Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)

“It’s finally over.”

Everyone watched as Yao Sheng self-detonated, reduced to ashes, and let out a long sigh of relief.

Yao Sheng had been an immense weight upon all of them. His physical form was incredibly tough, and his Law Follows Words Dao Fruit was inscrutable. Even the combined efforts of the three ancient immortals had managed to injure him only once.

Had it not been for the Everlasting Immortal Fairy and Yun Zhi joining forces, the five of them absolutely wouldn’t have been able to defeat Yao Sheng.

“Thank goodness for Senior Jiang's Supreme Sword,” Lu Yang couldn’t help but remark. Without the Supreme Sword disabling the Dao Fruit, Yao Sheng would definitely have escaped, whether by feigning death or by altering the timeline.

However, Lu Yang felt somewhat regretful. There are still so many unanswered questions about Yao Sheng. But with him dead, we may never be able to find those answers.

And was Yao Sheng truly the mastermind behind the scenes?

“All settled!” The Everlasting Immortal Fairy’s voice came out of Yun Zhi’s mouth, making Lu Yang’s eyelid twitch. Seeing such a jarring contrast from Big Senior Sister is really unsettling.

The Everlasting Immortal Fairy withdrew from Yun Zhi’s body and began rewarding everyone based on merit. “For your meritorious service in protecting your sovereign, this immortal hereby appoints you Minister of War of the Great Dou Dynasty!”

Yun Zhi hadn’t expected that after lending her body to the Everlasting Immortal Fairy out of goodwill, the Everlasting Immortal Fairy would repay her kindness with treachery.

So I still haven’t escaped the Great Dou Dynasty after all.

“Thanks, Your Exalted Majesty.”

“How’s that, Xiao Yangzi? Wasn’t this immortal impressive?” The Everlasting Immortal Fairy circled Lu Yang eagerly. This is the moment to show off my divine might and bask in my glory.

“You were impressive, Immortal Fairy!” Lu Yang gave her a thumbs-up. Unlike his usual bootlicking, this compliment came straight from the heart.

“As long as you know that this immortal is impressive. This is my full strength.” The Everlasting Immortal Fairy preened. Even though I borrowed Lass Yun’s body, that’s hardly a concern.

Yun Zhi returned the Supreme Hoe to Jiang Ping’an.

Jiang Ping’an stowed the hoe away and stroked the barrier with a pained expression.

His barrier wasn’t just sturdy. It also possessed the ability to restrict Dao Fruits. This was the reason Yao Sheng had never issued a command like Leave the barrier to employ spatial methods.

Over half of the national fortune amassed over a hundred thousand years has been expended. Thank goodness Yao Sheng is actually dead; otherwise, it would have been a devastating loss.

“So you are the Midheaven Emperor-Lord?” The Heaven Mandate Immortal and the other two immortals surrounded the Midheaven Emperor-Lord, their expressions unfriendly.

“I heard you’ve been searching for us all this time. You even said that if we didn’t cooperate, you would get rid of us and have your four divine lords take our places as immortals. Is that right?”

Cold sweat trickled down the Midheaven Emperor-Lord’s face. It’s true that I have been searching for the Four Ancient Immortals, but I have never wished to meet them under such circumstances.

But as a founding emperor, the Midheaven Emperor-Lord didn’t falter when facing three opponents of the same level. “I’m warning you, treat me with respect. I have someone backing me. Lay a finger on me and see what happens!”

“Someone backing you?” The Heaven Mandate Immortal sneered. I’d rather believe ghosts than believe you.

The Midheaven Emperor-Lord quickly shouted, calling out for the Dao-Seeking Sect’s protection.

“Doesn’t the Dao-Seeking Sect have an obligation to protect its captives? I surrender.”

A prisoner of the Dao-Seeking Sect is still considered part of the sect.

Yun Zhi hadn’t expected the Midheaven Emperor-Lord to be so proactive. She paused for two seconds before agreeing.

The Nine-Layers Immortal reclaimed control of his body from his battle-hungry personality and nudged the Qilin Immortal with his elbow. “Qilin, where have you been all these years? Why have you only shown up now?”

The Qilin Immortal, who had been smiling after their victory over Yao Sheng, felt his smile slowly fade, and the atmosphere around him grew oppressive.

“W-what’s with that reaction?”

