Dongting Immortal Clan

At the same time, Chen Xiaohu manifested the magnificent phenomenon of "three rivers, five lakes, and seventy-two peaks".

Swish!Swish!Swish!

Above Wulong Fortress, seven or eight more figures appeared in an instant, their auras varying in strength. Each of them rode their own magical artifacts and hovered above the fortress walls, looking at the young Taoist with surprise and suspicion.

Chen Xiaohu sheathed his flying sword, stood with his hands behind his back, and calmly swept his gaze over the many cultivators who had recently appeared on the fortress, finally settling on Zhao Yuan, whose face was slightly pale. His clear voice echoed throughout the entire Wulong Fortress:

"I am Chen Xiaohu, a true disciple of Zilu Peak from the Taixu Immortal Sect."

He paused briefly, his gaze sharp as lightning, fixed on the crowd above the fortress.

"You have privately built fortifications here, established celestial army formations, and sealed off this area. Have you informed my Taixu Immortal Sect of this action?!"

Before anyone could react, he pointed at Zhao Yuan and said in a cold voice:

"When this man saw me arrive, instead of greeting me with proper etiquette, he used strange phenomena involving military flags and formations to intimidate me, attempting to force me to submit!"

"Are you trying to take advantage of my youth and use this opportunity to trample on my immortal sect to establish your authority?!"

"boom--!"

As he shouted twice, the magnificent spectacle behind him sank even further downwards.

A vast and oppressive aura spread out, shaking the very soul. This caused the many Qi Refining cultivators on the fortress to feel a sinking feeling in their hearts and a stinging pain in their spiritual senses. It was as if they were facing mountains and rivers, and they couldn't help but feel as insignificant as ants.

At this moment, no one dared to question his identity.

Such extraordinary phenomena are unique to the Immortal Sect, representing its destiny and authority.

The Taixu Immortal Sect spans four continents and is descended from an ancient holy land, giving it a transcendent status that is incomparable to ordinary sects.

Such extraordinary phenomena usually require the assistance of special treasures or formations to project, yet this person was able to manifest them all by his own power, which speaks volumes about his high status within the sect.

"puff!"

Zhao Yuan, who was the first to be affected, was already impacted by the strange phenomenon and suffered internal injuries.

Now, under the increased pressure, he could no longer suppress it and spat out another mouthful of blood. His magical power was stripped away by the strange phenomenon, and his protective spiritual light dissipated. He could no longer maintain his levitation and fell straight down!

"Brother Zhao!"

Fortunately, Wu Que reacted in time and quickly threw out a golden token, which transformed into a light gold cloak that shimmered and draped gently over his back.

This item is also a magical artifact used by celestial officials, possessing the ability to break through magic and fly, thus preventing Zhao Yuan from falling to his death.

Chen Xiaohu snorted coldly, his eyes flashing an even brighter purple light:

"Are you Wu Que, the commander of this camp?"

Seeing that Chen Xiaohu had specifically asked the question, Wu Que dared not be negligent and immediately flew forward about ten feet, cupping his hands in greeting from afar:

"I..."

"Swish! Swish! Swish!"

He had barely uttered two words when the cold light from the scabbard at Chen Xiaohu's waist flashed again, transforming into streaks of green light that pointed at Wu Que, effectively silencing him from saying anything more.

Chen Xiaohu's voice was indifferent, yet colder than the wind in the canyon.

"I am a true disciple of the Immortal Sect, acting as an inspector on behalf of the sect, and I have the authority to act expediently."

"Could it be... that you can also act on behalf of the spirit official of Yunmeng County?"

These words are utterly hurtful!

Wu Que's heart trembled violently, and a layer of cold sweat instantly broke out on his back.

He knew Chen Xiaohu; he was the third son of the Biyue Chen family who was brought into the Immortal Sect ten years ago.

But to everyone's surprise, in just ten years, this boy not only stepped into the Qi Refining stage, but also became a highly respected disciple of the Immortal Sect!

"Leaving aside his cultivation level, as a true disciple of the Immortal Sect, he is on par with a county-level spirit official."

The position of Spirit Official in Yunmeng County has been vacant for many years. Wu Que, a mere commander of the Demon-Catching Division, has absolutely no right to "act as Spirit Official"!

"Chen Xiaohu's domineering appearance this time is not only to stand up for his brother, but also to take advantage of the situation to severely suppress the arrogance of our Demon-Catching Division in this area, paving the way for the Immortal Sect to intervene in this matter later... And so far, no clear orders have been sent from the military leaders..."

Wu Que's mind raced, and he quickly grasped the pros and cons, realizing that he absolutely could not stand his ground today.

"I wouldn't dare!"

He immediately lowered his head, adopting the lowest posture, his voice conveying respect and a hint of fear.

