"No, no one can destroy our two great sects. Even a Martial Saint can't..."

Several Qi cultivators were utterly terrified.

Destroy the sect! Exterminate the lineage!

These were things they would not even think about under normal circumstances. But now, Lin Fei, this Martial Saint, said he wanted to destroy their sect. The words of a Martial Saint especially one who could slash a Foundation Establishment True Person with his saber were indeed quite intimidating.

For a moment, all these Qi cultivators became terrified. Lin Fei was indifferent. Regardless of whether he could destroy the two sects or not, he would not let these people go.

Thus, Lin Fei extended his hand. Then, he flicked his finger.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh".

Next, strands of saber essence flew out. In an instant, they struck these Qi cultivators.

"Splash".

For a moment, the ground was covered in blood. Several Qi cultivators from the Water Moon Sect and Fairy Crane Sect were all killed by Lin Fei.

"Next up, Fairy Crane Sect!"

Lin Fei's gaze looked at the distant void. Fairy Crane Sect and Water Moon Sect. The royal family naturally had the locations of the two sects. The locations of all the sects in the world were all under the control of the royal family. When leaving Chang City, Lin Fei had already received the map. He knew the specific locations of the two sects.

Soon, the South Mountain Marquis's army entered Qinglong Prefecture. They completely controlled Qinglong Prefecture. Some of the high-ranking members and leaders of the rebels were all controlled by the suppressive forces.

The remaining regions didn't even need to bother. Because there weren't many rebels in those places. They were all a group of disorganized mobs. Without the Qi cultivators, even if only ten thousand men remained in the suppressive forces, they could easily crush them.

"Marquis of South Mountain, I'll leave this place to you. I still have to go and destroy the sects of the Water Moon Sect and Fairy Crane Sect."

After finishing his words, Lin Fei took a step out. In a few leaps and bounds, he disappeared from sight. However, when the Marquis of South Mountain heard Lin Fei's voice, he seemed not to have come back to his senses. What had he just heard? Lin Fei was going to destroy the sects of the Water Moon Sect and Fairy Crane Sect?

How could that be possible? Those were Immortal Sects! Lofty Immortal Sects!

In the realm of Great Chang, there existed numerous secluded immortal sects. They had persisted for over a millennium, some even for several millennia, witnesses to the cyclic rise and fall of dynasties. Even the Great Chang Founding Emperor was powerless against them. Perhaps only those who could decimate Foundation Establishment True Persons could do that!

In fact, such feats had occurred. Once, the Great Chang Founding Emperor had slain many a Foundation Establishment True Person. The original royal supreme elder, when suppressing the world, had likewise slain many Foundation Establishment True Persons. Yet, to slay a Foundation Establishment True Person was an entirely different concept from eradicating the immortal sect's lineage.

"Great Chang is on the brink of significant upheaval…" the Marquis murmured in a low voice.

...

Seeking Immortal Town.

Initially, this place harbored no settlement. However, centuries prior, rumors spread of an immortal residing here. Thus, gradually, many were drawn here in an attempt to find the immortal or to try their luck, hoping to gain an immortal's favor. So, this place gradually buzzed with a lot more activity. Eventually, a town formed and named Seeking Immortal Town!

At this moment, two young men arrived in Seeking Immortal Town.

"Here we are, Seeking Immortal Town. But all our inquiries have only yielded that to find an immortal, we must venture into the mountains beyond the town. Those immortals sometimes appear in the mountains. If we're lucky, they might accept us as disciples."

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"What are we waiting for? Let's go! No matter what, we must find an immortal and become immortal disciples!"

These two young men traversed a thousand miles to reach Seeking Immortal Town in pursuit of an immortal. Or rather, hoping for an immortal's favor. They had once seen an immortal in their hometown. A figure of elegance and charm, idly wandering among the mortals. A sight that kindled their envy.

Of course, what was most critical was that their closest relatives were of great age. They hoped to find some immortal elixir for their loved ones. Perhaps it might extend their years.

The two young men, resolved and undeterred, immediately left Seeking Immortal Town for the mountains. The mountains were fraught with wolves and leopards, a realm of great peril, most would dare not venture within. But for the young men seeking the immortal, they paid no heed to the danger.

They wandered in the mountains for several hours and even encountered danger en route. If they had not been armed with beast-repelling powder, they would have likely perished within this woodland. Let alone the immortal, they didn't even glimpse a shadow of one.

