2423 Nine Palace Subtle Steps



Jiang Xuanyou was secretly alarmed—it was clear that the girl had just released the Nine Palace Subtle Steps.

It was said that this movement technique came from an ancient Great Emperor. Every single step was carefully calculated and contained the profoundness of Heaven and Earth.

This movement technique was not fast and had no huge strides. However, one could always navigate through life and death through a hair's breadth!

Furthermore, when released, the movement technique would not look panicky in the slightest bit. Instead, it would possess the suaveness of being carefree alongside elegance.

Legend has it that the Great Emperor who created this movement technique was a woman.

The Nine Palace Subtle Steps had been lost for many years. However, it reappeared in the Heavenly World in this generation and was mastered by an Immortal Queen of the Green Firmament Immortal Domain. No one else had the chance to cultivate it!

"Who is Immortal Queen Ling Long to you?"

Jiang Xuanyou asked with a frown.

"It's none of your business!"

Lin Luo just had a close brush with death and was still feeling a sense of trepidation. Naturally, she retorted angrily.

Jiang Xuanyou harrumphed softly but did not dare to attack again.

If this woman was related to Immortal Queen Ling Long, her status would be much nobler than an inner sect disciple of Heaven and Earth Academy!

"Commander Jiang, retreat."

Right then, another voice sounded.

When he heard that voice, Jiang Xuanyou shuddered. Seemingly fearful, he knelt down hurriedly in the direction of the voice and bowed.

"Greetings, City Lord."

In midair not far away, a gigantic crane sped over. On its back, a long-haired man stood with his hands behind his back. He was handsome and had an extraordinary aura.

The man's hair accessories looked unusual as he either wore or hung some jade accessories on his chest and waist.

Su Zimo was sizing up that person as well.

The man did not look old, but he was already in the position of the City Lord.

Although this person was also a Perfected Immortal, in terms of cultivation realm and aura, he was clearly far superior to Jiang Xuanyou!

There were only five immortal cities in the entire Jade Firmament Immortal Domain.

One could imagine how capable this person was to be the City Lord of one of the immortal cities and control a group of Perfected Immortals!

"He's Song Xuan, the City Lord of Langfeng City."

Lin Luo sent a voice transmission to Su Zimo's spirit consciousness.

Su Zimo asked, "You know him?"

Lin Luo said, "We've met once. He fought my brother before and they were evenly matched. He's considered as one of my brother's opponents for the Perfected Immortal Ranking at the Nine Firmament Immortal Domain Meet later on."

Su Zimo nodded to himself.

"Sister Lin Luo, why didn't you inform in advance that you were arriving here?"

Song Xuan stood on the crane and shook his head gently. "Thankfully you weren't injured. Otherwise, I wouldn't know how to explain things when I see your brother again."

He looked at Lin Luo in a somewhat reproachful manner, but his tone was gentle, giving off a soothing feeling.

Lin Luo smiled sweetly as well. "We're just passing by Langfeng City and will leave soon. It's the Immortal Peach Banquet and the paragons of the five cities are gathered here. As the City Lord, you must be extremely busy, Senior Brother Song. That's why we didn't disturb you at your residence."

"However, I didn't expect that some misunderstandings would happen the moment I entered the city. In the end, you were still bothered, Senior Brother Song."

As the daughter of the Human Emperor, Lin Luo replied politely as well.

Even though she nearly died in the conflict earlier on, she merely brushed it off casually and had no intention of pursuing things.

Song Xuan's gaze landed on Jiang Xuanyou, Kong Han and the others. His expression darkened as he hollered softly, "Do you guys know your mistakes?"

Kong Han opened his mouth and wanted to argue.

On the other side, Jiang Xuanyou was extremely decisive and lowered his head. "I know my mistake. City Lord, please punish me!"

Kong Han knelt down hurriedly as well, not daring to say anything.

"It's good that you're repentant."

Song Xuan nodded slightly. "Thankfully, Sister Lin Luo is unharmed and the matter did not escalate gravely. Otherwise, it won't be enough even if you have to pay with your lives!"

"You're making things sound too serious, Senior Brother Song."

Lin Luo said with a smile.

Su Zimo watched coldly from the sidelines without saying anything.

Although the City Lord of Langfeng City said it sternly and nicely, in reality, he was not taking it seriously and merely letting them off lightly.

Everyone from Black Mirror Sect was long dumbfounded.

In that period of time, they experienced unimaginable ups and downs and lingered on the brink of life and death continuously.

Liang Yu finally made up his mind to sever ties with Su Zimo and Lin Luo.

To think that in the blink of an eye, the two of them seemed to have become the guests of the City Lord of Langfeng City.

Sweeping his gaze, Song Xuan looked at the despondent Heaven Immortal Bai Yu who was not far away and frowned instinctively.

He almost could not recognize that person when he looked over!

"What's up with him?"

Song Xuan asked in a deep voice.

As the number one Heaven Immortal of Langfeng City, Heaven Immortal Bai Yu was also someone he thought highly of and would have a chance to fight for the top three of the Heaven Ranking this time round.

If nothing went wrong, he would definitely be able to advance to the Perfected One realm and become a Perfected Immortal.

How did he end up in such a state where his lifespan was almost depleted?

"It's him!"

Assistant General Kong Han jumped out hurriedly and pointed to Su Zimo who was not far away. "He was the one who injured Fellow Daoist Bai Yu to such an extent!"

Song Xuan looked at Su Zimo with a calm expression and said indifferently, "So, you're a disciple of Heaven and Earth Academy. How capable."

His attitude towards Su Zimo was clearly different from towards Lin Luo—it was much colder.

"City Lord, about this matter…"

Kong Han probed in a testing manner.

Sensing that the atmosphere was amiss, Lin Luo said hurriedly, "Earlier on, Su Zimo and Heaven Immortal Bai Yu fought fairly and no one interfered."

"Yes…"

Song Xuan nodded and said in a low voice, "Since it was a fair fight, it's Bai Yu's fault for being inferior to others. He can't blame anyone for ending up in such a state."

Given his status, an inner sect disciple of Heaven and Earth Academy was nothing to him. Even if he killed the latter, there would not be much trouble.

However, if he attacked a Grade 5 Heaven Immortal without any reason in front of everyone, it would definitely attract criticism.

"The two of you, follow me."

Song Xuan beckoned.

Lin Luo looked at Su Zimo and nodded slightly.

Now that their identities were exposed, there was naturally no need for them to be secretive.

In a flash, the two of them soared into the air and stood on the back of the gigantic crane.

Song Xuan tapped his feet gently and the crane flapped its wings, speeding forward. In the blink of an eye, it turned into a spot of light and disappeared from everyone's line of sight.

After the dust settled, the surrounding cultivators on the long street gradually dispersed as well.

Liang Yu lamented internally.

If he had not cut off ties with Su Zimo and Lin Luo earlier on, he might have had the chance to travel with the City Lord of Langfeng City now.

Right then, the Imperial Army that was initially surrounding them closed in once more, led by Kong Han!

Liang Yu's heart skipped a beat as he asked hurriedly, "Assistant General Kong Han, w-what are you doing? It was all a misunderstanding earlier on. We're not fiend bandits."

"Hmph!"

Kong Han sneered, "It might be a misunderstanding with those two, but it might not be the same as you guys! Arrest them and bring them back to the dungeon. I'm going to interrogate them personally!"

This time round, he was filled with pent-up anger and nearly died in Lin Luo's hands—he was frustrated and had nowhere to vent.

Furthermore, everyone from Black Mirror Sect had most likely guessed that they were colluding with the fiend bandits—there was no way he could let them leave!