Lord Shenxiu-Chapter 476: Opening (4400 Words Added)

In the Xuanhai Sect.

Zhong Shenxiu had ended a period of secluded cultivation, emerging from his cave abode.

He saw Qingshi, Xuan Ying, and Liu Wugen, all waiting outside.

"Supreme elder... The festival preparations are complete, just waiting for your appearance," Qingshi Zen Master said, bowing deeply.

As for Liu Wugen, who was originally the protagonist, he did not even furrow his brow upon hearing this.

"Mm, this is your festival, Wugen, you’ll take the stage first to preach the Dharma later," Zhong Shenxiu stretched lazily.

Three years of closed-door training had brought him greater insights into the Primordial Spirit Method, and now, he was ready to use this grand assembly to make his final summary and review.

’Of course, I should forget about directly imparting the Primordial Spirit Method; at most, I’ll discuss the principles, and see if there are any individuals of exceptional talent who could create their own Cultivation Techniques...’

Zhong Shenxiu thought to himself but suddenly noticed that Liu Wugen’s expression was off, and asked, "What happened?"

"A lot of people have come from the Da Jing Cultivation World, bringing much news; the Five Extremes Sects... have completely fallen..."

Liu Wugen sighed, handing a jade slip to Zhong Shenxiu.

Zhong Shenxiu took it, and his expression shifted slightly, "The Tiandu Sect has been annihilated, the Spiritual Treasure of the Ancient Seven Flames Flag fell into Yi Tianchou’s hands, and Liang Xiao is suspected to have perished?"

"Not only that, but after repelling the Three Corpses Demon once, the remaining Four Extremes have all entered a stage of dormancy, not only dispersing a large number of sect members and disciples and transferring various doctrines and bloodlines outward, but the most critical point is that the Supreme Elders who wielded the Spiritual Treasures, as well as the True Disciples, have all vanished without a trace."

Liu Wugen responded.

"Is this... abandoning their sect and fleeing?!"

Zhong Shenxiu could not help but laugh wryly, "Perhaps they have all collectively come to the Southern Wilderness; indeed a clever excuse."

After all, based on the records, Yi Tianchou had already become difficult to contain.

Randomly facing him with one or two Spiritual Treasures would probably be tantamount to gifting them!

Moreover, the Western Regions Great Snow Mountain, Wuji Demon Sect, and the Shushan Sword Sect, Heavenly Mountain Sword Sect were not of one mind.

Occasionally, they could unite to confront a great demon, but to speak of moving forward and retreating together in the future, or even merging into one sect, the resistance was too great.

And if they persisted like this, it was easy to be broken individually, resulting in mutual destruction.

Therefore, they might as well just give up on the sect, dispersing into individuals.

’This courage... is indeed not small. Does the annihilation of the Tiandu Sect give them such a strong shock? Otherwise, with the rigid systems of the Four Extremes, how could they suddenly become so flexible?’

Zhong Shenxiu thought to himself.

Even as a Primordial Spirit Ancestor, it was immensely difficult to scour the whole world to locate a few hidden cultivators.

Now that the Four Extremes Sects had abandoned all pretense of decency, the Supreme Elders who held the Spiritual Treasures could blend into the vast sea of humanity, drastically reducing the likelihood of a direct encounter with Yi Tianchou.

’Perhaps... it could be that the four families are working together, mobilizing their Spiritual Treasures and heading towards the Southern Wilderness?’

’What does this mean? Are they implying that the Three Corpses Demon was created by me, and I should clean up this mess?’

’I refuse to take the blame for this!’

He rolled his eyes, but after much thought, it seemed that even if he didn’t take on this blame, Yi Tianchou might still have to be dealt with by him eventually.

After all, this man’s capabilities rivaled the Tiandu Sect Master who held a Spiritual Treasure, and it was apparent that his cultivation and mana were already approaching those of an Ancient Primordial Spirit.

’It seems that he truly embarked on the path I had envisioned...’

’The Three Corpses Primordial Spirit, after all, is a Yin God, and as long as one dares to let go, no longer suppressing the contamination of the Heavenly Dao, enhancement of mana can be rapid...’

’At this point, is Yi Tianchou still the same person as before?’

Zhong Shenxiu brushed his sleeves indifferently and commanded, "Wugen, let’s go to the Ten Thousand Immortals Festival!"

