Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 879: A Blatant Disregard for the Imperial Favor and a Transgression Nothing Short of Rebellious

Chapter 879: A Blatant Disregard for the Imperial Favor and a Transgression Nothing Short of Rebellious

Meng Junzi found the Xia Emperor an eyesore no matter how he looked at him. This brat didn’t say a word when he was “dead,” so why is he so talkative after coming back to life?

Before Meng Junzi could say anything, they heard a bang as the door was pushed open.

A young man carrying a hoe over his shoulder walked in, his bearing imposing and dignified. Tied to the other end of the hoe was a person, dangling and swaying.

“Haha, the matter in Yù Province is settled. Junzi, how’s it going on your end?”

Meng Junzi glared at the young man carrying a hoe. Did you two grandfather and grandson collude? Taking turns questioning me.

“Get lost. Boasting about defeating a half-immortal, what’s the big deal?”

Seeing Meng Junzi’s mangled flesh after the immortal’s self-detonation, the hoe-carrying young man was amused and hurriedly stepped forward to show his concern. “Aiya, Junzi, what happened to you? I remember you bragging that dealing with a mere Great Yu Imperial Preceptor would be a walk in the park for you.”

Meng Junzi waved his hand dismissively. “Heh, it just looks serious. Actually, they’re all minor injuries, not painful at all. Old Jiang, you’re too easily fooled.”

The young man carrying a hoe poked Meng Junzi’s wound. “Not painful?”

An immortal’s self-detonation could damage even an immortal’s soul. That poke hurt so much that Meng Junzi almost cried out.

But he couldn’t lose face in front of Jiang Ping’an. He swallowed back the “ow,” his face contorted. “Not painful.”

“It’s really not painful?”

The young man carrying the hoe poked harder. The pain made Meng Junzi grimace, and he kicked Jiang Ping’an.

“Jiang Ping’an, that’s enough!”

Jiang Ping’an was sent tumbling by the kick, but he walked back as if nothing had happened.

“You said it wasn’t painful.”

The two immortals glared at each other.

Lu Yang crouched down and examined the person’s face. He hadn’t seen his portrait before and didn’t know which Great Yu half-immortal this was. This half-immortal had no vitality left. Lu Yang guessed that Jiang Ping’an hadn’t held back and searched his soul to obtain information immediately upon reaching Yù Province.

The young man carrying the hoe finally noticed Lu Yang’s presence. “You must be Yun Zhi’s auspicious...little junior brother, Lu Yang.”

“This junior pays respects to Senior Jiang Ping’an.”

The young man carrying the hoe was naturally Jiang Ping’an.

Jiang Ping’an sized up Lu Yang. Should I say that he’s truly the little junior brother personally trained by Yun Zhi? His foundation is absurdly solid. Even with my discerning eyes, I can’t find a single flaw.

“What a handsome and promising young man. Do you have any interest in marrying into our Jiang Family?

“Our Jiang Family has seven young imperial princesses, all stunningly beautiful, especially the seventh. She’s very pretty and about your age and cultivation level. Coincidentally, she has heard stories about you for years and likes you!”

Jiang Ping’an was referring to the Xia Emperor’s seventh daughter, the youngest imperial princess of the Jiang Family.

Meng Junzi extended his arm to block Jiang Ping’an. “Hey, hey, hey, don’t poach. Our Meng Family already has an arrangement with him; he’s going to marry into our Meng Family in the future.

Jiang Ping’an and Meng Junzi’s eyes lit up upon seeing Lu Yang.

This is Lu Yang, whom Yun Zhi assessed as having the makings of an immortal. Yun Zhi’s evaluation isn’t the kind of empty flattery the outside world uses for prodigies. It means Lu Yang has a high likelihood of becoming an immortal in the future.

Isn’t now the time to win him over then?

Lu Yang felt immense pressure from being held in high regard by two immortals, uncertain how to respond.

The door was gently pushed open. It was none other than Yun Zhi, who had left not long ago. She dragged Guan Shanhai, who had also left not long ago.

“I’ve brought him back.

“Two fellow Daoists, what are you doing, sandwiching my Little Junior Brother between you?”

“Hahaha, nothing, nothing. We just thought this kid looks quite sturdy.”

Guan Shanhai’s left cheek was swollen to a bluish hue, and his left eye was bloodshot. Based on Lu Yang’s experience, he guessed it was caused by external impact, leading to a subconjunctival hemorrhage. Guan Shanhai also had his six senses sealed by Yun Zhi and couldn’t perceive his surroundings.

The small room had become a gathering of heroes, each with extraordinary backgrounds—the undefeated Yun Zhi; the Everlasting Immortal Fairy, head of the Five Ancient Immortals; Meng Junzi, who nearly became the founding emperor; Jiang Ping’an, who founded Great Xia; Guan Shanhai, who had sustained Great Yu for a hundred thousand years; the Xia Emperor, who was hailed as an emperor for the ages; and Lu Yang.

