The Ultimate Purpose of Cultivation

Ye Qianyuan and the others exchanged glances, their faces remaining calm and composed, but their hearts were in turmoil.

They suppressed their unease and their faces regained their warm smiles.

Ye Qianyuan stepped forward and cupped his hands in greeting to Lu Yang and Wang Da on the flying boat.

He was tall and imposing, wearing a dark blue brocade robe with mountain patterns and a black python-scale belt around his waist. Between his thick eyebrows and tiger-like eyes, he naturally exuded the majestic aura of someone who commanded a top-tier power.

At this moment, Ye Qianyuan's dignified face was adorned with an extremely earnest smile, "This fellow Daoist possesses profound Daoist knowledge, inspiring awe and fear. I never imagined that Qin Province would have such a figure as you. Perhaps you are only one step away from the Spirit Transformation stage? Truly, it is the envy of all!"

Wang Da's expression remained calm. He merely bowed slightly in return, then turned his gaze to Lu Yang standing before him and said in a light tone, "Fellow Daoist, you are too kind. My young master has something to discuss with you."

Upon hearing Wang Da's address, Ye Qianyuan and the other Nascent Soul True Lord, and even several guardian beasts, were all shaken.

Young Master...?!

The gray-robed powerhouse who made them feel extremely dangerous was actually the servant of this extraordinary white-robed youth?!

Hiss...

What terrifying identity must this young man possess?!

Even the children of the Spirit Transformation Realm experts don't receive this kind of treatment!

You should know that, given the cultivation and foundation this gray-robed expert has displayed, there is a very high chance that he will break through to the Spirit Transformation Realm in the future!

To Spirit Transformation a seed of a powerful being a servant?!

Looking across the entire Canglan Realm, which Spirit Transformation would be willing to do such a thing?

Ye Qianyuan and his companions were inwardly shocked, but their expressions became even more respectful.

They quickly bowed to Lu Yang, who was leading the group, their attitude even more respectful than before. "May I ask what business you have with us, young master? Please feel free to speak, and we will do our best without hesitation if it is within our power!"

Lu Yang smiled slightly, and the morning light fell on his plain white robe, gilding the hem with a layer of pale gold.

He stood on the deck, his expression calm, and said, "It's nothing major; I've just come to settle a karmic debt."

Upon hearing the words "cause and effect," Ye Qianyuan and the others felt a chill run down their spines.

They were increasingly convinced that those four ignorant fools must have done something outrageous to anger this noble young master!

They exchanged a glance, both feeling somewhat uneasy.

So far, the young master's attitude has been relatively polite; at least he hasn't started any accusations or acted aggressively.

I just hope they don't ask for an exorbitant amount.

Otherwise, if it really comes to that, they will have no choice but to bite the bullet and resist.

Currently, the opposing side has two Nascent Soul Perfection experts, while their side has one Nascent Soul Perfection, plus a total of nine Nascent Soul Realm cultivators and spirit beasts.

Even if a fight were to break out, they wouldn't be intimidated.

Moreover, this is the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain Range, their territory.

The Ten Thousand Beast Mountain has been operating here for tens of thousands of years, so it has a rich history.

The mountain-protecting formation, the contingency plans left by their ancestors, the ancient power slumbering deep within the mountains... these are the true sources of their confidence!

The only problem is that this young master can bring two Nascent Soul Perfection with him when he goes out. The power behind him is probably more terrifying than they can imagine.

If things really get out of control and attract the attention of some Spirit Transformation Realm expert, then Ten Thousand Beast Mountain will be in real trouble.

At that time, whether the orthodox tradition can be preserved is also a question...

Thinking about this, their mood grew even heavier.

Ye Qianyuan took a deep breath, his smile somewhat forced, and asked, "Young Master, what is the cause and effect?"

Lu Yang smiled slightly, his tone calm, and said, "It's nothing serious."

He pointed to Ding Ran, who was huddled in the corner, acting like a decoration, and said with a smile, "My fellow Daoist here has a grudge against your sect's core disciple, Chen Chuanmo. I'll try to resolve it."

Ye Qianyuan and the others all turned to look at Ding Ran.

Ding Ran: "..."

His face was as pale as paper, and he seemed completely numb.

Good heavens...

He knew this young master was no ordinary person, and his personal intervention should offer some hope.

But he never expected the scale of the operation to be this large!

Ever since the Nascent Soul True Lord from Ten Thousand Beast Mountain flew out from the depths of the mountain range, Ding Ran's brain has been in a state of malfunction.

For a trivial matter concerning someone at the Foundation Establishment Realm, a full ten Nascent Soul True Lord actually appeared?!

What have I done to deserve this?!

At this moment, facing the gazes cast upon him by these Nascent Soul True Lords from Ten Thousand Beast Mountain, he felt a tightness in his chest.

Even if the other party deliberately concealed their aura, their deep, unfathomable gaze alone was enough to make a Foundation Establishment cultivator breathless.

He forced a smile, a smile more like a grimace, and quickly straightened up, bowing respectfully. "Random Rogue Cultivator Ding Ran... greets the True Lords of Ten Thousand Beast Mountain!"

Ye Qianyuan and the others quickly nodded in response, their smiles gentle. "Young friend Ding Ran, there's no need for such formalities."

Just kidding, this young master came specifically for his business!

