Mortals: The Daily Life of Hidden Moon Sect

"However, one thing is certain: if we don't make more efforts to strive for it, we will definitely not be able to achieve our goal."

"In addition, this person has great potential. Perhaps within a few hundred years, he will be able to break through the bottleneck again. In comparison, winning over such a person is far better than winning over those unreliable old foxes."

"Advanced to the middle stage of fusion? Brother Wan Gu has too high expectations for this fellow Daoist Lin."

“Even if he can advance to the early stage of fusion in such a short period of time, once he enters this realm, the difficulty of each subsequent level of advancement will be far greater than the previous one.”

"Otherwise, why have we two been in the Fusion Realm for tens of thousands of years? Why are we still stuck in the early stages and unable to make any further progress in our magic power?"

"And it's not just the two of us. Most of the other fusion-stage cultivators from both the human and demon races are also at this stage."

"There are only a few people who can truly advance to the middle stage, and even fewer to the late stage. Even if this boy is extremely talented, he will have to wait for thousands of years before he can break through to the early stage."

"Otherwise, when the demonic calamity comes, if he can really be promoted to the middle stage and is willing to protect this fairy, I will be willing to do so even if it means sacrificing my body for him."

The gorgeous woman sighed and whispered to herself.

When the word "demon calamity" was mentioned, Master Wan Gu's expression changed slightly, and there was even a hint of fear in his eyes.

However, this fellow Taoist was no ordinary person. He regained his composure in an instant, his face still as stern as before, and said indifferently:

"I'm sure you and I were both there when the great change that swept across Southern Border last year, the Demonic Calamity, happened. There's no need to elaborate on the horrors of the ancient demons."

"At that time, most of the independent cultivators from the two major races, immortals and demon beasts, died in this catastrophe, and only four or five survived."

"In comparison, the survival rate of those practitioners in the Fusion Stage who are in powerful forces is much higher than that of independent practitioners."

"The reason is, of course, that we, the independent cultivators, fought on our own and were eventually defeated one by one by the high-level masters of the ancient demon clan."

"Therefore, before this demonic disaster breaks out, we must do our best to recruit other independent cultivators in the fusion stage to jointly deal with the crisis. By then, by gathering everyone's strength, the chances of survival will undoubtedly be greatly increased."

"Although what you said makes sense, I still think that spending so much energy to win over fellow cultivators may not necessarily achieve the desired results."

"It would be better if you just disbanded the White Bone Sect and joined the Three Emperors. I also plan to try to join the team of a certain demon king. After all, it is better to lean on a big tree for shade."

The woman's eyes flickered and she said with a pout.

It turns out that this woman is a cultivator from the demon race!
"Haha, why do we have such extravagant hopes? We are all free and unrestrained people by nature. How can we be subservient to others and let them control us?"

"If you had not betrayed the Sky Fox Clan, I would not have rejected the invitation of the previous Three Emperors and would not have lived a leisurely life until now."

"Besides, we have not made any contribution to these big forces in normal times. If we rashly surrender to them now, they will certainly accept us happily."

"But in the future, we will inevitably become cannon fodder. When the real danger comes, we, the newly surrendered ones, will definitely be the first to bear the brunt."

"It seems that I might as well act alone and move forward and backward freely. Besides, even a powerful force like the Three Emperors and Seven Demon Kings is not absolutely safe."

"In the last demonic calamity, three demon kings and one human emperor also died on the battlefield. What we are doing now is to prevent it from happening again."

"Every time we successfully recruit a fellow Taoist in the Fusion Stage to join us, our chances of surviving the demonic calamity will increase."

"In short, I would rather trust myself than put my life in the hands of others."

The old Taoist responded gloomily.

"If such measures are really necessary, then this Wanbao Conference is a perfect opportunity to contact other independent cultivators."

"Besides that, it is very difficult to find the right person on a normal day. As for the cultivators of the human race, please take care of it."

"As for the demon tribe, I will personally go out and lobby them."

"Believe in these independent cultivators, even if some of them have already learned about the relevant information of the demonic calamity."

"But their understanding of the specific situation is definitely not comparable to ours, and it is even more impossible for them to predict that this disaster will occur within a thousand years."

"By the way, before coming here, I had a brief conversation with the black wolf, and he seemed quite interested in this. However, if I want to really impress him, I'm afraid I need to discuss it in depth."

