Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 926: Luck

Yun Zhi held the note left by Hui Doudou, lost in thought.

“The Gray Immortal Fairy eliminates those in the know with such frequency, yet she has never once made a move against Senior Ao Ling or Little Junior Brother.

“Senior Ao Ling’s case can be easily explained. When the Gray Immortal Fairy attempted to kill Senior Ao Ling in the Ember Legacy Dynasty, the Dragon-Pattern Bracelet blocked numerous attacks. Now that the bracelet is fully charged and capable of traversing space, the Gray Immortal Fairy knows that ambushing or trapping Senior Ao Ling would be extremely difficult.

“But why hasn’t she made a move on Little Junior Brother?

“Could it be that she knows she’ll be the unlucky one if she lays a hand on him?”

Yun Zhi pondered for a while, then dismissed this theory. Had the Gray Immortal Fairy known that Little Junior Brother was so dangerous, she wouldn’t have struck at Sword Tower.

“Is it because she inherited Senior Immortal Fairy’s luck, instinctively steering clear of the most disastrous choice?

“If the Gray Immortal Fairy had decided to eliminate Little Junior Brother at Sword Tower first and deal with the Heaven Mandate corpse afterward, she would have become the unlucky one.

“That’s right. She was once Senior Immortal Fairy after all. It’s only natural that she possesses Senior Immortal Fairy’s luck.”

To test her conjecture, Yun Zhi carved out a hidden small world beside the fourth death-row inmate and concealed herself within it.

Technically, Hui Doudou shouldn’t be able to sense Yun Zhi. Yet, while Yun Zhi was hiding in the small world, Hui Doudou didn’t take action. Only after Yun Zhi departed and went far away did Hui Doudou finally kill the death-row inmate.

“As I thought, it’s a matter of luck.

“It seems that if we want to deal with the Gray Immortal Fairy, we’ll have to rely on luck stronger than hers.”

Yun Zhi ceased tormenting Hui Doudou and left the hill.

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The world only knew that solar power had increased, with few understanding the reason behind it.

The Radiant Sun Creed, however, belonged to that “few.”

“The sharp increase in solar power must be due to the removal of one of the seals!” The Radiant Sun Creed’s higher-ups were ecstatic.

What does this signify? It signifies that our recent foray into the solar energy industry has earned the sun’s recognition through the unseen workings of destiny!

Granted, some exalted personage has removed one of the sun’s seals. But then again, why now of all times, precisely when the solar energy industry is booming?

There are no coincidences in this world; everything happens through the unseen workings of destiny.

“This is a divine revelation! The sun is telling us to redouble our efforts in developing the solar energy industry!”

Although their on-site inspection of the imperial city hadn’t been smooth sailing and nearly put their lives in danger, under Mu Baiyi’s persuasion, the two creeds reached a consensus, agreeing to use the imperial city as a starting point for producing solar energy technologies.

By now, they had manufactured products like solar-powered lamps and water heaters, which had garnered widespread approval.

“Come to think of it, the smooth promotion of solar lamps was thanks to someone inexplicably buying up a huge stockpile of candles. That caused a shortage in the market, and many civilians decided they might as well give our solar products a try,” a Radiant Sun Creed higher-up remarked with emotion, feeling that they had chosen the right strategy.

In the past, they were obsessed with reaching the sun, a goal fraught with difficulties, and that caused countless people to be burned to death. Now that they had pivoted to developing the solar energy industry, everything had taken a turn for the better.

“Furthermore, the Nine-Netherworlds Creed has been invested in our collaboration, constantly devising ways to promote our products,” Creed Leader Chi added. He found Mu Baiyi and Shi Huagu particularly admirable. They work day and night researching market strategies and act swiftly, such as when they advertised through channels like the Dreamlike Bubble Mirage.

Sincere cooperation between two major diabolic creeds was something previously unimaginable.

