Envy, Jealousy, and Hatred! (4K)

"Li Mountain Old Demon, if you help us deal with Mount Shu, you can obtain this Thirteenth-Rank Immortal Pill."

"Mount Shu just a Sects. Your Yellow Springs Sect Sects could wipe them out in the blink of an eye. Why do you need me to take action?"

"You don't need to know that. Once things are done, you'll definitely get your share of the benefits."

"Hehe, I agree. A mere Mount Shu, I can destroy it with the ease of turning my hand."

The Li Mountain Old Demon stared greedily at the Purple-Gold Eight Trigrams Gourd in the hands of the Yellow Springs Sect Elder, drooling over the Thirteenth-Rank Immortal Pill inside.

Only Sects of the Yellow Springs Sect's caliber could produce Thirteenth-Rank Immortal Pill.

The Li Mountain Old Demon is just one step away from entering the Heavenly Immortal Realm, and he is only missing this Thirteenth-Rank Immortal Pill.

"Destroying Mount Shu is not difficult; you just need to act according to our instructions."

The Elder of the Yellow Springs Sect revealed a sinister smile.

The Yellow Springs Sect has set a trap; Shangguan Zhao'er is doomed this time.

Two hundred years after Lu Changsheng founded Mount Shu, he held another Apprentice-Selection Ceremony.

However, two hundred years later, no disciple with outstanding talent appeared at the Apprentice-Selection Ceremony, Lu Changsheng still did not accept a ninth disciple.

"Mount Shu is still a small, unknown sect. It seems those Peerless Genius look down on Mount Shu completely."

Lu Changsheng knew that Mount Shu was not yet famous, so he could not find any genius disciples recognized by the Apprentice-Teaching Simulator.

The Apprentice-Teaching Simulator has too high an ambition.

At this Apprentice-Selection Ceremony, Mount Shu accepted two thousand disciples, bringing the total number of Mount Shu to ten thousand.

These disciples can earn contribution points by completing sect missions, and then use these contribution points to exchange for Cultivation Method and treasures.

"Sect Master, a Great Demon has recently appeared in Tianyang City, frequently ravaging the local people and even killing more than a dozen of our Mount Shu Disciples. Should we send someone to eliminate this Great Demon?"

"What is the cultivation level of this Great Demon?"

"He should only be at the Dao Integration Realm level."

"Let Qianqian deal with this Great Demon."

Lu Changsheng's Merit Law Treasure, the Heaven-Earth Mysterious Yellow Exquisite Pagoda, needs to continuously accumulate Merit to grow. Lu Changsheng 'Lu Changsheng Personal Disciple disciples can also share a portion of the Merit they accumulate by slaying demons and monsters.

Ning Qianqian is currently at the Ninth Layer of the Dao Integration Realm and possesses the Dragon Emperor Bloodline, making her virtually invincible in the Dao Integration Realm.

Before his eighth Disciple, Ning Qianqian, set off, Lu Changsheng conducted a simulation.

[Ding, you have begun simulating the life of your Disciple, Ning Qianqian.]

[Ding, today's simulation attempts -1.]

[Simulation begins:]

[At age 605, Ning Qianqian descended the mountain to slay demons, but was captured alive by Great Demon. Your attempt to rescue her failed.]

Ning Qianqian died.

[Simulation ended.]

Something's wrong. Something's very wrong.

How could Ning Qianqian, Dragon Emperor descendant at the Ninth Layer of the Dao Integration Realm, possibly fail to kill a Great Demon at the Dao Integration Realm?

This might be a trap.

"Change the preconditions: I'll go with Ning Qianqian life."

[Ding, you are now re-simulating the life of your Disciple Ning Qianqian.]

[Ding, today's simulation attempts -1.]

[Simulation begins:]

[At age 605, Ning Qianqian and you set out from behind the mountain to slay demons, but you are captured alive by Great Demon.]

Ning Qianqian died.

[Simulation ended.]

Even he himself couldn't defeat this Great Demon?

Lu Changsheng rubbed his temples, feeling a headache coming on.

What level of Great Demon is harassing Tianyang City?

It must be at least Earth Immortal Realm, right?

Why would Great Demon of this caliber bother with an ordinary Tianyang City?

