MTLNOVEL Chapter 813: The Reason Guan Huan Was Crucified
At this moment, Ding Huan had shape-shifted into a fierce independent practitioner.
His long hair was casually tied into a starry sky bun, his entire body exuding a murderous aura.
There are many practitioners like Ding Huan who don't join a sect, nor do they establish their own, not even having a fixed cave mansion.
They spend their lives running around for cultivation resources, renting a cave mansion wherever they go.
In the Little Heavenly Ruins, the most famous independent practitioner is Qiao Qianhe.
This person didn't join any sect, yet stepped into the Creation Saint Realm as an independent practitioner, and it was rumored he disappeared in a certain forbidden zone.
Ding Huan shape-shifted into an independent practitioner to reduce trouble.
He indeed did not fear the Qu Family, yet there was no need to confront them head-on now.
Ding Huan was certain that given the Qu Family's vengeful nature, they would be keeping an eye on the Cultivator Cave Mansion Area in the Great Wheel Commerce.
Just waiting for him to leave here.
He didn't have much time to waste with the Qu Family.
Better to avoid trouble than cause it, hence the transformation.
Not only did he change his appearance, but he also concealed his cultivation to the early Quasi-Saint stage.
The hall for renting cave mansions at the Great Wheel Commerce wasn't actually lacking in people, which wasn't tied to the number of cave mansions leased out by the Great Wheel Commerce.
Mainly, the mission rewards published in the Great Wheel Commerce cave mansion rental area were very generous, and the Great Wheel Commerce allowed everyone to come here and take on missions.
So, even if you didn't stay in the Great Wheel Commerce's cave mansion, you could come here to take on missions.
When Ding Huan walked into the hall for renting cave mansions, he saw at least three to four hundred people looking at the mission big screen.
The missions on the big screen were varied and diverse, but the rewards were indeed tempting.
Ding Huan even saw that the rewards included the Dao Fruit of a Saint.
Some rewards were even Innate Treasures.
Ding Huan quickly set his eyes on a mission.
The mission was to find Bai Yue, a wanted person in the Little Heavenly Ruins, and it came with a Dao Rhyme Crystal Ball containing Bai Yue's essence.
This mission was classified as a high-difficulty task and had been posted for many years, with very generous rewards.
"I'll take on this mission," Ding Huan said as he walked to the mission release section, handing over his jade plate for the leased cave mansion.
Frankly, these rewards didn't catch Ding Huan's interest.
Primarily because Ding Huan believed Bai Yue would be easy to find.
With the Dao Rhyme Crystal Ball, he could locate him.
As long as he could see Bai Yue's Dao Rhyme Crystal Ball, he could find the place where Bai Yue had cultivated.
Regarding fluctuations of the Heaven and Earth Laws, no one was more sensitive than him.
Ding Huan noticed with his Divine Will that some cultivators, seeing him take on the mission to find Bai Yue, were shaking their heads speechlessly.
Was there something he didn't know?
He had to find out.
Ding Huan approached a cultivator at the late God Unification Realm, clasped his fist, and said, "Greetings, fellow Daoist."
This God Unification Realm cultivator was also one of those who shook their head speechlessly when they saw Ding Huan take on the mission to find Bai Yue.
Seeing Ding Huan approach, a trace of dread flashed in this God Unification Realm cultivator's eyes.
He could tell that Ding Huan's cultivation was much stronger than his own, probably a Quasi-Saint expert.
"Senior, what can I do for you?" the God Unification Realm cultivator asked respectfully in return.
Although it was true that one couldn't fight in the mission hall, he wouldn't be able to stay here forever, eventually having to leave.
So, generally, no one wanted to offend fierce independent practitioners like Ding Huan.
Ding Huan pointed to a nearby lounge: "I wonder if I have the honor to invite you for a few drinks? And while at it, ask you a few questions."
This God Unification Realm cultivator really wanted to refuse, but he didn't dare to.
Ding Huan had explicitly said he wanted to ask him a few questions; refusing would mean bringing discomfort upon himself.
At this point, he could only reluctantly follow Ding Huan to the lounge.
Once they were seated, Ding Huan didn't immediately question the cultivator but instead took out a pot of his homemade wine and poured a cup for this God Unification Realm cultivator.
He could tell this God Unification Realm cultivator was quite wary of him.
Since he wanted to ask questions, he first needed to make the other party feel relaxed, not see him as a difficult person to interact with.
Only then would the other party answer carefully.
As soon as the intoxicating aroma of the wine that shook one's spirit came through, this God Unification Realm cultivator couldn't help but pick up the cup and drink it all in one go.
Rich primordial energy and distinct Taoism transmitted through, making this God Unification Realm cultivator close his eyes involuntarily, delving into its Dao Rhythm.
Ding Huan did not disturb him; this was, after all, Dao Fruit Wine brewed from an Acquired Spiritual Treasure, the Stone Mortar of Spirits.
As his cultivation increased, along with the abundance of Tao Fruits he possessed, the wine brewed from the Stone Mortar of Spirits had long since changed from its original state.
After a full stick of incense, this God Unification Realm cultivator finally let out a breath and opened his eyes.
He immediately stood up in trepidation, saying, "Junior Yan Chongjin, I greatly offended you just now, and I beg for your pardon, senior."
Just one cup of wine had clearly boosted his cultivation a bit; moreover, some vague insights from before became much clearer.
And this was just something Ding Huan casually brought out, so he naturally understood Ding Huan's remarkable nature.
Ding Huan waved his hand, indicating for Yan Chongjin to sit down, then said, "It's alright. Tell me, is there something off about the mission I just accepted?"
Hearing Ding Huan's words, Yan Chongjin heaved a sigh of relief.
