This is not how immortals cultivate

Chapter 493 Shang Qingmeng: He didn't do anything special, just kept it as a treasure of the Sword Heart Sect.

The situation in the underworld is extremely complicated, a complete mess, just like a car crash scene.

There were some things Xiang Yuan didn't understand, some he could understand, and some he would rather not understand than not understand.

What he didn't understand was the Netherworld. What kind of place was that? Where did he end up after crossing the void? Was this still the Qianyuan Realm he knew?
What everyone could understand was the sixth incarnation of Jinse, who was wreaking havoc below. Each person held a sword and was controlled by Chan'er, chasing after hundreds or even thousands of cultivators and cutting them down like vegetables. The entire battlefield could be described as one-sided.

These hundreds or even thousands of cultivators were of incredibly diverse backgrounds, including all sorts of individuals. Perhaps they had witnessed the power of the Ancient Mirror of Reincarnation before and were terrified. In addition, Jinse's Six Incarnations were clones of Chan'er, equivalent to six Nascent Soul stage cultivators who controlled the laws of reincarnation. Therefore, despite their large numbers, these thousands of cultivators could not launch an effective counterattack.

Above the boundless, dark sky, a great sun and a celestial sword, two illusory figures, streak across the sky, impacting the spatial barrier of the Netherworld.

Bai Wuyan and Su Ran Sword Master.

Xiang Yuan could roughly guess why these two were here and why they had joined forces. They were probably here at the betrothal of the pretty boy, and were abandoned here by Zhang Tianyang.

Those who understood yet preferred not to understand were Xiao Lingyue, Chan'er, and Shang Qingmeng, who surrounded the pale-faced, blood-stained Wangji Daoist in the middle.

It's too complicated; Xiang Yuan's mind can't process it.

"Nephew, you've finally arrived!"

Daoist Wangji was overjoyed. Seeing Xiang Yuan was like seeing a savior. He waved and shouted that it was a misunderstanding, asking Xiang Yuan to help him out of the predicament.

You might not believe it, but I'm actually an undercover agent!

I don't believe you! You shameless bastard!

With a quick glance, Xiang Yuan noticed that the three women were looking at him at the same time. He dared not pay any attention to Daoist Wangji and pointed at Cheng Jian angrily, saying, "Don't call me your junior nephew. I don't have a junior nephew like you. We are on different paths, so let's not work together. You go your way, and I'll go mine. Today, we'll determine who is superior and who is inferior, and we'll decide life and death!"

Better to die than to die, my fellow Daoist! Today, my master risked his life to help his junior disciple out of trouble; one day, fine wine will surely accompany him at his grave!

After muttering to himself, Xiang Yuan ignored the three women's gazes, pretended to be busy, and, carrying the dizzy Qingyang Sect Leader, plunged into the depths of the Netherworld below, chasing after Jinse's sixth incarnation.

This place is not safe to stay for long. Quickly clear out a wave of miscellaneous enemies and get yourself busy.

It’s better to be busy!

When people are busy, they don't have time to talk!
Daoist Wangji stared in disbelief at Xiang Yuan's cold and ruthless back. He was completely dumbfounded. No matter what, they were family. Even if the bones were broken, they were still connected by tendons. Was it really necessary to be so heartless?
Your master didn't make things difficult for you. As long as you say the word, your two nieces-in-law will definitely give up. As for the remaining Sword Heart Sect's Shang Qingmeng, your master will handle her one-on-one without any fear.

So, say something!

In an instant, Daoist Wangji felt a chill run down his spine. He cursed the damned Daoist, steeled his resolve, and charged towards Shang Qingmeng with his sword.

They were surrounded on three sides and immediately found themselves at a disadvantage.

It's already quite good. Xiao Lingyue and Chan'er, remembering that Wangji Daoist was Xiang Yuan's senior uncle, neither of them went all out, one didn't set the fire and the other didn't look in the mirror.

Only Shang Qingmeng acted ruthlessly, perfectly embodying the principle of severing the seven emotions and cutting off the six desires.

