Cultivation: When you take things to the extreme

Chapter 423: Chapter 269: Passage of the Law_1

Three months later.

Pavilion of Heavenly Mechanism, Dao Concealing Peak.

Two people arrived together, their clothes still bearing the traces of dust and haste.

“Dao Concealing Peak?”

“We have finally arrived.”

Of the two, the man turned his head to the woman in white accompanying him and said, “I thought I would be able to travel with you, Mengyao, to see the autumn moon over the cold river, not expecting such an incident to occur. Truly, fate toys with us.”

The woman, dressed in white, pure as driven snow, with a veil adding to her mystery, her beautiful eyes clear as a secluded valley, remained calm and composed. She simply laughed lightly in response to his words, “Tianji Daoyin is as beautiful as any scene, how can it be inferior to the autumn moon over the cold river?”

“The scenery of Daoyin is indeed not lacking, but unfortunately, the treacherous hearts of men spoil the beauty of nature.”

The man shook his head, gazing into the distance at Dao Concealing Peak, as if he could already see the intrigues and fierce competition within.

The woman laughed, unworried, “Discussing the world’s affairs and the rise and fall of regimes throughout history is also enjoyable. Brother Ning, you’ve been at ease for a long time, why not join Mengyao in the mundane world, to fully observe its complexities and human relationships?”

Upon hearing this, the man could only sigh, “Since Cloud Fairy says so, then Xinghe is willing to accompany you to the end!”

“Ha!”

They exchanged a smile, and amidst their conversation, they had entered the mountain gate.

Upon entering the gate and presenting their invitation, they were promptly greeted by someone. It was none other than Master Li Zeshan from the Pavilion.

“The presence of Cloud Fairy and Young Master Ning graces our Dao Concealing Peak,” he said.

“Master Li exaggerates, what merits do the two of us have?”

The three exchanged pleasantries for a moment until Ning Xinghe asked, “Are the others here yet?”

Li Zeshan shook his head with a look of helplessness, “They are currently arguing inside.”

Yun Mengyao’s expression did not change; it seemed she had expected this, “Then please, Master Li, lead the way.”

“This way, please!” Li Zeshan did not say much and led the two further into the peak, quickly arriving in front of a hall.

Before entering the hall, one could hear a cacophony of voices clashing in heated argument.

“In just three short months, twenty-eight domains and fifty-six cities have been attacked, some of which are thousands of miles apart, from the southernmost to the northernmost points. Does that person have three heads and six arms, or does he possess the Method of Avatar, to be able to stir up chaos in each domain and turn the world upside down at the same time?”

“What do you mean by that?”

“You know exactly what I mean!”

“If that person is doing this, it’s to throw the world into chaos to grow and expand from within. Instead of thinking about removing this menace, you muddy the waters and help him grow stronger. Isn’t this collusion with the enemy?”

“Mo Wuyi, stop making unfounded accusations. Who among us is colluding with him?”

“Several branches of my Holy Gate have also been attacked by this person, suffering heavy losses. By that logic, surely it must be you sanctimonious people who are colluding with him, conspiring and acting together?”

“Wei Wudao, stop slandering us. How could we act in such a way? Can it be that everyone is like your Demon Sect’s deviants?”

“Hmph, you sanctimonious bunch, dressed up beasts, having the audacity to call others demons and monsters, the shamelessness is revolting!”

“Starting off by pinning black pots on people, what is there to talk about? Go back to your own homes and wait for death!”

“To nurture a tiger is to court disaster, and yet you are oblivious to your own impending doom. Previously, with merely a Yuan Core cultivation, that person was able to defeat Chen Pojun and other Yuan Cores. Just how much time has passed? Even Divine Bridge Martial Artists have fallen into his hands. If we continue to let him grow, I fear the next ones to suffer will be those present.”

“Back in the day, that person dominated the world alone, his talents monstrous. Later, he entered the Temple of War God and gained the mysteries of the scrolls and the secrets of true martial arts. Now resurrected from death, he is advancing rapidly. If we let him be, do any of you want to see another peerless Wudi, a Heaven Martial Great Emperor who believes to be above all?”

“It’s not impossible. The Zhou Dynasty was once so powerful, who knows if there are remnants among us? Seeing their ancestor return, naturally, they would do everything to conceal it for him, otherwise, how could there be such a state of affairs?”

“In a few months’ time, this person has made frequent moves; even if only half true, he’s ensnared thousands of Martial Artists, and countless treasures and rare materials have been lost.”

“If he uses these to fuel his power, coupled with the Holy King’s Relic and absorbing others’ cultivation for his Essence, we will soon face a terrifying opponent!”

“At this critical moment, can you not set aside your disputes and first rid us of this grave threat?”

“Hmph, we came here in good faith, but these hypocrites have ulterior motives, slandering the name of my Holy Gate with baseless accusations!”

“That person’s movements are unpredictable, his comings and goings without a trace, and he possesses many strange methods, even capable of whisking away hundreds at a time. Could it be that he has grasped the Broken Void’s Secret in the Temple of War God?”

“…”

The noisy disputes continued as each party stubbornly clung to their own arguments.

Li Zeshan shook his head without a word and led Yun Mengyao and Ning Xinghe into the hall.

Upon entering, they saw three groups facing each other, the tension as if drawn swords were about to clash.

With a sweep of her gaze, Yun Mengyao took in everyone present.

“Heaven List number eight, the Lone Command of the Demon Sect!”

“Heaven List twelve, Tyrannical Sovereign!”

“Heaven List fifteen, Ink Sword Wuyi!”

“…”

Heaven List, Heaven List, a glance around the hall revealed that the majority were renowned names from the Heaven List, the top contenders with the potential to reach the Divine Martial level in the future, now divided into three factions each with its stance, arguing endlessly like market vendors, a disappointing sight.

Three factions?

How come there are three?

One from the Righteous Path’s sacred places, one from the Evil Path’s Demon Sect, and one neutral side including Evergreen Palace, Iron Heart Fortress, and the Pavilion of Heavenly Mechanism.