I am a late bloomer in the world of cultivating immortals

“Fellow Daoist Qihe, now that Fellow Daoist Wei is our ally, the old matters... unless they are mortal enemies, can be let go and we can shake hands and make peace.”

Seeing the huge reaction of the Weeping River Demon Ancestor, Tian Yizi frowned slightly and then promptly reminded him.

"Are they already our allies?"

Upon hearing this, the Weeping River Demon Ancestor belatedly realized what was happening and glanced at Wei Tu and the other cultivators present with a slight start.

At this moment, she vaguely realized something, instantly regained her composure, and smiled coldly:

"They were originally our allies... In that case, I will heed Fellow Daoist Tian Yizi's words and will not bring up the past again."

"However... there's no need for a handshake and reconciliation for now."

After speaking, he said nothing more. With a flicker of his figure, he appeared behind Tian Yizi, his almond-shaped eyes slightly narrowed as if he were dozing off, looking as if he did not want to get too involved in the matter.

However, Wei Tu was not surprised to see this.

He had dealt with the Weeping River Demon Ancestor several times, and most of those encounters ended with him suffering losses at his hands.

Moreover, his most recent instance of using the "Demon Blood Altar" to transfer his soul across realms within the "Corpse Immortal Ancient Tomb" seems to indicate that he has something important to do...

This single point alone makes it difficult to resolve this grudge.

They shook hands and made peace.

Neither he nor this woman would easily believe it.

Therefore, rather than playing along with him, it would be more appropriate to take a cold look and make our stance clear at this moment.

Secondly—

This is the internal need of the 'Seeking Wish' sect.

The Qiuyuan Sect also needs a high-ranking member who plays the "bad cop" to deal with him, an "outsider." Otherwise, if they continue to be "flattering" like Tian Yizi, they will inevitably lose some room for negotiation.

Therefore, whether it's business or personal matters, this woman should be at odds with him.

"I wonder who the next high-ranking member of the Confession of Prayer will be..."

Wei Tu narrowed his eyes and looked at another cultivator who was slowly taking shape in the dark gray mist condensed by Tian Yizi's incantation.

"The Great Immortal Minghong? It's actually this kind of cultivator?"

A moment later, after the cultivator's figure had completely solidified, a face that Wei Tu found quite familiar appeared before the group of cultivators.

This man appeared to be around forty years old, dressed in a rather old-fashioned wide-sleeved robe, his hair neatly tied up with a white jade and gold hairpin, and his beautiful beard reaching all the way to his waist.

Even though Wei Tu had never seen this cultivator before, he could hardly forget any information about him.

Ironically, he is also a renowned figure in the cultivation world.

He was none other than the only rogue cultivator in the Heavenly Demon Realm who did not belong to any powerful clan—the Great Immortal Minghong!
But this made Wei Tu quite puzzled.

According to the legends of the Heavenly Demon Realm, Immortal Minghong has always acted with integrity and is one of the few Mahayana powerhouses in the cultivation world who can be hailed as a 'righteous cultivator'.

His joining the "Prayer Church," a cult, is inevitably hard to accept...

“No! The Prayer Cult is not necessarily a cult. At least, that’s not the case in the eyes of Immortal Minghong and others.” Wei Tu shook his head secretly, suppressing his initial prejudice against the Prayer Cult.

The doctrine of the Wish Cult is to resurrect the Wish Demon God and then use the power of the Wish Demon God to travel to the 'New Territories' in a raft.

In essence.

It is not a lie; it does indeed have some merit.

However... in his eyes as a cultivator of destiny, Tian Yizi and the others had no good intentions.

The 'black compass'—or 'wish-granting demon compass'—that it spread throughout the cultivation world, with the 'life force' carried by the 'remnant body of an ancient demon' within it, will gradually control the minds of those cultivators who wield the wish-granting demon compass.

This cannot be faked.

If he weren't a cultivator of destiny, he would have been controlled and turned into a 'puppet' long ago.

"I wonder if this cultivator was recruited by the Prayer Sect after the Weeping River Demon Ancestor advanced to Demon Ancestor and became a high-ranking member of the Prayer Sect, or... joined the Prayer Sect before the Weeping River Demon Ancestor advanced to Demon Ancestor." Wei Tu's eyes flickered slightly as he pondered to himself.

Within the Qiuyuan Sect, he was certain that among its high-ranking members, Tian Yizi was absolutely its core leader.

His identity as a cultivator is the best proof of Tian Yizi's true nature.

As for the Weeping River Demon Ancestor, he was most likely just a 'thug' recruited by the Prayer Sect and supported to the level of Demon Ancestor.

After all, two thousand years ago, this demon was only at the level of 'Demon Lord', far from being qualified to become a high-ranking member of the Wish-Seeking Cult.

The only elusive person is 'Minghong Immortal'.

Admittedly, the 'Black Mist Swamp' incident back then proves that... there was no Mahayana being like 'Great Immortal Minghong' within the Qiuyuan Sect at that time, who was capable of easily annihilating the Purple Blood Demon Lord.

