Celestial Refining Divine Scripture

On the morning of the third day, before the starlight and rosy clouds bloomed in the sky, Four Spirits Immortal Mountain welcomed its guests.

Five cultivators at the Late Stage of the Celestial Immortal Realm quietly arrived at Four Spirits Immortal Mountain under the cover of secrecy.

Such a display of power would stir up a huge commotion even in Four Spirits Town.

The Black and White Star Celestial Golden Immortal is the strongest, but wherever a Golden Immortal appears—even in the Eastern Continent—their reputation is renowned, and they rarely show themselves; when they do, it means something major has happened.

Late Stage Celestial Immortals are essentially the elite powerhouses roaming the world.

In most forces, they are pillars of support, and wherever they go their status is deeply respected.

Now, five have come at once.

That proves just how tempting the Celestial Fire Golden Leaf Elixir is.

This pill can greatly raise the combat power of Late Stage Celestial Immortals for a period, but obtaining one is anything but easy.

When it appears on the black market, it’s virtually priceless—having the money doesn’t guarantee a purchase, as at critical moments it can save one’s life.

But for the Five Major Powers, getting it this time is almost effortless.

Assassins?

How many can reach the Late Stage of Celestial Immortal?

Do they really think Celestial Immortals at the Late Stage are as common as cabbages?

So, when the Five Major Powers heard of it, they each immediately sent out a Late Stage Celestial Immortal without hesitation—get one, it’s no loss; two, it’s a big gain; three, they’ve struck gold.

"Disciple Xu Yang greets the five esteemed seniors."

Xu Yang met the five and saluted them respectfully.

"Mr. Xu is too courteous."

"As expected of Pill Master Dan Qi’s prized pupil, your reputation speaks for itself."

"After meeting you today, Mr. Xu truly possesses unrivaled talent!"

...

After some warm courtesy, the group set off.

Lin Lang held Four Spirits Immortal Mountain; although he could only activate a portion of the array’s power, it was sufficient protection.

Shielded by five Late Stage Celestial Immortals from the Five Major Powers, Xu Yang secretly infiltrated Four Spirits Town.

During this operation, no one noticed.

Within the manor in town.

A figure approached.

"Second Senior Brother."

Xu Yang approached joyfully.

The five men behind him had their pupils contract, astonishment flashing in their eyes.

"Is this Master Dan Qi’s second disciple?"

"Tsk, rumor has it he’s a top-tier Second Rank Pill Master."

"If he visited our sect, even the Sect Leader would personally welcome him."

"Indeed, not a simple person."

...

The group was both amazed and jealous.

There were more than ten top-tier Second Rank Pill Masters in Black Fire Immortal Mountain, but among these Five Major Powers, not a single one.

Yet Xu Yang, whose cultivation had only reached the True Immortal Realm, could easily invite such a figure.

It was truly awe-inspiring.

"Greetings, Mr. Yi."

The five swiftly caught up and saluted with utmost respect, none daring to act casually.

In terms of cultivation, Yi Que was no weaker than them; not only was he a top-tier Second Rank Pill Master, but also a direct disciple of Pill Master Dan Qi, hailing from Black Fire Immortal Mountain, his status was worlds apart.

"You’re all too polite."

"My little junior brother here has troubled you all, hahahaha. This way, please."

Yi Que, with experienced ease, invited everyone inside.

Here, he might as well be half the host.

Xu Yang felt immediately at ease. Truly, this second senior brother handled countless matters on Dan Feng—he wasn’t just an alchemy expert, but was adept at all social dealings.

They entered the hall.

Yi Que shot Xu Yang a look, signaling for him to leave everything in his hands.

He already knew all the details from Xu Yang.

Xu Yang nodded slightly, inviting Yi Que to the seat of honor.

Seeing this, the Five Major Powers’ strongmen all grew solemn.

"I already know all that happened, and I agree with the transaction between my junior brother and you all."

"After all, we are all family here."

At these words, the five instantly broke into smiles.

