Simplification System: From Perfect Arrow Skill to Immortal

Chapter 714: Chapter 480: The Immortal Realm Shaken, Empress Qingyou’s Methods

"If Elder Jin hadn’t trapped Lin Chang’sheng inside the Qiankun Array Plate, Immortal Master Zhengyang would never have raised a hand against him!"

The disciple replied with conviction.

If that’s the case, then Jin Zhongchang most likely used the Heaven-Reaching Immortal Treasure, the Qiankun Array Plate, to kill Lin Chang’sheng.

Afterwards, he seized the many treasures Lin Chang’sheng carried and went into hiding.

"No matter how deep you burrow, I’ll drag you out!"

Jin Qiandao’s eyes glittered with dark determination.

He coveted the treasures within the Immortal Cave Mansion—if only he could claim them, his power would soar.

"Ninth Elder, send word to every disciple and elder of the Heaven-Suppressing Sect. Spare no effort or expense—find Elder Jin’s whereabouts!"

"Whoever brings news of his whereabouts will receive ten thousand Immortal Crystals; whoever finds Elder Jin himself is rewarded with three Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures, and may choose whichever top Immortal Technique from our sect!"

Jin Qiandao was prepared to risk everything to uncover Jin Zhongchang’s location.

"Yes, sir!"

The Ninth Elder immediately left the Great Hall, spreading the message far and wide.

In an instant, hundreds of thousands of Heaven-Suppressing Sect disciples took up the hunt for Jin Zhongchang.

But no matter how hard they searched, they would never find Jin Zhongchang—he had already perished by Lin Chang’sheng’s hand.

...

Immortal Palace.

When Yu Qianxue learned that Lin Chang’sheng was trapped inside the Qiankun Array Plate by Jin Zhongchang, she couldn’t help but feel regret.

After all, the Qiankun Array Plate was a formidable Heaven-Reaching Immortal Treasure, its array terrifyingly powerful—even a Tribulation Crossing Stage expert wouldn’t last three days inside.

Lin Chang’sheng was only at the Mahayana Stage, likely already dead within.

"So it is—fate and fortune. Perhaps Heaven truly envies the gifted!"

Yu Qianxue sighed wistfully. "Even if Lin Chang’sheng has perished, he must be found. If it’s proven he truly died at the hands of a Heaven-Suppressing Sect elder, there’s no way we’ll let this rest!"

Their audacity to target the Immortal Palace’s own—that meant they had no fear of her Palace whatsoever.

Most importantly, Liu Jianxing’s remnant soul had always followed Lin Chang’sheng.

If Lin Chang’sheng died, Liu Jianxing’s fate would likely be worse than dire.

"Yes, ma’am!"

Immortal Master Zhengyang responded respectfully, then withdrew.

The news set the entire Immortal Palace abuzz.

"What? Lin Chang’sheng died at the hands of a Heaven-Suppressing Sect elder?"

"No way! That genius dying is a huge loss for our Palace!"

"Lin Chang’sheng was so arrogant—his death was just a matter of time!"

"They say Lin Chang’sheng reached Mahayana Stage at such a young age, even obtained treasures from the Sword Immortal Cave Mansion. If he hadn’t died, he’d reach Tribulation Crossing in no time."

"Yeah! What a pity!"

...

The gossip quickly reached Zhao Shuang’Er and Hou Shaojie’s ears.

When Zhao Shuang’Er heard, her world spun—she nearly fainted on the spot.

"Brother Chang’sheng—!"

Zhao Shuang’Er murmured stubbornly. She refused to believe Lin Chang’sheng had died just like that.

"Shuang’Er, don’t worry—boss definitely isn’t dead. He’s still alive, for sure!"

Hou Shaojie tried to reassure her.

He didn’t believe Lin Chang’sheng would go down so easily.

With such talent, he’s destined to stand atop the Immortal Realm someday.

"I hear the Immortal Palace is mobilizing everyone to search for boss. I’m sure news will come soon!"

"Alive or dead, we have to see for ourselves. We can’t jump to conclusions on hearsay alone!"

Hou Shaojie continued.

Zhao Shuang’Er’s mind cleared a little.

"Right, Brother Chang’sheng can’t have died so easily. I’m sure he’s alive—I’m going to find him!"

Zhao Shuang’Er’s heart had always been tied to Lin Chang’sheng.

If not for Lin Chang’sheng, she might have spent her whole life in that sunless Abandoned Land.

It was Lin Chang’sheng who brought her into this world of light.

Soon, Zhao Shuang’Er and Hou Shaojie joined the search for Lin Chang’sheng.

....

Immortal Martial Hall.

