At first glance, it seemed like they were assisting Jiang Feng, giving him a bit more of a fighting chance. But wouldn't the Joyful Sect prefer to see both sides suffering losses?

Moreover, elder sister actually said that second sister might have to endure some grievances, and it was evident she wasn't joking, especially after she heard the words "change in the wind."

The relationship between Joyful Sect and Purple Cloud Palace isn't exactly complicated; there's no deep animosity between them, but the competitive pressure has always been significant, especially with constant friction at the borders and the edges of their influence.

Back in Shuangfeng City, Yu Ying treated the disciples of Joyful Sect like livestock. If you dared upset her, she'd handle it personally and kill them all.

Purple Cloud Palace neither punished nor even warned her, turning a blind eye. Even though those who died were outer sect members who weren't valued and were exiled, they were still disciples of the sect.

The attitude of Joyful Sect towards Purple Cloud Palace was quite similar; conflicts and casualties among the outer sect disciples weren't a rare occurrence, which is why Jiang Feng and Ying Ling were so tense and exchanged such harsh words when they first met.

Yet Jin Yuan suddenly suggested she be the one to build a bridge?

Being as perceptive as she was, she sensed something unusual. In the distance, the clash between Jiang Feng and Xuan Yinzi grew more intense, with Sword Qi raging, and bones piling up, clearly indicating both had committed to a life-and-death struggle from the start.

Witnessing such a scene, Ying Ling couldn't help but ask, "Elder sister, where does this change in the wind originate from? Did you... receive some news?"

"Yes."

Being family, Jin Yuan naturally had no intention of hiding anything. To ordinary people, this was merely a simple act of vengeance, just borrowing a knife to kill someone.

But.

Why hadn't anyone considered that this matter had to be done by Jiang Feng? Jin Yuan laid it out plainly that only Jiang Feng could be used as this knife, to the extent that they were willing to offer the sect's cultivation technique and two Earth Rank magic treasures to harness this knife.

With an attitude of eager listening, even the usually mischievous Tong Xin chose to remain quietly silent.

"The former Sword Immortal has passed away, and a scandal from a hundred years ago in the Grotto Heaven shocked all. Many young disciples of Purple Cloud Palace suffered greatly, with over seventy percent of their seedlings implicated by this incident."

"After this move by Xuanyin Sect, Purple Cloud Palace has been dormant for a century. Swordmaster Peak has especially been in decline, with only Master Gu struggling to hold it together to this day."

"A certain great power of the Demon Race fell, and many sects involved in the conflict have yet to recover, especially the Demon Race and the Northern Four Sects. During that time, the Cultivation World was tumultuous."

"With numerous experts fallen, the situation across Jiuzhou has shifted slightly. As you know, our Joyful Sect excels at discerning the winds and adapting accordingly, never having chosen the wrong side thus far."

"However, recently, Master seems to have detected a change in the wind."

A change?

Eyes widened.

Such a statement indeed took them by surprise. Only an emergence of a single overwhelming power or a complete upheaval in the Cultivation World could be considered a change.

But Jin Yuan only gazed at the distant blades and swords flashing, lifting her hand, the peach blossom falling in her palm while she grasped the seemingly powerless Sword Qi that came towards her.

Though Jiang Feng's power was formidable, the Sword Qi dissipated with the distance, posing no threat. Even ordinary people could only feel a slight breeze.

She gently crushed it.

"A few days ago, Master personally visited Kunlun to consult Unbounded Immortal, hoping for an insight into the current global situation."

"The answer given by Unbounded Immortal was also very straightforward."

"With Phoenix Heavenly Cave as a turning point, the next hundred years in the Cultivation World will undergo earth-shattering changes. Whether it will be a disaster or a blessing, no one can say at this moment."

"That Phoenix Heavenly Cave once nurtured three great figures of the Cultivation World, representing the Great Emperors of the human, demon, and ghost races. Even the former Sword Immortal, Liu Jian, found opportunities there, and the final answer given by Unbounded Immortal was..."

"Destiny."

"Just two words."

Upon hearing this, Ying Ling couldn't help but look puzzled.

