CHAPTER 673: CHAPTER 496: I DESIRE TO BACKSTAB THE IMMORTAL GATHERING!

"Old Ancestor, you flatter me."

"My proving Dao was quite recent, my abilities are modest and unworthy of your praise, Old Ancestor."

Chen Jichuan was very humble.

However, in front of the Golden Silkworm Ancestor, saying such things wasn’t exactly insincere. Although the ancestor originated as a monster, in terms of cultivation achievements, he was well-known throughout the Shenzhou heaven and earth and could be compared to the great figure of the Yiyuan Ancestor Master in the Demon Dao.

Even if Chen Jichuan didn’t conceal his true cultivation, he would still be vastly inferior compared to the Golden Silkworm Ancestor.

On this side.

"Daoist, you’re too modest."

The Golden Silkworm Ancestor smiled at the words and casually asked, "Recently, the One Origin Dao Sect has nearly three hundred True Immortals proving the Dao. What do you think?"

Getting straight to the point was too direct. Even if in a hurry, someone like the Golden Silkworm Ancestor could handle it calmly and at his own pace.

"It seems the frequent emergence of True Immortals in the One Origin Dao Sect shows the prosperity of the Daoist sect, but in reality, only the One Origin Dao Sect benefits. Other Daoist sects, including the West Continent Pure Land, not only gain no benefits, but also have to worry about their interests in Shenzhou being encroached upon by the increasingly powerful One Origin Dao Sect."

"In my humble opinion, a civil strife within the Daoist sects is inevitable sooner or later."

Chen Jichuan, having nothing better to do, spoke eloquently, chatting idly with the Golden Silkworm Ancestor.

"A civil strife within the Daoist sects?"

The Golden Silkworm Ancestor shook his head and said, "I’m afraid before a civil strife within the Daoist sects, there won’t be a place for us to stand in Shenzhou."

This indeed was his concern.

It was also the main reason he had to cooperate with the Vermilion Blood Ancestor.

"What the Old Ancestor says is true."

"After all, the Daoist sects are in the same boat; now with the rapid increase of True Immortals, it’s only logical for them to first deal with us."

Chen Jichuan nodded in agreement.

According to his plan, given a few more tens of thousands of years, the One Origin Dao Sect could produce a few hundred more True Immortals.

By then, they could completely sweep across Shenzhou without a problem.

A force like the Devil God Mountain, in such a situation, indeed would be pushed to a desperate realm.

In fact, the long inaction of Shenzhou’s demon forces had surprised even Chen Jichuan.

This time, with the visit of the Golden Silkworm Ancestor, Chen Jichuan guessed his intent, knowing that finally, the demons couldn’t hold back any longer, and he thought it only proper.

The Golden Silkworm Ancestor exchanged pleasantries with Chen Jichuan for a moment, and then finally revealed his intent: "You see clearly, Daoist, I too am worried."

He said to Chen Jichuan, "Recently, the Palace Master of the Vermilion Blood Palace proposed that we unite to challenge the One Origin Dao Sect, curbing its momentum and stabilizing the situation in Shenzhou. I agree wholeheartedly. But this matter can’t be achieved by three or five True Immortals alone; only by uniting all the True Immortals whom the Daoist sects consider ’Evil Demons’ and ’Heterodox’ is there a chance. I have come today to request Seven-star Daoist’s assistance!"

"This—"

Chen Jichuan looked hesitant, looking towards the Golden Silkworm Ancestor, "More than ten thousand years ago, the situation in Shenzhou was still stable, but no one could do anything about anyone. And now the Daoist sect is strong, One Origin’s power is immense, with nearly three hundred newly advanced True Immortals; how can we challenge and suppress this?"

Chen Jichuan shook his head, feeling it impossible.

"Do not worry about this matter, Daoist."

"I, along with the Palace Master of the Vermilion Blood Palace and the Hall Master of the Heavenly Ruin Hall, already have a thorough plan. If you are willing to help, we will offer significant rewards afterward."

