Immortality: Starting with a grave, I'm invincible when burying corpses.

"I've participated in many martial arts tournaments before, but compared to that, there are far too many masters this time, several times more than in any previous martial arts tournament."

The palace's recent reactions have been rather unusual. I've noticed on the streets that many experts have been secretly transferred to the capital.

The unusual changes worry me. I fear that some force is trying to take advantage of this grand event to stir up trouble and create unrest throughout the world.

Qingxi paused for a moment, then turned her gaze to the small bed behind the screen.

The little one who was just asking for milk has had his fill and is now sleeping soundly.

"If it were just the two of us, it would be alright. We are both Celestial Martial Saints, so we would at least have a chance to escape."

But as you can see, my little Tai is still too young to travel long distances with.

After much thought, I decided to ask you for help. If the situation changes, I would be grateful if you could take my family away from the capital.

We have no intention of vying for power with the other princes; we only wish to protect the safety of my family.

Perhaps it was because she saw her child that the glow of motherhood temporarily suppressed Qingxi's impetuous nature.

This time, Qingxi was not as reckless as before, but rather solemnly recounted what she knew to Mu Ling'er.

After listening to Qingxi's story, Mu Ling'er felt that fate really liked to play tricks on people.

Given Qingxi's identity, it's not really appropriate for her to be constantly looking for fights.

But it was precisely this reckless behavior that made Qingxi notice these abnormalities, and she decisively used the favor that Mu Ling'er owed her back then.

In retrospect, the inappropriate antics turned out to be an extremely fortunate move.

After all, in Mu Ling'er's eyes, who knew the inside story, Qi'an City would soon become a real powder keg.

If an explosion occurs, anyone could lose their life in the chaos.

Qingxi's actions undoubtedly saved their family's lives by accident.

Thinking about all this, Mu Ling'er nodded slightly to Qing Xi and the Prince of Xiang.

"Don't worry, now that I'm here, I won't let anything happen to your family. As for these next few days..."

Qingxi and Xiangwang's eyes lit up at the same time. The former wanted to drag her to the arena, while the latter planned to invite her and Mu'an to enjoy the scenery of Qi'an City.

Before the two could speak, Mu Ling'er, guessing they wouldn't say anything nice, changed her tone and blocked all possibilities.

"It's a rare opportunity to come to Qi'an City, so please don't trouble yourselves with the New Year's arrangements. My father and I have our own plans."

As soon as she finished speaking, Qingxi and the Prince of Xiang visibly showed their disappointment.

One of them had been talking about their long-awaited reunion, so how could they not have a couple of drinks together and make friends through martial arts?

The other one looked disappointed and muttered that he had admired the Five Elements True Lord since he was a child, and had even planned more than a hundred tour plans of Qi'an City.

Seeing his unreliable behavior, Mu Ling'er's face darkened, and she almost turned away in anger.

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Who are these people?!

……

Unlike the bustling atmosphere of the Prince of Xiang's residence, the city of Qi'an was in a state of turmoil.

Mu An's move at the city gate could fool the mortals of Qi'an City, but it couldn't fool the terrestrial immortals within the city.

Moreover, the sudden disappearance of dozens of people would naturally cause considerable chaos.

……

Qingbo Yaxuan.

The two old men who were playing chess stopped at the same time. After the divine light dissipated, they both looked towards the city gate.

"Such domineering power of the Five Elements. There is probably only one person in the world who can use the Five Elements to such an extent."

The one who spoke was the Three Lives Demon Lord of the Three Lives Sect. From his appearance, the Three Lives Demon Lord looked like a kind old man, and you could not see any ruthlessness in him.

Sitting opposite him was an old monk, who appeared kind and benevolent, with white hair and beard, looking like a highly accomplished monk.

The old monk twirled the prayer beads in his hand, his eyes narrowing into slits.

"The Five Elements True Lord...wasn't he always playing house in Qishan Road? Why is he here at this time?"

The Three Lives Demon Lord shook his head, placed a black piece, and spoke in a somewhat somber voice.

"How would I know what the Five Elements True Lord is thinking? He might be like us, here to steal our fortune."

The old monk stared at the chessboard for several seconds, then placed a piece, muttering to himself.

"Trouble... This humble monk once heard the Bodhisattva mention that the Five Elements True Lord has the ability to kill terrestrial immortals and is extremely powerful, a supreme expert on par with the Bodhisattva."

