Free Web NovelChapter 411: Chapter 369: Confessing the Truth
From the perspective of the Xuanguang Sect, there’s nothing wrong with this. The same Spirit Seed, if cultivated by our Golden Core Major Sect, naturally possesses greater combat strength compared to that of the Spirit Talisman Sect’s Foundation Establishment Sect.
In this way, why should we cede our territory and population to the Spirit Talisman Sect? Wouldn’t this weaken our overall strength?
Zhuang Qing sighed deeply: "In the current situation, all we can do is wait. Once the Shuangye Alliance is destroyed, the Xuanguang Sect will naturally allocate the newly acquired lands and population as rewards."
"If our sect can accumulate enough merits, it’s quite possible that we might be granted Golden Dawn Peak once again."
Yinn Hongbo shook his head: "Destroy the Shuangye Alliance? When will that happen?"
Zhuang Qing sighed inwardly.
It’s not about when it will happen, but whether it can happen at all.
The Shuangye Alliance’s position is solid; there’s no likelihood of its downfall in the short term. Unless Lu Qian brings about his own demise.
Could Lu Qian have a death wish?
Zhuang Qing would rather believe Master Fengfeng suddenly dies from cultivation deviation than believe Lu Qian would play himself to death.
"Then, perhaps there’s another option?"
Zhuang Qing slowly opened the secret message sent by Lu Qian.
After a moment, Zhuang Qing looked up with a puzzled expression, turning the letter over, but whether viewed upside down or at an angle, he couldn’t see any mysteries within.
Yinn Hongbo, growing impatient, snatched the letter, scanning through it quickly, and exclaimed at the end.
"That’s it? What’s Lu Qian up to?"
Zhuang Qing shook his head; this letter was neither an overture nor a threat. From beginning to end, it was filled only with pleasantries and heartfelt well-wishes, with no other content.
What’s the meaning of this, sending blessings over thousands of miles?
While the two of the Spirit Talisman Sect were perplexed, a grand celebration was taking place in the hall of the Shuangye Alliance in Lingsha City.
They celebrated Wang Yu’s successful Foundation Establishment and the Shuangye Alliance’s victory in repelling their enemies, achieving considerable gains.
The high ranks of the Shuangye Alliance toasted Wang Yu in turn to congratulate him, and even some Fifth Generation Disciples boldly stepped forward to offer their blessings, creating a lively scene.
Wang Yu maintained a smiling face, accepting drinks from all who came, one cup after another.
But he knew himself that the false smile on his face had become completely rigid, and in his heart, he felt no joy whatsoever. He simply understood that on this occasion, he should be happy, and so he feigned happiness.
The fine wine, once sweet and mellow, now had no taste, and his body seemed to resist even the finest delicacies, rendering them tasteless and repulsive.
Fortunately, the atmosphere was lively, and Wang Yu’s pretense was convincing, feeling that the only one not deceived was Lu Qian.
When Wang Yu first returned to the sect, naturally it caused a sensation, but he couldn’t continue to wear the conical hat. He had to explain that during Foundation Establishment, he had a unique opportunity and obtained a Marvelous Scripture, and after cultivation, his body changed, using this as an excuse to face the sect’s key personnel.
Upon seeing those pitch-black and eerie eyes devoid of any whites, everyone fell silent, words stuck in their throats. As Wang Yu’s gaze passed, a chill ran through everyone, sending shivers down their spines.
Just as the atmosphere hit an all-time low, Lu Qian smiled and grasped Wang Yu’s hands: "Senior Brother Wang, these eyes are quite awe-inspiring. In the future, when you encounter an enemy, there’s no need to lift a finger; just a glare could frighten them to death."
"The world is vast and full of wonders. Various cultivation techniques have their own peculiar effects. I’ve heard of some methods that cause people to grow wings, gills, or scales and claws. Senior Brother Wang has merely changed his eyes; what’s so strange about that? Successfully achieving Foundation Establishment is a great boon for our Yunshan Sect."
Only then did everyone breathe a sigh of relief and gathered around, echoing Lu Qian’s words with praise.
