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Chapter 770: Desperation
Chapter 770: Desperation
The Bodhisattvas couldn't help but swallow hard.
At this point, any plea for mercy would sound utterly ridiculous.
Even if Grand Emptiness did not kill them, the San Xian Sect disciples surrounding them like wolves would never let them leave unscathed.
With the Buddha treasure stolen, it would only take a word from the young man in white, and these disciples would pounce without hesitation, tearing them apart, flesh and bone.
"Everyone..."
The five Bodhisattvas exchanged glances, seeing the resolve to die in each other's eyes.
With their cultivation, they could only activate a fraction of the Buddha treasure's power. Grand Emptiness had already proven his formidable strength by intercepting it. Even if they fought to the death, they stood no chance of hurting him.
In the next moment, the five of them no longer hesitated, each fleeing in a different direction.
Whether any of them would survive today was left to fate.
"Thief monks, you still dare to run!"
The other San Xian Sect disciples finally snapped out of their shock.
From the earth-shattering blow to the Buddha treasure being casually deflected by the giant shadow, the stark contrast made it seem as if the treasure was just an illusion created by the monks.
One of them, enraged, was about to launch an attack on one of the fleeing Bodhisattvas with a magical artifact.
But at that moment, a companion yanked him back, gesturing for him to look at the peak of the Heavenly Tower Mountain.
Grand Emptiness still stood in place, calmly watching the five Bodhisattvas flee.
The giant shadow behind him remained motionless.
In a breath, he brought his index and middle fingers together, casually sweeping them through the air. With this gesture, everything in his line of sight suddenly became tranquil. The sky was clear and reflective like a mirror, so transparent that one could see the traces of the wind with the naked eye.
Silence reigned supreme!
The Bodhisattvas suddenly halted, scanning their surroundings as if facing a great enemy. Beads of sweat the size of beans rolled down their foreheads, soaking their eyes.
In an instant, they summoned their Disaster Force, manifesting majestic golden bodies that enveloped them. Three of them, who had attained enlightenment through the Great Teachings as demons, not only displayed their golden bodies but also revealed their demonic forms!
The solemn golden bodies of the Bodhisattvas and the fearsome forms of the great demons abruptly dominated the sky.
"So, they are demons..."
The bewildered civilians, who had initially thought the earlier glow was a sign of divine wrath, now saw the truth.
If such terrifying demons had appeared a few months ago, they would have scattered in panic. But now, they instinctively stood their ground, trembling but staring straight at the white-clad figure on the mountain peak.
Shen Yi's sword fingers finally descended.
In an instant, ripples spread through the clear sky, as if an invisible white light was flowing, weaving through the air and reaching out in all directions. Soon, it came into contact with the massive golden bodies and demonic forms.
The seemingly indestructible golden bodies and the powerful demonic forms shattered without resistance the moment they touched the white light, the cuts clean and precise, like mirror surfaces.
The white light gathered in the sky, forming an ancient green blade.
Swish—
The long sword flew back and returned to the scabbard at Shen Yi's waist with a resounding clang.
Only then did the shattered golden bodies slowly disintegrate into golden light, revealing the terrified monks and the massive demonic corpses, which crashed into Kaiyuan Prefecture amidst a shower of blood.
"The Pure Realm! This is the technique of the Supreme Clarity lineage!"
Many disciples had already recognized the technique and couldn't help but shout out.
While the black cloud and giant shadow had been unexpected, it was only when Shen Yi used this technique from the San Xian Sect that the crowd felt a sense of pride and honor.
Moreover, the way Grand Emptiness executed it with such ease clearly showed his mastery.
The disciples not of the Supreme Clarity lineage, however, could only stare in awe at the blood raining down.
Grand Emptiness's technique was ruthless, not quite in line with the concept of purity and non-action, but it depended on who it was used against.
After all, the Bodhi Sect had invaded the North Continent and killed without hesitation, fueling the resentment and killing intent of the proud cultivators of the Great Teachings.
Now that they have met such a miserable end, it only brings cheers and applause!
"Thank you, Grand Emptiness, for avenging my fellow disciples!"
"Thank you, Grand Emptiness!"
