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Chapter 479 The Crane Cries in the Clouds, A Secret Scheme Arises [Seeking Monthly Tickets]

Spirit Beast Sect.

"This is outrageous! Your Spirit Beast Sect has gone too far—"

After the White Crane Fairy achieved Nascent Soul, the Old Monster Shangyuan, in a fit of rage, came directly to their door, angrily denouncing the Spirit Beast Sect for its despicable methods.

They wanted him to join, but they didn't leave him a single penny.

Inside the sect's main hall, several Nascent Soul elders exchanged bewildered glances, their expressions also revealing strange looks.

This old monster is really unlucky, but the problem is that it wasn't them pulling the strings behind the scenes.

"Fellow Daoist, please calm down. Even if we are incompetent, we would never resort to such despicable means."

After all, the Elder Monster Shangyuan is now an elder of their sect, so they naturally can't just ignore him completely.

However, at that moment, a cold snort rang out, and the newly advanced Nascent Soul cultivator, Fairy White Crane, sat calmly in the seat that once belonged to her grandfather.

The others' eyes twitched upon seeing this. Having another Nascent Soul cultivator in the sect was naturally a good thing, but right now…

"Ahem, Fellow Daoist Baihe, what do you think of this matter?"

An older man tried to mediate, but the White Crane Fairy calmly replied:

"Elders, it is this fellow Daoist Shangyuan who no longer wishes to marry two of my clan sisters, not that I am unwilling."

It would have been better if they hadn't mentioned it, because as soon as it was brought up, the old monster's face turned red and his eyes widened.

The promised treasures are all gone, and now they want him to marry two Core Formation Realm experts?
Doesn't he, a dignified mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, have any pride?

And then there's this White Crane Fairy.

Now that they have established their power and inherited their ancestors' treasures, regardless of their actual strength, they are capable of protecting themselves. His schemes have all come to naught.

"This……"

Seeing that there was no benefit to be gained, the Old Monster Shangyuan naturally wouldn't lower himself, while Fairy Baihe was clearly seeking revenge for what happened before, which led to the current stalemate between the two sides.

"This matter was absolutely not done by us. However, we are all on the same side. Fellow Daoist Shangyuan, the sect will compensate you with an ancient treasure. Let's let this matter rest. We still need your help at the front lines."

Finally, an elderly cultivator in the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm calmly made his choice.

Ultimately, the White Crane Fairy is the true native of the demonic path, while the Old Monster of Shangyuan is merely an outsider who joined.

"As for the white crane..."

However, before the elder could finish speaking, Fairy White Crane coldly interrupted him.

"I have just broken through to the Nascent Soul stage and still need to go into seclusion to consolidate my realm. As for future arrangements, I will not participate in the battles of the Protectorate Alliance!"

Good heavens, it would have been better if he hadn't listened. Upon hearing this, Elder Monster's eyes widened in surprise. It turned out that he was the only one who had no say in the matter.

These demonic cultivators are really not putting on an act anymore; they're treating him like an outsider.

"Although you, Fairy White Crane, have reached the Nascent Soul stage, you still don't participate in the sect's battlefield. So there's no need for me, this so-called guest elder, to participate either. Could it be that you really have an affair with that Lin fellow?!"

The old monster was also furious and directly confronted him.

“Fellow Daoist Shangyuan, you are absolutely right. It is still much better than a newlywed couple like you being robbed and only daring to hide in the back and scheme for your own benefit.”

This retort made the old monster Shangyuan stare wide-eyed, almost breaking his guard; it was like rubbing salt into his wounds.

The White Crane Fairy sneered, her mocking gaze sweeping over the crowd. They had probably already guessed that she was coming back.

They wouldn't redeem her from her servitude, so she redeemed herself, brazenly spreading the news without fear of shame.

"When I left the Guardian Alliance, I swore that I would not retaliate against the Guardian Alliance, especially against any schemes targeting the Spirit Control Sect."

