Chapter 374: Chapter 197: Internal Divisions Within Wusheng Three Life Gates

Li Yan left.

Ye Chen swung an axe at the front, completely shattering the spirit array that protected the cave abode and causing it to collapse.

When Yanyue and Li Mu arrived upon hearing the noise, Ye Chen could only use the excuse of a cultivation error to cover up.

But how could Yanyue and Li Mu not see Purple Flame Ming’s injuries?

The two exchanged a glance.

Their expressions became increasingly grave.

"Pass on my order: instruct the disciples of the Twelve Departments to fully gather natural treasures and Heaven and Earth Spiritual Medicine, and send the reserves from each department to the main hall. Deadman Peak needs a restriction spirit array set up, and a large amount of Healing Elixir needs to be forged to deal with the upcoming Evil Cultivator attack," Ye Chen, helpless, issued the command.

Then he emphasized again, "Remember, there’s only seven days."

Li Mu and Yanyue exchanged a glance, cupped their fists, and silently withdrew.

Yanyue immediately moved to spread the order among the Twelve Departments, while Li Mu went to Wen Jiu’s cultivation residence. Seeing that he was still in closed-door cultivation, he left a message for Wen Ya and then hurriedly departed.

After the two of them had left, Ye Chen quickly took out a Sound Transmission Talisman, intending to send news of the recent events to Eastern Celestial City, but after much pondering, he merely put the talisman back into his storage bag.

Transmitting to Senior Brother would only add to his worries.

Given Senior Brother’s situation, with even his right to freely act stripped away, how could he care for matters at Deadman Peak?

In that moment, a name flashed in Ye Chen’s mind — Han Li, but then he remembered Han Li was only at the Foundation Establishment stage.

He gave up again.

A sense of despair surged in his heart.

...

Lengxi Mountain.

Wen Jiu had the Purple Spirit Puppet Substitute take his place, openly traveling to where Chen Li and his wife cultivated.

The Purple Spirit Puppet Substitute could be remotely controlled by Wen Jiu and could speak in his voice, so even Daoist Wei couldn’t necessarily notice, let alone Chen Li, his wife, or anyone else.

The purpose was not only to create the illusion of being in the Little Demon Realm but also to shield from No-Life Three-Life Technique Cultivators’ divination. Because he decided to personally return to Deadman Peak to bring his sister Wen Ya to Lengxi Mountain.

For a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to find a few servants in the Little Demon Realm was not significant; as long as he didn’t allow Wen Ya to show her face, no one would suspect. Then he could buy a Magical Artifact to disguise her appearance, ensuring that no matter who visited in the future, it wouldn’t matter.

Apart from bringing his sister Wen Ya, he also wanted to personally ask his master Ye Chen what their thoughts were; if they wanted to leave, Wen Jiu would take them to Lengxi Mountain too, and find another path for them after negotiating with No-Life Three-Life.

Of course.

The premise is that Ye Chen and the others are willing to leave.

Taking the Undying Demon Corpse from the Little Demon Realm, Wen Jiu used the Blood Corpse Escape of East Spring Undying Bone ten consecutive times, fleeing three hundred miles before stopping. As for the consumption of corpse energy, East Spring Undying Bone and Three Thousand Blood Inks were left at Lengxi Mountain, capable of remotely supplementing Yin techniques and corpse energy, so there was no need to worry about depletion.

The reason for using it only ten times is that the Yin Sha True Spirit Body can only endure ten times consecutively.

After leaving the Little Demon Realm, Wen Jiu disguised himself as a Late Stage of Qi Cultivation loose cultivator, at the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer, neither too high nor too low. With no one within Divine Sense, Wen Jiu proceeded at full speed; if someone was around, he maintained the flight speed appropriate for the Qi Cultivation Seventh Layer.

Along the way, Wen Jiu took out a Communication Stone to reach Shankui. However, Shankui was quite surprised by Wen Jiu’s sudden contact, "Fellow Daoist Han, speak directly if you have any matters, I will handle it if I can."

Wen Jiu appreciated Shankui’s straightforwardness, but it was likely also due to the reason of killing Shen Tu. Otherwise, even if Shankui wanted to draw him into No-Life Three-Life, he wouldn’t be so direct and polite.

Wen Jiu did not start by seeking help, but first inquired about another matter, "Fellow Daoist Shankui, I dare to ask if No-Life Three-Life’s attack on the Divine Fall Mountain Range this time is to seize control of the mountain range or to annihilate the Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks."