The cries of approval spread like waves, echoing far and wide.
And this was just the beginning. Within a day, all of the North Continent would know who had avenged so many fellow disciples, as well as the Lingxu and Chiyun Caves.
"..."
Four figures stood stunned at the edge of Kaiyuan Prefecture.
In front were the two Zhenren, You Yao and Yun Miao, with He and Lu Child standing behind them.
At that moment, the cheers were so grating.
You Yao felt utterly at a loss.
"Senior Sister You Yao, I received news and immediately rushed back to inform you", Yun Miao explained, his throat dry. After being neglected by his master, he knew very well who could be his chance to rise again.
Thus, even though he had lost face on Qingguang Mountain the last time, he had sincerely and diligently pursued the trail of the Bodhisattva Sect bandits.
And just a few days ago, he had made significant progress.
Who would have thought... who would have thought that the monks, whom all the North Continent disciples had been unable to track down, would actually launch an attack on Tian Tower Mountain? Even more absurdly, not only did their assault fail, but they couldn't even hold out until You Yao arrived.
This wasn't an assault; it was a suicide mission!
"..."
Lu Child stared intently at the vague outline of Tian Tower Mountain. His brother had died here, and now, the hope of avenging him seemed even more distant.
"It is the will of heaven."
He Child sighed lightly, patting his colleague's shoulder. While he seemed to be consoling Lu Child, he was actually trying to comfort You Yao.
Many things are beyond human control.
And to put it bluntly, the sudden and desperate attack by the monks was likely because You Yao had recently been very focused on the matter and had already caught their trail, forcing them to act in desperation.
Grand Emptiness’s current glory was partly due to the efforts of Qingguang Cave.
"The will of heaven..."
You Yao never believed in such things. The Great Calamity chose the Immortal Emperor, and who in this world could better represent the will of heaven than the Immortal Emperor?
The color drained from her face, leaving her pale.
Her last hope was now extinguished.
As for her suspicions about Grand Emptiness having ties with the Bodhisattva Sect, no one would believe her after today, no matter what she said.
"Ha."
You Yao gave a bitter laugh, pushing Yun Miao away. She was utterly disoriented, swaying as she rode the cloud back to Qingguang Mountain.
...
In the white clouds, a winding stone staircase.
The woman in black stepped into the Daoist temple, walked to her master's door, and pushed it, but the thin wooden door wouldn't budge.
Her pupils trembled slightly; this was a clear sign of rejection.
The slight sway of her black dress seemed unable to withstand the chill of the high mountains, making her shiver.
You Yao did not turn to leave. Instead, she knelt down with a thud.
She remained kneeling for what seemed like an eternity, until He and Lu Child and Yun Miao returned, and her fellow disciples gathered at the temple entrance upon hearing the news.
Finally, a sigh came from inside the room.
The wooden door opened a crack.
You Yao quietly rose, pushed the door open, and stepped inside.
Her master sat on a cushion, his back to her, showing no intention of turning around.
"Speak your mind", Qingguangzi's voice was slightly harsh.
"Master." You Yao seemed to have thought through many things during her long kneel. She pressed her lips together and spoke directly: "Do I still have a chance?"
The room fell into a long silence.
Qingguangzi still did not turn his head, only saying mildly, "Do not hope for too much. Focus on taking care of your own Daoist temple."
He did not want to see this disciple because he did not want to hear any more unreasonable requests. He hoped she would finally be content and guard her territory.
Forget about the position of Immortal Emperor. At least maintain Qingguang Cave's current status, so that after the calamity, there would still be incense offerings. He didn't want to embarrass himself in front of the sect master.
Moreover, there was nothing more to discuss. In the San Xian Sect alone, apart from the Jade Purity Sect Master, there were two other sect masters and five emperors, totaling seven major factions.
Each faction had many immortal caves.
Qingguang Cave was just one of them. It was perfectly normal not to be able to sit in the position of the ruler of heaven and earth. It was a matter of timing and destiny.
"..."
Upon hearing this, the last glimmer of hope in You Yao's eyes faded.
She stared silently at the neatly arranged floor tiles. After a long time, she slowly stood up, dispensed with the formal bow, and turned to leave the room.
