Purple Sun Sect, Purple Sun Peak, the Resentment Cave Mansion.
Purple Sun Sect's adjudicating elder Kong Xuannan looked at Kong Tianrui in the coffin. Kong Tianrui's fear at his last moment was frozen on his face. Kong Xuannan's pale old face bulged with blue veins.
Kong Tianrui was the most talented and beloved son among his children.
At this time, a white-bearded old man wearing a purple Taoist robe embroidered with three purple gas blossoms, the symbol of the supreme elder of the Purple Sun Sect, Golden Core cultivator Kang Zizhen, walked into Kong Xuannan's Resentment Cave Mansion.
He stroked his beard and said, "Xuannan, is Gui Li still not found?"
Kong Xuannan immediately turned around, greeted him respectfully, and said, "Master, not yet, I have dispatched everyone to search around, but there is still no news of Lord Gui Li. Moreover, it seems that my son was also killed by him."
Kang Zizhen waved his hand, and a strange man in black appeared in the Resentment Cave Mansion.
The man's voice was low and delicate, he said, "No need to search anymore, Gui Li was killed in the Purple Sun Sect. The sect leader sent me here to take Gui Li's place and find out who killed Gui Li. In the future, the Devil Music Sect will settle accounts, and will not let them off easily!"
"This..." Kong Xuannan was dumbfounded, "Lord Gui Li was killed? In the Purple Sun Sect, the cultivators who can kill Lord Gui Li are only those few Golden Core cultivators! If they killed Lord Gui Li, they would not thoroughly investigate the demon cultivators in Purple Sun Sect."
Kang Zizhen nodded, "You're right. From what I have heard, Lord Gui Li's death has nothing to do with the Golden Core cultivators of the Purple Sun Sect, even with the other cultivators of the Purple Sun Sect. Otherwise, I wouldn't be left in the dark."
Gui Wu waved his hand and said, "Still, we must find a scapegoat to report to the sect leader. In this northern Great Cloud, those who dare to attack the cultivators of my Devil Music Sect must have someone stand out and pay the price."
Kang Zizhen and Kong Xuannan exchanged a glance, Kong Xuannan said, "Why not report the Platform Elder, Zhuang Hongji? This old man has always been obstinate and self-righteous with his mid-stage Golden Core cultivation. By removing him, the Devil Music Sect can gradually control the Purple Sun Sect in the future!"
"Hmm," Gui Wu nodded, "For the sect leader, there is no difference between the early stage and the middle stage of the Golden Core." As he said, he walked to the coffin, glanced at Kong Tianrui's body, and said, "The technique is indeed Gui Li's. This seems to be your son, right? You won't bear a grudge against my Devil Music Sect for this, will you?"
"Of course not, of course not!"
Kong Xuannan quickly nodded and bowed, "Just a good-for-nothing son, we cultivators, can have as many sons as we want. Lord Gui Li did a good job!"
Gui Wu eyed Kong Xuan Nan's sincere expression of dread, a hint of satisfaction lighting his features. "Very well," he declared, "Let's now discuss the logistics of my transportation into the Immaculate Realm. We simply cannot afford to bungle this mission."
Kong Xuan Nan's face turned solemn, "Given the recent events, the elders are monitoring the Purple Sun Heaven List very closely. I fear that procuring a false identity for you on the board might prove exceedingly challenging."
With a dismissive wave of his hand, Gui Wu sauntered about Kong Xuannan's dwelling. "Don't burden me with difficulties. All I require is a smooth transition into the Immaculate Realm. Should we disrupt our Master's grand scheme, a thousand deaths would not suffice for you two."
Kang Zizhen laughed, "Ha-ha! A single spot should not present much of a challenge. If we cannot manipulate the Qi Refining Stage, we will infiltrate through the Foundation Establishment Stage. With my clout, managing one more Foundation Establishment cultivator is an easy task."
He then turned to Kong Xuan Nan. "As I recall, on the day of the incident, Tianrui was humiliated on the Purple Sun Platform by some unknown upstart, wasn't he?"
