Published: March 3, 2025
Chapter 780: Bottleneck of Demonic Fire
Regarding Liu Yu's obvious favoritism, the others were not surprised at all and had no intention of stopping it.
A few low-level cultivators could hardly influence the overall situation; this hardly counted as an issue.
As a yuan ying true monarch, such privileges were to be expected.
Even if reported to the Seven Nations Alliance, it was not a big deal; at most, he would receive a symbolic reprimand.
"With Daoist Ink Plum arranging things this way, I wonder how many strongholds near Bright Moon Immortal City will still remain in the end," said Huang Mei True Monarch, seemingly reflecting on the matter.
He was not feeling pity; he merely thought back to his own days as a low-level cultivator, recalling the clearly laid-out fates of those who were similarly arranged, hence feeling a bit sentimental.
"Oh?"
"Daoist Huang Mei, do you feel a pang of sympathy?"
"As long as Daoist speaks up, I wouldn't be against retracting the orders," Daoist Ink Plum said with a charming smile.
Even if there were hundreds or thousands of low-level cultivators, at a critical moment, they could hardly compare to the influence of a true monarch.
Naturally, she would not irritate her fellow cultivator over a small matter, given that her own safety relied on their cooperation.
"No, no, no."
"I did not mean that; it’s just a matter of some low-level cultivators."
"You are the true monarch guarding this city, and I would never overstep," Huang Mei True Monarch chuckled, shaking his head slightly.
"That would be best. My safety still depends on the three of you," Daoist Ink Plum clasped her hands, addressing the three seriously.
At this moment, after a fierce struggle, the great sun finally disappeared over the horizon, and the night enveloped the sky and land.
However, the spiritual light emitted by the city wall formation still kept the four of them in a bright area.
Outside Bright Moon Immortal City, there was only an expanse of unknown darkness.
In that darkness, the roars of beasts echoed continuously.
With just a few words from a yuan ying true monarch, the fates of countless low-level cultivators had already been sealed!
"Not at all, as companions on the path, we should 'help each other'."
"If Daoist Ink Plum feels any discomfort, why not increase the reward a little?" Huang Mei True Monarch said plainly.
Upon hearing this, smiles appeared in the eyes of the others.
Daoist Ink Plum smiled lightly, deliberately skipping the topic and talking about something else.
Even for her, the price of asking the three true monarchs for help was quite burdensome.
After all, having the formulas to refine elixirs required having spiritual herbs and materials as well.
Daoist Ink Plum only had one "True Pill," which she originally intended to use to attempt a breakthrough to the late yuan ying stage. If it weren't for the imminent crisis, she would never have brought it out.
"Considering the current situation of the war between humans and demons, it may not be long before this war that spans the entire cultivation world comes to an end."
When discussing the topic of the war between humans and demons and when this protracted conflict might end, Liu Yu expressed his views.
"Indeed, it should not take long before we regain our freedom."
As he thought of the tasks assigned by the Seven Nations Alliance every few decades, Huang Mei True Monarch furrowed his brows and then relaxed.
Having reached the yuan ying realm, the true monarchs had generally lost any inhibitions; there were no rules binding them, only the regulations of the three major alliances could slightly constrain them.
After all, there were transformation spirit sovereigns among the three major alliances.
Moreover, the united front against the demonic race aligned with the interests of all human cultivators and garnered the support of most yuan ying companions.
Under such circumstances, they could not openly defy the commands of the Seven Nations Alliance; otherwise, they would effectively sever ties with the entire Tian Nan cultivation world.