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Chapter 726 - Disloyalty

 

Translator: CinderTL

 

Song Wen held the jade slip containing the "Ten Thousand Poisons Body" technique and began to examine its contents.

The content within the jade slip was more comprehensive than the "Ten Thousand Poisons Body" technique Song Wen had obtained before.

According to the text, the "Ten Thousand Poisons Body" was divided into two parts: upper and lower.

The portion Song Wen had previously cultivated was only the upper part.

After reading through all the content, Song Wen vaguely felt that the "Ten Thousand Poisons Body" in his hands, divided into upper and lower parts, still seemed incomplete.

However, this was not something Song Wen needed to worry about at the moment.

By his estimation, even if his cultivation reached the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, it would still be insufficient to complete the full cultivation of the lower part of the "Ten Thousand Poisons Body."

The toxicity of the body-refining materials mentioned in the lower part far exceeded the limits of what a Nascent Soul cultivator could endure.

For the next period of time, the entire Yishi Ridge remained extremely peaceful.

For reasons unknown, the Mixed Yuan Temple did not investigate the murderer of Fayan. Moreover, they ceased stirring up trouble in the Yishi Ridge.

The Nine Palaces Sect, too, enjoyed the tranquility.

Naturally, the Asura Sect remained stable as well.

In the intervals of enhancing his Spirit Sense, Song Wen also found time to cultivate the "Ten Thousand Poisons Body."

The Asura Sect also received new orders from Song Wen to collect various highly toxic substances for him.

Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, thirteen years had passed.

On this day.

In Song Wen's cave dwelling on Qingluo Mountain.

A powerful surge of Spirit Sense suddenly erupted, sweeping through the entire cave like an invisible force.

In an instant, the air inside the cave churned, and dust rose everywhere.

It took a full quarter of an hour before this surge of Spirit Sense gradually subsided.

Song Wen abruptly opened his eyes, a sharp gleam flashing within them.

His Spirit Sense realm had finally broken through to the late Nascent Soul stage.

Song Wen was in no hurry to leave seclusion. He continued his closed-door cultivation for another year, stabilizing his Spirit Sense realm before finally emerging from the cave.

He inspected the Spirit Herbs on Qingluo Mountain, and they were growing well.

After offering a few words of encouragement to Quan Qiu and the others, Song Wen set off for Tiancang Mountain.

"Your subordinate greets the Sect Master. It has been a full three years since you last visited Tiancang Mountain."

Seeing Song Wen appear, Yu Wen expressed her delight.

"I had some insights and went into seclusion for a while," Song Wen casually replied.

"The Sect Master's cultivation is unparalleled, truly admirable. This seclusion must have elevated your cultivation to new heights! The Sect Master's continuous progress is a blessing for our Asura Sect. Under your wise leadership, it won't be long before the Asura Sect ranks among the top nine sects in the Immortal Cultivation World."

Yu Wen's gaze toward Song Wen was filled with reverence and awe.

Although Song Wen knew her words were mere flattery, he had to admit that they were indeed pleasing to hear.

No wonder, since ancient times, those in power have always favored sycophants.

Song Wen nodded in satisfaction and said, "Elder Yu, you have done well. Over the years, the Asura Sect has grown increasingly powerful, and all of this is thanks to you."

"The Sect Master is too kind. Your subordinate has only contributed a modest effort. All of this is the Sect Master's achievement," Yu Wen humbly replied.

Then, her expression became hesitant, as if she wanted to say something but held back.

Seeing this, Song Wen spoke up, "Elder Yu, if you have something to say, speak freely. There's no need for hesitation."

Yu Wen straightened her expression, bowed deeply, and clasped her fists, saying, "Sect Master, your subordinate has a request to make."

"Speak!" Song Wen commanded.

"Over a hundred years ago, during the great war between the righteous and the evil sects, my family was caught in the crossfire, and my clansmen were tragically killed. Unfortunately, my strength was too weak to avenge them. I dare to ask, Your Excellency, to take action and seek justice for my family," Yu Wen said.

