Chapter 460 - 435: Joining Forces

"Indeed, for the Dao Book he has come."

Lu Yan’s heart sank.

At the same time, he scoffed in his mind.

The other party had a clever plan.

On the surface, they were discussing a trade with him, but in reality, it was a naked threat.

If you don’t hand it over, then brace yourself for the ceaseless pursuit of the Immortal Clan in the future.

But for Lu Yan to simply hand over the Dao Book was impossible.

The Dao Book played an indispensable role in his achievements today.

Moreover, after his in-depth conversation with Mr. World, Lu Yan suspected that his ability to time-travel might also be related to the Dao Book.

Additionally, there was the matter of why there was a tree and a silhouette holding a gun inside his Soul Acupoint.

The tree was easy to explain; it was extremely similar to the one within his soul. But what about the silhouette with a gun?

Mr. World knew about this six thousand years ago; there certainly were secrets hidden within.

And these secrets might also be unveiled through the Dao Book.

"What Dao Book? I don’t know what you’re talking about, you might be mistaken."

Lu Yan responded with a transmission of his voice.

"Hmph, Lu Yan, you are far too greedy. A treasure like the Dao Book is not something you can meddle with; exchanging it for some advantages is the wisest choice you can make to avoid future regrets," the White Jade Elephant of the Immortal Realm scoffed, still full of threat.

"If it’s a fight you want, there’s no need for pointless talk."

Lu Yan replied.

With ugly expressions, the White Jade Elephant and the Purple Eye Celestial Ox of the Immortal Realm scanned Lu Yan with their cold eyes.

"I hope you’ll still be as tough when the time comes. Let’s go."

Leaving behind these words, the White Jade Elephant, along with his subordinates, headed north and vanished into the horizon in the blink of an eye.

Watching the direction in which the Immortal Clan left, Lu Yan’s complexion grew darker.

Various ideas were swirling in his mind as he considered how to deal with these members of the Immortal Clan.

He absolutely could not allow these Immortal Clan to head out to sea and spread the news of the Dao Book to more of their kind.

"Calling me greedy, yet they themselves are far more avaricious. Since the Dao Book is an Immortal Clan treasure, these Immortal Clan members will surely want to keep it for themselves and are unlikely to venture out to sea to share the news with others. There’s still time," Lu Yan pondered.

Mr. World flickered away, returning to Wangu City.

Lu Yan and Shen Yinuo also returned, while the Formation over Wangu City continued to operate, preventing any sneaky attacks from the Immortal Clan.

At night, following a fierce battle with Shen Yinuo, an inspiration suddenly struck Lu Yan.

"Yinuo, I have figured out a way to deal with those Immortals. You rest first; I’ll go to Mr. World."

Lu Yan got dressed in a hurry and left to find Mr. World.

"Senior, there’s something I’d like to ask for your help with."

"What matter?"

"I’d like you to kill someone for me, no, to kill a few Immortals," said Lu Yan.

"I had anticipated you wouldn’t let those Immortal Clan go, but don’t forget, I am a protector, responsible for safeguarding your life, not for killing on your behalf," Mr. World said indifferently.

"Senior, you know that I possess the Dao Book, right? It’s an Immortal Clan treasure; if other Immortal Clan find out, would I still be alive? And those bulls and elephants, once they spread the word, if an existence beyond Immortality comes for me, a single slap would kill me. Could you really protect me then?"

"Wouldn’t you be failing in your duties if you couldn’t protect me?"

Lu Yan bombarded Mr. World with questions, which left him stunned in place.

After a moment of silence, Mr. World said, "Two Immortals of the Immortal Realm, their cultivation levels are comparable to mine; it could be possible to entangle them, but it would be very difficult to kill them."

"What if there is assistance from another Immortal?" asked Lu Yan.

"Another Immortal? Currently in this land, there’s only Zhao Zhihuan. Are you referring to him?" Mr. World asked.

"Exactly."

Lu Yan nodded and added, "There are no eternal enemies, only sufficient interests to turn an enemy into a helper. Zhao Zhihuan is bent on finding the traitor, with the ultimate goal being the Three Emperors Command, which is, as of now, in my possession."

"If I offer the Three Emperors Command as a condition for his aid, he will surely not refuse."

Looking at Lu Yan with surprise, Mr. World hadn’t expected that Zhao Zhihuan’s desired object would be found by Lu Yan first.

After pondering for a while, Mr. World remarked, "With Zhao Zhihuan’s assistance, it’s still inadequate. I need to find a location in advance to set up a Formation, and then lead the two Immortals of the Immortal Realm into it, to ensure a foolproof plan."

"I’ve already thought of that. Those Immortals will not easily give up; most likely, they will be lurking around Wangu City, watching our every move for an opportunity to strike."

"At that time, Zhao Zhihuan can just feign an attack, clashing with you in a great battle, holding you up. Those two Immortals will not miss such an opportunity to attack me. Then, I will flee and lead them into the Formation you’ve already laid out beforehand."

Lu Yan succinctly explained his plan.

"Can you escape from the hands of two Immortals?" asked Mr. World.

"I should be able to."

Lu Yan confidently nodded.

The power of Immortality was indeed formidable; he was no match in a direct confrontation.

However, having mastered the Starry Sky Step to its highest level and possessing formidable defensive capabilities, he believed he could escape from the hands of Immortality.

Even if push came to shove and he couldn’t escape for long, he should be able to flee a distance and lure his pursuers into the pre-arranged Formation.

