Cultivation: Immunity to Negative Effects

The great Immortal Sects had always been on guard against the Demon Sects. They didn’t just have defensive lines at the Demon Abyss; they even had experts taking turns to watch over the Nine Heavens Gang Wind Layer.

But the Nine Heavens Gang Wind Layer was vast, and loopholes were inevitable. It was highly likely that the enemy had found these gaps and snuck across.

And if they’d gone to such lengths, they certainly wouldn’t have sent only Xiao Yunhong.

"That’s right, I was thinking the same thing. I previously calculated that they wouldn’t cross over for another century. But it seems some expert on their side has used a heaven-defying technique to obscure the Celestial Secret, even causing our side to lower its guard without realizing it!"

"Fortunately, they haven’t made their real move yet, and we’ve stumbled upon this anomaly. We’ve caught it just in time."

"If we notify all the major sects to strengthen their defenses immediately, there’s still time!" Celestial Star True Monarch said.

"It must be done."

The elderly woman nodded.

Then, right then and there, the two of them used Tier Three Communication Talismans, sending out streaks of radiant light.

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"Haha, we’re finally across!"

"Yeah, this is great! We’re finally away from that damn place, Yuan Bei!"

"Right. No more facing those lunatics from the True Demon Sect, or those demons and Demonized Beasts!"

Several months prior, in the Nine Heavens Gang Wind Layer, hundreds of Floating Airships flew in a long procession. They successfully crossed the Demon Abyss and the defensive lines on the South Shore, entering the territory of Yuan South. Onboard, countless Demon Cultivators erupted in cheers.

Each of these hundreds of Floating Airships was filled to capacity, carrying a vast number of cultivators.

While their numbers were insignificant compared to the total population of cultivators in Yuan Bei, those aboard were all from top-tier Demon Sects and major families. They were the absolute elite.

A force this powerful could have easily shattered Yuan South’s defenses at the Demon Abyss, but they chose not to.

To do so would have only caused Yuan South to fall as well, rendering their migration pointless.

Now, aboard the flagship in the center of the fleet, thirteen Nascent Soul Powerhouses were gathered to discuss their plans.

"Sect Leader Xiao, what’s our next move?" asked a tall, black-robed Nascent Soul Elder with a chilling gaze, his eyes fixed on a middle-aged cultivator.

This middle-aged cultivator, dressed in a golden robe and possessing a majestic air, was none other than the Sect Leader of the Profound Yin Sect, a Nascent Soul Early Stage Cultivator.

Xiao Yunhong was one of his sons.

Unlike in Yuan South, where the Supreme Elders of the great Immortal Sects were the strongest, among the Demon Sects of Yuan Bei, the Sect Leaders possessed the highest cultivation and combat power. Sect Leader Xiao of the Profound Yin Sect was a prime example.

"Wu the Demon, you’re a Nascent Soul Elder Monster, for crying out loud. Don’t you have a mind of your own? Must I make every decision for you? Besides, didn’t I already explain this when we formed our alliance?"

Sect Leader Xiao couldn’t help but shake his head.

"You..."

Wu the Demon was furious.

"Of course, we’re going to strike first. We’ll catch them by surprise and seize the territory of one or two Immortal Sects to establish a foothold, then expand from there. Once the Ten Great Immortal Sects can no longer hold out, they’ll have no choice but to negotiate with us."

"By then, the initiative will be entirely in our hands. If we were to try and negotiate for territory now, they’d never agree."

Sect Leader Xiao ignored him and continued laying out the plan.

"Yes, we’ll stick to the original plan. However, we must choose our target carefully. First, it can’t be too close to the Demon Abyss."

"Otherwise, in a few years, we cultivators from Yuan Bei will once again be the ones standing on the front lines."

Upon hearing this, the various Nascent Soul Cultivators all nodded in agreement.

