Purification Sect's Lord Ash

Henggao City is like a colossal beast perched at the foot of a sacred mountain, and these main roads and branch roads are its veins.

You Su was blind, and the layout of Henggao City in his mind was only the tip of the iceberg. Therefore, most places in Henggao City were new to him, so he had no choice but to follow He Kongyue closely through the streets.

"Brother He, where is the headquarters of the Purification Sect?"

"We don't have a headquarters."

He Kongyue seemed to be taking care of You Su, and she didn't walk very fast.

"No headquarters?" You Su was slightly surprised. "If there's no headquarters, where are we going?"

"The Purification Sect is just a enthusiasts' association, so of course it doesn't have a fixed place of activity. But every member will receive a Xuanji Token, which will be used to Xuanji Token the temporary meeting place if there is a mission or gathering."

Upon hearing this, You Su frowned secretly. If the Purification Sect were a legitimate sect, why would it be so cautious? Were they afraid of being caught?

But if it were truly a cult, how would it dare to operate at the foot of the sacred mountain?

Does this really prove the saying that the most dangerous place is the safest place?

"So where are we going on this trip?"

"Brother You, just be patient on your journey. I'll let you know when we arrive."

He Kongyue was about the same height as You Su, and he patted You Su's shoulder reassuringly.

Her five fingers have delicate, slender joints.

You Su unconsciously stretched out his five fingers and felt that although Brother He was the same height as him, his hands were smaller, so he probably wasn't a swordsman.

The two continued their journey for a long time. You Su kept a mental record of the route, but found that the path was winding and circuitous, and they even took many repeated routes.

Finally, when You Su was completely disoriented, He Kongyue stopped.

"Arrive."

You Su immediately spread his Divine Sense to observe his surroundings. His destination was completely different from what he had imagined. It was neither a dark and secluded room nor a secret place outside the city, but a bustling teahouse with a constant stream of guests.

So all that twist and turn, who were you trying to fool?

"Brother You, don't be nervous. The initiation ceremony is simpler than you think. Below the leader of the Purification Sect are the Four Lords, and the one who came to examine you this time is Lord Ash, one of the Four Lords. Just chat with her briefly, say some nice things about your ambition to eliminate evil, and with your qualifications, Lord Ash will definitely agree to let you join."

He Kongyue spoke, she led You Su into the bustling teahouse.

This teahouse is named "Anning Tower". The lobby on the first floor does not have anything to do with the word "peace and tranquility", but the three floors above are the reason why it is famous far and wide.

The upper floor is full of private rooms and elegant seating, exclusively for the dignitaries of Henggao City or Xianshan to hold private banquets and talks. The higher you go, the more secluded you become.

Not only are the materials used to be top-notch soundproofing, but there is also a special Formation Technique covering the area. More importantly, even the owner of the building wouldn't know which guests are meeting in which private room. The huge flow of people on the first floor can perfectly conceal who has entered and exited Anning Tower, making it extremely secretive.

Soon, He Kongyue led You Su to a private room.

In the deserted corridor, only You Su and He Kongyue remained.

"Brother He, aren't you going in?"

You Su couldn't help but feel a little worried. These four gentlemen didn't sound like ordinary people, and he was really afraid that something unpredictable might happen if he had to face them alone.

He Kongyue smiled calmly, "Brother You, don't worry, just take it easy. Even if Lord Ash rejects you, he won't do anything to you. I'll wait for you outside, and when you come out, I'll definitely take you to a celebration!"

You Su clenched her fist, making a silent resolution.

What's done is done, and there's no going back.

Fortunately, he still held his greatest asset in his fist: the First Elder had given him three jade stones. He had used two of them in Moxie City, and this was the last one.

Seeing He Kongyue You Su had made up her mind, He Kongyue slowly pushed open the door for her, You Su resolutely walked in.

To You Su's surprise, the private room was empty.

It seemed that the Lord Ash had not yet arrived, You Su had no choice but to sit down and wait anxiously.

As You Su recalled everything he had learned about the Purification Sect from He Kongyue, he increasingly felt that this hobby group was not as simple as he had imagined.

The Purification Sect appears to be a church formed by a group of ambitious individuals who could not be selected for the Evil Warding Department. However, it has been able to operate on the sacred mountain for a long time without obtaining permission from the sacred mountain. There must be a powerful figure of extraordinary status behind it to keep this secret organization from being exposed to the light of day.

