Cultivation: Being Immortal

Zhongzhou, the entrance of the Spiritual Moon Sect

The plaque at the entrance of the Spiritual Moon Sect collapsed with a bang, signaling the downfall of the sect. Even though there were still countless remaining disciples of the sect, they couldn’t change the overall situation anymore, because Xu Mingyue had already fallen.

This news spread rapidly throughout the entire cultivation world, causing a stir in public opinion. It was unexpected for a top-ranked sect in the world to be destroyed like this.

Especially for top experts like Tao Achievers, even if they couldn’t defeat their enemies, it was easy for them to escape. But they died just like that.

Within a thousand years, this is the second Tao Achiever to fall. The last time was when Chen Zheng died in the Divine Kingdom, but that was a special case. Lin Batian didn’t directly kill Chen Zheng, he was tricked into it.

"Yang Luo, did you catch the person?"

Yang Luo came to the gate of Spiritual Moon Sect, and Yang Xi came to greet her.

"No, he was too fast, I couldn’t catch up."

"What’s so special about that little Nascent Soul that you’re so concerned about?"

"Nothing much, I’m just a bit interested in him. He has a small opportunity that I need."

Yang Luo shook her head. She hadn’t told anyone about Lin Jiang’s secret yet, so Yang Xi and the others didn’t know the details. They only knew that Yang Luo valued Lin Jiang very much and had been searching for him several times.

"In that case, let’s issue a wanted order and increase the reward. It shouldn’t be hard to catch a Nascent Soul."

"No need, I will take care of it myself."

Yang Luo shook her head. She couldn’t guarantee if others could see through that person’s secret. If they could, it would cause a lot of complications. It’s better for her to handle it alone.

"Okay, your decision counts."

"Where is our senior brother?"

"He went to occupy the Spiritual Stone Mine in Siling Mountain. This mine is very important. It produces a large amount of spirit stones every year. The Spiritual Moon Sect has been digging for many years and hasn’t emptied it yet."

"Is there any problem?"

"No, the downfall of the Spiritual Moon Sect was too fast. They were destroyed in one battle, and the other major sects in Zhongzhou didn’t have time to react."

Yang Xi said. The downfall of the Spiritual Moon Sect was indeed too fast. It was just one battle and Xu Mingyue fell, causing the others to panic. The forces of the Holy Heavenly Sect reached the gate of the Spiritual Moon Sect.

"So it seems that the assets of the Spiritual Moon Sect were preserved perfectly."

"It’s almost there. We haven’t finished counting them yet."

"Okay, then everything is fine. Next, we will eliminate the remnants of the Spiritual Moon Sect and take over their territory. The Holy Heavenly Sect will make a strong appearance."

"Yang Luo, do you want to expand further?"

"Of course, but not now. Take it step by step. There’s no rush outside."

Yang Luo said. The Holy Heavenly Sect is definitely going to expand. After all, the Spiritual Moon Sect was a relatively weak sect in the cultivation world. Now they have just been replaced.

But this matter is not urgent. The foundation of the Holy Heavenly Sect is still very weak, and compared to those sects with thousands or tens of thousands of years of inheritance, they are far behind. It will take some time to cultivate and develop.

"That’s great, Yang Luo. From today onwards, you will be the junior sect master of the Holy Heavenly Sect."

Yang Xi nodded. He directly established Yang Luo’s position. Yang Xi had many biological descendants, and Yang Xiong had already achieved the Void level, but Yang Xi still valued Yang Luo greatly.

Yang Luo didn’t refuse anymore. In the future, she would travel throughout the cultivation world, and it was important to have a certain status. The title of a junior sect master could help her avoid many unnecessary troubles.

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"It has been confirmed. The Spiritual Moon Sect has been destroyed. After the great battle, Yang Xi led his people to launch a surprise attack on the Spiritual Moon Sect’s mountain gate. The disciples guarding the gate and the forces in Moon City were almost entirely wiped out. The Holy Heavenly Sect has announced to the world that they have replaced the Spiritual Moon Sect."

Inside Shenmu City, Lin Jiang said to Xu Yunyue. Before he could finish speaking, Xu Yunyue’s face turned gloomy.

"I understand."

"Xu Feng, please accept my condolences."

Lin Jiang said. Annihilating a family is an irreconcilable feud. He understood Xu Yunyue’s current emotions.

"I’m fine. With such a great revenge right in front of me, how can I be weak?"

"Forgive my frankness, but if you have no other opportunities, it’s best not to dwell on seeking revenge."

"Do you expect me to live a miserable life?"

"No, this is about keeping the mountains green and not fearing the lack of firewood. If you seek revenge at this time, it’s suicide. Not to mention Yang Xi, you wouldn’t even be able to defeat the other Void Achieving cultivators of the Holy Heavenly Sect. It’s better to preserve your usefulness."

Lin Jiang said, it’s necessary to seek revenge when wronged, but one must also be rational. Xu Yunyue is only at the pinnacle of Soul Changing realm, seeking revenge at this time would have no chance of success.

"I’m a little tired."

"Okay, then you rest first."

Lin Jiang saw that Xu Yunyue didn’t want to say much and didn’t want to disturb her. He left with Small Shadiao.

"Dad, why are you taking me away? I still want to spend more time with Yunyue."

"You’re not falling in love, are you?"

"That’s for sure. You know me, I am the most loyal and faithful person."

"Oh really? Do you want me to count the women you’ve had before?"

