Born with immortal seed

Chapter 225 Nascent Soul's Wrath

Ancestral Hall.

"Junior Brother Bai, it's been a long time... After several years of hard seclusion, I've finally reached the late Foundation Establishment stage, and I haven't fallen too far behind you."

Qi Yue, whose demeanor and appearance stood out from the crowd, had his eyes light up when he saw Bai Zichen step into the main hall and went to greet him.

"Senior Brother Qi is an outstanding person, this is to be expected."

Bai Zichen nodded slightly, showing that he had only recently broken through and was not yet able to properly control the fluctuations of his magical power.

Qi Yue's aptitude was already quite good, and even just because of his Qing Sang Spirit Body, the sect would not hesitate to invest in cultivating him.

Moreover, as the only disciple of Master Ge Cang, he received direct instruction from him year-round and had no shortage of resources.

Like the Ice and Fire Dragon Blood Wine, one person can enjoy half a pot all by themselves.

If Bai Zichen hadn't appeared, the remaining half pot would have been his.

With such exceptionally favorable conditions, it's not surprising that he could cultivate to the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

'If the meeting had been delayed by another year, by the time I broke through to the peak of Foundation Establishment, you would have been devastated again…'

Bai Zichen thought to himself, glanced at Liang Yu, and sat down directly in the seat below Liang Yu.

Since breaking through his cultivation level, Qi Yue has received congratulations and compliments wherever he goes.

Suddenly receiving such a bland, expected response from Bai Zichen made her feel a bit bored.

This achievement is something that someone forty years younger than you could accomplish, so it's not surprising at all.

I am still far behind Junior Brother Bai.

"I'm striving to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage simultaneously... My master said I don't need to consider alchemy theories before forming my core; I should just honestly seek the opportunity to form my core... But Junior Brother Bai is different; he has a great chance to determine his future path and will definitely try to write an alchemy treatise."

Qi Yue wasn't showing off; despite having little contact with outsiders, he still retained a childlike heart and spoke and acted in a straightforward manner.

He frankly admitted that he was not as good as his opponent, but he always harbored a comparative mindset, wanting to prove from other angles that he was not that much worse than Junior Brother Bai.

"Perhaps I can use this to close the gap and at the same time try to break through to the Core Formation stage... If I can successfully form the Core, my cultivation speed will definitely be far behind Junior Brother Bai's, but at least I will have had a period of being on par with him."

Thinking this, Qi Yue was in a great mood and leaned back comfortably in the elder's chair.

"Senior brother hasn't been doing well lately, is it because he's too busy with so many things?"

Bai Zichen noticed that Liang Yu rarely showed signs of fatigue; his once-sturdy back had slumped, a far cry from the imposing and authoritative demeanor of the Hall Master of the Enforcement Hall when they first met.

"How about I stay in the Hall of Enforcement for a while to help my senior brother and fulfill my duties as the Abbot of the Dining Hall?"

"No need. Lu Song, whom you recommended, is very capable and has done a lot for me... In a few years, I will pass the position of Hall Master to you, so that you can become a Core Formation True Person in the position of Hall Master of the Enforcement Hall. In this way, when I see the previous Hall Masters of the Enforcement Hall, I can proudly say that my achievements are no less than yours... Haha!"

Liang Yu's eyes were full of satisfaction; the successor he had chosen had far exceeded his best expectations.

"Some time ago, I was tracking down a Foundation Establishment cultivator from a traitorous family. Unexpectedly, that person actually possessed a talisman treasure, which allowed him to break through the encirclement... It took several months of searching before I finally killed him last month. I just need to rest for a while; I'm still in excellent health."

Bai Zichen hesitated, then could only sigh softly in his heart.

As Gu Xisheng entered the main hall, all the participants of this council of elders had arrived.

The sect leader, Gu Xisheng, was one of the five hall masters, with Han Qing, the acting hall master, representing the Dan Hall.

His alchemy skills were unanimously recognized, and he surpassed Jin Lu to become the acting hall master.

However, one cannot be promoted to a higher level until one's cultivation reaches the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

Besides the six people, only Bai Zichen and Qi Yue were specially invited to this meeting.

Both were at the late Foundation Establishment stage. One was hailed as the most promising elder of the Qingfeng Sect to become a Core Formation True Person, and the other was a direct disciple of Ancestor Ge Cang.

Despite not being a temple master, he was included in the list of attendees due to his special status.

On the contrary, Zhou Suqing, although she broke through to the late Foundation Establishment stage earlier, was never mentioned in these kinds of high-level sect meetings.

Firstly, she needs to guard Feiyue Lake and control the 3,600-ring water smoke array.

Secondly, Zhou Suqing herself is too low-key and has almost no presence.

Coupled with her significant weakness in combat, it was virtually impossible for her to leave the sect. Over time, everyone overlooked this cultivator who also had the hope of forming her core.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I believe you all already know the general outline of the matter..."

Gu Xisheng sat in the central position of sect leader, exuding a dignified and imposing aura.

In terms of cultivation level, he was only at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, and he and Han Qing were the lowest among the crowd.

In terms of seniority, among the five hall masters, every one of them except Han Qing can be considered his senior.

However, with the limited power he wielded during his years as acting sect leader, Gu Xisheng gradually built up his own power within the sect.

They carefully maneuvered among the five palaces, seizing neither small nor large gains.

This situation changed dramatically after Wei Dao successfully broke through and became a Core Formation Ancestor.

Gu Xisheng has become a de facto spokesperson for the righteous path, and several of his actions have received his direct approval, greatly increasing his prestige.

For a time, his words carried an air of absolute authority at the elders' meeting.

