Regarding aptitude,
Certainly, Jun Dongjin has the advantage.
With the Mutated Spiritual Root talent, he can easily rank in the top fifty in the Moral Daoist Sect's history of several hundred thousand years.
Moreover, if Jun Dongjin, being a steady person, can step into the Refinement Period,
Continuing to maintain the Moral Daoist Sect's dominant position in the Central Plains won't be difficult.
However,
Jun Dongjin is ultimately an outsider.
Even if he marries a female cultivator from the Mu family,
He is still an outsider.
If Jun Dongjin becomes the future sect master of the Moral Daoist Sect,
He will definitely not let the Mu family continue to dominate, no matter the reason.
He will suppress the Mu family.
This is the instinct of those in higher positions.
On the contrary,
If Mu Mongting becomes the next sect master of the Moral Daoist Sect,
The above-mentioned situation will not occur, after all, Mu Mongting is a cultivator from the Mu family.
Mu Qingliu remained calm; at his level, it doesn't matter much who becomes the next sect master.
The most important thing is,
How to maintain the interests of the Mu family.
And,
Mu Mongting is just not as good as Jun Dongjin.
Compared to other members of the Moral Daoist Sect, Mu Mongting is already at the top.
With the accumulated heritage of the Moral Daoist Sect for several hundred thousand years, there shouldn't be any problem when Mu Mongting assumes the position of sect master.
"Dongjin, don't blame me."
"If you want to blame, blame yourself for not being part of the Mu family."
Mu Qingliu thought to himself.
Actually, if it were a few decades or centuries later,
If Jun Dongjin had attempted to break through to the Refinement Period before Mu Mongting,
Mu Qingliu really had the idea of cultivating Jun Dongjin as the next sect master of the sect.
Unfortunately, time waits for no one.
With both of them progressing at a similar pace,
Mu Qingliu naturally prioritizes his own people.
Since he has decided to wholeheartedly cultivate Mu Mongting, Mu Qingliu naturally begins to suppress Jun Dongjin.
Otherwise, if Jun Dongjin sees Mu Mongting attempting to break through to the Refinement Period with the full support of the sect, it will inevitably disturb his mindset.
At that time, regardless of what actions he takes, it will be a loss for the sect.
Therefore,
Mu Qingliu wants to transfer Jun Dongjin out of the Moral Daoist Sect in advance.
"With Dongjin's aptitude, even without the sect's assistance, he is expected to step into the semi-Ancient Saint level in the future."
"I'll be the 'villain' and personally transfer Dongjin away."
"Wait until later, when Mongting becomes the sect master, then bring Dongjin back and entrust him with important tasks to gain his loyalty."
Mu Qingliu thought in his heart.
In the world of cultivation, individuals may possess great power, but managing a force is not just about having strength.
Especially in the Moral Daoist Sect, with the watchful eyes of the Ghostly Palace, Demon Saint Nest, and Blood Demon Sea, the master of the Ancient Saint level needs to sit in the Moral Daoist Mountain at all times.
At this moment, managing the entire Central Plains requires looking at the effectiveness of those under command.
In Mu Qingliu's view, Jun Dongjin is obviously a very qualified subordinate.
Even if he cannot become the sect master, being an elder in charge can undoubtedly relieve the sect master of many worries.
Moral Daoist Mountain.
Jun Dongjin, Mu Lian'er, as well as Jun Xiaoyao and Jun Zhilan, the family of four, sat there with a frown.
"What does Grandfather mean by making our whole family go to take charge of Mangya Mountain? The location there is remote, and there aren't any important resources. Why should the four of us go?"
Jun Zhilan expressed some dissatisfaction.
She was living well in the Moral Daoist Mountain; the spiritual energy was abundant, and the cultivation environment was suitable. As for Mangya Mountain? Although it is still within the range of the Central Plains, it is naturally far inferior to the Moral Daoist Mountain.
"The sect master should have his considerations."
"Perhaps there are important resources in Mangya Mountain that we don't know about?"
Jun Xiaoyao always thought from the perspective of the sect master.
"I'll go ask Father what's going on."
Mu Lian'er stood up, intending to see Mu Qingliu.
She couldn't understand why, for no reason, her father suddenly issued such an order to their family.
Over the years, Jun Dongjin has been carrying out the tasks assigned by the sect master well, and there hasn't been any flaws, making such a command unnecessary.
"Lian'er."
Jun Dongjin quickly stopped Mu Lian'er.
"The sect master has issued a sect order for this matter. It's already a done deal. Going there now will only make the sect master awkward."
Jun Dongjin shook his head and said, "Moreover, it's a good time. I've been busy with sect matters for the past few decades. Now that I'm free, it's a good time to take a break."
"I heard that Mangya Mountain gathers a large number of mortal kingdoms. When the time comes, I'll take you all to have a good time."
"Dad, you're really optimistic." Jun Zhilan rolled her eyes.
But one thing Jun Dongjin said was correct.
Regarding the transfer of their entire family, it was an order issued by the sect master through a sect decree.
There is no room for changes or turning back.
Even if they are unwilling, they can only follow the order.
Otherwise, it would be a betrayal of the sect.
"Perhaps Father just wants to temper your character. You will probably be transferred back soon." Mu Lian'er comforted.
Moral Daoist Mountain.
Mu Family Peak.
Mu Mongting and a few trusted followers came to a secret room on the mountain peak.
This is one of the few places in the entire Central Plains that is not monitored by the Taihao Immortal Mirror.
"Mongting Senior Brother, have you heard that Jun Dongjin is about to be transferred, and his whole family will go to take charge of Mangya Mountain?"
A round-faced man whispered, unable to hide his pleasure.
In these years, Mu Mongting and Jun Dongjin have fought for the position of sect master countless times for the position of sect master.
Jun Dongjin has a Mutated Spiritual Root and is well-liked within the sect, especially by those senior elders.
So, even though Mu Mongting has the background of the Mu family, he has suffered many losses.
Mu Mongting is like this, let alone his trusted followers.
Now that they hear Jun Dongjin's family is about to be transferred, the joy in their hearts can be imagined.
If not for the sect's rules, they would probably have been celebrating outside by now.
"Why does the sect master want to transfer Jun Dongjin's family?"
Mu Mongting's mood was also good, but he began to think.
He didn't know that the sect master, Mu Qingliu, had already decided to choose him as the future sect master and had transferred Jun Dongjin away for his benefit.
Also, it was a layout for the future subjugation of Jun Dongjin.
"I heard that something big happened in the Savage Wilderness recently."
