Chapter 86: Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect Plays Matchmaker (Yan Taibai, Nangong Wan)

Although the Hehuan Sect's Fatty and the enchantress, the Twin Demons, were not inferior to a Nascent Soul Mid Stage cultivator when joining forces, they naturally had only one path—defeat—when facing a full five Nascent Soul cultivators, among whom there were even Nascent Soul Mid Stage cultivators.

Not to mention, there was also the Sect Protection Array of the Yanyue Sect, which could be considered a major sect across the entire Tiannan Cultivation World.

The Yanyue Sect's Sect Protection Array also possessed immense fame in Tiannan, having helped the Yanyue Sect survive crises many times.

Therefore, as soon as it was activated, it shrouded a ten-mile radius around the Twin Demons and the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect and the others; while the area seemed small, it trapped the Twin Demons firmly within.

Facing five Nascent Soul cultivators and the Sect Protection Array, the fate of the daoist couple, the Twin Demons, could be imagined!

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Half an hour later, Sunset Hall of the Yanyue Sect.

"Wan'er, are you saying that Martial Nephew Taibai is currently in seclusion breaking through to Foundation Establishment Late Stage and is temporarily unable to come?"

The Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect and the others, having resolved the Twin Demons, summoned Nangong Wan and Yan Taibai at the first opportunity.

But Yan Taibai was not practicing in her cave dwelling, and Nangong Wan did not dare tell the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect this, lest Yan Taibai be punished after returning.

"Reporting to Master, that is correct."

Nangong Wan said respectfully.

And after hearing about the Twin Demons' arrival, she could not help but worry about Yan Taibai in her heart.

But she could not say it directly, because there were Nascent Soul cultivators from other sects in the great hall.

Although there were no Nascent Soul cultivators from Spirit Beast Mountain, Nangong Wan still could not trust the others.

If the others were to find out that Yan Taibai was not in the Yanyue Sect, the trouble would be too great. Yan Taibai would inevitably be in extreme danger as well.

Although she did not know what Yan Taibai went to do, seeing that Yan Taibai returned with great gains every time, she also understood that this was Yan Taibai obtaining opportunities.

As a half-elder, she naturally felt happy and gratified.

As for forcibly seizing Yan Taibai's opportunities, she had never had such a thought.

"Hehe, worthy of being the legendary Golden Body; to think he is already about to break through to Foundation Establishment Late Stage so quickly. I suppose it won't be long before he can reach Golden Core. In time, it is even possible he could advance to Nascent Soul Late Stage and become a Great Cultivator. By then, it would be a tremendous benefit for the entire Yue Kingdom Cultivation World."

After hearing Nangong Wan's answer, Linghu Laoguai of Huangfeng Valley said with a face full of envy.

Compared to the flourishing Yanyue Sect, Huangfeng Valley had quite a situation of the old not being replaced by the new.

Among seven or eight Golden Core cultivators, only Hong Fu was a Golden Core Late Stage cultivator, yet she had no hope of advancing to the Nascent Soul Stage.

And his own lifespan was not long either, so he naturally envied the Yanyue Sect.

After all, as a Nascent Soul cultivator, he knew too well what the Golden Body meant.

As long as there were no accidents, forming a Nascent Soul was almost a certainty.

Moreover, the time required would not be too long, and there was even a not-insignificant possibility of advancing to a Great Cultivator of Nascent Soul Late Stage.

Hearing this, Nangong Wan became even more worried about Yan Taibai.

The Golden Body; she truly had not expected Yan Taibai to possess such a heaven-defying constitution.

"Fellow Daoist Linghu jests; it is still too early for Junior Brother Taibai to form a Nascent Soul. For now, let us discuss the matter of the invasion by the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects!"

The Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect chuckled and said.

Compared to Yan Taibai's Golden Body, the invasion by the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects was the major event concerning the life and death of the entire Yue Kingdom Cultivation World.

And as soon as she said this, the atmosphere in the great hall turned much colder, and everyone's expressions became ugly and gloomy.

"This matter can only be countered by forming an alliance with the sects of other countries. Relying solely on the strength of our Yue Country alone, it is simply impossible to hold back the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects."

Xuan Jin Dao Ren of the Giant Sword Sect spoke up.

Even so, many cultivation sects and cultivation families in the cultivation worlds of various countries had already directly defected, or rather, had shown that they were arranged by the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects.

In this situation, the originally fragile trust between the cultivation sects and cultivation families of the various countries' cultivation worlds had basically completely fallen apart.

Forming an alliance was also an impossible matter.

At the very least, before finding the hidden cultivation sects and cultivation families, the matter of an alliance was purely something to think about.

Even among their few sects, there might be sects arranged by the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects.

However, the Yanyue Sect could be ruled out, because the Fatty among the Twin Demons was directly killed by the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect; to be precise, he self-detonated to create a path of survival for the beautiful woman.

But the beautiful woman was also in a state of being heavily injured and nearly dying, so there was no need to worry too much.

