My Demonic Cult's Holy Maiden

Li Muchen is indeed very strong, and he almost never makes a move, which is very strange.

Li Muchen is perceived by the outside world as a muddle-headed, incompetent emperor who allowed powerful families to grow too strong and whose power was effectively usurped.

But is he really that kind of person?

He is not!

These negative public opinions were all deliberately orchestrated by him.

Li Muchen was cunning even when he was a prince; otherwise, how could he have become emperor given his mother's status?

Li Muchen was not the eldest son of the legitimate wife. His mother was just an ordinary concubine, or even just a palace maid who had been favored by the late emperor for one night.

Li Muchen's background destined him to never become emperor, yet he still became emperor. The effort and forbearance he had to put in were unimaginable to ordinary people.

Therefore, he was always wary of Li Muchen, who was a wolf in sheep's clothing.

"Wasn't it you and Lin Ruohai who framed me back then?" Su Chengying asked.

Li Muchen wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and laughed, "Which one are you talking about? There are too many to tell you!"

Su Chengying's breathing became slightly heavier, clearly indicating some anger, but he quickly calmed down.

"My affair with Qiu Shui!"

Li Muchen thought for a moment, nodded, and smiled, "It was designed by Ruohai and me. After all, you were very strong and talented back then."

"Your existence makes Emperor Xuanzong and my father feel threatened!"

Su Chengying narrowed his eyes and asked, "So you used this as a stepping stone to ascend the throne?"

Li Muchen laughed and said, "You already guessed it, so why did you ask me?"

The late emperor was wary of Su Chengying, and this became a source of anxiety for him.

He wanted to kill Su Chengying, but he was afraid of offending the Taoism. If he didn't kill him, he would be restless and unable to eat or sleep. He was in a great dilemma because Su Chengying was a member of the Su family and had a family feud with the Li family.

If Su Chengying becomes powerful, who knows if he will have any thoughts of revenge?

It was when the late emperor was at a loss that Li Muchen stepped forward and solved the problem for the late emperor. He then used this opportunity to distinguish himself and eventually ascended the throne.

It could be said that he rose to power by betraying his friend Su Chengying!

Ironically, it was Li Muchen who recruited Su Chengying when Su Chengying first arrived in the capital.

Su Chengying and Li Muchen stared at each other, their inner energy surging within them, ready to fight at the slightest provocation.

In the end, however, he didn't take action because it wasn't worth it.

They were all over fifty years old, and they knew very well that a momentary argument based on emotions would not solve anything.

They've all risen from obscurity to become powerful figures in their own right; controlling their emotions is now a basic necessity.

If they were controlled by their emotions, they wouldn't be alive today.

Su Yun jumped into the pit, went to Su Chengying's side, and carried Qi Yu on his back.

Lin Ruohai and his daughter also jumped down and stood behind Li Muchen.

The two people looked at each other and remained silent.

After a long pause, Su Chengying waved his sleeve and said, "Let's go!"

As he spoke, Su Chengying jumped out of the pit, and Su Yun glanced at Li Muchen and the other two before following him.

Li Muchen and the other two did not stop them, because they couldn't stop them.

Logically speaking, with three grandmasters—Li Muchen, Lin Ruoxi, and Lin Ruohai—they should definitely be able to put up a fight.

The opponent only had two Grandmasters, and Su Yun's cultivation level was unstable, giving them a significant advantage.

But they still did nothing, because besides Su Chengying, there was another grandmaster who hadn't shown up.

If they make a move, the hidden master will also make a move.

That was also a Grandmaster who had attained the Dao; if they fought, the final result would be mutual destruction.

Now, it's not just them here; there are also people from the Purple Qi Pavilion and the Heavenly Edge Sea Pavilion. If they fight, someone might end up taking advantage of the situation.

When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits; unless they're foolish, they won't fight to the death.

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Chapter 204 Influence

Su Chengying left, leaving only Li Muchen and the other two in the pit.

"Ruoxi, after a while, you should go to Yunyu Academy to teach! Qi Yu is very likely to return to the South with Su Chengying, so Yunyu Academy will be in your hands," Li Muchen said.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Ruohai understood Li Muchen's idea and nodded.

Li Muchen sent her to Yunyu Academy. This seemingly ordinary move actually contained a lot of implications.

Li Muchen has already begun to lay out his plans and is preparing for the future.

If we were to name the most famous academy today, it would undoubtedly be Qingyun Academy, as it represents the continuation of Confucian tradition.

In second place is Yunyu Academy, founded by Wen Zun Qi Yu.

