I Can Upgrade My Talent Infinitely

Chapter 399: Chapter 306: Nascent Soul Influence (2)

Gao Tianxing smiled. "It’s not so bad that we’re in Celestial Ghost Mansion’s territory. At least it’s not Blood Spirit Sect territory."

Through their previous idle chatter, Fang Yun had learned that of the six Evil Dao Nascent Soul Influences, the Blood Spirit Sect had the greatest conflict with the Purple Mist Sect.

A look at the map showed that geography played a large role in their relationship; the Blood Spirit Sect was the Evil Sect closest to the Purple Mist Sect.

The small Spirit Ship maintained a steady speed as it flew onward.

By the time they reached their true destination, two Evil Sects had already arrived before them.

One of them was the Celestial Ghost Mansion.

This was Celestial Ghost Mansion’s territory, giving them a huge advantage. However, due to the balance of power among the various sects, even they couldn’t make any major moves against the other Nascent Soul Influences.

No major moves, but no shortage of minor ones.

Besides the Celestial Ghost Mansion, the other was the Black Dragon Hall, one of the two Nascent Soul-level Demon influences.

Fang Yun knew a little about the Black Dragon Hall.

The Celestial Cloud Sect even had records on them.

The reason the Celestial Cloud Sect collected this information was simple: if they ever had trouble with the Celestial Demon Sect or the Demon Spirit Sect, the Purple Mist Sect would send aid. However, those reinforcements would be susceptible to interference from the Black Dragon Hall.

If the Celestial Demon Sect was in trouble, the Black Dragon Hall might also come to their aid.

Compared to the Black Dragon Hall, Fang Yun knew very little about the other Nascent Soul-level Demon influence, Demon King Valley.

Demon King Valley was far from the Purple Mist Sect, and even farther from his own Celestial Cloud Sect.

Among the seven Nascent Soul-level influences, those farther apart tended to have fewer conflicts.

There were exceptions, of course. Fang Yun had heard from Lin Ke that the conflict between the Blood Spirit Sect and Demon King Valley ran deep.

For this reason, the Purple Mist Sect’s conflict with Demon King Valley was the mildest of its conflicts with the six Evil Dao Nascent Soul Influences.

"Hong Jinxing! To think the Purple Mist Sect sent *you* to lead their team. Just how many people are you planning on getting killed in the ’Land of No Master’ this time?"

The small Spirit Ship had just come to a halt in midair when Fang Yun heard a booming voice call out.

The voice came from the direction of the Black Dragon Hall.

’The Hong Jinxing he mentioned must be the Peak of Core Formation Elder from the Purple Mist Sect.’

"When it comes to dying, no one beats the Black Dragon Hall!" Hong Jinxing, at the Peak of Core Formation, retorted without hesitation. His words were not baseless; the last time the "Land of No Master" Secret Realm opened, the Black Dragon Hall’s Demons had suffered the most casualties.

Fang Yun silently listened to the verbal sparring between the Core Formation experts.

From the words of the Core Formation Demon from Black Dragon Hall, he gleaned one piece of information.

’The Black Dragon Hall doesn’t know that one of the five of us isn’t a Purple Mist Sect Cultivator.’

’I’m from the Celestial Cloud Sect, and it’s crucial to keep that information hidden.’

Although there was no explicit rule that Cultivators entering the "Land of No Master" Secret Realm had to be from one’s own sect, the various Nascent Soul Influences operated on a tacit understanding. It was generally believed that Core Formation-level influences were unlikely to produce exceptionally powerful Foundation Establishment disciples.

If the other six Evil Sects found out about his situation, they would almost certainly use it against the Purple Mist Sect, with the Blood Spirit Sect likely leading the charge.

For Fang Yun himself, there were also many disadvantages to being discovered.

Take the Black Dragon Hall, for example. This incident might make them even more willing to support the Celestial Demon Sect.

Judging by their combat achievements, losses, and growth in power, the Celestial Cloud Sect currently had the upper hand in the war, and Fang Yun didn’t want anything to disrupt that advantage.

This was one of the potential risks his presence here posed to his sect.

"Then let’s just see how many of your Purple Mist Sect’s Inner Sect Disciples die this time." At this, the Core Formation Demon from the Black Dragon Hall laughed, a loud and booming laugh.

It sounded as if the Black Dragon Hall had a specific plan to deal with the Purple Mist Sect.

Hong Jinxing ignored the Core Formation Demon from the Black Dragon Hall, who, in turn, offered no further provocations.

A complex Spirit Array was activated on the small Spirit Ship. It included a Sound Insulation Array and various Perception Arrays, ensuring that any attempt to probe their location with spiritual power would be detected instantly.

Verbal sparring was commonplace.

But being probed was another matter entirely.

Not even the Core Formation Demon from the Black Dragon Hall would do such a thing.

