Novel Full Chapter 536
Chapter 536: Chapter 61: This Child Must Not be Spared Chapter 536: Chapter 61: This Child Must Not be Spared Xu Ruyan’s light words completely silenced Wei Dongliu.
What, the immortals have already decided?
How could I, a mere Sect Leader of the Myriad Laws Mystic Profound Sect, suddenly be suitable to become the Sect Leader of the Mortal Life Path?
I haven’t even seen the face of the Sect Guardian Immortal!
Of course, referring to that immortal as “Sect Guardian Immortal” is not very accurate-although that immortal is from the Daoist tradition, he has been obsessed with Buddhist teachings for many years and no longer deals with the affairs of the Mortal Life Path; otherwise, the Mortal Life Path wouldn’t have fallen into its current state.
For example, he is like Jia Jing from the Ningguo Mansion in “Dream of the Red Chamber,” a classic example of having the ability but not willing to take responsibility.
If that is the case, then this whole “immortals deciding you will be the Sect Leader of the Mortal Life Path” clearly does not make sense.
Unless…
the immortal is a traitor from the Hell Path!
No, that’s not right, the Hell Path can only have one immortal, and that’s that old sinister bastard, Luo Daozhang.
With his strategy of using the world as a chessboard and all beings as chess pieces, it’s unlikely that he would cooperate equally with another immortal, unless it’s a relationship of using each other…
So, could it be that this immortal, who is from Daoism but engrossed in Buddhism, is also pretending?
Damn!
Even the immortals have begun acting, can this highly competitive world ever heal?
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His mind spinning with thousands of thoughts, Wei Dongliu responded to Xu Ruyan without showing any emotion in his words.
Jiang the Witch next to him acted obediently quiet, not saying a word, but in reality, her ears were pricked up, patiently memorizing their conversation.
Only the Flying Asura slouched lazily, his hands hanging down, looking completely bored.
Wei Dongliu’s words were watertight, refusing to directly accept the position of Sect Leader of the Mortal Life Path, causing Xu Ruyan to become somewhat inwardly agitated.
To be honest, being cautious is normal, any cultivator who has managed to make a name for themselves within the Six Paths would not believe in such a pie-in-the-sky opportunity.
However, a regular person, even if they were guarded, would still show a cautious demeanor and proceed with care.
But where was there even a hint of fear in Wei Dongliu?
He was clearly confident!
Xu Ruyan’s thoughts shifted slightly when she suddenly heard a voice next to her.
She was taken aback for a moment, then looked towards Li Zhaolie and Zhao He, withdrawing her smile and said,
“The immortal summons us.
Sect Leader Wei, fellow Daoists, let us go.”
Wei Dongliu instantly became alert: The immortal summons us?
He quickly let go of his concern afterward.
It must be another arrangement by the Hell Path; the possibility of encountering unforeseeable danger was not high.
Even if something unexpected did happen, he could always let Ah Jing teleport him away and completely abandon the persona of Wei Dongliu.
After all, I already know that the headquarters of the Hell Path lie deep in hell, and if you make a mistake that leads to Wei Dongliu’s death, Qiu Changtian will bring the Orthodox Sect’s army to your doorstep the next second!
Having figured out his exit strategy, Wei Dongliu also appeared calm and leisurely, confidently following Xu Ruyan while Li Zhaolie and Zhao He were somewhat impressed.
Regardless of Sect Leader Wei’s actual strength, at the very least, his unwavering demeanor was truly formidable.
Wouldn’t an ordinary cultivator be scared witless if suddenly summoned by an unfamiliar immortal?
One must understand that in the presence of an immortal, your entire fate rests on the immortal’s whims, especially those immortals who are capricious.
The slightest displeasure could result in your soul being scattered!
Why isn’t he afraid?
Could it be that…
Not just Li Zhaolie and Zhao He, but Jiang Liyan and the Flying Asura were also secretly apprehensive.
Yet seeing Wei Dongliu so composed, they felt a strange sense of reassurance.
This Sect Leader Wei…
must have some kind of trump card, right?
The group flew up on their swords from the edge of the cliff and quickly arrived at Central Peak.
This peak towers into the clouds with perpetual snow at the summit, heaps of disordered rocks, sparse vegetation in the barren areas, and frequent gusts of wind that nearly prevent one from opening their eyes.
In the shadow of a large rock, they saw an old man sitting cross-legged on the ground.
The elderly man stood bare-chested, sporting only a pair of trousers on his lower body.
