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Chapter 163: Jun Wuji, I Know Your Big Secret "It's just that town's holy artifact."
Chapter 163: Jun Wuji, I Know Your Big Secret (Four Thousand Seven Hundred Words, Subscription Requested) "It's just that town's holy artifact."
Lin Yuan's expression turned slightly solemn.
Thus far, Lin Yuan had witnessed the mighty Taihao artifact twice.
The first time was during the Dongxu Grand Ceremony when Lin Yuan accompanied his parents to Dao De Immortal Mountain to celebrate with Mu Qingliu.
During that time, Lin Yuan's Yang God burned down the Black Archipelago forces, causing Dao De Immortal Sect's plan to fall through. Mu Qingliu was furious and directly activated the Taihao artifact, manifesting an incarnation in the East Sea Archipelago.
The second time was not long ago when Lin Yuan, with his own Yin God, fought a battle with the Mirror Light incarnation and felt the true power of the Taihao Immortal Mirror.
Through these two encounters, Lin Yuan deduced that the level of the Taihao Immortal Realm should surpass the Refining Void Stage.
In other words, it was a Unity Stage artifact, surpassing the limits of this world.
Only the legendary 'Spirit Realm' was home to such powerful beings.
"Spirit Realm."
Lin Yuan's expression turned pensive.
According to rumors, the Dao De Immortal Sect had control over the 'Ascension Platform' that linked this realm to the Spirit Realm.
Over generations, the Immortal Sect Masters would disappear after presiding over the sect for tens of thousands of years, ascending to the legendary Spirit Realm through the 'Ascension Platform'.
Of course, these claims had no substantial evidence, and only the Immortal Sect Master was likely to know the truth.
Perhaps the Refining Void Ghost King of the Youming Ghost Palace, the Blood Demon Lord of the Blood Demon Sea, and the Yao Saint of the Yao Saint Nest also had some knowledge.
"It doesn't matter."
"Just give me another two hundred years to cultivate to the peak of the sixth stage or even break through to the seventh stage, and no secret will remain hidden from me."
Lin Yuan shook his head slightly.
He didn't need to pry into the secrets of the 'Spirit Realm' or 'Ascension'.
It held no significance.
It was better to spend his time cultivating.
Becoming invincible in the world was the priority.
Dao De Immortal Sect.
Mu Qingliu sat high above as the sect master.
Mu Mongting knelt below, his face pale and his expression fearful.
He never expected that even after using the Mu family's cherished Refining Void Stage talisman, he still couldn't kill Jun Dongjin.
Not only had he failed to kill him, but the sect master had also noticed immediately.
Now, not only had he consumed an extremely precious Refining Void Stage talisman, but Jun Dongjin was also still alive.
This meant that he, Mu Mongting, was not the only candidate to succeed the sect master.
Mu Qingliu had other options, such as reinstating Jun Dongjin.
If that were the case, it would mean that he was completely out of the running for the sect master position.
"Do you know where you went wrong?"
Mu Qingliu looked at Mu Mongting, his eyes showing disappointment.
He hadn't expected Mu Mongting to have so little self-control and absolutely no tolerance for others.
"Sect Master, I shouldn't have made a move against my fellow sect member, nor should I have acted against Jun Dongjin," Mu Mongting immediately admitted his mistake.
Since Mu Qingliu had called him alone and personally mentioned this matter, Mu Mongting realized that his small actions could not be hidden.
Since that was the case, it was better to admit the mistake frankly.
Perhaps there was still a chance to turn things around.
After all, his relationship with Mu Qingliu was far more complex than a simple master-disciple relationship.
"No."
"You're wrong because you acted too early."
"And too hastily."
Mu Qingliu looked at Mu Mongting and said calmly.
When he had succeeded the position of sect master, he had also used some schemes. Mu Mongting's attempt to eliminate his rival ahead of time was not unusual; it was something Mu Qingliu had done in the past.
However, such behavior had to have boundaries.
Jun Dongjin had already been transferred away from Dao De Immortal Mountain, removed from the center of power, and his abilities were quite decent. It was far more useful to keep him alive than to kill him.
"Ah?"
Mu Mongting looked bewildered.
He had originally thought that the sect master would reprimand him for his actions, but he never expected that he would be scolded for acting too hastily.
"When you reach the Refining Void Stage, you will realize how laughable those past struggles were," said Mu Qingliu calmly. "Whether it's Jun Dongjin or anyone else, they are all just pieces on your chessboard. Killing them is equivalent to weakening your own strength."
