Tycoon War God

”A city siege? A siege on one of the seven major cities of the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion?! What in the world is going on? Have all the people from the Ancient Land Sect gone mad?” Shangguan Shiming’s eyes widened in disbelief.

Although ceaseless slaughter occurred between the various factions of the Ancient Land Sect, it was usually confined to cultivators. A siege of this nature had not erupted for many years. At least, in Shangguan Shiming’s memory, there had never been a war on this scale, let alone one taking place in one of the seven major cities of the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion.

For such a battle to occur in one of the seven major cities usually meant the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion was on the brink of annihilation. Even five hundred years ago, when that exiled immortal of the extreme realm who had dominated for fifteen hundred years finally fell, the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion hadn’t been pushed into such a wretched state! To Shangguan Shiming, this was simply unimaginable.

Lin Mu said flatly, ”It’s not a siege.”

”Not a siege? Then...” The ferocity of the battle in Heavenly Origin City clearly involved more than a dozen Foundation Building Immortals attacking one another. If such fierce attacks didn’t constitute a siege, what could they be for? Surely not a dispute over mining resources?

Lin Mu glanced at Shangguan Shiming, a strange look in his eyes. ”It’s because of you.”

”Me?” Shangguan Shiming pointed to her own nose, thinking she must be hearing things.

If these people were fighting over Lin Mu, she could understand. But to say it was all for her... For more than a dozen Foundation Building Immortals to engage in a life-or-death battle over her, a Worldly Walker assigned to thankless errands, was the most ridiculous joke in the world. Yet, since Lin Mu was the one who had said it, she didn’t dare to laugh.

”They’re here,” Lin Mu said, looking ahead.

Just then, more than thirty cultivators in blue robes sped toward them, riding various flying Magic Artifacts.

The Four Seas Gate? Could the Foundation Building Immortals fighting in the city be from the Four Seas Gate? Shangguan Shiming was visibly startled upon seeing their attire.

The Four Seas Gate, one of the Ten Great Sects of the Ancient Land, was an old rival of the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion. Five hundred years ago, when the Pavilion’s exiled immortal fell, the Four Seas Gate had launched a frenzied attack. If not for the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion’s profound heritage, the sect would have been annihilated. The enmity between the two sects could be traced back seven or eight thousand years. However, for the last two to three hundred years, things had been relatively calm despite constant minor skirmishes. Why have they started fighting again today? And to think the Four Seas Gate has attacked all the way to Heavenly Origin City.

”Senior Brother Qi! Shangguan Shiming killed Senior Brother Qi!”

”Shangguan Shiming is here! Kill her!”

”Kill her!”

Ignoring Lin Mu as if he were invisible, the Four Seas Gate cultivators rushed madly toward Shangguan Shiming.

Could it really be because of me? As the thought crossed her mind, she saw Lin Mu casually walk to the side, showing no intention of helping.

BOOM!

A beam of sword light exploded nearby, forcing Shangguan Shiming to focus.

”Four Seas Gate, are you all insane?! Daring to attack one of the seven major cities? You’re seeking death!”

Shangguan Shiming summoned her sword and engaged the members of the Four Seas Gate. The Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion was already known for its profound and esoteric techniques, and now she had also cultivated the Rainbow Feather Dress Technique that Lin Mu had bestowed upon her. Shangguan Shiming’s combat prowess had practically multiplied.

She moved like a butterfly flitting among flowers; each flutter of her form claimed a life. Her movements were as graceful as Chang’e soaring to the moon, as light as Zhao Feiyan dancing on a palm. The Rainbow Feather Dress Technique showcased a woman’s beauty to its fullest. It looked less like Shangguan Shiming was fighting and more like she was dancing.

A dance to topple cities; another to claim lives!

”The Tenth Layer of Qi Cultivation! Shangguan Shiming is truly a prodigy!”

”We cannot allow the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion to produce another exiled immortal! Kill her!”

The eyes of the Four Seas Gate cultivators turned bloodshot. Fearless of death, they charged crazily at Shangguan Shiming! Most of them were at the eighth or ninth layer of Qi Cultivation, with only two or three at the Tenth Layer. These geniuses of the Tenth Layer of Qi Cultivation fought like madmen, trying desperately to kill Shangguan Shiming, but they couldn’t even touch the hem of her clothes.

A few breaths later, only two geniuses of the Tenth Layer of Qi Cultivation remained alive. The rest were all dead.

Shangguan Shiming stared at her hands, scarcely believing they were her own. I fought dozens of people all by myself! In a single day, my strength has changed so drastically!

The two remaining Four Seas Gate cultivators trembled as they gazed at Shangguan Shiming. Though her robes were stained with blood, her elegance was undiminished. Just moments ago, they had thought the news from the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion was absurd. How could a mere Worldly Walker become a Banished Immortal Seed?

But now, they believed. She had only advanced a few days ago, yet she could slay dozens of people. Even a Proud Son of Heaven could not match such strength!

The two exchanged a look, a flicker of grim resolve in their eyes.

”Kill!”

These two talented cultivators of the Tenth Layer of Qi Cultivation, both with bright futures, simultaneously activated Forbidden Techniques. With the determination to perish together, they charged at Shangguan Shiming!

A breath later, both fell to the ground. Shangguan Shiming had only suffered a shallow gash on her shoulder.

An exiled immortal of the extreme realm truly is this terrifying… The two great geniuses of the Four Seas Gate breathed their last in despair.

An exiled immortal of the extreme realm? Why do they think I’m one? Having heard them shout it several times, Shangguan Shiming was sure she hadn’t misheard. I’m only at the Tenth Layer of Qi Cultivation. Why would they think I’m a Banished Immortal Seed?

”Teacher...” Shangguan Shiming felt Lin Mu must know the answer. When she looked at him, she saw a faint smile on his lips.

BOOM! RUMBLE!

The defensive formation of Heavenly Origin City finally gave way under the relentless bombardment of more than ten Foundation Building Immortals and shattered completely. At the same time, the fighting within the city also seemed to cease.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

Two streaks of light cut through the air as a pair of Foundation Building Immortals landed before Shangguan Shiming.

”She really is at the Tenth Layer of Qi Cultivation!”

”And the scent of a Sky-Breaking Pill!”

”This means the rumors were true!”

”A single Sky-Breaking Pill to break through two major realms... she truly is a Banished Immortal Seed!”

”She single-handedly slew dozens in the Qi Cultivation Realm, including three experts of her own level! If that’s not a Banished Immortal Seed, what is?!”

In just a few sentences, the two Foundation Building Immortals had confirmed Shangguan Shiming’s status.

”Young woman Shangguan,” said one of the Foundation Building Immortals, the one wielding a Watersplit Thorn. ”I am the Soaring Dragon Immortal of the Four Seas Gate. I offer you an opportunity. If you willingly join our Four Seas Gate, I can make the decision to name you the Sect Heir. The day you reach Foundation Establishment will be the day you take command as the Sect Leader of the Four Seas Gate. What do you say?”

Shangguan Shiming pointed to her own nose. ”You’re asking me, a disciple of the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion, to become the Sect Leader of your Four Seas Gate?”

Even after surviving a life-or-death battle, Shangguan Shiming still found the scene before her surreal.

The Soaring Dragon Immortal laughed heartily. ”From what I know, the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion branded you a traitor three days ago. Even your ancestor, Shangguan Xue, has been imprisoned! You are no longer a member of the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion!”

Shangguan Shiming clenched her fists tightly. A moment later, however, her breathing returned to normal.

”Apologies. I already belong to another sect and cannot join the Four Seas Gate.”