I Truly Am The Villian

"Miss Xia, there's no need to bring up the Heaven Martial Emperor if you have something to discuss.

This painting of the Emperor's will is limited; use a bit less and there's less left."

"It is you who are relentless," Xia Wanqing said.

"Since there's no inheritance, then there isn't. I believe you," an Elder from the Qianniu Taoist Court chuckled.

Hearing this, Xia Wanqing looked at him doubtfully.

Then, half-convinced, she put away the Emperor's painting.

"If there's nothing else, then we'll take our leave. Staying here doesn't feel right," Xia Wanqing said.

The people from the Qianniu Taoist Court glanced at the Elder, and seeing that their elder had no reaction, they didn't stop them.

Xia Wanqing then left with the Sixth Elder and a few others.

"Miss Xia, perhaps we'll meet again before long," an elder from the Qianniu Taoist Court suddenly said with a smile.

Xia Wanqing gave him a look, paying him no mind.

Only when their figures had disappeared did Xiao Buhui speak out anxiously: "Elder Zhou, they must have taken the inheritance with them.

Why let them go so easily?"

"If that Imperial painting were to be unleashed, would you handle it?" Elder Zhou countered.

"I will report to the Sect Gate now and request stronger forces to resolve this," Xiao Buhui said.

"Save it, such matters should not be forced, they demand a cunning approach," Elder Zhou shook his head.

Nevermind whether Xia Wanqing really has the great Emperor's inheritance or not.

If not, forcing it won't help.

If yes, the Heaven Martial Sect has been in decline for so long, this clearly could be a chance for resurgence.

Though faint, the chance for a comeback using the inheritance seems natural but plausible.

It's unlikely that the Heaven Martial Sect would part with it so easily.

"What about the situation with the Galaxy and Sunset Empire?" Xiao Buhui asked.

The big matter of the two nations merging has yet to be resolved.

"Let it sit. Wait for the Great Elder to make a decision," Elder Zhou said with a smile.

"This isn't something I should worry about."

…

On the way back to the Sect, everyone was preoccupied.

No one spoke.

Li Xiaoyuan hesitated to speak and, after glancing at Xu Zimei, didn't dare to say more.

After all, Xu Zimei's strength had just awed him.

"Sixth Elder, do you know something?" Xia Wanqing looked towards the Sixth Elder and asked.

Among the several elders of the Heaven Martial Sect today, all had their own hidden agendas, extremely antagonistic towards the Sect Master.

Outwardly pleasant but inwardly defiant.

Only this Sixth Elder was a direct lineage member of her grandfather.

Which is why this time, they had put the Sixth Elder in charge of leading the team.

"The Sect Master once mentioned that this matter should remain confidential," Sixth Elder weighed his words.

He replied, "The Taoist Source of the Qianniu Taoist Court is about to open.

Based on previous agreements, we have one slot for entry."

"The Taoist Source Land," Xia Wanqing murmured to herself.

Each Taoist Court is a source of Dao, and it is the foundation of a sect.

The concept of the Taoist Source is somewhat complex.

But simply put, the sect is established within the territories of the Taoist Source, enveloping the whole area.

Spring all year round, with nature's spiritual energy spreading grandly.

Various Immortal Trees and exotic beasts are born from it.

Babies born in the Taoist Source inherently possess spiritual roots and exceptional talents.

The existence of the Taoist Source signifies an essential leap and enhancement for a sect.

Even a barren mountain, enriched by the Taoist Source, can transform waste into treasure, turning into an Immortal Mountain.

Of course, this is just one of the functions of the Taoist Source.

Practicing near the Taoist Source nearly enhances comprehension by a hundredfold.

The Taoist Source grows stronger as the Great Emperor's realm advances.

The stronger the Emperor, the more potent the resultant Taoist Source.

However, once the Emperor leaves the Taoist Source, it becomes a dead source.

Each use is a consumption.

Until one day, the Taoist Source is completely depleted and eventually destroyed.

This is the lifecycle of the Taoist Source.

It also represents the evolution of the rise and fall of everything.

However, if a new Great Emperor emerges within a sect, it can reactivate the Taoist Source.

…

Upon hearing about the Taoist Source Land, Li Xiaoyuan's eyes sparkled slightly.

But after looking at Xia Wanqing, he was lost in thought.

"It seems Xiao Buhui harbors enmity towards us because of this slot," Xia Wanqing quickly figured it out.

Previously, there had been no interactions with the Qianniu Taoist Court.

In this world, there is no hate or love without cause.

"Tell the Elder, did you meet our ancestor in that Secret Realm," the Sixth Elder asked.

The Heaven Martial Emperor is too important for our sect now.

"Sixth Elder, even you don't believe me," Xia Wanqing sighed.

"We only found a painting of our ancestor, but I did see a Consciousness Entity he left behind."

"What did the ancestor say?" the Sixth Elder asked excitedly.

"Where is he now? Will he return to the Sect?

Did you tell him about our sect's current situation?"

Seeing how the Sixth Elder became somewhat incoherently excited.

Xia Wanqing shook her head slightly and replied, "The ancestor mentioned that the Heaven Martial Sect is too insignificant, and he won't return.

The only ones who can save us are ourselves, not by relying on anyone else."

These words fell like a bucket of cold water, making the Sixth Elder almost lose his footing.

He closed his eyes for a long time before he gradually recovered.

He sighed deeply.

He seemed to have aged a lot in that moment.

"I will save our sect," Xia Wanqing declared solemnly.

"You should try saving yourselves first," just then, a figure passed by.

Not far ahead in the woods, several figures emerged.

They were three old men who looked like triplets, indistinguishable from each other, and a middle-aged man.

The middle-aged man was clad in a black robe, sporting a short beard, his gaze as sharp as an eagle's.

"They are from the Jiwei Sect," the Sixth Elder said gravely.

As the four figures approached, the Sixth Elder's expression started to shift.

"The Three Talents Ancestor and the Sect Master of the Jiwei Sect, Zheng Yunhao."

"They've gone mad, bringing out all three of their elders."

"No wonder when we set out, I heard that the Jiwei Sect arrived even earlier than us.

But we never encountered them, and it turns out they were hiding here to ambush us on our way back."

Xu Zimei chuckled, "The Heaven Martial Emperor and the Nine Nights Immortal King were Taoist companions, but the sects they founded became mortal enemies.

That is somewhat interesting."

"Actually, long ago, we were allied with the Jiwei Sect," the Sixth Elder sighed.

"When the Heaven Martial Emperor and the Nine Nights Immortal King left, it was a great blow to both sects.

Later, as the Taoist Source neared depletion, the two sects clashed over extending their own sources, turning them into sworn enemies.

It's really hard to talk of right and wrong."

"Gentlemen, hand over the inheritance," Zheng Yunhao, the Sect Master of the Jiwei Sect, said with a smile.