The Cannon Fodder Female Supporting Character Captured the Villainous Demon Venerable - Chapter 70

Chapter 70: Not Really Sneaking In.

Relying on the spatial traversing ability of the Dual-Polarity Nest, the three soon arrived above the main gate of the Spiritual Sword Immortal Gate.

Mo Xun had clashed with the Spiritual Sword Immortal Gate cultivators several times, but this was her first time approaching the sect’s main base. She noted that its scale was quite large, nearly twice the size of the Heavenly Mountain Immortal Gate, and the Water Moon Immortal Gate could not compare at all.

“Are there many more sword cultivators than spell cultivators?” Mo Xun asked curiously.

“Yes,” Wen Yuchan replied. “Spell cultivators value talent more than sword cultivators. The Heavenly Mountain Immortal Gate has fewer people, but most are Heavenly Spiritual Roots, or at least Dual Spiritual Roots. The Spiritual Sword Immortal Gate has a wide variety of spiritual root types, so it’s a mixed bag—all kinds of people.”

“That makes sense, especially since they have cultivation methods like the Heaven-Slicing Primordial Sword,” Mo Xun said.

The Heaven-Slicing Primordial Sword was a cultivation method Mo Xun acquired from the scumbag who deceived her Master Bai Muqing. It seemed to be a high-level inner-sect method of the Spiritual Sword Immortal Gate, which prompted a group of Spiritual Sword cultivators to fight over it.

Mo Xun had looked through it later. The term “Primordial” referred to mixing spiritual energy of different attributes. The more spiritual roots one possessed, the easier it was to execute.

Mo Xun had Dual Spiritual Roots. Although she successfully condensed Five Qi during her Soul Transformation breakthrough, that was under secluded cultivation. Combat was another matter.

Because she found it troublesome, she ultimately did not cultivate the Heaven-Slicing Primordial Sword.

She wondered what the Spiritual Sword Immortal Gate’s reaction would be if she auctioned it off at the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion.

The Spiritual Sword Immortal Gate was one of the three great immortal gates, guarded by more than one Great Ascension stage cultivator. Therefore, this time, Yun Wushang did not shock the entire sect with demonic energy infused in her voice as she did the previous two times. Instead, she let Wen Yuchan handle the negotiation.

The cultivators guarding the mountain gate of the Spiritual Sword Immortal Gate were much higher in cultivation than those at the Red Refinement Immortal Gate. Even if they hadn’t seen Wen Yuchan before and didn’t know her identity, they sensed the Great Ascension stage spiritual energy on her and were very respectful, taking the message to the inner sect.

“The two elders are in seclusion and we don’t know when they will emerge. Senior, please come back another day.”

“Seclusion?” Yun Wushang sneered. “I’ll go and smash their cultivation cave dwelling right now!”

“That might not be a good idea, since it’s the Spiritual Sword Immortal Gate,” Mo Xun stopped Yun Wushang. “How about I do the smashing?”

Yun Wushang: ?

Wen Yuchan: ?

Facing their surprised looks, Mo Xun blinked innocently and explained to Yun Wushang: “I have a personal grudge with the Spiritual Sword Immortal Gate, so I can smash it however I like. If you, as the Demon Venerable, go smash it, it might easily escalate into another Immortal-Demon War.”

Yun Wushang: “Let it escalate. Anyway, the combined Great Ascension stage cultivators of the entire immortal cultivation world cannot currently withstand our Immortal-Binding Demon-Suppressing Entangling Cage Covered in Ice Array.”

Wen Yuchan: “…And who named that?”

Mo Xun chuckled.

She knew that the names she and Yun Wushang came up with were very straightforward, and the way Yun Wushang seriously spoke the name aloud was overly cute.

But, that’s how it should be. The formation they jointly executed was given the name they collaborated on. There was nothing wrong with that.

So, after laughing, Mo Xun responded earnestly: “Activating the Immortal-Binding Demon-Suppressing Entangling Cage Covered in Ice Array requires the Black Tortoise Great Array to protect the array core. Maintaining the Black Tortoise Great Array consumes a large amount of spirit stones. These are all resources I need for my ascension. Wasting them like this would pain me.”

Wen Yuchan: “…”

Wen Yuchan: So, the array is definitely called the Immortal-Binding Demon-Suppressing Entangling Cage Covered in Ice Array? Do you both shout half the name when you activate it?

…Perhaps this is what it means to be partners in love. Wen Yuchan mused inwardly.

“So, you’re really going to smash it?” Yun Wushang confirmed with Mo Xun.

“Smash it,” Mo Xun was serious. “We’ll smash the place where they are in seclusion. Intentionally instigating the Immortal-Demon War is an unforgivable offense.”

