Chapter 98: The Immortal Golden Core Performs a Great Service

Host: Yan Taibai

Realm: Golden Core Initial Stage (Immortal Golden Core)

Cultivation Method: "White Emperor Golden Emperor Slash"

Divine Abilities: White Emperor Golden Emperor Slash, Invisible Evasion Technique...

Cultivation Simulation Task: 【Hundred Poisons Immunity: Completion: 10%】.

"Fortunately, I practiced the White Emperor Golden Emperor Slash, otherwise this time would have been a huge problem. But it can be considered a blessing in disguise!"

Looking at the new cultivation simulation task, Yan Taibai revealed a look of joy and muttered a few words to himself, then withdrew the Cultivation Simulation Panel.

"Jiang Yun" said with an undiminished smile and a faint tone.

"It is good that you are relatively cautious."

After all, the influence that a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator can exert is truly not low.

Seeing Linghu Laoguai fall into silence, "Jiang Yun" changed the subject.

"Understood! Since that is the case, then this disciple will continue to research the refining of the Life-Bound Magical Treasure; I will trouble Master with the matter of Li Daoyou from Huangfeng Valley."

"How could it be? Given the relationship between Huangfeng Valley and our sect, it is almost impossible for them to choose such a stupid method of using poison to try and kill this disciple. This method is exactly the same as the Ghost Spirit Sect, so when this disciple checked the congratulatory gifts, I was extra careful, and that is how I discovered it."

After all, having already condensed a Nascent Soul, where would there be so many concerns left?

Killing Qiong Laoguai—what difference is there between this and betraying the Seven Sects of Yue Kingdom? It is simply a path one can only walk to the end.

This time, being able to neutralize the virulent poison hidden within the gold-glazed sand relied on the newly condensed Golden Core; the pure Geng Metal power has a great restraining effect on yin-evil things like virulent poisons.

Yan Taibai's expression looked slightly ugly as he said.

"There are already rumors in the cultivation world that you did not actually fall, but rather faked your death to escape. However, there are also those who say this is a rumor deliberately released by the sect to maintain its status. So, what are your thoughts?"

"I hope everything goes smoothly!"

Yan Taibai sighed softly and said; he always felt there was something he had overlooked.

But now, relying on the current "Immortal Golden Core" is enough.

Yan Taibai then told Qiong Laoguai about what had just happened, after polishing the story.

Yan Taibai found an excuse and said again.

"Is the Fairy so certain that Fellow Daoist Yan of the Yanyue Sect was poisoned and fell?"

"It was this master's negligence for not carefully checking these congratulatory gifts."

"Rest assured. Once the matter is accomplished, this master will naturally tell you."

"First, determine whether Fellow Daoist Yan of the Yanyue Sect truly faked his death to escape, or if he really was poisoned and fell."

"So, you suspect that Li Daoyou's dao companion, Fairy Jiang Yun, has already been possessed by that Nascent Soul cultivator who escaped from the Hehuan Sect? And that is why she used the form of a congratulatory gift to poison and kill you, to eliminate future trouble."

Yan Taibai chuckled and comforted him.

It made him feel uneasy, yet he could not put his finger on it; he could only warn Qiong Laoguai, but clearly, the other party did not take his words to heart.

However, this also avoided the trouble brought by the Sound Transmission Talisman.

Qiong Laoguai's voice carried a hint of undisguised killing intent as he said coldly.

In the hall of Linghu Laoguai's cave dwelling, Li Huayuan's dao companion, Jiang Yun—or rather, the beautiful woman from the Hehuan Sect—smiled brightly at the complex-looking Linghu Laoguai, her demeanor full of charm.

Qiong Laoguai sighed softly and said with some relief.

"After all, as long as you agree to help our sect obtain this Yue Kingdom Cultivation World, at that time, one-third of the territory of the Yue Kingdom Cultivation World will belong to your sect. Moreover, this concubine guarantees to protect your sect for over a thousand years, until a second Nascent Soul cultivator appears. This condition is already generous enough. Does Fellow Daoist Linghu still have any dissatisfaction?"