However, he would not make such a hasty judgment without evidence.

……

"The Great Immortal Minghong? This cultivator is actually a high-ranking member of the Prayer Sect?"

Compared to Wei Tu, the Mahayana practitioners present were even more surprised by Ming Hong Da Xian's identity.

Because the Weeping River Demon Ancestor is relatively easy to explain; he is merely a rising star.

But Minghong the Great Immortal is definitely a 'veteran' in the Heavenly Demon Realm and even the cultivation world.

There's no reason to join the 'Wish Cult,' a small, anonymous sect.

"Could it be that this religion... its doctrine of 'using rafts as boats to reach the new world' is truly possible?" Immediately, the Mahayana practitioners, including the Dragon Lord of the Feathered Dragon Clan, like Wei Tu, thought of the doctrine of the Seeking Wish Sect and were greatly moved.

Reaching the Mahayana realm already makes them among the top geniuses in the cultivation world.

To this day, the reason why they have not yet reached the stage of transcending tribulation, or believe that they have no hope of transcending tribulation, is simply because there is no way forward!
This path is limited by heaven and earth, and it is also slashed by those who have undergone tribulations and demons!
Those who have attained enlightenment will not allow any successors to seize the few remaining resources of this cultivation world, severing their hopes of 'ascending to the immortal realm'.

But if it's really as the cult of seeking wishes claims...

It can reach the New Territories.

Wouldn't this 'constraint' then cease to exist?
"Indeed! Fellow Daoists, you have not guessed wrong. Our sect has used the power of the Mother Goddess to divine another 'new world' not far from this cultivation world."

"Although this new realm is not the best place for us to live, the 'bridge to immortality' of its boundary has been severed, just like this cultivation realm..."

"But there should be no Tribulation Transcending experts within it; it belongs to a new realm that has not yet been fully explored by spiritual cultivators."

"if only--"

Seeing that the Dragon Lord of the Feathered Dragon Clan and others were tempted, Tian Yizi smiled faintly and then revealed this great secret without any concealment.

"The New Territories, which are not yet fully developed?"

Upon hearing this, Wei Tu was also moved.

There's no other reason than that he, too, couldn't escape the common fate of encountering such 'divine connections'.

With Ao Laozu and other powerful clans undergoing tribulation, they have firmly secured their niche among the top experts in this cultivation world.

To achieve the tribulation, he not only needs to find the necessary opportunity to transcend the tribulation, but also must constantly guard against the 'difficulties' or even attacks from these tribulation-transcending immortals...

In comparison, the other 'New Territories' is undoubtedly a paradise-like place.

"The prerequisite is to forge a quasi-immortal artifact capable of containing the remains of the 'Wish-Seeking Demon God,' using this quasi-immortal artifact as an 'anchor' to reach the new world..."

Upon hearing this request, Wei Tu frowned secretly, instinctively feeling that the condition was not as simple as it appeared.

However, soon after he saw the jade slip that Tian Yizi was handing over with his magic, his thoughts changed and he became suspicious.

Because the 'pattern' of this quasi-immortal artifact mentioned in the jade slip contains a restriction method that is indeed used for divination... rather than the kind of 'restriction array' used to revive cultivators.

“Even if this quasi-immortal artifact is truly a trap, Zi Chi Jun, Long Jun, and the others might still have the idea of ​​giving it a try…” Wei Tu secretly glanced at the expressions of the Mahayana cultivators around him and thought to himself.

the reason is simple.

In the minds of these Mahayana practitioners, even if Tian Yizi's plan was fraudulent, it was still largely under their control.

It's nothing more than the resurrection of the 'wish-granting demon god'.

At the height of his power, before he had even reached the level of Tribulation Transcending or Demon God, he was killed by a group of Demon Gods.

Now that they have barely been resurrected, how can they compare with these immortals who have transcended tribulations and ancient demons and gods?
If you anger them, even if they can't escape unscathed, they can easily shift the blame and bring in the Transcending Immortals and Ancient Demons above them to kill them.

"For me..."

"Let's see how the timing goes. If it's already the late stage of Mahayana Buddhism... we'd be happy to see it succeed."

Wei Tu thought to himself.

Compared to the dangers of the 'Wish-Fulfilling Demon God' being resurrected, the 'possibility' of going to the New World is undoubtedly more tempting!

"If you fellow Daoists are willing to join me in traveling to the 'New Realm,' I would also appreciate your help in obtaining the spiritual materials needed to refine this quasi-immortal artifact."

After a pause, Tian Yizi continued, revealing the true purpose of inviting all cultivators to this meeting of the 'Seeking Wish Sect' high-level leaders.

—With the power of these Mahayana cultivators, they gathered all the spiritual materials needed to refine this quasi-immortal artifact.

As soon as he said this...

Led by the Dragon Lord of the Feathered Dragon Clan, the cultivators hesitated for a moment before stepping forward and exchanging communication artifacts with Tian Yizi without regard for others.

"in this way--"

"At most a thousand years, this quasi-immortal artifact will be completed."

A moment later, after exchanging views with the group of Mahayana practitioners, Tian Yizi gave a precise time.

