Chapter 563: Thousand Scripture Pavilion, "Seeking to Purchase" a Tier-4 Cave Mansion! (Part 2)

Chapter 563: Chapter 368: Thousand Scripture Pavilion, “Seeking to Purchase” a Tier-4 Cave Mansion! (Part 2)

“It seems only by calling some loose cultivator Daoist Embryos, or top-tier forces, to stir the waters, can we have a sliver of chance…”

The old man waited secretly for a moment, but had yet to see other Daoist Embryo cultivators arrive, his heart hardened at once. He quietly forged several invisible Command Swords, then stood in place, waiting silently.

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“It’s done!”

Atop the Spirit Pillar within Jiuyi Mountain’s Celestial Vault, Master Tiandou saw this and secretly breathed a sigh of relief, a hint of delight curled at the corner of his mouth.

Because of the Celestial Sun Profound Light Array, he barely managed to perceive everything happening within ten thousand miles.

Outside the Flowing Flame Celestial Curtain, unbeknownst to him, two Daoist Embryo cultivators had actually arrived, luckily, after a brief probe, they stopped their actions.

It seems they’ve realized the power of the Grand Array.

And as long as they held out during this final period, once the dean and Master Cangming freed themselves, everything would be safe.

“Bang!”

At this moment, above the Celestial Vault, beyond the endless Gang Wind, suddenly a huge explosion sounded, followed by a shrill wail echoing in the heavens:

“Yunyang, I will return, and then I will slaughter everyone in your Cyan Peak Daoist School!”

After this shrill cry, a scarlet glow, like lightning, cut through layers of rain, fleeing at an unimaginable speed into the distance.

Right after the scarlet glow, a violet glow followed, hurriedly pursuing.

“What’s this?”

Gu Yuan, with powerful divine thought, didn’t see the details clearly, but vaguely sensed two incredibly formidable “Soul Spirits” flickering away.

“Swish!”

At this moment, a stream of light emerged, Master Cangming suddenly appeared outside the glowing celestial curtain.

Beside Master Cangming, Master Yunyang stood motionless with eyes closed, seemingly having lost spiritual wisdom.

“Master, quickly enter!”

Seeing this, Master Tiandou dared not slack off and immediately activated the array’s attraction ability, drawing Master Cangming and Master Yunyang inside.

A thousand-foot-long ink-colored Flood Dragon that roamed the world entered the array alongside.

“Master, what’s with the dean?”

Master Tiandou anxiously asked upon seeing Master Yunyang, who stood motionless and seemed to have lost spiritual wisdom beside Master Cangming.

“Don’t panic!”

“That Nine Flames Demon King self-destructed its body, the Demonic Embryo escaped, Brother Yunyang, to eradicate evil completely, also abandoned the Daoist Embryo and pursued.”

Master Cangming comforted with a word, yet there was a hint of worry in his expression.

After breaking the realm, Daoist Embryo cultivators transform their Golden Core into a Daoist Embryo; this embryo is usually just a haze of spiritual light, without any divinity.

But once the cultivator infuses all their soul thoughts into it, this spiritual light will “transform from embryo to person,” carrying the cultivator’s entire mana and Dharma Seal, becoming a new “Spirit Body.”

This Spirit Body has no substance; therefore, the speed is extremely fast, even exceeding that of light and electricity.

Should a Daoist Embryo cultivator fail in magical combat, they will infuse all their soul thoughts into it, carrying their cultivation, and flee afar.

If they manage to escape, they can possess a body or use secret techniques to forge a new fleshly body, allowing the “Daoist Embryo” to merge into it. After cultivating for a hundred years, they can restore their power again.

However, this method is also perilous; after all, a Daoist Embryo is not a fleshly body. If a suitable body is not found within fifteen days, the spiritual nature will collapse, mana will be lost, and step by step, they will sit reincarnated.

This is truly the ultimate survival technique.

And this time, when the mountain was plundered and the sect was defeated, such a great vendetta, Master Yunyang absolutely cannot let the Nine Flames Demon King escape, or it will be a disaster later. Therefore, he directly transformed into the “Daoist Embryo” and pursued, vowing to kill him.

Although the Daoist Embryo is like a Spirit Body, possessing full mana and Dharma Seal, it’s ultimately not a fleshly body, greatly reducing resistance to Yang techniques, still posing considerable risks.

Thus, it inevitably causes concern.

“Have you ordered the disciples to come?”

But now, Master Cangming had no time for worries, immediately asking Master Tiandou and Master Shenyi.

“We have already summoned the various halls, to come manage the Earth Vein’s spiritual mechanism and prepare to set up the formation!”

Master Tiandou and Master Shenyi immediately replied.

Master Cangming slightly nodded, a hint of exhaustion also floated in his eyes.

Master Guzhai had already completely dissipated; although the great battle ended in victory, it also exhausted his heart and spirit, dried up his mana.

However, this is not the time for rest. He took out a treasured pill from his sleeve, consumed it, and rapidly refined it. Then, he took over the control of the Celestial Sun Profound Light Array from Master Tiandou, overlooking ten thousand miles to suppress the situation.

It’s hard to conquer the world, even harder to defend it.