Seeing that her moves were all deadly, Daoist Wangji was in grave danger fighting three opponents at once. Xiao Lingyue was afraid that Daoist Wangji would really die in front of her, so she decisively transmitted her voice and said, "Fairy Shang, this Daoist is a cultivator of the Benxin Dao. In terms of seniority, he is my husband's senior uncle. I hope Fairy Shang will give him face and beat him half to death. Please don't kill him."

What does this have to do with me, a fairy?
Xiao Lingyue's attempts to dissuade her only made things worse. Instead, Shang Qingmeng became even more ruthless and vicious, each move aimed to kill, beating her to the point of near death.

Fairy Shang just saw it all; when Xiang Yuan appeared, he didn't even glance at her.

When he wanted her body, he said things like "I will hold your hand and we will never be apart," each sentence more beautiful than the last. But in front of the lady, he treated her like air, as if she didn't exist at all.

Xiang Yuan didn't look at Shang Qingmeng, nor did Xiao Lingyue and Chan'er. Throughout the entire process, apart from Wangji Daoren, he didn't make eye contact with anyone.

But Fairy Shang has her own logic. She only knows that Xiang Yuan didn't look at her, that the heartless man ruined her innocence, and that he turned his back on her as soon as he was done with it.

What? She insisted on it?

In Shang Xianzi's logic, there was no such thing as "she insisted"; in short, she was burning with rage and determined to make that bastard pay the price today.

Let's start by killing Xiang Yuan's senior uncle!
In an instant, heaven and earth became swords, the killing intent surged, and the sword's power was three times more terrifying than before.

Xiao Lingyue was completely bewildered, not understanding why her advice had backfired.

Chan'er was also puzzled. Shang Qingmeng's murderous look made it seem as if she had just witnessed her master stealing her man.

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While laughing, Chan'er transmitted her voice to Xiao Lingyue, complaining, "You clumsy sister, what did you just say to Fairy Shang? Why did she suddenly have murderous intent... Oh, Chan'er understands. It's not enough to just sever the seven emotions and six desires. Just in case, she let Fairy Shang kill her master, completely eliminating the last possibility."

Then came another round of sarcastic remarks, about how these people were supposed to be from prestigious sects and righteous immortals, yet their methods were so ruthless and vicious that even a demoness like her was terrified.

The air was instantly filled with a biting, sarcastic atmosphere.

Xiao Lingyue's eyes twitched. She couldn't bear this blame. She denied it telepathically, repeating her original words: "Shang Xianzi's personality has suddenly changed drastically, and she doesn't know why."

Perhaps it's a side effect of severing the seven emotions and six desires!
"You've caused this mess, so clean it up yourself. If your master dies, don't let his blood splatter on Chan'er. Chan'er is still thinking about having a child with her husband!"

Bah, you wouldn't even have a chance to be born!

Xiao Lingyue snorted coldly and transmitted her voice again: "Fairy Shang, I know that our two families have a long-standing feud, but we also have some friendship. Please, for my sake, do not really kill my master."

"This fairy will kill him today!"

Without using her primordial spirit to transmit her voice, Shang Qingmeng pointed her sword at Wangji Daoist, gritting her teeth: "First kill this Benxin Daoist, then kill you two weird little bitches, and finally kill that heartless and ungrateful bastard!"

"..." x3
Xiao Lingyue and Chan'er were stunned. They felt they understood the words, which were full of resentment, yet they also felt they didn't.

Daoist Wangji was also stunned. In a moment of distraction, he was struck by another sword light in the chest, and his protective robe tore open with a tear.

It looks complicated! x3
Suddenly, Chan'er shuddered and glared at Xiao Lingyue, who shuddered and stammered, "Fairy Shang, who is this heartless and ungrateful man... ah?"

"It's that person down there!"

Shang Qingmeng pointed her sword downwards, and the pale-faced girl in black clothes jumped around, using some unknown method to quickly control all the demons present.