Kong Xuan Nan nodded. "Indeed, one of my disciples told me that Tianrui, accompanied by one of my novice Foundation Establishment disciples, planned to retaliate against the young man in the bamboo forest that very night. Yet, he still regularly frequents the Purple Sun Sect. An uncanny coincidence, don't you think? Could the deaths of Tianrui and Gui Li possibly be connected to him?"
"A Qi Refining Stage cultivator?" Gui Wu chuckled, "Even if you two are inept, you cannot simply blame a Qi Refining Stage cultivator! Are you suggesting I report to the Master that our meticulously laid plans were foiled by a mere Qi Refining Stage cultivator? Absurd!"
Kang Zizhen, with a smile on his face, interjected, " Lord Gui Wu, you have misunderstood. I'm merely suggesting that we exploit this Qi Refining Stage cultivator to secure your entry into the Immaculate Realm."
"Oh?" Gui Wu's interest was piqued.
...
The following day, a messenger from Purple Sun Peak arrived at Purple Abyss Peak.
Cheng Yuhuan and Liu Wanchang promptly emerged to receive the summons.
The messenger disciple, wielding the Purple Sun Token, bellowed into the open air, "Cheng Yuhuan, heed the command! Cheng Yuhuan, through his diligent cultivation and loyalty to the Purple Sun, has worked tirelessly for many years. Under his guidance, talents such as Xu Zimo have been nurtured. With the approval of the Supreme Elder, Cheng Yuhuan is hereby granted the qualification of the Immaculate Realm. Together with his disciple Xu Zimo, they are to journey through the Immaculate Realm!"
After reciting the Purple Sun order, the messenger approached the ecstatic Cheng Yuhuan, patted his shoulder, and said, "This time, Elder Kang Zizhen specially proposed to reward you for producing such an exceptional junior, Xu Zimo. Don't forget to pay him a visit at his dwelling and express your gratitude."
Taking the Purple Sun Token, Cheng Yuhuan expressed, "I am profoundly grateful for Elder Kang's generosity!"
"Prepare well. Perhaps when you return, Senior Brother Cheng, you will have advanced to the later stage of Foundation Establishment. Once promoted to Elder, make sure to help your junior brothers."
Overjoyed, Cheng Yuhuan assured him, "Absolutely, absolutely!"
After the messenger left Purple Sun Peak, Cheng Yuhuan burst out in laughter, slapping Liu Wanchang on the shoulder and waving the Purple Sun Token in front of him, "Old Liu, my hard work has paid off! The Immaculate Realm spot has fallen upon me! Don't worry, when I bring back treasures from the Immaculate Realm, you'll be the first to see them!"
Liu Wanchang ground his teeth in frustration, "Unbelievable! How could the Immaculate Realm spot fall to a pauper like you? You should be thanking your precious disciple!"
With that, he tried to storm off, but Cheng Yuhuan stopped him, "Old Liu, don't leave! Tonight, I have reserved the top suite at the Floating Fragrance Pavilion for a feast! You must come! Bring your Heaven List disciples, and I'll bring Zimo, let's celebrate till dawn!"
Frustrated, Liu Wanchang patted his bald head, "Fine! I'll drink you into poverty tonight!"
Shu Han had been in retreat for the past few days, nursing his injuries. But, Cheng Yuhuan abruptly interrupted his rest, pulling him out of seclusion.
"Here! This is the top-grade magic tool that I've been keeping for a special occasion – the Blue Ocean Mirror! And this, the Seven Star Saber, it's yours too!"
Shu Han was left dumbstruck, looking at the two top-grade magic tools that had been thrust into his arms.
Had his penny-pinching master gone mad?
Next, Cheng Yuhuan dragged Shu Han toward the Floating Fragrance Pavilion.
Shu Han thought, 'What's happening? Rushing off to the Floating Fragrance Pavilion without any explanation, is this some sort of hobby among Purple Sun Sect cultivators?'
Cheng Yuhuan laughed heartily, "Good disciple, from now on we'll work together in the Immaculate Realm. Your master will always have your back!"
Shu Han: ???
