Cultivation: Being Immortal-Chapter 451:

Zhong State, Tianxian City

It was time for the once-in-a-century grand celebration in Tianxian City. Each time this celebration happened, Tianxian City put great importance on it, promoting it vigorously. Even the Tao Achieving Ancestor of Danxia Sect would personally invite taoist friends from all over to gather, as the income during this half-month celebration surpassed several years’ worth of earnings, and they didn’t want to miss out on making money.

This year’s celebration was more grand than ever before. Under the invitations of the three Tao Achieving of Danxia Sect, most of the powerful sects in the human cultivation world were invited. Over ten Tao Achieving came to attend.

"Since the battle of Holy Heavenly Sect in Qing State, the human race has been in decline for nearly three hundred years. Only three Tao Achieving have emerged so far. Apart from our Danxia Sect, only the Pure Jade Sect in Bing State has two Tao Achieving. The rest have single Tao Achieving leading their sects."

Wu Zilin of Danxia Sect said to his two senior brothers, "The battle in Qing State happened nearly three hundred years ago and still hasn’t fully restored the strength of the cultivation world. We have only added three Tao Achieving so far."

What worried Wu Zilin even more was that most sects were struggling to grow, with resources enough to cultivate only one Tao Achieving. This posed a problem because if that Tao Achieving faced any issues, the sect could easily decline.

"The main culprit is still Yang Luo from years past. The Internal and External Refining Method of the spiritual treasure has consumed too much vitality from the cultivation world."

Another Tao Achieving said. The release of the Internal and External Refining Method of the spiritual treasure in the past has caused great calamity up to now. Many cultivators have died in internal conflicts, losing the chance to advance.

"People’s nature is like this. It’s no wonder Yang Luo. There’s no use blaming now. We need to deal with the current situation. Zhou Huaiying’s pills have been improved to the best, but he is now taking them more frequently. We need to gather all the materials from the cultivation world because it’s hard to find them now. The demon clan is becoming more restless, and the cultivation world is in danger."

Wu Zilin said that some ingredients in Zhou Huaiying’s pills are hard to find. They are searching everywhere to make his pills, but the prices are increasing. Even though Zhou Huaiying pays every time, they are still worried. If this continues, they won’t be able to make the pills on time, which will make Zhou Huaiying go crazy.

"So, this is an opportunity. During the celebration in Tianxian City, we will gather Tao Achievers to attack and kill Zhou Huaiying."

"Yes, we need to start planning. We can’t wait for him to go crazy."

"If a dozen Tao Achievers attack Zhou Huaiying, there is no reason he won’t be defeated."

"Winning is certain, but we need to prevent him from escaping. Zhou Huaiying’s Art of Blood Escape is very powerful. We must destroy his Blood Core to defeat him."

Killing Zhou Huaiying has a challenge, ensuring a one-time kill. The Art of Blood Escape is very strong, his body can reform even if shattered. We must destroy his Blood Core, or we will face Zhou Huaiying’s revenge.

After discussing, they decided to take action, even though it will be difficult. Zhou Huaiying has become a real threat to their existence. With Zhou Huaiying’s strength, they will be defeated if they are not united. Under this pressure, they had to stick together.

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With the start of a big celebration in Tianxian City, Tao Achievers from all over the cultivation world have gathered there. To outsiders, everything seemed normal, just a bit bigger celebration this time with more Tao Achievers attending.

One by one, Tao Achievers arrived at the entrance of Danxia Sect. They were welcomed into the main hall where Wu Zilin gave a signal. The disciples brought by each Tao Achiever were taken to separate areas. The protective formation of the hall was activated to prevent any eavesdropping.

"My Taoist friends, I’ll get straight to the point. The reason I called you all here today is to discuss how to deal with Zhou Huaiying."

"Three years ago, I informed you all about Zhou Huaiying. Over two years ago, Zhou Huaiying came to Danxia Sect to borrow the Tongtian Mirror in search of Xia Qingshan. Xia Qingshan appeared in the mirror briefly, but Zhou Huaiying couldn’t find him, and neither could we. Our plan to use Xia Qingshan to eliminate Zhou Huaiying has failed. We must…"

"Taoist Friend Wu, did Zhou Huaiying really study the Blood Demon Manual?"

"Yes, I can confirm that."

Some were skeptical, but a Tao Achiever from the Bing State Pure Jade Sect came forward to testify. Like Wu Zilin, he had participated in the battle in Qing State. Zhou Huaiying had visited the Pure Jade Sect several times, leaving him too frightened to move, filled with anger.

"Taoist Friend Wu, please tell us how to get rid of Zhou Huaiying. My Shanhe Sect is right next to Tianxuan Sect, and with such a villain around, I’m too scared to leave my home."

A Tao Achiever explained that the Tianxuan Sect was in the southern part of You State, extending slightly into Zhong State. His sect was located next to the Tianxuan Sect. Knowing that Zhou Huaiying was practicing the Blood Demon Manual had left him too scared to sleep.

"Okay, what about our other Taoist friends? They are far away from Tianxuan Sect, but are they willing to conspire?"

