Immortal Creation.

Chapter 739 A fine young man! A promising seedling for my righteous path
"Wait!" A sharp shout drew everyone's attention.

Meng Wuyan, the deputy peak master of Zilei Peak, took a step forward in his cloud-body clone, a flash of lightning appearing in his narrow purple eyes.

He smiled and said, “Your insightful discussions are all well-connected. However, there is one person who is actually far superior to Wen Ruanyu, Duanmu Zhang, Qin De, and Zhong Dao.”

"She is the most crucial figure in the entire White Paper Immortal City affair."

Tuoba Huang exhaled a hot breath, his brows furrowed: "Stop beating around the bush, just tell me who it is?"

He was impatient.

Everyone's gazes were like needles, all fixed on Meng Wuyan's face.

Although urged on, Meng Wuyan maintained her own pace, slowly opening her palm. Clouds surged, lifting up several illusory figures:

An ancient jade slip, bound by a strand of black hair, is covered with cracks, yet it exudes a faint glow from the passage of time.

A small, exquisite baby rattle woven from the core of a blood marrow vine, its clapper being a teardrop stone imbued with innate pure energy.

There is also a yellowed local history tattered page with charred edges and blurred characters, on which are the eight characters “Meng family baby girl entrusted to Liuyun”, the ink marks as if stained with blood!
Tuoba Huang's expression grew increasingly impatient, and he was about to reprimand him when Meng Wuyan finally spoke out the name of this key figure, word by word: "This person is Meng Yao Yin."

The entire room fell silent.

Tuoba Huang was taken aback for a moment, then asked, "Does that mean Meng Yaoyin didn't die? Is she still alive?"

Meng Wuyan looked sad and slowly shook her head, saying in a low voice, "Her life-bound cloud tablet has already collapsed, and she has been dead for a long time."

"However, according to my research, I unexpectedly discovered that Meng Yaoyin is not simply a rogue cultivator."

"She may not even know it herself, but she is actually a descendant of our Meng family who has been living outside the family."

"And these are irrefutable pieces of evidence!"

Meng Wuyan stretched out his palm to show everyone the physical evidence he had just listed.

There was silence again.

But this time, it wasn't just silence, it was also repression.

Tuoba Huang reacted violently, waving his hand to create a strong gust of wind and roaring, "Lies! That's impossible!"

Ling Juejian crossed his arms and sneered, "Meng Wuyan, do you think we're fools? Ever since Wen Ruanyu reported for duty, all eight of us from the Eight Peaks have been investigating with all our might. We've already thoroughly investigated Meng Yaoyin's identity."

"She is a pure rogue cultivator and has no connection with the Meng family of Zi Lei Feng."

"As for your so-called irrefutable evidence, well, I have a question."

"Why is it that none of us from the other seven peaks have been able to find any clues, while you Purple Thunder Peaks have collected so much evidence?"

"Hahahaha!" Tuoba Huang burst into laughter, causing ripples in the air: "Purple Thunder Peak is really going backwards. Not only did they appoint a demon cultivator as their deputy peak master, but they also came up with such a foolish idea to try and monopolize the resources of White Paper Immortal City!"

"You better come up with a decent excuse! Do you think we're all fools with this piece of junk?"

Before he finished speaking, he swung his giant hand fiercely, which instantly transformed into a giant claw of magical power. He grabbed at the evidence, intending to crush it in a fit of rage.

Meng Wuyan immediately retreated, a glint of light flashing in his narrow purple eyes. This retreat directly exposed the evidence to Tuoba Huang's attack.

But the next moment, golden patterns flowed from Wang Yu's fingertips, and with a gentle flick of his whisk, he deflected Tuoba Huang's massive magical claw.

"Let me take a look."

Wang Yu gently beckoned, and all the evidence was brought before him.

He scanned the jade slip with his divine sense, finally settling on it.

A moment later, a hint of amused, almost pitying admiration appeared on his face: "Tsk tsk... Every word is written with blood and tears, every sentence is full of emotion. The dedication to compiling this 'Meng Clan Genealogy' and the meticulousness of its research... Vice Peak Master Meng, you have truly worked hard."