"As powerful as the Xuanling Bodhisattva?" The Three Lives Demon Lord's tone changed slightly as he looked up at the old monk opposite him.

"Venerable Master Jueming, you must not be lying to me."

The Xuanling Bodhisattva has resided in the world for over 1,500 years, and his attainment of enlightenment predates that of the Old Celestial Master, demonstrating his immense power.

"The Five Elements True Lord is merely a junior who has only attained enlightenment for a hundred years. Is he really that powerful?"

Jueming Arhat sighed softly, picked up the spiritual tea beside him, and took a sip.

"It can't be wrong, the Bodhisattva's realm is so high."

As we are all from the same lineage of Lingshan Temple, even if the Bodhisattva dislikes us because of the path he walks, he would not deceive us Arhats for that reason.

The Bodhisattva's words are undoubtedly the truth. This Five Elements True Lord's strength is likely far beyond our capabilities.

With the matter settled, the Three Lives Demon Lord had no intention of dwelling on it any longer. He stared at the Arhat Jueming sitting opposite him and asked another question.

"Old monk, you are a member of the Buddhist order. How can you act in this way, seizing the great fortune of Qi and engaging in demonic deeds? Won't you truly incur the wrath of the Xuanling Bodhisattva?"

"Amitabha."

Jueming Arhat first chanted a Buddhist prayer, then leisurely poured himself and the Three-Life Demon Lord a cup of hot tea.

"What is the difference between the righteous path and the demonic path? You have cultivated for nearly a thousand years, surely you can understand these things?"

The concepts of good and evil are of little significance to us, let alone to Bodhisattvas.

The Bodhisattva's realm is so lofty that it is beyond our comprehension.

For example, this time, my fellow monk and I came to Qi'an City in order to prolong our lives, and what we wanted to do has undoubtedly offended the Bodhisattva.

The Bodhisattva already knew all of this, but he did not stop us.

This is because our actions align with the Bodhisattva's great path. Although they may seem contrary to the righteous path in the eyes of the world, they are in accordance with the most fundamental desires of all living beings.

All they wanted was to survive.

The sea of ​​suffering is boundless, and the Bodhisattva's vows are so far-reaching. To the Bodhisattva, all sentient beings are nothing more than pitiful people adrift in the sea of ​​suffering.

This applies to all living beings, and it also applies to us terrestrial immortals.

The Bodhisattva wishes to save all sentient beings, and even more so to save us Arhat practitioners.

As long as one does not cross the bottom line in the heart of a Bodhisattva, causing the world to fall and all living beings to sink into misery... the ups and downs of a few living beings in the sea of ​​suffering are insignificant.

Birth, aging, sickness, and death, a cycle that repeats itself; war, disaster, and turmoil rage on, causing chaos throughout the world…

All of these things are part of the natural cycle of life and fall within the scope permitted by the Bodhisattva.

Seeing that Jueming Arhat was so certain, the Three-Life Demon Lord also breathed a sigh of relief.

At their level, they rarely lie unless absolutely necessary.

The fact that Lingshan Temple will not interfere in this matter is undoubtedly good news. There are no people nearing the end of their lives on Sixiang Mountain, so there is no need to worry.

The biggest problem now is that he is one of the Five Elements True Lords, who are both supreme beings like Xuanling Bodhisattva.

I wonder what brings this True Lord to Qi'an City. I'll have to find an opportunity to test him out.

……

Lingyun Pavilion.

The old monk and the old chess master sat facing each other.

The table was laden with fine wine and delicacies, and the two ate with gusto, completely forgetting about the precepts.

Similar conversations are unfolding simultaneously.

……

Haiyuan Tower.

The old dragon king, now in human form, and the Demon Lord of the Yin Yin Domain stood on the observation deck on the seventy-second floor of the Haiyuan Tower, overlooking the bustling Qi'an City.

Both remained silent, standing atop the high-rise building, observing the myriad aspects of life.

……

Fourth Ring Road, Tai'an Street, Yunmeng Restaurant.

The old woman, who was drinking with several young talents, suddenly stood up, causing the young men at the table to change their expressions, kneel down, and beg for mercy.

The old woman glanced out the window, frowned slightly, and then sat back down after a while.

"What are you all kneeling for? My two guests are arriving soon! Hurry up and buy all the best wine and tea in Qi'an City!"