Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension

This Immortal City is none other than the renowned Flying Immortal City of the entire Tianzhu Realm. Besides being the mountain gate of the Big Killer and Immortal Device Sect, it is also the headquarters of the Central Continent Alliance.

At this time, the entire Flying Immortal City was shrouded in a colorful light screen, with half of the major array formations already activated within the city. Countless elite cultivators stood guard at their posts, meticulously monitoring anything unusual in the surroundings to prevent infiltrators from the Netherworld from sneaking in.

Currently, in the center of the Immortal City, within the Flying Immortal Palace, the atmosphere was unusually tense, with most jade tables already occupied.

However, starting from the third row of jade tables, the number of occupants suddenly decreased, and the third row was barely half full, while the second row had directly dwindled to just over a dozen people.

In the first row, at the very top, there were only sixteen jade tables in total, and now only four were seated, each exuding formidable aura, clearly not ordinary Nascent Soul Ancestors.

Indeed, they were every bit these prominent figures, with the lowest cultivation among them above the Nascent Soul Seventh Layer.

At this moment, sitting behind the second jade table in the second row was a young man with fierce features and a sharp temperament, a pair of black-and-white sword hilts exposed behind his shoulders, seemingly an exceedingly rare Outer Sword Sword Cultivator.

This person was none other than Zhao Qiongyu, known as the "Infinite Sword Immortal," the Supreme Elder of the Southern Sky Zhao Family.

Zhao Qiongyu's sword-like eyebrows slightly raised, his eyes keenly focused on the person sitting at the very top, his face showing an unyielding expression.

At this time, the person seated at the head of the great hall was the first to break the tense silence: "Everyone, speak up! Regardless of the urgency or importance, there ought to be a plan!"

"Hmph, what's there to say? When soldiers come, we block; when water comes, we cover! My principle is to damn well fight them!"

Among the four people in the first row, Tu Wanxin, the Deputy Sect Master of the Sky-splitting Sword Dao, had the most impatient nature, and he simply seized the opportunity to speak first.

Among them, an old man with a fox face dressed in a Bone Abyss black robe, with indigo eyebrows, suddenly cackled, mockingly saying, "Heh, Sword Slaughter Son, you speak so simply. According to the top-secret intelligence from the shadow, the Netherworld has already gathered a large army; it won't be many years before another grand battle like three hundred years ago. Aren't you afraid of facing another great defeat? You should know that your previous Sword Master also fell in that war."

This person was obviously not from the Righteous Path, yet sitting alongside Tu Wanxin made it clear that he was a Late-stage Nascent Soul Cultivator.

The fox-faced old man, also known as Mingyu Demon, held the identity of Supreme Elder of the Primordial Demon Sect, possessing formidable Demon Techniques, ranking among the foremost in the same level.

During the Otherworld invasion, the Central Continent was perilous; the Central Continent Alliance even shamelessly invited the Primordial Demon Sect and other Evil Demons forces to join the alliance.

Initially, this move drew numerous criticisms, but countless incidents over the past centuries proved the wisdom of this decision.

Hence, the prestige of the Supreme Sensing Sect, which first proposed this, grew daily, having almost seized control of the alliance's power.

The current Alliance Hierarch, Daoist Qing Miao, from the Supreme Sensing Sect, was a prime example.

As soon as these words were spoken, Bi Fang Ancestor from the Beast Taming Sect among the four suddenly shouted, "Mingyu Demon, enough of your sarcastic remarks! Brother Jian always speaks his mind, far superior to those devious minds of the Demon Path like you.

I propose that each sect immediately forms a larger Daoist Soldier Corps, alongside dispatching the most elite Golden Core Masters, to report to the alliance. Certain hidden trump cards should be brought to the frontline quickly, in case the enemy suddenly launches a major assault."

The fox-faced old man, Mingyu Demon, cackled and laughed, saying, "Heh, it seems the Beast Taming Sect is finally willing to deploy the Daoist Soldiers of a thousand beasts and the Gu God Wizard Corps. If that's truly the case, I will report to the Sect Master and ask him to employ the Demon God Banner as well."

The last cultivator among the four was Mo Baijue, Master of the Immortal Device Sect.

Seeing the atmosphere growing tense, he stepped forward with a gentle demeanor, diffusing the situation, "The intelligence from the shadow is insufficient; we cannot determine if the Netherworld is indeed mobilizing their troops. Let us not disturb our formation until we verify the credibility of the intelligence before discussing anything further!"

"Master Mo, well-said!" Daoist Qing Miao, sitting at the top, nodded in agreement upon seeing this.

However, after saying this, he suddenly changed the topic, "This matter is of great importance; we should send the most efficient personnel to investigate it as soon as possible.

