Dao Companion Crippled, Coveters Move

Chapter 142 - 141: Secrets of the Divine Spirits

Pei Yuhang left the Flying Ship, rode his Flying Sword to the area of the Ancestral God Pavilion, and then approached the pavilion on foot.

The Female Cultivator sent to greet him this time was different from the last. It seemed that, just as Elder Xiao had said, since Pei Yuhang had shown no interest in Spring Dew, the previous attendant, the elder had sent a different beauty to entice him.

This Female Cultivator possessed a more mature charm, with a figure as tempting as a ripe peach. Her every move was a subtle invitation directed at Pei Yuhang.

Pei Yuhang knew Elder Xiao was trying a different type on him, wanting to see if he preferred a more mature style…

The White-clothed Sword Immortal was left speechless.

He silently followed the Female Cultivator into the private room Elder Xiao had reserved, pointedly ignoring her blatant advances along the way.

Perhaps his unromantic nature had angered this mature, worldly Female Cultivator. After escorting Pei Yuhang into the private room, she shot him an eye-roll before leaving in a huff.

"Finally, some peace and quiet."

Pei Yuhang watched the three plumes of smoke rising straight from the Calming Incense Burner, savoring the solitude and quiet.

He sat on a cushion, surrounded by the swirling mist from the Calming Incense Burner, and meditated quietly, waiting for Elder Xiao's arrival.

Unlike last time, when he was kept waiting for a full hour, the door to his room soon opened. A stern-faced, balding middle-aged man walked in.

Although the man had an unremarkable appearance and kept his aura concealed—making him look like a stuffy, ordinary official from the mortal world—his Cultivation was that of a Mahayana Stage Great Power, enough to awe the entire Cultivation Realm.

"Elder Xiao."

In the presence of this high-ranking leader of the Xuanyuan Dao Sect, Pei Yuhang rose and bowed in greeting.

Elder Xiao gave a casual wave of his sleeve, motioning for Pei Yuhang to relax and not stand on ceremony.

After they were seated, Elder Xiao took the initiative to pour a cup of tea for Pei Yuhang, his junior. "I've already read the report you submitted to the Sect on Tree Sea Dragon Island," he said. "However, I'd like to hear you recount it again in your own words."

Pei Yuhang nodded and faithfully recounted the entire affair to Elder Xiao, from his arrival on the island to the awakening of the Dragon Corpse, and finally, his slaying of the Grave Digger.

"My apologies. I acted too hastily. I should have captured the one who revived the Dragon Corpse alive."

Elder Xiao shook his head, unconcerned. He took a sip of tea and said, "Members of such clandestine organizations often have life-and-death Restrictions placed on them. Once a Restriction activates, the person's soul is instantly obliterated. Capturing them alive is impossible."

"You did very well. Not knowing if that person had other trump cards similar to the Dragon Corpse, you struck decisively and lethally. That is the hallmark of an excellent Sword Cultivator."

After a humble reply, Pei Yuhang asked another question:

"Elder Xiao, do I have the clearance to know about the Dragon Corpse's revival and the mysterious organization behind it? After suppressing the Dragon Corpse on Tree Sea Dragon Island, I've likely drawn the enemy's attention. I must be prepared."

A faint smile touched Elder Xiao's otherwise stern face.

"That is precisely why I called you here."

"In principle, this is a top-level secret of the Sect, and I shouldn't be telling you. But as a Great Elder, I believe special circumstances warrant special measures. I can bend the rules on occasion."

"In fact, the Dragon Corpse you suppressed is not the first one the Dao Sect has dealt with."

"Five years ago, the Dao Sect suppressed a Dragon Corpse in the Celestial Ice Vein. No, that one had already fully awakened and revived. It should be called a True Dragon."

"From that point on, a faction known as the 'Chosen One' came to the Dao Sect's attention."

"This faction is highly secretive. Its Main Base is not within the Cultivation Realm but is likely hidden in some Secret Realm Space that we have yet to find. However, the Sect has managed to get a general understanding of their goals."

"They move between the great ancient ruins of the Cultivation Realm, excavating and reviving Dragon Corpses. Clearly, these madmen are a group of 'Classical Worshipers.' They want to revert the world to the Divine Era."

Pei Yuhang was profoundly shaken by this revelation.

"They want to revive the Innate Divine Spirits?"

"But weren't all the Divine Spirits annihilated during the War of the Ten Thousand Races?!"

Elder Xiao shook his head and answered evasively, "The Innate Divine Spirits did not die. Their vassals, the Dragon Race, possess the ability of immortality. As the creators of the Yin Yang Reincarnation Law, it is even more impossible for Them to embrace death."

"They possess the ability to return to this world; it is recorded in the annals of time... But I cannot reveal any more than that."

"In any case, these madmen are usually active around ancient ruins and places of ancient legend. Under normal circumstances, they aren't the vengeful type, so you don't need to worry about being targeted by this faction for suppressing the Dragon Corpse."

"Besides, as long as you are within the Xuanyuan Dao Sect, no one would dare to make a move against you."

As Elder Xiao spoke these last words, a look of immense pride flashed in his eyes, reflecting his confidence in the Dao Sect's unassailable position in the Cultivation Realm.

Pei Yuhang, however, had his doubts.

'After all, Shang Miaoyan, the Demon Sect Saintess, could swagger in here as she pleased. Every time she forced herself on him, she would just leave without a care in the world…'

'So, Pei Yuhang still wasn't very confident in the Xuanyuan Dao Sect's level of security.'

'Ultimately, he needed to be strong enough himself.'

'Pei Yuhang decided he would break through to the Divinity Transformation stage as soon as possible.'

'After all, Shang Miaoyan had said that she, too, would be entering seclusion to advance to the Divinity Transformation stage. If that Witch attained Divinity Transformation before he did, he would be even more powerless against her exploitation.'

After that, Pei Yuhang spoke with Elder Xiao for a little longer before preparing to leave.

After all, compared to this bothersome old man, he was much more eager to retrieve his long-missed Dao Companion from the Dan Yun Pavilion.

Just before he left, Elder Xiao clapped Pei Yuhang on the shoulder again.

"Nephew, are you not interested in a mature woman like Feng Qiu, either?"

"..."

Pei Yuhang was speechless, unsure where to even begin his complaints. 'Since when did I become Elder Xiao's 'nephew'…'

"Fine, since you're not interested in the mature, worldly type like Feng Qiu, I can find you a pure and beautiful young maiden. If you're willing, I can even find you a Fairy who is identical to Fairy Ye in temperament, personality, and appearance."

"Of course, if you have any special requests, Nephew, I can satisfy those as well. If you want a change of pace and wish to experience the wanton and seductive Female Cultivators from the Yin Yang Sacred Land, I can arrange that too."

Elder Xiao patted Pei Yuhang on the shoulder, giving him a look that said, 'Don't worry, just leave it to me. I know exactly what you're into.'

With that, he gave Pei Yuhang no chance to refuse, dissolving on the spot into a wisp of smoke and vanishing from sight.

"..."