The moment the complex Spirit Array was active, Lin Ke spoke up.

"Elder Hong, that Demon from the Black Dragon Hall was far too arrogant! After we enter the ’Land of No Master’ Secret Realm, should we go after them?"

"Lin Ke, don’t be rash. We’re at a disadvantage," Hong Jinxing said, shaking his head. His meaning was obvious.

"But Senior Brother Gao is so strong!"

"No matter how strong Tianxing is, he is only one person."

Hong Jinxing’s tone had shifted, and upon hearing his words, Lin Ke lowered her head in resignation.

"Fine."

"Junior Sister Lin, once we’re inside the ’Land of No Master’ Secret Realm, the Black Dragon Hall and Demon King Valley will certainly cooperate. It would be five against ten, putting us at a severe disadvantage. What’s more, Fellow Daoist Fang won’t be joining up with us, so if we really clash, it’ll likely be four against ten."

Gao Tianxing had moved to Lin Ke’s side as he spoke, also trying to persuade her to abandon the dangerous idea.

"Fellow Daoist Gao is right," Fang Yun chimed in, adding his own word of caution.

Fang Yun knew that the four Purple Mist Sect Inner Sect Disciples would first act individually upon entering the "Land of No Master" Secret Realm before grouping up later. What he didn’t know was what their objectives were for either phase.

Fang Yun didn’t want to get involved, so he didn’t ask any further.

’If I really wanted to know, I could probably ask Lin Ke and get an answer.’

’All I need to do is focus on my own tasks and get out of the Secret Realm safely.’

"If we’re going to fight anyone, we should be teaching those Blood Demons from the Blood Spirit Sect a lesson," Chen Daguan said.

To this, Cai Qingyan gave a rare nod of approval.

She also felt that if they had to target anyone inside the "Land of No Master" Secret Realm, it should be the Blood Demons of the Blood Spirit Sect.

Speaking of the Blood Spirit Sect...

A streak of bloody light tore across the horizon.

The Foundation Establishment and Core Formation cultivators from the Blood Spirit Sect had arrived.

Besides the four Nascent Soul Influences that had already arrived, three were still missing: Demon King Valley of the Demon influences, Ten Thousand Ghosts Mountain of the Ghost Cultivator influences, and Blood Shadow Sect of the Blood Demon influences.

These three Evil Dao Nascent Soul Influences were located much farther away.

"It’s the Blood Spirit Sect."

"Ignore them."

"Mm."

As long as the newly arrived Blood Spirit Sect didn’t start anything, they would pay them no mind.

As the others discussed the Blood Spirit Sect, Fang Yun, like Cai Qingyan, listened in silence, barely speaking a word.

’If I had to choose between dealing with the Blood Spirit Sect’s Blood Demons and the Black Dragon Hall’s Demons, I would definitely prioritize the latter.’

Of the three Core Formation influences surrounding the Celestial Cloud Sect—the Celestial Demon Sect, the Demon Spirit Sect, and the Black Ghost Cave—none were Blood Demon factions.

’Ultimately, even though the Blood Spirit Sect’s conflict with the Purple Mist Sect is immense, they’re unlikely to ever show up in my territory.’

’The only exception would be if something happened to the Black Ghost Cave and it was taken over by the neighboring Core Formation Influence, the Red Sect. Only then would the Celestial Cloud Sect share a border with the Red Sect.’

’In that scenario, the Blood Spirit Sect might finally be able to influence us.’

’As an Elder of the Celestial Cloud Sect, of the six Evil Dao Nascent Soul Influences, the Demons from the Black Dragon Hall are my highest priority.’

Among the newly arrived Core Formation and Foundation Establishment Blood Demons of the Blood Spirit Sect,

the conversation quickly turned to the Purple Mist Sect.

"Those Spirit Refiners from the Purple Mist Sect... once they’re inside the ’Land of No Master’ Secret Realm, we’ll make them pay."

"Five of them go in, and none of them come out. If you can accomplish that, there will be rewards for everyone."

"Don’t worry, Elder. We know exactly how to handle Spirit Refiners from the Purple Mist Sect. Once we’ve finished our own mission, we’ll go after them."

"Perfect. My Secret Technique has just reached a critical stage, and I need the blood of a high-quality Spirit Refiner. This is the perfect opportunity... I hope I run into one of those Purple Mist Sect Spirit Refiners the moment I enter the Secret Realm."

The five Inner Sect Disciples from the Blood Spirit Sect grew excited as they discussed how they would deal with the Spirit Refiners from the Purple Mist Sect.

All five of them were at the Peak of Foundation Establishment and ranked among the top five Inner Sect Disciples in the Blood Spirit Sect.

"Should we wait for the Blood Shadow Sect to arrive and see what their plans are?"

"The Blood Shadow Sect is probably more interested in the Ghost Cultivators from Ten Thousand Ghosts Mountain."