One by one, the Nascent Soul stage monsters felt their faces burning. They were naturally well aware of the White Crane Fairy's situation in Cloud City over the years.

Whether Jin Jianchuan acted out of genuine feeling or to demonstrate his magnanimity and win people's hearts, he certainly remembered the favors he had received in the past.

Later, in order to save the spirit pet, this White Crane Fairy willingly pledged herself to the Spirit Control Sect, plotting to achieve the Nascent Soul stage, a fact they were fully aware of.

But to my surprise, it actually worked!
The result was a slap in the face.

"Even though we are demonic cultivators, we know how to be grateful. Young friend Baihe did a good job in this matter."

"Yes, they didn't disgrace our Spirit Beast Sect."

"Since the White Crane Fairy has just formed her Nascent Soul, it is best to stabilize her realm first. As for contributing to the sect, there are many other things she can do, and she doesn't necessarily have to go to the battlefield in Cloud City."

One by one, the old monsters of the demonic path laughed and smiled, and then they moved on from this chapter.

Although they felt a little embarrassed, in the end, their sect gained another Nascent Soul cultivator, so it wasn't a loss either way.

The White Crane Fairy was well aware of the inner workings of the demonic path, so she sneered and made no attempt to conceal her past in Cloud City, laying it all out in the open.

"I will naturally go into seclusion, but I have made an agreement with Lin Zhenjun, and I still have something to do for him."

I—the old monster Shangyuan—stared wide-eyed. So, after all this time, he was the only unlucky one.

"Fellow Daoist Shangyuan, please calm down. I recall that young friend Baihe seems to have obtained a longevity-extending spiritual item within his clan?"

“Indeed, indeed, Fellow Daoist Shangyuan is a veteran Nascent Soul cultivator, with countless treasures…”

Since we've managed to sit down and talk, it's clear to everyone that we're all in it for our own benefit.

If it were truly an irreconcilable conflict, they would have already started fighting outside.

After much discussion, the White Crane Fairy took out a longevity-enhancing spiritual item and exchanged it for a magical treasure from the Old Monster of Shangyuan.

At the same time, the sect also provided some compensation to both of them.

After finishing her business, Fairy White Crane went into seclusion to consolidate her cultivation level and was then assigned to other areas.

In short, everyone has moved on from this issue.

However, the addition of a Nascent Soul cultivator to the Spirit Beast Sect of the Six Sects of the Demonic Path is quite a big deal, but it just so happens to be this White Crane Fairy.

For a time, many people within the Demonic Path were making fun of it.

But the Spirit Beast Sect is one of the six major sects of the demonic path, so they want both substance and face.

Therefore, they claimed that it was obtained through an exchange of treasures, but this was clearly not convincing enough to convince the public.

Then it was rumored that Fairy White Crane had been living in the Cloud City for twenty years at the Yu Ling Sect's residence, spending her time with the Yu Ling Lin Nascent Soul cultivator.

Rumors flew everywhere, and after weighing the pros and cons, the White Crane Fairy, as the person involved, chose to acquiesce to the matter.

After all, if the truth were to be told to the outside world, the Spirit Beast Sect would lose face. On the contrary, rumors with such sentiment and righteousness are more likely to stand up to scrutiny.

Even the White Crane Fairy, who returned and successfully formed her nascent soul, claimed to the outside world that she had someone she loved, so no one mentioned the so-called engagement anymore.

As for being captured and imprisoned for twenty years, the experience changed completely.

Suddenly, the scene changed drastically, and it became clear that the White Crane Fairy of the Demonic Path and Lin Chang'an of the Guardian Alliance's Spirit Control Sect were in love, which allowed them to successfully complete their transaction and return to form their Nascent Souls.

In short, the Spirit Beast Sect and the Protectorate Alliance have gained both substance and face.

Behind all this, it seems only the Old Monster Shangyuan was the one who suffered.

……

half a month later.