After hearing the old Taoist's answer, the beautiful woman thought for a moment and nodded.

"That's great. Fellow Daoist Tiankun Black Wolf once fought with Tiankui Wolf King for the position of Demon King. He fought for a whole day and night before he was defeated. His magical powers are naturally incomparable to those of ordinary casual cultivators."

"As for the human race, I am not familiar with the others, but I have a good relationship with the Tianyin Patriarch of Tianyin Mountain. He is also here to participate in the Wanbao Conference. I believe it will not be difficult to persuade him."

Upon hearing this, Master Wan Gu said excitedly.

"If we are lucky enough to successfully persuade these two venerables to join the alliance, even if other forces cannot be shaken by us, we will be able to seek a guarantee of safety for ourselves in this catastrophe."

The woman smiled slightly, her face was picturesque and her charm was boundless, as if countless lights were blooming in an instant.

Even a love expert like Wan Gu Zhenren, who was full of bad habits, couldn't help but be attracted by the charm of this woman when he saw her beautiful face, and his eyes were dazed for a moment.

"Oh, Brother Wan Gu, are you planning to practice the art of dual cultivation with me? If so, I would like to learn your skills!"

Seeing Master Wan Gu's obsessed look, the woman's smile became even more charming.

It seemed that all the other party needed was a few words, and her soft and boneless body would be at the mercy of the old Taoist priest.

However, when the old Taoist heard these tempting words, he couldn't help but tremble all over, and hurriedly shook his head and smiled bitterly:
"The fairy is really good at joking!"

"The fairy is a celestial fox, how can this poor Taoist touch her? I am no longer the passionate young man I was when I was young, and now I hope to live a few more years."

"What a pity. I really want to discuss the way of dual cultivation with you. It's a pity that you have the heart but not the courage."

The demon woman laughed softly, and the seductive look on her face became even more charming.

The old Taoist silently repeated his Taoist name, not daring to look directly at the woman's face. He looked away and immediately changed the subject:

"By the way, the Flower Fairy's mystical magic has reached the pinnacle."

"When the fairy was playing the role of a concubine, even I, who knew the truth, could not detect anything unusual. I guess that fellow Daoist Lin did not notice anything either."

"As expected of the Sky Fox clan, their talent in hiding their whereabouts and changing their forms is outstanding among many demon clans."

"Hmph, Fellow Daoist Wangu, do you really think that the other party hasn't seen through my disguise?" Hearing the old Taoist say this, the woman, who was originally smiling, suddenly frowned and her tone became extremely cold.

"What do you mean, fairy?" The old Taoist was stunned when he heard this.

"It's not surprising that Fellow Daoist Wan Gu didn't notice it, because when I was pretending to be your concubine just now, the weak fluctuations in the other party's mind were all directed at me."

"If I hadn't used the secret technique of sensing in advance and paid full attention to this person, I wouldn't have noticed anything wrong."

"The power of this Daoist Fellow Lin's divine consciousness is truly unprecedented in my life. If we were to compare, I'm afraid it's not inferior to the Three Sovereigns and Seven Kings and other ancient powerful beings."

The woman was silent for a moment, then spoke solemnly.

"This actually happened!" Master Wan Gu couldn't help but take a breath, his face changing from gloomy to bright.

"However, please rest assured, Brother Wan Gu. He has reached the fusion stage at such a young age. He must have amazing talents in some aspects. This is understandable."

"Although he saw through my disguise, my true energy and magical power had already been completely sealed in a short period of time through the secret technique of the Sky Fox Clan."

“Even if he has great cultivation, he will never be able to tell that I am a being in the Fusion Stage.”

"And I have always been cautious. He should be able to sense that we have no ill intentions. Otherwise, he would not have chosen to leave after talking with Daoist Wan Gu for such a long time."

"What the fairy said is very true. At worst, if he really asks me about it next time we meet, I can just make up a random excuse to get by."

The old Taoist thought about it carefully and his expression gradually returned to calm.

"In fact, even if this person knows my true identity, what's the harm? Am I too ashamed to be seen by others?"

The woman suddenly cried out and said.

When Master Wan Gu heard this, the muscles on his face twitched slightly, and for a moment he could only smile bitterly and helplessly.

This flower fairy of the Sky Fox clan had been punished many times for betraying the Sky Fox clan, including cruelly absorbing the true yang energy of more than a hundred young talents of the Demon clan, triggering the Sky Fox King's all-out pursuit, but she still survived.

