Terran Guardian - Chapter 3998

Chapter 3973: How High is the Sky?

However,

some things cannot be avoided!

As a top-tier force native to the Divine Heaven Domain, and the strongest in name only, the Heavenly Forging Palace was difficult for Bai Lianchuan to maintain a low profile. Several days later, a powerful force tore apart the protective formation of Heavenly Soldier City, shattering all the Immortal Emperor restrictions. A terrifying, abyss-like aura descended, causing the cultivators of the vast Heavenly Forging Palace to pale in horror. “I am Feng Lingzi, the Lord of the Heavenly Forging Palace, come quickly!” As the voice fell, a figure in a blue Daoist robe appeared in the shattered void. The figure had a gaunt face and sharp, sword-like eyes that made it impossible for anyone to meet his gaze. When he spoke, his aura as a half-saint was unreserved, suppressing the cultivators of the entire Heavenly Forging Palace until they could hardly breathe. Seeing this, Bai Lianchuan had no choice but to step forward. He cupped his hands to Feng Lingzi, forcing an ugly smile. “I am Bai Lianchuan, the Lord of Tianzhu Mansion. May I ask what brings you here , Senior?” Feng Lingzi’s expression was indifferent, his demeanor haughty. “From this day forward, Tianzhu Mansion will serve me. I can guarantee your Tianzhu Mansion’s survival in the coming calamity.” “This…” Bai Lianchuan’s expression grew increasingly grim. The other party had demanded Tianzhu Mansion’s submission so readily, his tone domineering, giving him no chance to consider. Judging from his tone, if he uttered even a single word of dissent, Tianzhu Mansion would undoubtedly be destroyed. Seeing Bai Lianchuan hesitate, Feng Lingzi’s eyes turned cold. “What? You’re unwilling?” As soon as he finished speaking, an even more terrifying aura descended. Bai Lianchuan felt as if he had been struck by a heavy blow; his body trembled, he groaned, and blood trickled from the corner of his mouth. Below, many cultivators in Tianbing City couldn’t withstand this pressure. Before they could even scream, they were completely crushed by this power. Their bodies disintegrated. Flesh and blood flew everywhere. Tianbing City was instantly stained with blood. In the blink of an eye, Tianzhu Mansion had suffered heavy casualties. But for Feng Lingzi, annihilating the disciples of Tianzhu Mansion was no more difficult than crushing an ant. This scene caused Bai Lianchuan to clench his fists so tightly that his nails dug into his flesh, yet he felt no pain. He stared intently at Feng Lingzi, and in the end, he could only bow his head in humiliation. “This junior dares not—” “It’s best if you dare not…” Feng Lingzi’s eyes were indifferent as he looked down at Bai Lianchuan, who was a head shorter than him. He didn’t care at all about the latter’s anger and resentment. “If I didn’t think that your Tianzhu Mansion still had some use, how would you be qualified to stand before me and speak? How could an ant understand how high the sky is!” But just as Feng Lingzi’s voice fell, a booming voice suddenly came. “I would also like to ask you, just how high is the sky!” Before the voice finished speaking, the void in front of him shattered, and a huge fist emerged from it, pressing down hard on Feng Lingzi. The latter’s previously indifferent expression suddenly changed. He immediately unleashed a palm strike, drawing in and converging the immortal energy of heaven and earth, transforming it into a colossal hand that blotted out the sky, shattering layers of space. But in the next instant, the immortal energy palm collapsed with a deafening roar . The immense power of that punch was completely beyond Feng Lingzi’s ability to withstand. Upon seeing this, the opponent’s expression turned horrified, and his pupils contracted sharply. In a split second, life and death. Feng Lingzi didn’t even have time to process what was happening in his mind before he summoned the Immortal Stele of Longevity. The enormous phantom of the stele reached the heavens and the earth, its terrifying Daoist power inscribed upon it, its majestic heavenly might enough to suppress everything. If a Celestial Emperor summoning his inner universe for a battle was a display of exhausting his resources, then when a Half-Saint of Longevity used the Immortal Stele of Longevity, it was a desperate, life-or-death strike. “Boom!!!” The fist struck the Immortal Stele of Longevity, and the phantom dissipated, the stele trembled violently, and numerous Daoist principles shattered. A crisp “crack” rang out, faint yet reaching the ears of every cultivator. Then, the Longevity Immortal Stele shattered inch by inch. Feng Lingzi’s face showed despair: “No—” Boom!!! The unstoppable force blasted forth, exploding the body of this half-saint, instantly annihilating him. Everything happened almost in an instant. From the mysterious cultivator’s attack to Feng Lingzi’s demise, there was no chance for the other cultivators to react. Only after everything had settled did the other cultivators suddenly come to their senses. “Feng Lingzi is dead!” “This was at least a Third Tribulation Half-Saint… yet he couldn’t withstand a single punch. Whoever attacked him is unknown!” Outside Heavenly Soldier City, a cultivator’s breath caught in his throat as he looked at the gradually healing void and the lingering, terrifying power, his heart pounding with fear. A Third Tribulation Half-Saint! No matter where they were, they were not to be underestimated. But now, a Third Tribulation Half-Saint had been so easily killed. Such a situation was truly alarming. Some cultivators who had intended to attack the Heavenly Forging Palace suppressed their thoughts. With such a powerful figure involved, how could they possibly dare to lay a finger on the Heavenly Forging Palace? Their only reason for attacking was to take advantage of its capabilities. As a renowned weapon-forging force in Shenfeng Prefecture, the Heavenly Forging Palace wasn’t particularly strong physically, but its weapon-forging techniques were first-rate. Rumor had it that the Heavenly Forging Palace even possessed top-tier weapon-forging grandmasters capable of forging innate imperial weapons. Subduing the Heavenly Forging Palace for one’s own use would undoubtedly bring considerable benefits. But now it was different— although the identity and strength of the attacker were unknown, the fact that the opponent could kill Feng Lingzi from afar with a single punch was a feat even a fourth-tribulation half-saint couldn’t achieve. The attacker’s strength was at least at the fifth or even sixth tribulation level. To fight to the death with a mysterious half-saint of unknown origin for the sake of the Heavenly Forging Palace was naturally not worthwhile. At this moment, inside Heavenly Soldier City…

