Infinite Professions

Chapter 191 - 95: Profound Void (Part 2)

But even a rabbit will bite when cornered, let alone cultivators defying fate. Forced by both the righteous and evil paths, Immortal Sect and Demon Sect alike, many sects have turned vicious, switching to Demon Skill and joining the Demon Sect, contending against the Orthodox Dao for various opportunities.

The originally dominant Orthodox Dao and weakening Evil Dao landscape has changed as demons and evil cultivators collude with heterodox sects, causing the Orthodox Dao to momentarily fall out of favor.

The present situation is proof: demons from West Sea are eyeing eagerly, and heterodox cultivators are ready to strike, waiting for the Secret Realm to open so they can engage in life-and-death battles.

"Heterodox sects, ignorant of destiny!"

"In this calamitous time, they collude with demons and evildoers!"

"They must be killed, killed!"

Several people spoke harshly, their expressions as cold as ice, seeming to have suffered considerably.

But Linghu Xing paid no mind to these comments, only watching the forbidden entrance of the secret realm and asking the others in a low voice: "Have you seen traces of the Two Talents?"

"Well..."

They exchanged glances and then shook their heads.

"Not seen."

"But the appearance of this secret realm must have its cause."

"It is heard that some have already gained entry by fortune; perhaps the Two Talents are among them."

"Though the secret realm’s array is extraordinary, it cannot withstand the wear of years; its Spirit Light is already very dim, and it looks like it will shatter in a few days."

"Once the array shatters, those demons and evil cultivators, and people of the heterodox sect, will rush in, especially those demons from West Sea, who will surely target the Two Talents."

"Brother Linghu, you come just in time; the Orthodox Dao of the Three Seas has reached a consensus that once the array breaks, we will forcibly resist the demons, especially with your and the Qingcheng cultivators’ assistance, our Orthodox Dao is sure to be strengthened."

Several people discussed the current situation.

Linghu Xing, upon hearing this, said no more and accepted their invitation, waiting for the array to be lifted.

Meanwhile, inside the Secret Realm.

"Wow, so many Spirit Medicines!"

"Brother Yuxiu, quickly come."

In a medicine garden, a young girl in green looked at the garden full of Spirit Medicines, her expression full of surprise.

Her fine brows and graceful beauty, gentle as water, though young in age, she had an enchanting appearance.

Upon hearing her call, someone arrived, dressed in white like snow, with a noble demeanor, truly a distinguished gentleman.

"Brother Yuxiu, look!"

The girl in green pointed: "Jade Ganoderma, Yue Xingzi, all Tier Five and Tier Six Spirit Medicines, some with an age of ten thousand years close to Tier Seven, enough to refine Divinity Transformation Treasure Pill!"

"Not bad, not bad, gather them all."

Zhong Yuxiu looked at the Spirit Medicines in the garden, smiling as he thought to himself, "These Spirit Medicines, the Master will surely like them."

"Yes!"

The girl in green nodded and summoned a jade cauldron, capturing the medicine and the garden entirely, leaving nothing behind.

"This Shennong Cauldron is truly useful, worthy of being an Ancient Magical Treasure."

Looking at the jade cauldron in her hand, the girl smiled brightly, with Zhong Yuxiu nodding beside her.

Having taken the medicine garden, the two moved forward and soon saw a palace.

The palace hung suspended in the air, setting it apart as extraordinary.

The two tested cautiously, finding no danger, then leapt straight in.

"Profound Void Palace!?"

Standing before the palace, looking at the plaque above, the girl in green showed delight, turning to Zhong Yuxiu and exclaimed, "Brother Yuxiu, this is Profound Void Palace, the cave mansion of the Ancient Great Cultivator, Profound Void True Monarch."

"Profound Void True Monarch?"

Zhong Yuxiu showed puzzlement: "Who is that?"

"An ancient Great Cultivator!"

The girl in green was knowledgeable: "According to the records, he was a master of the Profound Celestial Orthodox Sect, one of the Seven True Masters of Profound Celestial at the time, his cultivation reaching Mahayana Realm, thus titled Profound Void True Monarch. Later when Ancestor Master Profound Celestial ascended to the Upper Realm, he along with the other six True Monarchs followed, unexpectedly leaving a secret realm behind waiting for those with fate."