Wu Zilin looked at the others and said, In the world of Tao Achieving, seventy percent is in Zhong State. Some regions don’t have Tao Achieving at all, while in others, there are only one or two individuals, some closer and some farther away from Tianxuan Sect.

"My Shenmu Sect is not much closer to Tianxuan Sect, but we are willing to help in killing Zhou Huaiying, even if it’s tens of thousands of miles away."

At this moment, Ancestor He of Shenmu Sect stepped forward. As the only Tao Achieving in Shenmu Sect, he knew he had to eliminate any signs of danger.

"I, from Bing State’s Pure Jade Sect, am also willing to contribute. I don’t care about benefits, I just want to rid the cultivation world of a great threat."

The Tao Achieving cultivator from Pure Jade Sect immediately added. When it comes to killing, we don’t need many reasons. If they pose a threat, it’s enough, just like when Zhou Huaiying killed Xia Qingshan.

Seeing this, the others all agreed as well, feeling empowered by their numbers, Zhou Huaiying didn’t seem as terrifying anymore.

Wu Zilin, noticing the reaction of the group, was overjoyed and immediately announced the strategy to kill Zhou Huaiying. He would use a medicine to suppress the side effects of the Blood Demon Manual as bait, lure Zhou Huaiying to Danxia Sect, set up an ambush, surround him, and gather the power of over a dozen Tao Achieving to kill him together.

As the group fervently discussed, suddenly ripples appeared in the formation of Danxia Sect. The three Tao Achieving of Danxia Sect’s faces changed drastically, and Wu Zilin acted first, thrusting his sword.

"Bang"

With a loud noise, a figure fell from the roof.

"Don’t hit, it’s me, Xia Qingshan."

Another Tao Achieving was about to strike, but the man hurriedly yelled, making him stop abruptly. Everyone looked to see who had fallen.

"Xia Qingshan."

"Xia Qingshan."

The crowd gasped in astonishment. The person they had been searching for had come to them voluntarily?

"Hmph."

Wu Zilin snorted coldly, quickly moving forward to grab Xia Qingshan. Regardless of anything else, he wanted to restrain him first.

Xia Qingshan didn’t resist and let them capture him. He smiled and looked at everyone.

"Your skills are still a bit low."

Xia Qingshan said he thought he could sneak in without being noticed, but he ended up revealing himself.

"Xia Qingshan, what do you want to do?"

"I know what you are doing. You are plotting to kill Zhou Huaiying."

"So what if we are?"

Wu Zilin and the others exchanged glances, feeling shocked. This was a top-secret matter and should not have been leaked so carelessly.

"I am here to stop you."

"It’s a joke. How can you stop us?"

"Friend Wu, please wait."

Ancestor He suddenly spoke up, then approached and said. Xia Qingshan, a disciple of the Shenmu Sect killed you once, you cursed my junior brother to death, Zhou Huaiying killed you twice, and you said to stop us from killing him, isn’t that too biased?

"Yes, Xia Qingshan, why are you trying to stop us?"

Everyone couldn’t understand why Xia Qingshan, who had been killed twice by Zhou Huaiying, was trying to stop them. Shouldn’t he be helping instead?

Now Wu Zilin was also curious. He originally wanted to use Xia Qingshan’s conflict with Zhou Huaiying to kill Zhou Huaiying, so why was he helping Zhou Huaiying now?

"Because you are all too weak."

"What do you mean, Xia Qingshan?"

"All of you are elders of a sect, you should know the current situation of the world."

"Please explain clearly."

"The demon clan is about to have a Demon Emperor born."

"This…"

The group still couldn’t understand – they knew about the Demon Emperor Seed Plan of the demon clan, after all, there was a lot of commotion in the Wilderness.

"In less than five hundred years, a Demon Emperor will be born in the demon clan. When the Demon Emperor descends, it will surely bring bloodshed and the inevitable war between the demon and human clans. And the human clan is currently very weak. Once the demon clan launches an attack, the human clan will surely be defeated."

"What does that have to do with Zhou Huaiying?"

"It does. Zhou Huaiying is currently the only one, in my opinion, with a chance to become the chosen one for the Human Emperor."

"Human Emperor?"

"Just based on him."

Xia Qingshan’s words shocked the group. Zhou Huaiying has a chance to become the Human Emperor?

"Xia Qingshan, Zhou Huaiying is evil."

"That is your perspective. In my eyes, there is no distinction between good and evil. I see Zhou Huaiying as clever, calm, ruthless, and powerful in cultivation. Hence, I say you all are too weak. If any of you could match him, he wouldn’t stand a chance."

Xia Qingshan said that he doesn’t see things in terms of good and evil. He sees Zhou Huaiying as indeed more capable than them, very clever, talented, calm, and able to endure, even though his intentions might not be pure, they are still strengths.

"Wait, are you saying we still have a chance?"

"You all don’t have a chance. But your descendants, future generations, have a chance. Let me witness the rise of a Human Emperor from the human race. Then, Zhou Huaiying won’t need to kill you all, I will."

Xia Qingshan replied directly, leaving everyone momentarily speechless. The topic they had just discussed for so long was completely derailed.