Chapter 496: I'm doomed—someone's after me!

Soon after, the Yin Elder ordered his confidants to begin acting.

They used the cover of night to silently approach Huang Daxian's cultivation chamber.

However, they did not know that Huang Daxian had already laid layer upon layer of restrictions in his cultivation chamber; any external movement could not escape his perception.

Just as the Yin Elder's confidants were about to act, Huang Daxian's figure suddenly appeared before them.

"Yin Elder, can you no longer hold back?" he said, a sneer on his face.

The Yin Elder's confidants were shocked and dismayed; they never expected Huang Daxian to have been prepared.

They wanted to flee, but discovered that the surrounding space had been sealed off by Huang Daxian's magical power.

"Huang Daxian, don't get too complacent too soon!" the lead confidant shouted, knowing he could not escape death today but also wanting Huang Daxian to pay a price.

However, Huang Daxian merely waved his hand lightly; a golden light flashed, and that confidant's body instantly turned to ashes.

Seeing this, the others were even more terrified and anxious.

They wanted to resist, but were like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, utterly powerless to fight back.

Huang Daxian's gaze was cold as a blade, while the Yin Elder waited for news in the secret chamber; suddenly a sense of foreboding welled up in his heart.

He did not know that his plan had already been exposed, and Huang Daxian's counterattack would be far more violent than he imagined.

The Yin Elder paced in the secret chamber, the unease in his heart growing stronger.

Time passed second by second, but the confidants sent out brought back no news.

His intuition told him that things were not proceeding according to plan.

Suddenly, the door of the secret chamber was blown open by a powerful force; the Yin Elder turned sharply and saw Huang Daxian standing at the doorway, a cold smile on his face.

"Huang Daxian, you dare to barge into my secret chamber!" the Yin Elder's voice trembled with shock and fury.

Huang Daxian snorted contemptuously: "Yin Elder, your plan has been seen through by me, and your subordinates have already been wiped out."

"Now it's time for us to settle the scores."

The Yin Elder's face turned extremely grim; he knew he had fallen into a desperate situation.

But, after all, he is an elder of the Taiyin Shengdi; his strength and scheming are not to be underestimated.

"Huang Daxian, do you think you've won?"

"This is my turf!" the Yin Elder said coldly.

Suddenly, a black jade slip appeared in his hand, and a powerful aura emanated from it.

A flicker of wariness passed through Huang Daxian's eyes; he could sense that the power contained in the jade slip was extraordinary.

The Yin Elder was like a cornered dog jumping over a wall, preparing to fight to the death.

"Yin Elder, are you really going to do this?"

"That would also implicate the Taiyin Shengdi." Huang Daxian tried to persuade the Yin Elder to stand down.

However, the Yin Elder's eyes had already turned red.

He decided to go all out.

"Huang Daxian, today I will let you know how formidable I, the Yin Elder, am."

As soon as his words fell, the Yin Elder crushed the jade slip violently; a powerful force erupted from the secret chamber, and the entire Taiyin Shengdi felt the surge of that power.

Huang Daxian's face turned extremely grave; he quickly deployed his defensive spell, preparing to meet the impending storm.

Using the power of the jade slip, the Yin Elder unleashed a mighty attack, filling the secret chamber with violent energy.

Although Huang Daxian had made preparations, he was still shaken by that force and kept retreating.

At that moment, the other elders of the Taiyin Shengdi also sensed the abnormality here; they rushed over, and upon seeing the scene, were all greatly startled.

"Yin Elder, what's going on? Why are you launching such a powerful attack here?" an elder hurriedly asked.

Seeing this, the Yin Elder realized he could no longer conceal it; he angrily pointed at Huang Daxian: "It's him—Huang Daxian killed Luo Xiong; I will surely avenge him!"

Huang Daxian coldly regarded the Yin Elder: "Yin Elder, do you have any evidence? Don't spout blood."

The other elders exchanged glances; they knew of the conflict between the Yin Elder and Huang Daxian, but never imagined it would come to this.

"Enough!" a stern voice rang out; the Xuan Zhen Elder of the Taiyin Shengdi appeared, saying, "Yin Elder, Huang Daxian, you are both pillars of the holy land—how can you disregard its safety?"

Seeing the Xuan Zhen Elder speak, both the Yin Elder and Huang Daxian were forced to temporarily cease hostilities.

The Xuan Zhen Elder's gaze swept over the two, and he finally said in a deep voice: "Let this matter rest—Luo Xiong brought it upon himself; you may each go your separate ways."

Upon hearing this, the Yin Elder, though unwilling, dared not defy the Xuan Zhen Elder's order; he could only temporarily relent.

The Xuan Zhen Elder's gaze was profound; he knew this matter was not simple, involving not only the grudge between the Yin Elder and Huang Daxian, but also the stability of the Taiyin Shengdi.

Especially, the Yin Elder's lineage still has a sect ancestral elder overseeing it; this is a confrontation between the Yue Hua Lineage and the Yin Elder Lineage.

