Although Xiao Fei had learned many secrets from Xuan Tian Dao Zun, his most pressing need was immortal stones. Other matters were important, but not as urgent in the short term.
He desperately needed immortal stones to advance to the Golden Immortal realm and rescue Huang Feifei.
"You are not in a hurry. Although you cannot leave this universe, perhaps the owners of other fragments will come to find you proactively."
"If you can seize the other fragments then, you will be able to complete the Creation Jade Disk."
Xuan Tian Dao Zun reiterated his speculation.
"Doesn't that mean I'll be in an even worse situation?"
Xiao Fei felt no joy; instead, a sense of immense crisis washed over him.
"Now, even you, an elder, cannot escape this universe. If others can traverse universes to cause me trouble, their strength must be even greater than yours. I am simply waiting to die."
"Senior, besides waiting for other fragments to arrive, are there any other ways to obtain immortal stones?"
"No!"
Xuan Tian Dao Zun shook his head unequivocally.
"Don't even think about snatching all the immortal stones from the Demon Alliance. I absolutely will not assist you."
Xuan Tian Dao Zun did not voice his inner thought: if he intervened, those two old ghosts would beat him up again.
Therefore, he absolutely could not help!
"I have an agreement with two Grand Unity Golden Immortals from the Demon Alliance. I will absolutely not interfere in the battles among juniors, nor will I attack their juniors. If I were to break the agreement first, then the two powerful figures from the Demon Alliance would attack humanity, and we would be the ones to suffer."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Fei did not intend to give up. He hadn't expected Xuan Tian Dao Zun to personally act this time.
"Then, Senior, could you bestow another jade token like the last one?"
This was his primary objective this time. Although the previous jade token was used up and did not completely kill a fourth-tier Dao Worm, its combat power was absolutely crushing against Golden Immortals.
He had already conceived a plan: he lacked immortal stones to advance to Golden Immortal, but he could have other trustworthy individuals break through to Golden Immortal first, and then they could go rescue the person together.
For most people, the most difficult part was comprehending the Great Dao. However, he had the Crystal Tree in his spatial dimension. As long as he could refine a Golden Immortal with the Yellow Gourd, he could obtain the opponent's Great Dao.
Xuan Tian Dao Zun looked at Xiao Fei with some suspicion.
"You brat, don't think of tricking me. The last jade token I gave you was for your self-preservation."
"As you know, Senior, the world is so chaotic now, and there's danger to life at any moment. Even if I were to trick myself, I wouldn't dare trick you."
Xiao Fei said sincerely. After all, when he found a Golden Immortal from the Demon Alliance, the opponent would surely attack proactively. He should be able to defend himself then.
"Alright, I will give you another jade token!"
"Senior, can the power of the jade token be increased? I almost died last time."
"Hmph! The life-preserving jade token I gave you is for escaping, not for annihilating powerful enemies."
Xuan Tian Dao Zun seemed to have seen through Xiao Fei's intentions and snorted.
"Thank you, Senior. When I achieve great success, I will repay you tenfold!"
"Just don't trick me!"
When Xiao Fei left Xuan Tian Dao Zun, he had a black jade token, identical to the last one, tucked away in his embrace.
Upon returning, he immediately sought out Ji Wudi.
Originally, his second sister was the closest person to him, but his second sister was only at the Heavenly Immortal realm and had not yet broken through to Immortal Lord.
Ji Wudi was belligerent, skilled in fighting, and became more ferocious and reckless the more he fought. Crucially, he was trustworthy!
"Ji Wudi, I have a way to help you comprehend the Great Dao and break through to the Golden Immortal realm. However, after you break through, I need you to accompany me to rescue Feifei. It will be life-threatening, a one-in-ten-thousand chance of survival, with a high probability of not returning!"
"Are you in or out?"
Upon hearing this, Ji Wudi's eyes indeed became bloodshot, just as Xiao Fei had expected.
"I'm in! Of course, I'm in!"
"That day on the battlefield, I almost died. It was Huang Feifei who saved me. I owe her a life. Even if I can't break through to the Golden Immortal realm, I'm willing to go through fire and water, to kill my way through the Demon Alliance seven times."
Xiao Fei patted Ji Wudi's shoulder.
"Good! It's settled then. Go into seclusion and cultivate first, maintain your optimal state, and await my news."
"Okay! I'll go into seclusion and await your good news!"
Ji Wudi's heart surged. He strode back to begin his secluded cultivation. Before breaking through, he needed to make many preparations, at least to adjust his body to its peak condition. Furthermore, he had only recently advanced to the Immortal Lord realm, not long ago, and his foundation was not yet solid; his cultivation had not fully stabilized. Fortunately, there was 190 times the time flow in the Jian Mu world, which should be sufficient for him.
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Xiao Fei disguised himself, transforming into a winged bird-man, accompanied by Flying Fish and a group of Flying Fish's descendants.
This group of them walked swaggeringly through the demon territory, and no demon dared to step forward to question them. The powerful aura emanating from them indicated they were not to be trifled with. Who would be so foolish as to provoke such fierce and malevolent beings?
"According to the information, this Azure-Eyed Toad is solitary, has no friends, and prefers to live alone. Other demon forces in the vicinity are far apart, making it the perfect target for us."
Xiao Fei held a jade slip in his hand, which contained detailed information on five Golden Immortal demons. These were the best candidates selected by the intelligence organization, more suitable for Xiao Fei's sneak attacks.
"Flying Fish, you and your group will be responsible for outer perimeter security. Guard this swamp and prevent other demons from entering. I will deal with him alone!"
These matters had been discussed long ago, and there was no need for pretense. Flying Fish nodded and led his descendants to spread out, taking up positions for outer perimeter security.
Xiao Fei walked alone towards a dark swamp, filled with poisonous gas and many venomous creatures. There were also many poisonous toads, the overlords of this swamp, all descendants of a Golden Immortal Azure-Eyed Toad. Some of the stronger descendants had reached the Immortal Lord realm. According to intelligence, there were six Azure-Eyed Toads who had reached the Immortal Lord realm. However, the relationship between these ancestors and descendants was cold, even cruel. When the Azure-Eyed Toad was hungry, it would even eat its own sons. There was no warmth of familial affection, only indifference!
When Xiao Fei reached the center of the swamp, a large toad leaped out from the swamp, blocking his path. Without a word, this large toad extended its tongue, attempting to coil around Xiao Fei and pull him into its belly. However, this Azure-Eyed Toad's strength was still a bit lacking; it was only at the Immortal Lord realm. Although they were of the same rank, Xiao Fei was too lazy to fight it. He directly took out his Yellow Gourd and aimed it at the Azure-Eyed Toad.