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Chapter 161
🕑 Added 2024-05-14 04:00:01 +0000 UTCFor first tier patreon members:
Like I wrote 1 month ago, today will be the last day I unlock the chapters for first tier patreon members, after today I will stop doing it, remember to switch to second tier patreon to read the remaining chapters of the novel :D Also I uploaded 5 more chapters for the second tier patreon.
You can find the reason in chapter 132.
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Certainly, Jun Dongjin is in an advantageous position.
His mutated innate talent is sufficient to place him among the top fifty of the Daoist Immortal Sect's several hundred thousand years of history.
Moreover, Jun Dongjin is steady in character. If he can advance into the Void Refinement Stage, maintaining the Daoist Immortal Sect's dominant position in the Central Divine Continent 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.
Jun Dongjin becoming the future sect master of the Daoist Immortal Sect will definitely not allow the Mu Family to continue to dominate, regardless of the reason.
This is the instinct of those in power.
On the contrary, if Mu Mengting becomes the next sect master of the Daoist Immortal Sect, the aforementioned situation will not occur. After all, Mu Mengting is a cultivator of the Mu Family.
Mu Qingliu remained calm. At his level, it doesn't matter much who becomes the next sect master of the sect.
The most important thing is how to uphold the interests of the Mu Family.
And, although Mu Mengting is not as good as Jun Dongjin, compared to the others in the Daoist Immortal Sect, Mu Mengting is already at the top.
With the accumulation of the Daoist Immortal Sect's several hundred thousand years of heritage, there will be no problem with Mu Mengting assuming the position of sect master.
"Dongjin, don't blame me."
"If you must blame someone, blame that you are not from the Mu Family."
Mu Qingliu thought to himself.
In fact, if it were a few decades or centuries later, and if Jun Dongjin were to advance into the Void Refinement Stage before Mu Mengting, Mu Qingliu would indeed have considered grooming Jun Dongjin as the next sect master of the Daoist Immortal Sect.
Unfortunately, time waits for no one.
When both of them are at similar stages of progression, Mu Qingliu naturally prioritizes his own family.
Since he has decided to fully nurture Mu Mengting, Mu Qingliu naturally begins to suppress Jun Dongjin.
Otherwise, if Jun Dongjin were to see Mu Mengting attempting to advance into the Void Refinement Stage with the full support of the sect, it would inevitably upset his mentality.
At that time, whatever action he takes would be detrimental to the sect.
Therefore, Mu Qingliu intends to transfer Jun Dongjin out of the Daoist Immortal Sect in advance.
"With Dongjin's talent, even without the assistance of the sect, he will have the opportunity to step into the realm of Semi-Ancient Sage in the future."
"I'll be the villain this time and personally arrange for Dongjin and his family to leave."
"Later, when Mengting becomes the sect master, I'll bring Dongjin back and entrust him with important responsibilities, then I can gain Dongjin's loyalty."
Mu Qingliu thought to himself.
In the world of cultivation, individuals may possess great power, but managing a force is not solely about strength.
Especially in the Daoist Immortal Sect, with the looming threats of the Ghost Palace, Demon Saint Nest, and Blood Demon Sea, the sect master at the level of Semi-Ancient Sage needs to be present on the Daoist Immortal Mountain at all times.
At this time, whether one can effectively manage the entire Central Divine Continent depends on the support they receive.
In Mu Qingliu's view, Jun Dongjin is obviously a very qualified subordinate.
Even if he cannot become the sect master of the Daoist Immortal Sect, being an elder in charge would undoubtedly relieve the sect master of many worries.
Daoist Immortal Mountain.
Jun Dongjin, Mu Lian'er, Jun Xiaoyao, and Jun Zhilan, the four of them sat frowning.
"What does Grandfather mean by having our whole family stationed at Mangya Mountain? It's remote and lacks significant resources. Is it really necessary for all four of us to go?" Jun Zhilan complained.
She was quite content living on the Daoist Immortal Mountain. The spiritual energy here was abundant, and the environment for cultivation was suitable. As for Mangya Mountain? Although it was still within the range of the Central Divine Continent, it was naturally far inferior to the Daoist Immortal Mountain.
"The sect master must have his reasons."
"Perhaps there are important resources in Mangya Mountain that we are unaware of?" 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, out of the blue, Father issued such an order for their whole family.
Over the years, Jun Dongjin had carried out the tasks assigned by the sect master diligently, without any mistakes. There was no need for such a command.
"Lian'er."
Jun Dongjin hurriedly stopped Mu Lian'er.
"The sect master has already issued an order regarding this matter. It's a done deal. If you go inquire about it now, you'll only make things difficult for the sect master."
Jun Dongjin shook his head and said, "Besides, I've been busy with sect matters for the past few decades. Now that I have some free time, it's perfect for a little rest."
"I heard that there are many mortal kingdoms gathered in Mangya Mountain. We can take a good stroll there when the time comes."
