Cultivation: I Can Reincarnate Into Various Worlds-Chapter 679 - 345, An eye for an eye, return it tenfold_2
If this isn't a slap in the face, what is?
"Uncle Chi didn't do anything wrong!" a Ruan Family Taoist Lord on the left side of the hall declared with a cold snort. "Ever since Xu Xing rose to prominence, Zhongtai and the others have been solely focused on the glory of the Master and Disciple Lineage. If they were allowed to remain in the Sect, given time, they would undoubtedly become a major disaster!"
"Uncle Chi's agreement with Xu Xing on the 'Dao Splitting into Two Lineages' seemed muddle-headed, giving the Butian Sect a chance to grow. But in reality, it was our Sect sacrificing its own flesh to heal its wounds!"
The cultivators who heard this nodded silently.
If it weren't for the emergence of Xu Xing, the newly ascended Nascent Soul Saint Monarch, Flying Feather Immortal Palace, given time, could have gradually transformed the Dao Lords of the Master and Disciple Lineage into Dao Lords aligned with the Aristocratic Families.
However, the crux of the matter was that with Xu Xing, a newly ascended Sage Monarch from the Master and Disciple Lineage, everything had changed.
"Indecision invites disaster!" another Dao Lord from an Aristocratic Family chimed in.
"Regardless of whether Uncle Chi was right or wrong, the major Higher Teachings are now sending envoys to establish relations with the Butian Sect. It seems they intend to isolate our Sect..."
"What should we do then?" the Gong Family Daoist Lord asked.
He scanned the hall, noticing that every Dao Lord from the Aristocratic Families he looked at lowered their heads, remaining silent.
The atmosphere in the hall instantly grew considerably colder.
"We should still consult our two Senior Uncles and ask for their opinions..." Half a Moment later, the Hai Family Daoist shook his head in resignation and offered this solution.
If the Butian Sect were compared to the sun rising majestically from Tang Valley, then Flying Feather Immortal Palace, at this moment, was like the twilight sun sinking into the Yu Yuan Abyss.
Without the source of new talent from the Master and Disciple Lineage, Flying Feather Immortal Palace was a crippled giant—seemingly powerful, but actually nearing its decline.
The good days of Flying Feather Immortal Palace are numbered... the Dao Lords of the major Aristocratic Families lamented inwardly.
Beyond their laments, they also began to consider how their families might disembark from the colossal, sinking ship that was Flying Feather Immortal Palace.
In our hearts, family takes precedence over the Sect.
「On the other side.」
In a Cave Mansion deep within Lang Huan Cave Heaven.
On the Jade Couch in the Cultivation Room, a youth with white brows and white robes sat cross-legged. His tightly closed Double Pupils seemed to hide immortal light, intensely dazzling.
Around his neck hung a Five-Color Jade Bi, glowing brilliantly, its radiance complementing the divine light within his Double Pupils.
At this moment, a Talismanic message floated through the Cave Mansion and hovered before the white-browed youth.
The white-browed youth slowly opened his eyes; the divine light in his Double Pupils vanished, leaving only terrifyingly dark voids.
"Mao Ri Saint Lord is dead, and the Butian Sect has grown strong, becoming one of the Higher Teachings in the North Wilderness..."
"Xu Xing, so you've reached this stage..."
The white-browed youth scanned the Talismanic message with his Divine Sense, then opened his mouth and spat out a beam of sword light, obliterating the talisman into fine powder. Only then did he slowly utter these words.
If Xu Xing had been present, he would have recognized this person at a glance: Ruan Baimei, the Pride of Heaven from the Ruan Family, whom he had known since their time in the Immortal Foundation Realm.
"I destroyed my own eyes as a constant reminder to myself: avoid contention!"
"In this lifetime, I may not be your equal, but in a thousand years, two thousand years, even ten thousand years, who can say who will be stronger and who will be weaker?"
A cold sneer touched Ruan Baimei's lips. Extreme wisdom often invites disaster. Prides of Heaven often have short lives, especially a monstrous one like Xu Xing among them.
All I need to do is proceed step by step, refining the Taibai Immortal Light within my body, and ascend to the Upper realm, Ruan Baimei caressed the Five-Color Jade Bi on his chest and pondered.
This Five-Color Jade Bi was the true ultimate treasure of Flying Feather Immortal Palace, its value far surpassing even the Half-Immortal Artifact, the Tide Feather Sword.
Seven thousand years ago, Qingzheng Daoist had obtained a Daoist Collection from a Secret Realm, one that recorded the secrets to achieving immortality. Bringing it back to the Immortal Palace had triggered the many subsequent changes within Flying Feather Immortal Palace.
Besides the Daoist Collection, Qingzheng Daoist had also brought back an ultimate treasure—the very Five-Color Jade Bi Ruan Baimei now held.
No one had been able to open the Five-Color Jade Bi until it encountered him, one with the Taibai Immortal Body.
Xu Xing, a Gentleman's revenge is never too late, even after hundreds or thousands of years! I will repay everything you've done to me, with interest! Doubled! Ruan Baimei clenched his sleeves, his lips pressed into a thin line as he silently swore this vow.
「Outside the Flying Feather Immortal Palace.」
An uproar also erupted within the Higher Teachings that had dealings with Xu Xing.