"Alas, it seems we are not destined for the immortal's favor. Immortals place great importance on this destiny. Without this destiny, even if an immortal were before us, we would not see. Perhaps this mountain is indeed haunted by immortals. But the immortals refuse to see us. Even if we waited ten days, a month, or even a year, we would likely never find an immortal."

The two young men felt a bitter disappointment. They had been seeking immortals for such a long time, And naturally knew that immortals valued "destiny."

With destiny, they could encounter immortals wherever they went. Without destiny, even if an immortal were before them, they would not recognize it.

Just as their spirits were dampened and they were preparing to leave, suddenly, one of the young men widened his eyes abruptly, looking into the far-off void.

"Ah... An immortal! It's really immortal! Have we finally encountered an immortal?"

The two young men watched a silhouette materialize in the void. One step at a time, it descended from the void, landing at the foot of the nearby mountain. For a moment, the two young men were overcome with excitement.

"Hurry, let's go ask the immortal to take us as disciples!"

The two young men decisively, immediately sprinted towards the "immortal's" silhouette in the distance. Soon, they saw the "immortal" standing at the foot of the mountain, seemingly inspecting the grand mountain.

The two young men gathered their courage and immediately approached. With a thud, the two young men fell to their knees, and reverently they said, "Oh, esteemed immortal, please accept our obeisance! We were able to see you, which surely signifies our destined bond. We hope for your mercy to accept us as disciples!"

Without further ado, the two young men prostrated themselves. However, just as they were about to bow, They felt a sudden tightening around them and found they could not move at all, let alone bow their heads.

"No need for prostration. Moreover, I am not immortal."

Lin Fei spoke indifferently. The two young men were just ordinary people. He had noticed them long ago. He just didn't expect that these two young men would mistake him for an immortal.

"Ah? Not an immortal?"

The two young men had seen Lin Fei descend from the sky. Such a divine technique, even if he was not immortal, he must not be far from it. Thinking this, the two young men immediately said, "Even if you are not immortal, you must be nearly one. We wish to become your disciples!"

Lin Fei turned to look at the two young men.

"I am a martial artist, not an immortal. Furthermore, there are no immortals here," Lin Fei spoke indifferently.

"A martial artist?"

The two young men were taken aback. They naturally knew of martial artists, those strong and formidable wanderers. But, the gap with the "immortal" before them was too vast. How could he be a martial artist?

"We came from the Seeking Immortal Town. The people there all said that this place is frequently visited by immortals."

"Indeed, for hundreds of years, it's been said that immortals haunt this place. How can there be no immortals?"

The two young men were somewhat disbelieving of Lin Fei's words.

"This is the mountain of the Fairy Crane Sect. It's merely the ordinary disciples of the Fairy Crane Sect that appear here. Their occasional appearances have led many people to mistakenly believe that there are immortals here. Those disciples of the Fairy Crane Sect are just Qi Condensation cultivators. They are like you, only with a lifespan of a hundred or so years. How dare these mere Qi Condensation cultivators dare to call themselves immortals?"

"Ah? Qi Condensation cultivators..."

The two young men were having their eyes opened today. They hadn't expected that this "martial artist" would say that there were no immortals here at all. Only Qi Condensation cultivators!

"Alright, you should leave. There will be a great battle today. I intend to destroy the mountain gate of the Fairy Crane Sect to avoid involving you."

With a wave of Lin Fei's hand, A strand of his saber essence directly took the two young men several hundred meters away. The two young men were astounded. Such a technique was no different from that of an immortal. As to whether he was immortal or not, what difference would it make?

"May we ask, senior, to which martial arts sect do you belong?"

"We also want to become powerful martial artists like you!"

The two young men shouted.

"If you wish to practice martial arts, go to the Nine Profound Sect! Remember, Great Chang has no immortals. Do these mere sects even deserve to be called immortals? Today, I shall trample the Fairy Crane Sect to the ground!"

Lin Fei's words echoed in the ears of the two young men. The next moment, they saw Lin Fei, step by step, walking in mid-air, as though treading on the void!

"Fairy Crane Sect, your crimes of rebelling and causing the lives of innocents to suffer are unforgivable! Today, I will destroy the Fairy Crane Sect as a warning to others!"

Lin Fei's voice, resounding and mighty, echoed through the void.