Madam, please ascend.

Chapter 424 A Sincere Heart

The pressure from Po Jun was like a mountain pressing down, making it difficult for Lan Zhenxin to hold on any longer, and he was about to be defeated.

She suppressed her fear and pretended to be calm, saying, "I don't understand. The others in the Overturning Heaven Pavilion are not strong enough, but Lord Po Jun has already reached the Ascension Realm. Why doesn't he go to the Heavenly Realm to make his mark?"

"Zhao Wuxiang, you didn't tell her the reason?" Po Jun asked, slightly surprised.

Zhao Wuxiang said respectfully, "The Pavilion Master did not say that she would accept this person, so how could I dare to tell her the core secrets?"

Po Jun shook his head and sneered, "It's not exactly a secret. My Heavenly Puppet Dao is rejected by the Heavenly Dao. It has tried to kill me several times. If it weren't for the Pavilion Master's intervention, I would have died long ago."

He gently lifted Lan Zhenxin's chin and said, "Besides, do you think the Heavenly Realm is such a good place? It became a graveyard for those who ascended to immortality thousands of years ago. What nonsense about eternal separation between heaven and man, they clearly treat those who ascended to immortality and those who became immortals as nourishment for the Heavenly Dao."

Lan Zhenxin's pupils widened in shock. She never imagined that the Ascension Realm, which so many cultivators dream of, would be a dead end!
So this is the real reason why the Overturning Heaven Pavilion wants to "rebel against Heaven." If they cannot change the way Heaven operates, none of these Dao Integration Realm cultivators will dare to ascend.

Otherwise, you'll only face certain death!
Suddenly, a strange movement came from inside the mountain. Po Jun couldn't help but turn his head and saw a ray of golden light slowly emerging from where many Dao Integration Realm cultivators were sitting.

As he withdrew his thin arm and looked away, the pressure on Lan Zhenxin eased dramatically.

Her mind raced, and she immediately put on a pitiful look, pleading, "I have been at Futian Pavilion for many days, and even if I have not made any great contributions, I have certainly put in a lot of hard work. Senior Crane can be my witness to that."

The Crane Daoist nodded slightly: "You did not do anything to harm the Overturning Heaven Pavilion, but the timing of your appearance was too coincidental, making it necessary to be on guard."

Lan Zhenxin smiled bitterly, "If I had known this would happen, I shouldn't have come here with Zhao Wuxiang... I only have one wish left unfulfilled, why not let me kill Yun Yi with my own hands, and then become Lord Pojun's puppet?"

Her dejected expression made Zhao Wuxiang feel guilty, and he pleaded on her behalf, "I brought him here. We agreed to plot together to kill Yun Yi. Please, Lord Pojun, show mercy!"

Po Jun ignored Lan Zhenxin and instead looked intently at the ray of light that was gradually growing thicker.

From a single point to a surface, it has grown strong and formed the prototype of a celestial pillar in the blink of an eye.

Someone said, "Reporting to Lord Po Jun, the seal here has been completely broken, and the Heavenly Pillar is about to appear!"

Lan Zhenxin remained silent, seemingly resigned to her fate, but her eyes were full of resentment, giving people a sense of regret that she had not yet killed her enemies and was unwilling to die.

Someone else said, "Yun Yi and Feng Mo have already arrived outside the Absolute Cliff, and they are also carrying a Heavenly Sea Treasure Ship. I wonder how many people are on board."

Zhao Wuxiang advised, "My lord will be busy attacking Tianzhu later. We will need Lan Zhenxin's help to kill Yun Yi."

After hearing this, Po Jun said calmly, "In that case, spare her life for a moment."

Lan Zhenxin breathed a sigh of relief, thinking to herself that this person was not only suspicious, but also quite arrogant.

Although he could use his proud "Golden Toad Shedding Its Shell" technique to escape, doing so would render all his previous efforts futile.

She looked at the pillar of heaven that was gradually taking shape and sighed that it had come at just the right time.

As golden light filled the mountainside, Po Jun led his men out from the top and landed right at the highest point of Jue Tian Cliff.

This place is too high up, with sparse vegetation, and the air is filled with white mist, giving one a feeling of being too cold at such a height.

From a distance, an enormous pillar of light enveloped the Absolute Cliff, resembling a giant, towering staff, and its spiritual energy was so dense that it was almost tangible.

Po Jun's blood-red hair danced in the wind as he thought that this pillar of heaven connected the azure sky above and the yellow springs below, making it the closest place to the Heavenly Dao.

After I shatter it myself, I'll have very little Ascension Realm cultivation left. At that point, preserving my life will be the priority.

No matter, once the Heavenly Pillar of the Righteous Qi Sect is destroyed and the Heavenly Realm descends, their cultivation will naturally recover.

……

The Heavenly Sea Treasure Ship remained outside the Absolute Cliff and did not approach further.

Yun Yi instructed Wen Daoxian and Su Qing to be in charge of providing support, using the communication jade talisman as a signal, and to act quickly and not linger in battle.

