Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World

"This Five Elements Yuan Magnetic Divine Mountain of mine is the foremost Yuan Magnetic Supreme Treasure of the Divine Dao Era, left behind by a Golden Immortal! How could it be compared to ordinary treasures?"

Gu Hong Taoist could only express envy as he listened. The accumulation of Leiyin Temple was indeed beyond the imagination of these Loose Cultivators.

The Peacock Emperor grew even more pleased. Feeling unfulfilled, he shook his body and transformed into a gigantic peacock, spreading his tail feathers, emitting a brilliant radiance.

Immortal power surged from his body, pouring into the Five Elements Yuan Magnetic Divine Mountain, making the Divine Mountain’s aura even more majestic.

Gu Hong Taoist felt the ground beneath him tremble. Looking down, he saw that the land of Luofeng Ridge was cracking inch by inch. Some soil blocks seemed attracted by this Five Elements Yuan Magnetic Divine Mountain and were ascending rapidly, flying toward the Peacock Emperor.

Observing the scene of Luofeng Ridge in upheaval, the Peacock Emperor did not show concern but instead laughed more wantonly, appearing even more proud. He spread his wings, and in a domineering posture encompassing the heavens and earth, shouted, "Rise for me...!"

What rise?

Gu Hong Taoist was puzzled and suddenly saw tens of black dots appear in the sky.

Focusing his gaze, he finally recognized them—weren’t these the black peaks he saw on his way to Luofeng Ridge?

These black peaks were slowly revolving around the Peacock Emperor, seemingly becoming playthings beneath his claws.

Gu Hong Taoist knew that these Black Mountains were forged by the Jiushan Sect for their Primordial Magnet Array, likely of great importance to their formation.

Now, these peaks were uprooted by the Five Elements Yuan Magnetic Divine Mountain. Does this mean that the Jiushan Sect’s Primordial Magnetic Array has really been broken?

At least, it seems that the great array in this area is no longer operational?

Just as he speculated, a woman’s voice echoed in their ears:

"Jiushan disciples, heed the order, retreat with me."

He recognized it as the voice of Master Xie from the Jiushan Sect.

Is the Jiushan Sect going to flee?

"Can they escape?"

The Peacock Emperor, having been blocked at Luofeng Ridge for years, seemed to harbor considerable repressed anger, and he pursued them while bearing the Five Elements Yuan Magnetic Divine Mountain.

The demon race was even more exhilarated, roaring and following the Peacock Emperor, vowing to leave behind the Divine Sky Fleet of the Jiushan Sect.

This battle concerned the Northern Continent, and Gu Hong, along with two others, followed behind.

Up ahead, the Divine Sky Fleet seemed prepared, having already reached the horizon, relying on the remnants of the Thick Earth Magnetic Array for a swift retreat.

But the Peacock Emperor was a Golden Immortal by nature, originating from a bird species, with exceptionally rapid escape techniques, visibly closing the distance between himself and the Divine Sky Fleet.

Behind him, the demon race was clamoring loudly, shouting words of revenge.

"These Jiushan disciples cannot escape," Master Huang Gu stated confidently.

Hearing this, Gu Hong Taoist did not respond but squinted at Master Huang Gu, feeling dissatisfied. If it weren’t for Master Huang Gu’s setup, how would they have been caught off guard in Wuyou Palace?

"Brother Dao, are you blaming me?" Master Huang Gu appeared justly confident, "I advised Brother Dao long ago, Leiyin Temple is the righteous master."

"The victory is still undecided..."

"Brother Dao, you are too timid!" Master Huang Gu interrupted him with a cold smile, pointing to the Divine Sky Fleet ahead, "You call that undecided victory?"

Gu Hong Taoist remained silent for a moment before reluctantly retorting, "This is just a corner of the Northern Continent."

"Brother Dao..." Master Huang Gu was momentarily stunned and suddenly seemed to understand something, "Are you thinking of switching allegiance to the Jiushan Sect?"

"..."

Gu Hong Taoist was speechless.

He wasn’t wholeheartedly devoted to the Jiushan Sect, but the words of Manager Han from the Nine Mountain Department Store kept echoing in his mind these days.

He had to admit, if choosing between Leiyin Temple and the Jiushan Sect today, he leaned more toward the Jiushan Sect.

That’s why he remained tight-lipped in Wuyou Palace.

"Brother Dao!" Master Huang Gu raised his voice, "The Jiushan Sect will inevitably be annihilated! Don’t be foolish!"

