NFBE Chapter 130 Sect Master Meeting
Chapter 130 Sect Master Meeting
After thoroughly reviewing the fox woman's memories and confirming that nothing was missed, Immortal Jingwen finally released her.
The fox demon's soul was also nearly shattered, like a glass doll full of cracks, its soul covered in fine lines.
However, Immortal Lord Qingxu had previously promised the Ghost Emperor that he would not let the mother and daughter die on the Xuan Tian Continent.
Therefore, another immortal lord temporarily stabilized her soul, and then took it to the battlefield outside the realm to destroy it completely.
Why did the Ghost Emperor propose that the mother and daughter not die on the Xuan Tian Continent?
Of course, it's because the Xuan Tian Continent is very special. Because of the existence of the Ghost Emperor, both cultivators and mortals can enter the Ghost Realm after death and have the opportunity to be reincarnated.
Those with exceptional talent in the spiritual realm, who can remain conscious, may even be transformed into ghost cultivators.
In the cultivation world of the Xuan Tian Continent, not everyone's soul meets the requirements for reincarnation.
For example, the vengeful spirit that Cheng Jiu encountered in Kamule City, which was in the Tribulation Transcending stage, could no longer be called a separate soul because of the resentment that had accumulated over ten thousand years.
For example, the ghosts and spirits that Qingxu Immortal Lord encountered had their spiritual consciousness erased and did not meet the conditions for reincarnation.
These ghosts, upon entering the Ghost Realm, are thrown into the Pool of Ten Thousand Souls, where they undergo fusion and refinement to form new souls capable of reincarnation.
If the little fox demon's soul is released into the world of Xuan Tian Continent, theoretically, it is possible for it to be reincarnated.
Perhaps she doesn't meet the conditions for reincarnation and will enter the Pool of Ten Thousand Souls, but who can say that this isn't another kind of reincarnation?
If there is no Heavenly Dao to receive one's soul in the outer battlefield, the soul will be completely helpless and there will truly be no next life.
Their souls are trapped in their bodies and cannot move; this is a type of witchcraft used by the demon race, called "zombie."
Their bodies are devoid of reason, but they follow the fighting techniques they used in life; they are more like puppets than bodies.
Their souls became the source of sustaining energy and storing skills.
A puppet with a soul is different from a puppet without a soul. A puppet with a soul is more agile, so the demon race prefers to create zombies with souls.
After examining the memories of the great fox demon, the two immortal lords then proceeded to examine the memories of the little fox demon.
The little fox demon's soul was imprinted on the Soul Mirror, clearly making her a puppet. Blood and tears began to stream down the big fox demon's face, as if she were a mother feeling heartbroken and helpless about her daughter's impending fate.
If she hadn't been turned into a zombie and frozen in ice, judging from her appearance, she might have struggled and resisted to protect her daughter.
Not only did the two immortals think this way, but the other sect leaders also thought so.
Disgust flashed in Minxiu Daojun's eyes: "If she really loved this daughter, she shouldn't have given birth to her in the first place! Who is she trying to fool with this hypocritical act now?"
Minxiu Daojun felt no empathy for the great fox demon's maternal love. This was not surprising, as the little fox demon was a half-demon.
As mentioned earlier, the demon race is favored by the Heavenly Dao, but the Heavenly Dao finds it difficult to accept the hybridization of the two races. For example, the hybridization of humans and demons between the human realm and the demon realm is quite restricted by the Heavenly Dao.
It's not just a matter of the whims of Heaven, but also a conflict of bloodlines between the two. Whether it's human or demon blood, it's difficult for them to accept the other's bloodline.
Therefore, there are very few people with high natural talent among human-demon hybrids. Even someone as talented as Su Yuan Zun Jun would find it difficult to break through the limitations of the Mahayana stage.
Even so, the Heavenly Dao is not entirely cold-blooded and ruthless. While restricting the aptitude and cultivation of human-demon hybrids, the Heavenly Dao also grants these human-demon hybrids an exceptionally long lifespan.
The situation is completely different for demon-demon hybrids. Demons are outsiders, and the Heavenly Dao utterly despises and rejects them, including demon-demon hybrids who carry demon blood. The Heavenly Dao does not allow them to live on the Xuan Tian Continent.
Once discovered, not only will they be dealt with by heavenly lightning, but anyone who kills a demon-monster hybrid will be granted merit. The attitude towards them is almost as resolute as that towards demonic cultivators.
In ancient times, the ancestors of the demon race died for the sake of Heaven. Hundreds of thousands of years later, because Heaven dislikes them, the bloodline of the demon race and the bloodline of the demon race are now irreconcilable enemies.
The conflict between their bloodlines is even stronger than that between humans. A human-demon hybrid can live a peaceful life even without cultivation in a stable environment.
However, due to the bloodline conflict, the demon-monster hybrid suffers the pain of blood pulse attacks at all times.
Very few demon-demon hybrids can survive such constant pain; most of them die from the agony shortly after birth.