Upon returning to the front lines, the old monster, whose usual peaceful smile was now replaced by a face full of resentment, wrote two angry letters in a fit of rage.

"Damn it, all the fish I painstakingly prepared over the years were caught by that brat surnamed Lin."

It wasn't that he felt sorry for the others, but rather that he had planned for so long, and first the White Crane Fairy was kidnapped, and then the treasures of the previous generation's Nascent Soul cultivator were all gone. He had suffered a huge loss.

However, after waiting for a long time, the Guardian Alliance sent a letter.

“Ancestor, this is a letter sent back by the Protectorate Alliance.”

"Okay, let's go down."

After waving his hand to dismiss the cultivators below, the Old Monster Shangyuan, with his large, prosperous belly, still held a sliver of expectation.

After all, no one wants to offend a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

The first letter was written by Jin Jianchuan.

Upon seeing it, the old monster Shangyuan gave a cold laugh.

"What a clever trick Jin Jianchuan has up his sleeve! He even tried to harm me."

Jin Jianchuan's letter was filled with the words "benevolence and righteousness," but he made no mention of compensation.

Instead, they kept persuading him, saying that he had once been a member of the Protectorate Alliance, and if he repented and rebelled against the six sects of the Demonic Path, he would be a great contributor to the Protectorate Alliance, and they promised him many benefits.

But the old monster Shangyuan has seen too many of these tricks; they're all just empty promises.

The most important reason he dared to betray the Protectorate Alliance was that the Demonic Path was powerful, and with the late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators on both sides not intervening, he was more than capable of protecting himself.

But does he dare to do it now?

The strength of the Six Demonic Sects is no joke, and he knows better than anyone how bad his reputation is now.

He'll be caught in the middle, with neither the demonic path nor the guardian alliance having a place to live.

"This guy surnamed Jin is incredibly cunning."

Jin Jianchuan's methods resemble those of a powerful and ruthless warlord.

However, upon seeing the second letter and the contents written by Lin Chang'an, the Old Monster Shangyuan's eyes widened, and his breathing became rapid.

"Shameless! You shameless scoundrel!"

He didn't expect Lin Chang'an to have the audacity to tell him that he had already released the person and even healed their injuries, adding another Nascent Soul cultivator to his Spirit Beast Sect.

Shouldn't your Spirit Beast Sect do something about it?
They actually turned around and demanded compensation from him!
It's simply the opposite of Tiangang!
He had never seen such a shameless person.

"Damn it, I've been so unlucky ever since I got involved with this demonic sect."

At this moment, the Old Monster Shangyuan had a face full of worry. In fact, for him, none of these things mattered. The real issue was that his lifespan was about to end.

Although he had previously obtained longevity-extending spiritual items, he had already traded them at a high price once before, and these longevity-extending spiritual items became less effective the more he consumed them.

He could already sense that his lifespan was probably only about two hundred years.

"In another hundred years, I'm afraid I'll be on the decline."

He now faces only two paths: either break through to the late Nascent Soul stage, in which case a breakthrough in the minor Nascent Soul realm would not significantly increase his lifespan by a hundred years.

Alternatively, one could obtain the legendary high-level longevity artifact, which could extend one's lifespan by more than sixty years.

Of course, if he had a choice, he could have both. He could gain nearly two hundred years of lifespan out of thin air, and with what he already had, he would have four hundred years of lifespan.

"The longer you live, the more unwilling you are to accept it."

At this moment, the old monster Shangyuan's expression shifted between light and dark, as if he were making up his mind.

"I wonder what that old demon Xuan Yin is secretly plotting. It seems I'll have to give it my all now that he's here."

……

As time went by, the various rumors surrounding the White Crane Fairy after she achieved Nascent Soul status became increasingly outrageous.

Even more shockingly, it was rumored that this Holy Maiden, one of the six sects of the Demonic Path, directly confronted other Nascent Soul elders within the Spirit Beast Sect.

