Immortal Cultivation and Life-Saving Guide

Chapter 217: Disagreement and the Reality Revealed

"Zhenhai Sect didn't dare to make this matter public. Moreover, Zhenhai Sect's strength was greatly weakened at the time and it couldn't withstand any more trouble. So, the matter was brought to the attention of Wanjian Sect."

"The Wanjian Sect excels in swordsmanship, but isn't proficient in maintaining the trial grounds," Senior Brother Liu's voice was emotionless, his narration completely businesslike. "Therefore, we suggest that the Zhenhai Sect demolish the trial grounds."

Prevention at the source, a typical Wanjian Sect style.

Facts speak louder than words. Now that everyone is in such a miserable state in the trial field, it is clear that Zhenhai Sect has given up on the plan proposed by Wanjian Sect.

"...Times have changed. The Zhenhai Sect is no longer the prosperous it once was. Furthermore, the trial grounds were left behind by our ancestors, and the fellow Taoists of the Zhenhai Sect are somewhat reluctant to part with them. Therefore, the demolition work has been repeatedly delayed."

"As a result, over time, a catastrophe occurred. The trial field was completely out of control. Half a year ago, the Zhenhai Sect lost several cultivators and requested help from the Wanjian Sect again."

"I had originally thought of taking advantage of this sect competition to have the elders take action and completely destroy the trial field. However, the trial field has been experiencing many abnormalities. As it has developed to this point, it's impossible to easily do anything from the outside. The only option is to enter the trial field and destroy it from the inside..."

"Secondly, Jucheng has sent a delegation this time. Ju State has always been very circumspect towards the world of immortal cultivation, so it's hard to spread this matter." When Senior Brother Liu said this, his words became vague. It might be because of the sect's teachings, or it might be because he was thinking about serving as an official in the court in the future.

But what he said made sense. Although Wei Xi did not agree with hiding a broken arm in his sleeve, he could understand that the situation forced him to do so.

"Finally, the Wanjian Sect discussed with the Zhenhai Sect and finalized a solution to open up the trial field. Unfortunately, the elders made a mistake in judgment, and the trial field has fallen into the control of the monster beasts. We have lost the initiative!"

Wei Xi thought: It's really hard for these people to come up with such a roundabout way to save the country. If it were her, she could just drag the court people out and leave. Why let these foundation-building cultivators die?

After listening for a long time, Wei Xi concluded that the man surnamed Liu was not telling the truth.

But she didn't plan to ask any more questions: she couldn't use any means to force a confession at the moment, and the truth from someone who had lied before would sound unreliable.

Wei Xi didn't care if the other person was a well-known good person or a renowned genius; she just wanted to survive. Since this person wasn't telling the truth, there was no point in getting entangled with him any further. The right thing to do was to get out of this situation as soon as possible and make other plans.

Next to his ears was the passionate words of Senior Brother Liu mobilizing all fellow Taoists to join him in subduing demons and monsters. Wei Xi half-closed his eyes, his eyeballs moving non-stop under his dark eyes, and an idea in his mind gradually took shape.

She knew that although the people from the Wanjian Sect had not told them the truth, they would most likely personally solve the problem of the Swallowing Sky Beast. She could just sit back and reap the benefits, which was a good strategy.
Even the fake elder at the entrance of the trial field might not be full of nonsense. Staying in the trial field for fifteen days would indeed allow one to escape. During this period, fellow Taoists who actively solved problems would be Wei Xi's best defense. This was the worst option.
Wei Xi rubbed his fingers, looked towards the top of the mountain, frowned slightly, and then slowly relaxed.

The best strategy was to personally eliminate the monsters in the trial field. This would not only resolve the current predicament, but also give him a credit to rest on. Of course, this process would inevitably involve putting his fellow Taoists through hardships, tricking them into trial and error, and maximizing his chances of survival.

Wei Xi could only think about this wonderful thing: he knew very well what her strength was, and as a half-baked cultivator, he was afraid that he would become a meat pie if he met the Swallowing Beast.

"Who are you?" A raspy voice suddenly interrupted Wei Xi's train of thought. Wei Xi raised her eyes impatiently, only to discover a handsome male cultivator standing before her. She remembered him as Xu Yanchun, who looked older than Qin Feng and was looking at her with a frown.

Wei Xi was puzzled to see that he looked like he had met an acquaintance: She had little contact with the people from the Wanjian Sect, so how could he be an acquaintance?
Just as Wei Xi was about to leave, he heard the monk opposite him shout angrily, "You're the one who sprinkled chili powder on my sword handle! I didn't expect to see you here!"

When these words were spoken, Wei Xi shuddered. How could she have taken out the seasoning prepared by Zhao Dazui!
This disciple of the Wanjian Sect was unusually lively. He stood up in an instant, the skewers in his hand rising and falling with his movements. He pointed at Wei Xi with both hands, "It's you! I knew it! Someone who could do such a thing..."

"Brother Wei, you are truly ruthless and steady. I wonder how I offended you? I'm the one who caused you to smear chili powder on my sword!"

Whenever he thought about this, Xu Yanchun's eyes and fingers felt hot. He never wanted to experience that kind of burning sensation again in his life.

Wei Xi looked at Xu Yanchun lovingly, then his expression suddenly turned serious. "This fellow Taoist has such a bad temper! I haven't even come to you yet, and you come here to accuse me? You really are the bad guy who complains first!"

Wei Xi's smooth little combo completely confused Xu Yanchun: in his impression, it was clearly Wei Xi who was playing a dirty trick by smearing chili powder on the sword, so why did she mean that he should take full responsibility?
Before Xu Yanchun could react, Wei Xi unleashed another deadly combination of punches. "Fellow Daoist Xu is truly exceptional! How many fellow Daoists did you eliminate back in the Wooden Pagoda Secret Realm? So impressive! Could it be that you discovered your talent as a butcher back then?"

"Why didn't anyone try to persuade you? If it were just a sparring match, it wouldn't be a big deal. Fellow Daoist Xu, your precious sword was just barely enough to shave my scalp off! I'm being magnanimous by applying some chili powder!"

Qin Feng and Xu Yanchun looked at Wei Xi in shock. They really didn't know what she was doing. The former didn't understand but cooperated, while the latter didn't react at all.

Wei Xi secretly apologized in his heart: the revenge had been taken at that time, and what he did today was nothing more than looking for an excuse to leave the team. It was really unfair to use him as a shield at this moment.

But her expression remained silent, and she looked furious. "Will you be satisfied only if my head is pierced through a sword? You're going too far!"

This commotion naturally caught the attention of the other cultivators. Senior Brother Liu and the others hurried over to mediate, "Fellow Daoist Wei! We're facing a formidable enemy. Let's talk about anything after we get out! If Yan Chun truly did something wrong, we'll definitely deal with him according to the sect's rules!"

Wei Xi sneered, "I didn't expect the Wanjian Sect to have such a culture. They indulged their disciples first, then protected them! Let's not talk about the disciples being unable to afford to lose. Let's talk about it after we get out. Who knows if I can get out?"

"You said it yourself, this monster is not easy to deal with. If I die, I will probably be spared this!"

The disciples of the Wanjian Sect always knew the big picture, so they could only do so. Faced with Wei Xi's obvious provocation, Senior Brother Liu suppressed his anger and asked, "The Wanjian Sect wouldn't do that. However, I still need to ask Fellow Daoist Wei what he wants to do about this matter."

"I absolutely dare not be on the same team with him. The chili powder has been eaten up!"

(End of this chapter)