Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 603: The Purpose of Becoming Strong

The Extreme South Nirvana Great Emperor was the collective brainchild of the Everlasting Immortal Fairy and the two members of her sect.

“Extreme South” was the prefix proposed by the Everlasting Immortal Fairy; “Nirvana” was the characteristic suggested by Lu Yang; Jiang Lianyi adopted the honorific title of “Great Emperor” upon considering that the ancient Dijiang dared to call himself the “Demon Monarch” and that her title couldn’t be weaker than his.

Before setting out, the five elders had intended to see the legendary ancient Dijiang in person. This was a living ancient half-immortal, a bona fide prominent figure. The kingdom-founding ceremony was still a few days away, and they were merely picking up Lu Yang on the way to let him broaden his horizons in the Demon City.

How did the situation reverse in the blink of an eye?

And why did the Phoenix Ancient Ancestor join the Heavenly Court, even becoming one of the Four Regents? Could it be that the Heavenly Court wasn’t fabricated and that it truly existed in ancient times? Our Heavenly Court Creed is genuinely an ancient organization?

Even though the five elders had roamed the world and witnessed many immortal traces, encountering a half-immortal powerhouse was a first for them, especially at such close range.

Jiang Lianyi raised her hand, gesturing to the five elders not to be so nervous. “The Heavenly Court Creed still requires the support of you seniors to continue its existence.”

“We dare not accept such praise; you flatter us.” Before learning her identity, they could play at being seniors. But now that they learned Jiang Lianyi’s identity, who would dare act like a senior before such a mighty personage?

Inside the mental space, the Everlasting Immortal Fairy was so amused by this scene that she rolled on the ground. “Yes yes yes! Exactly this kind of reaction! It was precisely for this that Lianyi, Little Ling, and I hid our identities to go to auctions and similar places back then!”

Lu Yang, “...”

While Jiang Lianyi spoke with the five elders, the kind-hearted Lu Yang had repeatedly tried to introduce her identity, but the Everlasting Immortal Fairy thwarted all his attempts.

So this was the reason.

Senior Lianyi is truly worthy of being your unofficial disciple. Despite losing this part of her memory, she can still elicit such reactions from the elders. Is it innate talent or muscle memory?

With a “heave-ho,” the Everlasting Immortal Fairy sprang up from the ground in a carp flip. She brushed the dirt off her and earnestly instructed the second-in-command, guiding his cultivation. “Saw that? This is the purpose of becoming strong.”

Listening to the immortal’s teachings, Lu Yang turned pensive. It seems my mental state is still lacking. Even now, I can be easily swayed by an immortal’s bewitching words, believing the Everlasting Immortal Fairy can say something profoundly philosophical.

Having finally encountered a puissant figure from ancient times, Third Elder had a question. He had been studying hard recently to enhance his refinement, lest he make a fool of himself outside. “I’ve been reading lately, and the books say the Heaven Mandate Immortal had a fondness for married women, impregnating countless women. Is this true?”

Jiang Lianyi, “...”

How did such a rumor spread? Aren’t they afraid of encountering danger during their tribulations?

Putting aside other things, how could the offspring of immortals be so easily conceived? If it were that easy, I would have been pregnant with my husband’s child a long time ago.

Jiang Lianyi shook her head gently, denying this claim. “The Heaven Mandate Immortal did not have a fondness for married women.“

Third Elder presented another question. ”I also heard that the Nine Netherworlds had already existed in ancient times, governing life, death, and reincarnation, determining the lifespans of all living beings?” This was the latest doctrine promoted after the Nine-Netherworlds Creed joined hands with the Heavenly Court Creed.

“It’s false. There was no concept of the Nine Netherworlds or reincarnation in ancient times. A person’s death was like a lamp extinguishing—there wouldn’t be a second lifetime.”

Third Elder asked yet again. “What about the Buddhist sects? The books also state that Buddhism existed in ancient times, with countless followers scattered across the universe. It was a top-tier great faction in the ancient era, and its enlightened Buddhas were equivalent to immortals.”

Jiang Lianyi continued shaking her head. “It’s false. Buddhism did exist in ancient times. The four immortals were all involved in Buddhist matters. It was a top-tier great faction, but not in the way you imagine.”

