What do you mean by my awakened profession being Monster Hunter?

“I agree. As a family of immortals, relying on the glorious military achievements of their ancestors, they have not only repeatedly seized and plundered, but also refused to guard the border. Now they have even betrayed the alliance and become traitors. This should be punished!” A middle-aged man indignantly echoed.

“I have no objection. Anyway, the evidence is conclusive. As long as the Grand Elder gives the order, I, Luo, will be the first to take the lead.” The middle-aged man in blue spoke calmly, but with an air of dominance and decisiveness.

Inside the main hall, all the academy's senior members were gathered, engaged in a heated discussion.

“I don’t quite agree. Since the Wind Clan has already been exposed, they are an easy target. We might as well use this opportunity to set up a plan and lure out more defectors.”

The Third Elder of the Heavenly God Academy calmly said, "While it would be satisfying to annihilate the Wind Clan directly, it would also cause more fish beneath the surface to smell the blood and dare not surface, instead hiding even deeper."

Upon hearing this, many people fell into deep thought. The Feng Clan was a family of immortals with extraordinary heritage and extensive connections, including relationships with the Jin and Wang families.

No one can guarantee that none of these aristocratic families will turn to the other side of the world.

Acting rashly will only alert the enemy; if we're going to kill them, we must wipe them out completely to prevent future troubles!

"The Third Elder is right. With the war between the two realms imminent, if we use the Longevity Wind Clan's flag in front of everyone before the war begins, it will not only boost morale but also deter the other Longevity Clan families."

"At that time, those aristocratic families and sects that were on good terms with the Wind Clan will be at risk of being infiltrated if they do not lend a hand. This is a plan that kills three birds with one stone, so why not do it?"

An old man in a gray robe expressed his thoughts: the Wind Clan had broken the alliance, and they should be destroyed, but not now. They should slowly lure out those who were hiding even deeper.

Upon hearing this, the elders all fell into deep thought, and upon careful consideration, it seemed that there was some truth to it.

The Wind Clan only has one supreme being, the Wind Ancestor, but the elders of the Heavenly God Academy are no pushovers either. Most of them are reclusive masters from the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, and their cultivation is unfathomable.

The Grand Elder is one of the best among them, an unparalleled expert. If he were to take action, along with his trusted allies, he could pacify the Wind Clan within a single day.

However, this undoubtedly alerted some of the more deeply entrenched traitors, making them harder to expose in the future. It would be better to make good use of the Wind Clan as an open target.

"There's no rush to destroy the Wind Clan. Keep an eye on the Wind Clan's high-ranking members and watch their movements. Once the war begins, I will personally take action."

Just as everyone was hesitating, the voice of the Grand Elder came from deep within the Heavenly God Academy.

All the elders were shocked. Was the Grand Elder going to give those powerful families and sects a warning?

"Let everyone swear a blood oath during today's conversation. If anyone alerts the enemy or leaks even the slightest information, I will eliminate them all."

The Grand Elder's voice was calm, but no one present dared to utter a sound. They all immediately swore a blood oath, daring not to disobey.

In terms of strength, apart from Wang Changsheng, they couldn't think of anyone else in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths who could rival him. Even Jin Taijun and Feng Zu were far inferior.

If the Grand Elder hadn't gone astray in his cultivation back then, he would probably have already become an immortal, and wouldn't have needed to worry about anyone. He could have directly attacked the Wind Clan and eliminated the threat.

"It's about time; let them choose their own method."

"Yes."

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At this moment, in a pure land suspended in the void, purple clouds billowed from a cave surrounded by ten divine mountains, peaceful and radiant.

The cave is filled with such rich spiritual energy that it blends with the chaotic energy, making it an ideal sacred place for cultivation.

A young man in black robes sat cross-legged inside, his body enveloped in chaos, with spiritual energy rapidly gathering around him.

The black-robed youth was surrounded by a hazy mist, as if countless whispers were emanating from him, or as if he stood at the center of the world, worshipped by countless true Buddhas and heavenly demons. Accompanied by the divine sounds of the Great Dao emanating from the ancient universe, his entire being radiated a dazzling divine light.

In an instant, the entire cave was filled with black mist, and the boy's body was covered with golden and black patterns, exuding a terrifying aura.

This was extraordinary; the black mist surged, and countless phantoms of true Buddhas and celestial demons appeared within it on a pilgrimage, which was extremely terrifying.

Like an ancient, immortal king, awakening from slumber, solely to witness the birth of a supreme being.

The black-robed youth was surrounded by more than one strange phenomenon, some sacred, others blood-stained starry sky, as if he were surrounded by many eras. In the end, they all surged into his body.

At this moment, the black-robed youth suddenly raised his hand, constantly changing and forming different hand seals.

In an instant, countless great paths cascaded down like waterfalls, accompanied by the surge of laws and the appearance of the divine chains of order, filling the entire vast pure land with unpredictable energy.

The black-robed youth's figure constantly changed with the hand seals, sometimes as a true dragon, sometimes as a Nine Netherworld Hound, sometimes as a Buddha, sometimes as a Heavenly Demon... The six directions of the inner heaven manifested within him, surrounding him.

