Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 278: The First Creed Leader

Beef hotpot was renowned worldwide, and the patrons here had come specifically for it. However, Yun Zhi’s otherworldly and aloof demeanor clashed with the lively atmosphere of the hotpot restaurant. Many people couldn’t help but steal glances at Lu Yang and Yun Zhi, curious about their identities.

Those attentive would notice that while the man and woman were speaking, not a single word could be heard. This wasn’t due to a simple Soundproof Array but something more profound, closer to an illusory spell.

Yun Zhi picked up a piece of beef from the pot and dipped it in satay sauce. Parting her mouth slightly, she placed it in her mouth. Her movements were so graceful that it seemed less like she was eating hotpot and more like she was savoring a precious natural treasure.

“Beef hotpot is a specialty of Dayan Commandery. Since the chance is hard to come by, you should try the local cuisine to broaden your experiences. With your idiosyncratic personality, you are destined to walk the path of secular cultivators. This is also a part of your cultivation and training.”

Yun Zhi paused before continuing, “It’s also a celebration of your successful advancement to the Golden Core Stage.” She raised her teacup and clinked it with Lu Yang’s.

Lu Yang was honored and flustered, gingerly lifting his teacup.

After the meal, the two left the restaurant. Lu Yang reminisced the taste lingering on his tongue. I have to admit, it was really delicious.

Just as Lu Yang was about to ask where they were going next, he felt Yun Zhi tugging his collar.

Yun Zhi took a step forward, and the space warped. The surrounding scene instantly shifted from the entrance of the restaurant to the desolate waste mountain.

“This is the real Shrinking Earth To Inches!” the Everlasting Immortal Fairy exclaimed in excitement.

Spending much time with Lu Yang had made her almost forget that the real Shrinking Earth To Inches was a spatial spell, not burrowing in and out of the earth.

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On the waste mountain, soldiers had set up camp and were on standby for battle. These were the elite troops of the Great Xia Dynasty; they were all cultivators who could construct a Military Soul Great Array to face enemies. Since the Everlasting Ruins was the birthplace of the Everlasting Creed, the imperial court had no choice but to take it seriously.

“Is this Fellow Daoist Yun Zhi?” An old general clad in heavy armor approached, his demeanor emanating decisiveness. Every step he took was accompanied by the heavy clang of his armor.

The old general had already received word that the Dao-Seeking Sect would send someone to explore the Everlasting Ruins. This elite army he commanded was capable of challenging even a Transcendent Tribulation cultivator, and he held a prominent position in court.

Despite all that, he didn’t dare to act arrogantly in front of Yun Zhi.

The reason was simple: he had been fortunate enough to witness Yun Zhi in action.

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At the same time, he couldn’t help but wonder, Did the court invite Yun Zhi to explore the Everlasting Immortal Ruins or to demolish it?

Yun Zhi nodded, saying nothing more.

The old general’s gaze lingered on Lu Yang. This young cultivator just formed his golden core. Why did Fellow Daoist Yun Zhi bring him along?

But since Fellow Daoist Yun Zhi brought him here, there’s no need to question it.

I mean, I can’t possibly stop her, right?

“This way, please.” The old general gestured politely, inviting Yun Zhi to enter the Everlasting Ruins.

The soldiers who noticed this scene secretly speculated about the identities of the visitors. To warrant such respect from the general—just who could they be?

The Eldest Imperial Princess? The Grand Imperial Princess?[1] Or perhaps some great Transcendent Tribulation cultivator?

The soldiers were highly disciplined. Despite their questions, they didn’t show it, instead focusing on their duties and practicing their combat techniques for the battlefield.

The old general led the two to a deep and pitch-black cave. “This is the place. According to the members of the Everlasting Creed, over ten thousand years ago, the first creed leader was summoned by the Everlasting Immortal and came here in a dream. He saw two elderly men playing chess—one was the Everlasting Immortal, and the other immortal was the Ancient Nameless One.

“The first creed leader was captivated by their game of chess. When the game ended, the two old men and the chessboard vanished. Upon waking from his dream, he found himself at the entrance of the Everlasting Ruins in the middle of the mountain.

“However, according to our investigations, this story was fabricated to elevate the origins of the Everlasting Creed. The only portion that matched reality is that the protagonist was the first creed leader.

“The truth was that the first creed leader illegally logged trees here to sell them, but he was later caught by the authorities and imprisoned for fifty years. After his release from prison, he reflected on his criminal past, summarized his experiences, and actively improved himself. Afterward, he specially studied the Tree-Planting Mantra, planting and uprooting trees until he mastered it with major success.

“When he uprooted an ancient tree, he was astonished to discover a bottomless cave beneath it. He purchased a personal accident insurance policy and ventured into the cave.

“There, he found the Everlasting Ruins and learned of the Everlasting Immortal’s existence. After obtaining several immortal treasures, he was greatly inspired. He realized that running an evil creed could earn spirit stones faster than logging.

“This is also reflected in the penal code—the former is punishable by death, while the latter carries a sentence of less than life imprisonment.

“When setting up the Everlasting Creed, he also faced numerous challenges, such as insufficient funds and manpower. When funds were lacking, he took out loans. When manpower was inadequate, he recruited fellow criminals from prison. Surmounting innumerable obstacles, the first creed leader finally established the Everlasting Creed.”

Lu Yang asked, “How did you uncover such a detailed account?” He found the first creed leader’s life story incredibly rich, enough to write a book. The court is truly impressive to have investigated in so much detail.

“Oh, the investigation wasn’t difficult. After all, he wrote a memoir.” The old general pulled a book from his robes. “This one. I’ve been reading it as a novel recently. It’s quite entertaining.”

Lu Yang, “...”

So you think you’ve achieved fame and success, huh?

The old general added, “Later, the second creed leader staged a coup, killed the first creed leader, and fraudulently claimed his insurance payout.”

1. The first type of princess refers to the eldest daughter of the emperor or the emperor’s eldest sister, while the second type of princess refers to the aunt of the emperor. ☜