Just as the old patriarch forced me to my death, I achieved the unity of Dao and fruition.

Huangtian Camp.

The group, who had been discussing military affairs, suddenly stopped talking.

Lu Cheng'an raised his head.

A flash of yellow light appeared on the top of the tent, and the heavy curtains seemed to become transparent, revealing the distant sky.

Beyond the yellow sky, deep within the azure canopy, two beams of celestial light extinguished one after the other.

The long trail of fortune attached to the celestial light broke off, turning into chaotic rain of light that disappeared into the heavens.

This commotion was far less significant than the previous change of the throne, yet it caused several guests from the immortal sects in the tent to stand up simultaneously.

"The register of names in Taicang..."

An old man from the Huangting Dao Palace made hand seals and calculated, and the halo at his fingertips shattered one after another.

He slowly withdrew his hand, his expression having changed.

"Both Xuanxian are dead."

The tent fell silent.

Gu Cangyue, who was about to pick up his teacup, stopped in mid-air.

"Senior, could you be mistaken?"

The old man glanced at him.

"The Tai Cang Immortal Sect is supported by the heavens, and its name and fortune are linked. Even if one is only injured and their physical body is destroyed, their name in the heavens will not be completely erased."

"But now, even the roots are severed."

Gu Cangyue's lips twitched, but he couldn't respond.

Everyone present knew that two of Wenren's immortals had left the Taicang Cave Heaven and headed west of the river.

Wenren Du, Wenren Lie!

The point where the two streams of fortune just broke apart was precisely where the heavens met the northern sky.

The two entered the heavens, and then died.

Who did it? Do we even need to guess?

"The Mysterious King...killed two Mysterious Immortals?"

A general in armor swallowed hard.

Previously, when Gu Changjin killed Yunxiu Zhenren and Qin Muye in Hexi, they found it troublesome, but they were not as flustered as they are today.

No matter how strong those two were, they ultimately did not truly cross the threshold of becoming terrestrial immortals.

Wenren Du and Wenren Lie are Xuanxian cultivators who have cultivated for many years in the Taicang Immortal Sect!

Even if we are no match for them, surely we can escape?

The crowd could only see that the Dao traces of the heavens had been severed, but they could not see what had actually happened beneath the blue sky.

Little did they know that the battle lasted only three breaths from beginning to end.

Lu Cheng'an slowly clenched his fist behind his back.

After the Battle of Hexi, news spread that Gu Changjin had crossed the extreme realm of terrestrial immortals.

But he never believed that was Gu Changjin's true cultivation level.

Because he himself can do it too!

Now he has gained control of three states, and the Yellow Heaven has been established.

As long as one stands under the cover of the Yellow Heaven, one can mobilize the power of mountains, rivers, and all people, and unleash the power of a Xuanxian (mystical immortal).

However, his own cultivation level was only at the early stage of the Land Immortal realm.

In his view, Gu Changjin should be the same.

How much time has passed since the rebellion began, even if the second son of a royal family who was originally unknown has concealed his cultivation level?

Surely you can't possibly cultivate your way up from a Celestial to a Mystic Immortal?

Then what's the point of them cultivating Taoism!

However, it is one thing to use the power of heaven to fight against the Xuanxian, but it is another to leave two Xuanxian alive.

He himself dares to say he could defeat the two of them.

But if the two of them are determined to escape...

Lu Cheng'an remained silent for a moment before finally speaking.

"It seems the world has underestimated our Prince Xuan."

As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Changming's expression grew even more unpleasant.

He stared intently at the north, blood vessels gradually forming in his eyes.

How could this happen?

Even Wenren Shi couldn't do anything to that guy?

Who should he seek revenge against Liu Shi, for the throne, troops, and fiefdom that rightfully belonged to him?

"He must have used some kind of evil magic!"

Gu Changming couldn't help but say.

But as soon as he spoke, the guests from the immortal sects in the tent didn't even look at him.

They can even kill Xuanxian (a high-level immortal).

Who cares whether that method is evil or not?

Gu Cangyue raised his hand and pressed down on his son's shoulder.

The wide sleeves of his robe concealed his taut fingers.

He found this outcome even harder to accept than Gu Changming.

After all, it was he who personally delivered the message to Wenren!

He was originally just waiting for a message from the Taicang Cave Heaven that Gu Changjin was dead, so that he could start planning the affairs of Beishuo again.

To everyone's surprise, two immortals perished!

But the more this was the case, the less he could keep quiet at this moment.

"My lord."

Gu Cangyue cupped his hands in greeting to Lu Cheng'an, his voice gradually becoming steady.

