148: The threat of the peony, the boiling gods

Someone under the Queen Mother of the West?

Why is she looking for me?

Li Yun raised an eyebrow and glanced at Peony in surprise.

Her cultivation base was also at the Grand Unity Golden Immortal stage, having reached the Late Stage Grand Unity Golden Immortal phase. In terms of appearance, she was considered a top existence in the Primordial World.

However, compared to the Queen Mother of the West, Houtu, and Nuwa, there was still some difference.

Even so, there seemed to be no connection between the two parties, and her enthusiastic approach to greet him looked suspicious.

Despite the surprise, Li Yun spoke with extreme composure: “So it is Fellow Daoist Peony. May I ask why Fellow Daoist has come?”

It wasn't just him.

Hongyun and the others beside him also looked at Peony curiously.

The relationship between them and Li Yun, if not life-and-death, was at least that of sworn friends.

But what about Peony?

She was merely a Female Immortal under the Queen Mother of the West. Her sudden appearance now clearly indicated impure motives!

“This—”

Peony opened her mouth, not having expected Li Yun to be so direct.

She was, after all, the Female Immortal whose beauty was second only to the Queen Mother of the West on West Kunlun Mountain. How many Cultivators pursued her, even going crazy for her.

But now?

Li Yun's indifferent expression clearly showed that he didn't regard her highly.

Yet, she currently had a favor to ask, so she could only suppress her internal emotions, bowing slightly: “Fellow Daoist, I have come this time to exchange for the Method of Proving the Dao!”

“I just saw you discussing this matter with Ancestral Witch Di Jiang, so I was wondering...”

Upon hearing this, Li Yun secretly thought, 'Just as expected.'

This Peony had come specifically to ask for his help, which was understandable.

But the two parties had no relationship and were not familiar. Where did she get the courage to ask him?

Thinking of this, Li Yun shook his head without hesitation: “I apologize, but I am powerless to help with this matter!”

“However, Miss Peony herself has no conflict with the Wu Clan. I believe you will be able to obtain what you need when the time comes, provided you prepare sufficient payment.”

“You—”

Being directly rejected by Li Yun, Peony immediately felt she had lost Face. She extended her slender jade finger, pointing at Li Yun, and said angrily: “Is Fellow Daoist Li Yun truly so heartless?”

“Don't forget, your Dao field is currently on my West Kunlun Mountain!”

Hearing this, Li Yun smiled.

This Peony really thought highly of herself, daring to use his Dao field to threaten him.

Li Yun glanced at Peony, his expression indifferent: “Is that so? Then I shall truly wait and see!”

As soon as he said this, the eyes of the Three Pure Ones and others nearby turned toward Peony, a hint of disdain visible in their depths.

If Peony wasn't merely a Female Immortal under the Queen Mother of the West, making it awkward for them to bully the weak directly, Yuanshi and Tongtian would probably want to scold her right now.

It is true that Li Yun's Dao field is in West Kunlun, but it is still Kunlun.

To put it bluntly, the entire Kunlun Mountain Range belongs to the Three Pure Ones. The fact that the Queen Mother of the West occupied a spot without the Three Pure Ones pursuing the matter already gave her a lot of Face.

Now they have resolved the hidden dangers of the innate spiritual root within Kunlun Mountain, and eliminated the hidden dangers posed by the innate restrictions and Formations inside Kunlun Mountain.

Furthermore, with so many innate spiritual roots joining their command, they are about to establish their own Faction. For Peony to jump out and cause trouble at this moment...

If she had left peacefully, that would have been fine, but if Peony dared to attack Li Yun's Dao field, that would be the moment the Three Pure Ones Lineage and the Queen Mother of the West Lineage completely fell out. At that time, they could take the opportunity to reclaim West Kunlun Mountain. Then... "Hmph~"

Peony let out a cold snort, realizing that Li Yun genuinely did not intend to help her.

She gave him an unwilling glare, then turned and angrily left the area.

Li Yun took in this scene completely. He remained calm on the surface, but inwardly, he sneered: “Peony, I remember you!”

“You want the Method of Proving the Dao? Then I need to see how much value you possess. If you don't have enough leverage, you should honestly go Cultivate the Slaying Three Corpses method!”

“I want to see if someone who Cultivates the Slaying Three Corpses method can still gain the Queen Mother of the West’s approval, especially since everyone now clearly knows that the Slaying Three Corpses method has issues.”

*Whoosh—*

Just then, the sound of tearing through the air resonated.

Following the sound, they saw the figure of Zhu Jiuyin rapidly arriving in the field area.

“Ancestor Witch Zhu Jiuyin is here.”

“The Ancestor Witch is back, and the answer we’ve been waiting for is about to be revealed.”

“...”

Seeing Zhu Jiuyin return, the Cultivators present immediately grew excited.

Under everyone's gaze, Zhu Jiuyin first greeted Di Jiang, then turned to the Cultivators present and said: “Fellow Daoists, I have finished explaining your matter to Fellow Daoist Di Yi!”

"According to the intent of Fellow Daoist Di Yi, he can agree to impart the Method of Proving the Dao to all of you. The conditions are the same as for the previous Cultivators: you must all swear a dao heart oath, and you must all pay a price to exchange for the information!"

“These are the conditions set by Fellow Daoist Di Yi. Cultivators who cannot accept them may turn and leave. If you are willing to accept, then follow me into the Wu Clan Territory. I have arranged a Place for Imparting the Dao for everyone!”

As soon as these words were spoken, the Cultivators present cheered with joy.

It's settled!

Di Yi agreed, so they could also obtain what they needed.

Thinking of this, the group of Cultivators did not hesitate and spoke one after another: “Ancestor Witch Zhu Jiuyin, we are ready.”

“Ancestor Witch Zhu Jiuyin, we are willing to follow what Fellow Daoist Di Yi said!”

“Ancestor Witch Zhu Jiuyin, we...”

Seeing this situation, Zhu Jiuyin nodded in satisfaction.

Without further hesitation, he waved his large hand and said: “Everyone, follow me!”

Saying this, Zhu Jiuyin turned and walked toward the Wu Clan Territory.

Immediately, the surrounding Cultivators also quickly began to move.

Even Hongyun, at this moment, flew out impatiently, shouting: “Old Friend Zhenyuanzi, wait for me here! I will come out to find you once I have exchanged for the Method of Proving the Dao!”

In the blink of an eye, the originally dense crowd completely dispersed, leaving only the Three Pure Ones, Zhenyuanzi, Li Yun, and Di Jiang still standing in the original area, motionless.

“Di Jiang~”

At this moment, Laozi looked towards Di Jiang and said: “Our business here is concluded. After all this time, I believe the others have also organized their thoughts regarding the Method of Proving the Dao. It is time for us to take our leave.”

Hearing this, Di Jiang gave Laozi a deep look, knowing the meaning of his words, and then said: “In that case, you should directly Transmit Message to those people to come out!”

“I won't keep you here, but you need to speed up your own affairs. The structure of the Primordial World is constantly changing now, and I fear the struggle between Factions will intensify.”

“Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi were certainly defeated, but those two are ambitious and absolutely will not give up just like that. Perhaps even...”