A fleeting purple aura crossed Meng Wuyan's face. He stood tall and proud, his voice suddenly rising in pitch, carrying a righteous and resolute air: "Do you fellow Daoists really believe these are all false evidence?"

"That's absolutely true!"

"You may want to think about this again: Meng Yaoyin is a true disciple of our sect who has achieved the Golden Core stage; this identity cannot be faked."

"It was because of her efforts that the White Paper Immortal City was preserved many years ago. Otherwise, the White Paper Immortal City would have been destroyed long ago."

"This woman not only possesses the legitimate bloodline of the Meng family, but is also the benefactor who rebuilt the White Paper Immortal City! What a great sense of righteousness this is."

"Without her risking her life to protect us, White Paper City would have long become a gloomy and ghostly place! How could Wen Ruanyu have achieved such a transformative effect today?"

"If we acknowledge her identity, then the ownership of White Paper City will naturally belong to our sect, which is the most legitimate and justifiable right!"

"Wen Ruanyu himself greatly admires Meng Yaoyin; otherwise, he wouldn't have stayed in Baizhi Immortal City for so many years. Our sect wants to reclaim Baizhi Immortal City and preserve the fruits of Meng Yaoyin's labor. How could Wen Ruanyu not follow her 'last will' and cooperate wholeheartedly?"

"In that case, why would you need to scheme and plot, resorting to coercion and enticement?!"

There was another moment of silence in the room.

Tuoba Huang's face was contorted with rage like molten lava, Ling Jue's sword gleamed with a mocking, chilling aura, and Wang Yu's smiling lips, seemingly compassionate but actually icy cold. Heng Zifang lowered her head and brows, while Lu Zhenshu remained immersed in the world of his book.

On the throne, Wei Ji's pure black pupils reflected Meng Wuyan's impassioned image, as well as the expressions of everyone around him.

Wei Ji sighed inwardly: It was indeed reasonable for the Meng family of Purple Thunder Peak to recruit a demon cultivator like Meng Wuyan to serve as their deputy peak master.

Meng Wuyan's method was more precise and ingenious than the others had discussed.

Once Meng Yaoyin's identity is confirmed, not only will Wen Ruanyu have no reason to resist, but the entire White Paper Immortal City will be brought under the grand cause of "repaying kindness" and "inheriting legacy," placing it in an extremely vulnerable position.

Duanmu Zhang, Zhong Dao, Qin De... there's no need to touch these troublesome people.

“However, this method will absolutely not pass.” Wei Ji knew this perfectly well.

This is because once this point is acknowledged, the Meng family will have grasped the greatest moral justification! Under the guise of being "kindred spirits," the Meng family can not only smoothly gain influence but even dominate the distribution of benefits in White Paper Immortal City.

The deceased Meng Yaoyin will become a sharp flagpole planted by the Meng family towards Baizhi City!

The method is good, and it is easier to implement than before. It is also good for the Myriad Manifestations Sect and best for the Meng family of Purple Thunder Peak!
But what about the other peaks?

How could Tuoba Huang, Ling Juejian, and others willingly become vassals?

Meng Wuyan looked at Wei Ji: "The Array Peak Master is in charge of the array's core and can discern all matters. Peak Master Wei Ji, please tell me the truth and the greater good..."

Wei Ji's pure black eyes met Meng Wuyan's purple pupils, his gaze still separated by an invisible glass, distant and calm. He spoke slowly, his voice not loud: "The struggle for interests in the White Paper Immortal City is something Chongzhen Peak has no intention of interfering in."

"However, this city's protective mountain array has been reduced to less than one-hundredth after this calamity. Once the dust settles, its reconstruction, deployment, and maintenance are fundamental to protecting the people and ensuring their safety, and this task should be undertaken by our Chongzhen Peak."

As soon as he finished speaking, Yunxu fell silent.

