Infiltrating the righteous path? Just another place to be a sycophant.

The same goes for teleportation; it's all flashy and gimmicky. Are they DJing or playing electronic rock?

Although the Yuan Tian Sheng Zong was not as grand as the Zheng Dao Alliance, its antique and magnificent buildings still made it appear wealthier than the Tian Mo Zong.

Why does it feel like the Heavenly Demon Sect is inferior to these righteous sects in every way?

Now that the monthly allowance has increased, should we consider a reversal?

It doesn't seem like it's impossible... it's just a bit unfair to my ridiculously beautiful sect master.

I wonder if black stockings exist in this world. If I successfully infiltrate and return, wouldn't it be wonderful to give my beautiful sect leader a pair of black stockings?

However, this place has an ethereal, otherworldly atmosphere, much like the Heavenly Demon Sect.

The Heavenly Demon Sect is not a place of complete darkness, with rolling dark clouds and bones everywhere.

That kind of place is not fit for human habitation. Even those who practice the demonic path are still human. Just looking at someone living in such a place would make one depressed.

It is naturally a beautiful place with clear waters and lush mountains, and a land of outstanding people and abundant resources!

Where one goes to cultivate depends on feng shui, it's just that there are fewer people on the demonic path because they are not bound by much morality.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, you are a guest elder of my Yuantian Sacred Sect. I will arrange a small courtyard for you to stay in." Yu Wanqing led Lu An, riding along the valley filled with antique buildings.

Yu Wanqing carried Lu An on their swords as they flew over the ethereal valley. People passed by from time to time; some didn't recognize Yu Wanqing, while others greeted her.

There were no roads, so everyone flew on swords. There were some bridges between the other buildings, presumably built for those who could not yet fly on swords.

Those who haven't reached the Foundation Establishment stage can't fly, and this is the majority of people, especially the newly promoted disciples.

There are also some people whose foundation is very weak, and they can never build a foundation in their lifetime, so it is very necessary to leave a bridge.

"Sect Master, what's going on over there?"

Flying over an open area, Lu An discovered that many people were gathered in one place, and in the middle of that place sat an old man.

When others were about to reach that place, they would consciously dismount their swords and walk on foot, as if to show some kind of respect.

"I guess someone is about to pass away," Yu Wanqing said casually, glancing at the crowd.

Someone has passed away?

“Yes, the path of cultivation is long and arduous. Some people pass away while searching for opportunities, while others die in seclusion when their lifespan is nearing its end,” Yu Wanqing said. “And some people, not wanting to die alone, choose to pass away in public.”

Upon hearing this, Lu An fell silent.

The path of cultivation is long and arduous. No one can guarantee that embarking on this path will lead to ascension to immortality. It is a journey from which no one can be certain whether they will graduate. The only one who can issue a graduation certificate is God.

Those who cannot graduate will naturally dissipate into the world when their lifespan runs out, and re-enter the cycle of reincarnation to cultivate again in the next life.

The laws of heaven and earth are indifferent and ruthless, yet they are so orderly.

If I cannot ascend to heaven, perhaps I will do the same and pass away peacefully.

Death is an eternal topic.

"Sect Master Yu, have you thought about this?"

"what?"

"Even immortals may face death?"

“It’s not surprising. In ancient legends, during the great war between immortals and demons, countless immortals and demons perished. Nothing is eternal.” Yu Wanqing shook her head: “Who knows how many powerful beings, immortals and demons have been buried on this land?”

Lu An understood; these people had already prepared themselves mentally.

Even immortals and demons cannot live forever, let alone cultivators like them.

In countless worlds, among countless time travelers, not everyone can live as long as heaven and earth.

Even heaven and earth, too, have their end.

"Sect Master Yu, would you like to go and take a look?" Lu An asked.

"No need. Death is a natural part of life. We already have a longer lifespan than ordinary people. It's time to accept it now that we've lived this long."

Yu Wanqing did not linger, but instead took Lu An and flew away on their swords.

Looking around, Lu An found that many others had done the same, leaving silently. Some even bowed respectfully while flying on their swords to see their fellow Daoists off.

The person who saw it returned the greeting with a bow, and those who didn't saw it simply ignored it.

To live as one pleases will only lead to death.

The next moment, Lu An felt a powerful life force rapidly disappearing from that place.

With his 24K gold-plated eyes honed through cultivation, he saw the person's body turn into specks of light and then dissipate into the air.

Like countless fireflies, they flew into the sky and then gradually disappeared.

My fellow Daoist has passed away. Although we never knew each other, seeing this scene fills me with sorrow.

"Fellow Daoist, we have arrived. This is my mountain, Jade Void Peak."

After traversing numerous mountains, Yu Wanqing led Lu An to a secluded and high place.

From within the clouds and mist, a mountain peak suddenly pierced out like a sharp sword, standing between heaven and earth, seemingly vying with the heavens and earth for supremacy.

"Jade Void Peak...? Then what is your name, Sect Master Jade?" Lu An was a little confused. Did these people take their surnames from the mountain peaks, or was this their surname?

"The former peak master is my mother," Yu Wanqing said softly, her tone seemingly tinged with sadness.

"I'm sorry..." Lu An suddenly felt something was wrong, realizing he had asked a question he shouldn't have.

"I wonder what you're apologizing for?" Yu Wanqing asked, puzzled.

"Listen, is your mother...?" Lu An asked cautiously.

"My mother is fine; she's just in seclusion trying to break through a bottleneck." Yu Wanqing seemed to understand something and couldn't help but smile.

Well, all that worry for nothing. Turns out, her mother is perfectly fine, enjoying a life of luxury while secretly working on breaking through a bottleneck in her cultivation.

