Bombarding Cultivators with Cluster Artillery

”I often wonder if the Sect has gone mad.”

”Let us go to the Horned Ming Realm and carry out the mission with Dari Swordsman.”

An Tuzi whispered to the surrounding Taoist disciples, ”How is this different from sending a wolf to guard sheep?”

”The elders’ desire for Refining Nothingness has made them lose their sanity; those of us below dare not advise against it.”

”What Brother An says resonates deeply with me…”

Qingmu Daoist Ji Liuyue showed a look of deep misery.

”By the way,”

”When did we last encounter him?”

Xuanwu Daoist thought of something, his heart chilled, and he kept asking.

”Three hundred and fifty-six years, seven months, and twenty-seven days ago, in the Yin and Yang Void.”

Heavenly Calculator Daoist immediately responded.

”That long?”

The surrounding daoists were instantly terrified.

Array Patterns emerged among them spontaneously and formed formations instinctively; their coordination was incredibly proficient, vastly improved from hundreds of years ago — evidently, they had practiced countless times over these centuries, achieving a qualitative leap.

”Logically speaking,”

”He should have already fallen into a bloodthirsty frenzy, that’s the innate nature of the Dari Swordsman; he must be bathed in fresh blood. Recently, there haven’t been any reports of Nascent Soul Cultivators’ deaths, have there?”

Heavenly Calculator Daoist wondered.

He probed around with his Divine Sense without any reservation, scanning the green-clothed youth nearby, confirming his state to make decisions for combat or escape.

”There have been some, those two from Xu Jiezhong… but still, that’s not enough...”

The surrounding daoists whispered among themselves.

Despite their concerns, they proceeded under the accompaniment of the Sect elders.

”Brother Divine Machine…”

”Yuding Daoxiong…”

Sect Masters from the Eight Great Immortal Sects and Divine Mechanism Heavenly Monarch greeted each other like old friends, bowing and shaking hands, respecting each other’s customs without any barriers.

The elders departed together, discussing cooperation between the Sects as they walked.

There was no grand welcoming ceremony; after all, it is wartime, the need for high-level confidentiality precludes any ostentation.

”Fellow Daoists, it’s been a while.”

Jiang Ding stepped forward, as the host, he greeted them with a warm smile: ”You will be accommodated at Qingfeng University for rest, Yu Qianzi is experienced in this regard, let me introduce you...”

”This way, please…”

He enthusiastically led the way like a servant.

Heavenly Calculator Daoist and others immediately felt a chill.

”Jiang Dingzi, don’t put on that kind of smile.”

Qingmu Daoist Ji Liuyue frowned, ”It makes people uncomfortable, I warn you, there’s the Central Array Spirit Computer monitoring here, you won’t have any opportunity.”

”The Horned Ming Realm is the same.”

She added, ”If you dare to harm us, I will immediately activate the secret technique of Refining Nothingness given by the elder, even if it exposes us, it’s not my concern, it’s all your fault.”

”Yes, Jiang Dingzi, you better keep your tricks to yourself.”

”This matter is also crucial for the Eastern Devil School, you better not mess it up in pursuit of trivial gains...”

”...My Human Race’s righteousness...”

The surrounding daoists spoke one after another, issuing clear warnings.

”This is what you say...”

Jiang Ding’s expression stiffened.

These damn things!

He had tried to be nice to them for once, to foster good relations for the upcoming cooperation, but it had led to such skepticism, deeply disappointing him.

”Don’t know a good heart!”

”Then you all just stay comfortably in the Xianmen Sect.”

Jiang Ding dropped his smile, noticeably annoyed, ”Remember, don’t act recklessly, abide by all laws of Xianmen Sect, otherwise do not blame me for being ruthless.”

”Don’t worry.”

An Tuzi sighed in relief.

Ji Liuyue and others’ tense moods relaxed slightly, seeing the abnormal behavior of Dari Swordsman return to normal, which they considered rational.

The group, having no close relations, started discussing the situation in the Horned Ming Realm directly.

”A hundred years... still too rushed. Why can’t we wait until we reach the Nascent Soul Peak?”