The second follower spoke, "The eldest son of the Demon Saint Nest died, apparently killed by an Ancient Saint."
"I've heard about this matter too," Mu Mongting nodded. However, no one knows the details, such as which Ancient Saint was involved. The sect master probably knows, but if he doesn't say it himself, no one dares to ask.
"Mongting Senior Brother, regardless of whether it's related to this matter or not, these things are not important now. There's an unprecedented opportunity. Although Jun Dongjin is being transferred from the sect, it doesn't mean he won't come back."
The third subordinate lowered his voice. "Your point being?"
Mu Mongting's expression changed slightly. "Hehe, in the past, Jun Dongjin always had a large number of subordinates with him. However, this time, the sect master explicitly stated that only Jun Dongjin's family of four would go to Mangya Mountain. If Jun Dongjin's family dies on the way, it shouldn't be a difficult task, right?"
This subordinate spoke with a cold tone. "The Taihao Immortal Realm covers the entire Central Plains. As soon as we take action, we'll be exposed."
Mu Mongting shook his head. "The Taihao Immortal Mirror monitors different auras. If cultivators from the Blood Demon Sea, Demon Saint Nest, or Ghostly Palace dare to enter the Central Plains, they will be detected by the Immortal Mirror. However, if it's the aura of the sect masters of various generations, even if sensed, the Immortal Mirror won't react."
This subordinate continued, "Are you saying I should use the symbols left by the sect masters of various generations?"
Mu Mongting said, "Symbols are created by leaving one's full-strength attack on special paper through unique means. If later generations activate the symbols, it's equivalent to triggering the full-strength attack within the symbols. Throughout the tens of thousands of years of the Moral Daoist Sect's heritage, every Virtual Refinement stage sect master has left behind some symbols containing their full-strength attacks."
All the past sect masters at the Virtual Refinement stage were once the owners of the Taihao Immortal Mirror.
"The idea won't work. Even if it wasn't detected at the time, if the sect master investigates later, exposure is inevitable."
Mu Mongting still shook his head. If Jun Dongjin dies, the sect master will undoubtedly investigate using the 'retrospective' ability of the Taihao Immortal Mirror.
"He doesn't have the means to hide that."
"Yeah, the sect master must know. But by then, Jun Dongjin will already be dead. In our Moral Daoist Sect, only you, Senior Brother Mongting, can succeed the position of the sect master," continued the subordinate.
"There are so many disciples in the Moral Daoist Sect, and there's no shortage of geniuses. Besides me, there are plenty of disciples who could be candidates for the sect master position," Mu Mongting still seemed hesitant.
"Senior Brother Mongting, you underestimate your position within the sect. Unless the sect can produce another mutated Tianling Root cultivator like Jun Dongjin, you are the most suitable candidate for the sect master position within the next thousand years. And there's something I'm not sure if I should say..."
"Our Moral Daoist Sect, throughout its history, has had sect masters in office for at most fifteen thousand years. The current Sect Master Mu has been in office for almost twelve thousand years. Senior Brother Mongting, you are also a direct descendant of the Mu family. If Master doesn't nurture you, who else can he nurture? But if Jun Dongjin comes back alive, it's uncertain who will hold the position of the future sect master."
Hearing the suggestions from his trusted subordinates, Mu Mongting's expression changed constantly.
"Alright." After a long time, Mu Mongting suddenly stood up, his gaze cold. "Outside the Yunwu Sanctuary, Jun Dongjin, Mu Leier, Jun Xiaoyao, and Jun Zhilan are bidding farewell to Lin Yuan. 'Little brother, stay well in the Yunwu Sanctuary,' said Jun Zhilan with some reluctance."
The sect's order only mentioned that Jun Dongjin's family of four would go to Mangya Mountain. As for Jun Wuji, who had been staying in the Yunwu Sanctuary without coming out, he wasn't included. Perhaps in Mu Qingliu's eyes, Jun Wuji didn't need attention. What did a Golden Core-stage cultivator mean to the Moral Daoist Sect?
"Be careful on your journey." Lin Yuan looked towards Jun Dongjin, Mu Leier, and the others, and said, "What's there to be careful about? Mangya Mountain is also within the Central Plains of the Divine Continent. Under the coverage of the Taihao Immortal Mirror, the dogs from the Blood Demon Sea, Demon Saint Nest, and the Ghostly Palace, dare they still make a move against me?" Jun Dongjin smiled.
Clearly, he had confidence in his sect-protecting immortal tool.
"Regardless, being cautious is always right," Lin Yuan said.
External enemies weren't the terrifying ones; the real threats came from internal enemies.
For example, someone like Mu Mongting.
Through these years of understanding, Lin Yuan knew that Mu Mongting was the kind of person who held grudges and sought revenge.
It's not that cultivators with such a personality are bad, but one always needs to be on guard against them.
"Understood. We'll be on our way then," Jun Dongjin waved his hand, leaving with Mu Leier, Jun Xiaoyao, and Jun Zhilan.
Lin Yuan watched as Jun Dongjin and the others disappeared, then turned and returned to the Yunwu Sanctuary.
Inside a cultivation chamber, Lin Yuan sat cross-legged.
"Go, follow them," Lin Yuan's thoughts moved slightly.
The Taiyin Divine Spirit emerged from within him and quickly disappeared on the spot.
Mangya Ancient Road.
This was the necessary route to Mangya Mountain.
In the dense forest beside the ancient road, several figures stood quietly.
These figures, hiding their auras, were unexpectedly all experts at the Nascent Divinity stage.
"They've arrived. Jun Dongjin and his family are almost here," one of the figures carefully observed, sensing the aura from thousands of miles away.
A magnificent jade chariot swiftly approached, evidently a high-grade flying artifact.
"Wait until we don't need to act. We'll activate this talisman together." The leader of the group struggled to take out a faint golden talisman from his storage pouch.
Even without activation, this faint golden talisman emitted a terrifying power.
"A Nascent Divinity talisman."
The other figures next to him looked at the talisman with fervent eyes. This was the foundation of the Moral Daoist Sect. If it weren't for Mu Mongting visiting the Mu family cultivators, they wouldn't even have the opportunity to see a Nascent Divinity talisman.
"Later, when that jade chariot..."
The Nascent Divinity-stage leader started arranging the plan.
Activating a Nascent Divinity talisman required the joint efforts of Nascent Divinity stage experts like themselves.
Suddenly.
Just at that moment.
Under the gaze of several Nascent Divinity stage experts.
