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Chapter 369: Off to Lan Yue Zong! Two Sacred Lands Block the Way! (Part 1)
Chapter 369: Off to Lan Yue Zong! Two Sacred Lands Block the Way! (Part 1)
July 28, 2024
Lei Zhen had prepared himself.
His mental state was thoroughly ready.
If you want to fight, then fight!
Either you kill me, or I must join Lan Yue Zong, even if it's as an outer disciple or a menial apprentice. I must go.
Because...
Lan Yue Zong is so badass!
So freaking awesome!!
To be able to teach so many prodigies, at least in terms of disciple instruction, only Lan Yue Zong deserves to be called a 'Sacred Land'!
Lei Zhen's childhood experiences left him yearning to join Lan Yue Zong, to become a disciple, and find his own path and life's purpose!
All because, Lei Zhen's childhood was far from easy.
Lei Zhen, from a prestigious family in Central Province, has a long lineage of talented individuals. Each generation produced exceptional members, and Lei Zhen's parents brought the family to an even more glorious era.
But...
Lei Zhen's generation was relatively average in terms of talent.
Not exceptionally bad, but not outstanding either. Just decent.
Yet, his parents were ambitious and disappointed, often comparing him unfavorably to others.
So, Lei Zhen grew up feeling belittled, occasionally receiving a few words of praise.
No matter how hard he tried or what he accomplished, it was never enough in his parents' eyes.
He wanted to make them proud, but...
Lei Zhen's imagination of a storm never materialized.
Instead, a warm, large hand gently rested on his shoulder, making him pause in surprise.
Looking up, he saw his father's face filled with a smile: "You stinker, I dare say, this is the best decision you've ever made. Go."
"Go find your own path."
"..."
Lei Zhen was stunned.
"This is the first correct decision you've made in your life. Go, and if you don't succeed, don't come back!"
"What?!"
"Huh?!"
Lei Zhen was dumbfounded.
"Father, have you lost your mind?"
"You!!!"
The Lei Family Patriarch raised his hand to strike, but... he lifted it high and let it fall lightly.
The warm palm rested on Lei Zhen's head, and the Lei Family Patriarch showed a smile Lei Zhen had never seen before: "Go."
"Go make a name for yourself."
"..."
Lei Zhen left.
Even after traveling tens of thousands of miles, he was still dazed, unsure of what had happened.
The smile on his father's face, a smile he had never seen before, left Lei Zhen momentarily at a loss.
But...
His father's words echoed in his mind.
"Go."
"Go make something of yourself."
"..."
Lei Zhen resolved: "This time, I will make a name for myself!"
Though unsure of what had transpired, Lei Zhen understood he had caused a stir.
And this stir, he must resolve, but how? By joining Lan Yue Zong and making a name for himself!
With sufficient strength, he could solve any problem!
He didn't hesitate, not questioning his family's sudden change of heart.
Determined, he set out for Lan Yue Zong.
"Go, inquire about how to join Lan Yue Zong."
"Send all the young masters and young ladies of the clan."
"..."
"Our clan's young master hasn't joined a sect, and I see great potential in Lan Yue Zong."
"If I want to send my own disciple to Lan Yue Zong, is it feasible?"
"..."
"Prepare gifts!"
"Prepare lavish gifts!"
"Depart for Lan Yue Zong!"
"..."
"I heard that Ling Yue Zong's third-generation disciple is from the Sword Sect."
"If I want to send my own disciple to Lan Yue Zong, is it possible?"
"..."
"..."
"..."
Central Province or the Eight Regions, every family and sect saw the potential in Lan Yue Zong.
Most importantly, they witnessed Lan Yue Zong's incredible ability to nurture disciples!
Regardless of whether Lan Yue Zong could reach the end, it didn't matter to most of them.
What mattered was their disciples learning and gaining advantages.
In the face of trouble for the Luan Yue Sect, I'd lend a helping hand, repaying the karmic debt.
If the Luan Yue Sect survives, it's a cause for celebration, and if they don't, I haven't wronged them. In fact, I might even be able to preserve a portion of their legacy, right?
From any angle, it's a win-win situation.
Hence, those with a heart that moves will flock to the Luan Yue Sect to become disciples.
And beyond that, there are others who are moved as well...
Like... the Tian Mo Dian.
The Tian Mo Dian Saintess is extremely displeased.
This time, the ranking was too low, and they were even humiliated by the Luan Yue Sect's direct disciples. With the nature of demon cultivators, it's natural they won't let this go.
Moreover...
It's not just hatred, but also self-interest!
Securing the Luan Yue Sect's direct disciples would bring unimaginable benefits.
"Hmph."
Tian Mo Dian Saintess's lips curled: "Tsk~"
"Luan... Yue... Sect..."
"It's just a fleeting glory. Prepare, once they appear, I, the Saintess, will kill without hesitation!"
"Hehehe."
The Saintess is unafraid.
