Two Realms High Martial Arts: Gathering the Heavens to Become a Great Luo Immortal

Chapter 375 Mysterious Female, Elixir of Immortality, Ruthless!

In the western part of Yuhang City, there is an elegant villa built by the water.

Hidden among bamboo groves and flowing streams in the courtyard, a quiet tea room stands amidst the tranquil atmosphere. Inside, incense of unparalleled calming and tranquility burns, and a complete set of antique and elegant Yixing purple clay teaware sits on a sandalwood tea table, revealing understated luxury and a long-standing family heritage.

The two sat facing each other in the tea room.

The man at the head of the table, dressed in a sky-blue brocade robe embroidered with dark cloud patterns, appeared to be around forty years old. His face was lean and refined, his long beard meticulously trimmed, and his fingers were long and slender, white and elegant. He was gracefully holding a purple clay teapot, rinsing the teacups and tea leaves with fluid, effortless movements.

Brewing.

He moved with composure, exuding a gentle demeanor, a faint smile playing on his lips, like a refined scholar well-versed in literature. He was none other than Cui Baiquan, the patriarch of the Qinghe Cui clan who had come to visit.

Seated to the left was a burly man dressed in ochre-colored tight-fitting clothes. His muscles were bulging, making the clothes look taut. He had a rugged face and his beard stood up like steel needles.

Although he was also sitting in an elegant tea room, he seemed somewhat out of place with his surroundings, like a fierce tiger lying in an orchid-filled room. He was none other than Jiang Tianxiong, the vice leader of the Great River Alliance, the "River Crocodile".

The southern lands have always been the territory of ancient clans like the Cui family of Qinghe, which have existed for thousands of years, and behemoths like the Great River Alliance, which control the waterways. Their power is deeply rooted and sometimes even the imperial power finds it difficult to penetrate.

Back then, when the Great Xia royal family attempted to form a marriage alliance with the powerful families of Jiangnan to consolidate their rule, they were politely refused by several families working together, which shows their deep-rooted power and arrogance.

Although Cui Baiquan and Jiang Tianxiong have temporarily joined forces because of the secret realm, they each have their own ulterior motives.

Cui Baiquan pushed a cup of clear, emerald-green tea toward Jiang Tianxiong, speaking in a gentle voice as if chatting casually: "Luo Qingyang of the Feathered Ascension Sect is truly a peerless genius. At such a young age, he defeated numerous outstanding talents as soon as he emerged from the mountains, firmly securing the top spot on the Human Ranking. His brilliance is truly captivating."

Jiang Tianxiong picked up his teacup and downed it in one gulp, as if it were wine. He said gruffly, "Brother Cui, let's not beat around the bush. You didn't call me here to praise that young man, did you? Why all this beating around the bush!"

He put down his teacup with a soft "thump," his tone impatient. "The number one on the Human Ranking... no matter how powerful, can he be more powerful than the Star Lord of the Star Palace? No matter how high his talent, can he be as monstrous as Li Xijun? No matter how good his opportunities, can he compare to Li Xijun, who inherited the legacy of the ancient Thunder God?"

His words, though seemingly rude, were actually a way of expressing his dissatisfaction with Cui Baiquan's roundabout approach by praising Li Xijun.

Cui Baiquan was not angered by the rebuttal. Instead, he stroked his beard and nodded, his eyes revealing genuine emotion: "Brother Jiang is right. Li Xijun—this young man is no ordinary person. He is an absolute legend. The speed at which he rose to power is simply unbelievable and beyond the comprehension of us mere mortals."

He abruptly changed the subject, lowering his voice and adding a touch of mystery: "However, as far as I know, Luo Qingyang of the Feathered Gate might be even luckier than Li Xijun was back then."

"Oh?" Jiang Tianxiong raised a thick eyebrow, revealing an interested expression.

Cui Baiquan leaned forward slightly and said, word by word, "That secret realm's true name should be the Mysterious Female Secret Realm. According to the ancient records hidden in my Cui family's secret collection, it is highly likely to be related to the remains of that immortal who ascended to heaven in ancient times during the Feathered Ascension Sect's reign!"