Before the other person even said anything, you've already assumed their mother is dead just from their tone of voice. Lu An, you're really something else.

As Yu Wanqing landed, Lu An finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Although the Azure Sword was incredibly fast, almost allowing him to match the speed of a Tribulation Transcending stage cultivator with his Golden Core cultivation, the consumption of spiritual energy was also terrifying.

If he hadn't been taking medicine to replenish his spiritual energy the whole way, he really wouldn't have been able to hold on.

Driving a supercar consumes 20 to 30 liters of fuel per minute, and some high-performance cars even consume 40 liters per minute. Who can handle that?

If you're not rich, don't just drive a supercar... I mean, a supersword.

I can't afford to raise them, I really can't afford to raise them.

"Sect Master Yu! Sect Master Yu!"

Just as Lu An was about to stretch, a hurried call came from inside.

A disciple dressed in the uniform of the Yuan Tian Sheng Zong descended from the sky. Lu An sensed his strength and found him to be at least at the Nascent Soul stage.

Well, he's a weakling no matter where he is. Even a random errand boy is better than him.

"What's the matter?!"

"Sect Master, the Sect Master wants to see you. He says it's something important!"

"whats the matter!?"

The visitor seemed to want to say something, but after glancing at Lu An, he hesitated.

So Lu An, quite sensibly, turned around with his hands behind his back and walked away.

I can't hear you.

Yu Wanqing beckoned to her, signaling her to speak quietly.

"It's about the Heavenly Demon Sect. Our scouts just sent a message via spirit pigeon!" the disciple whispered in Yu Wanqing's ear.

"A message from a spirit pigeon? It must be something important."

"Yes, you'll have to go in person!"

"Okay, I understand." Yu Wanqing waved her hand, indicating that she could leave.

So the person left, and Yu Wanqing looked at Lu An with embarrassment.

"Sect Master Yu, if you have important business to attend to, you may go ahead. I can stay here for a while," Lu An said quite sensibly.

"In that case, fellow Daoist, please make yourself at home. The matter is rather urgent, so I must go there in person!"

Yu Wanqing then bowed respectfully and flew away on her sword.

Lu An watched Yu Wanqing until she transformed into a streak of light and disappeared into the horizon before he stopped looking.

"This place looks pretty good." Lu An looked at the ethereal palace not far away and walked over without any hesitation.

Chapter Forty-Seven: The Person is in My Sect

Yuan Tian Sheng Zong Yuan Tian Dian

A grand hall sits atop the clouds, surrounded by numerous other connected buildings.

It was built on a high mountain, which is shrouded in clouds and mist all year round. From a distance, it looks like a celestial palace in the heavens.

Yu Wanqing transformed into a stream of light and landed in front of the magnificent golden palace, then hurriedly went inside.

Inside the hall were several elders, all of whom were highly skilled individuals, some about to break through to the Tribulation Realm and others who had already completed the Tribulation.

Sitting at the innermost part of the main hall was a middle-aged man with a resolute face but a cold demeanor—their sect leader.

Shen Xuzi, the sect leader of the Yuantian Shengzong.

"Greetings, Sect Master!" Yu Wanqing bowed slightly, appearing extremely respectful.

"Wanqing, you've arrived? Please take a seat!" The sect leader said, pointing to a seat to the side.

"What is it, Sect Master, that makes you so anxious?"

"Let's get straight to the point: a rebellion has occurred within the Heavenly Demon Sect, and it's said that half the sect has been seriously injured!"

Yu Wanqing was stunned for a moment when she heard this.

We just brought back a traitor from the Heavenly Demon Sect, and now there's actually a rebellion here?

Is everything he said true?

"Wanqing, you just went to the Extreme Mountains, which is relatively close to the Heavenly Demon Sect. Do you have any news from there?"

"I... may not know as much as the sect leader."

"Then why did you go to the Arctic Mountains?"

"It was to track down the Ancient Thunder Dragon." Yu Wanqing recounted the whole story: "It was something that Shen Yanzi, the Supreme Elder of the Righteous Path Alliance, told us..."

"That old man who's always talking nonsense and surrounded by a bunch of light symbols?" Shen Xuzi frowned slightly.

He didn't like this guy very much. If it weren't for the Righteous Alliance, which was an organization jointly built by all the righteous sects in the world, he wouldn't want to pay any attention to him.

But this guy's calculations are incredibly accurate; if he makes a calculation, it's 99% accurate.

However, the old man was clever. He only said that he knew it and that it was accurate, without mentioning any details. If you asked him, his answers were either ambiguous or evasive, so you couldn't get anything out of him.

“It was him…” Yu Wanqing didn’t care about how Shen Xuzi addressed him.

She also knew that this sect leader disliked quite a few people, so she didn't want to pay him any attention.

"The person who betrayed the Heavenly Demon Sect is said to be a true disciple," Shen Xuzi said. "Moreover, it happened not long ago, just a few days ago."

"Whose true disciple is he?" Yu Wanqing asked curiously.

“It’s Li Podao, the sect leader of the Heavenly Demon Sect!” Shen Xuzi’s face revealed a genuine smile.

Is there anything more joyful than this?

The elder standing to the side looked at Shen Xuzi and couldn't help but laugh.

Is this what they call a true face?

That's normal, though. This sect leader has suffered quite a few losses at Li Podao's hands, so it's normal for him to be happy now.

Upon hearing this, Yu Wanqing already understood most of the situation, but she still wanted to hear what they had to say next.

"Is the situation serious?" Yu Wanqing asked anxiously.

"I don't know how serious it is, but it seems that guy isn't coming out." An elder replied, "According to the scouts, Li Podao is currently hiding in Tianmo Peak. Some doctors have already gone there, but we don't know how he is."