nyslfriends Chapter 1925 The Immortal City of Startling Wind: A Gathering of Giants!
Chapter 1925 The Immortal City of Startling Wind: A Gathering of Giants!
"--immediately!"
The last two words were spoken with an undeniable air of authority by Cheng Buzheng.
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
"Whoosh!"
……
Various parts of the Immortal City...
Streaks of light of various colors shot into the sky.
Although the light was somewhat dim and the aura varied in strength.
Many were even injured.
But they all put on a brave face, displaying uniform robes or identification tokens.
These were the monks who had survived, gone into hiding, or were already on duty outside after the headquarters was destroyed and the president "left."
Dozens, even hundreds, of figures hovered in the air above various parts of the immortal city, all facing the city center, utterly respectful towards the majestic figure high above.
They even bowed deeply with excitement and fervor.
Their voices trembled slightly with excitement, yet remained perfectly synchronized:
"As the Chairman commands!"
The sound waves converged and echoed through the silent immortal city.
With clear instructions and a leader in charge, the surviving members of the monks' association immediately sprang into action.
Although they were few in number and most of them had low cultivation levels, they represented Cheng Buzheng's will at this moment.
They quickly went to the four city gates and main roads, and began to shout loudly to guide the flow of people and quell any sporadic disturbances.
Under the suppression of absolute force and the guidance of a preliminary order...
The chaos within Zhenhai Immortal City began to subside at a visible speed.
Although the streets were still crowded with people, the scenes of arson, murder, looting, and lawlessness that had occurred before had disappeared.
The still-shaken cultivators, guided by members of the Cultivator Association, began to move slowly and orderly toward the four city gates.
The fire was extinguished, and the screams ceased.
Only the dull sound of footsteps and suppressed sobs could be heard.
The shouts of the monks maintaining order echoed over the city.
High in the sky...
Cheng Buzheng's Dharma body remained standing quietly.
Like a pillar stabilizing the sea, it suppressed the hearts of the entire immortal city.
His deep gaze swept across the streets below, which were gradually returning to order, and across the huge crater and ruins in the distance.
He knew that suppressing the internal chaos was only the first step.
How can the immortal city be rebuilt after such a devastating blow?
How to restore prestige?
How to deal with the subsequent turmoil...
Countless thoughts swirled in his mind, but his expression remained as calm as an ancient well.
But with him around, the sky won't collapse for now.
but!
The dramatic twists and turns that have befallen Zhenhai Immortal City today...
It also spread throughout the entire cultivation world at an unbelievable speed.
at the same time,
Within the boundless sea territory, numerous branches of the Immortal City Cultivator Association stand scattered throughout the sea…
Without the slightest delay, they all received Cheng Buzheng's decree.
Startling Immortal City.
This large immortal city, ranking among the top in the endless sea, stands firmly on the shore of the western sea, with a vast expanse of blue waves at its feet. The waves crash against the black iron foundation stones at the bottom of the city, producing a continuous roar.
The city walls of the immortal city are constructed from deep-sea black jade and Zhenxuan stone, reaching a height of a thousand feet.
Immortal banners fluttered atop the city walls, and immortal pavilions stood tall within the city.
The alchemy furnace exuded fragrance, and flying swords darted back and forth.
Vendors hawked their wares along the street, while monks gathered in small groups.
Whether exchanging spiritual materials or honing their skills, the scene was bustling and lively, just like always.
There was absolutely no sign of an impending storm.
suddenly!
A deep, resonant bell toll, carrying a power that shakes the very soul, suddenly shattered the clamor of the immortal city, echoing throughout the entire Jingfeng Immortal City and piercing the heavens.
The shock caused all the cultivators in the city to tremble and instinctively stop and concentrate.
when!
Ding ding!
Three chimes rang out in succession.
Each one louder than the last,
The final command carried the exclusive authority of the Cultivator Association headquarters, resounding throughout every corner of the Immortal City.
next moment,
A sudden change occurred.
Several streams of light, each a different color and possessing a pure aura, shot into the sky from all directions of the immortal city without warning.
It possesses a fiery, crimson aura.
It has a water system with azure blue waters and a Taoist charm.
It possesses a vibrant, verdant life force, like that of trees.
Furthermore, there was a stream of light entwined with purple lightning.
Streams of light, each carrying an incomparably powerful aura of a cultivator, pierced the sky and tore through the clouds, hurtling towards the main hall of the cultivator association branch in the city center with lightning speed.
So fast that it left only afterimages.
Ordinary low-level cultivators couldn't even see the figure within the flowing light.
In just a short while.
On the white jade plaza outside the main hall of the Jingfeng Immortal City Cultivator Association branch, streaks of light fell one after another.
As the light faded, figures with composed auras and extremely strong spiritual energy fluctuations appeared.
