I have Immortality In The Cultivation World

Zhou Yi shook his head, "At least five thousand."

Ask for the moon, and pay what you can on the spot.

After some haggling back and forth, Bai Suixin agreed to ask for guidance from the old ancestors in the sect, offering Zhou Yi a thousand Wish Power Beads.

Zhou Yi said, "The fourth…"

"There's more?"

Bai Suixin reminded him, "The temperaments of the old ancestors in our sect are all rather difficult, especially Sect Master Guang Weizi, who is as explosive as fire; he loves to vent his frustrations on the disciples when he's displeased."

"Brother, you jest."

Zhou Yi chuckled, "The fourth is merely a request, I hope that when Junior Brother achieves merits for the sect, he will be rewarded with a Five Elements Rare Treasure."

"I will report this to the old ancestors of the sect."

Having said that, Bai Suixin vanished in a flash.

The two did not conceal their conversation, and Wu Qiong, who was nearby, heard everything clearly. Thinking that Zhou Yi's safety was connected to the Wu family, she spoke with a worried expression.

"Senior, I have never heard of any Mend Heaven Sect or Severing Heaven Sect, but my father taught me before he died not to be greedy for immediate benefits, for falling into their traps will lead to great troubles in the future!"

"I am well aware, but it is not something I can avoid."

Zhou Yi shook his head slightly; the Minor Severing Heaven Technique had repeatedly saved his life, and it would be difficult not to use it again in the future.

Thus, he could not escape the karma with the Severing Heaven Sect. Moreover, the Minor Severing Heaven Technique was incomplete, and Zhou Yi had long been plotting to obtain the complete volume. Such a pure method of consuming lifespan was truly in line with the Longevity Dao Fruit.

"When the matter of Divine Enthronement begins, everyone from the returning void immortals down to the common people, every sentient being capable of offering incense, will get involved; I am no exception."

"Just take it one step at a time, and, if it indeed becomes untenable, then leave directly!"

"Let alone the complete Severing Heaven Technique; even the Scripture Pavilion of the Mend Heaven Sect and Severing Heaven Sect is no match for the Longevity Dao Fruit. When the Cultivation World of Dongsheng Divine Continent declines, I can come back. Won't it still be mine for the taking?"

This was Zhou Yi's final tactic, as Dongsheng Divine Continent was currently at the height of Spiritual Energy; it was unknown how many tens of thousands of years it would take to decline.

According to records from the Nine Continents regarding the ancient era of cultivating immortals, it was usually counted in millions of years; by that time, I may have already ascended in a halo of light, and seeking the Severing Heaven Technique would no longer be of much use.

"Whether to stay or leave is up to me; the risk is not great!"

"At worst, I can hide overseas for five thousand years, waiting out this generation of returning void immortals. Would anyone still pursue this matter afterward?"

As Zhou Yi was pondering his next move, Bai Suixin returned.

"Sun Junior Brother's four conditions, the old ancestors of the sect have agreed to them all!"

Bai Suixin's tone shifted as he said, "However, they request that Junior Brother quickly become a high-ranking member of the Mend Heaven Sect, preferably taking an immortal as a master, so as to more conveniently inquire about the Divine Enthronement news."

Zhou Yi helplessly shrugged, "I have just joined the Mend Heaven Sect, learned their skills as an initiate; it would be difficult to catch the eyes of the higher-ups."

"The old ancestors of the sect already have a plan in place, Junior Brother just needs to follow the steps."

Bai Suixin continued, "Hundred-Eyes Demon Lord from Yellow Flower Mountain has kidnapped a true disciple of the Mend Heaven Sect. It was only after he succeeded that he realized it was a disciple of an immortal. Not only did he not release her but instead shamelessly abused her, and then bragged about it afterward... "

Zhou Yi exclaimed in surprise, "Hasn't this scoundrel died yet?"

No matter how a Nascent Soul Demon Lord tried to hide and escape, an immortal could always find him by paying a sufficient price; then, the Demon Lord would end up in a state worse than death.

