Chapter 756-760: Cutting off the Path to Longevity (6k+ words)

"Just like the Transcendent Daoist's theory of reverse cultivation, from now on, all cultivators in the world are destined never to surpass the Transcendent Daoist."

"The Transcendent of Salvation, the theory of reversing life and death."

"And once resurrected by him, the cultivators cannot achieve the realm of Longevity from then on."

Xu Bai seemed to comprehend something.

"But for the vast majority of cultivators in the world, the Longevity Realm is an unattainable existence. Even if they know about this, they probably won't care much."

Suddenly, Xu Bai seemed to recall something, furrowing his brows slightly.

Using his calculations, he speculated on the situations that would occur in the Xuanhuang Realm several years later.

"The original Xuanhuang Realm, where cultivators were naturally born and nurtured, would have new Longevity Transcendents appearing from time to time as the years passed, albeit with a very small probability. Even if this time interval was a few thousand or ten thousand years."

"But now, with the existence of the Reincarnation Pavilion, resurrected cultivators gradually occupy the spots that should belong to naturally born cultivators. The number of naturally born cultivators is decreasing."

"And achieving the Longevity Realm, which already had a very low probability, will become rarer and rarer."

"Ultimately until..."

"There are no new Longevity Realms in the world."

Xu Bai stroked his chin. "The Xuanhuang Exclusion Plan. Walk your own path and leave the world with no path to follow."

"Such domineering methods are quite in line with the style of the Transcendent Daoist."

"But for the existing Longevity Transcendents, it's actually a good thing. Perhaps this is why those five elders from the Five Elders Council did not intervene against the Transcendent of Salvation."

...

After all, not every small world would have terrifying figures like the white-haired old man.

The setbacks encountered by Immortal Alliance cultivators during their conquest were quickly forgotten. Occasionally facing small worlds with fierce resistance, they quickly suppressed them with the help of allies.

Fifty, a hundred, a hundred and thirty-six...

The number of discovered small worlds increased rapidly.

In the Celestial Book, Xu Bai collected images of these small worlds during their conquests and their current situations.

When the time was right, he and Liu San agreed to return to the Imperial Small World together.

Blocking the perception of the Celestial Book, the two entered one after the other and met in the dark void.

Having notified each other of precautions in advance, Liu San also changed his appearance. The two flew through the void.

"It's actually a branch of the Beast Taming Sect; quite unusual." Outside the Imperial Small World, their divine senses scanned below.

Seeing countless strange and exotic beasts, Liu San couldn't help but praise.

"But it's just a branch of the Beast Taming Sect. The true teachings of the Beast Taming Sect seem to be hidden in the Spirit Void Realm. After thousands of years, I wonder what it has become now." Xu Bai casually transmitted his voice.

"Spirit Void Realm? Seems like I've heard of it somewhere?" Liu San was slightly stunned.

After a long time, Liu San shook his head slightly. "Strange, I can't remember. Could it be that I've become so old?"

"No matter, now that the Immortal Alliance is sweeping across various realms, they will eventually be exposed. Are there any acquaintances in the Beast Taming Sect you belonged to?" Xu Bai asked.

"Just heard their name, no real contact." Liu San seemed to be concerned about the lost memories, answering absentmindedly. His mind was still pondering where that trace of impression came from.

At this moment, inside the Longevity Valley, Li Fan suddenly felt uneasy.

"Huh?"

It had been a long time since such a thing happened, and Li Fan didn't dare to be careless.

Stopping the act of feeding the Celestial Disk with formation data, he looked serious. His mind was in turmoil as he pondered the source of this sense of crisis.

Not long after, he got a possible answer.

As a Dao Fusion powerhouse, Liu San shouldn't forget things that happened to him. Even if he temporarily couldn't recall, after a bit of soul searching, he should be able to remember.

But such a thing happened.

"Because his memories related to the Spirit Void Realm in his mind have been tampered with."

"Only those in the Longevity Realm can silently modify the divine consciousness of Dao Fusion powerhouses. In the first half of Liu San's life, he had never come into contact with Longevity Realm experts."

"So the problem lies in the [True Temptation Fruit] I used on him back then."

Reflecting on the manipulated memories of Liu San, Li Fan suddenly realized, "The Spirit Void Realm should be what he, the true heir of the Medicine King Sect, Liu Yihang, mentioned in his conversation."

To be on the safe side, Li Fan didn't kill Liu Yihang back then.

