On this end.

Iron Feather Daoist wielded the 'Taiyi Tiangang Sword', sweeping the Fu Daoist away to dodge and escape, landing not far off at Dragon Tiger Peak, leaving no trace.

The cliffs of this peak stand tall, stretching over a thousand yards, with grotesque rocks towering, exuding a grand aura. The cliffs are divided into two: the Dragon Chant and Tiger Roar, connecting the cliff walls. As the mountain wind blows, the pines whisper like dragon chants, and the valleys roar like tigers.

Originally, it was occupied by a Primordial Spirit Practitioner.

Over twenty thousand years ago, the peak changed ownership, graced by celestial stars, scattered with Sun and Moon Essence, transforming from a common mountain into an Immortal Spiritual Sacred Land.

It is precisely the cultivation field of Iron Feather Daoist.

The two settled down.

Fu Daoist, covered in decay, sat incapacitated, fully exerting to suppress the corrosion of the Five Decays.

Iron Feather Daoist observed, his expression darkened: "What a vile Eternal Youth Sect, truly sinister!"

Saying so.

Seeing Fu Daoist severely injured, unable to even speak.

He formed a sword technique and inserted the 'Taiyi Tiangang Sword' beside Fu Daoist, shook his hand and threw out twelve Du Tian Fierce Fire God Flags, arranging them in four directions, imparting the control incantation to Fu Daoist, and said solemnly: "Shidi, recuperate here. I will now return to the Tianhe, call upon a few friends, this time to suppress the Eternal Youth Sect!"

Without further delay.

Leaping into light transformation.

Headed straight to Tianhe.

Up to Nine Heavens.

Into the galaxy.

After discerning directions, instead of returning to the Tianpeng Water Mansion, he landed on Cangyang Island within the central thirty-six continents and seventy-two islands of the galaxy.

This place is where a fringe army of the North Pole Exorcism Institute is stationed, commanded by 'General Cangyang'.

Iron Feather Daoist came here, not to find this general.

But landed outside the camp gate, took out the official seal of 'Commander of Disasters and Territories', and said to the camp gate general: "Please convey, ask 'Chasing Wind Cloud Thunder General', 'Heavenly Thunder Fire General', and 'Cangyang Patrol Right Envoy' to meet."

Seeing it was a Water Mansion Divine Officer.

The camp gate general dared not make things difficult and immediately sent a messenger into the camp to convey the message.

Before long.

Two generals and a Divine Officer came out.

One general was mysterious, the other valiant, while the Divine Officer was a woman, petite in stature, devoid of valiance.

Closely inspected.

Not strangers.

It turned out to be Longevity Daoist, Si Tuqian, and Lin Ye.

These three.

They were originally commanding troops at the Capturing God General Mansion, just like Iron Feather Daoist, all generals in the mansion.

After reaching Tianhe, the former two excelled in commanding troops, Lu Qingfeng appointed them as Divine Generals, each training and commanding troops within the Cangyang Army.

Lin Ye, unfamiliar with this, was appointed as a Patrol Envoy, a rank comparable to Lu Qingfeng's former 'Capturing God General', not beneath Iron Feather Daoist's 'Commander of Disasters and Territories'.

The three emerged.

Seeing Iron Feather Daoist, Lin Ye asked first: "Daoist Brother holds office in the Water Mansion, is this a summons by the Marshal?"

Longevity Daoist, Si Tuqian also looked at Iron Feather Daoist.

Iron Feather Daoist shook his head: "The Marshal is not the matter; it is my personal matter needing assistance from you three."

"Oh?"

"Who dares to trouble Daoist Brother within Tianpeng Water Mansion?"

Si Tuqian inquired.

He wore a three-pronged Purple Gold Crown on his head, a West River Red Silk Flower Robe draped over him, clad in Beast-faced Swallowing Head Linked Armor, with a Lei Jia Linglong Lion Barbarian Belt at his waist.

Majestic presence and commanding aura.

Long ago, over twenty thousand years, he entered the Capturing God General Mansion as the 'Devouring Demon Six Armored General', having already ventured into the Longevity Mist's peak True Immortal.

These years.

Entirely dutiful at the Capturing God General Mansion, achieving considerable merit.

Lu Qingfeng returned this time, enlightening him, and Si Tuqian finally took the last step, achieving Earth Immortal, standing comparably to former colleagues such as Iron Feather Daoist and Longevity Daoist.

Seeing their inquiry.

Iron Feather Daoist did not hide, elaborating on the situation of Fu Daoist and Eternal Youth Sect.

He ascended to Earth Immortal a little over ten thousand years ago, and has only served in Tianpeng Water Mansion for over three months; the colleagues in the Water Mansion remain superficial acquaintances.

With personal matters.

Earth Immortal conflicts.

Dare not disturb the Tianpeng True Monarch.