Qi Yu's fame spread throughout the world, and Yunyu Academy also gained immense popularity, attracting many talented individuals who aspired to join the academy.

“If your Xuanzong wants to return to the mainland, you need a stepping stone, and this Yunyu Academy is it. I will keep my promise and establish your Xuanzong as the state religion,” Li Muchen said.

The establishment of Xuanzong as the state religion was the deal between Li Muchen and Xuanzong.

Taoism and Xuanzong (the School of Taoism) share the same origin, but their philosophies are different.

Taoism adheres to idealism, while Xuanzong still follows the Taoism of the time of the Taoist patriarch, each with its own views.

He admired Taoism, so he didn't care whether it was idealism or Taoism.

He even leaned more towards Xuanzong, because Taoism was too inactive now and wasn't helping the Dayun Dynasty as much anymore.

On the contrary, Xuanzong is ambitious and powerful. If the Dayun Dynasty wants to sweep across the continent, Xuanzong is the most suitable partner.

Therefore, he would help Emperor Xuanzong, and he has been doing so all these years.

As for Taoism...

There's no other way but to eliminate it.

The demise of Taoism did not mean the demise of the Taoist school of thought.

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May 20th was a day that shocked countless people and even shook the world.

Today is the day that Wen Zun Qi Yu succeeds as head instructor, and it is also his twenty-second birthday.

But on that very day, a shocking revelation broke, leaving countless people stunned and shocked.

Qi Yu did not inherit the position of leader; he withdrew from Taoism!

The reason? It was because of his wife!

Taoism is different from what it was 3,000 years ago. Taoist priests were not allowed to marry 3,000 years ago, but Taoism today follows idealism and is not as bound by the rules that remain from the Taoist doctrine.

So, what does Qi Yu's success or failure as the leader have to do with his wife?

Then, as things gradually became clear, countless people were stunned and speechless.

Because Qi Yu's first wife was a saintess of the Blood God Cult!

Dongfang Mengyue, the Holy Maiden of the Blood God Cult, who has been hailed as the strongest among the younger generation in recent years!

Dongfang Mengyue and Qi Yu have been the two most outstanding young people recently because they are indeed very strong, very talented, and most importantly, they have very high status.

They were expected to become near-saints, or even saints, and countless people placed high hopes on them.

The rise of the Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect, while the emergence of a Confucian Master on the righteous path, created a delicate balance.

This balance is reassuring, and countless people are relieved, hoping that Qi Yu can grow up, fight against the evil cult, and protect them.

Therefore, Qi Yu was a hero in their hearts and was given high hopes.

But now that they are told that the guardian they have been hoping for is actually a werewolf who has an affair with the Holy Maiden of the Blood God Cult, how can they not be shocked?

The two most talented and capable young people right now are actually a married couple!!

This shocking revelation is indeed quite significant; countless people find it hard to believe.

As the story gradually spread, details also emerged.

It seems that the Holy Maiden of the Blood God Cult valued Wen Zun Qi Yu's talent and righteousness, and therefore deceived Qi Yu.

Using Qi Yu as a furnace for nourishment was how he broke through from the first rank to the peak of the Dao Integration stage in just two years.

This reason is very convincing, because they were also surprised that the Holy Maiden of the Blood God Cult could break through so quickly.

If the Blood God Cult's Holy Maiden advanced so quickly because she had absorbed Qi Yu's essence, then this reasoning is plausible.

Because Wen Zun Qi Yu possesses immense talent and righteousness, the benefits gained from absorbing his essence would be enormous.

The Demonic Cult is a group of people like this. Sexual cultivation is very common in the Demonic Cult. In fact, the Hehuan Sect, a major sect of the Demonic Cult, specializes in practicing sexual cultivation techniques.

Upon closer examination, this statement actually contains many flaws, but no one seems to care.

What happened next left them completely speechless, unsure of what to say.

Wen Zun Qi Yu was deceived. Logically, shouldn't he be furious and fight the Holy Maiden of the Demonic Sect to the death?

However, Wen Zun Qi Yu actually withdrew from Taoism and even crippled his martial arts for a demonic woman from a demonic sect.

This behavior baffled and angered countless people who revered Qi Yu.

Is this what it means to be blinded by beauty?

They were furious that someone would betray Taoism and its followers for the sake of a demonic woman from a cult, and they eventually turned from fans to haters.

That's such a simp!

If someone were to leave Taoism for other reasons, they might not be angry. But to leave Taoism for a demonic woman who deceived him is something they cannot accept.

As the situation unfolded, everyone learned that Dongfang Mengyue was just an alias, and her real name was Su Yue.

The identity of the Blood God Cult leader has also been revealed!