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Chapter 166: Countermeasures and Negotiations
Chapter 166: Countermeasures and Negotiations (Subscription Requested)
On the Island of White Jade...
Lin Yuan's divine sense descended gracefully.
Countless disciples of the White Jade Pavilion were filled with fanaticism. They had just thought that they would undoubtedly die. That terrifying mirror light, piercing the heavens and the earth, was easily blocked by their island master.
Especially their own island master, who finally transformed into an immeasurable towering giant. With just one palm, he enveloped the entire Island of White Jade.
Such means and abilities, even those ancient saints of Refining the Void, would not be able to achieve, right?
"That mirror light should be the Taihao Immortal Mirror of the Dao De Xian Zong?"
"Is our island master able to block an attack from the Taihao Immortal Mirror? Doesn't that mean that the island master is already an ancient saint?"
"Nonsense, ancient saint? That Taihao Immortal Mirror is the treasure of the Dao De Xian Zong. Below the Taihao Immortal Mirror, who among the ancient saints of the Blood Demon Sea, Youming Palace, and Yaosheng Nest would dare to resist? Our island master's strength is simply..."
Over the past hundred years, the White Jade Pavilion had become the most powerful force in the East Sea. The disciples of the White Jade Pavilion, with their extensive knowledge, immediately inferred that the mirror light that descended from the Nine Heavens was most likely from the legendary immortal treasure, the Taihao Immortal Mirror.
Lin Yuan glanced at the numerous fanatical disciples of the White Jade Pavilion and returned directly to the core area's cave.
"Master."
Li Qing and the other disciples whom Lin Yuan had taken in immediately bowed respectfully.
Under Lin Yuan's occasional guidance and the White Jade Island's excellent cultivation environment, disciples like Li Qing had reached the fourth or fifth stage of martial arts cultivation.
Comparable to the Yuan Ying True Lord and the Hua Shen Tian Jun of the immortal cultivation system.
The ordinary disciples outside had only witnessed Lin Yuan's ability to block the attack of the Taihao Immortal Mirror, which could have wiped out the entire White Jade Island.
But Li Qing and the other disciples with their strong cultivation and high realm more clearly sensed the true terror of the towering giant that Lin Yuan had transformed into.
And what it meant to be able to withstand a direct attack from the Taihao Immortal Mirror.
"Master... How is Master so strong?"
Li Qing and the other disciples' hearts trembled. They had spent over a hundred years cultivating by Lin Yuan's side, receiving his guidance.
They had already guessed that their master's strength was unfathomable, but at most, they thought he was infinitely close to the level of an ancient saint of Refining the Void.
As for what happened earlier, where he withstood an attack from the strongest ancient saint of Refining the Void and even caused the head of the immortal sect to retreat, it was simply unbelievable.
"Speaking of which, I have something to tell you all."
Lin Yuan turned to the three to forty disciples he had taken in over the years.
These disciples were all excellent candidates for cultivating the Martial Dao Evolution System, and they would also be key to continuing the legacy of the Martial Dao Evolution System after Lin Yuan left this world.
"Please speak, Master."
"Please, Master, tell us," the disciples, including Li Qing, said respectfully.
"To unify the East Sea."
Lin Yuan spoke calmly.
Over the past hundred years, although the White Jade Pavilion had become the most powerful force in the East Sea, they had not taken action against any other unorthodox sects.
Not because they were incapable, but because they were worried about attracting the attention of the Dao De Xian Zong.
However, now, there was no longer any need for such concerns.
Lin Yuan's strength had reached a level where he could rival anyone in this world. If not for the Taihao Immortal Mirror, he could have easily dominated this world with just his Yin and Yang spirits.
"To unify the East Sea Islands."
Li Qing and the other disciples were shaken by his words.
Lin Yuan's gaze lowered, looking towards the direction of the Central Plains, "In this world, there is not only the immortal cultivation system. My Martial Dao should also step out and make its presence known."
At Mount Mengya...
In every corner of the surroundings, there were Tianjun-stage cultivators guarding the area.
