Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant Chapter 2410 - 206: Rejected
Previously on Longevity, starting from being a chicken raising servant...
"Is the Ruins Master departing?"
Inside the Yin Ruins Arena, Yin Tianzhi felt a deep shock upon catching Wang Ba's words.
Wang Ba gave a small nod:
"Yes, with the ruins now merged, folks are all occupied building structures, and I've got no role right now, so I'm heading to the Quiet Cave."
"The Ruins Master plans to visit the Quiet Cave?!"
Yin Tianzhi's face shifted a bit, and he burst out in astonishment:
"That's a spot in the Realm Sea Void packed with countless Innate Divine Demons. Ties between Innate Divine Demons and us cultivators are terribly strained, even outright hostile. Why head there right now, Ruins Master?"
Wang Ba paused briefly and shared his reasoning openly:
"Back then, Innate Divine Demons teamed up with the Cloud Sky Realm to strike the Supreme True Buddha's hideout. So, the Quiet Cave might not be out of reach to ally with... Plus, the Supreme True Buddha boasts a Mahayana-stage Tianshang Buddha, while our Zhang’s Ruins lacks anyone at Mahayana. I'm aiming to bring the Quiet Cave Master over too, acting as a strong warning."
Hearing this, Yin Tianzhi showed clear surprise:
"Is the Quiet Cave Master truly at Mahayana stage?"
Soon, he furrowed his brow and added:
"What the Ruins Master mentions holds true, yet the families of Zhang’s Ruins stick together mainly because you're present here, making everyone yield. Should you leave, it's unclear if the setup would hold steady..."
"That's exactly why I summoned you."
Wang Ba offered a faint smile and explained:
"In my absence, you'll handle keeping order for now. I'll slip away quietly so nobody notices, but rest easy. I'll provide a communication Dao Treasure, and should trouble arise, just signal me, and I'll rush back right away."
At these words, Yin Tianzhi wavered a touch but eventually agreed with a firm nod:
"Innate Divine Demons differ greatly from us cultivators, their minds working in strange ways. The Ruins Master shouldn't charge in recklessly and must prioritize your safety..."
Wang Ba reassured him briefly.
He continued:
"Should Cheng Lianzi or the rest stir up trouble or schemes, alert me promptly, and I'll come back without delay."
Earlier, when Wang Ba had brought Cheng Lianzi and his group under control, he skipped any restrictive techniques.
This stemmed from their swift shifts in loyalty, jumping ship at the earliest chance. Binding those who'd already switched sides with harsh measures would only earn their contempt and weaken the shaky bond they shared.
Facing the looming danger from the Supreme True Buddha, Wang Ba figured they weren't dumb enough to go that far.
Thus, he chose to watch without interference, assured that should they turn, he possessed the power and tools to crush them.
Still, assigning this duty to the loyal Yin Family posed real peril.
One small slip, and if the other Nine Families struck as one, the Yin Family in Baiqu could crumble fast.
This explained Yin Tianzhi's reluctance. As Yin Family leader, even backing Wang Ba fully, he had to weigh his clan's protection.
Wang Ba warned him again, thought it over, then summoned the Wu Monkey King. He gestured toward the Wu Monkey King and told Yin Tianzhi:
"In case of issues, seek its aid too."
Spotting the Wu Monkey King, Yin Tianzhi's gaze brightened at once, and he bobbed his head eagerly.
He'd seen this Demon Ape's might up close, fending off six mid-Crossing Tribulation experts. Having it nearby meant, even in crisis, it could buy precious time.
He offered a polite bow to the Wu Monkey King, yet it paid no mind, merely grooming under its arm before settling in a corner to cultivate.
Yin Tianzhi took no offense, knowing such a mighty beast carried its own temperament.
Once Wang Ba wrapped up his instructions, he didn't hang around; his form blurred as he exited the immortal cave, eyeing a cultivating silhouette below. With a mere thought, he extended his hand, drawing that figure into his sleeve against its will, then vanished alongside it from the Yin Ruins Arena...
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"The Quiet Cave's beginnings are lost to time, distant from Duanhai Cliff, nestled in a zone brimming with Chaos Origin Substance. Legends speak of it sheltering thousands of Innate Divine Demons, World Eaters beyond numbering..."
"Teacher, Bingji's past form was an Innate Divine Demon, and I realize Innate Divine Demons crave little of Chaos Origin Substance. Yet as their dwelling, they seem to ignore its abundance too—so why choose such a rich location?"
The boundless emptiness of the Realm Sea stretched out.
A trail of blue-green light raced onward, faint echoes of two voices chatting within.
To the puzzled tone of the second speaker, the first, soft and warm, answered with a hint of sorrow:
"That's beyond my knowledge. What I share comes from cultivator tales, but since none have delved into Quiet Cave's heart, details stay scarce."
"I brought you along to leverage your innate roots in linking with Quiet Cave's Innate Divine Demons."
The second voice replied swiftly:
"Bingji gets it and will give my all, though... Innate Divine Demons tend to roam alone, their feelings sparse unlike realm beings', so they might dismiss my innate roots."
"It's fine," the first voice laughed lightly, "we're just testing it out; failure means no destiny with Quiet Cave's Innate Divine Demons."
"Understood, Teacher. Bingji knows."
The pair in the light stream were none other than Wang Ba and Tao Bingji.
Over a decade had flown by since departing Zhang’s Ruins.
The Realm Sea map's accuracy fell short, forcing many wasted sidetracks. Yet, after probing local domains, they pinned down the Quiet Cave's spot.