The faint golden Nascent Divinity talisman in their line of sight seemed to be stimulated by something.
It unexpectedly activated on its own.
Hum!
The Nascent Divinity talisman exploded directly.
Forming an illusory defensive barrier.
However, in the next moment.
The defensive barrier shattered.
From the self-activation of the Nascent Divinity talisman.
To the formation of the barrier exploding.
Everything happened in the blink of an eye.
Even with the reaction speed of Nascent Divinity-stage Celestial Lords.
At this moment, they were somewhat confused.
What happened?
"This?"
The leader among the Nascent Divinity-stage cultivators seemed to realize something, his face showing a horrified expression.
Nascent Divinity talismans.
Generally, there are two ways to use them.
One is active activation, which is an offensive method.
The other is passive defense.
It activates automatically when facing an unavoidable threat.
Forming a defensive barrier.
This method, even against attacks from Nascent Divinity ancient sages of the same level, the defensive barrier can hold for a while.
However, just now.
The defensive barrier formed by the Nascent Divinity talisman only lasted for an instant?
The leading Nascent Divinity-stage Celestial Lord shivered.
Instinctively, he looked towards the sky.
Between heaven and earth, at some unknown time, there appeared a suffocating aura, ancient and vast, covering the sky.
The Nascent Divinity-stage Celestial Lord vaguely saw that above the firmament, under the radiant moon, a figure emerged, exuding the aura of the Taiyin, almost merging with the bright moon.
Although this figure was beneath the moon, it seemed to encompass the entire moon.
With the left hand behind and the right hand pressing down towards them, as if crushing a few ants. However, it seemed to be obstructed by something, pausing for a moment.
The Nascent Divinity-stage Celestial Lord shivered.
He subconsciously looked towards the sky.
Between heaven and earth, at some unknown time, there appeared a suffocating aura, ancient and vast, covering the sky.
The Nascent Divinity-stage Celestial Lord vaguely saw that above the firmament, under the radiant moon, a figure emerged, exuding the aura of the Taiyin, almost merging with the bright moon.
Although this figure was beneath the moon, it seemed to encompass the entire moon.
With the left hand behind and the right hand pressing down towards them, as if crushing a few ants. However, it seemed to be obstructed by something, pausing for a moment.
The bright moon hangs high.
The power of the Taiyin permeates.
Lin Yuan lowered his head and looked down at the Nascent Divinity-stage Celestial Lords whose legs were weak.
Although the Taiyin Nascent Divinity followed behind Jun Dongjin and others, the perception was immense.
Long before tens of thousands of miles away, he sensed that there were people ambushing here.
So he rushed here in advance, intending to take the opportunity to crush them.
It's just that the power of that Nascent Divinity talisman exceeded Lin Yuan's expectations.
Actually blocking him for a moment?
"The cultivation system of immortals also has its extraordinary aspects."
Lin Yuan's thoughts fluctuated. For example, the way of these talismans can preserve the power of a Nascent Divinity ancient sage almost intact.
The profoundness involved made Lin Yuan somewhat amazed.
Boom!
Just at this moment.
In the central part of the Central Divine Continent.
A terrifying aura suddenly erupted.
I saw a mirror light radiating infinite radiance and infinite calamities, suddenly descending, condensing into a mirror light incarnation.
Then it directly struck towards Lin Yuan.
This blow caused the surrounding space to prohibit condensation, and the terrifying power swept along every inch of air.
For ordinary Nascent Divinity-stage Celestial Lords, even if the resurrected eldest prince of the savage and desolate Demon Saint Nest dared to resist this blow head-on, there was a risk of falling directly. The power of this blow seemed to reach the peak of Nascent Divinity Profound Opening Realm.
"Taihao Immortal Mirror?"
"Trouble!"
Lin Yuan's eyebrows slightly frowned.
He had been very careful to conceal his power just now, but he was still sensed abnormally by the Taihao Immortal Mirror, and it directly descended.
However, it may not necessarily be that the Taihao Immortal Mirror discovered Lin Yuan's actions. It could be that the Nascent Divinity talisman shattered, causing the Taihao Immortal Realm to sense something.
Rumble.
Lin Yuan took a step back.
His sleeves fluttered, casually blocking this nearly Nascent Divinity Profound Opening Realm peak-level strike.
Hum.
Invisible fluctuations spread in all directions. The confrontation of the two ancient sage-level powers, if not intentionally restrained, the surrounding earth for thousands of miles might have begun to crack.
Thousands of miles away.
Jun Dongjin and others manipulated the jade carriage treasure. After getting a little closer, they immediately noticed the shock of the collision of ancient sage-level powers.
"There are two ancient sages fighting? One of them is the sect master, who is the other?"
Jun Dongjin was greatly surprised. There are only a few Nascent Divinity ancient sages in the world, no more than a handful, and each one is famous.
"Where?"
Jun Dongjin looked up at the sky, and saw two figures confronting each other. The one on the left was surrounded by immortal light, which was the mirror light incarnation of the sect master of the sect, Mu Qingliu.
The figure on the right, with fluttering sleeves and a blurred face, stood under the bright moon, with an imposing manner as vast as the moon in the sky.
"The power of Taiyin, is it the Ghost King of the Ghost Palace?"
The bright moon hangs high.
The power of Taiyin permeates.
Lin Yuan lowered his head and looked down at those Nascent Divinity-stage Celestial Lords whose legs were trembling.
Even though the Taiyin Nascent Divinity was following Jun Dongjin and others, its perception was vast.
Long before they arrived tens of thousands of miles away, they sensed an ambush here.
So, they rushed in advance, planning to crush them along the way.
However, the power of the Nascent Divinity talisman exceeded Lin Yuan's expectations.
It actually blocked his attack in an instant?
"The cultivation system of immortality also has its strengths."
Lin Yuan's thoughts fluctuated. For example, the art of talismans like this could preserve the power of a Nascent Divinity ancient sage almost intact.
The subtleties involved made Lin Yuan somewhat amazed.
Boom!
Just at this moment.
In the central part of the Divine Land.
A terrifying aura suddenly erupted.
A mirror light emitting boundless radiance and countless tribulations appeared instantly, condensing into a mirror light incarnation that directly struck towards Lin Yuan.
This strike vaguely prevented the surrounding space from condensing, and the terrifying power swept along every inch of air.
Even a Nascent Divinity-stage Celestial Lord, if daring to resist head-on, would risk falling directly. The power of this strike seemed to reach the pinnacle of the Nascent Divinity Profound Void Realm.
