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Chapter 879 - 89: I’m Afraid Master Chu Might Misunderstand [Vote for Monthly Pass!]

Chapter 879: Chapter 89: I’m Afraid Master Chu Might Misunderstand [Vote for Monthly Pass!]

When the three powerful beings from Penglai, along with Yang Shenlong, arrived at the Stone Mining Islands, what they saw was likewise a mine riddled with holes from excavation.

"This vile thief truly digs wherever he goes," Elder Cang Qiu said through gritted teeth.

However, thanks to Yang Shenlong providing the location, their search time was greatly reduced, allowing them to arrive here early. Without wasting words, Daoist Cang Sheng immediately activated the Bright Light Mirror Image once more.

The Elder Mayfly and Du Wuhen had not left long ago, and all the images were quickly recreated. Following the direction from which the thieves had left, they spread their Divine Sense as they pursued, and finally discovered a group of Lower Sect Disciples gathered on Town Star Island— a mass of dark-skinned disciples standing densely together.

And there on the rocky shores of Town Star Island stood Hong Jufeng, waiting for their arrival.

"Greetings to Daoist Master Cang Sheng, and the two Elders," Hong Jufeng said with a habitually respectful demeanor, but soon he straightened his back slightly and added, "Someone just brought these Penglai disciples here, telling me to take good care of them and that you would be looking for them shortly. I didn’t dare neglect them, so I have been waiting here."

"Was that person Du Wuhen who went out from Thunder Fortress earlier?" Yang Shenlong asked.

Although Du Wuhen was one of the proud disciples of his generation, he was not particularly outstanding, so the mighty beings of Daoist Cang Sheng’s generation might not necessarily remember him. Yang Shenlong, being of the same generation, identified the perpetrator’s appearance instantly.

"Indeed, it was him," Hong Jufeng confirmed.

Daoist Cang Sheng looked towards the group of Lower Sect Disciples and immediately activated the Daoist Wu Ya, slightly accelerating time. Advancing time is far easier than reversing it, and the Mayfly Seeds within these disciples, originally living from dawn to dusk, were instantly extinguished.

As their senses returned, the group of Lower Sect Disciples saw Daoist Cang Sheng and immediately prostrated themselves in salute.

Of course, some were rather uneasy.

Earlier, when everyone had frantically stolen the Spirit Plants and fled, some of the Lower Sect Disciples had taken mature Spirit Plants with them. Others had picked Spirit Plants but had not managed to escape, and were still carrying them, fearing that Daoist Cang Sheng might hold them accountable.

However, Daoist Cang Sheng clearly was not in the mood to pursue such matters, as what they had taken was insignificant compared to what Elder Mayfly had pilfered.

Elder Mayfly had dug at the very roots of Penglai!

"The thief who controlled us left a message saying he would release all Upper Sect Disciples after seven days, but on the condition that Daoist Master doesn’t pursue any further," one of the Lower Sect Disciples relayed, trembling.

Daoist Cang Sheng gazed into the distance, falling into a prolonged silence before finally speaking, "Then I will wait for him seven days... Once all of my sect’s disciples return, even if he has managed to hide at the ends of the earth, I will ensure he is put to death. None of those who robbed my sect will escape!"

His voice trembled as he spoke, perhaps from being so enraged he was on the verge of spitting blood.

He really could only be angry.

On Venerable Wanfa’s end, his cultivation was already at the level of a Limiter, and with the addition of the Universe Ring, it was questionable whether Daoist Cang Sheng could match him; the Underworld King Sect Master was an expert in concealment, or else he wouldn’t have been able to evade capture for so many years, and he wouldn’t grieve over any of his hideouts you might destroy; and Elder Mayfly had hostages.

The thief was indeed hateful. If he had released the Upper Sect Disciples and kept the Lower Sect Disciples in his grasp, Daoist Cang Sheng might have let things go. But by releasing the Lower Sect Disciples and keeping the Upper Sect ones, he deftly took Penglai’s people hostage.

"The Divine Azure Dragon has fled with heavy injuries; we must first find him and bring him back," Daoist Cang Sheng continued. "Shenlong, organize the troops here and then lead them back to Penglai... to the original site."

With that, he led Elder Cang Qiu and Daoist Cang Yun, the other two mighty beings, as they swiftly ascended into the high skies. Now, Penglai Upper Sect was left with these four individuals—just enough to form a table for mahjong. Anything else was insufficient, and the lowest-ranking among them was the Chief Disciple, Yang Shenlong.

After the three mighty beings had left, Hong Jufeng let out a sigh of relief as if a heavy burden had been lifted. Although Yang Shenlong’s aura was also formidable, he simply could not compare to Daoist Master Cang Sheng.

Yang Shenlong looked at him and spoke, "We must trouble Island Master Hong to prepare some food, water, and healing medicines for us."