"The old ancestors themselves have cast spells to conceal him; no one can divine the whereabouts of Hundred-Eyes Demon Lord."

Bai Suixin said, "In some time, Hundred-Eyes Demon Lord will attempt to sneak attack Qingyun Mountain; Junior Brother must make preparations in advance to slay him on the spot, and that will surely catch that senior's eye."

Zhou Yi frowned slightly, "Wouldn't my secrets be exposed in front of the immortal?"

It would be of no consequence if his undercover identity was revealed, but if the immortals found out that his actual age was only eighteen, that would be a major issue!

Bai Suixin assured, "Junior Brother, rest assured, the old ancestors have high hopes for you and have already interfered with the heavenly secrets. Whoever tries to divine your trail will find nothing."

"I'll follow the arrangements of the old ancestors!"

Zhou Yi nodded slightly, contemplating finding a Secret Technique of Body Cultivation that could change his bone age. The Cultivation World was vast with innumerable Cultivation Techniques and Divine Abilities; although such techniques were obscure, they were not non-existent.

For example, both righteous and demonic paths would implant undercover agents, who would cultivate secret techniques to conceal and change their aura, age, and soul.

"Don't worry, Junior Brother."

Bai Suixin said, "If it doesn't work out, other Demon Heads will come knocking, proclaiming to avenge Hundred-Eyes Demon Lord. It would be both reasonable and expected!"

Zhou Yi couldn't help feeling sorry for the Demon Heads and asked, "Are Hundred-Eyes Demon Lord and the other Demon Heads also disciples of the Severing Heaven Sect?"

The Severing Heaven Sect, in the eyes of both the Mend Heaven Sect and Buddhism, was equivalent to the demonic cults, with their disciples stirring up trouble everywhere, fearing nothing more than a peaceful world, especially during major upheavals in the Cultivation World, often orchestrated by the Severing Heaven Sect!

"Of course not!"

Bai Suixin spoke righteously, "Our sect is the orthodoxy of Xuanmen; how could those evil demons qualify to join? They are just the rabid dogs raised by the old ancestors for convenience in their actions and to occasionally disgust the Mend Heaven Sect."

Zhou Yi wondered aloud, "But the disciples of the Mend Heaven Sect claim that our sect consorts with the demonic sects..."

"Slander! It's all slander!"

Bai Suixin took out the disciple's token and handed it to Zhou Yi, saying, "Junior Brother, do you know the fundamental doctrines of our sect?"

Zhou Yi infused mana into the token, and after acknowledging him as its master, he became a third-generation disciple of the Severing Heaven Sect. Looking at the back of the token, he saw two lines of seal script engraved, similar to those of the Mend Heaven Sect.

"Intercept the will of heaven and act in accordance with its way!"

"Exactly," Bai Suixin said. "Since it is acting in accordance with Heaven, then one should promote goodness and eliminate evil, eradicate demons and dispel monsters, upholding the righteousness between Heaven and Earth!"

Zhou Yi asked, "Then why would it cause disasters everywhere?"

"It is the will of Heaven!"

"After our sect intercepts the will of Heaven," Bai Suixin said, "we act in accordance with the Heavenly Will. How can that be causing disasters? On the contrary, those hypocrites from the Mend Heaven Sect, each one of them goes against the Heavenly Dao, attempting to obstruct its progress, and are truly the biggest troublemakers in the Dongsheng Divine Continent!"

"I see," Zhou Yi said. He pretty much understood the differences between the two sects—both belonged to the Xuanmen Orthodoxy, yet their philosophies were worlds apart.

The Mend Heaven Sect attempts to eliminate all disasters and calamities, such as natural and man-made calamities, striving to turn the Dongsheng Divine Continent into a world without trouble or difficulty.

The Severing Heaven Sect, on the other hand, believes that natural and man-made disasters are an inevitable part of the Heavenly Dao's operations. Not only should one not attempt to prevent them, but one should also act according to the will of the Heavenly Dao, and might even advance the pace of the calamities.

