Junior sister, keep forbear for a while, I almost become invincible as soon!

Demons from the Western Wilderness have entered the Southern Diaspora, and the situation in Fairy Valley is turbulent—this is a sign of impending disaster!

The peace of the Southern Diaspora’s land is likely to end.

Who knows when the Sword Saint will come out of seclusion?

Alas!

Guang Xiaoyu sighed lightly, feeling melancholic and helpless.

She was no longer the Demon Emperor, just a minor cultivator of the imperial way. If true calamity was to come, she had no power to prevent it, no means to make a change. All she could do was watch quietly as events unfolded.

"Cow, come, follow me into seclusion," Guang Xiaoyu said with a carefree laugh, "When I emerge from seclusion, that will be the time to suppress my brother."

Lao Huang rolled its eyes.

Human and bovine gradually disappeared into the distance.

...

「In Fairy Valley, the Fifth Court.」

The scholar was shocked. "Our ancestor is still alive?"

He was reluctant to believe it because Chen Pingping had always been toying with him, but Chen Pingping had taken out the Three-legged Immortal Cauldron!

He still shook his head.

Then Chen Pingping brought up an image. Although it’s unclear how he accomplished this, that imposing figure and the heavy, oppressive aura flowing from it were exactly as described in the ancient texts.

For a long stretch of time, he remained in a state of shock.

It wasn’t until now that he finally snapped back to reality.

"Was what you just said true?" the scholar asked, looking at him intently.

"Of course!" Chen Pingping replied solemnly.

Liu Kuangyi had already begun to plan, preparing to select loyal disciples to enter the City of Extinction and meet up with ’Yu Changfeng.’

Bai Yisheng, who was behind him, had also been sent away by Chen Pingping.

At this moment, only a few people were left in the courtyard: the scholar, Chen Pingping, Jiang Ni’er, and Zi Ji...

Chen Pingping continued, "Scholar, you must realize that my master sent me to Fairy Valley, and I chose to notify you first. Do you understand what that means?"

Being the first to be notified meant trust. The subtext was: I trust you, and so does our ancestor. You will be entrusted with a great responsibility, carrying the hopes of our ancestor.

The scholar was suddenly filled with excitement. "Good, wait for me. I’ll get the Qiankun Mirror right away."

"So be it, very good!" Chen Pingping affirmed. "If this succeeds, immediately select some promising candidates and head to the City of Extinction to rendezvous with ’Yu Changfeng,’ our ancestor. Remember, do not alarm the high ranks of Fairy Valley. The current situation is unclear, and anyone could be a formidable enemy."

"Understood!" the scholar said with a serious face.

Mm-hmm!

What a good kid.

Chen Pingping wore a face of satisfaction.

After the scholar had left, Jiang Ni’er finally spoke, "Brother Chen, why don’t we directly bring out the Three-legged Immortal Cauldron and use it to deter Fairy Valley and perhaps even subjugate it?"

"You think I don’t want to?" Chen Pingping fluttered his eyelids. "Those old fogeys—they’re incredibly shrewd. If I really brought out the Immortal Cauldron, they’d likely take me out at the first chance and then take the Cauldron to the City of Extinction themselves."

He had pondered over this for a long time.

Poaching talent also has its methods. However, it’s not feasible with the older generation, and the risks are too high. Therefore, he could only target the younger generation.

To Chen Pingping’s surprise, whether it was Bai Yisheng, the scholar, or Liu Kuangyi, they actually believed implicitly in the Three-legged Immortal Cauldron.

Hmm!

It should be interpreted this way. These individuals greatly admired Yu Changfeng, seeing him as a goal in their lives. Thus, upon learning he was still alive, they lost their ability to think and rationalize.

Chen Pingping said, "First, let’s take these outstanding young prospects to our side. The more we can take, the better. There’s no rush..."

There’s plenty of time, and there are always ways to handle things. Besides, Yu Changfeng was still in his hands!

...

「Elsewhere.」

Before taking any action, Bai Yisheng approached Liu Kuangyi. "Steward Liu, do you think this is reliable?"