Instead, he hid him in a seemingly inconspicuous room within the Medicine King True Cauldron, a room only Li Fan himself could open.

Liu Yihang was still in a deep sleep inside the Grand Dream Spring and Autumn formation.

With the three elders of the Medicine King Sect absent at the moment, Li Fan acted without any reservations.

He released Liu Yihang from the Medicine King True Cauldron and then absorbed him into his own Celestial Realm.

Without the effect of the formation, Liu Yihang slowly woke up.

However, in an instant, he found that something was wrong with his situation.

Uncontrolled, unable to shout, he was completely powerless.

In his own Celestial Realm, Li Fan didn't need to reveal himself to suppress him.

Using the Soul Searching Technique, Li Fan effortlessly found information about the Spirit Void Realm from his mind.

There was nothing special, just that Liu Yihang had occasionally come across the name of this realm when reading ancient books. In the Spirit Void Realm, there was a plant called Spirit Void Grass, an essential ingredient for refining the [Soul Nurturing Pill].

So, Liu Yihang had sought advice from Liu San.

The person involved might have forgotten about it long ago, but thousands of years later, it led to an unwarranted disaster.

Originally, he could have slept for several more decades within the Grand Dream Spring and Autumn formation.

Li Fan, who understood the cause of the matter, didn't care much about his actions.

He still suppressed him in his Celestial Realm and returned to the Medicine King Valley.

However, the clone Xu Bai spoke up, interrupting Liu San's thoughts. "I remember now. It seems that I once read a scroll that recorded the method of refining the Soul Nurturing Pill."

"One of the main ingredients, the Spirit Void Grass, seems to grow in the Spirit Void Realm. I even consulted you about it back then."

With this revelation, Liu San's expression was initially confused.

Then he slapped his forehead, "Look at my memory, there is indeed such a thing. I almost forgot!"

Satisfied that Liu San had resolved his doubts, he shifted his focus back to the Imperial Small World below.

With Xu Bai, they flew to the front of the towering palace.

The powerful divine senses of Dao Fusion experts had long alarmed Xiao Qing. She, along with the Imperial Princess and another woman in red, flew forward to greet them.

"This is our Alliance's Elder Liu!" Xu Bai's expression was solemn as he introduced.

The three women bowed to Liu San.

"Respect to the senior!"

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 757: Proof of Strength

If the Longevity Realm does not appear, Dao Fusion cultivators are considered the strongest individuals in the world.

This is true in the Xuanhuang Realm, let alone in this Imperial Small World.

Xiao Qing and Xiao Hong were fine; they had lived for a long time. In their memories, several years ago when they were still in the Beast Taming Sect, they had encountered Dao Fusion cultivators.

However, the Imperial Princess had a harder time.

Even though she had accepted the memories of the past emperors of the empire, her understanding of the formidable Dao Fusion cultivators was somewhat vague.

After all, the Imperial Princess was just an ordinary person.

Facing the overwhelming pressure inadvertently revealed by Liu San, the Imperial Princess turned pale, struggling to catch her breath.

The three of them bowed, but Liu San remained silent.

Xiao Qing and Xiao Hong felt a bit uneasy.

To be honest, before today, the two of them had some doubts about the so-called "Union of Ten Thousand Worlds."

After all, from start to finish, only one person was responsible for contacting them on behalf of this union. Moreover, the contact person's cultivation was not particularly high, just at the Nascent Infant Realm.

But today, witnessing the Dao Fusion cultivator in person, all doubts in the hearts of the three were dispelled.

Because a strong individual was the best proof!

It was impossible for a Dao Fusion expert to come here to deceive them, right? With a mere movement, they could destroy the empire. There was simply no reason for such deception.

Various thoughts flashed through their minds in an instant, and the attitudes of the three towards Liu San became more respectful.

Seeing that the atmosphere was about right, Liu San snorted lightly and nodded slightly, "Let's go, take me to see the few things you reported."

At this point, Xu Bai also spoke, "Recently, the onslaught from the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance has become more fierce. Elder Liu doesn't have much time to waste."

The Imperial Princess nodded hurriedly, leading them to an underground chamber in the towering palace.

The chamber was spacious, with a celestial navigation instrument, thousands of different types of spiritual crystal marrows, and a huge furnace already prepared.

Liu San first looked at the celestial navigation instrument and asked, "If you know the coordinates of a certain realm relative to the Xuanhuang Realm, can you use this celestial navigation instrument to determine the position of that realm in the void?"