He quickly and cautiously replied, "Senior..."
Ding Huan laughed, "Call me Ding Xiaotu, I'm no senior. My cultivation isn't much stronger than yours."
Hearing Ding Huan speak this way, Yan Chongjin indeed relaxed considerably: "Mr. Ding, you should've seen the cultivator nailed to the city gate when you entered Tao City, right?"
Ding Huan nodded, "Yes, I did see it."
"That person is named Guan Huan, and the reason he's pinned to the tower of Tianyuan Tao City is because of this Bai Yue."
"What do you mean?" Ding Huan immediately inquired, as he had a certain fondness for Guan Huan.
Although he didn't know Guan Huan, just based on the Mortal Dao Rhythm on Guan Huan, he felt a fondness.
Yan Chongjin sighed, "Actually, there's some injustice concerning Senior Guan. What Bai Yue did has absolutely nothing to do with him..."
As Yan Chongjin narrated, Ding Huan finally understood what happened.
It turned out to be related to the Tian Huan Palace he was planning to visit.
He heard from a neighbor of his own cave mansion that Tian Huan Palace was a forbidden area where the Laws of the Ten Thousand Poisons gathered, so this time Ding Huan planned to go to Tian Huan Palace.
His goal was to collect the Laws of the Ten Thousand Poisons.
The Tian Huan Palace was reportedly destroyed because it offended a ruthless person.
After a cosmic calamity, a world of Laws of the Ten Thousand Poisons appeared.
This ruthless person somehow directed this world of Laws of the Ten Thousand Poisons to Tian Huan Palace.
Ultimately, nearly all the cultivators of Tian Huan Palace were annihilated.
And the location of Tian Huan Palace became a forbidden area; even an Eternal Saint would find it difficult to come out.
Had all the people of Tian Huan Palace been wiped out, it would have been fine.
But, unfortunately, there were a few survivors, including Jiang Yiyu.
Jiang Yiyu was not only a disciple of Tian Huan Palace but also its Goddess.
She was out traveling when she learned of the destruction of Tian Huan Palace.
Though grief-stricken, she decided to rebuild Tian Huan Palace.
However, she didn't use the name Tian Huan Palace again but named it Divine Woman Saint Sect.
Although Jiang Yiyu was notable, starting a Holy Sect in the Little Heavenly Ruins as an Eighth Transformation Saint was still very difficult.
Not to mention, it's hard to even find a territory.
The good places had all been occupied by others.
The place she chose clashed with several families.
At this time, she recalled a friend she met while traveling, Bai Yue.
She invited Bai Yue to help her, and since Bai Yue was her friend, he arrived at the Divine Woman Saint Sect without hesitation.
Bai Yue was already an Eternal Saint in the Creation Dao Realm.
Because of his friendship with Jiang Yiyu, he not only helped reclaim territory for the Divine Woman Saint Sect but also helped establish it.
He stayed at the Divine Woman Saint Sect for hundreds of years.
Even for an Eternal Life Realm strongman, spending hundreds of years helping out was a significant favor.
Yet at the last moment, Bai Yue's true colors were revealed.
He actually wanted to seize control of the Divine Woman Saint Sect for himself.
All the disciples recruited over hundreds of years at the Divine Woman Saint Sect became his furnace tripods.
They were tormented in numerous ways by Bai Yue.
Disobedience meant death at Bai Yue's hand.
Even Jiang Yiyu was forcefully taken by Bai Yue.
At this moment, Jiang Yiyu's Dao companion, Chang Yi, arrived at the Divine Woman Saint Sect and caught Bai Yue forcing himself on Jiang Yiyu.
Chang Yi had quite the background; he was the son of Chang Yun, the Daoist Court Master of Changxing Dao Court.
With his Dao companion humiliated like this, how could he endure it? Enraged, he took action.
Yet he was no match for Bai Yue and was killed by Bai Yue.
Chang Yun had left none of Chang Yi's soul fragments, wishing for Chang Yi to perfectly achieve sainthood.
He thought, in the Little Heavenly Ruins, who would dare touch his son?
As a result, Chang Yun lost his son.
After killing Chang Yi, Bai Yue knew the situation had escalated.
He further killed Jiang Yiyu and fled.
Changxing Dao Court was the foremost Dao Court in the Little Heavenly Ruins; the Dao court master's son was killed; how could this issue be let go?
The Little Heavenly Ruins started conducting a manhunt for Bai Yue everywhere.
At this juncture, Guan Huan was in Tianyuan Tao City discussing Dao with several Eternal Life Realm Saints.
Upon hearing Bai Yue's matter, he immediately stood up for Bai Yue, saying Bai Yue could absolutely not do such a thing because he knew Bai Yue very well.
Coincidentally, Chang Yun was in Tianyuan Tao City.
Already furious for not capturing Bai Yue, when he heard Guan Huan daring to defend Bai Yue, he became instantly enraged.
He immediately attacked Guan Huan.
What he hadn't expected was that although Guan Huan's cultivation was slightly inferior, his strength was by no means lacking.
But Chang Yun, being a Daoist, had plenty of help, leading to troops encircling Guan Huan.
At this moment, the Dao Court Master of Qu's Dao Court, Qu Ge, also struck.
With so many strong opponents ambushing Guan Huan, they finally captured him at the cost of four Eternal Saints in the Little Heavenly Ruins.
To vent his anger and lure Bai Yue, Chang Yun crippled Guan Huan and pinned him outside Tianyuan Tao City.
After listening, Ding Huan suddenly asked, "Fellow Daoist Yan, did Jiang Yiyu perish?"
Yan Chongjin shook his head, "No, it is said the Dao Court Master Chang Yun saved her."