Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 617: Senior Brother Lu and I Studied Under Dou Heavenly Sovereign
Zhu Tian was rendered speechless, his expression shifting unpredictably like a storm. Despite his current bluster and swagger, unifying the Demon Region and establishing the Demon Kingdom, he hadn’t been like this in the ancient era.
Back then, many were stronger than him. Putting aside the humans, among the demons alone, the dragon, phoenix, and qiongqi were all more powerful than him. In terms of ancient secrets, Jiang Lianyi undoubtedly knew far more than he did.
Zhu Tian focused on the Heavenly Court, while the onlookers focused on the phrase “if I weren’t the Qilin Immortal’s wife.”
Two dijiang whispered to each other. “Who is the Qilin Immortal?”
“Fool! It must be the Demon Immortal!”
Academic circles had long proposed the theory that the Demon Immortal was the Qilin Immortal, but they had always lacked substantial evidence. Today, through the conversation of these two ancient great demons, they confirmed the Demon Immortal’s identity.
The two dijiang were flabbergasted. Their eyes met, and they held their breath. Realizing the gravity of the matter, they couldn’t control their voices.
“Lord Jiang Lianyi is the Qilin Immortal’s wife?!”
This is heaven-shocking news!
Not only was the Qilin Immortal married, but his wife was also his rival, Jiang Lianyi?
It was common knowledge that Jiang Lianyi was defeated by the Qilin Immortal and lost the qualification to become an immortal. Therefore, everyone believed they were rivals. After the Qilin Immortal ascended to an immortal, his past opponents were no longer opponents, and he let go of old grudges.
But no one had imagined the Qilin Immortal would let go of old grudges so thoroughly that they became husband and wife!
The complexions of those races who had secretly targeted the Phoenix Tribe instantly turned pale. If Jiang Lianyi’s return had made them abandon their covetous designs on the Phoenix Tribe’s treasures, after they learned of her relationship with the Qilin Immortal, their worry was whether they would face reckoning.
Before, they could still say Jiang Lianyi wasn’t unbeatable, for above her was the Qilin Immortal.
But now, who would dare say that?
The Jiang Lianyi now represented the Qilin Immortal’s will; she was the supreme heaven of the demon race!
“About the legitimacy of the Demon Kingdom...” 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚
If Jiang Lianyi didn’t acknowledge the Demon Kingdom, it would suffer reputational losses even if it was successfully established. Perhaps many demons would curse the ancient ancestor in secret, and this was something the ancient ancestor couldn’t tolerate.
It was often said that mighty cultivators viewed mortals as ants, but that was a figure of speech. If they truly viewed them as ants, why would they care if mortals cursed them? Despite being fellow sentient beings with spirit intelligence, there were differences in strength and status. But no matter the disparity, one couldn’t possibly act as if they were deaf to the curses from those of lower status.
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“Jiang Lianyi and the Qilin Immortal were husband and wife?” Shi Huagu was bewildered. I remember the ruler of the ancient Heavenly Court was Dou Heavenly Sovereign, who was on opposing sides with the Four Ancient Immortals. How did the Qilin Immortal’s wife end up running to the Heavenly Court’s side?
Mu Baiyi had a deeper level of consideration. He shook his head slightly, signaling Shi Huagu not to think too superficially. “The affairs of antiquity are intricate and complex, with too many unknown things. Let’s just talk about the matter before us. Who says a marital relationship must mean they’re intimate and inseparable?
“If the two had a conflict and irreconcilable ideals which led to Jiang Lianyi seeking refuge with the Heavenly Court, what’s so strange about that? Or perhaps Jiang Lianyi was originally from the Heavenly Court and only married the Qilin Immortal later.
“There’s another possibility.” At the mention of this third possibility, Mu Baiyi paused, feeling a sense of fear.
Fear of the tremendous power of immortals that this third possibility implied.
Shi Huagu pressed. “Creed Leader?”
Mu Baiyi shook his head, forcing himself not to overthink it. “There’s another possibility—an immortal’s opponents can only be other immortals. Whether one is at the Qi Training Stage or a half-immortal, there is no difference in an immortal’s eyes. To the Four Ancient Immortals, where Jiang Lianyi was or which faction she joined was utterly irrelevant!”
