txolops Chapter 161 Long-Eared Scheme
Chapter 161 Long-Eared Scheme
Wuyun Xian was already fully aware that Chang Er Dingguang Xian had secretly altered his own cultivation technique.
He didn't initially think there was anything wrong with it, after all, the path of cultivation is about individual differences.
Even within the orthodox Shangqing Immortal Arts of the Jie Sect, it is common for disciples to make adjustments.
He himself made some minor adjustments based on his understanding during his cultivation journey.
However, when he discovered that Chang Er had distorted the orthodox teachings of the Xuanmen sect in such a lewd and evil way, Wu Yunxian felt ashamed but did not think there was any problem.
Seeing that Taibai was angry, Wuyunxian had no choice but to bite the bullet and try to persuade him:
"Senior Brother, Junior Brother Chang Er may have only made some insignificant changes to this technique. Such a trivial matter doesn't seem to prove anything."
Upon hearing this, Taibai coldly swept his gaze over Wuyunxian.
Wu Yunxian suddenly felt a pang of guilt. Indeed, he knew some of Chang Er's actions, but in his mind, the vast primordial world and the law of the jungle were part of the natural order.
Even if my junior brother gets involved in some bloodshed in private to practice his skills, as long as he does it discreetly and does not damage the reputation of the Jie Sect, why should we be so harsh on him?
On the contrary, the senior brother's strictness and disregard for fellow disciples only fueled his resentment towards Taibai.
"The alteration of the cultivation technique itself may not be of much importance, as long as he is not a disciple of the Jie Sect, even if he slaughters Yingye..."
The chaos and darkness that engulfed the primordial world are none of my concern. But he happens to be a disciple of the Jie Sect, cultivating the Shangqing Dao lineage.
Having said that, Taibai raised his hand and made a grasping motion, and a long whip about nine feet long, crackling with purple lightning, appeared out of thin air in his hand.
Before Wuyunxian could speak again, Taibai flicked his wrist, and the thunder whip transformed into a sharp purple light, lashing fiercely at Changer Dingguangxian's back.
"Snapped!"
Long-eared man's body trembled violently, his Taoist robe ripped open instantly, revealing a gaping wound.
He groaned, his forehead beaded with cold sweat, but he forced himself to remain kneeling upright.
Wu Yunxian clenched her fists tightly, her knuckles turning white. A surge of anger and impulsiveness rushed to the top of her head. She shifted her feet slightly, almost stepping forward to stop him.
However, a divine thought had already locked onto him firmly—it was Taibai's warning.
Wu Yunxian had no doubt that if she dared to make a move, the lightning whip would strike her in the next second.
Reason suppressed his impulse, and he could only watch helplessly, his teeth clenched.
The crisp sound of whipping echoed through the silent mountains and fields, mixed with suppressed groans of pain.
Taibai stopped after lashing out a full three hundred times.
Long-eared Dingguangxian was almost on the ground, only managing to stay upright thanks to sheer grit.
He caught his breath for a moment, then struggled to kneel upright again, touching his head to the ground, and said in a hoarse voice:
"Disciple...thanks for the lesson, Senior Brother."
"Remember, if that Yaksha perishes because of this, I will hold you solely responsible."
After saying this, Taibai didn't look at the two of them again, and his figure transformed into a beam of light, soaring into the sky.
Only after the oppressive aura had completely dissipated did Wu Yunxian rush to Chang Er's side and support his swaying body.
Gentle magical power surged from his palm, quickly flowing into his body to help stabilize his injuries and repair his damaged meridians.
Looking at the crisscrossing whip marks on his junior brother's back, Wu Yunxian felt both heartache and guilt, and hurriedly explained:
"Junior brother, you have suffered. It wasn't that I was unwilling to plead for you, but that Taibai's divine sense had been locked onto me the whole time."
If I act rashly, he will surely punish me as well. I am truly powerless to do so!
Long-eared Dingguang Immortal nestled in Wuyun Immortal's arms, panting heavily for a few moments. He managed a weak smile and offered words of comfort:
"Why do you say that, senior brother? How could I be an unreasonable person?"
This calamity is entirely due to Taibai's abuse of his high cultivation and power, wantonly bullying his fellow disciples. He has never shown any respect for your dignity, Senior Brother. Cough cough…
As he spoke, he coughed up another mouthful of blood, his eyes revealing a fierce and resentful glint:
There's always a story waiting for you to uncover.