Xiao Qing was momentarily stunned, then showed a shocked expression. She realized that when this Elder Liu mentioned "a realm," he wasn't referring to the Xuanhuang Small World but another cultivation realm aligned with the Xuanhuang Realm.

Feeling a sudden increase in their evaluation of the Union of Ten Thousand Worlds, Xiao Qing thought for a moment and honestly replied, "Due to the influence of the Immortal Tomb, there are spatial distortions around the Xuanhuang Realm. If you only have simple coordinate data, even if you can escape the attraction of the Immortal Tomb, you might mistake the direction on the way."

"However, if you set the destination coordinates in advance, you can perform spatial corrections continuously while advancing. In theory, it is entirely possible to safely reach the destination coordinates." Xiao Qing added quickly.

"This realm lacks spiritual energy, yet it has developed such technology, which is remarkable." Liu San nodded in approval.

Hearing this, Xiao Qing and Xiao Hong showed a trace of joy in their eyes.

Liu San then shifted his gaze to the thousands of different types of spiritual crystal marrows.

With just one glance, he skipped over them. After all, these monster abilities were just like child's play in the eyes of Dao Fusion experts.

Then, Liu San looked at the massive furnace that roared and throbbed.

The faintly dangerous aura overflowing from it caused him to squint his eyes slightly.

"You guys are playing with fire and self-immolation." After a long time, Liu San gave such an evaluation.

"The unity of all beasts. There is indeed a possibility. But if you really can create that terrifying creature, I'm afraid your so-called 'Heart Unity Technique' won't be able to control it."

"Perhaps when the Beast Taming Sect's treasure, the 'Wheel of All Beasts,' was still around, there might be a glimmer of hope."

Xiao Qing and Xiao Hong exchanged glances, both showing astonishment.

However, before they could respond, Liu San left with just one sentence.

"I already know the general situation of this realm. Wait patiently for the results."

Xiao Qing asked somewhat anxiously, "Senior Xu...?"

Xu Bai looked helpless, "As I said just now, the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance's offensive is fierce nowadays, and many small worlds are falling in succession. The organization has decided to implement a survival strategy, contracting the range of influence and retaining only those valuable small worlds as core members."

"The final result is not something Elder Liu can decide alone. It requires a comprehensive evaluation by the high-level members of the organization before making a decision."

Speaking of which, as evidence, Xu Bai also displayed the recent scenes he collected from the Tianxuan Treasure Mirror, showing the successive losses of various small worlds under the crazy attacks by the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance cultivators.

In the face of these scenes filled with slaughter, cruelty, and reality, the Imperial trio couldn't help but change their expressions slightly.

Throwing a memory stone to them, Xu Bai spoke to comfort them, "Rest assured, based on the fact that we share the same ancestor, even if the organization's resolution to protect you doesn't pass, I will quietly come and take you away, saving your lives."

"Of course, the number can't be too many; five is the limit."

Xu Bai said with a somewhat serious expression.

Looking at the increasingly pale faces of Xiao Qing and the others, Xu Bai added, "Of course, if the organization ultimately decides to protect you, that would be even better."

"But at that time, as a price, all the resources and technology in the empire must be integrated into our Union of Ten Thousand Worlds."

"Regardless of the outcome, you need to be prepared in advance during this time."

"I heard that there are still some noble classes in your empire..."

Xu Bai sneered and looked at the Imperial Princess, saying, "Remember, the empire only needs an emperor. It doesn't need any nobles."

"From today onwards, let the empire have only one voice."

After finishing his words, Xu Bai arched his hand, "I have other matters to attend to and can't stay here for long. I hope that the next time I come, I can bring good news."

Without waiting for Xiao Qing and the others to bid farewell, Xu Bai gracefully flew out of the empire.

Watching Xu Bai leave, the Imperial Princess's gaze turned towards outside the palace.

A hint of killing intent flashed, eventually becoming firm.

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Xuanhuang Realm, entrance to the empire.

Liu San, who had arrived ahead, was waiting here for Xu Bai.

"Young Master, how was my performance?"

Seeing Xu Bai appearing, he couldn't help but ask somewhat proudly.

"Hehe, I didn't expect that you, Elder Liu, who looks upright, could deceive people so seamlessly, with no flaws to be found. I'll have to remind Elder Jiang to be careful in the future." Xu Bai laughed.