Lu Changsheng closed his eyes and considered all the possibilities.

Although Lu Changsheng has only cultivated for a little over a thousand years, he has experienced many life-and-death situations and traps, making him more acutely aware of danger than some of the precious disciples of super Immortal Gate who are in seclusion.

"This could be a trap."

Lu Changsheng had Apprentice-Teaching Simulator, which allowed him to foresee the danger.

However, given that this Great Demon was invading Tianyang City, Lu Changsheng, as the Mount Shu Sect Master, could not remain indifferent.

"Change the preconditions. I'll ask Shangguan Zhao'er to intervene and go to Tianyang City with Ning Qianqian again to re-simulate Ning Qianqian's life."

Lu Changsheng thought of Shangguan Zhao'er or Jinglong Immortal Temple.

If we use some Immortal Pill as a price to have Jinglong Immortal Temple the demon, then even Great Demon at the Earth Immortal Realm will perish.

[Ding, you are now re-simulating the life of your Disciple Ning Qianqian.]

[Simulation begins:]

[At age 605, you invited the Supreme Shangguan Zhao'er of Grand Supreme Elder of Jinglong Immortal Temple, along with Ning Qianqian, to slay demons and monsters, but they were killed.]

Ning Qianqian died.

[Simulation ended.]

"How is this possible?"

Lu Changsheng was utterly shocked.

Shangguan Zhao'er's cultivation had already surpassed the Earth Immortal Realm, yet she was still unable to defeat this Great Demon?

A trap! This is definitely a trap!

Based on the results of three simulations, Lu Changsheng has confirmed that this is a trap.

"The Sects that have grudges against me are the Divine Sky Sect and the Yellow Springs Sect."

"Both Sects are suspects in this trap."

"Which Sects set this trap?"

Lu Changsheng thought of two enemies, both of whom were not to be trifled with.

Only someone of this caliber could kill Shangguan Zhao'er.

Etc...

Lu Changsheng had a sudden inspiration. "Perhaps this trap isn't aimed at me, but at Shangguan Zhao'er."

In the previous two outcomes, Lu Changsheng and Ning Qianqian were first captured alive, and then killed.

In the third simulation, Lu Changsheng, Shangguan Zhao'er, and Ning Qianqian tried to exorcise the demon, but were killed.

Comparing the two situations, it's not hard to guess that the other party's target was Shangguan Zhao'er, but Lu Changsheng was used as bait.

"Then the Yellow Springs Sect must have set this up. The Divine Sky Sect's target is Ning Qianqian; once they capture her, they'll bring her back to the Divine Sky Sect, so there's no need for this extra step."

Lu Changsheng guessed who was behind the trap.

Lu Changsheng anticipated the trap and devised a countermeasure.

"Please, Jinglong Immortal Temple’s Temple Master, make a move."

The impasse has been broken.

Lu Changsheng conducted several more simulations and finally survived one of them.

"Damn, the Immortal Realm is even more dangerous than the Small Worlds. We actually had to ask the Jinglong Immortal Temple’s Temple Master to intervene in order to turn the tide."

Lu Changsheng has cultivated in the Immortal Realm for 410 years and is now at the peak of the Earth Immortal Realm Third Layer, but he still feels that the Immortal Realm is extremely dangerous everywhere.

Even Peerless Genius like Shangguan Zhao'er still needs to join the Jinglong Immortal Temple. Only with a sect background can she cultivate in peace.

"Elder Luo, I'm going to Jinglong Immortal Temple. Please keep an eye on the Sects."

Having devised a plan, Lu Changsheng set off for Jinglong Immortal Temple.

"Yes."

Elder Luo was filled with awe.

The Sect Master's backer is indeed Jinglong Immortal Temple. No wonder the Sect Master dares to take action against people from the Yellow Springs Sect and Divine Sky Sect.

The Jinglong Mountain Range stretch endlessly, winding and turning, like a True Dragon lying prostrate on the vast land.

Ten thousand Daoist Temples stand tall, with red bricks and green tiles, shrouded in an aura of Immortal Qi.

The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi within a radius of millions of miles gathered from all directions. The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi at Jinglong Immortal Temple was so rich that it was unimaginable. Above the Main Peak, the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi actually condensed into a waterfall, which flowed slowly down.

