The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 338 - 327: The Beginning of Revenge

Mountain and Sea Pass, high-level cultivators gathered together.

Here, there were eight figures alone in the Enlightened Realm, not to mention the Flower Fairy, who wielded a Divine Artifact and possessed the power to challenge beyond her level.

However, with Fang Yu being the first to propose leaving, Zhang Biyu and Jiang Chenyu also expressed their intention to depart.

Dongfang Hongyue knew they were all leaving because of the Peach Garden Conference.

Since the high-level cultivators weren’t making a move, staying here was pointless for them, and they might as well return to their cultivation.

Although their lifespan was very long at this realm, longevity aside, the path of cultivation had no limits. The higher they climbed, the more difficult the path became, no longer allowing them to see their progress as before.

In the Enlightened Realm, it was normal to go years, even decades, without any advancement in cultivation level.

Lately, Dongfang Hongyue had been breaking through realms with unusual frequency, which she herself found surprising.

But...

Every time her cultivation level improved, it seemed to be after a romantic encounter with Lin Yun.

Having realized the trick, Dongfang Hongyue’s gaze at Fang Yu turned particularly hostile.

She could feel that Fang Yu was different from yesterday.

Knowing that doing certain things with Lin Yun could aid in breaking through cultivation levels, and with Fang Yu having been taken away by Lin Yun just yesterday, wasn’t it obvious?

Dongfang Hongyue felt her head weighing down even more at the thought of having one more competitor in her battles ahead, and she was fuming inside!

Just yesterday, she was in high spirits, but seeing Fang Yu this morning, she wished she could battle it out with her for three hundred rounds.

You are Lin Yun’s master, after all—are you even following the principles of the Righteous Path anymore?

And Lin Yun, the next time she saw him, she had to give him a good lesson!

Fang Yu was puzzled as to why Dongfang Hongyue had suddenly become so hostile towards her, and Lin Yu also seemed less friendly.

Originally, she had a good relationship with Lin Yu.

At least, Fang Yu thought so. Although there had been unpleasantness between them in the past, after Lin Yun ran into trouble, she had appointed Lin Yu as an Elder and taught her the techniques of the Shenxiao Sect, making them somewhat kindred spirits. So what was this about today?

Fang Yu was baffled but didn’t delve deeper into it.

She called for her Lightning Diao, nodded to Lin Yu, and then returned to the Shenxiao Sect.

When Jiang Chenyu summoned her Cloud Boat, ready to leave, the Flower Fairy said, "Master, let me accompany you back."

This statement surprised both Lin Yu and Dongfang Hongyue.

They both assumed the Flower Fairy would stay behind, given that Lin Yun was here.

But they kept silent, and Jiang Chenyu nodded, replying, "Then let’s go together."

"Could Daoist Chenyu give this young lady a lift?"

Zhang Biyu wanted to hitch a ride. She and Jiang Chenyu were from different camps, but they had interacted a few times and were pleasant to each other.

Creatures of similar natures attract each other, after all.

Jiang Chenyu did not refuse, but the Flower Fairy’s heart sank.

Originally, she had hoped to seize this opportunity to dispose of Jiang Chenyu. With Zhang Biyu present, the variables increased.

However...

She could frame and blame someone.

In an instant, the Flower Fairy concocted a brilliant strategy.

She slowly boarded the boat, and before long, the Guanghan Palace’s vessel took off, entering the clouds above.

"Little Flower seems off," Lin Yu communicated to Dongfang Hongyue through a sound transmission; as best friends, she immediately noticed the Flower Fairy’s unusual state.

Dongfang Hongyue glanced at her and relayed indifferently via sound transmission, "What’s that to me?"

"You think too small. If you want to be Lin Yun’s main wife, you have to unite everyone he cares about. If you can’t manage that, then let me take the role of main wife!"

Dongfang Hongyue: "..."

So there you go, Lin Yu, plotting to usurp the position again!

"Ha, she never even called me big sister. Why should I protect her? If you acknowledge me as your sister, then naturally, I’ll take good care of you."

When it came to quarreling, Dongfang Hongyue was sure not to lose.

Lin Yu had no interest in arguing with her, and only instructed, "You stay here to contact Lin Yun; I’ll follow them and see what’s going on."

Everything was communicated in secret sound transmissions, and then Lin Yu, citing a need to return to the mountain, left Mountain and Sea Pass as well.

For a moment, the guard strength at Mountain and Sea Pass was almost the same as before.

The Cloud Boat would only need half a day to reach Guanghan Palace.

On the Cloud Boat, Jiang Chenyu looked at Zhang Biyu and smiled, "Would Daoist Biyu like to visit Guanghan Palace as a guest?"

Zhang Biyu laughed, "I dare not. Although our two paths work together now, I am still scared in my heart. What if you backstab me after my usefulness ends? Not only would I have no place to seek justice, but the world would also praise your actions in ’eliminating demons for the sake of justice’. That wouldn’t be worth it at all."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chenyu was not pleased. As expected, members of the Demon Sect excel at judging the noble by the standards of the despicable. She just wanted to exchange tips on being idle with Zhang Biyu; killing her would serve no benefit to Jiang Chenyu.

"Daoist Biyu is really timid."

"I can’t help it. We, from the Demon Sect, have always been struggling to survive under duress. Those without a healthy dose of fear have long since turned to dust. Unlike you who roam freely, fearing nothing," Zhang Biyu responded.

Jiang Chenyu was speechless.

This Zhang Biyu—she had previously considered her to be a white lotus flower, never expecting her to be so adept at passive-aggressive remarks.

