Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons-Chapter 1303 - 774: A Cornered Dog Will Jump Over the Wall_2

Chapter 1303: Chapter 774: A Cornered Dog Will Jump Over the Wall_2

This is not an assassination attempt at all; it’s clearly a suicide mission!

"..."

Lu Tong stared intently at the indistinct outline of Heavenly Tower Mountain. His brother had died here, and now, the hope for revenge seemed more distant than ever.

"It is fate."

Crane Child sighed softly, patting his colleague on the shoulder. He seemed to be consoling Lu Tong, but in reality, he was comforting You Yao.

Many things are beyond human control.

And to put it bluntly, the monks suddenly rushing out like this, most likely stemmed from You Yao’s recent focus on this matter, catching their weak point, forcing them to make this desperate move.

Tai Xu True Monarch’s current prestige was partly due to the efforts of Qingguang Cave.

"Fate..."

You Yao never believed in that. The great tribulation chose the Immortal Emperor, who else in this world better represents fate than the Immortal Emperor.

The color on her face gradually faded, finally turning into that ghastly pale look.

Her last path was blocked too.

As for the suspicion in her heart that Tai Xu True Monarch had colluded with the Bodhi Sect, after today, no one would believe her even if she shouted it from the rooftops.

"Ha."

You Yao let out a miserable laugh, pushed Yun Miao aside, and cloud rode towards Qingguang Mountain in a daze.

...

Amidst the white clouds, winding stone steps.

The woman in the black skirt entered the Taoist temple, walked to her master’s door, reached out to push it, but found the thin wooden door wouldn’t budge an inch.

Her pupils trembled slightly, indicating a refusal to see her.

The slightly swaying black skirt seemed unable to resist the chill in the high mountains, making her feel cold all over.

You Yao did not turn away but knelt down with a thud in front of the door.

She knelt there for an unknown amount of time, until two children and Yun Miao returned, and fellow disciples, upon hearing the news, gathered in front of the Taoist temple.

Finally, a light sigh emerged from inside the room.

A slight gap in the wooden door opened.

You Yao stood quietly, opened the wooden door, and stepped inside.

She saw her master sitting on the meditation cushion, facing away from her, showing no intention of turning around.

"Speak if you have something to say." Qing Guangzi’s voice was slightly hard.

"Master." During the long kneeling session, You Yao seemed to have thought through many things. She pursed her lips and straightforwardly asked, "Does your disciple still have a chance?"

The room fell into long silence.

Qing Guangzi still did not look back, only saying calmly, "Do not place too much hope, focus on taking care of your dojo."

He was unwilling to meet this disciple because he didn’t want to hear any more unreasonable requests and hoped she would henceforth behave herself and maintain her small territory.

The position of Immortal Emperor is out of reach, at least secure Qingguang Cave’s current status, so even after the tribulation, incense offerings can be enjoyed without causing embarrassment to himself before the Sect Hierarch Master.

Moreover, there’s nothing much to say about this matter. Even within the Three Immortals Sect, aside from the Yuqing Sect Master, just among those with a First Rank Giant, there were two remaining Sect Hierarchs and five Emperors, seven great factions in total.

Each faction also has many Immortal Caves under them.

Qingguang Cave is just one of them; it’s completely normal not to sit at the position of the Lord of Heaven and Earth, this is fate and timing.

"..."

Upon hearing this, the last glimmer of light in You Yao’s eyes extinguished as well.

She quietly stared at the neatly arranged floor tiles, and after a long time, slowly stood up, neglecting even formalities, and turned straight away to leave the room.

You Yao understood her master’s intentions.

She was once a contender for supremacy in the world, but now she was just a watchdog, equivalent to Tai Xu True Monarch in Ling Xuzi’s eyes, in terms of significance to the sect.

There’s no need for her to mess around, to get through this great tribulation quietly is enough.

She should probably even thank her master for not taking away the three Spiritual Treasures on her, allowing her to have some confidence when barking at outsiders while being a watchdog.

Thinking this, You Yao couldn’t help but lower her eyes and let out a self-mocking smile.

