The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 391 - 381: There’s Something Wrong with This Old Taoist
This world is too crazy; when the Righteous Path proved unreliable, Lin Yun thought of seeking help from the Demon Sect.
Not only the Red Lotus Sect, but also the White Lotus Sect could do.
The Green Lotus Sect...
If not mentioned, Lin Yun would have almost forgotten that he also held an identity within the Green Lotus Sect.
Elder Green Lotus went to fight in the Demon Tribe’s territory and has not returned to this day, without any news.
Actually, his affairs had already turned a new page. After Hu Yuling’s exposure, it indirectly proved Elder Green Lotus’s innocence. Although to this day no one knew that the Thunderclap Sword’s Spirit had run off to Lin Yun, such an unresolved case was no longer good to trouble Elder Green Lotus with.
However, with Elder Green Lotus running off to the Demon Tribe’s region, the message was too blocked, and not long after, the war between the Human and Demon Races broke out in full scale.
Elder Green Lotus originally thought he would need to hide for a while, so he cut off contact with the Central Plains. He could never have imagined that Hu Yuling would be exposed so quickly.
After the war between humans and demons began, naturally, Elder Green Lotus hid himself.
At this moment, Elder Green Lotus initiated communication with Lin Yun.
However, the call to the Azure Dragon Gu Worm was like a stone sinking into the sea.
The signal was too weak, and Elder Green Lotus couldn’t help but spit out a mouthful of his own essence blood to contact the Azure Dragon Gu Worm.
At this moment, Xiao Qing, who was playing with a statue, suddenly sensed something.
She had grown up now, and she finally understood why she could awaken a human’s will when she was young. Because inside her was a drop of blood that wasn’t hers.
Xiao Qing’s sensing wasn’t clear before, but this time she finally found that drop of blood.
Easily expelling that drop of blood, Xiao Qing thought for a moment and very seriously transmitted her voice, "Don’t contact me again, I’m afraid my master will misunderstand."
After saying this, that drop of blood flew towards Lin Yun’s Fire Seed, and with a sizzle, it disappeared without a trace.
Far away, thousands of miles distant, Elder Green Lotus suddenly spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.
"How could this be, why has my Heart-Devouring Curse become ineffective!"
This was a method of controlling Gu worms that should work no matter how great the distance. Especially for an important Gu like the Azure Dragon Gu Worm, which he cultivated with his own lifeblood essence, it was impossible for it to break free from his control.
However, shortly after sensing the curse had failed, he also heard the voice transmitted by Xiao Qing.
"Don’t contact me again, I’m afraid my master will misunderstand."
I am your true master!
Elder Green Lotus’s face filled with rage; this Azure Dragon Gu Worm was one of the three miraculous Gu worms, and he had paid a heavy price to procure such a worm imbued with Dragon Qi. He had never expected that it would eventually benefit someone else.
Feeling utterly aggrieved, he couldn’t help but spit out another mouthful of blood.
Nonetheless, after feeling grief for a short while, Elder Green Lotus suddenly laughed again.
The Azure Dragon Gu Worm taking residence in Lin Yun’s body, it had been less than a year, and when it entered, it was still a young Gu not fully hatched. And now, it could actually speak human words?
How did Lin Yun feed the Gu?
There was only one possibility!
Legend has it that there is a very unique constitution in the world, known as the Innate Elixir Embryo. As the name implies, its possessor is a walking spiritual medicine, and consuming its blood and flesh can significantly enhance one’s cultivation level.
Only with such a constitution, could a residing Gu be rapidly evolved, and often eating the spiritual energy of such a host would easily gain the favor of Gu worms and spirit beasts. Surely it must be because of this that the Azure Dragon Gu Worm betrayed him.
Elder Green Lotus had lived for so long and had never encountered a Gu worm’s betrayal. If word got out, those who practiced the Gu Dao would go mad.
Originally, the most trustworthy were the Gu worms, and now he had discovered that even Gu worms could betray...
"I never thought such a constitution really existed in the world, have I not stumbled upon a treasure?"
Elder Green Lotus was immensely excited.