Liu San's face immediately collapsed.

But soon, he proactively changed the topic, "Leaving that aside, this so-called Imperial Small World does have some tricks. Not to mention other things, just the 'Myriad Realms Smelting Furnace' alone is quite extraordinary, even in the ancient cultivation world."

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 758: Calmly Concealing Danger

"And, I can see that due to the natural limitations of the materials they use, the furnace they use can only accommodate a limited number of exotic beasts. If it were our Medicine King True Cauldron, we might be able to double the number of exotics melted in one go."

"By then, who knows what kind of monster we might be able to refine."

"I'm afraid that even if Jade Shan and I join forces, we may not be able to suppress it."

Liu San shook his head slightly, "Like a potent poison, very practical but unfortunately too many restrictions."

"If only we could master the means to control the strength of a combined path." Liu San sighed suddenly.

Xu Bai's gaze condensed, his expression unchanged. Instead, he continued along his words, pondering, "Old Liu makes some sense. Nowadays, in the Xuanhuang Realm, there are all sorts of strange and extraordinary things. Perhaps there really exists a method that can control combined path cultivators."

"I'll go inquire. If it really works, then our Medicine King Sect might be able to produce a combined path force regularly."

Hearing this, Liu San couldn't help but feel excited.

"Although the killing power of this fused beast might not be as powerful as the new method of combined cultivation, it is still in the combined path realm. If there are enough of them, I think even if the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance wants to target us, they will have to hesitate, right?"

"By then, our Medicine King Sect might be able to reappear openly in the world?"

Xu Bai agreed, "It's not impossible to plan for it."

"By the way, Young Master, Elder Ruan is still asleep in the Medicine King True Cauldron. He has quite a bit of research on the bodies of demonic beasts. How about waking him up? Maybe he can find a solution."

"..."

Memories from Liu Yi's past suddenly flashed in Xu Bai's mind.

Ruan Tianxiao, one of the elders of the Medicine King Sect in the combined path.

Unlike other elders who focused on planting spiritual plants in medicines, Ruan Tianxiao was accustomed to using the bodies of animals, demonic beasts, and human tissues in medicines.

Although the effect was indeed extraordinary, the bloody and murderous aura was too strong, and it had a somewhat shocking meaning.

So Ruan Tianxiao's "Flesh Pill" was not accepted by the public.

He was also relatively solitary, usually coming and going alone within the Medicine King Sect, with no close acquaintances.

After much consideration, Xu Bai frowned and decided, "Elder Ruan has always been at odds with others. I'm afraid that after he wakes up and suddenly learns that he has crossed thousands of years, he may not necessarily have thoughts of staying in our Medicine King Sect."

Liu San couldn't deny the possibility, "That's possible."

"But Elder Ruan's technique of the Flesh Pill is indeed somewhat unique. The merging of myriad beasts..."

Xu Bai seemed to be in a dilemma, "How about this, wait until the imperial technology is officially brought into our hands, and then decide based on the specific situation."

"If we can produce the merged beasts just with our own strength, then there's no need to hurry to wake up Elder Ruan. If we encounter any difficulties that cannot be solved, it won't be too late to wake him up."

In the end, Xu Bai said so.

Liu San also nodded in agreement.

The interlude has passed, and Xu Bai still needs to return to Tianliang Prefecture. Liu San also needs to return to the Medicine King Valley.

After bidding farewell, Xu Bai looked in the direction where Liu San had disappeared, seeming thoughtful.

"Is this a test? Or just a coincidence?"

"Maybe it was something he noticed from before. After all, even though the combined path cultivator can't resist the changes brought by the True Temptation Fruit of the Heavenly Venerable, it is still possible for him to perceive his own abnormalities."

"To be on the safe side, it's better for me to leave the Eternal Life Valley first."

Li Fan has always been decisive in his actions.

Once this thought came up, he didn't hesitate at all. He left a message and quietly left the Medicine King Valley before Liu San returned.

"It's best to ask someone from the Five Elders' Meeting to inquire about the effects of this True Temptation Fruit."

Temporarily storing the Disconnection Disc, he went straight to where Sou Feng was staying.

At the same time, Xu Bai, who returned to Tianliang Prefecture, secretly found Liu Wenyu, the cultivator from the Garrison Hall he had traded with before.

This person's name was Liu Wenyu.

