Evergreen Immortal Empire

Evergreen Immortal Empire . . .

Mo Xie was forcibly removed from the City of Ancient Emperors by the governing law energy, but the hearts of the Qin Sect's experts continued to race with unease. This Mo Xie had proven himself a ruthless figure. The fact that he had slain Zi Daoyang was a glaring testament to his extreme danger.

Mo Xie had now acquired an indestructible physique, three-ninths of the Brahma Heavenly Emperor's inheritance, endured the Sacred Luminance's baptism, and successfully established his immortal foundation. Among those who had embarked on this journey to the City of Ancient Emperors, Mo Xie could undoubtedly be counted among the ultimate victors. Tragically, the most profound loser in this ordeal was none other than Zi Daoyang.

Of course, Mo Xie's formidable accomplishments did not overshadow Qin Wentian's accomplishments. It was evident that he had made meticulous preparations, ensuring the survival of his demonic beast companion and even successfully evading Mo Xie, who had ascended to the immortal foundation realm. These achievements were a source of great pride.

However, there was no denying the perilous nature of their recent battle.

"If we encounter Mo Xie again in the immortal realms, we must ensure his demise," Jun Mengchen declared with a grim expression. Mo Xie's ruthlessness had left a deep impression.

"Everyone, please disperse. With Mo Xie's departure, the Qin Sect will no longer face any disturbances," Qin Wentian proclaimed to the onlookers. With the Violet Sect's dissolution and Mo Xie's exit, the Qin Sect had firmly established itself as the preeminent power in the City of Ancient Emperors.

His words were met with nods as the spectators began to disperse. Qin Wentian gracefully descended to the ground, with Qing'er, Nanfeng Yunxi, Jun Mengchen, and the others trailing behind him.

"Qin Wentian, do you intend to leave the city?" Nanfeng Yunxi inquired. She had overheard his previous remarks.

"Yes," Qin Wentian replied softly. "There's no longer any reason for us to remain in the City of Ancient Emperors. I primarily came here to find Qing'er."

Qing'er's captivating eyes shimmered with emotion. Nanfeng Yunxi glanced at her and smiled. "I understand. You've already reached the pinnacle, securing the top rank in the Immortal Ascension Rankings. With the strength of our Qin Sect, there is no force that can challenge us here. It's time for us to depart. I, too, have been on various adventures for many years, and it's now my turn to make preparations for ascending to the immortal foundation realm upon my return."

She turned her gaze to the others. "What about the rest of you? Any thoughts? If you wish to stay in the City of Ancient Emperors, that's perfectly fine."

With Zi Daoyang's demise and Mo Xie's departure, the top ten positions in the Immortal Ascension Rankings had been firmly established. There were no longer any compelling reasons for Jun Mengchen and his companions to linger in the city. Jun Mengchen articulated this decision, drawing warm smiles from the others.

"In that case, it's settled. Tomorrow, we'll head to the transference area and return to the immortal realms," Qin Wentian agreed, nodding. "For now, let's go back and get some rest."

The group dispersed, each going their separate ways. The following day, Qin Wentian gathered the Qin Sect's experts and shared his intention to depart the city. Their response was not surprising to him; they had seen Qin Wentian's decision coming.

"Brother Qin, in the future, if our paths cross again in the immortal realms, please don't treat me as a stranger," one of the experts said with a friendly smile.

"Even after we leave the City of Ancient Emperors, if we happen to meet in the immortal realms, and if all of you are still willing to be friends with me, Qin, then we'll remain brothers," Qin Wentian declared, his words carrying an air of heroism.

"Agreed. Haha, let's hope we'll have the chance to fight side by side again," another expert chimed in. Qin Wentian's gaze then shifted to Xu Ruxue. "After we depart, the position of sect leader will be entrusted to Xu Ruxue. The remaining brothers in the Qin Sect can discuss and vote on the direction the sect should take in the future."

Xu Ruxue was deeply moved as she looked at Qin Wentian and his companions. This group of people exuded a greatness that transcended their time in the City of Ancient Emperors. Even though their stay had been relatively brief, the entire city would surely remember them.

"Farewell, everyone," Qin Wentian declared, soaring into the air. His group boarded Qing'er's spatial leaf boat and waved goodbye to the Qin Sect's experts. The experts returned the gesture, watching as the bright light flashed, and the leaf boat vanished, carrying Qin Wentian's group away.

