novelraw Chapter 464 - 246. Solidify the immortal fate of the banished immortal, innate immortal aura
Chapter 464 - 246. Solidify the immortal fate of the banished immortal, innate immortal aura
In just a few days, Xu Xing managed to eradicate the Xuan Spirit Cave Demon Cultivators, a feat that had caused Chongzhen Temple a major headache. This was not something an ordinary, newly ascended Dao Lord could achieve.
Perhaps... Now, Xu Xing’s strength was no less than, and perhaps even surpassed his own, as an established Dao Lord, by a notch.
"Daoist Friend, you flatter me."
"As we both belong to the Righteous Path, mutual support is our duty. As a junior new to the North Wilderness, I have also received much assistance from the Righteous Path here..."
Xu Xing did not become complacent or arrogant upon hearing Buxu Zi’s praise. His eyes flickered for a moment before he spoke with a solemn expression.
After he finished these words, he shook his head and said, "Now that I have ascended to the Dao Lord realm, I possess some ability to eliminate demons. If I were to hide my capabilities and allow the world’s people to suffer, I would be failing the grace of my masters’ teachings."
Wanting to establish the Butian Sect and wrest resources from the various sects of East Huangzhou, to carve out a share, is no easy feat.
There is only so much meat. The plate is only so big.
Newborn sects are bound to face resistance and suppression from other established sects, aiming to prevent them from encroaching upon their foundations. Therefore, to avoid this situation, one can only borrow momentum—grand momentum...
Those who follow the righteous path find much support, while those who stray find little.
For the Butian Sect to be established smoothly, to grow strong without incurring enmity, there are only two paths. One is to leverage the orthodox name of the Flying Feather Immortal Palace to lobby for support from various sects. The other is to act as the vanguard for the Righteous Path in the conflict between the Orthodox and Demonic, using righteousness to stop the mouths of other sects.
Under the grand cause of the Orthodox-Demonic conflict, even if Small and Medium-sized Sects found their foundations encroached upon, they could only accept it with resignation.
This time, when Xu Xing eliminated the Xuan Spirit Cave Demon Cultivators and chose to reveal his identity, his primary goal was singular: to establish a carefully crafted persona in the eyes of the various sects in East Huangzhou.
A Nascent Soul Genius from the orthodox Flying Feather Immortal Palace, one who abhors evil!
"Daoist Xu speaks truly. If we were to conceal our abilities and idly watch as the world’s people are tormented by Demon repair, what right would cultivators like us have to consider ourselves part of the Righteous Path..."
Upon hearing Xu Xing’s words, Buxu Zi’s eyes instantly brightened, and his gaze towards Xu Xing held a greater measure of respect.
Having reached the Nascent Soul Dao Lord stage, one could be said to be free to roam as long as their Primordial Spirit did not appear. There was no need to personally risk one’s life slaying Demon repair merely to gain some fleeting fame.
A reputation was easily established, but maintaining it was no simple task. Should another sect, similarly plagued by Demon repair incursions, seek Xu Xing’s aid in the future, and were he to refuse, this reputation would be shattered.
Buxu Zi did not believe Xu Xing to be an unwise individual. Since he wasn’t foolish, then for him to make such a statement, even if it concealed some calculations, still warranted respect from him, a senior. Although they were both at the same cultivation realm, Buxu Zi had cultivated for several thousand years. In terms of eliminating demons and safeguarding the Dao, he was unequivocally Xu Xing’s senior.
"Daoist Xu, a few days ago you concluded your secluded cultivation in our sect’s Cuoshan Market... You mentioned that slaying the Xuan Spirit Cave Demon Cultivators was to repay a debt..."
"This matter is quite unnecessary."
"We are both of the Righteous Path; mutual support is a given. Our sect’s Blessed Land still has abundant Spiritual Energy. If Daoist Xu does not disdain it, you are welcome to take up temporary residence in our sect’s Blessed Land..." Buxu Zi stroked his beard and said with a smile.
Since the decline of the Seven Stars Sect, the leader of the North Wilderness’s Righteous Path, these Lower Sects attached to the Seven Stars Sect had gradually felt the threat from the Demon way, and the pressure on them had suddenly increased significantly. Some sects grew stronger because of this, but for sects like Chongzhen Temple and Starfall Sect, which resisted on the front lines, an unknown number of their high-level members had perished.
Chongzhen Temple currently only had him, a single Dao Lord, to hold the fort. For this reason, he dared not act rashly to exterminate the Xuan Spirit Cave Demon Cultivators. The unfathomable methods of Demon repair were one aspect. More importantly, the sect’s foundation rested entirely on him. If any misfortune were to befall him, Chongzhen Temple, with its inheritance for thousands of years, would vanish from the North Wilderness.
If they could invite Xu Xing, this Flying Feather Immortal Palace Exiled Disciple, to join their Chongzhen Temple, it would be a truly great and joyous matter for Chongzhen Temple.
It would be like acquiring a Dao Lord for free. Should he unfortunately die in meditation someday, with Dao Lord Xu Xing presiding, Chongzhen Temple would not fade into obscurity.
"Excellent. I, Xu, was abandoned by my sect and currently have no place to settle. If I could temporarily reside in Chongzhen Temple, it would indeed be a fine thing..."
Xu Xing initially showed hesitation. Only after Buxu Zi extended a few more words of invitation did he finally nod and agree with a smile.
Where does reputation come from? It doesn’t come immediately after killing a few demons. It comes from the recognition and praise of fellow Daoists. Establishing a sect is different from cultivating; I can’t act alone anymore. I must make connections with fellow Daoists.
At this point, Buxu Zi stepped forward to introduce Xu Xing to the young Daoist Priest who had just entered the Cuoshan Market service office. "This is our Chongzhen Temple’s Chief, Yu Buzhou. His Daoist Name is Jiuchong."
"Daoist Jiuchong, Yu Buzhou... I, Xu, recall that you once seemed to be on the Heaven List, ranked thirty-second?" Xu Xing pondered for a moment before speaking.
After ranking seventh on the Human Rankings of the Yama Temple’s Shadow Assassination Hall, he had, while on Sealed Demon Island, perused the Heaven, Earth, and Human Three Ranks and committed to memory the names and rankings of the cultivators listed.
Now, it was the 215th year of the Tiande era. Only a little over 180 years had passed since he had entered the Human Rankings of the Shadow Assassination Hall. However, 180 years was not a long time for cultivators. Foundation Establishment Cultivators, if they understood life-extending techniques, could also live for more than four hundred years.
"Yes... this junior..." Yu Buzhou showed a hint of embarrassment as he bowed and replied, "This junior... over two hundred years ago, when I first entered the Dao Pill Realm, I was fortunate enough to be ranked thirty-second on the Earth List of the Shadow Assassination Hall."