205 - We Agreed On Experiencing Life, So Why Did You Immortals Become Real?

### Chapter 205: Why Not Just Take Over the Whole Sect? Atop the Blood Vortex Peak. Yu Yunwei discreetly watched the man sitting cross-legged at the cliff's edge. Her young eyes were filled with worry. It had been three days since the martial arts selection had ended. When the sect leader announced the Sacred Fire Order mission, Senior Brother showed no emotion whatsoever. Upon returning to the peak, all he did was sit by the cliff, legs crossed, resting his Spirit-Absorbing Blade on his lap, unmoving. Yu Yunwei knew that Senior Brother’s heart was surely in turmoil. After all, she was aware of the history between her Senior Brother and Wangxin from Kongnian Temple. According to their master, Wangxin had once been personally escorted to Kongnian Temple by her Senior Brother. He had even endured three strikes from their master to ensure Wangxin's safe departure! Even though Senior Brother claimed that he and Wangxin’s paths were divergent—one Buddhist, the other demonic—in truth, Wangxin was the one who had been with him from the start. How could he possibly wield his blade against her? Thinking of this, the girl felt a pang of sourness in her heart, her delicate lips tightly pursed. If only she had met Senior Brother a little earlier, then perhaps there wouldn’t be any talk of Wangxin at all! "Why did she have to come first?" The more she pondered, the more unsettled Yu Yunwei became. "You’ve been watching your Senior Brother for three days now, aren't you tired?" Just as Yu Yunwei was lost in thought over her Senior Brother, Xue Kui came up to her, patting her shoulder with a smile. "Master... please, keep your voice down," Yu Yunwei turned, placing her hands before her, casting a playful glance at Xue Kui. "You silly girl." Xue Kui sighed, "If you have something to say, just tell your Senior Brother. Watching from afar does no good." Yu Yunwei’s cheeks flushed a bright red: "But Yunwei... Yunwei doesn’t know what to say." Xue Kui was momentarily speechless. This was the same little girl who used to have a mischievous mind, always plotting trouble. How had she turned into such a shy young lady? All because of that Xiao Mo grooming her! "Forget it, forget it." Xue Kui scratched her head, "It’s been three days, your Senior Brother is probably about to break through." "Break through?" As Yu Yunwei whispered these words, above Xiao Mo’s head, clouds began to gather. The Spirit-Absorbing Blade on his lap trembled incessantly, and thick Daoyun^1 swirled around him. In the next moment, the Daoyun shattered, transforming into a gentle breeze sweeping across the mountaintop. Thick, menacing Qi radiated from Xiao Mo, gradually ascending and coalescing into a blood-red dragon that roared in the skies. The female disciples from Myriad Flowers Peak watched the surge of sinister energy, swallowing hard, feeling their throats go dry. They knew that it must be that Xiao disciple from Blood Vortex Peak breaking through again. This Junior Brother of theirs, really! Such potent energy—how does he not find some way to vent it, but instead just keeps it pent up, not afraid of overloading himself. And each breakthrough comes with such commotion, it's just too tantalizing. Taken in by the aura radiating from her Senior Brother, Yu Yunwei softly parted her lips. Her Senior Brother had achieved the Nascent Soul Full Circle stage! "Did you really think your Senior Brother has been brooding over Wangxin these past three days?" Xue Kui took a sip of wine. "During that martial arts test, Xiao Mo was constantly refining his swordsmanship. Those two strikes against the Xia family father and son gave him significant insight. Upon returning, it was only natural for him to internalize those realizations." The heavenly anomalies gradually dissipated, and Xiao Mo slowly opened his eyes. Turning around, he saw Xue Kui and Yun Wei watching him from a distance. Xue Kui approached, assessing his aura, nodding in satisfaction, "Nascent Soul Full Circle—not bad. Although not quite up to my standards back in the day, you’ve done well." "Congratulations, Senior Brother," Yu Yunwei joyfully congratulated him, "You're only eighteen and have one foot in the Jade Purity stage. Your ascension is just around the corner!" Xiao Mo shook his head, his tone calm: "Nascent Soul is still Nascent Soul. I thought I could step into Jade Purity in one go, but alas, I fell short." "So, what then?" Xue Kui asked. "I think it might be time for me to descend the mountain," Xiao Mo said with sincerity, looking at his master and junior sister. "…" Hearing her Senior Brother mention leaving the mountain, Yu Yunwei’s heart sank. "Yes." Xue Kui nodded. "You should indeed go out and see the world. Staying in the Myriad Paths Sect isn’t going to do much for you. Our sect is, after all, at the bottom tier of the ten demonic sects. Aside from you, the most talented we have is Xia Yu. But in reality, this millennium is the ‘Harvest Year’ for the Western Region^2. The other major demonic sects are filled with talent, probably no less than yours, kid." "When's Senior Brother leaving?" Yu Yunwei looked at him forlornly. "I’ll leave after I pack up." Xiao Mo replied straightforwardly. "..." Yu Yunwei looked down, her fingers fidgeting with her skirt. "So, do you plan to bring back Wangxin’s head?" Xue Kui asked with a teasing smile. "Huh?" Yu Yunwei looked up blankly at her master, surprised at how straightforward she was. But upon reflection, it seemed her master and Senior Brother had always been direct. "No need. I can still secure the position of the Holy Son without killing her," Xiao Mo stated plainly. Xue Kui was momentarily taken aback but then burst into laughter, "Haha, you brat! Alright, go out there and make us proud—don’t embarrass your teacher." "I won’t need reminding." Xiao Mo nodded, looking at his junior sister, "Yunwei, keep an eye on Xue Kui, make sure she doesn’t drink too much." "Of course, Senior Brother!" Yu Yunwei affirmed with a nod. "Off I go then." Xiao Mo grasped his long sword and took flight from Blood Vortex Peak. As Xiao Mo’s figure faded into the horizon, until it was no longer in sight, Yu Yunwei’s gaze lingered unyieldingly. "Alright, enough of that. You plan to keep staring until he returns?" Xue Kui mussed her hair. "Honestly though, I thought you’d ask to go with him, but you didn’t say a word." She replied, "It’s not possible." "Why not?" Xue Kui questioned. "I’m merely at the Golden Core stage, far beneath Senior Brother's level. By following him, I’d only be a distraction. Besides..." Yu Yunwei smiled warmly at her master. "My Senior Brother is much easier to handle than you are, Master. I need to heed his words and keep an eye on you." "You two…" Xue Kui scratched her head and turned back to the courtyard, mumbling, "Feels like I didn’t take in disciples, but a pair of parents." "Master..." Yu Yunwei remembered something her Senior Brother had mentioned and called out. "What is it?" "Senior Brother said he could obtain the position of Holy Son without killing Wangxin. What did he mean by that?" she inquired. "Silly girl." Xue Kui turned back, a sly grin on her face. "To claim the Holy Son's title, he just needs to eliminate everyone who challenges him." "Huh?" Yu Yunwei blinked in surprise. "And if the sect leader objects?" "Same logic." Xue Kui said nonchalantly. "Why not just take over the whole sect?" --- Footnotes: 1. **Daoyun (道韵):** Refers to the resonance or atmosphere of Dao, representing spiritual harmony with the Dao or the Way, central to Daoism and martial cultivation. 2. **Western Region's 'Harvest Year':** A celestial event or period considered auspicious, bringing forth numerous talented individuals or breakthroughs in cultivation within that area.