Chapter 486: The Third Fated Battle (Part 9)

Inside the Mountain and River Sect
Su Chen looked at the vigorous old man before him.
The old man was none other than Ling Jiuxiao, but this was a wisp of Ling Jiuxiao's remnant will left behind in the Mountain and River Sect, which awakened upon Su Chen's entry into the sect and sensing the familiar aura.
"Greetings, Sect Master. My true form was stationed at Shanhe Pass and was unable to sense you immediately. Please forgive me."
Ling Jiuxiao looked ashamed.
Su Chen waved his hand and said, "It's alright, it's just a waste of time anyway."
Ling Jiuxiao's true form was stationed at Shanhai Pass, fighting against the True Immortal from the alien realm.
He knew that once the Sect Master reincarnated, he would definitely come to the Mountain and River Sect. He left a lingering remnant of his will within the sect, a remnant unknown to anyone...
Ling Jiuxiao said, "Sect Master, the alien realm has begun a large-scale assassination campaign against the rising stars of the Mountain and River Immortal Realm. If your identity is exposed, it will surely attract powerful figures from the alien realm who will stop at nothing to attack."
"This is the foundation of the Mountain and River Sect over the years..."
A precious pearl appeared in Ling Jiuxiao's palm. Within the pearl seemed to be a vast world, containing countless treasures. He had begun his preparations since the alien invasion began.
Su Chen said, "Well done."
Ling Jiuxiao naturally knew that Su Chen was currently at his weakest. If the alien realm learned of Su Chen's reincarnation, they would certainly stop at nothing to hinder the path of this Mountain and River Dao Ancestor.
Su Chen's reincarnation is a legend in all the heavens, known only to him. Now, this information gap will be the key for the Mountain and River Immortal Realm to turn the tide.
"Sect Master..."
Ling Jiuxiao seemed to have thought of something and stammered, "Sect Master, you need to be careful of that dragon upon your return. I saw him in the foreign realm."
Su Chen nodded calmly, seemingly unconcerned.
No anger, no other emotion, which made Ling Jiuxiao wonder, "Could it be that all of this is under the Sect Master's control?"
Ling Jiuxiao realized that no matter how many years he had lived, he still couldn't fathom the Sect Master's thoughts.
To avoid revealing Su Chen's identity, Ling Jiuxiao bowed and took his leave, his lingering spirit dissipating.
He was giving Su Chen ample time.
With cultivation resources, Su Chen naturally wouldn't reveal his identity. Within the Mountain and River Sect, he disguised himself as an 'ordinary' disciple, observing the competition among heroes.
Who says the reincarnation of the Mountain and River Dao Ancestor must be famous throughout the world?
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Shanhe Pass
Ling Jiuxiao sat guard at the impregnable barrier before him, a long spear in his hand, imbued with the energies of wind and thunder.
This was the primordial power left by the Wind and Thunder Immortal King—the primordial authority of an Immortal King, allowing him to unleash power surpassing that of a True Immortal within the Shanhe Immortal Realm. Although this power wasn't limitless, even a True Immortal would perish before its terrifying might!
In fact, over so many eons, the primordial power of the Wind and Thunder Immortal King in Ling Jiuxiao's hand had already been largely depleted...
"Sect Master...you must return quickly! I can't hold on much longer!"
Although it was exhilarating to dominate the alien realm alone, even making alien True Immortals seem like mere vegetables in his hands, Ling Jiuxiao's thoughts drifted back to when he had just joined the Mountain and River Sect. Back then, he had rashly ventured into the Myriad Demon Realm, obtained a branch imbued with the Sect Master's sword energy, and effortlessly slew even Saints.
He just didn't know when that last time would be.
...
In the blink of an eye,
millions of years had passed.
Su Chen's performance had remained unremarkable; he was simply 'lucky' to have survived until now.
However, none of that mattered.
As a silent rain fell upon the Immortal Realm, no one knew that in a corner of the Mountain and River Sect, someone had broken through to the legendary Immortal Dao realm; everything seemed so natural.
After breaking through to True Immortal, Su Chen did not immediately set off for Mountain and River Pass.
"Little Lingzi, you'll have to suffer for now."
The power he left behind should be enough to sustain Ling Jiuxiao for a while... Su Chen suddenly had a bigger idea; perhaps it could help him accumulate Reversal Points faster.
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Inside the Otherworld
Long Jue sighed, "It's over."
He couldn't suppress it any longer, and finally succeeded in becoming an immortal. Although he succeeded, he couldn't be happy at all.
A powerful figure in the Otherworld quickly issued an order for him to go to the Mountain and River Immortal Realm and destroy it. After all, the True Immortals of his Mountain and River Immortal Realm had vessels within it that could descend.
A flawless True Immortal was enough to easily overturn any world without a True Immortal guarding it... Unless Ling Jiuxiao abandoned the Mountain and River Pass, but if Ling Jiuxiao relaxed even for a moment, the True Immortals of the Otherworld could instantly overturn the entire Mountain and River Immortal Realm.
"I hope a new True Immortal will be born within the Immortal Realm of Mountains and Rivers..."
Long Jueshen thought to himself. If a new True Immortal emerged in the Immortal Realm of Mountains and Rivers, he could at least pretend he was suppressed because he couldn't defeat him. Otherwise, he would have to give up this piece of fat meat that he had almost obtained, although he was still very reluctant to do so. It would be such a pity to waste the Dao Fruit of this life, and it pained him greatly.
Urged by the giant from the alien realm, Long Jueshen's consciousness returned to the Immortal Realm of Mountains and Rivers.
When Long Jueshen opened his eyes, his expression changed: "My lord, you've returned?"
The instant he returned, he saw an 'ordinary' young man standing before him. Although his appearance was unfamiliar, Long Jueshen recognized him at a glance.
Long Jue Shen fawned, "My lord, I've spent a long time in the alien realm and finally figured out its layout. Just give the order, and I'll follow you in your counterattack!"
Su Chen shook his head, "It's not the right time yet. You'll have to suffer a bit."
Long Jue Shen flicked his tail, closed his eyes, and declared righteously, "My lord, come! As long as I can help you, what does it matter if I'm divided into another 108 pieces!"
Su Chen smiled, then mercilessly divided Long Jue Shen into another 108 pieces to suppress him.
The news of Long Jue Shen's death shocked the alien realm, also revealing the existence of other True Immortals in the Mountain and River Immortal Realm.
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Mountain and River Pass
"Your Mountain and River Realm has hidden quite well; you even have a True Immortal hidden within!"
Facing the fury of the alien immortal, Ling Jiuxiao shrugged: "Are you the only ones allowed to retain such methods? Don't forget one thing: my Mountain and River Immortal Realm still has living immortals."
The alien immortal mistook the living immortal for the Dragon Lord who had never appeared.
Ling Jiuxiao knew that it wasn't Dragon God of Destruction.
It was the Sect Master who had returned!