"Of the more than 1,000 disciples of Ci'en Temple, apart from Abbot Ruyi, who was a Core Formation cultivator, there were more than 30 Foundation Establishment cultivators among the remaining disciples... They all died tragically on the border between the two countries overnight, and none of them escaped."

As Gu Xisheng spoke, he shivered, a chill running down his spine.

"More than a thousand people were unharmed, as if they had fallen into a deep sleep... but there was not a single drop of blood in their bodies, their souls were annihilated, and they could not enter the cycle of reincarnation."

"How can it be!"

Han Qing gasped softly, somewhat incredulous.

"Could it be that the Blood God Immortal defied all conventions and annihilated thousands of cultivators in one fell swoop?"

The monk Ruyi himself had a mid-stage Core Formation cultivation level, and with so many disciples in Ci'en Temple, it would have to be at least a Perfected Core Formation cultivator to accomplish this.

Coupled with the bizarre manner of his death, it's no wonder that people immediately associate him with the Blood God Immortal.

Ci'en Temple has already decided to relocate, and the entire temple is withdrawing from the cultivation world of Liang Kingdom, which is tantamount to admitting defeat.

Under normal circumstances, their opponents would let them off the hook.

After catching up, he slaughtered the entire sect and killed thousands of cultivators with cruel demonic arts, leaving their souls gone. This easily aroused public wrath.

"It is said that the Faxiang Sect Arhat, whom Ci'en Temple originally intended to recruit, was enraged and came to the scene to perform a ritual... It was confirmed that the perpetrator possessed profound demonic power and was practicing an evil technique that directly captured the souls of everyone, which is why the Ci'en Temple cultivators all lost their lives as if in a coma."

Buddhist practitioners, when they reach a certain level of cultivation, develop their own unique paths.

The Arhat position corresponds to the Taoist True Lord in terms of cultivation level.

The name of this alms bowl-bearing Arhat is unknown; all that is known is that he was a close friend of a certain patriarch of Ci'en Temple.

He made the decision to take over Ci'en Temple and make it a branch of the Faxiang School, despite strong opposition.

How could one not feel an inexplicable rage when one's journey is interrupted by the use of demonic techniques to wipe out an entire force of enemies?

"The Alms Bowl Arhat has already sent a letter to True Lord Nine Lotus, demanding that the Holy Lotus Sect investigate this matter thoroughly and give him an explanation..."

The account given by Gu Xisheng is the most complete and detailed.

This sudden event also had a significant impact on Qingfeng Sect.

Several Core Formation elders of the Holy Lotus Sect have arrived at the battlefield to deliver the Nine Lotus True Monarch's order, demanding a ceasefire between the righteous and demonic factions and the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect.

With two Nascent Soul True Monarchs involved, and Blood God True Man listed as a prime suspect, this battle is definitely not going to happen.

This great battle directly shattered the Righteous Alliance, with the remaining forces huddled between the two prefectures.

The Demonic Alliance swallowed up vast territories and massive resources, meaning each faction made a fortune.

"It's foreseeable that the Ghost Spirit Sect's attention will definitely be withdrawn from the front lines... With their strength greatly increased, even if they don't launch a war against our sect in the short term, they will certainly do a lot of covert operations. We are not afraid of the Ghost Spirit Sect alone, but we are afraid that during the Demonic Alliance, they will reach a consensus with other demonic sects and jointly invade Black Mountain."

In this second war between the righteous and the demonic forces, the demonic alliance has consistently held the advantage.

The Ghost Spirit Sect and others all reaped astonishing wealth from this war.

The continuous victories boosted the morale of several demonic sects.

As long as there are enough benefits, they will be the closest of friends.

The Ghost Spirit Sect could use Black Mountain as bait, boasting about the Green Maple Sect's treasury to lure other demonic sects into joining them in attacking.

The possibility that Gu Xisheng proposed is not nonexistent; in fact, it is quite high.

"Please share your opinions, everyone. What measures should we take to dismantle the Demonic Alliance?"

"It's just a matter of dealing with whatever comes our way..."

Dai Hui's voice was hoarse, but having broken through to the Core Formation realm, he was more confident than anyone else present.

"The Corpse Driving Sect, the Hehuan Sect... these are not unfamiliar cultivators. We were able to stop them back then, and we can do the same in the future."

"According to intelligence, True Man White Bone and Fairy of Love and Desire from the Joyful Union Sect are on their way back to Hejian County together, and it is very likely that they have reached a secret agreement... Among the three Core Formation True Man of the Joyful Union Sect, Fairy of Love and Desire is the most famous for her beauty, and she has hundreds of lovers, including many Core Formation True Man."

The Ghost Spirit Sect has learned its lesson; if they dare to come again, they must have plenty of confidence now.

The most important thing is how to deal with Master Ge Cang.

As long as someone can hold off this point that the Ghost Spirit Sect can't handle at all, the combined strength of the two sects will greatly increase their chances of defeating the Green Maple Sect.

The ancestral hall instantly erupted into a noisy argument, with everyone passionately offering their opinions.

After listening for a few minutes, Bai Zichen quickly discovered the real point of contention.

Gu Xisheng wanted to take advantage of the possibility of another invasion by the Ghost Spirit Gate to readjust the defensive line and place his own people in key positions.

However, the other elders who suffered losses firmly believed that the Ghost Spirit Sect could not possibly start another war in the short term, and that the Green Maple Sect only needed to develop and accumulate strength during this period to deal with the chaos that followed.

"Junior Brother Bai, Junior Brother Qi, this is your first time attending the Elders' Meeting... Do you have any thoughts on this matter?"

Gu Xisheng knew that this kind of thing couldn't be persuaded by words alone.

Ultimately, it comes down to which side has the greater power and the inner thoughts of the two Core Formation Ancestors.

(End of this chapter)