"The Taihao Immortal Mirror?"
"Trouble!"
Lin Yuan's brows slightly furrowed.
He had already carefully restrained his power, yet he was still detected abnormally by the Taihao Immortal Mirror, descending directly.
However, it might not necessarily be that the Taihao Immortal Mirror discovered Lin Yuan's actions; it could be due to the fragmentation of the Nascent Divinity talisman, causing something to be sensed in the Taihao Immortal Realm.
Splashing sounds.
Lin Yuan stepped back.
His large sleeves fluttered, and he casually blocked the strike that almost reached the pinnacle of the Nascent Divinity Profound Void Realm.
Hum.
Invisible fluctuations vibrated in all directions. The clash of two Ancient Sage-level powers, if not intentionally restrained, would have already caused the earth within thousands of miles to crack.
Thousands of miles away.
Jun Dongjin and others, riding the jade chariot artifact, approached and immediately sensed the shockwaves from the collision of Ancient Sage-level powers.
"Two Ancient Sages are in a battle? One of them is the Sect Master, but who is the other?"
Jun Dongjin was greatly surprised. Among the current Ancient Sages, only the King of Ghosts among them had an aura closest to this figure.
"Dad, what do you think that is?"
Jun Zhilan seemed to have discovered something, pointing in a certain direction and whispered.
Jun Dongjin looked over and saw several Nascent Divinity-stage Celestial Lords trembling in a hidden corner.
These Nascent Divinity-stage Celestial Lords had pale faces, and they didn't even have the courage to escape.
"Who are they?"
Jun Dongjin carefully observed.
In the Divine Land, including the Eastern Sea, the Wilderness, Blood Demon Sea, and Ghost Palace, those who could reach the Nascent Divinity stage were not many, but they were well-known figures.
"The aura of Nascent Divinity talismans."
Jun Dongjin's expression became grave.
He vaguely felt the Nascent Divinity talisman's aura from these terrified Nascent Divinity-stage Celestial Lords.
The aura of Nascent Divinity talismans. In the current world, only the Moral Dao Immortal Sect could produce them.
It's not that anyone with Nascent Divinity strength can leave behind Nascent Divinity talismans. Creating these talismans requires a specific proficiency in talismanic arts, and the core material of the talisman is unique to the Moral Dao Immortal Sect.
In other words.
At this moment, the Nascent Divinity talisman's aura that Jun Dongjin felt could only come from the Moral Dao Immortal Sect.
"This Nascent Divinity talisman should belong to the 21st generation Sect Master of the sect, Mu Shouzhuo."
Jun Dongjin thought silently.
Every Nascent Divinity Ancient Sage was unique, and the Nascent Divinity talisman carried the full force of this Ancient Sage.
So, just based on the aura of the talisman, one could tell which Ancient Sage it belonged to. Especially in the Moral Dao Immortal Sect, which has a history of hundreds of thousands of years, for every Nascent Divinity Ancient Sage, a divine image was established for countless sect disciples to worship.
"The Mu Family's Nascent Divinity talisman."
Jun Dongjin's mood was complicated.
The Mu Family, as one of the three main veins of the sect, has given birth to more than one Nascent Divinity Master.
The 21st generation Sect Master, Mu Shouzhuo.
And the current 30th generation Sect Master, Mu Qingliu.
Both came from the Mu Family.
Jun Dongjin was not a fool.
On their way to the Maze Cliff, the Maze Cliff Ancient Road, ambushing several Nascent Divinity-stage Celestial Lords, and these Nascent Divinity-stage Celestial Lords wielding Nascent Divinity talismans.
What are they up to?
"Sect Master."
Jun Dongjin sighed softly in his heart.
Jun Dongjin knew that these people were definitely not arranged by the Sect Master.
If the Sect Master wanted to kill him, there was no need for such trouble; he could directly suppress him with the Taihao Immortal Mirror. Why waste a Nascent Divinity talisman?
But it was not the Sect Master's doing; it was the Mu Family's doing.
Moreover, it was done by high-ranking members of the Mu Family. Otherwise, it would be impossible to take out a Nascent Divinity talisman left by a Mu Family ancestor.
"Mu Mengting wants to cut off the roots?"
Jun Dongjin felt somewhat disheartened for a moment.
He admitted that he and Mu Mengting had a competitive relationship, and they often had opposing opinions as sect disciples, which was normal. However, now Mu Mengting was directly making a move.
Below the high sky.
The Sect Master of the Immortal Sect, Mu Qingliu, utilized the Taihao Immortal Mirror, descending with a mirror light incarnation, and gazed at Lin Yuan with a solemn expression.
Through the brief exchange just now, Mu Qingliu deduced that the strength of the formidable opponent in front of him was at least at the pinnacle of the Profound Void Realm.
It's worth noting that although he was not in his true form, the area was still within the range of the Divine Land of the Central Earth. The power of the Taihao Immortal Mirror enveloped the region.
The mirror light incarnation descending from the Immortal Mirror required a formidable cultivator, at least at the Profound Void level, to resist.
Yet, Lin Yuan effortlessly blocked the attack just now, indicating a strength at least at the pinnacle of the Profound Void Realm.
"Who are you exactly?"
Mu Qingliu stared at Lin Yuan. From the aura, Lin Yuan resembled the King of Ghosts from the Ghost Palace, both possessing the power of Taiyin.
However, Mu Qingliu keenly perceived the differences.
Compared to the King of Ghosts, the aura on Lin Yuan was much purer, as if he were the incarnation of boundless Taiyin power.
"Who I am is not important."
"Just the internal struggles within your Immortal Sect are quite interesting."
Lin Yuan glanced at those Nascent Divinity-stage Celestial Lords trembling below and the jade chariot artifact that had stopped in the distance.
"Internal struggles?"
Mu Qingliu sighed inwardly.
At the moment of his descent, sensing the aura of the Nascent Divinity talisman, he had already guessed a lot about the situation.
Mu Qingliu never expected that Mu Mengting's tolerance would be so small that he had relocated Jun Dongjin's family far from the central power of the Immortal Sect to Maze Cliff, yet Mu Mengting still harbored such fear towards Jun Dongjin, even resorting to a mid-journey assassination.
"This is an internal matter of the Immortal Sect, and it has nothing to do with you."
Mu Qingliu said calmly.
In fact, he had been keeping an eye on Jun Dongjin's whereabouts all along.
Even if Lin Yuan hadn't made a move, those Nascent Divinity-stage Celestial Lords activating the Nascent Divinity talisman would still have been sensed by him.
