Cultivation: When you take things to the extreme

Chapter 701: Chapter 446: Ultimatum_2

“What is this…?”

Looking at the extraordinary and ethereal figure, yet completely unfamiliar, standing resolutely in the center of the hall, the audience in the live broadcast was taken aback, not understanding why, and even more, filled with astonishment and doubt.

Who is this person, with such grace and yet in Mingxiao Taoist Temple, appearing to have a deep connection?

Could it be…

The crowd was full of doubts, each speculating in their minds.

The Martial Artist strode back in, saw this person, wasn’t surprised, and boldly sat down to one side.

On the other side, the Taoist Man was meditating, also without speaking, which made the atmosphere even more delicate.

In this way, with the three of them on the screen, not a single person uttered a sound.

It was only after a long while that the person in the center broke the silence.

“The situation is increasingly dire, the scene even more decayed.”

“Those obstinate fools remain deluded, clinging to their flaws, quenching thirst with poison!”

“We can no longer delay. From today onwards, I will destroy mountains and temples; those who are obstinate…”

“Will all be killed without exception!”

The final words, brimming with killing intent, made everyone’s heart tremble in fear.

“What does that mean?”

“Who are you?”

“Such a strong killing aura!”

“It looks like the three of them are quite familiar with each other?”

“Could it be a new host?”

“Destroy mountains and temples, destroy which mountain, attack which temple?”

In the live broadcast, the ignorant were full of doubts and apprehension, while those in the know were even more afraid.

It has come at last, it has finally come!

Since the battle years ago at Fulong Mountain, a sharp sword had hung over the head of every Great Cavern Heavens and Immortal Sect Ancient Clan, leaving countless people feeling as if there were a thorn in their side, uneasy even in their sleep.

Years passed since then, and there had been no second Fulong Mountain disaster, but no one had forgotten that threat.

Now, he had shown his hand, openly declaring his intentions before the public.

Destroy mountains and temples?

Destroy which mountains, attack which temples?

Isn’t it the Great Cavern Heavens and Immortal Sect Ancient Clans?

Would he really dare to commit such an act against the entire world?

The crowd was filled with doubts, daring not to speak out.

Looking back at the live broadcast, the Martial Artist and the Taoist Man both remained silent regarding these words.

A moment later, the Taoist Man finally spoke, “The Great Dao is fifty, Heaven evolves forty-nine, although there is the Escaping One as a variable, the karma is too deep, the calamity too heavy. Forcing action, the hope is slim. Wouldn’t it be better to seek merit in Heaven, mitigate disasters, and then re-enter the world in compliance, to contend against the Demon Catastrophe?”

These words seemed to be seeking a compromise.

However, the man in white, with his hands behind his back, radiated an air of coldness. “Time waits for no one. The Heavenly Dao has already given a slim chance of survival, and if they still refuse to see reason, then they have only themselves to blame in death!”

Hearing this, the Taoist Man sighed and gave up on persuading, “Then let’s issue a final ultimatum.”

“Hm!”

The man in white nodded, “This matter will be handed over to Mingxiao Taoist Temple, the rest will be taken care of by the Temple of War God.”

“So let it be!”

“We’ll each go our way then!”

“…”

Their conversation, cryptic and fragmented, left the audience utterly confused.

Meanwhile, outside Yunlai Mountain, Dry Prosperous Monk holding a computer and watching the live broadcast, furrowed his white eyebrows.

“What does he mean, what does he mean?”

“Stubborn and unwilling, all shall be killed?”

“To dare speak such madness…”

“Do they really intend to make enemies of the whole world?”

“The Temple of War God, Mingxiao Taoist Temple, who exactly are these sacred entities?”

Next to Dry Prosperous Monk, a group of Cultivators were a mix of shock and anger.

They were from the Cave Heaven Blessed Lands, disciples of the Immortal Sect Ancient Clan from the outside world, so naturally, they understood the significance of the conversation between the man in white and the Mingxiao Taoist.

They intend to destroy mountains and temples, using the method that once obliterated Fulong Mountain, to attack the Great Cavern Heavens and forced them to rejoin the mortal realm in response to the Demon Catastrophe.

This was their final ultimatum!

Those who do not surrender their Cave Heavens or open their Blessed Lands are considered obstinate, and mountains and temples shall be destroyed. Whoever obstructs, he shall kill without exception.

The man in white’s attitude left the Cultivators in shock and outrage.

Being from the Cave Heaven Blessed Lands, they were acutely aware of the state of their Sects. At this moment, rejoining the world would mean facing an ordeal from the Heavenly Dao. Even with all sorts of strategies and potentialities, their hope of survival was bleak, a game of life and death.

Surviving by a hair’s breadth—how could the Great Cavern Heavens possibly accept such odds?

Let alone a one-in-ten chance of survival, even at fifty-fifty, the True Immortals of the Great Caverns and the Old Ancestors of the Blessed Lands would have to consider carefully. Unless absolutely necessary, with no way out, they would never risk their cultivation path on such a slim chance of Heaven’s favor.

Therefore, regarding this final ultimatum, the Great Cavern Heavens and Immortal Sect Ancient Clans would undoubtedly refuse.