You Yao had understood her master's meaning.
She was once a formidable presence in the world, but now she was nothing more than a watchdog. To her sect, she was like Grand Emptiness to Lingxu—no longer needed to cause chaos, but merely to keep the peace during the great calamity.
She should be thankful that her master hadn’t taken away the three spirit treasures she possessed. Even as a watchdog, barking at outsiders, she still had a bit of dignity.
Thinking of this, You Yao couldn’t help but let out a self-deprecating smile.
She walked out of the Daoist temple, only to see her junior disciples giving her strange looks. After a moment, they finally reacted and bowed.
The child standing at the temple entrance was now just the white crane.
As for the deer child, he stood far away, staring at her with a complex and gloomy expression.
You Yao knew what this wretched creature was thinking.
If she only held onto the four prefectures and didn’t strive for the final position, then his brother’s death would have been meaningless, a result of her momentary anger.
"Tsk."
Zhenren Yun Miao cleared his throat and quietly looked away.
He should feel despair, but seeing You Yao fall to the same fate as him brought a strange sense of relief.
He was no longer the most disgraced eldest disciple of the North Continent.
However, Yun Miao didn’t show his thoughts, as this woman still owed him a Daoist temple in one of the prefectures.
Under everyone’s watchful eyes, You Yao walked forward, seemingly calm. But with each step, she felt a sharp pain in her heart.
Despite what she had lost, she still surpassed ninety-nine percent of her fellow disciples. Once the storm passed, even if she lost her current status, she would still be respected as Senior Sister You Yao.
But the hardest thing to endure was the disparity.
Upon returning to the great hall, You Yao caught sight of figures rushing out. She stopped one of them and said coldly, "Where are you going?"
"Uh…" Yu Chi had just packed her things and hadn’t expected anyone to return. Her old face showed a hint of embarrassment.
She had fled from the South Continent to the North Continent to avoid those destined for the calamity. Now that Qingguang Cave was clearly involved, even hiding in some remote mountain would be safer than staying here.
But as someone who had been a senior ancestor in the South Continent for many years, she had some dignity.
Yu Chi forced a smile, hesitated for a long time, and instead of answering, offered some advice, "Senior Sister, this great calamity is meant for those with destiny. People are different, and too much obsession can harm oneself."
You Yao didn’t detect any mockery in her words.
The old woman was genuinely trying to help her.
But this only made the words feel like the final straw that broke the camel’s back.
The anger that You Yao had suppressed for so long erupted in an instant.
"Do you mean I’m not as good as he is?" she asked coldly, staring at the old woman.
"No, no, Sister, that’s not what I meant!" Yu Chi, realizing the other’s anger, knew further persuasion would only make things worse. She laughed nervously and quickly stopped.
"You stay in the hall and don’t go anywhere."
You Yao suddenly waved her sleeve, sending Yu Chi flying back into the hall. With a powerful hand, she pressed down, pinning her with several beams of pure light.
Her eyes blazed with fire. "I want you to open your eyes and see clearly how much of a difference there is between me and your South Continent cultivators."
Since her master showed no mercy and her fellow disciples no longer respected her, why should she continue to serve Qingguang Cave?
If she couldn’t become an Immortal Emperor, then she might as well not participate in this great calamity.
Better to seek freedom and let her heart find peace!
"Yun Miao!"
You Yao called out, summoning the person outside. Before he could ask, she threw him a token. "With this token, lead the demons and take the Imperial Qi of the four prefectures within seven days. Don’t worry about overreaching; I want everything you can get."
"Once it’s done, the four prefectures will be yours."
"Ah?"
Yun Miao was stunned by the good news. Before he could feel joy, a sense of fear crept in. "What is Senior Sister planning?"
"What do you think?"
You Yao sneered and turned abruptly.
She wanted to attain the Golden Immortal realm and wait alongside those old beings to enjoy the Imperial Qi. This damned calamity, who needed it?
Of course, before attaining the Golden Immortal realm, she would first kill that damned insect disciple to avenge her heart’s hatred.
This time, she would see if that old Lingxu could stop her again.
(End of Chapter)
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