Arrogant! This was Shi Huagu’s impression of the Four Ancient Immortals after hearing the creed leader’s conjecture. But upon associating it with the immortals’ mysterious and unfathomable methods, he felt the creed leader’s speculation wasn’t without reason.
“Do you remember Young Creed Leader saying he had the potential to become an immortal, which is why the Four Ancient Immortals suppressed him?”
“Yes, he did say something like that.”
“In that case, can we deduce that Jiang Lianyi couldn’t become an immortal, which is why the Four Ancient Immortals didn’t care about her position?”
The two exchanged a glance, feeling they were gradually creeping upon the truth.
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Zhu Tian tried to explain. “The matter of the Heavenly Court was my oversight. Fellow Daoist, could you head to the imperial palace to rest for a moment? After I finish presiding over the ceremony, we can catch up on old times.”
Jiang Lianyi chuckled, but her expression instantly turned cold. “Zhu Tian, you wanted to use the power of your Incipient Dao Fruit to control my tribesmen. Did you think I was unaware of this?
“And as for the matter of the Heavenly Court, do you think you can brush it aside with a flimsy excuse of ‘oversight?’”
She pointed at Lu Yang and coldly said, “He is my senior brother. How could I, his junior sister, stand idly by when my senior brother is humiliated?!”
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“Pft! Cough cough...” First Elder spat out a mouthful of tea, nearly choking himself to death.
He was leisurely drinking tea, amusedly watching these ignorant fellows’ shocked expressions, finding it immensely satisfying.
All until he heard Jiang Lianyi address Lu Yang as senior brother.
He looked up at the heavenly altar in shock. Just how exactly did you guys set up the Heavenly Court’s backstory?
“Senior brother?”
Everyone’s pupils shook. Every one of Jiang Lianyi’s sentences revealed an ancient secret, each more shocking than the last.
Jiang Lianyi and Young Creed Leader Lu are actually senior brother and junior sister?
“He’s your senior brother?!” Zhu Tian was flummoxed. Why have I never seen this person in ancient times?
The corners of Jiang Lianyi’s mouth curved upward into a sneer. “You just haven’t seen him. But the Four Immortals have all seen him!”
This wasn’t false. The Four Ancient Immortals had all seen Lu Yang through the time passageway, though they had only seen a shadow and were unable to make out his features.
“Senior Brother Lu and I studied under Dou Heavenly Sovereign. That naturally makes us senior brother and junior sister!”
Lu Yang, “...”
Senior Lianyi, I know you can’t stand Senior Zhu Tian bullying the Phoenix Tribe and wish to fight him. But could you please not drag me into it?
“Is that to say that this cannot be settled peacefully?” Zhu Tian’s expression darkened. We’re fellow half-immortals, yet Jiang Lianyi is not showing me any face. Does she think I’m afraid of her?
I’m simply unwilling to stir up trouble; it doesn’t mean I fear her!
Three hundred thousand years have passed. I’m no longer the same as I used to be!
“Ten Generals, where are you?!” Zhu Tian hollered sternly.
“Here!”
The ten Transcendent Tribulation great demons simultaneously stepped forward, wantonly releasing their oppressive pressure. Their auras were terrifying, shaking heaven and earth and causing them to change color.
I’m the number one below immortals, and along with ten Transcendent Tribulation great demons, this lineup can be considered unbeatable among half-immortals. I refuse to believe we can’t take down a single Jiang Lianyi!
If we can defeat Jiang Lianyi, we’ll have the justification to control her. At that time, the issues of legitimacy, combat strength, and establishing authority would all be resolved. Every problem would naturally be solved.
Jiang Lianyi, you brought this upon yourself!
Facing such a terrifying display, Jiang Lianyi laughed softly, not particularly concerned. “Indeed, with ten Transcendent Tribulation cultivators and you attacking together, even Little Ling wouldn’t be your match.
“It’s a pity your opponent is me.”
Although Jiang Lianyi was smiling, there was not a trace of it in her eyes. “Zhu Tian, have you forgotten something? You and I possess the Law of the Jungle Incipient Dao Fruit. A battle between us isn’t about who has more numbers.”
Zhu Tian’s pupils constricted as a sense of foreboding wrapped his heart.
Jiang Lianyi raised her hand and snapped her fingers lightly.
The master-servant marks controlling the ten Transcendent Tribulation great demons vanished.
