Canglan Mountain.

Eternal Youth Sect.

Longevity Hall.

Daoists Shangchun, Kuyu, and Xingyun took their seats.

Kuyu Daoist wore a bitter expression, "I thought that Capturing God General had disappeared and died, how did he suddenly become the Tianhe General?"

Xingyun Daoist, still incredulous, said, "Perhaps 'Qingjing Daoist' is not 'Qingjing Child', just a coincidence in names?!"

He followed Kuyu Daoist's instructions to go to Primordial Monarch Palace to consult Daoist Shangchun.

He explained the situation.

This elder martial uncle was initially doubtful, then in disbelief, and finally lost his composure.

Hurriedly, he went to meet Four Bright Gongbin Yuanjun.

After coming out, he was even more distraught.

It wasn't until he returned to Canglan Mountain.

That he regained some spirit.

"There can be no mistake!"

Daoist Shangchun also had a headache, but firmly said, "A hundred years ago, His Majesty appointed Tianpeng, and the Tianhe had its master. I had never seen the Capturing God General before, so I didn't associate 'Qingjing Daoist' with 'Qingjing Child'. It wasn't until Xingyun went to Primordial Monarch Palace that I realized."

A hundred years ago.

Tianpeng returned to his position.

At the same time, the central generals of Capturing God General Mansion dispersed.

When they reappeared, Iron Feather Daoist had already become an officer at Tianpeng Water Mansion, holding a position equivalent to a 'Divine General', much higher than his own position under Four Bright Gongbin Yuanjun as 'Thunderbolt Cloud General', or any of the eleven Divine Generals under the mansion of the Heavenly Observation Marshal, such as 'Flame God General' or 'Capturing God General'.

Therefore.

Upon hearing this, Daoist Shangchun immediately made the connection.

Concerned he might be mistaken.

He hurried to confirm with Four Bright Gongbin Yuanjun.

Only then was it confirmed—

The newly appointed Tianpeng True Monarch was indeed the former Capturing God General.

"It was spoken by the Yuanjun themselves, how could it be false?!"

Daoist Shangchun knitted his brows.

Kuyu Daoist, beside him, cautiously asked, "Since that's the case, why not comply with Iron Feather's intention and solve the 'Five Decays' curse on that person?"

He was not afraid of Iron Feather Daoist.

Even if Iron Feather Daoist was formidable, he was merely an officer and an Earth Immortal; their Eternal Youth Sect also had Divine Generals and Earth Immortals, and was not inferior.

But behind him stood the Tianpeng True Monarch, who commanded the six million navy troops of Tianhe.

Such a divine presence, who would dare to provoke?!

"If it were that simple!"

Daoist Shangchun smiled bitterly and responded, "Have you forgotten how my position as 'Thunderbolt Cloud General' came to be?"

"..."

Kuyu Daoist, upon hearing this, raised his eyebrows.

Of course, he knew.

More than ten thousand years ago.

Four Bright Gongbin Yuanjun was attacked by Heavenly Punishment Shura, suffering severe injuries. After recuperating for ten thousand years, there were few Divine Generals and Earth Immortals left under her.

Thus, she sought powerful Earth Immortals from all directions.

Daoist Shangchun had long been plotting for a godly position, even vying for the 'Capturing God General' position, but unfortunately was overtaken by the well-connected 'Qingjing Child'.

Which caused the Eternal Youth Sect to harbor resentment for a long time.

This time, as Four Bright Gongbin Yuanjun recruited Earth Immortals, Daoist Shangchun naturally would not miss the opportunity.

But in terms of Divine Skills and combat prowess, among the Earth Immortal Fourth Realm, he was only above average.

Four Bright Gongbin Yuanjun was somewhat unimpressed.

Willing only to grant him a super-grade Heavenly General position, equivalent to the former position of Iron Feather Daoist as 'Iron Armor General', but was stingy with a Divine General position.

While Daoist Shangchun hesitated.

A stroke of luck descended.

The appointed god position of Shenxiao Sect's 'Zhengqing Daoist' suddenly encountered misfortune—

He died!

With this.

The Divine General position became vacant, and Daoist Shangchun took the opportunity to fill it, gaining great fortune.

Celebrating for a long time.

"The one who killed 'Zhengqing Daoist' was this Qingjing Child. Afterward, this child even falsely accused our Yuanjun with a memorial, causing the Yuanjun to suffer in Evil Dragon Pond for three thousand years."

"There was already a grudge between the two."

"Now that the subordinates of this Qingjing Child have come knocking, if we yield, with the Yuanjun's temperament—"

Daoist Shangchun could only smile wryly.

Kuyu Daoist and Xingyun Daoist also realized that they were caught in the middle, in a difficult position!

Neither Four Bright Gongbin Yuanjun.