"They've departed," the onlookers sighed. The City of Ancient Emperors was a transient hub for countless immortal realm geniuses. Some would fade into obscurity with time, while a select few would become names capable of shaking the entire immortal realms.

"If that fellow doesn't meet an untimely end, he'll undoubtedly become a formidable figure in a certain region," Li Yu mused, his gaze fixed on the horizon. As one of the earliest members to join the Qin Sect, he had known Qin Wentian and his companions since their time in the Xiao Sect. Qin Wentian's rate of progress was simply astounding, and his future seemed boundless.

"Let's hope that when we hear his name a thousand years from now, he'll either be a king or an emperor of a region," Xu Ruxue murmured.

Word of their departure quickly spread throughout the City of Ancient Emperors, once again creating ripples of excitement and discussion.

The revelation of Zi Daoyang's murderer had sent shockwaves through the City of Ancient Emperors. Mo Xie's ruthless act had left no room for doubt. Furthermore, Mo Xie had made an audacious attempt on Qin Wentian's life and the lives of his loyal demonic beasts, coming dangerously close to success. To make matters even more unsettling, it had been revealed that Mo Xie had reached the pinnacle of cultivation, ascending to immortality with the establishment of his immortal foundation.

In the wake of these dramatic events, the upper echelons of the Qin Sect, including Qin Wentian and his companions, had chosen to bid farewell to the City of Ancient Emperors. As they departed, their names vanished from the Immortal Ascension Rankings. Xuan Yang, the next in line, was poised to claim the coveted top position.

However, this departure was unprecedented in the city's history. Nine out of the top ten rankers had simultaneously left, leaving a void that would be challenging to fill. The new top ten rankers were expected to be the least accomplished in the city's storied history.

Their journey to the eastern outskirts of the City of Ancient Emperors led them to a desolate expanse, a place where they would initiate their departure from the city. There, they confronted a foreboding scene: dark clouds coalesced, forming a black maelstrom within a sea of destruction. Before the tumultuous sea stood an ancient structure imbued with powerful law energy. Inside the building, numerous spatial transference arrays awaited. While the city's law energy effortlessly sent immortal-foundation cultivators away, ascendants had to make their way to this location for departure.

Nanfeng Yunxi, familiar with the procedures, directed their group into the building. Once inside, they approached the arrays of spatial transference, nine in total, each leading to a distinct destination.

"These arrays will send you to various locations," Nanfeng Yunxi explained. "Legend has it that this place was constructed by ancient emperors, offering one-way teleportation across vast distances and boundless regions. My Southern Phoenix Clan resides in the southern region of the Azure Mystic Immortal Realms. I'll be using this particular array. What about the rest of you?"

Qin Wentian turned to Qing'er, and her gentle voice broke the silence. "Will you accompany me back to the Evergreen Immortal Empire?"

Gazing into Qing'er's captivating eyes, Qin Wentian smiled warmly and nodded. He took her hand and replied, "Yes, I will accompany you."

Qin Wentian's gaze shifted to his companions, Jun Mengchen, Hua Taixu, and the others, awaiting their decisions.

Hua Taixu spoke first, his voice filled with reverence, "I wish to visit my master."

Jun Mengchen, never one to miss a chance for humor, interjected with a laugh, "Senior Brother, you're going to pay your respects to your future father-in-law. In that case, Senior Sister Qingxuan and I won't disturb you two. We will head back first." His teasing tone earned him a reproachful glare from Qin Wentian. It was clear to everyone where Jun Mengchen and Zi Qingxuan would be heading next—back to the Heavenly Talisman Realm.

"The Evergreen Immortal Empire is located in the same region as the Eastern Sage Thirteen Prefectures. You guys can use the same array and split up once you arrive," Nanfeng Yunxi suggested, pointing to another array.

With only nine arrays at their disposal, it was impossible for them to connect to every location in the vast immortal realms. From a broader perspective, the Evergreen Immortal Empire and the Eastern Sage Thirteen Prefectures fell within the same region.

"Alright, let's proceed," Qin Wentian agreed. Shortly after, Nanfeng Yunxi stepped onto her designated array, while Qin Wentian and the others positioned themselves on the adjacent one. The descent of law energy activated the spatial transference's power, and in an instant, a blinding flash of light erupted amidst thunderous rumblings. It felt as if they were engulfed in a sea of dazzling, formidable runes—a world on the verge of collapse.