Although the downfall of the Celestial Demon Sect is almost certain, completely securing the tens of thousands of miles of Spirit Peak Secret Land in Jiuyi Mountain is no easy task.

If the situation here is discovered or probed by surrounding sects, they will undoubtedly come to investigate.

If too many come to inquire, different thoughts might arise.

Perhaps these people wouldn’t dare to covet the Tier Four Spiritual Vein of Jiuyi Mountain, but many of the surrounding Tier Three Spirit Peaks, mineral veins, numerous Spirit Fields, and treasures might indeed be tempting.

It’s important to know that every Tier Four Sect acquired their territory through bloody battles in the past.

The crucial point is that his Thousand Waves Sect and Cyan Peak Daoist School are not truly top Major Sects. There is only one Daoist Embryo in their sect, and currently, the sect is empty, making it unable to stay here for long.

The matter must be settled within a few days, and a Grand Array must be arranged.

“Cyan Demon King?”

“Yuanxu Sect?”

After taking over the array’s control, Master Cangming immediately sensed the array situation far away, slightly surprised.

But soon he relaxed.

He knows both the person and the demon well: one is very cautious and never stirs trouble, and the other is unrestrained with ideas but weak in power, likely unable to do anything.

“Boom!”

At this moment, three streams of flames, with an unparalleled posture, crossed the celestial vault rain curtain, abruptly arriving.

Their aura, far superior to the mundane, all possess Daoist Embryos or Demon King power.

Master Cangming immediately frowned and approached to check.

“Heaven-Cleansing Lark!”

“Dipping God Sect!”

“Thousand Scripture Pavilion…”

Calling out the first two names, Master Cangming’s expression remained somewhat relaxed. But speaking the last three words, his face immediately became a bit grave.

The Heaven-Cleansing Lark, a Mid-Stage Tier Four Demon King, practices in the Heaven-Burning Mountain Range five thousand miles away. Though it has a Demon Country under it, it is not a real power but merely toys serving it, easily discarded, equivalent to a Loose Cultivator.

Dipping God Sect, established by a Di Barbarian Tribe north of Jiuyi Mountain, has only one Daoist Embryo Cultivator, merely with initial cultivation.

As for the Thousand Scripture Pavilion, it is a dominant force in the East Mountain Realm’s southern boundary, with three Daoist Embryos within, one of Late Stage Daoist Embryo, and the other two in Mid-Stage Daoist Embryo, making it quite powerful.

Most crucially, this pavilion is not considered a true “Profound Sect.”

Thousand Scriptures, naturally encompassing Myriad Phenomena, possessing various Dharma Gates, and many strange techniques.

Previously, while True Immortals existed, this pavilion only practiced profound techniques, claiming to be a Grand Major Sect suppressing ten thousand miles.

But now… the Celestial Demon Pavilion is thousands of miles away, plundering countless humans with demonic techniques, while this pavilion turns a blind eye, showing its stance, understood without thinking.

“So, it’s Fellow Daoist Cangming from the Thousand Waves Sect!”

“Fellow Daoist’s excellent means of setting an ancient precedent in the East Mountain Realm, attacking mountains and breaking sects, are truly admirable!”

A middle-aged cultivator, with a resolute appearance, a green gem hanging between his brows, stood outside the Flowing Flame Celestial Curtain, gazing at Master Cangming from afar, speaking loudly.

This man is one of the contemporary Daoist Embryo Masters of the Thousand Scripture Pavilion, Master Lingfu.

“Excellent means, truly excellent!”

“However, in those days when the Celestial Demon Sect was founded, it also sent an invitation, announcing its territory across a hundred thousand miles, offering generous gifts, agreeing to mutual peace. Now your esteemed sect attacking mountains and breaking sects, seeking to replace it, might be best with a token gesture…”

Behind Master Lingfu, stood a young man in a red feather robe, with fiery long hair and a tall posture, speaking suggestively with a smile.

This is the Tier Four Demon King of the Heaven-Burning Mountain Range, the Heaven-Cleansing Lark.

From Dipping God Sect came the contemporary Sect Hierarch, an old man with disheveled hair, dressed in a beast robe, appearing unimpressive.

Although he didn’t speak a word, his eyes hovered over several Tier Three Spirit Peaks outside Jiuyi Mountain with sparks of glittering light in them.

Dipping God Sect, located in the Barbaric Lands of the Di Barbarian Tribe, can indeed be called a place of barren mountains and treacherous waters, except for the Tier Four Spirit Mountain where he practices; the rest are rife with toxins, bitter as can be.

Outside the Di Barbarian Lands, every place has an owner, suppressed by Daoist Embryos. With his power, it’s impossible to seize them, forced to endure.

But today seems like an opportunity?

Facing the barefaced opportunism of these individuals, Master Cangming remained indifferent, merely looking at Master Lingfu, asking: “Fellow Daoist, your purpose for coming today?”

Master Lingfu gazed upon the expansive Jiuyi Mountain Range, his eyes sparkled briefly, then he smiled: “Recently, our Thousand Scripture Pavilion has gained a newly promoted Daoist Embryo Master, but currently lacks a Dao Field for cultivation. These Spirit Peaks in Jiuyi Mountain may open up three Tier Four Cave Mansions. I wonder if we could purchase one for our Thousand Scripture Pavilion?”