Holding the space chat group, the cannon fodder female supporting role ascended

Chapter 470: Scheme against each other
A hint of disdain flashed in Hao Yan's phoenix eyes as she said:

"Does the Immortal Transformation Sect really think everyone is a fool? Knowing full well that the evil cultivators are going to cause trouble, they still bring out the Mountain and River Scroll, which is going to cause problems, at this critical juncture. Isn't it obvious that they want the evil cultivators to take the blame?"

The Immortal Transformation Sect originally only intended to use Hua Bai as a pretext, but they never expected the evil cultivators to go along with it, using Hua Bai to make the whole plan almost perfect. If it weren't for the sacrifices of those younger generations, and Ran Xi giving up her protective immortal artifact, I'd like to see how the Immortal Transformation Sect would have ended up like this!

Hao Qing, standing to the side, took a sip of spiritual tea and said in a deep voice:

"Senior Sister, Yu Ling, have you ever thought about why the Immortal Transformation Sect chose Hua Bai as an excuse?"

Yu Ling's eyes turned cold as she said:

"Perhaps the Immortal Transformation Sect had its sights set on Ran Xi from the very beginning, aiming to kill two birds with one stone."

Haoqing glanced at Yuling and said:

"That's what I think too. Ranxi is just too outstanding, and Huabai has a reasonable excuse to take action against her because his juniors died indirectly at Ranxi's hands."

Using the Mountain and River Scroll to trap Ranxi and her companions inside, leaving them to fend for themselves, was Huabai's means of revenge.

The Immortal Transformation Sect may have originally intended to use these Nascent Soul cultivators to test whether the seal on the evil cultivators within the Mountain and River Scroll was intact. If any evil spirits had escaped from the seal, as long as the Mountain and River Scroll remained under the control of the Immortal Transformation Sect, they could use this as an excuse to trap them all within the scroll under the pretext of eliminating the evil spirits.

In this process, it would be perfectly normal for cultivators to be injured or perish.

After the incident, with Hua Bai acting as a shield, uninformed cultivators might think that their being trapped in the Mountain and River Scroll was due to Ran Xi's involvement, and might even blame Ran Xi and the Haoran Sect in the end.

Upon hearing this, Hao Yan immediately spat and said:

"Does the Immortal Transformation Sect really think everyone is blind? This is clearly a victim-blaming argument!"

Yu Ling's already cold face was covered with an even colder expression as he said:

"Senior Brother Haoqing's speculation may be the original plan of the Immortal Transformation Sect. After all, this is the Central Region, and the Immortal Transformation Sect claims to be the number one sect. If they want to kill Ranxi, there are plenty of people who would fawn over them."

However, despite their meticulous planning, they overlooked the evil cultivator's malicious intentions, as well as Ran Xi's strategic vision and decisiveness. In the end, the knife was plunged into their own hands.

Hao Yan smiled sarcastically:

"Even Heaven doesn't help the Immortal Transformation Sect. They claim to be the number one sect and a role model in the Weiyu Realm, but they have no vision at all. Yet they are so adept at suppressing outstanding juniors."

"Do you think the Immortal Transformation Sect also knew about the prophecy left by the founder of the Haoran Sect, which is why they've spared no effort in suppressing Ranxi?"

Yu Ling stroked the teacup in her hand and said:
"Perhaps, but Ranxi also barely survived this time. The ten years of killing in the Mountain and River Scroll still have some effect on her. After returning to the sect, I plan to have her go into seclusion for a long time to reflect."

Haoyan nodded and said:
"Ranxi is your disciple. You can make arrangements for her. This girl is still too young and can't keep things to herself. Even if she wants to kill Hua Bai to avenge her fallen fellow disciple, she can't make it too obvious."

Haoqing also said coldly:

"The Immortal Transformation Sect can protect Hua Bai for a while, but I don't believe they can protect him forever. One day he will pay back the debts he owes."

The reason the other sects in the Five Regions haven't caused trouble yet is because there are evil cultivators lurking nearby, and also because the Immortal Transformation Sect acted decisively, temporarily appeasing everyone with spirit stones. Once this common enemy, the evil cultivator, disappears, just you wait and see!

