Cultivation: Immunity to Negative Effects

"My dear daughter, how did it go? What did the Supreme Elder say?"

One year later, in the Song Family’s main hall, a group of high-ranking members was gathered. The Golden Core Dwarf was also among them.

But despite being the Song Family’s Golden Core Ancestor with the highest cultivation, he was not seated in the place of honor.

Instead, he was looking at the female cultivator in the seat of honor with a fawning expression.

This female cultivator looked very young, with fair skin and a charming, beautiful face, but she was actually a Golden Core Early Stage expert who was already a few hundred years old.

Moreover, she was none other than the Golden Core Dwarf’s daughter, as well as a concubine to the Cangwu Sect’s Supreme Elder.

This was precisely why the Golden Core Dwarf was acting so humbly.

"He said that our Cangwu Sect will dispatch a team of eighty Golden Core cultivators to support Yuan Bei. That Jian Jinfeng will be the leader of this operation."

"So, all you need to do next is arrange for that junior, Zhang Chi, to be placed among the personnel on this mission."

"Furthermore, this time, Jian Jinfeng and the others won’t just have to resist the Demon Tide; they’ll also need to help the major Demon Sects exterminate those Demon Cultivators who worship True Demons. Therefore, this journey is guaranteed to be exceptionally perilous."

"When the time comes, Zhang Chi will most likely perish. And even if he doesn’t, we can use a few little tricks to make sure he does!"

The Golden Core female cultivator gave a slight smile as she delivered her clear response.

"Excellent!"

Upon hearing this, the members of the Song Family were overjoyed and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

They hadn’t originally paid Zhang Chi any mind, but his progress in recent years had been far too rapid.

Besides, Zhang Chi had good relationships with people like Shangguan Hui.

If they allowed him to continue developing like this, he would sooner or later pose a definite threat to the Song Family.

Although some in the Song Family had disapproved of Song Youdao’s past actions, considering him far too foolish, the mistake had been made. Now they could only choose to eliminate Zhang Chi to prevent future trouble.

They had considered peace talks, but judging others by their own standards, they didn’t believe he would ever truly forgive them.

Fortunately, Zhang Chi had now returned to the sect, and they had finally gotten their chance!

"Daughter, you’re amazing! To think that even the Supreme Elder listens to you!"

The Golden Core Dwarf was very happy, even proud.

"Heh, how could he possibly listen to me? I don’t even dare to speak out of turn, because it would only earn me a scolding. The reason he joined the cooperation faction this time is that Yu Wan and her master from the Cyan Cloud Sect have a grudge against the Profound Yin Sect. As a result, the Cyan Cloud Sect is in the defensive faction."

"And since he has never gotten along with that old fellow from the Cyan Cloud Sect, he joined the cooperation faction. Besides, he’s only sending a portion of the Golden Core cultivators this time; it won’t affect the grand scheme of things."

"So, strictly speaking, our Cangwu Sect is more like a neutral party, hedging its bets," the Golden Core female cultivator said with a laugh.

"So that’s how it is!"

Everyone came to a sudden understanding, feeling a sense of relief.

They didn’t care about any cooperation or defensive factions; they just wanted to use this opportunity to eliminate all their enemies.

"If you ask me, there’s no need for all this trouble. Just let me challenge that Zhang Chi."

"If he doesn’t agree, I’ll just go and snatch his woman, Qin Susu. Then he’ll have no choice but to accept."

At that moment, Song Youdao, who was also present, spoke up coldly.

He now possessed a Golden Core Early Stage cultivation, and the arm that had been severed was restored—or rather, it had been replaced with a metal one.

The Song Family had paid a great price and used a vast amount of precious materials to have a Tier Three Peak Artifact Refining master from the sect custom-forge this arm for him.

However, the metal arm was no mere replacement. It was a powerful Magical Treasure in its own right, reaching the level of Low Grade Peak.

Moreover, it was Song Youdao’s Lifebound Magical Treasure, possessing great potential for future growth.

