Big Data Cultivation

Chapter 2583: Chapter 2575: Backup Plan (Second Update)

Xiong Yijun directly stated that he didn’t intend to leave alive, but still, no one on the opposite side responded.

Finally, it was Feng Jun who spoke, "With two Great Sages here, dying might not be easy for you."

"Of course, not dying would be best," Xiong Yijun smiled a bit, he had regained some composure, so the topic could continue, "Now, I’ll ask Mountain Master Feng to speak, what do you wish to achieve?"

"Life for a life, debts must be repaid," Feng Jun answered without hesitation, "Xiong Nanti’s Nascent Soul must also die."

This demand has a hint of kicking someone while they’re down. Generally speaking, after the physical body of a Nascent Soul Cultivator is destroyed, even if the true spirit of the Nascent Soul is preserved, possessing various rescue methods, it’s only about surviving; how long one can live isn’t guaranteed, and a continued path to advancement is rare.

It is precisely because of this that the destruction of Wan Qing’s physical body incited the anger of the Jinwu Sect. If randomly finding an alternative body or resurrecting could resolve the issue, why would Luan Xiong True Sage hold such a grudge?

But Xiong Yijun had already gauged this situation, he nodded, "This matter disgraces me... I understand, it shouldn’t be a big problem."

He instinctively wanted to say "disgraces my Xiong Family," but ultimately held back.

"It’s not that it’s not a big problem, but rather he must die," Feng Jun replied without hesitation, "or handing over his remnant soul would also work."

"Alright, but handing over the remnant soul is impossible," Xiong Yijun nodded; the Xiong Family’s disciples, of course, must execute the family regulations. Letting outsiders handle it is unacceptable, "Anything else?"

"How did he get involved with Lingmu Sect?" Feng Jun continued questioning, "I want to know who from Lingmu Sect is responsible for the action."

"We don’t know that either," Xiong Yijun replied earnestly, "We only know that someone from Lingmu Sect approached him."

"Are you kidding me?" Feng Jun rolled his eyes helplessly, "You can’t get that answer from him?"

"He self-sealed the relevant consciousness, questioning him causes memory loss," Xiong Yijun frowned helplessly, "This is a secret technique of my Xiong Family; it self-detonates upon soul searching, and we cannot forcibly probe it."

"This joke isn’t funny at all," Feng Jun’s face grew more stern, "The Ancient Xiong Family doesn’t even have a single True Sage?"

"Even a True Sage would find it difficult to break the seal," Xiong Yijun replied bitterly, "We know the power of the Xiong Family’s secret technique best, and now... we don’t even know if any Ancestor of True Sage is awake."

"You’re not speaking sincerely at all," Feng Jun pointed at him, "Isn’t that Ancient Space Annihilation Technique yours from the Xiong Family? That power broke through the barrier of the lower realm, is that a means Xiong Nanti can possess?"

"This fellow truly misunderstood," Xiong Yijun replied seriously, "That really is a means of Uncle Nanti’s; that Ancient Space Annihilation Technique was lost from our Xiong Family, and Uncle Nanti should have the ancient talisman treasure from their branch."

"That’s quite a clean deflection," Immortal Yi Jue couldn’t help but sneer, "Does the True Sage of the Xiong Family dare not take responsibility? Perhaps you don’t know Dou Liang True Immortal, but he was friends with Xiong Nanti, knowing he held no prejudice against sect practitioners, so where does the hatred for Feng Jun’s perceived favoritism come from?"

"Dou Liang True Immortal from Xuanhuang Sect? I’ve only heard of him," Xiong Yijun replied earnestly, "Reportedly, he’s very powerful."

"Uncle Nanti indeed had no bias against sects, but his Dao companion failed to condense the Nascent Soul due to character issues. Since then, he’s despised injustice... he doesn’t hate sect practitioners, he hates those who are unfair."

Immortal Yi Jue suddenly realized she could somewhat accept this reasoning—at least the logic was consistent.

"Hundreds of sect practitioners almost perished in the void—do you call that not hating sects?" Han Hai True Sage spoke coldly, his disposition even more firm than Yi Jue’s, "If he really had the ability, he should have gone after Huangqing, seeking trouble with Feng Jun... is this not injustice?"

"Reporting to the Great Sage, targeting Mountain Master Feng should be Lingmu Sect’s intention," Xiong Yijun continued to argue, "According to Uncle Nanti, Lingmu Sect actively sought him out, asking him to annihilate Mountain Master Feng."

"Hehe," Can Sheng True Immortal sneered, "Previously, you claimed it wasn’t necessarily about killing Mountain Master Feng, only wishing to teach a lesson, but now it’s about annihilating him... after all, you’re still an ancient family, leave some dignity for your ancient family."

Xiong Yijun knew Wei Sancai was the True Sage from a Minor Realm Family, but was truly unfamiliar with Can Sheng and Qian Zhong. However, upon hearing the other’s words, they seem to be from ancient families as well, so he voiced, "We previously weren’t aware of this."

"Not aware and you can still slander so brazenly?" Feng Jun sneered again, "You might as well take your own life."

"Take my own life?" Xiong Yijun was slightly startled upon hearing this, then began to laugh.

He had somewhat prepared mentally before coming here, so he didn’t react strongly, "Mountain Master Feng, you’re demanding three things in total: first, the destruction of Uncle Nanti’s Nascent Soul; second, learning some information; third, asking me to take my own life... is this correct?"

