Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 630: This Tribulation Is Written in the Taciturn Daoist Priest’s Destiny
Jiang Lianyi’s expression was one of slight bafflement. Judging by the title, this should be a cultivation technique related to the Dragon and Phoenix tribes. It seems to be a spell for humans to temper their bodies.
“I never saw techniques for humans to transform into dragons or phoenixes in the ancient era. Is this a recent creation?”
Curious, she carefully opened the book.
Then, all sorts of indecent vocabulary jumped out before her eyes, vividly describing the mating process of dragons and phoenixes. It truly gave her a shock, and she dropped the book as if she was electrocuted.
“This...this...this...this is outrageous!”
Such books did not exist in the ancient era.
“Senior Lianyi, what’s wrong?”
Hearing the commotion, Lu Yang hurried over. The second floor was quiet; if one raised their voice slightly, anyone else could hear it.
“Who is the author of this book?”
“Which book?”
Lu Yang closed the book and saw the title on its cover. He fell silent for a long time.
Why is this book everywhere?
The first time I came to the scripture library, I stumbled upon this book, thinking it was my fortuitous encounter and that the manual might contain some mysterious cultivation technique. Then, the senior brother in the scripture library told me that this thing is a dirty book.
Just before I left for the Demon Region, I learned from Grandpa Ba that Shifu wrote this thing and that the copy in the scripture library might be the original.
The copies of Dragon Phoenix Transformation in the outside world had been destroyed. And wasn’t the copy on the first floor confiscated by the scripture library senior brother? Why is there another one on the second floor?
Shifu, exactly how many copies did you hide in the scripture library? Is it appropriate to use the idiom “a crafty rabbit has three burrows” here?
“Who wrote this book?” Jiang Lianyi fumed, determined to make the author regret it.
Lu Yang felt his scalp tingle at the question. This concerns Shifu’s life. Since joining the sect, Shifu has treated me well—though he was often absent from the sect, never guided me in my cultivation, frequently made enemies everywhere, causing me to be afraid of announcing which sect I’m from, and often spent time in jail, leaving me forbidden from taking the imperial examinations to become an official.
No matter what, despite all his faults, he’s still my shifu!
“It was written by my shifu, the Taciturn Daoist Priest.”
This tribulation is written in Shifu’s destiny; it is a calamity but also an opportunity. Shifu often taught Big Senior Sister that with pressure comes motivation. Surely, Shifu has already mentally prepared for this.
Jiang Lianyi nodded slightly, the corners of her mouth curling into a frightening smile. “Our Dao-Seeking Sect’s leader, the Taciturn Daoist Priest?”
“That’s right.”
“Where is he now?”
“Roaming the world, his whereabouts unknown; even the sect elders can’t locate him.”
“Got it. I’ll search for him after I go out then.” Jiang Lianyi kept the Dragon Phoenix Transformation book. The contents must not be seen by outsiders.
Just then, a stooped old man with an ordinary appearance and scrawny face approached.
“Fellow Daoist, this book belongs to our scripture library. Little Yun’s note only permits you to enter and read freely; it didn’t mention anything about taking books away, right?” The voice was weathered and full of stories. He spoke slowly but with undeniable authority.
“Elder Tao.” Lu Yang bowed with cupped fists. This is a figure from Grand-Shifu’s generation who came here to guard the scripture library after retiring. His cultivation is unfathomable.
Jiang Lianyi sneered and revealed her true appearance, not paying any heed to the old man.
“Phoenix Ancient Ancestor?!” Elder Tao’s eyes widened abruptly, his eyelids twitching. As a cultivator from the older generation, his knowledge surpassed even the eight elders’. He had seen Jiang Lianyi’s statue in the Demon Region.
“Heh, so what if I want to take it away?” Jiang Lianyi challenged.
Elder Tao was also tough. “Then take it! It’s not like I’m stopping you!”
Lu Yang, “...”
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While things remained calm within the Dao-Seeking Sect, the outside world was thrown into turmoil as news spread of the Phoenix Ancient Ancestor, a legendary ancient great demon, awakening.
The Demon Region, the East Sea, the Buddhist Kingdom, the imperial court, the jianghu, the Three Great Diabolic Creeds, and the underground black markets—wherever cultivators were present, all were astonished by the news.
“The Phoenix Ancestor, who was missing for three hundred thousand years, is actually alive? And her combat power is no less than in those years, defeating Supreme Lord Zhu Tian, who is hailed as the number one below immortals?”
“Besides, the Phoenix Ancestor claims to be one of the Heavenly Court’s Four Regents! The young creed leader of the Heavenly Court Creed also appeared with her at the Demon Kingdom’s founding ceremony!”
“The Heavenly Court Creed has such terrifying depth?”
“See, what did I say? I’ve long told you that the Heavenly Court Creed is the real ancient Heavenly Court! Don’t think just reading a few books lets you claim the Heavenly Court Creed is fabricated; the facts are right before us!”
“The Phoenix Ancestor even personally revealed the Demon Immortal’s true identity. As I thought, it’s the legendary auspicious Qilin!”
“Moreover, the Qilin immortal and the Phoenix Ancestor are actually married! The Phoenix Tribe’s depth likely far exceeds the world’s imagination. No wonder it was rumored in ancient times that no half-immortals dared to provoke the Phoenix Ancestor. With the Qilin Immortal as her backer, none would dare indeed.”
In a small tavern, drunk patrons discussed the events in the Demon Region animatedly, as if they had witnessed the astounding half-immortal battle themselves.
“Wait, Supreme Lord Zhu Tian and the Phoenix Ancestor—does that mean the Demon Region has two half-immortals?”
On the surface, no major factions had half-immortals; the peak was the Transcendent Tribulation Stage. This implied that the Demon Region had suddenly become the strongest faction.
“Half-immortals, huh...”
Be it Foundation Establishment great cultivators or Nascent Soul old monsters, their hearts were filled with awe and reverence at the mention of half-immortals, a realm they could never hope to reach in this lifetime. Most Foundation Establishment great cultivators didn’t even know the “half-immortal” realm existed. Now that they have learned about it, they could boast about this knowledge after returning.
Divine Transfiguration cultivators were considered the pillars of the cultivation world. Their sense of smell was sharper, and they detected an unusual scent from this matter.
“Two half-immortals awakening in succession is likely no coincidence. This is the prelude to the Battle of the Great Era...” An old man in a dirty Daoist robe listened to the news intermittently, sighing more deeply than the others.
“How did Little Yang establish a connection with the Phoenix Ancestor and trick her into our Heavenly Court Creed? Even I couldn’t have achieved that.” The Taciturn Daoist Priest was puzzled.
Every time I hear about my youngest disciple, it refreshes my understanding.
“Little Yang is bold enough to dupe even the Phoenix Ancestor. Next time I see him, I must tell him not to deceive people he can’t afford to offend, for it’ll easily lead to disaster.”
The Taciturn Daoist Priest had plenty of experience in deception. His survival wasn’t due to sheer luck but a single principle he adhered to—never provoke those you couldn’t afford to offend. For example, for big shots like the Phoenix Ancestor, he would definitely run as far as he could, avoiding them entirely.
“Hmm? Someone’s coming?” The Taciturn Daoist Priest acutely sensed a Fusion expert drawing near, with a wild aura unlike a human’s.
A burly middle-aged man walked into the small tavern and sat beside the Taciturn Daoist Priest. His deep voice held a respect for knowledge. “I heard you compiled the latest hit, Saga of the Dao-Seeking Sect. Are you still accepting disciples?”
The Taciturn Daoist Priest saw the man’s face and paused slightly. “Chieftain Jin?”