"Jinglong Immortal Temple truly lives up to its reputation as a powerful Sects in the Azure Domain Qi-Gathering Formation has reached an unbelievable level. Not only can it gather Spiritual Qi from a radius of millions of miles, but the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi has also materialized here. Cultivating on the Main Peak of Jinglong Immortal Temple can lead to rapid advancement in one's cultivation."

Lu Changsheng couldn't help but envy this Grotto-Heaven Blessed Land in the Jinglong Mountain Range.

In the Immortal Realm, the strong prey on the weak, and all the Grotto-Heaven Blessed Land have been occupied by powerful Sects. The Profound Fiend Sect only occupies Heavenly Mystery Mountain.

Lu Changsheng could sense countless powerful auras within the Jinglong Mountain Range.

The closer you get to the Main Peak of Jinglong Mountain, the stronger the dormant aura becomes.

Jinglong Immortal Temple is teeming with powerful figures.

Even if Lu Changsheng joins Jinglong Immortal Temple, he will only be an ordinary Elder and will not be able to cultivate on the mountain peaks near the Main Peak of Jinglong Mountain.

Lu Changsheng arrived at the mountain gate of Jinglong Immortal Temple. Dozens of disciples of Jinglong Immortal Temple were guarding the gate, dressed in Daoist Robes and holding Fly-Whisk. The Daoist Robes of these disciples were printed with a five-clawed colorful dragon.

"I am Lu Changsheng, the Mount Shu Sect Master, here to pay my respects to Shangguan Elder."

"The Mount Shu Sect Master? Never heard of him."

"Isn't that the Shu Mount Shu that recently replaced the Profound Fiend Sect?"

"May I ask which Shangguan Elder our Jinglong Immortal Temple Sect Master Lu is visiting?"

"Shangguan Zhao'er."

"What?! You know the Grand Supreme Elders?"

The disciples of Jinglong Immortal Temple guarding the mountain gate were dumbfounded.

Lu Changsheng actually knows Shangguan Zhao'er, the most outstanding genius in their Sects?

Lu Changsheng was merely a preliminary Earth Immortal; how could he possibly know Grand Supreme Elders of Shangguan Zhao'er's level?

An Elder from the Jinglong Immortal Temple at the Earth Immortal Realm, approached. "Do you truly know Elder Shangguan? Do you know the consequences of deceiving our Jinglong Immortal Temple?"

Lu Changsheng remained unmoved. "Please inform them."

The Elder of Jinglong Immortal Temple frowned and summoned a disciple. "Go to Plum Blossom Temple and inform Elder Shangguan."

After this disciple left, he secretly transmitted his voice to another disciple. "Go and tell Protector Han that a male Earth Immortal has come to see Elder Shangguan."

The two disciples went in different directions.

Lu Changsheng was always steady and cautious; even the slightest clues could not escape his Lu Changsheng eyes.

Normally, one disciple would suffice to inform Shangguan Zhao'er; there's no reason to send two disciples in different directions.

Could it be that someone is secretly monitoring Shangguan Zhao'er's every move?

Lu Changsheng realized this.

Lu Changsheng knew that since he was new to the place and his cultivation was not yet high, he did not expose the other party's little tricks. He would just remind Shangguan Zhao'er later.

A moment later, a female disciple from Plum Blossom Temple arrived and recognized Lu Changsheng: "It's you? Come with me."

"Does he really know Elder Shangguan?"

"What incredible luck this guy has to be able to enter the Plum Blossom Temple and catch a glimpse of the immortal's face."

The disciples of Jinglong Immortal Temple couldn't help but feel envious, jealous, and resentful.

Shangguan Zhao'er is the most talented Elder of Jinglong Immortal Temple, Divine Maiden in the eyes of countless disciples of Jinglong Immortal Temple. Even ordinary Grand Supreme Elders may not be able to visit Plum Blossom Temple.

However, Shangguan Zhao'er actually agreed to let Lu Changsheng, an outsider, enter the Plum Blossom Temple.

Lu Changsheng followed the disciples of Plum Blossom Temple to the Plum Blossom Temple, which was located near the Main Peak of the Jinglong Mountain Range.

The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi of this place is second only to the Main Peak.

