Translator: Dj22031
Editor: Dj22031
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“System, what do you think?” After the previous two transmigrations, Li Yuebai had become much more cautious and still wanted to ask the system’s opinion.
“Please don’t worry, host, it’s only right to serve as Priest.” The system replied.
“You also approve of me accepting the mission?”
“Anyway, you have no other choice.” The system’s voice was full of self-righteousness.
“What did the original owner do in the original plot?”
“The same as you are now, no difference.” The system replied.
“Then am I repeating the same mistakes?” Li Yuebai sighed.
“Some mistakes have no choice but to be repeated.” The system replied: “Everyone is right. If no one steps forward to lead everyone to repel the Demonic Sect, Kunlun Immortal Mountain will surely face annihilation.”
“Kunlun Immortal Mountain is full of talented people. Besides me, is there really no one who can repel the Demonic Sect?”
“There used to be, but now… only you are left.” The system replied.
The original owner’s old friends had all passed away, and there were very few new talents.
Moreover, in that explosion, not only did the Immortal Lord Yu Peng die a violent death, but thousands of cultivators who accompanied him also perished in the flames. Among them were many elite figures from the Kunlun disciples, many of whom were highly regarded and at the very top of the pyramid. This sudden and enormous shortage of top talent… it’s no wonder everyone pinned their hopes on Mu Qingning alone.
“Don’t forget, I’m here to save myself…” Li Yuebai asked the system, “Why haven’t I been told the cause of the original owner’s death yet? How can I save myself like this?”
“Saving yourself isn’t urgent,” the system said. “Right now, you must first save Kunlun Immortal Mountain, and then you can save yourself.”
“Save Kunlun Immortal Mountain first…” Li Yuebai increasingly felt that this transmigration was far too difficult.
In the previous two worlds, simply saving himself was already difficult; here, he had to save the world first, and then save himself.
“Is saving Kunlun Immortal Mountain such an easy thing?” Li Yuebai smiled bitterly.
“Anyway, the original owner did it,” the system replied.
“Wait, you mean,” Li Yuebai was stunned, “that the original owner saved the entire Kunlun Immortal Mountain, yet died a violent death?”
“Yes,” the system answered confidently.
“How is that possible? A person so powerful couldn’t even save themselves in the end…” Li Yuebai felt a pang of oppression.
“So, it’s up to you now. Good luck, host,” the system said. “Once you’ve saved Kunlun Immortal Mountain, I’ll tell you all the next steps.”
Li Yuebai shook his head, deciding not to worry too much about the future and to focus on the present.
“Master Mu,” Su Xu said, “The Immortal Lord’s passing has caused immense grief throughout Kunlun. With the Demonic Sect as our formidable enemy, we cannot lose face. Today, please, Master Mu, join us in the Immortal Lord’s funeral!”
Li Yuebai naturally couldn’t refuse this request.
The Immortal Lord’s funeral ceremony was held at the Taihou Platform, the highest point of Kunlun Immortal Mountain.
The Taihou Platform was a vast, open platform carved from a single piece of white jade. Solemn and majestic, it could accommodate ten thousand people, and all kinds of sacrificial ceremonies were held here.
The cultivators stood in orderly rows according to their rank, all dressed in white robes with white silk sashes, their postures upright, solemn, and their expressions sorrowful.
The rules of Kunlun Immortal Mountain forbade the display of mortal emotions; loud laughter or weeping was inappropriate. Therefore, even when a relative or Immortal Lord passed away, there was often no weeping, only silent mourning.
Since the Immortal Lord had died by self-destruction, naturally no body remained; therefore, only a symbolic memorial tablet was placed on the altar.
An immortal elder stepped forward and recited a refined eulogy, praising the Immortal Lord’s ethereal grace, noble virtue, and unparalleled Daoist power.
Li Yuebai stood among the immortal elders, listening quietly to the eulogy.
After the eulogy was finished, the ceremony ended.
However, the crowd did not disperse.
With a formidable enemy at hand, everyone needed to discuss countermeasures after the sacrificial ceremony.
Before the discussion even began, a small commotion arose in the back.
Li Yuebai’s senses were heightened; he could hear several disciples in the back whispering about the Immortal Lord’s death.
“The Immortal Lord’s divine power was unparalleled, how could… what happened?”
“I can’t understand it either, perhaps he attained enlightenment and ascended to heaven?”
….
The whisperers were several younger disciples, their power weak, unable to conceal their voices, assuming no one could hear them, unaware that the elders had heard everything clearly.
Of course, such questions had been quietly brewing in every corner of Kunlun since the news of the Immortal Lord’s passing spread.
