Chapter 226: Wu Li’s Situation

"President, since the Blood Cloud Sect is targeting us, why don't we seek help from a Holy Land?"

An Elder asked somewhat curiously. After all, in his understanding, righteousness and evil had never coexisted since ancient times. If a Holy Land knew of the Blood Cloud Sect's existence, they should act to eliminate it.

Hearing this, Wu Xianni just shook his head, his expression complex as he spoke.

"No, the waters run deep in this matter, things you are unaware of."

In his previous life, Wu Xianni had also originally believed that righteousness and evil never coexisted. But later, after he became a true powerhouse and stepped into that stage, he realized there was no such inherent opposition between righteousness and evil. There was only the rule of strength.

As long as one's strength was sufficient, whether one was demonic or immortal was entirely up to the Cultivator to decide.

Some Righteous Path Cultivators committed acts far more brutal than those of Demonic Path Cultivators, and places visited by Demonic Path Cultivators did not necessarily become barren wastelands.

"Alright, in any case, our Zhengxian Association will keep a low profile for now. Give this president a thousand years. Once I Breakthrough to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal Realm, it won't be too late to re-emerge."

Wu Xianni waved his hand dismissively. He knew the Blood Cloud Sect wouldn't act too ostentatiously in the Upper Realm and would basically not dispatch an Immortal King-level existence. As long as he broke through to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal Realm, he wouldn't fear the Blood Cloud Sect coming for revenge in the slightest.

Hearing this, the eyes of the elders present lit up. They naturally believed Wu Xianni's words without doubt. After all, a True Immortal at the Early Stage at just over a hundred years old demonstrated Wu Xianni's prodigious talent. Breaking through to the Grand Unity Golden Immortal in a thousand years was not an impossible feat.

"Yes, President!"

Because of the Blood Cloud Sect, the situation that was about to erupt into conflict between the Tunmo Sect and the Zhengxian Association was forcibly transformed into both major powers going into seclusion to Cultivate.

Meanwhile, within the Seven Mysteries Sect, Wu Li formally devoted himself to Cultivation.

Thanks to his Space-Time Divine Body and the assistance of the Palm Saint Bottle, Wu Li's Cultivation progress could only be described as advancing by leaps and bounds. In less than ten years since joining the Seven Mysteries Sect, he had Cultivated from the True Immortal Early Stage to the True Immortal Peak.

Furthermore, due to his own Space-Time Divine Body, although he was only at the True Immortal Peak, Wu Li could already initially influence the surrounding time and space, greatly aiding his combat prowess.

"Indeed, I am still more suited to lying low and Cultivating. At this current rate, within ten thousand years, I should be able to Cultivate to the Immortal Emperor Realm."

Wu Li was extremely excited internally, thinking to himself. As he became more proficient in utilizing the Palm Saint Bottle, he also discovered that the bottle contained an internal space. The Spiritual Qi and Immortal Qi within this space changed according to the surrounding environment.

Within this space, as the Master of the Palm Saint Bottle, Wu Li could control the flow of time. Combined with his Space-Time Divine Body, this allowed him to achieve the terrifying effect of one year of Cultivation inside for every day that passed outside.

Moreover, as Wu Li's Realm became higher and his strength greater, the development of his Space-Time Divine Body and the Palm Saint Bottle could progress even further.

However, the Palm Saint Bottle's space had one flaw: only the Divine Soul could enter it; the physical body could not.

But just then, Zhang Tie knocked on the door outside and spoke.

"Boss, the Sect Leader needs to see you."

"Master is looking for me?"

Hearing this, Wu Li's brow furrowed slightly. In fact, when he became a Disciple, he had informed Ink Jurren that he preferred to Cultivate in seclusion and not to contact him unless it was something important.

Coupled with his status as a Saint, Ink Jurren shouldn't seek him out without good reason.

Thinking this, Wu Li decided to go see him anyway. Perhaps there really was something important.

As Wu Li opened his room door, he saw Zhang Tie standing before him.

"Boss, the Sect Leader needs to see you."

Zhang Tie said with a serious expression. Hearing this, Wu Li nodded and immediately headed towards Ink Jurren's Dao field.

Soon, Wu Li arrived at Ink Jurren's Dao field. He did not enter directly but instead stood outside, cupping his fists in a respectful bow.

"Master, your Disciple Wu Li requests an audience."

"Wu Li, come right in."

Following Ink Jurren's aged voice from within the Dao field, the Restrictions around it were lifted the next second.

Faced with this, Wu Li saw no reason for suspicion and directly entered the Dao field.

Upon entering, Wu Li saw his Master, Ink Jurren, sitting cross-legged before him.

Ink Jurren had long, graying hair and a frail, aged body, looking as if his life was nearing its end.

But Wu Li was not puzzled. When he became a Disciple, he had inquired about this and learned that Ink Jurren had only reached the Foundation Establishment Stage when his Lifespan was nearly exhausted. After his Breakthrough, he simply didn't bother to restore his youthful appearance and maintained his current one.

"Master, what matter did you need me for?"

Wu Li cupped his fists and asked respectfully.

Hearing this, Ink Jurren slowly stood up and then looked at Wu Li, speaking unhurriedly.

"Wu Li, it's been some time since you joined our Seven Mysteries Sect, hasn't it?"

"Yes, Master. It has already been five years since I joined the Seven Mysteries Sect."

Wu Li replied without much thought, without hesitation.

Ink Jurren then turned to face Wu Li and spoke.

"Your Master has an Opportunity he wishes to bestow upon you. I wonder if you are willing to accept it?"

When mentioning the Opportunity, Ink Jurren's tone seemed to carry a hint of temptation, piquing Wu Li's interest somewhat.

"An Opportunity?"

"Yes, indeed. This Master has discovered an ancient Secret Realm. However, this Master's Cultivation cannot enter it. Therefore, I intend for you to enter."

Ink Jurren nodded, his tone plain.

"Master cannot enter?"

This time, it was Wu Li's turn to be astonished. After all, Ink Jurren was at the Immortal Reverent Peak. How could there be a Secret Realm he couldn't enter?

But Ink Jurren shook his head and let out a bitter laugh.

"You find it strange too, right? But that is the fact. Without becoming an Immortal Emperor, one remains an ant. That ancient Secret Realm is protected by Immortal Emperor-level power. It only allows Cultivators at the True Immortal level to enter. Clearly, you meet this requirement."

Hearing that the ancient Secret Realm was guarded by Immortal Emperor-level power, Wu Li's expression couldn't help but become hesitant. After all, it was difficult to ensure there weren't things inside he couldn't handle.

He was inherently extremely cautious. Unless he knew the situation within the Secret Realm, he absolutely would not rashly enter.

"Your Master knows this matter places you in a difficult position, but there is no other choice now. Inside, there may exist an Opportunity that could allow this Master to Breakthrough to the Immortal Emperor Realm. Moreover, after this Master's investigation, the most powerful beings inside are only at the Golden Immortal stage at most. As long as you are careful and cautious, they cannot harm you.

Furthermore, once this Master breaks through to the Immortal Emperor Realm, you will be able to obtain a better Cultivation environment. Wu Li, you wouldn't want your Master to fail in breaking through to the Immortal Emperor, would you?"