Unbounded Immortal is the only one in Kunlun capable of peeking into the secrets of the heavens. This Immortal has delved into the heavens' mysteries countless times and has had a long-standing relationship with Joyful Sect, helping them glimpse many events.

This is also why Joyful Sect has never chosen the wrong path at the crossroads of the tides of time.

Seeing the hesitant expressions of her two younger sisters, Jin Yuan merely raised her hand to stop them from speaking further.

"I know what you want to ask."

"Since the Immortal Wu Xiang has already glimpsed heaven's secrets, why does he insist on speaking in riddles instead of revealing everything plainly?"

The two sisters nodded in agreement, thinking that being like a riddle-speaker is not a good habit.

But Jin Yuan, the elder sister, just looked into the distance, her expression showing a hint of helplessness.

"You two, do you really think heaven's secrets are so easily divulged?"

"Originally, peering into heaven's secrets already requires a sacrifice of lifespan and vitality, and the direction pointed out by heaven's secrets determines the course of the current cultivation world. If one intervenes with human power, wouldn't it indeed be defying heaven to change fate?"

"We often say cultivation is walking against heaven, but going against it ultimately requires paying a price. Sisters, remember, you and I are merely at a realm where the price need not be paid yet; our cultivation is still insufficient to shake the Heavenly Dao."

"Do you know what the price is for shaking the Heavenly Dao?"

At this point, the two sisters almost spoke in unison: "Crossing Tribulation."

Yes.

It's Crossing Tribulation. To this day, they have not heard of anyone who successfully crossed the nine layers of tribulation to ascend to immortality.

"Then you should also know, once you reveal heaven's secrets you're bound to shake the Heavenly Dao. Sometimes, the revelation may not cause much impact on the world today, so the cost is negligible."

Seeing the two sisters still bewildered, Jin Yuan did not blame them. After all, it took her a long time at first to understand this concept.

She was cultivated as the sect's heir, naturally going out more often. Especially after breaking through to the Nascent Soul, her master took her around to visit old acquaintances, indicating intentions for her to take over leadership.

So she thought for a moment.

"Let's put it this way."

"Immortal Wu Xiang told us three sisters who our future ideal husbands would be. This matter has a negligible impact on the world today. Even if spoken, it won't change much."

"So the price he pays might merely be a few more sneezes at night or at worst, back pain and leg pain for a couple of days."

"But if we asked who would benefit most from the Phoenix Heavenly Cave, this issue involves many forces, and once the result is known, all forces would act differently from their original plans."

"Regardless of whether results change or not, the impact is enough to affect the entire cultivation world, possibly even altering its structure."

"Then Immortal Wu Xiang would have stirred the fate wheel, defying heaven to change destiny. Not only changing one person, but the entire cultivation world."

"The price he pays might be his life, and if he reveals more, the cost might be his family, descendants, and future generations until even reincarnation would require repayment in full."

"So the only thing they can do is avoid speaking clearly, but instead throw out clues to guide us to guess for ourselves, akin to deceiving the heavens to cross the sea."

"Only in this way will the cost be reduced."

With this explanation, the two sisters roughly understood the meaning: the more crucial the information that can influence the Heavenly Dao, the more severe the price to pay.

No wonder these calculating Immortals all speak in riddles.

But before the conversation ended, Jin Yuan continued: "And when Master asked about the situation this time, Immortal Wu Xiang nearly reversed his spiritual energy and exploded after peering into heaven's secrets."

"He even bled from seven orifices, nearly losing his life."

"With this as the cost, the result he finally obtained was merely the word 'decreed'. Master originally wanted to ask more, as these two words are almost no different from saying nothing at all."

"But seeing that an old friend paid such a heavy price just for two words, she could not bear to ask further. But before leaving, Immortal Wu Xiang grasped Master's hand."

"With his finger, he drew two characters in her palm and spoke bluntly."

At this point, the time and space around Jin Yuan seemed to freeze in stillness.

"This child in the next century will have no peer; and in the palm, he wrote the words 'wood' and 'water'.

"Water wood, water wood..."

Upon hearing this, Ying Ling finally reacted.

"Liu Mu? Tangxi?"

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