"Ahem, those are all in the past. My motto is to take every relationship seriously."

Small Shadiao felt a little embarrassed. He had been with many different types of women, birds, monsters, and people. But so what? He gave his all in every relationship. In the whole cultivation world, who could match his pure heart?

"Enough, I’m telling you, don’t meddle with Xu Yunyue anymore. The tree has already fallen, we need to run away."

"Father, what should we do about Yang Luo? Don’t you want to kill Yang Luo anymore?"

"Yes, I do want to, but we can’t beat her, and Xu Yunyue can’t beat her either. Are you trying to convince me to help Xu Yunyue?"

"Yes, that’s what I think."

"Dream on, but overall, I don’t have high hopes for Xu Yunyue."

Lin Jiang said. Small Shadiao saved Xu Yunyue on the battlefield. It was a noble act of loyalty. Lin Jiang allows it. But if you continue to get involved with Xu Yunyue and seek revenge with her, that’s not acceptable. We have to be rational about this.

"Father, Yang Luo is very powerful. She has the Holy Heavenly Sect as her backing. We can’t rely on ourselves alone. Yunyue and them have grudges, and there are also many remaining disciples from the Spiritual Moon Sect. We could make use of them…"

Small Shadiao hasn’t given up and wants to continue persuading Lin Jiang.

"Small Shadiao, don’t be foolish. Xu Mingyue was never their match. Now that Xu Mingyue is dead, how can we continue playing? Even the remaining disciples from the Spiritual Moon Sect would find it difficult to come together without a higher-level cultivator."

"Father, but Yang Luo…"

"Don’t deceive me with Yang Luo’s skills, Yang Luo is an extremely talented genius indeed. She also has the Spiritual Moon Sect to rely on, but I have my own advantages. Even if I have to hide for thousands or tens of thousands of years, I refuse to believe that I cannot outlast Yang Luo."

Lin Jiang said. Yang Luo’s advantage lies in her background and exceptional talent. Lin Jiang’s advantage, on the other hand, is his countless years of lifespan. Lin Jiang believes that he can’t outlast Shenmu Ancestor, who possesses special abilities, but it’s not a problem for him to outlast Yang Luo. Even if Yang Luo reaches the Disaster Crossing Period, he can still outlast her.

Small Shadiao opened his mouth but suddenly didn’t know what to say anymore.

Lin Jiang didn’t say anything more and told Small Shadiao to rest, but after a while, Small Shadiao sneaked into Xu Yunyue’s room. However, within a short while, Small Shadiao was thrown out. Lin Jiang shook his head. Xu Yunyue had no time to deal with him at this moment.

Xu Yunyue felt down for a whole three days. She found Lin Jiang and said. Taoist Friend Huang, I’ve decided to seek revenge. Will you help me?

"I’m sorry, senior Xu, but I have temporarily given up on seeking revenge."

"Why? Don’t you have a grudge against Yang Luo?"

"I do have a grudge, but my revenge can wait. A gentleman takes revenge, and it’s never too late. I am still young, and I still have a chance. I can wait until I achieve Soul Changing and Void Achieving before I take action."

"Yang Luo advances faster than you."

"It’s okay to be fast, she will eventually stop, it’s impossible for everything to always go smoothly. If she could become immortal directly, then I would give up. It doesn’t matter if I don’t take revenge. But if she can’t, there will be a time when her vitality declines."

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Xu Yunyue couldn’t accept this news for a while. Can revenge still be done like this? Waiting for Yang Luo to be near death before seeking revenge, can that still be considered revenge?

Lin Jiang smiled and said nothing. Their ideals were different. Lin Jiang doesn’t care about face and dignity now. If Yang Luo remains strong, he can wait until she passes away and then go dancing in front of her grave.

"Since Taoist Friend Huang is like this, I won’t force it anymore. I, Xu Yunyue, will always remember the life-saving favor from Taoist Friend Huang. If I am alive in the future, I will definitely express my gratitude."

"Okay"

"I will leave tomorrow"

"Okay, please leave quietly"

"I understand"

Xu Yunyue nodded. This time Small Shadiao risked his life to save her, and Xu Yunyue was very touched. She also knew that she couldn’t burden Small Shadiao anymore.

The next day, early in the morning, Xu Yunyue checked out of the inn and left quietly. She wanted to gather the former members of the Spiritual Moon Sect and plan for revenge and the restoration of the sect.

"Small Shadiao, I’ll give you a choice. If you want to go with Xu Yunyue, you can leave. You don’t need to erase the Master-servant Contract. I’ll let you go directly."

Lin Jiang and Small Shadiao watched Xu Yunyue leave. Lin Jiang spoke to Small Shadiao.

If he really loved Xu Yunyue so deeply and was willing to live and die with her, Lin Jiang would definitely support him.

"Dad, you don’t want me anymore."

"No, it’s your deep affection that scares me. A true gentleman values the happiness of others. If you’re not happy by my side, I’ll give you happiness. Now, please answer your choice."

"I choose to go with you."

"No regrets?"

"No regrets."

"What about your unwavering loyalty?"

"Father, my feelings are still there, so of course I am loyal and unwavering. But now that the feelings have ended, loyalty and unwaveringness have to be towards the next person."

Little Shadiao said seriously. In life, everyone will experience five, six, seven, or eight stages of emotions. Furthermore, for him, he’s only just beginning. There will be many more emotions in the future, and loyalty and steadfastness must be saved for the next one.