Cultivation: I Can Reincarnate Into Various Worlds

Hearing the strings' music, one can understand its elegance.

Wu Miao respectfully bowed. "After this rescue by the esteemed sect and upon settling down at Blue Sacred Island, this concubine will certainly send a Flying Sword letter to her Sect to repay this kindness. This concubine will not forget the great kindness and virtue that both of her benefactors have shown to this concubine..."

With the first sentence, she responded to Elder Zheng's words.

The hidden meaning was that the Spirit Shell spent by the Flying Feather Immortal Palace to purchase her would be returned in full by the Starfall Sect.

The latter sentence was a promise to Xu Xing and Elder Zheng. Though she was saved through the Immortal Palace's public funds now...

But Xu Xing and Elder Zheng's assistance in the face of danger would not be forgotten.

Elder Zheng's face lightened. "Saintess Wu does not need to be so anxious. The righteous sects are like one big family..."

After obtaining her promise, his words softened and returned to a cordial manner, no longer aggressive.

The three spoke briefly.

「Half a day later, before they arrived at Blue Sacred Island」

Xu Xing asked Wu Miao how she ended up being trafficked from the North Wilderness to Wangchuan Sea and put up for auction at the Hundred Treasures Pavilion.

"Not hiding anything from Daoist Xu..."

Wu Miao fell silent for a moment, then sighed softly. "In the past century, the rise of the Godslayer Sect has been significant, with a strong trend of replacing the Seven Stars Sect and becoming one of the Ten Major Sects... Our Starfall Sect is a Lower Sect to the Seven Stars Sect, and we were summoned to fight against the Godslayer Sect..."

"During a battle with the Godslayer Sect, this concubine was unfortunately defeated and fell into the enemy's hands..."

A complex look crossed her face. "As for why the Godslayer Sect didn't kill this concubine, but trafficked this concubine to Wangchuan Sea, it seems they wanted to humiliate the Starfall Sect, prompting us and the other subordinate sects of the Seven Stars Sect to betray the Seven Stars Sect and join the Godslayer Sect..."

East Huangzhou had Ten Major Sects, all following the Primordial Spirit's Daoism, and consisted of three major sects, two palaces, two schools, one gate, one church, and one pavilion.

The three major sects were the Three Absolutes Sect, Cloud Sword Sect, and Daoist Sect.

The two palaces and two schools were Yama Palace, Flying Feather Immortal Palace, Nanhua Sect, and Seven Stars Sect.

The one gate, one church, and one pavilion were Yin Wind Gate, Mingquan Sect, and Red Dust Pavilion.

Like the Yin Wind Gate, the Seven Stars Sect was located in the North Wilderness of East Huangzhou.

Similar to the dynamic between the Flying Feather Immortal Palace and Mingquan Sect, these two—the Seven Stars Sect and Yin Wind Gate—were one righteous and the other evil, mutual sworn enemies.

"Godslayer Sect..."

At the sound of these three words, Xu Xing's pupils contracted slightly, and a name instantly came to his mind.

Blood Slayer Lu Hua, number one on the Earth Must Kill List!

In the first Fate Deduction of the Returning Core Realm, after becoming the Chief of Flying Feather Immortal Palace, he quickly reached second place on the Earth Must Kill List within a few years, only below Blood Slayer Lu Hua...

Given his talent and experiences, as well as the backing of a Large Sect... he still ranked lower on the Earth List than Blood Slayer Lu Hua.

This was enough to show how terrifying this person was.

The Godslayer Sect, a power beneath the Ten Major Sects, could cultivate a first-ranked individual on the Earth List.

Seeing a spot reveals the leopard.

This Godslayer Sect might have an inferior foundation compared to the Ten Major Sects, but its younger generation was not inferior.

It even surpassed some of the lagging sects among the Ten Major Sects.

Based on this analysis, Xu Xing didn't have high hopes for the future of the Seven Stars Sect and Starfall Sect.

He guessed that the Starfall Sect might not redeem their saintess this time but instead watch coldly from the sidelines.

To redeem Wu Miao would lead to another conflict with the Godslayer Sect.