Then he handed Feng Mo a small, bronze-colored sword about the size of a palm, saying, "This is called 'Sword Ancestor,' please keep it safe."

Feng Mo examined it carefully and exclaimed in surprise, "The legendary Ancestor of Ten Thousand Swords? Wasn't it destroyed ten thousand years ago?"

"This is just a fragment of the Sword Ancestor, which was obtained by the Sword Burial Valley by chance. After refining it, it can command all the swords in the Sword Tomb."

The item was naturally handed to Yun Yi by Qiu Feng himself, but this Sword Ancestor also had another meaning, which was the token of the sect leader of Burial Sword Valley.

Feng Mo's expression was solemn: "Such an important item, you're just handing it over to me like this?"

Yun Yi nodded and said, "I have already buried precious swords in various places on Jue Tian Cliff. As long as the Sword Ancestor moves, the sword formation can be activated immediately."

Feng Mo: "Okay, I will definitely not let Brother Yun down."

Although the two were friends, they were ultimately on different sides, so Feng Mo was very touched by Yun Yi's trust.

Suddenly, an unusual movement occurred at the Cliff of Absolute Heaven. Everyone looked over and discovered that the entire cliff was enveloped in golden light, as if it were edged with gold.

Yun Yi said, "Since the Overturning Heaven Pavilion has set a trap to lure me here, I plan to go and explore on my own to find out their strength first."

Su Qing said seriously, "Then be careful in everything."

The two exchanged a glance, and then Yun Yi leaped off the Heavenly Sea Treasure Ship.

Feng Mo, on the other hand, rose into the air, wielding the "Sword Ancestor," ready to act immediately upon seeing Yun Yi's signal.

Jue Tian Cliff was sealed off by the Fu Tian Pavilion beforehand, with invisible light curtains blocking the area, leaving only a narrow path as the entrance.

It has a strong implication of luring someone into a trap.

The cliffs are now gleaming with golden light, as if a great treasure is about to appear. If one did not know about the Overturning Heaven Pavilion's scheme beforehand, one might easily mistake it for a tremendous opportunity.

Just like the Flying Heaven Secret Realm, one can obtain the inheritance of immortals from it and thus change one's fate against all odds.

Yun Yi pretended not to know anything. He first pretended to explore the outside of the cliff to make sure that only the small path leading to the top of the mountain was accessible before stepping into it.

At the same time, the Immortal Crane Daoist on the top of the Absolute Cliff used his supernatural powers, using the blue sky as a backdrop and the white clouds as a mirror, to show everyone Yun Yi's every move.

Po Jun had always looked down on this person, his gaze fixed on the nearly completed Heavenly Pillar. Once it revealed its full form, he would strike and shatter it.

The others in the Overturning Heaven Pavilion were very interested in Yun Yi, since he had killed many experts in the pavilion, so they all wanted to see how he would break the deadlock this time.

Of course, they would prefer to see Yun Yi powerless to reverse the situation.

The Immortal Crane said, "The Six Harmonies Poison was created by Sect Leader Lan. Why don't you explain its secrets to everyone?" Lan Zhenxin stared at Yun Yi's figure, seemingly harboring a deep-seated hatred for him. She said, "The essence of the Six Harmonies Poison is a unique fragrance made from six rare and precious materials, namely, Heart-Saving Wood, Returning Truth Vine, and Garan Grass... The remaining three were provided by Senior Immortal Crane. Why don't you explain them yourself?"

"Hehe, the remaining three are the Eight Immortals Stone, the Snow Toad, and the Jade Bodhi. These are all rare treasures that can improve one's innate talent, but now they have become deadly poisons."

Murong Xuan asked, "How were you poisoned?"

The Crane Daoist explained, "Master Lan and I have scattered six kinds of exotic fragrances throughout the Absolute Cliff. As long as Yun Yi climbs the mountain step by step, he will be exposed to them in turn. If he is exposed to one or two of them, he will not feel any discomfort. On the contrary, he will feel refreshed."

What if you're contaminated with all three?

"It's like a sudden enlightenment, so profound that one can't stop thinking about it, and most people would assume it's because there's a hidden opportunity in the Cliff of Absolute Heaven."

Huangfu Song sighed, "This method is quite similar to the Perfect Gu. At first glance, it seems to be beneficial and harmless to the body, so people will gradually lower their guard and become deeply poisoned without realizing it. By the time they come to their senses, it is too late."

The Crane Taoist nodded and said, "That's exactly right."

At this moment, Yun Yi had already begun climbing upwards through the sky. Because the Overturning Heaven Pavilion had set up a restriction, leaving only this one narrow path, he had no other choice.

Zhao Wuxiang sneered, "He probably still thinks there's some immortal inheritance hidden here, so he doesn't dare to make any rash moves or break the restrictions, for fear of missing out on a great opportunity."

Unbeknownst to him, Yun Yi had already passed through a bamboo forest, where the First Fragrance was hidden, but he obviously did not notice it.

The Crane Daoist said with satisfaction, "Below the Absolute Cliff, the vegetation is lush. Even if he smells something strange, he won't think much of it."