"Wu Que, Commander of the Demon-Catching Division of Yunmeng County, greets the true disciple of the Immortal Sect!"

"Your humble servant and his men have long lived in this remote place, and were blind to your greatness, failing to come from afar to greet you. We have offended the honored presence of the true disciple, and this is a grave offense! Please forgive us, true disciple!"

Seeing him yield, the other Qi Refining cultivators from various families on the fortress also followed suit, cupping their hands and saying in unison:

"We have witnessed the true teachings of the Immortal Sect!"

Chen Xiaohu snorted softly, sheathed the sword light that had been locked onto Wu Que, and swept his gaze across the crowd again, finally settling on Wu Que. His tone was unreadable as he said:

"Is Fellow Daoist Chen Yunlu of the Chen Clan of Shimen in the fortress?"

Wu Que's heart stirred, and he thought to himself:

"As expected, he came for his brother!"

"Chen Dajiang was taken under Chen Yunlu's command and heavily cultivated. This young man may harbor some resentment. We can use him to dampen Chen Yunlu's arrogance and deprive him of a powerful ally in the struggle for the Water Mansion..."

He immediately stepped forward, his attitude becoming even more respectful, even bordering on ingratiating, and said:

"Reporting to the true master, Fellow Daoist Chen Yunlu is the person in charge of the Chen family of Shimen in this area."

"Your elder brother, Fellow Daoist Chen Dajiang, is currently cultivating in seclusion in the Chen family's courtyard. He has been favored by Fellow Daoist Yunlu, who has bestowed upon him the ancient body-refining secret method, 'Golden Stone Bone Tempering Technique,' which originates from 'Dongting Pass.'"

"Your elder brother is exceptionally talented and has progressed rapidly. He has already mastered this technique and is regarded as a right-hand man by Fellow Daoist Yunlu. We expect him to shine brightly in the Water Palace competition!"

Chen Xiaohu seemed oblivious to his meaning, and simply followed the lead, her tone turning cold:

"Where is Chen Yunlu? Bring him to me immediately."

Seeing the strange phenomena manifesting behind him, yet showing no signs of abating, Wu Que knew the fire wasn't burning bright enough, and continued to fan the flames:

"Fellow Daoist Yunlu previously ventured deep into the canyon and fought against the demon Qiu Qianli. Unfortunately, he was injured by the demonic power and was afflicted with the 'Turbid Desire Divine Power.' Eight or nine tenths of his magical power must be used to suppress the demonic energy within his body, making him unable to move easily. I'm afraid it's inconvenient for him to come and pay his respects to the true disciple."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xiaohu seemed to be provoked and suddenly turned to look at Wu Que, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"If he won't come to see me, I'll go to see him!"

"Give me directions!"

Wu Que was secretly delighted and dared not hesitate. He immediately raised his hand and pointed to a courtyard protected by spiritual light on the west side of the fortress.

"The Chen family courtyard is over there."

Chen Xiaohu looked in the direction it pointed, but did not immediately fly towards the courtyard.

With a swift movement, he rose even higher, soaring over everyone's heads like a hawk, and in an instant, he reached the highest point of the fortress wall.

That is the core of the formation, where there is a large banner made of refined black iron, representing the majesty of the "Rising Sun Camp".

"Get up!"

Chen Xiaohu let out a low shout, stretched out his right hand, his five fingers forming a claw, and fiercely grabbed the black iron flagpole.

As his crimson magical power surged, it unleashed an astonishing force, forcefully pulling the Great Yue Chong Ri Banner, weighing over ten thousand jin, out of its base!

Chen Xiaohu swung one arm and hoisted the huge military flag onto his shoulder.

With the flag fluttering in the wind, he didn't even glance at the stunned crowd below. He turned around, hoisted the flag, and headed towards the Chen family courtyard on the west side, like a shooting star!

……

"Ugh."

A sigh tinged with helplessness came from the courtyard, and then a slender figure soared out of the air, landing in front of the courtyard gate, and bowed to Chen Xiaohu, who was carrying the flag:

"Chen Yunlu of the Shimen Chen Clan has met the true master of the Immortal Sect."

"Please, Master, cease your supernatural powers. My humble courtyard is truly no match for your might."

Chen Yunlu was quite helpless. He had planned everything, but he never expected that Chen Xiaohu would become a true disciple of the Immortal Sect.

Rumor has it that he has a gentle personality and dislikes fighting, but the way he looks now is simply a troublemaker, which is not like the style of Zilu Peak at all, but rather like the style of Qitian Peak.

"Where's my older brother?"

Ignoring Chen Yunlu's polite words and pleas for mercy, Chen Xiaohu, carrying the heavy banner on his shoulder, asked directly with a deep gaze.

He had already searched with his spiritual sense and found that his elder brother was not in Wulong Fortress.

Therefore, I have come here to demand an explanation!