Published: August 16, 2025
Chapter 177: The Immortal Cultivation World and the Righteous and the Evil
Speaking of these "Invisible Needles," the two Taoists had long admired their great reputation!
This treasure was forged using the essence of five metals, combined with the person’s original formless escape technique. It arrives without a shadow and leaves without a trace, injuring others invisibly—it is truly formidable.
It is said that even cultivators at the nascent soul stage struggle greatly against it. This is one of the reasons this elder can act so arrogantly and domineeringly.
Even if all you get is the Talisman Treasure of the Invisible Needles, its magical invisible effect still makes it a miraculous lifesaver. At the very least, cultivators at the core formation stage cannot deal with such a strange artifact.
"Alright, then I’ll take Senior Qiong’s word—I’m betting!" The Taoist considered briefly and, finding no fault, agreed immediately.
Grandmaster Li, thinking of the huge benefits of winning the bet, gritted his teeth and also consented.
“Clap!”
“Clap!”
The three struck each other’s palms in pairs, truly sealing the wager.
“Senior, what are you doing here? Could it be that you’re leading the Moon Veil Sect’s team?” Just as the three were about to disperse, one Taoist suddenly remembered something and asked this.
“Me lead? Would they feel at ease? This time the Moon Veil Sect’s leader is the Nishang girl. I just came to have a look. To see if any fierce new talents have appeared in the various sects.” Senior Qiong gave him a glare and said grumpily.
“Looking around now, it’s very ordinary! I guess if there really are some talented disciples, your juniors and nephews wouldn’t be willing to let them out! They must be holding onto them like treasures. But they don’t think—without going through several big scenes, what use is talent? As soon as they meet those evil cults and heretical sects, they’ll be slaughtered like little lambs!”
This old man seemed very critical of the sects’ methods, as if saying “you’re all dead wrong.”
Grandmaster Li and the other Taoist showed no change in expression but cursed silently in their hearts.
“You old monster talks easily, but it’s not easy for our sects to take in a talented disciple! Sending them to such a near-suicidal trial—do you take us for fools? Besides, where else could they experience big scenes? Why must it be this Crimson Forbidden Zone?”
Of course, these words could only be kept inside their hearts, never dared to be spoken aloud in front of this person. Otherwise, wouldn’t they be asking for trouble? The two Taoists were very sensible.
Naturally, this also confirmed once again a simple truth of the immortal cultivation world: might makes right.
The disciples from the two sects all heard clearly about the bet these three made on their Forbidden Zone journey. A stir broke out, their faces showing various strange expressions.
Of course, no one was foolish enough to directly accuse the three of wrongdoing. If anyone dared to openly express anger, the three could easily end their lives with the flick of a finger.
After seeing the two Taoists leave, Grandmaster Li turned and swept his gaze over the faces of the Yellow Maple Valley disciples, then coldly said something that greatly stunned Han Li and the others.
“I know you think we are disrespectful to bet on your life and death journey. If it were others, they might come up with many excuses to comfort themselves. But I, Li, have never cared for such things! I will plainly tell you the harsh truth of the immortal cultivation world as a piece of advice.”
“Listen carefully: in the immortal cultivation world, whether famous righteous sects or evil cults and heretical sects, they all pursue defying the heavens and survival of the fittest. The righteous sects emphasize slow, steady progress, letting things happen naturally. Their methods are gentler but often use the banner of demon-slaying and guarding the Dao to do petty, underhanded things—mostly hypocrites and false gentlemen. Meanwhile, the evil sects strive for rapid magical power advancement, pursuing powerful techniques recklessly. Their cultivation processes are cruel and vicious, often resorting to trickery. Though they claim to act freely to show true nature, as their techniques refine, their behavior becomes more extreme—losing humanity and becoming bloodthirsty and cruel.”