Right now, Guo Tiangang of the Immortal Martial Hall was simmering with rage.

The remnant soul he left at Guo Yunchu’s side hadn’t been able to save her—nothing could be more humiliating.

"Who the hell is that kid? How does he wield such devastating sword qi? Could it be he has—"

Guo Tiangang muttered to himself.

He’d sincerely tried to recruit Lin Chang’sheng into the Hall, but Lin Chang’sheng ended up slaughtering several of his elders.

This grudge—Guo Tiangang would never swallow it.

Whoosh—

In the next instant, two figures tore through the air and landed in the Great Hall.

"Hall Master!"

None other than the Dark Web Organization’s two leaders: Zhang Yunhe and Zhang Yunsha.

There was no news in the Immortal Realm these brothers couldn’t unearth.

The Dark Web stretched everywhere; at the slightest hint of trouble, they’d be the first to know.

"Any news of Yunchu?"

Guo Tiangang asked urgently.

"Reporting, sir—we’ve dug up some leads, but—"

Zhang Yunhe trailed off, afraid the Hall Master couldn’t take it.

"Speak!"

Guo Tiangang snapped, murderous intent blazing in his eyes. Zhang Yunhe dared not stall further.

"The Sword Immortal Cave Mansion emerged, attracting every Great Immortal Sect—Heaven-Suppressing Sect among them."

"They seemed to have foreseen a Grotto Heaven Blessed Land appearing, sending four elders. Two were Tribulation Crossing Stage, and Grand Elder Jin Zhongchang had the Heaven-Reaching Immortal Treasure, the Qiankun Array Plate!"

"Apparently, Lin Chang’sheng didn’t kill Miss Yunchu. Instead, he kept her close, maybe as leverage. But just after leaving the Immortal Cave Mansion, he ran into Heaven-Suppressing Sect’s Grand Elder Jin Zhongchang!"

"Lin Chang’sheng and Miss Yunchu were both trapped by Jin Zhongchang using the Qiankun Array Plate, so I fear—"

BANG—

Before Zhang Yunhe finished, a thunderous crash erupted from Guo Tiangang’s body—a powerful wave of immortal power burst forth, hurling Zhang Yunhe across the hall.

He hit the floor, tasted blood, and a trickle slid from his mouth.

No doubt—he’d been wounded by Guo Tiangang’s immortal power.

"They’ve got some nerve, that Heaven-Suppressing Sect! Double the manpower—find Jin Zhongchang! If Yunchu died in their hands, I’ll bury the entire Heaven-Suppressing Sect with her!"

Guo Tiangang thundered.

He only had one precious daughter—how could she die?

Anyone that dared lay a finger on his girl would be torn to pieces, their souls burnt in the Soul-Lighting Sky Lantern—never to reincarnate.

"Yes, sir!"

The brothers Zhang Yunhe and Zhang Yunsha hurried off.

...

The Hundred-Thousand Mountains.

Fox Race.

When Empress Qingyou heard that the agent she’d sent, Xiaomu, had not only failed to kill Qingqiu, but had died himself...

Her eyes turned cold as ice.

"Useless! You couldn’t even kill a boy and a sickly fox! Got what you deserved!"

As long as Empress Qingqiu lived, her throne would never be secure.

"Empress, allow me! I’ll go kill Qingqiu and ease your worries!"

Beside Qingyou stood a striking Fox Race woman, eight bushy tails behind her—her power nearly rivaled Qingyou’s own.

She was Qingyou’s most prized retainer, second only to the Empress herself.

Already at the Late Stage of Tribulation Crossing, just a step away from breaking through to Hao Zhix.

"You?"

Qingyou glanced at the woman, eyes sultry.

"If you leave, who’ll amuse me? Let the Wolf Race handle it—if Qingqiu survives, they’ll be the ones to die!"

Empress Qingyou spoke slowly, as if lives meant nothing to her.

The Demon Race tribes had once been united under Empress Qingqiu’s rule.

But since Qingyou ascended, all the Demon Race had to yield to the Fox Race—defiance meant annihilation.

The other tribe leaders dared not protest.

And Empress Qingyou excelled at Charm Techniques, ensnaring the tribe leaders’ Divine Souls, making them offer up a piece of their souls to her willingly.

If ever they disobeyed her orders, she’d crush that soul fragment, scattering their souls in an instant—dead on the spot.

"Of course, Empress! I’ll see to it now—and bring you some amusement, too!"

The retainer’s lips curled in a sly smile.

This amusement was theirs alone to understand.

Every man she brought back was vigorous and full of life—until he left, little more than a shriveled corpse.