Nor Tianpeng True Monarch.

Were they able to offend.

Normally, the Eternal Youth Sect would certainly lean towards Tianpeng True Monarch. After all, this True Monarch's power was far greater than Four Bright Gongbin Yuanjun.

But as it happened.

They had initially refused the recruitment of Capturing God General Mansion, later joining the banner of Four Bright Gongbin Yuanjun, and now had a grudge with Tianpeng True Monarch's subordinates.

If they tried to lean over, they would also have to worry about whether the other side held a grudge.

Moreover.

Although Four Bright Gongbin Yuanjun's divine position was lower, her temper was fierce!

This act almost tantamount to 'defecting to the enemy'.

Daoist Shangchun could not imagine what kind of crazy actions an enraged Four Bright Gongbin Yuanjun might take.

"Difficult!"

"Very difficult indeed!"

Kuyu Daoist also realized the difficulties within.

Xingyun Daoist thought for a moment, then said, "Perhaps there is no need to overthink it. Tianpeng True Monarch's status is as high as the Eight Divisions Heavenly Venerables, why would he pay attention to the disputes among us Earth Immortals? Moreover, Four Bright Gongbin Yuanjun also has Sa Heavenly Master supporting her, and may not fear Tianpeng."

Currently, there was no choice but to walk down this dark path.

They could only use such words to comfort themselves.

"Senior Brother."

Kuyu Daoist looked at Daoist Shangchun.

Seeing the latter shake his head, he took out a pagoda and laughed self-deprecatingly, "Before I left, Yuanjun gave me the 'Gongbin Pagoda' as a means of protection."

This gesture.

The intention was clear.

"Well then!"

"When soldiers come, the general blocks; when water comes, the earth obstructs."

"That Fu Daoist is merely Iron Feather's friend, as long as we manage the situation well, we'll only offend Iron Feather at most, perhaps not even alerting Tianpeng True Monarch."

Even if alerted.

It seems unlikely that Tianpeng True Monarch would lower himself to 'bully' these few struggling Earth Immortals, wouldn't you think?!

Shangchun Daoist held the 'Gongbin Pagoda', gritting his teeth, no longer hesitating.

At present.

He waited in Canglan Mountain, sitting idle to see Iron Feather Daoist and Fu Daoist's next move.

...

Another day.

Tianhe.

Cangya Island.

Lin Ye, holding an eight-layered palace three feet high, hurriedly landed on the island, arrived outside the camp gate of the 'Cangya Army', took out the official seal of 'Cangyang Patrol Right Envoy', and said to the camp gate general, "Please convey, and invite 'Six Heavens Chasing General', 'Swallowing Star and Moon General', and 'Four Fruits Heaven General' for a meeting."

Seeing it was the Cangyang Army Divine Officer.

The camp gate general asked a couple more questions, found out that this divine officer was the sister of the army's 'Six Heavens Chasing General', and dared not neglect, quickly sent the messengers into the camp to convey the message.

Before long.

The three generals strode out.

A closer look.

They were none other than Lin Feng, Wen Guang, and Zhang Yang.

These three.

All used to serve as 'Emperors' in the Guangyuan Realm, each with experience in commanding armies.

Thus they were appointed as Divine Generals by Lu Qingfeng, sent to serve in the 'Cangya Army'.

The three walked out.

Lin Feng saw Lin Ye looking like an ant on a hot pan, curiously asked, "You went to the Lower Realm, how come you just went and now you're back?"

"Big Brother."

"Big Brother."

"Something bad happened!"

Lin Ye hurriedly said, "Brother Longevity, Brother Situ, and Brother Iron Feather were captured, with only me escaping thanks to the 'Brocade Cloud Robe' bestowed by the teacher, seized the opportunity to use 'Cloud Peak Step' to flee!"

Lin Ye spoke extremely fast.

Quickly recounting the events that happened in the Lower Realm.

Originally.

Their team attacked the Eternal Youth Sect, each wielding handy immortal artifacts, initially holding the advantage.

Unexpectedly, seeing himself losing, that Shangchun Daoist threw out a pagoda, catching them off guard and directly capturing Longevity Daoist, Situ Qian, and his mount, the Nine-Headed Lion Essence, all into it.

Iron Feather Daoist and Lin Ye, seeing the situation was bad, reacted.

One wielded an Immortal Sword to attack fiercely.

One quickly summoned the 'Upper Origin Eight Sceneries Tower'.

Iron Feather Daoist's Immortal Sword was remarkable, but his Dao ability was too shallow, eventually failing to escape, also captured into that pagoda. However, Lin Ye took the opportunity to capture in the Eternal Youth Sect nearly eight True Immortals, along with Kuyu Daoist and Xingyun Daoist, the two Earth Immortals, all collected.