For Mu Qingliu, what he cared about was the overall situation of the Moral Dao Immortal Sect.
Jun Dongjin's rare aptitude and talents meant that even if he couldn't become the Sect Master, he could still be highly valued. Therefore, he must not die.
In fact, whether one becomes the Sect Master or not, the most important thing is not the aptitude. As long as one can step into the Profound Void Realm, wielding a Sect-protecting Immortal artifact, they are invincible in this world.
As for whether one ultimately reaches the 'Entering Void,' 'Profound Void,' or 'Refining Void' stages, there is no fundamental difference.
This is also the reason why, despite knowing that Jun Dongjin's aptitude surpasses that of Mu Mengting, Mu Mengting, who hails from the Ghost Palace, and possesses many sect treasures like the Nine Heaven Lustrous Glass Water, is confident in breaking through to the Profound Void Realm.
In short, Jun Dongjin's advantage in innate talent is not indispensable.
However, the advantage that Mu Mengting possesses, originating from the Mu Family, is something Jun Dongjin lacks.
If, in this generation, the Mu Family did not have such a talented disciple as Mu Mengting, Mu Qingliu, for the future of the Immortal Sect, would definitely choose to cultivate Jun Dongjin as the Sect Master.
"Openly meddling in the affairs of my Immortal Sect, this Sect is curious to see what confidence you have."
Mu Qingliu raised his right hand, and an image of an immortal mirror appeared.
It was the projection of the Sect-protecting Immortal artifact, the Taihao Immortal Mirror.
The true form of Mu Qingliu and the actual form of the Taihao Immortal Mirror were both stationed at the Moral Dao Immortal Mountain, not easily able to leave.
However, the mirror light incarnation and the projection of the Immortal Mirror could descend to any location in the world. Especially within the Divine Land of the Central Earth, they could retain the power of the Profound Void level.
Boom.
In an instant.
Mù Qīngliú took action once again.
"Go to the Ninth Heaven."
Lin Yuan's figure disappeared, and when he reappeared, he had already crossed tens of thousands of kilometers, reaching the high altitude of the sky.
In the ancient saint-level battles of this realm, they always chose the Ninth Heaven as their battlefield.
Here, the space was more vast, allowing the ancient saints to unleash their full power.
North of Divine Zhou:
The Blood Demon Sea surged, and the blood-red sea water stirred with faint ripples.
On a small island in the depths:
The Blood Demon Lord's expression changed slightly.
"An ancient saint is fighting in the Ninth Heaven?"
The Blood Demon Lord looked up, gazing in a certain direction.
A strike from the Refinement Virtual Ancient Saint could shake the heavens and earth, let alone the battle between two ancient saints?
The fluctuation in that aura might go unnoticed by lower-level cultivators, but for those in the Refinement Virtual stage, it was as clear as reading palm lines; there could be no oversight.
"Is it that old guy Mù Qīngliú? It should only be his mirror incarnation, but even if it's just a mirrored image, it possesses the peak strength of the Void Piercing stage. Which ancient saint dares to confront Mù Qīngliú here?"
The Blood Demon Lord found it somewhat unbelievable.
Normally, no Refinement Virtual Ancient Saint would be willing to engage with Mù Qīngliú within the Divine Zhou region, because it was not a typical fight. Holding the Sect-Pacifying Immortal Artifact, Mù Qīngliú's true self was invincible, surpassing the limits of the Refinement Virtual stage.
As for the mirrored incarnation, it might be weaker, but what was the point of battling against a mirrored image?
Mù Qīngliú could expend a great deal and win, only to lose a mere incarnation. With the power of the Sect-Pacifying Immortal Artifact, he could recover within half an hour.
If he lost, he would be chased by the mirrored incarnation, losing all dignity as an ancient saint.
"This aura, the power of the Taiyin, is that old guy Yōumíng?"
"Yōumíng used to be quite cowardly, right? How come he's so courageous this time?"
The Blood Demon Lord looked surprised.
In the Savage Wilderness Demon Saint's Nest:
The giant monkey Demon Saint also sensed the fluctuations of the ancient saints' battle.
"How rare."
"That old guy Yōumíng actually took action this time?"
The Monkey Demon Saint clicked its tongue in amazement. For beings like them, pleasures were scarce, but a battle between the same level was always worth paying attention to.
South of Divine Zhou:
The Ghost Palace of Yōumíng.
The emaciated man sat on the throne.
Feeling the aura fluctuations of the ancient saint-level battle, he fell into contemplation.
The emaciated man furrowed his brows; the ancient saint who clashed with Mù Qīngliú did indeed have a somewhat similar aura to him.
But it's only similar.
The power mastered by the Ghost Cultivation includes the Taiyin power, but it also encompasses the deathly aura of Yōumíng. However, that figure is entirely composed of Taiyin power, and its Taiyin power is much purer. Even the emaciated man, a Ghost Cultivator at the Refinement Virtual level, cannot compare.
"Who could it be?"
The emaciated man immediately contacted the Blood Demon Lord and the Demon Saint of the Demon Saint Nest, clarifying that he had not engaged with Mù Qīngliú and inquiring about the identity of the ancient saint who clashed.
In the Cloud Mist Sanctuary:
Lin Yuan lazily lay on the top floor of the mountain pavilion.
He simultaneously observed the movements of the Ethical Immortal Sect.
The Cloud Mist Sanctuary was not far from the Ethical Immortal Sect, just tens of thousands of miles away. With Lin Yuan's current perception ability, he could easily cover the distance.
"Hmm?"
Lin Yuan faintly felt that the aura of the Ethical Immortal Sect was changing.
Mù Qīngliú, wielding the Sect-Pacifying Immortal Artifact, intended to send his true self to the Ninth Heaven. The mysterious ancient saint with Taiyin power would be left behind.
Consciousness synchronized.
In the Ninth Heaven:
Lin Yuan glanced at the direction of the Ethical Immortal Sect, repelled Mù Qīngliú with a strike, dispersed his form, transformed into strands of Taiyin power, and disappeared into the heavens and earth.
"He fled?"
Mù Qīngliú's face turned unsightly.
He was just about to join forces with his true self to deliver a fatal blow to the mysterious ancient saint, but the opponent ran away?
"Is it a coincidence or..."
Mù Qīngqiū's expression became serious, and his figure also disappeared.
The battle between Lin Yuan and Mù Qīngliú had a significant impact on Divine Zhou, the Blood Demon Sea, the Ghost Palace of Yōumíng, and the Savage Eastern Sea.