"I'm a demon cultivator! If I don't seize some benefits and kill some people, am I not a righteous cultivator? Even righteous cultivators do such things, just not openly. They merely close the doors and do it in private."
So, what's the problem?
The Luan Yue Sect?
Pfft.
The Luan Yue Sect's strength lies in the contemporary prodigies. I'll kill them all, and if they dare to come to the Tian Mo Dian to cause trouble, it'd be a beautiful sight, wouldn't it?
I hope they're foolish enough to come.
In that case, this Saintess can capture the entire Luan Yue Sect in one go, how wonderful!
The Saintess hides her people along the path of Xiao Ling Er and the others' return, and they lay in ambush.
Half a day later.
Among them, the elder proficient in perception exclaimed: "They're here!"
"Get ready!"
"Oh?"
"Elder Ma has sensed them? Then it must be accurate."
"What's wrong?" The Saintess was slightly displeased.
"I can't quite explain it..."
"It's too smooth!"
He sighed lightly: "You should know, I'm skilled in perception, and I also enjoy researching divination techniques. Although in this Golden Age, I can't calculate the fate of Heaven's Favorites, it's likely that..."
"Fate?" An elder was puzzled: "What fate?"
"It's like this."
Elder Ma explained: "Heaven's Favorites, they're people who receive the 'heaven's favor', and you all know a thing or two about them, right?"
Everyone nodded.
"So, with so many Heaven's Favorites, and they're all blessed with such fate, forgive my honesty, but among them, there are several whose fate might even surpass yours."
"In other words, their fate is even more blessed than yours."
"Consequently, the difficulty in attacking them is immense."
"Up till now, everything has been too smooth, so I feel that things might not continue this way."
"..."
Upon hearing this, the other two elders glanced at the Saintess cautiously, remaining silent.
The Saintess's expression remained unchanged.
"Elder Ma."
"You've been with me for some time now, haven't you?"
"Four years." Elder Ma sighed lightly.
"This time, you'll go and seize the Heaven's Favorites."
"Teaching outer disciples isn't suitable for you."
"..."
"If not for your four years of loyalty, and your unwavering dedication, those words alone would be enough for me to..."
"Hmph!"
"Since I, the Saintess, have few elders in Zhongzhou, and Elder Wu has already left for Zuodao, why would I need you to act?"
"..."
The truth hurts.
Ma elder didn't speak again, only sighing in his heart.
Should we retreat?
If we follow the 'Heaven's Mandate' value, we might...
Perhaps we don't have the qualifications to retreat.
But he didn't dare to voice this thought.
He could only hint at it, and the Night Demon's reaction was so strong.
"Fine, let's do our best."
He could only console himself thus.
"They're approaching."
At this moment, another elder spoke to ease the tension: "I have sensed Xiao Ling er and the others. Their speed hasn't changed, and they seem unaware."
If they are not following the Holy Son, they would never learn!
"Just a bunch of young disciples from the Moon Holding Sect, do they think they can detect us?"
"Daydreamers."
Elder Ma didn't respond.
His heart became even more bitter.
Yes, what you said is right.
But...
I've already said their 'Heaven's Mandate' is above yours, and not just one. What makes you think you're the best, that others can't 'break through'? Where does this confidence come from? When being suppressed on the platform, why don't you speak up?
It's truly...
Helplessness.
"Prepare to move."
Seeing them about to enter the attack range, the Night Demon's divine sense transmitted sound, instructing everyone to prepare.
"Holy son counts down from three to one!"
"Three!"
"Two!"
"..."
"Huh?!"
"Who the hell lost it?!"
The Night Demon's divine sense roared, his anger flaring.
I haven't even finished counting down from three to one, and someone already jumped out? !
You could just make a move, but you actually jumped out?
Blocking the way?
Are you crazy? "Who?!"
The words out, he was stunned.
"Not right!"
The others also reacted, Elder Ma said: "Your Highness, that's not our people."
"It's..." The left elder was surprised: "The bald monk?"
"Indeed," Elder Ma's heart was bitter. "I already knew. It won't be that easy or smooth."
"Still don't know what will happen?"
"However, if the Great Vehicle Buddhism takes the lead, and we don't have to confront the young elites of the Moon Holding Sect, it might not be a bad thing."
"Bullshit!"
The Night Demon spat: "Does the Holy son not know they are monks?"
"It's just..."
"What are they here for?"
Damn, don't tell me they intercepted us?
It looks like the people from the Great Vehicle Buddhism and their overall strength are no less than ours, no weaker.
If we really fight, we might not have any advantage.
But...
The Night Demon's eyes flickered: "For now, hold your positions, and see what they do!"
"If they want to help the Moon Holding Sect... the Holy son will quickly gather more people, we'll find another place to ambush."
"If these monks have the same plan as the Holy son, then that's perfect. We haven't exposed ourselves, we just need to wait for the right moment."
"That way, we can show them what it means to be the mantis catching the cicada!"
