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As the crowd from the Cloud Palace departed, Song Maoyan couldn't help but let out a long sigh while gazing at the empty mountaintop.
What a pity; these disciples knew nothing about the news regarding the Demon Clan. But then again, they were just disciples. If they truly understood the matters concerning the Demon Clan, that would be strange indeed.
The two sect leaders entered the small courtyard behind the Medicine Hall and summoned Qi Xiao.
"Share whatever news you have," they urged.
Qi Xiao didn't know much about the Demon Clan either, but he felt that what the Divine Dragon had revealed to him about the secrets of the Heavenly Dao was of far greater significance.
After listening, both leaders exchanged uncertain glances and nodded repeatedly.
The Demon Clan had begun their schemes this early? No wonder they had so easily breached the barriers between realms and descended into the mortal world; they were actually gnawing away at the Heavenly Dao!
This news was worse than the emergence of a demon lord! If what the Divine Dragon said was true, and the Heavenly Dao was enveloped by demonic energy, it would be greatly disadvantageous for them.
With the collapse of the Immortal Path and the decline of humanity, not a single person had attained immortality in a thousand years.
I thought it was because the Heavenly Dao was dissatisfied with our talents, hence continually restricting us. It’s not that the Heavenly Dao didn’t want mortal cultivators to become immortal; rather, it was constrained by the Demon Clan, unable to exert its power.
It’s both tragic and lamentable that in all this time, no one in our vast cultivation world has noticed anything amiss.
Li Jinyuan narrowed his eyes, his voice turning cold. "It’s not necessarily true that no one has noticed; after all, the Celestial Mechanism Palace has long since secluded itself from the world."
At first, I thought they were being overly cautious. Now it seems they might have seen this coming long ago.
Song Maoyan hesitated. "Not necessarily; no matter how powerful they are, they are still mere mortal cultivators. The matters of the Heavenly Dao are too profound for them to probe into; they likely only perceive a fragment of the bigger picture."
Isn't that even more terrifying? Just a glimpse of the bigger picture has frightened a lineage with thousands of sects into seclusion—who wouldn’t fear being laughed at for such cowardice?
Moreover, the Celestial Mechanism Palace possesses a pair of true divine beast eyes. When Qing Luan died, she gouged out her own eyes for a reason; I refuse to believe that the Celestial Mechanism Palace is unaware of this.
They clearly know that calamities are approaching yet remain silent. Do they think that when disaster strikes, it won’t touch them?
To protect themselves while isolating themselves in a corner—such cowardice is truly beneath contempt!
Li Jinyuan slammed his hand on the table in frustration.
Song Maoyan furrowed his brow deeply.
While he believed that sending a saintess into the world with intentions to heal it indicated that the Celestial Mechanism Palace was not comprised of those who would abandon humanity out of fear for their own lives, he still harbored many grievances against them.
If the Celestial Mechanism Palace truly knows so much, why do they keep it all to themselves? Wouldn't it be better to share their knowledge and unite the entire cultivation world against the enemy?
Song Maoyan sighed heavily. Since that’s the case, we might as well ask them directly.
Li Jinyuan nodded in agreement. The Celestial Mechanism Palace likely possesses a wealth of information. We might not know as much as they do, even with our piecing together of clues here.
Meanwhile, at the Celestial Mechanism Palace, Qingling held a jade talisman and spoke softly.
"Saintess, the two sect leaders have sent messages one after another. Are we really not going to respond?"
Shen Weixue furrowed her brows slightly. She had already calculated a divination earlier and knew why the two sect leaders were seeking her out. That was precisely why she was reluctant to reply. Some things were not suitable to disclose at this moment.
"But Saintess, the four major sects have long been dissatisfied with our Celestial Mechanism Palace. If we don’t respond this time, it may create further discord with them."
Qingling frowned slightly. "Moreover, Saintess, you are already bearing enough responsibility. Since they want to know, why not just tell them everything? It would be better than having you suffer alone!"
The four major sects believed that the Celestial Mechanism Palace was selfish, but who knew what kind of life they were living? They had known for seventy years that the cultivation world would face an inevitable catastrophe—one that would devastate everything, plunging the sun and moon into darkness.
For seventy years, they had felt like ducks and geese in a slaughterhouse, enduring daily torment while waiting for their demise. If this calamity was unavoidable, wouldn’t it be a kindness to let these people enjoy their remaining time in peace?
But the Saintess was unwilling to accept that. Taking charge of the Celestial Mechanism Palace, she not only wanted to protect everyone within it during this great disaster but also sought to fight for a glimmer of hope for the entire cultivation world.
Qingling spoke gently, "Saintess, forgive me for being presumptuous, but this calamity concerns the entire cultivation world. It is not something you alone can bear, nor can the whole Celestial Mechanism Palace shoulder it by itself."
"Since you wish to grasp this slim chance of survival, why not reveal everything you know early on? This way, our chances of victory may increase."
Shen Weixue's expression wavered as she hesitated for a long time before finally sighing softly.
"You are right; this matter concerns the entire cultivation world and cannot rest solely on my shoulders. Others have the right to know as well."
Shen Weixue felt that this slim chance of survival was minuscule. If she quietly worked hard alone and failed to grasp it, so be it; it was better than having the entire cultivation world accompany her from hope to despair.
However, she thought again about how hard the four major sects were working to resist the demonic forces. Compared to hope, what they feared even more was the possibility of despair.
The jade talisman glimmered softly, rippling as a water mirror materialized above it. Li Jinyuan and Song Maoyan's faces appeared in the mirror.
Shen Weixue spoke lightly, "Masters, I hope you are well."
Qi Xiao stepped out of the small courtyard. After much contemplation, he still chose not to mention the matter of the divine dragon giving him the source. After all, this was a divine beast; its source must be something extraordinary, right? One should always be cautious.
Although he believed that both masters were honorable individuals who would never resort to seizing opportunities from others, it was better to remain vigilant about such matters. He quietly patted his chest.
He wondered if it was just his imagination, but ever since he absorbed that source, he felt a warm sensation enveloping his entire body, as if he were soaking in a hot spring. It felt like his meridians and bones were being subtly transformed.
Moreover, he had just been injured by the shockwave from an explosion, and logically speaking, he should still have some injuries. However, upon inspecting himself just now, he found that all his internal organs were perfectly fine, showing no signs of damage whatsoever. Could it be that the source had helped him heal?
If that were true, it would be incredibly miraculous! He walked to a secluded spot and took out a small blade, cutting a small incision in his palm. To his astonishment, he watched as the wound slowly began to heal!
In just a few breaths, his palm became smooth again, showing no trace of injury at all. Could it really be like this?
Qi Xiao's heart raced with excitement. Did this mean he had gained an additional life-saving skill compared to others?
Meanwhile, in the small courtyard, after hearing what was said on the other side, Song Maoyan and Li Jinyuan furrowed their brows deeply.
"Are you telling the truth?"
"At this point, why would I lie to you?"
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