Chapter 44: Those Whose Dao Differs Cannot Plan Together

In the current cultivation world, the time has come when the Dao prevails and demons fade.

The five great orthodox sects suppress all demon lords; while they do not claim to have eradicated every demonic cultivator in the world, it is fair to say they have done so for the most part.

Therefore, apart from the Qinghe Sword Sect, few other sects are still enthusiastic about eliminating demons and defending the Dao.

After all, cultivation seeks immortality; there is no need to put the cart before the horse like that Qinghe Sect Master.

Who would consume their own lifespan just to stubbornly refuse to ascend?

Other sects find it hard to understand the rules of the Qinghe Sword Sect; thus, to outsiders, the disciples of the Qinghe Sword Sect seem as cold as swords, somewhat difficult to approach.

But seeing them today, Wei Changsheng felt the rumors were somewhat off; the disciples of the Qinghe Sword Sect were clearly gentle and generous, not arrogant at all, not cold at all, just a bit too simple.

Over the Dahe River, Wei Changsheng and Su Chunyi each rode their magical treasures, flying toward Cui Xian.

Wei Changsheng was a disciple of the Incense-Burning Sect, sent by Sect Master Lu Xingzhou to find that lone cultivator to exchange secret techniques.

However, Wei Changsheng did not know where Chen Ye was at all, so he could only ask Su Chunyi to lead the way.

The Incense-Burning Sect and the Qinghe Sword Sect had always been on good terms; Su Chunyi was quite polite to Senior Brother Wei, and with her outstanding appearance, she made Wei Changsheng develop much affection for her.

Yet although the two were close in age, their cultivation levels differed greatly.

Su Chunyi had already reached the Profound Mystery realm, while Wei Changsheng was merely at the Primeval Turmoil realm.

Originally, Wei Changsheng felt quite proud, as cultivators of his age who could endure the pain of Primeval Turmoil body refinement were rare; but then he turned and saw Su Chunyi. This Miss was a few years younger than him; he truly did not know how she had endured the pain of Primeval Turmoil body refinement back then.

The more he thought this, the more he admired Su Chunyi, and he could not help but want to talk more with her.

Shifting from cultivation to trials, Wei Changsheng asked with a hint of flattery: "I have heard that disciples of the Qinghe Sword Sect often go out for trials. Junior Sister must have already slain many demon lords; truly admirable."

Su Chunyi replied: "Senior Brother misunderstands; this is my first time going out for trials. As for eliminating demons and defending the Dao, I... did encounter a demon lord, but unfortunately I did not complete the task; he escaped, and I almost implicated others."

Su Chunyi recalled how she had slain the physical body of the Monk of Suffering, yet his soul had escaped.

Had it not been for Chen Ye's cautious actions and high skills, he would have been innocently implicated and harmed.

Every time she thought of this, Su Chunyi felt guilty in her heart and wished to return to Chen Ye's side immediately; this time she would definitely protect him completely.

Wei Changsheng knew nothing of the inside story and spoke with the tone of an experienced person: "Junior Sister need not blame yourself; demon lords are cunning, and it is normal to make mistakes due to lack of experience. When I went out for trials back then, I also encountered a demon lord. At that time, I had just entered the Primeval Turmoil realm, having condensed only one layer of Turmoil Qi, while the opponent was already at the Ninth Layer of Primeval Turmoil, nearly reaching the Profound Mystery realm."

"However, I am after all a disciple of a famous sect; that demon lord possessed only a broken Ten Thousand Souls Banner. Even though his cultivation was higher than mine, I could hold my ground. We fought for half a day, and that demon lord actually had disciples come to his aid. It was merely a small demon lord at the Qi Sea realm; I smashed the Five Immortals Furnace onto him, breaking his protective magic. Just as I was about to kill him, that old demon lord rushed forward as if possessed by madness."

"I seized that demon lord's weakness, focusing on throwing magical treasures at the small demon lord at the Qi Sea realm. That old demon lord, disturbed by concern, finally revealed a flaw, and I captured both him and the small demon lord, sealing them into the Five Immortals Furnace and refining them into ash."

