Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 569: Ready-Made First-Meeting Gift

Among the various tribes, Divine Transfiguration cultivators were at least core members, wielding considerable influence. Some were even chieftains, with numerous Nascent Soul cultivators flocking to them. Their power was immense, and when combined, such a force could run rampant across the Demon Region, disregarding all rules. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

This was how Divine Transfiguration cultivators were viewed in the eyes of the Foundation Establishment experts and Golden Core old ancestors—Divine Transfiguration cultivators were the heavens.

However, the Divine Transfiguration cultivators knew that compared to true cultivators, they were mere ants.

Just like now.

The legendary Diabolic Sound Heavenly Maiden had appeared. With a single move, she had frozen them all mid-air, rendering them utterly immobile. They could only watch helplessly as the trio chatted and laughed.

“In the past, many accidents occurred during my travels in the Demon Region. I relied entirely on Big Senior Sister to act as my safety net and clean up after me. Now, my cultivation is different. I no longer need Big Senior Sister; I can handle things on my own.” Gan Tian smiled.

Ah, this is growth.

“As for you all...” She turned her head. Although her eyes were covered, she could still acutely observe her surroundings. “All of you have struggled and fought your way through the Demon Region for many years. You should understand its rules: those who kill will eventually be killed. Since you attacked my junior brother, there is no need for you to remain alive.”

“Wait—” The qiongqi desperately tried to break free, hoping to beg for mercy. But he had only uttered one word when Gan Tian plucked the guqin strings again.

Sound waves transformed into invisible threads, slicing the Divine Transfiguration and Nascent Soul cultivators in the sky into pieces. Chunks of flesh from the mangled bodies rained down with a grisly blood shower, striking the earth with sickening thuds.

Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou swallowed their saliva. Third Senior Sister’s methods are truly brutal.

“What’s the big deal? This is how people killed in ancient times,” the Everlasting Immortal Fairy testified. The ancient era was even more dangerous than the Demon Region now. Countless cultivators and demons perished every day.

The Foundation Establishment and Golden Core demons who had just woken up were dumbstruck. The lofty Divine Transfiguration cultivators had been slaughtered so easily. Their minds couldn’t process such shocking information immediately.

After a few seconds, one demon finally screamed and fled frantically. The remaining demons seemed to have been jolted from a dream and also scrambled to escape.

Never mind where we run to—just getting away from here is enough!

Gan Tian had no interest in these small fries and let them leave.

With the rabble either dead or gone, Gan Tian continued observing Lu Yang. Sensing his solid foundation, a trace of wistfulness stirred within her. She shook out a tablecloth, spread it on the ground, and gestured for the two to sit and not to be overly reserved. “Your cultivation progress is pretty rapid. I heard that when you formally became Shifu’s disciple, he happened to be missing, and Big Senior Sister personally taught you.

“You’re so lucky. I also wanted Big Senior Sister to teach me, but the timing was never in my favor.

“I asked Big Senior Sister to send a fellow disciple well-versed in ancient history. I didn’t expect her to send you. To think you’ve become an ancient history scholar recognized by Big Senior Sister at such a young age.”

Lu Yang smiled obsequiously. “It’s all luck, all luck.”

Gan Tian waved her hand, encouraging Lu Yang. “How can you call it luck? Don’t belittle yourself. Luck is only part of it. Your achievements today were built on your hard work.”

Lu Yang thought about it. That’s indeed the case. If I hadn’t worked hard to pass the Immortal Fairy’s trials, I wouldn’t have survived until now.

Gan Tian then turned to Meng Jingzhou, her tone slightly teasing. “Since he is Lu Yang, you must be the eldest young master of the Meng Family? I heard from Big Senior Sister that with your Single’s Spirit Root, you are bold to innovate, forming two Single’s Golden Cores and even mastering Nirvana True Fire to accelerate your cultivation speed, completely unafraid of wavering willpower and falling into Qi deviation. Even diabolic cultivators wouldn’t dare do that! Your Dao heart devoted to pursuing the immortal Dao places you above everyone else!

“As your senior sister, I ought to bring a gift for our first meeting, but I came in a rush. How about this—I’ll open this secret domain and take you inside to find some good stuff.” A senior sister should act like one; I can’t shortchange them.

The secret domain’s entrance was right beneath their feet. She summoned the white jade disc floating in the air. “This secret domain was likely left behind by a Divine Transfiguration cultivator of the Suanni[1] Tribe. Back then, he was a renowned Divine Transfiguration cultivator in the Demon Region and considered a genius. He was high-spirited and arrogant, wiping out several small tribes on a whim. Unfortunately for him, he provoked a powerful entity he shouldn’t have. The formidable enemy attacked, and the suanni was no match and died resentfully in the north. His defensive supreme treasure, the white jade disc, was shattered by the enemy into three pieces, scattered across the Demon Region.”

Gan Tian sighed. “I also tried to search for the white jade disc fragments, but to no avail, and this matter was shelved. I never expected you two youngsters to assemble it today.”

“...Indeed, I also never expected to assemble it.” Lu Yang could swear on his conscience that he did nothing. The white jade disc simply flew into my hands by itself. “Senior Sister, don’t secret domains usually have cultivation realm restrictions? Can you enter a Divine Transfiguration-level secret domain?”

Gan Tian shook her head. “What you’re describing are secret domains left as providence for later generations. With cultivation realm restrictions set in place, future generations must pass the trials within to earn rewards. This secret domain is the suanni’s personal stash. As long as you can open it, you can enter and exit freely. There are no restrictions.”

“I see.”

“Secret domains left as providence for later generations are rarer in the Demon Region but more common in Great Xia. It’s not your fault for having this misconception.”

“Why are they common in Great Xia?”

“There are two reasons. First, some cultivators are particular about fate and prepare for cultivation in the future. If a junior can benefit from their secret domain, they will form positive karmic ties with them, which can reduce the damage suffered during future lightning tribulations.”

“What’s the second reason?”

“In Great Xia, inheritance taxes are mandated by law. Some cultivators are unwilling to pay it and choose to set up a secret domain for fated individuals. This counts as a gift and is not taxed.”

Lu Yang, “...”

Meng Jingzhou, “...”

Gan Tian hefted the white jade disc in her hand. “This disc is actually quite useful. It’s just that its grade is too high, so you two can’t use it. Otherwise, I’d give it to you.” I’m not like Big Senior Sister, who can place several layers of seals on the white jade disc, letting them unlock one by one as Lu Yang’s cultivation increases.

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The secret domain’s entrance was a vortex of black with specks of starlight. If one rashly charged in without the key, even if the vortex didn’t shred them to pieces, the intruder would be teleported to an unknown location, fraught with danger.

Gan Tian activated the white jade disc effortlessly, as if she already knew how to use it. The white jade disc connected with the secret domain entrance. After she gently twisted it, the entrance opened.

“Done.”

“Senior Sister, you seem very familiar with how to use the white jade disc?” Lu Yang asked uncertainly.

“What’s the big deal about that? When I fought that suanni, he kept using this disc. I watched a few times and learned.”

“...You were the one who killed that suanni?”

“Did I not mention that? Oh right, I said he provoked a formidable enemy. It’s the same thing.”

1. The suanni is a mythical beast that resembles a lion and is said to be one of the dragon’s nine sons. Motifs of the suanni are often seen as decorations on incense burners. ☜