Just then, the crow on Mo Xun’s shoulder flapped its wings and spoke in human language: “Someone is coming.”

Its voice was more mature than Eighteen’s and felt very gentle.

Hearing its voice, Mo Xun released her spiritual sense and indeed sensed a Great Ascension Initial stage cultivator approaching her at an extremely fast speed.

But not from the direction of the Spiritual Sword Immortal Gate, but…

Mo Xun turned to look behind her and saw a familiar face, wearing a black robe with silver-gray lapels. The cool tones made the person appear powerful and aloof.

The person was Chu Jiuqu.

This should be the first time she had appeared before Mo Xun wearing this outfit, yet for Mo Xun, it wasn’t the first time she had seen her in this attire.

The last time was during her breakthrough from the Golden Core to the Nascent Soul stage, when she was struck by the Nascent Soul lightning tribulation and experienced a heart devil illusion.

Until today, Mo Xun had always thought it was just a heart devil illusion, but… how could a heart devil illusion predict the style of clothes the Great Ascension stage Chu Jiuqu would wear?

Chu Jiuqu flew in front of Mo Xun, assuming she was stunned because she didn’t expect her to come. She explained: “I happened to be passing by, sensed the Black Feather Fan’s aura, and came. It really is you. Junior Sister Mo, Yun Wushang, long time no see.”

“And this is…” She looked at Wen Yuchan.

“Just call me Wen Yuchan,” Wen Yuchan said calmly.

“Fellow Daoist Wen, it’s a pleasure. I am Chu Jiuqu,” Chu Jiuqu raised a hand and bowed to her.

Mo Xun finally recovered, responding in a calm tone: “Senior Sister, how have you been? Where are you headed?”

Chu Jiuqu replied: “I found a secluded place to enter seclusion and break through. Now that the Six-Nine Heavenly Tribulation is over, I was planning to return to the Water Moon Immortal Gate to report back to Master.”

Mo Xun: “I see. Congratulations on your breakthrough to Great Ascension, Senior Sister!”

Mo Xun: As expected of the female lead, I relied on the system to jump a realm, and she’s already catching up.

Wait a minute… why is she the “female lead”?

Mo Xun began to ponder this question for the first time. With the disappearance of the system and as she grew closer to the Heavenly Dao, she became increasingly certain that this world was truly real, not a book.

If so, who defined the female lead and the villain?

Still distracted, Chu Jiuqu asked: “Junior Sister Mo, why are you here? Is there some conflict with the Spiritual Sword Immortal Gate again?”

Mo Xun realized Chu Jiuqu was likely unaware of the Immortal-Demon War. She then recounted the incident of the Spiritual Sword Immortal Gate instigating the war. However, she didn’t mention the possible involvement of the City of Shadows, only stating that she was there to question the Spiritual Sword cultivators about their reasons for provoking the war.

Chu Jiuqu frowned deeply after hearing the account: “Using the banner of eliminating demons and protecting the righteous path to bully the few is truly detestable! Seclusion is probably just an excuse. If they are truly in seclusion, I will go and smash their cave dwellings!”

Mo Xun: ?

Yun Wushang: ?

Wen Yuchan: ?

Wen Yuchan: No, are all people who have stayed at the Water Moon Immortal Gate this violent?

If that’s the case…

Wen Yuchan sighed, then said: “I’ll do it. If I shatter their mental state, they will naturally come out of seclusion.”

Hearing this, the three turned their attention to her.

No one tried to stop her; they all looked expectant.

Wen Yuchan smiled helplessly, then circulated her spiritual power.

She had a single Wood Spiritual Root. Her spiritual power was released from her body, rapidly condensing into a giant seed.

The seed took root on the Spiritual Sword Immortal Gate’s defensive array and rapidly grew into a colossal tree that covered the sky. The tree bloomed with snow-white flowers.

When the wind blew, the petals fluttered down, covering the entire Spiritual Sword Immortal Gate in just a few breaths.

The Spiritual Sword cultivators looked up in confusion at the giant tree towering into the clouds and the petals falling like rain. Before they could sense any danger, they smelled a faint fragrance. The scent was very gentle, unconsciously soothing their nerves and gradually blurring their consciousness.

Spiritual Sword cultivators fell to the ground one after another. Those who were flying fell helplessly. Soon, looking across the entire Spiritual Sword Immortal Gate, there wasn’t a single conscious cultivator below the Great Ascension stage.

Mo Xun watched the breathtaking scene and couldn’t help but exclaim, “Wow!”

Although she had always known that any Great Ascension stage cultivator had the power to destroy a sect alone—even she had that strength—actually witnessing Wen Yuchan strike the Spiritual Sword Immortal Gate was still very impressive.