He declared that he would never participate in any war against Lin Zhenjun of the Yuling Sect in his lifetime.

Unfortunately, this White Crane Fairy also issued an order within her clan that no clansman was allowed to participate in the Great War of the Protectorate Alliance, which immediately confirmed the rumors.

Various opinions are flying around, and it's obvious that there are people behind the scenes pushing these opinions to ferment.

When Lin Chang'an found out, he felt incredibly wronged and aggrieved.

Someone actually tried to frame him.

"These wicked villains actually have some shame, why don't they mention the Dao Protection Alliance at all?"

This White Crane Fairy clearly doesn't participate in any battles related to the Protectorate Alliance, so why has her attitude changed now?

Without the Protectorate Alliance, is he all that's left?

This is clearly a case of taking things out of context and downplaying the important points.

Although Lin Chang'an wanted to explain, many cultivators, seeing his gaze, seemed to take it all for granted, aside from some surprise.

Further explanations are futile.

Even the Ice Butterfly Fairy sometimes jokes that even if you, junior brother, produce irrefutable evidence now, probably no one will believe you.

Nascent Soul cultivators each have their own characteristics; some are eccentric and sharp-tongued, while others are aloof and unparalleled. Lin Chang'an, however, is currently the subject of much ridicule from outsiders.

half year later.

A crane's cry suddenly rang out from the border outside Cloud City, and the cultivators inside the city immediately began to prepare for battle.

"A Nascent Soul cultivator of the demonic path has been discovered."

"Everyone get ready."

Just as countless cultivators were preparing for battle, a cold shout came from the demonic faction.

"The White Crane of the Spirit Beast Sect has come to pay a visit. We request that True Lord Lin come out to meet him."

The cold voice echoed in the sky, but the figure was still a hundred miles away.

Lin Chang'an, who was cultivating in his cave, opened his eyes.

"Could it be that they've obtained the Dust-Avoiding Pearl?"

【Lifespan: 402/2490】

[Realm Level: Early Nascent Soul Stage (61/100)]

Looking at his current cultivation level and lifespan, Lin Chang'an nodded secretly.

There are less than eighty years left until the Xuan Tian Spiritual Body Tribulation. According to the woman in red, the tribulations of spiritual objects are already exceptionally powerful, let alone the Xuan Tian Immortal Vine.

Therefore, his plan was to break through to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm before undergoing the tribulation, and ideally, to have a protective treasure.

The Ancient Treasure, the Four Symbols Dragon Scale Armor, is currently the best defensive treasure he possesses, and each additional Four Symbols Pearl significantly enhances its power.

"If the Dust-Avoiding Pearl is combined with the armor, its defensive power will definitely rise to another level, and it will be able to withstand even the attacks of ordinary mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators."

All of this happened in the blink of an eye, and Lin Chang'an transformed into a streak of light and flew out of the cave.

A hundred miles away from Cloud City.

Many demonic cultivators also arrived, forming a dense, dark mass as they watched from afar.

When Lin Chang'an arrived from his cave, there were also several Nascent Soul cultivators on the side of the Protectorate Alliance.

"Fellow Daoist Lin."

Jin Jianchuan and Murong Feng, along with other Nascent Soul cultivators, stared at the scene before them with strange expressions, even though they had lived for hundreds or thousands of years.

It's hard to believe that this is so outrageous, but the problem is right in front of us.

This forced them to admit one thing: the world is full of wonders, just as there was a romantic king and noble primordial spirit thousands of years ago.

"Fellow Daoists."

Lin Chang'an remained calm in the face of the various expressions on people's faces; he had grown accustomed to it by now.

Moreover, if the other party is using him, he can also use the other party in return.

The two sides were clearly distinct. Now, after achieving the Nascent Soul stage, the White Crane Fairy had shed the delicate air of the Moon Goddess from the Moon Palace. The White Crane Fairy was now a Nascent Soul True Monarch, proudly holding her snow-white neck high, her bright eyes radiating confidence, and her cool and ethereal temperament now possessed a strong sense of calm and composure.