Lord Ash didn't keep You Su waiting too long; even the tea that You Su had specially brewed hadn't boiled yet.

The sound of the door to the private room being gently pushed open interrupted You Su's thoughts.

The newcomer lived up to her name, wearing a long gray-white dress, the hem of which swayed gently with her light steps.

The few patches of her skin that were visible were as white as jade, exuding a noble air. Lord Ash sat down gracefully, her figure lithe and elegant, radiating a magical pressure with every move. It didn't instill fear, but rather commanded respect.

The only pity was that her face was covered by a veil, so her true appearance could not be seen; only a black octopus totem could be seen on the veil.

"Hello, nice to meet you. Let me introduce myself. I am Lord Ash, one of the Four Lords of the Purification Sect. You can call me Lord Ash."

The woman's voice was soft and rhythmic, like a mountain stream flowing gently, or like a bell swaying softly in the wind.

But You Su heard left him stunned for a long time.

He recognized the woman's voice; it was from the night of the decisive battle at Moxie City!

The voice that kept urging him to order his junior sister around was exactly the same as Lord Ash's voice!

Even now, You Su still can't understand why his junior sister suddenly woke up that night and crushed the Jade Bead.

Later, he also subtly inquired about the reason with his junior sister, but she didn't know either. You Su also tried to continue commanding Ji Lingruo, but Ji Lingruo only obeyed his orders when they were in a state of passionate intimacy in bed...

You Su considered that the only possibility was probably related to so-called relatives.

"It seems you've remembered?"

Lord Ash spoke with great interest, picking up the teapot and pouring a cup of tea for both You Su and himself.

You Su didn't dare accept the tea offered by Lord Ash, but instead asked solemnly:

Who exactly are you?

He couldn't sense the other person's cultivation level.

Didn't I just introduce it?

Lord Ash poured herself a drink, and compared to You Su, she was clearly much more composed and calm.

What exactly is your purpose?

You Su's hand, which was under the table, was now clenched tightly around the last Jade Bead, and she was extremely vigilant.

"Hahaha..."

Seeing You Su's tense posture, Lord Ash couldn't help but laugh out loud. Although it was clearly a mocking laugh, it was like a gentle breeze across a lake, You Su actually relaxed a little.

"Don't scare yourself. I mean no harm. Anyone with even a little bit of information or connections on this sacred mountain knows that you, You Su, are someone you can't mess with."

Lord Ash spoke in a gentle tone, trying to make You Su lower her guard.

"If you continue with this attitude, I think there's no need for us to continue talking."

You Su resisted the urge to crush the jade Jade Bead and slowly released her grip.

"It was You Su who was rude. You Su has met with Lord Ash."

"I know you have many questions, take your time." Lord Ash remained unhurried. "Ask whatever you want first, and then we can talk business."

You Su pondered for a moment, then took a deep breath before saying:

When did you start targeting me?

"Whenever the Evil Warding Department sets its sights on you, that's when I'll set my sights on you."

Really...

The Purification Sect is far more powerful than You Su imagined; it is definitely not just an organization that simply recruits those eliminated by the Evil Warding Department!

"He Kongyue to be here?"

"What a coincidence! But even without him, you would have definitely come into contact with us anyway."

Lord Ash said casually, seemingly quite confident about the connection between You Su and the Purification Sect.

"Then what's your purpose in helping me?"

"It's obvious."

You Su's purpose was to sit here preparing to join the Purification Sect.

"How do you know I can command my junior sister?"

"Just guessing."

"A guess?"

This answer surprised You Su somewhat. "If you're hiding something, I think I'd better crush the jade Jade Bead."

"Very well, then reveal God's secret to the world. I want to see if the world can accept your identity."

Upon hearing this, You Su's pupils dilated instantly.

The Yu Die Saintess and the Little White Fish in the Jade Ring Pool, Lord Ash of the Purification Sect, You Su thought he had hidden the secret of the True God very well, but how many people actually know the secret of the True God?

Yu Die and Little White Fish are both evil spirits, so it's understandable that they recognized him as the true master. But how did Lord Ash know this?

How did you know?

"I will only tell you this question if you join the Purification Sect," Lord Ash replied fluently.

You Su wouldn't agree so quickly, "What makes you think I can order my junior sister around?"

