I flew on a sword at the magic academy

The sky cleared up again, and everyone felt a sense of relief, as if they had survived a disaster.

"This is terrifying! How could such a horrifying, unknown monster inhabit Mount Wuji?"

"They're finally gone. If it weren't for the Supreme Holy Weapon's deterrence, Tai'an City would probably have fallen today."

Everyone was still shaken.

Of course, the most shocking person at this moment is Jiang Yue.

Although only a blurry outline of the graceful figure could be seen just now, Jiang Yue was certain that she had not mistaken it for something else.

That was the "King" that Mo Zun personally suppressed when he entered Wuji Mountain countless years ago!

When she entered Wuji Mountain, she saw scenes from countless years ago in the murals of the underground tomb passage.

That king was sealed in a crystal coffin and never truly emerged. The mere sight of a slender, jade-like hand reaching out caused a scene of corpses stretching for miles.

Just now, the figure that appeared in the center of the four great evil spirits, although it did not actually appear, the kingly aura that it naturally exuded in every gesture was so similar to the one depicted in the mural.

"According to the description in the mural, wasn't she suppressed by Mo Zun back then? Even if she had the ability to break free from the confinement, so many years have passed, and even Mo Zun is suspected of having passed away and dispersed into the Dao. Why is she still alive in this world?"

The more Jiang Yue thought about it, the more a chill ran down her spine, and her scalp tingled.

"Wuji Mountain, what kind of place is that? The feng shui layout of nine dragons pulling a coffin—what kind of being is buried there? An immortal?"

"Those unknown ferocious creatures are neither demons nor monsters, nor ghosts; what kind of beings are they?"

"What was Mo Zun's purpose in personally entering Wuji Mountain back then?"

One question can lead to countless others. Jiang Yue shook her head and stopped thinking about it.

The answers to these mysteries are too far removed from her current level of cultivation; she simply has no power to explore them.

"Did those several transcendent forces, wielding supreme holy weapons, obtain the legacy of the Ink Lord after attacking Mount Wuji?"

"Six supreme holy weapons were deployed in total; it should have been a success, right?"

"Where is City Lord Nangong? Is the rumor true? Is he really trapped inside Mount Wuji? Has he been rescued yet?"

After a brief period of calm, Tai'an City returned to its bustling state, with everyone chattering and eager to know the final outcome of the attack on Wuji Mountain.

That day, the whole city was in an uproar, and all sorts of rumors were circulating.

"Those ancient monsters from those transcendent powers have reached the extreme region of Wuji Mountain, where they found some inscriptions that seem to have been personally carved by the Ink Lord in the past!"

"They found the remains of the Ink Lord in the extreme region. Countless years had passed, yet it remained as undying as warm jade, radiating an unparalleled aura unique to saints. An old monster who tried to approach was instantly killed on the spot!"

There are all sorts of rumors, and it's hard to tell if they're true or false. Some people even say that Mo Zun didn't actually pass away, but has truly entered the realm of immortality.

Some say that Wuji Mountain is the tomb of immortals, where an immortal who met an unfortunate end is buried.

Some say that Mount Wuji connects to another world, but it has been sealed off by Mo Zun and cannot be opened.

Jiang Yue returned to her mansion with the little Taotie and stopped showing her face in public. Even so, people still came to visit her every day, and the threshold of the mansion gate was worn down by the constant stream of visitors.

Jiang Yue refused to see anyone, citing seclusion as the reason. She intended to save that Kunpeng Immortal Medicine for Lord Nangong to prolong his life, and she absolutely could not sell it.

Because of the White Ghost's presence, no one dares to openly attack her.

But the peaceful days soon passed. Three days later, the White Ghost left, and Jiang Yue felt an unprecedented sense of crisis.

Without the threat of the White Ghost's life-stealing power, it's definitely impossible to stay in Tai'an City any longer.

That very day, she had Little Taotie secretly set up a teleportation array within the mansion to traverse the void, and then left without a sound.

"We're leaving already? I was hoping to start our grand scheme to get rich here," Little Taotie muttered reluctantly.

"You might not even survive, what are you thinking about getting rich?" Jiang Yue glared at it irritably, glanced in the direction of Tai'an City, and said, "We'll go back sooner or later."

Having the eyes of an ancient person with double pupils and the innate Dao embryo as external advantages, it would be a great loss not to make full use of them.

They settled down in a small town near Tai'an City, where they could quickly receive any news.

