Immortal Cultivation and Life-Saving Guide

Chapter 510 Unexpected Changes
Having said all that, Wei Xi, though feeling a pang of sympathy, also knew of the two men's determination to stand by him through thick and thin.

"I only have a superficial understanding of the ways of Heaven, but I am already deeply alarmed. Many twists and turns are inevitable in the future, and I don't know who will win or lose. I believe the law of cause and effect has its own explanation."

Thinking of this, Wei Xi couldn't help but feel sorrow. He forced himself to calm down and recounted the events that had occurred in the Abyss.

Wei Xi recounted his experience of undergoing the Core Formation trial, but remained silent about Zuo Fei and Yan Ci, his heart set on the well-being of his two friends.

Qin Feng was not shrewd in these matters; instead, she thought Wei Xi was explaining cultivation techniques to her and listened intently. When she heard that Wei Xi had glimpsed "inference," she praised him highly.

Lian Gouyan, however, felt that there were some inconsistencies in this conversation; moreover, Wei Xi paused frequently while speaking, which was different from her usual quick-thinking and calm tone, so he couldn't help but have doubts.

But Lian Gou knew that without Wei Xi's cooperation, he would have no chance of getting any information out of her.

Left with no other choice, Lian Gou could only comfort himself that Wei Xi was aware of the situation; he would keep a close watch in secret to prevent any trouble from arising.

"But how did Zhongyuan get involved with this... guest in front of me?"

Upon hearing this, Wei Xi said in a deep voice, "If there is any connection, it wouldn't be between Zhongyuan and Changshengmu. It would be between Yu Xianzhou and Changshengmu. She has five demonic beasts under her, and the tribes of Nanjiang once worshipped nine clones of Changshengmu."

"If the so-called clones are the nine powers governed by the Longevity Tree, then the [True Self] is one of them, just like a cultivator comprehending a certain Dao."

Bypassing Zuo Fei and Yan Ci, Wei Xi tried every means to unify the pursuit of the Dao by both demonic beasts and cultivators.

The evergreen tree provided Wei Xi with this opportunity.

After pondering for a moment, Qin Feng asked hesitantly, "The Longevity Wood possesses nine kinds of authority? Are you saying that the clone could run and jump because the Longevity Wood used abilities other than the [Annual Rings]?"

Wei Xi nodded in agreement, "That's why I'm missing the memories from the Zhenhai Sect's training grounds: Old Wood extracted those memories and, combined with other abilities, brought them to life."

"Later, I destroyed that memory with my own hands, and the memory loss is exactly the same as the feeling today."

"So, you extracted memories from a certain day in the past... and sculpted that 'person' in the bed?"

"So, is she the past you or the present you?"

This was a difficult question to answer, and the three fell into a long silence, with only the annoying knocking sound filling the room.

Finally, Wei Xi took out a thick hemp rope and tied himself to the person on the bed.

“Sometimes spiritual power is not as reliable as a rope,” Qin Feng said seriously as he used cloth to cushion Xiao Weixi’s wrist. “But this is only a delaying tactic. Xiao west, do you think you can take back your memories?”

“I’m afraid this will be troublesome,” Wei Xi said, frowning. “I’m not that adept at controlling my [id].

This is true. Although Wei Xi used the power to extinguish the Yin and Yang energy left in her [self] by the Longevity Wood, what she gained was [cause and effect], and she was completely ignorant of the authority over memories.

Now, Wei Xi is already pleasantly surprised that she can access the Tree of Memories through her [Self]. Let alone restoring the extracted memories, she doesn't even know if her [Self] has that ability.

“Enough, enough,” Lian Gouyan said painfully, “Let her worry about this herself. I have a strange matter here that is of great importance and I have to hear it.”

“If you had something good to say, you would have said it earlier,” Qin Feng retorted instinctively, “You’ve been holding it in for so long, so it must not be anything good.” “Don’t be so sure of yourself!” Lian Gouyan said with a grin, “I was just surprised! I forgot about it when I got distracted!”

After wrapping the rat skull with his spiritual power, Wei Xi, finally finding peace and quiet, frowned and asked, "What's the matter that made you rush in like that?"

Lian Gouyan lowered his voice and said, "I just finished eating and felt bloated, so I went for a walk outside to digest. I didn't expect to run into the Wang siblings' mother walking out. Wow! She had a cold face, like someone owed her eight hundred taels of silver!"

Wei Xi and Qin Feng exchanged an awkward glance, then quickly looked away.

It's clear that both of them want to forget the embarrassing incident that happened earlier.

But Lian Gouhan was a very trusting person. He said with great enthusiasm, "She came from our sect, who would make her suffer? I had my doubts, so I crawled into the ground and followed her."

"Or do you think I'm lucky? Our aunt met a fellow Daoist in his twenties before even reaching the Ten Thousand Swords Sect, and the two of them whispered among themselves for a while."

"I got the gist of it. These two are disciples of an elder from the Myriad Swords Sect. So, Sect Leader Gao came not only for the case of the Devouring Sea Sect, but also for the changes at Dieji Mountain?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Feng asked in confusion, "Dieji Mountain? Where did the guards go wrong?"

"Grandma!" Lian Gouyan was both amused and exasperated. "Can't you at least wish for some good fortune? How come every time you open your mouth, a cultivator loses their life?"

Wei Xi had no time for joking around—others might not know the details, but she certainly did.
That is another abyss.

She, Wei, had just emerged from the Abyss when something unexpected happened at Dieji Mountain. Even if Wei Xi were beaten to death, she would never believe it was a coincidence!

After laughing enough, Lian Gouhan continued, "So it turns out that Dieji Mountain opened ahead of schedule, and the Wanjian Sect plans to take qualified cultivators from various sects to form their cores there!"

"Is that so!" Qin Feng slammed his hand on the table and stood up excitedly, "I don't have to wait five years to form my core!"

“Don’t just get too excited,” Lian Gouyan reminded him, “Wasn’t what Wei Xi just said enough of a wake-up call?”

"What's the big deal?" Qin Feng said nonchalantly, "I can't fool you anymore! There are so many cultivators in Chongxiao City, and they're all connected to the Black Abyss! It's just another Abyss in the sea, what's so scary about that?"

"When soldiers come, we'll block them; when water comes, we'll dam it. What's the point of cultivating immortality if you're so timid and hesitant? It's not like you can't form a core, so why bother looking like a bitter gourd spirit with a long face!"

Qin Feng's philosophy of survival is simple and straightforward, but Wei Xi has many more things to think about.

Wei Xi stroked the rope with his left hand, lowered his eyes, and asked, "So the Myriad Swords Sect isn't planning to investigate the Devouring Sea Sect's case this time?"

"I don't know about that," Lian Gouhan said with mixed feelings. "The corpse of Tu Mi is enough to explain things, and it won't be considered that the Wan Jian Sect is incompetent if word gets out."

"It will take time to hunt down the remaining murderers. It sounds like the Ten Thousand Swords Sect wants to send some people to Dongyi to hunt down the murderers, while the rest go to Dieji Mountain to form their cores."

Wei Xi sneered, "The Ten Thousand Swords Sect is lucky. With such a huge incentive like Dieji Mountain, who would be wholeheartedly focused on avenging the merfolk? Once that momentum fades, there's no progress to be made, and no one can do anything about the Ten Thousand Swords Sect. They've managed to save face as the top sect!"

“Not only that,” Lian Gouhan suddenly said, “I also heard them talking about eliminating inner demons to prepare for Core Formation. It seems that the Ten Thousand Swords Sect does know some tricks and wants to give its disciples an advantage.”