"I see that you and your junior sister are very close, so you must have practiced dual cultivation. You are the true master, so she is your retinue. Isn't it only natural for a master to command his retinue?"

You Su had also learned about this from his Mistress. Those humans who voluntarily offered their bodies and minds to become loyal followers of evil spirits would obey the evil spirits' every command.

"Then why... did my junior sister listen to me only that one time?"

"What? You really want your junior sister to treat you like a god and obey your every whim?"

"Lord Ash teased."

You Su frowned slightly; of course, he hadn't thought of it that way.

"I just want to know why; I don't want to make anyone my subordinate."

Only by understanding the reasons can this command force become a turning point in the face of similar crises in the future.

"Useless."

To everyone's surprise, Lord Ash gave such an evaluation, causing You Su's lips to twitch.

"I cannot tell you anything about God. If you want to know, join us. We have been searching for God for thousands of years. There is no organization in the world that knows God better than us. If you want to truly understand this power, joining us is your best choice."

Lord Ash slowly lifted a corner of her veil, revealing her delicately curved chin and tender, thin lips, and took a sip of tea.

His calm and composed demeanor suggested that he was not worried at all that You Su would refuse.

"What exactly is the purpose of your organization? Finding God shouldn't be your ultimate goal." You Su remained highly vigilant.

Why do you always ask such obvious questions?

Lord Ash put down his teacup, seemingly a little impatient.

You Su raised an eyebrow. The name "Purification Sect" truly said it all.

Cleanse the world of dust.

"If I join the Purification Sect, what do you need me to do?"

"You don't need to do anything, just do what you've been doing all along."

"Exorcise evil?"

"That's right." Lord Ash sat up straighter, a rare occurrence. "You're on the verge of death."

"I?"

You Su was somewhat astonished. He was already a divine son, with the support of the entire Evil Warding Department. How could he possibly be in imminent danger?

"What the Evil Warding Department needs from you is to lead them in killing the three Evil God, thinking that this will solve the root of evil. But they don't know that you are the source of evil. You should have already realized that by eliminating evil, you can reclaim the power that belongs to the True God. Do you really think you can maintain your current appearance in the future? What makes you think you can withstand the True God's corruption? The principle of 'the rabbit is killed once the dog is cooked' is simple enough. At that time, you will become the new common enemy of everyone in the Five Continents."

Lord Ash calmly described You Su's future.

You Su had considered this possibility, but he joined the Evil Warding Department out of necessity; the key was to grit his teeth and survive first.

"You make it sound so easy. You want to purify the world, but in the end, won't you just kill me anyway?"

"No."

Lord Ash suddenly leaned forward; her fragrance was very faint, a neutral woody scent.

"We're here to save you."

"Help me?"

Do you know the three major hypotheses about the origin of evil spirits?

You Su for a moment and replied:

"The grime shed by the cultivators, the inner demons they severed, and the remnants left by the external demons five thousand years ago."

"That's right. Then think about it carefully. If it's one of the first two possibilities, is it possible to completely eradicate the evil spirit?"

You Su gripped the teacup tightly and said seriously:

"Impossible, because as long as there are cultivators, impurities or inner demons will be born."

"Therefore, the Evil Warding Department's goal of eradicating evil spirits is based on the premise that these evil spirits are truly just remnants of external demons. What if they aren't? Even if they slay three great Evil God, new Evil God will be born, and the Five Continents will never find true peace. If they continue to eliminate evil spirits in this way, targeting the two sources mentioned earlier..."

"So you believe that evil spirits are linked to cultivators, then what are you planning to do?" You Su asked curiously, then suddenly a thought flashed through his mind, and he muttered, "You wouldn't be planning to..."

Lord Ash turned to look at him, and even though her face was veiled, he could clearly feel her smile:

"We... we must sever this Path to Immortality!"

You Su was so shocked that she stood up instantly, speechless, unable to believe what she had just heard.

"Five thousand years ago, before the five great immortal ancestors opened up the path to immortality, there were no evil spirits in this world."

Lord Ash looked at You Su sideways and uttered what was arguably the most disrespectful and arrogant statement in the world.

"The world is divided into yin and yang, and people are divided into men and women. Everything has two sides, and so do immortals and evil. Without immortals, people would not be worse off than they are now; but without evil, people would definitely be better off than they are now!"

This is a fact that even the Evil Warding Department, and even the immortals sitting atop all the sacred mountains, dare not tell the world!