"I only regret... I only regret that my cultivation is too low and my skills are inferior to others. If I have the chance in the future, I will repay this pain a hundredfold! At that time, I will also avenge my senior brother for today's humiliation!"
"Junior brother, please stop talking! Focus on healing! It's all my fault for being useless and unable to protect you..."
Seeing him like this, Wu Yunxian felt even more guilty, and her resentment towards Taibai grew.
Chang Er Ding Guang Xian said no more, closed his eyes and concentrated, using the immortal power transferred by Wu Yun Xian to guide his own magic power to heal his serious injuries.
Several hours later, Chang Er's breathing finally stabilized. Although he was still weak, his life was no longer in danger.
He slowly opened his eyes, the bloodshot veins still visible.
He struggled to sit up straight and grabbed Wu Yunxian's wrist, who was channeling immortal energy into him:
"Senior brother! I...I have a way!"
Wu Yunxian was taken aback by his sudden action and asked in confusion:
"Junior brother, your injuries have stabilized, so please don't overexert yourself. What method did you use? Could it be that you've gained some insight into breaking through your cultivation level?"
"No, that's not it! Taibai has humiliated us so much today, are you really willing to swallow this insult and never think of teaching him a lesson?"
"Is the lesson too obvious?"
Wu Yunxian shuddered, and a look of fear instinctively appeared on her face.
He was extremely dissatisfied with Taibai, and may have even fantasized about trampling him underfoot in his daydreams, but when he was sober, he knew the difference in strength between the two sides.
Even with Duobao's cultivation level and the combined strength of many fellow disciples, they were still unable to defeat Taibai and ended up looking disheveled.
Now, with just him and the heavily injured Long-Eared Man, isn't it like an ant trying to shake a tree?
"Alas, junior brother, how could I not want to? But it's easier said than done. Let's discuss this matter further. Once you've fully recovered, we can focus on our cultivation, and perhaps there will be a future..."
"Senior brother, why wait for that uncertain future! Look at this!"
As he spoke, he raised his other hand with difficulty, a faint light flashed in his palm, and a talisman appeared out of thin air.
The talisman was no bigger than the palm of my hand, and it had a warm, pale gold color.
After seeing the talisman and sensing it again, Wu Yunxian was even more surprised.
He never expected that Chang Er Ding Guang Xian would actually bring out something that could save his life from a single blow from a Quasi-Saint at the peak of perfection, just to get revenge on Tai Bai.
This talisman was given to them by the Sage Zhunti when they accompanied the Seven Immortals on their travels outside the island.
Zhunti initially intended to directly introduce these seven people to the Western Religion, but after hearing them introduce themselves, he abandoned the idea.
To show his willingness to win him over, he reluctantly took out the talisman.
He imitated the way the Dao Ancestor distributed the last wisp of primordial purple energy, allowing the talisman to choose its own master.
Thus, this last talisman fell into the hands of Chang Er Ding Guang Xian.
Zhunti told them that the talisman only had a suppressive effect and would not harm the other party.
"Junior brother, this is a treasure bestowed by a sage. Are you really going to use it against Taibai? It can save your life in a critical moment."
Long-eared man shook his head and pushed the talisman back to Wuyun Xian:
"Senior brother, that Taibai is really going too far! If we don't teach him a lesson, won't it make us seem like we can be bullied? He'll probably become even more arrogant in the future."
"If I hadn't been so severely injured, I would have wanted to suppress him myself!"
Long-eared Man spoke earnestly, appearing entirely to be thinking of everyone's best interests.
Upon seeing this, Wu Yunxian couldn't help but waver.
But he didn't know that the talisman was not only used for suppression.
While suppressing the opponent, it also subtly erodes the foundation of one's cultivation. Once the foundation is damaged, one's cultivation will be difficult to advance further, and may even stagnate for life.
Zhunti did not inform Wuyunxian and the others about this matter, but only sent a private message to Chang'er Dingguangxian.
The reason Chang'er took out the talisman now is because his injuries had not yet healed and he was unable to do it himself.
Wu Yunxian harbors resentment towards Taibai and may very well take the talisman and go there on her own initiative.
In this way, the blame is shifted eastward.
Even if Taibai's cultivation was completely destroyed, and the Tongtian Sect Leader was furious, he could not be held responsible.
The safest arrangement is to let Wu Yunxian take all the blame for him.