The two objectives result in different outcomes and conquest methods.

Shankui was silent for a few moments, then laughed, "Fellow Daoist Han is actually concerned about this matter. I thought Fellow Daoist Han, like a rootless duckweed, only wanted to cultivate quietly. Although this isn’t exclusive to outsiders, it’s not secret either, and you aren’t an outsider, so I am willing to share what I know."

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Shankui."

"Whether it’s to seize control of the Divine Fall Mountain Range or to annihilate Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks, actually both objectives aren’t mutually exclusive. But according to my master’s words, the three divisions each have different goals. The strongest among them, Yin Kui Sect, advocates for destroying all threatening forces in the Divine Fall Mountain Range, completely subjugating it and enslaving all forces.

The other two, the Hidden Kill Sect and the Jue Ying Sect’s Golden Core Zhenrens, do not agree. They think that exterminating the Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks is sufficient, and they should recruit those who can, so that No-Life Three-Life can develop in the Divine Fall Mountain Range in the future.

Currently, there isn’t a unified opinion, but my master has subtly hinted that the Sect Leader of No-Life Three-Life seems to lean towards Yin Kui Sect. Because as long as the Righteous Dao exists, there will always be conflicts with the Heterodox Dao, and it cannot truly submit to the Heterodox Dao. Therefore, the purpose of this war is very likely slaughter and annihilation."

Shankui spoke at length, without hiding anything from Wen Jiu.

But it left Wen Jiu silent.

If his East Spring Undying Bone had reached Tier Two Peak, then even if someone in No-Life Three-Life advocated annihilation, they would likely give him some face and leave a piece of untouched land for Deadman Peak. But that’s not the case right now.

Thus, the people of No-Life Three-Life might not let Deadman Peak join their ranks, and even if they could join, it would probably not be peaceful thereafter. The days might not be better than under the rule of Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks.

Because it couldn’t constantly attend to Deadman Peak, when aiming for Heterodox Golden Core, he was destined to leave the Divine Fall Mountain Range.

Immediately after, Shankui’s voice transmitted again, "Since Fellow Daoist cares so much about this matter, I will immediately inform you if there are any updates. Regardless, the purpose of this war will certainly be determined before the major conflict starts."

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Shankui." Wen Jiu expressed his gratitude; for the time being, those words sufficed.

Now it depended on Ye Chen and the others’ attitude.

If they were willing.

He could then negotiate with No-Life Three-Life.

If not willing.

Even if No-Life Three-Life was willing to accept, it would be futile.

"No need to be so polite. I must remind Fellow Daoist of one more thing: for now, only my master and I know about that matter. My master is a Heterodox Golden Core Zhenren and will not leak this matter. I have also proactively cast a Silencing Spell, making it impossible to communicate it outside, but the people of Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks seem to be looking for you.

So, it would be wise for Fellow Daoist to join our No-Life Three-Life sooner rather than later; regarding the contractual matter with Wind and Cloud Immortal City, having my master intervene would make it much easier to handle. The longer this drags on, the more dangerous it is for you."

Wen Jiu didn’t speculate much about Shankui’s reminder, since he had already dismissed joining No-Life Three-Life.

As Old Six, standing on both sides was the real principle. As for becoming a disciple of a Heterodox Golden Core Master with No-Life Three-Life, Wen Jiu had no such interest. Worshiping a Golden Core Zhenren as a master wasn’t as straightforward as worshiping Ye Chen.

The former could not see much, not detecting the Undying Bone, but the latter could easily recognize the Three Corpses as possibly being Undying Bone.

One Undying Bone could tempt a Golden Core.

Three.

One can only imagine the consequences.

Not every mentor is as selfless as Ye Chen.

"Rest assured, if I wish to join a sect, No-Life Three-Life would be my first choice, definitely not Wind and Cloud Immortal City." Concluding his thoughts, Wen Jiu gave a resolute assurance, "It’s just this battle; Han Mou truly doesn’t want to be involved, so I can only hide in Little Demon Realm to cultivate peacefully."

"Understood."

Coming from others, he would believe not a word.

But from Han Li, he believed.

After all, Han Li, despite having the capability for External Foundation Establishment to become a Golden Core True Inheritor like Feng Jue, did not. Instead, he always concealed his strength, merely assisting in the battle with Gu Qiao.

"If there are any updates, please inform me immediately." Wen Jiu said no more, exchanged a few more polite words, then put away the Communication Stone and continued on to Deadman Peak, reaching the Cultivation Realm there after a day of cautious flight.

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