Not killing Wu Miao, but auctioning her as a Furnace Ding instead. In the eyes of the valiant, this might be a great humiliation, leaving only the path of drawing their swords in battle.

However, for a power, a long-established power, a power tending towards decay, there must exist factions willing to compromise.

Facing a formidable enemy and fighting them fervently is merely seeking self-humiliation. Those who know when to advance and retreat, the compromisers, would never allow the 'warhawks' to act recklessly and thereby destroy the sect's foundation.

The Godslayer Sect's move, seemingly deepening the enmity between the two sides, appeared to be a foolish one, but in reality, this move was brilliant.

It used this as a catalyst to provoke infighting within the Starfall Sect and give the surrender faction an incentive.

After all, Saintess Wu Miao was auctioned, not killed. Her fall to Wangchuan Sea would obviously garner help from righteous sects like the Flying Feather Immortal Palace, leading to her rescue...

And by doing so, they would also 'kill a chicken to scare the monkeys,' deterring other sects in the North Wilderness.

'Dealing with opponents as skillfully as Butcher Ding carves an ox, and also cultivating the younger generation...'

'Within a thousand years, the Godslayer Sect will definitely join the ranks of the Ten Major Sects.'

Xu Xing mused.

The Ten Major Sects of East Huangzhou all had the strength to crush the remaining various sects. Their leaders were not unwise individuals; each could be called shrewd.

However, they could not resist personal desires overwhelming public interest, causing internal decay and continuous foolish moves, leading the sect to decline and be replaced by other sects.

'Three hundred years of empires, thirty thousand years of Immortal Sects—it's all the same!'

Xu Xing shook his head.

He had seen the rise and fall of mortal empires, and now, witnessing the rise and fall of Immortal Sects, only calmness remained in his heart, without any ripples.

「Shortly after setting foot on Blue Sacred Island, Elder Zheng apologized and left first.」

According to procedure, he had to report the redemption of the Starfall Sect Saintess to the Sect.

"The journey from the North Wilderness is long, and the response from your sect might be quite slow... Saintess Wu's stay in Wangchuan Sea is not just for a day or two, so you should plan ahead..."

In the private room of the Flying Feather Pavilion, after Elder Zheng left, Xu Xing, finding Saintess Wu Miao of the Starfall Sect to be a reasonable person and someone who repays kindness, reminded her of a few things out of consideration for friendship and mutual benefit.

Of course, he did not blatantly tell her that the Starfall Sect would not redeem her, but instead subtly hinted at this point.

The redemption of the Starfall Sect Saintess didn't cost him any money, but it did draw upon his sect's authority, although this wasn't a big deal.

However, all in all, he had some sunk costs invested in Saintess Wumu of the Starfall Sect.

A few words of reminder were also a kindness that cost him nothing.

"With the help of the Flying Feather Immortal Palace, the Flying Sword can deliver the message in at most half a year, Daoist Brother Xu..."

Wu Miao paused, about to answer.

But she soon realized something, her eyes filled with gratitude, and she thanked Xu Xing, "Thank you for the reminder, Daoist Brother Xu. This concubine understands and will make arrangements early."

After expressing her gratitude, she glanced at Xu Xing a few times, hesitated for a moment, and mustered up the courage to ask, "I wonder if Daoist Brother Xu has a spouse? This concubine would like to recommend herself."

Before, during her time at the Starfall Sect in the North Wilderness, she had no thoughts of getting married, focusing solely on cultivation.

However, things were different now.

After Xu Xing's reminder, she suddenly realized that she had become truly alone.

If the Starfall Sect did not come to redeem her, where would she go in this foreign land?

And becoming Xu Xing's spouse...

Firstly, Xu Xing's status in the Flying Feather Immortal Palace was prestigious. Being engaged to Xu Xing would not disgrace her; on the contrary, it would elevate her status within the Starfall Sect.

Perhaps the Starfall Sect initially intended to abandon her redemption, but after the engagement, considering the Flying Feather Immortal Palace's influence, they would change that plan.

This was all predictable.