An Tuzi complained, ”Such a short time isn’t even enough to refine treasures, let alone cultivate the Concealment Spell, study the surveillance techniques of the Eastern Devil School, and learn the language of the Horned Ming Realm... With all these tasks, there’s hardly any spare time for adequate preparation.”

”There’s no other way; such is the situation.”

”The fluctuations in the channel between the two realms are growing stronger and harder to suppress...”

Heavenly Calculator Daoist shook his head, looking at Jiang Ding with some envy, ”Jiang Dingzi, it seems you are also proficient in the Art of Concealment? Alas, it’s indeed an essential skill. Without the protection of the sect, the Art of Concealment is crucial. It appears that I too must diligently pursue this path.”

”Merely a superficial understanding.”

Jiang Ding responded modestly.

”Yingmozhi doesn’t say the same.”

Heavenly Calculator Daoist remained noncommittal: ”Next, unless necessary, shall we avoid contacting each other?”

”If there is a need, we will seek out Gulin Zi ourselves; she should be willing to help. We also have many experiences to share with her, so there’s no need to bother you.”

”Why push people thousands of miles away?”

”Heavenly Calculator Daoist, your words make me rather heartbroken.”

Jiang Ding sighed, ”I sincerely wished to form friendships with all Fellow Daoists, with great expectations and goodwill, yet right from the start, I was met with your exclusion and disdain.”

”It’s a bit more than my pride can bear.”

Whoosh!

Heavenly Calculator Daoist and the others traversed through space, retreating several kilometers instantly, watching him warily.

They seemed to have seen it already.

An excuse had already been found.

Next would be whatever he intended to do with his damned broken sword, that crazy rotten sword.

”Alas!”

”It seems I truly cannot become friends with you, Fellow Daoists.”

Jiang Ding sighed.

He withdrew his hand from the sword hilt, where it had been at some unknown time, and casually lowered it.

’That’s right!’

’I knew it was like this!!’

An Tuzi, Ji Liuyue, and others cursed inwardly.

After a standoff, they nonchalantly caught up again.

”There really are many Emperors in the Horned Ming Realm.”

Heavenly Calculator Daoist took a deep breath and earnestly said, ”We belong to the same Human Race. Why must we fight amongst ourselves?”

”Those Emperors are immensely sinful and utterly evil; they refuse to end their lives in front of us and have already chosen the path of death, requiring you to save them. There’s really no need to keep an eye on us all the time.”

”The situation now is precarious, exactly when truly united efforts are needed!”

He seemed to be radiating the light of the Righteous Dao, seeking to lead the Human Race to revival and unto the broader expanse of the Domain Starry Sky.

An Tuzi and Xuanwu Daoist among others seemed to deeply agree.

”Nice words.”

”Sounds better than singing.”

Jiang Ding curled his lips, ”You sinister and cunning Heavenly Calculator scoundrel, tell me, what did you do inside my Sword Realm space?”

”Was there no Duty of Human Race at that time?”

”If I weren’t just a bit more alert, I might be dead by now.”

During the last journey to the Yin and Yang Void, Heavenly Calculator Daoist had used the secret technique of harvesting the Mysterious Yellow Primordial Qi to leave a significant hazard inside his nascent Sword Realm space - one capable of causing its collapse.

”What Sword Realm space?”

Heavenly Calculator Daoist was taken aback.

”Keep pretending.”

”Pretend it’s real.”

Jiang Ding smiled.

The Daoists around flickered with a speculative gaze.

”Fellow Daoist, you misunderstand me.”

Heavenly Calculator Daoist sincerely said, ”If you have any doubts, please elaborate. Let us discuss them together. As Heavenly Calculator, my conscience is clear, and there must be some misunderstanding. Please speak clearly.”

”No need.”

”Fellow Daoist, your skills were indeed superior then, and I truly admire that.”

Jiang Ding gestured dismissively, not wanting to dwell on it.

He led them to the Qingfeng University God-Transforming Level dormitories, settled them in, and introduced various aspects.

Afterward, he informed Gu Lin True Lord to take over and bid his leave.