“What should we do with Guan Shanhai?” Jiang Ping’an asked. Should we search his soul directly or imprison him and slowly torture him to extract information from him?

“Confine him in our sect’s Incarceration Peak. It’ll be a reunion for the Great Yu bunch.”

Jiang Ping’an and Meng Junzi balked at the idea. We’ve worked hard ourselves to the bone; it’s fine if we can’t get the meat, but not getting a sip of the soup is unacceptable.

Although they were somewhat afraid of Yun Zhi, they still plucked up their courage. “That’s not appropriate, isn’t it? Your Incarceration Peak has no immortal; how can it contain him? If you ask me, I’d say he should be confined in our imperial city. With the two of us keeping watch, it’ll be absolutely foolproof!”

“With me here, our Incarceration Peak can contain him,” Yun Zhi stated insipidly, exuding confidence.

In truth, none of them really wanted to search Guan Shanhai’s soul directly, for it would destroy his immortal soul.

That was an immortal soul. No one had ever used an immortal soul and an immortal body to forge artifacts. What kind of power would an immortal artifact with an artifact spirit crafted from these two materials possess?

An unprecedented peak immortal artifact!

Even the Heaven Mandate Immortal didn’t enjoy such treatment when forging immortal artifacts. At most, he broke off a branch from the Epoch Immortal as a material—that was how the Heaven-Splitting Axe’s handle came about.

Yun Zhi wasn’t trying to hog it all. After all, Jiang Ping’an and Meng Junzi had contributed tremendous effort in capturing Guan Shanhai, whereas she had only done the finishing work. In all fairness, they deserved a share.

But she couldn’t give them all of Guan Shanhai either.

Just as the three were deadlocked, Lu Yang slowly raised his hand and spoke. “Umm, I have an idea. Since there’s only Guan Shanhai, which makes it hard to split, why not directly divide his soul?”

Three ethereal souls and seven corporeal souls—ten portions in total—enough for the three of them. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

The three thought it over; it was indeed a good solution.

Given Guan Shanhai’s personality, he wouldn’t divulge information easily. Separating his souls would weaken his willpower, making it possible to extract information from him through threats, cajoling, or torture.

“What a great idea.”

Meng Junzi and Jiang Ping’an found Lu Yang more and more agreeable. Not only is his talent top-tier, but his character is also impeccable.

After some discussion, it was decided that Jiang Ping’an and Meng Junzi would take the seven corporeal souls and the immortal body, while Yun Zhi would take the three ethereal souls, the Dao Fruit, and Lu Yang.

“By the way, that kid Meng Jingzhou won’t be returning for now,” Meng Junzi called out. He was resolved to instruct this outstanding junior properly. Among all his descendants, only Meng Jingzhou’s talent came closest to his own. With proper guidance, Meng Jingzhou might even surpass him in the future.

Previously, he couldn’t reveal his identity and cultivation, preventing him from teaching Meng Jingzhou. Now there was nothing to fear.

Lu Yang felt that Meng Jingzhou was really lucky. He has an immortal ancestor teaching him. In contrast, I...seem to have an immortal teaching me too.

Strange, why haven’t I felt it?

Man Gu would remain in the imperial city for the time being. It was his first visit, and in less than two hours after his arrival, he had encountered an immortal battle. Now that it was over, he should stay in the imperial city for a while.

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While flying back, Lu Yang took out the wooden box. “Big Senior Sister, the matters in the imperial city have concluded. Here’s the immortal peach.”

Yun Zhi shook her head. “This was always meant for you.”

There was only one immortal peach. Lu Yang couldn’t bear to have it all to himself. This is a rare immortal treasure that no one has tasted since ancient times. If I eat it, Big Senior Sister won’t get to eat it.

“How about this—we split the peach in two and each take half?”

How could Yun Zhi not understand what Lu Yang’s concern was? At this thought, she felt a rare sense of embarrassment. “Alright. Half each then.”

At worst, I can find an excuse in the future to acquire more immortal peaches for Little Junior Brother to eat his fill.

Lu Yang and Yun Zhi shared the immortal peach. Only the Everlasting Immortal Fairy in the mental space watched longingly, drooling with envy.

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According to wild unofficial histories, before the Second Dou Emperor and the Third Emperor were enthroned, they chanced upon an immortal peach that could extend one’s lifespan. They savored it leisurely above the clouds, while Her Exalted Majesty could only gaze upon the peach, mouth watering, unable to partake of even a morsel. It was truly a flagrant disregard of the imperial favor and a transgression nothing short of rebellious.