A Lie, and Thanks for Granting My Wish

Fang Hexuan nodded slowly. "Of course, you think I'm lying?"

"No, this is just too... absurd." Li Yunjing shook his head.

Fang Hexuan smiled and said, "When I first heard about this, I thought the same as you: it was too absurd and fake."

But later, after consulting historical records, I learned that this was true.

However, I did lie about one thing: the Taixuan Sect actually still has successors.

However, that successor is currently on the demonic path; he is Devil Cultivator.

Li Yunjing looked surprised, as did the others.

"Devil Cultivator? This..." Li Yunjing was speechless, unsure of what to say for a moment.

"Indeed, he is Devil Cultivator." Fang Hexuan nodded in confirmation.

"Although the Taixuan Sect was destroyed under the Immortal Tribulation, some people later obtained the Tai Xuan Taixuan Sect's inheritance within the ruins of the Taixuan Sect."

So the Taixuan Sect was still passed down, but each generation only had two or three people, and at most no more than eight.

About six thousand years ago, for some unknown reason, the successor of the Taixuan Sect suddenly fell into demonic possession and murdered his master and ancestors.

From then on, the Taixuan Sect became the orthodox lineage of the demonic path.

The Taixuan Sect is currently developing quite smoothly in the demonic path, with the number of successors increasing to about twenty, and each of them is an elite.

The strongest is already at the Nascent Soul Late Stage.

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing sighed deeply.

I never imagined that such a perfectly legitimate and righteous tradition would end up like this.

At that moment, the Grotto-Heaven Divine Seal that had fallen to the ground suddenly trembled.

It seemed to be triggered by the shock emanating from that remnant soul.

However, after that commotion, the Grotto-Heaven Divine Seal remained completely silent.

"Alright, let's not concern ourselves with the affairs of the Taixuan Sect Fang Hexuan said.

"Now that this Grand Profound Grotto-Heaven- Grand Profound Grotto-Heaven has been bestowed upon us, let us manage it well."

Li Yunjing chimed in, "That's right. Let's clean up the Grand Profound Grotto-Heaven first; we'll be living here from now on."

Li Yunjing immediately gave the order to have others organize all the treasures inside the Grand Profound Grotto-Heaven.

They also investigated the situation of this Grotto-Heaven.

Li Yunjing then walked out of the Grotto-Heaven alone.

Upon returning to Azure Jiao Marsh, Li Yunjing discovered that Azure Jiao Marsh had actually returned to its original state.

Previously, the water in the Azure Jiao Marsh had been dried up by the Fire Dragon, turning it into scorched earth.

But now, the Azure Jiao Marsh is filled with water again, and the scorched earth has completely disappeared.

The scene was exactly the same as what Li Yunjing had seen when he first arrived at Azure Jiao Marsh, without any change.

Just then, a crashing sound appeared.

It was that Alligator Dragon Alligator Dragon; its injuries had mostly healed by now.

He climbed out of the water and came to the island.

Upon seeing Li Yunjing, he quickly went to stand in front of Li Yunjing.

"What's going on?" Li Yunjing asked Alligator Dragon.

The Alligator Dragon truthfully told Li Yunjing, "It's because the water veins of the Azure Jiao Marsh have been revived."

The water veins of Azure Jiao Marsh are closely related to Grand Profound Grotto-Heaven, and the earth vein within Grand Profound Grotto-Heaven influences the rise and fall of the water veins of Azure Jiao Marsh.

Previously, the Grand Profound Grotto-Heaven had been in a closed state, and the water veins could not strengthen themselves by relying on the earth veins, so they could only remain in place.

That's why the Fire Dragon could so easily dry up the water veins.

However, with the opening of the Grand Profound Grotto-Heaven, the earth's veins could influence the water veins, thus reviving the water veins and restoring the Azure Jiao Marsh to its original appearance.

Li Yunjing nodded slightly.

Na Alligator Dragon continued, "Young master, I agree to the conditions you mentioned earlier."

I wish to become the guardian spirit beast of the Luozhen Sect, and even all the demons of the entire Azure Jiao Marsh are willing to become the guardian spirit beasts of the Luozhen Sect. I hope you will grant my request, young master.

The Alligator Dragon's attitude was extremely humble at this moment.

Li Yunjing looked at Alligator Dragon and asked with a smile, "Oh? Why did you suddenly change your mind? Weren't you determined to die rather than submit before?"

