Chapter 797 - 382: Discord Among Disciples, Reunion with Du Yueqing

Chapter 797: Chapter 382: Discord Among Disciples, Reunion with Du Yueqing

"We understand."

"Understood."

The Golden Core cultivators responded one after another.

Du Yueqing continued, "A false pill can only take three people, a true pill can take five to ten people."

"This..."

"Only three people?"

For a moment, everyone’s expressions turned grim.

Regardless if it’s a false pill or a true pill, the cultivation time is not short, and there are quite a few relatives and descendants in Donghua Immortal City.

Being able to take only three people, at most ten, would mean leaving ninety-nine percent of their relatives to fend for themselves in the Four Domains.

"If anyone has a problem, they can choose not to leave." Du Yueqing said coldly, leaving the Golden Core cultivators speechless.

Master Witch quickly interjected, "Everyone can rest assured, Celestial Splendor Treasure Pavilion will surely not abandon the Four Domains. I believe it won’t be long before our Celestial Splendor Treasure Pavilion can negotiate with the Upper Demon Sect."

Hearing this, everyone looked a lot better.

Du Yueqing wanted to say more, but was stopped by the reminding gaze from Master Witch, forced to change her wording, "Everyone must swear a Silencing Spell and a Heart Demon Oath. Not a word of what follows can be leaked, not even to loved ones."

"Even the three Palace Masters are no exception." Du Yueqing firmly added.

There was no objection to this.

Wen Jiu was no exception.

However, seeing Du Yueqing’s expression when stopped by Master Witch, Wen Jiu felt there was a nine out of ten chance the Celestial Splendor Treasure Pavilion was powerless to negotiate with the Upper Demon Sect, and once they left, they could never return to the Four Domains.

For the many Golden Core cultivators of the East Splendor Divine Palace, not everyone would be willing to abandon everything and leave forever.

After all, cultivators are human too.

Humans have emotions.

So, Master Witch stopped Du Yueqing from telling the truth.

Once everyone had sworn the Silencing Spell and Heart Demon Oath, Du Yueqing began revealing the contents of the secret meeting, issuing each Golden Core cultivator a unique Tier Three Top-Grade Sound Charm from Celestial Splendor Treasure Pavilion.

It serves two purposes.

First, for communication.

Second, for location tracking.

According to Du Yueqing, the Sound Charm would only be activated when the plan changed.

As for its tracking ability, she claimed it was for protection, for quick assistance if needed, but Wen Jiu felt it was more about surveillance. Because after distributing the Sound Charms, Du Yueqing forbade anyone from leaving Donghua Immortal City.

And those who did would be treated as traitors!

Finally, the main focus of this secret meeting: when to leave Donghua Immortal City—Du Yueqing set the time for half a month later.

But there was no specific time or place, and there was no mention of where to go after leaving Donghua Immortal City.

Soon, the secret meeting ended, and the Golden Core cultivators hurriedly left.

After all, they only had half a month to prepare.

But just as Wen Jiu was about to leave, Gongyang Fu suddenly sent a voice transmission, "Fellow Daoist He, you return to the mansion first."

Wen Jiu nodded, noticing before leaving the chamber that Gongyang Fu was inside, as well as several Mid-stage Golden Core cultivators from Donghua Divine Palace and a few Palace Masters who hadn’t left. Among the Mid-stage Golden Core, only he followed the flow and left.

Clearly.

The content to follow was the real secret meeting of the Divine Palace, and although he was at the Mid-stage of Golden Core, he was new to the Divine Palace and not privy to it.

...

"Fellow Daoist Du, is there still no news from Elder Duan?" The Great Palace Master asked, looking serious.

Three days ago, the Divine Palace received news from Celestial Splendor Treasure Pavilion that the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect intercepted and stopped the Cross-Domain Flying Ship outside the Four Domains.

The Golden Core Perfection cultivator, Duan Qianren, leading the Cross-Domain Flying Ship, was trapped by the Demon Dao, his life or death unknown.

With no other choice, the Cross-Domain Flying Ship had to retreat ten thousand miles to ensure its safety.

Du Yueqing glanced at everyone present and didn’t hide anything, "This is exactly one of the reasons why I asked you to stay behind."

As she finished speaking.

Everyone listened attentively.

"Master Aunt, Master Grandfather is just like you and Master Father, the virtuous are protected by heaven." Lin Yan suddenly spoke.

Gongyang Fu glanced disdainfully at Lin Yan, "Did you need to say that?"

Du Yueqing gave Lin Yan a glance, "Nephew Lin, you spoke well. The virtuous are indeed protected by heaven."

Lin Yan raised his hand to salute, a smile on his lips.

Seeing this, Gongyang Fu only moved his lips slightly, not making a sound.

