NOVPUBIn the neighboring cultivation world, Li Muyang was insignificant, hunted by various sects, as everyone coveted his Immortal Artifact.
The Immortal Artifact Masters could choose to kill him to eliminate potential danger, even for the slightest "what if" possibility.
But on the Tianyuan Continent, no one could judge Li Muyang based on "groundless accusations" or "possible threats."
Not to mention Li Muyang’s renowned fame as [Immortal Wu Ming], just the Sword Cultivators standing behind him from the Mysterious Sword Sect were enough to make him invincible on the Tianyuan Continent.
It could be said that the Tianyuan Continent was Li Muyang’s safe haven, his sanctuary.
Here, only entities like the Evil God, which could not communicate, were considered enemies.
Sure enough, when Li Muyang revealed his [Wu Ming] identity, the Heart Moon Fox was instantly excited.
[Heart Moon Fox: Good! I’ll wait for you at Qingsong Temple]
[Heart Moon Fox: Cang Su San, you’d better not lie to me! The consequences of lying to me are terrible!]
The Heart Moon Fox’s words brought about a moment of silence among the other Immortal Artifact Masters.
After a while, Wei Suyi spoke.
[Wei Suyi: Heart Moon Fox, trusting him so easily... is very dangerous]
The Heart Moon Fox’s reply was straightforward.
[Heart Moon Fox: If he truly is a great demon planning to harm me by deceiving me, as long as he dares to come to Qingsong Temple, I’ll make sure he never leaves]
[Heart Moon Fox: Besides, you all hardly know Immortal Wu Ming]
[Heart Moon Fox: You are from the other side of the Misty Sea, I don’t know what kind of world your side is, but in my world, if not for Immortal Wu Ming stopping Emperor Lu’s apocalyptic destruction, everything would have already been reduced to ruins]
[Heart Moon Fox: You claim he might be a world-ending demon and wish to kill him to prevent future calamity; that’s just your fear and selfishness]
[Heart Moon Fox: On the Tianyuan Continent, Immortal Wu Ming indeed slew an apocalyptic demon and saved countless lives]
[Heart Moon Fox: If he is truly Immortal Wu Ming, then even if he falls into demonhood and wants to destroy the world, we cultivators of Tianyuan Continent must do everything in our power to save him!] 𝑛𝑜𝑣𝑝𝑢𝘣.𝘤𝑜𝘮
The Heart Moon Fox’s simple and candid words silenced everyone in the chat group.
Not only did Wei Suyi and the others stop talking, but even Li Muyang, who was initially watching the drama, fell silent.
Sometimes, honest and straightforward truths strike the heart most directly.
After a long moment of silence, Li Muyang smiled and replied in the group.
[Cang Su San: Good girl, well said! Show these selfish people what true, pure-hearted cultivators are like!]
In the neighboring cultivation world, everything revolved around profits and resources; cultivation was reduced to nothing more than accumulating resources, with no emphasis on refining one’s character.
But on the Tianyuan Continent, the ancient cultivation methods were still preserved.
Prioritizing character, speaking of karmic connections, removing impurities to seek truth, refining the Dao; accomplished cultivators had exceptional wisdom and compassion. Those with unrighteous intentions often succumbed to Heart Demons, lost their sanity, and died along the path of cultivation.
Now, these two entirely different systems and philosophies clashed, creating a brilliant spark.
Li Muyang deeply disliked the cultivation world’s mafia-style methodology that placed personal gain above all else in cultivation.
Now, the Heart Moon Fox’s words had earned his admiration, and he felt a strong urge to applaud the girl.
The Immortal Artifact Masters in the chat group also fell silent.
At times like this, wielding the moral high ground could be extremely effective.
After all, their initial intent to kill Li Muyang was justified by waving the moral high ground, claiming that killing him would ensure peace for the world.
Now confronted by the Heart Moon Fox, who stood atop an even higher moral high ground, their arguments were thoroughly defeated.
Wei Suyi stopped talking altogether, and his avatar went dark, signaling he’d gone offline.
Dou Sujiu let out a sigh.
[Dou Sujiu: What a sharp-tongued young girl]
[Ghost Mansion Seven: Little girl, I admire you. I hope Cang Su San lives up to your expectations of him]
Soon, the members of the chat group gradually went offline.
A bunch of worldly-wise veterans, knowing they couldn’t persuade her, no longer wasted their efforts.
Meanwhile, Li Muyang was already nearing Qingsong Temple.
Wei Suyi and the others had spent so much time explaining Li Muyang’s deeds as an Ascendant, as well as the crisis across the two continents, to the Heart Moon Fox that it delayed them significantly.
After another ten minutes or so, Li Muyang saw a mountain shrouded in spiritual energy illuminated by moonlight.
Among the woods halfway up the mountain stood a serene and ancient temple.
Unlike the lavish and opulent sects of the neighboring cultivation world, this Qingsong Temple had no grand palaces or majestic floating islands.
It quietly sat on the mountainside, seemingly no different from an ordinary temple.
Under the large banyan tree at the temple’s entrance, a young girl sat on the stone steps, resting her cheeks in her palms, gazing up at the night sky.
Li Muyang, riding a massive Green Saber Mantis, landed on the ground. The girl immediately sprang up, her expression curious and delighted as she asked.
"Are you Immortal Wu Ming?"
The girl’s eyes gleamed like bright gemstones in the dark.
She unabashedly examined Li Muyang, her joy and curiosity unrestrained.
Meanwhile, within the temple behind her, six or seven figures stood silently in the shadows.
These few were the only cultivators within Qingsong Temple.
Li Muyang smiled and nodded, saying, "Do I need to prove it?"
The girl shook her head. "No need to prove it; you are him."
"You’re an outsider, and though you may have heard tales of Immortal Wu Ming, the legends don’t mention that Immortal Wu Ming has ties to the Mysterious Sword Sect."
"Across the entire Tianyuan Continent, very few know of your connection to Liu Li Fairy."
"The fact that you’re seeking out Liu Li Fairy instead of the senior brothers of the Mysterious Sword Sect proves your identity."
"Most people who know of Immortal Wu Ming’s lore would think to approach the senior brothers of the Mysterious Sword Sect; only you would mention Chu Qingxue."
"On the Tianyuan Continent, Chu Qingxue isn’t widely known."
The girl’s gaze lingered on Li Muyang, filled with intrigue as she said, "So, senior, you and Chu Qingxue are friends? Are you quite close?"
"What’s the extent of your relationship with her?"
The girl’s eyes sparkled with gossip.
Li Muyang cleared his throat and glared at the overly familiar young girl, saying, "In these critical times for the world, is this all you care about—trivial gossip?"
"Didn’t you say you’re facing trouble and need assistance? How can I help you?"
Li Muyang stared at the young girl, addressing the matter at hand.
The girl, however, chuckled mischievously and replied, "Actually, everything is fine. I just obtained the Three Immortals Tower and wanted to test the attitudes and personalities of the senior experts."
"Unexpectedly, I’ve stumbled upon so many astonishing secrets."
"The mysterious Immortal Wu Ming turns out to be an Ascendant… hehe… Immortal, you’re heading south right now, correct? Why not take me along?"
"I’ve long wanted to leave the mountain for a trip. If you take me along, I can even help you."