Seven days later, news spread from Tai'an City, causing a great sensation throughout Huangzhou.

Lord Nangong is not dead yet!

Just as several transcendent forces were attacking Wuji Mountain, the thirty-six lieutenant generals of the Northern Imperial Guard of Tai'an City and the Feathered Iron Cavalry also entered together, successfully finding and rescuing City Lord Nangong, who is now recuperating in the City Lord's Mansion in Tai'an City!

"The rumors are actually true? City Lord Nangong is really trapped inside Mount Wuji, and hasn't even passed away yet?!"

"So much time has passed. Most of the outstanding talents who were his contemporaries have passed away, yet he is still alive..."

Having endured years of hardship in dark and harsh conditions, now that he has seen the light of day again, does he have a chance to return to his peak form?

Soon after, news spread from Tai'an City that the City Lord Nangong had indeed been rescued, but his physical condition was terrible. His entire body was shrouded in deathly aura, and his soul was on the verge of extinction, making him practically indistinguishable from a dead man.

"Enduring such harsh conditions for so long, anyone else would probably have turned to dust long ago. It's remarkable that City Lord Nangong has managed to hold on this long."

Not long after, the Nangong family also made a move. It is said that several unparalleled experts arrived in Tai'an City with a medicine cauldron.

"That medicine cauldron is no ordinary object. It is said to be a legacy item forged by a medicine sage with his own blood and sweat, and it has extraordinary effects such as healing, nourishing the heart, calming the soul, and enlightening the spirit."

"The entire Northern Imperial Guard has been mobilized. Thirty-six lieutenant generals and the Feathered Army are sparing no expense to acquire all kinds of medicinal herbs that can prolong life."

Amidst the turmoil, besides the Northern Imperial Guard, other forces are also searching for Jiang Yue's whereabouts, hoping to obtain the Kunpeng Immortal Medicine before the Imperial Guard takes over, and not wanting the City Lord of Nangong to live a second life.

"No one can be sure what level of cultivation the City Lord Nangong will reach if he recovers. It's normal for those powerful forces to be wary of him," Jiang Yue muttered to herself.

She wanted to hand over the Kunpeng Immortal Medicine to the people of Beiyusi, but after much deliberation, she decided not to. She couldn't trust anyone right now.

She decided to return to Tai'an City in person to personally deliver the Kunpeng Immortal Medicine to City Lord Nangong.

But the change came faster than she had expected. Late that night, Tai'an City was shaken as an unparalleled figure stormed into the city lord's mansion, attempting to completely cut off the city lord's path to survival.

If it weren't for the powerful figures from the Nangong family holding important positions in the city lord's mansion, and the swift deployment of the Northern Imperial Guard, the city lord of Nangong might have truly met with misfortune.

The news shocked everyone. Although people had long expected that those powerful figures would not give Lord Nangong a chance to survive, they did not expect that they would take action so quickly.

The Lieutenant General of the Northern Imperial Guard and the Feathered Army were both furious. In their efforts to find the assassin, they almost turned the entire city of Tai'an upside down. However, they dared not leave Tai'an City, fearing that someone might take advantage of their absence to assassinate Lord Nangong again.

The Nangong family also dispatched many powerful individuals to Tai'an City to oversee the city lord's mansion.

"We can't delay any longer; we must deliver the Kunpeng Immortal Medicine to the City Lord's Mansion as soon as possible." Jiang Yue was anxious; she had already secretly returned to Tai'an City.

As night deepened, the atmosphere in Tai'an City grew increasingly tense and oppressive. Another peerless expert had arrived. Although he had intentionally concealed his aura, the overwhelming power he naturally exuded was undeniable, causing many cultivators in the city to feel a chill run down their spines.

Before long, a terrifying and earth-shattering phenomenon appeared in the sky above the direction of the city lord's mansion.

Fiery beams of light shot straight into the sky, like divine pillars supporting the heavens, piercing through the heavens and the earth.

"Whose strange phenomenon is this?!"

All the cultivators looked up at the sky, their faces filled with shock.

Hundreds of blazing and dazzling beams of light, like ancient pillars supporting the sky, create a visually stunning spectacle.

"When Tai'an City was built, a sage who was proficient in formations set up several special formations here. Once a peerless figure enters the city with murderous intent, strange phenomena will appear as a warning."

An older generation of powerful figures explained that they had lived in Tai'an City for a long time and naturally had some knowledge of certain secrets.