With such a clear and domineering stance in upholding the Heavenly Dao, it's hard for the Heavenly Dao not to like the demon race, and it's no wonder that the demon race is so favored by the Heavenly Dao.
Therefore, it's no wonder that Minxiu Xianjun suffered from birth. She couldn't empathize with the maternal love of the great fox demon for the little fox demon. If she truly loved the little fox demon, she shouldn't have given birth to her in the first place.
Unlike her mother, even when the little fox demon's soul was imprinted on the Soul Mirror, she still looked dull and foolish.
"She was born missing one soul and one spirit out of the three souls and seven spirits," the immortal beside her confirmed after examining her.
Those present immediately understood how the little fox demon had grown so big—because she was an idiot and couldn't feel pain at all.
Whether this was a blessing or a curse, those present felt a sense of melancholy.
Because he was a fool, the person behind the scenes didn't lock him up.
Of course, it's unnecessary, because compared to his mother, this fool's memories are like a blank book, completely worthless.
So although both of them were subjected to soul-searching, her situation was several times better than her mother's.
After reviewing all the memories, those present couldn't say whether they were satisfied or not. A lot of information was revealed, but only a few were crucial.
However, the content is extensive and still very valuable for reference.
However, they were still somewhat disappointed compared to their expectations.
After reviewing their memories, the disciples moved the mother and daughter away again. The topic they discussed next was not one that the mother and daughter should stay in.
Although they are now dead demons.
The two immortals sat in two chairs placed next to the sect leader of Guiyuan Sect.
Everyone agreed. As the master of the Guiyuan Sect, he naturally had to take the lead. The two immortals were powerful and qualified to sit at the head of the table.
If the two immortals wished, all these sect leaders would have to be seated alongside them.
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley slowly spoke up: "Now that we've seen all the memories, we need to discuss how to handle this matter."
Mingfang Daojun was an impatient person: "I don't believe that the demon race is unaware of anything and has not participated. Look at those two demons who appeared. They are obviously of high status in the demon race. What do you think the demon race wants to do?"
While the fighting is raging on the battlefields beyond our borders, are they stabbing us in the back?
If you ask me, if the demon race colludes with the evil race to target our cultivation world, my Dragon Abyss Sect is not one to be trifled with. If they want to fight, then let's fight!
Her words were full of fighting spirit, clearly indicating that she was ready to fight the demon race at the slightest provocation.
The sect leader of Wuji Sect hurriedly spoke up to comfort Daoist Mingfang: "I'm telling you, you're also the leader of a sect now, you need to consider things more comprehensively. If a war really breaks out, in the end we'll probably both suffer heavy losses."
Immortal Jingwen spoke up: "In the extraterrestrial battlefield, it's impossible for the demon race to collude with the demon race. In this great war, the demon race fought the fiercest and sacrificed many demons."
"Due to the beast tide, the Cloud Soaring Sect has suffered heavy losses this time, and I think it is not advisable to start a war now."
The sect leader of Yunxiao Sect took the initiative to veto the idea. He did not oppose fighting the demon race, after all, Yunxiao Sect had suffered the greatest losses this time, given its proximity to Pearl Sea.
That scoundrel actually built an altar on the Pearl Sea, and in terms of scale, the Cloud Soaring Sect boasted that it was no smaller than the Returning Origin Sect.
The only difference is that the main demon bloodline is not as pure as that of the white fox, but the number of demons is three times greater.
Furthermore, since it was built in the area where the marine races were most concentrated, the Cloud Soaring Sect suffered the most severe impact!
How could the Cloud Soaring Sect not want revenge or to teach the demon race a lesson? Unfortunately, reality wouldn't allow it.
Daoist Mingfang sat in the chair: "Then what do you suggest we do?"
This time, several of our sects have suffered losses to varying degrees. Are we just going to let it go like this?
If they always take advantage of the time when most of the sect's strength is diverted during wars outside the region to do this kind of thing.
Are we even going to get through this? How can our sect's elders be fighting bloody battles on the front lines while the demon race is betraying our cultivation world from behind? Don't you think that's going too far?
I think we still need to fight, to let them know that the cultivation world isn't easy to bully, and to resolve this matter once and for all. Otherwise, no one can withstand this indefinitely.
Mingfang Daojun's words were radical, but everyone else thought they made a lot of sense. Why did a beast tide have such a big impact? It was because most of the sect's elders went to the outer battlefield.
Guiyuan Sect Master: "Sect Master Mingfang is right, but because of this beast tide, the affairs within our sects have not yet been fully sorted out and resolved. It would be unwise to wage war rashly."
The sect leader of Wuji Sect nodded: "Although the Heavenly Dao has not explicitly opposed it yet, you know the Heavenly Dao's attitude towards the demon race. I think it would be unwise to start a war rashly."
"Then what do you suggest we do? Anyway, my stance is that we can't let this go!" said Daoist Mingfang.
"Why not send a team to the demon capital for peace talks and sound out the demons' attitude? If they remain unrepentant and insist on their ways, then we cultivators will not be trifled with!" The Guiyuan Sect Master said, expressing his thoughts.