"If that’s the case, then this plan is feasible. However, due to my limited cultivation, my abilities are finite. If I set up a killing array in advance, it can easily be sensed by other Immortals, preventing them from stepping into it. I can only set up a concealment-focused entrapment Formation beforehand to trap them, then eliminate them in conjunction with Zhao Zhihuan."

"That will work too. Do you think you can find Zhao Zhihuan?"

Lu Yan asked.

"Recently, Zhao Zhihuan’s subordinates have been active around Wangu City. With their cultivation level, it’s not difficult for them to deceive your spies, but to deceive me? Impossible."

"Simply follow his subordinates to find Zhao Zhihuan—it won’t be difficult."

Mr. World said.

"Please take action, senior."

Lu Yan clasped his fists in respect.

Mr. World nodded, and his spiritual sense spread out.

Shortly after.

"Follow me, change our appearances, to avoid detection by the Immortal Clan."

Mr. World said.

After changing their appearances, the two of them left Wangu City.

Lu Yan’s guess was correct. The Immortal Clan truly wouldn’t accept defeat so easily. After leaving Wangu City, they didn’t go far but stopped at a mountain peak to the north of Wangu City.

"We will keep an eye on Wangu City. There’s only one in the Immortal Realm; I don’t believe he can guard Lu Yan at all times."

The Immortal Realm White Jade Elephant said coldly, its eyes filled with fierceness.

"Indeed, fetch Immortal Great Freedom. He has operated on this continent for many years and certainly has some hidden agents. It would be more convenient for him to help us keep an eye on Wangu City and gather information."

The Immortal Realm Purple Eye Celestial Ox said.

Afterward, a Purple Eye Celestial Ox at the Transcendance Tribulation Stage tore through the sky in search of Immortal Great Freedom.

Soon, Immortal Great Freedom was brought over.

He, knowing the failure of White Jade Elephant and Purple Eye Celestial Ox, was quite disappointed, but remained composed as he spoke, "I once founded the Spirit Sect. Although Lu Yan has eradicated many of us over the years, there are still many experts hidden in the dark, ranging from ordinary folk to informants. They can inquire about news."

Quickly, Immortal Great Freedom, through special means, contacted those from the Spirit Sect in hiding to watch Wangu City.

....

Lu Yan and Mr. World, having changed their appearances, soon arrived at a mountain peak to the south of Wangu City.

"Two guests who arrive uninvited, what brings you here?"

Zhao Zhihuan appeared silently, his spiritual sense locking onto the two men.

His eleven subordinates gathered together, watching Lu Yan and Mr. World warily, their eyes revealing a hint of fear.

They had witnessed the previous battle between Lu Yan and others against the Immortal Clan.

What shocked them the most was Lu Yan’s strength.

In such a short time, Lu Yan’s combat power had surged once again.

Last time, he could barely defeat the red-haired youth who had survived the Six-Nine Sky Tribulation, but this time, he was able to slay a transcendent being among several others.

This was astonishing.

If they were to fight.

Mr. World could hold off Zhao Zhihuan, and the others were no match for Lu Yan—they didn’t possess the Immortal Clan’s kind of Combined Strike Array.

"I, on the other hand, would like to ask what you’ve been up to lurking around Wangu City?"

Lu Yan retorted.

"Since you’re asking, then I’ll tell you. We’ve discovered that the traitor from our Yunxia Valley disappeared around Wangu City. I’d like to ask if you have any news of this traitor. If you have, I’m willing to exchange it for a substantial reward."

Zhao Zhihuan said.

"We’re here today to discuss this very matter. There’s no need for secrecy, so let’s speak frankly. The traitor you are looking for is a decoy. What you’re truly after is the Three Emperors Command, right?"

Lu Yan stated.

Zhao Zhihuan’s pupils constricted, and he couldn’t suppress a surge of energy that pressed towards Lu Yan.

Mr. World stepped forward, blocking Zhao Zhihuan’s energy.

Zhao Zhihuan quickly regained his composure, his energy receding as he watched Lu Yan, and said, "Have you seen Fu Xinli?"

Lu Yan knew about the Three Emperors Command, which made Zhao Zhihuan suspect that they might have already met Fu Xinli.

"To be frank, Fu Xinli is dead, and I have the Three Emperors Command in my hands."

Lu Yan declared.

Zhao Zhihuan’s energy surged again but was promptly withdrawn, his expression uncertain.

"Since you’ve got the Three Emperors Command, yet you come to me, what is it? Do you wish to make some kind of deal?"

Zhao Zhihuan proposed.

Not bad for an old fox of the Immortal Realm, ever so sharp-witted.

"Senior, you have keen insight; I’m impressed. Indeed, the reason for my visit today is to propose a deal. I need your help with a matter. Once it’s done, I will offer up the Three Emperors Command."

Lu Yan suggested.

"What is it?"

Zhao Zhihuan inquired.

"Please join us in annihilating the Immortal Clan, without leaving a single one alive."

Lu Yan revealed his intention.

"To kill the Immortal Clan members?"

Zhao Zhihuan’s gaze flickered. After thinking for a moment, he responded, "It won’t be easy to kill two Immortal Realm members. Even if they can’t win, they could still flee."

"I already have a plan. If you pretend to attack us..."

Lu Yan briefly explained his strategy.

"If we trap the Immortal Clan in a formation beforehand, with your expertise in formations combined with mine, we can break them one by one. Indeed, it’s feasible. I agree."

"After the deed is done, I hope you will not go back on your word."

Zhao Zhihuan said.

"I swear it."

Lu Yan solemnly made an oath that he would hand over the Three Emperors Command to Zhao Zhihuan once everything was settled.

The two parties reached an agreement.