Each of them stood tall and straight, with sharp eyes, and the aura emanating from them made the lower-ranking deacons around the square not even dare to raise their heads.
A closer look will reveal the truth...
The cultivators who appeared, even the lowest in cultivation level, were all firmly at the Nascent Soul stage, each a leader among their respective regions.
In an ordinary small town, he would already be a big shot who controls the area.
The auras of the leading figures standing at the very front of the crowd were even more obscure and difficult to discern.
Like a giant dragon hidden deep in the sea, its spiritual energy was almost perfectly concealed.
Outsiders couldn't fathom the depths of the situation; they only felt an invisible pressure bearing down on them.
Clearly, they are top-tier combatants below the Half-Saint Realm.
There are even a few veteran powerhouses who have stepped into the semi-saint realm.
As time slips away...
The flowing light continued unabated.
Cultivators arrived continuously, some riding on swords, some on clouds, and some in spirit boats, landing on the plaza.
Upon entering the main hall, they silently bowed to the several figures with obscure auras in front of them, and then stood quietly waiting.
Soon,
Dozens of top experts had already gathered inside the spacious and magnificent main hall of the Cultivator Association.
The air inside the hall was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood, and the luminous pearls embedded in the dome emitted a soft yet majestic light, making everyone's robes shine.
Although the styles of the robes worn by these monks varied,
Some are embroidered with alchemical furnace patterns.
Some are engraved with flying sword patterns.
Some were printed with array patterns.
Without exception, they were all wearing the distinctive uniforms of various departments within the Cultivator Association. The gold thread patterns on the edges of their robes and the spirit jade accessories all indicated their high rank.
They are far beyond the reach of ordinary deacons or mid-level cultivators.
Not bad.
The dozens of powerful figures inside the main hall were all influential figures from various departments of the Jingfeng Immortal City Cultivator Association, holding real power and ruling over their respective regions.
There are ministers in the Alchemy Department, Weapon Forging Department, Array Formation Department, Law Department, etc.
They were all important figures who were rarely seen in ordinary times.
The fact that they have all gathered here today demonstrates the significance of this gathering.
As the crowd whispered amongst themselves, their expressions varied...
Several cultivators sitting on the several black iron thrones at the head of the main hall slowly opened their eyes.
These individuals exuded an extremely obscure aura, as if they were one with the main hall. Even while sitting still, they instilled a sense of unease in the crowd below, preventing them from acting recklessly.
They were all true half-saint realm experts.
One of the half-saints, with a cold expression and dressed in a black and gold robe, slowly surveyed the hall, his gaze sweeping over each department head, before speaking in a deep voice.
The sound wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly:
"I'm sure you've all heard, to some extent, about the earth-shattering change that suddenly occurred at headquarters?"
With this remark,
The soft murmurs that had been filling the hall vanished instantly, replaced by an uncontrollable uproar.
The crowd's voices rose and fell in discussion.
"When I first heard the news from my disciples, I thought it was a rumor spread by someone with ulterior motives."
After all, the headquarters is full of experts, and the city's protective formation is unbreakable; how could it be easily attacked?
Only after verifying from multiple sources did I have to believe it was true!
A Nascent Soul True Lord dressed in a robe of law spoke solemnly, his voice filled with disbelief.
"Isn't that right?"
At first, I thought it was just a small-scale riot, but then I received several secret reports, including news of damage to Zhenhai Immortal City, and that's when I finally realized the reality.
This is truly a cataclysmic change!
Another leader from the formation department echoed this sentiment, his brow furrowed.
"But what surprised me the most was—"
Those top sects that seemed so well-behaved on a daily basis actually possessed such terrifying resources that they dared to directly attack the headquarters of the Cultivator Association.
That's incredibly audacious!
No wonder that a while ago, the Blood Fiend Sect's Old Monster Gao suddenly announced that he was in seclusion to break through to a higher level, and he never came out of his room.
It turns out that the so-called closed-door breakthrough was all a ruse, a prelude to lay low in advance.
To prevent being purged if the plan fails,
What a brilliant tactic of feigning one move while secretly advancing another!
"Now that you mention it, I understand perfectly!"
Our department's chief elder also disappeared without a trace a few days ago, without even a word of explanation.
I thought he had gone out for training on his own and encountered danger.
The real reason, it turns out, lies entirely in this ambush targeting headquarters; he was probably involved all along and fled beforehand!
"That's right!"
Did you notice that mysterious cultivator who suddenly attacked the guild leader at the end? His strength was simply unfathomable.
Could it be the last trump card that those top sects have been hiding for years?
Suddenly, someone lowered their voice and asked a question that everyone had doubts about.
"impossible!
According to top-secret information I possess, the power of that attack was terrifying; its residual force directly shattered a corner of Zhenhai Immortal City.