Still, Wang Yu vaguely felt that Lu Qian had already noticed something.
Now, at the banquet, as the hero, Wang Yu sat alongside Lu Qian, receiving congratulations. With his heightened senses, he could feel that this Sect Leader Junior Brother was continually observing him.
Thinking of this made him feel more on edge, and after a few hours, when the gathering ended, he still couldn’t avoid Lu Qian’s invitation.
"Senior Brother Wang, shall we have a chat?"
Wang Yu silently followed Lu Qian into a secret room. Lu Qian waved his hand, sealing the space with several layers of arrays.
"Senior Brother Wang, what exactly happened in the forbidden zone?"
Wang Yu slowly said: "I already mentioned before that I encountered a rare opportunity in the forbidden zone. Not only did I succeed in Foundation Establishment, but I also discovered a Marvelous Scripture and cultivated the techniques from it, resulting in my current appearance."
Lu Qian merely stared at him quietly, then suddenly said, "Senior Brother Wang, you can’t be considered a living person anymore, can you?"
Wang Yu abruptly stood up, cold light emanating from his eyes, but Lu Qian remained composed, maintaining eye contact with him, albeit with a slightly urgent tone: "Senior Brother Wang, if you don’t trust me, why did you return?"
Wang Yu paused and closed his eyes: "Indeed, I’ve become a half-corpse entity, neither human nor corpse, no longer a living being. Since the Sect Leader knows, what does he intend to do?"
Lu Qian exclaimed, "What do you mean by ’intend to do’? No matter what you become, you are my senior brother, my family, my fellow Yunshan disciple!"
Wang Yu steadfastly looked at Lu Qian, and the term "Yunshan disciple" echoed in his heart like a grand bell.
Indeed, I am Wang Yu of the Yunshan Sect, a Yunshan disciple!
This is the reason I returned!
"Senior Brother Wang, what really happened in the forbidden zone? If you’re being controlled, let’s find a way together, shall we?"
Wang Yu was astonished; he didn’t expect that Lu Qian could even discern the presence of Ying Kuo within him.
Lu Qian’s expression was extremely earnest, having considered everything after receiving Wu Yan’s communication.
Although Wang Yu’s identity was doubtful, his actions in turning the tide and saving the situation, along with his displayed behavior, proved that he still retained independent thought and rationality. His stance was still that of a Yunshan disciple.
Therefore, Lu Qian didn’t want to employ any means; he just wanted to plainly tell his Senior Brother not to worry, he would help him.
Wang Yu blankly watched Lu Qian for a moment. Even though he couldn’t feel the warmth and emotion that a normal person should, he still tried hard to let go of his defenses.
No matter what, regardless of what I’ve become, I am Wang Yu of the Yunshan Sect.
As long as what I do and what I plan serve to gain the greatest benefit for the Yunshan Sect, that will suffice.
Wang Yu finally spoke, recounting everything that had happened since entering the forbidden zone, leaving nothing out.
Laughing corpses blocking the way, a Golden Core taking action, innumerable living corpses in the forests on both sides of the muddy mountain trail, red-topped stone houses with red coffins, the strange baby growing into a Corpse Hill, and the peculiar rules pervasive in the forbidden zone...
Then, bearing the shell of a corpse, narrowly escaping death many times, he finally reached the Treasure Land, only to encounter Corpse Ancestor Ying Kuo fishing and the sycophantic Master Yuhu...
Upon hearing that during Wang Yu’s critical Celestial-Human Communication phase in Foundation Establishment, Ying Kuo intervened using the Fetus Breeding Technique, transforming him from the inside out with the Essence Evil of a Corpse Ancestor, growing black lotuses, forming lotus seedpods, drawing Dao Patterns, replacing his five viscera, and attaching Corpse Arms, Lu Qian couldn’t help but cry out in alarm, deeply concerned.
"Senior Brother Wang, may I examine your current form?"
Wang Yu nodded, extending his wrist. Lu Qian placed his fingers on it, his Niwan Palace faintly vibrating, his Divine Sense rolling like waves, merging with Spiritual Power and entering Wang Yu’s body, flowing through his meridians.
