A Mortal's Journey to Immortality: Wang Yu Transmigrates into a Book, the Dao Ancestor of Rein

Chapter 293: It's all for the sect, not for personal gain.

"I, Han, desire your sect's most restless Wood Spirit Infant!"

Han Li smiled gently.

However, to the elderly man surnamed Xue, this smile was particularly eerie, sending chills down his spine.

The Five Elements Spiritual Infant Project is the sect's biggest secret.

How did outsiders find out?

Wait a minute, is that guy surnamed Han trying to scam him?

"Fellow Daoist is joking. What spirit infant? I don't quite understand."

The old man forced himself to remain calm and gave a vague answer.

Upon hearing this, Han Li's smile widened.

“A thousand years ago, your sect’s Supreme Wood Spirit Infant appeared and even devoured the Nascent Soul of a Nascent Soul cultivator. If the Grand Elder of the Spirit Control Sect at that time had not been a powerful cultivator in the late Nascent Soul stage, it would have caused a great disaster.”

He was not afraid at all that the matter of the "Five Elements Spiritual Infant" would become known to all parties in Tiannan.

So what if he spills the beans? He doesn't lose anything.

And no matter how big the incident gets, he will always be involved.

The one who should be worried about this is the Yu Ling Sect.

Once this technology becomes known to outsiders, the Yuling Sect will likely no longer be able to keep it to themselves.

Therefore, he openly and frankly discussed this matter:

"Fellow Daoist Xue, what your sect has always lacked is a Supreme Earth Spiritual Infant. I suppose you've now completed your Five Elements set? Furthermore, the second Supreme Wood Spiritual Infant, which you had as a backup, should have been refined by now..."

The conversation made Elder Xue's face turn extremely ugly.

Frankly, there was no basis for any rebuttal.

"How did you learn about the matter of the Spirit Infant, fellow Daoist?"

This person knows so much about what's going on in the sect. Could it be that there's a spy among the sect's higher-ups?
Could it be that the Mulan spy, Gu Shuangpu, did this?
"Han learned of this through his own channels."

This time, Han Li is sure he has the Spirit Control Sect cornered.

They were certain they had this person under their thumb.

"Fellow Daoist Xue, you don't need to worry about it. I don't want you to steal the Supreme Wood Spiritual Infant. Rather, I want you to propose activating the Five Elements Spiritual Infant Project ahead of schedule. At that time, the Supreme Wood Spiritual Infant, which is too powerful, will likely need to be weakened, and the golden wind of Qianjin Valley in Yuanwu Kingdom can just right to weaken the spiritual consciousness of the nascent soul..."

As long as Dongmen Tu and others have the idea of ​​starting the Five Elements Spiritual Infant Project, they will inevitably try to weaken the strongest Wood Spiritual Infant.

Arranging for disciples to take the Spirit Infant of the Wood to Qianjin Valley, which is within their own sphere of influence, became a viable option.

"And in this way, no one will suspect you."

"After this is done, I can help your peak level seven Explosive Ling Beast overcome its tribulation. I can't say it will be 100% successful, but I'm confident it will be 70-80% successful."

“After being controlled by a human, the Five Elements Spiritual Infant usually only has a lifespan of five hundred years. The lifespan of a transformed Spiritual Beast, however, is a solid several thousand to nearly ten thousand years.”

"Trading an eighth-level transformed demon beast for a Wood Spirit Infant is a deal that is not at all unprofitable for either your sect or Fellow Daoist Xue personally."

"And even if not for oneself, one should at least consider the family that gave birth to and raised one. What do you think, fellow Daoist?"

Han Li's feelings were sincere and heartfelt.

The conversation left the old man deep in thought for a long time.

As the former Grand Elder of Spirit Beast Mountain, Xue Laoguai undoubtedly enjoyed the glory of being high above and commanding great influence.

However, since returning to the Yuling Sect, the power he once possessed during his time at Lingshou Mountain has been stripped away.

All the honors I once had are gone.

In terms of cultivation level, he was far inferior to Elder Dongmen Tu, who was at the peak of the mid-Nascent Soul stage, and also inferior to Elder Shi, who was at the mid-Nascent Soul stage. Moreover, there were quite a few other peak early-Nascent Soul stage cultivators in the sect, so he would have to rank fifth or sixth.

In terms of family heritage, his family was clearly inferior to the other dozen or so families of the Imperial Spirit Sect, which had a long and distinguished history.

Moreover, after returning to a larger stage, the Xue family became "outsiders" who came back to share the spoils.

Even if they have made great contributions, they are still labeled by the prejudices of the higher-ups.

He has even less chance of taking power within the sect.

However, if one's own spirit beast can survive the tribulation of transformation and reach the eighth level, its nature will be completely different.

