Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 112: The Reason for the Taciturn Daoist Priest’s Imprisonment

Apart from its status as one of the Five Great Immortal Sects, the Dao-Seeking Sect also had a resounding reputation in the cultivation world—similar to how parents would admonish their children not to play with bad kids, the elders would frequently warn their disciples not to hang out with those from the Dao-Seeking Sect.

However, there would always be disciples who didn’t believe in their warnings and mingled with the Dao-Seeking Sect, bringing great distress to those around them.

One example was Lan Ting.

Fortunately, the higher-ups in the cultivation world knew that the Dao-Seeking Sect was not incorrigible. Ever since the previous sect leader of the Dao-Seeking Sect disappeared and the new sect leader, Yun Zhi, succeeded him, there had been a visible improvement in the ethos of the Dao-Seeking Sect—it was primarily reflected by how the Dao-Seeking Sect no longer harmed others but only targeted their own members. If one were to view the Dao-Seeking Sect as a mental institution, Yun Zhi would be the director, one of the rare sane individuals.

In any case, having Yun Zhi instead of someone else visiting is still better.

A bright voice echoed from beneath the Heaven Strategy Sect. In the blink of an eye, an elderly figure had appeared before Yun Zhi.

”Dao Amplification Savant,” greeted Yun Zhi with cupped hands.

The Dao Amplification Savant was the Heaven Strategy Sect’s Grand Elder, an antique in the cultivation world where few lived longer than him. He kept a low profile, never revealing his true cultivation.

“Fellow Daoist, why have you come?” The Dao Amplification Savant addressed Yun Zhi as “Fellow Daoist,” not daring to be dismissive toward Yun Zhi.

“I have some questions regarding immortals,” Yun Zhi replied.

“Please come with me.”

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“Please go ahead.”

The Dao Amplification Savant invited Yun Zhi into a secret chamber within the sect and poured her some tea.

“Which aspects of immortals would you like to inquire about?” the Dao Amplification Savant asked.

“How much do you know about the Everlasting Immortal?”

A troubled expression spread across the Dao Amplification Savant’s visage as he smiled bitterly. “The Everlasting Immortal? Fellow Daoist, you have asked a good question. The Everlasting Immortal was the most mysterious entity among the Ancient Five Immortals. If it weren’t for the Everlasting Creed confidently claiming that they had discovered an ancient ruin containing records of the Everlasting Immortal, even I wouldn’t have known of their existence.

“However, even if there are ancient relics, they may not necessarily be real. I remain skeptical about the Everlasting Immortal’s existence.”

“Could you elaborate?” Yun Zhi pressed further.

“Relics from over ten thousand years ago may be considered ancient to us now, but does being ancient imply that it is legitimate? I heard that the ancient ruins were products of the Great Qian Dynasty, but what about it? We are already in a new epoch, with the ancient era being several hundred thousand years ago.

“Those with personal agendas could easily conjure an incomprehensible ancient ruin during the Great Qian Dynasty. After one or two hundred thousand years, if someone accidentally stumbles upon it and sees that it is an ancient ruin, they may exclaim in awe and assume that the records within are true.

“If there really was an Everlasting Immortal, then why is there no other supporting evidence apart from this ancient ruin? Numerous cave domains from the Great Qian Dynasty have also been excavated, but why haven’t we seen any records regarding the Everlasting Immortal?”

Yun Zhi nodded, finding that the Dao Amplification Savant’s reasoning did make some sense. “I believe you know that I recently located the headquarters of the Everlasting Creed. Unfortunately, they fled too quickly, and I couldn’t capture a single person. Nonetheless, I managed to glean some information from the materials they left behind.”

In reality, Yun Zhi hadn’t obtained any intelligence from the headquarters, but out of safety considerations for Lu Yang, she didn’t mention any of Lu Yang’s involvement.

“I would like to hear the details,” the Dao Amplification Savant said.

“According to the Everlasting Creed, the special trait of the Everlasting Immortal’s Dao Fruit could be termed as ‘imperishable.’ As long as someone calls out the Everlasting Immortal’s title and immortal name, the Everlasting Immortal can be resurrected,” Yun Zhi expounded.

The Dao Amplification Savant’s pupils constricted, shock written across his face. This is an incredible characteristic! They can’t die even if they want to.