Lan Zhenxin remained silent, staring intently at Yun Yi, her expression seemingly filled with hatred, but in reality, she was secretly heartbroken.

I wonder if that stinky man has a good memory, and whether he can detect the information I left in the fragrance.

Little did he know that Yun Yi had been aware that his every move was being monitored by the Overturning Heaven Pavilion since he entered the Absolute Cliff, and thus had already begun to "act".

Futian Pavilion was unaware that he had been to Juetian Cliff long ago, and even less could they guess that Yun Yi had buried many precious swords here.

Therefore, he immediately noticed the unusual fragrance. The reason he remained calm was because he recognized the scent.

The fragrance is extremely unique, resembling sandalwood yet with a refreshing quality.

Yun Yi immediately thought of Lan Zhenxin!
The reason I remember these things is because we specifically talked about them in the Realm of Longevity.

At that time, Lan Zhenxin unearthed many treasures in the Longevity Realm, all of which were extremely rare to see in the outside world. After studying them, she refined these flowers and herbs into spices, which she greatly enjoyed.

More importantly, the three herbs are named Garan grass, Guizhen vine, and Jiuxin wood, respectively.

Lan Zhenxin's name is hidden within it.

Yun Yi remained expressionless and continued climbing. When he smelled the second and third fragrances, he was completely certain that Lan Zhenxin had come here.

Strange, how did Lan Zhenxin end up at Jue Tian Cliff, and why did she leave behind her unique fragrance in various places at the foot of the mountain?

Could it be that they've made contact with the Futian Pavilion?
Given that woman's cunning, she would never do anything pointless.

Her greatest skill is using poison, and those exotic fragrances are not just for show.

Since the Overturning Heaven Pavilion deliberately lured me here, then Lan Zhenxin must have really joined them, and the strange fragrances she laid out must have been the trigger for some kind of strange poison.

Yun Yi knew Lan Zhenxin all too well, after all, the two had once schemed against each other and were always wary of one another.

He suddenly remembered that when they parted last time, Lan Zhen had said something to him with heartfelt sincerity.

"I, Lan Zhenxin, have said that I will never harm you again from now on, and I will definitely keep my word... You must remember this sentence, even if it means death!"

This moved Yun Yi, who realized that she had already made up her mind to join the Futian Pavilion back then.

As for the purpose, it was naturally to infiltrate and extract intelligence.

Since her journey to the Longevity Realm, her mindset has completely changed. The ethereal and endless path of poison is no longer her pursuit; now she desires something else entirely.

Unfortunately, the two had a lot of unpleasantness in the past, and there were many barriers between them. That's why she risked her life in an attempt to mend their relationship.

This inexplicably moved Yun Yi; the kindness of a beautiful woman is the greatest debt one can repay. He couldn't help but start to worry, wondering what Lan Zhenxin's current situation was. The Futian Pavilion was a den of dragons and tigers, not a place one could come and go as one pleased.

At this moment, Lan Zhenxin watched as Yun Yi was successively exposed to three different fragrances, wondering if he had realized what was happening yet.

If there is, that would be best. If not, it's not a big deal, since I won't really be poisoned to death... but it would be a waste of her good intentions.

The Crane Daoist's murderous intent grew, and he spoke to his colleagues beside him. At this moment, Yun Yi had already stepped one foot out of the gates of hell.

Huangfu Song asked, "You haven't said yet what would happen if we smelled six different fragrances?"

"His spiritual energy vanished instantly, and he reverted to a mortal body. His internal organs were all transformed into poisonous water, beyond the help of even immortals."

The Crane Daoist was very pleased with himself. He had secretly tested the Six Harmonies Poison countless times and had never made a mistake.

Huangfu Song exclaimed, "What a potent poison! If I hadn't heard what you said today, I probably would have fallen for your trick too."

After he finished speaking, he glanced at Lan Zhenxin and thought to himself, "You actually managed to come up with such a deadly poison. No wonder Lord Pojun is so worried about you and insists on turning you into a puppet."

The old man is petty; he was poisoned by the "Perfect Beauty Gu" that day and is still holding a grudge.

Lan Zhenzhen didn't take it to heart, thinking she'd let them have some more fun.

When she first "joined" the Overturning Heaven Pavilion, she did indeed intend to find an opportunity to poison them all and end it all.

Unfortunately, she encountered the Crane Taoist, her "nemesis," which gave her no chance to poison him.

The stinky Taoist priest keeps a close watch on her every day, and he is also an expert in alchemy. If Lan Zhenxin makes any rash moves, she will most likely just lose her life for nothing.

Fortunately, although he was cautious, he was not very skilled in using poison, and compared to Lan Zhenxin, he was just a half-grown child.

The Immortal Crane Taoist only knew the dangers of the Six Harmonies Poison. Anyone who came into contact with the six exotic fragrances would die suddenly. Therefore, as long as one carefully avoided these fragrances and carried the antidote, there would be no further hidden dangers.

But one crucial point was overlooked—

That is the order in which you ingest these exotic scents!

(End of this chapter)