Cultivators Are So Weak in This World

Chapter 378 378: 350 Messages 2

An unknown ballad with soulful resonance, embodying the profound orthodoxy of the Daoist sect, exuding an ethereal aura.

Retracting his gaze, he looked forward.

The outline of Lingxiao Palace gradually approached, becoming clearer.

A figure in white robes sat gracefully at the top of the palace, right above the golden orb, with palms upward, seemingly cultivating.

Zhang Rongfang swiftly cleared his mind of distractions, preparing to focus entirely on dealing with this troublesome and enigmatic grandmaster.

He came this time at the invitation of the grandmaster, visiting for the second time.

Although he did not know why the other wanted to see him, a summons from an elder could not be ignored out of both emotion and reason.

Soon, the cable car stopped in front of the square of Lingxiao Palace.

Zhang Rongfang stood up, leapt gently, and landed on the hard stone surface.

He bowed from a distance toward the grandmaster, then quickly moved to the entrance of the palace, looking up at Grandmaster Jin Yuyan.

Under the sunlight, this Daoist sect ancestor, who looked only in her twenties, had her eyes half-open and half-closed, seemingly unaware of Zhang Rongfang's arrival.

Zhang Rongfang was in no hurry, waiting quietly here.

Time passed slowly.

Ten minutes.

Half an hour.

An hour.

Zhang Rongfang showed no impatience, standing still and upright.

Finally, there was movement from Jin Yuyan atop the palace.

With a faint rustling sound, she leaped lightly from the golden orb, landing gently at the center of the square behind Zhang Rongfang.

At this moment, her white dress and jade-like skin contrasted with the pure white gown under the sun, both emitting a faint glow.

Her black hair flowed down to her waist, with a golden lotus crown inlaid with a glittering red diamond-shaped gem atop her head.

A thin golden cloud-pattern belt at her waist served as a striking accent amid the pristine white.

"Disciple greets the grandmaster." Zhang Rongfang approached and bowed.

"Your master has sent a letter," Jin Yuyan said coldly. "After today, our sect will truly return to the world's view. Do you know what will happen?"

".....Disciple does not know." Zhang Rongfang shook his head. He didn't even know what the other person was referring to.

"It seems Xiaoyue has protected you well," Jin Yuyan said calmly. "According to your master's request, in the coming days, you'll accompany the Pacification Envoy to deal with nearby rebels and broaden your horizons."

"Pacification Envoy??"

"Shangguan Feihua, Ning Hongli, Shang Dingye, five days later, on the day of the Great Spirit royal family festival, our Jade Void will go to various places to suppress uprisings. Your task will be to accompany and assist," Jin Yuyan instructed.

"....Yes." What else could Zhang Rongfang say? It was obvious that this matter had been decided long ago.

Fortunately, he had accumulated enough Golden Toad Skill attribute points in recent days. Taking medicine was secondary; as long as he had taken the elixir once, he could later directly use the points to forcibly enhance.

In any case, likely, this trip was just for show.

With someone like Shangguan Feihua, who dared to challenge the position of Palace Master, leading the team, the opposition was likely a top elite even among Grandmasters.

Such a formidable person, able to dominate a region by themselves, leading the suppression action would definitely be a mere formality.

Now Zhang Rongfang realized

the long-hidden state of the Great Dao Teaching was finally beginning to change.

After the fall of the Eastern Sect, it seemed the Western Sect and Zhenyi were at an advantage, vying for the position of the leading sect.

But in reality, as a mantis catches a cicada, unaware of the oriole behind, the Great Dao Teaching had completed its accumulation and was finally showing its claws.

"Then, let's talk about your situation." At this moment, Jin Yuyan's gaze fell on Zhang Rongfang.

"I've reviewed your various life records. Back in Tan Yang City, you didn't exhibit such strong talent, but after entering the Golden Wing Pavilion, you began to show your edge."

An implicit mix of complexity, surprise, and anticipation could be seen in Jin Yuyan's eyes.

This was something not present during their last meeting.

"It is all due to the sect's excellent teaching," Zhang Rongfang had nothing more to say, flattery was the best course of action.

"Hehe, speaking of which," Jin Yuyan gently reached out, twirling a strand of hair in front of her. "Should I call you Zhang Rongfang, or Zhang Ying?"

Zhang Rongfang's pupils constricted sharply, his entire body's qi and blood seemed to pause for a moment, freezing instantly.

How could this be possible!?

How could she know his two identities!?

If Zhang Wuxu was discovered, he could understand it as Jade Void Palace spies being everywhere in Qingchuan.

But Zhang Rongfang and Zhang Ying, those two identities should be hard to uncover!!

Why!

Why would it be like this!?

Zhang Rongfang remained silent.

Much later, he cupped his hands and bowed.

Despite the tumultuous waves in his heart, at this moment, he felt fortunate to have willingly joined the Great Dao Teaching, never having done anything detrimental to the sect.

From the bottom of his heart, he also identified himself as a person of the Great Dao Teaching.

And he never intended to hide this secret forever; it was just that being discovered at such a moment caught him off guard.

"I don't understand what the grandmaster means?"

"Don't understand? You think the traces of martial arts on your body can't be seen by others?" Jin Yuyan sneered.

"Or do you think by changing your appearance with martial arts, no one would detect your martial art's technique and track it down?"

"Of course." She shifted her tone.

"You need not be afraid, I only know because of our network. Zhenyi, Western Sect, Thousand Teachings Alliance, Sensing Sect, Rebel Sect, Celestial Lock Teaching—where is there not a Jade Void Palace spy? The things you've done, once compiled, intelligent speculation naturally points you as the main suspect.

With your current level of martial arts, deducing this point isn't difficult."

"Then can I ask...how the grandmaster deduced the identity of Zhang Rongfang?"

Zhang Rongfang had already calmed down. Having been discovered, there was nothing he could do.

No wonder the grandmaster, who used to be indifferent to him, called him over immediately.

"Because the Rejuvenation and Purification Talismanic Skill Zhang Rongfang learned in Qinghe Palace and the Talismanic skill Zhang Ying learned in Tan Yang happen to complement each other, raising suspicion," Jin Yuyan replied easily.

"..." Zhang Rongfang had nothing to say. Noticing and investigating such details, what could he say at this point?

"You think you are clever, believing others cannot see you and thus your deeds remain undiscovered," Jin Yuyan continued.

"But many people don't care who did it or the reasons behind it."

She slowly walked to Zhang Rongfang's side.

"I called you here today to make you understand that with your aptitude, do not think with some strength, you can always act personally and put yourself in peril."

"This disciple understands the grandmaster's meaning." Zhang Rongfang discerned the meaning.

"No.... you don't understand." Jin Yuyan shook her head, "Your martial arts talent is good, achieving Super Grade at such a young age is quite remarkable. But unfortunately, you've taken the wrong path."

She turned around, hands behind her back.

"Today, I will tell you about what lies beyond Super Grade, and.... what it means to be a Grandmaster, a Great Grandmaster."