Tycoon War God

Chapter 785: Heavenly Mandate Decree, Kill Without Mercy!

"Daoist Wanzai, you are not the one who can make a decision on this matter. Please, take me to see your Sect Master," Zilian Immortal said, gazing at Zhang Wanzai with a particular meaning in his eyes.

Zhang Wanzai’s expression stiffened, but he still cupped his fist and said, "In that case, please wait a moment, Zilian Immortal!"

As he spoke, Zhang Wanzai did not use a Communication Talisman to pass on the message. Instead, he walked directly toward the Inner Sect’s main hall.

A Proud Son of Heaven has his pride. If you don’t show me respect, then you can just wait!

Zilian Immortal showed no trace of anger, standing indifferently outside the Teleportation Array.

The disciples of the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion watched from afar, the joy on their faces having vanished.

"Bringing five Proud Sons of Heaven to spar with our Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion... I fear their intentions are not friendly."

"It’s worse than unfriendly. Did you see the Proud Son of Heaven beside Zilian Immortal? That’s Daoist Kunlun from the Carefree Pavilion, Li Kunlun! He’s at the peak of the Eleventh Level of Qi Cultivation, just half a step away from a successful Foundation Establishment!"

"Is that true? He isn’t in seclusion for his Foundation Establishment, but he’s here to challenge us instead? This..."

All the disciples realized that something major was about to happen.

About fifteen minutes later, a female Elder returned with Zhang Wanzai.

"Daoist Zilian has graced us with a visit. Forgive us for the inadequate welcome. Please, come inside!"

"Daoist Xuanji, my respects to you!"

The two Foundation Building Immortals led the way, with the group of Proud Sons of Heaven following closely behind.

"Wan Jianyi, what in the world is going on? Give me the full story!" Zhang Wanzai sent a voice transmission to Wan Jianyi, the Proud Son of Heaven from the Sword Control Sect.

Wan Jianyi glanced at Zhang Wanzai but did not reply, simply shaking his head.

Zhang Wanzai’s heart seethed with resentment!

「...」

Meanwhile.

Three hundred miles from the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion lay a large city known as Sky Mechanism City.

Sky Mechanism City was the foremost among the seven main cities of the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion and served as its gateway to the outside world. Commerce was extremely developed here, and representatives from many Ancient Land Sects had established a presence to trade with the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion.

The commercial street was bustling with an endless stream of people.

Lin Mu strolled leisurely down the street with his hands clasped behind his back, browsing the various shops that lined both sides.

Shangguan Shiming followed closely, though her mind was elsewhere. She was still thinking about what happened with the Peach Blossom Sword Demon, Qing Que.

An exiled immortal of the extreme realm from an Ancient Land Sect, silently killed by Lin Mu before he ever had a chance to make a name for himself. After today, no one will probably ever know that the Ancient Land once had an exiled immortal who fell into demonhood and nearly dominated an entire region.

"Go and retrieve that Jade Gourd for me," Lin Mu said, pointing with his hand.

Pulling herself together, Shangguan Shiming negotiated with the merchant. For the price of three Spirit Coins, she acquired the Jade Gourd and respectfully presented it to Lin Mu.

Lin Mu crushed the Jade Gourd with his fingers, revealing a light green jade marrow inside.

As expected, it’s a Ming Xinyu. While I have no use for it, it’s an excellent item for improving Luo Li’s cultivation.

Lin Mu was quite pleased. He hadn’t expected to find such a treasure in the Ancient Land Minor World.

"Sir, why have we come here?" Shangguan Shiming finally asked, unable to hold back her curiosity any longer.

She had assumed Lin Mu would march directly to the gates of the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion and unleash a storm of destruction. She never expected him to have the leisurely inclination to stroll through Sky Mechanism City’s commercial district.

"Waiting for someone," Lin Mu replied indifferently before turning his attention to some Spirit Flowers and Exotic Herbs with renewed interest.

"Waiting for someone?"

Shangguan Shiming grew even more puzzled, but she dared not press the matter further and simply continued to follow him in silence.

