Indeed, He Youtian's mind is quick-witted enough to catch the essence in one stroke!
He Youtian has no problems with me at all.
I can already see through his demeanor and unconscious reactions.
I'm afraid I've caused some trouble.
Tang Wu's words made me aware of the severity of the situation, but at least he provided a specific method. It was He Youtian's performance and what he said, about a "sectual massacre" that will never end as long as the deceased is not avenged, that truly made me understand just how serious this matter is...
I have told He Youtian everything about why I went to the Jiuqu Mountain, as well as everything that happened during my stay there.
Of course, I also included the things that Tang Wu and I had asked for, speaking them all to He Youtian.
Si Yan naturally stood beside him, her eyes filled with shock, and He Youtian's expression shifted from anger to relief and then to an iron-like pale.
"What a shameful affair! What a sorry state of affairs! They've stolen people, and they've even come to my mountain!"
His tone was heavy, but his voice wasn't too loud. It didn't carry beyond the range of the Six Palaces.
After that, He Youtian furrowed his brow in deep thought, remaining silent for a long time.
He Youtian frowned, pondering deeply for a long time, remaining silent.
He Youtian's face added a touch of regret, subtly mixed with a trace of shame.
"Each generation's senior cultivator passing away would pass on all their insights and teachings to their elders, often leading to the emergence of new senior cultivators."
"Zheng Renshi caused my master's poison to erupt and die outside. At the time, I wanted to leave him a complete face, but he chose to die by lightning strike. Even if we take another step back, Zheng Ren's strength is always lacking, and his enlightenment left behind is unlikely to lead others to become senior cultivators again."
"If the power of Sigu Mountain were completely equal to that of Jiuqu Mountain, then it would be manageable. But with the current situation... it's much more complex." He Youtian's voice was extremely hoarse, and his expression grew even more serious.
Upon hearing this, I immediately took out an item - a Night-glowing Nose!
Under the sunlight, this appeared to be medicinal herbs, yet it shone like jade, making it not only pleasing to the eyes but also irresistibly tempting.
Mao Yi said that taking the Yeguang Gongnoi, one would become the left chief magistrate of Taizheng and ascend to immortality during the day. Myself and Lao Gong have deduced that if a senior cultivator consumes it, their strength will soar to a certain limit, possibly reaching the realm of ascension to a Yinshen directly. However... I cannot be certain whether it will cause someone to undergo wujie (a premature death of the spirit).”
"Ascending to the realm of the Yangshen requires the process of wujie, where one's soul ascends to heaven. And there are two different interpretations regarding this soul ascending to heaven."
I have shared with He Youtian my understanding of the process of ascending to the realm of the Yangshen, including what Lightning-level True Immortals and I have discussed about levels and so on.
He Youtian fell into a daze, and even Si Yan couldn't recover her senses for a long time.
After a moment's pause, I said, "Elder brother, you know much more than I do. If you are in a safe situation and wish to elevate your cultivation level, you could take the Yeguang Dongbi. If there is any danger in doing so or if you do not wish to increase your strength in this manner, perhaps... you could choose a senior cultivator to take it. That way, Sigu Mountain would have two True Immortals."
My demeanor and tone were both extremely serious.
"Si Yan, why isn't it you who takes it?" He Youtian suddenly gazed deeply into me and asked.
For a moment, I was at a loss for words.
"Elder brother, Yusen's cultivation is not as weak as you might think. He hasn't reached the realm of a True Immortal yet, but he's only a step away. With one final push, he could take another step up."
"You, can confront him head-on and make him dare not directly face you. Even if your strength is not equal to his, it will not be weaker than that of some elders."
"You are so young, and achieving the form of a True Immortal by taking the Yeguang Dongbi is the best and most reasonable course of action!" He Youtian's words were firm and decisive.
"This..." "I..." For a moment, I was at a loss for words.
"But... does it really have such a good effect? Jiuqu Mountain's Five Herbs..." He Youtian's eyes showed deep suspicion and uncertainty.
"Si Yan, you have told me about your understanding of the realm of ascending to the Yangshen, as well as what Elder Lei Ping said. In fact, there are True Immortals from our Sigu Mountain who have ascended to the realm of the Yangshen, such as Grandmaster Xi Yi."
"I have always had a hunch, but I couldn't be entirely sure. Now it seems that Grandmaster Xi Yi is staying at Leishén Cliffs and protecting our Sigu Mountain."
"In my view, what does it mean to ascend to the realm of the Yangshen? It means having reached the limit of human flesh and blood, where there is no room for even a single inch or millimeter more. Only by shedding one's mortal body can the soul roam freely in the heavens and earth, transcending cycles, being neither ghosts nor gods. Luo Zhu is a perfect example."
"It is very difficult to advance further from the hundred feet pole, and to undergo wujie and forcibly break open the physical body is also a sudden act of freedom. Often, Taoists choose to do this in the last moment of their lives."
"The choice of being reincarnated or achieving immortality in this life is not easy."
"You've cleared up many of my doubts and also given me a new perspective. For now, I'm not sure how I will choose, but I do know that I will not consume this celestial herb."
"You have not been tempted by it and were thinking of giving it to me, but I'm not eating it, so you would give it to the elders. I am very pleased."
"Elder brother, you will not eat it either." He Youtian's words were in stark contrast to what he had said earlier.
He said resolutely, "To rely on one's own hard work and steady progress, step by step, is the only thing that is truly yours. External forces are absolutely unreliable."
My heart was beating rapidly, and I took a shallow breath before asking, "Then... who should we give it to?"
He Youtian's attitude is clear now: he will protect me.
Since neither he nor I will consume it, it can only be given to one of the elders.
For a moment, He Youtian did not answer me.
After a long time, the sky became somewhat dark, and unconsciously, the sun began to set in the west, almost nightfall.
"In fact, if one can reach the level of a True Immortal solely through their own strength, they shouldn't rely on external objects. This is akin to trying to hasten the growth of a plant by pulling its shoots."
"However, not every disciple and sister has the talent for it. Some are older than me and have reached the level of a Red Robe Elder, unable to advance further."
"The Yeguang Dongbi may benefit them even more."
He Youtian sighed again, but said, "If our seventh younger sister were still here, she would be the best choice. For the future of Sigu Mountain, she would risk her life. But as of today, from the second elder to the thirteenth, each has their own problems; they place too much importance on the White family's bloodline and Wuling."
"If this problem is not resolved, having another True Immortal in Sigu Mountain would only further imbalance the situation within the sect."
"Si Yan, I don't know what you think, but I always feel that Wuling is the true external evil. Just like what I said to Xiang Ke earlier, has the external evil of Sigu Mountain really been resolved?"
Our conversation revolved from the death of Mao Yi, the potential conflict of Jiuqu Mountain, and eventually returned to a circle, returning to Sigu Mountain and Wuling!
He Youtian's viewpoint, as expected, is completely different from that of others, standing out!
