A Millionfold Return: My Children Cultivate Immortality, I Become a God - Chapter 227

Chapter 227 Mo Juren’s Odd Behavior and Hidden Scheme?

In the end, Wu Li had no choice but to agree, simply because Mo Juren said there was an opportunity inside the Ancient Secret Realm to become an Immortal Emperor. If Wu Li could uncover it, he could help Mo Juren achieve that breakthrough.

If Mo Juren became an Immortal Emperor, it would be all benefit and no harm for Wu Li. After all, what he needed most was a peaceful environment to cultivate. And if Mo Juren grew stronger, it would effectively mean the Seven Mysteries Sect would become even more powerful—no one would dare disturb Wu Li’s cultivation anymore.

“Master, your disciple accepts the mission.”

After Wu Li clasped his fists and agreed, he took his leave. They had already arranged that one month later, Mo Juren would personally take Wu Li to that Ancient Secret Realm.

What Wu Li didn’t see was that after he left, a faint trace of hidden greed flickered deep in Mo Juren’s eyes, with Wu Li himself as the target.

“Boss, so you’re heading to the Ancient Secret Realm in a month?”

Back at the dojo, Zhang Tie learned about the mission from Wu Li. As Wu Li’s trusted confidant, Wu Li rarely kept anything from Zhang Tie unless it was strictly confidential.

Upon hearing this, Wu Li nodded.

“Although Master said he scouted that realm and found it very safe, and that with my strength I shouldn’t face danger, I still need to be fully prepared. So during this month, don’t come disturb me.”

Having said that, Wu Li told Zhang Tie to leave, then shut the dojo door and began forging the items he needed. With ample time, Wu Li required far more than what a cultivator of the same level would typically need.

Once Wu Li entered seclusion, Zhang Tie received a secret message from Mo Juren and soon arrived at Mo Juren’s dojo.

“Sect Master, are you looking for me?”

Zhang Tie respectfully clasped his fists and bowed as he addressed Mo Juren.

Mo Juren nodded with satisfaction.

“Not bad. A Diamond Body with innate body refining talent—a very good prospect for turning into a puppet, isn’t he?”

“Puppet? Sect Master, what do you mean by that?”

Hearing Mo Juren’s words, Zhang Tie furrowed his brows and grew wary. Just as he was about to turn and run, Mo Juren suddenly appeared in front of him, grabbing Zhang Tie by the throat and lifting him off the ground.

Though Zhang Tie was talented—having advanced from mortal to Golden Core in less than ten years—he was nothing in the presence of a peak Immortal Venerable like Mo Juren.

“Sect Master, spare my life!”

“Alright, I will make good use of your body, so rest easy and depart.”

Mo Juren’s eyes were filled with coldness as he directly used his cultivation base to erase Zhang Tie’s soul, leaving behind only an empty shell of a body.

Mo Juren then released his grip, and Zhang Tie’s body collapsed to the ground.

“A Diamond Body can be refined into a puppet—it will guarantee my safety for a short time. Next is Wu Li; with the Spacetime Divine Body on my side, he will definitely help me break through the bottleneck and rise to Immortal Emperor.”

With that thought, Mo Juren reached out his hand. In the next moment, several forging materials from within his inner world flew out and entered Zhang Tie’s body, merging with it.

At that moment, Zhang Tie’s aura grew continuously stronger and stronger.

There’s little difference between a puppet and a weapon, so naturally, forging materials are used to refine it.

Unconsciously, a whole month passed. During this time, Wu Li and Mo Juren had both made thorough preparations.

“Phew, with so many portable arrays, talismans, and pills at my disposal, a mere Secret Realm shouldn’t be able to stop me. Even if a Golden Immortal at the peak tries to intervene, I can slay them.”

Looking at his strategic arsenal, Wu Li nodded with satisfaction.

Just then, Mo Juren’s voice appeared in his ear.

“Disciple, are you ready? If so, it’s time to depart.”

“Master, I’m ready.”

Though curious about why Mo Juren’s tone sounded a bit strange, Wu Li didn’t think much of it. After all, his master was a peak Immortal Venerable—there was no reason for him to do harm.

Soon, led by Mo Juren, Wu Li arrived before an Ancient Secret Realm. At the instant he sensed the realm’s presence, Wu Li’s expression grew extremely serious.

“What an intense aura—this really is an Ancient Secret Realm.”

“Yes, go in. Master will wait for you outside.”

Mo Juren looked at Wu Li and gave his instructions. Wu Li nodded in response, then turned and entered the Secret Realm.

Only after Wu Li entered the Secret Realm did Mo Juren follow closely behind and step inside as well.

Meanwhile, in the Central Region, Wu Hao had already arrived near the Secret Realm. Watching Mo Juren enter, he couldn’t help but let out a sigh.

“My foolish great-grandson really is too easy to deceive. But perhaps that’s for the best—learning from a mistake helps him grow. If it fosters his growth, that’s at least something.”

With that thought, Wu Hao quickly stepped into the Secret Realm himself.

At that moment, inside the Secret Realm, Wu Li had just begun to step farther in when he sensed something was wrong.

Looking up at the eight massive iron pillars standing tall within the realm, Wu Li’s expression turned grim and he said, “This isn’t an Ancient Secret Realm. This is an altar!”

“Correct. My land, you finally realized it. This is the grand gift I’ve carefully prepared for you,” came a voice behind Wu Li.

At that moment, laughter echoed from behind him. Without turning around, Wu Li immediately threw out countless talismans and portable arrays from his storage ring.

In an instant, countless attacks struck behind him, unleashing a terrifying shockwave that spread outward. Even Wu Li had to exert considerable effort to hold them off.

But as the aftershocks faded, Mo Juren’s figure appeared unharmed before Wu Li’s eyes.

Seeing this, a heavy weight settled in Wu Li’s heart.

“Master, why would you treat me like this?”

“Hahaha, why? There’s no such reason. In the cultivation world, there’s never any why—only selfishness. If one doesn’t look out for oneself, heaven and earth will condemn you. Blame it on your Spacetime Divine Body. Once I seize your body, I can quickly grow stronger, break through the peak of Immortal Venerable, and become an Immortal Emperor!

No, it’s far beyond that. The Immortal Emperor is only the starting point for the Spacetime Divine Body! Hahahaha!”

Mo Juren’s face was twisted in wild laughter, filled with excitement at the prospect of becoming an Immortal Emperor.

Hearing this, Wu Li’s heart sank profoundly. It was clear he never expected his master to treat him this way. He had given his master all his sincerity, yet his master was just after his body.