This was Mu Qingliu's greatest insight since entering the Refining Void Stage.
From the height of an Ancient Saint, how ridiculous those past behaviors seemed? With absolute power, everything else was but a subordinate.
"Me?"
Mu Mongting's eyes widened in shock.
When Mu Qingliu mentioned 'when he reached the Refining Void Stage', Mu Mongting's entire body trembled.
What did the sect master mean? What did he mean by waiting for him to reach the Refining Void Stage?
"You couldn't discern that by transferring Jun Dongjin to the Verge of Desolation Mountain, I had already chosen you as the next sect master?" Mu Qingliu said flatly.
"Sect Master,"
Mu Mongting was extremely agitated.
Indeed.
When Jun Dongjin received the transfer order, he had indeed suspected that Jun Dongjin had been excluded from the list of candidates for the sect master position.
But Mu Mongting only dared to think so; he couldn't be sure if his suspicions were true.
What if Jun Dongjin was only transferred away for a short time and then returned soon after?
Therefore, Mu Mongting had decided to take a risky move to ensure his position.
High above on the throne, Mu Qingliu looked at Mu Mongting, whose excitement was written all over his face, and sighed once more.
Indeed, Mu Mongting was not as good as Jun Dongjin.
But what could he do? Mu Mongting was his offspring.
In fact, with the Dao De Immortal Sect's foundation of several hundred thousand years, whoever became the sect master wouldn't make much of a difference.
Even if Jun Dongjin became the sect master, he wouldn't be able to wipe out the Blood Demon Sea, the Youming Ghost Palace, or the Yao Saint Nest.
Even if Mu Mongting fell short, becoming the sect master wouldn't cause the influence of the Dao De Immortal Sect to diminish significantly.
The moral integrity and sheer power of the Dao De Immortal Sect were undeniable.
Even a pig, if it became the sect leader and attained the Refining Void Stage, could wield the mighty Taihao Immortal Mirror and wreak havoc across the lands.
In this world, the Dao De Immortal Sect was an unstoppable force.
"Are you still thinking of killing Jun Dongjin?"
Mu Qingliu glanced at Mu Mongting and asked.
"No," he replied without hesitation.
"Sect Master, I swear I won't lay a finger on Jun Dongjin," Mu Mongting assured.
As long as he could become a Refining Void Ancient Saint and ascend to the position of sect leader, who cared about someone as insignificant as Jun Dongjin?
At this moment, Mu Mongting faintly understood what Mu Qingliu meant by 'attitude.' Even someone he once considered a formidable rival like Jun Dongjin would eventually serve under him, helping to safeguard the sect's legacy.
In this scenario, Mu Mongting would welcome more talented individuals like Jun Dongjin, rather than seeking to eliminate them.
"Wuji is Jun Dongjin's youngest son. He has no spiritual roots and rarely leaves the Cloud Mist Blessed Land. He poses no threat to you." Mu Qingliu added.
"Sect Master," Mu Mongting addressed her respectfully.
"You underestimate me. How could I possibly harm Wuji?" he said, his expression turning serious.
This was the truth.
Over the years, Mu Mongting had feared many, including Jun Dongjin, Mu Lian'er, Jun Xiaoyao, and Jun Zhilan.
He even felt apprehensive about the younger generation.
But the one person he never feared was Jun Wuji.
Why bother fearing a good-for-nothing without spiritual roots? Thus, Mu Mongting never made any moves against the Cloud Mist Blessed Land.
There was simply no need.
"Good."
"Wuji is also pitiable."
Mu Qingliu nodded slightly, acknowledging their blood relation.
After all, he was Jun Wuji's maternal grandfather.
He knew that Wuji had been born without spiritual roots, and although no one dared to bully him, he was extremely sensitive. Otherwise, why would a normal person hide in the Cloud Mist Blessed Land for decades without ever leaving?
"As long as Wuji is there, the Cloud Mist Blessed Land belongs to him, and no one can touch him," Mu Mongting assured, understanding Mu Qingliu's intentions.
"In that case..."
Mu Qingliu nodded, "Follow me, and I'll show you the greatest secret of the Dao De Immortal Sect."
In the buffer zone between the Wildlands and the Central Plains, there were two mysterious Refining Void body cultivators.
One of them had recently appeared, shrouded in Great Yin energy, and their strength had peaked at the Cavern Void stage.
These two seemingly newfound Refining Void Ancient Saints added to Mu Qingliu's concerns.
The pressure he felt was not about the potential destruction of the Dao De Immortal Sect.
