Chapter 264.3: Bright Moon Between the Clouds, Vibrant Flowers Amidst Green Leaves - Part 3

Yun Jianyue stood for some time. Suddenly, a figure appeared next to him, it was a very good-looking middle-aged daoist.

"Temple Master."

Yun Jianyue hurriedly bowed and was very serious.

No one dared to slight this Temple Master of the Infatuation Daoist Temple.

After all, in the entire Dao society, countless cultivators had to address him respectfully as 'Temple Master' when facing him.

The Temple Master glanced at him and asked with a grin, "Are you planning to wait here to see that girl?"

Yun Jianyue shook his head and said, "Not just to see her."

The Temple Master was somewhat surprised and clicked his tongue, "So you've really figured it out? You're not afraid of disappointment?"

Yun Jianyue smiled bitterly, "Since there are expectations, naturally, I'm afraid of disappointment. But if I don't try, how will I know the result?"

The Temple Master looked appreciatively at Yun Jianyue and said, "Since you have this idea, then the Great Beyond isn't your final destination. It won't be long before the Infatuation Daoist Temple gains another Nepenthe cultivator."

Yun Jianyue nodded. As a genius, if he lacked this bit of confidence, he would not deserve the title of a genius.

"Chief Enforcer..."

Although he had already sent a message back through Daoist Ning Gui, Yun Jianyue was still concerned and wanted to say something.

The Temple Master glanced at him and shook his head, saying, "I can't possibly know everything in the world, but I naturally know the matters within the temple. He didn't hide anything either, how could I not know?"

Yun Jianyue furrowed his brow slightly as he said rather worriedly. "What is Martial Uncle Chief Enforcer really doing?"

The Temple Master shook his head, indicating to stop bringing this matter up. He changed the subject, "This time, stay on the mountain for some time. You just entered the Great Beyond, your cultivation needs to be consolidated. Don't leave the mountain unless necessary."

Yun Jianyue spoke softly, "Regarding the matter of venturing out to sea, Temple Master, do you already have a candidate in mind?"

The Temple Master chuckled and said, "I've made a decision on that matter. You don't need to worry. The Infatuation Daoist Temple won't lose. But not every matter requires your involvement. That would be too lame."

When the topic of winning and losing came up, Yun Jianyue felt a bit embarrassed, but he quickly talked about his battle with Chen Chao in a calm manner. In their encounter, they had reached a stalemate, but given the difference in their realms, this was essentially a defeat for him.

The Temple Master paid it no mind and said, "The Great Liang Dynasty has been lying low for many years, so there are naturally areas where they excel. Even I can't guarantee a sure victory over that Emperor in the divine capital."

Hearing this, Yun Jianyue was genuinely shocked. He had always regarded Temple Master as the most powerful figure in his heart. Out of all the cultivators in the world, he had never thought that anyone could surpass him.

The Temple Master looked at Yun Jianyue and understood his thoughts. He said calmly, "There's no such thing as being invincible in the world. Putting aside that Great Liang Emperor, even the elusive master of the Sword Sect, who knows how easy it is to deal with him? A great sword immortal who has reached the end of Nepenthe... do you really know how terrifying that is?"

There were two sword cultivation lineages in the world, the Sword Sect being the lineage that was gradually dwindling away. Not many people knew how many terrifying sword cultivators were in that sect, and they naturally did not know what cultivation realm that master of the Sword Sect was either.

"I had a battle with him when I was young. It ended in a draw, same as with you. Now, I no longer know his current realm. But if a great sword immortal goes crazy and wants to kill someone, I might not be able to stop him."

"What epiphany? Everyone knows his thoughts, right? Maybe he just wants closure now?"

"I don't think so. Maybe he just wants to put an end to it."

"Senior Brother Yun might be disappointed!"

A crowd gathered below the cliff and many people were talking here. Although it was far away, the voices still transmitted over, drifting into Yun Jianyue's ears.

Yun Jianyue paid no attention to these remarks. He just continued up the mountain path. Before long, he arrived at the edge of the cliff; only a few meters away from Ye Zhihua.

Then, Yun Jianyue stopped and watched the remnant dusk.

Countless people below were now looking up at them.

Ye Zhihua did not turn around; she simply watched the distant afterglow, her thoughts a mystery.

These two individuals were the Twin Pillars of Daoism, they were already renowned young geniuses in the Dao society many years ago. Countless people had viewed them as a match made in heaven. Even the elders in the Infatuation Daoist Temple believed that if these two became Dao companions, their offspring would be remarkable geniuses too.

Hence, many people had hoped for their union, but things were never that simple.

After so many years, nothing else had occurred between them. She remained the senior sister, and he remained the junior brother.

No matter what Yun Jianyue thought, facing such a Ye Zhihua, he could not say anything.

But today seemed different.

Yun Jianyue probably felt that living each day without any progress like this was meaningless, and it was time to do something else.

But would Ye Zhihua accept?

Would there be a good outcome?

Nobody knew.

Everyone was waiting for the result.

The Temple Master stood at a distance, accompanied by several aged daoists with weathered faces. They were from the current or previous generation of the Infatuation Daoist Temple. The Temple Master even had to address some of them as 'Martial Uncle'.

"It seems this young lad is going to be like a moth flying into the flames. Then, will his Dao heart shatter?"

An elderly daoist with a weathered face and white hair said worriedly, "This lad, because of his affection for that girl, has appeared to have a firm Dao heart normally. But unfortunately, that girlie is the most vulnerable and delicate part of his heart. If he really addresses the elephant in the room and there is no good result, he might not be able to accept it. A shattered Dao heart is also a possibility. A genius of our daoist temple will be lost. You're not doing a good job, Temple Master."

The old daoist was somewhat angry, his voice trembling slightly. Although he was reprimanding, his tone was still tepid.

The Temple Master felt somewhat helpless and said, "Martial Uncle, let the young ones solve their own issues. What can we do about it?"

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