Chapter 163

Chapter 163: Immortal Returns, Together We Weather the Tribulation!

Qin Jian trembled with rage, his eyes wide open as he roared, “Han Xingmian, how dare you humiliate me like this!”

To be called an eunuch in public was an unbearable insult for him, the former head of the Nine Heavens Sword Sect.

This was too much!

However, he managed to retain a bit of his sanity. Even if Han Xingmian were incredibly powerful, this place was still the Extreme Ice Celestial Palace, on someone else’s territory. If they were to fight here, he would likely suffer humiliation.

Qin Jian’s face turned ashen, forcibly suppressing the surging power within him.

Han Xingmian’s smile suddenly vanished, her expression cold as she said coolly, “What? Did I invite you here? Are you trying to force your will upon me, Lord Qin?”

Qin Jian knew that cooperation today was impossible. The secret techniques of the Ancestral Palace of the Brain, which he had longed for, were now out of reach. He realized now that the woman hadn’t refused him immediately because she wanted more information from him.

“Farewell!”

Qin Jian suppressed his anger and spoke tersely, turning to leave. After taking a few steps, he stopped again.

He turned back, glaring at Han Xingmian with a sneer, “Palace Mistress Han, you will regret this when the opportunity passes!”

With that, he left the hall. His sword aura erupted as he soared into the sky, vanishing in the horizon in an instant.

Han Xingmian watched him go, her smile instantly fading, her expression becoming serious.

The news Qin Jian brought had shocked her deeply!

“Who is behind Qin Jian? Shen Baixiu?”

Han Xingmian frowned, pacing in the hall as she murmured, “If a missing immortal truly reappears, it will cause great commotion!”

“But only Qin Jian and his group know about it, so there must be some connection between them and these missing immortals!”

This meant that their appearance was not a coincidence but the result of careful planning!

After pacing for a while, she suddenly looked up and instructed Su Sha beside her, “Please summon Ye Xi.”

“Yes!”

Su Sha bowed and left.

Ye Xi was currently cultivating in the Qiongying Celestial Mansion, so it didn’t take long before Su Sha returned.

Ye Xi followed closely, entering the hall.

“Disciple Ye Xi greets Master’s Wife!”

Ye Xi respectfully bowed, puzzled by the sudden summons.

Han Xingmian waved her hand, her expression stern as she recounted Qin Jian’s words to Ye Xi once more.

“Missing immortals have reappeared?”

Ye Xi’s expression turned grave as well, surprised by the news.

He had long anticipated such a possibility!

But hearing it now felt too sudden, faster than he had expected!

Ye Xi lowered his head in thought, muttering, “Everything is happening too quickly!”

Suddenly, his eyes flashed with realization.

“It makes sense! They must complete their harvest before the Celestial Court returns. Otherwise, the Celestial Court will intervene, and they will have to give up part of it!”

Looking at Han Xingmian, he continued, “That’s why they are so desperate. Now that the Great Awakening has begun, the Nine States and various Celestial Mansions are teeming with Tribulation Period cultivators…”

“Many haven’t crossed the tribulation because they feared traps. But with the reappearance of a missing immortal, all rumors will be dispelled!”

Han Xingmian nodded in agreement, “Indeed, once it’s proven that crossing the tribulation isn’t a trap, it will attract many cultivators. Their goal will be achieved.”

“But!”

“What exactly are their goals?”

Ye Xi sighed, feeling helpless. Their enemy wasn’t just one sect or a major cultivation family.

It was a hidden force, unknown for countless years, operating in the shadows.

Ye Xi sighed, shaking his head, “Though we don’t know their goals, I’m sure they will soon make their next move.”

“They will force the Nine States’ cultivators to cross the tribulation!”

After a moment’s thought, he added, “But right now, we have no better options except… to cross the tribulation ourselves!”

Han Xingmian narrowed her eyes, “Are you afraid?”

Ye Xi took a deep breath, his gaze unwavering, exuding a powerful aura.

Without his master back, he had to shoulder this responsibility.

“I fear nothing. Without crossing the tribulation, we are merely prey before immortals.”

“Instead of this, I’d rather take a gamble. I want to see who is manipulating this!”

Han Xingmian fell silent for a moment, then said, “If that happens, my Extreme Ice Celestial Palace will spare no effort. All Tribulation Period cultivators will fight to the d*ath!”

Ye Xi nodded, sighing again, “That’s all we can do now.”

They discussed further, and then Ye Xi left.

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After leaving the Extreme Ice Celestial Palace, Qin Jian did not return to the Purple Origin Celestial Mansion.

Instead, he stormed towards the Azure Mystic Celestial Mansion.

On a suspended immortal mountain, Shen Baixiu listened to Qin Jian recount his encounter with the Extreme Ice Celestial Palace.

“Haha!”

Shen Baixiu chuckled, without any anger. He despised Qin Jian, a useless pawn.

He had only recruited Qin Jian because he needed someone, and Qin Jian was the most suitable choice.

Qin Jian’s face stiffened. He came with rage, and all you say is ‘haha’?

But in front of Shen Baixiu, he dared not show his true feelings.

Qin Jian’s immediate concern was to board the ship first. Otherwise, even the Desolate Heaven Emperor could crush him with a finger.

“Cough!”

Shen Baixiu laughed for a moment before clearing his throat, saying, “The Extreme Ice Celestial Palace is foolish not to recognize our value. Han Xingmian’s time to enjoy freedom is running out!”

“When everything is ready, we’ll destroy them!”

Qin Jian’s expression eased slightly, though he sensed the insincerity in Shen Baixiu’s words.

After a pause, Shen Baixiu continued, “Go back and prepare for the tribulation. Han Xingmian won’t dare mock you again.”

Qin Jian froze, a flicker of change in his eyes.

Honestly, he was still a bit afraid.

Seeing his worry, Shen Baixiu smiled lightly, “Don’t worry, I’ll ensure your safety.”

“Not only you, but every Celestial Mansion and Tribulation Period cultivator in the Nine States will cross the tribulation!”

Shen Baixiu said earnestly, “Even I will do the same!”

Qin Jian’s face showed shock. If Shen Baixiu also crossed the tribulation, he had nothing to worry about.

“If we don’t cross the tribulation, how can we rally the world’s cultivators?” Shen Baixiu asked.

Qin Jian’s expression changed, his voice heavy, “My Nine Heavens Sword Sect will follow your orders.”

“Good! Let’s proceed.”

Shen Baixiu waved his hand, “Prepare for the tribulation. The missing immortals will welcome our ascension.”

“Then, who will dare say that crossing the tribulation is a trap?”