Chapter 85: Hehuan Laomo Covets Yan Taibai's Body

"However, are you certain it is truly the legendary Golden Body?"

After the surprise, the man's voice sounded from within the mist once more to confirm.

"Reporting to the Great Elder, this junior is absolutely certain she did not misidentify it; it is indeed the legendary Golden Body. Only this constitution could allow for such rapid cultivation. This Yanyue Sect and Yan Family Fortress are truly laughable, actually treating such a legendary immortal constitution as a mere Metal Attribute Heavenly Spiritual Root."

The gorgeous woman among the Fat and Thin Duo let out a scoff, her words filled with disdain for the Yanyue Sect and Yan Family Fortress.

"Hehe, this cannot be blamed on them. In the entire Tiannan Cultivation World, the number of fellow Daoists who can recognize an immortal constitution like the Golden Body is few and far between; perhaps only we old fellows have seen some records of it. If not for your innate spiritual eyes, it would also be difficult to discern."

The Great Elder of the Hehuan Sect, who was none other than Hehuan Laomo, chuckled and said.

The reason Hehuan Laomo was called by this title was mainly due to the rules of the Hehuan Sect; he himself did not practice dual cultivation techniques involving harvesting and supplementing, but rather an ancient demonic art.

But there was no helping it; the rules of the Hehuan Sect were as such, and he had no other choice.

"The Great Elder's words are very true. Then, how should this Yanyue Sect disciple be dealt with?"

The gorgeous woman asked.

"Capture him and bring him back. Then, select a suitable person from among my descendants to perform a soul possession. Although the cultivation speed will decrease slightly as a result, it cannot be allowed to benefit others. Having no bottlenecks before the Nascent Soul Stage—such an immortal spiritual body is something encountered once in a millennium; in these past ten thousand years, only this one has appeared. There must absolutely be no mistakes. Do you understand? To ensure nothing goes wrong, you and Old Thirteen shall take action personally. For a mere Foundation Establishment Stage little fellow, the two of you must absolutely not make any mistakes."

Hehuan Laomo instructed.

"Yes, Great Elder. This concubine and my husband will definitely bring back that little fellow, body and all."

The gorgeous woman bowed respectfully and said.

"Mm, go on! I am about to cultivate a divine ability and will not be coming out of seclusion for a short time. Once the matter is accomplished, there is no need to report to me; just handle it yourself according to my previous instructions."

Hehuan Laomo in the mist urged again.

"Yes, this concubine takes her leave."

Hearing this, the gorgeous woman agreed respectfully once more and then left Tianyang Pool.

"Golden Body, haha! To think that such a constitution truly exists in this world." After the gorgeous woman left, Hehuan Laomo could not help but laugh out loud.

Clearly, he was extremely happy about this matter.

As one of the only three Great Cultivators of Nascent Soul Late Stage in Tiannan, a top-tier expert of the Tiannan Cultivation World, Hehuan Laomo knew all too well what the Golden Body signified.

As long as no accidents occurred, the Hehuan Sect would inevitably gain another Great Cultivator of Nascent Soul Late Stage in the future, though breaking through to the Spirit Severing Stage was almost impossible.

This was because the Golden Body could only absorb metal-attribute spiritual Qi and primordial energy, and it had a great repulsion toward other types of spiritual Qi and primordial energy.

This was a case of gains and losses; after all, having no bottlenecks before the Nascent Soul Stage was equivalent to an advanced version of a Heavenly Spirit Root, so naturally, a price had to be paid.

And Yan Taibai was naturally unaware that because he practiced the "White Emperor Golden Emperor Slash," he had been mistaken for the legendary Golden Body.

Furthermore, his body had been coveted by Hehuan Laomo; at this moment, he was happily staying in a mineral vein, cultivating the "White Emperor Golden Emperor Slash."

This was his fastest method of advancement at present, and it had a tremendous boost for both his own realm and his strength.

The only drawback and trouble was that it required too many resources, such as Spirit Stone mineral veins and metal-attribute material veins.

To put it bluntly, the cultivation resources he had consumed over these years would have been enough to cultivate three or five Golden Core Stage cultivators, yet for Yan Taibai, it had only raised him to the Foundation Establishment Stage.

To go further, he needed even more resources. If it weren't for the fact that he had happened to obtain the map of mineral veins across the Yue Country left behind by Mr. Xuan Ye, he would have had no way to obtain so many cultivation resources to provide for his own cultivation.

Fortunately, there were quite a few abandoned mineral veins among the Yue Kingdom Cultivation World and the cultivators of various countries.

And within these abandoned mineral veins, there were still many materials that were impossible or difficult to mine, so for a short time, they were enough to support his cultivation of the "White Emperor Golden Emperor Slash."

This was also the only way for Yan Taibai to obtain cultivation resources.

Although they could not compare to complete and actively mined Spirit Stone veins or metal-attribute material veins, they were sufficient.

