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Chapter 314: Loose Immortal Tribulation! The Conspiracy Begins to Unfold (Part 1)
Chapter 314: Loose Immortal Tribulation! The Conspiracy Begins to Unfold (Part 1)
When faced with a loose immortal, especially one whose background is unknown, even Lin Fan himself would have no choice but to retreat. Even a regular person wouldn't be able to handle it.
For example, if Hai Dongpo were to be summoned, he would most likely be unable to handle the situation.
Therefore...
Lin Fan could only summon the strongest person he could at the moment.
"..."
"Probably the strongest, right?" Lin Fan guessed. Although the Goddess Liu was quite 'fragile' a few years ago, this senior couldn't be judged by common sense. Once she regains her 'sanity', even a short period of a few years would be enough for her to recover to the level of a True Immortal.
But for her, a few years would be sufficient to directly restore her strength to the level of a True Immortal, which wouldn't surprise Lin Fan.
"..."
Not long after, Lu Ming set off.
This time, he didn't inform anyone and left in a hurry.
However...
Ji Haoyue, who had been wandering and 'observing' within the Moonlight Lineage, was the first to notice something amiss.
"Hmm?"
"General Overseer Lu Ming suddenly left in a hurry without bringing anyone with him?" He was surprised and felt that something was off. He immediately asked the elders.
But the response he received was that Lu Ming hadn't told anyone where he was going or the reason for his departure.
"Something's wrong!"
"It's definitely not right."
"Could it be...?"
"No, I have to follow and see."
Although he didn't know the reason, Ji Haoyue felt that something was amiss.
Before, he trusted Lu Ming completely, but after his return, he always felt that something was off. However, he couldn't quite put his finger on what exactly was wrong.
Therefore, he decided to follow and investigate.
Perhaps he could uncover Lu Ming's secret and find out what was wrong and where the problem lay.
Ji Haoyue immediately set off, quietly concealing himself as he followed Lu Ming from a distance...
...
Hongwu Immortal Alliance.
Wang Teng even considered taking his father and forcefully breaking out.
But after careful consideration, he ultimately held back.
"With my current strength, I could indeed kill my way out by surprise. But what then? If I alert the Hongwu Immortal Alliance, will I have to keep running and fighting?"
"And to break out, I must use my true abilities. Once my identity is exposed, it might bring great trouble to the Moon Holding Sect. I must be cautious and figure out what's going on before I can resolve this matter!"
Contact?
No one could be reached.
Wang Teng could only suppress his urge and quietly retreat with his father.
Inside Yulin Palace...
There was a slight commotion due to Wang Teng's earlier warning.
But it was truly just a slight disturbance.
The Hongwu Immortal Alliance had treated them too well before.
They were treated so well that when Wang Yulin returned, although many came to inquire about the 'Young Sect Leader's' intentions, they quickly dispersed after Wang Yulin brushed them off.
They didn't take Wang Teng's warning seriously.
In the private chamber, after dismissing the attendants...
Wang Teng set up layers of formations and restrictions to prevent outsiders from eavesdropping.
Then he said, "Now... you can speak, Father."
"What's going on?!"
"..."
...
"It's also time to call that girl back."
Inside the Ten Thousand Flowers Holy Land.
Saintess Gu Xinglian smiled slightly, "We must give them some pressure to help them grow."
"Otherwise, how will they ever shoulder important responsibilities?"
Elder Ji lowered his eyes, but in his heart, he was shocked, "Saintess... actually values the Moon Holding Sect so highly?"
...
"Lin Fan."
Inside the Moon Holding Palace.
Xiao Longnv suddenly visited, her face filled with displeasure. She said, "I'm leaving."
"Huh?!"
Lin Fan was taken aback, "Where are you going?"
"Back to the Holy Land."
Xiao Longnv muttered, "My master summoned me back, and it's urgent. I don't know what happened, but I probably won't be able to come out for a while."
"Be careful."
"In the future, I'll come again."