"Ah this..."

Xiao Lingyue's voice trembled, her face filled with disbelief: "Shang... don't talk nonsense. You are pure and innocent, my husband doesn't get close to you... you have also severed your seven emotions and six desires, how could such a thing happen?"

"How could I not? He used sweet words to ruin my innocence..."

"No, didn't you sever your seven emotions and six desires? How could he deceive you?" Xiao Lingyue's eyes widened, still wanting to struggle a little more.

Please tell her that everything Shang Qingmeng said was nonsense, otherwise...

I actually quite liked Fairy Shang! x2
Shang Qingmeng snorted coldly: "I have severed my seven emotions and six desires, so naturally I will not believe his sweet words. I only cultivate with him because the great medicine is beneficial to cultivation in every way. Otherwise, would such a lustful, delusional, self-righteous, presumptuous, and unreasonable person like him be worthy of my favor?"

If that's the case, why are you speaking with such resentment? x3
You clearly like him! x3
Daoist Wangji stroked his long beard, thinking to himself that he was a self-deceiving person. At the same time, he understood why Xiang Yuan turned and ran away without delay, even putting his senior brother in a life-or-death situation.

They're using him as a scapegoat!
On Wangji Daoren's face, which was already filled with bitterness and hatred, a few more traces of human suffering and the desolation of being persecuted were added. He exclaimed from the bottom of his heart, "Damn the Benxin Dao, what a rip-off!"

The Daoist of the Original Heart has been ripping off its own people for quite some time now. Daoist Wangji thought he was used to it and wouldn't complain anymore. Little did he expect that each generation would be better than the last. By the time of Xiang Yuan's generation, they had come up with new tricks to rip off people, and there was even potential to push the boundaries of acceptable behavior.

On the other side, Chan'er glared at Xiao Lingyue, so angry that her hair stood on end.

(￣俣)(;)
Is this what you mean by severing the seven emotions and cutting off the six desires? Are you crazy or blind?
There's no fairy here. Look at her disgusting face; she's clearly just a seductive vixen!

Xiao Lingyue was speechless. Chan'er was dissatisfied, but she was just as dissatisfied. Moreover, she was even more aggrieved than Chan'er. She really liked Fairy Shang—ugh, that girl surnamed Shang—and truly believed that she had severed all emotions and desires and had no worldly desires.

So, who is this grumbling, complaining woman, and where did she come from?
When did Jianxinzhai become like this?!
Xiao Lingyue didn't understand. In the chat room, she was scolded by Chan'er and felt extremely wronged but couldn't stand up for herself. She couldn't even say a word in rebuttal.

"This fairy originally did not want to say these things. Being pretentious, sarcastic and mean would make me seem unreasonable, as if I really like him."

Shang Qingmeng continued to vent her negative emotions, using her own set of logic as a fairy who was not of this world, belittling Xiang Yuan to nothing, which made Xiao Lingyue and Chan'er furious.

You may not care, but plenty of others do. Why are you even saying it?! x2
The more they thought about it, the angrier they became, and their gazes were all fixed on Daoist Wangji.

Shang Qingmeng's words were certainly unpleasant to hear, constantly piercing one's lungs, but she was right about one thing: the Daoist Wangji of the Benxin Dao truly deserved to die.

Wangji Daoren: (Д≡Д)
No, keep arguing, why are you looking at me? I haven't offended you.
Also, I am your senior master!
Two flowers bloom, one branch each.

Leaving aside the fact that Wangji Daoist was being tricked to death by his junior disciple, let's focus on Xiang Yuan's side. He plunged into the crowd and stopped Jinse Liushen, who was wreaking havoc.

Don't kill them all. These cannon fodder are Zhang Tianyang's men, but they can also be our own people. The future Heavenly Court's makeshift team is still counting on them to shine and contribute, burning themselves to let the boss live in a mansion and drive a luxury car!
That's 007! If these oxen and horses don't step up, are you expecting the boss to do everything himself?
Stop joking, this is nothing like the Heavenly Court.