"Liu Fellow Daoist, I heard that you still haven't generated your own Heavenly Profound Treasure Mirror?"

Xu Bai opened the conversation like this.

Chapter 759: Unsettled Revelation

There was a hint of gloom on Liu Wenyu's face, but he didn't say anything inappropriate.

Instead, he hinted at something, "Soon. Although there are still many cultivators in the Immortal Alliance who are reluctant to generate the Heavenly Profound Treasure Mirror due to concerns, it is said that an official resolution has already been made. All members within the Immortal Alliance system must generate the treasure mirror inside their bodies. We, as Garrison Hall cultivators, must be the first to complete it. This is just the first step."

"I believe that before long, the day when every cultivator has a treasure mirror within their body will come."

"Hmph, by then..."

A trace of unconcealed horror flashed in Liu Wenyu's eyes.

"I don't think there's anything wrong with it. This thing is indeed mysterious. With it, many troubles can be saved." Xu Bai smiled slightly, indifferent.

"Hmm? Have you already generated it?" Liu Wenyu's expression changed, and he was about to retreat.

But Xu Bai grabbed him.

The "Final Circle Disc" on his forehead suddenly appeared, releasing a faint white light, enveloping the two.

"Don't be nervous. This mere Heavenly Profound Treasure Mirror is still not in our eyes for the Overheaven Alliance." Xu Bai showed an arrogant expression and said directly.

"Overheaven Alliance? I don't understand what you're talking about." Liu Wenyu's face turned pale, shaking his head quickly.

Shaking off Xu Bai's control, he was about to leave.

But after hearing Xu Bai's words, he suddenly stopped in his tracks.

"I've said it so clearly, and you still haven't figured it out. As a spy from the Five Elders' Meeting, your sense of smell is too dull."

Xu Bai shook his head slightly, "To put it bluntly, our Overheaven Alliance has a way to shield the surveillance of the Heavenly Profound Treasure Mirror."

Although his words were calm, they sounded like thunder in Liu Wenyu's ears.

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!" He exclaimed on the spot, "We are completely helpless..."

Liu Wenyu's words abruptly stopped, his face turned iron-blue, "Are you deceiving me?"

Xu Bai lightly laughed, "If what I said is a lie, then I think it won't be long before people from the Immortal Alliance Garrison Hall will come to deal with us on the spot."

"Liu Fellow Daoist might as well be patient. Anyway, now that things have come to this point, you can't escape even if you want to."

Liu Wenyu's face kept changing, and in the end, he stopped his steps and sat down in the room.

Anxiously waiting.

Time passed slowly, and for him, it seemed like an eternity.

But after more than half a day, there was still no movement outside.

Liu Wenyu became increasingly suspicious, looking at the "Final Circle Disc" above the two, his eyes showing an expression of disbelief.

"Can this thing really shield the perception of the Heavenly Profound Treasure Mirror?" His face was filled with shock.

"Overheaven Alliance, how could it be just a name?" Xu Bai said lightly.

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Chapter 759: The World Has Bewitched Cultivators

"Overheaven Alliance..."

Liu Wenyu was full of shock, murmuring to himself in a low voice.

However, his eyes were tightly locked onto the terminal circle above, and involuntarily, he reached out his hands, wanting to touch it.

As a spy infiltrated by the Five Elders' Meeting, he, who had almost been driven to a dead end by the Heavenly Profound Treasure Mirror, knew too well the preciousness of this thing.

"What is this?" Liu Wenyu couldn't help but ask.

"The Overheaven Circle." Xu Bai said lightly. With a thought, the terminal circle instantly blurred, leaving Liu Wenyu groping in the air.

Liu Wenyu suddenly came to his senses.

Reluctantly taking his gaze away from the terminal circle, he solemnly clasped his hands and said, "Friend, you must have important matters to come here this time."

Xu Bai snorted, "Right. I've come to ask for an explanation!"

"Ah?" Liu Wenyu was suddenly stunned.

"Not long ago, a combined-path cultivator controlled by our organization through the True Temptation Fruit showed signs of losing control. Fortunately, we discovered it in time, and before he succeeded in betraying us, we took additional measures to stabilize him. Otherwise, our Overheaven Alliance would have suffered heavy losses this time." Xu Bai's tone was unfriendly.

"Don't you guys say that the True Temptation Fruit, created by the Heavenly Sovereign, is foolproof? How could there be such a flaw?" 