Could the removal of the sun’s seal be the work of the ancient Heavenly Court? This thought suddenly struck Creed Leader Chi. Although he had no proof, the feeling had arisen within him unbidden.

Creed Leader Chi often counted himself fortunate for having allied with the ancient Heavenly Court early. With their aid, his influence within the Radiant Sun Creed grew with each passing day.

Now that the sun’s first seal was undone, the strength of all Radiant Sun Creed followers had increased significantly. He even felt that he could attempt to break through to the Transcendent Tribulation and become a true powerhouse, no longer having to fear for his life.

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“You are from the same hometown as Big Senior Sister?” Gan Tian circled Yun Mengmeng with keen interest. Though her eyes were covered with a black cloth, she appeared to be scrutinizing Yun Mengmeng.

She had been away seeking inspiration for a musical composition and had just returned today, only to discover a newcomer on Heaven’s Gate Peak. To her surprise, this person came from the same hometown as Yun Zhi.

Yun Zhi rarely spoke of her hometown. Gan Tian only knew that Yun Zhi had been born in a secret domain and was brought out by their shifu. Beyond that, she knew nothing.

“Quick, tell me! Where is Big Senior Sister’s hometown? What is it like?” When it came to matters concerning Yun Zhi, Gan Tian was completely unlike her usual serene self while playing the qin.

Lu Yang merely observed from the side. He was also quite curious about matters concerning Yun Zhi.

Oh, except for any embarrassing anecdotes.

Yun Mengmeng shook her head vigorously, clamping shut her mouth that had been itching to speak. Little Zhi has warned me not to speak of matters regarding the secret domain, especially not to Big Boss and Second-in-Command.

“Sister Mengmeng, do tell,” Lu Yang inquired, adopting a gentle, coaxing tone, which left Yun Mengmeng rather tempted.

Fortunately, her willpower proved steadfast. She refused to speak, leaving both Lu Yang and Gan Tian discouraged.

“Little Lu, I heard something happened at Sword Tower. Are you alright?” Suddenly, a solicitous voice that hadn’t been heard for a long time sounded, causing both Lu Yang and Gan Tian to freeze.

Shifu is back!

It has been two years since we last saw him, hasn't it?

Previously, the Taciturn Daoist Priest had been far away in the Demon Region. When he heard about the events at Sword Tower, where Lu Yang had stalled the Heaven Mandate Immortal until the battle between the two immortals, then fallen into a coma, he immediately hurried back.

He was now a Transcendent Tribulation cultivator, his cultivation level far exceeding what it once was. Many who tried to track him down failed, and his journey back was largely without hindrance.

Chieftain Jin was no longer by the Taciturn Daoist Priest’s side. With the proliferation of solar lamps, the candles hoarded by the Qiongqi Tribe had become worthless, forcing them to sell at a severe loss.

To recoup their losses, Chieftain Jin had no choice but to temporarily abandon his studies under the Taciturn Daoist Priest and rush back to the Qiongqi Tribe to come up with a solution.

Halfway up Heaven’s Gate Peak, even before the Taciturn Daoist Priest saw Lu Yang, he could already sense his disciple’s vibrant presence at the summit. He breathed a sigh of relief. “Little Lu, it’s great that you’re fine.”

Upon reaching the summit, before the Taciturn Daoist Priest could utter another word, a fierce attack came hurtling toward him, forcing him to dodge immediately.

“So you’re the one who took Little Zhi away back then, and you still dare show your face!” Yun Mengmeng was incensed at the sight of the Taciturn Daoist Priest, letting out a growl and lunging at him.

If he hadn’t appeared and regaled Little Zhi with tales of how wonderful the outside world was, Little Zhi wouldn’t have left the secret domain, and we wouldn’t have been separated for centuries.

Bad peach!

The Taciturn Daoist Priest was flummoxed. How could I get ambushed even when I’ve already returned to my territory?

Who is so audacious as to ambush me at Heaven’s Gate Peak?