That's not how you cultivate to become an immortal!
Jinse's primordial spirit has long since returned to the Yellow Spring Mother Tree, becoming fertilizer for its flowers. Jinse's sixth incarnation can move because a clone of Chan'er's primordial spirit resides within her body. Even if Chan'er imitates Jinse's temperament perfectly, Jinse can never return.

In other words, Jinse's sixth incarnation can be regarded as Zen's child.

Xiang Yuan raised his hand to stop her, and Jinse Liushi obediently stopped, standing in a row behind him.

Xiang Yuan was secretly satisfied. As expected of her husband's most beloved demoness, she hadn't been spoiled for nothing. He glanced at the many cultivators who were fleeing in a sorry state, frowned, and immediately the aura of the Demon-Summoning Banner spread out.

At the same time, the sun's true fire swept out and spread, creating a huge sunbeam.

In the firelight, the three-legged golden crow flapped its wings, lifelike.

The Demon-Summoning Banner made the demons in the arena kneel weak, while the Three-Legged Golden Crow awakened the fear of being dominated by the Demon Emperor in their blood. The fear of being unable to resist was the instinct to obey. All the demons knelt down and submitted, having already forgotten who Zhang Tianyang was.

The demon race swears to follow the Demon Emperor to the death!

Having dealt with all the demons, Xiang Yuan caught a glimpse of his sister-in-law, Qu Rou, out of the corner of his eye. He immediately broke out in a cold sweat, his heart pounding with lingering fear. Luckily, he had arrived early; otherwise, the three women's rampage would have left his sister-in-law dead, and after returning to Yuehuan River, she would only be able to drown her sorrows in alcohol, surrounded by two maids. Qu Rou stared at Xiang Yuan in horror, her mind reeling. The Demon-Summoning Banner and the Three-Legged Golden Crow—what had her husband and disciple sworn brotherhood with?

If you had revealed your identity earlier, everyone in Baiyun Manor would definitely have been on your side. Why did things turn out like this?

Xiang Yuan noticed Qu Rou's gaze, nodded to her, and subtly gave her a look.

Sister-in-law, rest assured, with this immense wealth, you will surely have a place, but first and foremost, you must have an heir.

Also, don't make this public. You can enjoy it in private, but don't tell anyone else, otherwise you won't be able to create the illusion of fair competition.

Xiang Yuan waved his hand, telling the group of demons to step aside. Looking at the remaining cultivators, some had already chickened out and dropped their magic weapons, while others still wanted to resist, their eyes darting around, just waiting for him to raise his arm and shout so they could swarm forward.

Because there was no one to stand out, there was no rush to join in.

That's reasonable; being cowardly and timid is the right path to immortality!
"As expected, they're all just makeshift operations, and not all of Zhang Tianyang's men are truly loyal..."

Xiang Yuan sneered repeatedly, then snapped his fingers, ordering Jinse's sixth incarnation and the demons present to keep a close watch on her. He also instructed the Qingyang Sect Leader to stand by with his sword, and to kill anyone who dared to utter a sound of dissent.

This is the underworld, there's no need to bury them!
As soon as the words fell, the demons in the arena acted on the order, but Jinse Liushi did not move. Not only did he not move, but each of them stared intently at Xiang Yuan with cold eyes.

"Gudu!"

The biting cold air made Xiang Yuan think of the words "account reconciliation." Without hesitation, he transformed into a golden light and shot straight into the dark sky.

busy!
After finishing this one, there's another one. My wife, please calm down first. We need your help over there.

Under the cold gaze of Jinse Liushi, Xiang Yuan ran away quickly, not daring to look back even once.

"Hmph!" x6
On the other side, Chan'er sensed the scene transmitted by Jinse's sixth incarnation. Seeing Xiang Yuan's guilty back, she looked up at the sky and gritted her teeth, saying, "Hey, Xiao, stop hitting him. He went to find your master. That pretty boy of his is quite useful; he never lacks female companions anywhere."

