Chapter 657: Chapter 85 Prestige Skyrockets Sect Master Wei Chapter 657: Chapter 85 Prestige Skyrockets Sect Master Wei Zhang Quan was a spy that Kunlun had planted within the Mortal Life Path.
In this world, counterintelligence technology simply didn’t exist, so it was a matter of course for the great sects to embed moles within rival sects, without the need for debating the legitimacy of such actions…
After all, if there truly were some sort of lie-detection magical treasure, it would definitely be placed in the center of the square by the sect leaders for cultivators to test themselves with daily.
Under such conditions, the Kunlun Mirror would not take a fancy to someone so easily.
There must be quite a few spies like Zhang Quan in the Mortal Life Path.
It’s just that he didn’t know exactly who they were, for spies needed to be inconspicuous and keep a low profile.
If Zhang Quan knew who the spies were, it meant that there was something about them that aroused suspicion, and such individuals often weren’t far from death.
After all, the Demonic Path didn’t care for evidence at all; suspicion alone was enough to apprehend and soul-search someone-Sect Master Wei Dongliu was rumored to have the bloodline of the Abi Devil Lord, and if any spy fell into his hands, it was inevitable that they would beg for death but not attain it, preferring death to their tormented existence.
When exposure was imminent, it was best to think of a way to commit suicide sooner rather than later.
It wasn’t that Zhang Quan had been born with the desire to be a spy.
He came from a branch of Kunlun, the kind where a Kunlun Elder went out to establish a sect of their own.
As everyone knows, even excellent employees of large companies often go bankrupt after leaving to start their own businesses, and the sect that Zhang Quan was originally from had fallen into such disrepair by his generation that he had no choice but to shamelessly seek recognition and return to the main Kunlun Sect.
The Kunlun Sect sent people to verify and found that the aptitude for cultivation among these disciples wasn’t great.
By Kunlun’s standards, many didn’t even qualify to become outer sect disciples and thus were simply dismissed.
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Zhang Quan was initially among those to be dismissed, but because he was eloquent, he was approached by an elder of Kunlun and transformed into a spy; from then on, he lived a dangerous life where each day could be his last.
The decision to become a spy was also due to his unwavering obsession with the pursuit of cultivating for longevity.
As the saying goes, “Humans die in pursuit of wealth, as birds die in pursuit of food.” Being a spy was certainly a high-risk job, but giving one’s life could at least be exchanged for abundant cultivation resources.
Although those spirit stones were almost insignificant to Kunlun’s inner sect disciples, for Zhang Quan, whose aptitude was so poor that he couldn’t even enter the outer sect, they were his only hope of continuing his cultivation journey…
Hmm?
What cultivation technique?
Suddenly, Zhang Quan saw many disciples walking excitedly toward the rear palace, clamoring about some “cultivation technique.”
Upon hearing these two words, his feet felt as if they were bound by ropes, and he absentmindedly followed them.
The square between the rear and main halls wasn’t large, yet at this moment, it was packed to the point of being impassable by the numerous cultivators.
If it weren’t for the many elders and true persons present, the crowd would have already erupted into a noisy clamor.
Standing on the stone steps of the rear hall were Guo Jin, Wang Cong, and Jiang the Witch with a smile on her face and hands behind her back.
The two disciples were only at the Foundation Establishment Stage; seeing the many Golden Core True Persons mixed in the crowd made them subconsciously nervous.
But with their Master Jiang standing behind them, they received considerable assurance.
At least, they were able to maintain their composure amidst all the attention and didn’t show signs of fear.
Jiang Lian also sighed to herself.
The intense “greed” emanating from the crowd was as palpable to her as roasted meat under a dog’s nose.
These cultivators were indeed poor; the moment they heard “the chance to learn a cultivation technique,” they came running eagerly, not even bothering to ask what the technique was about…
“Fellow sect members, please quiet down for a moment,” Guo Jin said aloud, estimating that most of the crowd had already gathered (and even if more people were to come, they wouldn’t be able to squeeze into the square).
He had encountered many fortuitous events during his Foundation Establishment and Refining Mansion stages, hence his True Yuan was relatively robust compared to his peers.
At that moment, as he used a secret technique to amplify his voice, it thundered like Heavenly Thunder, enabling every cultivator in the square to hear him clearly:
“By the command of Sect Leader Wei, this place will henceforth be the ‘Dharma Transmission Hall.’ Any disciple who has made contributions to the Mortal Life Path, regardless of their cultivation level or their master, as long as the Sect Leader deems their contributions sufficient, will be eligible to enter the Dharma Transmission Hall to study.