"All talk and no substance! No wonder you've been suppressed to this point by the Immortal Alliance." Xu Bai glanced at the other party and said slowly.

"The True Temptation Fruit failed?" Liu Wenyu's face showed astonishment, but soon, he shook his head repeatedly.

"This is absolutely impossible. As long as the Heavenly Sovereign still exists, it is impossible for a combined-path cultivator to go against His power." Liu Wenyu said with great certainty.

Xu Bai said in a deep voice, "But the loss of control by that combined-path cultivator did happen. What's going on here?"

"Friend, don't be anxious. Tell the detailed story of the incident."

So Xu Bai concealed the names of the people and the details of the incident and fabricated an event of a combined-path cultivator sensing control and attempting to rebel.

After thinking for a while, Liu Wenyu responded, "It might be that your method of using the True Temptation Fruit is incorrect."

Xu Bai was furious, "So, it's our problem now? We strictly followed the instructions you gave us initially."

Liu Wenyu hurriedly explained, "The True Temptation Fruit can distort a cultivator's thinking, making them believe in even the most absurd things. However, cultivators are not puppets. They still have their own thoughts. If the fabricated lie is too crude, when they perceive a contradiction between it and their own understanding, they may not doubt it but could find ways to reconfirm it."

"For example, if you instill the idea in a combined-path cultivator that he is actually a mortal without any strength, he will indeed live his life in the manner of a mortal. However, if one day he unintentionally kills another Yuan Ying cultivator, the conflict between reality and cognition may force him to find the reason for the contradiction and come up with convincing reasons."

"Otherwise, the difference between perception and reality may lead the cultivator into madness."

"For example, if you use the True Temptation Fruit to instill the idea that a combined-path cultivator will always be loyal, but if he perceives that he has been influenced in some way to have this idea, he may still be loyal to you, but the way he handles things may be..."

"Extreme."

Liu Wenyu paused for a moment, looked at Xu Bai, and continued, "He may think that the Xuanhuang Realm is full of dangers. If his strength is insufficient and he is exposed outside, his life may be endangered. Therefore, he believes that imprisoning you in a certain dungeon and letting you cultivate until you reach the combined-path realm and have enough capital to travel the Xuanhuang is the right thing to do."

"Although it may seem distorted and unreasonable to others, in their perception, it is the most normal and logical thing to do under the circumstances."

"In our Five Elders' Meeting, there was once a case where a loyal cultivator defected to the Immortal Alliance. He remained loyal to the Five Elders' Meeting, but he believed that the strength of the Transmitting Law Sovereign was unpredictable, and we couldn't match it. In the long run, the only way was to surrender actively, promote the merger with the Immortal Alliance, and have a chance of survival."

"Although it may seem distorted and unreasonable to others, in their perception, it is the most normal and logical thing to do under the circumstances."

"In our Five Elders' Meeting, there was once a case where a loyal cultivator defected to the Immortal Alliance. He remained loyal to the Five Elders' Meeting, but he believed that the strength of the Transmitting Law Sovereign was unpredictable, and we couldn't match it. In the long run, the only way was to surrender actively, promote the merger with the Immortal Alliance, and have a chance of survival."

Liu Wenyu said somewhat helplessly, "He spoke eloquently and even continuously persuaded members of our Five Elders' Meeting."

"These kinds of people are actually quite common. We call them 'Bewitched Cultivators.' It's a result of the Heavenly Sovereign's incomplete reversal of the law, conflicting with the overall heavenly Dao of the Xuanhuang Realm."

"Of course, if everyone could be like the 'Unworried Heavenly Sovereign,' with divine power spread all over the Xuanhuang Realm, such incidents wouldn't happen."

With Liu Wenyu's explanation, Xu Bai's expression gradually eased.

"When we initially set the lie, we tried to make it as perfect as possible. Who would have thought that such a thing would still happen..." Xu Bai coldly snorted.

Liu Wenyu also sighed, "After all, they are combined-path cultivators. It's unavoidable. If it were so easy to control, our Five Elders' Meeting would have already unified the Xuanhuang Realm. How could we have fallen into the current situation?"

"Now, what should we do? Such an important matter was not explained in advance during the transaction. Letting him leave is impossible, and long-term confinement will raise suspicion. Do we have to kill him and blame you?" Xu Bai asked.

Liu Wenyu was startled, repeatedly saying, "Friend, please don't act recklessly. In my opinion, there is still a way to save the situation."