Afterwards, afraid of being no match for Shangchun Daoist.

So that the entire army would be wiped out.

Immediately greased his feet, even captured Fu Daoist into the Eight Sceneries Tower, then hurried back to Tianhe for reinforcements!

"This——"

Lin Feng, Wen Guang, and Zhang Yang exchanged glances, Wen Guang first said, "Sister, don't panic, we'll follow you to Canglan Mountain. Don't you have two Earth Immortals from the Eternal Youth Sect in this Eight Sceneries Tower? Just exchange them back for Brother Longevity and the others."

Lin Ye, being alone, worried about being no match, dared not go for the exchange.

But the four of them together.

Still afraid of deceit from the other side?

"Not right."

Lin Feng shook his head and said, "Brother Longevity's Dao ability and mana, surpass us all. He also has the Fourth-rank Immortal Device 'Orange Light Spear' bestowed by the teacher in hand, yet was still captured, it shows that pagoda is no ordinary item. To go rashly, I'm afraid is futile."

Lin Feng considered thoroughly.

Lin Ye listened, but became even more anxious: "Then what should we do, should we go find the teacher?"

Hearing this.

Lin Feng and Zhang Yang both looked up towards her.

Which made Lin Ye anxious when looked at.

Just heard Zhang Yang say, "The teacher commands Tianhe, his status extremely esteemed. Such trifling Earth Immortal disputes, if also trouble him, wouldn't it be the laugh of the Three Realms Immortal Gods?"

This said.

Lin Ye also realized, asking, "Then what should we do now?"

Lin Feng thought for a while and said to the three, "Don't panic. That pagoda is formidable, can rival immortal artifacts, but may not withstand Spiritual Treasures. I'll go seek General Zhanng, to borrow the 'Heavenly Demon Blood Transformation Divine Sword' for use!"

Saying so.

Without much explanation, returned to the camp to take leave, and went on his own.

Lin Ye curiously asked, "Who is General Zhanng, who actually possesses a Spiritual Treasure?"

Lu Qingfeng brought back so many disciples, followers, and subordinates at once, Lin Ye only had a rough look through. More than three months into the army at Tianhe, thus unaware of the origins of this 'General Zhanng'.

Wen Guang heard and explained to Lin Ye, "General Zhanng's name is 'Zhang Shu', highly valued by the teacher. Though said to be the teacher's subordinate, essentially no different from our disciples, all his Divine Skills and Great Methods were taught by the teacher. When we were in the Guangyuan Realm, this General Zhanng had represented the teacher to command the Immortal Court. The 'Heavenly Demon Blood Transformation Divine Sword' in his hands was bestowed by the teacher."

Zhang Yang also added on the side, "Not only that. After returning to Tianhe, General Zhanng was also appointed by the teacher among the 'Thirty-six Generals' as the 'Tianji Lieutenant General' of the 'Seven Politics and Eight Spirits', ranked third among the 'Seven Politics Generals', leading a whole army stationed on Tianji Island."

"Tianji Lieutenant General?!"

Lin Ye was greatly startled.

Such a position, not to mention being hard for them to compare,

even her 'Cangyang Army' commander 'General Cangyang', is far less.

Within the whole Tianhe, he is significant.

The teacher gave such a Divine Position, and bestowed a Spiritual Treasure.

Now.

Lin Ye finally understood the meaning of Wen Guang's so-called 'valued'

She wanted to meet this General Zhanng very much.

But clearly now was not the time, shelved for the moment.

While waiting for her elder brother to return.

She inquired with Wen Guang and Zhang Yang about Zhang Shu's deeds.

Not long after.

Lin Feng returned.

"Elder brother."

"How is it?"

Lin Ye asked impatiently.

"General Zhanng, busy training troops on Tianji Island, has no time to descend the realm." Lin Feng said, seeing Lin Ye's face of disappointment, smiled slightly, reversed his hand to take out a blood-colored treasure blade: "But the 'Heavenly Demon Blood Transformation Divine Sword' was borrowed!"

He and Zhang Shu served as Emperors in the Guangyuan Immortal Court together.

Had some friendship.

Zhang Shu was most loyal, under Lu Qingfeng's command, leading Tianji Army diligently, not daring neglect, not daring to leave his post. But lending the 'Heavenly Demon Blood Transformation Divine Sword' was not an issue.

"That's great!"

"No time to lose, let's hurry."

Lin Ye said, handing the 'Upper Origin Eight Sceneries Tower', she had been holding onto tightly, back to Lin Feng, "This Eight Sceneries Tower is hard to use. Elder brother, keep it yourself for the journey, and conveniently interrogate those two old Daoists!"

Speaking.

A group of four left Tianhe, heading straight towards Canglan Mountain!

...