Chapter 104: Diverting the Calamity Eastward

Master Liuguang and Wang Li both clearly understood that the World Will sought to maintain balance in the cultivation realm; they could not oppose it, only evade it.

Wang Li feared that the World Will would discover him and Lord Sheng, while Master Liuguang feared the World Will might lose control. After all, the lessons from Xujing and the Five Elements Pavilion’s elder were fresh in his mind. He certainly did not want the Pure Yang Sect to fall into another trap.

Betray teammates?

No way—if you betray too many, you’ll have no allies when it really counts.

Betray the seven demonic sects?

Also impossible. The demonic sects were powerful, and their members often thought unpredictably. If the Sword of Severed Cause fell into their hands, who knew what uncontrollable chaos might erupt?

Moreover, there’s no wall without cracks. The demonic sects had plenty of old masters, whose thinking might differ from ordinary people but who were by no means fools.

If the righteous path avoids something so cautiously, only a fool in the demonic path would take it on!

After much consideration, Master Liuguang settled on targeting those troublemakers who first stirred up storms when the chosen ones emerged.

The big shots might disdain such gutter rats, but grudges still linger! The immense karmic consequences they’d send their way would probably have them thanking him instead!

Only then did Wang Li learn about some events that had occurred in the outside world over the past few years involving the chosen ones, silently admiring Lord Sheng’s foresight. Before the sacred artifact was even born, someone had already leapt forward as a pawn—truly an old immortal courting disaster!

Heh heh, if not you, then who else to trick?

Wang Li had a strong sense of justice but was not one to be overly sentimental. Especially as the coming chaos was in accordance with Heaven’s will. If he encountered someone he could save, he wouldn’t hesitate to help, but he would never actively seek to alter the outcome of this great era.

The World Will sought balance, not total annihilation.

Having been influenced by Lord Sheng for so many years, he had come to see things clearly.

Without sufficient strength, meddling in certain affairs was nothing but courting death, and there was no guarantee one would achieve the desired outcome.

So why trouble oneself with needless worries?

Seeing Master Liuguang finalize the plan to divert the trouble eastward, Wang Li did not want to get involved in the upcoming conspiracy and suggested visiting his family in the Pure Yang Secret Realm.

Master Liuguang did not detain him and summoned Jiang Yue and Yun Jingzi to escort Wang Li into the Pure Yang Secret Realm.

After Wang Li’s departure, the eight great figures spoke without restraint, immediately turning their conversation to him.

“Everyone, what do you think of Wang Li?” Master Liuguang asked.

Nominally, Wang Li belonged to the Pure Yang Sect, but in truth, no one knew his true background.

Previously, Master Liuguang had absolute confidence in suppressing Wang Li, but the Wang Li who emerged from the chosen ones was no longer someone he could control.

Though Wang Li’s aura was only at the Nascent Soul stage, he could effortlessly tear open space.

Master Liuguang was certain that when Wang Li tore open space to appear before them, it was by his own power, without external aid.

Master Liuguang could also tear space with bare hands, but never as easily as Wang Li.

No matter how strong Wang Li’s combat prowess, possessing such a skill meant few in the Heavenly Profound World could keep him.

This was one reason for Master Liuguang’s changed attitude toward Wang Li; otherwise, there would have been no way to let an unknown usurper discuss matters involving the Sword of Severed Cause.

“Growing too fast. For a usurper and reincarnator to recover at such a speed is truly astonishing. I have never heard of anyone like him,” said Master Tianmu.

“Fast growth is one thing, but what’s truly terrifying is how casually he utters the words ‘World Will’—without any reverence,” another said.

“He shows no fear of the World Will’s punishment. Such a person… our Five Elements Pavilion dares not provoke!”

The Fiery Sun Daoist stroked his beard and asked, “What does Xujing Immortal say?”

Master Liuguang replied, “My master dares not approach him…”

Recalling his master’s warning, he felt a pang of regret.

Had he known Wang Li was this powerful, he would have destroyed him the moment he discovered his usurpation and reincarnation...

Alas, the world has many wondrous things, but none like a medicine of regret.

The only comfort was Wang Li’s attitude toward the Pure Yang Sect.

According to the disciples involved in the chosen ones, without Wang Li, tens of thousands of them might have been reduced to a mere fraction. In the end, even after being rejected from the chosen ones, Wang Li insisted on secretly helping Ling Xiao seize the Sword of Severed Cause. Whatever his intentions, it was certain he bore no malice toward the Pure Yang Sect.

“Is he really that formidable?” the group gasped again.

Who was Xujing? Though he ranked lower in seniority compared to many in the Eight Great Mountain Sects, few could match his strength—he was the pinnacle of combat power in the Heavenly Profound World.

If even such a figure dared not approach Wang Li, how terrifying must Wang Li truly be?

“Ahem…” Seeing everyone frightened again, Master Liuguang felt somewhat reassured—he was not the only one alarmed.

Clearing his throat twice, he continued, “However, my master once said Wang Li is not of the demonic path. If we do not provoke him, he will not harm us. So there is no need for excessive worry.”

“That’s easy to say. Has the cultivation realm ever seen such a mysterious existence as Wang Li? Your Pure Yang Sect may be unafraid, but we do not share your leniency,” Mo Di said coldly. “Uncontrolled forces must be suppressed beneath the city—that has been the rule for over a hundred thousand years. Now your Pure Yang Sect wants to break it?”

“Rule?”

“No, no, once a rule is set, it must be followed,” Master Liuguang shook his head. “But if you want to suppress Wang Li, my Pure Yang Sect at most will remain neutral. Don’t expect us to capture our own people.”

“That’s breaking the rules too!”

“Rules must be considered in context. Do you think the Great Prison in Zhenxian City can hold him?”

“Even if all thirty-six layers are activated, I don’t believe he’ll be invincible in this world.”

“Opening the Great Prison is easy. How do you plan to catch him? If anyone can, go ahead. I can’t.”

“You’re shirking responsibility!”

“That’s Zhenxian City’s problem!”

The two argued, leaving others with headaches.

Master Tianmu could no longer listen and interjected to smooth things over: “Let’s not rush on Wang Li’s matter. Observe a while longer. The urgent issue is how to handle the Sword of Severed Cause. Surely no one wants a repeat of the Five Elements Pavilion’s tragedy?”

“Indeed, we are not here to listen to your quarrels,” said Master Zhengqi, standing. “I will return to my sect first. Once you have reached a decision, inform me.”

“As for Wang Li... my Wan Shan Isolation Zone would never stab a benefactor in the back!”

With that, he tore open space and left.

After Master Zhengqi’s departure, Mo Di appeared quite awkward.

So I’m here rallying to purge instability in the cultivation world, but you all just let it go?

“Catching Wang Li is no easy task. If no one assists, so be it. But as Master Tianmu said, I will assign people to watch him closely. If he dares act rashly, I hope no one will shirk responsibility then.”

Mo Di was no fool. If even Xujing feared him, Wang Li was not an opponent to be taken lightly. Given Zhenxian City’s strength, they likely could not handle Wang Li.

In that case, it was best to make some diplomatic statements to affirm their stance.

A fair warning: should anything happen, no one could blame him.

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Unaware of the discord he had caused among the eight great powers, Wang Li was thoroughly engrossed in the splendid scenery along the way.

Having been confined in the protective formation of the Scripture Pavilion for too long, then entangled in the chosen ones’ relic, he had never personally witnessed the true visage of this world.

Dear reader, this chapter concludes here. Wishing you an enjoyable reading experience!