"First, use the True Temptation Fruit on him again to repair the loophole."

"Second..."

Liu Wenyu's expression became somewhat strange, "Actively reveal the true facts to him. Then persuade him and break his 'Bewitched' state."

"You might as well explain it more clearly." Xu Bai's face turned somewhat gloomy.

Lowering his voice, Liu Wenyu said, "Firstly, use the True Temptation Fruit on him again to fix the flaw."

"Secondly..."

Liu Wenyu's expression became somewhat strange, "Actively reveal the true facts to him. Then persuade him and break his 'Bewitched' state."

"You might as well explain it more clearly." Xu Bai's face turned somewhat gloomy.

Lowering his voice, Liu Wenyu said, "Firstly, use the True Temptation Fruit on him again to fix the flaw."

"Secondly..."

Liu Wenyu's expression became somewhat strange: "Proactively reveal the true facts to him. Then persuade him and break his 'Bewitched' state."

"Why don't you make it clearer?" Xu Bai's face darkened.

Liu Wenyu lowered his voice, "Still using the case of that cultivator who defected to the Immortal Alliance as an example. The reason he defected was simply because he believed that our Five Elders' Meeting was not a match for the Immortal Alliance. If we can use irrefutable evidence to convince him that the strength of the Five Elders' Meeting surpasses that of the Immortal Alliance, or even just competes with it, he will return to our Five Elders' Meeting camp."

"After all, the belief in loyalty to the Five Elders' Meeting in his mind has never changed."

Xu Bai instantly understood the other's meaning.

"Of course, if this 'persuasion' process is combined with the True Temptation Fruit, the effect will be even better." Liu Wenyu added.

"Friend Xu, I wonder if your Overheaven Alliance still needs the True Temptation Fruit?" he asked.

(End of this chapter)

Chapter 760: Traces of the Purple Sky

Xu Bai did not answer. He simply pointed to the "End-of-the-World Disk" above his head and casually asked, "Do your Five Elders' Meeting need this thing?"

Liu Wenyu was stunned for a moment, then couldn't help but nod repeatedly.

"Before coming, the organization has already made it clear. Fair trade, one disk in exchange for one True Temptation Fruit," Xu Bai said proudly.

Liu Wenyu nodded slightly, not thinking that Xu Bai was making an outrageous demand. In fact, he believed that this trade was a considerable advantage for their Five Elders' Meeting.

Looking at the End-of-the-World Disk with a somewhat greedy look, he said, "There should be no problem. However, I still need to report to the higher-ups and get confirmation."

Upon hearing this, Xu Bai handed over another End-of-the-World Disk and said, "You should carry this item with you for now. Now, the entire outside is under the surveillance of the Heavenly Mirror. If you accidentally expose yourselves, it won't be good."

At the same time, Xu Bai detailed the usage of the End-of-the-World Disk.

Liu Wenyu's eyes lit up, and he felt somewhat grateful to Xu Bai. "Friend, you've considered it thoroughly. At this critical juncture, our two factions should join forces to overcome difficulties."

Xu Bai waved his hand, "Go ahead. Hurry back; I'll wait for you here."

Liu Wenyu nodded and turned into a streak of light, disappearing.

In just a short half-hour, he hurried back.

"The higher-ups agreed to the trade with you. But there's a question. How many of these 'Heavenly Covering Disks' can your Overheaven Alliance provide?" Liu Wenyu asked.

"This item is not easy to refine, and our organization doesn't have enough." Xu Bai said solemnly.

This was within Liu Wenyu's expectations. However, the next sentence from Xu Bai instantly shook his mind.

"At most, we can only give you a few hundred," Xu Bai sighed, sounding a bit helpless.

"So many?!" Liu Wenyu's face showed shock, and he exclaimed.

Instantly, a wave of regret surged into his heart. He realized that the 'Heavenly Covering Disk' might not be as precious as he had imagined.

"Too many? Then let's change it to a hundred. Anyway, if your Five Elders' Meeting doesn't want them, there are plenty of cultivators who do." Xu Bai coldly snorted and said straightforwardly, "When I say a few hundred, it means they will be delivered in batches. Do you think this thing is like weeds on the ground, just water it, and it will grow?"

"Not many, not many," Liu Wenyu said repeatedly.

"However, we don't have such a stockpile of True Temptation Fruits..." Liu Wenyu felt a bit embarrassed.