The Qilin Immortal fell silent for a long while before finally forcing out the words. “I was the one who killed the Epoch Immortal.”

The Heaven Mandate Immortal and the Nine-Layers Immortal paled simultaneously. “Qilin, that’s not a funny joke!”

The Qilin Immortal simply shook his head and sighed, at a loss for what to say to his two old friends.

Seeing his reaction, it was obvious to them that he had spoken the truth.

Fury surged through the Heaven Mandate Immortal and the Nine-Layers Immortal. They seized the Qilin Immortal by the collar and punched him square in the face.

“Bastard, what have you done?!”

Aware that he deserved it, the Qilin Immortal didn’t resist. The blow knocked him to the ground.

Still seething with rage, the Heaven Mandate Immortal and the Nine-Layers Immortal hauled him back up and punched him again.

“Had Epoch ever done you wrong?!”

The Qilin Immortal didn’t know how to explain himself to his good friends. He turned and asked the Everlasting Immortal Fairy instead. “Everlasting, where is Epoch now? I wish to meet him.”

I was the one who made a mistake. I must answer for it.

He had already made up his mind. Regardless of what the Epoch Immortal would do to him—hit him, curse at him, or even kill him—he would take it all without a single complaint.

“He’s at Xitian Temple in the Buddhist Kingdom.”

The Heaven Mandate Immortal’s and the Nine-Layers Immortal’s voices shot up several octaves. “Epoch is still alive?!”

They had believed that the Epoch Immortal was dead long ago.

“Uh, actually, the Epoch Immortal didn’t die; his soul escaped.”

The news that the Epoch Immortal was still alive had been kept a secret from the Heaven Mandate Immortal and the Nine-Layers Immortal all this time, and the Everlasting Immortal Fairy wore a rare expression of embarrassment.

But I can’t be blamed for this. It was the Epoch Immortal who refused to meet anyone.

Upon hearing that good news, the Heaven Mandate Immortal and the Nine-Layers Immortal clenched their fists and trembled with excitement. He’s alive! That’s all that matters!

They each took one of the Qilin Immortal’s arms. “Come on, let’s go see Epoch in the Buddhist Kingdom together.”

“Wait, Xiao Yangzi and I are coming along!” the Everlasting Immortal Fairy called out.

“Immortal Fairy, there are still matters to settle in Zhongshan Commandery.” Lu Yang scratched his head. One should always finish what they start.

“Then hurry up.”

“Alright.” Seeing that the Everlasting Immortal Fairy was set on going to the Buddhist Kingdom, Lu Yang had no choice but to expedite matters.

However, there didn’t seem to be much for him to handle. After all, he was just a little constable in Zhongshan Commandery. The big decisions weren’t his to make.

“The entrance to the Fengdu City space should be here.” During the immortal battle, Lu Yang recalled Meng Jingzhou poking his head out from this spot two or three times.

He opened the entrance and stepped into the Fengdu City space.

“Old Lu, you’re finally here.” Meng Jingzhou breathed a sigh of relief at the sight of Lu Yang. With the world outside turning upside down, no matter how bold he was, he didn’t have the guts to poke his head out again. He could only wait for Lu Yang to come looking for him once things were over.

“It’s all over?” The Thief King scrambled to his feet in one swift motion. He had been sitting on the ground, chatting with the two divine lords.

The Balance Arbiter Divine Lord, the Fittest Arbiter Divine Lord, and Commandery Governor Man were all concerned about this matter.

Lu Yang nodded. “It’s over.”

“What about Zhongshan Commandery? I heard from Senior Brother Meng that buildings collapsed and the land was scorched.”

Answering this question is tricky. Lu Yang looked a bit troubled. “The actual situation is somewhat different. Seeing is believing. Junior Brother Man, it’s best that you go see for yourself.”

“Makes sense.”

Man Gu stepped out of the Fengdu City space, only to find nothing beneath his feet. He plummeted straight down, leaving him dazed and disoriented.

He realized that he had fallen into a massive pit. There was nothing in his surroundings.

Where’s my Zhongshan Commandery? Why isn’t there even scorched earth left? There’s nothing but a crater...

Lu Yang flew down to support Man Gu and bid him a sincere goodbye. “Junior Brother Man, I came here to catch ghosts. Now that the matter is settled, it’s time for me to leave.”

It was only then that Man Gu remembered that he had invited Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou here to catch ghosts.