The secret to ascension.
Xia Feng’s eyes twitched at the four words. It had been too long since he’d found something that interested him.
Enduring mortal tribulations, venturing through hell, battling the celestial realms, and transcending to ascension.
This was the process every cultivator had to undergo. This venerable being ascended to the immortal realm here, regaining the Great Dao.
Following this were pages of心得 (xin de - insights/experience) and methods for transcending tribulations.
Xia Feng was somewhat puzzled. He had already surpassed the Tribulation Transcending stage. Why hadn’t he ascended in Kunlun Mountain?
He turned to another page, which read:
Ancient texts recorded that some individuals transcended tribulations without ascending. Whether such people existed, this venerable being could not ascertain. Should such a person ever appear, they could comprehend the guidance to the immortal realm left behind by this venerable being during his ascension, perhaps finding another path, a method for direct ascension.
Xia Feng saw this and decided to try.
If someone had ascended here, then this space would retain a connection to another world. He would comprehend as much as he could.
Xia Feng entered a state of deep meditation, sitting cross-legged, and began to comprehend.
Xia Feng remained in the forbidden area, and Long Aotian was unwilling to leave. In the evening, Lin Song specifically came to greet Long Aotian.
“Group Leader Long, how about you stay for a simple meal before leaving?” Lin Song asked politely.
“No need,” Long Aotian refused.
Lin Song hesitated, wanting to see when Xia Feng would emerge. Who knew what trouble the Nine Poisons Sect might stir up tomorrow.
In the end, Lin Song didn’t voice his thoughts, nodded, and turned to leave.
After walking only a few steps, Long Aotian said in a deep voice, “Prepare some food and bring it over.”
“Who knows when Master will come out. Although not eating for a day won’t kill me, if there’s food, why wouldn’t I eat it?”
“Okay,” Lin Song replied, turning back.
After Lin Song returned, he sent people to deliver some food to Long Aotian. Da Feng Novel Network.
In the evening, Lin Yuwei found Lin Song to discuss the matter of the Nine Poisons Sect.
“Father, when the Grand Elder of the Nine Poisons Sect left today, he said their sect master would also come tomorrow. What should we do then?” Lin Yuwei asked with concern.
It involved her marriage, so it was natural for her to be worried.
Originally, the Nine Poisons Sect’s strength was on par with the Immortal Fate Sect, with the Nine Poisons Sect being slightly stronger overall, mainly due to their use of poison.
Even so, the Nine Poisons Sect dared not provoke a war between the two sects, as their strength was comparable, and no one would seek trouble for themselves.
But now, it was different. The Nine Poisons Sect had gained an additional Land Immortal, which was a qualitative leap.
As long as the Nine Poisons Sect’s sect master could hold back Lin Song, the remaining Land Immortal could wreak havoc within the Immortal Fate Sect.
Lin Song was not anxious and appeared calm, smiling as he comforted her, “Yuwei, with your father here, nothing will happen.”
Every sect had some means of self-preservation, and the Immortal Fate Sect was no exception.
If the Nine Poisons Sect were to attack, Lin Song would not be afraid.
“Then I can rest assured,” Lin Yuwei felt slightly relieved.
“Go to bed quickly. You don’t need to worry about this matter,” Lin Song comforted her again.
“Okay, Father. You should also sleep early,” Lin Yuwei said, bid farewell to Lin Song, and returned to her room to sleep.
The night passed uneventfully. Xia Feng remained in the forbidden area behind the mountain, comprehending the profound mysteries of ascension, and did not emerge. Long Aotian stood guard outside the entire night.
The next morning, the people from the Nine Poisons Sect indeed arrived.
In this regard, the Nine Poisons Sect did not break their word. As promised, Luo Dongdong led Yong Ligan.
“Sect Master Lin, have you considered our proposal?” Luo Dongdong asked as he entered the main hall.
The faces of the Immortal Fate Sect members were grim. The Nine Poisons Sect was practically bullying their way in.
Lin Yuwei stood beside Lin Song, her gaze fixed on Luo Dongdong with a hint of anger.
She was not an object and did not want to be a plaything for the young master of the Nine Poisons Sect.
Women in the cultivation world were not as fortunate as those in the mortal world. The rules of the cultivation world still retained the ideology of male supremacy. A cultivator could have multiple wives, and women had no status.
They were primarily for continuing the lineage, for the sect to have many descendants, and to pass down good bloodlines.
If their physique and cultivation were good, they could continue to cultivate after giving birth. If their physique and cultivation were poor, they would simply be breeding machines.
The mortal world was entirely different; it had completely reversed. The status of women now was extremely high.
Even the ugliest woman had no trouble getting married; someone would always want her.
A slightly pretty woman would have at least five suitors around her.
Upon arriving at the hall, Yong Ligan’s eyes had not left Lin Yuwei. After meeting her yesterday, he hadn’t slept well all night, only managing a few hours of hazy sleep, his dreams filled with Lin Yuwei.
The bitterness of lovesickness could only be understood by oneself.
“I can give you a very clear reply: it’s impossible,” Lin Song refused directly.
To marry his daughter?
He would not hesitate even if it meant a war between the two sects.
As a father, if he couldn’t protect his own daughter, what else could he speak of regarding responsibility?
“Haha… Sect Master Lin, your ideological awareness is lacking,” Luo Dongdong said with a laugh.
“Whatever capabilities your Nine Poisons Sect has, bring it on. I, Lin Song, will face it all. You want me to marry off my daughter? Not a chance,” Lin Song’s imposing demeanor was unyielding.
Not only Lin Song but the entire Immortal Fate Sect was united, with the sect master’s words being final.
Otherwise, when Xia Feng arrived yesterday, Lin Song wouldn’t have agreed to let Xia Feng enter the forbidden area without anyone objecting.
“Sect Master Lin, we can forgo the marriage alliance. We have a small request that won’t have much impact on our sect,” Luo Dongdong said with a smile.
Yong Ligan heard that the marriage alliance could be dropped, and he became anxious.
Before meeting Lin Yuwei, he was indifferent, but now, how could he not pursue the marriage?
The marriage alliance was essential.
However, it wasn’t the right time to discuss this matter, so he patiently held back for the moment.
“Speak,” Lin Song asked in a deep voice.
“We heard that the Immortal Fate Sect has a forbidden area containing immortal treasures. We kindly request Sect Master Lin to part with it and allocate a place for our sect,” Luo Dongdong said with a smile.
This was tantamount to forcing them to abandon their homeland and usurp their place.
This was because the Nine Poisons Sect knew that immortal treasures couldn’t be found in a short time. If they were that easy to find, it wouldn’t be their turn. The Immortal Fate Sect would have already obtained them.
Therefore, they would first occupy this auspicious land of the Immortal Fate Sect and then study it slowly.
Lin Song was almost angered into laughter.
What was the difference between this and the destruction of his sect?
The Immortal Fate Sect had been passed down for hundreds of years. Asking him to lead his sect to abandon their homes and seek another place… let alone Lin Song’s refusal, even the disciples of the Immortal Fate Sect would not agree.
“Never,” Lin Song shouted, directly refusing.
“Then I can only express my inability to help,” Luo Dongdong said, stepped out of the hall, and threw a bug-like object into the air.
Moments later, a voice from outside echoed mockingly:
“Lin Song, you refuse the toast, so I shall offer you the penalty drink.”