Chapter 335 - 142: Cultivate the Mind Before the Dao, Soul-controlling Insect, Mass Grave!

Su Bai’s expression was calm. Deep within his eyes, the golden ripples gradually subsided.

"There won’t be a next time."

He now knew all the flaws of the Ten Forms Inquiry Scripture. Besides, after this ordeal, he would break through to the next Realm, and his power would rise to a whole new level.

’Naturally, there won’t be a next time.’

The mountainside fell utterly silent. The many True Masters watched the scene, their spirits shaken, yet they remained where they were, not uttering a single word.

Su Bai scanned his surroundings.

Everywhere—from the ground to the sky—there were over a hundred True Masters from various sects, including the Celestial Secret Sect Master and the Rebirth Buddha Venerable, two great masters of the Feather Transformation Realm.

These people represented the small handful of masters standing at the apex of the current Dayu Cultivation World.

In a sense, they already represented the most outstanding group of individuals within the Dayu Cultivation World.

And the Sin Values of these people varied, some high, some low.

If he were to suppress or kill some of these "criminals" with higher Sin Values, he would naturally reap great benefits.

’However, the Divine Spirit of a Feathered Transformation Great Power is flawless and impenetrable. I can’t yet gauge the true strength of the Rebirth Buddha Venerable and the Celestial Secret Sect Master. I’d only know after we fought.’

"Amitabha Buddha."

The Rebirth Buddha Venerable put his palms together, recited the Buddha’s name, and looked at Su Bai.

"Fellow Daoist Su, your power is truly miraculous. This old monk is thoroughly impressed."

He had been suppressed by the Leader of Gui Chen Sect for many years and was deeply wary of him, fearing the terrifying trump cards he might possess.

That was why, when Su Bai first made his move, he had forced himself to hold back and merely observed from the sidelines instead of offering assistance.

’Miraculous power...’

Su Bai shook his head and said nothing.

’One shouldn’t be excessively humble, but one also can’t be arrogant.’

’Through that altar, I learned that there are heavens beyond the heavens, and always people better than oneself.’

"Fellow Daoist Su, by eliminating this Fierce Demon for the sake of all living beings, you have performed a great service! This old Daoist is truly impressed, truly impressed indeed!"

The Celestial Secret Sect Master stroked his beard, sighing with admiration.

The old Daoist stood in mid-air, his Daoist robe fluttering. With his ruddy face and white beard, he had the very bearing of an immortal.

But Su Bai’s mind was clear and his Divine Thoughts were powerful, making him exceptionally skilled at catching the emotions revealed in facial expressions and subtle movements.

If not for this, he might not have realized that among the many gazes upon him, one laced with a hint of killing intent—aside from those from the few Gui Chen Sect Daoists—belonged to this very old Daoist.

"Indeed! Thank you, Senior, for ridding us of this Fierce Demon!"

"The Gui Chen Sect is tyrannical and unreasonable! Worse, they sought to release the Seven Heroes and Three Li, making them enemies of all living things! Senior, your actions are of the highest merit!"

"Absolutely, absolutely!"

As the Celestial Secret Sect Master spoke, many of the surrounding True Masters chimed in with their agreement.

However, the group of True Masters led by Taiqing Daoist, True Man of Heavenly Tiger, Yi Pavilion Master, Zilei Master, Zihuang Daoist, and Zen Master Gu Yue remained silent.

Their attention was fixed on the grim-faced Daoists of the Gui Chen Sect.

Subtly, their gazes locked down all possible escape routes for Xiao Yu, Gong Yan, and the other Gui Chen Sect masters.

Su Bai looked at the Celestial Secret Sect Master and let out a long sigh.

"I’d really like to know if you, Daoist Master, are truly noble and venerable, or merely a sanctimonious hypocrite."

’The human heart is fickle, changing in an instant. No one can truly fathom it.’

’At least, I can’t do it right now.’

’So, I still don’t know the source of the killing intent I sense from the Celestial Secret Sect Master.’

’But I don’t really care.’

’He didn’t make a move now, which means he’ll have even less of a chance in the future.’

’Once I’ve assimilated the gains from this battle, my strength will take a great leap forward.’

"Fellow Daoist Su, what do you mean by that?"

The Celestial Secret Sect Master’s gaze was calm, his face showing a trace of surprise.

"This old Daoist came here only to stop the Leader of Gui Chen Sect from releasing the Seven Heroes and Three Li. That is the absolute truth!"

"HA HA! Such sophistry! What lies!"

Suddenly, a loud laugh rang out from a distance.

It was Xiao Yu. Trapped in mid-air by the many True Masters who had blocked off all his escape routes, he threw his head back and roared with laughter.

"Celestial Secret Old Thief! You claim you came to stop our Sect Leader from releasing the Resentful Fury, one of the Three Li. Perhaps that part isn’t a lie."

"But can you dare to say you don’t want the Resentful Fury released?"

He met the Celestial Secret Sect Master’s frigid gaze head-on, completely unafraid.

Then, he pointed to the powerful True Masters surrounding them, like Taiqing Daoist and True Man of Heavenly Tiger, who were all watching like tigers stalking their prey.

"Taiqing! You’ve been stuck at the Void Realm for nearly ten thousand years! Below the Feather Transformation Realm, one’s lifespan is capped at ten thousand years. Even with life-extending treasures, you’d be lucky to live another five hundred!"

"Your remaining lifespan is just about exhausted, isn’t it?"

"Tian Hu! Your Divine Spirit was once gravely wounded, and then damaged again during your tribulation. Do you have any hope left of breaking through to the Feather Transformation Realm?"

"Master Yi..."

"Zilei..."

"Zihuang..."

"Gu Yue..."

"If not for the Resentful Fury, would any of you have made a move? And now you have the gall to claim it was for the sake of the world."

"How laughable! Utterly laughable!"

At this moment, it seemed all fear had vanished from Xiao Yu’s heart.

He loudly denounced and mocked them, staring right into their shocked, furious, and bloodthirsty eyes.

"Nonsense!"

The Celestial Secret Sect Master’s expression darkened. The other Great Feathered Transformation True Masters tensed, ready to strike.

But in the next instant, they froze.

In the space locked down by the surrounding True Masters, right beside Xiao Yu and his men, Su Bai was now standing. No one knew when he had appeared.

He stood there without a word, and the Feathered True Masters dared not make a move.