No matter how talented Lin Yun was, it was impossible for him to reach the Celestial Knowing Realm in less than a year. Such an Innate Elixir Embryo, if he could refine it into a pill, perhaps he could reach the Forget-Inquiry Cauldron Supreme Realm.
At this moment, Elder Green Lotus made a decision.
He was going to return to the Central Plains, find Lin Yun, and devour him!
Elder Green Lotus didn’t know that times had changed.
For a genius to practice cultivation for a year, it really wasn’t too exaggerated.
But Lin Yun wasn’t a genius, he was just a rather lucky handsome guy.
It was just that he was often forced into desperate situations where he would gain some Divine Power or Divine Artifacts. In fact, his cultivation level was just so-so, a large part of it had been acquired through dual cultivation with others...
However, if Elder Green Lotus truly decided to come alone and challenge him, perhaps...
Lin Yun could fulfill his original wish and send Elder Green Lotus to the palace.
It wasn’t only Elder Green Lotus who couldn’t establish communication; Lin Yun was also unable to contact Dongfang Hongyue.
But, he wasn’t panicked.
Perhaps Dongfang Hongyue had gone to a meeting.
Lin Yun bought a large crane, which had more of an immortal air, and was faster in flight.
As for the money...
Lin Yun conveniently robbed a certain gang, which was done in passing, not intentional.
Without delaying, Lin Yun took Jiang Chenyu and soared west on the crane.
Er, essentially, just flying towards the west was correct.
Lin Yun guessed right; Dongfang Hongyue was indeed in a meeting.
Her Divine Sense had reached the Peach Blossom Secret Realm and could not respond to Lin Yun’s call.
This time, those who appeared in the Peach Blossom Secret Realm were not only the Sect Leaders of the major sects, but all Enlightened Realm and Celestial Knowing Realm Cultivators had been summoned by Elder Green Lotus to the Peach Blossom Secret Realm.
Goodness, the number of people increased when accounting for those in the Celestial Knowing Realm.
However, the strength of various forces could still be seen by those with eyes.
The Shenxiao Sect had over thirty Celestial Knowing Realm cultivators and two Enlightened Realm cultivators. Guanghan Palace had over thirty Celestial Knowing Realm cultivators and one Enlightened Realm cultivator.
The Yu Ling Sect had more than twenty in the Celestial Knowing Realm, whereas Li Fire God Palace had only over ten, Sword Sect and Eight Tones Temple both had over ten.
The gradient of difference was about ten, but the gap between ten Celestial Knowing Realm cultivators was already significant.
According to the general metrics, ten Cultivators from the Celestial Knowing Realm could match one from the Enlightened Realm.
Moreover, with more individuals in the Celestial Knowing Realm, there’s a chance for a breakthrough. The larger the base, the greater the hope.
The Demon Sect also had many members present, with the three Demon Sect Leaders standing tall, yet their subordinates from the Celestial Knowing Realm weren’t numerous, on par with the Yu Ling Sect.
This is where the Demon Sect’s drawback lies, plagued with severe infighting, where everyone below the Sect Leader is considered expendable.
The strength of the three leaders from the Three Great Demon Sects was incredibly formidable, far surpassing the leaders of the Orthodox Sects.
Yet, the ones who received the most attention were the representatives from the Imperial Court.
Nearly seventy acolytes from the Celestial Knowing Realm, it turns out, the Imperial Court had been amassing such tremendous power unconsciously. If not for Yuxuan calling a meeting, the Orthodox Sects and the Demonic Path would have thought the Imperial Court weak.
Dongfang Hongyue silently apprehended the gravity of the situation, recognizing that accumulating so many powerful individuals was no short-term feat, but a long-term strategy—Shenxiao Sect was in for a struggle this time.
Yuxuan had summoned almost all the Upper Realm Cultivators, except those from Taiqing Daoist Temple.
Such an act of concealing strength left everyone feeling indignant but unable to voice their anger.
Yuxuan didn’t waste words. This place was the Divine Soul Secret Realm, where Shenxiao Sect and the Imperial Court nearly came to blows. It made sense to dive straight into the crux of the matter.