Thus the first ones thought of were these three before him.

They have been colleagues in the Capturing God General Mansion for over twenty thousand years together, while the least was over ten thousand years, a profound friendship.

As for the fifth among the five generals, 'Chi Cheng Daoist'.

This person had some ties to Kuyu Daoist of Eternal Youth Sect and hence isn't proper to invite, leaving people in a difficult spot.

After hearing Iron Feather Daoist's narration.

Si Tuqian realized: "So it's about Fellow Daoist Fu."

Lin Ye also spoke: "During the time at Capturing God General Mansion, Fellow Daoist Fu aided us greatly. This matter cannot be ignored! I shall seek leave from General Cangyang and accompany Daoist Brother to visit this Eternal Youth Sect!"

"Together."

Longevity Daoist, Si Tuqian also nodded, immediately turning back to seek leave.

"Thank you!"

Iron Feather Daoist was overjoyed, quickly expressing gratitude.

Awaiting outside.

Not long.

The three replaced their armors with Daoist robes, regular attire, and Si Tuqian even led his steed 'Nine-Headed Lion Essence' out of the camp gate.

The four gathered together.

Heading to the human realm.

Midway, passing Cangya Island.

Lin Ye suddenly stopped.

"Fellow Daoist Lin?"

Iron Feather Daoist puzzled, looked at Lin Ye.

Only to see Lin Ye glanced towards Cangya Island, saying: "Wait a moment, I will be right back."

Saying so.

Headed towards Cangya Island.

Iron Feather Daoist grew anxious, uncertain why Lin Ye intended to visit Cangya Island at this time.

Delays above.

Down below would be several days.

Delays can cause changes.

Simply cannot afford hesitation.

Next to him, Si Tuqian sensed Iron Feather Daoist's anxiety, explaining: "Fellow Daoist Lin's elder brother Lin Feng and two younger disciples serve as generals on Cangya Island."

"Ah, I see."

Iron Feather Daoist suddenly realized.

He'd heard Lin Ye had several senior and junior disciples who once went missing with the Marshal. This return of the Marshal included them as well.

They all achieved Earth Immortal Dao Fruit.

If these three lend their aid, Eternal Youth Sect would surely falter.

Thus waiting.

Not long thereon.

Lin Ye returned, closely examined, departed alone and returned alone: "This—"

"Didn't come?"

Iron Feather Daoist felt disappointed.

Lin Ye approached, smiling, countered with a three-foot tall Eight-layered Palace, said to Iron Feather Daoist: "This is my brother's supreme treasure 'Upper Origin Eight Sceneries Tower', inside unfolds into a separate world, divided into eight layers, each possessing infinite wonders, capable of containing or restraining foes. With this treasure, certainly, the Eternal Youth Sect will not easily escape!"

Upper Origin Eight Sceneries Tower!

This treasure was originally an Eighth Rank Magical Artifact, bestowed upon Lin Feng by Lu Qingfeng.

After finding Lin Feng, it was first reforged in the Guangyuan Realm, becoming a First Rank Immortal Device. Once in Tianhe, with countless materials and treasures from the treasury, and leveraging the endless Sun and Moon Essence, Lu Qingfeng further refined it, achieving a Fourth Rank Immortal Device.

Its power greatly increased, endless and boundless.

Lin Ye was meticulous, worried that even if the four of them joined forces to defeat the Eternal Youth Sect, they might find it difficult to stop the Earth Immortals from the Eternal Youth Sect from escaping. So he specifically borrowed this treasure from his elder brother Lin Feng.

In case of an escape.

With this treasure summoned, there would be no worries.

"Great!"

"With this treasure here, let's see how Kuyu Daoist will cope!"

Iron Feather Daoist was overjoyed to see this.

Although he didn't manage to wait for Lin Ye's brother and the two junior disciples, borrowing the 'Upper Origin Eight Sceneries Tower' wasn't bad.

Immediately.

Stopped hesitating.

The four of them each used their methods, hurrying to the Human Realm's Dragon Mountain.

...

A day in the heavens.

A year on earth.

Iron Feather Daoist spent half a day in the heavens, and four months had passed on earth.

Dragon Tiger Peak.

Fu Daoist was covered in filth, rotten and unbearable, for a full four months, finally suppressing his injuries, but the 'Five Decays Method' on him was activated by Xingyun Daoist, causing him to experience several cycles of five decays in an instant, making the rotten stench emanating from him difficult to conceal.

Fu Daoist took out 'All Flowers Essence' from his bosom and sprinkled it on himself.

Yet it still couldn't conceal the stench emitted by his Divine Soul.

His face turned unsightly for a moment.

Even he himself, smelling this stench, couldn't help but feel a surge of disgust, revealing a look of repulsion.

"Eternal Youth Sect!"