Secondly, Xu Xing had shown her kindness, and his appearance was not unattractive. Marrying Xu Xing was something she would be willing to do; it would also be a way of repaying him with herself.

Thirdly, if the Starfall Sect did not redeem her, marrying Xu Xing would mean having support in a foreign land.

On the journey from Huge Mastiff Island to Blue Sacred Island, Xu Xing's extraordinary conversation had left a deep impression on her. Coupled with his respectable appearance, she had developed feelings for him.

Now, Xu Xing's reminder of her predicament made her grateful and also forced her to make a decisive resolution, offering herself to Xu Xing...

"This concubine possesses the Profound Female Physique..."

"The pure Yin Element can aid Daoist Brother Xu on his path of cultivation."

Wu Miao lowered her Qiufu, her jade-like face flushed crimson, and she clenched her silver teeth as she spoke.

Although she had always deeply loathed her own physique, she understood that she and Xu Xing had no romantic feelings to speak of. She might have feelings for Xu Xing, but he didn't necessarily reciprocate.

For a true lineage disciple of a major sect like Xu Xing, there were far too many choices for a marriage alliance.

"The essence of the Profound Female Physique can assist in the condensation of the Dao Pill and the formation of the Nascent Soul."

Wu Miao added.

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「Inside the private room.」

Xu Xing touched his chin, feeling rather speechless.

He had just refused the marriage proposal from the Immeasurable Sect's Yan Family. In the blink of an eye, the Starfall Sect Saintess had taken a liking to him, recommending herself as his spouse.

He had to admit, the move made by the Starfall Sect Saintess was quite clever.

By becoming the spouse of a true lineage disciple from a major sect, various crises would resolve themselves. Simultaneously, she would also find a powerful supporter for herself. However...

"I am focused on cultivation," Xu Xing shook his head, interrupting Wu Miao's next words. "My mortal wife has just passed away. If I were to take a replacement string now... firstly, it would be against propriety, and secondly, I would surely be criticized by the world..."

Not long after arriving at Blue Sacred Island, Jiang Yan's Voice Transmission Talisman had automatically found him.

On every voyage of the Sea-Crossing Flying Boat from the Flying Feather Immortal Palace to Wangchuan Sea, many Voice Transmission Talismans for External Cultivators were often deposited, mostly free of charge.

The last time he left East Huangzhou, his final stop was Blue Sacred Island, not Sealed Demon Island.

Therefore, Jiang Yan had the Sea-Crossing Flying Boat bring a Voice Transmission Talisman to Blue Sacred Island.

Of course, it was also possible that Jiang Yan had sent an identical Voice Transmission Talisman to Sealed Demon Island.

In the message, Jiang Yan informed him that Zhao Yunniang had made the same choice as before: not to embark on the Immortal Journey and not to become his burden.

Xu Xing had long anticipated Zhao Yunniang's choice.

This time, when Saintess Wumu of the Starfall Sect offered herself, although he was tempted—after all, the benefits of the Profound Female Physique were enough to offset the disadvantages of Wu Miao's background—his wife had only recently passed away. For him to take a replacement string now was clearly inappropriate.

"My wife has just passed away..."

Wu Miao sighed quietly.

Regardless of whether Xu Xing had feelings for her or not, with this reason, she indeed couldn't force him to agree.

"If, after one hundred years, Daoist Brother Xu's grief has subsided, I wonder if you could consider this concubine..."

She raised her Qiufu, her almond eyes welling with tears, staring intently at Xu Xing, her face full of expectation.

One hundred years, for her lifespan, was but a moment.

Compared to just now, her words now held more sincerity.

If they were to become spouses in one hundred years, it would not provide any aid to her current crisis.

Therefore, this statement was purely an expression of her admiration for Xu Xing.

"One hundred years?"

Xu Xing was taken aback. He looked at Saintess Wumu of the Starfall Sect, carefully observing the young girl before him.

She was in the prime of her youth, with a beautiful appearance, a delicate Qiufu, shapely brows, red lips, and white teeth. Her facial features were extremely exquisite, like an Immortal from a painting.

At this moment, her pitiful demeanor, combined with the noble temperament from her royal background, evoked a profound sense of pity...