Boundless Immortal Realm!
Lu Qingyang stood amidst the chaotic battle, facing the beings from the alien world. The strange words spoken by these entities flowed into his ears as clear as a mountain stream, without any hindrance to his understanding.
Before merging with the origin of the world, Lu Qingyang had relied on the innate ability "Whispers of the Immortals" to communicate with all creatures and comprehend their speech.
However, after integrating with the world's origin, this ability seemed to fade away.
Nonetheless,
This disappearance was only in terms of its record on his status panel.
In reality,
After transforming into the Celestial Tree of the Heavenly Dao, Lu Qingyang had naturally acquired the ability to understand and communicate with all beings. This was a unique advantage of the Celestial Tree of the Heavenly Dao.
Through the words of the alien beings, Lu Qingyang learned about their origin and identity.
Boundless Immortal Realm!
Elder Xue Wei of the Overlord Sect!
Undoubtedly, the Boundless Immortal Realm was the name of that alien world.
And the Overlord Sect must be a significant faction within the Boundless Immortal Realm.
Using the Celestial Eye of the Heavenly Dao, Lu Qingyang discerned that Xue Wei's true cultivation was at the late fourth tier.
However, under the suppression of the Heavenly Dao domain's power, he could only exhibit the strength of the mid-fourth tier.
"An elder of a sect already at the late fourth tier suggests the Overlord Sect has deep foundations, likely housing fifth-tier powerhouses. Whether they have sixth-tier beings remains unknown."
"Further, the status of the Overlord Sect in the Boundless Immortal Realm is crucial. If it ranks among the top, then the overall strength of the Boundless Immortal Realm might be far less than I anticipated; if it holds a lower status, a reassessment is needed."
With this in mind, Lu Qingyang promptly issued a mission decree:
[Upon the invasion of the Boundless Immortal Realm, Elder Xue Wei of the Overlord Sect has led the charge, entering the Qingyang Realm—an egregious crime!]
[Mission Requirement: Capture Xue Wei alive!]
[Mission Reward: Successful capture will earn 50,000 battle merits and 20,000 contribution points; all participants in this endeavor will receive 10,000 battle merits!]
[Note: If Xue Wei perishes, the mission will be deemed a failure!]
...
"Boom!"
On the Northern Continent, as soon as Elder Xue Wei of the Overlord Sect appeared, he was severely wounded by the joint forces of the alliance's strongmen.
At the brink of death, everyone received an urgent mission from the Heavenly Court.
Though they might not know Xue Wei, the guiding power within the Heavenly Court's chat group identified him for them.
Instantly,
What could have been a fatal blow to Xue Wei saw everyone subtly retracting their strength.
Finally, Lin Lin's swift sword strike severed Xue Wei's limbs, capturing him alive just in time.
Seeing this, others could not help but show slight displeasure.
After all, the rewards of 20,000 contribution points and 50,000 battle merits were incredibly tempting.
Especially the 50,000 battle merits, which could significantly alter the battle merits leaderboard.
Indeed,
Since the opening of the alien portal, the Heavenly Court chat group had displayed a battle merits leaderboard.
Throughout the campaign, everyone's battle merits would be updated in real-time on the leaderboard.
The exchange rate between battle merits and contribution points was identical.
In other words,
Killing a first-tier alien being would earn fifty contribution points, as well as fifty battle merits.
Thus, Lin Lin's swift action in capturing Xue Wei gave him a significant head start.
Sensing the surrounding gazes, Lin Lin smiled calmly.
"Today, the Qingyang Gang has taken the lead, but the alien beings are numerous. Would you really care about a mere 50,000 battle merits?"
"Leader Lin's skills are unparalleled, capturing Xue Wei personally; we are all convinced!"
Some responded with forced smiles.
As Lin Lin said, the invasion had just begun, and one Xue Wei alone couldn't determine the leaderboard's final standings.
Especially in this moment of unified resistance, no one wanted internal conflicts over Xue Wei.
Therefore,
Even if many were discontent with Lin Lin's capture of Xue Wei, they did not confront him directly.
Lin Lin, understanding the situation, sensibly withdrew to the rear, preparing to use Xue Wei for a grand sacrificial ritual.
Indeed,
Performing the grand sacrificial ritual required a specific formation.
The cost to create this formation was not extensive, requiring only first-tier spirit stones.
A hundred jin of first-tier spirit stones cost merely a thousand contribution points, sufficient for one grand sacrifice.
...
"Boom!"
Powerful auras burst forth from the alien portal.
One after another, beings similar to Xue Wei emerged from the boundless darkness, their overwhelming blood energy intertwined, and dragon roars echoed, shaking the heavens and earth.
These alien beings looked at the alliance's strongmen with serious expressions.
They spoke in the incomprehensible language of the Boundless Immortal Realm, yet their resolve was unmistakable.
Without further words,
Upon contact, intense battles erupted.
Instantly,
Ji Xuan soared into the air, his vast spiritual power surged like a mighty river.
Fire spirit power from the surrounding world frantically converged, transforming into scorching flames that swept across the sky, aiming directly at a mid-fourth-tier alien being.
The alien being roared in response, wielding a black gold longsword that cleaved down with overwhelming force, capable of splitting mountains.
As their powers clashed, a shocking force exploded.
The black gold longsword sliced through the flames, and the fierce sword light reflected in Ji Xuan's eyes.
The seasoned warlord of the first battle zone remained composed.
With a flick of his fingers, his spiritual power formed a sharp sword aura, cutting through the air, a matchless strike that seemed to tear the mountains and earth, striking heavily on the longsword.
The sword endured the fierce impact, the alien being's wrist trembled slightly, showing signs of cracking but quickly recovering.
"%&*@#&&&!"
The alien being roared furiously, channeling rolling blood energy into the black gold longsword.
In the void, a towering figure appeared, its fierce aura sweeping through all directions.
Then,
The black gold longsword descended again.
The towering figure also swung its sword.
Two swords crossed in the void, their terrifying power seemed to tear the space, revealing a chilling dark abyss.
"Goodness!"
Ji Xuan's eyes widened, his Nascent Soul within his dantian rotated rapidly, gathering surging spiritual power, the blazing flames shot towards the heavens, causing the surrounding temperature to rise sharply.
The two powerful forces collided head-on, shaking both sides, causing their blood energy to churn, each stabilizing their forms after a few steps back.
This clash,
Ended in a draw.
Ji Xuan's blood energy roiled within him, he quickly circulated his spiritual power to suppress the internal turmoil.
He stepped forward again, determined to kill the alien being.
Simultaneously,
The alien being also retaliated fiercely, charging towards Ji Xuan.