"That’s correct," Feng Jun nodded very straightforwardly, "However... these are just my demands; other’s conditions are unrelated to me."

"Other people’s conditions?" Xiong Yijun was shocked, come on, I’ve already planned to commit suicide, "This isn’t the full set of conditions?"

"Of course not," Immortal Yi Jue replied without hesitation, "Even my Lingmu Sect disciples almost lost their lives, I won’t say more... Your Xiong Family must sacrifice three more Nascent Souls, with rank unrestricted, and then the grudge between Lingmu Sect and your family will be considered resolved."

"Sacrifice three more Nascent Souls?" Xiong Yijun’s eyes widened, "Immortal Yi Jue, I have always admired you, but you should be reasonable. No one in the Lingmu Sect has actually fallen."

"If someone did fall, it would more than double," Yi Jue answered indifferently, "Lingmu Sect never intended to provoke Xiong Family; it was you who first provoked us... Yi Jue handles matters in a totally unreasonable way, you admired the wrong person!"

"This request... is a bit..." Xiong Yijun felt a chill on his scalp; he genuinely feared he couldn’t comply with this demand. Though the Xiong Family has many cultivators, they can’t just sacrifice themselves like this, right? "I can relay the message, but I can’t guarantee that your conditions will be met."

"It’s irrelevant," Yi Jue responded casually, "Lingmu Sect has three or four True Sages on their way back to Tianqin. If you don’t believe it, just wait and see."

This is no lie; there might even be a couple of Divine Spirit practitioners returning too. However, their return isn’t due to their disciples being attacked; it’s because... they are about to encounter the Asura World.

Yi Jue had prophesied the arrival of the Asura long ago; naturally, she aimed to seize the initiative.

This arrangement for initiative isn’t about when I prophesied versus when you did. It’s not about who did it earlier.

While the prophecy timing can be proof, ultimately... it boils down to strength.

There are quite a few True Sages in Lingmu Sect. Just that many are in closed-door training, searching for opportunities, and numerous have left the Tianqin.

When Tianqin Plane encounters the Asura, if suddenly four or five True Sages emerge from Lingmu Sect, it’ll definitely show who prepared earlier, making it difficult for anyone to jump out and claim Lingmu Sect wasn’t ready at that time.

Moreover, who knows... there might even be a Divine Spirit practitioner returning.

Just look at the opening of the two sects’ Insect World gates, with only two Emergence Stage cultivators from each. That’s a typical example of being underprepared.

Yet such contact between these two worlds was originally abrupt, unknowable through prophecy, while the thinner barrier point of the Insect World lies where the two sects converge. Besides occupying the advantageous position, they also had a slight priority in sensing.

It was due to this that the two sects held the dominance, even though they had only two True Sages.

Yi Jue had started summoning her sect’s ancestors seven or eight years ago for the purpose of preparing for this battle.

However, each ancestor had their own matters; hearing of a large battle scheduled for ten years later didn’t urge them. They could attend to their affairs first, and return only when it’s nearly time, considering the journey would take several years. Traveling faster would suffice anyway.

Three or four True Sages are on their way home... Xiong Yijun secretly gritted his teeth; then how many mighty cultivators would emerge if more True Sages from closed-door training were called upon?

Whether sect practitioners or clan practitioners, many True Sages and above are in retreat—not due to a lack of people but because calls aren’t made until urgency demands.

Consider Jinwu Sect’s You Xuan True Sage, bullied to tears by Wanhuan Sect but not reaching out to wake Luan Xiong True Sage. Because the matter... while infuriating, wasn’t worthy of disturbing a True Sage.

Similarly, Xuanhuang Sect and Yuangang Sect, initially with merely two True Sages each while leading the Insect World, have after three years grown to five True Sages per sect—the necessary awakenings have happened progressively with certainly more-awaiting True Sages en route.

Therefore, Xiong Yijun believes that if Yi Jue truly intends a fierce battle, seeing Lingmu Sect with around eight True Sages wouldn’t surprise him; Divine Spirit Grandmasters appearing would be entirely normal too.

Then the question arises: can the Xiong Family withstand such a Lingmu Sect?

The Xiong Family truly cannot compete, even with the legendary Fusion Stage Ancestor existing. But the core issue is: the Fusion Stage Ancestor is not present; all would be lost should the ancestor return after the clan’s demise. What could even a Tribulation Transcending Stage Ancestor achieve then?

Feelings inevitably grow thinner on the path of cultivation for great ability cultivators.

For sect practitioners, it means severing worldly ties, while clan practitioners rarely sever their connections easily as bloodlines are the clan’s foundation. Yet familial emotions can’t solely rest on bloodlines; the greater the ability, the fewer relatives will accompany one down the path.

What feeling does an ancestor have looking at a twelfth-generation descendant?

Of course, he knows to favor the younger generation, but... indeed, they’re unfamiliar.

Too many interruptions in a clan’s lineage destroy foundations, voiding any future—the ancestor’s might is futile.

Perhaps the ancestor’s disciple has already founded another clan—the Xuanyuan Family split into so many clans precisely like this, didn’t they?

Thus, an ancestor is incredibly vital, critically significant, the pillar of jade supporting the sky, a beam of purple gold propping the sea in a clan. Yet without a sufficient number of younger generations to sustain it, it’s merely a mirage, momentary glory passing by.

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