I conquer the immortal with my strength.

Chapter 541 Recruitment and Defection

Zuo Dongge had naturally discovered his disciple by this time.

He saw the girl walk towards Xia Daoming, her body radiating icy coldness, and his expression changed slightly.

"Fellow Daoist, my ancestor has ordered you to accompany her into the Nightmare Sea to hunt the Demon Dragon!" The girl walked up to Xia Daoming, her expression cold and arrogant, as if she were above everyone else.

"Can I refuse?" Xia Daoming asked.

"No! This is an order from Beizhenlushan!" the girl said coldly, her gaze towards Xia Daoming filled with undisguised mockery and contempt.

Not far away, Elder Tianlang, who was turning back, frowned slightly upon hearing this, but quickly regained his composure and continued towards the Island Lord's Mansion.

Although he knew perfectly well that Yao Xi could not represent Beizhen Lushan at all, and that the girl was just making a big show of it, Yao Xi was the vice sect master of Xuanxue Dao Sect and a fifth-level Nascent Soul cultivator. Tian Lang did not want to make enemies with her for the sake of a mere first-level Nascent Soul cultivator.

"Alright then!" Xia Daoming bowed with a helpless expression and followed the girl toward the carriage.

His real targets were the demonic dragon and the legendary dragon palace. He didn't want to cause any trouble or commit any more killings, but people insisted on putting him in their line of fire, so he had no choice.

Everyone present was a shrewd and experienced person. At this moment, it was obvious that the young girl had ill intentions towards Xia Daoming. Once he was conscripted, he was destined to be cannon fodder with no chance of survival!

Many people secretly shook their heads.

A Nascent Soul cultivator who survived the Heavenly Tribulation with his physical body—what a powerful figure! What a pity!

Many people were also gloating!
Most people, however, remained indifferent.

All they care about is their own fate and their own chance.

However, how could Zuo Dongge remain indifferent upon seeing this?

Xia Daoming is his most prized disciple!
Even if it costs me my old life, I will definitely protect him.

Seeing Yao Xi casually point and have Xia Daoming stand with the guards on both sides of the carriage, Zuo Dongge, with his short stature, did not hesitate to leap over the crowd and fly towards the carriage.

"Greetings, Envoy of Lushan! I, Guihong, am willing to serve you!" Zuo Dongge came to the carriage and bowed to Yaoxi.

A lone goose flies south, a sword stands alone against the cold west wind!

Guihong was the name Zuo Dongge used when he roamed the cultivation world of the Great Xuan Domain in his early years.

However, he later faded into obscurity after his golden core shattered.

When he rose to prominence again, people only knew Zuo Dongge's name, but not Gui Hong's.

Now he is undoubtedly a prominent figure in the Taicang Continent. If he reveals his real name, and he and Xia Daoming join forces to find an opportunity to break out, Yao Xi, with her strength and status, will surely be able to find out his background by following the name of Zuo Dongge if she really wants to investigate.

"A sword cultivator who has survived two Heavenly Tribulations in his physical body is indeed a promising talent and is qualified to join my Xuanxue Dao Sect."

"Alright, as long as you make a significant contribution in this dragon-hunting operation, I will take you to Beizhenlu Mountain for special training and to help you overcome the Third Heavenly Tribulation!"

When Yao Xi saw Zuo Dongge take the initiative to come forward and pledge allegiance, she was slightly taken aback, but then she understood his intentions and admired Zuo Dongge's ability to assess the situation and his long-term vision.

The path that the second-stage Nascent Soul cultivator from Beizhenhai will take next is inevitably Beizhenlu Mountain.

He was using the opportunity of hunting the demonic dragon to pave the way for his trip to Beizhenlu Mountain! "Thank you, Vice Sect Master!" Zuo Dongge immediately knelt on one knee and cupped his hands in thanks.

The title was also changed from Lushan Envoy to Deputy Sect Master.