Song Wen narrowed his eyes slightly. He had initially thought Yu Wen was seeking some treasure, but he didn't expect her to ask him to help her kill someone.

If the murderer of her clansmen was a Nascent Soul cultivator from one of the eight major sects of the righteous and evil factions, her vengeance would not be easy to achieve.

Song Wen began to consider in his heart whether the Asura Sect should replace its chief seat.

"Who is your enemy?" Song Wen asked.

Yu Wen, unaware of Song Wen's thoughts, believed he had agreed to her request.

Overjoyed, she quickly replied, "Your Excellency, the murderers of my clansmen come from both the righteous and evil factions. They are Chen Jingye of the Profound Heaven Sword Sect, Lei Jun of the Lei family, Kuai Zuo of the Nine Palaces Sect, and Miao Lin of the Corpse Demon Sect. However, Chen Jingye has already been killed by my own hands, and Kuai Zuo and Miao Lin have passed away due to their lifespan running out. The only enemy left is Lei Jun."

Song Wen was somewhat surprised upon hearing this.

He didn't expect that Yu Wen's enemy was actually someone he knew.

Lei Jun was only a Golden Core cultivator, which made things much easier.

It seemed that the Asura Sect wouldn't need to replace its chief seat for now.

"After the Lei family was destroyed, Lei Jun and others disappeared without a trace. Finding him won't be easy," Song Wen said.

Yu Wen replied, "I know Lei Jun's whereabouts. Someone has seen remnants of the Lei family in the North Azure Market."

The North Azure Market was a market under the banner of the Crimson Blood Sect.

This market was the closest to the Tuo Cang Mountain Range among the many markets in the Immortal Cultivation World.

The appearance of the Lei family in the North Azure Market meant that the remnants of the Lei family had likely hidden in the Tuo Cang Mountain Range.

In fact, upon closer thought, this made sense.

The Beastmaster Sect had issued a bounty on the Lei family to eradicate them completely. To survive, the remnants of the Lei family had no choice but to hide in the Tuo Cang Mountain Range, clinging to life.

"I've noted your matter. When I have the time, I'll visit the North Azure Market," Song Wen said.

"Thank you, Your Excellency," Yu Wen said with tears of gratitude.

After leaving Tiancang Mountain, Song Wen headed towards the He Huan Sect.

He couldn't make a special trip just for Yu Wen's request; he would only help her seek revenge when the opportunity arose.

As for his visit to the He Huan Sect, Song Wen was going to see Zhou Siyi. Additionally, he had a matter to verify with Lan Chen.

Shortly after arriving in Bliss City, Zhou Siyi encountered some troubles and had no choice but to seek help from the He Huan Sect.

Later, she reached an agreement with the He Huan Sect: she would help them breed Human Serpents, and in return, the He Huan Sect would provide her with cultivation resources and ensure her safety.

These matters were conveyed to Song Wen through a personal letter sent by the He Huan Sect.

Song Wen arrived at Pure Lake and hovered in mid-air about a hundred miles away from the Human Serpent Workshop.

Just as he was about to send a message to Zhou Siyi, he received a Spirit Sense transmission from Lan Chen.

"Fellow Daoist Yin Shuo, what brings you to our He Huan Sect's Human Serpent Workshop today?"

Song Wen had come specifically to find Lan Chen, so he hadn't deliberately concealed his presence.

Thus, it was only natural that Lan Chen had detected him.

"Fairy Lan Chen, I've come to visit Senior Sister Zhou. How has she been recently?" Song Wen replied.

"So you've come to see Fellow Daoist Zhou. I thought you had come specifically to find me," Lan Chen teased.

Lan Chen's tone was filled with resentment, like a woman coquettishly scolding an unfaithful lover.

Song Wen was unfazed by Lan Chen's provocative words, as this was something the women of the He Huan Sect were most skilled at.

They often did such things not out of any particular scheme, but more out of habit—a habitual display of flirtation.

"I happen to have some matters I'd like to inquire about, Immortal Maiden. Would you be willing to show yourself?" Song Wen asked.

"As you wish!" Lan Chen's charming voice rang out.

(End of the Chapter)

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