"Lin Zhenjun".

Upon seeing Lin Chang'an's figure appear, the White Crane Fairy's cold eyes suddenly lit up, a stark contrast to her previous aloof demeanor.

"Congratulations to Fairy White Crane on achieving Nascent Soul status."

Looking from afar, Lin Chang'an saw the figure and smiled calmly, offering his congratulations in the air.

He doesn't believe in any romantic feelings; he takes those words with a grain of salt.

Although we've known each other for twenty years and are quite familiar with each other, and have some affection for one another, this affection is limited to the handouts from a superior to a subordinate.

The other party was merely grateful; once interests were involved, any Nascent Soul cultivator would turn against them.

"Lin Zhenjun, it's been a long time."

A clear, melodious voice echoed across the battlefield. The White Crane Fairy once again adopted a serene expression, causing both sides to exchange furtive glances.

Could it be that these two are secretly having an affair?
Although they didn't believe it—these were cultivators who had lived for hundreds of years and couldn't be that simple—the problem was that this person had precedents to prove them wrong, leaving them no choice but to believe him.

Lin Chang'an's eye twitched. Is a year really a long time?

However, he also knew that the other party was using him, but he also wanted to use the other party.

The two arrived at the center of the battlefield. Facing each other at close range, Lin Chang'an calmly transmitted his voice:

"White Crane Fairy, have you brought what I requested?"

The White Crane Fairy, who had previously exuded an ethereal aura, spoke in a completely different tone.

"Brother Lin, please don't take offense. Doing this is beneficial to both of us."

Given their private relationship, Fairy White Crane could easily avoid some trouble, and having more connections and more avenues of opportunity was not necessarily a bad thing for Lin Chang'an.

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, both Nascent Soul cultivators remained on guard.

The White Crane Fairy patted her storage pouch at her waist, and a jade box appeared in her palm.

"Thanks to Brother Lin's lightning tribulation wood."

Lin Chang'an opened the jade box and scanned it with his divine sense. He couldn't help but nod in approval. It was indeed his lightning tribulation wood, and it wasn't damaged much.

Lin Chang'an's cautious inspection left Fairy White Crane speechless. Although she had been quite calculating, she had been forced into a corner.

They even conducted this kind of inspection.

"This is the Dust-Avoiding Pearl that Brother Lin needs. It was obtained by Bai He at a great cost."

Just then, an earthy yellow bead appeared between her fingers. Inside the bead, it seemed as if dust was constantly flowing, and at the same time, it emitted a precious light.

This allowed both Nascent Soul cultivators to clearly sense the treasure.

"baby!"

On the demonic side, the Old Monster Shangyuan stared wide-eyed. Why was it that all his hard work had come to nothing, and he had even gotten himself involved, while this guy surnamed Lin still got a treasure?

"Dust-repelling bead!"

Upon seeing the precious pearl, Lin Chang'an was overjoyed. In the long run, this treasure would greatly help with the tribulation, and in the short term, it would significantly increase his own defense.

However, when she saw that Lin Chang'an's eyes were only focused on the pearl, the White Crane Fairy couldn't help but smile.

The next moment, her jade finger was placed directly into her vermilion lips, and with a 'gurgle' sound, the bead was swallowed directly into her stomach.

The White Crane Fairy smiled gracefully, glanced behind her, and instantly a pair of white feather phantoms flickered behind her, directly setting up a barrier made of white crane wings.

"Brother Lin, how about we make another deal?"

As expected, Lin Chang'an knew that this woman was shrewd and calculating, and would not do anything useless.

Are you threatening Lin?

"How could I dare? But since the Spirit Beast Sect is spreading rumors about us behind the scenes, isn't it reasonable for us to make some private deals?"
"We, the six sects of the demonic path, have no shortage of spiritual herbs, but the spiritual silk and honey produced by the spirit insects of the Spirit Control Sect are rare commodities in the entire cultivation world. No one else can know about our transaction."