He paused, noticing Jiang Tianxiong's instantly serious expression, before dropping another bombshell.

"It might even involve the secrets of how that immortal plucked the elixir of immortality, and that key stone," it is said to contain a map of a secret realm, pointing to the core location.

"Otherwise, Brother Jiang, do you really think that Master Pufa of Shaolin Temple is protecting Luo Qingyang so closely just because of the friendship between the two sects? This matter is simply too important."

Jiang Tianxiong's expression changed drastically, his breathing became heavier, and an uncontrollable greedy light burst forth in his eyes.

The elixir of immortality!

The remains of an immortal!

Any one of these messages, once it gets out, would be enough to cause a bloodbath throughout the entire martial arts world!

But he quickly suppressed the pounding in his heart and looked at Cui Baiquan warily.

"Brother Cui, why are you telling me this? It's such a secret." He was able to rise to the position of vice leader of the Great River Alliance not only because of his martial prowess, but also because of his considerable caution.

Cui Baiquan sighed, looking helpless: "Originally, I intended to proceed gradually and did not want to share such secrets with Brother Jiang. But—plans can't keep up with changes."

"What changes?"

"Star Lord Li Xijun has arrived." As Cui Baiquan uttered this name, the air in the tea room seemed to freeze.

Jiang Tianxiong's expression instantly turned extremely solemn. Li Xijun's strength and actions had long been known throughout the world, always exceeding common sense and expectations. His appearance was undoubtedly a huge variable, enough to disrupt any carefully laid plan.

Seeing this, Cui Baiquan finally revealed: "To be honest, Brother Jiang, I had previously made secret contact with Cui Dan of the Evil Path and Miao Yin of the Seven Emotions Sect. Originally, I wanted to use them as pawns, and let them bear the wrath of the Feathered Gate and Shaolin Temple while we acted in secret. However, those two are also shrewd people, and they took the opportunity to demand an exorbitant amount of benefits from me, and the two sides have been arguing ever since."

A resolute look appeared on his face: "Originally, I estimated that this wrangling could be resolved before the true grandmasters from the Feathered Gate or Shaolin Temple arrived. But now that Li Xijun has suddenly arrived, the opportunity has been lost!"

"To ensure nothing goes wrong, my mind is made up. We'll stop arguing with those two from the demonic path. The four of us will join forces and act immediately, even if it means tearing off all pretenses, to seize that key stone!"

He stared intently at Jiang Tianxiong: "The reason I invited Brother Jiang here today is to be frank with him. I want to ask you, Brother Jiang, are you willing to gamble this bet with us?"

Jiang Tianxiong fell silent, his face showing a struggle, as if he were weighing the pros and cons.

But secretly, the perception enhancement technique attached to his body-refining cultivation method had already spread out. Sure enough, he soon sensed two cold and powerful demonic auras emanating from the shadows outside the tea room, locking onto the place like venomous snakes.

"Just as I thought!" He sneered inwardly. "If I had shown any sign of disagreement, I would probably have been severely injured and kicked out of the game by this hypocrite and those bastards outside!"

But on the surface, he slapped his thigh, grinned widely, and let out a hearty laugh: "Hahaha! Good! Since Brother Cui is so frank, then I'll take this gamble with you! With such an opportunity before us, how can we not seize it? When shall we make our move?"

Upon seeing his agreement, Cui Baiquan's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he abruptly stood up: "There's no time to lose, it's time now!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the tea room window opened silently, and two figures floated in like ghosts.

The man on the left, pale-faced, holding a pair of oddly shaped skinning knives, with a sinister look in his eyes, is none other than Cui Yan, the "Skinning Scholar".

The person on the right, dressed in colorful clothes, with a graceful figure, smiled before speaking, and her eyes were captivating. It was none other than Miaoyin, the "Bodhisattva of Joy".

The four gathered, their malevolent aura mingling with greed.

Seeing this spectacle, Jiang Tianxiong cast aside his last shred of hesitation. No matter how much scheming Cui Baiquan might have, the secret realm that might be related to immortality was worth risking everything for a chance at immense wealth.

"Walk!"