Villain : After Slacking Off, The Protagonist Collapse

Chapter 160: Shocked

“So it’s you, Lingyun! When did you get here?” Seeing the Great Elder appear, Canghai Old Demon was shocked.

Wasn’t Lingyun in the Primordial Holy Land? When did he come here, and since when were the two so close?

“I’ve been waiting for you for a long time! It wasn’t in vain; I’ve caught a big fish!” The Great Elder remembered Jiang Chen’s words and wasted no time so he acted immediately.

The All Heaven Mirror reflected the heavens, its divine light enveloping all.

In an instant.

Canghai Old Demon was frozen in place.

Following this.

The two Great Saints acted together, one destroying the soul, the other slashing the body.

Boom.

Under the combined attack, Canghai Old Demon was completely obliterated, his soul and body destroyed, leaving no trace.

The reason for his easy defeat was the joint effort of two Great Saints and the power of the All Heaven Mirror.

Earlier, the Great Elder had already activated the All Heaven Mirror, making it easy to deal with Canghai Old Demon.

“Let’s go! This place is dangerous!” After dealing with Canghai Old Demon, the Great Elder wasted no time, using the All Heaven Mirror to take them away.

In an instant.

They disappeared from the spot.

The next moment.

Millions of miles away, the three figures reappeared.

“You old fool, you should thank our Primordial Holy Land this time! If not for us, you’d have suffered great losses!” With the mission perfectly completed, the Great Elder was in high spirits, smiling at Zilei.

“I know, I know! Our Taiching Dao Sect is not ungrateful. We will remember this and repay the favor if needed!” Despite their occasional bickering, Zilei knew that without the Great Elder’s help, they would have faced severe consequences.

The worst outcome would have been the Saintess being taken.

“Qingyan thanks the senior for the rescue!” Zi Qingyan bowed, her tone slightly cold.

It wasn’t intentional; it was Zi Qingyan’s nature. As an Innate Dao Body, she was naturally attuned to the Dao, with a calm heart, rarely showing emotions.

Some Innate Dao Bodies even abandoned emotions altogether, merging their minds with the Dao.

However, reaching this level meant they were no longer considered living beings but a part of the heavens and earth.

“No need to thank me! I was just asked to help!” The Great Elder said calmly.

“By whom?” Zi Qingyan’s clear eyes showed a hint of curiosity.

Who could have predicted this?

“You’ll know in the future!” The Great Elder evaded, knowing that Jiang Chen was already extraordinary. If this information were leaked, it would only attract more hidden attacks.

“Alright!”

“The problem is solved for now! But you must be careful. The Ancient Desolate Demon Realm will stop at nothing to get you!”

“My advice is to stay within the Taiching Dao Sect, avoid going out!”

The immediate trouble was solved, but the root issue remained. Zi Qingyan was too valuable to the Ancient Desolate Demon Realm. The Demon Emperor would try every means to get her.

If she ventured out, she would face constant dangers, similar to Jiang Chen. Though not as extreme as Jiang Chen’s universal hostility, it would still be perilous.

“Qingyan understands!” Zi Qingyan wasn’t too concerned, as she never liked going out much and preferred to comprehend the Dao.

If not for the Convergence Flower and the Supreme Palace, she might still be within the Taiching Dao Sect.

“Doing good deeds to the end, sending Buddha to the west! Since I’ve already helped you anyway, I’ll escort you to the Taiching Dao Sect!” As he spoke, the All Heaven Mirror emitted brilliant light, enveloping the three.

At the entrance of the Taiching Dao Sect.

The void fluctuated, and Zilei and Zi Qingyan emerged, restoring calm.

“This Lingyun is quite good!” Seeing the familiar sect entrance, Zilei couldn’t help but praise the Great Elder.

“Lingyun senior is a good person!” Zi Qingyan immediately gave a “good person” card.

“A good person, indeed! But enough of this, let’s go back! The Sect Master must be worried!”

Talking as they walked, the two returned to the sect.

After returning to the Taiching Dao Sect, they reported the events to the Sect Master.

Hearing this, the Sect Master pondered for a moment, then said seriously, “I’m not sure what the Primordial Holy Land intends, but it’s beneficial to us. And they helped greatly this time. We must repay this favor in the future!”

“Did Lingyun mention why the Ancient Desolate Demon Realm is so determined to have Qingyan refine the Convergence Flower and capture her?”

This was what he most wanted to know. Why was the Ancient Desolate Demon Realm so determined? What can they gain from capturing Zi Qingyan once refined the Convergence Flower?

“Lingyun did mention it! The Ancient Desolate Demon Realm wants Qingyan’s physique!”

“The Innate Dao Body refined with the Convergence Flower has the greatest comprehension, easily understanding any law or Dao!”

“They want to use this to break the seals of the ancient Great Emperor’s formations! These formations are weakening, and with Qingyan’s abilities, they might succeed!” Zilei said seriously.

The Great Elder had shared this with him.

“In that case, Qingyan, you must stay within the sect! Your talents are best suited for seclusion!” The Sect Master instructed firmly.

When it came to the Ancient Desolate Demon Realm, he was very cautious. No faction wanted to return to the tragic days of a million years ago.

“Yes!” Zi Qingyan had no objections; she had always preferred staying in the sect.

If not for her master, the Sect Master, thinking she needed experience, she wouldn’t have ventured out. Otherwise, Zi Qingyan would have remained within the sect. In a way, she was quite a recluse.

Afterward, Zi Qingyan took her leave. Only Zilei and the Sect Master remained in the hall.

“What do you think the Primordial Holy Land is planning? And their methods recently are very different from before!”

“I’ve been investigating their movements and found traces of the Primordial Holy Land in the actions of the Immortal Divine Phoenix Clan!”

“I have a feeling the Primordial Holy Land is plotting something!” The Sect Master said seriously.

“The Undying Divine Phoenix Clan’s actions are linked to the Primordial Holy Land?” Zilei was shocked.

He was aware of the ancient imperial clan’s movements but didn’t know the Primordial Holy Land was involved. He thought it was just internal strife within the ancient imperial clans as such conflicts were common.

“Don’t you find the destruction of the Gu Family and the Soaring Snake Clan very similar? Both were colluding with the demons!”

“And I’ve heard that Huang Tian once collaborated with the Primordial Holy Land! What they did remains unknown!” The Sect Master said seriously.

Zilei pondered and said, “Thinking too much about it is pointless. The Primordial Holy Land won’t harm us!”

“And I believe all their actions are to prevent the Ancient Desolate Demon Realm’s revival! Whether there’s more to it is unclear!”

“But I think we should consider allying with the Primordial Holy Land. The Holy Son’s future is limitless. If he doesn’t fall, he will likely become an Emperor. Cooperation would benefit our sect greatly!”

“If we antagonize the Primordial Holy Land, you know the consequences!”

The Sect Master glanced at him, saying strangely, “What are you thinking? I’m not pushing the sect into a pit. I’m just curious about the Primordial Holy Land’s plans. But you’ve reminded me, cooperation could be beneficial!”

“But we must find the right opportunity. We can’t approach directly, or we’d seem inferior!”

Zilei laughed softly, “I think Qingyan should marry the Holy Son. With that bond, wouldn’t our relations be closer?”

“What nonsense! Impossible!” The Sect Master glared at him, “Qingyan is focused on the Dao. She can’t be distracted by such matters!”