As for secretly colluding with the enemy?
The White Crane Fairy didn't care at all. In the demonic path, who still talked about this? As long as it was beneficial, even the righteous path, who were fighting to the death today, could join forces tomorrow.

The core principle of the Demonic Path is to prioritize profit above all else.

Moreover, she was well aware of the infighting and discord within the six sects of the Demonic Path.

Sure enough, after becoming a Nascent Soul cultivator, one's own interests become the primary consideration.

Lin Chang'an knew perfectly well that forming a Nascent Soul was already so difficult, let alone the difficulty of cultivation after forming a Nascent Soul.

Besides, it's just business; everyone has a stake in it.

"Alright, I, Lin, agree to this deal on behalf of the Yuling Sect."

Lin Chang'an smiled calmly, and just as he was about to ask for the Dust-Avoiding Pearl, a sly glint appeared in the eyes of the White Crane Fairy.

"Brother Lin, the treasure you seek is inside the white crane's belly. Come and take it if you wish."

The next moment, a white shadow flashed, and a cool sensation first came to the lips, followed by a warm sensation.

Lin Chang'an snorted coldly, activated his spiritual energy to transform it into a long snake, hooked the bead around his warm lower abdomen, and after a long while, he reluctantly sucked it out.

As their lips parted, Fairy White Crane's face flushed, especially when she saw the pearl that Lin Chang'an had snatched from her mouth. Instead of being angry, she revealed a playful smile.

"Indeed, compared to the inner demons, the real Brother Lin is more satisfying to conquer."

"As long as Brother Lin is willing, the three of us, including Fairy Ice Butterfly, can join forces to accomplish great things. The Spirit Control Sect and the Spirit Beast Sect are essentially one family."

"If we both achieve something in the future, the combined strength of the three of us might just be enough to contend for a position among the six major sects of the demonic path..."

At this moment, the White Crane Fairy spoke ambitiously, as if this were the real deal.

The two sides joined forces to replace the previous Spirit Beast Sect and Spirit Control Sect, forming one of the new Six Sects of the Demonic Path.

"This ambition," the White Crane Fairy said, her face flushed. She had experienced the feeling of being at the mercy of others.

After she formed her Nascent Soul, she vowed that she would become the highest authority in this life. She wanted to become a Nascent Soul Grandmaster and she wanted the entire Spirit Beast Sect.

Lin Chang'an was secretly alarmed. Sure enough, those who could form a Nascent Soul were all formidable; each of them had a firm Dao heart and their own pursuits and ambitions.

They will not be hindered by anything else.

Just then, the Ice Butterfly Fairy's cold laughter suddenly came from the silver bell at Lin Chang'an's waist.

"Hehe, I saw from the beginning that you had great ambitions. I didn't expect that you, who had just formed the Nascent Soul stage, would have such audacity."

Unfortunately, this world isn't just about being bold; you also need the corresponding strength.

The White Crane Fairy's previous actions were all a pretense, or rather, a display of weakness, as she plotted to seize control of the Spirit Beast Sect and establish herself as one of the new Six Demonic Sects.

Now she has revealed her true nature as a demonic saintess.

"Senior Sister Bingdie, isn't this better? How did you and I cultivate to this level? By reasoning? By peacefully and diligently cultivating?"
The resources in the cultivation world are limited. Spirit beasts and spirit tamers are essentially one family. I'm not here to destroy this family; I'm here to join and build a new one.

At this time, Fairy White Crane was ambitious. She was not trying to overthrow the sect, but rather to integrate the two major factions of Spirit Control and Spirit Beasts.

At that time, the six sects of the demonic path will have no say. As long as they succeed, all the resources of their sects will be in the hands of the three of them.

Then there will be ample resources to cultivate and plan for the late Nascent Soul stage.