He had calmed down considerably, carefully analyzing what Chen Pingping had said, as well as the Three-legged Immortal Cauldron he brought...

Although it was certain that the Three-legged Immortal Cauldron was Yu Changfeng’s Divine Weapon, whether Yu Changfeng was still alive had absolutely no connection to the Immortal Cauldron.

If they believed Chen Pingping, it meant they would have to betray Fairy Valley. This was no trivial matter.

Liu Kuangyi chuckled, looking at him. "Nephew Bai, the Fifth Court is no longer as it used to be." He could vaguely guess the high-level strategies of Fairy Valley. After all, the Great Elder, one of their own, was in a high position.

And he also believed that Bai Yisheng could sense that himself.

The tournament for newcomers would be their time to act. By then, how could the Fifth Court withstand the siege from the other four colleges?

What was the current state of the Sword Saint? Was he well? Could he come out of seclusion?

When he thought carefully about these issues, it was indeed time for the Fifth Court to consider a retreat.

Bai Yisheng’s face stiffened.

"Chen Pingping should not be deceiving us, but... this matter is of great significance, so we don’t have time to ponder it. If it’s true, very well; they are the ones betraying Fairy Valley. If it’s false, so be it. Let’s consider it as a possible way out for the Fifth Court!" Liu Kuangyi smiled. "You are still young."

Yes!

Bai Yisheng was still young; he had a long way to go and should not be buried here.

Liu Kuangyi went on to say, "I believe him. Our ancestor must still be alive, and we will be the first to meet him." As he spoke, he grew excited.

Three reasons.

First, the Three-legged Immortal Cauldron was indeed Yu Changfeng’s Divine Weapon, which disappeared with him that year.

Second, that towering figure was Yu Changfeng without a doubt. Chen Pingping couldn’t fake a Quasi-Emperor Realm presence.

Third, the Wuji Sect taking over the City of Extinction was too strange. But now that Chen Pingping came here with the Three-legged Immortal Cauldron, they suddenly understood everything.

Yu Changfeng was still alive. Without his presence, the Wuji Sect could not possibly take over the City of Extinction. It can’t be wrong.

The scholar thought the same.

After returning to his residence, he immediately canceled the following action, which was to secretly make arrangements, expose Guang Xiaoyu’s and his own identity, and assassinate Chen Pingping.

Lian Chengyu was stunned. "Cancel?"

"Yes, quickly have the Elder return..." the scholar said.

"Why?"

"No reason, the intelligence was wrong," the scholar looked at him. "Enough, don’t mention this matter again. I’m off to do something grand."

Taking out the Qiankun Mirror, he selected some trustworthy prospects to enter the City of Extinction.

The scholar fantasized. After all, he was the first person Chen Pingping had informed, implying he was the most trusted. If he went to the City of Extinction, the ancestor would surely entrust him with a heavy responsibility. Perhaps he would transmit several unparalleled Cultivation Techniques, or keep him by his side, teaching him about cultivation. The very thought of it made him tremble with excitement. "Ancestor, wait for me."

...

Next, Chen Pingping’s gaze fell upon the Fairy of the Second Court.

This girl was a Fairy. Although he did not fully understand the specifics of this constitution, he guessed that it must be very powerful. If he could lure her to the Wuji Sect, it would be a critical step for the Sect to grow into a superpower. It was important.

Moreover, the young generation of the First Court of Fairy Valley was unmatched by the other four courts.

Chen Pingping’s eyes glowed hotly as he rubbed his hands together in eagerness.

"Let’s drug her!" Jiang Ni’er suggested. "The Fairy is too smart to believe any of your nonsense."

"..."

"Senior Brother Chen, why not just knock her out and take her away?" Zi Ji suggested, tilting her head.

What nonsense was this? 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

Chen Pingping’s face stiffened as he lectured, "Our Wuji Sect, after all, is a renowned sect, a legitimate institution. How can you harbor such despicable thoughts?"

The two women exchanged glances, remaining silent.

"I suggest we use a handsome man to seduce her," Chen Pingping grinned and scuttled out.