Alligator Dragon forced a laugh and then explained, "Since you, young master, have obtained the Grotto-Heaven Divine Seal and opened the Grand Profound Grotto-Heaven, and you are not a member of the Taixuan Sect..."

"As the guardian spirit beast of Grand Profound Grotto-Heaven, I have failed in my duty. If the Taixuan Sect finds out, I will surely be punished."

"So you want to join the Luozhen Sect to use it to fight against the Taixuan Sect Luozhen Sect?" Li Yunjing asked with a smile.

The Alligator Dragon confirmed that this was indeed the case.

"But have you ever considered that the Luozhen Sect is no match for the Taixuan Sect?"

Alligator Dragon said, "Impossible! Since you have obtained the Grotto-Heaven Divine Seal, the strength of the Luozhen Sect must be stronger than that of the Taixuan Sect."

After all, this is a heirloom of the Taixuan Sect; it's impossible to snatch it without real strength!

"That's interesting." Li Yunjing smiled. "Speaking of which, you were so unyielding before, why did you change your attitude after I opened the Grotto-Heaven?"

If you continue to refuse to yield even unto death, will the Taixuan Sect still punish you? They might even erect a monument in your honor, praising your achievements."

Upon hearing Alligator Dragon's eyes.

"The reason I would rather die than submit is because your demands are simply too excessive, after all, the Azure Jiao Marsh has already been destroyed."

If you, young master, are unable to open the Grotto-Heaven, then I will die. Just as you said, the Taixuan Sect may erect a monument for me and praise my achievements.

But the problem is that since you've opened up the Grotto-Heaven, I can't die in vain.

Afterwards, my soul will be taken away by the Taixuan Sect, and I will never be able to reincarnate. My soul will be burned like a sky lantern by the Taixuan Sect.

I guarded the Grotto-Heaven for the Taixuan Sect for three thousand years, and my father and my father's father also guarded this Azure Jiao Marsh for a long time.

But if this is how it ends, I won't accept it.

Therefore, rather than being purged by the Taixuan Sect, it's better to join the Luozhen Sect.

Li Yunjing was somewhat surprised upon hearing this.

I never expected the Taixuan Sect to have this attitude towards the Alligator Dragon.

The inability to hold out wasn't the fault of the Alligator Dragon; it was due to its inferior strength. What else could it have done?

"Alright, regardless of what happened before, since you're willing to bring the entire demon horde of Azure Jiao Marsh to join the Luozhen Sect, that's good."

"I agree to this. I will inform the entire Luozhen Sect once things have stabilized," Li Yunjing said.

Upon hearing this, Alligator Dragon was overjoyed and repeatedly expressed his gratitude. "Thank you for your kindness, Sect Leader!"

Li Yunjing waved his hand. "Don't thank me yet. There's something I need to tell you. The Taixuan Sect actually perished 30,000 years ago."

Although some traditions have been passed down, the current lineage of the Taixuan Sect is with the demonic path.

Currently, the righteous path of Tianyuan is strong while the demonic path is weak, and the Taixuan Sect is not considered a major sect within the demonic path.

So even if they wanted to cause you trouble, they probably couldn't."

The Alligator Dragon was stunned after hearing this.

"The Taixuan Sect... has been destroyed!?"

Alligator Dragon couldn't believe it; he had been diligent and conscientious, always following his ancestral teachings to guard this Azure Jiao Marsh.

Now that the Taixuan Sect has been destroyed, what is the point of his protection?

The Alligator Dragon had long since given up on guarding the Azure Jiao Marsh.

Unfortunately, a long time ago, the Taixuan Sect signed a contract with one of its ancestors.

His ancestors received help from the Taixuan Sect and successfully became famous demons throughout the world.

However, the price is that they must guard the Taixuan Sect Azure Jiao Marsh and protect the Grand Profound Grotto-Heaven for the Tai Xuan Sect.

Furthermore, his descendants must also guard the Azure Jiao Marsh for the Taixuan Sect.

Thus, an ancestral precept was born.

This ancestral precept is even ingrained in their blood.

Even if the Alligator Dragon wanted to leave the Azure Jiao Marsh, it couldn't.

The destruction of the Taixuan Sect meant that the contract was invalid, and the ancestral precepts should also have no effect.

However, Alligator Dragon was unaware of the destruction of the Taixuan Sect, so he always believed that the ancestral precepts were still valid.

Upon hearing this news, Alligator Dragon was filled with mixed emotions!