The Blade-Wielding Legend
Chapter 528 - 304 Mystical Sect Pugilistic World

Chapter 528: Chapter 304 Mystical Sect Pugilistic World

Living Yin messenger?!

Li Yan’s heart shuddered, "Can Master Wu speak plainly?"

He had traveled the pugilistic world and crossed two provinces, considering himself well-versed and experienced. Aside from Old Wu and Liu Gang, he had never encountered another living Yin messenger.

Some clues mentioned that these individuals occasionally held secret meetings in Taishan and Fengdu, but the specifics were unclear.

Unexpectedly, he had stumbled upon new information here.

But how had the living Yin messengers become connected with the Wu Qu organization?

Wu Qu hesitated, then instead of answering, he countered, "I know Young Hero Li has a good relationship with the Taixuan Orthodox Sect, but do you really think they completely trust you?"

"Of course not."

Li Yan responded calmly, his expression unchanging.

He had long understood this; if the mysterious Hidden Immortals truly backed the Taixuan Orthodox Sect, then the relationship between the two parties was indeed awkward.

Despite the impressive names of Hidden Immortals, Earth Immortals, and Ghost Immortals in the Taoist categorization, they are ultimately recognized as yin criminals.

Of course, Li Yan wouldn’t be too stubborn.

Various clues had indicated that perhaps both the Heavenly Court and the Yin Bureau were established by predecessors connected to transformations within the Human World’s earthly matters.

Noninterference in mundane affairs was a "Heavenly Rule."

But who could really guarantee such a thing?

Moreover, Liu Gang had made it clear that living Yin messengers were essentially mercenaries employed by the Yin Bureau, compensated for their work regardless of their merit, treated equally in death.

He acted with a clear conscience and never planned to rush into the ranks of the Proper Xuan Sect, clamoring to send Earth Immortals to the Netherworld.

The Hidden Immortals would surely be cautious.

Currently, he maintained a good relationship with the Taixuan Orthodox Sect because his Dao was still shallow and he only interacted with the lower levels.

If he encountered the Hidden Immortals, they had ways to circumvent the "Heavenly Rules" to target him, such as using the court’s power to suppress and kill him.

Wu Qu nodded after listening, apparently unsurprised by Li Yan’s response. He sipped his wine and said, "In this world, there used to be many living Yin messengers, known in ancient times as ’Huang Quan Messengers,’ ’Taishan Visitors.’"

"They regulated the balance of Yin Yang within the Human World, naturally disliked by Xuanmen Practitioners, yet indispensable..."

At this point, a hint of mockery appeared in his eyes as he laughed, "Everyone knows that if Yin Yang were to fall into disarray, the world would inevitably plunge into chaos."

"But when it truly comes to their own doorstep, facing a great life and death calamity, how many can calmly face death?"

"Some people of Xuanmen still uphold their principles, but throughout the torrent of history, there are always those with ambition who rise to power, manipulating the conventions, morals, and Qi Fortune of the Human World, secretly capturing and killing living Yin messengers to eliminate threats."

"This scenario has occurred several times, each coinciding with a great calamity in the world; without the living Yin messengers to check, whether Hidden Immortals or demons, all would recklessly traverse the Human World."

"After a few instances, the living Yin messengers learned to protect themselves."

"To be honest, our organization was initially formed by several living Yin messengers and Martial Arts experts to cope with calamities in the Human World."

"As it grew, many highly skilled Martial Arts practitioners joined, mostly loners. With the protection of living Yin messengers, they faced less trouble from the Proper Xuan Sect."

"And we, in turn, would cooperate with the living Yin messengers on some missions, basically banding together for mutual warmth."

The other party spoke eloquently, but Li Yan was unmoved, merely sipping his wine slowly and asking, "If you practice Martial Arts and are part of the Xuanmen, inevitably aspiring to ascend and become immortal, how would you handle it?"

That was the crux of the matter.

No matter how righteous they sounded, if people within the organization committed yin crimes and the living Yin messengers turned a blind eye, then they were merely profiting from this status, no different from any other organization...

At this juncture, a break was inevitable.

Wu Qu took a sip of wine and nodded, saying, "Brother Li’s words are correct. Human hearts are fickle and fail to withstand tests, which is why we are extremely cautious when taking in new members."

"Within the organization, everyone is referred to as ’brother.’ If Cultivators encounter a threat from orthodox Hidden Immortals, or deal with demons while seeking Heavenly Spirit Earth Treasures, they would invite living Yin messengers to intervene..."

"Among the living Yin messengers, many are ordinary folks who lack your comprehensive skills in Martial Arts. When they receive certain missions that are impossible to complete, they would ask for our help, mutually benefiting both parties,"

"But if someone becomes an Earth Immortal or tries to return to life after death, this would be disclosed in advance. As long as they do not follow an Evil Technique or randomly harm people, we naturally turn a blind eye, but we would intervene at critical moments."

"After all, since the Proper Xuan Sect conceals Hidden Immortals, there’s nothing we can do. Why be harsh to your own brothers?"

"There are only three taboos within the organization."

"First, brothers must not harm each other. Second, practicing the ’Eternal Immortal Vault’ Evil Technique is forbidden. Third, selling out a brother is prohibited."

"Brother Li, as both a living Yin messenger and a Cultivator, I was originally going to leave, but upon hearing your news, I purposely stayed a few more days. Agreeing to compete on Gui Mountain was also intended to test your skills."

Li Yan fell silent momentarily, "If the organization is controlled by those with ambitions, wouldn’t you all be exploited as tools?"

Wu Qu answered seriously, "There is no leader within the organization; everyone addresses each other as ’brother.’ I cannot guarantee to ease Brother Li’s concerns, but if that day ever comes, I would certainly fight to the death."

Seeing Li Yan still hesitant, he smirked and added, "To be honest, Brother Li, revealing your identity as a living Yin messenger was somewhat reckless. It inevitably makes you a target for those with intent."

"However, it’s precisely because of this that we noticed you. During the Tang Dynasty, Wei Zheng, and in the Song Dynasty, Bao Zheng, were both members of the organization."

"When Wei Zheng dreamed of beheading a Flood Dragon, it was our brothers who secretly assisted, battling the Proper Xuan Sect a few times to successfully complete the mission."