Many among them were injured, and Penglai at present could not even gather sufficient medicine.

"Of course," Hong Jufeng nodded, then added, "But, after you, Young Hero Yang, leave this time, you should probably no longer seek out Town Star Island..."

"Hmm?" Yang Shenlong frowned at him.

Hong Jufeng stood tall and firm, having anticipated this day’s events. Being an undercover agent was exhausting; he knew he would have to confront Penglai sooner or later. He had thought that day was still far off, but it had arrived all of a sudden.

Now that Penglai has gone bankrupt overnight, and Shu Mountain has recovered the Divine Artifact, their power will inevitably expand further. As one wanes, the other waxes; it’s very likely that the title of the number one Immortal Sect in the Mortal Realm will change hands in the future.

Continuing to associate with Penglai will bring them no advantage, and they’ll probably end up being drained by Penglai instead. It’s better to take this opportunity to completely sever ties with the Penglai Upper Sect. He didn’t dare speak out while Daoist Cang Sheng was present, only daring to speak after the powers had left.

However, Yang Shenlong’s pressure is no less intimidating. Hong Jufeng felt his heart skip a beat under his gaze, but he still mustered the courage to slowly speak out.

"I’m afraid Master Chu might misunderstand."

...

At this moment, Chu Liang was pacing back and forth anxiously outside a quiet room, muttering to himself, "Why isn’t it over yet? Nothing could have gone wrong, could it?"

On Shu Mountain now, only a few intact peaks remain. The fellows from the Earth-Wood Hall are working hard to speed up construction, but even with overtime, the task of dozens of peaks remains daunting. With everyone from the sect gathered on these few mountains, even the Zhenshan Elders failed to secure their own rooms.

But at this moment, Jiang Yuebai alone entered this quiet room.

"Is it done yet?" Chu Liang would occasionally ask again, looking inside.

"Don’t rush," Immortal Qi Jing said lazily, "These things don’t happen so quickly. You young people just lack experience."

"It’s not that I lack experience. It’s just that I’m nervous because it involves her," Chu Liang clenched his palm saying, "I hope everything goes smoothly."

At that time, Daoist Yan’s figure appeared in the area, causing Immortal Qi Jing’s expression to stiffen slightly, his demeanor slightly embarrassed.

However, the other party didn’t seem to want to speak to him, but instead raised his hand, prompting the Daoist Rites of the surroundings to gather.

Daoist Yan, as Daoist Master Jue Yun, didn’t have the ability to directly enlighten someone on Daoist Master Jue Yun’s Dao, but he could still offer some assistance when someone was on the verge of a breakthrough.

Like now, for instance, making the Daoist Rite Jue Yun around them denser.

Swooshing sound—

Suddenly, a white light shot out from within the quiet room, sharp and intense, piercing straight through to the sky, and directly through the roof. The Shu Mountain Sect, with few good buildings to its name, had one less now.

But seeing this, everyone revealed smiles, "Success!"

Jiang Yuebai’s figure floated out, landing in front of everyone, she said to Daoist Yan, "Thank you, Master."

Just now, during Shu Mountain Divine Boat’s assault, entwined with the rich essence of Daoist Master Jue Yun, Jiang Yuebai, already at the Peak Sixth Realm and with a profound understanding of Daoist Master Jue Yun’s Dao, had an epiphany upon witnessing the Divine Boat. After the battle, with some time to make a breakthrough, she indeed reached the Seventh Realm!

The speed with which she broke through Heaven’s Gate was fitting for an Immortal Spirit Body, although she seemed somewhat behind since several of the younger generation had already made their breakthroughs.

The Sword Dao traditionally cultivated by the people of Shu Mountain always resonated well with Daoist Master Jue Yun. Now that both Xu Ziyang and Jiang Yuebai ascended through this Dao to Heaven’s Gate, it should not be difficult to keep Daoist Master Jue Yun within Shu Mountain in the future.

Daoist Yan gave a tender smile and praised, "Well done."

Immortal Qi Jing also said, "The Shu Mountain Divine Boat should indeed be in your hands to display its greatest power. Once I’ve finished my work, I will leave the Divine Boat in the Sect."

Although the Divine Boat was a Divine Artifact that Immortal Qi Jing had painstakingly schemed to obtain, Chu Liang had also made a monumental effort. Without him, Immortal Qi Jing would have only obtained a sword hilt—akin to holding just a steering wheel.

On the journey here, the two had already agreed that once Immortal Qi Jing had finished his business in Shenxu Temple, the Divine Boat would be left forever at Shu Mountain as a Sect-protecting Divine Artifact. His contribution also naturally entitled him to use it this time.

No sooner had Immortal Qi Jing finished speaking than his eyebrows suddenly rose.

"Hmm? Is someone looking for me?"