Within the Daoist Sect, high-level members appointed Scholar Su, who had old ties with Xu Xing from the mortal realm, as an envoy to the North Wilderness to sign a covenant.
Within the Cloud Sword Sect, Wu Ziting, a former emissary, was also tasked by high-ranking officials to accompany Sui Nansheng—who was on the verge of breaking through to the Sword Venerate Realm—on a mission to the Butian Sect, seeking opportunities for his breakthrough.
Inside the Mingquan Sect, Nan Ling received the Sect's order to travel to the Butian Sect and discuss joining forces against their common enemy, Flying Feather Immortal Palace.
Of course, besides the sects willing to establish alliances with the Butian Sect, there were also Higher Teachings lobbying among the Demon way practitioners, intending to eliminate this threat while Xu Xing's influence was still nascent.
The Dragon Mountain Villa was a prime example among them.
Xu Xing had anticipated the reactions of the various Higher Teachings and other Daoist Sects.
Having reached the Primordial Spirit Realm, his every move would affect the changes in the East Huangzhou Cultivation World.
Xu Xing naturally welcomed any Power willing to befriend the Butian Sect.
However, regarding the Dragon Mountain Villa... I don't necessarily have to be enemies with them, Xu Xing thought.
After absorbing the legacy of the Seven Stars Sect, Xu Xing immediately set out, accompanied by Zuoqiu Ying, the Sect Leader's Wife, and several Dao Lords from the Sect, to pay a visit to Dragon Mountain Villa.
Xu Xing clearly understood Dragon Mountain Villa's animosity towards the Butian Sect. It was simply because the Butian Sect had annihilated the Godslayer Sect, thereby killing the marriage candidate of Li Yao, the seventh Miss of Dragon Mountain Villa.
This enmity can be resolved, Xu Xing believed.
If Dragon Mountain Villa truly intended to become mortal enemies with the Butian Sect, they wouldn't have resorted to such widely publicized rumors of colluding with Demon way Higher Teachings to besiege the Butian Sect. There's no logic in loudly plotting against a Higher Teaching.
Xu Xing, experienced in the ways of the world, could see at a glance that Dragon Mountain Villa was trying to force the Butian Sect's hand: either apologize or become mortal enemies.
Xu Xing chose the former.
It's not that I'm used to being subservient, Xu Xing thought, but the Butian Sect has just absorbed the Seven Stars Sect, and it's not the right time for another conflict.
Moreover, by attacking the Seven Stars Sect and the Godslayer Sect, the Butian Sect had gained benefits.
But what about dealing with Dragon Mountain Villa? The Butian Sect wouldn't gain a thing. In fact, it would scare off the other Higher Teachings willing to establish ties with us.
A sect focused only on conquest, without establishing roots and developing, has no future.
If the Butian Sect invades Dragon Mountain Villa over a minor grudge today, what's to stop us from using similar pretexts to invade other sects tomorrow?
Most cultivators aspire to cultivate immortality and ascend, not to constantly fight and kill.
As Xu Xing had predicted, when he and Zuoqiu Ying arrived at Dragon Mountain Villa and presented their Visiting Card, the Villa immediately threw open its mountain gate and welcomed them with great ceremony, instead of activating its defensive array technique and being on high alert.
"Master Xu's visit has made this junior somewhat apprehensive..." Shaoqing, the master of Dragon Mountain Villa, emerged from the mountain gate with his wife and numerous disciples. After clasping his hands in salute to Xu Xing, he chuckled.
"Master Zheng, you're too kind," Xu Xing replied with a faint smile. "Both you and I are leaders of our respective sects; our positions are equal. There is no need to judge status based on cultivation Realm."
"My master mentioned that Master Xu is in his prime, handsome and distinguished. Seeing you today, it is indeed true," the Dragon Mountain Villa Master praised.
Hearing this, Xu Xing's gaze flickered for a few moments before he casually replied, "It's merely Sage Monarch Tianyu's flattery; I am but average in appearance."
Everyone in the cultivation world knew that Dragon Mountain Villa's Master, Zheng Yahai, had once been the Chief of the Yin Wind Gate.
But Xu Xing hadn't expected that after marrying into Dragon Mountain Villa, Zheng Yahai's relationship with the Yin Wind Gate would remain as close as before.
"Master Xu is being modest," the Villa Lady said with a polite smile, pursing her lips.
"Please, Master Xu, come in. Our Mountain Manor has already prepared a spirit banquet, awaiting you and Lady Xu," she added.
Upon hearing this, Xu Xing and Zuoqiu Ying exchanged glances, nodded, and stepped into the mountain gate, walking side by side with the Dragon Mountain Villa Master and his wife.
Soon after, everyone was seated.
"My master once said that regarding the battle a month ago, he still harbors one regret: not witnessing the death of Mao Ri Saint Lord with his own eyes..." After three rounds of wine and five courses of dishes had been served, Zheng Yahai paused thoughtfully, then raised his cup towards Xu Xing and said, "Although he was the one who struck the blow, yet..."
These words seemed ordinary, as if merely inquiring about the details of that battle. But when they fell upon the ears of the Butian Sect cultivators, they sounded far from pleasant.
