Terran Guardian - Chapter 3851

Chapter 3827 Abandoned Child

Crimson Mountain Immortal City!

This is an ancient immortal city that has existed for countless years. This immortal city stretches across the land like a colossal beast, its heavy, abyss-like aura suppressing all directions.

Within the immortal city ,

numerous armies are stationed.

In one of the immortal palaces, a young man with a face somewhat resembling Qin Xiaoxuan sits cross-legged, examining the Heavenly Dao token in his sea of consciousness, a smile playing on his lips.

“The Heavenly Dao blessings granted by the Immortal City’s Dao Stele are somewhat meager, but its stability and security are its strengths. I only hope that this Heavenly Dao Battlefield can last longer, so that I can obtain more Heavenly Dao blessings!”

Qin Xiaohe is quite satisfied with the current situation. Although he is also a prince of the Immortal Qin Dynasty, he is well aware that the position of Crown Prince and the lofty position of Heavenly Emperor are beyond his reach.

After all,

as princes,

Qin Xiaohe’s foundation is far inferior to that of princes like Qin Xiaoxuan.

To dare to vie for the crown prince’s position without authorization could lead to a calamity and violent death at any time.

Therefore,

Qin Xiaohe has always been clear about his own position.

If he hadn’t been chosen by the Heavenly Dao, he wouldn’t have even considered stepping into the Heavenly Dao Battlefield.

He knows his own limitations. His

talent is limited.

Reaching the Immortal Emperor realm in this lifetime would be a stroke of luck; the possibility of breaking through to the Half-Saint realm and attaining immortality is extremely slim.

Because of this mindset, after entering the Heavenly Dao Battlefield, Qin Xiaoxuan directly assigned him to guard the Crimson Mountain Immortal City, a way to avoid seeing him.   Qin Xiaohe readily agreed.

For   him, guarding the Crimson Mountain Immortal City was far safer than going out to fight.   The Immortal Qin Dynasty, after all, was a top power in the Xuandu Immortal Domain; normally, few forces would dare to directly attack it.   In Qin Xiaohe’s view, guarding the Crimson Mountain Immortal City was equivalent to having a stable channel to obtain the Heavenly Dao’s blessings, so why would he refuse? In   the Heavenly Dao Battlefield,   killing other cultivators yields Heavenly Dao blessings—this is the mainstream practice.   However, obtaining the blessings of the Heavenly Dao is not solely a matter of slaughter.   In the various immortal states and domains of the ancient Immortal Realm, every ancient immortal city possesses a Dao Stele formed from the power of the Heavenly Dao. Whoever leaves their mark on the Dao Stele will receive a continuous flow of Heavenly Dao blessings.   Although the amount of Heavenly Dao blessings received is not large, it is safe enough.   Moreover,   if the Heavenly Dao Battlefield lasts long enough, theoretically, the Heavenly Dao blessings that the Dao Stele can provide are quite considerable.   Safe enough!   And with a continuous supply of Heavenly Dao blessings!   How could Qin Xiaohe not be satisfied?   ”One point of Heavenly Dao blessings every hundred years!”   ”According to the records of the Imperial Dynasty, if a cultivator at the Immortal Emperor realm can break through five digits in Heavenly Dao blessings, then there is a high probability that they can obtain a Heavenly Dao opportunity.”   Qin Xiaohe’s eyes held a hint of anticipation.   Ten thousand points of Heavenly Dao blessings seem like a lot, but considering the situation in Chishan Immortal City, it would only take a million years at most.   The Heavenly Dao Battlefield has existed for anywhere from three to five million years to tens of millions of years.   Theoretically, as long as one safely guards Crimson Mountain Immortal City, there’s a high probability of obtaining a Heavenly Dao opportunity.   However—   just as Qin Xiaohe’s thoughts settled, a thunderous roar echoed through the clear sky, followed by a sudden shattering of the heavens and earth, with terrifying gales raging relentlessly. Simultaneously, thirteen immortal ships crashed through the void.   This sudden turn of events caused Qin Xiaohe’s expression to change drastically.   ”Not good!”   Relying on his years of experience, Qin Xiaohe instantly activated the array of Crimson Mountain Immortal City. A beam of immortal light shot into the sky, instantly covering the entire city.   As the array rose, his heart settled.   Immediately afterward,   Qin Xiaohe sent messages to all sides, and in an instant, the vast Crimson Mountain Immortal City was under martial law.   At this moment, a cultivator hurried over and respectfully bowed to Qin Xiaohe: “Your Highness, a mysterious force has appeared. Their strength is unknown. I believe we should report this to the court immediately, just in case!”   ”Immediately inform my second brother. Furthermore, no one is to leave the city without my order!”   Qin Xiaohe commanded in a deep voice.   In his view, the array of Chishan Immortal City was extraordinary, a top-tier Immortal Emperor array, unbreakable by anyone but a Changsheng.   As long as he remained focused on defending the city, the enemy might not be able to harm him.   Once the news reached the court, his second brother would surely send reinforcements, and the crisis would be resolved.   As for whether Qin Xiaoxuan would send troops, Qin Xiaohe had no worries.   Logically and emotionally,   the other side wouldn’t stand idly by.   After all,   if he died here, it wouldn’t benefit his second brother; instead, he would be branded as a fratricidal traitor.   Therefore, Qin Xiaohe naturally wasn’t worried about this.   As for whether the sudden force was an enemy, Qin Xiaohe had no doubt whatsoever.   At this juncture,   the appearance of a mysterious force so ostentatiously around Chishan Immortal City clearly indicated hostile intentions.   Upon hearing Qin Xiaohe’s order, the cultivator obeyed and withdrew.   …   ”Chishan Immortal City!”   On the Void Divine Ship, Shen Changqing stood with his hands behind his back, overlooking the ancient immortal city below, information about Chishan Immortal City flashing through his mind.   From the information gathered by the Xingdao Alliance and the Seven Profound Dao Sect, Chishan Immortal City wasn’t particularly strong; the one responsible for guarding the city was Qin Xiaohe, the seventy-third prince of the Immortal Qin Dynasty.   Among the princes, he wasn’t outstanding, his cultivation only at the Immortal Emperor realm.   When deciding to attack the Immortal Qin Dynasty, Shen Changqing already had a target in mind:   Chishan Immortal City.   It was the key to opening a breach.   Even if it meant breaking ties with the Immortal Qin Dynasty, killing one of their princes first would boost morale.   As for the current imposing array of Crimson Mountain Immortal City, which appeared unshakeable, Shen Changqing didn’t take it seriously at all.   ”Send down the order: attack the city immediately! Leave no one alive in Crimson Mountain Immortal City!”