He was evolving the Great Law, and every movement was accompanied by the spread of a Dao principle, with one strange phenomenon after another appearing one after another.

Outside, both the Dragon Girl and the Witch had emerged from seclusion and looked at the strange phenomenon of that pure land in the sky, their expressions changing.

This is indescribable. The two of them had never seen such a strange phenomenon before. Is this some kind of great law being created?

They saw in the visions that all things were revived and decayed, plants flourished and withered, the universe was destroyed and reborn, as if an invisible hand was manipulating everything.

The rise and fall of all things, the birth and death of the universe, and the rotation of all paths are all under the control of that person!

"Is he... comprehending some great law?" The witch's mouth gaped open, somewhat incredulous.

"This is the first time I've ever seen this either." The dragon girl's beautiful eyes were filled with shock.

At this moment, black and gold flowers bloomed in abundance around Qi Shi'an, densely packed, each one seemingly a miniature universe, swirling and compressed between his palms.

The various principles merged into the six directions of heaven and earth, becoming one, and condensed in the palm of his right hand, forming six mysterious orbs of light, which he then absorbed into his body.

Qi Shi'an opened his eyes and exhaled a breath of turbid air. He had already integrated many cultivation methods into the Six Desires Heavenly Demon Art, and now he also had the inheritance of the ancient monk lineage. With the two of them complementing each other, he filled many gaps in his cultivation.

"Clang! Clang..."

Just then, a magnificent bell rang out from the Heavenly God Academy. This was the bell of the Great Dao, its sound deafening and resounding directly into the hearts of everyone, its echo lingering endlessly.

Everyone in the Heavenly God Academy looked up at the clouds, where a large, chaotic bell was rumbling and summoning all the powerful beings.

In an instant, the heroes mobilized at the sound!

"Is something important happening?" the witch asked.

"We'll know once we go and see for ourselves."

Qi Shi'an strode out, followed closely by the two women, and they arrived at the depths of the Heavenly God Academy.

Before me lay a stone forest, shrouded in mist, with white vapor swirling around the rocks, exuding an aura of immortality and making the place seem incredibly mysterious.

Some boulders resemble giant tigers, some rocks stand like swords, and some are shaped like blue oxen... The stone forest stretches as far as the eye can see, shrouded in mist, a hazy white expanse.

In front of the Stone Forest stand several imposing stone cliffs, towering thousands of feet high.

Several elders sat cross-legged on the cliff, their expressions solemn. The appearance of so many important figures clearly indicated that something significant was about to be announced.

It should be noted that each of them is among the most powerful beings in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths, and they have rarely shown themselves over the long years, all being reclusive masters.

People held their breath, afraid to say a word, lest they miss a single detail.

“The tide has turned and is irreversible. There are some immortal scriptures in the academy; it’s time to pass them down!” said an elder.

Upon hearing this, the place immediately erupted in a clamor of voices, everyone's eyes gleaming.

They hadn't been in the academy for very long. Although they knew that the academy contained all sorts of supreme books, they all thought it would take one or two years or even longer to come into contact with them. They never expected it to be so soon!

Many people immediately realized that these elders were deeply worried and couldn't wait any longer; clearly, the era of bloodshed was probably not far off.

“The cultivation system of the previous era was very different from ours. If you want to learn, you naturally need to master their language and writing, otherwise you will not be able to use some spells and Taoist techniques.”

The elders on the cliff face were solemn and dignified, each one exuding unparalleled reverence.

"Unfortunately, the world has changed, and learning ancient methods in this era is extremely difficult, even impossible."

"But if you study it properly, draw inferences from it, and verify it with the laws of this world, you will also gain a lot, which may help you to attain enlightenment."

The elders preached solemnly, restoring tranquility to the place, and everyone listened attentively.

"Human energy is ultimately limited, and it is impossible to master all methods. Now is the time to choose. Those who are willing to learn the ancient immortal methods can stay, and those who are not can leave."

"It's hard to say which is stronger between the ancient immortal methods and the methods of this world. The ancient immortal methods are not necessarily invincible. There are very few people in this world who have become immortals by cultivating the ancient immortal methods, mainly because the environment of heaven and earth has changed."

"The methods of this world are suitable for the current environment. If you continue down this path, you will reap great rewards. It is not inferior to those who cultivate immortality."

On the cliff, a group of elders spoke one after another, their words resounding and powerful, all concerning the choice of the path to enlightenment, which deeply moved everyone present.

They actually talked about the need to choose between ancient immortal methods and modern methods!

None of the people present were ordinary; they were all outstanding individuals in their respective regions, and most were the strongest among the younger generation of their clans. How could they not be moved at this moment?

"Seniors, your explanations are too general and not detailed enough. How can we make a choice?"

At this moment, a promising young man spoke up, expressing the sentiments of most people.

At such a critical moment, who would dare to make a decision easily without a thorough understanding?

That's an achievement that will influence your entire life!

