Xiangming City was not always called Xiangming City. After Xiangming Earth Immortal cultivated to the Earth Immortal realm and established his base of operations here, it was only a matter of time before this city naturally became known as Xiangming City. In this universe where strength reigns supreme, such occurrences are commonplace.
Xiangming Earth Immortal thus became the de facto ruler of Xiangming City. Within his domain, the surrounding superior cultivation resources were all seized by his subordinates to serve as stepping stones for Xiangming Earth Immortal's own cultivation. Yet, despite his efforts, Xiangming Earth Immortal had still not managed to reach the Heavenly Immortal realm after so long. He had even offered a bounty for any heavenly treasures that could aid in his advancement to Heavenly Immortal.
However, the Xiangming Earth Immortal had now been captured.
"Dong."
"Dong."
"Dong."
The surrounding holographic projection equipment was activated.
Su Han and Xiangming Earth Immortal were directly projected as colossal figures exceeding one hundred meters in height, standing majestically in the sky.
Those in other parts of Xiangming City who witnessed these towering figures in the sky were astonished.
"Where did this giant come from?"
"What giant? Didn't your master tell you? This is a Dharma Manifestation of Heaven and Earth. Only those at the Golden Immortal level or above can use it. That person looks like Xiangming Earth Immortal. When did Xiangming Earth Immortal's cultivation reach Golden Immortal?"
"..."
Although Su Han was powerful, he had not yet reached the level where he could manifest a Dharma Manifestation of Heaven and Earth. Such a divine ability required cultivation beyond the Golden Immortal realm. Therefore, he was now using projections to create a scientific version of the Dharma Manifestation of Heaven and Earth.
Many people in Xiangming City who witnessed this spectacle from afar mistook it for the arrival of a Golden Immortal. They also believed that their ruler, Xiangming Earth Immortal, had been captured by another Golden Immortal.
"What's going on? Has our Xiangming Earth Immortal cultivated to the Golden Immortal level?"
"No, no. What surprises me even more is that our Xiangming Earth Immortal has been captured. Could the other person be the Golden Immortal Chu Yun?"
"..."
Their speculations were soon answered.
Su Han channeled his magical power, amplifying his voice so that it could be heard throughout Xiangming City.
"I am currently using a projection created by a spell. Do not speculate, I am merely an Earth Immortal. And this man is your Xiangming Earth Immortal. I regret to inform you that your Xiangming Earth Immortal has fallen into the demonic path. Just yesterday, he attempted to capture me and refine me into a human elixir. Unfortunately, in this universe where strength is paramount, my strength surpasses that of Xiangming Earth Immortal. Therefore, I counterattacked and captured him. Everyone, please recall if any of your fellow cultivators have suddenly disappeared. That's right, they were captured by Xiangming Earth Immortal and refined into human elixirs."
After Su Han finished speaking, a loyal subordinate of Xiangming Earth Immortal, who was in the Tribulation Stage, immediately stepped forward.
This subordinate of Xiangming Earth Immortal shouted, "I don't believe you. What you say might be false."
Su Han did not get angry and replied, "Words are not proof. Then let me show you the recorded footage from my magical artifact!"
Following this, a holographic 3D projection began to play footage of Xiangming Earth Immortal admitting that he had indeed been refining human elixirs.
Su Han also carried several recording devices, so playing back these images was quite simple.
After the footage concluded, the people present were shocked.
"What? Xiangming Earth Immortal has truly fallen to the demonic path?"
"I never expected him to refine human elixirs."
"My fellow cultivator in the Tribulation Stage is missing. He must have been captured by Xiangming Earth Immortal and refined into a human elixir."
"The demonic path! I never imagined the demonic path would appear here on Chu Yun Planet. The demonic path was supposed to be forbidden here. If Golden Immortal Chu Yun finds out, not only will Xiangming Earth Immortal be killed, but our entire Xiangming City will be destroyed."
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As these cultivators discussed, they grew increasingly fearful. If Xiangming Earth Immortal had spread his demonic practices, and when Golden Immortal Chu Yun discovered the situation here, he would surely destroy the entire Xiangming City. Golden Immortal Chu Yun detested the demonic path and was capable of such actions.
"Now that there is a demonic presence here, what should we do? Will Golden Immortal Chu Yun really come here and destroy the entire city?"
"It is highly likely he will destroy the entire city!"
"Then what do we do!"
"That's right, why don't we just pledge allegiance to this new Earth Immortal?"
"Exactly. After a normal battle between Earth Immortals, the victor becoming the new ruler is perfectly normal."
Soon, this discussion spread, and someone immediately shouted, "Welcome the new City Lord!"
"We welcome the new City Lord to take his position. The new City Lord's name will become the new name of the city."
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Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Su Han did not lose himself.
Su Han continued, "Everyone, let's not get ahead of ourselves. Let's return to the previous topic. Let's discuss the punishment for Xiangming Earth Immortal. Xiangming Earth Immortal has fallen to the demonic path and used innocent Chu Yun Planet inhabitants to refine human elixirs. His crimes are heinous and pose a grave threat to Chu Yun Planet. He must be executed. Now, according to the laws of the cultivation world, he is sentenced to the punishment of soul annihilation!"
At this moment, Xiangming Earth Immortal, unable to speak, struggled upon hearing this.
Su Han ignored his struggles, produced a magical artifact, and struck it down upon the crown of Xiangming Earth Immortal's head. Xiangming Earth Immortal then slumped to the ground. His soul had been annihilated with that single blow. He was utterly and completely dead.
As for Xiangming Earth Immortal's Earth Immortal body, it could not be destroyed just like that, as it still held considerable value for scientific research and cultivation studies.
Su Han put it away, retrieving Xiangming Earth Immortal's body into his storage space.
Su Han declared, "Alright, my title is Su Han Earth Immortal. From this moment on, all territories previously under Xiangming Earth Immortal's influence will now belong to me. Does anyone object?"
As soon as Su Han finished speaking, cheers erupted from below.
"We welcome Su Han Earth Immortal to take residence in Su Han City!"
"..."
Meanwhile, at the city gate, the cultivators on guard immediately flew up and erased the words "Xiangming City" from above the gate.
"Fellow cultivator, quickly go invite a calligraphy master to write the new city name?"
"No, no, no. This should be a task for Su Han Earth Immortal to inscribe."
After some discussion, a cultivator soon approached Su Han, unfolding a sheet of white paper.
"Please, Su Han Earth Immortal, inscribe your name for Su Han City."
Su Han looked at the paper and said, "Why bother with this?"
A flying sword emerged from behind Su Han and instantly flew to the city gate, swiftly carving the characters "Su Han City." Then it moved to the next gate.