Shen Changqing slowly spoke, and the instant his words fell, he casually threw a punch. The sky and space instantly collapsed and shattered, as if a terrifying gap had appeared in the heavens and earth. Terrifying power poured down from the nine heavens, slamming into the city’s protective formation.

“Boom!!!”

A deafening roar rang out, and the formation, powerful enough to withstand even a top-tier Immortal Emperor, was instantly reduced to ashes by the force of this punch.

Qin Xiaohe’s calm expression vanished upon seeing this, replaced by utter horror.

“A Half-Saint—”

he exclaimed in shock.

At this moment,

all of Qin Xiaohe’s confidence vanished completely.

If he were not a Half-Saint ,

how could he break the formation with a single punch!

A powerhouse of this level was absolutely beyond the capabilities

of Chishan Immortal City. Even with a million defenders, Qin Xiaohe believed they would be no match for a Half-Saint.

In that instant, all thoughts

of holding firm

and waiting for reinforcements

were cast aside by Qin Xiaohe.

With the invasion of a half-saint, staying in Chishan Immortal City was a certain death sentence; only a direct breakout could offer a glimmer of hope.

Understanding this, Qin Xiaohe’s eyes subtly shifted. He then secretly sent a message, and soon a personal guard arrived.

“Your Highness!”

“Take my imperial token and order all armies to declare that a foreign enemy has invaded. Instruct them to fight with all their might. Also, tell them that the imperial reinforcements are on their way and will arrive soon.

Anyone who dares to desert will have their entire family executed!”

“Your subordinate obeys!”

The guard accepted Qin Xiaohe’s token with both hands and then respectfully withdrew.

After the guard left, the coldness on Qin Xiaohe’s face disappeared. He glanced at the sky and then silently left the immortal mansion to lie in wait.

Once the battle began, Qin Xiaohe would use that opportunity to leave Chishan Immortal City.

From the moment he learned of the half-saint attack, he had already considered the cultivators of Chishan Immortal City as expendable pawns.

For him, the deaths of other cultivators were insignificant, as long as he could survive.

With a half-saint facing him, escape was normally difficult, but with a large army blocking the way and creating confusion, his chances of leaving increased significantly. After all

, in the chaos of war, who would notice a mere prince like himself?

Having made up his mind ,

Qin Xiaohe acted discreetly.

Moreover, to reassure his soldiers, his personal guards, who had followed him for many years, became sacrifices.

…

As Qin Xiaohe left the Immortal Mansion, Shen Changqing broke through the great formation, and the cultivators of the twelve peaks of the Seven Profound Dao Sect completely stormed into Crimson Mountain Immortal City.

The two sides met face-to-face, exchanging no words, and immediately began their slaughter.

In terms of the number of cultivators and powerful figures, the Immortal Qin Dynasty was not much weaker than the Seven Profound Dao Sect.

Although Crimson Mountain Immortal City was just one of many immortal cities, Qin Xiaohe’s status as the seventy-third prince ensured that the defending army was naturally strong.

In a normal battle, even if the Seven Profound Dao Sect won, they would pay a heavy price.

But the situation was different now.

Shen Changqing personally took action, and no Immortal Emperor was a match for him.

Some top-tier Immortal Emperors were easily killed, while others were crippled, leaving their heads for the other Immortal Emperors of the Seven Profound Dao Sect.

In a short time, the Crimson Mountain Immortal City had suffered a complete defeat.

Inside the Immortal City

, Qin Xiaohe was horrified by the scene.

“I can’t fight them head-on!”

He was now extremely grateful that he hadn’t considered fighting to the death, otherwise he would have just lost his life in vain.

Seeing the Immortal Qin Dynasty’s side in defeat, Qin Xiaohe immediately withdrew from the battlefield and fled towards the outside world.

Now that the Crimson Mountain Immortal City side was defeated, with many fleeing soldiers, Qin Xiaohe was confident that the enemy would not be able to detect his whereabouts.

However—

just as Qin Xiaohe left the Crimson Mountain Immortal City, Shen Changqing, who was killing other Immortal Emperors, paused, his eyes flashing with a sharp light.

“Found you!”

He reached out and grabbed, the power of the Great Dao’s rules pressing down. Qin Xiaohe felt an immense pressure descend upon him, making his body feel as if it were stuck in mud, unable to move an inch.

Finally, looking at the descending hand, the seventy-third prince of the Immortal Qin Dynasty showed despair on his face.

“No—”