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Chapter 451: Death is Inevitable, and Burial is Everywhere, the Green Mountains are the Same (Part 1
Chapter 451: Death is Inevitable, and Burial is Everywhere, the Green Mountains are the Same (Part 1)
2024-10-17
Ji Haoyue was extremely anxious.
If it were anyone else convening this meeting, he would be worried, but it wouldn't be unbearable.
But Xiao Ling'er's meeting...
Who is Xiao Ling'er?!
This is a matter of great importance!
Something significant must have happened!
...
Just as they were filled with doubt and uncertainty, Xiao Ling'er arrived.
Everyone's gaze immediately focused on her and Huo Yun'er.
Gou Sheng's eyes, there was a hint of mystery as he scanned them, then he lowered his head and fell into deep thought.
He couldn't quite understand the situation.
"The plot of the Flame Emperor's descent... should be mostly complete, right?"
"Although it's quite different from the original, the main bosses should have been defeated, right? It's not like another Soul Heaven Emperor will suddenly appear, is it?"
"Moreover, with the current strength of the Moon Embrace Sect, even if the Soul Heaven Emperor were to appear, it shouldn't be a cause for Master Sister's extreme worry."
"So, what exactly is going on here?"
"Suddenly, a mysterious boss appears out of nowhere?"
"Or..."
"A plot from another story?"
He didn't speak, but his heart was filled with vigilance, calculating how he should respond.
"Ladies and gentlemen."
Xiao Ling'er's expression was solemn as she entered the Moon Embrace Palace and immediately spoke, "I have called this meeting."
"This matter is of great importance, so let's wait until everyone has arrived before we begin."
"Oh, right."
She turned to Fu Ningna and Diana, who were serving tea, and said softly, "Is Master still in seclusion?"
"Yes."
Fu Ningna nodded lightly, "Master is indeed still in seclusion, and there doesn't seem to be any plan to come out for the time being. This seclusion is likely a critical one, and unless absolutely necessary, Master won't be emerging."
"I see."
"Master Sister."
Wang Teng quietly raised his hand, "Since Master won't be coming out of seclusion anytime soon, shouldn't we begin?"
"It seems..."
"We don't need to wait for anyone else, right?"
"She's waiting for me!"
A voice filled with unparalleled arrogance echoed before the person arrived.
The voice arrived before the person.
Soon after, Long Ao Jiao appeared, wearing a super-short black skirt and high-heeled shoes, and said, "What's the matter? Do you have a problem with that?"
She glanced at Wang Teng, as if asking, "Can't you wait for me?"
Wang Teng: "..."
His lips twitched slightly.
He didn't have any objections.
But Long Ao Jiao's entrance made the atmosphere in the room even more tense and awkward for those present.
Who in the Moon Embrace Sect didn't know Long Ao Jiao?
And they were all aware of her strength!
However, ever since she annihilated the Feather Race and realized the gap between herself and Lin Zixiao, especially after realizing she was the 'inferior' one, she had struggled to remain calm.
So, for the past few years, she had been 'struggling' outside, working hard to improve herself.
They also understood the current strength of the Moon Embrace Sect!
It was precisely because of this understanding that they felt the situation was tricky.
Xiao Ling'er had even called back Long Ao Jiao...
Wasn't this enough to show how troublesome and challenging this matter was?
Shi Hao opened his mouth, then closed it again, unsure of what to say.
He had wanted to mention the witch's reminder, but in this atmosphere, he could only temporarily suppress it in his heart.
"Now, is everyone here?"
Dong, dong, dong~
The sound of her high heels on the floor was crisp and pleasant.
Long Ao Jiao found a seat and leaned back, saying, "Now, is everyone here?"
"Even if not everyone is here, there's no need to wait. With me here, one person can block a thousand armies and ten thousand horses. Whether it's a heavenly immortal or an underground peak, they're all the same to me!"
"In my hands, they're all just clay chickens and dogs!"
"I alone can sweep away all enemies!"
"A heavenly immortal?!"