Just like that, Yan Taibai traveled back and forth between various abandoned mineral veins in the Yue Country, with no intention of returning to the Yanyue Sect at all.

And except for Nangong Wan and Yan Ruyan, everyone else thought that Yan Taibai was in seclusion in Nangong Wan's cave dwelling.

After all, at a time like this, how could a disciple with such top-tier aptitude as Yan Taibai risk his life outside?

Moreover, the "Taibai Sword Immortal" had not appeared in the Yue Country or other countries' cultivation worlds, nor had there been any incidents of disciples from other sects slaying demons and eliminating devils as in the past.

Everyone was cultivating, because everyone knew that it would not be long before the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects and the Righteous Alliance of Fengdu Kingdom would invade the cultivation worlds of various countries.

Many countries had already formed alliances openly or secretly, but such alliances were unreliable; in countries like the Cheqi Kingdom and Jiang Kingdom, it was exposed that some sects had already defected to the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects and the Righteous Alliance of Fengdu Kingdom.

Such alliances fell apart directly, and no one trusted anyone anymore; even the trust between cultivation sects of various countries was greatly reduced.

The matter of the alliance vanished almost in an instant, ceasing to exist.

And the source of this move was precisely Mr. Xuan Ye of the current Ghost Spirit Sect.

Mr. Xuan Ye's suggestion to the Ghost Spirit Sect and the other five demon sects was that since they had already been exposed, they might as well be thorough.

Let a portion of the cultivation sects and cultivation families in other countries expose themselves voluntarily, so as to destroy the alliance that was about to be formed.

Otherwise, once the alliance was formed, it would definitely be a huge obstacle for the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects and other sects and families who wanted to invade later.

Only by making them harbor estrangement from one another would the alliance be unable to form, or at least, it would be out of the question for a short time.

And what the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects lacked was time; they were not yet fully prepared, so naturally, they could not act rashly.

However, this method was akin to drinking poison to quench thirst, but the effect was very efficient.

The Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects also knew the drawbacks of this method, but they had no other choice.

Because even if they did not take the initiative to let some sects and cultivation families be exposed, the cultivation sects of various countries were already investigating, and by then, even more might be exposed.

Now that they were exposed, other sects did not dare to act rashly, otherwise, it would give the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects and the Righteous Alliance of Fengdu Kingdom a legitimate excuse.

And they also needed time, so naturally, they did not dare to make a move; most importantly, who knew if there were more?

If they turned against them at a critical moment, coupled with the assistance of the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects or the Righteous Alliance of Fengdu Kingdom, the ones who would be unlucky would likely be them.

After all, whether it was the Righteous Alliance of Fengdu Kingdom or the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects, they were no match for them.

The matter of the alliance naturally fell through because of the "spy" issue.

Basically, it was the same as in the past: everyone swept the snow from their own doorstep.

As for things like the Heart Demon Vow and death prohibitions, their binding power on Nascent Soul cultivators was not very great.

Moreover, things had not yet reached that point.

The original plot line was that the Heavenly Dao Alliance was only formed after multiple countries such as the Cheqi Kingdom, Jiang Kingdom, Yue Country, Zijin Country, and Yuanwu Country were all invaded by both the Righteous and Demonic paths.

However, the only way to form an alliance now is for a Great Cultivator of Nascent Soul Late Stage to appear; otherwise, it is absolutely impossible.

And this is clearly unlikely, as the daoist couple Long Han and Feng Bing of the Mingluan Sect would never step forward.

Therefore, the matter of an alliance will not arise for the time being, which also gives the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects and the Righteous Alliance of Fengdu Kingdom plenty of time.

As for the price paid, it was the exposure of a few not-too-important cultivation sects and families, and there was not much loss, nor did they even leave their own country's cultivation world.

At most, they are guarded against by other cultivation sects within the country, and many cultivation families have even secretly defected.

As for whether it is true or false, no one knows, but it has also increased their strength quite a bit.

Because everyone can see that the cultivation sects of each country's cultivation world do not have much chance of winning.

Because they cannot even form an alliance, at most they agree to "help and support each other," and that is the kind without much trust.

Under these circumstances, relying on the strength of one country to deal with the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects or the Righteous Alliance of Fengdu Kingdom is purely a joke; it is simply impossible.

Yan Taibai, who is focused on cultivation, is naturally unaware of these things.

He has only heard a little about it, and even if he knew, he would not care; at most, he would be a little more careful.

Because he knows better than anyone what the situation will be later; this is just the beginning.

Moreover, for him, the most important thing is to cultivate and increase his cultivation and strength; only in this way will he have the capital to protect himself when the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects invade later.

As for the Yanyue Sect, its role is not significant; it cannot even defend the Yue Kingdom Cultivation World, let alone him, a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator. Even if he is a disciple with a Heavenly Spirit Root, compared to the entire Yanyue Sect, he is nothing.

Especially since his identity is so special, he belongs to the "untrustworthy" personnel.

