Chapter 552 North Jade Mountain Opens
"Lord Min has fallen!"
"Lord Min has fallen!"
"..."
The disciples of the North Abyss Sacred Dynasty saw Lord Min fall and stood frozen in place, screaming with faces full of terror. Some cultivators fled in a panic, choosing any path of escape.
Nie Xiuyuan and the others did not make a move against the disciples of the North Abyss Sacred Dynasty. They were great figures from a Sacred Land, and attacking the weak was not their style.
Elder Huang hurriedly stepped forward, cupped his hands toward Nie Xiuyuan, and said: "Thank you, Senior Brother Nie, for your assistance."
Nie Xiuyuan waved his hand and said: "Old Man Huang, why are you being so polite with me? If I have wine, let's go have a drink first."
Hearing this, Elder Huang's face immediately broke into a joyful smile. He had thought that after decades of no contact, this newly ennobled king of the Wendao Academy no longer considered him a friend. He never expected that the other was still the same as before.
"Alright, today we won't return until we're drunk!"
As they spoke, the two led the disciples of the Wendao Academy and turned to leave.
After they had gone far away, the disciples of the North Abyss Sacred Dynasty finally left the battlefield, intending to report this matter to the Crown Prince.
What happened here quickly spread throughout the vicinity of North Jade Mountain.
The group of cultivators also began to discuss the figure of Nie Xiuyuan.
After all, Nie Xiuyuan had never before displayed his skills to the world and become famous.
Soon, some well-informed cultivators found out the details of Nie Xiuyuan's life.
After learning that Nie Xiuyuan was a favored disciple of the Great Sage Qian Kun, many people began to look forward to the coming clash between the Wendao Academy and the North Abyss Sacred Dynasty.
After all, years ago, the North Abyss Sacred Dynasty had suffered a great loss at the hands of that Great Sage Qian Kun. Although they had not continued to target Great Sage Qian Kun, it did not mean the North Abyss Sacred Dynasty would just let it go.
On the small hillside, a campfire flickered.
The disciples of the Wendao Academy set up camp here. Aside from the disciples on night watch patrol, the others gathered in groups of two or three and began to chat.
Inside the main tent.
Nie Xiuyuan sat at the head seat, drinking merrily with everyone.
After a few rounds of drinks, Nie Xiuyuan asked: "Old Man Huang, did you and that fellow named Min from the North Abyss Sacred Dynasty have a grudge in the past?"
Elder Huang shook his head: "There was no grudge. This time, they were clearly targeting our Wendao Academy, and today, it was that old fellow who provoked us first."
"Oh."
Hearing this, a glint of light flashed in Nie Xiuyuan's drunken eyes. He was not a fool and instantly understood why the North Abyss Sacred Dynasty was causing trouble for their Wendao Academy disciples. They wanted to avenge the arrow's revenge from years ago in the Northern Wastes.
The corners of his mouth turned up slightly. "It seems this trip to North Jade Mountain will be quite entertaining for us."
Elder Huang said: "But the Crown Prince of the North Abyss Sacred Dynasty has come personally, and he is also a Great Sage. I'm afraid we won't gain any advantage by going against them."
"How long has it been since the Crown Prince of the North Abyss Sacred Dynasty became a Great Sage?"
Nie Xiuyuan asked indifferently.
"It has been over a hundred years."
Elder Huang continued: "This Crown Prince secured his position precisely by becoming a Great Sage."
"Over a hundred years."
A flash of excitement appeared in Nie Xiuyuan's eyes: "I hope he doesn't disappoint me when the time comes."
Hearing this, Elder Huang showed a shocked and surprised expression on his face and subconsciously asked: "Senior Brother Nie, have you also comprehended the True Meaning of the Great Dao?"
"Indeed."
Nie Xiuyuan said with a smile: "I just don't know who between me and this North Abyss Crown Prince has walked further on the True Meaning of the Great Dao."
Hiss...
Hearing this definite answer, Elder Huang subconsciously sucked in a cold breath of air, with only envy remaining in his eyes.
If he were a few hundred years younger, he would also want to become a disciple of the Great Sage Qian Kun.
While everyone was drinking and enjoying themselves, in a valley on the east side of North Jade Mountain.
The great army of the North Abyss Sacred Dynasty was in high alert, and no cultivator was allowed to approach this valley.
Inside the command tent, a middle-aged man with an imposing manner and an insurmountable aura listened to the information reported by the person below, his expression also growing grave.
"Nie Xiuyuan."
The middle-aged man murmured: "I didn't expect this fellow to finally make a move. I just don't know who is stronger between him and Xiao Chen and Cao Youqian."
An elder standing beside the middle-aged man said: "Your Highness the Crown Prince, that Nie Xiuyuan is merely a Nirvana Realm cultivator. There is no need for you to act personally. When the time comes, this old one can make a move and suppress him."
"How foolish!"
The Crown Prince of the North Abyss berated in a harsh voice: "That Nie Xiuyuan is one of the personal disciples of the Great Sage Qian Kun. Although he has only made a move once before the world, it does not mean he is not strong, but rather that he is sufficiently low-key.
His coming to North Jade Mountain this time is likely not just for opportunities. Furthermore, he possesses a treasure from the Great Sage Qian Kun. Are you certain your sacred artifact can protect you?"
Hearing this, the elder hastily knelt on the ground and said: "This old minister is foolish. Thank you for your guidance, Your Highness. I wonder how we should prepare?"
The Crown Prince of the North Abyss said with a smile: "In the face of absolute strength, all conspiracies and tricks are but floating clouds. As long as we enter North Jade Mountain, we will encounter them. When the time comes, we can have an open and honorable duel."
Hearing this, everyone present showed strange expressions on their faces.
Not a single person stepped forward to dissuade him; they all lowered their heads and said no more.
This Crown Prince was far too rigid and straightforward, always thinking only of using force and completely ignorant of the art of strategy. If he were not powerful enough, he likely would have been pulled down from his position as Crown Prince long ago.
Seeing that everyone was silent, the Crown Prince sneered in his heart: A bunch of old foxes. Do you really think this Crown Prince is a brainless fellow? All of this was an act put on for your benefit.
Although this was what he thought, he still said on the surface: "Since no one objects, then this matter is settled. Before the Immortal Mountain opens, no one is to trouble the Wendao Academy again."
"As you command."
Everyone answered in unison.
In the next few days, the two great powers had no further friction, which surprised many smaller forces.
After all, in their understanding, Sacred Lands were existences that cared greatly about face. Now that the North Abyss Sacred Dynasty had suffered such a great loss, their inaction did not fit their style at all.
Therefore, many people secretly guessed that the North Abyss Sacred Dynasty was gathering its strength.
As time passed, the other major Sacred Lands also arrived one after another, setting up camps around North Jade Mountain and waiting for it to open.
Half a month after Wang Baole and the others arrived outside North Jade Mountain, the mountain finally opened completely.
Early this morning, as the sun rose.
A ray of sunlight shone upon North Jade Mountain. Suddenly, the light enveloping the mountain turned a violet-gold color.
The dazzling immortal light instantly shone with boundless brilliance, rushing straight into the sky. It eclipsed the sunlight and also dyed the entire sky violet-gold.
All the cultivators within a radius of ten thousand miles saw this celestial phenomenon.
Among the crowd, some well-traveled individuals cried out in alarm.
"North Jade Mountain has opened!"
"North Jade Mountain has opened!"
"..."
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