As for the retaliation of the Hehuan Sect, with the Yanyue Sect standing at the front, they had even less need to worry.

After all, the Hehuan Sect could not possibly be willing to discard a Nascent Soul cultivator to gain their trust.

Their Seven Sects of Yue Kingdom did not have such great face and value.

Moreover, if the Yanyue Sect were truly a sect planted in the Yue Kingdom Cultivation World by the Hehuan Sect, then the remaining six sects would have no need to resist.

With the Yanyue Sect added to the Hehuan Sect, the remaining six sects of Yue Kingdom could not be opponents even if they joined forces.

They would be even less likely to choose to lose a Nascent Soul cultivator to gain trust.

"An alliance sounds simple, but who knows which sect or which cultivation family in the domestic cultivation world is a pawn planted by the Demonic Path."

Linghu Laoguai sighed and said.

This was the most troublesome part.

This move by Xuan Ye had directly severed the trust between the cultivation sects and cultivation families of various countries completely.

"Our three sects need not worry; I will not hide it from you two fellow daoists, I have already investigated your few sects very clearly. Otherwise, I would not have invited you all to come. As for Yuanwu Country, the Righteous Path Three Sects are worth trusting. As for the Demonic Path, forget it; they are all related to the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Demonic Path. As for Zijin Country, I have not yet investigated clearly. The Yunmeng Three Sects of Xi Country, Baiqiao Academy is related to the Qianhuan Sect of Heavenly Luo."

The Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect said with a hint of apology on her jade face.

"No matter, this is also good. We can also trust each other completely."

Hearing this, Linghu Laoguai and Xuan Jin Dao Ren did not pay too much attention to it.

After all, they had also investigated the other few sects; the most likely ones were the Yanyue Sect and Spirit Beast Mountain.

The Yanyue Sect already had no problems; the one with problems was Spirit Beast Mountain.

"Then does Senior Sister mean that the other few sects all have problems?"

Xuan Jin Dao Ren said with an ugly expression.

After all, if that were the case, there would be no point in playing; it would be better to surrender early.

Among the Seven Sects of Yue Kingdom, four sects have problems.

"That is not the case, it is just that Spirit Beast Mountain is related to the Yuling Sect, and they have been in contact all these years. Therefore, I worry that Spirit Beast Mountain is a chess piece planted by the Yuling Sect in the Tiannan Cultivation World. It is just that there is no solid evidence, and we have been investigating."

The Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect shook her head slightly and explained.

"Then what does Senior Sister mean?"

Xuan Jin Dao Ren also breathed a sigh of relief and asked further.

"Let us investigate first. If it really is a chess piece planted by the Yuling Sect, then our three sects will join forces to remove it, just in case."

"The other sects are the same, but we must not act rashly to avoid mistakes and cause trouble."

The Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect parted her lips slightly and made the arrangements.

"Good, no problem."

Linghu Laoguai of Huangfeng Valley and Xuan Jin Dao Ren of the Giant Sword Sect looked at each other and agreed. Afterwards, the few of them discussed specific details to avoid any errors.

After a full hour, Linghu Laoguai of Huangfeng Valley and Xuan Jin Dao Ren of the Giant Sword Sect finally left the Masked Moon Sect.

On the way, they were filled with envy regarding the good fortune of the Masked Moon Sect.

And after the two left, the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect asked Nangong Wan once again.

"Wan'er, is Junior Nephew Taibai really in your cave abode practicing to break through his bottleneck?"

This time, the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect stared straight at Nangong Wan with her starry eyes; although the two were master and disciple, if one looked only at their faces, they appeared more like sisters, and in fact, Nangong Wan looked like the older sister, while her master, the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect, looked like the younger sister.

"Reporting to Master, Junior Brother Taibai went out to seek opportunities and has not yet returned to the sect to practice."

Seeing this, Nangong Wan knew she could not hide it and could only answer honestly.

"Hmph, I knew it. He has never been honest for a single day. His current situation is not suitable for sending people to search for him, and besides, he has many treasures on him; as long as he does not expose his identity, there will be no great danger, so let it be!"

Hearing this, the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect gave a light snort, expressing dissatisfaction, yet it also carried a hint of helplessness.

After all, only the two of them, master and disciple, knew that Yan Taibai was not practicing in Nangong Wan's cave abode.

This was, on the contrary, safer.

"Hmm! Master, is Junior Brother Taibai really the legendary Golden Body?"

Nangong Wan still found it hard to believe that such a legendary constitution had actually been obtained by their Masked Moon Sect.

"Otherwise, how could he cultivate so quickly, and he has always been practicing with Intermediate Metal-Attribute Spirit Stones. Both having Heavenly Spirit Root aptitude, Yan Ruyan has not yet reached Foundation Establishment, while he is already about to break through to Foundation Establishment Late Stage."

The Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect nodded her head slightly.

"However, it is said that because this constitution can only refine the heaven and earth Qi of a single attribute, it is almost impossible to break through to the Spirit Severing Stage. But this is not certain; after all, it is just a legend and cannot be taken as truth."