After all, no one can be sure if it is a bitter-meat scheme.

Unless Yan Taibai is willing to be implanted with the Forbidden Spirit Technique and hand over his life to the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect, he should not hope to be truly trusted.

Now, throughout the entire Yanyue Sect, there are very few people whom the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect trusts completely.

Only Nangong Wan, Qiong Laoguai, and two other Nascent Soul cultivators.

Therefore, the only way for Yan Taibai to escape the massive trouble of the Demonic Path invading the Yue Kingdom Cultivation World is to find the Ancient Teleportation Array and the Great Teleportation Token.

Taking Ruyan to the Chaotic Star Sea is much safer compared to the Tiannan Cultivation World.

Because with his current strength and divine abilities, no matter where he is, he has a certain ability to protect himself, as long as he cultivates with peace of mind.

Yan Taibai has also analyzed and deduced the possible Spirit Stone mineral veins for the Ancient Teleportation Array and the Great Teleportation Token.

But wanting to enter them is not an easy task, especially with the Six Demon Sects causing destruction, making it even more impossible.

Just as Yan Taibai was thinking about how to enter the Spirit Stone mineral veins of the Ancient Teleportation Array and the Great Teleportation Token, the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect encountered the two members of the Fat and Ugly Twin Demons who had snuck into the Yanyue Sect.

"Sister, what a coincidence!"

Looking at the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect, whose face was as cold as frost a hundred feet away, the beautiful woman among the Fat and Ugly Twin Demons giggled.

Although the two of them as a daoist couple could contend against a Nascent Soul Mid Stage cultivator, it was limited to the ordinary kind who had just advanced not long ago.

Against a Nascent Soul Mid Stage cultivator like the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect who had advanced for two or three hundred years, they could at most hold on for a moment or two and must find a way to leave and retreat unscathed.

This is not difficult, but the Yanyue Sect does not have only one Nascent Soul cultivator.

Once besieged, added with the Yanyue Sect's Sect Protection Array and the assistance of numerous Golden Core Stage cultivators, it is still possible for them to fall in the Yanyue Sect.

Perhaps the possibility was not high in the past, but it is not certain now.

After all, the relationship between the two sides is on the verge of tearing apart, not to mention that the two of them are not here to stroll around and enjoy the scenery.

"Two seniors, what is the matter?"

Without a special reason, the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect does not want to tear apart the relationship with the Fat and Ugly Twin Demons and start a great battle.

Otherwise, even if she could win, the price would be high, and the price to keep the two of them would be even higher.

But she must figure out the purpose of their arrival.

"Hehe, it's nothing, I just missed you, sister, and came to see you specially. By the way, I'd like to ask how you have considered the matter mentioned last time, and whether you have changed your mind."

The beautiful woman said without losing her smile.

The Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect does not want to fight, and naturally, she is the same; otherwise, once a real fire is ignited, it will not be an easy thing to retreat unscathed.

"Is that so! If I am not mistaken, the two fellow daoists came here under the orders of your sect's Great Elder, wanting to take away Junior Nephew Yan, right?"

Seeing this, the coldness on the small face of the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect did not fade, but instead, murderous intent condensed.

"Sister's eyes are like torches, and this little sister admires you. After hearing about Junior Nephew Yan's talent, the Great Elder was extremely moved and wanted to take him as a closed-door disciple, so he sent us two to invite Junior Nephew Yan to join the Great Elder's sect. And with this layer of relationship, it is also a very good thing for our two sects. Don't you think so, sister?"

The beautiful woman giggled and admitted it directly.

"It seems that last time, little sister must have recognized that Junior Nephew Yan has a Golden Body?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the smile on the face of the beautiful woman among the Fat and Ugly Twin Demons gradually disappeared, and then she spoke.

"So, sister, you had already seen it too. This little sister really underestimated you."

"I wasn't sure before, but now that the two fellow daoists have come, I am certain. Since that is the case, the two fellow daoists do not need to leave our sect today."

Cold light flashed in the beautiful eyes of the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect, and she said coldly without emotion.

The murderous tone made the two of them feel a chill down their spines, but what was even colder was that the other two Nascent Soul cultivators of the Yanyue Sect, as well as Linghu Laoguai of Huangfeng Valley and Xuan Jin Dao Ren of the Giant Sword Sect, also appeared before their eyes.

Five against two, the advantage is clearly on the side of the Yanyue Sect.

"I didn't expect the three fellow daoists to be here. We two have disturbed you, so we will take our leave."

Facing five Nascent Soul cultivators of the same rank whose strength and divine abilities are not inferior to them individually, the Fat and Ugly Twin Demons can only choose to avoid the edge for now.

After all, if you can't afford to offend them, can't you hide from them?

Unfortunately, this time the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect did not even give them a chance to hide.

Because the Yanyue Sect's Sect Protection Array has been activated!

(End of this chapter)