Oh, is that so?

Wangji Daoren was being beaten, but because they were his three nieces-in-law, he had given up resisting. Hearing Chan'er's sarcastic and mean words, he did not forget to look up at the sky amidst his busy schedule.

"Palace Master Bai of Wushuang Palace, this kid actually has such skills..."

Daoist Wangji exclaimed in disbelief. He had previously received intelligence that Xiang Yuan was living off Bai Wuyan, but he scoffed at it, saying that rumors stop with the wise and that such nonsense should not be believed.

Now that Chan'er has debunked the rumors, proving they are true, I immediately believe it.

He was beaten to a pulp by his three nieces-in-law, what else could he not believe? Even if you told him that Sword Master Su Ran had done it too, then he…

That's going too far, it's impossible!
Xiao Lingyue was shocked upon hearing this and hurriedly said, "Chan'er, don't talk nonsense, Master..."

"What, are you still going to defend her?"

"no……"

Xiao Lingyue said in a low voice, "It's best if you know about the affairs of Wushuang Palace. Don't talk about it, lest others laugh at you."

Despite this, Xiao Lingyue did not transmit her voice, clearly wanting others to hear clearly so that her family scandal could be publicized and cause the Palace Master to lose face.

Especially Shang Qingmeng, since Jianxinzhai and Wushuang Palace have always been at odds, if Shang Qingmeng learns of this, she will definitely tell Sword Master Su Ran, and then the whole world will know.

Master, it was Jianxinzhai that spread this message; it has nothing to do with me. I even stopped them at the time.

As Xiao Lingyue thought this, she sneered inwardly.

"Humph!"

Shang Qingmeng snorted coldly and said something shocking: "He went to the heavens not only to find the White Palace Master, but also that shameless and despicable servant Su Ran!"

"Hiss hiss hiss—" x3
Chan'er was shocked, and for some reason, she was too stunned to speak.

Xiao Lingyue's beautiful eyes widened, her mouth formed an "O" shape, and she suddenly remembered a sentence that Xiang Yuan had always said.

They didn't go to Wushuang Palace, but cultivated at Jianxinzhai. They're simply inhuman!

Wangji Daoist's face, which had been filled with bitterness and hatred, was so swollen from being punched that he could barely open his eyes. Upon hearing this, his eyes shone brightly, his two eye slits wide open, and he shouted, "Fairy Shang, a teacher for a day is a mother for life. How can you insult your teacher behind his back like this? This is insubordination! You...you are wrong!"

As expected of a powerful figure who emerged from the path of true self, the old man tilted his mouth and twisted his neck to the right, immediately expanding the plot.

Shang Qingmeng bit her lip, her lips parting slightly as she uttered a string of foul language: "A lowly servant is a lowly servant. I've cursed her to her face before. She stole my man first, so what's wrong with me cursing her a couple of times? I didn't say anything wrong!"

As she spoke, her eyes reddened.

"Sword, sword, Sword Master..."

Chan'er was so shocked that she was speechless. Xiao Lingyue stammered and hesitated for a long time before she could finish her sentence.

Did Jianxinzhai do it too?

No way, has Kenshinzai really become like this?

"Hmph, why are you all so surprised? If this lowly servant dares to do it, I, the fairy, dare to say it. She not only stole my man, but also made love to him in front of me."

Shang Qingmeng showed no mercy, coldly looking at Xiao Lingyue: "Don't pretend to be a dutiful disciple. You Rong told me everything. I'm not the only one telling the truth. You even dared to point your finger at Bai Gongzhu and call her a lowly servant in Wushuang Palace, and made Bai Gongzhu kneel down to serve you tea."

Xiao Lingyue: ==(д;)
I’m not, I didn’t, don’t talk nonsense!

I only called her "Master's Sister" once, and it was an unintentional slip of the tongue.

Also, who is this person who heard these rumors from?

Is it possible that You Rong is making things up, just waiting to see you and Sword Master have some fun?