Seeing him still remain silent, Master Huang Gu continued, "No wonder you were hesitant before, you must know the Jiushan Sect doesn’t have much chance of winning, right?"

"..."

"Brother Dao, if we surrender to Leiyin Temple now, we will have the Favor of the Dragon. Even if we can’t match the trusted aides of the Peacock Emperor, it is still better than the people of the Jiushan Sect or the Supreme Dao."

"If we wait for Lu Yao to prove his Dao, it will be too late by then!"

Gu Hong Taoist looked at Master Huang Gu and sneered, "You mean you secretly colluded with Leiyin Temple for our benefit?"

"Of course I thought this through, Brother Dao. If the three of us celestial beings join Leiyin Temple, we can still support each other, can’t we?" Master Huang Gu, gruff on the outside, had a keen eye, "Why would I want to harm you two?"

These words were sincere, dissipating much of Gu Hong Taoist’s resentment. After contemplating for a long while, he couldn’t help but sigh and asked, "What does the Peacock Emperor want?"

He understood clearly that since the Peacock Emperor summoned them, there must be additional demands.

Seeing him say this, Master Huang Gu realized his softened attitude and immediately laughed, "Actually, it’s simple, to hand over the Northern Continent to the Demon Country."

"What?"

Gu Hong Taoist glared at Master Huang Gu, was this considered simple?

"Brother Dao misunderstood, the Peacock Emperor means we would also be part of the Peacock Demon Country."

Gu Hong Taoist paused, suddenly having a suspicion, "It’s not that Leiyin Temple wants to recruit us, but rather, the Peacock wants to..."

"Brother Dao understands in a flash." Master Huang Gu chuckled, "Since the death of Hantian Demon Emperor, the Peacock Emperor has been isolated at Leiyin Temple and seeks more allies. Our allegiance to him serves both parties’ needs."

"In the future, if we join the Peacock Demon Country, though not as free as now, we would be one person below and above ten thousand. As for the human-demon conflict, what does it matter to us?"

These words made sense, leaving Gu Hong Taoist with no rebuttal. Even Linglong Immortal Venerable by his side was nodding slightly.

Yet Gu Hong Taoist couldn’t help but feel unwilling, asking, "Are you so confident that Leiyin Temple will win?"

"... Brother Dao, with a single Thunder Sound Buddha, Leiyin Temple is already invincible. If Lu Yao attains Dao, there would be two Daluo Taiyi level powers!" Master Huang Gu laughed, "Even if nothing happens to the Nine Nether Emperor, the Jiushan Sect cannot compare to Leiyin Temple!"

"Where could they find a second Taiyi? If they truly had one, this group of Jiushan disciples would not be so desperate, with no way to escape now."

Gu Hong Taoist could not help but look toward the Divine Sky Fleet’s direction.

In just a few words, the Peacock Emperor had already caught up with the Divine Sky Fleet.

The shadow of the Five Elements Yuan Magnetic Divine Mountain slowly enveloped the flagship where Xie Qingxue was.

It exuded a vast yuan magnetic power, causing the Divine Sky Fleet’s speed to slow down increasingly. Master Huang Gu was right; these Jiushan disciples had nowhere to escape.

"Brother Dao, do you want us to end up in the same dire straits as these Jiushan disciples before you realize your mistake?"

Gu Hong Taoist moved his lips but could finally say no words in rebuttal, only looking silently at Xie Qingxue on the flagship.

The Peacock Emperor seemed unwilling to waste words on these lower cultivation Jiushan disciples, and the Five Elements Yuan Magnetic Divine Mountain shot out five-colored light, crashing down upon Xie Qingxue and others!

Gu Hong Taoist’s heart tightened, yet he saw Xie Qingxue neither dodge nor evade, merely looking skyward, seemingly stunned.

What a pity for these Jiushan disciples. Once brimming with ambition attacking the Peacock Demon Country, now...

Boom!

Just when he lamented for these Jiushan disciples, countless radiant stars descended from the heavens, striking the Five Elements Yuan Magnetic Divine Mountain with a tremendous sound.

Gu Hong Taoist looked up and witnessed an unforgettable scene—

A figure, among celestial stars, descended from the Ninth Heaven, and with a single step, pressed down the Five Elements Yuan Magnetic Divine Mountain.

The once mighty Peacock Emperor was immediately suppressed beneath the mountain, disappearing without a trace.