Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World

Xuan Chengzi sighed: "If it weren’t for the sect being unable to afford any loss, it would be more secure for the nine of us to ascend to Jiushan together."

Qingxu and the other eight were surprised by these words. Xuan Chengzi had a real fear of the Jiushan Sect and Zheng Fa, feeling that even eight Golden Immortals were not enough.

But recalling Zheng Fa’s previous achievements, they seemed to understand a bit.

Not being cautious would be foolish.

Qingxu bowed, saying: "I will undoubtedly not leave Linglong Tower."

"I naturally trust my junior sister."

Qingxu was the only female cultivator among the nine, and the most meticulous.

With Qingxu guarding the sect and holding the Nine-layered Linglong Tower, they had a fallback and could also guard against Leiyin Temple.

Having explained everything, Xuan Chengzi solemnly said: "Our previous disputes were all for the good of the Supreme Dao."

"This battle concerns the survival of our Supreme Dao, and I hope all my fellow brothers can put aside past grievances and work together."

The other seven exchanged glances, and one nodded:

"At this point, we have no room for regret. Rest assured, senior brother."

Xuan Chengzi was invigorated, smiling: "Had we been this united earlier, why would we fear Jiushan Sect and Leiyin Temple?"

The rest of the seven smiled, feeling a mix of embarrassment and a surge of heroic spirit.

Xuan Chengzi pointed on the Two Yin Micro Dust Talisman, and this Supreme Treasure shot out a silver light in all directions, encircling Xuan Chengzi and the eight.

Their figures slowly vanished, instantly blending into the void.

"Let’s go!"

Xuan Chengzi gave a low shout, and a flash met the eight’s eyes; before they could react, they were already at Haori Mountain.

They were aware that within the Jiushan Sect’s territory existed a massive Origin Magnetic Array with unparalleled detection ability.

Yet at this moment, they stood on the bustling street of Sun City, surrounded by numerous Jiushan disciples, with Shenxiao Flying Boats occasionally soaring above, none of which noticed them.

A disciple walked towards them, passing straight through Xuan Chengzi’s body without any awareness.

"The Two Yin Micro Dust Talisman indeed lives up to being an Ancestor Master’s Supreme Treasure, truly marvelous!"

One of them remarked.

Xuan Chengzi nodded, smiling: "I have long heard this treasure is an Exotic Space Treasure; it can traverse millions of miles in an instant, neither real nor illusory. Now it seems, it allows us to touch others, but others can’t touch us, truly..."

He left the sentence unfinished, but everyone understood his implication—it was truly a bit unfair.

With the Two Yin Micro Dust Talisman, they could attack others, but others couldn’t attack them. Not only was this invincible, but exceedingly frustrating.

Even for a Golden Immortal, encountering such an enemy would likely leave them defenseless.

"Honestly, with the Two Yin Micro Dust Talisman, bringing eight of us seems excessive." Someone laughed, "You, senior brother Xuan Cheng, are overly cautious."

Xuan Chengzi smiled slightly and didn’t refute. Having never truly used the Two Yin Micro Dust Talisman before, he now felt he might have overestimated Zheng Fa...

The eight observed Sun City for a while.

This city was the core city of the Nine Mountains Immortal Court in the East Continent, reputed as the capital city of the Immortal Court. With the Haori Base and the Slaying Immortal Sword Formation to protect it, it developed rapidly.

Currently, its population exceeded five million. From the outermost city walls, shops were everywhere, and the streets were bustling with people.

Outside the city was an industrial area, where many not-so-secret factories of the Jiushan Realm had relocated.

After watching for a half-day, the eight could only feel Sun City was the most spectacular and prosperous place they had ever seen.

"Often have I heard Zheng Fa excels in governance more than in cultivation talent. Seeing it today, I realize this is true."

An elder among the eight sighed, notable for his long eyebrows, which drooped down to his eyes.

"We are not wanton killers." Xuan Chengzi said indifferently, "As long as Zheng Fa is executed, we will dismantle the ’Nine Mountain Heavenly Rules,’ and these people will also be our citizens."

The long-browed elder slightly nodded, looking towards Haori Base, suggesting, "Shall we seize the Sun-shooting Divine Bow first?"

Several among the eight were very intrigued.

The Sun-shooting Divine Bow posed a significant threat to Golden Immortals; without the Two Yin Micro Dust Talisman, they wouldn’t dare come to the Jiushan Sect.

Xuan Chengzi pondered for a moment, seemingly hesitating, before finally gritting his teeth: "No, we cannot alert the enemy."

The long-browed elder and the other seven looked at Xuan Chengzi.

Xuan Chengzi said: "What do you think is the most terrifying aspect of the Jiushan Sect?"

"The Array."

Someone voiced Xuan Chengzi’s earlier opinion.

"The most powerful is the Array." Xuan Chengzi shook his head and said, "But the most terrifying is Zheng Fa."

The group was stunned.

"You haven’t met Zheng Fa; you don’t know how incredibly talented he is. Not to mention he managed to suppress Lu Yao and other Buddhas at Leiyin Temple with Buddhist Law, even destroyed the Pure Land, forcing Leiyin Temple into hiding; his terrifying capability far exceeds any Array."

"It’s precisely because of this realization that from the Daluo Dharma Meeting onward, I understood... if this person is not eliminated, our Supreme Dao will inevitably be subordinate."

The long-browed elder was amazed.

What Xuan Chengzi said sounds more like fear of Zheng Fa than hatred toward him.

No wonder upon returning to the Supreme Dao, he single-handedly convinced others to turn against the Jiushan Sect.

The long-browed elder looked at the other two brothers who attended the Daluo Dharma Meeting at Leiyin Temple. Although their expressions were not as outwardly emotional as Xuan Chengzi’s, their eyes showed agreement.

"This attack on the Jiushan Sect has a primary goal, which is Zheng Fa. All the other people, Slaying Immortal Sword Formation, even the Sun-shooting Divine Bow, are secondary." Xuan Chengzi declared with determination, "If Zheng Fa is slain, our Supreme Dao will have no worries."

"If Zheng Fa still exists, even if everyone else in the Jiushan Sect perishes, I would still be uneasy."

After hearing this, the long-browed elder, both shocked by Xuan Chengzi’s focus on Zheng Fa and compelled to ask: "Then what are your plans?"

"I’ve inquired and found that Zheng Fa attains the Dao through the Divine Dao Skill and places heavy importance on the mundane populace; thus, regularly inspecting various locations and even personally interacting with these common people." Xuan Chengzi had indeed planned, "Sun City is the most thriving city of the Jiushan Sect; he will undoubtedly come here. We just need to hide here, waiting for Zheng Fa to walk into our trap."

"Before that, we do nothing, lest we alert Zheng Fa."

The long-browed elder and the other six exchanged looks, finding Xuan Chengzi’s information particularly clear. They considered it reasonable and chose to follow his suggestion, staying in Sun City, hiding with the Two Yin Micro Dust Talisman and gathering some intelligence.

They waited for six months.

Though they were Golden Immortals, capable of closing sessions for hundreds or thousands of years, they grew restless, starting to question Xuan Chengzi’s plan. Some even suggested directly attacking Haori Base to lure Zheng Fa out.

As Xuan Chengzi hesitated, a sudden wave of immortal power surged from the sky.

Zheng Fa’s figure slowly descended towards Sun City, completely unaware of the presence of the eight.