This was a battle between ancient saints, an occurrence that hadn't happened for many years.
Refinement Virtual Ancient Saints were rare across the world, and coupled with the pressure from the Ethical Immortal Sect, ancient saints rarely took action.
Not to mention, one of the parties involved this time was Mù Qīngliú, the Sect Master of the Ethical Immortal Sect.
In the Eastern Sea:
White Jade Island.
Many disciples of White Jade Island were also discussing the battle between ancient saints.
"Have you heard?"
"There was a battle between ancient saints in the Ninth Heaven of Divine Zhou not long ago."
"Ancient saints? Refinement Virtual Ancient Saints? My goodness, beings of such caliber are also taking action?"
"I'm not sure, but one of the Refinement Virtual Ancient Saints who fought is none other than the Sect Master of the Ethical Immortal Sect, who has already reached the Refinement Void realm."
"I heard that the Ninth Heaven where the two ancient saints fought had gusts of wind tearing apart, and the killing intent of the ancient saints still lingers. Even ordinary Transcendent Celestial Lords dare not approach."
"That's a Refinement Virtual Ancient Saint. Fortunately, the battle took place in the Ninth Heaven. If it were in Divine Zhou, well..."
"Refinement Virtual Ancient Saint, I wonder when we'll get to see such a formidable expert."
On White Jade Island, many disciples conversed in hushed tones during their rest, expressing their yearning.
In the core area of White Jade Island:
Lin Yuan sat cross-legged.
The conversations of the island's disciples naturally didn't escape his notice.
"Refinement Virtual Ancient Saint?"
Lin Yuan slowly stood up, walked outside, casually sat on a giant rock, glanced in the direction of the Ethical Immortal Sect in Divine Zhou, and smiled, "Just so."
"It's just that Sect-Pacifying Immortal Artifact."
Lin Yuan's expression became slightly serious.
Up until now, Lin Yuan had encountered the Taihao Immortal Artifact twice.
The first time was during the Grand Ceremony of Void Enlightenment when Lin Yuan, along with his parents, went to the Ethical Immortal Mountain to congratulate Mù Qīngliú. During that time, Lin Yuan's Yang Spirit annihilated the influence of the Black Veil Islands, disrupting the Ethical Immortal Sect's plans. In a fit of rage, Mù Qīngliú directly activated the Taihao Immortal Artifact and descended in person to the Eastern Sea Islands.
The second time was not long ago when Lin Yuan, using his Yin Spirit, battled the Mirror Incarnation for a while and sensed the true power of the Taihao Immortal Mirror.
Through these two encounters, Lin Yuan concluded that the level of the Taihao Immortal Realm should surpass the Refinement Virtual stage.
It was a level above the Refinement Virtual stage, a Dao-Unifying Realm treasure.
The Dao-Unifying Realm had already surpassed the limits of this world.
Only in the rumored 'Spirit Realm' were there beings of such high power.
"Spirit Realm."
Lin Yuan's expression fell into brief contemplation.
According to rumors, the Ethical Immortal Sect held the 'Ascension Platform' leading from this realm to the rumored Spirit Realm.
It was said that each generation's sect master, after leading the Ethical Immortal Sect for ten to twenty thousand years, would disappear, going to the rumored Spirit Realm through the 'Ascension Platform.'
Of course, this claim had no evidence, and probably only the sect master of the Ethical Immortal Sect knew the truth.
Perhaps the Refinement Virtual Ghost King of the Ghost Palace of Yōumíng, the Blood Demon Lord of the Blood Demon Sea, and the Demon Saint of the Demon Saint Nest also knew something.
"Irrelevant."
"As long as I'm given another two hundred years to cultivate to the pinnacle of the Sixth Stage, or even break through to the Seventh Stage, any secrets won't be secrets in front of me."
Lin Yuan shook his head slightly.
Right now, he didn't need to investigate the secrets of the 'Spirit Realm' or 'Ascension.'
It had no meaning.
It was better to invest time in cultivation.
Achieve invincibility first.
Ethical Immortal Sect.
Sect Master Mù Qīngliú sat high above.
Mù Méngtíng knelt below, his face pale, fear evident in his expression.
He never expected that, even after using the precious Refinement Virtual stage talisman from the Mù family's collection, he still couldn't kill Jūn Dōngjìn.
Not only did he fail to kill him, but the Sect Master also detected it immediately.
Now, after consuming an incredibly precious Refinement Virtual stage talisman, Jūn Dōngjìn was still alive.
This meant that Mù Méngtíng was not the sole candidate to inherit the sect.
Mù Qīngliú had other options, such as reinstating Jūn Dōngjìn.
If that happened, it would mean that Mù Méngtíng had no chance of becoming the sect master.
"Do you know where you went wrong?"
Mù Qīngliú looked at Mù Méngtíng, disappointment evident in his eyes.
He hadn't expected Mù Méngtíng to lack even a bit of composure and to be so impatient.
"Sect Master, I shouldn't have acted against fellow disciples, nor should I have targeted Jūn Dōngjìn." Mù Méngtíng immediately admitted his mistake.
Since Mù Qīngliú called him alone and personally brought up this matter, Mù Méngtíng realized that his small actions couldn't be concealed.
If that was the case, it was better to admit the mistake openly.
Perhaps there was still a chance to turn things around.
After all, his relationship with Mù Qīngliú was far from as simple as that of a sect master and disciple.
"Not quite."
"You were wrong in acting too early."
"And too hastily."
Mù Qīngliú looked at Mù Méngtíng and said calmly.
When he inherited the position of the sect master, he also used some means. Mù Méngtíng's act of preemptively eliminating competitors was not uncommon; it was something Mù Qīngliú himself had done before.
However,
Such actions should have limits.
Jūn Dōngjìn being transferred out of the Ethical Immortal Mountain had already moved far from the center of power. Moreover, he was capable, with a clear distinction between public and private matters. Keeping him alive was far more useful than having him dead.
"Huh?"
Mù Méngtíng looked puzzled.
He originally thought that the sect master would reprimand his actions, but he didn't expect Mù Qīngliú to consider it too hasty.
"When you reach the Refinement Virtual stage, you will realize how ridiculous those past struggles were. Whether it's Jūn Dōngjìn or others, they are all pawns in your hands. Killing them is equivalent to weakening your own strength."
Mù Qīngliú said in a calm tone.
This was his most significant realization after entering the Refinement Virtual stage.
From the perspective of an ancient saint, some of his past actions seemed laughable. With absolute power, everything else was secondary.