It was at this moment that the Great Palace Master urgently asked, face pale, "Elder Duan is still trapped?"

Master Witch also chimed in, "Even if those from the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect work together, they shouldn’t be a match for Master. Either something occupied them or the only one who could contend with Master would be the Demon Lord."

"The Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect is that determined, for the Demon Lord himself to act against a senior from Celestial Splendor Treasure Pavilion?"

Another Palace Master, who hadn’t spoken, spoke in a deep voice, causing Lin Yan and others to look increasingly worried and grim.

"The Demon Lord did not act." Du Yueqing explained, "According to Master’s secret transmission, he was trapped by something the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect obtained from the Demon Monarch, named the Nine Abyss Demon Spirit. Forged deep in the Lifeless Abyss, it is a pure demonic entity that can devour Magical Artifacts, talismans, and even treasure symbols."

No means below the Nascent Soul can resist it, and even divine techniques are difficult to withstand. If entangled, escape techniques and talismans are rendered useless, which is why Master is still trapped within the Demon Dao’s encirclement."

"The Nine Abyss Demon Spirit!"

"That thing can even devour treasure symbols!"

Both the Great Palace Master and Master Witch looked extremely serious, as most of their trump cards were treasure symbols.

They spent two to three hundred years nurturing a treasure symbol that can save a life at a critical moment without hesitation.

Now, the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect has a means to render treasure symbols useless!

And those mid-stage Golden Core Elders, along with Gongyang Fu, were increasingly unsure of what to do.

"With Elder Duan trapped and the Cross-Domain Flying Ship retreating, what are we to do?" The Great Palace Master asked, his face turning as bitter as a gourd.

Du Yueqing said bluntly, "The only plan now is to rely on ourselves. Although leaving the Four Domains under normal circumstances is harder than ascending to heaven, fortunately, Celestial Splendor Treasure Pavilion has been operating in the lower reaches of the Heaven-Reaching River for thousands of years and has some arrangements."

"What arrangement?" The Great Palace Master hastily asked.

Du Yueqing responded, "This is the second thing I need to say, now only the Demon Sect can send us out."

"Demon Sect?"

The Great Palace Master was taken aback.

Du Yueqing continued, "No wall is impervious to the wind, but we must risk entering the Lifeless Abyss."

"This..."

Everyone looked at each other, unsure.

The Lifeless Abyss is the territory of the Demon Dao, and even if the Demon Dao empties its nest, only the cultivator knows the dangers within.

Moreover, they don’t know enough about the Lifeless Abyss, a wrong step could cost them their lives within the abyss.

Enter it, and it’s more than just a risk?

Du Yueqing said coolly, "If you don’t want to risk it, you can wait for Celestial Splendor Treasure Pavilion to negotiate with the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect."

"Then let’s take the risk."

The Great Palace Master decided without further hesitation.

Negotiate?

After all this, would it take ten or twenty years to negotiate?

In ten or twenty years, the West Mountain Floating Domain might have already fallen apart.

"What about you all?"

Du Yueqing looked at the others present.

Master Witch smiled wryly, "We have no other choice."

Gongyang Fu and the others exchanged glances and nodded with difficulty.

Du Yueqing continued, "Very well, you have made the same choice as I have. Since that’s the case, everyone should go back and prepare. Departure will start in three days."

"So soon?"

The Great Palace Master was puzzled.

Du Yueqing replied, "The death of Mingyi Palace Master is not simple, with a significant connection to the Outer Path Hidden Demon Sect. Without understanding the reason, our departure plan from the Four Domains can be as discreet as possible."

"Who will depart first?" The Great Palace Master asked again.

Du Yueqing answered without hesitation, "You will, Great Palace Master."

The Great Palace Master was momentarily speechless.

...

In the Hua Mansion.

After returning to the residence, it wasn’t long before Gongyang Fu came to visit.

But despite the secrecy of the meeting for those below the Golden Core, it still attracted quite a bit of attention.

When Gongyang Fu arrived, one or two Golden Core Divine Senses were spying on him in secret, but it didn’t last long.

Upon entering, Gongyang Fu transmitted in close range, "Fellow Daoist He, you have six days to prepare, you can take five people."

"So soon?"

Wen Jiu understood, clearly the subsequent meeting had decided much more.

"Departure on the seventh day, but you may not be able to take that disciple who hasn’t yet reached Foundation Establishment." Gongyang Fu reminded.

Wen Jiu did not question further, simply responded calmly, "I will travel alone on this journey, I will not take her or anyone else."

Six days would be enough for the East Spring Undying Bone to completely refine the Thousand-Li Soul-Sealing Extreme Resentful Corpse before reaching Donghua Immortal City.

But before the East Spring Undying Bone leaves, there’s still one important matter, which is to obtain the second True Spirit Divine Tree.

Six days might not be enough.