"How about this: as long as Fellow Daoist Linghu agrees to three things, once they are completed, even if the Yue Kingdom Cultivation World falls at that time, this concubine can guarantee that your sect will be able to withdraw from the Yue Kingdom Cultivation World unscathed. How about it?"

Qiong Laoguai also laughed out loud, saying quite proudly.

Once he discovered it, the fate of Huangfeng Valley would certainly not be very good.

"You all truly have a good scheme."

He still had a good impression of Huangfeng Valley; after all, he had stayed there for a few days and even obtained a Spirit Eye Spring.

The only thing that could make him prepare himself mentally seemed to be the matter of Yan Ruyan.

Taking out the ancient communication mirror, Yan Taibai chanted and cast a spell, and with a flash of spiritual light, he struck it into the mirror.

He naturally did not want to betray the Seven Sects of Yue Kingdom; he was very clear about the fate of Spirit Beast Mountain.

The issues in Yuanwu Country and Zijin Country were not major, but there was little hope for other countries.

Qiong Laoguai laughed.

"Good, then I will trouble Master. As for this disciple, Master need not worry; once the Life-Bound Magical Treasure is successfully refined, this disciple will leave the sect for a period of time to travel in the Extreme West."

"This should be the handiwork of Mr. Xuan Ye; truth and falsehood are intertwined. In this way, I will actually be safer. After all, we are not the only ones who can think of the path of faking death to escape."

"Fellow Daoist Linghu wants to talk about the rumors of 'faking death to escape' in the outside world, right! Even if that Fellow Daoist Yan really avoided the Chi Poison of the Ghost Spirit Sect, I also infused the Yin-Yang Reversing Spirit Water of our sect into the gold-glazed sand in the congratulatory gift I sent him. It is the same: touch it and you are poisoned, it is impossible to neutralize."

"Second, you and I join forces to kill Qiong Laoguai of the Yanyue Sect. If Fellow Daoist Yan of the Yanyue Sect truly faked his death to escape, how could he sit still and cultivate in peace if his own master died?"

"Yan'er is perfectly fine; she has already succeeded in Foundation Establishment, but she cannot leave the sect for the time being and has been cultivating with Junior Martial Niece Nangong."

Seeing this, "Jiang Yun" did not care and continued to state the second condition.

Linghu Laoguai said with a mocking smile.

If they wanted his life, Linghu Laoguai would not have reached out to save him back then.

At this thought, Yan Taibai took out a bronze ancient mirror; this was an ancient communication magical artifact. The master and disciple each had one, and they could talk to each other.

After all, in Yan Taibai's current situation, whether he went to find Qiong Laoguai or Qiong Laoguai found him, it could lead to exposure.

"Our Seven Sects are indeed no match for your Six Sects, but there are other national cultivation sects that will help. How could they watch the entire Yue Kingdom Cultivation World fall?"

"Taibai, could it be that something went wrong with your cultivation?"

"Oh! Master, please speak directly. Could it be that something happened to Yan'er?"

"Furthermore, that Fellow Daoist Taibai of the Yanyue Sect has in all likelihood already been poisoned and died, so Fellow Daoist Linghu's original plan has undoubtedly fallen through. And given the strength of your sect and the other six sects, how much of a chance of winning do you think you have, Fellow Daoist Linghu?"

Therefore, even without knowing the plot, Linghu Laoguai understood the cultivation sects of other countries.

Linghu Laoguai's face was almost as black as the bottom of a pot.

"That is natural, just leave it to your master. A mere Nascent Soul, what kind of waves can they stir up? Furthermore, there is still Fellow Daoist Linghu of Huangfeng Valley; with the two of us joining forces, we have the strength to fight even a Nascent Soul Mid Stage cultivator. Your master being the number one person below the Nascent Soul stage in the past was not an empty reputation."

"Ghost Spirit Sect?"