"As you command, but there is still a person outside the mountain gate, claiming to be the Tiandu Sect’s Li Kunlun, who has already been kneeling for several months..."

Liu Wugen hesitated briefly but still reported, "I’ve heard... this person’s talent for cultivation is the best in the world, and even you were very interested in accepting another student..."

"Me and him, we no longer have any fate."

Zhong Shenxiu waved his hand nonchalantly.

...

Outside the gate of the Xuanhai Sect.

Li Kunlun knelt expressionlessly.

Even as many people around him pointed and gossiped, and even children from Da Jing’s prominent families ridiculed him, he remained unmoved, like a stone statue.

After all, he had refused before—regret was futile now.

Moreover, he desired the Primordial Spirit!

This time, it wasn’t just about experiencing higher realms; it was about revenge!

The Tiandu Sect had been destroyed, the Spiritual Treasures stolen, it could be said to be utterly ruined.

And his enemy was the number one fiend in the world, who also possessed a Spiritual Treasure!

Without becoming a Primordial Spirit, an especially formidable one, revenge would be impossible.

Dong!

Dong!

Li Kunlun had forgotten how long he had been kneeling; he only knew that the reactions of those around him had shifted from curiosity to shock, to ridicule, and up to this day, they had became indifferent.

Until this day!

The temple bell rang out, and countless streams of light flew out from the Xuanhai Sect.

A rainbow light surged towards the sky, transforming into a pillar of light, dazzling and seemingly a symbol.

"The Ten Thousand Immortals Festival has begun!"

"Creation Ancestor has left his seclusion!"

"The Primordial Spirit Cultivation—Liu Wugen has reached the preaching platform!"

Instantly, countless Cultivators rushed towards the preaching platform, thousands of gazes converging in one place.

Li Kunlun... was ignored.

After a long while, a sword light descended, revealing the figure of Li Ningxiu, who sighed gently, "Brother Kunlun, Creation Ancestor has already spoken; you are not destined to meet him... Now, the only plan is to go to the preaching platform together, in the hopes that the Ancestor will consider the common people and generously share his teachings!"

Such reasoning, if proposed to another Cultivator, would be deemed ludicrous.

But it just might be possible when it came to the Creation Ancestor, who was known for his benevolence, for teaching the methods of cultivation, the Outer Elixir Method, and for imparting the Human Origin Divine Secret Skill to many.

A trace of emotion finally emerged on Li Kunlun’s face, he stood up tall, any dirt and filth on him instantly burned to ashes by a flame, he sighed and said, "Junior Sister Li, please go with me to the preaching platform..."

...

Atop the preaching platform.

Thousands of lights gathered in one place.

From the highest jade terrace downwards, the closest spots were reserved for the Returning Elixir Ancestors, where only those of high conversion could sit.

Jiang Taishi of the Shushan Sword Sect did not dare to come, but emissaries from the Heavenly Mountain Sword Sect, Western Regions Great Snow Mountain, and Wuji Demon Sect—several of the Refining Nine Revolutions old monsters—had all arrived, thick-skinned and quietly waiting.

Indeed!

They weren’t abandoning their sects to escape, they simply came to listen to the teachings of Creation Ancestor.

The fact they all carried their Spiritual Treasures was merely a precaution!

After that one battle, even the Immortal Slaying Flying Sword, a formidable figure, had been persuaded to descend the mountain, clearly intimidated by the Three Corpses Demon.

After all, that demon truly had the capacity to completely refine the Spiritual Treasures!

Beyond these three old monsters was another ring of high-converting Returning Elixir Cultivators, with ordinary Returning Elixir Cultivators lining the outer perimeter.

Only then did it reach the Cultivators with Top-Grade Golden Cores... the tiers extended outwards according to strength. freeweɓnovel~cѳm

The Ten Thousand Immortals Conference truly lived up to its name!

At that moment, the sound of a jade chime echoed.

Simultaneously, a vast, masculine intent enveloped the entire venue.

Liu Wugen, wearing a golden crown, had unknowingly taken his place beside the preaching platform.

Zhong Shenxiu sat carefreely in the main seat, sweeping his gaze across the crowd, the corners of his mouth lifted in a slight smile.

Even though this time’s Yang God Ancestor could only stand to the side during the conference, not a single Cultivator felt anything amiss.

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