At this moment, someone had to provide a reasonable explanation to quell these doubts.
After the eulogy was read, Su Xu stepped forward again.
Su Xu was usually very kind and never offended anyone, always wearing a smile, but now, the smile was gone, replaced by deep grief and anger.
“Gentlemen,” Su Xu said sorrowfully to the crowd, “everyone, it’s all obvious. Who else but the Demonic Sect would resort to such despicable and vicious methods? The Demonic Sect thought that as long as they assassinated the Immortal Lord, they could raze Kunlun Immortal Mountain to the ground!”
The crowd was moved by his emotions and listened intently.
The Immortal Lord had been calmly directing the cultivators to defend the mountain gate against the Demonic Sect, but unexpectedly passed away. The murderer could only be the Demonic Sect.
“…The Demonic Cult is despicable and vile, their methods are vile and utterly contemptible!” Su Xu shouted sternly, “They will surely bring about their own destruction!”
The disciples who had been secretly discussing the cause of the Immortal Lord’s death suddenly realized the truth, their faces filling with anger.
Although the claim that “the Immortal Lord died from an assassination attempt by the Demonic Cult” was baseless, it was the only possibility they could publicly announce at the moment.
Some people knew the true cause of the Immortal Lord’s death, but they couldn’t utter a single word. In this critical moment, to openly tell everyone that the Immortal Lord had suffered a qi deviation and self-destructed would be tantamount to boosting the Demonic Cult’s morale and diminishing their own prestige. The most likely outcome was being accused of slandering their leader and the entire Kunlun sect.
Moreover, the Demonic Cult was a dark cloud hanging over everyone’s heads, the greatest threat they faced, naturally the culprit behind everything, and the object of the greatest hatred.
That Su Xu was indeed capable; with just a few lies, he dispelled everyone’s doubts and reunited their hearts.
….
Just as the crowd was getting excited, someone jumped out and poured cold water on their enthusiasm.
“Pavilion Master Su speaks so lightly,” a sneer of an immortal. “You’re so weak you can’t even kill a chicken. What means do you have to deal with the Demonic Sect?”
The sneering immortal was Wan Guangliu, the peak master of Qinglong Peak on Kunlun Mountain. He was a master swordsman, but also had a violent temper and a wicked nature, always attacking others. He was particularly annoyed by Su Xu’s boastful talk and couldn’t help but retort, “Pavilion Master Su’s martial arts are inferior. It seems you won’t participate in the battle against the Demonic Sect. At most, you’ll just stand in the back and watch! We’ll be the ones who bleed and sacrifice. Since that’s the case, why bother showing off here!”
“You… with a formidable enemy at hand, you dare to spout nonsense and disrupt the morale of your own people?” Su Xu was furious, pointing a finger at Wan Guangliu, his fingers trembling. “I have absolutely no intention of showing off. I’m speaking out today simply to tell everyone that Kunlun will not perish.”
“Oh? Could it be that Pavilion Master Su has suddenly cultivated some divine skill that can save tens of thousands of disciples?” Wan Guangliu was skeptical.
“I, Su, have not achieved any significant cultivation success; I have merely managed to persuade a master to come out of seclusion,” Su Xu said, composing himself before introducing Li Yuebai.
“Master Mu has long since retired from worldly affairs, but now, with the survival of Kunlun Immortal Mountain at stake, Master Mu has resolutely returned to the world…” Su Xu explained.
Mu Qingning?
Some of the older cultivators showed expressions of surprise, while a group of younger cultivators whispered among themselves, asking each other: Who is Mu Qingning?
After a brief moment of confusion, all eyes turned to Li Yuebai.
When Li Yuebai arrived, he had deliberately stood in an inconspicuous corner to keep a low profile, but now, even an inconspicuous position was useless; everyone was staring at him with complex expressions.
“Master Mu?” Wan Guangliu was also taken aback. Forgetting his argument with Su Xu any longer, he strode up to Li Yuebai and bowed deeply without hesitation. “If Master Mu is in command, then Kunlun has hope!”
“We have already recommended Master Mu for the position of Priest. Do you agree?” Su Xu turned to those who hadn’t invited Li Yuebai and asked.
“Of course, we would be delighted,” everyone replied.
The older cultivators knew of Mu Qingning’s illustrious past achievements. As for the younger cultivators, although they didn’t know yet, they understood after being told by their masters and senior brothers.
The position of Priest was decided, and now, the question returned: to fight or to flee?
Li Yuebai sat down in the Priest’s seat, rubbing his temples, a wave of worry washing over him.
Was this decision truly his to make?
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