Shi Hao was startled and turned to Xiao Ling'er, "Master Sister, do you know the details?"
"Hmm?"
Xiao Ling'er also looked at Shi Hao, "What does Junior Brother know?"
Shi Hao's expression turned serious, "I don't know much, but just now, the witch contacted me and warned me that the Moon Embrace Sect should maintain a low profile recently and must not attract attention. There are seven heavenly immortals descending, and if we catch their attention, we will face eternal damnation."
"Nonsense!"
Long Ao Jiao scoffed, "What's there to fear from mere immortals?"
"If one comes, I'll kill one. If two come, I'll kill two. I'll kill them all!"
Everyone: "!!!"
They were already shocked by the news of the seven heavenly immortals descending, and now Long Ao Jiao's words almost made them laugh.
After all, considering Long Ao Jiao's personality and character...
No one believed her words.
They could only think that she was showing off again.
So, almost everyone ignored her words and turned their attention back to Xiao Ling'er.
Shi Hao knew very little.
But Xiao Ling'er must know more.
Otherwise, if she only knew about the seven heavenly immortals' descent, with her calm personality, she wouldn't have called for the meeting at the ninth bell.
"I didn't expect Junior Brother to know in advance."
Xiao Ling'er spoke in a low voice, "Yes, I called this meeting because of the seven heavenly immortals' descent. According to what I know, their purpose is to 'collect tribute'."
"Every sixty million years, some immortals descend to 'collect offerings'."
"But I'm not clear on the details. I don't know what tribute they want, how they collect it, or from whom."
"But..."
"I have a hunch, a sudden intuition."
"I feel that they won't ignore the Moon Embrace Sect."
"After all, our performance has been too eye-catching."
"Yes." Gou Sheng said, "Now you understand why Master has been keeping us low-key, right?
However, you don’t need to blame yourselves, Senior Sister. This matter... is actually unrelated to you."
The Seven Immortals descending to the Lower World?
U
They say it's to collect tribute, but in reality, it’s to harvest the prodigies of the Lower World.
So...
No matter how low-key Xiao Ling'er and the others are, they can’t avoid it.
At least, Shi Hao can’t avoid it.
If Shi Hao can’t avoid it...
Then the Moon Embrace Sect can’t avoid it either.
If the Moon Embrace Sect can’t avoid it, it means Xiao Ling'er and the others can’t avoid it either.
So, there’s no problem with this logic.
But...
This is quite a headache.
"Trouble, trouble, trouble."
He muttered.
The others, seeing his state, were also at a loss.
Fortunately, they were already used to it.
Fan Jianqiang...
Always so lackluster, without even a shred of confidence.
Always thinking it’s over.
Feeling uncertain about everything.
It’s just ridiculous!
...
At the same time.
Ya Ya's body tensed up.
As the only direct disciple who had read "Perfect," she naturally connected the 'Seven Immortals descending to the Lower World' with the 'harvesting' plot.
But precisely because of this, she found it hard to remain calm.
"Shi Hao..."
Her lips tightened.
In "Perfect," when the Seven Immortals descended, preparing to harvest...
Those strong figures, like Shi Huang and Huo Huang, simply disappeared without a word.
No one knew where Shi Huang went, and Huo Huang directly took Huo Ling'er to the Upper Realm.
Others with connections fled, while those without could only wait for death.
Only Shi Hao fought to the death, battling against the gods.
He used every means at his disposal!
Lacking strength, he borrowed external forces.
Using altars, treasures, and...
Even so, in the end, he fought to the point of his own death and the destruction of his path.
Using every possible means, ten cave heavens collapsed, and his supreme bone self-destructed...
Buried for many years, he only revived by chance!
And now...
The Immortal Martial Continent is clearly more vast and powerful than the Lower World in "Perfect," and many techniques and secret arts that only appear in the Upper Realm are widely spread in the Lower World.
Considering the differences in various details...
The Seven Immortals from the Lower World must be far stronger than the Seven Immortals in the book, right?
This...
Who can withstand them?