“Every immortal’s Dao Fruit possesses a unique characteristic. Does that mean that this matter is true?” the Dao Amplification Savant lamented before continuing, “However, this is ultimately a one-sided claim by the Everlasting Creed. I stand by my opinion that this is an attempt to create an immortal.

“The method employed is similar to the case of the Great Xia Dynasty’s luck leading to immortal ascension. A mastermind behind the scenes fabricates a non-existent immortal and capitalizes on the Everlasting Creed’s faith. As the faith accumulates, the Everlasting Immortal gradually materializes. Once the power of faith reaches a certain threshold, the Everlasting Immortal will manifest from nothingness.”

Yun Zhi didn’t refute him but listened quietly to his theories. The Everlasting Immortal has already been revived, so they are definitely not creating an immortal, but the theory of creating immortals is not without merits. Maybe the other three diabolic creeds are creating immortals.

Yun Zhi thanked the Dao Amplification Savant and departed gracefully.

The sect leader of the Heaven Strategy Sect approached the Dao Amplification Savant, still shaken by the scene of Yun Zhi tearing through the defense array with her bare hands. “Founding Master, just how strong is Yun Zhi? Has she become an immortal?”

“Don’t ask, I don’t know anything.”

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Yun Zhi had visited many people, with the Dao Amplification Savant being the last. Now that the matter was concluded, she went straight back to the sect.

Meanwhile, Lu Yang had returned to Heaven’s Gate Peak and attempted to find his master once more.

“How did it go? What did my senior brothers say? Did they say that the Dao-Seeking Sect has become more prosperous under my leadership?” The Taciturn Daoist Priest was puffed up with pride. I have made indelible contributions to the Dao-Seeking Sect.

Lu Yang looked at his master with a complicated gaze. “Indeed, your contributions are significant, but everyone would rather have Big Senior Sister manage the sect.”

The Taciturn Daoist Priest’s head drooped dejectedly, as if his heart had turned into a pile of ash from losing all hope. “Is that really the case? Oh well, let her take the position of sect leader then. It’s only reasonable for the new generation to replace the older one.

“However, if word gets out that a disciple imprisons their master to usurp power, it would ultimately tarnish the Dao-Seeking Sect’s reputation. Why don’t you let me out? I can run far away and not bring up the matter of the sect leader’s position again, and neither will I ever return to the Dao-Seeking Sect. How does that sound?” the Taciturn Daoist Priest tried to negotiate with Lu Yang.

Lu Yang hesitated, feeling that the Taciturn Daoist Priest made some valid points. Shifu doesn’t seem like someone who would vie for power.

Just as he was contemplating whether to release his master, a cold voice sounded from above him. “Shifu, do you really want to get out so badly?”

The Taciturn Daoist Priest’s expression changed drastically in a dramatic turn of events.

Lu Yang raised his head, surprised to see that Yun Zhi had returned. “Big Senior Sister!”

Yun Zhi acknowledged him softly before landing gently, not sullied by even a speck of dust.

“Shifu, were you deceiving Little Junior Brother just to get out?” Yun Zhi questioned without a trace of warmth, but to the Taciturn Daoist Priest’s ears, her voice sounded like a terrifying volcano about to erupt.

Deceive? Lu Yang’s heart raced. Don’t tell me that everything Shifu told me was a lie? Then what is the truth? The gears in Lu Yang’s head rotated rapidly, and he soon came to a possible conclusion, one that seemed highly plausible!

Shifu had fallen to mad qi deviation., so Big Senior Sister placed righteousness before kin and suppressed Shifu here. Considering that dirty laundry shouldn’t be aired in public, she didn’t disclose the matter of Shifu’s mad qi deviation to the elders. Meanwhile, Shifu took advantage of Big Senior Sister’s absence to transmit an auditory message to me and sweet-talked me into removing the talisman so that he could wreak chaos in the world.

That was a close shave. Luckily, Big Senior Sister came in the nick of time.

Yun Zhi continued to say, “Look at the other sect leaders, they’re all diligently cultivating. Now look at yourself, idling away the whole day. Have you finished the daily cultivation homework I assigned you? Have you made any breakthroughs in your cultivation realm?” she reproached. “You’ve not completed a single thing, and yet you still want to come out and play?”

The Taciturn Daoist Priest stammered, unable to utter a single word.

Lu Yang, “...”

What on earth was I thinking just now? How could such a melodramatic thing happen in the Dao-Seeking Sect?!