But what surprised me the most was that even the islands below were reduced to ashes.
It's important to know that Zhenhai Immortal City was originally the holy city of the Loose Cultivator Alliance. Although its city-protecting formation hadn't broken through to the fifth rank, it was still a genuine peak fourth-rank top-grade formation.
Its defensive capabilities are unparalleled in the Endless Sea.
Even a typical half-saint level expert, going all out, might not be able to shake the formation in the slightest.
Not to mention, it broke through the formation with a single blow and even destroyed a corner of the immortal city in the process!
That makes sense!
The power of that strike, even if it couldn't compare to a true Nascent Soul Realm expert, was definitely close.
Far beyond what ordinary half-saints can compare to.
"It must be the ultimate backup plan of those sects!"
"That being said, compared to the guild leader's incredible combat power, this mysterious cultivator is still a notch weaker."
In the end, wasn't he directly suppressed by the guild leader?
Some people spoke with a hint of awe, their eyes filled with admiration when they mentioned Chairman Cheng Buzheng.
"This statement cannot be made too absolutely."
According to the information I have received, the guild leader was chasing after that mysterious cultivator.
But they reappeared and returned not long after.
They neither brought back the enemy leader nor publicly announced the victory.
No one knows the details of the final outcome.
I'm not exaggerating, but that mysterious expert may not have been killed; he might have already escaped using some secret technique.
After all, the guild leader never mentioned afterwards that the enemy had been completely wiped out, so there must be some hidden story behind it.
"Speaking of which, I'm reminded of something both laughable and infuriating!"
The guild leader appeared safely and stabilized the situation...
There are actually a group of foolish cultivators within the immortal city, blinded by greed and unable to see the dire situation at hand.
They actually disregarded the decree issued by the guild leader and even wanted to take this opportunity to make a fortune.
That's practically suicide!
People are greedy!
Especially in the spiritual cultivation world, there are countless people blinded by greed and desire.
These juniors, unable to see the bigger picture and defying the chairman's orders, have too narrow a vision. Sooner or later, they will become mere bones under someone else's feet, ending up dead and forgotten.
It's nothing to regret.
The crowd began to chatter, and the murmurs grew increasingly noisy.
There was worry, surprise, indignation, and also a sense of relief...
The atmosphere inside the hall grew increasingly tense.
at this time,
A clear, authoritative voice, carrying an unquestionable aura, suddenly rang out from the throne at the head of the table.
All the discussion was silenced in an instant:
"Alright, we'll discuss the rights and wrongs, and the hidden details later!"
"The most important thing right now is for me to convey the Grand Master's decree. You must all listen attentively and not make a mistake!"
next moment,
The dozens of cultivators inside the hall fell silent instantly, as if their voices had been cut off. They all stood up, bent over, and bowed their heads.
With hands clasped in front of their chests and speaking in utmost respect, they shouted in unison:
"We respectfully await the imperial decree!"
see,
The half-venerable one in the black-and-gold robe seated at the head of the table didn't waste any more words. His expression suddenly became extremely solemn, and his aura deepened.
The decree was read aloud:
"Order: The heads of all departments of the Jingfeng Immortal City Cultivator Association are to immediately lead their core elites to Zhenhai Immortal City to rebuild the headquarters with all their might."
No excuses or delays may be made without justifiable reason.
We must not be perfunctory.
Anyone who knowingly violates the law and disobeys imperial decrees will be immediately dismissed from their post and held strictly accountable without exception!
As the last word fell...
The hall fell into absolute silence; you could hear a pin drop.
Neither of them spoke first, and the atmosphere became extremely awkward.
Inside the hall, the ministers and high-ranking officials of various departments all bowed their heads, their eyes revealing extremely complex emotions...
There was hesitation, confusion, and helplessness.
There was also a hint of barely concealed apprehension.
Countless thoughts surged rapidly in my mind.
'Rebuilding this headquarters is a tough job, not easy to take on, and even harder to do!'
Zhenhai Immortal City has just suffered heavy damage, and the remaining dangers are still unknown.
It also requires a massive amount of spiritual materials and a large amount of manpower.
The slightest mistake could lead to punishment.
'No, we must find out the details!'
Did the guild leader actually manage to completely eliminate that mysterious cultivator?
What if that powerful figure wasn't captured, but merely went into hiding? If we take our men to rebuild headquarters, wouldn't we become sitting ducks?
Will they suffer the same fate as those predecessors who perished at headquarters?
I must ask a few senior figures later to clarify things.
They hold high positions and are well-informed; they must know a lot of inside information.
'Rebuilding the headquarters itself is not difficult; it just requires some hard work and mobilizing spiritual materials.'
The most critical issue is safety. Without adequate safety guarantees, who would dare to go there easily?
Conversely...
'...' (End of this chapter)