Yaochi Holy Mother felt the urge to kill, and all the cultivators participating in the Yaochi Conference looked at each other in dismay, not knowing why the Yaochi Holy Mother suddenly harbored killing intent.
Everyone’s gaze fell on Dugu Aotian.
It seemed that the Yaochi Holy Mother was contemplating taking action to eradicate this junior.
Holding the plain-colored Cloud Realm banner, the Yaochi Holy Mother was unrivaled in Yaochi, and no one doubted that she could easily eliminate Dugu Aotian.
Facing the coercion of the Yaochi Holy Mother, Lu Changsheng stepped forward to protect his disciple, “I wonder where my disciple has offended you, Holy Mother?”
“Boy, don’t think I don’t know that your disciple comes from the Demon Realm. Although you are Lin Xuantong’s disciple, if you shield him, I will kill you as well,” the Holy Mother said.
The voice of the Yaochi Holy Mother resonated in the minds of Lu Changsheng and Dugu Aotian.
The other cultivators did not know the specifics but could feel that a conflict had arisen between Lu Changsheng and his disciple and the Yaochi Holy Mother.
“My disciple indeed comes from the Demon Realm, but his mother hails from a reputable Orthodox Sect, he is not like those heretics of the Demon Realm.”
Lu Changsheng’s words put the Yaochi Holy Mother in a difficult position.
The Yaochi Holy Mother’s expression kept changing, as she hesitated over whether to take the life of Dugu Aotian.
At this moment, Liu Mufeng and Feng Qing’er looked at each other and then pleaded with the Yaochi Holy Mother, “This person has some connections with us in Yaochi and is innocent; please let him go, Master.”
The Yaochi Holy Mother glared at Liu Mufeng and Feng Qing’er sternly, “Mufeng, Qing’er, do you already know about this child’s origin?”
Liu Mufeng gave a wry smile, “Not just us, even Xuantong and Yue’er know.”
“So it turns out that I am the only one in the dark? Are you trying to hide it from me?”
“Disciple wouldn’t dare. It’s just that we were afraid that Master would harbor grudges over past events and would take it out on Dugu Aotian.”
“Holy Mother, please quell your anger. This child ultimately has a karmic connection with you, and if you kill him, it might affect the divine will, please reconsider,” they entreated. Discover exclusive tales on My Virtual Library Empire
Lin Xuantong also stepped forward to protect Dugu Aotian.
Wait, Dugu Aotian was connected to Yaochi?
Lu Changsheng had read the records. Once, a Holy Maiden of Yaochi was kidnapped into the Demon Realm. Could it be that Dugu Aotian’s mother was that Yaochi Holy Maiden who was taken?
No wonder Dugu Aotian possessed a trace of divinity and had not completely succumbed to demonhood.
It was said that this Holy Maiden was also a direct disciple of the Yaochi Holy Mother.
The Yaochi Holy Mother valued this disciple greatly and had led the experts of the Holy Land of Yaochi into the Demon Realm to rescue her, even sacrificing unparalleled experts of Ancestor level.
If Dugu Aotian was the offspring of the Yaochi Holy Maiden and a strong being from the Demon Realm, then things were complicated.
The Holy Land of Yaochi suffered great losses because of Dugu Aotian’s father, and the Yaochi Holy Mother might very well take her anger out on Dugu Aotian.
The Yaochi Holy Mother spoke coldly, “In the past, my moment of leniency led to a great disaster, so this time I won’t make the same mistake.”
“If my disciple deviates from the Righteous Dao, I will personally take action to rectify our Sect, sparing the Holy Mother from needing to intervene,” Lu Changsheng declared firmly, causing even the Yaochi Holy Mother to pause.
“You, boy, are you unafraid of death?”
“Holy Mother, if you wished to act, within the snap of a finger, my disciple and I would be reduced to ashes. The fact that you have yet to take action suggests you are merciful, or perhaps, you are reluctant to kill your own disciple’s son. Am I right in my guess, Elder?”
Lu Changsheng was gambling that the Yaochi Holy Mother would not make a move.
After all, the Holy Land of Yaochi was essentially Dugu Aotian’s maternal home, and the Yaochi Holy Mother might not truly wish to kill Dugu Aotian.
The Yaochi Holy Mother’s countenance shifted, “For now, I will trust that you can handle him. Should there be any slip, I will personally take action to end both of you.”
Liu Mufeng, Feng Qing’er, Lin Xuantong, and others heaved a sigh of relief.
Otherwise, if the Yaochi Holy Mother truly decided to kill, none present, except for the Li Family Ancestor from Guanghan Palace, could stop her.
Lu Changsheng also relaxed considerably.
He had indeed bet correctly.
In the end, the Yaochi Holy Mother, due to the bonds of master and disciple, could not bring herself to kill the son of her disciple.
The killing intent of the Yaochi Holy Mother receded, and the barrier of the plain-colored Cloud Realm banner disappeared. The cultivators of the Yaochi Conference still didn’t know the specifics of what had happened, only aware that the Yaochi Holy Mother had communicated privately with Lu Changsheng, Liu Mufeng, Lin Xuantong, and others.
“The Yaochi Conference concludes here,” the Yaochi Holy Mother announced, as she departed early with the Elders of the Holy Land of Yaochi.
The delegation from the Holy Land of Tai Hua returned to their palace to prepare to go back to the Holy Land of Tai Hua.
Lin Xuantong summoned Lu Changsheng, “You must have guessed the origin of your ninth disciple by now.”
“There are still some details that I don’t understand,” replied the disciple.
“This matter is a long story. Because it concerns the dignity of Yaochi, it is generally not discussed. But since you are Dugu Aotian’s master and now possess the strength to stand on your own, I will tell you about the events of those years,” he said.
“About twelve million years ago, the direct disciple of the Yaochi Holy Mother, Fairy Yuehua, had unparalleled talent and was ranked first on the Qilin Ranking. She was also the senior sister of Feng Qing’er and your master’s wife. Although the Yaochi Holy Mother had taken several dozen direct disciples at that time, none had been as extraordinary as her. The Holy Mother treated Fairy Yuehua like a jewel in her palm, with plans to let Fairy Yuehua take charge of the Holy Land of Yaochi once she reached Great Accomplishment as an Immortal Emperor.”
“However, an incident occurred. During her travels down the mountain, Fairy Yuehua fell in love with a man who professed to be from the reclusive, Ancient Dugu Family of the Cultivator Clans.”
“Upon learning of this, the Yaochi Holy Mother summoned the man personally. He too was bold and skillful enough to really come to Yaochi and even managed to deceive the Holy Mother. Considering his high aptitude and noble lineage from the Prestigious Families of ancient cultivation, the Holy Land of Yaochi believed it to be a match made by heaven, so they did not object.”