Jun Dongjin, as a former high-ranking member of the Dao De Xian Zong and even a contender for the position of sect leader, was now stationed in this remote location. Despite this, there were still Xian Zong Hua Shen stage cultivators specifically assigned to protect him.
In actuality, it was more of 'surveillance' than protection.
Jun Dongjin was privy to many secrets of the Dao De Xian Zong. If he were to escape or be swayed by the Youming Palace, Blood Demon Sea, or Yaosheng Nest, it would be a detrimental situation for the Dao De Xian Zong.
In a cave several miles away from Mount Mengya...
Two Hua Shen stage Tianjuns sat cross-legged.
"We are also respectable Tianjuns, yet we've been assigned to this remote place," the skinny man on the left sighed.
Hua Shen stage Tianjuns were considered part of the middle to upper echelons of the Dao De Xian Zong. They had access to the spiritual veins of the Dao De Immortal Mountains, which greatly benefited their cultivation.
However, now, being stationed at Mount Mengya, they could only make do with the heavenly spiritual energy available, which was far inferior to that of the immortal mountains.
"Even Jun Dongjin is here. What are you complaining about?" The round-faced Tianjun on the right glanced at the skinny man.
"I'm not complaining. I just feel that the sect leader is being a bit too harsh. It's one thing to suppress Jun Dongjin, but why bring his daughter and grandson-in-law here as well?"
"The sect leader has his reasons for his decisions," the round-faced Tianjun said, shaking his head.
"Tell me, do you think Jun Dongjin will ever return to the Dao De Immortal Mountains?"
The skinny man couldn't help but ask, "I wonder what's going on?"
"It's hard to say," his companion replied with a shrug.
"It all depends on what Master Mu Mengting decides."
The round-faced Tianjun, deep in thought, offered his opinion.
With the current state of affairs within the Dao De Xian Zong, it was clear that Mu Mengting was being groomed as the next sect leader.
"Then we're doomed," the skinny man lamented, a headache already forming.
While they shouldn't be discussing Mu Mengting, who would likely become the next sect leader, his vengeful personality was no secret.
Perhaps when he attained the Refining Void realm, becoming an ancient saint, and ascending to the position of sect leader, his stature and temperament might change as well. But that was merely a possibility.
"It's really all about luck, isn't it? Take Jin Wuji, the youngest son of Jin Dongjin, for instance. His entire family has been relocated, and he's the only one left enjoying his life in the Cloud Mist Blessed Land."
The skinny man sighed, "Sometimes, weakness can be a blessing in disguise."
The sole reason Jin Wuji was still residing in the Cloud Mist Blessed Land was that, in Mu Qingliu and Mu Mengting's eyes, he posed no threat whatsoever.
He was so insignificant that he didn't even register on their radar.
And that was why he had escaped this calamity.
"Indeed," the round-faced Tianjun agreed, nodding his head.
If Jin Wuji had shown even the slightest bit of promise, he would have shared the same fate as his two older brothers and sister, and been transferred elsewhere.
"Well, well..."
Just as the skinny man was about to say something more, his expression suddenly changed, mirroring the shock on the face of his round-faced companion.
Within their range of perception, an aura had appeared out of thin air and was now heading straight for Meng Cliff Mountain.
"How dare you!"
"Outrageous!"
"Don't you know this is a forbidden area of the Dao De Xian Zong?"
Other Tianjun cultivators at the Hua Shen stage, stationed in different locations, had also sensed the intrusion and rushed to the scene, shouting indignantly.
"Who are you?"
"Are you Young Master Jin Wuji?"
As the cultivators at the Hua Shen stage drew closer and recognized the intruder's features, they were taken aback.
Although the aura emanating from this figure resembled that of Ming Yue Tai Yin, his appearance was unmistakably that of Jin Wuji.
While Jin Wuji kept a low profile within the Dao De Xian Zong, his looks were well-known, given his once-prestigious background as a descendant of a prominent immortal family.
"I'm here to take my parents away," Lin Yuan stated calmly.
Before revealing his hand to Mu Qingliu, Lin Yuan had sent his Tai Yin divine sense to Meng Cliff Mountain.
