Celestial Refining Divine Scripture

Yang Tong’s face twisted with ferocious arrogance; his five fingers erupted with dazzling immortal light, sharp as blades, viciously exerting his strength, intent on piercing Xu Yang’s neck and crushing everything above his shoulders to a pulp.

But at the very instant he struck, to his horror, he discovered that Xu Yang before him was becoming gradually illusory, the entire figure vanishing from his grasp like running sand.

"What the..."

"Golden Immortal Talisman, Golden Immortal Speed!"

A cold mocking voice echoed by Yang Tong’s ears, causing him to lose focus in an instant.

Golden Immortal Talisman?

Wait a minute...

Could it be the Golden Immortal Talismans he took at the trade gathering?

Yang Tong hadn’t been at Four Spirits Town then, only heard others mention it afterwards, and hadn’t given it any thought.

If it had been Yang Zhenyuan, he would’ve figured it out long ago.

An Xu Yang who possesses three Golden Immortal Talismans—how could I possibly kill him?

Spurt!

Suddenly, an excruciating pain shot from his back; a sharp dagger stabbed through Yang Tong’s heart, piercing it through and unleashing a domineering power that churned violently within.

Yang Tong convulsed all over, howling in agony, eyes full of despair and unwillingness.

Those Golden Immortal Talismans were crafted by the ancestor of the Yang Family.

I actually...

"To die by a Golden Immortal Talisman of your Yang Family—not too much of a loss for you, right?"

The taunting cold laugh sounded again.

Yang Tong’s body trembled wildly, he struggled frantically, blood spurting from his mouth like arrows.

Splurt, splurt!

Xu Yang pulled out his four-part Daluo Saber, cleaving Yang Tong’s body repeatedly, then the back of the saber crashed heavily against his skull.

"Lock!"

The Heaven Locking intent spread, countless chains surged forth, sealing and binding Yang Tong’s Primordial Spirit, tossing it directly into the Little Immortal Realm.

When everything was done, Yang Tong’s shattered corpse fell to the ground.

Without a Primordial Spirit, his body was no different from a corpse.

However, since Yang Tong hadn’t truly perished, the Yang Family wouldn’t know.

Xu Yang exhaled, dropping weakly from the sky.

If he could have killed Yang Tong without relying on the Golden Immortal Talisman, it would have been best.

Yet at Peak of Celestial Immortal, Yang Tong’s strength was truly formidable.

All other methods failed to deal a heavy blow.

Left with no choice, he had to use the Golden Immortal Talisman.

Having used the speed talisman, only the defensive and offensive ones remained.

In the distance, the Ye Family and Ming Family cultivators were left speechless in shock.

Though Xu Yang ultimately utilized the Golden Immortal Talisman, throughout the intense battle, he was actually able to injure Yang Tong—simply terrifying.

What Ye Yunbei and Minghe Peak together couldn’t achieve, Xu Yang did alone.

No one could believe this was done by a cultivator in Late Stage of True Immortal.

"There may not be a monster like him in all the Eastern Continent."

"Once he passes through the Starry Extreme Night, he’ll be even more amazing."

Minghe Peak mumbled absentmindedly.

Xu Yang swallowed a pill, glanced at Ye Yunbei and Minghe Peak, nodded faintly, then closed his eyes and began meditation as if no one else were present.

He wasn’t the least concerned about Ye Yunbei or Minghe Peak harboring ill intent.

They wouldn’t dare.

Besides, both were not recovered; without using the Golden Immortal Talismans, they weren’t his match.

Seeing Xu Yang begin healing, Minghe Peak was first to come to his senses; his gaze flickered and he immediately whispered to a few Ming Family cultivators: "You few go stand watch outside. If anyone arrives, say plainly that this place is now jointly held by the Ming Family, Ye Family, and Yang Family."

All’s fair in war!

Now, it’s inevitable some might go mad and do anything.

The three noble families occupying this place together was still a powerful deterrent.

"Yes."

"You all go too."