As the Temple Master's Personal Disciple, Shangguan Zhao'er held an extremely high position, practically the Saintess of Jinglong Immortal Temple, and enjoyed Cultivation Resources second only to the Temple Master.

Inside the Plum Blossom Temple, Shangguan Zhao'er was gently playing the guzheng under a plum blossom tree. Her slender fingers plucked the strings with ease and elegance, while several spirit birds perched on her fairy-like skirt.

The music ended, but its lingering melody remained.

"I wonder what brings you here, Brother Lu?"

A hint of curiosity shone in Shangguan Zhao'er's bright eyes.

Lu Changsheng was called "younger brother" by others, but he couldn't refute it.

Although Shangguan Zhao'er was an unparalleled Peerless Genius Ascension to the Immortal Realm 40,000 years ago, compared to the incredibly long lifespans of Heavenly Immortals and Great Luo Golden Immortals, Shangguan Zhao'er was still quite young. Therefore, there was nothing inappropriate about her calling Lu Changsheng her younger brother.

"The Yellow Springs Sect has set a trap, and the target is very likely Shangguan Immortal Maiden..."

Lu Changsheng explained his deductions in detail.

After hearing this, Shangguan Zhao'er fell into deep thought, then opened her bright eyes. "The Yellow Springs Sect plans to use my relationship with you to deal with your Mount Shu, and then lure me into their trap. We can turn the tables and ask my master to intervene."

That's exactly what I meant.

Lu Changsheng secretly admired him.

Shangguan Zhao'er, as expected of a genius from Crouching Dragon Temple, was proficient in strategy and immediately began to counterattack.

"The Yellow Springs Sect Master and my master are mortal enemies, two Sects whose righteousness and evil are irreconcilable. Six thousand years ago, I killed the Yellow Springs Sect Master's youngest son, and since then, the Yellow Springs Sect Master has wanted to kill me. I have my master's protection, so the Yellow Springs Sect can't do anything to me. That's why they're starting their scheme to kill me from your perspective. But if my master intervenes, they can retaliate. Besides my master, there might also be a few Guardians involved."

Shangguan Zhao'er began to refine her plan.

"Furthermore, I've discovered that someone at Jinglong Immortal Temple is secretly monitoring your every move."

Lu Changsheng then informed Shangguan Zhao'er of the anomalies he had discovered at the mountain gate.

"I already know."

Why don't you try to expose them?

"The other party is Protector Han, one of the Four Great Protectors of the Immortal Temple, and his cultivation is even higher than mine. He has pursued me many times without success, but I have my master's protection, so he can't do anything about it. However, he has many henchmen within the Immortal Temple, and he has these henchmen monitoring my every move, which I don't have a good way to deal with. I have set up Barrier around the Plum Blossom Temple, and no one except the disciples can enter. Once my cultivation surpasses his, I will teach him a lesson."

Shangguan Zhao'er's analysis was well-organized.

Lu Changsheng admired him even more.

Shangguan Zhao'er knew perfectly well that Protector Han's henchmen were monitoring her movements, but she pretended not to know and focused on her cultivation.

In the Immortal Realm, the strong prey on the weak. As long as Shangguan Zhao'er's cultivation level surpasses that of her opponent, then that opponent will truly be helpless against her.

"You stay at Plum Blossom Temple for a few days while I explain this to my master and plan a counterattack against the Yellow Springs Sect."

"Um."

Lu Changsheng noticed that Plum Blossom Temple was quite large, but Shangguan Zhao'er usually didn't allow anyone other than her master and disciples to enter, making it seem rather deserted.

The Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi of Plum Blossom Temple is even more abundant than that of Heavenly Mystery Mountain, making it an excellent place to cultivate for several days.

At Wuwei Temple, Protector Han was meditating when a disciple entered and reported, "Master, Shangguan Elder the Mount Shu Sect Master at Plum Blossom Temple."

"What?"

Protector Han immediately opened his eyes, unleashing a world-destroying aura, like a raging flood or a ferocious beast.

Despite his high level of cultivation, he couldn't even set foot inside the Plum Blossom Temple, yet Lu Changsheng managed to win Shangguan Zhao'er's favor and stay Plum Blossom Temple there.

"Who is this Lu Changsheng? Investigate him thoroughly."