She walked out of the Taoist temple, where junior brothers and sisters cast peculiar glances at her, only reacting a moment later to greet her.

Standing at the entrance and saluting was only that White Crane.

As for Lu Tong, he stood far away, staring at her with a complex and sullen expression.

You Yao knew what the ungrateful beast was thinking.

If she only occupied the Four Mansions land and didn’t compete for the final position, then its brother died in vain, completely caused by her momentary impulse.

"Tsk."

True Master Yun Miao cleared his throat, quietly averting his gaze.

He should be feeling despair now, but seeing You Yao fall to the same fate as himself, he inexplicably felt a bit of relief.

It seems he’s not the most shameful senior disciple in the North Continent now.

However, Yun Miao didn’t show his thoughts outwardly, as after all, the woman still owed him a dojo in One Mansion of land.

Amid the watchful eyes.

You Yao seemed to walk forward calmly, yet felt a stabbing pain in her heart with every step she took.

In actuality, with what she currently possessed, she still surpassed ninety-nine percent of her peers. Once the storm had passed, even if she lost her current position, she would still be the respected Sister You Yao to everyone.

But the hardest thing to bear in this world is the gap.

Until she returned to the main hall.

Out of the corner of her eye, You Yao saw figures hurrying out. She reached out to block one, and coldly asked, "Where are you going?"

"This..." Jade Pond had just finished packing and hadn’t expected someone to come back, a somewhat embarrassed expression appeared on her old face.

She had fled from the Southern Continent to the North Continent to avoid those meant to face the tribulation. Now that Qingguang Cave was clearly caught, even hiding deep in the mountains and forests was safer than staying on the mountain.

Though having been an ancestor in the Southern Continent for many years, she still had some face.

Jade Pond Ancestor forced a smile, pondered for a long time, and without answering directly, offered a word of advice, "Senior Sister, this world’s great tribulation is meant for those of noble fate... Ultimately, there are distinctions among people, an obsession too deep might harm oneself."

You Yao didn’t perceive any ridicule in the words.

This old woman indeed meant well, advising her sincerely.

But precisely because of this, the words felt like the final straw that broke the camel’s back.

You Yao’s long-suppressed anger erupts instantly.

"Are you saying I’m inferior to him?" She coldly looked at the old woman.

"No, no, Junior Sister meant no such thing!" How could the Jade Pond Ancestor not see that her anger had risen to her head? Persuading further would only make trouble for herself, so she forced a smile, hastily stopped speaking.

"Stay in the hall properly, don’t go anywhere."

Suddenly, You Yao waved her sleeve, tossing the Jade Pond Ancestor back into the hall, and with a big hand pressed down, several rays of Qingguang securely suppressed her.

Flames danced in her eyes, "I want you to open your eyes wide and clearly see the vast difference between me and Southern Continent Cultivators."

Since her master does not show compassion and fellow disciples no longer respect her, why should she continue to serve Qingguang Cave?

If becoming the Immortal Emperor is unattainable, then let it be.

Better to seek a carefree life, allowing one’s thoughts to reach clarity!

"Yun Miao!"

You Yao called in a low voice, summoning the person outside the hall. Before the person could ask, she tossed out a token with a flick of her wrist, "Take this order, lead the demon group, within seven days, clear the four mansions of Emperor’s Aura, don’t worry about banishing the reservoir sappers, take as much as there is, I want it all."

"After the task is accomplished, the four mansions are entirely yours."

"Ah?"

Hearing such good news suddenly, Yun Miao felt a little dizzy, and before the joy could set in, first felt a hint of fear, "What is Senior Sister planning to do?"

"Do what?"

You Yao sneered and abruptly turned around.

She wanted to attain the path of the Golden Immortal, sit like those old ones waiting to enjoy the Emperor’s Aura, who cares about joining the damn great tribulation.

Of course, before realizing the path, she still wanted to naturally deal with that damn Insect Demon Disciple, only then could she relieve her inner resentment.

This time, let’s see if that old undead Lingxu can still stop her.