“These people won’t remember what happened after they wake up,” Wen Yuchan said. “That way, they won’t get involved in the dispute between us and those two Great Ascension stage cultivators.”

Mo Xun summarized with a smile: “If you knock everyone out, it doesn’t count as sneaking in.”

No sooner had she spoken than the two Great Ascension stage Spiritual Sword cultivators appeared above the sect’s defensive array.

When they first appeared, their brows were furrowed, and their eyes even carried killing intent.

But upon seeing the four Great Ascension stage cultivators, their eyes instantly cleared.

One of them hesitated before speaking: “…Wen Yuchan, what is the meaning of this?”

Wen Yuchan asked back calmly: “Where is your Sect Master?”

The other man replied: “The Sect Master has been in seclusion for many years and sees no one.”

Wen Yuchan: “No wonder the Spiritual Sword Immortal Gate has become increasingly ridiculous in recent years. Without the pillar, the top beam will warp the bottom ones.”

“You!” The first man wanted to refute, but his gaze swept over Mo Xun and Yun Wushang. He ultimately swallowed his words, suppressing his anger, and asked, “May I ask why you came here with the Demon Venerable?”

Wen Yuchan looked at Yun Wushang, signaling her to ask. Yun Wushang did not hold back and asked: “I heard that the Immortal-Demon War was the idea of you two.”

Hearing this, both their faces changed instantly. They realized the four were here to hold them accountable. If they couldn’t give a satisfactory answer, they wouldn’t live to see the sunrise tomorrow.

The first man hurriedly bowed towards Yun Wushang: “Demon Venerable, you misunderstand! We were, at most, respondents! The instigator was someone else!”

He had charged to the front during the Immortal-Demon War with righteous indignation; now he was equally terrified and trembling.

Yun Wushang’s cold eyes glanced at him: “Who?”

The Spiritual Sword cultivator lowered his head and replied: “A Great Ascension stage cultivator named An Sheng, who claimed to be a rogue cultivator.”

Yun Wushang looked at Wen Yuchan. Wen Yuchan spoke up: “Yes, that rogue cultivator is named An Sheng. She is a female cultivator with a Heavenly Spiritual Root of the Earth element. I don’t know anything else.”

“What did she tell you?” Yun Wushang asked the two Spiritual Sword cultivators.

The other man replied: “She said you intended to kill all the Great Ascension stage cultivators in the immortal cultivation world and dominate it, and your first target was the Treasure Saint Immortal Venerable of the Heavenly Mountain Immortal Gate…”

Before he finished speaking, the first man urgently added: “We all know now that you and the Treasure Saint Immortal Venerable… pfft, that you and Luo Baozhu had a personal feud, and you killed her only for revenge. Since that’s the case, we have no grudge against each other.”

“What a fine ‘no grudge’,” Yun Wushang sneered. “If you couldn’t kill me, you pretend you never tried?”

As she finished speaking, she suddenly released her Great Ascension stage pressure.

She was now at Great Ascension Grand Completion, two minor stages above them, instantly pressing the two down from mid-air.

The two Spiritual Sword cultivators crashed to the ground at a terrifying speed, creating two deep pits. They were forced to lie prostrate in the pits, their faces filled with terror.

“This Venerable does not trust you,” Yun Wushang lifted her chin, narrowing her eyes, looking down at them. “But I have a promise with someone not to wantonly kill the innocent. So, wait for me to confirm this at the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion. If there is a single lie in your words, prepare your necks!”

As her voice faded, she withdrew her pressure and turned to leave.

Mo Xun followed her, asking softly: “Still going to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion?”

They went through all this effort to avoid going to the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion, and now they still have to go?

Yun Wushang replied softly: “Since they named that rogue cultivator, and we can’t find her, if we want to know more about her, we have no choice but to ask the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion. As for the cost…”

She stared at Mo Xun.

Mo Xun blinked: “…Do I look very wealthy?”

Yun Wushang: “If you, who can refine ninth-grade pills, are not considered wealthy, then the immortal cultivation world is full of poor people.”

That was true…

Mo Xun pondered for a while, then responded: “Fine, I know what to do.”

Five years ago, she attempted to foresee the future but only learned that the City of Shadows would cause trouble five years later. She didn’t know the exact time, so she dared not spend time refining pills and artifacts. But if she could persuade the Heavenly Mystery Pavilion to share the information with her in advance, she could refine enough pills and artifacts later to compensate.

Just then, Chu Jiuqu spoke up: “What’s wrong? Do you need a lot of spirit stones? I have eight hundred million left after my breakthrough. I wonder if that’s enough for you?”

Mo Xun: !

Mo Xun: Senior Sister! You are the best Senior Sister in the whole world!