With a snap, the fortune teller’s finger tapped Shi Kui’s palm, emitting an extremely dull sound, then Shi Kui’s expression changed, and he involuntarily retreated. Shi Kui appeared extremely incredulous, for the opponent was also unexpectedly a Golden Immortal. "Who are you, really?" he asked. Although the Golden Immortals in one region number in the tens of thousands, when distributed, there are not many Golden Immortals even among Jade Immortal forces, they could be counted. So, this sudden appearance of a Golden Immortal naturally made Shi Kui curious about the opponent’s identity. —Is there such a person in the Daming Sect? The fortune teller smiled faintly, "If you can withstand ten moves from me, I’ll tell you." "You’re too arrogant!" Shi Kui was furious, attacking the fortune teller once again. The fortune teller countered, this time, he didn’t just strike casually, but unleashed his true power, massively increasing his combat power at once. Although Shi Kui was a five-star Golden Immortal, he had no power to fight back in front of the opponent. In just a few moves, he was struggling, on the verge of defeat at any moment. Could he endure ten moves? Shi Kui was horrified and incredulous, could the opponent be a seventh-level or even higher Golden Immortal? However, sensing the opponent’s aura, it was clearly obvious that the opponent, like him, was also a mere five-star. Both were five-star Golden Immortals, yet he was utterly crushed. How could he accept this? Still, his combat power was indeed too inferior. Reaching only the ninth move, he was sent flying by the fortune teller’s strike, a wound appearing on him, and golden blood flowing out. Indeed, he didn’t even last ten moves. The fortune teller stood with hands behind his back, full of a proud expression. "Don’t be so smug; our sect has many experts!" Shi Kui said through gritted teeth. "Haha!" The fortune teller shook his head, laughing, "Your Nine Clouds Sect is essentially a Golden Immortal power, excluding the old sect master, there are only four Golden Immortals, and you, Shi Kui, rank third in strength." "Therefore, having defeated you, only two Golden Immortals are left who are qualified to make a move: one is the Grand Elder Guo Lin, and the other is the former sect master Huang Cihai." Hearing this, Shi Kui’s face tightened, realizing the opponent came prepared. However, he wasn’t worried, as the new sect master was a Jade Immortal. Even if only newly entered this realm, still capable of crushing all Golden Immortals, this is an iron rule in martial arts, and no exception will occur. Swoosh, at this moment, a figure fell from the sky. "Grandfather!" Guo Jin immediately called out. Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs 𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹✶𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲✶𝗻𝗲𝘁 The newcomer was Guo Lin, the patriarch of Guo Jin’s lineage. Guo Lin nodded, looking at the fortune teller: "Who is Your Excellency, really?" "If you can take a hundred moves from me, I’ll tell you." The fortune teller grinned, teeth white as snow. He was extremely confident, but not blindly so, as Guo Lin was stronger than Shi Kui, hence he set a hundred moves limit. "Presumptuous!" Guo Lin huffed, reaching out to grab the fortune teller. Golden light burst forth, and Guo Lin was defeated, clearly his strength was insufficient. Shi Kui took a deep breath, revealing a shocked expression, was this a master from the Daming Sect? But exactly who, and why had he never heard of it? It must be known that Golden Immortals aren’t some random nobodies who suddenly pop up. Guo Lin fought again, but the result was the same; although stronger than Shi Kui, he only managed to last seventy-some moves before being defeated. The fortune teller smiled slightly, looking towards Shi Hao: "Do you still insist on being obstinate?" This visit was to establish authority. "You are the second-ranked disciple of Daming Sect, Zhu Ke, aren’t you?" a voice exclaimed, clear and pleasant, yet carrying endless authority, making one want to kneel. "Sect Master!" Shi Kui and Guo Lin both showed joy, then alarm. The newcomer was actually a disciple of Daming Sect! As expected, the Daming Sect would not easily allow Nine Clouds Sect to stand on its own; in the matter of establishing the Mountain Protection Array, they also wanted to intervene. However, Zhu Ke was only ranked second, yet his combat strength reached such a level, what about the one ranked first? How strong must they be? "Sect Master Ceng has great eyesight." Zhu Ke laughed heartily, completely devoid of the fear one should have facing a Jade Immortal. He clasped his hands, as a gesture of courtesy, then shook himself, and his tattered robe immediately shattered, transforming into a splendid brocade garment. And his back was no longer slightly hunched, tall and long-legged, his face returned to that of someone in their twenties, extremely handsome and brimming with youthful vigor. Although he had lived over ten thousand years, a Golden Immortal has a lifespan of one hundred thousand years, so he indeed still belonged to the realm of youth, and was undoubtedly a very young man. "When Sect Master Ceng was still a disciple, your fame was already widespread, Zhu Ke always regarded Sect Master Ceng as a life-long goal to strive for." Zhu Ke continued, "Sect Master Ceng indeed did not disappoint me, achieving Jade Immortal status in just over twenty thousand years, leaving me in utmost admiration." Though he was praising "Sect Master Ceng," his tone was actually rather grand, lacking the reverence a junior should have. "Audacious!" Shi Kui and Guo Lin simultaneously reprimanded. Zhu Ke merely waved, "With Sect Master Ceng’s magnanimity, surely he wouldn’t mind my slight disrespect! However, since Sect Master Ceng decided to show up personally, I must give some face." "I shall take my leave now." He bowed towards the sky and turned to leave. "Take one finger from me." The clear voice sounded. A cyan finger descended from the sky, as if a giant reached out, thick as a pillar reaching the sky, pressing down towards Zhu Ke. Zhu Ke’s face turned ashen, this was an attack from a Jade Immortal; no matter how much of a genius he was, facing such an attack meant only death. How dare the opponent? He couldn’t believe it. If he died here, it would inevitably trigger an all-out war between the Daming Sect and the Nine Clouds Sect. Although the Nine Clouds Sect now had a Jade Immortal, it was only just entering this realm, whereas the Daming Sect? Their Jade Immortal had stepped into this level over ten thousand years ago; after years of secluded cultivation, what realm had they reached, what kind of combat power did they possess? However, the attack had already arrived, and no matter how shocked he was, it was useless, he could only meet it head-on. As a Martial Artist, especially a genius, facing any formidable opponent, he would give it his all. In one blow, he violently spat blood, but what was shocking, he didn’t die. "Just a small lesson for you, now you may leave." The clear voice resounded, still devoid of any anger. Zhu Ke wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, then burst into hearty laughter, addressing the sky, "I will remember Sect Master Ceng’s graciousness today, and someday... I will repay it!" To throw such heroic words even in the face of a Jade Immortal, was it not a fool’s dream? No, he was now a five-star Golden Immortal, and moreover, a disciple of the Daming Sect, with Jade Immortal tutelage and guidance, so his possibility of achieving Jade Immortal status was still very high.
