you’re not a man, Senior Sister.”

Jun Huan suddenly reached out and poked him in the forehead. Seeing his dumbfounded and helpless expression, she giggled mischievously, “Hey, I’m doing this for your own good. Anyway, since you’re not going after Third Senior Sister, what do you think of Senior Sister Cheng Yu?”

Lin Xun: “...”

He suddenly felt that Jun Huan truly lived up to her ranking, thirty-eighth among the successors of Fangchun Mountain. Her personality was a perfect match for the number!

Jun Huan raised an eyebrow and said, “So you won’t pursue Third Senior Sister, and you’re not interested in Senior Sister Cheng Yu either. Don’t tell me...you’re planning to make a move on me?”

As she spoke, her beautiful eyes shimmered with playful charm. She lightly bit her red lips, and a captivating radiance bloomed on her outrageously beautiful face.

Flustered, Lin Xun quickly said, “Senior Sister, let’s get back to the serious matters!”

Jun Huan dropped her flirtatious act, shot him a sideways glare, and muttered, “You...not a chance you’ll have a harem in this life.”

Lin Xun’s lips twitched. “I’m fine with that.”

“So stubborn!” Jun Huan shot him a glare, then suddenly burst into laughter. “Alright, enough teasing. Let’s get back to the serious matters. I’m here on behalf of Third Senior Sister. She wants you to do something.”

Lin Xun immediately perked up. “Something? I’d agree to anything, as long as I can help.”

“Well, well, the moment I mention Third Senior Sister, you’re ready to do anything. I’m really starting to think you’re interested in her.” Jun Huan looked at him suspiciously.

Lin Xun’s face nearly darkened. After all these years, who else had dared tease him like this? But what could he do? Jun Huan was his senior sister, after all. Furthermore her cultivation was far beyond his. And she was ranked thirty-eighth.

Lin Xun could only swallow his frustration and endure it. With a helpless look, he said, “Senior Sister, let’s get back to the serious matters.”

Jun Huan finally stopped joking around and said, “Third Senior Sister wants you to go to the Origin Sect Ancestral Court.”

“Origin Sect Ancestral Court?” Lin Xun was taken aback.

Before leaving the Rowdy Demon Sea, he had met Mo Lanshan and others from the Origin Sect Ancestral Court and even received a jade pendant from the former.

Now, Third Senior Sister wanted him to go there. The coincidence felt a little too strange.

“Yes.” Jun Huan confirmed. “In three years, the Origin Sect Ancestral Court will publicly recruit successors. With your current cultivation, getting in shouldn’t be a problem.”

Lin Xun couldn’t help but ask, “What exactly am I supposed to do there?”

Jun Huan took out a jade slip and handed it to him. “This is from Third Senior Sister. Take a look, and you’ll understand.”