Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons
Chapter 1031 - 660: The Promise of the Seven Peaks_2

Chapter 1031: Chapter 660: The Promise of the Seven Peaks_2

In an instant, figures descended upon the grand hall of the First Peak.

Their brows furrowed, they gazed at Mu Yang Taoist, who stood upright in the hall, and then took their respective seats.

The scene echoed that of the previous deliberation among the Eight Peaks, with just one person missing—the vacant fifth chair giving away his absence.

The half-dead elder did not speak, silently staring at his junior brother in the hall.

Seeing that all of them had arrived, Mu Yang Taoist finally made his move; with a casual flick of his hand, he flung the bewildered Liu Ruifeng to the ground, saying coldly, "Kneel down. Let your elders have a good look at you."

"Mu Yang, what trick are you trying to pull this time?" Taoist Qian Feng was displeased, hadn’t the matter already been made clear last time?

The Third Generation Disciple who had newly joined Dan Peak and merely concocted an entry-level Tribulation Pill had caused his Peak Master uncle such drama, which truly seemed an overreaction.

"I just want you all to take a good look at this good-for-nothing."

Mu Yang Taoist’s lips curled slightly, his gaze sweeping around the room, scanning everyone.

"Dad..." Liu Ruifeng was so anxious his face turned scarlet red. He was now vying for the position of Peak Master against Ye Lan, and instead of supporting him, his father was tarnishing his reputation in front of all the elders?!

The rest of the Peak Masters looked on with weird expressions, somewhat unclear about the current situation.

Mu Yang Taoist paced slowly, softly saying, "There’s no need for embarrassment, gentlemen. As you think, this vile spawn has impure thoughts, mediocre talent, he possesses rich cultivation resources, but as for cultivation—merely a Heavenly Immortal, and in terms of the Alchemy Dao, not even comparable to his peers from Dan Peak in the past—completely useless."

Seeing him belittle his own son like this, many of his brothers actually began to pity the boy. Jin Xue Taoist spoke softly in consolation, "Ruifeng is not that bad..."

Mu Yang Taoist raised his hand to interrupt her, his expression suddenly changing, "But, if not for the merits, at least for the hard work."

He sneered, "Ye Lan, as the Peak Master, comes and goes as she pleases, never putting Shenxu Mountain at heart. Who has been refining the Tribulation Pills these days? I know what you want to say, with so many resources, anyone else could have done the same, even better."

"I do have my biases."

"But this child has genuinely never been wilful, because he is not Ye Lan; he lacks the capital to be wilful."

"Eldest Brother, please don’t let an obedient junior feel disheartened."

Mu Yang Taoist finally halted his steps, standing before the main seat.

Seeing this, Taoist Qian Feng directly averted his gaze, staring outside the door, unwilling to comment. In just a few words, this man had painted Liu Ruifeng as an aggrieved figure, yet not mentioning that Ye Lan, the junior, had absolutely no intention of competing for resources with the Sixth Peak. What she was dissatisfied with was that the courtyard and Ancestor Master Statue her master left behind had been occupied by others.

But one thing was indeed true: that Liu Ruifeng could indeed save Shenxu Mountain a lot of trouble.

At least there was no need to seek outsiders for help with alchemy.

"So, what do you want?" asked the half-dead elder in a slowed tone.

"Huh."

Taking a deep breath, Mu Yang Taoist waved his sleeve and lifted the kneeling Liu Ruifeng: "I’d like the child to demonstrate his years of arduous cultivation. In front of the disciples of the Eight Peaks, let him refine the Void Treasure Pill once more. If you all find it satisfactory and deem him marginally competent..."

"Let’s then set the matter."

Before his words fell, Jin Xue Taoist voiced her confusion, "What matter?"

"Why play dumb? Don’t you know what this child is seeking?" Mu Yang Taoist taunted with a smile and said indifferently, "Ye Lan will perpetually be the titular Peak Master of Dan Peak, and that will not change."

"But Ruifeng can’t just keep doing the hard work ambiguously. He may not be the Peak Master, but he should have control over all affairs of Dan Peak. He’s put in so much effort; not aiming for both fame and benefits, he should still have a share in one."

"Hasn’t it always been this way?" Taoist Qian Feng shifted his gaze back into the conversation.

"What I mean is," Mu Yang Taoist’s eyes narrowed, articulating each word, "to have an agreement set by all of you, signed, a promise that will never change, not the kind where, the moment Ye Lan returns, my Ruifeng should be ready to be driven out."

At these words, silence fell again in the great hall.

Mu Yang’s move could be considered as stepping back, no longer demanding more, forfeiting those vain titles, but could also be perceived as a forceful step forward—steadily securing the Fifth Peak, not allowing anyone else’s interference.