When the time comes, no matter which of the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects occupies the Yue Kingdom Cultivation World, they must yield it and return it to the Seven Sects of Yue Kingdom.

Hearing this, Linghu Laoguai's face turned as gloomy as water, and he spat out a single word.

Moreover, if he were to advance to a Great Cultivator of Nascent Soul Late Stage in the future, it would be of great benefit to the entire Seven Sects of Yue Kingdom.

Under these circumstances, the first to face the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects would be the Seven Sects of Yue Kingdom.

Every sentence was permeated with a softness that made one's heart soften and want to agree.

Huangfeng Valley

"There is one more thing, your master feels you should know, so you can be mentally prepared?"

Qiong Laoguai's tone sank again as he asked for Yan Taibai's opinion.

"Good, your master understands, you may rest assured."

It's just that the drawbacks are not small; the distance is limited to within a thousand miles, and they are "exclusive," a set of two.

Originally he was still suspicious, but Jiang Yun's words made his heart sink.

And the person who took action was very likely the beautiful woman from the Hehuan Sect who had wanted to kill him back then.

Before the words had even faded, Linghu Laoguai stared at Jiang Yun with fire in his eyes, and without the slightest hesitation, he roared in a rage.

Before long, Qiong Laoguai's voice, tinged with a bit of worry, sounded from within.

"If Fellow Daoist Linghu does not believe me, how about we both swear a Heart Demon Vow and plant a death restriction on each other? That way, Fellow Daoist should believe me, right!"

Linghu Laoguai let out a cold snort, his expression showing disdain as he mocked unceremoniously.

Linghu Laoguai sneered.

Therefore, he and the other sects had always been looking for a way out.

Qiong Laoguai said again.

"No need to explain anything, just let people say that this was spread by the Ghost Spirit Sect, and there is no need to worry about the rest."

"Is it to let the sect ignore such rumors, or to explain them to the outside world?"

"Then, Fellow Daoist Linghu, what do you think the consequences would be if it appeared in Yue Kingdom that Fellow Daoist Yan of the Yanyue Sect did not fall due to the Chi Poison of the Ghost Spirit Sect, but instead fell due to the deadly poison in the Golden Glazed Sand sent by Li Huayuan of Huangfeng Valley?"

The gap between the two sides was too great.

But even if Yan Taibai were truly not dead, in the current situation, he could not help the Seven Sects of Yue Kingdom at all; instead, he would become a target for everyone, inviting a fatal disaster.

Jiang Yun said with unbridled confidence.

"Hmph, do you think this old man would possibly agree? When have you people of the Demonic Path ever kept a promise."

"The Jixi Zhi Di, although somewhat barren and not having too many resources, is still a decent place."

It's just that there is not much meaning in saying these things now.

Yan Taibai said again.

If that were truly the case, Linghu Laoguai could guarantee that the sects Jiang Yun spoke of would not pay the slightest bit of attention or offer any help, and would even hope that the countries would fall so the righteous and demonic paths would be satisfied, as then they would not target them.

In reality, Qiong Laoguai checked it several times, and only after confirming there were no problems did he hand it to Yan Taibai.

"Golden Glazed Sand, Heavenly Luo Kingdom? It couldn't be?"

Because if it were him, he would likewise not offer help, at most only supporting Cheqi Kingdom and Jiang Kingdom.

Furthermore, this was in the Yue Kingdom Cultivation World.

Jiang Yun's beautiful face grew even more radiant with a smile, her breath as fragrant as orchids.

"If our Six Sects agree, as long as we only take the lands of the five countries—Cheqi Kingdom, Jiang Kingdom, Yue Kingdom, Yuanwu Country, and Zijin Country—do you, Fellow Daoist Linghu, think the cultivation worlds of other countries, such as the Mingluan Sect, Ancient Sword Sect, and Beiye Sect, would still step in to help and support your Seven Sects of Yue Kingdom?"

The only "way" is to wait until breaking through to the Great Cultivator of Nascent Soul Late Stage to retake the Yue Kingdom Cultivation World.

