Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 586: Alliance

The Creation Ancient Domain had two rule restrictions.

One: Those who had entered the Creation Ancient Domain before could not enter a second time.

Two: Those who had entered the Creation Ancient Domain could not disclose the contents of the trials within the ancient domain.

The purpose of these two rules was to ensure the fairness of the ancient domain’s trials as much as possible. Thus, the demons and the pure-blooded humans were all equally ignorant about the Creation Ancient Domain.

That said, these rules weren’t absolute restrictions. If Yun Zhi were here, she could likely enter and exit the ancient domain without any hindrance. But such methods were too difficult; Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou couldn’t learn them.

“This ancient domain originates from ancient times, so it should be quite complex. How about finding an ally?” Lu Yang proposed.

Golden Core cultivators were the most malleable. How a cultivator cultivated and formed their golden core would affect their entire life. A classic example was the Everlasting Immortal Fairy. Although her Unbeatable Golden Core had shattered into a nascent soul, its profound influence persisted to this day. Hence, the Creation Ancient Domain’s entry restriction was at the Golden Core Stage.

To the entire Demon Region, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were outsiders. Even if they could fight, once the demon prodigies swarmed them, even the Unbeatable Golden Core wouldn’t help. The safest approach was to find allies.

“Sure.” Meng Jingzhou nodded steadily. Not only are we human, but we also have the dual identities of the Dao-Seeking Sect and the Meng Family. If our identities get exposed, it may bode ill for the demon prodigies.

“What about the Phoenix Tribe? They have some dealings with the Dao-Seeking Sect, and I also have acquaintances there,” Gan Tian suggested. At the moment, she had a pair of tiger ears, a blindfold, and a swaying tiger tail.

She was temporarily impersonating a member of the Qiongqi Tribe.

“The Phoenix Tribe... Senior Sister, do you know who wrote Dragon Phoenix Transformation?”

“No.”

“Our shifu wrote it.”

Gan Tian was stunned for a second. I didn’t know that.

Once again, she felt that her shifu’s misdeeds were numerous and inexhaustible; they could pop up at any time. She sighed. “Had I known, I wouldn’t have been so heavy-handed the last time I sparred with the Dragon and Phoenix tribes.”

“...How heavy-handed were you?” Meng Jingzhou asked cautiously.

“I’m afraid their future heart devils might be my image. Anyway, let’s not talk about that; it’s irrelevant now. The Dragon and Phoenix tribes probably don’t know about Shifu’s misdeeds yet. We can ally with them.”

“What about the Dragon Tribe?”

“That wouldn't exactly work. Back then, I often challenged the dragons to duels to advance through combat. My relationship with the Dragon Tribe isn’t too good. At the time, I was at the Apex Divine Transfiguration Stage. To seek a breakthrough, I circled the Dragon Tribe’s territory. If I encountered someone at my level, I’d challenge them, and if I encountered someone I couldn’t beat, I’d hide from them.

“It wasn't just the Dragon Tribe; I’ve fought the Baihu (White Tiger) Tribe, Zhuyan Tribe, Taowu Tribe, and so on.”

Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou were speechless. Third Senior Sister’s bounty is still too low.

Gan Tian continued, “However, I was caught by the Phoenix Tribe, so I had to ask Big Senior Sister for backup. She handled the elders and had me fight my peers. The Phoenix Tribe knows my identity but has never leaked it. They’re pretty reliable.”

“Then let’s cooperate with the Phoenix Tribe.” Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou nodded in unison, trusting Gan Tian’s judgement.

The three approached the phoenixes, drawing wary looks from them and their avian followers.

““Halt! Who are you?” Jiang Shan shouted, eyeing the three with vigilance—especially Gan Tian, who he couldn’t help but find dangerous.

“It’s me, Gan Tian,” said Gan Tian coolly as she introduced herself.

Hearing the name, Jiang Shan staggered several steps backward.

It wasn’t only Jiang Shan. Two other phoenixes recalled the day Gan Tian pinned them to the ground and thrashed them. Their faces turned pallid, and they also retreated a few steps back.

Escorting the Phoenix Tribe’s prodigy, Jiang Shishi, was an elder of the Phoenix Tribe who had exchanged cultivation insights with Yun Zhi and knew Gan Tian’s identity.

Gan Tian asked, “We have matters we wish to discuss with the Phoenix Tribe. Could we find a quiet place?” She was referring to the Phoenix Tribe’s followers. The Phoenix Tribe is trustworthy, but I can’t say for certain about these followers.

