I Outworked the Entire Cultivation World

Chapter 697: Chapter 644: A Meeting of Minds

Jiang Yuebai followed Wenn Jian to the highest peak on Biya Island, which had already become the main pavilion of Feiyan Pavilion in the North Sea. Fang Ruyan had been in seclusion here in recent years and seldom returned to the Fang Family’s territory in Kongfang City.

But with the Transmission Array in place, in case something happens with the Fang Family, she can return anytime to handle it.

”...Now, the sisters in the pavilion are completely disappointed in the Fang Family of Kongfang City. Many feel that those men will never change their views on women. Some sisters often say, it might be better to just destroy the Fang Family...”

Walking along the garden corridor leading to the Inner Hall, Jiang Yuebai asked Wenn Jian about the matters of the Fang Family.

”What do you think?”

Wenn Jian paused, ”What do their views have to do with me? I just need to do well myself, and time will prove everything.”

Jiang Yuebai nodded slightly, Wenn Jian’s thoughts were quite similar to hers, basically ’it’s none of my business’; those men’s disdain for her doesn’t stop her from defeating them.

Saying so, Wenn Jian suddenly turned to glance at Jiang Yuebai and cautiously asked, ”Are you really back from the Upper Realm, senior? Isn’t it said that only those at the Divinity Transformation Stage can ascend to the Upper Realm?”

Jiang Yuebai calmly smiled, ”That’s right, I’m back from the Upper Realm.”

Wenn Jian was full of envy, ”The Upper Realm... is it good?”

Jiang Yuebai pondered and said, ”It’s naturally good, but opportunities and dangers coexist. In our Earth Spiritual Realm, as long as Golden Core cultivators are careful, not too arrogant, they can walk with ease.”

”But in the Upper Realm, Golden Core is just the start of the Immortal Path, the most basic group of cultivators. What’s that saying, Nascent Souls are as common as dogs, Golden Cores walk everywhere; it’s more or less like that.”

Wenn Jian furrowed her brows, turned around to continue leading the way, murmuring, ”If only I could go to the Upper Realm...”

At this moment, Wenn Jian was very envious of Jiang Yuebai’s strength, which allowed for freedom, sparking her desire to leave Feiyan Pavilion and venture out.

Wenn Jian led Jiang Yuebai to the rear hall of the Feiyan Pavilion, where Fang Ruyan was in seclusion. The rear hall door was wide open, and Fang Ruyan invited Jiang Yuebai in.

The hall was adorned with light gauze curtains, brightly lit. Everything from screens to decorations was exquisite and elegant. Feiyan Pavilion Master Fang Ruyan was as she always was, with a lazy demeanor, half-reclining on the main seating couch draped in fur, holding a warmer, a good Magic Treasure that could dispel the cold.

Although her complexion was full and her face charming, Jiang Yuebai could still immediately see the persistent cold aura between her brows, which had penetrated into the Divine Soul, the poison deeply ingrained.

To Fang Ruyan’s left sat a simple and elegant female cultivator, just at the Early-Stage Golden Core. Seeing Jiang Yuebai enter, she quickly stood up and bowed.

”Junior Kong Jingyan, pay respects to True Monarch Wangshu.”

Jiang Yuebai’s eyes brightened, casting a scrutinizing gaze at Kong Jingyan.

She looked just over twenty, her appearance vastly different from her past life, with eyes like clear springs.

Clad in a sky-blue robe, her hair in a Daoist topknot fixed with just a white jade hairpin, a touch of scholarly Pure Qi exuded from her.

More importantly, Jiang Yuebai indeed sensed a heavier aura than Incense Fire Qi emanating from her, calming the mind upon sight.

Merit Qi!

This was the Merit Qi she brought when she reincarnated.

Jiang Yuebai went over and lightly supported her, ”No need for formalities, I’ve long heard of your reputation as the reincarnation of a Saint. Today is the first time meeting you in person.”

Kong Jingyan remained respectful, smiling lightly, ”The reincarnation of a Saint is all fabricated; don’t take it seriously, senior.”

After saying this, Kong Jingyan turned to bow to Fang Ruyan, ”Junior will take my leave first, awaiting good news from the senior.”

