Chapter 1132: Once Fought

This world's martial world is not a pure martial world.

It is more like a low-tier version of cultivation.

And it is currently in the midst of power restructuring between sects and secular dynasties.

Chen Wuji unfortunately found himself as a vanguard.

Looking across the entire world now, he seems to be the first to wield a knife and tighten the headband on martial sects.

Damn, just thinking about it gives me a headache!

Originally, founding a business and conquering the world was already difficult enough, but now he also has to fight these ambitious yet head-hiding, tail-revealing martial sects, giving Chen Wuji the feeling that everyone he looks at is an enemy.

"Is the Profound Abyss Sect highly regarded in the south?" Chen Wuji asked.

Zhu San Ye took two puffs of his pipe, puffing away amidst swirling smoke, and said, "They are not particularly prominent in the entire south, but in the southwest they should be considered first, almost deserving leaders of the flock."

"Did Shi Yi Shu previously look into this?" Chen Wuji asked Chen Li again.

Chen Li said: "I have a slight understanding, but it is not very clear. We are a fallen secular clan, and our relationship with these martial sects has not been good. Over the past century, these martial sects have become aloof, proclaiming themselves transcendent, some looking down on secular clans."

"They look down on us, but that does not necessarily mean they can defeat us. These matters are hard to explain in a few words. In short, they now proclaim themselves as Outer Realm Powers, seeking to discard the two words 'martial world', reshape the sect, and guide toward lofty directions such as Divine Immortals, seeking immortality and asking the Dao, and transcendence."

Chen Wuji pondered the deeper meaning, couldn't help but laugh, and said, "Then do they actually have this capability now?"

"There are some clues, the Land Immortal Realm is a newly defined realm within the past century. Some old fogeys believe that the next realm after Land Immortal should enter the Immortal Path." Chen Li said.

Chen Wuji gave a light click of his tongue, "Then has there been any progress?"

"Not yet, and based on my own experience, those old fogeys saying this are likely mistaken; after the Land Immortal Realm, one probably cannot yet reach such a high level."

"Shi Yi Shu, you seem to have hidden information from me again—does that mean it's truly possible?"

Chen Li shook his head: "I don't know, but someone says there is, and this should not be considered hiding information. I myself truly don't know. Although I have reached the realm they speak of, I am still utterly lost as to where the path ahead lies; now I am simply moving forward blindly."

Chen Wuji chuckled, "This world is truly becoming more and more interesting."

Ascension is not an overly unfamiliar term for Chen Wuji.

In his previous life, he had read many allusions about ascension.

It's just that, like in this world, everyone is unclear whether ascension is real or false.

"Yu Shumei!" Chen Wuji called out.

"Ah? I I am here!"

"Experts handle expert affairs; matters below experts are yours to handle."

"Understood!"

Yu Shumei bent her waist slightly, performed a solemn salute, and though just a glance could easily provoke sin, her devilish figure curved into an alluring arc.

Even Chen Wuji couldn't help but glance again.

This woman, I don't know how she grew, but her figure is truly too sinful.

"Shi Yi Shu, take some people on a trip; if you lack confidence, mobilize whoever you can as soon as possible!" Chen Wuji said, for he knew there was still an expert hidden at home.

Chen Li pondered briefly, then said: "No need to mobilize others; the two old fellows of the Lu Family assisting us is enough. I have also previously come into contact with those two experts of the Profound Abyss Sect."

"Do you have confidence?"

"A little, perhaps. Even if we cannot win, they cannot do anything to us."

"I want results."

"Results should be achievable, though I now dare not be fully certain."

"..."

Once these matters are involved, Chen Li seems to have triggered some bug—his words are vague and confusing, making Chen Wuji feel annoyed, yet he can do nothing about it.

Although Chen Wuji can barely understand why Chen Li and they are like this—nothing more than fearing he would prematurely learn these things, fixate on seeking immortality and asking the Dao, and neglect worldly affairs!

Really, their thinking is too narrow.

Moreover, if you don't speak, won't others speak?

He is now surrounded by powerful allies, isn't he?

After the meeting ended, Chen Wuji returned to his temporary residence under the service of Yu Yan Chu.

His duties for today were finally concluded.

Next is his own time; he may do as he pleases.

"Husband, should you consider taking a concubine for Elder Eleven?" Yu Yan Chu suddenly asked.

Chen Wuji's steps halted abruptly, shocked as he looked at Yu Yan Chu, "Wife, are you trying to have her kill me in the middle of the night?"

"How dare I!" Yu Yan Chu said, "I make this suggestion purely for your lineage's sake; the matter of offspring has now become an urgent major affair for you, not to be delayed."

"I suspect we few cannot conceive due to low cultivation; Elder Eleven is strong, perhaps worth a try. Moreover, she has truly changed."

"What Elder Eleven was like before, I know well, but today she looks as if she has become another person entirely—how to say it, perhaps she now carries sunshine, no longer so dark and cold."

Chen Wuji looked at Yu Yan Chu, his expression gradually turning grave, "Wife, your suggestion, heard in my ears, is not pleasant."

"Husband!" Yu Yan Chu's eyes trembled, she called softly, "Although Elder Eleven previously made some mistakes, that was each serving their master; he guarded secrets for those behind him, I feel this is not a bad character."

"In this regard, she has indeed done nothing wrong—each serving their master; from an observer's angle, one might even praise her character somewhat—but..." Chen Wuji said.

"To me, this is not a good thing, especially since she carries deep hatred, which cannot be resolved in a short time. I understand your meaning; the matter of taking a concubine need not be raised again, but other matters, I can wait and see; I have already given her the opportunity."

Yu Yan Chu's expression darkened slightly, she sighed softly, and no longer forcefully spoke for Yu Shumei, "I will not mention this again henceforth; from now on, we shall see Elder Eleven's own fate."

"If she has truly changed, I will give her the opportunity."

During the coldest period of winter, and the time that ought to have been lively and bustling for the year's end, passed amidst the busy warfare.

Chen Wuji originally planned to spend the New Year with the soldiers.

Unfortunately, those days happened to be when the warfare was fiercest, and he could not make it.

The soldiers were scattered everywhere, with no chance to gather together.

Chen Wuji had no choice but to order the armies to arrange things on their own, and he gave the soldiers a generous welfare payment, thus passing the year in haste.

However, according to the reports from the various armies, the situation was still relatively lively.

Officers at all levels racked their brains to celebrate properly amidst the warfare.