Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 485: Is the Method You Mentioned Referring to Yourself?
“A wielder of an Incipient Dao Fruit—a half-immortal?!” Lu Baqian’s scalp prickled at the Black-White Venerable Lord’s threat.
Since stepping into the Transcendent Tribulation realm, he had officially entered its inner circles, gradually learning of the Transcendent Tribulation Stage’s formidable power and future cultivation direction.
For Transcendent Tribulation cultivators, the goal was to condense an Incipient Dao Fruit, which signified that one could control a rule that only belonged to themselves. Even if it was incomplete, it still placed its wielder above all other Transcendent Tribulation cultivators.
If the Black-White Venerable Lord wasn’t bluffing and Great Yu’s Imperial Preceptor was truly a half-immortal, the matter had become far more intractable.
The old ancestors of various S-class sects also realized the thorny problem.
Most Fusion cultivators understood little of Incipient Dao Fruits or half-immortals, but the ashen faces of their Transcendent Tribulation old ancestors were enough for them to recognize that the Imperial Preceptor was a trickier opponent than they had imagined.
Lu Baqian studied Acting Sect Leader Lu Yang’s expression and discovered that the latter seemed utterly unperturbed. Just as I thought, even if this junior has temporarily become the acting sect leader and is being groomed as the next sect leader, he’s still not qualified to access high-level matters such as Incipient Dao Fruits and half-immortals.
No wonder he looks so unruffled.
Meanwhile, Lu Yang was busy dealing with the chattering Everlasting Immortal Fairy to notice Lu Baqian’s gaze.
The Everlasting Immortal Fairy scoffed loudly. “So what if he’s a half-immortal? I could crush one with a single punch! Back in ancient times, half-immortals knelt while listening to my lectures!” She didn’t find half-immortals worthy of her attention.
Sitting on a recliner, the hem of her dress fluttered as she swayed, revealing a glimpse of her ankles.
It’s not like half-immortals are immortals. There were so many half-immortals in the ancient era, but didn’t only the five of us become immortals?
“Second-In-Command, do you want an Incipient Dao Fruit? This immortal can give you one.”
“I thought only Transcendent Tribulation cultivators could condense Incipient Dao Fruits?” Lu Yang was surprised. This contradicts the information I’ve learned.
“What are you saying? With me here, I could just force one onto you,” the Everlasting Immortal Fairy assured with absolute confidence.
Lu Yang firmly shook his head in refusal. I harbor ambitions of rebellion—I want to establish my own organization and break away from the Everlasting Lineage.
“A half-immortal... That’s indeed a bit troublesome,” Yun Zhi murmured softly. If a half-immortal hiding in the celebration suddenly struck, even subduing them immediately would still result in casualties.
“But there’s no need for concern,” Yun Zhi reassured the crowd. “The Dao-Seeking Sect has methods to counter a half-immortal’s ambush.”
“Does the Dao-Seeking Sect have a half-immortal?” Lu Baqian probed cautiously.
His question was met with Yun Zhi’s icy gaze.
Everyone drew sharp breaths. Judging by her reaction, even if the sect didn’t have a half-immortal, they undoubtedly possessed methods to deal with one.
“Shall we return to our sects and bring back supreme treasures to assist?” Qiu Jin’an asked. The Five Great Immortal Sects stood united in critical times.
Yun Zhi shook her head. “Each supreme treasure has its own purpose. There’s no need to bring them out of your sects recklessly.”
“Alright.”
If Yun Zhi says it’s unnecessary, then it truly is. Qiu Jin’an could tell she wasn’t speaking out of pride but because certainty was in her grasp.
“Then these Great Yu cultivators...”
Yun Zhi replied, “Lock them all in the treasure box for now. Seniors, you have contributed to suppressing them. After the celebration concludes, you shall be rewarded accordingly.” After all, they’ve helped to beat and interrogate them, sparing me much effort.
Everyone’s eyes gleamed with fervor. Attending the Dao-Seeking Sect’s celebration was the right choice—it’s worthwhile despite the beatings we endured.