"Dad, you're really optimistic." Jun Zhilan rolled her eyes.
But one thing Jun Dongjin said was correct.
Their family's relocation had been decreed by the sect master through a sect order.
There was no room for change or retreat.
Even if they were unwilling, they could only obey the order.
Otherwise, it would be a betrayal of the sect.
"Perhaps Father just wants to temper our temperament, and we'll be back soon," Mu Lian'er comforted.
Daoist Immortal Mountain.
Peak of the Mu Family's mountain.
Mu Mengting and several trusted subordinates arrived at a hidden chamber atop the peak.
This place was one of the few in the entire Central Divine Continent not under the surveillance of the Taihao Mirror.
"Mengting senior brother, have you heard? That Jun Dongjin is going to be transferred out, his whole family is going to Mangya Mountain to take charge," a round-faced man said in a low voice, unable to hide his delight.
Over the years, Mu Mengting and Jun Dongjin had fought numerous times, openly and secretly, for the position of sect master.
Jun Dongjin's mutated spiritual root made him popular within the sect and highly regarded by several supreme elders, despite his background in the Mu Family. Consequently, Mu Mengting had suffered many setbacks.
If Mu Mengting faced such issues, it was even more so for his trusted subordinates.
Now, hearing that Jun Dongjin and his family were going to be transferred, their joy was evident.
If not for the sect's rules, they might have already started celebrating.
"Why would the sect master want to transfer Jun Dongjin's family?" Mu Mengting was also in a good mood but began to ponder nonetheless.
He didn't know that the sect master, Mu Qingliu, had already planned to select him as the future sect master and that transferring Jun Dongjin was also for his benefit.
And to set up for the future subjugation of Jun Dongjin.
"I heard that something big happened in the Savage Wilderness recently," the second subordinate spoke up. "The eldest son of the Demon Saint Nest died, apparently at the hands of an ancient sage."
"I heard about that too," Mu Mengting nodded.
However, nobody knew the details or which ancient sage was involved.
The sect master should know, but if the sect master didn't disclose it, nobody dared to ask.
"Senior brother Mengting, regardless of whether it's related to this matter, it's not important," the third subordinate said in a low voice.
"Now, there's an unprecedented opportunity."
"Although Jun Dongjin's family is being transferred, it doesn't mean they won't come back in the future."
"If Jun Dongjin's family were to die on the way, it shouldn't be difficult, right?"
This subordinate's tone was cold.
"The Taihao Immortal Realm covers the entire Central Divine Continent. If we act, we'll be exposed," Mu Mengting shook his head.
"The Taihao Mirror monitors for foreign energies. If cultivators from the Blood Demon Sea, Demon Saint Nest, or Ghost Palace dare to enter the Central Divine Continent, they'll be detected."
"But if it's the aura of the sect masters from the past, even if the Taihao Mirror senses it, it won't react," the subordinate continued.
"Are you suggesting that I use the Void Refinement Talismans left by the past sect masters?" Mu Mengting said.
Void Refinement Talismans were imbued with the full force of a cultivator's strike through special means. If activated, it was equivalent to unleashing that strike.
Throughout the Daoist Immortal Sect's tens of thousands of years of inheritance, every Void Refinement Stage sect master left behind some Void Refinement Talismans containing their full force.
Every past Void Refinement Stage sect master had once been the owner of the Taihao Mirror. Their auras wouldn't be detected by the Taihao Mirror.
"No, it's not feasible," Mu Mengting shook his head again.
"Even if it couldn't be detected at the time, if the sect master were to investigate later, our exposure would be inevitable."
"Indeed."
"The sect master will definitely know."
"But by then, Jun Dongjin will already be dead."
"In the Daoist Immortal Sect, only you, Senior Brother Mengting, can succeed to the position of sect master."
The subordinates continued speaking.
"There are so many disciples in the Daoist Immortal Sect, no shortage of talents. Apart from me, there are plenty of disciples who could become candidates for sect master."
Mu Mengting still seemed hesitant.
"Senior brother Mengting, you underestimate your position within the sect."
"Unless the sect can produce another mutated spiritual root cultivator like Jun Dongjin, within a thousand years, you are the most suitable candidate for sect master. And there's something I'm not sure if I should mention."
"In the history of the Daoist Immortal Sect, the maximum tenure for a sect master has been fifteen thousand years. By now, Sect Master Mu has been in office for about twelve thousand years."
"Senior Brother Mengting, you are also of the Mu Family, a direct descendant of the sect master. If he doesn't nurture you, who else can he nurture? But if Jun Dongjin were to come back alive, the future position of sect master would be uncertain."
Listening to the advice of his trusted subordinates, Mu Mengting's expression changed constantly.
"Fine."
After a long while, Mu Mengting suddenly stood up, his gaze icy.
Outside the Cloud Mist Blessed Land.