Jiang Yuebai watched Kong Jingyan leave, while Fang Ruyan sat up from the couch, her captivating gaze continuously sizing up Jiang Yuebai.

”In just over thirty years, you’ve managed to cultivate to the Mid-Stage Nascent Soul; it’s truly surprising.”

This was something Jiang Yuebai had heard so often that it had grown tiresome; every person she met would say it.

Though she liked hearing it, she admitted that hearing it too much got a bit tedious.

Jiang Yuebai turned and smiled, ”Do you know, Pavilion Master, Nanzhi reached Mid-Stage Nascent Soul even earlier than I did.”

Fang Ruyan’s pupils vibrated slightly; she knew Lu Nanzhi had extraordinary talent and was willing to endure hardship, but she never imagined that her cultivation would advance so quickly after practicing Demon Cultivation.

”Where is she now?” Fang Ruyan asked.

Jiang Yuebai stated directly, ”Nine Rivers Realm, Heavenly Interence Sect.”

”Nine Rivers Realm, Heavenly Interence Sect? Has the Heavenly Interence Sect already opened its gates in the Upper Realm? So your return from the Upper Realm this time is...”

Lu Nanzhi was considered Fang Ruyan’s disciple, and Fang Ruyan had a deep connection with Wenn Miao, so she naturally knew about their journey to the Upper Realm.

Jiang Yuebai was straightforward, settling herself beside her and said, ”To be honest, my return this time has already been reported to the Nine Great Star Alliances, planning to take some disciples of the Heavenly Interence Sect to the Upper Realm to settle. In this way, the Heavenly Interence Sect’s strength will be significantly reduced and will surely be oppressed. The family, especially the Fang Family, will not let go of this opportunity.”

Fang Ruyan squinted slightly, leaning on the soft cushion and chuckled, ”So, you want me to help the Heavenly Interence Sect restrain the Fang Family? It’s a pity, I’m afraid I don’t have the capability now.”

Jiang Yuebai’s face bore a smile, yet a trace of ruthlessness flashed in her eyes.

”I’m not looking to restrain the Fang Family; what I want is for all Cultivation Families to ’disappear’ from this Earth Spiritual Realm!”

Fang Ruyan’s heart trembled, even though it was the second time hearing this proposal, she was still shocked.

”What’s happening lately? One after another, people are coming to me, wanting to ’eliminate’ all Cultivation Families in the Earth Spiritual Realm?”

Hearing this, Jiang Yuebai was a bit surprised, ”Who else is... Kong Jingyan? Did she also say to destroy all Cultivation Families?”

Fang Ruyan didn’t deny it, tapping her bright red nail on her temple, clearly a bit troubled.

”Her meaning isn’t about destruction, but rather to spearhead, convincing the Kong Family to reorganize all cultivation families in a sect model, managed by sect power rather than family names, determined by strength alone.”

”This breaks the sense of belonging to a family name felt by family cultivators, focusing energy on cultivation and competition, allowing more people the chance for fair competition to obtain resources, without being bound by the distinctions of bloodline or gender.”

Hearing this made Jiang Yuebai’s eyes light up; she hadn’t expected Kong Jingyan to think similarly to her.

And now, although Kong Jingyan had only Golden Core Stage Cultivation and was just over thirty, she already had a far more comprehensive vision than in her past life.

Born a Kong Family woman, and unnoticeable as a collateral branch, she had been robbed of poems by the legitimate sons.

Indeed, no one understands the grievances of the lower-tier disciples of cultivation families better than Kong Jingyan. At this moment, she sees not only herself as a woman but also all those within cultivation families trapped in injustice due to their birth.

Fang Ruyan sighed, ”If she had told me this a few years ago, I might still have the strength to make a go of it, but now, I can’t even protect myself, so I am powerless.”

Fang Ruyan had already decided on the path of the Cultivation Method. Managing a family and perfecting a set of rules are crucial in establishing her Dharma framework, the beginning of her way.

Earlier, she had underestimated the forbearance and cruelty of the Fang Family’s elders, leading to her abrupt failure, yet she was indeed very unwilling.

Jiang Yuebai raised her eyes, ”Pavilion Master, if I have a way to cure your cold poison, how much time and effort are you willing to contribute to this cause?”