The Great Yu cultivators themselves were worthless; their true value lay in the intelligence they held, particularly the locations of hidden treasures.
Archaic slumbering cultivators often concealed themselves and their treasures in separate locations. These were their entire fortune—capital for the upcoming Battle of the Great Era.
Among them were numerous extinct natural treasures, their worth beyond measure. Even if several first-class sects divided a single treasure trove, each would emerge with overflowing spoils.
The Dao-Seeking Sect had already reaped the benefits. Through Yun Zhi’s relentless interrogations and torture, she had extracted information on treasure spots from the likes of the Calamity Venerable Lord and the Azure Lightning Venerable Lord.
When Lu Yang returned from Hanshui City, he had met First Elder instead of Dai Bufan in the Great Mission Hall. This was because Yun Zhi had dispatched Dai Bufan to unearth those treasures.
After everyone filed out of the treasure box, they appeared on the bustling streets.
The prodigies here for the competition were left dumbfounded by the sight. These are eminent, untouchable figures. Why are they all coming out of a box?
Though these prodigies were talented, they were still far from earning renown equal to these eminent figures. This was especially so since among these prominent figures were not only Fusion cultivators but also the legendary Transcendent Tribulation cultivators, who were mostly out of the public eye; most cultivators would never meet one in their lifetime. On the other hand, a single misstep on these young prodigies’ paths would cut off their fate of ascending to the peak.
The prodigies whispered excitedly. “Look, isn’t that the One-Qi Venerable Lord from the Qi-Commanding Sect? Our sect once received his aid. We have portraits of him in the sect.”
“And that’s the Puppet Venerable Lord, the strongest Puppet Master! Legends say his puppet strings can manipulate people like marionettes.”
“That’s Sect Leader Lu Baqian, who has recently advanced to the Transcendent Tribulation Stage.”
“Oh my Heavens, so many Transcendent Tribulation cultivators!”
“Do you see Sect Leader Lu? He’s actually conversing jovially with these figures as equals without being nervous at all!”
“As expected of the designated successor to the sect leader. If it were me, I’d be so nervous I’d be tongue-tied.”
“You don’t say!”
Lu Yang was naturally not nervous when speaking to Fusion and Transcendent Tribulation cultivators—he wasn’t even nervous when talking to immortals.
The One-Qi Venerable Lord suddenly realized something. “Wait, the treasure box contains three Transcendent Tribulation cultivators and over thirty Fusion cultivators. The treasure box alone can’t restrain them.”
The treasure box shook violently, as if its prisoners were ramming against the sides in a struggle to break free.
“No matter.” Yun Zhi bit her fingertip and traced a blood seal on the treasure box. Instantly, the tremors ceased, leaving the box still again.
The One-Qi Venerable Lord eyed Yun Zhi strangely, recalling the tragic scene of his debate with her. When you said the Dao-Seeking Sect has methods to counter a half-immortal, you weren’t referring to yourself, right?
Yun Zhi returned the treasure box to its owner, Luo Hongxia. “This box now contains three Great Yu Transcendent Tribulation cultivators. Please keep it safe, Palace Leader Luo.”
Luo Hongxia nearly lost her grip on the treasure box.
“Please rest assured, Fellow Daoist Luo,” someone comforted her. “Fellow Daoist Yun has already added a seal to the treasure box. It’ll absolutely be fine.”
“Yes yes yes, even if it isn’t fine, it’s no problem. We’re all here to assist you.”
The crowd pressed close around Luo Hongxia—or more specifically, around the box—wherein lay immeasurable riches. 𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦
Having settled matters, Yun Zhi extended her spiritual consciousness. She first scanned the Great Yu cultivators’ rendezvous point but found the Imperial Preceptor absent. A sweep of the Dao-Seeking Sect’s territory likewise yielded nothing.
“Big Senior Sister, have you found Great Yu’s Imperial Preceptor?”
Yun Zhi shook her head regretfully. “No. If he’s still in the sect, there are two possibilities: either his Incipient Dao Fruit is at work, or a temporary pocket space has been carved out.
“I will continue the search. Let the celebration proceed as planned.”