To put it bluntly, once you become a Nascent Soul cultivator in the cultivation world, you have to plan ahead if you want to advance further.

It is as difficult as climbing to heaven by relying solely on arduous practice.

……

The white feather barrier had only been in existence for a few breaths, and while people outside were still speculating, suddenly white feather light filled the sky.

The moment the barrier shattered, the old monster Shangyuan from the demonic path nearly popped his eyes out.

Amidst a sky full of white feathers and spiritual light, the two were in an ambiguous pose, with the White Crane Fairy stroking Lin Chang'an's cheek. Although it was unclear what they were doing, it was impossible to tell.

But the smile on the White Crane Fairy's face and the moisture on her lips told everyone what she had done.

The next moment, Bai Yu spread her wings, and the White Crane Fairy transformed into a streak of light, disappearing into the distance while turning back and calling out:

"Lin Lang, the Protectorate Alliance is too small. The Spirit Control Sect and the Spirit Beast Sect are one family. Our six sects of the Demonic Path are renowned throughout the cultivation world. I will wait for you in the Spirit Beast Sect."

This long howl confirmed that although the White Crane Fairy did not directly participate in the war, she was still a person of the demonic path at heart.

Sowing discord and offering bribes.

If the Spirit Beast Sect can truly absorb the current Spirit Control Sect, its strength will undoubtedly increase significantly, and the Guardian Alliance will also be breached.

However, Lin Chang'an smiled calmly and joked:
"Hasn't Fairy White Crane heard of my reputation? It's not a bad thing for the demonic path to have another confidante. As for joining your sect? Forget about it."

When the fairy was in trouble, I didn't see a single person from the Spirit Beast Sect offer a helping hand.

Similarly, Lin Chang'an's counterattack was also perfectly timed, exposing the true nature of your demonic sect—its prioritization of profit, ruthlessness, and cold-bloodedness.

He didn't want to be dealing with a tiger.

The White Crane Fairy, who flew back to the demonic camp, barely lingered before leaving the battlefield.

This scene stunned the demonic cultivators, and even a Nascent Soul stage demon revealed a hint of dissatisfaction.

"How dare you be so presumptuous after just forming the Nascent Soul stage! How arrogant!"

"What, you're not convinced? Back then, that old devil from the Spirit Beast Sect went to great lengths to get his hands on this white crane spirit bird. Do you think he was just acting on impulse?"

"At this speed, we may not be a match for each other in terms of combat strength, but catching up with us would be extremely difficult."

Although the White Crane Fairy is a newcomer to the Nascent Soul stage, her combat strength may not be comparable to that of veteran Nascent Soul cultivators, but she is still quite formidable, after all, she inherited various magical treasures left behind by the previous generation of Nascent Soul cultivators.

This is something that some poor, newly formed Nascent Soul cultivators can't compare to.

Moreover, after forming the Nascent Soul, the spirit of the white crane accompanies one, which is equivalent to having an additional protective spirit, and at the same time, the speed is extremely fast.

"Fellow Daoist Lin?"

On the other hand, when Lin Chang'an returned, the others were still somewhat curious.

Even Jin Jianchuan's eyes flickered. If the six demonic sects really won over the Yu Ling Sect, this would be a big problem.

Of course, the probability of this is very low, after all, the grudges between Yu Ling and the Spirit Beast Sect, as well as most of the interests of Yu Ling Sect, are within the Protectorate Alliance.

If I really join the Spirit Beast Sect, would I have to give up my current vast territory and interests?
Thinking of this, Jin Jianchuan secretly shook his head; that was impossible.

This is why he trusted the four major powers back then, rather than other Nascent Soul cultivators.

Lin Chang'an looked at everyone calmly and slowly spat out a precious pearl.

"Could this be the legendary Dust-Avoiding Bead?!"

A flash of inspiration struck, and among the crowd, some discerning individuals naturally exclaimed in surprise.