The silence was the same, yet completely different from the atmosphere Meng Wuyan had created earlier. Tuoba Huang's anger subsided, the coldness of Ling Jue's sword softened, and Wang Yu nodded with a smile…

Everyone is fine with it.

Wei Ji was only the deputy peak master of Chongzhen Peak, but when he convened the meeting of the eight peaks, he represented the peak master of Chongzhen Peak, who was also the current sect master of the Wanxiang Sect.

As for the sect leader's style of doing things, everyone present was already familiar with it.

Dong Chen, the leader of Chongzhen Peak, dislikes directly participating in the struggle and division of interests. He prefers to remain detached and neutral, stabilizing his base.

Wei Ji's meaning is the same as Dong Chen's: I don't care how you fight for the profits of White Paper Immortal City. But the entire White Paper Immortal City must belong to my hands.

His intention in replacing the protective array of the White Paper Immortal City was to truly take control of the city.

Meng Wuyan's purple eyes flickered for a moment, then she took a step back and remained silent.

Seeing that the situation was settled, Wei Ji withdrew his gaze and spoke again.

His voice echoed through the vast, cloud-shrouded ruins: "Summon, Master of the Demon-Slaying Hall, Zhong Dao, enter the formation for a meeting!"

Zhong Dao activated his divine sense, causing the boundary to glow and the clouds to condense, quickly forming a cloud-based clone.

Zhong Dao (his clone) slowly opened his eyes and landed in front of everyone.

He looked middle-aged, with deep vertical lines between his brows formed from years of frowning. His eyes were sharp as knives, full of undisguised probing and judgment, making people afraid to look him in the eye.

His nose was high and straight, his lips were straight and tight, and his jawline was strong.

He was tall and upright, with broad shoulders and a straight back, standing as straight as a pine tree. After landing in front of the crowd, he took a few steps forward, his steps steady and powerful, each step carrying an unquestionable dignity and determination.

He exudes an imposing aura without being angry, giving people a feeling of extreme reliability, extreme toughness, but also extreme stubbornness and inflexibility.

"What do you all want with me?" Zhong Daoping asked, glancing at the seven people in the room.

His combat strength, cultivation level, and age all surpassed those of the seven people present, but he was slightly inferior in status as the leader of the Demon Extermination Hall.

No one spoke.

Ling Juejian remained calm and nodded slightly to Zhong Dao. Tuoba Huang frowned slightly, staring at Zhong Dao with a wary expression.

Wei Ji coughed and briefly explained the results of the previous discussion.

"White Paper City? Yinshan Black Swamp?"

After listening to Wei Ji's explanation, Zhong Dao understood what had happened.

"Heh." He chuckled softly. "You summoned me here just for something like this?"

"As the head of the Exorcising Evil Hall, the matters I discuss should be for the purpose of cleansing the world and eliminating evil influences, not for petty scheming or weighing personal interests."

His face was solemn, and his sharp gaze swept over the crowd: "Wen Ruanyu, Duanmu Zhang? The way of fellow disciples is to interact with each other with integrity and sincerity. How can you use this as a bargaining chip?"

"As for Qin De, he was originally a demonic imprisonment, locked in a prison, awaiting divine punishment. How could he possibly become a pawn on the chessboard?"

"What were you thinking? This is utter nonsense!"

His face contorted with rage, and he took a large step forward, his voice suddenly rising in arrogance: "The prestige of my Myriad Manifestations Sect rests on the glorious righteous law, on the boundless spirit! It rests on the unwavering commitment of our sages throughout history, and on the unyielding loyalty of countless patriots! It cannot be stolen by treacherous paths, nor sullied by personal gain!"

"You want me to cooperate with you?!"

The leader of the Demon Extermination Hall glared at everyone, his anger surging, and he seemed ready to start a fight at the slightest provocation.

Wei Ji sighed bitterly, "Lord Zhong Dao, please calm down. The location of Baizhi Immortal City is sensitive, and the interests involved are extremely important. If there is any mishap, it will affect the entire sect."