"Today, I’ve gathered you all to establish an agreement. As war looms, Enlightened Realm individuals must not engage in battle. Cultivators from the Celestial Knowing Realm shall only contend with those of the same realm and must not strike at those of lower realms," Yuxuan crisply issued the edict, naturally met with resistance from the Imperial Court.
Why shouldn’t the Enlightened Realm be allowed to enter the fray when they hold such an advantage? You’re going to prohibit us just like that?
"Taoist, this seems inappropriate, doesn’t it?"
"It is the will of Heaven."
For the first time, Yuxuan assumed the authority of a Sect Leader.
Zhao Feng sneered, "Even the Son of Heaven, the Emperor, dares not claim to speak for the will of Heaven. And you dare?"
Feeling mocked, Yuxuan looked amicably at Zhao Feng and asked, "Are you saying you won’t heed my words?"
"Of course."
Yuxuan nodded calmly and asked, "Who else objects?"
Those from the Royal Family stood up, only to realize they stood alone.
The Orthodox and Demon paths remained still.
Hey, this isn’t how the script is supposed to play out!
Didn’t you all ever consider overthrowing the hegemony of the Taiqing Daoist Temple?
The old hands, of course, scoffed coldly.
In reality, the rule to prevent Enlightened Realm Cultivators from joining the conflict was proposed during the previous discussions; the Royal Family’s members simply weren’t involved, hence their unawareness of the rationale.
This was one aspect.
The second was that the old Taoist seemed amiable, but his cultivation was too high, beyond what others could provoke.
Dongfang Hongyue remembered what her master had said.
Yuxuan is invincible under the heavens.
Invincible means we should not provoke him.
Just wait for him to die of old age!
That was exactly what Dongfang Hongyue thought. Why should us young folks clash head-on with an old man? It’s not worth it.
"Since that is the case, let me enlighten you," Yuxuan said.
Afterward, the cultivators from the Imperial Court vanished alongside Yuxuan for about half an hour, then they all reappeared in the Peach Blossom Secret Realm.
Now the individuals from the Imperial Court seemed somewhat dispirited, and the way they viewed Yuxuan had also changed, filled with terror.
The old Taoist said cheerfully, "Good, we have now reached a consensus."
Dongfang Hongyue couldn’t help but critique inwardly, It seems more like a consensus was beaten into them!
The old Taoist is truly ferocious; all the acolytes who are usually in the Capital City, one by one, were convinced in someone else’s den.
Incredible.
It’s precisely because of such overpowering strength that one could act as an enforcer of sorts. Those who do not comply with the rules he sets are to be beaten into compliance.
Yuxuan had only that one matter to announce; after he spoke, the cultivators all departed from Peach Blossom.
Upon leaving the Peach Blossom Secret Realm, Dongfang Hongyue sensed the whistle, but at that moment, she also received transmissions from some of the Elders of the Red Lotus Sect.
"Yuxuan’s power is terrifying," said the Elders, still in shock.
"Struck by a Yin Yang Fish, I entered the secret realm. Such methods from Yuxuan are simply too fearsome!"
Dongfang Hongyue only then realized, all the Elders had been suddenly and forcibly pulled into the Peach Blossom Secret Realm.
This...
Is Yuxuan truly from the Defiant Heavenly Realm?
Dongfang Hongyue’s wariness towards Yuxuan deepened.
What could a Taoist who has practiced for a thousand years possibly be thinking? Defying Heaven, yet the Taoist keeps speaking of complying with the will of Heaven.
Dongfang Hongyue keenly sensed something was amiss.
However, the disparity in strength was too evident. Dongfang Hongyue felt that with her current cultivation level, Yuxuan could likely eliminate her in a moment.
Stay cautious, and until the power to defeat Yuxuan was within reach, she must not reveal even the slightest suspicion.
If he intended to conform to the will of Heaven, then she would observe and bide her time, ensuring stability first and foremost.
Within the world, there were few as cautious and wary as Dongfang Hongyue.
Having reassured the Elders, Dongfang Hongyue then sent a message to Lin Yun.
As soon as she released her Divine Sense through the whistle, Dongfang Hongyue discovered Lin Yun in the company of a woman...