Jun Dongjin, Mu Lian'er, as well as Jun Xiaoyao and Jun Zhilan, were bidding farewell to Lin Yuan.
"You should stay well in Cloud Mist Blessed Land," Jun Zhilan said with reluctance.
The sect's order was only for Jun Dongjin's family of four to go to Mangya Mountain. Jun Wuji, their son who had been living in Cloud Mist Blessed Land for years, was not included.
Perhaps in Mu Qingliu's eyes, Jun Wuji didn't need attention. After all, what did a Golden Core (Lin Yuan's strength in the public) body cultivator matter to the Daoist Immortal Sect?
Moreover, since Jun Wuji entered Cloud Mist Blessed Land, he had never actively entered Daoist Immortal Mountain, making him an absolutely "harmless" individual.
"Be careful on your journey," Lin Yuan said to Jun Dongjin and Mu Lian'er.
"What's there to be careful about? Mangya Mountain is also within the Taihao Mirror's coverage. Even the dogs from the Ghost Palace, Demon Saint Nest, and Blood Demon Sea wouldn't dare to make a move against me," Jun Dongjin said with a smile, evidently confident in their sect-protecting immortal artifact.
"Nevertheless, it's always good to be cautious," Lin Yuan said.
External enemies were not frightening; what truly needed attention were internal enemies, like Mu Mengting.
Through these years of observation, Lin Yuan knew that Mu Mengting was the kind of person who would seek retribution for any grievance. It's not that cultivators with such personalities were bad, but one always had to be cautious around them.
"Understood."
"We'll be on our way then."
Jun Dongjin waved his hand, then left with Mu Lian'er, Jun Xiaoyao, and Jun Zhilan.
Lin Yuan watched as Jun Dongjin and the others disappeared, then turned and returned to Cloud Mist Blessed Land.
In the cultivation chamber.
Lin Yuan sat cross-legged.
"Go, follow them."
Lin Yuan's mind moved slightly.
His Yin True Spirit emerged from his body and quickly disappeared from the spot.
On the Ancient Path of the Abyss.
This was the obligatory route to Mangya Mountain.
In the dense forest beside the ancient path.
Several figures stood silently.
These figures, concealed in aura, were all powerful cultivators at the Nascent Soul Stage.
"They're here."
"Jun Dongjin's family is approaching."
Several figures carefully observed, sensing the aura thousands of miles away.
They saw a jade carriage swiftly approaching, obviously a high-grade flying artifact.
"We won't need to act later. We can activate this talisman together." The leader of the group struggled to retrieve a pale golden talisman from his storage pouch.
Even without activation, this pale golden talisman exuded incomparable terror.
"A Void Refinement Stage Talisman."
The other figures nearby looked at the talisman with burning eyes.
This was the heritage of the Daoist Immortal Sect. If it weren't for Mu Mengting, let alone producing a Void Refinement Stage Talisman, they wouldn't even have the chance to see one.
"Later, as long as that jade carriage—"
The leading Divine Transformation cultivator began to make arrangements.
Void Refinement Stage Talismans required the cooperation of Divine Transformation Stage cultivators just to activate them.
Suddenly.
Just at that moment.
Under the gaze of several Divine Transformation cultivators.
The pale golden Void Refinement Stage Talisman in their line of sight seemed to be stimulated by something.
It actually activated on its own.
Hum!!!
The Void Refinement Stage Talisman exploded directly.
Forming an illusory defensive barrier.
However, in the next moment.
The defensive barrier shattered.
From the self-activation of the Void Refinement Stage Talisman.
To the formation of the barrier.
Everything happened in an instant.
Even the Divine Transformation cultivators were somewhat bewildered by the speed.
What just happened?
"This?"
The leading Divine Transformation cultivator seemed to realize something, his face showing a hint of fear.
Void Refinement Stage Talismans.
Generally, there were two ways to use them.
One was to activate them actively, which belonged to the category of offense.
The other was passive defense.
That is, when facing an irresistible threat.
The Void Refinement Stage Talisman would activate on its own.
Forming a defensive barrier.
This kind of method, even when facing an attack from a fellow Void Refinement Stage Ancient Sage, the defensive barrier could hold up for a while.
However, just now.
The defensive barrier formed by the Void Refinement Stage Talisman lasted only for an instant?
The leading Divine Transformation cultivator's mind trembled.
He subconsciously looked towards the sky.
Between heaven and earth, at some unknown time, there was a suffocating aura, ancient and vast, obscuring the sky and covering the sun.
The Divine Transformation cultivator could vaguely see, under the sky, beneath the bright moon, a figure emitting the aura of the Yin, almost blending with the moon.
Although this figure was under the bright moon, it seemed to encompass the entire moon.
With his left hand behind his back and his right hand pressing down, as if crushing a few ants, but seemingly hindered by something, he paused for a moment.
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