Chapter 668: Fame Shakes Luotian, Qian Kuizi Retreats in Fear (Third Update, Seeking monthly vote)

Qian Kuizi, one of the three Old Ancestors of the Qian Family, has Cultivated the Dao for ten thousand years and was a close childhood friend of the Huan Family's Old Ancestor. At this moment, stepping on starlight, he walked out of Qianhuan Star and sat cross-legged in the starry sky outside Qianhuan Star, quietly waiting with a pair of cold eyes gazing into the distance.

This trip, he was not representing the Qian Family, but assisting the Huan Family's Old Ancestor in a private capacity. However, he wasn't acting for free; he was interested in a certain Magic Treasure belonging to the Huan Family.

"I only need to kill that audacious wretch to obtain that treasure. However, there are too many strange signs about this matter. That Huan Wuqing is usually stingy, yet he is so generous this time…" Qian Kuizi looked about forty years old, fair-skinned and beardless, quite handsome. The white Daoist robe he wore added to his immortal aura.

"I fear this audacious Junior might be quite troublesome. The terrifying Sword Qi that previously emanated from the direction of the Huan Family is very likely related to this Junior. I cannot act rashly in this matter. I need to observe him carefully when he arrives. If I can strike, I will kill him immediately and claim the Magic Treasure. If I cannot strike… it's not worth planting a seed of trouble for the future just for one Magic Treasure!"

Having made up his mind, Qian Kuizi closed his eyes and floated motionless in the starry sky.

Several days later, a silver light whistled through the starry sky, rushing toward the location like a shooting star. Within the silver light, Wang Lin stood with a stern expression, staring at Qianhuan Star in the distance, which was shifting and displaying various colors.

He came carrying killing intent; whoever blocked him would be his enemy!

As the silver light streaked across, Qian Kuizi opened his eyes and gazed calmly.

Wang Lin also saw Qian Kuizi, his pupils constricting slightly as a cold light flashed in his eyes.

"As expected, someone is helping them!"

"Halt!" Qian Kuizi's voice was soft, and initially weak as it left his mouth, but immediately afterward, it seemed to transform into numerous Dharma Seals, rapidly spreading outwards with a rumbling sound, like surging thunder.

"Words follow the Law!" The silver Dragon formed by Wang Lin's Star Compass seemed to dim, squeezed by the thunderous sound. Wang Lin's gaze was icy as he stared at Qian Kuizi. If he used his Divine Sense, he naturally wouldn't be able to discern the man's exact cultivation, but after Fusion with the Immortal Guard Puppet, he could tell at a glance that the opponent had reached the Yin Xu Realm within the Yin and Yang Virtual/Real stage.

"Although the Immortal Guard Puppet is also in the Yin Xu Realm, it cannot compare to a true Cultivator; it is slightly lacking." Wang Lin knew the Puppet's drawbacks, but with the Divine Abilities exclusive to Immortal Guards, the Immortal Guard's strength was still considerable.

"Are you here for the Huan Family?" Qian Kuizi asked slowly, his gaze calm, though his tone carried a hint of arrogance.

Wang Lin stood upon the Star Compass, staring at the opponent, and replied coldly, "Precisely!"

"At such a young age, you dare attempt the annihilation of a Family? Do your Family Seniors not intervene? State the name of your Family elder; perhaps this Old Man knows them, and I can spare you this killing tribulation!" Qian Kuizi looked at Wang Lin, scrutinizing him carefully.

In his view, this young man was unremarkable, and his cultivation was weak, not yet reaching the Soul Transformation Middle Stage. As Qian Kuizi's gaze fell upon the phantom image beneath Wang Lin's feet, his eyes narrowed.

"A Puppet in the Yin Xu Realm!!!" Although Qian Kuizi's expression remained normal, he inwardly gasped.

"Which Family has such immense power to refine a Great Divine Ability Cultivator of the Yin and Yang Virtual/Real Realm into a Puppet and gift it to a Junior? This… this is simply too terrifying!!" Qian Kuizi stared intently at the phantom image beneath Wang Lin's feet, a trace of greed appearing in his eyes.

