166: Chapter 166: Father’s loving son smiles.

"Sect Master, you jest..."

Elder Qing Yin covered her lips and chuckled softly, her eyes sparkling:

"Your Foundation Establishment Stage is probably even more profound than that of an ordinary Soul Transformation Stage Cultivator."

"More than just Soul Transformation!"

Elder Wang Xin exclaimed excitedly:

"Even Body Integration Cultivators can't compare to you!"

Su Mo waved his hand:

"Hahahaha... well said."

Then, he changed the subject.

"Now it's time to talk about serious matters."

"Although I am now the Sect Master of the Six Desires Demonic Sect, there's no way I can stay here indefinitely."

He looked into their eyes and slowly spoke:

"So, I'm giving you two choices now."

Su Mo gestured to Crimson Prison, and a figure identical to Crimson Prison's main body appeared beside him.

"First, leave a Mahayana Clone here to protect you."

"As for the second..."

Su Mo pointed to the enormous flying boat in the distance:

"Follow me, and wherever I go in the future, you will be there."

"The choice is in your hands."

After Su Mo finished speaking, he said no more, simply watching them quietly.

To his surprise, none of the five Elders hesitated; all of them showed excited expressions.

"Is there even a choice to be made?!"

Elder Wang Xin was the first to speak:

"To follow the Sect Master and personally witness you establish the Supreme Dao is an Opportunity we eagerly seek!"

"How can dwelling in a corner compare?"

Elder Qing Yin's beautiful eyes gleamed:

"Precisely!"

"Staying in this place only means day after day, with difficulty in Breakthrough to higher Realms; only by following the Sect Master can we glimpse higher Realms!"

"Your subordinates swear to follow the Sect Master to the death!"

The five bowed in unison, their voices devoid of any hesitation.

They had long been completely captivated by Su Mo's methods and potential; in their eyes, Su Mo's future was limitless!

"Good, good, good! In that case, hurry and prepare. Bring all valuable items from the Sect, and we... shall depart immediately!"

Su Mo watched them make their choice and burst into hearty laughter.

"Yes, Sect Master!"

The five Elders responded excitedly, immediately transforming into Streaks of Light and rushing to various parts of the Sect.

A moment later, the entire Six Desires Demonic Sect had become a ruin, utterly devoid of Spiritual Qi.

All valuable items, along with the Disciples, boarded the flying boat, including the herb garden and Spirit Beasts... The flying boat was no longer cold and desolate, but had become a true, living city in the sky.

"Greetings, Sect Master!"

The greetings of thousands of Six Desires Demonic Sect Disciples resounded throughout the flying boat.

"Is everyone here?"

"Everyone is here. Not only that, all Disciples with improper conduct and malicious intentions have been expelled from the Sect."

"Those who remain are Disciples with acceptable Heart-Nature, willing to embark on this journey with us. Please rest assured, Sect Master."

Su Mo nodded in satisfaction upon hearing this.

These five were quite meticulous, having preemptively removed unstable elements, which would save a lot of trouble in the future.

"Well done."

He praised:

"In that case, let's... set sail!"

As his voice fell, incredibly dazzling energy radiance began to flow over the massive flying boat.

The next moment, this steel behemoth instantly reached its maximum speed.

On the way to the Immortal Burial Battlefield, Su Mo immediately entered a meditation room to comprehend the Laws.

As for everyone else, they completely lived like local tyrants.

Heaven Battle drank fine wine and listened to music every day, completely mingling with the Elders.

Immortal Master Qian Ji had servants attend to her every need; if Cultivators didn't maintain their figures no matter how much they ate, she would have been too fat to walk after a few days.

Heaven Moon and the others were also immersed in this joyful atmosphere.

It could be said that ever since the Six Desires Demonic Sect moved onto the flying boat, every day felt like a festival.

When Su Mo inquired, the Elders explained.

"This kind of enjoyment is not mere indulgence, but rather Cultivating by utilizing one's own and others' desires, immersing oneself to comprehend the Laws of Six Desires."

"This is, refining the new amidst a sea of desires, and comprehending the Dao in ultimate bliss."

Su Mo listened and indeed found it reasonable.

So, he also joined them in thoroughly enjoying this feast of ultimate bliss.

After decades of Cultivation and so much hardship, what's wrong with enjoying oneself?

...A long time later.

A thick dark cloud blocked the flying boat's path.

The cloud's color was dark and deathly still, stretching endlessly as if it had divided the entire world into black and white.

The land beneath the dark cloud was covered in a crimson hue, with countless white bones and clear traces of battle.

There were no plants, no flowing water, only boundless desolation and deathly stillness, sedimented with unresolvable resentment and killing Qi.

"This is the Immortal Burial Battlefield."

Heaven Battle was very familiar with this place.

"Deep within the Immortal Burial Battlefield, countless Blood Beasts occasionally emerge; the weakest among them are equivalent to a Human Race Cultivator at the Soul Transformation Stage."

"Once a Blood Beast is shattered, it turns into a puddle of blood. Those who touch this blood will, at best, experience rampant Heart Demons, and at worst, be corroded and assimilated, losing themselves and becoming monsters that only know slaughter."

"But if this blood falls to the ground, it will seep into the earth, and the scope of the Immortal Burial Battlefield will expand accordingly..."

Heaven Battle suddenly slapped his head:

"Sigh, why am I telling you all this? You'll naturally know once you've been here for a while."

He slung an arm around Su Mo's shoulder and smiled mysteriously:

"The most important thing now is to go see our dad first."

"To slow down the spread of the Immortal Burial Battlefield, ten Sects and Cultivator Families take turns guarding this place each time."

"This time, it just so happens to be our dad's turn to be stationed here."

"Originally, I planned to officially take you to see the Family after this rotation ended and our old man went back home."

"Now it's perfect, it saves us trouble."

"Huh?"

Su Mo was startled, not quite grasping his jumping thoughts.

However, it seemed now that a meeting was unavoidable.

Su Mo took a deep breath and nodded:

"Since that's the case, let's go meet him."

...Immortal Burial Battlefield, Tian Family's Garrison area (Garrisoned Area).

"Dad, all kinds of resources have been delivered, and the pre-ordered supplies for other Garrisoned Areas have also been sent over."

A slender young man with a gentle smile and perpetually smiling eyes respectfully bowed to a middle-aged man.

"Hmm, well done."

"However, Eldest, you could have just sent someone to deliver them; why did you come yourself?"

Tian Quan chuckled upon hearing this:

"Dad, although the transfer of supplies is a small matter, your son still feels more at ease personally overseeing it. Furthermore..."

"I heard that Blood Beast activity has been much more frequent recently, so I took this Opportunity to see the situation here and get a better understanding."

Tian Qiong snorted lightly, unsure if it was satisfaction or another emotion, and spoke indifferently:

"You're always so meticulous. With this old man stationed here, no major trouble will arise."

"If only Second and Third were as worry-free as you."

As if remembering something, his voice suddenly rose a few octaves:

"Damn it! How long has Second been gone?! He hasn't even sent a message back! So slow and dragging, is he fighting with someone in some remote corner again?!"

His sudden outburst of emotion made Tian Quan chuckle involuntarily:

"Dad, please calm your anger. Although Second is erratic in his actions, he still has strength. He must have been delayed by something on the way."