Once the Yuling Sect develops such a powerful foundation, it is equivalent to securing a long-term guarantee for the sect for thousands of years.

This long-term value is much higher than the short-term value of an elder in the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm.

At that time, even if his influence is still not as great as Dongmen Tu's and Elder Shi's, who is in charge of the Five Elements Spiritual Infants, he will be able to easily defeat the other elders who are in the early stages of the Nascent Soul stage.

Their own status and that of their family will also rise accordingly.

"Fellow Daoist Han, could you allow me to return and reconsider?"

The old man suggested. Han Li shook his head and chuckled at this.
"Since Fellow Daoist Xue is unwilling, then I, Han, can only consult with other fellow Daoists in your sect who possess level seven spirit beasts. If anyone tries to obstruct us, we can only talk to Elder Dongmen Tu. If that doesn't work, this news may no longer be just a secret between the two of us."

The words later turned into a threat.

Upon hearing this, the elderly man surnamed Xue not only dared not be angry or upset, but was instead filled with fear and unease.

If things get to that point, the one who will suffer will not be the person in front of them, but their Yuling Sect.

With this person leading the trouble, the sect is highly likely to face demands for its technology from various parties.

If they don't give it to me, then I'm afraid we'll have to fight.

However, the Yu Ling Sect was no match for the four giants of Tiannan. Facing any one of them would be overwhelming. The combined pressure from all four was the most dangerous threat.

Rather than facing annihilation later, wouldn't it be better to use a spare Wood Spirit Infant to stabilize the person in front of us?

Satisfying this one person only results in the loss of one Wood Spirit Infant, without fundamental damage. It's better than things escalating and everyone trying to get a share.

Although this person went too far, it was still within the sect's tolerance range.

"Fellow Daoist Han, do you mean that as long as I give you one of the Wood Spirit Infants, you will keep the secret of the Five Elements Spirit Infants?"

"I cannot guarantee that."

Han Li responded calmly.

"If you can't guarantee that, won't my sect be at risk of being asked for other nascent souls at any time?"

The old man frowned.

"What else? Do you want me to make some kind of oath of inner demons? Hmph, it's just a Nascent Soul stage spirit infant. I haven't seen any spirit infants play any extraordinary value in your sect's hands. Your fussing is really unpleasant."

Han Li stood up.

Despite not displaying any imposing aura, the elderly man surnamed Xue was so startled that he jumped up in surprise.

That reaction was like... being pricked in the butt with a needle?
"Fellow Daoist Han, I, Xue, have absolutely no intention of forcing you to swear an oath against your inner demons. I am merely concerned that after obtaining a Supreme Wood Spirit Infant, you might set your sights on the other Spirit Infants..."

Facing Han Li at this moment, the old man felt an immense, invisible pressure.

“If the Wood Spirit Infant is useful, I will certainly ask for other Spirit Infants. In any case, the Five Elements Spirit Infants have never shown any outstanding performance in your sect’s hands. Rather than leaving them to languish in your sect, it is better to hand them over to me so that they can shine brightly.”

Han Li made no attempt to conceal his purpose.

These words made Old Master Xue blush.

"Of course, I, Han, will not take your sect's nascent soul for nothing."

...

If they cooperate with him, he will exchange them through a transaction, ensuring that the Yuling Sect does not suffer a loss.

If you don't cooperate with him, don't blame him for making the matter public knowledge and eventually bringing people to your door to seize it.

There is no room for negotiation on this matter.

"When do you need it, fellow Daoist?"

"Within two years."

Han Li estimated the time:
"By the way, Lingying informed me before leaving the Qiling Mountain Yuling Sect."

"can."

For the sake of the sect's long-term survival, he had no choice but to become an inside agent.

He was definitely not so willingly forced to comply because of his spirit beast.

...

After seeing off the members of the Yuling Sect.

Han Li went straight to Tiancheng.

If Master Tianjing cannot contact Marquis Nanlong, he will personally visit him.

As for the Yue Kingdom, Gan Rushuang and Yan Xuanhao can keep an eye on things.

The mountain-protecting array has been completed, providing ample time for relocation should any major trouble arise. Inside the mountain gate, Xin Ruyin has also constructed a medium-to-long-range teleportation array spanning millions of miles, capable of directly transporting one to an underground desert south of the Purple Gold Kingdom.

The long-lost medium-to-long-distance teleportation array is the biggest trump card for everyone facing the Tiannan group of cultivators.

half a month later.

Han Li arrived at Tiancheng.

"How about it?"

"Sect Master, we have made contact, but Marquis Nanlong is currently busy with other matters and we will need to wait a while."

"Okay, waiting is fine."

(End of this chapter)