Instead, he worried that these Refining Void Ancient Saints might join forces with the three old freaks and once again plunge the Central Plains into a devastating war.
Indeed, regardless of the scale of the war, the Dao De Immortal Sect's rule would remain unshaken, thanks to the Dao De Immortal Mountain and the Taihao Immortal Mirror.
However, it was still annoying.
It was like having a few extra flies buzzing around, on top of the existing three.
Moreover, battles between Ancient Saints tended to ravage the Central Plains, which the Dao De Immortal Sect considered its home turf.
Therefore, the Dao De Immortal Sect urgently needed a second Refining Void Ancient Saint.
One to guard the Dao De Immortal Mountain and another to wield the Taihao Immortal Mirror, leaving the mountain to annihilate any potential enemies.
At Mengya Mountain...
Jun Dongjin, Mu Lian'er, Jun Xiaoyao, and Jun Zhilan gathered in a cave abode.
"We may not be able to return for a while," Jun Dongjin sighed.
By now, he had realized that his transfer away from the Dao De Immortal Mountain was to pave the way for Mu Mongting's ascension.
In other words, the next Ancient Saint leader of the Dao De Immortal Sect had been decided—Mu Mongting.
His own future would now be determined by Mu Mongting.
"Father," Mu Lian'er said, her expression downcast.
Mu Qingliu had ultimately chosen a member of the Mu family to be the next sect leader.
This decision was somewhat expected, as even Ancient Saints with their incredible power couldn't completely set aside their emotions.
Sacrificing Jun Dongjin in favor of Mu Mongting wasn't surprising.
"It's good that Wuji didn't come with us to endure this hardship," Jun Zhilan whispered.
The Cloud Mist Blessed Land had the effect of prolonging one's lifespan.
Without spiritual roots, Jun Wuji's body cultivation lineage didn't enhance his longevity either.
So, staying in the Cloud Mist Blessed Land, Wuji could live for at least a few hundred years.
If he consumed longevity pills, he might even live for a millennium.
But if he left the Cloud Mist Blessed Land and joined them at Mengya Mountain, his lifespan would undoubtedly decrease to that of a normal person.
Time passed slowly, and soon a century had gone by.
During this time, the Central Plains gradually descended into turmoil.
The Blood Demon Sea, the Yao Saint Nest, and the Youming Ghost Palace secretly joined forces, plotting to unleash another great war in the Central Plains.
The only disappointment for the Blood Demon Sea, the Yao Saint Nest, and the Youming Ghost Palace was that the two mysterious Ancient Saints they had encountered before—one a body cultivator and the other a master of Great Yin energy—had not reappeared.
If they could have allied with these two Ancient Saints, their chances of success in the upcoming war would have been much higher.
At the Cloud Mist Blessed Land, within a cultivation chamber...
"Finally..."
Lin Yuan sat with his legs crossed, a smile spreading across his face.
Over the past hundred years, Lin Yuan had not only continued his usual cultivation and enlightenment but also dedicated himself to unraveling the principles and essence of a bodily divine ability—the Blood Rebirth technique.
This bodily divine ability was extremely complex, involving numerous aspects. Even with Lin Yuan's heaven-defying comprehension, it had taken him a full century to barely grasp it.
"With this, even if I return to the main world, I'll be able to use this divine ability," Lin Yuan thought with satisfaction.
The Blood Rebirth technique was incredibly effective for survival, and naturally, the more ways to utilize it, the better.
"It's just a pity that this divine ability cannot be spread widely. It varies according to each person's unique physical traits and methods of operation."
"I spent a hundred years using my main body in the Main World as a template to understand the 'Blood Rebirth' art. It can only be used on my main body," Lin Yuan said with some regret.
He had originally planned to sell this divine ability to the Goddess of Wisdom, but now it seemed that wouldn't be possible.
Although Lin Yuan was a bit disappointed, he quickly adjusted his mindset.
The higher and more powerful the divine ability, the greater the restrictions.
In the Main World universe, some special secret law inheritances possess 'uniqueness'.
In other words, only one being in the same era could master this type of secret law inheritance.
This was an ironclad rule of the Main World. Even if one comprehended this secret art, they wouldn't be able to use it.
Blood Demon Sea.
The Blood Demon Lord sat cross-legged on a small island deep within the sea.
"After more than a hundred thousand years, we can finally unleash a great war in the Divine Land of China again."
The Blood Demon Lord was excited.