But the man in white’s stance was very clear.

Refuse?

Then kill!

If one Fulong Mountain is not enough, then ten, a hundred, a thousand, until all the Cave Heaven Blessed Lands are dissolved into the world!

So domineering, so fierce!

Where does he get the confidence, the audacity, to threaten all the great Cave Heaven Blessed Lands like this, without fear of future reckoning and backlash?

This is a huge risk against the entire world!

People were shocked, puzzled, and felt even more panic-stricken.

Threaten all the great Cave Heaven Blessed Lands?

Although this act is arrogant, given these people’s previous actions, they never do things without aim, let alone they have made it live broadcast, openly putting the matter on the table.

Therefore, they will definitely act, their words will become actions.

How to respond?

Just as people were at their wit’s end, filled with panic.

In the void, a streak of Spirit Light suddenly appeared, falling in front of one person.

“This…”

That person was startled, his face full of astonishment, not understanding the reason, instinctively looking towards the Dry Prosperous Monk, seeking help from this senior in the late Golden Core stage.

The Dry Prosperous Monk glanced at him, then at the computer in his hand, and silently lowered his head without speaking.

Those beside him also showed shocked expressions, looking at the Spirit Light in the void, unconsciously distancing themselves from that person.

“…”

Seeing this, the person was also helpless, could only grit his teeth and reach out to touch the Spirit Light.

“Bang!”

The moment his fingertip touched it, the Spirit Light shattered, revealing a letter.

The person trembled, struggling to lift his hand to receive the letter, and started to read it.

After a moment, he lifted his head, looked towards the Dry Prosperous Monk and the others, and said through gritted teeth, “A three-month ultimatum, requiring us at Lingyun Mountain to dissolve into the world, or else they will attack and break the gate with lightning!”

“…”

“…”

“…”

Upon hearing this, everyone was silent.

Then that Cultivator’s face turned ashen, “Fellow Daoists, I will take my leave first!”

Having said that, he didn’t wait for everyone’s reaction, directly boarding his Magic Artifact and flying away.

He left the rest silent.

A moment later, someone finally spoke out, breaking the silence angrily.

“Insane, utterly insane!”

“How dare they do this!”

“Hmph, speaking so fiercely, they are not bullying the weak and fearing the strong, why not dare to deliver this letter to all the great Cave Heaven, but pick a Lingyun Mountain Blessed Land?”

“Although these people have some methods, they are not plentiful, hence they choose to first attack the Blessed Lands, destroy temples, and gather merits to advance their Cultivation and strengthen themselves, before taking on the Cave Heavens!”

“We absolutely cannot let them continue to develop in this way, we must have the seniors of the various great Cave Heavens come out and preside over justice.”

“Yesterday Fulong Mountain, today Lingyun Mountain, then who is it tomorrow, you or me?”

“We must not allow it, absolutely not!”

The group of Cultivators was in a mix of shock and rage, filled with indignation.

The Dry Prosperous Monk saw this and remained silent for a long while before speaking, “These people’s actions are indeed a bit extreme, but have you fellow Daoists considered, with the current situation, if it doesn’t change, how will you deal with the Demon Catastrophe?”

“This…!”

The people’s pupils shrank, looking towards the Dry Prosperous Monk with uncertainty, saying, “Senior, what do you mean by this?”

“Amitabha!”

The Dry Prosperous Monk shook his head without elaborating further: “Under a collapsed nest, no egg stays whole. If the world deteriorates, and Evil Demons roam rampant, who can remain isolated from the world and solely protect themselves? I have said all I can, hopefully you fellow Daoists will ponder.”

After speaking, he put his palms together in a Buddhist salute, turned around, and left.

“…”

Seeing this, others also remained silent.

They naturally knew this reasoning.

The current situation was increasingly perilous, if the various Cave Heaven Blessed Lands don’t resolve it, and the Heavenly Earth Prime Spirit is not restored, then the Demon Catastrophe would surely intensify, with the risk of the world’s decline.

At that time, could they of the Cave Heaven Blessed Lands, stay out of it and solely protect themselves?

Can they avoid the catastrophe of the Heavenly Dao and escape the claws of the Demon Path?

Under a collapsed nest, no egg stays whole!

That being said, for them to take the risk and confront the once-in-a-lifetime catastrophe to integrate into the world, was still extremely difficult.

So, understanding the principle is one thing, but whether it can be done is another.

This was also the reason why the Dry Prosperous Monk left.

People have their stances, and the people of these Cave Heaven Blessed Lands, with the Immortal Sect Ancient Clans to rely on, naturally speak from the perspective of their Sects.

But him… The Dry Prosperous Mountain Blessed Land had long since collapsed, leaving him as the only lone survivor. Why should he stand with the Cave Heaven Blessed Lands?

It’s not like they could expect that during the chaotic times of the Demon Catastrophe and the world’s decline, these Cave Heaven Blessed Lands would protect him, right?

The Dry Prosperous Monk departed, each going their separate ways.

From the small we see the large, the attitudes of the world, also clearly divided by their positions.