Furthermore, the arm contained a structure similar to a cultivator’s meridians.

With it, Song Youdao’s cultivation was completely unaffected, allowing him to successfully break through to the Golden Core Realm several years ago and form a Low Grade Peak Golden Core.

Otherwise, Song Youdao wouldn’t even have been qualified to be here, let alone interject.

After reaching the Golden Core Realm, Song Youdao had become even more arrogant. Combined with the blow he had suffered before, his psyche had long since become unstable, even showing signs of becoming unhinged.

"Nonsense! You’re a Golden Core cultivator and he’s at Foundation Establishment. It would be a miracle if he accepted your challenge. Besides, his woman is also at Foundation Establishment Cultivation. If you try to abduct her, the sect won’t just stand by and watch!" the Golden Core Dwarf immediately chided.

"Exactly. And if you were to challenge him now, Shangguan Hui would certainly step in on Zhang Chi’s behalf. You would be the one to lose out in the end!" the Supreme Elder’s concubine immediately shot down the idea, unable to hide her disappointment.

Currently, the Song Family had a total of seven Golden Core cultivators, including Song Youdao and herself. Aside from the Golden Core Dwarf, who was at the Golden Core Middle Stage, the rest were all in the Early Stage.

Song Youdao had the lowest cultivation among them, but his potential ranked second highest in the family.

As for the highest potential, it belonged neither to her nor the Golden Core Dwarf, but to another young junior named Song Youyi.

This young man was of the same generation as Song Youdao, but he was younger and had achieved Core Formation earlier.

His Golden Core was of Middle Grade Peak quality, comparable to Shangguan Hui’s.

Song Youyi was also present. He was handsome and appeared exceptionally talented, yet like Song Youdao, his face filled with disdain whenever Zhang Chi was mentioned.

In fact, Song Youyi even seemed to support his kinsman’s proposal.

Seeing this, the Golden Core female cultivator couldn’t help but shake her head slightly. However, considering her own status, she didn’t pay it too much mind.

After all, as long as she was around, the Supreme Elder would protect the Song Family. Even the Sect Leader had to give them some face.

Therefore, even if Song Youdao and the others were a bit arrogant, they would still have the opportunity to grow and mature.

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"This is bad, Master! The sect has joined the cooperation faction and is sending Golden Core cultivators to Yuan Bei to support the Demon Sects! And rumor has it they want you to lead the team!"

"But the Demon Sects don’t even have a single clean Spiritual Vein, and there are no Purification Arrays! Those Demonic Cultivators are all vicious and evil. Sending you there... aren’t they just sending you to your death?"

Just then, while Zhang Chi was listening to a lecture in Master Jian’s-dwelling, Li Ruohai and his other fellow disciples burst in, fuming with indignation.

"Stop making such a fuss. You’re not young anymore, so why are you acting like children?"

"I’ve long known this news you’re bringing. In fact, the sect notified me some time ago, and I have already agreed. But it’s nothing to make a big deal about."

"Even if it is dangerous over there, there are few who can pose a real threat to me. And if there’s no Purification Array, I can simply set one up myself. What’s there to talk about?"

Master Jian chided them upon hearing their words, seemingly not very concerned.

However, through the keen perception granted by his powerful Divine Soul, Zhang Chi sensed that she was, in fact, feeling some anger and resistance.

After all, she didn’t have much of her lifespan remaining. Normally, the best choice would be to enjoy her final years peacefully in the sect.

But instead, she had to go out and risk her life in her final years. This was naturally not a pleasant arrangement.

"What? Master, you already knew? And you’ve already agreed?" Li Ruohai and the others were stunned, their expressions changing slightly.

"That’s right. The Supreme Elder said that if I can achieve great merit, he might just bestow upon me a Tier Three Life Extension Pill. Furthermore, even if I were to die in battle, he would take extra care of you all and my descendants," Master Jian said with a nod.