Becoming evil makes you ten times stronger, but becoming a demon gives you hundredfold strength

Fortunately, using a scanning formation is very troublesome. Over at Meng Yu's side, it was only a Fourth Rank damaged Long River Nine Bends Array that had this module added. It was used every few days. For the Immortal Sect's scanning formation, it relied on the power of planets, simply put, it was deployed at customs. You would be detected when you entered that layer of shell, but if you smuggled in or used some means to officially clear customs, the Immortal Sect could do nothing. They didn't have scanning formations installed everywhere, including various important institutions.

People gradually arrived. For those who were initially hesitant but later changed their minds and came to the sect gate seeking survival, the other Golden Cores of the Moon-Watching Sect had no objections.

The Moon-Watching Sect had been established here for hundreds of years and had connections with all sorts of people. Moreover, many were reluctant to give up the spirit fields that were about to be harvested and all sorts of other investments. They had originally planned to wait another two or three months before going up the mountain, but such events had unfolded. Could you say they deserved to die?

Even Meng Yu had not expected the enemy to arrive so quickly.

Many of them were Outer Sect disciples of the Moon-Watching Sect or the descendants of those who had been sacrificed, such as the Dog Lady's clan. Meng Yu had them locked up in the prison behind the mountain. They had no worries about food and drink and were not mistreated. They were assigned plenty of work. To put it plainly, in times of emergency, you must pay the price for your choices. If you proved to be unproblematic, there would be compensation afterwards.

The scanning formation was very intelligent; it could be set not to scan certain individuals or locations. Meng Yu, Bu Shixian, and Hua Miaochai were exceptions, as well as his own cave dwelling. He had placed some good items there. Over the past few days, he had quietly called Bu Shixian and Hua Miaochai over and told them, "I have good things to give you. Take them, but do not show off to avoid jealousy and unnecessary trouble."

This time, Bu Shixian, who was usually calm but actually quite reckless, humbly listened to Meng Yu's advice.

Thus, the days passed one after another.

The Moon-Watching Sect had five Golden Cores and sufficient reserves. Even if the enemy brought twenty or thirty Golden Cores, so what?

The Long River Nine Bends Array was as solid as a gold soup. The enemies who rushed in were divided and eliminated by various means. The Five Directions Tower was the best example. Six Golden Cores had rushed in, but only one escaped, and another was severely injured.

In charge of the Long River Nine Bends Array were Hua Miaochai and the Grand Carp Immortal. The former was not a problem, while regarding the latter, Bai Qianqian assured, "I've been with her for two hundred years. Aside from being a coward and a bit airheaded, she's not a problem. The only issue is that she would absolutely not die alongside the Moon-Watching Sect."

But that was enough.

The Sky-splitting Sword Sect mobilized a total of nineteen Golden Cores, basically a full-out effort, leaving their spirit fields, marketplaces, and even their sect gate vulnerable. The other three Great Sects might stand by to help, not taking advantage of the situation, but other bandits and demons would definitely seize the opportunity to start looting.

Meng Yu was curious to see how long they could last, half a year or a year?

Even say they could hold out for ten years, Meng Yu was willing to accompany them.

The one thing that Meng Yu truly admired was the mobilization and diplomatic ability of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, which were max level super strong, and for this, he had the utmost respect.

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Meng Yu was cultivating the Golden Sand Divine Sword every day.

This sword technique was created by a Golden Core Master who, while passing through the vast desert, was inspired by the all-consuming yet all-embracing expanse, and subsequently comprehended Sword Intent and developed the technique.

After ten years of study, coupled with recent efforts, Meng Yu had perfected its practice.

The internal situation of the Moon-Watching Sect was also incredibly good.

The various demons and human race Loose Cultivators had plenty of Spirit Rice and could cultivate with the Spirit Vein. Although the use of Spirit Stones was limited, everyone understood it was preparation for the sect's defense, so there were no complaints. Not to mention that several Golden Core Masters and Foundation Establishment practitioners would hold lectures, imparting knowledge to everyone. Such days were truly enviable and wonderful.

There was the issue of inner spies, and after three investigations, there were not many problems. With mutual confirmation and high-risk individuals being sent to prison to ensure their cultivation and so on, a whole set of measures made things as stable as Mount Tai.

Among the Golden Cores, Song Wuqiu had used the third Wooden Talisman, healing her injuries completely and expelling the yin poison of the Blood Transmutation Divine Saber. She did not forget to cultivate during these three months.@@novelbin@@

With daily Superior Spirit Stones and various Spiritual Medicines for treatment, her strength fully recovered. Moreover, she had naturally good potential. The hardships of forty years had honed her sword qi to be as steel yet extraordinarily resilient. Even when sparring with Bu Shixian, she could firmly suppress her.

After all, she was the famed talented beauty of the Qinghe Song Family, broad in knowledge and battle-hardened. She was once called a Nascent Soul Seed. If it wasn't for chasing Demon Cult demons and being hit by the Blood Transmutation Divine Saber, she might have already reached the high stages of Golden Core by now.

Both the Grand Carp Immortal and Hua Miaochai constantly studied the Long River Nine Bends Array, increasingly bringing out its power.