Purple Sun Sect, Purple Sun Peak, the Resentment Cave Mansion.
Purple Sun Sect's adjudicating elder Kong Xuannan looked at Kong Tianrui in the coffin. Kong Tianrui's fear at his last moment was frozen on his face. Kong Xuannan's pale old face bulged with blue veins.
Kong Tianrui was the most talented and beloved son among his children.
At this time, a white-bearded old man wearing a purple Taoist robe embroidered with three purple gas blossoms, the symbol of the supreme elder of the Purple Sun Sect, Golden Core cultivator Kang Zizhen, walked into Kong Xuannan's Resentment Cave Mansion.
He stroked his beard and said, "Xuannan, is Gui Li still not found?"
Kong Xuannan immediately turned around, greeted him respectfully, and said, "Master, not yet, I have dispatched everyone to search around, but there is still no news of Lord Gui Li. Moreover, it seems that my son was also killed by him."
Kang Zizhen waved his hand, and a strange man in black appeared in the Resentment Cave Mansion.
The man's voice was low and delicate, he said, "No need to search anymore, Gui Li was killed in the Purple Sun Sect. The sect leader sent me here to take Gui Li's place and find out who killed Gui Li. In the future, the Devil Music Sect will settle accounts, and will not let them off easily!"
"This..." Kong Xuannan was dumbfounded, "Lord Gui Li was killed? In the Purple Sun Sect, the cultivators who can kill Lord Gui Li are only those few Golden Core cultivators! If they killed Lord Gui Li, they would not thoroughly investigate the demon cultivators in Purple Sun Sect."
Kang Zizhen nodded, "You're right. From what I have heard, Lord Gui Li's death has nothing to do with the Golden Core cultivators of the Purple Sun Sect, even with the other cultivators of the Purple Sun Sect. Otherwise, I wouldn't be left in the dark."
Gui Wu waved his hand and said, "Still, we must find a scapegoat to report to the sect leader. In this northern Great Cloud, those who dare to attack the cultivators of my Devil Music Sect must have someone stand out and pay the price."
Kang Zizhen and Kong Xuannan exchanged a glance, Kong Xuannan said, "Why not report the Platform Elder, Zhuang Hongji? This old man has always been obstinate and self-righteous with his mid-stage Golden Core cultivation. By removing him, the Devil Music Sect can gradually control the Purple Sun Sect in the future!"
"Hmm," Gui Wu nodded, "For the sect leader, there is no difference between the early stage and the middle stage of the Golden Core." As he said, he walked to the coffin, glanced at Kong Tianrui's body, and said, "The technique is indeed Gui Li's. This seems to be your son, right? You won't bear a grudge against my Devil Music Sect for this, will you?"
"Of course not, of course not!"
Kong Xuannan quickly nodded and bowed, "Just a good-for-nothing son, we cultivators, can have as many sons as we want. Lord Gui Li did a good job!"
Gui Wu eyed Kong Xuan Nan's sincere expression of dread, a hint of satisfaction lighting his features. "Very well," he declared, "Let's now discuss the logistics of my transportation into the Immaculate Realm. We simply cannot afford to bungle this mission."
Kong Xuan Nan's face turned solemn, "Given the recent events, the elders are monitoring the Purple Sun Heaven List very closely. I fear that procuring a false identity for you on the board might prove exceedingly challenging."
With a dismissive wave of his hand, Gui Wu sauntered about Kong Xuannan's dwelling. "Don't burden me with difficulties. All I require is a smooth transition into the Immaculate Realm. Should we disrupt our Master's grand scheme, a thousand deaths would not suffice for you two."
Kang Zizhen laughed, "Ha-ha! A single spot should not present much of a challenge. If we cannot manipulate the Qi Refining Stage, we will infiltrate through the Foundation Establishment Stage. With my clout, managing one more Foundation Establishment cultivator is an easy task."
He then turned to Kong Xuan Nan. "As I recall, on the day of the incident, Tianrui was humiliated on the Purple Sun Platform by some unknown upstart, wasn't he?"