"During this time, without me here, you all must not let the Moon Holding Sect be destroyed."
"If that happens, I'll be angry."
Xiao Longnv's face showed her displeasure, and her heart was even more dissatisfied.
Inside the Holy Land...
It was too peaceful.
Although the cultivation environment and resources were much better than in the Moon Holding Sect, it was indeed too peaceful, with each day repeating the same tasks.
Stimulating?
Stimulating my ass!
Even before coming to the Moon Holding Sect, she didn't know what stimulation meant.
The Moon Holding Sect was so much fun!
Not to mention the secret realms in the back mountains, where she could 'clear' one each day and play for several days.
Moreover, there were occasional grand battles...
But the master's orders couldn't be disobeyed.
Since her master summoned her back, there must be a reason.
Even being willful had its limits. Xiao Longnv understood this.
But...
She was a little worried about leaving the Moon Holding Sect.
In her opinion, with her presence, the Moon Holding Sect was as solid as a mountain. Unless the Holy Land attacked, who could pose a threat? Once she left, with the Moon Holding Sect's ability to stir up trouble, it would be filled with crises and dangers!
Lin Fan also understood this.
But his thoughts went further.
When Saintess Gu Xinglian mentioned sending him a gift, the gift never arrived, and Xiao Longnv appeared with the Imperial Divine Armament of the Sect, the Sky Watching Mirror.
Clearly...
The Moon Holding Sect had just 'risen from obscurity' and was barely 'standing'. It was at its most vulnerable moment when Xiao Longnv and the Sky Watching Mirror arrived, solving numerous problems for the sect.
Not to mention the day when the Phantom Soul Hall and Mahayana Buddhism came simultaneously; if not for Xiao Longnv, the Moon Holding Sect would have faced great trouble.
In the years that followed, Gu Xinglian did not allow her to return, and there wasn't even a hint of news.
Now, the Moon Holding Sect has merged with the Moonlight Sect and has returned to its peak, even surpassing it...
It was clear that it was much safer than before, but Gu Xinglian suddenly asked her to go back?
"So..."
"Is this a different kind of 'Protector of the Dao'?"
"The one who protects, is it the Dao of the Moon Holding Sect?"
"Now that the Moon Holding Sect is officially on the right track, so you're letting her go back?"
"That... makes sense."
"In the end, the Moon Holding Sect owes the Ten Thousand Flowers Holy Land a favor, and I, owe Gu Xinglian a favor as well."
"This favor, will have to be repaid sooner or later."
Speaking slowly, in reality, it was but an instant.
Lin Fan chuckled lightly, "A master's orders cannot be disobeyed. Since the Holy Mother is asking you to return, there must be a reason. Then... let's look forward to our next meeting."
"As for the Moon Holding Sect, you don't need to worry. Now, the Moon Holding Sect has surpassed its peak, and some minor matters can still be handled."
He didn't mention the Hongwu Immortal City or the loose immortal Hongwu.
If he explained it clearly, with Xiao Longnv's temperament, she might go against her master's orders.
However, there was no need for that.
Moreover, as the Holy Land, the Ten Thousand Flowers Holy Land most likely heard some 'news', and even knew about it very clearly.
Since Gu Xinglian was letting Xiao Longnv return at this critical moment... there must be a reason for it.
It's better not to complicate matters unnecessarily, to avoid causing annoyance.
"Hmm, with mountains and rivers, we will meet again. Take care, I'll miss you all."
Xiao Longnv sighed lightly.
Her face was filled with reluctance, yet she turned around and prepared to leave.
"Should I send someone to escort you back?"
"No need."
Xiao Longnv quickly refused, "There's no danger, my sister will keep an eye on me, and... I'm actually looking forward to some danger."
Lin Fan: "..."
"I understand, I understand."
"Take care."
"Senior, looking forward to seeing you again."
"Lin Fan." Sister Liu appeared and smiled lightly, "Your growth has surpassed everyone's expectations. Even though I've witnessed countless celestial prodigies over the years, you..."