Third Elder posed another question. “I also heard that you and the Dragon Ancient Ancestor ignited a fierce battle that spanned days, with meteors filling the sky and stars obliterated; Transcendent Tribulation cultivators didn’t dare watch the battle up close. You even performed the nirvana rebirth technique and were reborn in the flames, with your phoenix cries resonating throughout the universe?”

“This one is true,” Jiang Lianyi declared with certainty, her expression serious. Then, she fell into deep thought, seemingly recalling that arduous battle. She sighed slowly, lamenting that one shouldn’t dwell on matters in the past.

The five elders were taken aback, sensing the weight of history in Jiang Lianyi’s sigh. It was a loneliness no one else could empathize with.

The Everlasting Immortal Fairy explained to Lu Yang, “This is her having mastered a third of the Heaven Mandate Immortal’s essence.”

Jiang Lianyi emerged from her recollections and asked, “I have just awakened, so I am unaware of current matters in the cultivation world. There is something I need to consult you all about.”

“Please speak, Senior Jiang. As long as we know it, we’ll tell you everything.”

“Do you know where my husband, the Demon Immortal, might be found?”

The five elders shook their heads in unison. “We have to disappoint you, Senior Jiang. The Demon Immortal is an immensely mysterious existence. We have no idea of his possible whereabouts, much less clues about him... Wait, you called the Demon Immortal ‘husband?’”

The five elders stared at Jiang Lianyi as if they had seen a ghost. The Demon Immortal and the Phoenix Ancient Ancestor had that kind of relationship?

Is this the knowledge of ancient great demons? Just casually mentioning something can overturn our understanding.

Gan Tian’s reaction was calm. When she was piloting the beast side, Jiang Lianyi had already promised her regarding this matter. Upon learning of the two’s relationship, she nearly fell off the beast hide along with it.

Jiang Lianyi had only been trying her luck. It wasn’t surprising to not hear useful information. “It looks like I’ll have to inquire with the Dragon Tribe.”

This place gathered major forces, including the Demon Region’s Dragon Tribe and the East Sea’s Dragon Tribe.

“Nephew Meng, I heard you’re here?” Footsteps and a hearty laugh emitted from outside the door. It was the Qiongqi Tribe’s Chieftain Jin.

Chieftain Jin had instructed his subordinates to report to him immediately if they saw Meng Jingzhou in the Demon City. His subordinates lived up to expectations and spotted Meng Jingzhou on his way to the inn. With five Dao-Seeking Sect elders accompanying him, it was hard not to be conspicuous.

Upon hearing that Meng Jingzhou had arrived, Chieftain Jin came straight to the inn arranged for the Dao-Seeking Sect. The thought of the Qiongqi Tribe becoming rich excited Chieftain Jin.

Once he had a brief conversation with the Meng Family’s leader, the latter agreed readily. It’s definitely thanks to Meng Jingzhou putting in good words for us that our Qiongqi Tribe could borrow spirit stones.

Chieftain Jin acted with impetuous energy. Hearing Meng Jingzhou’s voice from a guest room in the middle of the corridor, he pushed open the door without a second thought and announced bluntly, “Nephew, it’s all thanks to you that our Qiongqi Tribe was able to borrow spirit stones!”

Then, he saw Jiang Lianyi in the middle of the room, her hood removed and looking exceedingly conspicuous.

The two made eye contact.

Chieftain Jin quietly retreated, exited the guest room, and closed the door.

With a hook of Jiang Lianyi’s finger, the door opened. Chieftain Jin was pulled into the room by an invisible force. He desperately resisted but to no avail.

Without another word, Chieftain Jin closed his eyes and raised his hands in surrender. “I know the rules! I didn’t see anything today; I don’t know anything! Please spare my life, Ancient Ancestor Jiang!”

Jiang Lianyi was silent for a moment. In my impression, qiongqi are all tough bones. Is the change over three hundred thousand years this big?

Meng Jingzhou was puzzled. He had been in the Demon Region since leaving the Qiongqi Tribe and hadn’t yet sent any message home.