"I..."
Mù Méngtíng widened his eyes.
When Mù Qīngliú mentioned 'when he reaches the Refinement Virtual stage,' Mù Méngtíng's entire body trembled.
What did the Sect Master mean?
What did he mean by waiting for him to enter the Refinement Virtual stage?
"The order to transfer Jūn Dōngjìn to Mount Máoyá, can't you see that I've chosen you as the next sect master?"
Mù Qīngliú said calmly.
"Sect Master."
Mù Méngtíng's mind was extremely excited.
Indeed.
When Jūn Dōngjìn received the transfer order,
He did consider that Jūn Dōngjìn had already been excluded from the list of candidates for sect master.
But Mù Méngtíng could only think like this and couldn't confirm whether his thoughts were true or false.
What if Jūn Dōngjìn was just transferred out for a while and would return soon?
Therefore,
To be on the safe side, Mù Méngtíng decided to take risky measures.
On the high seat, Mù Qīngliú looked at the emotionally charged Mù Méngtíng, sighed in his heart once again.
Indeed,
Mù Méngtíng was not as good as Jūn Dōngjìn.
But who made Mù Méngtíng his offspring?
In fact,
With the foundation of the Ethical Immortal Sect for tens of thousands of years,
It didn't make much difference who became the sect master.
Even if Jūn Dōngjìn became the sect master, he wouldn't be able to wipe out the Blood Demon Sea, the Ghost Palace of Yōumíng, and the Demon Saint Nest.
Even if Mù Méngtíng was a bit lacking, becoming the sect master wouldn't drastically reduce the power of the Ethical Immortal Sect.
The hard strength of the Ethical Immortal Sect was there.
Even if it were a pig becoming the sect master, as long as it had Refinement Virtual cultivation and wielded the Taihao Immortal Mirror, it could still dominate the world.
In this world, the Ethical Immortal Sect was the dominant force.
"Do you still want to kill Jūn Dōngjìn now?"
Mù Qīngliú glanced at Mù Méngtíng and asked,
"Not interested."
"Sect Master, I can swear that I won't harm Jūn Dōngjìn."
Mù Méngtíng said without hesitation.
As long as he could become a Refinement Virtual Ancient Saint and the sect master of the Ethical Immortal Sect, what was Jūn Dōngjìn to him? At this moment, Mù Méngtíng already vaguely understood the 'mindset' that Mù Qīngliú referred to.
Even Jūn Dōngjìn, who was once considered a significant threat, would eventually be useful to him, guarding the future of the sect.
In such a situation, Mù Méngtíng would welcome more talents like Jūn Dōngjìn. Why bother with killing?
"Wú Jì is Dōngjìn's youngest son, without spiritual roots. He rarely leaves the Cloud Mist Land. He poses no threat to you."
Mù Qīngliú said again.
"Sect Master."
"You underestimate me too much."
"I, Mù Méngtíng, how could I harm Wú Jì?"
Mù Méngtíng immediately said seriously.
This was the truth. In recent years, Mù Méngtíng had feared Jūn Dōngjìn, even feared Mù Liánér, Jūn Xiāoyáo, and Jūn Zhǐlán. He feared everyone, even the younger generation. However, he had never feared Jūn Wújì.
A person without spiritual roots, what was there to fear?
So, Mù Méngtíng had never taken any action against the Cloud Mist Land.
Because it was unnecessary.
"That's good."
"As long as Wú Jì is there, Cloud Mist Land belongs to him, and no one can touch it."
Mù Méngtíng understood Mù Qīngliú's meaning and immediately assured him.
"In that case."
Mù Qīngliú nodded slightly. "Come with me. I'll show you the biggest secret of my Ethical Immortal Sect."
The transitional zone between the Wilderness and Central Earth, where the mysterious Refinement Virtual cultivator resided.
And not long ago, the mysterious ancient saint emitting the power of Taiyin, whose strength was at the pinnacle of the Refinement Void realm.
These two seemingly spontaneously emerging Refinement Virtual ancient saints increased the pressure on Mù Qīngliú once again.
The pressure here didn't refer to the danger of the Ethical Immortal Sect being destroyed. Instead, Mù Qīngliú worried that these Refinement Virtual ancient saints, combined with the three old guys, would spark another major war in Central Earth.
Indeed, regardless of the scale of the war, it wouldn't affect the Ethical Immortal Sect's dominance. With the Ethical Immortal Mountain and the Taihao Immortal Mirror, the sect was invincible.
However, it was nauseating. It felt like there were already three annoying flies flying around, and now a few more had appeared.
Moreover, battles at the level of ancient saints could easily shatter Central Earth. And Central Earth had long been considered the home territory by the Ethical Immortal Sect.
Therefore, the Ethical Immortal Sect must quickly have a second Refinement Virtual ancient saint.
Two Refinement Virtual ancient saints—one guarding the Ethical Immortal Mountain, and one wielding the Taihao Immortal Mirror, stepping out of the mountain to eliminate any potential enemies.
Mangya Mountain.
Jūn Dōngjìn, Mù Liánér, Jūn Xiāoyáo, and Jūn Zhǐlán gathered in a cave.
"In a short time, we might not be able to go back."
Jūn Dōngjìn sighed.
Now he realized that the Sect Master had transferred him from the Ethical Immortal Mountain to pave the way for Mù Méngtíng.
In other words, the future Ancient Saint Sect Master candidate for the Ethical Immortal Sect had been confirmed. That person was Mù Méngtíng.
Jūn Dōngjìn's future would be determined by Mù Méngtíng.
"Father."
Mù Liánér looked crestfallen.
In the end, Mù Qīngliú chose someone from the Mù family as the Sect Master. This decision was somewhat expected. After all, even Refinement Virtual Ancient Saints couldn't achieve absolute impartiality due to emotions.
Choosing Mù Méngtíng over Jūn Dōngjìn wasn't surprising.
"It's fortunate that Wú Jì didn't come with us to endure hardships."
Jūn Zhǐlán whispered.
The Cloud Mist Land had the effect of prolonging life. Since Jūn Wújì had no spiritual roots, being in the Cloud Mist Land could add a few hundred years to his life. If he took some life-extending elixirs, he might even live for over a thousand years.
However, if he left the Cloud Mist Land and came to Mangya Mountain with them, his lifespan would sharply decrease to that of an ordinary person.
Centuries passed slowly.
In the blink of an eye, a hundred years went by.
During these hundred years, the situation in Central Earth gradually became turbulent.
