Chapter 161

Chapter 161

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Certainly, Jun Dongjin is in an advantageous position.

His mutated innate talent is sufficient to place him among the top fifty of the Daoist Immortal Sect's several hundred thousand years of history.

Moreover, Jun Dongjin is steady in character. If he can advance into the Void Refinement Stage, maintaining the Daoist Immortal Sect's dominant position in the Central Divine Continent won't be difficult.

However, Jun Dongjin is ultimately an outsider.

Even if he marries a female cultivator from the Mu Family, he is still an outsider.

Jun Dongjin becoming the future sect master of the Daoist Immortal Sect will definitely not allow the Mu Family to continue to dominate, regardless of the reason.

This is the instinct of those in power.

On the contrary, if Mu Mengting becomes the next sect master of the Daoist Immortal Sect, the aforementioned situation will not occur. After all, Mu Mengting is a cultivator of the Mu Family.

Mu Qingliu remained calm. At his level, it doesn't matter much who becomes the next sect master of the sect.

The most important thing is how to uphold the interests of the Mu Family.

And, although Mu Mengting is not as good as Jun Dongjin, compared to the others in the Daoist Immortal Sect, Mu Mengting is already at the top.

With the accumulation of the Daoist Immortal Sect's several hundred thousand years of heritage, there will be no problem with Mu Mengting assuming the position of sect master.

"Dongjin, don't blame me."

"If you must blame someone, blame that you are not from the Mu Family."

Mu Qingliu thought to himself.

In fact, if it were a few decades or centuries later, and if Jun Dongjin were to advance into the Void Refinement Stage before Mu Mengting, Mu Qingliu would indeed have considered grooming Jun Dongjin as the next sect master of the Daoist Immortal Sect.

Unfortunately, time waits for no one.

When both of them are at similar stages of progression, Mu Qingliu naturally prioritizes his own family.

Since he has decided to fully nurture Mu Mengting, Mu Qingliu naturally begins to suppress Jun Dongjin.

Otherwise, if Jun Dongjin were to see Mu Mengting attempting to advance into the Void Refinement Stage with the full support of the sect, it would inevitably upset his mentality.

At that time, whatever action he takes would be detrimental to the sect.

Therefore, Mu Qingliu intends to transfer Jun Dongjin out of the Daoist Immortal Sect in advance.

"With Dongjin's talent, even without the assistance of the sect, he will have the opportunity to step into the realm of Semi-Ancient Sage in the future."

"I'll be the villain this time and personally arrange for Dongjin and his family to leave."

"Later, when Mengting becomes the sect master, I'll bring Dongjin back and entrust him with important responsibilities, then I can gain Dongjin's loyalty."

Mu Qingliu thought to himself.

In the world of cultivation, individuals may possess great power, but managing a force is not solely about strength.

Especially in the Daoist Immortal Sect, with the looming threats of the Ghost Palace, Demon Saint Nest, and Blood Demon Sea, the sect master at the level of Semi-Ancient Sage needs to be present on the Daoist Immortal Mountain at all times.

At this time, whether one can effectively manage the entire Central Divine Continent depends on the support they receive.

In Mu Qingliu's view, Jun Dongjin is obviously a very qualified subordinate.

Even if he cannot become the sect master of the Daoist Immortal Sect, being an elder in charge would undoubtedly relieve the sect master of many worries.

Daoist Immortal Mountain.

Jun Dongjin, Mu Lian'er, Jun Xiaoyao, and Jun Zhilan, the four of them sat frowning.

"What does Grandfather mean by having our whole family stationed at Mangya Mountain? It's remote and lacks significant resources. Is it really necessary for all four of us to go?" Jun Zhilan complained.

She was quite content living on the Daoist Immortal Mountain. The spiritual energy here was abundant, and the environment for cultivation was suitable. As for Mangya Mountain? Although it was still within the range of the Central Divine Continent, it was naturally far inferior to the Daoist Immortal Mountain.

"The sect master must have his reasons."

"Perhaps there are important resources in Mangya Mountain that we are unaware of?" Jun Xiaoyao always thought from the perspective of the sect master.

"I'll go ask Father what's going on."

Mu Lian'er stood up, intending to see Mu Qingliu.