The Golden Silkworm Ancestor turned his hand to reveal a few cocoons.

[Name: Spring and Autumn Cocoon]

[Description: Within the galaxy exists a gu, known as ’Spring and Autumn’; the ’Spring and Autumn Gu’ undergoes a cocoon transformation after a million years, becoming ’Spring and Autumn Cocoon’. The cocoon contains profound mysteries, closely connected to the river of time, aiding newly advanced True Immortals in sensing and manipulating the mighty power of the river of time.]

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"Spring and Autumn Cocoon!"

"Excellent stuff!"

Chen Jichuan’s eyes gleamed slightly.

The Golden Silkworm Ancestor was truly generous, offering three ’Spring and Autumn Cocoons’, enough for a newly advanced True Immortal to quickly complete the second step of the First Realm and clearly sense the river of time.

Even at the third step, they are extremely beneficial.

They are immensely appealing to True Immortals in the first, second, and third steps.

Unfortunately—

"Excellent stuff!"

"But of no use to me."

Chen Jichuan, in the Daoist sect, could freely access heavily guarded treasures such as the ’Undying Gold Stone’, ’Cosmic Light True Water’, and ’Fish-Dragon Cold Iron’, even for First Realm fourth-step treasures. These three ’Spring and Autumn Cocoons’ were of no use to him, thus he was hardly impressed.

Therefore, he still didn’t make a stance.

Seeing this, the Golden Silkworm Ancestor continued, "After the deed is accomplished, we will give you another ten ’Undying Gold Stones’, how about that?"

Spring and Autumn Cocoon!

Undying Gold Stone!

These are top treasures for improving Daoist cultivation and cultivation for First Realm True Immortals; it would be difficult for any newly advanced True Immortal to resist the temptation.

After hearing this, Chen Jichuan was still somewhat hesitant, pretending to worry that it was an empty promise.

The Golden Silkworm Ancestor, noticing Chen Jichuan’s concern, laughed heartily: "Daoist, you need not worry. Should you agree, we will immediately swear an oath to the ’Cave Abyss Immortal’. In this universe, no cultivator, whether immortal or mortal, dares to break the ’Cave Abyss Oath’."

Cave Abyss Oath.

Upon hearing this.

Chen Jichuan’s expression finally started to relax, but he remained cautious, adding: "Swearing an oath is fine, but I can only agree not to disclose the Old Ancestor’s plan, and will act as the situation dictates. After all, proving the Dao is not easy, and I don’t want to risk my life. I hope the Old Ancestor understands."

"That’s as it should be!"

The Golden Silkworm Ancestor nodded after hearing this and did not insist.

Thus, the two reached an agreement, each swearing an oath, and in the next moment, their smiles became much more sincere.

The Golden Silkworm Ancestor handed three ’Spring and Autumn Cocoons’ to Chen Jichuan, then took out three globes of Primordial Qi from his sleeve, in which electric arcs flickered: "This is ’Primordial One Qi Thunder’, capable of opening up the heavens and earth, reconstructing earth, water, wind, and fire. Daoist, just wait for my notice and then throw the ’Primordial One Qi Thunder’, tearing the heavens and earth apart, summoning thunder and fire."

[Name: Primordial One Qi Thunder]

[Description: Created by the Vermilion Blood Ancestor in the Shenzhou Heaven and Earth at the poles of the Jade Toad Great Heaven and Earth, refining primordial qi left over from ancient times over hundreds of thousands of years, forming one primordial unit. Though seen as a small globe of yellow qi, once shattered in a local area, it will immediately be filled with chaotic primordial energy, spontaneously triggering destruction, causing earthquakes, mountain collapses, floods, and firestorms. Within this zone of destruction, all living creatures are annihilated, and it easily spreads further. Wherever it reaches, the energy is as heavy as a mountain; upon encountering it, creatures immediately suffocate and die from internal rupture.]