And the Yin Elder returned to his secret chamber, his heart filled with anger and helplessness.

He knew that his action this time had already provoked the Xuan Zhen Elder's displeasure; if he could not find solid evidence, his position might be threatened.

Huang Daxian, meanwhile, snorted coldly in his heart.

The Yin Elder had already lost his composure, and Huang Daxian would take advantage of this opportunity to utterly crush the Yin Elder's forces.

Meanwhile, the Yue Hua Elder in the Taiyin Shengdi has always been known for wisdom and fairness.

Upon hearing that the Yin Elder had suffered a setback in his struggle against Huang Daxian, the Yue Hua Elder couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction.

In his view, Huang Daxian is not only a pillar of the holy land, but also a future prodigy who could lead the holy land to even greater glory.

The Yue Hua Elder's favor toward Huang Daxian is not something that developed overnight.

Huang Daxian's cultivation level is profound, his perceptiveness extremely high, and more importantly, he possesses a childlike heart devoted to the holy land.

During this time in the holy land, he not only made rapid progress in cultivation, but also demonstrated extraordinary ability in handling the holy land's internal and external affairs.

Huang Daxian's reputation in the holy land has been steadily rising; he treats disciples fairly and impartially, treats fellow sect members with kindness and courtesy, and treats enemies with firm decisiveness.

Such character has caused the Yue Hua Elder to view him in a new light.

After the incident with the Yin Elder, the Yue Hua Elder's esteem for Huang Daxian became even more firmly established.

Huang Daxian's potential goes far beyond this; his future is limitless.

Thus, Immortal Maiden Yuehua began frequently communicating with Huang Daxian, willingly listening to his opinions on any cultivation difficulties or the management of the Holy Land's factions.

Huang Daxian's views are always unique and profound, which makes Immortal Maiden Yuehua more confident in her own judgment.

Elder Yuehua also specially arranged a secluded cultivation retreat for Huang Daxian, allowing him to focus wholeheartedly on raising his cultivation level.

Before the retreat, Elder Yuehua personally handed Huang Daxian a precious cultivation manual, which recorded an extremely profound cultivation method that she had obtained by chance in her youth and had kept treasured ever since.

"Huang Daxian, the Grand Altair Classic is what I obtained by chance in my youth; it holds extraordinary significance for me." Elder Yuehua said earnestly, "In your hands, it will surely exert greater effect."

I hope you can make further progress with this.

After receiving the ancient scripture, Huang Daxian's heart filled with gratitude: "Immortal Maiden Yuehua, your kindness overwhelms me. I will surely not disappoint you."

With Immortal Maiden Yuehua's support, Huang Daxian's cultivation level steadily improved, and his name grew ever more renowned throughout Taiyin Shengdi and the entire cultivation world.

However, on this day, her cousin Immortal Maiden Baihong suddenly visited, breaking her tranquil cultivation life.

Immortal Maiden Baihong, lively and lovelike and unrestrained, is quite popular among the younger generation.

She secretly sought out Immortal Maiden Yuehua, her face bearing a hint of playfulness and her eyes sparkling with excitement.

"Older sister, I've heard that Huang Daxian not only has profound cultivation but also outstanding character, and I'm quite interested in him." Immortal Maiden Baihong blinked her big eyes, her tone tinged with anticipation, "Can you help set us up so we have a chance to go on a date?"

Upon hearing this, Immortal Maiden Yuehua frowned slightly, a mysterious sourness welling up in her heart.

She never expected her cousin to develop an interest in Huang Daxian, let alone take the initiative to pursue him.

"Baihong, what nonsense are you up to?" Immortal Maiden Yuehua's voice carried a hint of reproach, "As a young woman, not cultivating properly and lacking shame, you actively seek a man—this not only loses face for women but also for the Yue family."

Immortal Maiden Baihong disagreed, she pouted and retorted, "Older sister, what era is this now.

"Women should boldly pursue their true love. Unlike you, you're getting old, becoming an old lady, still all alone."

As soon as she said that, Immortal Maiden Yuehua's face instantly turned extremely unpleasant.

She never imagined her cousin would so directly touch her sore spot.

Although Immortal Maiden Yuehua's cultivation level is profound, her love life is a blank slate, which has always been a hidden pain in her heart.

"You little brat, how dare you speak like that!" Immortal Maiden Yuehua shouted, jumping with anger, pointing at Immortal Maiden Baihong's nose, "I'm busy with important matters of the Holy Land, unlike you, who only thinks about love all day."

Seeing her older sister truly angry, Immortal Maiden Baihong quickly put on a meek expression, her tone softening: "Older sister, I was wrong."

"I shouldn't have said that."

"But I really like Huang Daxian; please help me."

Looking at her cousin's pitiful appearance, Immortal Maiden Yuehua's anger gradually faded.

She sighed and said, "Baihong, Huang Daxian is an important figure of the Holy Land; marriage is not child's play. Moreover, he is currently busy with cultivation, likely having no time to consider these."