Regardless of the outcome of the impending negotiations, Lin Yuan intended to bring his parents, eldest brother, and sister to the East Sea Archipelago, where they would be safer and no longer hostages of the Dao De Xian Zong.
For this purpose, Lin Yuan's Tai Yin divine sense had taken on the appearance of his true self, making it easier for his parents to accept.
"Young Master Jin Wuji, may I ask if you have a sect leader's order?"
The round-faced Tianjun and the others exchanged glances, their tone cautious as they inquired.
A skinny camel is still larger than a horse. Even though Jin Dongjin no longer held a high position within the sect, he was still Mu's son-in-law.
And Jin Wuji, the grandson-in-law of the current sect leader, was not someone they could afford to offend.
Upon recognizing Jin Wuji's identity, none of the Tianjun present dared to be impudent.
"A sect leader's order? I don't have one," Lin Yuan replied, shaking his head.
"According to the rules, without a sect leader's order, Jin Dongjin and his family are not allowed to leave," the round-faced Tianjun reminded him.
He scrutinized Jin Wuji, finding the aura emanating from him rather peculiar.
"It doesn't matter," Lin Yuan said with a slight smile.
The next moment, the round-faced Tianjun and his companions' expressions changed drastically.
They felt as if the space around them had solidified, immobilizing their spiritual power and divine senses, rendering them unable to move.
Right before their very eyes, Lin Yuan strode towards Meng Cliff Mountain.
Inside Meng Cliff Mountain, Jin Dongjin, Mu Lian'er, and their children, Jin Xiaoyao and Jin Zhilan, had also sensed the disturbance outside.
They now stared at the approaching Jin Wuji in shock.
"Wuji?"
Mu Lian'er called out tentatively.
Although his appearance was the same, his aura was different.
"Mother," Lin Yuan acknowledged with a nod.
That single word was enough to reassure Mu Lian'er.
Although it was just one syllable, it confirmed that this was indeed her youngest son, Jin Wuji.
"Let's not waste time. I'm taking you all to the East Sea, where it's much safer," Lin Yuan said, addressing his parents and siblings.
"Huh?"
Jin Zhilan blinked, still dazed by the turn of events.
She couldn't comprehend how her youngest brother had transformed so drastically, and why the group of Hua Shen stage Tianjun cultivators who had been guarding them were now frozen in place.
"I'll explain everything once we reach the East Sea," Lin Yuan assured them, raising his right hand and sweeping his sleeve.
Space distorted as if compressed, causing Jin Dongjin and the others to shrink in size and disappear into his sleeve.
This was the Dao De Xian Zong's heavenly-grade technique—'Sleeve Universe'.
Cloud Mist Blessed Land.
Moral Immortal Sect's Sect Master, Mu Qingliu, stared intently at the young man sitting before him, his gaze unwavering as they met eye to eye.
At this moment, Mu Qingliu's heart was stirred by tumultuous waves of emotion.
The words 'What do you want to cooperate with me on?' that Jun Wuji had spoken earlier almost caused Mu Qingliu to lose his composure on the spot.
As a Refining Void Ancient Saint, Mu Qingliu's memory was exceptionally clear, and he was certain that he had only discussed his intention to collaborate with the Yuan Yang Island Master.
To everyone else, he had merely mentioned that he would be negotiating important matters with a fellow cultivator.
Negotiating important matters could encompass a wide range of possibilities, far beyond just cooperation.
However, Jun Wuji had just asked him, 'Cooperate on what?' "Wuji, you...?" Mu Qingliu's pupils subtly reflected the silhouette of a celestial mirror.
In just an instant, Mu Qingliu unleashed dozens upon dozens of secret arts, attempting to discern the true nature of his grandson before him.
He had no other choice.
That single phrase, 'Cooperate on what?', had struck Mu Qingliu with immense impact.
Even if Jun Wuji had simply guessed blindly, Mu Qingliu would still scrutinize the situation thoroughly.