Clearly, there must be more than one peerless expert in Tai'an City at this moment, preparing to harm City Lord Nangong.

Under the cover of night, Jiang Yue quickly approached the city lord's mansion.

The City Lord's Mansion is located in the very center of Tai'an City and is the tallest building in the city. It is magnificent and grand. At this time, it is under the full control of the Northern Imperial Guard, and many famous figures from the Nangong family are guarding it. As soon as you approach, an extremely vast pressure comes overwhelming Jiang Yue, almost making her kneel down.

"Who are you?! Get out of here immediately, or you will be killed without mercy!" someone shouted sternly.

None of them are ordinary people; even the weakest among them is a half-step Great Power.

"Let me in. I have a way to help Lord Nangong overcome this crisis." Jiang Yue remained calm and composed.

"Do you have a solution?"

Upon hearing this, the nearest lieutenant general's eyes flashed with a piercing light. He stared at Jiang Yue for a long while before asking with surprise and uncertainty, "Are you the young woman who recently extracted the Kunpeng Immortal Medicine?"

"This is not the place to talk. Please take me to see City Lord Nangong." Jiang Yue would not take out the Kunpeng Immortal Medicine until she had seen City Lord Nangong in person; she could not trust anyone right now.

The lieutenant general hesitated for a moment, but ultimately decided to let them pass.

"Please come with me!"

Under the guidance of that lieutenant general, Jiang Yue successfully entered the city. Everyone she saw along the way was a force to be reckoned with; they were all figures who could stir up storms across the various states with a flick of their fingers. At this moment, they were all on high alert, guarding the four directions.

Jiang Yue strode forward, passing through nine palaces in succession, and finally arrived at a five-colored palace called "Hall of Mental Cultivation".

"Your Highness, Prince Xiang, have brought medicine to offer your assistance. What are your conditions?"

An elderly man with white hair stepped forward to greet her, instantly recognizing Jiang Yue's true face hidden in the shadow of her black cloak.

This man was dressed in a magnificent brocade robe and looked kind and benevolent, appearing to be in his seventies or eighties. However, his actual age was astonishingly high, making him a veritable "old monster."

"There are conditions, of course, but it's not too late to bring them up after Lord Nangong's condition has improved," Jiang Yue replied.

There's no such thing as a free lunch. If she were to unconditionally offer the Kunpeng Immortal Medicine, it would not only arouse suspicion among the Nangong family members but also increase their psychological burden.

The old man remained silent, his deep eyes scrutinizing Jiang Yue, as if trying to investigate and understand everything about her.

"If you don't trust me, senior, I can leave now. Isn't it a bit too disrespectful of me to be spying on me so openly?" Jiang Yue frowned slightly.

This is an extraordinary person. If one really wants to investigate her background, all her secrets will be revealed. Jiang Yue felt that she had been offended.

"Your Highness Prince Xiang should be aware of the current situation of City Lord Nangong. I must be cautious, but I have no ill intentions. I hope Your Highness will forgive me." The old man's gaze returned to normal as he spoke calmly, seemingly having already discerned Jiang Yue's true nature.

"Then take me to see Lord Nangong."

Jiang Yue took out a jade box from her storage ring. Inside was a palm-sized Holy Spirit Stone, which contained a celestial herb that resembled a Kunpeng. It shone brightly and exuded an unparalleled life force.

This is a celestial medicine nourished by the essence of Kunpeng's blood. Even the most extraordinary people would find it difficult to remain calm when faced with such a supreme sacred object, and would even feel an impulse to possess it.

Fortunately, the old man was still rational and quickly calmed down.

"Your Highness, please come in with me!"

"Wait, can I trust you?" Jiang Yue suddenly asked.

Upon hearing this, the old man's expression faltered, seemingly surprised that Jiang Yue would suddenly speak like this. He then chuckled and said, "My name is Mu Yangchun, a senior elder of the Nangong family, belonging to the same lineage as City Lord Nangong."

"Speaking of which, Lord Nangong is practically an ancestor of mine. If Lord Nangong's condition improves, the biggest beneficiaries will undoubtedly be us, his descendants. We have absolutely no reason to harm our own ancestor, Your Highness, you can rest assured."

"Alright, then lead the way." Jiang Yue nodded and entered the Yangxin Hall with Mu Yangchun, arriving at a bright underground palace. The Nangong City Lord was being housed in this underground palace by the Nangong family to recuperate.