Why Daoist Unspeaking Was Imprisoned
Aside from its status as one of the Five Great Immortal Sects, the Ask Dao Sect is a renowned presence in the cultivation world. Just as parents warn their children not to play with bad kids, elders often warn their disciples not to associate with the Ask Dao Sect.
However, there are always disciples who don't believe in the superstition and Ask Dao Sect, which is heartbreaking.
For example, the Orchid Pavilion.
Fortunately, the higher-ups in the cultivation world knew that the Ask Dao Sect was not beyond saving. Since the previous Ask Dao Sect Master Ask Dao Sect Yun Zhi succeeded Sect Master, the atmosphere of the Ask Dao Sect had improved significantly—mainly because the Ask Dao Sect no longer harmed others, but only its own people.
If we consider the Ask Dao Sect as a mental hospital, then Yun Zhi is the director, one of the few normal people.
Yun Zhi's home visit is always better than anyone else's.
A hearty voice came from underground in the Tian Ce Sect, and in the blink of an eye, an old figure appeared in front of Yun Zhi.
"Venerable Daoyan," Yun Zhi, bowing.
Dao Yan, the Supreme Elder of the Tian Ce Sect, is an ancient figure in the cultivation world. Few people have lived longer than him. He is a low-key person and has never revealed his true cultivation level.
"What brings you here, fellow Daoist?" Dao Yan Shangren dared not neglect Yun Zhi and addressed her as fellow Daoist.
Questions about immortals.
"Please."
"Please."
Master Daoyan invited Yun Zhi into a secret room within the sect and poured her tea.
"What aspect of immortals would you like to ask, my friend?"
"How much does the Venerable One know about the Immortals?"
Dao Yan Shangren looked troubled and said with a wry smile, "Immortal Immortal? Fellow Daoist has asked a good question. The Immortal Immortal is the most mysterious of the five High Antiquity immortals. If it weren't for the Immortal Sect's confident claim that they had discovered ruins containing records of the Immortal Immortal, I wouldn't even know of their existence."
"Even if there are ruins, it doesn't necessarily mean they're real. I have my doubts about the existence of immortal beings."
What do you mean?
"A relic discovered more than 10,000 years ago may be considered a relic or ancient by people today, but does something ancient necessarily mean it's real?"
"I've heard that the ruins are a product of the Great Gan era, but what about the Great Gan era? It's a new era, tens of thousands of years away from High Antiquity times."
"A person with good intentions could easily create a nonsensical ruin during a period of great upheaval, and then, after tens or hundreds of thousands of years, someone might accidentally discover it, see that it is a ruin, and exclaim in surprise, believing that the inscriptions on the ruin are true."
"If there truly is an immortal being, then why is there no other evidence besides this ruin to corroborate it?"
"We've unearthed many caves from the Great Gan era, so why haven't we seen any records of immortal beings?"
Yun Zhi nodded, agreeing with Daoyan Shangren's assessment, "As you know, I just found the Immortal Cult's headquarters, but unfortunately they ran too fast, and I didn't catch a single person. However, I did learn some things from the information they left behind."
In fact, Yun Zhi did not receive any intelligence from headquarters, and for security reasons, she did not want to reveal Lu Yang's affairs.
I would like to hear the details.
According to the Immortal Cult, the Dao Fruit of an Immortal Immortal can be described as "immortal." As long as someone utters the name and immortal title of an Immortal Immortal, the Immortal Immortal can be resurrected.
Dao Yan Shangren's pupils constricted slightly, greatly shocked. This characteristic was extraordinary; it was practically impossible to die even if one wanted to.
"It is indeed true that each immortal fruit has different characteristics."
Master Daoyan sighed for a moment, then said, "However, this is ultimately just the opinion of the Immortal Sect. I stand by my point of view: this is creating immortals."
"The method is similar to the Great Xia Dynasty's method of achieving immortality through national fortune. A mastermind fabricates a non-existent immortal and uses the faith of the Immortal Cult to gradually reveal the immortal immortal over time. When the power of faith accumulates to a certain level, the immortal immortal will appear out of thin air."
Yun Zhi did not refute, but listened quietly to Daoyan Shangren's theory. The immortal immortal had been resurrected, so it was definitely not a matter of creating immortals, but the theory of creating immortals had its merits. The other three demonic sects might be creating immortals.
Yun Zhi bowed in gratitude to Master Daoyan and then gracefully departed.
The sect Sect Master of Tian Ce Sect approached Dao Yan, still shaken by the memory of how Yun Zhi had casually torn apart the formation earlier. "Ancestor, just how powerful is Yun Zhi? Has she become an immortal?"
"Don't ask, I don't know anything."
Yun Zhi visited many people, with Daoyan being the last. After the matter was concluded, she returned directly to her sect.
At this time, Lu Yang returned to Heaven Gate Peak and sought out his master again.
"So, what are the senior brothers saying? Don't they all say that under my leadership, the Ask Dao Sect is becoming increasingly powerful?"
The Silent Daoist was beaming with pride; he had made indelible contributions to the development of the Ask Dao Sect.
Lu Yang looked at his master with a complicated expression. "Indeed, your contributions are great, but everyone would prefer that Senior Sister manage the sect."
The Silent Daoist hung his head dejectedly, looking utterly heartbroken. "So that's how it is? Fine, then let her take the position of Sect Master. It's only natural for a new generation to replace the old."
"It would be unacceptable for disciples to imprison their master in their quest for power; such behavior would damage the reputation of our Ask Dao Sect."
"Release me, and I'll go far away, never mention the position of Sect Master again, and never return to the Ask Dao Sect, how about that?" the Silent Daoist proposed.
Lu Yang hesitated, feeling that what the Silent Daoist said made sense, and his master didn't seem like someone who would fight for power. Just as he was considering whether or not to release his master, a clear and cold voice came from above.
"Master, do you really want to go out like that?"
The Silent Daoist's expression changed drastically upon hearing this voice.
Lu Yang looked up and was pleasantly surprised to see his senior sister had returned. "Senior Sister!"
Yun Zhi gave a soft "hmm" and gently fell, without picking up a single speck of dust.
"Master, did you trick your junior brother to figure out how to get out?"
Yun Zhi's words were devoid of any earthy sentimentality, but to the Silent Daoist, they sounded like a volcano about to erupt—utterly terrifying.
A deception? A thought flashed through Lu Yang's mind. Could it be that his master and he had been lying?
What is the truth?
Lu Yang's mind raced, and he quickly came up with a possibility, one that was highly probable!
Master Qi Deviation, and the eldest sister, upholding justice, suppressed him here. Considering that family scandals should not be made public, she did not inform the elders about Master's Qi Deviation.
While the eldest sister was away, the master sent a telepathic message, using sweet words to trick her into removing the talisman and causing havoc in the world?
Thank goodness the senior sister arrived.
The eldest sister continued:
"Look at the Sect Master of other immortal sects, they are all diligently cultivating. And look at you, idling around all day. Have you finished the daily cultivation tasks I assigned you? Have you broken through to a higher realm?"
"You haven't accomplished anything, and you still want to go out and have fun?"
The Silent Daoist stammered, unable to utter a single word.
Lu Yang: "..."
What the hell was I thinking? How could something so ridiculous happen at the Ask Dao Sect?!