Whether one becomes an immortal or is buried under the rolling wheels of history, this very moment may well be the turning point in life.

"Does this mean that the immortal energy we cultivate with such great effort can only be considered an ancient method, and not a standard for judging the methods of this world?" someone else asked.

Most of the geniuses present had cultivated a wisp of immortal energy, which was their source of pride.

Throughout history, very few people have been able to take this step, but now they hear that even those who cultivate immortal energy are not necessarily the strongest figures in the world, which naturally makes them unconvinced.

The celestial aura they cultivated through countless hardships is the source of their arrogance and pride; how can it be evaluated so lightly!

Chapter 259 Ancient Immortal Prose

“Indeed, the methods of this world are not necessarily weaker than the ancient methods of immortality, because some people have taken that path and reached the forefront, which has amazed even us,” an elder said.

"Does such a person exist?"

Many people raised questions and some were unconvinced, arguing that how could someone who had achieved success in the Dharma in this life compare to a genius who had cultivated immortality?

"Okay, I'll give you an example right now so you can see for yourselves."

On the cliff, an old man in a golden Taoist robe spoke. His hair and beard were all white, but he had a youthful face and eyes like golden lamps.

Everyone was shocked to hear this, and they gave examples on the spot, wondering if there really was such a person among them.

The old Taoist priest pointed into the crowd, immediately attracting everyone's attention.

In the stone forest, a chubby boy was astonished, his mouth slightly open, unable to utter a word, because the old Taoist priest was pointing at him.

Cao Yusheng forced a dry laugh: "Elder, you've pointed at the wrong person, haven't you? Not to mention that I've already cultivated a wisp of immortal energy, if anyone should be pointed at, it should be my brother Qi."

Although he was thick-skinned, he dared not publicly admit that he was unparalleled in the law in this world, and he never had such a thought.

"Little fatty, I've already produced three Great Dao Flowers, how could I possibly be a good seedling for cultivating worldly methods?" Qi Shi'an chuckled from the side, looking like he was watching a show.

“He is too, but you are also special.” The old Taoist smiled, his golden pupils flashing like lightning as they fell upon Cao Yusheng.

Many people around looked at the chubby boy with a strange expression. What was so special about him?

"Hey!"

Cao Yusheng screamed and flew up, landing on a high platform at the foot of the cliff, facing everyone.

"Elder, is he special? How does the so-called Dharma of this world manifest differently in him?" a girl in purple asked.

"Just watch closely." The old Taoist pointed at Cao Yusheng, telling him that he must use all his strength to manifest the physical killing formation, and warned him that if he dared to hold back, he would be killed on the spot.

Cao Yusheng grimaced, a knife already at his neck; he had no choice but to fight with all his might.

The next moment, bone runes appeared all over his body, every inch of his skin was bursting with chaotic sword energy, and killing arrays appeared one after another in his flesh and blood, which shocked everyone into gasping.

"See that? If his path is perfected and he continues down it, will he be weaker than those who cultivate immortality? Who among you dares to challenge him!" The old Taoist's voice boomed.

The crowd fell silent. Some knowledgeable people recognized it at a glance as possibly the legendary Third Killing Formation. Once such a thing was unleashed, who would dare to confront it head-on?

What's even more shocking is that what was clearly an unparalleled killing formation was carved into the flesh and blood of this fat man, which is truly monstrous.

"Does Senior mean that the only way to achieve enlightenment in this world is to inscribe a killing array within the body?" the girl in purple asked.

The old Taoist priest sighed, "You still haven't grasped the essence. The reason he is so strong is because he inscribed a killing array within his body when he was in the Array Formation Realm, surpassing the extreme realm. He continued to refine it afterward, which led to his Dao attainment."

"What I mean is that the Blood Transmission, Cave Heaven, Inscription... all these realms have such opportunities."

The white-robed elder beside him added, "Making breakthroughs to the limit in every realm, surpassing the past, and reaching the pinnacle may be the beginning of a brand new realm."

These words startled everyone, and they fell silent, pondering their meaning.

After a long pause, someone pondered and said, "This is too difficult. Are there any other examples?"

"Then let me give you a few more examples. You should all know the two young men from the Three Thousand Dao States," the old Taoist priest said.

These words immediately attracted attention from all sides, and many people looked at the black-robed boy sitting in the corner.

"One of them is Shi Hao, and the other is Qi Shi'an. They are well-known, and I think you all know them."

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone's attention turned to Qi Shi'an.

Qi Shi'an pouted helplessly, rubbed his nose, and looked a little embarrassed.

"Huang achieved a great breakthrough in the Cave Heaven Realm, reaching the pinnacle of transcendence. The ten Cave Heavens were shattered and merged into one, surpassing all previous sages."

"As for the young man, as far as we know, he not only merged the ten great grotto heavens, but also made a great breakthrough in the inscription realm, breaking down the condensed Dao talisman and unifying it into a symbol that carries the Great Dao."

"As long as we keep going, sooner or later we will be able to carry all the Great Dao, and even surpass the Great Dao."