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Chapter 367: Baiyue Sacred Pool
Chapter 367: Baiyue Sacred Pool
In the end, Long Yue relented.
Her previous defiance toward Lv Yang had stemmed entirely from her status rank as a Great True Sovereign—an absolute dominance over him.
But now the situation had changed.
Although only briefly, Lv Yang had displayed the aura of a Great True Sovereign himself. Now at the same cultivation realm, matters demanded a completely different approach.
Sword cultivators were nearly invincible at the same stage—they certainly were against small sects like the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect. Even though Long Yue had superior Daoist cultivation insights, she only held a slim chance of survival.
"Please, proceed."
Long Yue stepped aside gracefully, dispersing the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect’s mountain-protecting formation. Lv Yang rode a streak of sword light, piercing deep into the sect’s heart without obstruction.
The moment he entered the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect’s territory, Lv Yang unleashed his Divine Consciousness, sweeping brazenly across every inch of the sect’s grounds. The elders’ faces darkened, their fury barely contained—as if their beloved goddess had been defiled, provoking a murderous rage they barely suppressed.
"What exactly are you looking for, Senior?"
Long Yue glided over on a beam of light, her expression composed. One truth remained unspoken: the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect had indeed sent disciples to abduct Jiangnan civilians.
But that had not been their own initiative.
The Sword Pavilion had secretly requested it—a business arrangement. The civilians became test subjects for soul-devouring insects, traded for rare Southern Frontier spiritual materials and medicinal herbs.
This exchange had lasted centuries!
Given the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect’s strength, they preferred hiding deep in the Southern Frontier, avoiding the Sword Pavilion at all costs. Why provoke trouble in Jiangnan?
Yet Long Yue dared not reveal this open secret. She’d heard whispers of the Dangmo True Man’s ruthless reputation—utterly different from the Sword Pavilion’s other True Men. Swallowing her humiliation, she allowed Lv Yang’s intrusive investigation.
Time dragged on.
When Lv Yang grew increasingly brazen, scouring underground chambers beyond the surface structures, Long Yue finally gritted her teeth, her voice low but sharp:
"Have you searched enough, Senior?"
"Far from it."
Lv Yang’s expression remained icy. He descended from his sword light, entering the sect leader’s residence—a grand hall. "Senior Long Yue, let’s discuss this privately."
Her face shifted instantly.
'Could it be… exposure?'
As an outsider among the Four Powers, her Foundation Building Late-Stage cultivation relied on a secret: her 【Kanli Dao Marvelous Jade Body】.
This rare constitution harmonized water and fire, cold outwardly yet warm within—ideal for nurturing Venomous Divination Beetles. After advancing to Great True Sovereign, she’d perfected its potential.
Yet there was another facet: it was ideal for Dual Cultivation, particularly nourishing the Metal-attribute Dao Foundations of sword cultivators. The "water-fire tempers the blade" principle meant sword cultivators’ foundations gained innate sharpness through her energy.
This was her guarded secret.
With the Sword Pavilion’s reputation, exposure meant becoming their furnace—a living tool for forging swords.
Her face hardened.
'In the end… escape was impossible.'
Yet she dared not refuse. One reason was Lv Yang’s strength. The other? The Ten Thousand Poisons Sect’s grand plan had reached its critical phase.
'Endure small hardships to avoid greater chaos.'
'Once the 【Ten Thousand Calamities Bug】 is perfected, I’ll advance to Foundation Building Perfection. Then I’ll repay every humiliation a hundredfold!'
'Let him have his way for now—like enduring a dog’s bite.'
Resolving herself, Long Yue strode into the hall under the burning gazes of her sect disciples.
"Boom!"
The hall doors slammed shut.
"Come closer."
Lv Yang claimed the central seat, watching Long Yue follow. "I prefer initiative. Senior, it’d be best if you spoke voluntarily."
Her face contorted.
Voluntarily? Such arrogance!
But soon, she recomposed herself. As a Great True Sovereign, she wasn’t foolish—just unsettled by tangled thoughts.
'Wait… Could his target not be me?'
'Could he have learned about the 【Ten Thousand Calamities Bug】 from the Dragon Centipede and Ephemeral Cicada? No, soul-scrying a Foundation Building True Man is nearly impossible.'
Frustration welled. The 【Ten Thousand Calamities Bug】 was her Daoist path, the entire sect’s hope. They’d never surrender it—compared to it, even her own body would be a lesser loss.
She hesitated briefly.
But Lv Yang, observing her reactions, narrowed his eyes. Though his official goal was 【Xin Metal】, sword cultivators had no practical use for it. Her wariness puzzled him.
'She shouldn’t be this cautious.'
'By all logic, the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect has nothing I’d desire. She should cooperate openly.'
A realization struck:
'Unless… the sect hides more treasures besides 【Xin Metal】—something she believes even my current power would covet?'
Unexpected gains!
Before Long Yue spoke, Lv Yang’s mind raced with possibilities. Finally, she murmured, "I don’t understand, Senior. What exactly do you want me to say?"
Lv Yang pondered briefly, then smirked. "Your sect’s Baiyue Sacred Pool, of course."
"That’s merely a secret realm for refining Celestial Vanguard Terrestrial Sha. It holds no use for a sword cultivator of your caliber."
Her tone stayed perfectly calm.
Lv Yang nodded, feigning a teasing smile. "I have a penchant for moon-viewing. Your Baiyue Sacred Pool has intrigued me for years."
"Please, Senior, guide me there? I promise—just an outside glance."
"Hmph…"
Lv Yang’s sharp eyes caught her fleeting hesitation.
'Whether it’s 【Xin Metal】 or another treasure… both must be at the Baiyue Sacred Pool!'
He activated his perception.
【Fortune-Drawing Fate-Sign Activated】
【Event: Uncover the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect’s Hidden Secrets】
【Great Calamity: Your tyranny finally provokes Long Yue True Man. Rather than surrender, she destroys her sacred treasures, rallying the sect for mutual destruction. Though you win, you’ll suffer grievous wounds.】
【Minor Calamity: You obtain 【Xin Metal】 at the cost of severe injuries, but still lose the ultimate treasure.】
【Fleeting Auspice: Through persuasion and pressure, you pacify Long Yue True Man, securing 【Xin Metal】 before revealing your true intent. Success depends on variables.】
Lv Yang’s fortune-drawing ability from Divine Martial Gate nearly drained, the results surprised him.
'The Ten Thousand Poisons Sect… truly has hidden strengths!'
For even a small sect, achieving mutual destruction with a Great True Sovereign meant never underestimating anyone.
'After all, the Wugui Sect produced the Yanluo Patriarch!'
He selected the 【Fleeting Auspice】 path, ready to adapt. If matters turned dire, he wouldn’t force outcomes recklessly.
But in the next moment—
"Rumble!"
A violent tremor erupted beneath the Ten Thousand Poisons Sect’s mountain gate, impossible to conceal. Long Yue’s face paled—part fear of discovery, part astonishment:
'【Ten Thousand Calamities Bug】… has it truly matured and emerged at this moment?!'
(End of Chapter)
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