About another fifteen minutes passed when Shangguan Shiming suddenly looked up.

In the sky, over a dozen dazzling streaks of light arrived in an instant, landing on the ramparts of Sky Mechanism City with a roar.

"By the Heavenly Mandate Decree! From this day forward, all major cities are sealed. No one is permitted to enter or exit. Violators will be executed!"

Atop the city wall, a Foundation Building Immortal from the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion surveyed the surroundings with an arrogant demeanor.

"Ling Xuan Immortal, what’s happened? This sudden lockdown will cause us grievous losses."

"Indeed! I must return to my sect tomorrow to report on an urgent matter. I cannot afford any delay!"

"Ling Xuan Immortal, we..."

Before anyone else could speak, Ling Xuan Immortal raised his hand. A streak of sword light shot toward the feet of the person who had just spoken, nearly piercing through the top of his foot.

"That was a warning. Anyone else who questions the Heavenly Mandate Decree will be killed without mercy!"

The merchants below fell silent, as if gripped by a winter chill. None of them had expected the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion to be so overbearing, giving no one any chance to question them.

Among the merchants, one man’s expression changed. He took out a Communication Talisman to send a message, only to discover it was completely ineffective.

"The Communication Talismans are blocked! Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion! What are you trying to do?"

At this, everyone’s expression changed. Sealing the city and blocking Communication Talismans—this was definitely not a good sign. The crowd grew clamorous again.

From the city wall, an immortal in white robes scoffed, "Ling Xuan, it seems they don’t take you seriously."

Ling Xuan Immortal’s gaze turned icy as he struck again without warning.

SWOOSH!

A streak of sword light pierced directly through the merchant who had pointed out that the Communication Talismans were blocked. Blood splattered everywhere, drenching the faces of the noisy merchants nearby.

Some stood frozen on the spot, utterly stupefied. These Qi Cultivating merchants typically held high status in the major cities and considered themselves akin to Immortals. Even during conflicts between sects, they were seldom dragged into them. When had they ever witnessed such bloodshed?

Now, for a single sentence, a merchant at the Eighth Level of Qi Cultivation had been killed with one strike.

Such brutality sent a shiver down every merchant’s spine.

"Let’s go!"

Some merchants, their faces pale, dared not stay a moment longer. They retreated to their shops, shut their doors, and did not reopen them. The rest of the merchants scattered and fled.

Within a few breaths, the street was almost devoid of pedestrians.

"Insolent fools. Did you really think I was joking?" Ling Xuan Immortal said with a smug look, glancing at the Elder beside him as if to show off.

However, that person ignored Ling Xuan and said gravely, "Everyone, scan the entire city with your Divine Sense. Do not overlook a single corner! If the Banished Immortal Seed is in the city, you must find her!"

"Yes!"

The Foundation Building Immortals cupped their fists respectfully and dispersed to begin the search.

The Divine Sense of a Foundation Building Immortal was powerful enough to cover a radius of several hundred meters. The merchants who were scanned struggled to hold back curses.

Such blatant searches! What about their privacy?!

But Ling Xuan Immortal’s earlier ruthlessness had intimidated everyone, and no one dared to speak up. For a time, not a soul dared to step forward.

The Foundation Building Immortals of the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion each wore an arrogant expression.

A bunch of fools who only learn their lesson after a beating. They seem to have forgotten that this is the Celestial Northern Dipper Pavilion’s territory unless they see some blood.

Ling Xuan flew across the sky on his sword, his Divine Sense shamelessly sweeping over the city below. The common folk and merchants were thrown into chaos, yet no one dared to utter another peep.

Just as Ling Xuan Immortal was about to change direction to continue his search, he noticed two people still on the street.

A man and a woman.

The man was sitting at a tea stall, leisurely savoring his tea. The woman stood beside him, attending to him with an air of extreme reverence.

"That is..."

Ling Xuan Immortal’s pupils contracted.

Shangguan Shiming! She’s not even trying to hide, just standing out here in public...

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