Su Chunyi frowned upon hearing this and asked in confusion: "Did Senior Brother investigate what evil deeds these two demon lords committed?"

Upon hearing this, Wei Changsheng said carelessly: "What else could it be? Most likely demonic practices of killing people to cultivate. A demon lord holding a Ten Thousand Souls Banner must be covered in karmic debts; seeing one and killing him directly is never wrong. If Junior Sister worries that the Ten Thousand Souls Banner is powerful, I can teach you two spells for concealing one's form; I am especially skilled in such spells."

Su Chunyi did not know how to respond.

She felt Wei Changsheng's rash actions were inappropriate, but her sect elders had once warned that the rules of the Qinghe Sword Sect do not apply universally.

When out in the world, one must remember that sect rules restrict only one's own people; unless necessary, do not argue with others, especially other orthodox sects, to avoid causing internal strife among fellow Daoists and giving demon lords an opportunity.

Su Chunyi dared not disobey; although she felt Wei Changsheng was improper, she still maintained a polite smile.

Wei Changsheng took Su Chunyi's smile as approval and worked even harder to boast about his "experience."

Su Chunyi felt her face go stiff; why did this Senior Brother talk so much? She could hardly keep smiling anymore.

She must not have been serious enough during her Primeval Turmoil body refinement; otherwise, how could her smile go stiff after just a while?

Having finally noticed that Su Chunyi's smile was merely polite, Wei Changsheng finally shifted the topic from his own achievements in slaying demons and monsters to Chen Ye.

"Junior Sister Su, I heard that lone cultivator is merely at the Qi Sea realm; how did he obtain this Heavenly Book secret technique?"

"He killed a demon lord at the Profound Mystery realm."

Wei Changsheng nodded; so it was also a trophy seized from a demon lord. That small lone cultivator had quite good luck... wait, something seemed off.

Wei Changsheng asked in surprise: "That lone cultivator had just condensed his Qi Sea, right? How could he kill a demon lord at the Profound Mystery realm? Even with the help of a magical treasure, it is impossible."

How could the gap in realm be so easily bridged?

Even though most of those demon lords were lone cultivators, with inferior magical treasures and techniques compared to disciples of famous great sects, who has ever heard of a Qi Sea realm cultivator killing a Profound Mystery realm one? It is simply shocking to hear.

If such a genius truly existed in the world, what use would there be for others to cultivate?

Wei Changsheng did not believe it and could not help asking: "Did Junior Sister misunderstand? Perhaps that lone cultivator merely got lucky in obtaining the Heavenly Book secret technique; it is unlikely he acquired it after killing a demon lord at the Profound Mystery realm. Junior Sister, this is your first time going out for trials; perhaps you do not know the character of those heterodox lone cultivators. To build good relations with us disciples of famous sects, they dare to fabricate any lie."

Su Chunyi originally wanted to explain clearly, but seeing Wei Changsheng's haughty demeanor, she immediately lost the desire to do so.

Those whose Dao differs cannot plan together.

Even though both belong to the five great orthodox sects, the atmosphere of the Incense-Burning Sect differs greatly from that of the Qinghe Sword Sect.

Su Chunyi could not help but recall the scene of discussing the Dao with Chen Ye in the teahouse; although the two had just met, there was a feeling of mutual understanding.

Hearing Wei Changsheng still chattering on, reminding her to beware of the treacherous human heart, Su Chunyi said helplessly: "Senior Brother Wei, the road to Cui Xian is long; we need to increase our speed."

Wei Changsheng nodded and said: "Junior Sister Su speaks wisely."

Upon hearing this, Su Chunyi offered a polite smile and then disappeared from Wei Changsheng's sight.

Wei Changsheng stood stunned for a moment, seeing only a white line in the sky that had parted the layers of clouds.

"How can her sword light be so fast?!"

Wei Changsheng hurriedly urged his Five Immortals Furnace beneath him, but this magical treasure used for alchemy could not catch up with that sword light; before flying far, he completely lost her.

Losing her was embarrassing, but Wei Changsheng discovered an even more serious problem—he did not know where Cui Xian actually was.