However, the Taoist priest was not willing to easily reveal the close relationship between him and her.

"Our first contact with Fellow Daoist Lin is over. He plans to practice in seclusion in the near future, so it is inconvenient for you to stay. Please feel free to revisit your hometown."

After a brief farewell, the old man gestured for the guest to leave.

"You are a cunning old man! You say one thing and mean another. You are afraid that I will harm your descendants, but you come up with other excuses. It's so vast, can I be the only one to guard it?"

"But I have to admire that the disciples you brought here are indeed quite talented. It is said that Daoist Wan Gu's beloved grandson is among them. Daoist Wan Gu must take good care of him."

The woman giggled and disappeared in an instant.

Immediately afterwards, the teleportation array flashed and the woman appeared there, but at this moment she had transformed into the favorite concubine of Master Wangu.

After hearing what the woman said before, the old Taoist's face turned pale. He quickly summoned a silver token and waved it towards the magic circle. The woman disappeared instantly.

Master Wangu shook his head helplessly and turned away.

At this time, Lin Mo sat alone in the main seat of the hall, deep in thought.

What exactly does Master Wan Gu want to do?

He did not believe in the so-called "at first sight", and even doubted the true identity of the concubine. Although he did not detect any malicious intent, he remained vigilant.

As for the Black Domain Exchange Meeting, he decided to participate.

He had not originally expected to gain much from the Wanbao Conference.

The reason for coming here this time was, on the one hand, to fulfill an appointment with the demon woman, and on the other hand, to meet more cultivators of the same level and understand the strength of the Three Human Emperors and Seven Demon Kings.

If we can purchase a large amount of monster materials from the monster women, and then gain something at the Black Domain Exchange Fair.

Then the auxiliary materials needed to refine the second Jishan Mountain would hopefully be gathered. In this way, he would immediately have a treasure.

With two extreme mountains, dealing with the first few rounds of great natural disasters will be a piece of cake.

Moreover, it was not impossible to find the third Jishan Mountain. He just needed to wait patiently to see whether the newly enrolled disciple could cultivate the Frost Soul Divine Ability to perfection.

One of the five extreme mountains in Yuanhe is the extremely cold Haoyin Hanpo Mountain.

The Haoyin Stone is different from the Xuanyu. Although it is born in the coldest place, it usually behaves normally. Only when it is stimulated can it release the extremely cold air of the cold soul.

This item is usually hidden tens of thousands of feet deep under the glacier. Because of the thick cold air lingering around it that conceals its whereabouts, it is difficult to detect its existence even if the divine sense explores deeply.

The only proven method is to find a person who also possesses the power of cold soul. With the subtle induction of cold soul in the body, the existence of Haoyin Stone can be detected from a distance. However, the distance and coverage of this induction depends entirely on the size of Haoyin Stone and the strength of the cold soul of the practitioner.

The giant mountain he was looking for, called Haoyin Hanpo Mountain, was undoubtedly extremely huge. As long as the Hanpo magical power was cultivated to the great perfection realm, it would not be difficult to sense within a range of tens of thousands of feet.

However, Lin Mo was still unsure whether he could find the mountain successfully. Fortunately, he knew that there were many people and monsters in the extremely cold land.

Compared with several other extreme mountains, the raw materials of Haoyin Hanpo Mountain are relatively easy to obtain.

However, whether Haoyin Hanpo Mountain can be truly found remains an unknown.

However, considering the great catastrophe in the future, Lin Mo will never give up any glimmer of hope easily.

This was exactly the reason why he helped Bai Guoer without hesitation after learning that she had a physique of ice marrow and cold soul.

Otherwise, even though he had a large amount of elixirs to take, and the time required to practice to save the little girl was not as long as that of other cultivators, his more than a hundred years of hard practice would definitely be delayed.

If he could successfully refine the Cold Soul Extreme Mountain, when his magical powers were further improved, he might be able to break through the boundary, let his clone suppress his magic power, and return to the human world. In the human world where he ascended, there were two places where traces of the North Pole Yuanguang appeared, and the possibility of finding the North Pole Distant Mountain was very high.

In this way, he hopes to collect all four extreme mountains except the last one.

If he is lucky in the later stage, he will be able to find the last Jishan grass and complete the task of refining Yuanhe Wujishan. (End of this chapter)