Chapter 948

Chapter 948: True Immortal Arena

Five months later, just ten days before the celestial spirit ruin world was set to open in Tianlan City.

“Grape, how much Immortal Jade will it cost to set up this teleportation formation and for the round-trip teleportation?” Xu Fan inquired.

“With the coordinates we have, the round trip will only cost 24,000 Immortal Jade.”

“Put it on my tab, and send the bill to my good grandson once we’re back.”

“Understood.”

By now, all the disciples and grandsons heading to the celestial spirit ruin world had assembled.

Xu Fan first glanced at his two good grandsons, then silently cast a hexagram in his mind.

The hexagram of the great glutton devouring the heavens~

This sign suggested a complete sweep.

Seeing that the divination was accurate, Xu Fan led his disciples and grandsons onto the teleportation formation.

Xingbei Immortal Domain, Tianlan City.

Upon teleporting, the group found themselves in what felt like a bustling marketplace, with a diverse array of cultivators emerging from the teleportation formation.

Among them were even a few figures from other races.

Xu Fan suddenly felt a sense of déjà vu, reminiscent of being crammed into a bus or subway in a past life.

As a teleportation hub, a Spiritual Prohibition Formation was active here. To leave the teleportation area, one had to walk out on their own.

Just then, the bases of several dozen teleportation formations suddenly cracked.

“Good thing we arrived early. Otherwise, if we had teleported to the neighboring city, it would have taken at least three months to get here.”

“I told you it’s better to limit the flow; now the number of teleporters has overloaded and caused a breakdown. Those poor souls still in the teleportation formation have no idea where they’ll end up.”

“It’s better that it broke; fewer onlookers around~”

As time passed, the entire teleportation hall was abuzz like boiling water, with a cacophony resembling a chorus of frogs.

Xu Fan glanced around. Over 3,000 people were packed into this teleportation hall, most of whom were at the true immortal level.

“Let’s find a spot outside the city. It’s a real mix here, and plenty of interesting things are bound to happen.”

Xu Fan led everyone out of the teleportation hall and then directly tore through space, arriving outside Tianlan City.

The celestial spirit ruin was located about 20,000 miles north of the city; a distance that most true immortals could cover in a single step.

At this moment, the entire area from the city north to the celestial spirit ruin world was teeming with true immortals camped in the wilderness.

The prime spots, such as various mountains and lakes, were all claimed by the major powers from the nearby Immortal Realms.

The Ten Thousand Immortals Holy Sect, Tianding Merchant Association, Nine Star Just Law Sect, Tai Xuan Sect, Jade Immortal Valley…

Palatial celestial tools were scattered among them, boldly releasing the aura of Golden Immortals, signaling their determination to claim the celestial spirit ruin world.

“Tianding Merchant Association is hosting a true immortal arena in the palace on Tianyu Mountain. Defeat our arena guardian, and celestial tools and Spiritual Treasures will be yours.”

“Our Tianding Merchant Association isn’t here to compete for this celestial spirit ruin small world; we’re here to meet the human geniuses from each Immortal Realm. We’ve set up this arena for no other reason than to make friends~”

A voice that instantly put one at ease echoed, flowing like cool spring water into a dry riverbed, bringing a sense of comfort to all who heard it.

“Isn’t it just about recruiting members from your Outer Wind Hall? Why make it sound so noble?”

“I can’t stand these merchant associations that throw around celestial tools, Spiritual Treasures, and Immortal Jade like they’re nothing.”

A gruff voice boomed from the sky.

Xu Fan watched the scene and suddenly regretted not having Luo Sheng by his side. With him around, he could have quickly explained the relationship between the two parties.

It all seemed quite intriguing.

“Master, the person speaking is from the Fallen Star Immortal Domain, part of the Tianyu Immortal Sect.”

“Due to the special environment of that Immortal Realm, it’s common for individuals with extraordinary talents to emerge. However, more than half of them end up being poached by the Tianding Merchant Association,” Li Xingci explained briefly, prompting Grape to stop searching for information.

“Ah, so it’s a case of a rich merchant association versus a poor sect,” Xu Fan nodded in understanding.

“With only a few days left before the celestial spirit ruin world opens, you might as well go and try to get something out of the Tianding Merchant Association if you’ve got nothing better to do,” Xu Fan suggested, his gaze fixed on the massive palace floating in the distant sky.

Just by looking at it, the palace was easily more than three times the size of the entire Hidden Spirit Island.

“Understood, Master,” the four disciples and two grandsons replied in unison.

The grand palace of the Tianding Merchant Association opened its celestial gates. Once inside, they found themselves in an enormous, seemingly endless arena.

The arena was filled with tens of thousands of spatial arenas, each guarded by a true immortal from the Tianding Merchant Association.

“No wonder they’re the top-tier merchant association in the Immortal Realm. These true immortals guarding the arenas are no joke,” Xu Fan remarked as he scanned the area.

The arena was buzzing with activity, with nearly 100,000 true immortals present. It seemed this event had been going on for a while.

Some were preparing to challenge, while others were just there to watch the spectacle.

At a glance, about 70% of the arenas were already in battle mode.

From what Xu Fan could tell, fewer than one in a hundred challengers managed to conquer an arena.

“Master, I’m going to take on a challenge,” Xu Gang said eagerly, his eyes brimming with battle intent.

“Go ahead. But if you don’t come back with something worthwhile, I’ll make you wander the world for a thousand years without returning to the sect,” Xu Fan said lightly.

Hearing this, Xu Gang’s face fell. For someone as homebound as him, that was the worst punishment imaginable.

A surge of immense spiritual pressure radiated from Xu Gang, drawing the attention of every true immortal in the vicinity. Their eyes widened in awe.

“Xiangchi, Xingci, you two need to at least fight to a draw.”

“Feiyu, your goal is to conquer an arena. Wujie, just hold your ground and tie,” Xu Fan casually assigned tasks.

“Master Ancestor, can I use my own celestial tool?” Han Feiyu asked nervously.

“If it’s something you’ve refined yourself, then yes,” Xu Fan replied.

Those named by Xu Fan began searching for their opponents, leaving only Xu Yuexian still by his side.

“Master, if I had listened to you back then and followed a steady cultivation path, could I have reached the same level as my elder brother?” Xu Yuexian asked.

“Nothing in life is certain. It all comes down to the choices you make. Don’t dwell on it.”

“The path you’re on now is just as good,” Xu Fan said, his gaze drifting into the distance.

Xu Gang had already chosen his opponent—a true immortal skilled in body refinement and combat.

The true immortal exuded an aura of death, as if he had walked through mountains of corpses and seas of blood. In his hand was a blood-red giant blade, beneath which it seemed countless beings from other races were wailing in agony.

“Hidden Spirit Sect, Xu Gang,” Xu Gang introduced himself with a respectful nod.

“Tianding Merchant Association, Outer Wind Hall, Battle Suppression Army, Li Yun,” Li Yun replied coldly, gripping the blood-red giant blade. He didn’t underestimate Xu Gang, despite the latter being only a Quasi-Immortal in cultivation.

Xu Gang surveyed the spatial arena, which spanned thousands of miles in length and width. While it was more than enough for an ordinary true immortal to showcase their skills, Xu Gang felt some of his techniques might be hard to execute in such a space.

The duel began. A blood-red giant blade materialized in the sky, its presence locking onto Xu Gang with an overwhelming battle intent, leaving him no room to evade.

The thousand-hand illusion activated, with hundreds of hands simultaneously forming and layering over ten defensive techniques.

Then, the forces of yin and yang converged, shaping into several giant arrows that shot straight toward Li Yun.