Even though she was ridiculed for being arbitrary and domineering, Jiang Chenyu didn’t get annoyed. Instead, she calmly said, "As cultivators, if we act uprightly and sit straight, we naturally have nothing to fear. Since Daoist Chenyu feels unsettled living as part of the Demon Sect, why not join the embrace of the Righteous Path? As long as you don’t bring up rebellious actions in the future and abide by the laws of Great Zhou, that would be sufficient."

"It sounds as if you really abide by the laws of Great Zhou. If you don’t mention it, I almost forget that there’s an Imperial Clan of Great Zhou."

Jiang Chenyu: "..."

The tongues of those from the Demon Sect are truly sharp.

Before she could retort, she heard Zhang Biyu say, "Although our White Lotus Sect has been labeled as Demon Sect by you, all our actions seek the welfare of the common people."

"Rebellion is seeking welfare?"

"Does Palace Master Jiang know how many peasants there are under the heavens?"

Jiang Chenyu shook her head; she didn’t know why Zhang Biyu suddenly brought up the matter of peasants.

And this shake of her head made Zhang Biyu laugh, the kind of laugh that nearly shattered her composure.

"Why the laughter?"

"I laugh because Daoist Chenyu resides in the Ninth Heaven and has never deigned to look down upon the vast sea of sentient beings. Do you know that peasants are the most numerous under the heavens? One mu of fertile land yields three hundred catties of grain, the Imperial Court levies one hundred, the Sects levy another hundred. The peasants toil and suffer only to keep the last hundred. If disasters strike, many of the common folk die."

Jiang Chenyu hadn’t really thought about this issue. Within the jurisdiction of Guanghan Palace, Guanghan Palace also levied taxes on the people.

Once cultivators reach the Three Middle Realm, they can abstain from grain, but those in the Lower Three Realms still need to eat. Feeding spirit beasts too requires grains and meat, and since cultivators do not work, naturally they need the support of peasants.

As for why...

"Sects and the Imperial Court, having accepted offerings, naturally will protect them."

"Heh, such ’protection’ means pushing these people out to die when a slaughter is about to begin, to quell the slaughter, right?"

Jiang Chenyu: "..."

She found she truly couldn’t out-argue Zhang Biyu and was momentarily left speechless.

By the way, aren’t the attitudes of this generation’s Three Great Demon Sects a bit off?

You are the Demon Sects!

Why are all of you so concerned with the welfare of the world? Absurd.

Jiang Chenyu felt somewhat thirsty.

Flower Fairy brought over some fruit wine and said, "Master, Elder of White Lotus, please enjoy."

Feeling awkward, Jiang Chenyu saw the drink brought by Flower Fairy and took a sip to mask her embarrassment.

Zhang Biyu originally didn’t want to drink, but seeing that Jiang Chenyu had already taken the lead, she also took a sip.

After all, Flower Fairy wouldn’t harm her own master, would she?

"Since Daoist Chenyu doesn’t wish to go to Guanghan Palace, let’s first head to White Lotus Cave. It will take some time to take a detour there, so why not rest a bit?"

Jiang Chenyu wasn’t in the best of moods, having failed to win the argument. She wished she had never brought Zhang Biyu along.

What kind of person is this, hitching a ride on the ship without giving the host any face?

Zhang Biyu smiled, pleased with herself for having unsettled Jiang Chenyu.

After sending Zhang Biyu away, Jiang Chenyu still didn’t realize that the word ’danger’ was practically written on her forehead. She looked at Flower Fairy and felt a little reassured.

Sigh, being a Palace Master isn’t easy, but at least there’s someone to succeed her.

"Disciple, what do you think about her views?"

"Sheep eat grass, wolves eat sheep, it’s natural selection, survival of the fittest."

The succinct reply from Flower Fairy pleased Jiang Chenyu very much; she only wished that she had had Flower Fairy argue with Zhang Biyu earlier. If only she had known, she would have let Flower Fairy do it.

"Yes, you’re right. The strong always dominate while the weak can only be dominated. It’s laughable that Zhang Biyu thinks to lead the weak in rebellion. Who doesn’t know the plight of those at the bottom? Those who are weak can only be butchered and exploited. The only way to break free from such fate is to become stronger.

Our Orthodox Sects maintain such order and also give those at the bottom a chance to climb up. Zhang Biyu’s rebellion may seem righteous, but in reality, even if they overthrow this Imperial Court, the next one will be just the same."

Jiang Chenyu might have lost the argument, but she actually saw the issue quite clearly, it was just that she wasn’t very good at debating.

If only she could be like Fang Yu, who knew she wasn’t skilled at arguing. Therefore, if someone wanted to argue with her, she would just take action immediately rather than waste words.

"Although that’s true, the weak aren’t at fault. In the end, everyone wants to become stronger, but not everyone has the capability to become stronger. Personal talent, the techniques one has access to, and the cultivation resources available all influence one’s path in cultivation," said Flower Fairy.

Counterargued by Flower Fairy, Jiang Chenyu couldn’t help but tilt her head up to look at her.

Although the words were reasonable, why was her disciple also arguing with her today?

"That’s also fate."

Jiang Chenyu started to take it seriously and decided to properly have an argument with Flower Fairy.

I can’t win a debate with others, I can’t lose to my disciple too, can I?

If she really couldn’t win, she could always pull rank as the master to forcefully claim victory.

"Right, it’s all fate, but I believe that being stronger is not a reason to oppress the weak. As part of the Righteous Path, in the name of justice, we definitely shouldn’t do that. Don’t you think so, Master?"

Jiang Chenyu: "..." 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Looking into Flower Fairy’s eyes, she suddenly felt that something was amiss...