“Our disciples, such as Meng Yaoyin and Wen Ruanyu, all follow the righteous path and have not tarnished our sect’s reputation or integrity. But precisely because of this, our sect has also been implicated and must be dealt with properly.”

Zhong Dao snorted coldly, his sharp gaze already seeing through the hypocrisy of everyone present.

He clasped his hands in a fist salute: "To restore the name of White Paper, we must lead a dignified army. I request that the Hall of Extermination open the way with blood and fire, and mobilize the elite troops of the Three Peaks to follow. I, the Hall Master, will personally wield the Execution Cauldron, break through Yin Mountain, and plow through the Black Swamp. All demons whose crimes are evident, and all evil leaders whose evil deeds are utterly heinous, shall be bound and publicly executed before the gates of White Paper Immortal City, their heads displayed to the public!"

"This is the right and righteous way to act, and it also brings great benefits!"

"First, let us proclaim to heaven and earth that good and evil cannot coexist!"

Second, deter evil spirits; karmic debts must eventually be repaid!

"Third, inform the people of the city that the orthodox path of immortality is not just empty talk, but also has an iron fist to eliminate demons and protect the righteous path, so as to rectify the people's hearts."

"Fourth, we have cleansed the demonic atmosphere and purified the Jade Palace, which is an unparalleled grace! We have carried out the Heavenly Punishment and upheld the law, which is an unparalleled power! With such a combination of grace and power, we will take control of the White Paper Immortal City and have nothing to worry about in the future."

The rest of the people were dumbfounded.

Seeing Zhong Dao's murderous intent and his irreconcilable hatred for evil, they were suddenly awakened and remembered the experiences and character of this powerful figure from their sect.

Everyone, including Wei Ji, regretted their decision: "How could we have been so foolish as to summon Zhong Dao to discuss matters? Given his nature of hating evil, he would surely have a strong personal will."

Then, everyone looked at each other and communicated with each other through their spiritual senses.

"Zhong Dao and Duanmu Zhang are arguably the most stubborn and headstrong people in the entire sect. Alas, how did this Baizhi Immortal City matter get them both involved?"

Everyone felt a headache coming on, but Meng Wuyan just smiled and looked like she was watching a good show.

at the same time.

At one of the halls of the Demon Extermination Hall, a trial run of the Cloud-Summoning Technique within the array space was underway.

On the stone platform, Ning Zhuo stroked the official plaque with the bright mirror hanging high, facing the question from the old cultivator: If you capture a demon or evil spirit and the other party begs for mercy, offers great benefits, or is willing to serve as a vanguard with his useful body, what should you do?
The old cultivator's method could detect whether someone was telling the truth, but he didn't expect to trigger the Buddha Heart Demon Seal in Ning Zhuo's dantian.

The treasure seal emitted a magical light, providing Ning Zhuo with a huge space to maneuver.

Ning Zhuo's thoughts raced, and he first recalled the relevant information about Zhong Dao.

The next moment, his figure stood tall and straight like a pine tree, his eyes were calm and his voice was like the clang of metal, cold and clear: "Eliminate evil completely, there will be no leniency!"

"To keep them alive only brings more trouble and pollutes the righteous spirit of heaven and earth. They must be severed and executed! The only use of a demon's head is to hang it high on a pole as a warning to others! Let all evil spirits tremble at its sight!"

As they spoke, an invisible, chilling aura of killing intent spread out, as if the sound of clashing metal could be heard.

Upon hearing this, the eyes of many high-ranking cultivators from the Demon Extermination Hall on the stone platform lit up.

The older cultivator's appreciation for Ning Zhuo deepened, and he exclaimed in his heart, "Excellent! What a thorough and decisive way to eradicate evil! Truly a promising talent for our righteous path!"

Unbeknownst to the cultivators, within the myriad-mile-long dragon coiled around Ning Zhuo's waist, the Spider Woman, who should have been "eliminated completely," was actually huffing and puffing as she constructed a magic array for Ning Zhuo.

(End of this chapter)