A figure in purple robes slowly emerged.

The face was unfamiliar, but the eyes were as deep as the starry sky. His gaze fell upon Bai Lianchuan, instantly putting immense pressure on the latter.

“Junior Bai Lianchuan, Lord of Tianzhu Mansion, greets Senior. Thank you for your help in rescuing Tianzhu Mansion from this crisis!”

Bai Lianchuan bowed deeply, not daring to offend the newcomer in the slightest. This was a joke.

Feng Lingzi’s strength was already formidable; his mere aura was enough to crush Tianzhu Mansion.

Now, another being capable of easily killing Feng Lingzi had appeared—how could Tianzhu Mansion possibly contend with such a powerful figure?

The purple-robed cultivator’s expression was indifferent: “From this day forward, Tianzhu Mansion pledges allegiance to me. Any objections?”

“Junior… greets Senior!”

Bai Lianchuan took a deep breath, suppressing all his thoughts, and bowed respectfully to the purple-robed cultivator once more.

The other cultivators of Tianzhu Mansion fell silent upon witnessing this scene.

They wouldn’t submit!

What could they do?

A single Feng Lingzi could easily destroy Tianzhu Mansion; if it were the purple-robed cultivator before them, it would be even easier.

Therefore,

bowing down and submitting was the only way out. “Very well, from this day forward, Tianzhu Mansion belongs to me!”

The purple-robed cultivator nodded slightly, then glanced at all directions in the void, his powerful aura manifesting, immediately causing many secretly coveting cultivators to tremble in their hearts, and then quickly avert their gazes.

…

Inside the main hall.

Many high-ranking members of Tianzhu Mansion were present.

The difference was that

the original main seat was now occupied by a purple-robed cultivator.

“I am Xuan Ye. Everything in Tianzhu Mansion remains the same. I will not interfere in the affairs of Tianzhu Mansion. Furthermore, the Lord of Tianzhu Mansion, please stay

. The rest of you may leave!” Upon hearing this,

the other cultivators instinctively looked at Bai Lianchuan to the side. The latter gave a signal, and seeing this, they naturally withdrew respectfully.

Before long, only the two of them remained in the main hall.

“Senior Xuan Ye…” Bai Lianchuan was about to speak when he saw the purple-robed cultivator’s face change, and a familiar face appeared.

Upon seeing this face, Bai Lianchuan’s pupils widened in disbelief.

“Shen…Shen…”

“What? Lord Bai Lian doesn’t recognize me?”

Shen Changqing smiled calmly. These words made Bai Lianchuan instantly realize what was happening. He suppressed his shock, followed by a surge of joy.

“Bai Lianchuan greets Sect Master Shen!”

He never expected that the purple-robed cultivator who killed Feng Lingzi would be the Xuan Tian Sword Master Shen Changqing, who had disappeared for many years.

Having disappeared for so long, Bai Lianchuan naturally wouldn’t have anticipated that this person would return to the Divine Heaven Domain and, moreover, intervene to resolve the crisis for the Heavenly Forging Palace.

All his previous worries vanished at this moment.

Bai Lianchuan was naturally wary of the unfamiliar Half-Saint Xuan Ye.

But if it was the Xuan Tian Sword Master Shen Changqing, then it was a different story.

Then… Bai Lianchuan asked again, “Sect Master Shen, is your arrival in the Divine Heaven Domain also related to the Crimson Jade Dao Palace?” “Indeed,” Shen Changqing nodded slightly, his words causing Bai Lianchuan to tremble. “The emergence of the Crimson Jade Dao Palace is an unparalleled opportunity

. How many cultivators in the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm could resist such temptation?