“Alright! Then who should we send to form this peace negotiation team?” The Cloud Soaring Sect Master readily agreed.
“Let each sect send some people! It’s hard for one sect’s representative to represent the attitude of our five sects.” The sect leader of Wuji Sect said, “Our sect will send Elder Tiexian. He just returned from the battlefield outside the realm and has the time. Moreover, Elder Tiexian is a cheerful and sociable person with many friends in the demon realm!”
“Then our Medicine King Valley will send Aunt Su Yuan to the Demon Realm. It just so happens that she is also a half-blood of the White Fox Clan. We can also take this opportunity to sound out the White Foxes.” The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley immediately thought of a suitable candidate.
“Then our Longyuan Sect will send Immortal Lord Qianli!” said Daoist Mingfang.
"You're really stirring things up!" Seeing this, the Cloud Soaring Sect Master's tone was filled with helplessness. He sent Qian away, not knowing whether he was going to provoke or negotiate.
However, he also had ulterior motives: "Since that's the case, it just so happens that Elder Lu Yan is free after breaking through to the Dao Integration Realm. He even requested to be sent abroad before, so let him represent the Cloud Soaring Sect when he goes to the Demon Clan this time."
Daoist Mingfang glanced at him and said, "You really are someone who loves to stir up trouble!"
Aside from Qianli Immortal Lord, everyone knows the relationship between Lu Yan and Lefeng Peak Master.
Although Qian Li hasn't regained his memories yet, judging from the entanglement between the two of them, he might regain them someday.
Whether as a brother-in-law or a rival in love, these two are the kind of people who don't get along.
Under these circumstances, for the sect leader of Yuanxiao Sect to still insist on bringing these two together is truly...
Although Mingfang Daojun complained that the others remained silent, the atmosphere clearly became more cheerful.
The Guiyuan Sect Master pondered for a moment: "Then our sect will be led by Immortal Lord Qingxu. It just so happens that during our trip to the Qingli Mountains to resolve the altar issue, Qingxu brought back a black bear that he had previously adopted as a small iron-eating beast demon with priestly qualifications."
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley nodded: "I have also heard about this matter. At that time, the Iron-Eating Beast Clan was a guest in my Medicine King Valley. I remember that it was a disciple of Dan Yuan who led several disciples from your sect to escort that little demon to the Iron-Eating Beast Clan."
"Is that so?" The Guiyuan Sect Master had never heard of it.
"I remember there were Qingxu's disciples among them. Not only did they take away the Azure Flame Heart Flame from my Strange Flame Valley, but they also caused a great disturbance in my Valley's Medicine Alliance, making quite a splash and showing off their master's style."
The Valley Master of Medicine King Valley was most impressed by Cheng Jiu. Not only did he take away the ninth-grade strange fire, but his alchemy skills were also first-rate. Of course, his ability to cause trouble was also the same, so he left a deep impression on him.
"I see!" the Guiyuan Sect Master said indifferently, naturally changing the subject, since it wasn't his Guiyuan Sect disciples who suffered a loss in this matter.
Even if Medicine King Valley complains, it's because they're not as skilled as others. Besides, how old was Cheng Jiu back then? Medicine King Valley isn't ashamed to argue with a child.
He naturally changed the subject: "Since we still have this kind of interaction, let Xiao Jiu go with her master to the demon race for training this time."
The other sect leaders nodded in agreement. Since Cheng Jiu could join, it meant that their sects could also add a few disciples to the team sent to the demon race.
As for safety, with Qingxu and Qianli around, the demon race doesn't yet have the power to keep them here.
This time it's called peace talks, but the cultivation world's attitude is actually quite tough, and they seem ready to take this opportunity to cause trouble if no agreement is reached.
Although the Cloud Soaring Sect Master was somewhat opposed to war between the two races, if war were to break out, he would definitely be on the side of support.
"When will the peace negotiation team depart?" asked Mingfang Daojun.
"This time, Qingxu and Qingyang Immortal Lord of my Guiyuan Sect have both broken through to the Great Ascension stage, so naturally we must hold a grand ceremony to celebrate. You are all welcome to come to Guiyuan Sect to celebrate. After the ceremony, the group will assemble and you can travel directly from the Wilderness to the Demon Realm." The Guiyuan Sect Master had already planned this out.
In the cultivation world, cultivators place the utmost importance on the Mahayana ceremony when breaking through to the next level, especially in places like the Five Great Sects, where it is given even greater emphasis.
There are no ceremonies for breakthroughs below the Mahayana stage. Only when one reaches the Dao Integration stage, if the master is present, there is a ceremony to bestow a title and confer a Dao title. Only those at the Dao Integration stage and above can receive a Dao title.
Why choose the Mahayana period? Because one can ascend to heaven after the Mahayana period.
Once you become an immortal, you can't exactly hold a ceremony in the cultivation world!
As for those below the Mahayana stage, most people pursue the improvement of their cultivation level.
Only those who break through to the Mahayana stage will hold a ceremony, partly to demonstrate the nobility of a Mahayana Immortal Lord, and partly to leave their mark on this world.