"You've made me very excited."
"Grow quickly."
"In the future..."
"It will be even more exciting."
"Thank you, senior, for your trust. I will strive to live up to your expectations." Lin Fan replied solemnly.
"Take care."
"Take care."
After exchanging farewells, Xiao Longnv left.
She...
Didn't tell anyone.
In the end, she was still a 'child', afraid of farewells and sentimentality.
If she cried in front of them, how embarrassing it would be.
"Sigh."
Lin Fan shook his head lightly and then activated the Eightfold Mirror Technique.
"Come on..."
"Let me see, what exactly happened with Wang Teng?"
Lin Fan didn't rush to take action.
Wang Teng's life talisman was still intact, proving that the issue wasn't too serious.
Moreover...
He was just a clone, and going there wouldn't be of much use.
It's better to gather more intelligence first.
The rest...
Let the original body handle it.
By the way...
Let's wait for Goddess Liu.
"I wonder if Goddess Liu has time to come over."
Lin Fan sighed lightly.
It was at this moment that the Eightfold Mirror Technique revealed an image.
Wang Teng and his father, Wang Yulin, were in a private conversation.
...
"Now you can talk, Father."
"What exactly is going on?" Wang Teng asked with a solemn expression.
"Or rather, what do you know?"
"What do I know?" Wang Yulin dropped the act and no longer tried to send him away, but he was extremely angry. He couldn't contain his anger and slammed his fists on Wang Teng's shoulders.
"I only know that I told you not to come, to stay away, to get lost, how many times have I said it?"
"But you insisted on coming."
"Now, it's fine. Not a single person can leave, and we'll all die here."
"Why won't you listen?"
Wang Yulin was exasperated, "Isn't it good to be alive?"
"In life, there are things we should and shouldn't do." Wang Teng chuckled, "Moreover, Father, your acting is terrible. I could tell something was wrong just from your voice. You must have a reason."
"So I came over."
"You're my father, how can I not care or abandon you and let you die?"
"..."
Wang Yulin fell silent, then sighed helplessly and said, "With your intelligence... no, with how busy you've been lately, you shouldn't have known about this."
"So, why do you know that something is off with the Hongwu Immortal Alliance?"
"My master told me." Wang Teng spread his hands, "I don't know how my master found out, but if my master says so, it must be true."
"He also said, when things go against the norm, there's a demon involved, and the heavens won't drop a pie..."
"..."
"Your master is a genius."
Wang Yulin smiled bitterly, "The heavens indeed won't drop a pie, but we realized it too late."
"Or rather, this pie, from the start, wasn't that fragrant, so no one noticed. By the time we realized, it was already too late."
"Oh dear!"
Wang Teng urged, "Father, don't be so pessimistic and wail here."
"We're not dead yet, there's still a chance!"
"You should first tell me what happened and what you know!"
"..."
"Alright."
Wang Yulin sighed again, "Actually, at first, I didn't feel anything was wrong either."
"After all, the Hongwu Immortal Alliance was good, but it wasn't that incredible. It was just providing territory and managing order, among other things."
"This isn't too much to ask. If Hongwu Loose Immortal had good intentions, doing these things isn't strange, so no one suspected anything."
"But from about two years ago, various subsidies started arriving, more and more forces joined the alliance, and the alliance became stronger and stronger, almost like the sun at its peak..."
"At first, I didn't feel anything was wrong either.
"The Immortal Alliance is offering subsidies? That's wonderful news! And they're even helping to recruit disciples, 'snatching' people from those major sects? It's the best news within good news."
"At that time, I was delighted, so happy that I couldn't find my way."
"But gradually, as that enthusiasm faded, and as I gradually calmed down, I suddenly broke out in a cold sweat."
"This is too abnormal."
Wang Yulin's expression grew solemn, "I don't believe it. The Hongwu Loose Immortal is so good, it's like having a 'Sage' in this world!"
"But at that time, I even suspected whether I was judging others by my own standards."
"But in the end, I still kept a watchful eye."