Additionally, the alliance has confirmed intelligence that the number one Dragon Shadow is currently trapped in the Bone Abyss and unable to return to this realm. Dragon Shadow holds a large amount of confidential information, and it must be brought back alive to Flying Immortal City.

Everyone, let's discuss who is the best candidate to be sent!"

While he was saying this, Daoist Qing Miao's gaze unintentionally or intentionally fell on Zhao Qiongyu.

When Zhao Qiongyu's eyes met this person's gaze, he knew things were not in his favor. He immediately began to think of countermeasures.

But as a Nascent Soul Sword Practitioner, while he could kill, resolved the present predicament was indeed vexing.

In fact, it was originally supposed to be Qingshan Great Elder attending this meeting, but due to an unforeseen event, Qingshan Ancestor was tied down and could not leave, thus sending Zhao Qiongyu as a substitute.

Who could have expected that the Supreme Sensing Sect would choose this critical moment to suddenly exert pressure?

Was there anyone seated in the hall who wasn't sharp-eyed and quick-witted!

As soon as everyone saw where the Alliance Hierarch's eyes fixed, they instantly understood the Hierarch's intention.

Among those factions affiliated with the Supreme Sensing Sect, some dared to openly dismiss the Southern Sky Zhao Family's prestige.

In the second row, an immortal-styled old man suddenly sprang out, a Nascent Soul Ancestor of the Tianyang Dao Sect and a staunch devotee of the Supreme Sensing Sect.

"I recommend the Infinite Sword Immortal. Taoist Zhao possesses great strength, and his sword escape is unparalleled under the heavens, making him the best choice!"

"The Southern Sky Zhao Family has profound roots, with remarkable talents and numerous experts within the clan, making it a leader in the Central Continent. It surely can undertake such a great responsibility. I wholly support Senior Bing's suggestion."

"Indeed, indeed, Zhao Sword Immortal once faced thousands with a single sword, and even consecutively defeated two enemy Nascent Souls, his strength is not to be underestimated."

"It is said that Zhao's Secret Department and Die Department have numerous capable individuals with unparalleled hidden Divine Skills. It is conceivable that Taoist Zhao also masters such techniques!"

"Hmph, three hundred years ago, defeat, the Zhao Family cannot evade its culpability! Now, indeed, they should redeem themselves. If not for the Great True Monarch's sake, the Southern Sky Zhao Family should have long apologized to the fallen fellow Daoists."

"I recall the alliance still has a Golden Core Team that has not been dispatched; why not let Taoist Zhao lead them, and at the fastest speed, sneak over and bring Dragon Shadow back."

Driven by interested parties, a trend quickly formed, with people buzzing but largely expressing agreement.

Seeing the situation worsening, Zhao Qiongyu's veins bulged in anxiety, but it was extremely difficult for him to speak against it.

Now, with the momentum as it is, opening his mouth would undoubtedly make him a target!

Daoist Qing Miao observed everything, with a satisfied nod, thinking well of his earlier leak of information, now indeed, a chorus of agreement.

After all, when facing a nearly suicidal mission, no one wants to become that unlucky one!

"I recommend the Infinite Sword Immortal. Taoist Zhao possesses great strength, and his sword escape is unparalleled under the heavens, making him the best choice!"

"The Southern Sky Zhao Family has profound roots, with remarkable talents and numerous experts within the clan, making it a leader in the Central Continent. It surely can undertake such a great responsibility. I wholly support Senior Bing's suggestion."

"Indeed, indeed, Zhao Sword Immortal once faced thousands with a single sword, and even consecutively defeated two enemy Nascent Souls, his strength is not to be underestimated."

"It is said that Zhao's Secret Department and Die Department have numerous capable individuals with unparalleled hidden Divine Skills. It is conceivable that Taoist Zhao also masters such techniques!"

"Hmph, three hundred years ago, defeat, the Zhao Family cannot evade its culpability! Now, indeed, they should redeem themselves. If not for the Great True Monarch's sake, the Southern Sky Zhao Family should have long apologized to the fallen fellow Daoists."

"I recall the alliance still has a Golden Core Team that has not been dispatched; why not let Taoist Zhao lead them, and at the fastest speed, sneak over and bring Dragon Shadow back."

Driven by interested parties, a trend quickly formed, with people buzzing but largely expressing agreement.

Seeing the situation worsening, Zhao Qiongyu's veins bulged in anxiety, but it was extremely difficult for him to speak against it.

Now, with the momentum as it is, opening his mouth would undoubtedly make him a target!

Daoist Qing Miao observed everything, with a satisfied nod, thinking well of his earlier leak of information, now indeed, a chorus of agreement.

After all, when facing a nearly suicidal mission, no one wants to become that unlucky one!