Hao Yan nodded, raising a slight brow with her phoenix eyes:

"Do you think the Immortal Transformation Sect has lost contact with any of its predecessors who ascended to the Spirit Realm?"

Yu Ling and Hao Qing exchanged a glance and shook their heads. The fact that Hao Ran Sect had lost contact with the ascended ancestor did not mean that Hua Xian Sect had lost contact as well, but a prolonged period of no contact was not a good thing.

Yu Ling took a sip of the spiritual tea and said:

"Senior sister, senior brother, I have a feeling that we don't have much time left in the Weiyu Realm."

Hao Yan and Hao Qing nodded in tacit agreement. They had similar feelings, especially after the unexpected incident involving the Mountain and River Scroll, which made the feeling even stronger.

"We really need to train a successor properly when we get back." "I think improving cultivation level is the most important thing, lest we become cannon fodder after ascending."

The three gradually drifted away from their previous topic.

After leaving the main hall at the summit, Yunxi first went to check on Lin Keyang and Zhang Lingrui, and found that both of them were meditating to consolidate their cultivation.

Although the two survived the tribulation of Nascent Soul, their cultivation was forcibly increased, unlike Yunxi's natural advancement. Therefore, they need a period of time to consolidate their cultivation.

The two invited Yunxi into their temporary cave dwelling and began to chat. This time, they had narrowly escaped death. If it weren't for Ranxi's constant care, they would have perished long ago. This made them both feel grateful to Yunxi.

Lin Keyang still has mixed feelings:

"Ranxi, of the eight Nascent Soul cultivators from the Haoran Sect who participated in the competition this time, only four left the Mountain and River Scroll alive. I still feel uneasy about it."

Zhang Lingrui was more open-minded than Lin Keyang:

“Keyang, there’s no point in thinking about it. These were all plans made by evil cultivators. The fact that we were able to leave alive was due to luck and Ranxi’s help. The rest is up to our own abilities to fight our way out.”

Yun Xi nodded and said:
"Yes, I only provided the potion for advancement. Your breakthrough in cultivation is the result of your hard work, and you were the ones who killed the evil souls. I didn't stand in your way, so don't take all the credit for me."

After saying this, Yunxi sighed and said:

"These past ten years have ultimately had an impact on us. My master had already given me some pointers, telling me to cultivate myself properly for a while after returning to the sect this time."

I also came to remind you not to rush into seclusion to consolidate your cultivation after you return; you should adjust your mindset first.

Zhang Lingrui smiled and nodded, saying:
“I told Ke Yang the same thing before, but he was too eager to consolidate his cultivation.”

Yunxi smiled and said:

"Haste makes waste, and the same applies to cultivation."

After confirming that the two were alright, Yunxi returned to her cave dwelling.

This time, however, waiting in front of her cave were not only Sheng Yuhong but also Zhao Jinmu.

Yunxi was somewhat surprised that these two had come to find her together, but she still waved her sleeve to open the barrier and let them in for a chat.

When Sheng Yuhong saw Yun Xi wearing a red robe with dark gold patterns, whose aura was even stronger than before, he felt as if he had been in another world. Although the two had only been apart for half a month, he could clearly feel that there was an insurmountable gap between them.

Yunxi asked directly:

"Nephew Sheng, what brings you to see me?"

Sheng Yuhong then composed himself and said:

"Having learned that Venerable Ranxi has successfully advanced to the Nascent Soul stage, I have come to offer my congratulations."

Zhao Jinmu, standing to the side, also cupped his hands in agreement, but did not speak.

Yunxi merely curled the corners of her lips slightly and said:
"You don't need to come here on purpose. I know you are worried about me, but I am fine."

This competition ended rather hastily, and we'll probably be returning to the Western Regions in a couple of days. You can start preparing in advance.

"Yes."

After the two agreed, Yunxi stopped talking.

Sheng Yuhong only wanted to make sure Yunxi was alright, so he tactfully took his leave.

(End of this chapter)