Whether it is the Breathing Technique for cultivating qi, Daoist Magic that can turn the heavens and the earth upside down, or certain secret techniques that are rarely seen outside, everyone will have a chance to learn them…”
Before he could finish speaking, the crowd below erupted almost instantly into a roaring wave of sound:
“Senior Brother, please tell us in detail, can we truly learn any form of Daoist Magic?”
“May I ask, what is the criteria for gaining entry to the hall, such as the merits required?”
“Wait, what exact Daoist Magic is inside, could you give us a hint…”
The last voice was the least heard, because everyone thought that if it was a very precious form of Daoist Magic, it would certainly be hoarded by Sect Master Wei and would never be made accessible to the masses.
Yet, even so, even if only common Daoist Magic could be learned, it was still worth the flocking attention of everyone.
Why?
The reason was simple, which was that most people hardly ever had the chance to encounter proper Daoist Magic; at most, they could master one or two crude offensive spells, which were like the difference between swordsmanship and individual sword moves.
“Everyone, please listen to me!” Worried that Guo Jin, being the slowest, couldn’t explain clearly, Wang Cong shouted loudly.
Her True Yuan was not as abundant as Guo Jin’s, so she had to try hard to raise her voice:
“The Daoist Magic available for learning may not include everything, but it is also not far off.
Among them are many profoundly intricate Demonic Techniques, such as those with an upper limit at the Nascent Soul Realm or even at the Immortal Rank, which require exceptional talent to cultivate, as well as techniques that could cause death and the destruction of the Dao with a slight mishap…”
Before she could finish, the square buzzed like a swarm of bees, with the whispering of countless cultivators melding into a murmur.
Profoundly intricate Demonic Techniques, everyone was certain not to believe this, because every sect, regardless of size, would describe their own techniques as “profoundly intricate.”
However, techniques with a cap at the Nascent Soul Realm or even the Immortal Rank were quite impressive; Demonic Techniques requiring talent were unlikely to be common goods; and as for accidentally dying while practicing…
If even the cultivators practicing these techniques could be killed, wouldn’t these Demonic Techniques strike down enemies at an incredibly fast rate?
Most cultivators, by this point, were almost as if burned by an intense fire, unable to contain themselves, wishing they could immediately demonstrate their utter loyalty and die for Sect Master Wei.
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The reason they only whispered was that they feared that raising their voice too high would irritate this Junior Sister, and if she refused to disclose how much merit was needed to enter the hall to study, they would surely be flayed alive on the spot by their fellow disciples.
“Regarding the qualifications for entry to the hall!” Wang Cong continued to call out loud, “There’s no fixed standard, as long as Sect Master Wei determines it’s appropriate.”
“To speak of standards, if everyone is discussing whether you have the qualifications, then you are qualified to catch the Sect Master’s eye.
But, the specifics must be decided by the Sect Master’s review!”
As soon as Wang Cong finished, the disciples and True Persons present had no reaction, but the faces of the Nascent Soul Elders changed simultaneously.
By this point, Sect Master Wei’s intention could be said to be crystal clear:
From now on, all Mortal Life Path Cultivators must show loyalty not only to their own Masters and Sects but also to their Sect Master and the Sect as a whole.
The Daoist Magic that your Masters and Sects cannot provide, the Sect and Sect Master can!
“This is really…” A hot-tempered Nascent Soul Elder muttered under his breath, “This is preposterous!
Fiery Daoist, what on earth is Sect Master Wei trying to do?
Does he not understand the principle that Daoist Magic shouldn’t be passed on lightly?”
“Right now, I only want to know one thing.” The Elder named Fiery Daoist didn’t chime in with his old friend’s complaints but instead had sharpness in his eyes and said with suppressed excitement, “Tell me, if we Nascent Soul Elders make remarkable achievements, will we also have a chance to enter the Dharma Transmission Hall for study?”
The Nascent Soul Elder was startled upon hearing this and said in amazement:
“Fiery, you’re not seriously considering…”
Fiery Daoist kept a straight face, lowering his voice and saying determinedly,
“Profoundly intricate Demonic Techniques, even my lineage desires them!”
He rolled up his sleeves in one motion and clenched his fist tightly, making a determined gesture as if he was resolved to succeed.
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