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第五卷 天云十二州 第一千二百四十六章 劫杀与承诺

Tianzhou, Demon Realm - Mountain Range.

"Your Majesty has taken you as a disciple for a reason. It's not just to exploit you; it's mutually beneficial," Feng Liang's seductive voice entered his ears. However, Tian Xiaojian was no ordinary character and remained unperturbed on the surface.

Feng Liang was slightly surprised but pleased. This young man seemed mature and capable of handling significant matters. "Boy, do you want to advance to the Separation Realm?"

"Separation Realm?"

Tian Xiaojian's heart raced at the thought. Cultivators endured long periods of meditation in a blood-soaked world, all for the chance to ascend to the Spirit Realm and eventually transcend into the Divine Realm. But Tian Xiaojian wasn't an ordinary cultivator; he knew that such a promise was too good to be true. After some hesitation, he cautiously asked, "If I become your disciple, can you help me advance to the Separation Realm?"

"Correct," Feng Liang nodded. "And it will only take several decades."

"Several decades?"

Tian Xiaojian's expression turned strange. This was a stretch of the truth. A cultivator of his level would need much more time. He let out a sigh of relief, but he didn't stop there. He still intended to continue his journey back to Baixuan Pavilion as soon as possible.

Although the Demon King had said that Mo'er needed three years to form an embryo, things could change. The Cultivator Realm was unpredictable. Recently, Tian Xiaojian had been restless and wanted to return quickly for peace of mind.

After about a cup of tea's time, Tian Xiaojian suddenly noticed something. His speed slowed as he turned around. "Friend, you've followed me for so long; what do you intend? Your attempt at concealment won't fool me."

Tian Xiaojian's face darkened. "Hmph, Master Li is truly a late-stage cultivator. But your divine sense seems stronger than I imagined; you revealed yourself rather quickly."

A familiar voice entered his ears as a figure appeared from the void.

Tian Xiaojian's pupils narrowed. The figure was a middle-aged man in scholar robes with long hair reaching his waist, someone he had just met not long ago. It was none other than the Grand Elder of Tianqiao Sect.

"Hmph, I've already bid farewell, but you follow closely behind. Do you want to join those lowly cultivators who kill and rob?" Tian Xiaojian said coldly.

"Master Li is indeed clever, but your statement is incorrect. Killing and robbing isn't beneath anyone; it's more tempting than searching for ancient treasures," Mo Xuesong laughed heartily. His demeanor was friendly, making him seem like a close friend to those who didn't know the truth.

"Hmph, Master, you're right." Tian Xiaojian's face revealed a sinister smile. "But if you try to rob me, beware; I might end up robbing you instead."

"Master, you're not an ordinary cultivator, but would you be so soft?" Mo Xuesong's expression turned fierce.

Tian Xiaojian sighed. With his current strength, he could face a Separation Realm monster and have a chance to win. A fellow late-stage cultivator wouldn't deter him, even if prepared. But he didn't want to fight unless necessary.

"Master Mo, we've met before; exchange is mutually beneficial. I'm not taking advantage of your sect. I advise you: greed leads to bad ends. If you stop now, it's as if nothing happened," Tian Xiaojian said sincerely.

As he spoke, a blue light enveloped him, and a powerful spiritual pressure spread outwards.

Though his strength rivaled that of a Separation Realm cultivator due to his divine abilities, he was still at the late-stage Infallible Realm level.

With two Infallible Realm puppets in play, their combined power would be formidable. But it wasn't enough to make Mo Xuesong retreat.

Mo Xuesong, an advanced late-stage cultivator, wasn't easily frightened. He smirked and said, "Hmph, you have help now. But adding another late-stage cultivator won't kill me."

"Is that so? I only have Xinye as my helper," Mo Xuesong's lips curled into a smug smile. He snapped his fingers.

A series of colorful puppets appeared before them.

"Do you forget that I'm not from another sect but the Grand Elder of Tianqiao Sect, and wouldn't leave without my puppets?"

Tian Xiaojian scanned the five puppets, which were lifelike, almost identical except for their colors representing the Five Elements. Their Infallible Realm power was hidden beneath their late-stage appearance.

"Interesting," he thought, but his expression remained unchanged.

"Hmph, you have help now. But adding another late-stage cultivator won't kill me."

"Is that so? I only have Xinye as my helper," Mo Xuesong's lips curled into a smug smile. He snapped his fingers again.

Five puppets appeared in succession.

"Do you forget that I'm not from another sect but the Grand Elder of Tianqiao Sect, and wouldn't leave without my puppets?"

Tian Xiaojian scanned them; they were lifelike, almost identical except for their colors representing the Five Elements. Their Infallible Realm power was hidden beneath their late-stage appearance.

"Interesting," he thought, but his expression remained unchanged.

"Hmph, you have help now. But adding another late-stage cultivator won't kill me."

Tian Xiaojian's eyes narrowed as Mo Xuesong revealed more puppets.

"Master, why waste words? Just kill him cleanly," said the woman, Mo Xuesong's co-cultivator, who had been hiding in the Heavenly Mechanism Mansion.

Tian Xiaojian's eyes narrowed. A mid-stage cultivator managed to hide his divine sense; how could someone be hidden inside a storage bag?

He remained calm on the surface but was intrigued by the situation.

"Hmph, you have help now. But adding another late-stage cultivator won't kill me."

"Is that so? I only have Xinye as my helper," Mo Xuesong's lips curled into a smug smile. He snapped his fingers again and revealed more puppets.

"This is interesting; you're not from another sect but the Grand Elder of Tianqiao Sect, so wouldn't leave without your puppets."

Tian Xiaojian scanned them; they were lifelike, almost identical except for their colors representing the Five Elements. Their Infallible Realm power was hidden beneath their late-stage appearance.

"Interesting," he thought, but his expression remained unchanged.

"Hmph, you have help now. But adding another late-stage cultivator won't kill me."

Tian Xiaojian's eyes narrowed as Mo Xuesong revealed more puppets.

"This is interesting; you're not from another sect but the Grand Elder of Tianqiao Sect, so wouldn't leave without your puppets."

"Indeed," said Tianxiaoshan. "But why would I harm the Skyfarer Pavilion? This matter isn't done by our sect."

Tian Xiaojian's expression remained unchanged as he continued his conversation with the Immortal True Man.

"Hmph, you're lying; who else could create such powerful puppets?"

"Indeed," said Tianxiaoshan. "But if there is a third party involved, I'll handle it."

Tian Xiaojian smiled inwardly but kept a cold exterior. With his current situation and the puppeteer's power, the Skyfarer Pavilion would be in trouble.

"Hmph, Master, remember your promise," said Tianxiaoshan as she left.

P.S.: Phew, only 3000 words today. Not because Rainy borrowed from me; I typed almost all day with little inspiration due to late nights and a tired body. My mind feels like jelly. Hope you understand and that tomorrow will be better.

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