"Just like before, anything of value will do." Xu Bai waved his hand. "Even our Overheaven Alliance can lend you a batch of Heavenly Covering Disks first."

"However, the organization believes that we may need to further strengthen our cooperation." Xu Bai said seriously.

"Deepen cooperation?" Liu Wenyu frowned slightly.

"Since the establishment of the Transmigration Palace by the Immortal Alliance and the abnormal activity of the Heavenly Mirror, the situation has taken a sudden turn for the worse. If the Transcending Sovereign's reversal has become irreversible and cannot be salvaged, facing the Heavenly Mirror scanning many small worlds in the Xuanhuang Realm, trying to ascend, your Five Elders' Meeting remains indifferent..."

"With five Sovereigns, there should be some countermeasures, right?" Xu Bai asked discontentedly.

"What are you guys doing exactly?" Liu Wenyu hesitated.

After a long silence, he somewhat dejectedly said, "Regarding this matter, it's not just you, even I have many doubts in my heart."

"Perhaps, during this trade, we can take the opportunity to ask for clarification," he said mysteriously.

"The situation is urgent, and the faster the trade, the better. Three days later, outside Tianliang City, in the Wuliang Mountains."

After confirming the trading location, Liu Wenyu prepared to take his leave.

"Don't forget to include the Heavenly Covering Disk I gave you in the trading catalog beforehand," Liu Wenyu's steps slightly paused upon hearing Xu Bai's words.

Afterwards, he accelerated a bit.

After a moment, Xu Bai also walked out of the room, turning into a streak of light, heading somewhere unknown.

Wuliang Mountains.

Since the incident of the Wuliang Wall devouring cultivators, the already rarely visited Wuliang Mountains had become even more desolate.

Very few cultivators knew the true essence of the Dao behind the Wuliang Wall.

Coupled with most cultivators currently engaged in conquering small worlds and earning merits, there were even fewer who ventured into this area.

After all, once dead, one can be reborn, but after being devoured by the Wuliang Wall, it's hard to say.

Xu Bai quietly arrived at the bottom of the Wuliang Valley, looking at the smooth Wuliang Wall, waiting patiently.

"I heard that it was you who rescued Guan Changge's nephew from the Wuliang Wall last time?" Suddenly, a voice sounded from behind Xu Bai.

Xu Bai was startled.

Turning around, he saw a middle-aged cultivator in a purple-gold Daoist robe, who had appeared beside him at some point.

Quietly observing the Wuliang Wall, he didn't look at Xu Bai.

But obviously, the one who spoke was this purple-gold cultivator.

Xu Bai's heart suddenly became somewhat solemn.

Although the other party deliberately restrained his aura, Xu Bai couldn't sense his presence at all, indicating the true cultivation level of the opponent.

Transcendent Daoist!

"Senior, it was me who fortunately rescued Guan Changge," Xu Bai respectfully replied.

At the same time, thoughts raced through his mind, speculating about the other's identity.

Appearing at this location at this time.

Still a Transcendent Daoist.

It couldn't be just a coincidence.

"Could it be that he is the contact person for the Five Elders' Meeting in this trade?" Xu Bai couldn't help but speculate.

"A Transcendent Daoist is actually a spy for the Five Elders' Meeting..."

In an instant, the identity of the purple-gold cultivator in front of him became clear.

Purple Sky Daoist.

Commander-in-chief of the Million Immortals Alliance's Martial Arts Hall.

Even though Xu Bai had known about his spy identity through experiences in previous lives, he was still somewhat startled when Purple Sky Daoist suddenly appeared in front of him.

Without revealing his identity first, Xu Bai tentatively asked, "I wonder, Senior..."

"I represent the Five Elders' Meeting and came to trade with your Overheaven Alliance." Unexpectedly, Purple Sky Daoist directly stated without any hesitation.

This left Xu Bai momentarily silent.

Uncertain of the other's intentions, Xu Bai was thinking about countermeasures.

Fortunately, it was just a clone, so Xu Bai wasn't too nervous.

"It seems that you recognize my identity? Interesting. I have been presiding over the headquarters of the Martial Arts Hall for many years and haven't left for a long time."

"You, Overheaven Alliance, are indeed not simple."

Purple Sky Daoist glanced at Xu Bai, smiling slightly.

"Senior overpraised. It's just a sudden shock to learn Senior's true identity. I don't know what to say."

Xu Bai arched his hand, looking very nervous.

(End of this chapter)