Tycoon War God

Ling Xuan Immortal had assumed that after the assassination attempt by the Foundation Building Immortals of the Four Seas Gate, Shangguan Shiming would either flee in disarray like a stray dog or hide her tracks, never appearing in public again.

Never had he imagined she would be so bold! It seemed she didn’t care at all about being pursued by Foundation Building Immortals! Truly a Banished Immortal Seed! Her disposition is far beyond that of an ordinary person!

Overjoyed, Ling Xuan Immortal let out a sharp whistle, and the other six Foundation Building Immortals from the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion quickly gathered around him. Upon seeing Shangguan Shiming on the street not far away, they were all ecstatic.

”Haha, it seems our luck is good! Out of the two hundred Foundation Building Immortals divided into twenty teams to search for the Banished Immortal Seed, we were the ones to find her. Looks like the Rule Artifact our Sect Master offered is ours for the taking!”

The Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion had mobilized its entire force this time. Almost all its Foundation Building Immortals had been dispatched to find Shangguan Shiming. At this moment, nothing was more important to the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion than this task.

”That person beside her… could that be the famed Proud Son of Heaven from the secular world, Lin Wudi?”

”Damn it! How arrogant is that Lin Wudi! He’s making a Banished Immortal Seed of our Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion serve him like a maiden servant! He deserves death!”

”Lingji, don’t complicate things! To welcome back our Banished Immortal Seed, our grievances with Lin Wudi can be put aside. Let bygones be bygones!”

The seven Foundation Building Immortals descended on their swords, landing before Lin Mu and Shangguan Shiming.

Dongji Immortal! Shangguan Shiming’s heart skipped a beat. She recognized the leader of the group as none other than Dongji Immortal, a Foundation Establishment Middle Stage expert from the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion. This man was a Proud Son of Heaven who had achieved his Foundation Establishment from the Eleventh Level of Qi Cultivation, and his status within the pavilion was revered.

”Shangguan Shiming, you have done well!” Dongji Immortal’s eyes revealed a hint of approval.

To dare appear in public while being hunted by nearly everyone from the sects of the Ancient Land—such mettle was commendable.

Yet, Shangguan Shiming offered no reply. Instead, she lowered her head and continued to serve Lin Mu respectfully. Seeing this, the immortals of the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion were all visibly indignant. A sharp glint flashed in Dongji Immortal’s eyes, but he suppressed his anger.

”You must be the secular world’s Proud Son of Heaven, Lin Wudi. I am Dongji of the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion. Greetings, Lin Wudi!”

Shangguan Shiming kept her head bowed, but her brow twitched slightly. She had expected these immortals from the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion to attack immediately to avenge Ao Guang. Who would have thought their attitude would be so cordial? It was almost humble.

Lin Mu gave no response, still sipping his tea at a leisurely pace. A flicker of displeasure crossed Dongji Immortal’s face, but he forced it down. He did not persist in the face of such a cold reception.

Instead, he turned to Shangguan Shiming. ”Shiming, do not be alarmed. The Pavilion Master has issued a decree: so long as you are willing to return, the Sect is prepared to let bygones be bygones!”

Shangguan Shiming froze for a second before a strange thought occurred to her. Could it be… the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion also thinks I’m a Banished Immortal Seed? Her expression turned peculiar.

Dongji Immortal continued to raise the stakes. ”Not only that, but once you return to the Sect and your status as a Banished Immortal is verified, the Sect will name you the successor to the Pavilion Master! You will have your pick of our resources! Even the Divine Calculator Great Ancestor will personally take you as his disciple and teach you the art of divine calculation!”

Hearing the name ”Divine Calculator Great Ancestor,” Shangguan Shiming’s delicate frame trembled. ”The Divine Calculator Great Ancestor… is still of this world?”

The Divine Calculator Great Ancestor was currently the only Core Formation Great Ancestor in the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion. He was the Sect’s Sky-supporting White Jade Column, its Sea-spanning Purple Gold Beam. It was solely due to his existence that the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion maintained its position among the Ten Great Sects. Shangguan Shiming had heard rumors that the Great Ancestor’s lifespan had run out fifty years ago. To think he was still alive!