The dispute over principles is even more intense than the battles between righteousness and evil!

The Mend Heaven Sect views the Severing Heaven Sect as demonic, while the latter denounces the former as hypocrites.

Zhou Yi's heart was more in favor of the doctrine of the Mend Heaven Sect, but in practice, his actions were entirely that of the Severing Heaven Sect.

After experiencing the dramatic changes across the Nine Continents, Zhou Yi increasingly realized that the way of Heaven is constant, and excessive interference by cultivators could lead to unpredictable destruction.

"Thank you for clearing my doubts, Senior Brother. I shall return to Qingyun Mountain now to arrange the formation and prohibitions in preparation for the visit of the Hundred-Eyes Demon Lord!"

"Eh?"

Bai Suixin asked in confusion, "Junior Brother, don't you want Mount Qi Wu anymore? Why not join this poor Daoist to slay that old bird first? The matter of the Hundred-Eyes Demon Lord can't be rushed; it must be properly arranged to prevent arousing suspicion from the immortals!"

Zhou Yi said with embarrassment, "Junior Brother has only just condensed a Nascent Soul not long ago. I don't have many magical artifacts and am not good at fighting and killing. I must rely on Senior Brother for Mount Qi Wu."

Bai Suixin was astonished. Was this guy only thinking of reaping the benefits without contributing any effort at all?

"Senior Brother, there are about twenty million commoners under Mount Qi Wu's rule."

Zhou Yi said, "Once Junior Brother assumes the position of the Mountain God, I will offer Senior Brother thirty percent of the incense wish power I receive. Ten years for one term, there will be at least a share of one or two thousand Wish Power Beads."

The deity of Mount Qi Wu was a stable and established Mountain God. According to the memory of the bird-brained man, after hundreds of years of development, the population under its rule exceeded that of Qingyun Mountain by several million.

Bai Suixin's eyes widened with eager hesitation, "That doesn't sound good..."

"Senior Brother, please don't think it's too little!" Zhou Yi said. "I have to take care of everyone, from the old ancestors in the sect who must receive at least thirty percent, to the working deities who will get a share. What falls into my hands might not even be as much as Senior Brother's."

"Once Junior Brother efficiently rules it and the population increases, there will be more and more in the future!"

Zhou Yi was always generous when giving away benefits. He never believed in any kind of brotherhood between sect members. Moreover, he wasn't lacking in cultivation spiritual objects, so whether it was taking advantage of the Great Heng Imperial Court, the Mend Heaven Sect, or the Severing Heaven Sect, he was willing to give away the lion's share!

"It's not little, not little at all!" Bai Suixin kept nodding his head, lured by the steady deal of gaining two thousand Wish Power Beads for nothing in ten years, and repeatedly said.

"Junior Brother, just wait at Qingyun Mountain. As soon as this Senior Brother has slain that old bird, I will immediately send you a message so you can inherit the position of the deity of Mount Qi Wu as soon as possible!"

"I appreciate the trouble, Senior Brother."

Zhou Yi looked at Wu Qiong and the others, saying, "The Wu family has some old connections with me. Senior Brother, please look after them for a while and do not let that old bird seek revenge."

"Old connections? That's good, I will definitely take good care of them!" Bai Suixin's face glowed with delight. He had not anticipated earning such a profit before coming, and secretly sent a voice transmission.

"The affairs of the sect are of great importance. This Senior Brother will use a secret technique to erase the memories of today. Junior Brother, rest assured, it will not harm your soul."

"Senior Brother, please proceed with the spell."

Zhou Yi bowed farewell and turned into a beam of escape light, flying toward the Great Heng.

Several days later.

Yongning County's City God Temple.

A beam of escape light fell in the backyard, and Zhou Yi had a look of alarm on his face. He took out a sword talisman and sent a message to Gu Xiao.

"Senior Brother, save me, a demon head from the Severing Heaven Sect is after me!"