She couldn't understand why, out of the blue, Father issued such an order for their whole family.

Over the years, Jun Dongjin had carried out the tasks assigned by the sect master diligently, without any mistakes. There was no need for such a command.

"Lian'er."

Jun Dongjin hurriedly stopped Mu Lian'er.

"The sect master has already issued an order regarding this matter. It's a done deal. If you go inquire about it now, you'll only make things difficult for the sect master."

Jun Dongjin shook his head and said, "Besides, I've been busy with sect matters for the past few decades. Now that I have some free time, it's perfect for a little rest."

"I heard that there are many mortal kingdoms gathered in Mangya Mountain. We can take a good stroll there when the time comes."

"Dad, you're really optimistic." Jun Zhilan rolled her eyes.

But one thing Jun Dongjin said was correct.

Their family's relocation had been decreed by the sect master through a sect order.

There was no room for change or retreat.

Even if they were unwilling, they could only obey the order.

Otherwise, it would be a betrayal of the sect.

"Perhaps Father just wants to temper our temperament, and we'll be back soon," Mu Lian'er comforted.

Daoist Immortal Mountain.

Peak of the Mu Family's mountain.

Mu Mengting and several trusted subordinates arrived at a hidden chamber atop the peak.

Lin Yuan sat cross-legged.

"Go, follow them."

Lin Yuan's mind moved slightly.

His Yin True Spirit emerged from his body and quickly disappeared from the spot.

On the Ancient Path of the Abyss.

This was the obligatory route to Mangya Mountain.

In the dense forest beside the ancient path.

Several figures stood silently.

These figures, concealed in aura, were all powerful cultivators at the Nascent Soul Stage.

"They're here."

"Jun Dongjin's family is approaching."

Several figures carefully observed, sensing the aura thousands of miles away.

They saw a jade carriage swiftly approaching, obviously a high-grade flying artifact.

"We won't need to act later. We can activate this talisman together." The leader of the group struggled to retrieve a pale golden talisman from his storage pouch.

Even without activation, this pale golden talisman exuded incomparable terror.

"A Void Refinement Stage Talisman."

The other figures nearby looked at the talisman with burning eyes.

This was the heritage of the Daoist Immortal Sect. If it weren't for Mu Mengting, let alone producing a Void Refinement Stage Talisman, they wouldn't even have the chance to see one.

"Later, as long as that jade carriage—"

The leading Divine Transformation cultivator began to make arrangements.

Void Refinement Stage Talismans required the cooperation of Divine Transformation Stage cultivators just to activate them.

Suddenly.

Just at that moment.

Under the gaze of several Divine Transformation cultivators.

The pale golden Void Refinement Stage Talisman in their line of sight seemed to be stimulated by something.

It actually activated on its own.

Hum!!!

The Void Refinement Stage Talisman exploded directly.

Forming an illusory defensive barrier.

However, in the next moment.

The defensive barrier shattered.

From the self-activation of the Void Refinement Stage Talisman.

To the formation of the barrier.

Everything happened in an instant.

Even the Divine Transformation cultivators were somewhat bewildered by the speed.

What just happened?

"This?"

The leading Divine Transformation cultivator seemed to realize something, his face showing a hint of fear.

Void Refinement Stage Talismans.

Generally, there were two ways to use them.

One was to activate them actively, which belonged to the category of offense.

The other was passive defense.

That is, when facing an irresistible threat.

The Void Refinement Stage Talisman would activate on its own.

Forming a defensive barrier.

This kind of method, even when facing an attack from a fellow Void Refinement Stage Ancient Sage, the defensive barrier could hold up for a while.

However, just now.

The defensive barrier formed by the Void Refinement Stage Talisman lasted only for an instant?

The leading Divine Transformation cultivator's mind trembled.

He subconsciously looked towards the sky.

Between heaven and earth, at some unknown time, there was a suffocating aura, ancient and vast, obscuring the sky and covering the sun.

The Divine Transformation cultivator could vaguely see, under the sky, beneath the bright moon, a figure emitting the aura of the Yin, almost blending with the moon.

Although this figure was under the bright moon, it seemed to encompass the entire moon.

With his left hand behind his back and his right hand pressing down, as if crushing a few ants, but seemingly hindered by something, he paused for a moment.

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