How dare they show any disrespect?!

In the past, Foundation Establishment Realm Rogue Cultivator like Ding Ran would never have even seen them, let alone attracted their attention.

However, with this young master present, even if Ding Ran were just a mortal, let alone a Foundation Establishment Realm Rogue Cultivator, they would still have to greet him with smiles.

Lu Yang didn't beat around the bush and briefly explained the situation, "It's like this, my fellow Daoist obtained a Nine Heavens Golden-Winged Peng egg, but was betrayed by a friend, and the news leaked out to Chen Chuanmo, a core disciple of your sect. Chen Chuanmo then sent four inner disciples from your sect to seize the Nine Heavens Golden-Winged Peng egg, which I happened to encounter. Fellow Daoist Ding Ran gave me the Nine Heavens Golden-Winged Peng egg, so this matter is now also related to me."

As they listened to Lu Yang's explanation, Ye Qianyuan and the others' expressions changed continuously.

As an old monster who had cultivated to the Nascent Soul Realm, Lu Yang only said a few sentences, but they had already guessed the ins and outs of the whole matter with a high degree of accuracy.

For cultivators, vying for treasures is a fairly common occurrence.

After all, resources in the cultivation Immortal Realm are ultimately limited. fortuitous opportunities are presented before us; if we can seize them, we may be able to make further progress. If we miss them, they may become an insurmountable chasm.

The struggle between cultivators ultimately boils down to a struggle for their future.

No one wants to be trapped in their current state, watching their lifespan slowly slip away.

Of course, the vast majority of disputes are over unclaimed treasures.

Those who seize treasures already owned have another name among cultivators: Bandit Cultivators.

The cultivation Immortal Realm has always had a clear attitude towards those who Bandit Cultivator.

If they don't get caught, it's fine; but if they do, everyone will want to kill them.

Otherwise, if everyone becomes Bandit Cultivator, and everyone feels insecure, then no one will need to cultivate.

So-called spiritual practice isn't about fighting to the death; isn't the ultimate goal simply to achieve longevity and immortality?

Life-or-death battles are inherently extremely dangerous; a slight misstep can lead to death and the annihilation of one's cultivation, ultimately contradicting the ultimate goal of cultivation.

Moreover, the more people one kills, the heavier the karmic burden becomes, which is actually a burden for spiritual practice.

Of course, that's just theory.

When faced with an incomparably precious treasure, even a normally disciplined cultivator might not be able to resist the temptation once greed takes hold.

Even if the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain can be considered a righteous sect, with so many disciples, how many could resist the temptation of the Nine Heavens Golden-Winged Peng Egg?

Even they themselves, when recalling those early years of struggle and hardship, dare not say with certainty that they never touched a single item that belonged to someone else.

The problem is, you just robbed it anyway.

If we don't get caught, everything will be fine.

You fucking managed to snatch such an important figure?!

That would not only put the entire Ten Thousand Beast Mountain in an unjust position, but also drag Ten Thousand Beast Mountain into danger!

Ye Qianyuan's face darkened, his gaze sweeping over the four disciples of Ten Thousand Beast Mountain with a cold, sharp intensity. He said in a cold voice, "So that's how it is... Stealing someone else's treasured possessions, how could there be such scum among my Ten Thousand Beast Mountain disciples?! How are your actions any different from those of Bandit Cultivators?! Do the four of you still remember the rules of my Ten Thousand Beast Mountain?! As disciples of Ten Thousand Beast Mountain, you have willingly degenerated into Bandit Cultivators. According to the rules, your cultivation should be abolished and you should be expelled from the sect!"

His voice wasn't loud, but every word was like an ice pick, striking the hearts of those four disciples.

The four disciples of Ten Thousand Beast Mountain paled in shock, their bodies involuntarily collapsing to the ground, trembling like leaves.

He then struggled to his feet, knelt on the ground and kowtowed repeatedly, his forehead hitting the spirit wood deck with a dull thud.

"Mountain Lord! Mountain Lord, we were wrong!"

"Mountain Lord, spare us! We were only doing this on the instructions of Senior Brother Chen Chuanmo!! We didn't do it voluntarily!"

"Mountain Lord! Mountain Lord! Fellow Daoist Ding Ran agreed to settle this matter yesterday! We haven't disgraced the sect!"

The four men wept uncontrollably, their voices hoarse and trembling.

If their cultivation is abolished, they will be nothing more than mortals with only Foundation Establishment physiques!

The Dao Path was completely severed!

The most terrifying thing is that after being expelled from the sect, these mortals who possess the wealth and status of inner disciple the Ten Thousand Beast Mountain will inevitably be targeted by a large number of Bandit Cultivators.

Those Bandit Cultivators lurking in the shadows, watching them, will probably devour them completely, leaving not even bones, in just a few days!

To them, this was no different than being killed on the spot!

Lu Yang watched this scene calmly without saying a word.

Lu Yang was not surprised by Ye Qianyuan's actions.

The rules of the Golden Rainbow Sword Sect are similar.

To be honest, most righteous sects have similar attitudes toward their disciples becoming Bandit Cultivators.

If we don't get caught, then everything is fine.

Once exposed, you'll have to bear the consequences yourself.

The sect's reputation is built on the blood and rules of countless generations of predecessors, so it is impossible to let it be damaged because of the mistakes of a few disciples.