"This young man's methods are indeed unexpected. However, killing these two people may not necessarily be a good thing for him."

Lu Cheng'an turned his head to the side.

"Oh?"

"Wenren Shi".

Gu Cangyue uttered three words.

"These two Xuanxian are not disciples who can be easily discarded. There might have been room for negotiation before, but now that they are dead, how could the Wenren family possibly let this go?"

"That lineage has a powerful immortal behind it!"

This time, the visitors from the immortal sects finally reacted.

One person slowly frowned.

"When a terrestrial immortal takes action, the price is not small."

"Indeed." Gu Cangyue nodded immediately. "But if it were just an ordinary vassal king's rebellion, the Wenren clan wouldn't bother to ask the Ancestor for help. Now that two Xuanxian have died and a whole new realm has been involved, do you all think this is still an ordinary rebellion?"

The man did not speak again.

Gu Cangyue felt somewhat relieved and continued, "Besides, he has offended far more than just the Wenren family."

"The guardian spirits and three elders of the Yunmeng Immortal Sect all died at his hands."

"Would that Immortal Lord of Yunmeng really swallow this insult?"

"And what he said on the battlefield."

Gu Cangyue's gaze swept across the tent.

"We will speak out for the people, not for any one family or clan. Whoever tries to take away our fortune, we will sacrifice them to our swords!"

"How satisfying to say that!"

He gave a cold laugh.

"But everyone, he's put it this way. When a formidable enemy is at our doorstep, which immortal sect will be willing to stand up for him?"

The guests inside the tent had different expressions.

They had naturally heard about the story of slaying the snake.

Gu Changjin slew the white snake of Yunmeng, but his words also included their insults.

The immortal sects produce people, techniques, and resources; should they take nothing in return and fight for them for nothing?

"The northern route has also been activated."

A general picked up the military report from the table.

"Prince Jingwu, Yin Daoheng, has united the troops of the three northern prefectures and two imperial guards, numbering 800,000, and is approaching Hexi."

"The new emperor has opened the royal armory, and this time there will be no shortage of armor, weapons, and powerful warriors accompanying the army."

Gu Cangyue took over the conversation.

"Two Xuanxian immortals can be trapped by the Azure Heaven."

"But with an army of 800,000 coming from different directions, attacking cities everywhere and vying for territory everywhere, how many places can Gu Changjin defend?"

"If the powerful figures from the immortal sects intervene from the sidelines, what will happen to Beishuo if he guards Hexi? What will happen to Hanchuan if he returns to Beishuo?"

"Besides, how could he possibly emerge unscathed after single-handedly killing two Xuanxian cultivators?"

"He's probably already emptied out the savings of the three states!"

At this point, Gu Cangyue finally exhaled the breath that had been stuck in his chest.

Correct.

That must be it!

So what if that unfilial son wins this match by sheer luck?

The imperial court, the Wenren clan, and the Yunmeng Immortal Sect—none of them will let him go!

The more he thought about it, the more he felt that the blue sky in the north was already leaking from all sides.

Gu Changming slowly loosened his clenched fist.

The two broken beams of celestial light that had previously pierced the sky no longer seemed so dazzling.

Lu Cheng'an did not speak immediately.

He walked back to the sand table, his gaze falling on the three connected states in the north, and then looking at the people in the tent.

The elders of Huangting Dao Palace, envoys from several immortal sects, heavily armed generals, and members of aristocratic families from various places came to join them.

He knew that these people each had their own agendas.

But it is precisely because they have something to ask for that they are willing to stake their family's resources on him.

He acknowledged the brilliance of Gu Changjin's Qingtian Method.

His methods of killing were indeed astonishing.

But before they could even secure their hold on the three states, they were already in a hurry to shut out all the immortal sects that wanted a share of the profits, leaving themselves no way out...

That's too hasty.

Lu Cheng'an reached out and took back the wooden plaque with the character "盟" (alliance) that had been placed next to Qing Tian.

"The alliance with the north is to be postponed."

"Order all armies to deal with Pei Xuance first. I will do my best to raise the military supplies you need, so as not to disappoint those who came to help me."

Everyone in the tent readily agreed.

The heavy atmosphere that had been pressing down on the tent had finally dissipated considerably.

Lu Cheng'an looked north again and gently shook his head.

"What a pity."

An ally who could have instinctively shared the burden of the court with him has somehow ended up like this.

Gu Cangyue cupped his hands and said, "My lord's insight is profound. In my humble opinion, the Xuan King is nothing to worry about!"

This time, Lu Cheng'an nodded slowly.

"Then let's wait for news from Hexi."