That concludes the discussion.

This meeting then came to an end.

After bowing to the Great Immortal Minghong and the Weeping River Demon Ancestor, the two's 'soul divisions' once again turned into gray mist and disappeared before the cultivators.

just.

It was also at the moment these two left.

Wei Tu, who was an enemy of the Weeping River Demon Ancestor, also heard the Weeping River Demon Ancestor's cold laugh, which was mixed with hatred.

It was as if the meeting was a warning to Wei Tu that the next one would not end so easily as it had today.

"Fellow Daoist Wei, we shall meet again someday."

At the same time, Tian Yizi, who was 'bringing together' the cultivators at this moment, also took his leave.

With a flick of his sleeve, he instantly transformed into a streak of light and vanished into the horizon, as if he had never existed.

……

Everything is settled.

Wei Tu and his group would not linger in the 'Land of Chaos' any longer.

After Pei Laogui took his leave, the Dragon Lord of the Feathered Dragon Clan snorted in dissatisfaction and then signaled Wei Tu to return to 'Juxian Market' with him.

As Wei Tu had previously said, at least in front of 'outsiders,' they should play their part well so as not to expose the secrets between them.

“Xuanling Fairy’s injuries are too severe, and I am unable to leave for the time being… I hope that Dragon Lord and Fellow Daoist Zi will go ahead first, and I will return to ‘Juxian Market’ after this matter is settled.”

Wei Tu clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, his words conveying a sense of apology.

This statement seemed to be within the expectations of both Zi Chi Jun and Yu Long Clan Dragon Lord.

After bowing respectfully, Zi Chi Jun vanished in a flash, taking the lead.

As for the Dragon Lord of the Feathered Dragon Clan...

Although he wanted to curse again, just like he did on those floating jade steps, he remembered that his original soul was still controlled by Wei Tu... so the curse stuck in his throat and did not come out.

However, as it followed Zi Chi Jun away, it seemed to realize something was wrong and muttered to itself, "Something's not right."

This "no" doesn't mean he doubts anything about Wei Tu and Fairy Xuanling's behavior.

Even Tian Yizi, who had been studying the secret realm of the 'Bao Ri Divine Tower' for a long time, did not doubt Wei Tu... let alone him, an outsider.

Instead, he suddenly remembered that his relationship with Wei Tu was not just that of a fellow Mahayana cultivator in the Feathered Dragon Clan, but also seemed to have an additional layer, a 'father-in-law and son-in-law relationship' that was welcomed by the Feathered Dragon Clan's high-ranking members...

Although the matter was not brought to light, it was clear to everyone that he had already regarded Wei Tu as his 'ideal son-in-law'.

Otherwise, according to the custom of the Feathered Dragon Clan.

It's about time that a princess 'married down' to Wei Tu.

Now, times have changed.

He and Wei Tu were already enemies... so this father-in-law and son-in-law relationship was naturally null and void.

However, neither the Feathered Dragon Clan nor the Great Princess knew about it.

"If Ying'er were unaware of this and suddenly gave herself to him..." The thought of this possible Dragon Lord of the Feathered Dragon Clan instantly made him feel as if he had fallen into an ice cellar.

But ironically, he dared not tell the Great Princess this inside story.

Although he was his closest relative, as the next Dragon King, he was also under the surveillance of 'Old Ancestor Ao'.

Therefore, if his behavior is unusual, it will inevitably be noticed by 'Old Ancestor Ao'.

"There's no need to rush. Ying'er is still in seclusion... It will take at least several hundred years for her to break through to the Mahayana stage..."

"Centuries later, the situation may have changed."

"Wei Tu may have perished in the 'Battlefield Between Two Realms'."

The Dragon Lord of the Feathered Dragon Clan shook his head secretly, taking these words as temporary comfort, and breathed a slight sigh of relief in his heart.

……

the other side.

After seeing the group of Mahayana cultivators leave, Wei Tu and Fairy Xuanling did not linger in the 'Chaotic Forbidden Land'. With a flash of light, the two returned to the 'Precious Sun Divine Tower' once again.

Now, without the disturbance of these Mahayana cultivators, this place can be considered a first-class secluded place and a place for healing.

Otherwise, Tian Yizi wouldn't have specifically chosen this place as his hiding place within the Zi Chen Realm.

Of course, Wei Tu's choice of this location at this moment also had another hidden purpose.

However, after arriving at the Treasure Sun God Tower...

He remained calm and unhurried, first taking out the storage artifact he had taken from 'Mr. Divine Elephant'—a gray cloth bag.

"Fellow Daoist Wei is very kind."

Upon seeing this, Fairy Xuanling's gaze softened considerably. She nodded slightly to Wei Tu and then pointed with her fingers, using sword energy to directly sever the spiritual barrier that Shenxiang had set up outside the gray cloth bag.

At the very moment the spiritual barrier was broken.

The spiritual objects within also cascaded out like a waterfall, nearly filling the main hall of the first level of the 'Precious Sun Divine Tower'. (End of Chapter)