"Mahayana True Monarch?"

Zhong Yuxiu’s eyes sharpened, showing surprise.

"Although it’s just a palace, not a true Mahayana Dojo, there should still be plenty of relics inside."

The girl in green pulled Zhong Yuxiu: "Let’s go in quickly, can’t let others get ahead."

With that, she led Zhong Yuxiu into the palace.

The palace wasn’t large and had no array, they entered straight away and soon reached the main hall.

In the main hall was a jade statue of a young Taoist, though made of jade, it’s transcendental and exuded the aura of a high master.

"This should be the Profound Void True Monarch."

The girl in green looked at the jade statue, then looked around, seeing no particular items, turned to Zhong Yuxiu: "Brother Yuxiu, if you go up and bow thrice, you should receive the Profound Void Relic, then we can leave."

"Bow?"

Zhong Yuxiu frowned: "Bow for what?"

"To pay respect as a disciple!"

The girl in green replied naturally: "Profound Void True Monarch left this cave mansion, surely he won’t gift his treasures freely, bowing before his statue to establish a master-disciple bond earns you his relic."

"That’s unnecessary."

Zhong Yuxiu declined, telling the girl in green: "I already have a master; how could I bow to another? Qing’Er, this opportunity can be yours."

"Ah!?"

The girl in green was taken aback, then recovering, waved her hands repeatedly: "I can’t accept this!"

Zhong Yuxiu was puzzled: "Why can’t you accept it?"

"Well..."

The girl’s words stalled, then changed the subject: "Qing’Er lacks the fate and virtue to become the descendent of a Mahayana True Monarch, this opportunity can only be claimed by Brother Yuxiu, it’s useless if Qing’Er bows."

"What logic is that?"

Zhong Yuxiu was more puzzled.

"Karmic logic!"

Seeing Zhong Yuxiu in disbelief, the girl in green could only helplessly kneel in front of the jade statue and bow three times.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Completing the three bows without any reaction, the girl showed a "just as expected" expression, turning to Zhong Yuxiu: "See, only Brother Yuxiu’s bow matters."

"Well..."

Zhong Yuxiu frowned, eyes showing doubt.

"Brother Yuxiu, just bow, this is a Mahayana True Monarch, who might now be a True Immortal in the Upper Realm. Being his disciple is a fortune sought by many but rarely achieved."

The girl in green continued persuading: "Moreover, we cultivators often join many master sects in the Cultivation Realm, and it’s not seen as disloyal or treacherous, as long as they’re Orthodox Sects, many Great Cultivators overseas have joined multiple sects, Brother Yuxiu need not worry."

"No!"

Zhong Yuxiu still shook his head: "Though it may be common, bowing to another without informing my master is betrayal, disloyalty. The master treats me with the utmost kindness, his teaching etched in my heart. How can I be ungrateful and disloyal?"

"You...!"

The girl in green was rendered speechless by frustration, eventually softening her tone: "Now is a critical moment, Brother Yuxiu please endure, if you don’t take the Profound Void Relic, once they escape and come to take it, we’ll be in danger."

"I can endure!"

Zhong Yuxiu shook his head: "I won’t endure for my master!"

The girl in green: "..."

Zhong Yuxiu ignored her: "But indeed those people are dangerous, Qing’Er, let’s leave first, wait for them to open this secret realm and we’ll find a way to escape!"

"Hahaha!"

His words were interrupted by loud laughter crashing from outside into the palace: "No need for that trouble, settle it here and now!"

Amid the laughter, a dark light burst in, displaying a palpable Demon’s Might.

A young man in black robes, white hair, and a cold aura appeared.

"Tang Jue!"

The girl in green’s eyes narrowed, Zhong Yuxiu became vigilant.

"Hahaha!"

Tang Jue laughed coldly, looking at the two as if facing a great enemy, then turned his gaze to the jade statue: "Not taking the treasure, you waste your destiny, Three Heroes and Two Talents, doomed by Celestial Destiny!"

With that, he looked at them, activating Demon Skill.

"Demon, don’t be arrogant!"

Yet before the Demon Skill launched, a mighty shout sounded, streaks of light shot in, instantly stabilizing the situation.