“Alright.”

Gan Tian called the Phoenix Tribe elder, Jiang Shan, and Jiang Shishi aside. “Let me introduce you to my junior brothers, Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou.”

Hearing the names, Jiang Shishi was visibly moved, sizing up the two with surprise. As the Phoenix Tribe’s prodigy and future chieftain, she held herself to the highest standards and paid close attention to Great Xia’s prodigies, especially her peers of the same generation.

These two are mentioned the most in the intelligence I’ve gathered.

Lu Yang’s spells are peerless. Rumors even say he is a sword cultivator, but no one has seen his sword drawn.

Meng Jingzhou’s Pure Yang Body repels ghosts and evil. He trains hard in physique cultivation and has integrated fists and spells. His trump card is still undetermined.

Despite considering herself supremely talented, she wasn’t confident she could defeat the two.

“What do you intend to do?” the Phoenix Tribe elder asked.

“Form an alliance with you and enter the ancient domain together.”

The Phoenix Tribe elder didn’t decline immediately but contemplated seriously, weighing the pros and cons.

These two are the strongest Golden Core Stage duo in Great Xia. In terms of combat prowess, they’re undoubtedly stronger than the Phoenix Tribe’s followers.

Moreover, they are from the Dao-Seeking Sect. Jiang Shishi has been carefully protected and praised by followers since birth; her heart is too pure, and her skin is too thin—she can’t become the chieftain like this.

It’s a good chance to let the Dao-Seeking Sect’s influence rub off on her. Although the Dao-Seeking Sect had a notorious reputation in the Demon Region, the Phoenix Tribe elder knew they didn’t betray their own, so their credibility was assured.

“Sure,” he agreed.

“Fellow Daoist Jiang, I look forward to your guidance,” Lu Yang said with a smile, cupping his fists.

Jiang Shishi reacted a beat late before returning the gesture. “Likewise, Fellow Daoist Lu. I look forward to your guidance.”

“Senior Brother Jiang, we meet again.” Meng Jingzhou cupped his fists. Since they had established an alliance, they could address each other as senior and junior brothers as per Great Xia’s custom.

“It’s been a long time. The last time we met, you two were still at the Foundation Establishment Stage. I knew you would shine brilliantly at the Golden Core Stage, but I didn’t expect you to be this strong.” Jiang Shan got quite sentimental.

“Shishi, who are these two?” A hearty laugh came from the Jiuying Tribe’s young lord. Following behind was his protector from the Jiuying Tribe, who emitted a faint oppressive pressure.

Despite the hearty laugh, his eyes glinted with a gloomy hue as they scanned Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou.

Jiang Shishi frowned, displeased with the Jiuying Tribe Young Lord. “Qin Feng, I’ve told you many times that our relationship isn’t that close. Don’t address me with such familiarity!”

“Who is this?” Lu Yang asked Jiang Shan through an auditory message.

“Qin Feng, young lord of the Jiuying Tribe. He is the final disciple of the Jiuying Tribe’s Transcendent Tribulation old ancestor. His status is no less than the chieftain’s. Since his debut in the cultivation world, he has pursued Shishi without success. He probably sees you two as rivals. Be careful.”

“Alright.”

Qin Feng didn’t pester Jiang Shishi further. After shooting warning glances at Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, he left.

The Jiuying Tribe’s protector never spoke, but the oppressive pressure he deliberately released said it all.

Gan Tian sensed this and furrowed her brows.

Two more hours passed.

The ancient domain opened. Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou followed Jiang Shishi inside.

Outside, the protectors and guardians of various tribes remained.

Once her junior brothers entered the ancient domain, Gan Tian left the Phoenix Tribe’s contingent. Before leaving, she told them, “When I return later, act like you don’t know me.”

Another thirty minutes passed.

Gan Tian flew in from afar on her beast hide, swaying unsteadily. Blood dripped from the beast hide—it was her blood. She was severely wounded.

“Look! It’s the Diabolic Sound Heavenly Maiden!” An expert with sharp eyes recognized Gan Tian.

“It is her! How is she injured?!”

Gan Tian was gravely injured, biting her lip. She had flown here on sheer willpower. She bellowed in rage, “Qiongqi Tribe! You have no credibility! You hired me to explore the tombs of various tribes to uncover their secrets, and now you kill the donkey after it’s done grinding, sending assassins to get rid of me once I’m not useful!

“Even if I die, I’ll drag you down with me!”