Kong Xuan Nan nodded. "Indeed, one of my disciples told me that Tianrui, accompanied by one of my novice Foundation Establishment disciples, planned to retaliate against the young man in the bamboo forest that very night. Yet, he still regularly frequents the Purple Sun Sect. An uncanny coincidence, don't you think? Could the deaths of Tianrui and Gui Li possibly be connected to him?"
"A Qi Refining Stage cultivator?" Gui Wu chuckled, "Even if you two are inept, you cannot simply blame a Qi Refining Stage cultivator! Are you suggesting I report to the Master that our meticulously laid plans were foiled by a mere Qi Refining Stage cultivator? Absurd!"
Kang Zizhen, with a smile on his face, interjected, " Lord Gui Wu, you have misunderstood. I'm merely suggesting that we exploit this Qi Refining Stage cultivator to secure your entry into the Immaculate Realm."
"Oh?" Gui Wu's interest was piqued.
...
The following day, a messenger from Purple Sun Peak arrived at Purple Abyss Peak.
Cheng Yuhuan and Liu Wanchang promptly emerged to receive the summons.
The messenger disciple, wielding the Purple Sun Token, bellowed into the open air, "Cheng Yuhuan, heed the command! Cheng Yuhuan, through his diligent cultivation and loyalty to the Purple Sun, has worked tirelessly for many years. Under his guidance, talents such as Xu Zimo have been nurtured. With the approval of the Supreme Elder, Cheng Yuhuan is hereby granted the qualification of the Immaculate Realm. Together with his disciple Xu Zimo, they are to journey through the Immaculate Realm!"
After reciting the Purple Sun order, the messenger approached the ecstatic Cheng Yuhuan, patted his shoulder, and said, "This time, Elder Kang Zizhen specially proposed to reward you for producing such an exceptional junior, Xu Zimo. Don't forget to pay him a visit at his dwelling and express your gratitude."
Taking the Purple Sun Token, Cheng Yuhuan expressed, "I am profoundly grateful for Elder Kang's generosity!"
"Prepare well. Perhaps when you return, Senior Brother Cheng, you will have advanced to the later stage of Foundation Establishment. Once promoted to Elder, make sure to help your junior brothers."
Overjoyed, Cheng Yuhuan assured him, "Absolutely, absolutely!"
After the messenger left Purple Sun Peak, Cheng Yuhuan burst out in laughter, slapping Liu Wanchang on the shoulder and waving the Purple Sun Token in front of him, "Old Liu, my hard work has paid off! The Immaculate Realm spot has fallen upon me! Don't worry, when I bring back treasures from the Immaculate Realm, you'll be the first to see them!"
Liu Wanchang ground his teeth in frustration, "Unbelievable! How could the Immaculate Realm spot fall to a pauper like you? You should be thanking your precious disciple!"
With that, he tried to storm off, but Cheng Yuhuan stopped him, "Old Liu, don't leave! Tonight, I have reserved the top suite at the Floating Fragrance Pavilion for a feast! You must come! Bring your Heaven List disciples, and I'll bring Zimo, let's celebrate till dawn!"
Frustrated, Liu Wanchang patted his bald head, "Fine! I'll drink you into poverty tonight!"
Shu Han had been in retreat for the past few days, nursing his injuries. But, Cheng Yuhuan abruptly interrupted his rest, pulling him out of seclusion.
"Here! This is the top-grade magic tool that I've been keeping for a special occasion – the Blue Ocean Mirror! And this, the Seven Star Saber, it's yours too!"
Shu Han was left dumbstruck, looking at the two top-grade magic tools that had been thrust into his arms.
Had his penny-pinching master gone mad?
Next, Cheng Yuhuan dragged Shu Han toward the Floating Fragrance Pavilion.
Shu Han thought, 'What's happening? Rushing off to the Floating Fragrance Pavilion without any explanation, is this some sort of hobby among Purple Sun Sect cultivators?'
Cheng Yuhuan laughed heartily, "Good disciple, from now on we'll work together in the Immaculate Realm. Your master will always have your back!"
Shu Han: ???
