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第三千七百零六章 飞天洞府

Lin Xuan, with his extensive knowledge and experience, had never heard of such a thing before.

"Is this true or false?"

"How could I dare to deceive you, senior?"

Qing'er's face showed humility: "Of course, the price they pay for doing so is enormous. It would cause an earlier descent of the元气劫, and the power of this heavenly tribulation would increase significantly on top of its original strength. Only a few cultivators can survive it; one could say that only ten out of a hundred make it."

"I see. So these shadow guards are sacrificing their lifespan to enter the Tribulation Period at critical moments. But after that, they will likely meet with a fatal outcome."

"Mmm, exactly like that."

Qing'er's face showed a hint of smile.

Lin Xuan’s expression was extremely serious. Although this was just a temporary measure, the power these shadow guards could unleash was truly astonishing, especially for a major sect.

Rainy Mist Commerce Alliance is indeed an immense entity spanning three realms; its profound heritage is impressive.

"May I ask how many shadow guards your alliance has cultivated?"

"Not many, around three thousand."

"What?" Lin Xuan widened his eyes again.

Three thousand? If it were only Spirit Formation stage cultivators, that would be remarkable. But three thousand who could enter the Tribulation Period at any moment is truly astonishing.

As the saying goes, a swarm of ants can kill an elephant; even the weakest Tribulation Period cultivator cannot be underestimated.

With such numbers, if they all attacked together, even True Immortals might find it troublesome.

Of course, this woman might just be bluffing. She's merely a maid, yet she proactively revealed clues about the shadow guards to me. It’s clear that Rainy Mist Commerce Alliance is targeting not just me but all powerful outsiders here.

This is a form of intimidation!

Even without considering the high-level experts within Rainy Mist Commerce Alliance, these shadow guards alone are enough to make any scheming outsider think twice.

With such thoughts, Lin Xuan did not show much intention on his face. He had no intention of opposing Rainy Mist Commerce Alliance and was not going to disrupt their auction rules at the Peach Blossom Banquet.

The shadow guards were irrelevant to him.

Moreover, even if there are three thousand of them, it’s unlikely that all would gather together when they fight. For such an existence as mine, what use do these weak Tribulation Period cultivators have? A single move from me could kill them instantly, and trying to delay the battle wouldn’t be very effective either.

...

The conversation between the two became less frequent after this point. After passing through a long corridor, they arrived at a grand ancient hall. The area was vast, with murals depicting various birds, beasts, insects, and snakes adorning the walls. It looked somewhat similar to Ling Luo Jade Talisman, causing Lin Xuan's pupils to constrict as he began guessing.

Around the square were numerous seating platforms densely packed. Above them floated some stone houses. Compared to the platforms, their number was much smaller, almost like a drop in the ocean. However, each one was meticulously arranged and extremely beautiful, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship.

"This Red Heaven Cave Mansion is prepared for such top-tier great cultivators as you. May I ask which one you would choose?" Qing'er's respectful voice echoed.

"What’s there to choose? Just pick any," Lin Xuan replied without much concern.

"Alright, then let’s pick the nearest one."

The girl cast a spell and led Lin Xuan to a nearby pavilion. The fragrance of flowers wafted in, and the environment inside was excellent. Then she left.

As time passed, the din gradually reached his ears. Lin Xuan pushed open the window of the pavilion and saw that the seating platforms were already filled with powerful cultivators from all three realms.

Great cultivators gathered; experts abounded.

It could be said that in his entire life, he had never seen so many Tribulation Period cultivators, leaving him with a sense of awe.

Other flying cave mansions also housed top-tier great cultivators. Without exception, they were super-strong cultivators with domains.

Lin Xuan slowly closed his eyes. There was still some time before the Peach Blossom Banquet began; taking a rest would not be wrong.

After about an hour, he suddenly heard melodious celestial music in his ears. Lin Xuan lifted his head.

In the sky, flowers danced gracefully. Spirit birds and immortal cranes were dancing in mid-air.

Amidst the flowers, a slender figure gradually emerged.

Initially, it was somewhat indistinct but soon became clearer. Her lips were like jade, her skin like water; her features were exquisite to an extreme degree, though not as beautiful as the Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox. But she was undoubtedly a beauty without doubt.

As soon as this woman appeared, everyone's attention was drawn to her. Her identity was also obvious.

Amazed murmurs filled his ears.

"Did I see correctly? Rain Tong Immortal has appeared."

"Could it be that she will host the Peach Blossom Banquet this time?"

"Is there a mistake? This girl is the strongest in the Spirit Realm, and she's known for her reclusive nature. The Peach Blossom Banquet is indeed the biggest event of Rainy Mist Commerce Alliance, but I heard that she hasn't shown up for decades. Why now?"

"Hmph, what’s so surprising about this? In previous Peach Blossom Banquets, have you ever seen Immortal Kings and Demon Sovereigns gather? It's said that even the Six Kings of Yama and True Monarch Primordial were present. If so, why can't the strongest in the Spirit Realm host the Peach Blossom Banquet?"

"Mmm, this makes sense."

...

As time passed, the murmurs gradually subsided.

Lin Xuan’s pupils constricted; he seemed to have discovered something, showing a thoughtful expression on his face.

...

At another flying cave mansion elsewhere,

"Senior sister, I didn't expect Li Yutai to personally host it," the precious snake's eyes showed surprise as she looked at the woman enveloped by flowers. She had a hint of fear in her gaze.

"Hmph, do you think this is really Rain Tong Immortal?"

"Could it be? We’ve seen this girl before; how could we mistake her?" the precious snake said in surprise.

"Of course not. This is merely one of Li Yutai's incarnations," Bingpo said coldly.

"Irises, are you joking?"

The precious snake widened her eyes: "This girl’s aura is undoubtedly that of a late-stage Tribulation Period cultivator and a domain master. Even if Li Yutai is not much, could an incarnation reach the realm level?"

"Foolish sister, you said it yourself; this girl's cultivation stage is only late-stage Tribulation Period. Who is Li Yutai? One of the three scattered immortals in the Spirit Realm. After all these years, her strength rivals that of True Immortals. How could she be merely at a late-stage Tribulation Period?" Bingpo sighed.

"Such simple logic; don’t you find it suspicious?"

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