Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)

The Fusion and Transcendent Tribulation seniors watching from afar were astonished. Why did Wu Yao’s attitude shift so dramatically after ascending to immortality? Is this the mentality of an immortal—transcending mortality, becoming detached, and letting go of all past grudges and emotions?

“Aren’t there two more people beside Fellow Daoist Lu Yang? Who are they?”

“It's Yun Zhi, the Big Senior Sister of the Dao-Seeking Sect.” Shi Chan spotted her with his Heavenly Eye Ability, his expression turning peculiar. He recalled proposing a spar with Yun Zhi when he studied at the Dao-Seeking Sect, only to receive a brutal beating. Could Wu Yao’s change in attitude be related to Senior Yun Zhi? But that shouldn’t be the case, though. Is Senior Yun Zhi an immortal?

The Transcendent Tribulation seniors shared Shi Chan’s view. They had all exchanged blows with Yun Zhi and knew she was powerful, but they had always assumed that she was a half-immortal, not someone Wu Yao would fear.

“Fellow Daoist Yun Zhi, long time no see. It's been so many years, yet you’re as distinguished as ever.” Wu Yao laughed heartily. Anyone who didn’t know better would have thought that he and Yun Zhi were old friends reuniting after ages apart.

Yun Zhi simply replied with a single “Mmm,” leaving Wu Yao’s smile frozen on his face. He felt awkward, unsure how to continue the conversation.

“Wow, you’re pretty impressive! No wonder you’re the whatchamacallit Yu Emperor! You actually managed to hold your own against our Second-in-Command.” Yun Mengmeng had naturally returned alongside Yun Zhi.

Wu Yao was speechless. He still didn’t know how to continue the conversation. What kind of remark was that? In terms of fame and status, how could Lu Yang compare to me? Why does she make it sound as though fighting Lu Yang to a standstill is my honor? Does this little lass not know how to talk?

“Second-in-Command, are you alright?” Yun Mengmeng ran her hands over Lu Yang to check for injuries.

Lu Yang blushed as he hastily dodged. “I’m fine, I’m fine. What could possibly happen to me?”

A bolt of lightning descended from the clear sky. It was the Heaven Mandate Immortal’s lightning tribulation clone. He had sensed an Immortal Ascension Tribulation near the Cultivation World and dispatched a clone to find out who had ascended to immortality.

“Who is this?” the Heaven Mandate Immortal asked Lu Yang.

“The Yu Emperor Wu Yao or Heavenly Emperor Wu Yao.”

Realization dawned upon the Heaven Mandate Immortal. So it's him. Did he learn that the Cultivation World has opened and has come home for a visit?

He noticed the Zhutian warriors and Fusion cultivators and felt that wasn’t the case at all.

“It seems that much has happened during my absence.” With that, his clone dissipated, transmitting the information back to his main body. With so many things happening in the Cultivation World, it’s time to return to take a look.

Yun Zhi finally spoke, but her words chilled him to the bone. “Senior Wu Yao, you allowed your subordinates to plunder our Cultivation World’s spirit stones. Do you have anything to say?”

Wu Yao quickly plastered on an obsequious smile. “It's a misunderstanding, Fellow Daoist Yun Zhi. It’s all a misunderstanding! It was my subordinates’ doing. I was completely in the dark. The Cultivation World is my home too. If I had known that they were coming to plunder spirit stones, I would never have permitted such suicidal behavior!

“See, the moment I learned they were going to the Cultivation World for spirit stones, I set out to intercept them. I was just too far away and arrived a little too late. They had already clashed with the Cultivation World.”

Yun Zhi’s eyes lifted slightly, still as deep and unfathomable as an ancient well, leaving Wu Yao unable to read her. “A misunderstanding? Senior Wu Yao, you attempted to reclaim the captives, clashed with my Little Junior Brother, and wounded him. Are those misunderstandings as well?”

Lu Yang conveniently coughed a few times, his voice incredibly hoarse. Judging by the sound, his injuries were grave, and he had even coughed up some blood, corroborating Yun Zhi’s words.

