Sect Master’s Immortal Journey

Luo YeDaoist Master landed with the crowd on the ground, arriving next to a nearby swamp. The four of them waited in this place and occasionally exchanged a few words. After waiting for a long time, it was probably midnight when a figure descended from the sky and landed in front of the group.

This was a middle-aged man with a cold and stern face, tall and thin in stature. In fact, he hadn't even landed yet when Meng Zhang and the others noticed him approaching. However, seeing Luo YeDaoist Master's calm expression, they knew that he was someone she had arranged to meet, so they didn't react differently.

The middle-aged man hadn't even stabilized his footing when Luo YeDaoist Master took the initiative to greet him warmly, saying, "Senior Brother."

The middle-aged man didn't respond with words, just nodded, then took out four sets of green hooded cloaks and casually threw them to Luo YeDaoist Master. "When it's dawn, you'll mix into the ranks outside the stronghold."

Before anyone could react, the middle-aged man soared into the sky and disappeared in an instant. Throughout the encounter, the man didn't waste any words and didn't even spare a glance at others.

Watching the figure vanish, Luo YeDaoist Master sighed and distributed the four hoods to everyone. Meng Zhang cleared his throat and walked up to Luo YeDaoist Master.

"Senior, I shouldn't have spoken up, but do you know about the background of this Senior Brother of yours?"

"Sect Master Meng, are you asking if I know that my Senior Brother practices Demonic Cultivation?" Luo YeDaoist Master said matter-of-factly.

Luo YeDaoist Master's frankness left Meng Zhang unsure of how to respond. Demonic Cultivators don't have any distinguishing marks on their faces; on the contrary, they are skilled at concealing their identities and whereabouts. Otherwise, as enemies of the Cultivation World, they would have been exterminated by righteous cultivators long ago. How could they still roam freely, harming the world?

Meng Zhang, being a Diviner, possessed an exceptionally keen Spiritual Awareness. Especially after the last time he killed Demonic Cultivator Ye Feifan and received a blessing from heaven, he became highly sensitive to Demonic Cultivators. He could almost smell the foul odor emanating from them from a distance.

The methods Demonic Cultivators used to hide their identities couldn't escape his notice. In his eyes, the vast majority of Demonic Cultivators, regardless of their Cultivation Base, were virtually transparent.

As soon as the middle-aged man had landed and appeared before him, Meng Zhang had already discerned his identity. If it weren't for considering Luo YeDaoist Master's reputation, he would have acted earlier.

Even cultivators from prestigious sects secretly collaborating with Demonic Cultivators wasn't uncommon, let alone someone like Luo YeDaoist Master, who came from the Dark Alliance. It wasn't surprising for her to have connections with Demonic Cultivation.

Meng Zhang trusted Luo YeDaoist Master but not Demonic Cultivation. Hence, he asked delicately.

Luo YeDaoist Master sighed deeply. "Truly unexpected, you were able to see through Senior Brother's identity at a glance. Even an ordinary Primordial Spirit True Monarch might not be able to figure him out. I don't know if it's your Taiyi Sect's inheritance that's remarkable or if you're just too perceptive."

"Many outsiders have misunderstandings about our Dark Alliance, and that's not entirely unfounded. Our Dark Alliance's image and methods sometimes raise suspicion. However, please remember one thing: although at times members of our Dark Alliance may have some dealings with Demonic Cultivation, fundamentally, we are sworn enemies who cannot coexist."

As Luo YeDaoist Master spoke, her tone was serious and earnest.

After hearing Luo YeDaoist Master's words, Meng Zhang didn't react immediately, but Extreme Sword Spirit General on the side sneered disdainfully.

"Your Dark Alliance's relationship with Demonic Cultivation is not merely limited to collusion, right? As far as I know, many Demonic Cultivators originate from your Dark Alliance."

Extreme Sword Spirit General's words made Meng Zhang's face show a trace of surprise. Colluding with Demonic Cultivation was one thing, but becoming a Demonic Cultivator oneself was an entirely different matter.

The Demonic Cultivation lineage comes from beyond the heavens, and Demonic Cultivators are seeds sown by extraterritorial great demons in various worlds. They excavate the world's foundations, poison and corrode the world, preparing it for the arrival of the great demons, ultimately demonizing the entire world. Demonic Cultivators are not only enemies of the Cultivation World but enemies of this world as well.

No matter who they were before, once they step into the demonic path and become a Demonic Cultivator, they gradually lose themselves and become puppets of the demonic path.

While the Dark Alliance might have done many wrong things and had numerous shady dealings, they still depended on the Cultivation World. The members of the Dark Alliance lived in this world, and even the most insane cultivators would not want to see the entire world being demonized.

If the Dark Alliance were to completely become a force of Demonic Cultivation, no matter how powerful they were, they would have no place in the Cultivation World.

"This Senior from Taiyi Sect is indeed knowledgeable, knowing even many of our sect's secrets."

Extreme Sword Spirit General and other Guardian Spirit Generals' backgrounds were already known to many high-ranking members of Taiyi Sect, but nobody would intentionally spread that information.

Meng Zhang had a very close master-disciple relationship with Luo YeDaoist Master and could almost be called life-and-death friends. However, Meng Zhang was still clear about the separation between public and private matters and wouldn't easily disclose the sect's secrets.

Luo YeDaoist Master didn't know Extreme Sword Spirit General's background; she only knew that he was a Senior from Taiyi Sect, which was why she was surprised. Old-timers like Extreme Sword Spirit General had rich experiences and knowledge, and nobody knew how many secrets of the Cultivation World he was privy to. However, since he knew about Demonic Cultivators from their sect, he should also know that they were different from regular Demonic Cultivators; they were a kind of anomaly among them.

"They do this to completely eradicate Demonic Cultivation and defeat the demonic path; that's why they willingly embrace it and become part of it," Luo YeDaoist Master said, and her tone contained a hint of melancholy.

Extreme Sword Spirit General fell silent for a moment before saying with a hint of irritation, "Once you step onto the demonic path, you can never turn back. Initially, they might retain some self-control, but as they delve deeper into it, they will eventually lose themselves."

"You say they are anomalies among Demonic Cultivators, but one day, they will become indistinguishable from the rest of them."

"Attempting to defeat Demonic Cultivation and resist the demonic path through this method is simply wishful thinking."

For once, the usually reserved and reticent Extreme Sword Spirit General spoke so much. Having spent a long time with Extreme Sword Spirit General, Meng Zhang had some understanding of him, but he couldn't fathom why today's events seemed to be troubling him.

Extreme Sword Spirit General's words also touched Luo YeDaoist Master. She sighed softly and said, "Perhaps the Senior is right, and this approach is indeed wishful thinking. But people have their own aspirations. Since someone has chosen this path, there must be some reason, some significance."

Extreme Sword Spirit General didn't continue speaking, whether he was convinced by Luo YeDaoist Master's words or simply didn't feel like saying more.

For a while, the atmosphere in the scene turned somewhat peculiar and fell into silence.

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