Xia Daoming looked at Zuo Dongge, who was always aloof and disdainful of scheming, and saw that he was willing to play the role of a lackey for his sake. He was both moved and amused.

With his current abilities, how could Yao Xi and the others possibly do anything to him?

It's just that there are too many people around, making it inconvenient to take action. Otherwise, he would have already unleashed the Ten Thousand Ghosts Banner and taken down the girl who dared to boss him around earlier!
"Get up!" Yao Xi raised her hand slightly.

Zuo Dongge stood up, bowed to everyone, and then naturally walked over to stand next to Xia Daoming.

Both of them were newcomers, and it was only natural for Zuo Dongge to choose to stand with Xia Daoming; no one felt anything was wrong.

The Demon Nightmare Sea is vast and boundless, teeming with demonic energy.

Now is the time when the demonic tide is surging and erupting again. If one were to enter the Demon Nightmare Sea at this time, not only would it be much more difficult to find the traces of the demonic dragon, but the power of demonic contamination would also be greatly enhanced.

Even with Yao Xi's cultivation level and the Demon-Repelling Armor she carried, she dared not act rashly.

Therefore, after recruiting Zuo Dongge and Xia Daoming, Yao Xi and her group quickly settled down temporarily in a luxurious palace on Wutu Island, waiting for the demonic tide to recede.

"Didn't you go to Beizhenlu Mountain? How did you end up here? And how did you become enemies with the Snowfield Hidden Palace?" After settling into the luxurious palace, Zuo Dongge quickly found an opportunity to be alone with Xia Daoming.

Just now, Yao Xi was right next to him. With her fifth tribulation Nascent Soul cultivation, Zuo Dongge didn't even dare to think about communicating with Xia Daoming through divine sense, for fear that she would detect it with her keen and powerful divine sense.

"The disciples of Beizhen Lushan have already been there and are now on their way back, passing through Fuyu Immortal City. As for the feud with the Snowfield Hidden Palace, it was caused by their greed."

Xia Daoming gave a brief explanation, then smiled and bowed to Zuo Dongge.

"Oh right, I haven't yet congratulated Master on surviving the second Heavenly Tribulation! Master is indeed Master. In just twenty-seven years, you have survived two Heavenly Tribulations and your physical body is still intact! Truly amazing!"

"That's right! Otherwise, how could I be qualified to be your master! And I'm not bragging, but with my current strength, I have no problem fighting against ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators who are at a higher level."

Even if the opponent were a Nascent Soul cultivator who had undergone the Body Reduction Technique, even at the fourth tribulation stage, I, as their master, would not be outmatched. However, Yao Xi is a fifth tribulation Nascent Soul cultivator who has undergone the Body Reduction Technique, so I, as their master, am definitely no match for her.

Fortunately, the tribulation you underwent back then was extraordinary, and now you have undergone another tribulation to become a Nascent Soul. I suppose your strength is comparable to mine.

Once we're inside the Nightmare Sea, we can find a suitable opportunity, and my master and I can join forces to launch a sudden attack. We should still have a chance to escape!

Zuo Dongge initially enjoyed Xia Daoming's flattery, a smug look on his face as he boasted. However, when Yao Xi was mentioned, the smug look on his face gradually turned serious.

Xia Daoming smiled noncommittally and didn't reply. Instead, he asked, "Why didn't Master stay on the Taicang Continent and came here instead? Also, what's the situation at the Qingyuan Sect? Is everything alright?"

"Over the years, it's you who's been running around, securing numerous opportunities for the Qingyuan Sect. In fact, the reason I was able to successfully survive two Heavenly Tribulations is also because of the piece of Candle Dragon Soil and the Candle Dragon Grass you brought back."

Do you think I can still stay in Qingyuan Sect and enjoy a life of leisure after I become a Second Tribulation Nascent Soul cultivator? Of course I'll go out and explore, both to share some of your burdens and to go further on the path of the sword.

　That concludes today's update.

　　
　
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