Fu Daoist was filled with immense hatred in his heart.

Helpless.

He had always been alone, ever since his sect was wiped out, he hadn't joined any other sect, so he didn't have any teacher or senior brothers to rely on.

Coming to the Earth Immortal World.

And unfortunately fell victim to the Five Decays Method.

Since then, whenever he interacted with others, due to the stench, he would inexplicably incite disgust.

As such.

He couldn't form any connections.

Fortunately, he had known Iron Feather Daoist beforehand, and both of them were in the Earth Immortal World. This Iron Feather Daoist was also a person who valued old friendships and was kind-hearted, thus could overlook the stench of the Five Decays on him and maintain their friendship.

Now, facing disaster.

The only hope left was Iron Feather Daoist.

While recuperating from his injuries, he looked up at the sky. In the blink of an eye, several more days passed, and Fu Daoist became anxious and restless as he waited.

Lost in anxious thoughts.

This day.

Suddenly saw four tunnel lights coming from the sky, falling on Dragon Tiger Peak. One of the tunnel lights was familiar, it was indeed Iron Feather Daoist.

"They've returned!"

Fu Daoist was delighted to see them and quickly got up to welcome them.

Then he saw accompanying Iron Feather Daoist were a male Daoist, a female Daoist, and a heroic young man leading a gallant Nine-headed Lion Essence striding towards them.

Fu Daoist had met these three before and knew their identities.

However.

He hadn't thought much of it at first, but now seeing them again, he felt a bit ashamed.

Among the three.

Longevity Daoist and Lin Ye Daoist were both disciples of the former Capturing God General and Earth Immortal disciples, which was nothing significant. But now they had transformed, becoming disciples of Tianpeng True Monarch, Tianhe's Supervisor.

Their status suddenly became prestigious.

Not like before.

Moreover.

Fu Daoist had also heard:

Besides the title 'Qingjing Saint', this teacher of the two, the former Capturing God General, now Tianpeng True Monarch, had also used the name 'Guang Yuanzi'.

Even at Smoke Cloud Peak, the original recruitment field had become the mountain gate of 'Guangyuan Immortal Sect'.

For a moment, Fu Daoist thought of himself.

He was originally just a mortal, fortunate enough to be enlightened by an 'Immortal' from Panlong Mountain, thereby stepping onto the path of cultivation.

His teacher at the time.

Was also called 'Guang Yuanzi'.

But.

In this vast world, how many cultivators were called 'Guang Yuanzi'?

Same name, different fate.

Longevity Daoist and Lin Ye's teacher was indeed Tianpeng True Monarch, Tianhe's Supervisor, possessing boundless Divine Skills and unrivaled power.

But what about him?

His teaching master had long perished under the hand of a Demon King!

No comparison.

Not just these two.

Even Si Tuqian had now achieved Earth Immortal status, serving as a general in Tianhe, receiving the favor of Tianpeng True Monarch, with a position far exceeding his own by multiple leagues.

Again, not someone he could compare to.

Smelling the stench on himself again.

Fu Daoist suddenly felt inferior and paused in his steps.

Iron Feather Daoist and the four didn't notice, striding boldly ahead.

Longevity Daoist and the other three first greeted Fu Daoist, calling him: "Fellow Daoist Fu."

Fu Daoist suppressed his embarrassment, kept a distance from the three, and forced a smile: "My issue troubles the three of you, I'm truly ashamed."

"Fellow Daoist Fu, there's no need to be so distant."

"You and Iron Feather Daoist are good friends, and since you often helped the Capturing God General Mansion before, how can we stand idle in this time of trouble?"

Lin Ye stepped forward two steps, his voice clear and sincere.

Fu Daoist was touched, quickly thanking them again.

Though Lin Ye was amiable, their statuses were ultimately different, and he couldn't just accept it thoughtlessly, despite it being out of respect for Iron Feather Daoist.

Seeing Fu Daoist being a bit reserved, Iron Feather Daoist understood the reason and wanted to help him out, so he spoke: "A small delay in heaven, but more than four months have passed on earth. The Eternal Youth Sect is likely prepared as well, why not go sooner?"

"Listening to Dao Brother's command."

Longevity Daoist said.

They came for Fu Daoist's issue and to assist Iron Feather Daoist, so it was naturally arranged by Iron Feather Daoist.

And since his junior brother Zhang Jingshan went to confront the Eternal Youth Sect when the General Mansion was lacking in manpower, only to be insulted and driven out.

Longevity Daoist held no goodwill towards the Eternal Youth Sect.

"Dao Brother can take charge."

Alongside.

Both Lin Ye and Si Tuqian voiced their agreement.

"Good."

Iron Feather Daoist didn't refuse.

He immediately led the three, along with Fu Daoist, rushing once more to Canglan Mountain!

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