Wang Lin's gaze was chilly as he spoke calmly, "Senior, this is a private grudge between this Junior and the Huan Family. Please do not interfere."

Qian Kuizi struggled internally. On one hand, he wanted the Puppet; on the other, he was wary of the opponent's Family influence. Ultimately, however, greed overwhelmed rationality.

After all, in his opinion, the value of a Puppet in the Yin Xu Realm was immense! Furthermore, he was only acting on behalf of the Huan Family. Even if he killed this young man, setting aside when his Family might find out, if they did, the blame could be shifted onto the Huan Family. If the Qian and Huan Families allied, even the opposing Family would likely have to carefully consider the consequences.

"Hand over your Puppet, and this Old Man will no longer interfere!" Qian Kuizi's eyes flashed as he slowly stated.

The cold light in Wang Lin's eyes intensified. He still had two strands of Ling Tianhou's Sword Qi remaining in his body. Before entering the Tidal Abyss, he originally had two strands of Ling Tianhou's Sword Qi; he used one while helping the Ancient Demon, and later obtained two more within the Tidal Abyss, making a total of three remaining.

The phantom image beneath Wang Lin flickered, manifesting in front of him. The Immortal Guard Puppet appeared, Battle Intent flickering in its eyes as it stared at Qian Kuizi.

"Kill!" Wang Lin shouted softly. The Immortal Guard's eyes lit up. It took a step forward and moved out directly. At the same time, it tore its hands around, suddenly ripping open several Rifts in the starry sky.

Qian Kuizi's eyes narrowed sharply. He did not stand up, remaining seated cross-legged. He performed Hand Seals with his right hand in front of him and chanted incantations. Lines of runes were spat out from his mouth, immediately enveloping his surroundings in a vast number of runes. Each of these runes emitted a massive aura, rapidly pressing toward the Immortal Guard.

The Immortal Guard was refined by Immortal Emperor Qing Lin in imitation of an Ancient God. Most of its Divine Ability was manifested in the strength of its Physical Body. At this moment, the Immortal Guard formed Hand Seals with its right hand, and a golden light flashed in its palm, instantly covering its entire body. In an instant, its entire body seemed to transform into a golden man. Taking a step, it punched forward.

This punch created a series of sonic booms, rumbling and echoing through the starry sky, causing countless tiny Rifts to appear in space. As the punch struck, the massive number of runes in front of it immediately collapsed.

A strange light shone in Qian Kuizi's eyes, and he laughed loudly, "It's actually a Yin Xu Puppet that has refined its Physical Body! This item, this Old Man will definitely claim it!" As he spoke, he changed his incantation. When he chanted again, his tone shifted, becoming strong and forceful, like the striking of metal.

In an instant, all the runes immediately flashed with thunderous light. In the blink of an eye, they transformed into thousands of surging bolts of thunder. Electrical light flowed, resembling countless Heavenly Thunders, heading straight for the Immortal Guard Puppet.

These thunderous lights attracted one another, forming a unified sheet, as if intending to illuminate the starry sky. With a rumbling roar, they descended simultaneously.

Wang Lin stood on the Star Compass, his eyes flashing. He patted his Storage Pouch, and the God-Slaying Chariot immediately flew out. Mid-air, it transformed with a bang into a Thunder Beast. The beast let out a roar and charged forward fiercely.

The moment its roar was emitted, the thousands of rune-thunders immediately paused. Then, to Qian Kuizi's astonishment, the thunderous light on the runes instantly detached, gathering toward the Thunder Beast and being swallowed by it in one gulp.

The Thunder Beast's body instantly doubled in size. It let out a satisfied burp, and the thunderous light in its eyes became extremely dense.

"This… this is… a Thunder Beast!!!" Qian Kuizi suddenly stood up, his expression changing drastically. He stared intently at the Thunder Beast and gasped.

"That's right! Why do you possess that sharp Sword Qi? Why do you have this protective Puppet in the Yin Xu Realm? All this is because you are a person of the Thunder Immortal Palace!!" Qian Kuizi gasped, quickly putting away all the runes. Internally, he no longer harbored any desire for the Puppet.

