Chapter 2642: The Three Friends of Lone Mountain
In the span of a dozen breaths, three streaks of light flew over, revealing two men and one woman, all Immortals.
Although Wu De and the other Immortals couldn’t discern the realm and cultivation level of these three Immortals, as they approached, their aura bore down like a mountain collapsing into the sea, even slightly surpassing Fang Bai.
From this, it can be concluded that the cultivation level of these three Immortals was at least at the high rank of the Immortal Emperor Realm, or possibly even stronger.
As the three Immortals flew closer, they looked down to see Wu De and Great Sage Sun, their faces lighting up with joy.
"It’s you!"
The three Immortals descended on the clouds, landing in front of Wu De. The female Immortal’s pretty face carried a hint of malice as she pointed at Wu De and said, "Hand over the Emperor Elixir, and I’ll spare your life!"
Wu De was stunned. He exchanged glances with Great Sage Sun, wondering why, at this moment, there were still Immortals after the Emperor Elixir.
But they quickly understood that news of Wu De obtaining the Emperor Elixir must have already spread by the Immortals gathered at Blue Ice Lake.
Originally, Wu De and Great Sage Sun had altered their appearances, but after Fang Bai took Zhuge Lian and Xiao Ying to a closed cultivation session, they thought that maintaining such an alteration for a long time would consume a lot of immortal power. Therefore, they temporarily reverted to their true forms, not expecting to be recognized by these three passing Immortals.
Especially Wu De, whose white and chubby figure and Daoist robe made him highly recognizable. The three Immortals immediately knew he was the Daoist in the rumors, the one who obtained the Emperor Elixir at Blue Ice Lake.
Wu De was still upset that the Emperor Elixir he had painstakingly acquired was taken by Fang Bai, and seeing the Immortal demanding the elixir from him, he retorted angrily, "The Emperor Elixir, my foot! Get lost, I’m in a bad mood!"
"You’re seeking death!"
The female Immortal was furious that Wu De, a mere early-stage Immortal Emperor Realm, dared to act wildly in front of her. With a cold snort, she released an Immortal Essence Big Palm to grab Wu De.
Wu De’s vision blurred, and before he could react, he felt his body tighten as he was already caught in the Immortal Qi Palm.
"Let go of Old Taoist Wu!"
Startled by Wu De being captured, Great Sage Sun summoned the Darkgold Iron Cudgel. With a wave in the wind, it expanded a hundredfold and swung towards the female Immortal.
"Overestimating your abilities!"
The female Immortal sneered, holding Wu De with one hand and striking at Great Sage Sun with the other.
Her realm and cultivation level were at the peak of the Immortal Emperor Realm. Against Great Sage Sun, an early-stage Immortal Emperor Realm, she had an overwhelming advantage, confidently believing she could sever his immortal artifact and severely injure him with a single strike.
But unexpectedly, Great Sage Sun’s immortal artifact, physique, and combat strength were resilient beyond her imagination. Although her strike sent Great Sage Sun tumbling, a thousand feet back, his immortal artifact remained unscathed, and his body only suffered minor, inconsequential bruises.
"Huh?"
Not only was the female Immortal surprised, but the other two Immortals accompanying her were also astonished.
"Interesting... Let me give it a try!"
The male Immortal to the left of the female, slightly shorter than Great Sage Sun, wielded a staff-shaped immortal artifact. Seeing Great Sage Sun use the Darkgold Iron Cudgel, his eyes lit up with a competitive spirit.
He soared into the sky, reached his right hand into the air, and a silver staff appeared in his hand, which he then swung towards Great Sage Sun.
Great Sage Sun’s pupils contracted. Knowing he couldn’t win, he still refused to retreat, tightly gripping his Darkgold Iron Cudgel, gritting his teeth, and going all out to counter.
"Boom!"
The Darkgold Iron Cudgel clashed with the silver staff, producing an earth-shaking boom. In the turbulent energy aftermath, Great Sage Sun grunted, retreated another thousand feet, his hands cracked and bleeding profusely. His towering figure trembled slightly.
Clearly, Great Sage Sun was injured more seriously this time, but he was still far from being critically wounded and was still capable of fighting.
Great Sage Sun gripped his cudgel tightly, his eyes bloodshot as he glared at the opposing Immortal, his warlike spirit surging around him.
The Immortal, seeing his full-force attack with an immortal artifact fail to put an end to Great Sage Sun, clicked his tongue in surprise.
However, he knew that his strength was overwhelmingly superior, and if the battle continued this way, Great Sage Sun would eventually face his demise.
As he prepared to make another move, a sudden explosion sounded from behind.
Looking back, the distant Stone Forest had shattered, and one man and two women, three Immortals in total, emerged from within.
"Palace Master, save me!"
Seeing Fang Bai, Zhuge Lian, and Xiao Ying breaking through, Wu De, firmly held in the female Immortal’s Immortal Qi Palm, shouted at once.
Fang Bai scanned the scene. Seeing Wu De captured and Great Sage Sun injured, a cold glint flashed in his eyes.
"Friends of the Solitary Mountain Trio, you have ten breaths to release my friends and disappear from my sight. Otherwise, do not blame me for being ruthless!"
Fang Bai said.
Hearing this, the three Immortals turned their gaze to Fang Bai. His face was unfamiliar, yet he knew of their origins, and they couldn’t help but frown.
But upon hearing Fang Bai’s final words, they couldn’t help but snicker.
"What kind of Immortal are you? Dare to state your master’s name?"
The third male Immortal of the Solitary Mountain Trio, who hadn’t spoken until now, looked at Fang Bai with interest.
In his eyes, Fang Bai, despite being young, was already at the high rank of the Immortal Emperor Realm—something never seen before. Even if he wasn’t a prodigy nurtured by a top sect, he could possibly be a direct disciple of an Emperor Realm expert.
If he indeed had such a powerful backing, it wouldn’t be wise to offend him.
"Ten... nine... eight..."
Fang Bai ignored the Immortal, his gaze sweeping back and forth across them, beginning a countdown.
The Solitary Mountain Trio exchanged glances, their expressions gradually cooling.
Each of them was a peak Immortal Emperor Realm expert. Together, even against a Quasi-Emperor, they would still stand a fighting chance. If not for the possible backing of an Emperor Realm expert behind this young Immortal, they wouldn’t even consider him an opponent.
If this young Immortal was ignorant of the situation, they naturally wouldn’t show mercy.
Great Sage Sun landed behind Fang Bai, standing shoulder to shoulder with Zhuge Lian and Xiao Ying. Revealing his true Immortal Ape form, his battle intent rose to its peak, ready for a fierce fight.
"Six... five... four..."
Fang Bai continued the countdown slowly and resolutely.
The Solitary Mountain Trio was surprised to find that with each number Fang Bai uttered, his aura grew more powerful, far exceeding his own realm, matching the level of their three peak Immortal Emperor Realm strengths.
"With the ability to challenge beyond one’s level... No wonder he’s so arrogant! However, this Fairy is curious to see what you can do to save him!"
The female Immortal snorted, tightening her grip on Wu De with the Immortal Qi Palm.
Wu De immediately felt a tremendous force pressing from all directions, squeezing his body. Despite circulating his Immortal Law to counter, the disparity in their powers was too vast. With a pained groan, blood seeped from his orifices.
"Fat Taoist..."
Zhuge Lian and Xiao Ying watched Wu De with worry, their immortal artifacts aimed at the female Immortal, ready to act upon Fang Bai’s command.