Elder Ma looked far off and murmured: "It looks like they aren't here to help the Moon Holding Sect."
"That means they have the same plan as The Holy Son." The Night Demon sneered: "The Great Vehicle Buddhism, the Buddhist Sect..."
"Hmph._
"..."
...
"The Buddhists?"
A group of monks, big and small, blocked their path, and Xiao Ling Er and others stopped.
Blocking them, the monks were about to attack.
Xiao Ling Er, as the eldest sister, naturally stepped forward and said: "Hand over, or we'll start fighting."
"Xiao Layman, don't rush."
A large monk laughed heartily, with a fat head and ears, a face full of flesh, looking like a laughing arhat: "Hand over, there's still something."
"Your sect's personal disciple, Su Yan, almost became a disciple of our Great Vehicle Buddhism. This matter, Xiao Layman should know a bit, right?"
"..."
"Knowing is one thing, not knowing is another."
Xiao Ling Er frowned: "Now, Su Yan is a personal disciple of the Moon holding Sect, my junior brother, and has nothing to do with your Buddhist Sect."
"Besides, doesn't your Buddhist sect preach the four great emptiness?"
"What? Are you forcing the issue?"
"Not so. The four great emptiness is not this kind of emptiness, but the Buddhist sect preaches causality and a connection, which is greater than heaven."
"Xiao Layman and our Great Vehicle Buddhism have a connection, and he should enter our Buddhist sect."
"Please, Xiao Layman, don't obstruct."
"Talk about what?" Long ao jiao couldn't stand it anymore and directly confronted: "What's the Buddhist sect? Try asking who doesn't know?"
"Is it still the great vehicle Buddhism I see clearly is the head of the demon sect?"
"Does Su yan have a connection with you?"
"I doubt it."
"Is there anyone here who has a connection with the Buddhist sect, only su yan?"
The large monk's eyes narrowed: "It doesn't matter if you believe or not, but everything is the will of the Buddha."
Long Ao Jiao's laughter echoed: "I see, not just us, but the people on the 'Heaven's Pride List' also have a connection with you, and should enter your Buddhist sect, right?"
"..."
The large monk smiled.
Xiao Ling er was speechless, her face turned white.
Su Yan directly laughed: "Haha, huh~"
"Whether you believe or not, I believe, right?"
"No problem."
"You Buddhists, you're truly shameless. I've had enough of you."
The monk's expression grew stern. "Fellow Mi Laymans, I've advised you gently, but since you have a connection with our Buddha, you should all enter the Buddhist path."
"Don't be so deluded and go against the Buddha's will!"
"Enough."
Xiao Ling Er's face turned cold.
"Our Bright Moon Sect never provoked your Great Vehicle Buddhism, but that doesn't mean we're soft targets to be bullied."
"In the end, it's just because you see us as easy targets to take advantage of."
"Why bother with excuses and act so sanctimoniously?"
Xiao Ling Er extended her hand towards the empty air, "You might as well be like those from the Heaven Demon Palace, be more straightforward. Either take action or admit it openly!"
"At least that's better than your hypocrisy!"
In the empty space, Night Demon was stunned.
"What?!?"
"She... she found out?!"
"When?!"
Elder Ma remained silent.
You think you can?
You're so confident?
Now what? Speechless?
Hey!
Hmph!
"Heaven Demon Palace?"
The Buddhist crowd's expressions changed slightly.
"Is the Mi Layman joking?"
Xiao Ling Er was surprised, "What? You didn't know?"
"Night Demon," Long Ao Jiao looked down at them, "How long do you little mice plan to hide?"
"Do you really think you can hide from me?"
"!!!"
Exposed, Night Demon's face turned pale, but unable to continue hiding, he appeared, "Hahaha."
"Xiao Ling Er is right!"
"As cultivators, we should dare to do what we dare to take responsibility for!"
"Your Buddhist path is too hypocritical, you're truly shameless."
"If you want to take advantage, just say it. Don't use the Buddha as an excuse. If I were your Buddha, I'd be the first to slap you down. It's utterly ridiculous, disgracing the Buddha's face."
Night Demon and the others revealed themselves, but they didn't approach too closely, only standing to the side.
The various bald monks' expressions changed again.
They exchanged glances, all frowning.
Until now, they truly hadn't realized that the Heaven Demon Palace also had people hiding nearby.
More importantly, with another Holy Land getting involved, today's matter...
might not be so easily accomplished.
"You..."
Just then, Xiao Long Nu exclaimed, "What? Night Demon, you seem so proud?"
"No way, no way, you don't think you're some good person, do you? You don't think Ling Er is praising you, do you?"
"You're just a fake gentleman and a real villain, in the end, you're all the same. Don't think you're so great?"
"How dare you!" Night Demon's smile vanished, "Do you really think you're the Ten Thousand Flowers Holy Land's Saintess, and I wouldn't dare to act?
(End of Chapter)
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