"Little friend, please forgive me. This Old Man was reckless just now. This is a misunderstanding, a complete misunderstanding!" Qian Kuizi said hastily, his face pale. At this moment, he no longer displayed the demeanor of a Great Divine Ability Cultivator he had moments before.

"I actually tried to steal something belonging to the Thunder Immortal Palace, truly…" Qian Kuizi looked bitter.

He could provoke any cultivation Family within the Luotian Star Domain, but he dared not show even the slightest disrespect toward the Thunder Immortal Palace. The three words "Thunder Immortal Palace," to him, represented an existence that absolutely could not be provoked.

Originally, given his cultivation and intellect, it would have been impossible for him to so firmly believe that Wang Lin was a member of the Thunder Immortal Palace. Ultimately, this conviction stemmed entirely from the Thunder Beast!

In the Luotian Star Domain, only the Thunder Immortal Palace possesses a Thunder Beast; this is practically a certainty! Likewise, the Thunder Beast is the symbol of a Thunder Immortal Palace Envoy!

Qian Kuizi had Cultivated for ten thousand years and had never heard of anyone outside the Thunder Immortal Palace possessing a Thunder Beast. The Thunder Beast belongs only to the Thunder Immortal Palace; this had become an eternal truth in his mind.

Wang Lin's expression remained unchanged. He stared at Qian Kuizi and said calmly, "A misunderstanding?"

Qian Kuizi wore a bitter smile. Although he felt resentment internally—after all, given his cultivation, if he hadn't offended first, he wouldn't need to speak like this even knowing the youth belonged to the Thunder Immortal Palace. He would only be this deferential to a Thunder Immortal Palace Envoy who had reached the Second Step.

But now, he had actively provoked first and even attempted to seize an item belonging to the Thunder Immortal Palace. Especially since, in his view, this young man likely held a special status within the Thunder Immortal Palace; otherwise, why would the Thunder Immortal Palace arrange a Puppet in the Yin Xu Realm for his protection?

Hesitating for a moment, Qian Kuizi smiled bitterly, "Little friend, I cannot help you deal with the Huan Family, as we belong to the same star. Besides, as a member of the Thunder Immortal Palace, you don't need this Old Man's help anyway. But rest assured, my Qian Family will absolutely not participate in this matter, and we will sever all ties with the Huan Family!"

"I want Immortal Jade!" Wang Lin looked calmly at Qian Kuizi.

Qian Kuizi was stunned. He said, "Does your Thunder Immortal Palace still lack Immortal Jade? Fine, alright, this Old Man will give it to you!" He laughed bitterly internally, thinking this was the punishment for his greed. The Thunder Immortal Palace cannot be provoked. Every one of them possesses a life-saving Divine Ability. Setting that aside, even if he truly struck and killed this person, it likely wouldn't be long before there would be no place left for the Qian Family to exist within the entire Luotian Star Domain!

"This person wants Immortal Jade, probably a massive amount. Alas, he didn't specify, surely expecting me to decide the amount myself. This…" Qian Kuizi gritted his teeth, took a Storage Pouch from his robe, and threw it to Wang Lin with visible pain in his heart. He clasped his fist and turned to fly back toward Qianhuan Star.

His expression was extremely gloomy. As he stepped, he entered Qianhuan Star. As soon as he arrived, his Divine Sense swept out, directly covering the Huan Family, and he transmitted a sinister Divine Thought.

"Huan Wuqing, you made this Qian provoke a member of the Thunder Immortal Palace! This matter, this Qian remembers! On the day your Huan Family is annihilated, this Qian will certainly repay you well through your descendants!"

"He is not a member of the Thunder Immortal Palace. He is from the Alliance Star Domain, just like my adopted daughter, Huan Mei!" In the Huan Family Ancestral Home, the Huan Old Ancestor frowned and transmitted a Divine Thought.

"Nonsense! Your Divine Sense was present just now, didn't you see that Thunder Beast? The Thunder Beast only exists in the Immortal Realm of Thunder, and it is the symbol of a Thunder Immortal Palace Envoy. Who doesn't know this?" Qian Kuizi was furious, thinking, "Huan Wuqing, oh Huan Wuqing, even now you try to hide the truth from me! This matter, this Qian will bear in mind!"

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