Lin Chang'an nodded slightly.

"That's right. Otherwise, why would I, Lin, and Alliance Leader Jin let this person go? Although we didn't want to offend him and ease the current tense situation."

But what matters most is this spirit pearl.

Lin Chang'an also made no attempt to hide the fact that he was motivated by self-interest.

The Protectorate Alliance is not a reputable sect; it is mostly an alliance of independent cultivators.

When everyone saw this, they couldn't help but nod in approval.

It was no secret that Lin Chang'an had long wanted to collect the Four Symbols Pearls.

If this is the basis of the transaction, then everyone can understand.

"Let's go. These evil scoundrels won't fight, they just want to drag this out into a war of attrition."

The Demon Flame Old Monster snorted coldly, his face showing a look of frustration and dissatisfaction.

In fact, the Guardians of the Dao Alliance wanted to have a decisive battle with the demonic forces.

However, the demonic path isn't stupid. In this war of attrition, they don't lose much of their own strength, and they can even weaken some of their vassal forces. Why wouldn't they do it?

Of course, the more important factor was the restraint from the righteous path, and other factors, which led to the stalemate in the battle.

……

On the way back to Cloud City, the Ice Butterfly Fairy's eyes flickered, as if she was plotting something.

"Senior sister has quite the courage. Aren't you afraid of dealing with a tiger for its skin? Although this girl has only just entered the Nascent Soul stage, the six sects of the Demonic Path are not to be underestimated."

On the way back, Lin Chang'an secretly transmitted his voice, saying that the two sides had just reached a preliminary agreement on an alliance.

However, upon hearing this, the Ice Butterfly Fairy chuckled and teased:

"What's there to be afraid of? It's good that she's ambitious, but it's not easy for her to grow stronger. Right now, it's in our best interest."

However, the White Crane Fairy was right about one thing: in the world of cultivation, progress is never achieved through arduous practice alone; without opportunity, one must strive for it!

The Ice Butterfly Fairy's cold eyes rippled, and Lin Chang'an nodded secretly.

Indeed, he didn't feel much before because he had gotten this far through sheer luck.

However, he had spent so long and struggled to break through his spiritual consciousness before, and he had already felt the difficulty of breaking through in cultivation.

Although he has a long lifespan, he has been away from the Abyss Sea for over a hundred years.

"Yun Yao is trapped in the Sealed Demon Abyss. I must improve my strength as soon as possible, and then explore the information about the Sealed Demon Abyss."

Lin Chang'an pondered silently, for Yun Yao and Fairy Ni Chang were both trapped inside.

Moreover, there is another clue about the Yin-attribute Fusang Divine Tree within the Sealed Demon Abyss, which he will inevitably have to deal with in the future.

As for what just happened, since it's impossible to clear my name even if I jump into the abyss now, I might as well use it as a cover.

Otherwise, he would be at a huge loss if he were to bear this reputation for nothing; he has to gain something from it.

……

Meanwhile, as the White Crane Fairy flew towards the demonic realm, a burning ambition was igniting within her.

Now that she has reached the Nascent Soul stage, she feels the exhilaration of being able to leap freely in the vast sea and soar like a bird in the boundless sky.

She let out a long, joyful howl.

"The Nascent Soul stage is just the beginning. One day, the Spirit Beast Sect will be at my disposal!"

The White Crane Fairy's cold gaze flickered. Everything she had experienced had made her distrust everyone except power and self-interest.

A phantom image of a white crane emanated from her body, emitting a clear crane cry, which brought a rare smile to the White Crane Fairy's face.

She then savored the taste of the moment, licking her lips and thinking to herself:

"It is indeed different from the one in the inner demon tribulation, but this is for the best. You are doing this for your own benefit, and so am I. No one owes anyone anything."

She remembered Lin Chang'an's kindness in her heart, but that was all.

Compared to his ambition to achieve the Nascent Soul stage, all of that could be put aside.

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