His frame was so skinny that not an ounce of flesh seemed present, with bones jutting out prominently here and there, as if he were an insect made of bamboo joints.
He looked akin to a stick insect.
Despite the old man’s comical appearance, the three Mortal Life Path Sect Leaders did not dare to treat him with the slightest disrespect, and in unison they respectfully praised him, saying:
“We wish Blood Sea Ancestor swift progress in the great achievement of his divine cultivation!”
Blood Sea Ancestor slowly opened his eyes, his gaze landing on Wei Dongliu, and he asked:
“Are you the Sect Leader of the Myriad Laws Mystic Profound Sect?”
No sooner had he spoken than a surge of murderous aura shot to the heavens, causing everyone’s complexion to change.
Jiang the Witch even instinctively hid behind Wei Dongliu, her danger intuition screaming in alarm, ready to fight for her life and flee at any moment.
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Wei Dongliu, facing the brunt of the onslaught, despite possessing great courage, wisdom, and boldness, also experienced a moment of heart-pounding fear when he was enveloped by Blood Sea Ancestor’s murderous intent.
But he quickly realized, if this immortal wanted to kill him, why would there be any need for such intimidation beforehand?
It must only be a test of his courage!
With this firm conviction in his mind, his face naturally showed no fear, and he simply nodded:
“Yes.”
“Not bad,” Blood Sea Ancestor indeed spoke approvingly, “In the presence of my Blood Sea’s malevolent aura, you are the first to maintain composure on the first encounter.”
“The Ancestor flatters me,” Wei Dongliu responded calmly, thinking to himself that this was far less daunting than his father-in-law’s overwhelming Dragon’s Might in the Demon Locking Tower!
But Blood Sea Ancestor was unaware of his thoughts, only continuing to instruct:
“Now, demonstrate your Qi Refining Technique mental method for me to see.”
Wei Dongliu fell silent for a moment before fully activating the “Demon-Exorcising Supreme Spirit Art of Separating the Clear from the Turbid.”
Under the flow of Demonic Qi, his hair quickly turned blood red and his eyes began to reveal double pupils, his entire aura transforming into something wildly enchanting and unrestrained.
The three Sect Leaders silently retreated half a step, thinking to themselves that this truly was the manifestation of the Demon-Exorcising Supreme Art, confirming this man’s inheritance of the Taoist lineage of Tong Xuan Gate!
“Excellent!” Blood Sea Ancestor saw his transformation into a demon lord figure and immediately burst into appreciative laughter, “A splendid Chaotic quality body, a natural-born demon seed!”
Wei Dongliu remained unruffled externally but internally chuckled:
As expected of an immortal, to recognize my talent for cultivation.
“You’re surely wondering why I especially summoned you,” Blood Sea Ancestor continued, “First tell me what you think of the current state of Mortal Life Path?”
After a moment’s silence, Wei Dongliu replied:
“Scattered like sand.”
“You only see one aspect but overlook the other,” Blood Sea Ancestor said leisurely, “Separation and unity, such is the natural order of things.”
“In the past, both Clarify and Intercepting Cults were so powerful that at the time, all Daoist sects had to align with one or the other; there was no room for others.”
“Yet, in less than a hundred thousand years, both factions were successively destroyed and disbanded.”
“Later on, Mortal Life Path was united under the dominance of Tong Xuan Gate, its esteem pressuring other factions, once claiming itself as the rightful heir to the Intercepting Cult.”
“But again, in less than five thousand years, Tong Xuan Gate encountered a sect-destroying disaster, with its teachings nearly completely severed.”
“I, having cultivated the Buddhist Sect’s Rise and Decline Zen for nearly ten thousand years, have already seen through the ways of this world.
A drink and a peck, all is predetermined by the heavens.
Rise and fall, success and failure-these are all but illusions, so I don’t plan to meddle in these mundane affiars, simply allowing them to flourish or decline on their own.”
“Although Mortal Life Path is currently scattered, surely within ten, a hundred, a thousand years, some sect will emerge victorious and strong, reuniting Mortal Life Path once more…”
Just then, Blood Sea Ancestor’s eyes suddenly flashed with killing intent, and he said with a cold laugh:
“That is what I originally thought.
However, I did not anticipate the rapid rise of Clarify Cult’s Three Pure Ones.
In less than ten thousand years, even a First Grade Golden Core has appeared!”
“If we allow Qiu Changtian to successfully form his Nascent Infant and ascend to immortality, what place will there be for us of the Intercepting Cult in the future?”
“This child must not be allowed to live!”