Can the entire Moon Embrace Sect, using all their means and combining everyone's strength, withstand them?
She doesn’t know.
It’s too hard to judge.
But she is certain that, regardless of whether they can withstand the 'Seven Immortals,' the Moon Embrace Sect will pay a huge price. This battle will not be easy, and it might even...
Leave the Moon Embrace Sect in ruins, with only a few remaining.
"Senior Sister."
She couldn’t help but speak up: "This is not just a whim of yours."
"These 'Seven Immortals' will definitely target our Moon Embrace Sect, and this battle will eventually break out. Therefore, we must prepare in advance and get everything ready."
"Only by doing so can we be prepared."
Duan Qingyao hesitated: "This... may not necessarily happen, right?"
"After all, if it’s about 'tribute,' wouldn’t the Twelve Holy Lands and those Immortal Ancient Clans be higher up? They should be targeted first."
"If they really target us, our strength is insufficient, but our resources are not bad. The people from the Upper Realm are too formidable. If we follow the rules and pay the tribute in full, perhaps... nothing bad will happen?"
"Senior Elder, with all due respect, there are no 'perhapses,'" Ya Ya slowly shook her head.
She looked around at everyone and sighed: "There are some things I can’t say."
"But..."
"Our Moon Embrace Sect will definitely be targeted by those Seven Immortals from the Lower World, and we will be the first to face them. Therefore, we must prepare in advance."
"If you trust me..."
"We naturally trust you, but..." Duan Qingyao was still hesitant, or rather, unwilling to believe it would come to that.
After all, if it really came to that, the Moon Embrace Sect would be on the brink of an abyss from which there would be no return.
"Senior Elder."
Great Elder Su Xinghai raised his hand to stop Duan Qingyao and said solemnly: "Your performance has been clear to everyone. We naturally trust you!"
"Moreover, regardless of whether they come or not, whether we will be targeted, or whether there will be a battle, we must prepare for the worst and make all necessary preparations."
"
-
"Without even a chance to fight back."
"This... that’s true." Duan Qingyao smiled bitterly and said no more.
She understood this logic too.
She wasn’t trying to oppose Ya Ya.
She simply didn’t want such a thing to happen and didn’t want to see that situation.
The Seven Immortals descending to the Lower World!
The Moon Embrace Sect’s current strength is indeed quite good, especially after more than four years have passed, the direct disciples have grown significantly!
In the Lower World, they might not be invincible, but...
They feel that, apart from the Twelve Holy Lands and the top Immortal Ancient Clans and great sects, there are not many forces that can match the Moon Embrace Sect.
The Moon Embrace Sect is already at the top of the Immortal Martial Continent.
It’s not far from the peak.
But...
Invincible in the world?
Enemies from the heavens!
Especially since they aren’t even invincible in the world yet.
...
"Damn!"
Ji Haoyue cursed.
"The Seven Immortals descending to the Lower World, it’s really happening..."
"You knew?"
Everyone looked at him.
"I heard vague rumors when I was young, even before I joined the Haoyue Sect. Back then, I was just a small wandering cultivator."
"While walking outside, I happened to meet an old man who muttered something about immortals descending to the lower world and harvesting."
"Unfortunately, I didn't quite understand what he was saying, so I didn't pay much attention."
"It wasn't until a short time later that I witnessed his ascension in broad daylight, and that's when I remembered these 'words'. But after so many years, I didn't think much of it."
"Until today..."
The crowd's expressions changed once again.
Just then, the old turtle, who had been silent all this time, let out a cold laugh: "You all know very little, but I know it very clearly."
"The Seven Immortals' descent to the lower world is not only real, but they come once every sixty million years, one batch after another, to harvest!"
"How do you know this?"
Everyone was curious.
The old turtle's cold smile deepened: "Why?"
"I am a ferocious beast."
"I've lived a long life!"
"Ferocious beasts improve slowly, and their spiritual intelligence grows even slower. I'm already over a million years old, and I've personally experienced it once. You ask why I know?"