Wu Yao’s eyelid twitched. He shed his ingratiating demeanor, his voice turning cold. “Fellow Daoist Yun Zhi, so you insist on pursuing this matter?”

“Since these things have already happened, there naturally needs to be accountability for them. Senior Wu Yao, you may come to our Dao-Seeking Sect’s Incarceration Peak for a chat.”

“Don't push it!” Wu Yao snapped. How could he not know what kind of place Incarceration Peak was?

Who am I? I cultivated for two lifetimes, becoming an immortal in both. I’m the only one in history to have accomplished such a feat. As an immortal, I transcend the mortal world. When has anyone ever heard of an immortal being reduced to a prisoner?! This is an utter humiliation!

Amiability makes money; I had planned to keep the peace, unwilling to provoke a formidable enemy like Yun Zhi over such trivial matters. But if Yun Zhi believes she can arbitrarily decide my fate, she is gravely mistaken.

𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝙬𝙚𝓫𝒏𝓸𝓿𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝙤𝓶

At this moment, I’m at the pinnacle of my life, far stronger than when I was the Yu Emperor in terms of both mental state and Dao Fruit. I am the bona fide Heavenly Emperor and fear no one in battle!

At the same time, he secretly activated his Creation Dao Fruit to predict the outcome of this battle. “After this battle, I will comprehend new principles, reunite with friends and my mentor from over a hundred thousand years ago, and exchange insights with other immortals to complete my Immortal Dao?!

“This is great fortune, a great fortuitous opportunity!”

When he fought Lu Yang with just his Incipient Dao Fruit, he had already vaguely sensed that Lu Yang would bring him great fortune. But after condensing his Dao Fruit, his perception of the fortuitous opportunity became far clearer. In a sense, this is clairvoyance, foreseeing the future!

The Dao Fruit’s divination filled Wu Yao with confidence. The gains are tremendous! I mustn’t miss such a fortuitous opportunity!

If I’m going to fight, it has to be now. The Heaven Mandate Immortal’s lightning avatar has learned of this place, and he will surely return to the Cultivation World. If Yun Zhi joins forces with the Four Ancient Immortals, I will definitely not stand a chance.

The bronze spear reappeared with extraordinary momentum. The Creation Dao Fruit effortlessly elevated it from an immortal treasure to a true immortal artifact. The spear danced, and the light it emitted became rivers of stars. This single move revealed the vast gulf between an immortal treasure and a true immortal artifact.

The Creation Dao Fruit displayed its divine might. Ten thousand demons jumped out of paintings, stronger than the legends described. Although they had yet to reach the immortal level, they already bore a faint immortal bearing.

A single thought produced millions of bronze spears suspended across the cosmos. Immortal Dao talismans, immortal-level arrays... they blanketed everything, drowning the area.

The Fusion and Transcendent Tribulation cultivators were flabbergasted. Haven’t they ceased fighting? Why have they started again?

This display evidently suggested that Wu Yao wasn’t pulling any punches. But he was already an immortal. Among everyone present, who is worthy of making him get serious?

“Fellow Daoist Yun Zhi, you will regret today’s decision!” An immortal pattern leaped from Wu Yao’s brow, controlling all creations. After ascending to an immortal, his spiritual consciousness had evolved into immortal consciousness, its power boundless.

Purple qi billowed, and primal hundun chaos suffused the air. The immortal creations radiated immortal might as they attacked Yun Zhi simultaneously.

“Falling Cloud Palm,” Yun Zhi responded calmly to Wu Yao’s roar, crushing the immortal creations with a single palm strike.

Wu Yao watched helplessly as the slender jade hand descended with unstoppable momentum. Regret and despair surged from the depths of his heart. So the gap between Yun Zhi and me is still this vast?

BOOM!

The immortal creations shattered, and all things returned to tranquility.

Wu Yao’s eyes were vacant as Yun Zhi hauled him up. In that moment, he finally understood one principle—"don’t care too much about your pride; there will always be times when you lose face."