The Blood Demon Sea, Demon Saint Nest, and Netherworld Palace secretly joined forces, intending to launch another major war in Central Earth.
The only disappointment for them was the disappearance of the two mysterious ancient saints.
One was a physical cultivation ancient saint.
The other was a Taiyin Dao ancient saint.
They had vanished without a trace.
If they could unite with these two ancient saints, their chances of starting a major war in Central Earth would increase significantly.
In the Cloud Mist Land, in the secluded cultivation chamber.
"Finally."
Lin Yuan sat cross-legged, a smile appearing on his face.
In the past hundred years, besides regular cultivation and enlightenment, Lin Yuan had been attempting to comprehend the essence of the bodily divine technique—Bloody Rebirth.
This bodily divine technique was extremely complex, involving many aspects. Even with Lin Yuan's extraordinary comprehension, it took him a hundred years to barely understand it.
"Now, even if I return to the main world, I can use this divine technique."
Lin Yuan's mind was pleased.
Bloody Rebirth was remarkably effective in life-saving situations, and having more means of survival was always beneficial.
"It's just a pity that this divine technique cannot be widely spread; it operates differently based on each person's physique."
"I spent a hundred years, using the main world's physical body as a template, and what I comprehended, the 'Bloody Rebirth' technique, can only be applied to the main world's physical body."
Lin Yuan looked somewhat regretful.
He had initially planned to sell this divine technique to the Goddess of Wisdom. However, it seemed unlikely now.
Although Lin Yuan was a bit disappointed, he quickly adjusted.
The higher and more powerful a divine technique talent, the more restrictions it had.
In the cosmic expanse of the main world, certain special secret techniques had 'uniqueness.'
This meant that in the same era, only one life could master such a secret technique.
This was an ironclad rule of the main world, even if you comprehended the secret technique, you couldn't use it.
Blood Demon Sea.
The Lord of the Blood Demon sat on a secluded island.
"Over a hundred thousand years, we can finally stir up another major war in Central Earth."
The Lord of the Blood Demon was excited.
Twelve thousand years ago, he, along with the Demon Saint Nest and Netherworld Palace, had initiated a major war in Central Earth. However, they suffered a miserable defeat, and it took until recent millennia to recover.
"Ethical Immortal Sect occupies the 'Ascension Platform,' forcing us to stay in this realm."
The Lord of the Blood Demon muttered to himself.
"Master."
At this moment, a blood-colored figure condensed above the Blood Demon Sea, bowing to the Lord of the Blood Demon.
"Central Earth is covered with arrays laid down by the Ethical Immortal Sect. To minimize losses when entering Central Earth, we need to figure out the specific locations of these arrays and other details."
The blood-colored figure whispered.
"How do you plan to do it?"
The Lord of the Blood Demon asked directly.
"Few people in the Ethical Immortal Sect know about these arrays; one of them is Jūn Dōngjìn."
The blood-colored figure hinted.
In the past hundred years, Jūn Dōngjìn being transferred to Mangya Mountain was no longer a secret. The next Sect Master of the Ethical Immortal Sect had almost been confirmed as Mù Méngtíng. Jūn Dōngjìn had become an abandoned disciple of the Ethical Immortal Sect.
"I think Jūn Dōngjìn can be swayed. As long as he can be useful to us, invading Central Earth will be much easier."
The blood-colored figure continued.
"Correct."
The Lord of the Blood Demon nodded slightly.
He could speculate that Jūn Dōngjìn likely harbored resentment towards the Ethical Immortal Sect. Now was the opportune time to sway him.
"But one thing needs attention."
"Jūn Dōngjìn cannot be swayed directly."
"There must be Ethical Immortal Sect's countermeasures near Mangya Mountain."
The Lord of the Blood Demon spoke.
"What does the master intend?"
The blood-colored figure asked in a low voice.
"To sway Jūn Dōngjìn's son, Jūn Wújì. Then, through Jūn Wújì, sway Jūn Dōngjìn. Only then can we be completely safe, without the Ethical Immortal Sect sensing any anomalies."
The Lord of the Blood Demon said.
"Wise decision, master."
The blood-colored figure admired, realizing that directly swaying Jūn Dōngjìn posed too much risk. As a former high-ranking member of the Ethical Immortal Sect, even if he wasn't currently favored, he likely had many means of protection.
Swaying Jūn Dōngjìn undoubtedly meant informing Ethical Immortal Sect of their intentions. On the contrary, Jūn Dōngjìn's son had much lower visibility. Plus, with the Ethical Immortal Sect right next to the Cloud Mist Sanctuary, the principle of "the darkest place is under the candle" applied. Ethical Immortal Sect probably never expected them to have any designs on Jūn Wújì.
"Remember."
"When dealing with Jūn Wújì, absolutely do not use coercive methods; you must resort to threats or promise significant benefits."
The Lord of the Blood Demon reminded.
Simultaneously, he opened his palm, revealing a blood-red crystal.
"With this item, you can temporarily evade the surveillance of the Taihao Immortal Mirror."
The Lord of the Blood Demon said.
For hundreds of thousands of years, having clashed with the Ethical Immortal Sect multiple times, the Lord of the Blood Demon had naturally accumulated some means to guard against them, especially against the Taihao Immortal Mirror. However, evading the surveillance of the Taihao Immortal Mirror required the Lord of the Blood Demon to pay a significant price and came with various limitations, making it impossible to widely distribute.
Cloud Mist Sanctuary.
Top floor of a tower.
Lin Yuan lay on a recliner, leisurely basking in the sun.
"You can go down."
Lin Yuan waved his hand.
"Yes."
Spring Flower Autumn Moon bowed and left.
After an unknown period.
In the shadow of the tower, a blood-colored figure appeared silently.
"Jūn Wújì."
The blood-colored figure walked to Lin Yuan, the voice husky and deep.
"I know your big secret."
The blood-colored figure stared at Jūn Wújì.
"Big secret?"
Lin Yuan was slightly stunned.
He had long sensed the presence of the blood-colored figure. The ability to infiltrate Central Earth and the Cloud Mist Sanctuary stemmed from the unique aura emitted by the figure. Initially, Lin Yuan wanted to see if there was any specific reason for the figure to infiltrate. However, hearing the figure openly claim to know his big secret was somewhat surprising.
"Big secret?"
"Which big secret are you referring to?"
Lin Yuan's expression became serious as he inquired.
"Which big secret?"
The blood-colored figure was a bit baffled.
Could it be that Jūn Wújì had many secrets? Which big secret was being referred to?