Moments later, Lin Xuankong, Young Lady Lii Xiaolan, Third Princess Xiaoo Ying'Er, the Lin Family Seven Tigers, along with a dozen elite disciples of the Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect, floated to the grand square of the Spirit Peak where Sect Leader Li of the Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect resided.

In this gigantic square atop the flat Spirit Peak, thirty to forty thousand disciples of the Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect stood neatly arranged. Among them, half were Immortal Sect disciples at Ninth-Layer Perfection, and the other half were their elite Immortal Servants, also with cultivation at the Ninth Layer or above. Everyone's expression was stern, each gripping their weapons tightly, their eyes glinting with killing intent.

As Third Princess Xiaoo Ying'Er, the Lin Family Seven Tigers, and the others looked down from the sky, seeing the tens of thousands of Tier Nine Cultivators exuding murderous intent, they couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion, a sense of impending battle appearing on their faces. Third Princess Xiaoo Ying'Er, Young Lady Lii Xiaolan, and the Lin Family Seven Tigers understood very well that these tens of thousands of fierce cultivators from the Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect were, in a sense, fighting for Lin Xuankong. If these disciples could be so devoted, how could their own hearts not burn with a fervent battle spirit?

After following Lin Xuankong and floating above the tens of thousands of Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect disciples, they all landed at the forefront of the formation.

At this moment, at the very head of the tens of thousands of Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect disciples, every Earth Immortal of the sect had gathered. Present were Sect Leader Li of the Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect, its two Vice Sect Leaders, and its three Supreme Elders—Sui He, Qing He, and Cang He. Also present were several Third and Fourth Grade Tributors, and Medicine Immortal Qu Wan'Er, who was at the Third Grade of cultivation. Behind these prominent Earth Immortals stood Grand Chief Steward Huang Liutao of the Steward Hall, along with numerous Second Grade, First Grade, and Initial Tier Earth Immortals.

These Earth Immortals of the Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect emanated various phenomena created by fluctuations of Immortal Yuan: illusory spirit cranes danced in the air, and various exotic beasts materialized, presenting an incredibly wondrous sight.

When Lin Xuankong flew over, the tens of thousands of Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect disciples, including the many Earth Immortals, immediately focused their gaze on him.

Sect Leader Li of the Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect showed an anxious expression upon seeing Lin Xuankong arrive. He turned to glance at Medicine Immortal Qu Wan'Er, who stood not far away. This Sect Leader evidently did not want Lin Xuankong to participate in this great war...

Medicine Immortal Qu Wan'Er raised her eyebrows slightly and sent a voice transmission, "I already told Tributor Mu to go find Qu Qiao'Er. He's the one who refused and insisted on participating in this great war. What could I do about it?"

Sect Leader Li frowned, sighed, and approached Lin Xuankong. "Tributor Mu," he began, "the Fire Spirit Immortal Sect and the Five Elements Immortal Sect have gathered over two hundred Earth Immortals. If negotiations fail, a great war is inevitable. Although our Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect has the Sect Protection Array, and we've spent tens of thousands of years preparing countless small and medium-sized arrays, we are still facing over two hundred Earth Immortals. If this war truly breaks out, the outcome will be uncertain. Why must you insist on staying here?"

The three white-haired Supreme Elders of the Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect also shook their heads in unison. The Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect had mobilized its full strength this time to confront the Fire Spirit Immortal Sect, the Five Elements Immortal Sect, the Profound Pure Immortal Sect, and the Guangqing Immortal Sect. Their primary reason was to keep Lin Xuankong in their sect, thereby creating the conditions for its future rise. However, the number of Earth Immortals gathered by the opposing side this time was simply overwhelming. Even if the Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect had made perfect preparations, victory was not guaranteed. This was especially true if the Sect Protection Array were breached, which would lead to a bloody close-quarters battle. At that point, not even the three Supreme Elders could guarantee Lin Xuankong's safety from capture.

The disciples of the Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect also shook their heads repeatedly as they looked at Lin Xuankong.

Seeing this, Lin Xuankong's expression became resolute. He turned to the tens of thousands of Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect disciples and, gathering his True Qi, announced in a clear, loud voice:

"I, Mu Shiba, have only joined the Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect for a few days. I was favored by Sect Leader Li and the esteemed seniors and fellow disciples of the Immortal Sect to become the First Tributor!

"I hold the position of First Tributor. I enjoy the First Spirit Peak, which has the richest Immortal Yuan, and I utilize the resources of the Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect. I bask in glory that no other Transcendence Realm cultivator has ever experienced... However, I, Mu Shiba, have yet to bring significant benefits to the Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect. Instead, I have brought about a crisis!

"The Fire Spirit Immortal Sect has now gathered many Earth Immortals. Since the esteemed seniors of the Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect dare to challenge the Fire Spirit Immortal Sect and the Five Elements Immortal Sect for my sake—for Mu Shiba—and since my fellow disciples of the Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect dare to challenge those powerful Earth Immortals for me, how could I, Mu Shiba, possibly retreat at such a critical moment?

"In this battle, you all can fight to the death, and I, Mu Shiba, can also rise with my sword!

"Furthermore, I, Mu Shiba, guarantee here and now: regardless of victory or defeat, no matter the outcome, my Artifact Refining Technique will be used exclusively for the Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect! The Fire Spirit Immortal Sect, the Five Elements Immortal Sect, the Profound Pure Immortal Sect, and the Guangqing Immortal Sect are deluding themselves if they think they can coerce me, Mu Shiba, into refining artifacts for them. That is pure wishful thinking!"

As soon as Lin Xuankong finished speaking, the eyes of the tens of thousands of Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect disciples present flickered, and the battle intent on their faces grew even stronger.

The numerous Earth Immortals of the Spiritual Crane Immortal Sect, including the three Supreme Elders, the two Vice Sect Leaders, several Tributors, and Medicine Immortal Qu Wan'Er, all nodded repeatedly in approval, their eyes showing clear signs of appreciation.

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