Now that news of the Crimson Jade Dao Palace has spread, countless cultivators from the three thousand six hundred immortal states of the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm are flocking to the Divine Heaven Domain.” He understood some things, but hearing them from Shen Changqing’s mouth still shocked him. Just thinking about it made sense. Imagine the scene if all the powerful forces from the three thousand six hundred immortal states of the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm gathered here. If it really came to that, the entire Divine Heaven Domain would be overcrowded. At that time , it would truly be a case of ” Immortal Emperors are less than dogs! Half-Saints are everywhere!” The so-called rarity of Immortal Emperors and the even greater rarity of Longevity Half-Saints were all relative. If we were to truly consider the entire Nine Heavens Immortal Realm, the number of Immortal Emperors would be immeasurable, and even the number of Longevity Half-Saints would be absolutely astonishing. At that point, a single sneeze from a powerful figure would likely be enough to obliterate the Heavenly Forging Palace. At this moment, Bai Lianchuan’s sense of crisis reached its peak. Seeing the change in the other’s expression, Shen Changqing naturally understood Bai Lianchuan’s concerns. “Actually, Lord Bai Lianchuan doesn’t need to worry. You see, the more powerful figures arrive in the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm, the less likely anyone will easily cause trouble. In such a gathering place of powerful figures, who can guarantee that they won’t provoke some unapproachable beings? Their purpose here is the Crimson Jade Dao Palace; the Heavenly Forging Palace is not among their targets. People like Feng Lingzi are ultimately not up to par. Their current forces are limited, hence their arrogance. But after some time, things will be completely different.” Shen Changqing’s expression remained calm, and in a few words, he clearly stated the crux of the matter. Upon hearing this… Bai Lianchuan’s expression was also clear. “Sect Master Shen’s words are reasonable; I was indeed blinded by my own limited perspective!” Indeed! If all the powerful figures from the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm were to flock to the Divine Heaven Domain, it wouldn’t necessarily be a bad thing; at least it would be much better than a few powerful figures entering the Divine Heaven Domain. The more forces that arrive, the more cautious other cultivators would have to be if they wanted to take any action. After all— if they acted recklessly, who knew if they might provoke some powerful figures they couldn’t afford to offend, thus bringing about their own demise. Therefore , at this time, other cultivators should be much more discreet. Moreover, as Shen Changqing said, although the Heavenly Forging Palace was a top-tier force within its own territory in the Divine Heaven Domain, it was as insignificant as dust in the grand scheme of the Nine Heavens Immortal Realm. Those forces with powerful foundations might not even look at the Heavenly Forging Palace. Therefore, the Heavenly Forging Palace naturally had nothing to worry about. The only problem was the current situation. With not many powerful figures arriving, it was easy for some unsavory characters to cause trouble. However…

Looking at the figure in the main seat, Bai Lianchuan felt reassured.

With this person overseeing Tianzhu Mansion, while not foolproof, it was practically foolproof.

Although Bai Lianchuan didn’t know the exact level of Shen Changqing’s strength, the fact that he easily killed Feng Lingzi showed that Shen Changqing’s strength was unfathomable.

With such a powerful expert in charge, what was there to worry about?

Therefore,

Bai Lianchuan was naturally at ease.

But then he thought of something and hesitated: “The bounties from the Six Sects, Nine Dynasties, and Thirteen Holy Lands are still in effect. Will Sect Master Shen’s return to the Divine Heaven Domain be noticed?”

“You can rest assured about that. Even if the Six Sects, Nine Dynasties, and Thirteen Holy Lands notice my presence, I have countermeasures. For now, everything at Tianzhu Mansion can continue as usual.

Furthermore, my identity must not be known to a second person in Tianzhu Mansion. This is enough for you and me to know.”

Shen Changqing’s expression remained unchanged. His words made Bai Lianchuan feel even more at ease.

“I understand!”

…

Subsequently,

Bai Lianchuan arranged for someone to present Shen Changqing with a celestial mansion as his residence.

Now, everyone in Tianzhu Mansion was aware that a mysterious half-saint with unfathomable strength had appeared above them. Many cultivators had different thoughts

on this . Some were resentful, believing that the other party was using his strength to force Tianzhu Mansion to submit, which was a disgrace to the entire Tianzhu Mansion. Others thought that in this chaotic world, having a top-tier expert in charge wasn’t necessarily a bad thing. But regardless, no cultivator dared to truly show the slightest dissatisfaction. Even if they harbored resentment, they had to hide it openly. Such a powerful figure was not someone they could afford to offend. If they were to anger him, the destruction of Tianzhu Mansion would be imminent. Therefore, when it was time to bow their heads, they had to bow their heads, and their dissatisfaction could only be suppressed.