Dongji Immortal said proudly, ”The Great Ancestor’s mana is boundless and his longevity rivals the heavens. How could he fall so easily? Shiming, are you willing to become the disciple of the Divine Calculator Great Ancestor?”

He was confident no one could refuse such an offer. To be taken as a disciple by a Core Formation Great Ancestor was a privilege that even a Proud Son of Heaven could hardly hope for. These old ancestors were almost all in seclusion, trying to extend their lives, and rarely accepted new disciples. An opportunity like this came once in a century.

Shangguan Shiming was indeed tempted. Had the people from the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion made this offer a few days ago, she would have returned to the Sect without a second thought. But having witnessed the battle between Lin Mu and the Peach Blossom Sword Demon Qing Que up close, she was no longer the same person she once was.

In her heart, she now had a more distant path to walk—the path of an Immortal. Leave behind an Immortal like Lin Mu to follow a Core Formation Great Ancestor?

”Dongji Immortal, I apologize. I am now my master’s maiden servant and can no longer return to the Sect,” Shangguan Shiming said with a deep bow, refusing the incredible temptation Dongji Immortal had laid before her.

A hush fell over the scene. For a moment, Dong Ji, Ling Xuan, and Lingji all thought they must have misheard. Shangguan Shiming was refusing to return to her Sect, refusing to become the disciple of a Core Formation Great Ancestor, and her reason was that she wanted to follow Lin Wudi as a servant?

”Shangguan Shiming! Have you lost your mind?” Dongji Immortal roared in fury.

Shangguan Shiming replied calmly, ”How can a sparrow understand the ambitions of a swan? It is precisely because I have *not* lost my mind that I have made this choice. Say no more, Dongji Immortal. My mind is made up!”

Killing intent surged in Dongji Immortal’s eyes as he glared fiercely at Lin Mu. ”Lin Wudi, was it you who bewitched her and forbade her from returning to the Sect?”

CLANG!

A sword hummed. The instant Dongji Immortal spoke, a Peach Wood Sword shot from its sheath, dancing beside the group and emitting an eerie, pale light.

Lin Mu spoke nonchalantly, ”Instead of wasting your time with me, you should probably worry about how to survive the imminent crisis.”

”What?” Dongji Immortal asked, confused.

SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!

Just then, several streaks of light flew in from outside the city, landing before the crowd.

”The Sea-Covering Immortal from the Four Seas Gate!”

Seeing the newcomer, Dongji Immortal wasted no time. He directed his Peach Wood Sword to stab forward. The Sea-Covering Immortal was a Foundation Building Proud Son of Heaven from the Four Seas Gate and also a Foundation Establishment Middle Stage expert. Back in the Qi Cultivation Realm, he and Dong Ji had been fierce rivals, their various duels ending in draws. The reason for his appearance now was obvious.

CLANG!

The Sea-Covering Immortal performed a Hand Sealing Technique. A perfectly round bead materialized to block Dong Ji’s Peach Wood Sword as he laughed heartily. ”Dong Ji, it’s been thirty years! Let us have another battle! The rest of you, kill Shangguan Shiming!”

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!

Sword light crisscrossed and True Qi exploded outwards. Without another word, fifteen Foundation Building Immortals engaged in a life-or-death struggle. The surrounding city buildings began to collapse one after another. Only the spot where Lin Mu sat remained perfectly stable, untouched by a single speck of dust.

Dongji Immortal roared, ”Sea-Covering!”

In response, the Sea-Covering Immortal’s Magic Artifact bead erupted with endless blue light, sending a titanic wave crashing down upon Dongji Immortal.

”After thirty years, is this all you amount to?” Dongji Immortal sneered. ”Invocation of the Gods!”

He pointed his Peach Wood Sword to the void. A beam of light descended from above, slamming into his body with a deafening bang. Spiritual Energy flared as divine might radiated outwards. A terrifying aura emanated from Dongji Immortal, pulverizing the massive paving stones around him. The buildings lining the street were blasted into fragments by the horrifying spiritual pressure. The merchants inside screamed in agony as they were crushed to death by the wanton display of power.

”I am the Upper Realm Mighty Spirit God! You mortals, kneel before me!”