Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2410 - 206: Rejected
Previously on Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant...
"Is the Ruins Master departing?"
Within the Yin Ruins Arena, Wang Ba's announcement left Yin Tianzhi utterly stunned.
Wang Ba gave a small nod:
"Yes, with the ruins now consolidated, all are occupied building structures, leaving me idle for the time being, so I intend to head to the Quiet Cave."
"The Ruins Master plans to visit the Quiet Cave?!"
A subtle shift crossed Yin Tianzhi's face as he burst out in astonishment:
"It's a spot in the Realm Sea's Void teeming with countless Innate Divine Demons. Ties between Innate Divine Demons and cultivators like us are terribly strained, outright antagonistic. What prompts the Ruins Master to venture there right now?"
Wang Ba paused briefly before sharing his intentions openly:
"Previously, the Innate Divine Demons joined forces with the Cloud Sky Realm to assault the Supreme True Buddha's den. Thus, the Quiet Cave might prove approachable... Moreover, facing the Supreme True Buddha's Tianshang Buddha at Mahayana level, Zhang’s Ruins lacks any Mahayana powerhouse. My aim is to summon the Quiet Cave's Master here too, acting as a strong check."
This revelation left Yin Tianzhi deeply surprised:
"Is the Quiet Cave Master truly at Mahayana?"
He creased his brow next and continued:
"The Ruins Master's point holds, yet the families of Zhang’s Ruins stand united today solely due to your presence, commanding their loyalty. Should you depart, it's uncertain if this balance endures..."
"That's exactly why I summoned you."
A faint smile played on Wang Ba's lips as he explained:
"In my absence, you'll handle oversight for now. I'll slip away unnoticed, keeping it secret from all, but fret not. I'll provide a communication Dao Treasure; at any sign of trouble, contact me right away, and I'll rush back instantly."
Though Yin Tianzhi wavered at these words, he eventually agreed with grave resolve:
"Innate Divine Demons differ vastly from cultivators, their minds operating on unfamiliar wavelengths. The Ruins Master should avoid hasty entry and prioritize your protection..."
Wang Ba offered some reassuring remarks.
He then appended:
"Should Cheng Lianzi or the rest stir any schemes or moves, relay it to me promptly, and I'll hurry back without delay."
Earlier, when overpowering Cheng Lianzi and his group, Wang Ba had skipped any coercive seals.
Primarily, these individuals proved swift to switch sides, surrendering at the earliest chance. Binding defectors with restrictions would only breed contempt toward him and erode their tenuous allegiance.
At present, looming under the Supreme True Buddha's menace, he trusted they wouldn't stoop to such folly.
Hence, he chose to overlook them, assured that rebellion, if it arose, fell within his power to crush decisively.
Yet for the loyal Yin Family, this duty posed grave peril.
One minor lapse, and a joint strike from the other Nine Families could swiftly shatter the Yin Family in Baiqu.
Such peril fueled Yin Tianzhi's reluctance. As Yin Family leader, despite aligning with Wang Ba, he bore responsibility for his clan's welfare.
Wang Ba issued another caution, reflected briefly, then summoned the Wu Monkey King. Gesturing toward it, he told Yin Tianzhi:
"In case of issues, seek its aid too."
Spotting the Wu Monkey King, Yin Tianzhi's gaze sparked with hope, and he bobbed his head eagerly.
He'd seen this Demon Ape's might up close, fending off six mid-stage Crossing Tribulation experts. Its presence meant it could stall any crisis long enough.
He offered a polite bow to the Wu Monkey King, who ignored him, idly grooming its underarm before settling to cultivate in a corner.
Yin Tianzhi took no offense, knowing a sacred beast like this carried its unique temperament.
Once his instructions wrapped up, Wang Ba departed without delay; his form blurred away from the cave, eyeing a cultivator below in meditation. A mere thought stirred, his palm extended, drawing that figure into his sleeve against its will, vanishing together from the Yin Ruins Arena...
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"The Quiet Cave's beginnings lie lost to time, distant from Duanhai Cliff, nestled in a zone brimming with Chaos Origin Substance. Legends speak of it sheltering myriad Innate Divine Demons, World Eaters beyond numbering..."
"Teacher, Bingji once embodied an Innate Divine Demon, so I recognize their scant reliance on Chaos Origin Substance. Yet as their dwelling, if they require little of it, why choose a haven overflowing with the stuff?"
Across the boundless Realm Sea void.
A ribbon of azure glow raced onward, faint echoes of dialogue drifting from inside.
Catching the puzzlement in the second voice, the first, soft-toned one answered with a touch of sorrow:
"That's beyond my knowledge. My info stems only from cultivator tales, and since none have pierced the Quiet Cave's core, details remain scarce."
"I included you to leverage your innate heritage in linking to the Quiet Cave's Innate Divine Demons."
The second voice shot back swiftly:
"Bingji gets it and will strive fully, though... Innate Divine Demons tend toward isolation, their feelings sparse compared to realm beings', so they might dismiss my innate ties."
"It's fine," the first voice laughed softly, "mere attempt; failure just signals no destiny with the Quiet Cave's Innate Divine Demons."
"Understood, Teacher, Bingji comprehends."
Naturally, the pair chatting within the light ray were Wang Ba and Tao Bingji.
Over a decade had flown by since their exit from Zhang’s Ruins.
The Realm Sea chart's accuracy proved spotty, forcing numerous sidetracks and time loss. Still, queries to local realms at last pinpointed the Quiet Cave's whereabouts.