"Moreover, the Tiannan Cultivation World has not seen a Spirit Severing Stage cultivator for ten thousand years. As long as he can break through to become a Great Cultivator of Nascent Soul Late Stage in the future, it will be enough to protect the entire sect for a thousand years. Therefore, there is no need to care about such ethereal matters."

"Wan'er, what do you think of Junior Nephew Taibai?"

After finishing, the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect suddenly asked a strange question.

Once these words were spoken, Nangong Wan was slightly stunned, instinctively wanting to move her red lips and start praising him.

But she seemed to realize something, her cheeks flushed slightly, and she asked cautiously and tentatively.

"Master, what do you mean by this?"

"It means nothing, I just wanted to ask what you think of Junior Nephew Taibai?"

The Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect asked again with interest.

"Master, Junior Nephew Taibai already has Junior Niece Ruyan as his fiancée. This disciple only treats him as a younger brother and has no other thoughts; I hope Master will not overthink it."

Seeing this, Nangong Wan's jade face turned red, showing a bit of shyness as she spoke.

Not to mention anything else, just the age difference between the two was inappropriate, though it was not exactly inappropriate, it was just that Nangong Wan had never thought in that direction at all.

"Wan'er, you should understand that this is precisely why I hope the two of you will become Dao companions. With Junior Nephew Taibai's Spirit Root aptitude and talent, forming a Nascent Soul in the future is just a matter of time. And your 'Sunü Lunhui Gong' is at its weakest during every reincarnation period; if you have his protection, you could be much safer."

"What's more, Taibai does not have much affection for the sect. If he leaves the sect with that little girl Ruyan in the future to return to the Yan Family Fortress, what can the sect do to him? Perhaps we might even be at his mercy."

The Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect shook her head slightly and explained.

"But, Junior Brother Taibai already has Junior Niece Ruyan. This disciple absolutely cannot break them up, nor will I do anything to Junior Niece Ruyan; I hope Master will not overthink it. Moreover, this disciple also believes that Junior Brother Taibai is not such a fickle and heartless person. Even if he is not in the sect in the future, he will surely protect the sect."

Nangong Wan stood up, smoothed her clothes, bowed, and replied respectfully.

"Enough, since you have said so, what else can I say. Let this matter rest, but you should also consider the matter of a Dao companion."

Seeing that Nangong Wan's attitude was so firm, the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect no longer forced the issue and said again.

"This disciple is used to being alone and does not wish to become a Dao companion with anyone."

Nangong Wan shook her head and refused without hesitation.

"Alright! Then you may go down! I still have some matters to deal with."

Seeing that Nangong Wan had not agreed to either of the two matters, the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect ordered in a slightly cold tone.

"Yes, this disciple takes her leave."

Hearing this, Nangong Wan naturally would not stay any longer, bowed, turned around, and left the main hall.

"This girl's temper still hasn't changed."

Seeing this, the Great Elder of the Masked Moon Sect shook her head slightly and sighed.

After returning to her cave abode, Nangong Wan saw Yan Ruyan, who had come out of seclusion.

"You broke through, faster than I expected."

Nangong Wan smiled sweetly and said.

"Senior Aunt Nangong, has Brother Taibai not returned yet? Is there any news?"

Yan Ruyan's small face was full of worry as she asked.

"Why? Is something the matter?"

Seeing this, Nangong Wan knitted her dark eyebrows slightly.

"Yan'er came out of seclusion because she felt uneasy, not because of a breakthrough."

Yan Ruyan frowned her small willow-leaf eyebrows tightly and spoke truthfully.

"What do you mean? Is Junior Brother Yan Taibai in danger?"

Hearing this, Nangong Wan's dark eyebrows furrowed even more severely.

For a cultivator, telepathic intuition is still a fairly accurate omen.

Moreover, given the relationship between Yan Ruyan and Yan Taibai, it was perfectly normal for her to have such a premonition.

"Yes! Yan'er's unease indeed comes from Brother Yan Taibai, which is why I asked Martial Aunt if you have any news of Brother Yan Taibai?"

Yan Ruyan nodded in admission and said.

"I do not have any, but you need not worry too much. Junior Brother Yan Taibai has many treasures on his person; nothing will happen to him."

Seeing this, Nangong Wan could only speak to comfort her.

After all, she truly had no news.

"Yes! Yan'er understands."

Hearing Nangong Wan's reply, although Yan Ruyan was not old, she understood that the other party was also helpless, so she did not pester her like a little girl, but instead bowed respectfully.

After speaking, she left to return to her cultivation.

Seeing this, Nangong Wan did not say anything else.

After the incident with the Great Elder of the Yanyue Sect, she truly felt a few inexplicable emotions regarding Yan Ruyan and Yan Taibai.

Fortunately, it did not last long before she cast it to the back of her mind, only hoping in her heart that Yan Taibai would return as soon as possible to avoid any real trouble.

(End of this chapter)