Immortal Maiden Baihong refused to give up, she tugged at Immortal Maiden Yuehua's sleeve and coquettishly said, "Older sister, please help me."

"I can wait until he finishes his cultivation before going on a date."

"Moreover, I can guarantee it won't affect his cultivation."

Immortal Maiden Yuehua looked at her cousin's determined eyes, knowing she truly had fallen for Huang Daxian.

Although she still felt somewhat uneasy in her heart, she could not bear to refuse her cousin's request.

"Alright, I can ask Huang Daxian for his opinion, but I can't guarantee whether it will work out." Immortal Maiden Yuehua finally relented, though her tone still carried a hint of sourness.

Upon hearing this, Immortal Maiden Baihong immediately beamed with joy,

knowing her older sister had agreed, she happily hugged Immortal Maiden Yuehua and said, "Thank you, older sister, you're the best!"

Immortal Maiden Yuehua helplessly shook her head, her heart filled with mixed feelings.

She didn't know whether what she did was right or wrong, but seeing her cousin's happy appearance, she could only wish her to get what she desired.

The next day

In a secluded courtyard of Taiyin Shengdi, Immortal Maiden Yuehua waved her sleeve and summoned Huang Daxian.

Huang Daxian entered the courtyard and saw Immortal Maiden Yuehua standing beneath a blooming peach tree, petals drifting down in the wind, setting off her ethereal and unworldly beauty.

"Elder Yuehua." Huang Daxian respectfully bowed.

Immortal Maiden Yuehua nodded slightly, smiling: "Huang Daxian, has your cultivation been going well lately?"

"Thank you for your concern, Elder; everything is fine." Huang Daxian replied.

Immortal Maiden Yuehua nodded, then shifted the topic: "I sought you out today because there is a matter to discuss."

"My cousin Immortal Maiden Baihong is quite interested in you; she hopes..."

Hearing this, Huang Daxian couldn't help but startle.

He hadn't expected Immortal Maiden Yuehua to seek him out today for such a love affair; his heart tightened, and he hurriedly said, "Elder Yuehua, I..."

Immortal Maiden Yuehua waved her hand, indicating he need not panic: "You don't need to answer right away; just convey Baihong's meaning."

"She has admired you for a long time and hopes you will give it some thought."

Huang Daxian took a deep breath, calmed himself, then firmly said, "Elder Yuehua, I am grateful for Immortal Maiden Baihong's kindness."

"But I now only wish to focus on cultivation, hoping to accomplish something significant."

"I don't want to be entangled by romantic affairs; please tell Immortal Maiden Baihong that I, Huang, am deeply grateful, but this matter needs further deliberation."

Upon hearing this, Immortal Maiden Yuehua's eyes flashed with a hint of approval.

She had originally worried that Huang Daxian might be swayed by Immortal Maiden Baihong's status and beauty, but she hadn't expected him to be so steadfast in prioritizing cultivation.

"Huang Daxian, you make me feel relieved." Immortal Maiden Yuehua's tone carried a hint of relief, "To be so focused on cultivation, unmoved by external distractions, is the attitude one should have to achieve great things."

"I will properly handle Baihong's matter; you need not worry."

Upon hearing this, Huang Daxian felt a weight lift from his heart, and he bowed again: "Thank you, Elder, for your understanding."

Immortal Maiden Yuehua looked at Huang Daxian, her eyes gaining a bit more approval and appreciation.

She knew Huang Daxian's future was limitless, his resolve firm, and that he would surely shine brilliantly in the cultivation world.

"Step back now, continue to strive in cultivation; the Holy Land's future needs talent like you." Immortal Maiden Yuehua said gently.

Huang Daxian answered, turned and left.

Moonflower Fairy gazed at his back, secretly nodding in her heart.

She believed that Huang Daxian would one day stand at the pinnacle of the cultivation world and become the pride of Taiyin Shengdi.

Meanwhile, on the other side, White Rainbow Fairy, upon hearing Huang Daxian's reply, felt somewhat disappointed,

but she also felt admiration for Huang Daxian's determination and focus.

Since that day when Moonflower Fairy conveyed Huang Daxian's reply, White Rainbow Fairy, although feeling somewhat disappointed in her heart, has not given up.

Moreover, her personality has always been lively and bold; she never easily lets go of what she wants.

Huang Daxian's refusal instead aroused her fighting spirit; she decided to win his heart in her own way.

Thus, White Rainbow Fairy began to appear frequently in Huang Daxian's field of vision.

Whenever Huang Daxian cultivated in the cultivation field, White Rainbow Fairy would always find an excuse to approach, either asking for advice on cultivation or presenting some spiritual fruit she had carefully prepared.

Huang Daxian consistently maintained a polite distance from White Rainbow Fairy's approaches, always using cultivation as an excuse to politely decline her various invitations.

But White Rainbow Fairy, as if she did not know what refusal meant, continued to appear happily and tirelessly every day before Huang Daxian's cultivation chamber.