"Do you think the fellow daoists of the Yanyue Sect would believe it?"

Especially now that no one can be certain whether Yan Taibai "faked his death to escape" or truly fell from poison.

The "Heavenly Dao Alliance" only appeared after several countries had completely fallen.

Qiong Laoguai was stunned for a moment.

"Absolutely impossible!"

After speaking, the master and disciple stopped communicating.

So this hidden danger must be told to his master, Qiong Laoguai,

to avoid problems when the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects invade the Yue Kingdom Cultivation World later.

Jiang Yun shook her head slightly, her expression regretful,

"It seems you had already calculated everything."

Jiang Yun smiled sweetly and said.

And this Golden Core is related to the *Eternal Life* Golden Core, which can be called unprecedented, so Yan Taibai calls it the "Immortal Golden Core"!

"Huangfeng Valley, Li Huayuan, that shouldn't be, right?"

In this way, Linghu Laoguai could not see a glimmer of hope for victory; defeat and collapse were only a matter of time.

"And in order to silence the witnesses, Li Huayuan's dao companion, Fairy Jiang Yun, also died tragically for no reason, and when that time comes..."

But he also gave up on the Yue Kingdom Cultivation World and had been seeking support all along.

If he hadn't reached Golden Core yet, it would have been troublesome; at most, he could have delayed it a little, but to eliminate the deadly poison, he would inevitably need the help of others.

Hearing this, Qiong Laoguai pondered for a moment and then agreed.

Are the Nascent Soul cultivators of the various sects stupid? Naturally, they are not, but in reality, this is exactly how it is.

But the problem now is whether the Seven Sects of Yue Kingdom can hold out until that time.

"It has nothing to do with Master; in any case, this disciple is fine. Master can rest assured. However, regarding the matter of Li Daoyou, I still hope Master will go personally to avoid any accidents. After all, no one knows exactly when the Demonic Path of Tianluo Country will invade the cultivation world of other countries."

After thinking for a full half-day, Yan Taibai thought of a possibility.

Yan Taibai explained.

"Whether you believe it or not, wouldn't it be enough to just check the gift, the Golden Glazed Sand? By then, regardless of whether it is true or not, I fear your sect's Li Daoyou will find it difficult to clear his name."

"Jiang Yun" smiled sweetly and said something that made Linghu Laoguai's face turn pale.

As for this, Linghu Laoguai did not answer and remained silent.

"Master, rest assured, there are no problems with my cultivation, but this disciple discovered something. I hope Master will go and investigate it, but you must be extra careful. If Martial Uncle goes, it would naturally be even better."

Inside Yellow Wind Cave.

"Linghu Daoyou, how have you considered the matter I spoke to you about the other day?"

"It is not that, I just hope Linghu Daoyou can carefully consider my previous conditions. As long as you agree to these things, none of this will happen. If you do not agree, I cannot guarantee anything."

Yan Taibai chuckled and said.

Hearing this, Linghu Laoguai's expression became increasingly ugly.

"Just make people believe the source of the rumors comes from the Ghost Spirit Sect; there is no need to worry about anything else."

"Jiang Yun" stated the first condition.

Yan Taibai explained.

Linghu Laoguai retorted.

And Li Huayuan does not seem like the type of person who would do such a thing.

To put it bluntly, this Golden Core had only just condensed a few days ago, and he had already performed a great service; although it was not killing a powerful enemy, it did save his life.

"Speak?"

As a Nascent Soul cultivator, Linghu Laoguai knew this point better than anyone else.

But in reality, Linghu Laoguai knew very well that Jiang Kingdom had already been controlled by the Heavenly Luo Kingdom Six Demon Sects and could not provide support at all.

That is, Li Huayuan, or rather his Dao companion Jiang Yun, or perhaps other disciples had been controlled.

The panel disappeared, and the smile on Yan Taibai's face also gradually faded.

"Jiang Yun" giggled and said.

"Is that so!"

(End of this chapter)