"Moreover, our beast clan has bloodline inheritance!"
"In my bloodline inheritance, there are not only ancestral secret techniques but also memories of our ancestors!"
"And in those memories, there is related information. You ask, why do I know?"
It sighed again: "You humans are the spirits of all things. With talent, your cultivation speed is astonishing. But we beasts, even if we become demon cultivators, are still ten times slower, or even a hundred times slower than humans of the same realm."
"Not to mention, there are various external risks."
"However, beasts have one advantage that humans can never match. Our young ones are often able to run right after birth. Even if it takes a few days, they can basically take care of themselves. Fully self-sufficient? Over ninety percent won't take more than three years."
"Once our strength reaches a certain level and we become demon cultivators, there's a chance our bloodline will revert, and we can awaken the bloodline inheritance of our ancestors!"
"As for you humans..."
"Not only at birth, but even after a few years, or even a decade, you are far from being able to take care of yourselves. You might even cry and make a fuss. If you were alone in the wild, it's basically a ten out of ten chance of death."
"Humans also have short lifespans. In this short life, after ten years of weakness and another ten years of old age, how much time is left?"
"In this short lifespan, you also have to spend a lot of time learning various knowledge. In my opinion, this is actually unreasonable, but perhaps, this is the balance of the Heavenly Dao?"
"After all, it's impossible to let humans have all the advantages."
"As for us beasts, we indeed have many shortcomings. But once we become demon cultivators, we can live longer than human cultivators of the same realm. We have bloodline inheritance, our ancestors' secret techniques, and memories, all passed down."
"I know all this, is it strange?"
The old turtle spoke in a low voice: "Moreover, what you humans should care about is not these things, but..."
"The true purpose of the Seven Immortals' descent."
"And how you should respond."
"!"
The old turtle's words left everyone a bit dazed.
But after a moment's thought, they realized it was indeed the case.
The gap between humans and beasts, or demon cultivators, was indeed significant. But this was clearly not the 'topic' they were researching at this moment.
"Do you know their true purpose?" Qu Fei asked.
Ya Ya remained silent.
She wanted to say that she also knew, but this timing was clearly inappropriate.
"Purpose?"
"Harvesting."
The old turtle narrowed his eyes, his voice cold: "I don't know why they harvest, but based on my knowledge, they harvest every time they descend."
"Harvesting various 'treasures' and resources."
"They will also harvest the true celestial prodigies."
"!"
"Harvesting celestial prodigies?"
Everyone's expressions changed, except for Long Ao Jiao, who was excited: "Brilliant!"
"Harvesting celestial prodigies?"
"If the entire Moon Embrace Sect, full of celestial prodigies, is their target, then as long as we stay here, we will surely have a great battle with them."
"Not bad, not bad~!"
Everyone: "..."
This lunatic!
They silently mocked her in their hearts, but at this moment, they were also too lazy to argue.
Qu Fei muttered: "If that's the case, aren't the top-ranked celestial prodigies from the nine great holy lands also on the harvesting list?"
"Then..."
"Do you think we can unite the nine great holy lands to fight against them?"
"You're dreaming."
The old turtle gave him a sidelong glance: "Do you think the immortals descending are just anyone, or from any power?"
"!!!"
Qu Fei was stunned: "Could they be from the nine great holy lands?"
"What else?"
"It's extremely difficult for someone from the upper realm to descend to the lower world. If there's no one to receive them below, the cost is more than ten times higher."
"Even if not all nine great holy lands are involved, each descent is inevitably related to them. So, the top-ranked celestial prodigies of the nine great holy lands are not on the harvesting list."
"Wanting to unite with them to resist the harvesting? It's a pipe dream."
The old turtle's words made everyone's scalp go numb.
"Interesting."
Long Ao Jiao stroked her chin, completely unconcerned: "Why do you know so much?"
"Even if you've lived a long life and have bloodline inheritance, would they openly tell everyone about these matters?"
"..."
The old turtle fell silent, lowering his head.
(End of Chapter)
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