"Let’s target the Cyan Cloud Sect. That sect nearly got my son, Xiao Yunhong, killed, and then they framed him. Their Nascent Soul Seed even swore an oath to kill my son and wipe out all of us Demon Sect cultivators. Since that’s the case, let’s annihilate her and the Cyan Cloud Sect first!" Sect Leader Xiao proposed.

"I agree!"

A gaunt Nascent Soul Elder, his body wreathed in black corpse qi and his face an ashen pallor, immediately chimed in.

This Nascent Soul Elder was none other than the Sect Leader of the Celestial Corpse Sect. He and the Profound Yin Sect Leader had always been at odds, as he believed the latter had stolen one of his sect’s Celestial Corpse Coffins.

However, that didn’t stop him from supporting the proposal, as he still suspected that the Cyan Cloud Sect was the one that ended up with the Celestial Corpse Coffin.

Even if they didn’t have it, the fact remained that the Celestial Corpse Coffin was missing, and the Cyan Cloud Sect was somehow involved.

After all, if Xiao Yunhong hadn’t disappeared at that critical time, they would have caught him long ago and uncovered the truth.

"The Cyan Cloud Sect is too close to the Demon Abyss, and it’s surrounded by too many other Immortal Sects, including the Divine Sword Sect, which has the greatest combat power. It’s not the ideal first choice."

"I believe the Golden Sun Sect would be a better choice. It’s located closest to the Black Desert in the south, making its position the most secure. Plus, they’ll never expect us to attack from there!"

At that moment, a bewitchingly beautiful Nascent Soul Female Cultivator raised an objection.

"Good idea. We can take down the Cangwu Sect while we’re at it! With our numbers, splitting our forces in two won’t be a problem at all!"

"Fine, the Golden Sun Sect it is. But let’s forget the Cangwu Sect. That sect is said to possess a Sect’s Spirit Sword, which is too much of a risk. We should take down the Golden Sun Sect and the Pill King Sect on the other side instead!"

"Agreed. The Pill King Sect has the weakest combat power but is the wealthiest. A perfect target!"

The other Nascent Soul Cultivators immediately voiced their approval, and it was clear this suggestion had even more support.

"Alright, those two sects it is, then," Sect Leader Xiao conceded with a nod. "However, to prevent the Cangwu Sect from reinforcing the Golden Sun Sect, we can dispatch a team to feign an attack and keep them occupied."

"I support that!"

"An excellent idea!"

This time, none of the other Nascent Soul Cultivators had any objections.

’Golden Sun Sect? I hope you’re lucky enough not to die in this battle. Then again, if you’re lucky enough to run into me, I might just let you go. A pity that’s not very likely. Besides, even if you did meet me, you probably wouldn’t recognize me anymore.’

Xiao Yunhong, who was present and listening in, couldn’t help but think of someone. He sighed inwardly but said nothing.

Even though he was the Young Master of Profound Yin, in a gathering like this, he was insignificant and had no right to speak.

If it weren’t for his potential to form a Top Grade Golden Core and the high favor he held with the Profound Yin Sect Leader, he wouldn’t even have been qualified to be present.

Even so, he paid close attention to the mission assignments. When he learned the Profound Yin Sect’s target was the Golden Sun Sect, he breathed a sigh of relief and specifically requested a combat role from his father.

After a moment’s thought, Sect Leader Xiao agreed. This battle wasn’t expected to be difficult, after all.

Meanwhile, the Celestial Corpse Sect was assigned the task of launching a surprise attack on the Cangwu Sect.

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’Hm? What’s going on? Why do I feel so dizzy and uneasy?’

Zhang Chi had just finished practicing his Sword Control Technique when he was suddenly struck by a strange sensation, leaving him deeply puzzled.

After all, as a Golden Core Early Stage powerhouse, his body was practically immune to all illnesses, to say nothing of the Jade Pendant that protected him.

Something was clearly wrong.

He immediately took out a Tier Three Turtle Shell and performed a divination then and there.