"What an incredible spatial transference array," Qin Wentian mused quietly.

Nanfeng Yunxi, her demeanor composed, explained, "This is a grand spatial transference array capable of spanning countless miles. Its immense power is only to be expected."

As the vibrant runes enveloped them, they experienced intense spatial fluctuations, causing the very sky to shift in color. Moments later, they vanished entirely from the area.

...

The Evergreen Immortal Empire, a vast expanse covering countless miles, boasted Everpeace City as one of its largest metropolises. The city's eastern flank was heavily guarded by a formidable regiment of troops.

Everpeace City stood as a testament to prosperity and abundance, boasting a multitude of formidable experts. Within this region of the Evergreen Immortal Empire, it held the mantle of hegemony. The Evergreen Immortal Emperor had bestowed the title of Everpeace Marquis upon the immortal general tasked with guarding this flourishing city. This marquis was a mighty and renowned immortal king, known for his unwavering support in the Evergreen Immortal Emperor's quest to establish and maintain his empire.

In the current moment, high above the airspace of Everpeace City, a sudden tempestuous gust of wind erupted, accompanied by a maelstrom of spatial fluctuations. The denizens of the city, intrigued by the commotion, cast their gazes skyward, their curiosity piqued. To their astonishment, several figures seemed to materialize out of thin air. These newcomers were none other than Qin Wentian and his companions.

With determination in their eyes, Qin Wentian and his group peered down at the bustling city below. The formidable spatial transference array they had employed was not renowned for its precision. Instead, it would deposit travelers within a designated vicinity, leaving them to find their own way to their intended destination.

"Such a potent spatial disturbance. Who could these newcomers be?" murmured the residents of Everpeace City, exchanging puzzled glances.

Qin Wentian and his companions, observing the bustling cityscape, decided to descend and seek directions from the locals. Jun Mengchen approached one of the city's inhabitants and inquired politely, "Excuse me, sir. Could you kindly inform us about this place?"

The curious local responded, "Did you all arrive here using a spatial transference array?"

"Yes," Jun Mengchen confirmed with a grin, "but we seem to have lost our bearings along the way."

"I see," the resident nodded knowingly. "Welcome to Everpeace City."

"Everpeace City... Could you tell us which power governs this city?" Jun Mengchen continued to inquire, his interest piqued.

The local expert couldn't help but roll his eyes at the question. "This is one of the main cities under the jurisdiction of the Evergreen Immortal Empire. The leading authority here is known as the Everpeace Marquis."

Jun Mengchen's eyes sparkled with newfound understanding as he turned to Qin Wentian and Qing'er. "It appears that our luck is on our side."

"Although Everpeace City is still some distance from my home, the city lord's manor should have a spatial transference array connected to it," Qing'er informed them softly.

Nodding in agreement, Qin Wentian suggested, "Shall we make our way to the city lord's manor, then?"

"Mhm," Qing'er concurred. Given her status, accessing the manor's array would be a straightforward matter.

Jun Mengchen, with a considerate smile, addressed his companions, "Well then, since that's the case... Senior Brother, Senior Sister Qingxuan, and I will return first." He understood that Qin Wentian and Qing'er had important matters to discuss with the Evergreen Immortal Emperor, and he didn't wish to intrude upon their meeting.

Wishing them well, Jun Mengchen exchanged a cheerful wave with Zi Qingxuan, saying, "Senior Brother, good luck! Bye!" Without further ado, he took the initiative, leaving with Zi Qingxuan.

Hua Taixu, sensing the desire for privacy in the air, also expressed his intention to depart. He addressed Qin Wentian, "I'll make a move first. Take care."

With Jun Mengchen and Hua Taixu having left, only Qin Wentian and Qing'er remained. Together, they exchanged a meaningful glance, and their shared understanding seemed to form an unspoken conversation. Holding Little Rascal tenderly in his embrace, Qin Wentian felt Purgatory's return, its energy flowing back into his bloodstream. It was now only him and Qing'er as they prepared to proceed.

As they stepped forward together, Qin Wentian couldn't help but feel a hint of nervousness creeping in. He pondered the upcoming encounter with the Evergreen Immortal Emperor, unsure of how their meeting would unfold and how he would be received.