"From then on..."
"I've been acting with caution and trying to collect every possible clue."
"Until..."
"I discovered that all the management personnel in the Immortal Alliance have issues!"
He sighed, "They're all demons!"
Wang Teng blinked.
On the Immortal Martial Continent, demons weren't uncommon, and one could even say they were quite common.
Theoretically speaking, those demon beasts were also demons.
It's just that they usually weren't referred to as such, and generally, the word 'demon' was used to describe 'demon cultivators'.
Ordinary demon beasts rely on instinct and bloodline inheritance to grow, such as devouring the essence of the moon or the sun and moon, but some demon beasts cultivate using special techniques, and they are 'cultivators'.
Hence, they are called demons.
There are many demon cultivators on the Immortal Martial Continent.
Especially in the Southern Domain.
Even in the Nine Dragons Sacred Land of the Southern Domain, almost all are demon cultivators.
However, the relationship between demon cultivators and human cultivators isn't as incompatible as fire and water. To a certain extent, they can coexist peacefully.
But since Father mentioned 'demons', there must be a problem here.
Clues about 'demons' flashed through his mind, but Wang Teng didn't interrupt, just listening quietly.
"They're demons!"
"Moreover, they're all fox demon cultivators!"
"I'm not sure what kind of fox clan they are, but they're definitely fox demon cultivators."
Wang Yulin said with a somber face, "Are you curious why they were brainwashed so thoroughly?"
Wang Teng nodded, "Indeed, I'm curious."
"They're cultivators, and logically, they shouldn't be so... stupid."
"They're not that stupid. They were caught off guard, their heads clouded by joy, and they were influenced by the 'charm techniques' of those fox demons."
"Fox demons... charm techniques?"
Wang Teng blinked, "Aren't charm techniques used to seduce the opposite sex and absorb their Yin to supplement their Yang?"
"Who told you that?"
"Charm techniques have many uses, and even if it's to seduce... who said it's only for the opposite sex? Even the same sex can be affected!" Wang Yulin rolled her eyes.
Wang Teng was startled, "Wow, who has such heavy tastes?"
"In this vast world, there's nothing that doesn't exist. There are bound to be a few with such preferences, and it's not strange." Wang Yulin finished speaking and suddenly came to her senses, "You little rascal, stop causing trouble!"
"Do you still want to listen or not?!"
"Cough, cough, as I was saying, as I was saying, listen carefully."
"That's more like it."
Wang Yulin sighed, "Anyway, that's what happened."
"If it weren't for your father's alertness and early discovery of something amiss, we would have been prepared, and we would have been doomed!"
"But now, the problem is that you're also trapped within the Immortal Alliance."
"And we don't know the exact time."
"So, I didn't want you to come over."
"But you, you little rascal..."
At this point, he suddenly changed the topic, "Is my acting really that bad?!"
"..."
Wang Teng scratched his head and then gave an embarrassed laugh, "More or less."
Wang Yulin, "..."
"Sigh, being too smart can sometimes be a hindrance. If I had known, I wouldn't have shown such urgency. It was a bit too much."
"But the problem now is that you're also trapped in the Immortal Alliance. Is this a mess or what?"
"It's a big mess!"
Upon hearing this, Wang Teng could only smile bitterly.
A big mess... it's a big mess then.
If there's no other way, then this is the only option.
He couldn't just leave his father's situation unattended, right? Whether he could save him or not was a separate matter, but not even trying was out of the question.
"For now..."
Wang Yulin sighed, "How can we pray for those fox demons and their master... to not have such malicious intentions?"
"Seeking help from others is not as good as relying on oneself."
Wang Teng had a different opinion, "I think we should find a way to quietly awaken the uncles and aunts in the palace, and then figure out a way to escape."
"Pray?"
"If praying works, why do monks still cultivate? Wouldn't they achieve longevity by just eating vegetarian food and chanting sutras all day?"
"Hey, you little brat, are you lecturing me now?
(End of Chapter)
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