Cultivation: I Can Reincarnate Into Various Worlds-Chapter 498 - 259, The feather transformation immortal art is called boundless, the emperor raises his hand to cover the cloudy sky.
With his current strength, although killing Cui Tong would be easy, killing the Heavenly Saint Sect Leader, successfully seizing the Sect Leader’s Dao Seal, and doing so without revealing his identity would be no simple feat. In his Fate Deduction, he had to leverage the Butian Sect’s power and the "man in the black robe" persona to force his way into the Heavenly Saint Sect Residence, slaughter an entire sect, and then seize the Sect Leader’s Dao Seal... Clearly, he had not yet reached the point where he could confront an entire Large Sect by himself. Of course, if Cui Tong refused to follow his plan, he wouldn’t feign righteousness... He was perfectly capable of killing for treasures...
"This Secret Realm is an ancient relic of the Heavenly Saint Sect and belongs to them. I do not wish to seize it. However... I want to borrow the ’Evil Warding Sacred Skill’ within for twenty years..." Xu Xing’s eyes flickered a few times as he said in a deep voice.
Unlike ordinary cultivation methods, Nascent Soul Level cultivation methods touch upon the realm of "Dao Principles." Mere textual transmission cannot fully pass down the Dao rhythm of Nascent Soul Level cultivation methods. In other words, because the Dao rhythm within the cultivation method cannot be replenished, for a Large Sect lacking a living Nascent Soul Saint Monarch, their Nascent Soul cultivation techniques dwindle with each use. Furthermore, Spirit Materials capable of carrying Dao rhythm are rare in the world. Once consumed, they are exceedingly difficult to replenish. Thus, most transmissions of cultivation methods by cultivators at or above the Nascent Soul Realm occur directly from person to person, typically between master and disciple. The higher the cultivation Realm, the less likely large-scale transmissions of such methods become.
Thus, Xu Xing surmised that the Heavenly Saint Sect, having not produced a Nascent Soul Saint Monarch in over ten thousand years, likely possessed mostly ’pseudo-scriptures’ of the ’Evil Warding Sacred Skill,’ even if they held original texts. Genuine copies were undoubtedly exceedingly rare. This explained why, in his Fate Deduction, his future self still needed to venture into the Secret Realm even after slaughtering an entire sect.
"’Evil Warding Sacred Skill’?" Cui Tong furrowed his eyebrows after hearing Xu Xing’s request. He fell into thought and did not respond hastily.
Undoubtedly, the most precious treasure within this Secret Realm was their Heavenly Saint Sect’s cultivation method imbued with the Dao rhythm of the Nascent Soul Level. Obtaining a complete Secret Realm was a Great Fortune for the Heavenly Saint Sect. The Heavenly Saint Sect might even have the opportunity to achieve a resurgence during his leadership. However, personally promising this meant he would have to stand by and watch the sect’s legacy diminish... This was a significant point of concern for him. If he made this decision, even if it provided his opponents within the sect a pretext to attack him, he could suppress such dissent with a single hand. Yet, after making such a decision, how could he face the ancestral hall and the portraits of the sect’s patriarchs?
Xu Xing, Exiled Disciple of the Flying Feather Immortal Palace. He successfully formed his Nascent Soul within three hundred years and was suspected... to be a hidden agent of the Flying Feather Immortal Palace’s Sage Monarch... His growth rate is too fast, and his strength is not low... Cui Tong stroked his chin, contemplating the feasibility of eliminating this Nascent Soul Daoist Lord and thereby securing the sect’s Secret Realm.
However, the moment the thought arose, he shook his head, dismissing it. There was no other way to see it; the idea was simply too reckless! Setting aside Xu Xing’s terrifying strength and the question of whether the Heavenly Saint Sect could even prevail, the intricate network of powers behind him was not something their sect alone could handle. Killing Xu Xing and provoking a Higher Teachings like the Flying Feather Immortal Palace simply wasn’t worth it. Besides, Xu Xing had obtained the news of the Secret Realm from the Life Slashing Mountain Demon Lord; this meant the various sects of the Demon Path might also be aware of it... Silently killing Xu Xing would be difficult enough, and the demonic sects would not hesitate to leak this information after the Heavenly Saint Sect killed this Righteous Path’s Pride of Heaven, pinning the blame squarely on them.
So, the only option is cooperation? Thinking this, Cui Tong looked up at Xu Xing, and a wave of powerlessness instantly washed over him.
"My terms are clear," Xu Xing began, "What are your thoughts, Sect Master Cui?" A faint smile played on Xu Xing’s lips, as if he were certain Cui Tong would concede to his terms.
Personal aspirations and a sect’s interests were different things. Compared to himself, the Heavenly Saint Sect would place greater value on the Cultivation Resources and spiritual treasures within the Secret Realm. The legacy was secondary. Moreover, his request wasn’t exorbitant; he only wished to borrow the "Evil Warding Sacred Skill" for twenty years. It wasn’t as if he intended to keep it indefinitely and cause the Heavenly Saint Sect to lose its legacy.
"This..." Cui Tong’s mind wavered; he still hesitated, reluctant to make a decision that would determine the sect’s fate. He looked up at Xu Xing again with a hesitant expression.
At this look, their eyes met. Then, the very next moment, an unexpected scene unfolded before the cultivators in the hall. Sect Master Cui Tong of the Heavenly Saint Sect actually recoiled a step, seemingly intimidated by Xu Xing’s aura.
"What are they discussing? Sect Master Cui is completely overwhelmed by Lord Xu!"
"Unbelievable! Not only has Lord Xu defeated Sect Master Cui twice before, but he has also won this verbal confrontation!" the cultivators discussed, stunned.
The few Direct Disciples Cui Tong had brought, who were seated nearby, were initially furious upon witnessing this. However, their expressions soon turned somber, and they dared not utter a word. Even their Master was intimidated. What courage did they possess to challenge this renowned young Pride of Heaven?
If I were to marry, it would have to be someone like Lord Xu... Wu Ziting of the Cloud Sword Sect’s almond eyes sparkled with a peculiar light as she continually appraised the youth in the green robe within the hall. Her Sword Heart quivered, as if she wished to etch his image into its very core.
Cui Tong’s startled retreat had an even greater impact than his previous defeats at Xu Xing’s hands, for it showed a fear of Xu Xing that stemmed from his very core.
