Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World
Chapter 489 - 259: True and False Unity, Long and Short Spirit Bamboo_3

Chapter 489: Chapter 259: True and False Unity, Long and Short Spirit Bamboo_3

Elder Yuan said worriedly, "This is inconvenient for you when you take charge of the Qingjing Bamboo in the future."

Qingjing Bamboo is not only a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root but also a treasure against the Great Freedom Demon Sect.

Zheng Fa’s mutual repulsion with it does indeed have some impact, especially when using Qingjing Bamboo against enemies, there are hidden dangers.

When he uses the Pure Bamboo against enemies, it’s hard to say whether it can kill the enemy or not, but it keeps backfiring on himself?

He is not Yan Wushuang; he doesn’t have such inclinations!

He thought for a moment and looked at Zhang, his meaning clear from his eyes.

Not to mention Zhang, others could also see Zheng Fa’s intentions.

Lady Xuanhua lowered her gaze, her heart suddenly realizing where the Jiushan Sect’s peculiar customs came from—how precious the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots are! Even though Zheng Fa is not well-matched with the Qingjing Bamboo, most Xuanwei cultivators would probably think of claiming it for themselves, planning for the future.

Even those who are generous would probably find some other ways.

For Zheng Fa to be so decisive...

She had never seen it before.

If the Sect Master acts this way, so do the others.

She heard Zheng Fa say, "Zhang taking charge of the Qingjing Bamboo is the same as if I were handling it myself."

Lady Xuanhua watched as Zhang Wuyi did not object but merely smiled, her fingers touching the Qingjing Bamboo, unclear whether she was smiling because she could take charge of the Qingjing Bamboo or at that sentence—’the same.’

...

Within the Jiushan Realm, there was unity; outside, the atmosphere on Tongming Mountain was even more cohesive and friendly.

In the great hall of Tongming Mountain.

The Nascent Souls of various sects gathered together, all looking up to the Mingde Master.

Upon his arrival, not only did Cheng Kong retreat three feet to relinquish the lead position, but people like Xie Qing from the Tianhe Sect also regarded him as a junior, clearly with great respect.

Disciples of the Xuanwei Five Sects all felt this way; other Divinity Transformation or Nascent Soul cultivators naturally felt even more obedient.

Even though he usually appeared dismissive of them and hardly spoke, they still dared not oppose him.

Today, the normally reticent Mingde Master never stopped smiling.

Zheng Fa and several Nascent Souls from Jiushan Sect listened from the side as the Mingde Master spoke of his thoughts.

"Although the Great Freedom Demon Sect is mostly destroyed, some remnants still exist and must be guarded against," the Mingde Master glanced at the people and unexpectedly invited them to speak, asking, "What do you think?"

"Evil must be eradicated!"

"Yes! The Great Freedom Demon Sect has committed heinous crimes and must not be let off easily!"

"We only follow the Master’s lead!"

Listening to the different Divinity Transformation and Nascent Soul cultivators in the hall, the main theme was three sentences—

The Mingde Master is right!

The Great Freedom Demon Sect deserves death!

Even if they don’t deserve death, if the Master says they do, then they deserve death!

Lady Xuanhua sat to the side, feeling the unanimous spirit in the hall, but somehow felt it was a bit odd.

The Mingde Master nodded slightly, looking very pleased with these people.

"Just so, I have located the whereabouts of the Netherworld Immortal Qin Mu, and plan to eliminate him soon."

The crowd was even more delighted, repeatedly saying, "The Netherworld Immortal is extremely wicked, the Master’s action is indeed righteous for our Immortal Sect!"

The flattery almost lifted the roof of the hall.

The smile on the Mingde Master’s face grew even clearer.

He continued, "This Netherworld Immortal Qin Mu is cunning and may have schemes. I would like to ask you all to join me, leaving him no escape to the heavens or entrance to the earth, what do you think?"

...

Silence.

The roof of the hall was suddenly secure...

This silence made Zheng Fa feel a bit awkward.

He looked around and saw the previously excited Immortal Sect Divinity Transformation and Nascent Soul cultivators now displaying reluctance on their faces.

This was quite different from Cheng Kong’s earlier summoning of the sects.

He then understood:

These people had gained territory and probably felt comfortable with their small wealth; many even felt that as long as the Great Freedom Demon Ancestor was not resurrected, other matters did not concern them.

Moreover, dealing with the Netherworld Immortal Qin Mu was indeed difficult, and they likely harbored some fear of him becoming desperate.

Most importantly, it was the attitude of the Mingde Master— he had been dismissive upon arrival, but now he was all smiles and courteous, an unusual demeanor...

When a stern superior suddenly smiles at you, who wouldn’t have doubts?

Who knows whether the Master might sacrifice them?

He looked towards the Mingde Master, only to see a flash of anger across his face, apparently also irritated by everyone’s silence. He was about to speak when the Divinity Transformation from Yaochi spoke up: "The Netherworld Immortal Qin Mu, after all, relates to matters of the Supreme Dao."

This statement made everyone nod their heads.

How did the Netherworld Immortal come about?

Wasn’t it due to the neglect of your followers of the Supreme Dao?

Many had thought this, but few dared say it, only the Divinity Transformation from the Xuanwei Five Sects had the courage to point this out.

Sure enough, seeing that a Divinity Transformation from Yaochi had spoken, the Mingde Master seemed to suppress his anger and patiently explained:

"Qin Mu is indeed my disciple... His defection is my fault. He is extremely good at escaping, I ask you all to help in order to prevent him from escaping again."

"My request for help this time is truly to make sure nothing goes wrong, without any other motives."

The words of the Mingde Master were probably mostly addressed to the Divinity Transformation from Yaochi.

But this explanation was also clear to others—that the intention of the Mingde Master was likely: Although I look down on these people of Xuanwei, to eliminate my wayward disciple, I want to use any power available.

His expression appeared quite sincere.

At this point, many felt somewhat reassured.

"Also, I do not ask for your help in vain." He flicked his hand, and more than ten jade bottles landed on the table, he continued, "These are the secret elixirs of the Supreme Dao, I will reward according to merits after the battle."