With such a matter put forward, everyone instinctively looked to the main seat.

The half-dead elder drooped his eyelids, "Shenxu Mountain cannot have only one who can refine the Void Treasure Pill."

"Should you all be willing to sign this contract, giving a promise to my son, Mu Yang can assure that what happened in the past will not repeat; Dan Peak will strive to cultivate more capable individuals... including that young man brought back by Ye Lan."

Mu Yang Taoist’s expression returned to calmness.

He had already made all arrangements at the moment the Pill Brilliance emerged.

Even if he couldn’t gain more, at the very least, he had to protect what he already had.

After some time, the hoarse voice of the elder filled the hall.

"Agreed."

As the eldest disciple among the Eight Peaks, nearing the Third Grade Boundary, his single word was sufficient to settle the matter.

...

Liu Ruifeng knelt down once again, bowing prostrate, and deeply kowtowed to the main seat.

Before this day, he would have been absolutely unable to accept this outcome.

To replace Ye Lan as the Dan Peak Ancestor, and be revered by all disciples had always been his dream.

But after thinking of that Azure Dragon Blood Jade Pill, he found himself unexpectedly feeling a trace of relief upon hearing this word.

However, it was this very sense of relief that brought forth an uncontrollable surge of murderous intent in Liu Ruifeng’s eyes.

Why did that wretched woman have to return at this time?

Ye Lan was forgivable, after all, she could still be considered a Dan Peak disciple, but what business did that young Pill Master have meddling in this affair that clearly had nothing to do with him?

Daring to interfere in everything, an insignificant Seventh-Grade True Immortal also wants to meddle in the succession struggle under Daluo Immortal Venerable’s command.

Does he really think the Sixth Peak is so weak and easily bullied that they dare not kill?

"Many thanks, Eldest Brother."

Mu Yang Taoist saluted with clasped hands and then turned to leave the grand hall with his son.

Not until they stepped out of the towering peak did he turn his head back, his face already ice-cold: "This is your last chance, do not disappoint me again. If the Dan Formation afterward is less than Eight Tribulations..."

"Eight Tribulations?"

Underneath his father’s chilly gaze, Liu Ruifeng suddenly shivered.

After all, even at his best performance, he could only imbue the Void Treasure Pill with the power of Seven Tribulations, with a seventy percent retention rate, which was already the limit.

"There are still two and a half portions of the Void Treasure Pill materials openly stored in Dan Peak."

"Over the years, I have saved two portions at my place, you take all of them now, just this once, win the conviction of the Eight Peaks."

Mu Yang Taoist patted his son’s shoulder, stepping forward, and vanished on the spot.

...

Meanwhile.

In the midst of Bihai, a group of several tens of Heavenly Soldiers clad in Immortal Armor followed the leadership of a magnificent Golden Body Dharma Identity, each soldier standing tall and straight like pines and cypresses, noble in demeanor and exuding majesty.

"General, we are ordered to come here and garrison, and we must not act with undue haste."

Two deputies stood beside the Golden Body, one named You Yunshan and the other Shi Yong, both Seventh Grade Immortal Generals and disciples from the Three Immortals Sect with quite extraordinary methods.

At this moment, You Yunshan wore a complex expression. He understood the principle of ’a new official setting fires’ but this newly arrived Secondary Sixth Rank subsidiary general was, perhaps, a bit too eager.

Day in and day out he took his brothers on patrol, not even sparing those Little Demons unrecognizable to Heavenly Soldiers.

This place had three Great Demons sworn as brothers, known as the White Rainbow Three Immortals.

It must be known that Bihai was the Dao grounds of Shenxu Ancestor, to claim a piece of land under Daluo Immortal Venerable’s watch, the power of these three demons was by no means ordinary.

It is said they offended a certain True God, yet there was no evidence, and General Qingluan was tasked to investigate. The three demons took refuge in Bihai for many years and had never left, gathering many evil spirits as their followers.

And what those under my command are responsible for garrisoning is one of those followers, a Snake Demon with Heavenly Immortal Cultivation.

This new General’s recent actions already had the hint of ’startling the snake by hitting the grass’, and now even more so, he seemed intent on heading straight for the Demon Cave to eradicate this evil in one fell swoop.

This eager intent to earn merit was too obvious, but the other party had just descended to this place, how could he know the dangers within?

"Why don’t you persuade him," You Yunshan glared at the person beside him.

...

Shi Yong slightly lowered his eyes, standing quietly by the side, eyes never leaving the Golden Body’s figure.

Hearing this, he just smiled: "The General has issued an order, we just need to follow."

After all, the demons encountered these days were of too low a cultivation, and so far, they have not yet caused the General to reveal methods beyond the Immortal Seal.

Tsk, prudent enough.

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