Ye Yunbei reacted as well, hurriedly issuing orders.

Both then took advantage of the time to heal.

Half a day later.

Xu Yang slowly opened his eyes, almost fully recovered.

He lifted his gaze to find only Ye Yunbei and Minghe Peak before him, causing him a moment’s surprise.

Minghe Peak smiled: "Mr. Xu, the others are on the perimeter, keeping watch."

"Slaying Yang Tong—I am in utter admiration."

"And thank you for saving my life, Mr. Xu."

Minghe Peak and Ye Yunbei both clasped their fists in solemn salute.

Xu Yang waved a hand lightly: "It was just a matter of circumstance."

"Mr. Xu, there’s no way we can repay such a life-saving debt, but Old Ye and I have discussed a method to make things here a bit less troublesome."

"Oh?"

Xu Yang’s interest was piqued.

He saw Ye Yunbei and Minghe Peak simultaneously produce a banner; each bore the word ’Ye’ or ’Ming’, emanating a potent aura, apparently of tier two quality.

Though merely banners, they were still magical treasures.

"Placing these at the high points along the edges will mark territory for both our Ye Family and Ming Family."

"Furthermore, Yang Tong should have a similar item; with three banners outside, it shows the three noble families’ experts are present, so few would dare create trouble or try to seize this treasure land."

After Minghe Peak spoke, Xu Yang’s eyes brightened.

This method would be absolutely effective.

Truth be told, three noble families united here is far more intimidating than having just him alone.

For such a treasure land, any fool could guess that with the influence of these three, at least one side would station a Late Stage Celestial Immortal; with all three, there’d be even greater strength.

This way, anyone arriving would see the banners outside and likely retreat,

avoiding a great deal of conflict.

"Old ginger is spicier still."

Xu Yang couldn’t help but praise.

"Hahaha, Mr. Xu flatters us. These are just minor tricks not worth mentioning; with your skills, you wouldn’t actually fear others contesting this place. But if trouble can be reduced, so much the better."

Xu Yang nodded slightly.

Afterward, he searched Yang Tong’s Storage Ring carefully, and sure enough found a similar item.

Then, the three banners were planted atop a mountain at the edge, radiating immortal light and fluttering brightly in the wind.

The words Ye, Ming, and Yang were especially eye-catching.

"Mr. Xu, our two families likely have teams nearby; if anything important or unexpected happens, we’ll notify you straight away."

"Take care."

Xu Yang returned their salute, watching Ye Yunbei and Minghe Peak depart with their people.

These two knew gratitude and how to repay it.

As for external information, for Xu Yang, knowing what was happening at all times was a definite benefit.

"I’ve finally claimed this ancient mine."

Xu Yang gazed at the massive cavern, spirits soaring.

It’s estimated this mine can at once nourish three Star Treasure Elixirs.

But what it yields remains to be seen up close.

His body flickered, darting down into the cave.

The cavern was vast, extending downward.

The walls along the way were covered in traces of old mining.

It had long been barren, abandoned—but now, new vitality was slowly beginning to surface below.

Upon reaching the end, he saw a faint layer of rippling golden light at the bottom—a thin sheet of shadowy gold covering the floor, seeming to writhe and gestate.

Xu Yang slowly closed his eyes, channeling his immortal foundation to sense.

The cave’s bottom held power of origin so dense it made even him shudder.

Deep within, a tremendously strong vitality was steadily reviving and growing, at the same time nurturing and renewing the shadowy gold.

When Starry Extreme Night arrives, it may not nurture much new shadow gold—but the mine will absolutely fully revive, constantly producing, reforming into a grand Ancient Shadow Gold Mine.

Reviving this site is far more extraordinary than most treasure lands.

After all, this is an Ancient Shadow Gold Mine.

No mere Immortal Elixir or Immortal Spirit Qi could ever compare.

"At the very least, it can nurture two treasure pills."

After a long while, Xu Yang slowly opened his eyes, unable to hide his delight.