Immortal of the Nine Realms

Gu Yueling’s words once again plunged everyone into deep thought.

Wang Ye’s expression was grave. “Indeed, what we lack is time. If after several hundred years the coordinates of the Nine Realms are discovered by outsiders, we simply won’t be able to withstand the invasion of Half-Saints, or even Saints.

“There are quite a number of eighth-transformation Ancient Immortals in the Nine Realms, but because there is no path to ninth transformation, they have been unable to advance for a long time. If they could cultivate the Saint Canon, perhaps we could produce a batch of ninth-transformation experts, giving us some ability to resist when the invasion comes.”

Xian Yueguan turned to Gu Yueling and said, “You could sell us a coordinate unrelated to your ancestral lineage, as long as it is a place where eighth transformation Ancient Immortals can obtain the Saint Canon.”

“That’s right.”

Everyone’s expressions shifted as they all looked toward Gu Yueling.

Wasn’t the reason she refused to disclose the coordinates of the demonic beast’s ancestors precisely because she feared that, however slim the chance, the human race might one day conquer them? Even if the human race’s foundation was far inferior to these ancient demonic beasts lineages now, who could say what would happen in ten thousand years, or a hundred thousand, or even a million?

The demon race’s ancestors were capable of enduring a million years to complete a cycle of death and rebirth. The human race could do the same or even have greater patience, two million years, three million years, even five million years.

Gu Yueling shook her head. “I won’t sell them to you unless you already have the qualifications to obtain the Saint Canon. If I let you obtain the Saint Canon and you steal the results my demonic beast ancestors spent over a million years to achieve, wouldn’t we become a laughingstock? Moreover, within Qingming, resources are limited. When you become a Saint, you inevitably take away someone else’s chance at Sainthood.”

Ye Qingqiu sneered. “Then why talk about cooperation with us at all?”

“In a limited pool of people, the probability of a Saint emerging is nearly zero,” Fang Chen said with a faint smile. “So she thinks cooperating with only a small group isn’t a problem. But if the Nine Realms humans master the Saint Canon technique, it’s different. There are at least several hundred eighth-transformation Ancient Immortals in the Nine Realms. Among them, some might reach the Three Limit Breaking Steps, or even Half-Saint or Saint level.”

Gu Yueling nodded calmly. “I do have such concerns.”

“If you are willing to cooperate with me and trade the Nine Realms, and I judge that the remaining people among you pose no threat, then naturally I will help you obtain the Saint Canon.”

She fell silent for a moment. Finally, she said, “The intelligence from the Conservative Faction indicates that the Nine Realms are currently being invaded by a race known as the demons. Many years ago, when I had just attained immortality, I seem to recall hearing a senior mention that within a certain powerful race, a few minor families had joined forces to invade another race. That race was apparently called the demon race. That invasion has already begun to show results. I’m afraid it won’t be long before that race, one that is no weaker than the Nine Demonic Beast Realms, and may even have been stronger than their peak, will either be completely destroyed, or reduced to slave soldiers.”

As Gu Yueling spoke, a faint trace of cold mockery appeared in her eyes. She swept her gaze across the crowd. Seeing their somewhat ugly expressions, she continued, “I also heard that the families leading that invasion were only a few minor clans, each with just one or two experts who had broken through the First or Second Limit Breaking Steps.”

Just a few experts at the First or Second Limit Breaking Steps were enough to reduce the demon race to such a state?

The core members present had mostly already broken through the limits of their understanding, though they had never openly revealed it. So upon hearing Gu Yueling’s words, they immediately understood how terrifying this matter was.

The demon race, which possessed twenty-six realms, was reduced to ruin by a few minor families from a race guarded by Saints. Their situation had been so bad they were forced to abandon their physical bodies and migrate to the Nine Realms. Perhaps the human race’s fate would mirror the demon race’s one day?

They all understood that was Gu Yueling’s warning to them. Perhaps in the near future, they too would encounter something similar to what the demon race had suffered. The demon race could still obtain a brief reprieve through reincarnation. What about the human race?

Wang Ye suddenly said, “Everyone, let’s vote. Do we let this woman live or completely annihilate her soul?”

Everyone exchanged glances and fell into silence, as if deep in thought.

Gu Yueling remained calm. She had already figured out the key point. She would not be annihilated, at least not now.

Xian Yueguan said softly, “Her existence, in fact, can at least help stabilize the covert conflicts within the Nine Realms.”

“If we kill her, would those above really believe our words? Without concrete evidence, there will always be doubt. And as long as there is doubt, it will greatly affect the future of the Nine Realms. We should still hand her over to the higher ups and let them make the decision.”

His words received approval from most people. A few remained silent and did not vote. Only two were firmly in favor of destroying Gu Yueling’s soul completely.

“Her existence will only bring greater danger to the Nine Realms. In the Upper Three Realms, there are dozens of different factions combined. With dozens of ninth transformation immortals, can they really all be trusted not to betray the Nine Realms?”

The speaker was a core disciple of Qingkong Mountain in the Shenwang Realm.

Although Qingkong Mountain kept a relatively low profile within the Shenwang Realm, it did in fact have a ninth-transformation powerhouse, and there was a Qingkong Underworld within the Floating Pagoda Realm.

While its core disciples were not as numerous as those of the Enlightenment God Palace, it still had more than five hundred disciples.

Compared to the Killing Spiritual Division and the Spirit God Sect and others, it was far stronger.

From the very beginning, the core member of Qingkong Mountain had been firmly intent on scattering Gu Yueling’s soul.

“Li Yanjun, as juniors, we shouldn’t be arbitrarily guessing the intentions of the higher-ups,” said someone indifferently.

Li Yanjun remained expressionless. “The Immortal Dao is emotionless. I’m not guessing blindly. I’ve simply seen too much. Perhaps among those present, some already intend to cooperate with this woman. At the very least, a small group could gain immense benefits. Do we not all have eighth-transformation Ancient Immortals in our families? If they can obtain the opportunity to advance to the ninth transformation , or even reach the Three Limit Breaking Steps, would they still consider the issue of whether the Nine Realm belongs to them?”

The crowd fell silent.

Someone suddenly turned to Fang Chen. “This woman’s life or death has not yet been decided by Monarch Yan. With his special status, he is already qualified to sit together with the elders behind all of us to deliberate on this matter.”

The crowd’s expressions shifted. They nearly forgot about that.

Indeed, Fang Chen’s status as Monarch Yan was special enough that he already surpassed the elders of all their factions, with importance not inferior to a ninth transformation immortal. Moreover, there was a ninth transformation immortal following him.

His attitude was the decisive factor. If he chose to privately cooperate with Gu Yueling, there was nothing they could do about it. ℯ

Everyone suddenly felt a chill run through them, a creeping cold rising from within.

“She will not die. She will meet the ninth transformation immortals of all factions,” Fang Chen said with a faint smile. “But before that, I will first meet the elders in my family and obtain their approval. They have shed a great deal of effort and sacrifice for the Nine Realms. For such an important matter, it cannot bypass them. So when she meets my family’s elders, she will not meet the ninth transformation immortals from your respective factions at the same time. I hope everyone understands.”

“This...”

Everyone looked at each other in uncertainty.

Gu Yueling’s expression shifted slightly.

Monarch Yan’s family elders?