They relied on Black Fire Immortal Mountain—the words rang true.

"The Celestial Fire Golden Leaf Elixir is precious, but with my skill, refining it is not too difficult."

"This time, I’ve already brought three pills with me."

"Additionally, there are enough Immortal Elixirs."

As Yi Que finished speaking, three jade bottles appeared beside him.

Each held a pill, golden all over, enveloped in golden flames, with an imprint of golden leaf patterns on the surface.

None other than the Celestial Fire Golden Leaf Elixir!

With three pills revealed, the five began to breathe rapidly, their gazes so full of yearning that the jade bottles seemed about to melt beneath their eyes.

"A Late Stage Celestial Immortal assassin—for each one, an elixir."

"If you move slow, I might have already refined seventy or eighty by then. If you’re fast, you’ll just have to wait a little, hahaha."

Yi Que’s laughter echoed in the hall.

Faced with such temptation, the five did not hesitate for an instant.

After patting their chests in assurance, they decisively departed.

The Celestial Fire Golden Leaf Elixir lay right before them, Yi Que was set to refine more—how could they not hurry?

Once the five were gone, Xu Yang finally breathed a sigh of relief.

These five weren’t just five people, after all.

In the town, each of the Five Major Powers had additional forces—not to mention, Ye Yize and the other Celestial Immortals were no weaklings.

If they truly mobilized, the whole of Four Spirits Town would be under their watchful eyes.

It all comes down to whether the profit is sufficient.

"Junior brother, that’s quite the grand gesture."

Yi Que looked at Xu Yang half amused and half exasperated: "If word of you offering the Celestial Fire Golden Leaf Elixir got home to the sect, we’d never hear the end of it."

It’s almost reckless wastefulness.

Still, he’s family.

Xu Yang grinned sheepishly: "Senior brother, I was frightened too—if I let our senior brothers and uncles from the sect come, word might leak."

At this, Yi Que’s expression turned serious: "You suspect the Yang Family?"

"Right now, they’re the only suspects!"

"The Yang Family... Yang Yuan recently returned to the clan."

"Hmm?"

Xu Yang’s pupils shrank. Yang Yuan went back to the Yang Family?

"But there’s no solid proof. Since those assassins dared to make a move, getting evidence won’t be easy." Xu Yang sighed and then continued, "But, whoever’s behind this could never have guessed I’d use the Celestial Fire Golden Leaf Elixir to motivate the Five Major Powers."

Yi Que rolled his eyes, annoyed: "Only a ghost would have guessed. I’m telling you, if this news leaks out, Four Spirits Town would be swarmed by hundreds of Celestial Immortals."

"Ahem."

Imagining such a scene, Xu Yang couldn’t help but click his tongue.

As a seeded disciple of Black Fire Immortal Mountain, born of a great sect and now holding high status with Pill Master Dan Qi as his teacher, he wasn’t fully aware of just how tempting such a pill would be to small sects and loose cultivators.

"As long as those assassins remain and have the nerve to act, they won’t escape."

"The main thing now is whether we can gather evidence."

"Even if not, just this move alone is enough to throw them into chaos." Xu Yang grinned, feeling proud. Being able to deploy a group of Celestial Immortal assassins takes no ordinary price.

The Celestial Fire Golden Leaf Elixir might be more than is strictly necessary, but he’s willing to give it away—for once, it’s worth it!

"By the way, junior brother, what grade is your Immortal Foundation now? I asked Master, but he wouldn’t say." Yi Que licked his lips, curiosity and excitement burning in his eyes as he stared at Xu Yang.

After all, Xu Yang had previously declared he’d break through only after forging the Ninth Grade Immortal Foundation.

Now, with his breakthrough, rumor says he stirred up a huge commotion in Ice and Snow Immortal Palace.

Back now, he’s personally guarding Four Spirits Immortal Mountain.

Yi Que could only guess, not be sure.

Finally meeting Xu Yang, his heart itched with anticipation.