Demon Sword Sect’s Undercover
Chapter 698 - 698 697 Northwest Beacon Fires 8

698: Chapter 697 Northwest Beacon Fires 8 698: Chapter 697 Northwest Beacon Fires 8 The actions of the vanguard cultivator group still needed time, how to attract the attention of the undead creatures, how to get as close as possible to Xunfeng Valley, how to avoid dispersing in a panic…

In the midst of the lengthy wait, a few leading cultivators on the Flying Boat struck up idle conversation.

“Brother Han, I wonder what your thoughts are on Brother Tang from Wu Sect suddenly advancing in power?” Lou Yue tentatively said.

With a meaningful look, Han Tiangang replied, “People of the same house know their own affairs best.

Brother Tang’s sudden advancement has been well-concealed by Wu Sect, making the truth complicated and shrouded in mystery, with various speculations abound; but in general terms, with one less Constellation True Inheritor, it’s only a matter of time before the vacancy is filled.

It’s like the tale of the Eight Immortals, each displaying their divine skills; there is no certainty in that.”

He was well aware of what these True Disciples were thinking, they were eyeing the vacant position of Constellation True Inheritor; someone like this Lou Yue, who originates from Zhou Sect, which currently lacks a Constellation True Inheritor, would definitely be very eager.

It wasn’t just Lou Yue, including the nearby Huai Liangyou, who wouldn’t want to take one more step up and become the sole power on Jinxiu Continent to produce two Constellation Inheritors, to bring Qi Sect to the status of leader within Jinxiu Continent’s Daoist Sects?

But only these genuine Constellation True Inheritors understood that succession of such a position wasn’t about waiting one’s turn; it truly required superhuman strength and peculiar hidden talents.

With these two people before him, although they’re considered top-tier among the True Disciples, they’re far from being dominating, so how could they possibly catch the eye of Heavenly Dao?

While that was what he thought, he couldn’t say it outright, as it would offend others.

Encouragement was the key, with a subtle mix of coaxing.

“Rest assured, my fellow disciples, I will also recommend and advocate for you on appropriate occasions; however, matters of such magnitude and wide implications are not decisions that can be made by one or a few individuals, but rather depend on the Heavenly Heart Pavilion and Taihao Sect interpreting the Heavenly Dao through divination and providing a clear directional guidance from heaven.

Show your mettle, for the Heavenly Dao rewards the diligent.

Every deed you do is recorded in the heavenly heart; if it’s yours, you can’t run from it, and if it’s not, no amount of forcing will make it yours.”

Huai Liangyou and Lou Yue exchanged a meaningful look, with a sharp glint hidden in their eyes.

In fact, not only were the two of them destined to be rivals, but nearly a thousand True Disciples from all over the Continent were also in competition.

There was simply no way that one person stepping on another would secure advancement; with nearly a thousand in the race, how could you trample over them all?

They weren’t fools; they knew what Brother Han was getting at.

He was essentially encouraging them to fight to their last breath for his own benefit, what good intentions could he have?

What use would his advocacy be?

Even recommendations from those who had completed the Nascent Transformation into Great Cultivation wouldn’t make much of a difference.

Han Tiangang shifted the topic, “I have had some acquaintance with Brother Tang, and his strength needs no discussion; no one in the Southwest can match him.

Yet, the length of time he suppressed his realm has been a bit too long, that’s where the unpredictable happens.”

Huai Liangyou agreed, “The Daoist Sect has thoroughly researched and mastered techniques for suppressing one’s realm, and within thirty years I haven’t heard of anyone having problems, so it’s inexplicable when applied to Brother Tang; it always feels like something isn’t quite right.”

Han Tiangang huffed, “It’s related to the True Demon Sect, that much is certain.

It may not have been entirely their doing, but they likely played a catalytic role.

Those demon spawn are never at peace, the Northwest Protective Forest is their handiwork, and now, Brother Tang…”

Lou Yue’s eyes flickered, “I’ve heard that within the ranks of Constellation True Inheritors, Brother Tang’s case is not unique?

Several other brothers have experienced the same issue.

I wonder which one it could be?

Will Brother Tang’s incident lead to aftershocks?”

Han Tiangang remained composed, “These are personal secrets of the cultivators.

Who would disclose them?

Brother Tang’s situation was truly due to age; it became impossible to conceal.

Hmph, as I see it, any of us twelve could advance at any time if we choose, no distinction among us.”

He was somewhat irritated inwardly; this Zhou Sect’s Lou Yue was tactless, always bringing up sensitive topics—or perhaps it was deliberate to provoke him?

He too was one of the Constellation True Inheritors who had suppressed his realm.

To his knowledge, there were quite a few others who did the same, but because they were younger and hadn’t suppressed their realm for long, it wasn’t apparent yet.

But what about in twenty more years?

Who could clearly predict what might happen in twenty years, and who dared assert they wouldn’t follow in Tang Yan’s missteps?

Huai Liangyou of course understood this delicacy as well, and wouldn’t speak too bluntly to avoid upsetting Brother Han Xingzuo.

“Hehe, not just us Constellation True Inheritors.

Even among us ordinary True Disciples, there are many who suppress their own realm for the sake of a whiff of Outer Space’s Spiritual Green.

I often feel inspired lately, and will probably start suppressing my realm within the next two years.

Otherwise, who knows what state one might be in twenty years from now.

Alas, our generation started a bit early.”

Breaking the Heaven and Earth Chains to become a legend of Jinxiu Continent and to be heavily recounted in Cultivation history—who doesn’t fantasize about that prospect?

To promote the Great Dao and pave a grand road for oneself, becoming a landmark figure of Jinxiu Continent, there are countless benefits, which is what every ambitious cultivator is after.

It’s because of this expectation that disciples like them place such high importance on this generation’s Outer Space’s Spiritual Green.

According to the custom of Outer Space’s Spiritual Green appearing once every sixty years, they could perfectly align it with their Core Formation, and after another sixty years of accumulating strength, they might just catch a major celestial upheaval at the right moment when advancing to the Nascent Transformation, potentially piercing the shell of Jinxiu Continent.

Perfectly timed according to the timeline.

A once in a millennium opportunity; this is also why there have been few notable individuals among the Cultivation World who have achieved successful Core Formation in recent years—everyone is holding back.

His words were music to Han Tiangang’s ears.

Both being True Disciples, Huai Liangyou from Qi Sect seemed much wiser than Zhou Sect’s Lou Yue.

If an opportunity arises, he wouldn’t mind giving him a push, but as for Lou Yue, dream on!

With a proud smile, “I don’t know exactly what happened to Tang Yan, but I do know that the same won’t happen to me!

My Guo Sect’s Thunderbolt Skill is unrivaled across the universe.

If the heavens want to strike me with tribulation, they still have to ask whether I agree to it or not!”

Huai Liangyou continued to flatter, “Brother’s words are mighty!

We cultivators have lived through all sorts of storms and trials in our lifetime, how could we capsize in a mere gutter?

Brother Han’s control over thunder is unmatched, known to all, what is there to fear?”

Lou Yue watched the interaction between the two, sneering inwardly; Huai Liangyou was but a sycophant with a smile.

Was he the only one who didn’t know?

His greatest skill was flattery, sending people into the pit while they remained unaware.

Brother Han Xingzuo was in the dark, thinking Huai knew his place.

Hmph, he would learn his lesson someday.

As the cultivators were chatting, subtle shifts of spiritual machinery could be faintly heard from a distance.

Han Tiangang stated solemnly,

“Attention, they have started.”