The Debt Wiped Clean

For many years, no cultivator in the Black Tortoise Realm has successfully ascended to immortality. Because of the abundant Spiritual Qi in this realm, cultivators' cultivation levels rise rapidly. If someone has some fortuitous opportunity, they can reach the Soul Formation Realm in the blink of an eye, and then there will be no more opportunities to advance.

If one's cultivation level cannot be broken through, one's lifespan is limited.

The many powerful figures present only appeared to be in high positions now; in reality, their cultivation had stagnated for years. Seeing their lives drawing to a close, how could these powerful figures, who had enjoyed so much glory and finally reached such high levels, be willing to give up?

Finally, they glimpsed a glimmer of hope.

It's said that Dragon Race are divine beasts favored by the Heavenly Dao. If one obtains the treasures from these divine beasts, wouldn't their chances of advancement greatly increase?!

With this in mind, when Limitless Sect extended an olive branch, all the powerful figures from the other sects compromised.

They admitted to being selfish and greedy, but with profits at stake, they no longer had the option to be good people.

Sect Master Wu was very satisfied with the result he had caused. The huge cross-border flying boat was still suspended in mid-air, and the temporary tunnel had not been opened.

These foreign cultivators were like turtles in a jar, completely at their mercy.

However, Sect Master Wu still spoke politely, "Fellow Daoists of the Immortal Spirit Realm, we are very grateful for your help to the Black Tortoise Realm, so we have no intention of opposing you. As long as you are willing to leave this evil dragon behind, then you can return to the Immortal Spirit Realm safely today, carrying our gratitude and friendship."

"What if we refuse?" Ji Fucang asked coldly.

"Ha!" Sect Master Wu sneered. "I believe you are all intelligent people and won't make the wrong decision. Junior Nephew Ji, have you forgotten that you are the team leader? You can't disregard the lives of your junior brothers and sisters just to act impulsively."

Now that things have come to this, Sect Master Wu has completely ripped off his mask of hypocrisy, and anyone can clearly hear the threat in his words.

Ji Fucang clenched his fists. Although he was furious, he had to admit that he didn't dare to risk the lives of so many of his fellow disciples to fight the other side.

Sang Ying glanced at his expression and guessed her senior brother's dilemma. She shielded Jiang Zhuoxue behind her, her trembling right hand raising her sword again. "This is my contracted beast; our fates are already intertwined. If you take his life, you take mine. Today, I will never hand him over!"

Putting aside their shared experiences over the years, just considering the Shared Fate Gu they share, Sang Ying would never abandon Jiang Zhuoxue.

She was still known as their benefactor, and they wouldn't easily risk their lives for the sake of their reputation.

Thinking this, Sang Ying turned to Ji Fucang and said, "They want Jiang Zhuoxue, not the other disciples. Senior Brother, you should take them away first."

"Junior Sister Sang Ying, don't you want to come with us?" Ji Fucang frowned.

"I want to leave, and I especially want to take Jiang Zhuoxue with me. But now I'm afraid I can't. This matter has nothing to do with Ten Thousand Daos Born. If we delay any longer, you might also be implicated. Ten Thousand Daos Born can't afford such a huge loss." Sang Ying's voice was neither loud nor soft, but it carried a sense of sadness as it reached everyone's ears.

Fang Chi had already guessed his friend's choice, but he still couldn't help but step forward and grab her arm. "Is it worth it for Jiang Zhuoxue? Is he, a member of another race, worth risking your life for?"

Sang Ying shook her head. "There's no question of whether it's worth it or not. Now that I've become friends with you all, I won't give up on any of you."

Fang Chi bit his lower lip and was pulled aside by Hai Tingzhou.

Ji Fucang finally agreed to Sang Ying's suggestion. He knew very well that if he were alone, he would never abandon Sang Ying, but now so many of his fellow disciples were also in danger.

Ten Thousand Daos Born in the Immortal Spirit Realm was already difficult; it was only in the last few years, after winning first place in a major competition, that his life improved somewhat. If he were to suddenly lose so many Golden Core and Nascent Soul Realm cultivators, his strength would likely plummet. Even Qing Zhou, which they were guarding, would probably face significant problems.

Ji Fucang dared not gamble the lives of his junior brothers and sisters on the meager kindness of Sect Master Wu and the others.

Having received Ji Fucang's permission, Sang Ying then began discussing conditions with Sect Master Wu: "If you all still have some memories, you should remember that it was because I entered the small barrier that the Black Tortoise Realm escaped a calamity, right?"

Sang Ying would never stoop to asking for favors in return. But today she did it with great pleasure, especially after seeing those powerful figures who had been the most vocal earlier suddenly shrink back with awkward expressions.

"It seems none of you intend to object. In gratitude for saving the Black Tortoise Realm, may I ask for a chance for my fellow disciples and other cultivators from the Immortal Spirit Realm to leave safely?"

"Everyone, the Cultivation World values cause and effect. My disciples from the Immortal Spirit Realm have helped the Black Tortoise Realm a great deal. Now, I only ask that they leave safely. If you are unwilling to agree to this request, are you not afraid of being haunted by inner demons in the future?!" Seeing that Sect Master Wu's lips were about to move as if he was about to refuse, Sang Ying quickly spoke up.

If we were to say what cultivators fear most, it would be either the end of their lifespan or their inner demons.

Those who are trapped by their inner demons either fall into the demonic path or die in the tribulation of lightning because they cannot overcome the tribulation of their inner demons.

It is common for inner demons to arise from grudges and karma.

So when Sang Ying said that, all the Black Tortoise Realm cultivators present changed their expressions.

They want to keep the dragon to gain greater power. But if this causes them to develop inner demons, then the loss will outweigh the gain.

Therefore, even though Sect Master Wu still wanted to detain the cultivators from the Immortal Spirit Realm to threaten and control Sang Ying and Jiang Zhuoxue, he was forced to abandon this idea due to the lack of cooperation from the others.

"Alright, as you say. But after this matter, all the favors you have done for my Black Tortoise Realm will be wiped clean!" Sect Master Wu had already sent away the disciples of the Body Cultivation Sect and Sword Frost Cliff, and now everyone present was on his side.

Although these words contradicted his usual kind and generous image, what did this matter compared to his actions of coercing his benefactor?

Almost as soon as Sect Master Wu uttered these words, Ten Thousand Daos Born and the disciples from the other forces glared at him fiercely.

Although they were resentful because they had been implicated by Jiang Zhuoxue, most of their resentment subsided after Sang Ying spoke up and secured a chance for them to return.

Now, hearing Sect Master Wu's blunt and shameless attempt to exchange Sang Ying's life-saving grace for sending them back—something the other party should have done anyway—even Luo Jin and his group of Mara Gate disciples felt utterly disgusted by these people.

However, Sang Ying only responded with an increasingly cold expression, "Very well, as Sect Master Wu says."