As for Hu Qingquan, with a new tail that was well integrated, her strength had also increased significantly. Among the five Golden Cores, she was the most respectful and intimate towards Meng Yu, often seeking his company without an issue, inviting him to touch her tail or offering to be his maid. With her seductive charm and flirtatious manner, she often left Meng Yu with a tickling heart.

Several times, Meng Yu was tempted to take action against her.

But Meng Yu remained wary of her.

The Grand Carp Immortal was Bai Qianqian's childhood friend, and Song Wuqiu was highly reputable. While in the Central Plains, she fought demons and acted chivalrously, including keeping her word at all costs. She would rather be disowned by her family than break a promise.

After that, she was saved and healed by Bai Qianqian. Upon awakening, she did not say much, only went out to kill two of Bai Qianqian's enemies for her, which aggravated her injuries. She volunteered to leave the mountain and manage the marketplace.

But Hu Qingquan... she had not appeared during the great battle but shamelessly showed up after it. Just on this point alone, she was an unreliable element.

Meng Yu had always been very cautious about personal safety. When practicing swordsmanship, he only sought Bu Shixian, because this person was trusted not only by Bai Qianqian but by him as well.

For formations and Illusion Techniques, he only consulted Hua Miaochai and did not seek Hu Qingquan or others, not giving anyone the chance to harm him. After all, sparring can easily become an unexpected assassination.

Therefore, although Meng Yu was tempted by Hu Qingquan, he knew that if they were to grapple at close quarters and Hu Qingquan suddenly turned on him, Meng Yu didn't believe he would stand a chance to escape.

Of course, these were all Meng Yu's private thoughts. He had always been self-disciplined, even though he was fully aware that if he were to establish a harem in the Western Wastes, then a ten or even a hundred would fall into his hands.

This was his and Bai Qianqian's story.

Lady full of affection, man indifferent, wife abroad, man's harem, despicable and shameless, fickle as a turnip.

Just as when he had settled his feelings with Little Swallow and Teacher Chen, he had scored a ten.

And if... he were to seduce all of Bai Qianqian's girlfriends and then some more, then maybe... he might score a hundred.

Alright... truth be told, he was quite tempted, after all, they were so familiar with each other, and it would be beneficial for everyone, but the current situation really wasn't appropriate.

A man can be lecherous, but must never be foolish.

Hence, Meng Yu, aroused by Hu Qingquan's seduction, informed everyone that he had an epiphany and needed to go into seclusion for three to seven days.

Before leaving, he looked outside at the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, a powerful presence that persisted and hadn't retreated. This indicated their confidence in breaching the defenses of the Moon-Watching Sect.

Meng Yu couldn't fathom their trump card, the underlying essence of this great battle in the Western Wastes.

So, this time, he would go back and prepare some nice things.

Then, once more, he returned to the Immortal Sect.

...

The usual routine, still hiding somewhere without showing his face, diligently cultivating, waiting for the month's cooldown period to pass.

Then, he quietly went to meet Bai Qianqian. After their intimate reunion that lasted for seven days, he shared his doubts with her. But even after much thought, the rabbit could not understand either and pointed out that the behavior of the Sky-splitting Sword Sect this time was rather abnormal.

It was as if overnight, the Moon-Watching Sect had become a target for everyone to attack.

Then she left, and Meng Yu emerged once again.

"Your swordsmanship has truly been cultivated well," remarked Master Lihua, feeling Meng Yu's Earth Element Sword Intent, and nodded in satisfaction.

"I have a feeling that it's time to achieve the Earth Element Sword Intent. In the coming days, I'll trouble you to protect me during my cultivation," said Meng Yu.

"No problem at all,"

Master Lihua agreed, beaming with joy. During this time, she had acquired eight Superior Spirit Stones from Meng Yu and very much liked his straightforward manner—clear transactions, clear benefits. For the favours she'd received, she had received compensation, and Meng Yu enjoyed Master Lihua's generous yet reasonable character, content with sufficient earnings.

"You really are a regrettable case," she ultimately sighed.

Meng Yu's foundation was too weak; the first two sword techniques he had cultivated were the most basic. Thus, the subsequent Long River Sword Technique and the current Golden Sand Divine Sword were adapted to those basic Sword Intents, which could only be described as a waste of his talents (she, of course, was unaware that Meng Yu had diligently practiced for four more months in the Western Wastes and even had the accompaniment of a Golden Core Swordsman).

"Have a good seclusion and strive to attain the Sword Intent,"

Master Taohua also encouraged Meng Yu.

"But for how many days?"

Master Taohua frowned slightly, sensing something different.

"It's mainly because I've had some insights. I've started to grasp the Sword Intent of the Golden Sand Divine Sword,"

Meng Yu chatted with everyone, smiling and admiring the beautiful older sisters in the room.

This time, Master Taohua came to discuss with Meng Yu how they could deepen their cooperation.

Even though the Immortal Sect was part of a civilized society, the higher one went, the more one could feel the fierceness of competition and the rarity of opportunities.

For example, the 'Five Flowers of the Immortal Sect'—Peach Blossom, Peony, Pear Blossom, Orchid, and Mei Hua—didn't bear the title because they were the five most beautiful among the Wood Element. The title was an inherited one.

Establishing a brand is incredibly difficult.