Finally, why is it always the master who takes things from the disciple? Her master is so self-righteous, while other masters are meek and submissive, not daring to raise their voices.

Xiao Lingyue was in a daze, feeling an unbearable heaviness in her forehead. She knew that now was not the time to think about these things, and that there were priorities. She should kill her senior uncle first, but listening to Shang Qingmeng's thunderous speech, she couldn't help but feel a surge of anger rising in her heart.

"What has that bastard been doing all this time?" x8
The resentment stemming from both Xiao Lingyue and Chan'er led to Jinse's sixth incarnation also cursing, due to the presence of her primordial spirit clone.

"He didn't do anything special, he just kept it as a treasure of the Sword Heart Sect."

Fairy Shang was a woman of few words and not one to talk much, but she always said what she meant and never tolerated anyone. Since the topic had come up, she naturally spoke her mind: "And there's A-Ping. She's been with him for a long time. That good-for-nothing, I told her to keep a close eye on him, but she couldn't keep an eye on him once, and every time this lowly servant got her way."

Ah, who is Ah Ping? x2
Another hat appeared, completely baffling Xiao Lingyue, while Chan'er repeatedly waved her hands, telling Shang Qingmeng to stop talking.

Okay, that's enough for today. I'm too tired. I'll wear the rest of the hats tomorrow! x2
"What can't be said? It's because you all spoil him that he acts so recklessly..."

Shang Qingmeng sneered repeatedly, and at the end of her sentence, she was very dissatisfied and self-blaming: "I can't blame you all. I was also helpless against that lowly servant. I tried to fight her with my sword but failed. I caught up with her and could only scold her until she dared not return to Jianxinzhai."

"..." x3
You're being modest. A disciple as filial as you is hard to find anywhere else in the entire Qianyuan Realm. x2
Xiao Lingyue looked at Shang Qingmeng with immense admiration, envying both her outspokenness and her understanding master...

Well, if he were truly reasonable, he wouldn't steal his disciple's things. It can only be said that, in comparison, the Sword Master next door still has some sense of shame. He was scolded by his disciple to the point of being afraid to go home, yet he didn't draw his sword to clean house.

Unlike that lowly maid from Wushuang Palace, who acted as if she had arrived first, with an air of self-righteousness as if it were the truth.

Bah, shameless!
Xiao Lingyue was envious, but she didn't say anything.

"Hey, look at them, and then look at you. When did you ever scold your master's sister so badly that she's afraid to go home?" Chan'er mocked.

"What does this have to do with you? You don't have a master, you wouldn't understand..."

Xiao Lingyue immediately retorted, but only halfway through her sentence did she realize that Chan'er seemed to have a master.

"Hehe, back then, Chan'er's master tried to seduce her husband, and you saw what happened later."

Chan'er pointed to Jinse's sixth incarnation below and said disdainfully, "Chan'er not only killed her, but also seized her magic weapon and refined her into an avatar!"

Xiao Lingyue fell silent. First, Shang Qingmeng pointed at the Sword Master and cursed her as a lowly servant, then Chan'er personally refined her master into an avatar. She, on the other hand, had accomplished nothing and only dared to call him "sister" in a sarcastic tone.

Turns out she was the worst one!

"Such a thing really happened?"

Shang Qingmeng's eyes lit up, and she stepped forward with delight, urging Chan'er to explain how she had managed it.

High in the sky, Sword Master Su Ran sneezed, sensing the malice coming from above. He looked around suspiciously and said, "Old hag, are you talking badly about me?"

Why keep your insults to yourself?
Bai Wuyan's eyes were cold and she didn't bother with words. She slashed at the spatial barrier of the Netherworld with all her might, tearing open dark cracks and tracing the direction of the Thirty-Six Heavens.

Just then, a blazing white light suddenly burst forth from below, within which the yin and yang energies circulated, and the black and white colors intertwined like dragons and snakes, instantly condensing the power of an entire realm into a colossal sword that could support the heavens.

"I'm here to help you!"

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

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