C2894 CHAPTER2894
C2894 CHAPTER2894
Now, the once-insignificant peak bristled with complex magical wards laid down by the palace. These were so formidable that even the Chaos Origin Immortal Venerable would likely struggle to penetrate them.
Within a concealed spatial zone at the heart of the mountain, over ten figures had convened. Each radiated a formidable presence, with the least of them being a Taiyi Immortal Venerable, a practitioner of considerable power within the Taiyi realm.
Presiding over the gathering was a middle-aged man clad in a green robe. He was none other than Lu Changqing, the Palace Lord of the Evergreen Immortal Palace, who had hastened back upon receiving distressing tidings.
"Speak. What exactly happened at the Evergreen Immortal Palace?" Lu Changqing demanded, his gaze cool and commanding as it swept over the two Primordial Immortal Venerables before him.
These two were the very same Taiyi Immortal Venerables who had narrowly escaped the turmoil at the Evergreen Immortal Palace.
"Sect Master, here's what occurred..." One of the Grand Unity Immortal Venerables began, quickly recounting the events.
As the tale unfolded, Lu Changqing's expression darkened considerably. The Evergreen Immortal Palace was a bastion of Primordial Chaos, a power within the Longevity Immortal Domain rivaled by few, save for the Longevity Immortal Palace and the Past Life Immortal Palace.
Despite having withdrawn most of the palace's forces, Lu Changqing had been confident in the security of the Evergreen Immortal Palace. This confidence was not without reason.
He had entrusted the defense to the Great Elder, Lu Qingli, a peak Taiyi Realm figure, and the keeper of an Immemorial Immortal Artifact. Such strength was near insurmountable, barring the intervention of an actual Immemorial Immortal Venerable. The thought was almost inconceivable, and yet...
The Evergreen Immortal Palace remained a realm of his own creation, forged by the Chaos Origin Law. Entry to the Longevity Immortal Palace was barred to any who were not of the Chaos Origin Immortal Venerable status.
It was inconceivable to him that the Cloud Sky Sect, a mere second-tier Taiyi, could penetrate the defenses of the Longevity Immortal Palace. Their refusal to bow to the Evergreen Immortal Palace was one thing, but to also orchestrate the demise of Lu Qingli was an audacious move. Whoever managed to effortlessly dispatch Lu Qingli had to be at the Chaos Origin Stage—none other than the Immortal Supremacy Primordial Chaos.
At present, the Evergreen Immortal Palace lacked the strength to stand against a Chaos Origin Immortal Venerable. The very foundation of the palace was under threat.
"What audacity, Cloud Sky Sect. Regardless of the forces that stand behind you, to challenge my Evergreen Immortal Palace is to court obliteration. I vow to erase your existence from the Longevity Immortal Domain!" Lu Changqing's gaze turned icy as he spoke with a chilling resolve, "I will make my way back to the Evergreen Immortal Palace. Once there, I will inform the Life Immortal Palace of your assault on the Longevity Immortal Palace and recount the full tale upon my return!"
With those final words, Lu Changqing vanished from sight as suddenly as he had appeared.
...
Chaos had reigned in the Evergreen Immortal Palace ever since Peter Parker and his cohorts had launched their assault and plundered it. The stench of blood hung heavy in the air.
Suddenly, a bizarre spatial disturbance rippled through the skies above the palace. A figure clad in a green robe materialized out of thin air.
It was Lu Changqing, who had hastened back to the Evergreen Immortal Palace. Despite the considerable distance from the Longevity Immortal Palace, his swift return was almost instantaneous.
His gaze swept over the disarray, and a wave of immense rage emanated from him.
"Sect... Sect Leader, you've finally returned!" A Great Luo Immortal Venerable, one of the fortunate few survivors, approached Lu Changqing with a somber expression.
With a darkened countenance, Lu Changqing commanded, "Report to me immediately on everything that transpired in Chang Qing Palace!"
"Sect Master, not long ago, the Cloud Sky Sect descended upon Chang Qing Palace without warning, overpowering Grand Elder Lu Qingli and others before laying waste to the palace."
"This group is formidable, with each member matching the prowess of a Taiyi expert. They effortlessly overpowered a Great Luo Immortal Venerable from Chang Qing Palace."
"They didn't just slaughter; they plundered. Now, nearly all of the palace's treasures, including the Immemorial Immortal Spring, have been stolen."
The Great Luo Immortal Venerable reported with urgency.
"Indeed! The audacity of Cloud Sky Sect!"
Lu Changqing's eyes blazed with rage, his aura radiating a palpable intent to kill.
Previously, when the Longevity Immortal King vanished amidst a battle, the Longevity Immortal Realm was left leaderless. Seizing the moment, the ambitious Lu Changqing fled the Longevity Immortal Palace and, with a cadre of loyal followers, founded the Evergreen Immortal Palace.
The Evergreen Immortal Palace was the fruit of his tireless labor over the years, particularly the hoard of resources within the Longevity Palace's treasure vault—resources he had meticulously gathered. To have it all stolen was an outrage. How could Lu Changqing contain his fury?
In an instant, Lu Changqing's figure flickered and disappeared into the sky above the Evergreen Immortal Palace.
Since its inception, the Evergreen Immortal Palace had never faced such disgrace. This was an unparalleled humiliation.
Regardless of who was pulling the strings of Cloud Sky Sect, Lu Changqing vowed to exact a revenge tenfold, a hundredfold upon them.
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Meanwhile, thousands of miles from the Evergreen Immortal Palace, atop a majestic mountain shrouded in clouds, stood two figures: Peter Parker and Venerable Chasing Sun.
After the heist, Peter Parker instructed Ancestor Greencloud and Immortal Venerable to return to Cloud Sky Sect ahead of him, as he was in no rush to depart.
His bold incursion and the subsequent plundering of the palace's resources were bound to enrage Immortal Venerable Hunyuan. Even upon his return to Cloud Sky Sect, he knew the palace would not let this affront slide easily.
With his current prowess and the assistance of Immortal Venerable Chasing Sun, Peter Parker was confident he could evade harm even if he couldn't match the might of the Immortal Venerable. Yet, this confrontation could spell disaster for the Cloud Sky Sect.
Aware of the potential peril, Peter Parker remained vigilant near the palace, monitoring its every move. Should Chaos Immortal Venerable return, he planned to join forces with Chasing Sun Immortal Venerable to confront him. This strategy promised to shield Cloud Sky Sect from the fray and alleviate some of the burden on Lu Xiaoqing and the Longevity Immortal Palace—a perfect two-pronged approach.
"Senior Chasing Sun, to what extent has your strength returned?" Peter Parker inquired, taking a deep breath as he regarded the Immortal Venerable at his side.
Their success against Immortal Venerable Primordius hinged on Chasing Sun's capabilities.
"Against a typical early-stage Chaos Origin Stage adversary, they would pose no threat to me," declared Immortal Venerable Chasing Sun, his tone grave. "However, Immortal Venerable Hunyuan from Evergreen Immortal Palace, formerly of the Immortal King Faction within Longevity Immortal Palace, is no ordinary foe. As an ancient being who has lived for eons, his power likely surpasses that of a standard Primordial Chaos expert."