Twelve thousand years ago, he, along with the Yao Saint Nest and the Youming Ghost Palace, had waged a great war in the Divine Land of China but suffered a crushing defeat. It was only recently, in the last few thousand years, that they had recovered.
"The Dao De Immortal Sect occupies the 'Ascension Platform', forcing us to stay in this realm."
The Blood Demon Lord muttered to himself.
"Master."
At that moment, a blood-colored figure condensed from the Blood Demon Sea and bowed to the Blood Demon Lord.
"The Divine Land of China is covered with formations set up by the Dao De Immortal Sect. To minimize losses when entering the Divine Land, we must find out the exact locations of these formations and other details."
The blood-colored figure spoke in a low voice.
"What do you plan to do?"
The Blood Demon Lord asked directly.
"Not many people in the Dao De Immortal Sect know about these formations. One of them is Jun Dongjin."
The blood-colored figure hinted.
It was no secret that Jun Dongjin had been transferred to Mengya Mountain a hundred years ago.
The next sect master of the Dao De Immortal Sect was almost certainly going to be Mu Mongting.
Jun Dongjin had become an abandoned pawn of the Dao De Immortal Sect.
"I think we should woo Jun Dongjin. If we can make use of him, it will be much easier for us to invade the Divine Land of China," the blood-colored figure continued.
"Good."
The Blood Demon Lord nodded slightly.
He could speculate that Jun Dongjin probably held a grudge against the Dao De Immortal Sect.
Now was the perfect time to woo him to their side.
"But there's one point to keep in mind."
"We can't directly woo Jun Dongjin."
"There must be a backup plan from the Dao De Immortal Sect near Mengya Mountain."
The Blood Demon Lord spoke.
"Then what does the master intend to do?"
The blood-colored figure asked in a low voice.
"Go and woo Jun Dongjin's youngest son, Jun Wuji."
"Then, through Jun Wuji, we can woo Jun Dongjin. This way, we can succeed without fail and without the Dao De Immortal Sect noticing anything unusual."
The Blood Demon Lord explained his plan.
"The master is brilliant."
After hearing this, the blood-colored figure thought for a while and couldn't help but admire the plan.
Directly wooing Jun Dongjin was indeed too risky.
As a former high-ranking member of the Dao De Immortal Sect, Jun Dongjin was undoubtedly protected by many secret means, even if he was no longer favored.
Wooing him would be like announcing their intentions to the Dao De Immortal Sect.
On the other hand, Jun Dongjin's youngest son had a much lower profile.
Additionally, due to the 'lamp under the basket' effect, the Dao De Immortal Sect itself might not expect them to have any designs on Jun Wuji.
"Remember."
"When dealing with Jun Wuji, you must not use forceful means. Threaten him or offer him a substantial reward."
The Blood Demon Lord instructed.
At the same time, he opened his palm, revealing a blood-red crystal.
"Carry this with you, and you will be able to temporarily evade the surveillance of the Taihao Immortal Mirror."
The Blood Demon Lord said.
Over the past hundreds of thousands of years, the Blood Demon Lord had naturally accumulated some means of countering the Dao De Immortal Sect after numerous confrontations.
Especially regarding the Taihao Immortal Mirror.
However.
The means to evade the surveillance of the Taihao Immortal Mirror required a great price from the Blood Demon Lord.
And it had many limitations.
It couldn't be spread on a large scale.
Cloud Mist Blessed Land.
On the summit of the mountain, in the pavilion.
Lin Yuan lay in a recliner, leisurely sunbathing.
"You can leave now."
Lin Yuan waved his hand.
"Yes."
Chun Hua Qiu Yue bowed and left.
Time passed, and a blood-colored figure silently appeared in the shadows of the pavilion.
"Jun Wuji."
The blood-colored figure walked up to Lin Yuan, its voice hoarse and deep.
"I know your big secret."
The blood-colored figure stared at Jun Wuji.
"Big secret?"
Lin Yuan was slightly taken aback.
He had sensed the presence of the blood-colored figure earlier.
The reason the figure could infiltrate the Divine Land of China and the Cloud Mist Blessed Land was due to a special aura emanating from its body.
Originally, Lin Yuan had wanted to see if the blood-colored figure had any particular business here.
But upon hearing that the figure knew his big secret, he was surprised.
"Big secret?"
"Which big secret are you referring to?"
Lin Yuan asked solemnly.
"Which big secret?"
The blood-colored figure was bewildered.
Did this Jun Wuji have a lot of secrets? And which one was considered a big secret?
(End of Chapter)
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