Buzz!! Mu Qingliu abruptly closed his eyes, as if witnessing a torrent of bloody qi and crimson mist within Jun Wuji's body. There seemed to be an extremely terrifying power lurking within him, blocking all of Mu Qingliu's probing secret arts.
"You... Who are you, truly?" Mu Qingliu asked quietly.
Unbeknownst to him, a celestial mirror hovering above his head began to shine with divine light. The pressure emanating from Jun Wuji was so immense that it compelled Mu Qingliu to subconsciously activate the protection of the Taihao Immortal Mirror.
"Grandfather," Jun Wuji acknowledged with a calm expression.
"I am Jun Wuji."
"And..."
"The Yuan Yang Island Master."
Lin Yuan's countenance remained serene. Having decided to reveal his true self, he saw no point in concealing his identity any longer, especially since his current strength had already reached a level where he feared nothing, not even a sect master wielding a divine artifact.
"You?!" Mu Qingliu's face contorted with shock and disbelief.
At this moment, he even suspected that his grandson might be possessed by the Yuan Yang Island Master through some powerful means.
However, possession had its limitations, and given Mu Qingliu's own strength, he would have been able to detect any abnormalities if Jun Wuji had truly been possessed.
Yet, there were none.
The soul and aura of his grandson before him had remained consistent from the start.
"Yuan Yang Island Master..." Mu Qingliu lifted his gaze towards the direction of the East Sea, sensing a faint aura akin to a great sun rising, resonating with the young man before him.
"Astonishing..." After a long silence, Mu Qingliu's expression gradually calmed, and he said, "I never expected that after countless years, our Moral Immortal Sect would give birth to a genius like you."
At this point, no matter how incredulous Mu Qingliu felt, he had to accept the fact that the young man before him was indeed his grandson, who had kept an incredibly low profile.
As the most improbable possibility became a reality, the myriad doubts in Mu Qingliu's mind also began to unravel.
For instance, the Yuan Yang Island Master had first appeared in the Black Veil Archipelago.
During that time, his grandson had been celebrating his Cave Void Ceremony with him.
Back then, Mu Mengting had been reporting to him about the matters concerning the Black Veil Archipelago.
"I want to cooperate with you... to annihilate the Youming Palace and the Blood Demon Sea," Mu Qingliu said, his eyes fixed on Jun Wuji, who now seemed like a stranger.
At this moment, he had already placed his grandson on an equal footing with himself, even in the way he spoke.
"No problem," Lin Yuan replied nonchalantly.
He held no fondness for the Youming Palace, the Blood Demon Sea, or even the Demon Saint Nest. Even if Mu Qingliu hadn't mentioned them, Lin Yuan would have planned to raze them to the ground eventually.
"Then..." Mu Qingliu breathed a slight sigh of relief and continued, "What are your conditions?"
As long as he could eliminate the Moral Immortal Sect's long-standing thorn in their side, Mu Qingliu was willing to pay a significant price.
Therefore...
Even if Lin Yuan made excessive demands, Mu Qingliu estimated that he would still agree in the end.
After all,
Lin Yuan was his grandson.
Even if he gained numerous benefits from the Moral Immortal Sect, It would still be keeping the gains within the family.
The saying, 'Don't let the water flow to outsiders' fields,' held true in this case.
"Three conditions," Lin Yuan stated.
"First, I want the complete Moral Immortal Scripture."
The Moral Immortal Scripture was the Moral Immortal Sect's sect-preserving cultivation technique, encompassing the essential knowledge for the Refining Void stage and beyond, up to the Unity with the Dao stage.
Within the entire Moral Immortal Sect, only the sect master was allowed to cultivate this scripture. Even the former sect master, Jun Dongjin, had never been granted access to it.
As the third generation of the Moral Immortal Sect, Lin Yuan's eldest brother, Jun Xiaoyao, had secretly brought out many of the sect's secret techniques and cultivation methods to share with him.
However, the Moral Immortal Scripture was beyond their reach.
Aside from the sect master, no one in the Moral Immortal Sect knew where this scripture was hidden, let alone dared to touch or take it out.
"Alright," Mu Qingliu agreed after some thought.
(End of Chapter)
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