### Chapter 456: Lure the Snake Out of Its Hole
Even though Lin Zhongyu had already left the Lin family, since it was still her birthplace, she couldn’t completely ignore them, because that would be too heartless for any girl. She wasn’t one of those callous teenagers.
Although the leader of the Lin family didn’t conspire with the Demon Path, the Grand Elder and his son did have clandestine ties with it. The Grand Elder’s lineage involved a lot of people, making the Lin family practically half-paralyzed.
In other words, the Lin family was nearly ruined.
Needless to say, you could imagine just how much Lin Zhongyu hated the Demon Path.
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Meanwhile, in the main hall of the Xuantian Sect—
A meeting concerning the fate of the Cultivation Realm was quietly underway.
Countless mighty cultivators were seated, outnumbering even those displayed during the grand competition!
Nearly forty people!
This was far more than the number of Transformation God experts who openly came to the Xuantian Sect before.
To prevent Demon Path spies from sneaking in, the righteous side only showed partial might of the Transformation Stage to display during the competition.
In reality, there were many more hiding in secret.
Apart from the powerful individuals from all five continents, quite a few strong figures from the Immortal Alliance also attended.
Even the acting Alliance Master was present.
First Generation Alliance Master’s daughter—Mo Xiangsi.
Her silver hair flowed like a waterfall, gently fluttering in the breeze, emitting a soft silvery glow.
Those blue and yellow heterochromatic eyes resembled the fusion of the deep sea and fierce flame—both mysterious and dazzling—captivating at first sight.
Her beautiful face always wore a smile, and while she was down-to-earth, it made others wary of underestimating her.
“Well then, this time, we shall entrust the task of luring them out to Master Youyue.”
After a lengthy discussion at the great assembly earlier, all the attending masters decided unanimously to give this critical mission to the most talented—and possibly once-in-a-millennium genius—Master Youyue.
Back in the day, Master Youyue was dubbed a legendary prodigy with extraordinary talent!
Though Yun Yu Zhenren was slightly stronger during their youthful years, Yun Yu Zhenren’s focus shifted towards family life, while Yoyo remained deeply engrossed in rigorous cultivation without a hint of laziness.
Above the generation of disciples like Yun Zhonghe and Mu Jixue, everyone agreed that Master Youyue undoubtedly had the best natural aptitude.
Even some veteran Transformation Gods acknowledged this.
After all, who can master 70% of the Great Way at the early-stage of Transformation?
Not even a hundred years ago did anyone achieve that.
It’s widely known that the Great Way is the pinnacle goal for Cultivators; only when both cultivation and spiritual realms reach their peak can one truly understand and master its power.
Master Youyue, blessed with heaven-defying talent, not only broke through to the Transformation Stage but also comprehended the Path of the Moon right away—an incredible feat.
Moreover, she attained 70% mastery over the Path of the Moon during the initial stage of her Transformation. This was the zenith of what contemporary Cultivators could achieve.
One must remember that even Qin Wushuang, a peak Transformation Tier powerhouse, achieved only 50% mastery over his Path of Fire after decades of diligent practice.
The 50% mark already represents the ultimate for most Transformation Tier Cultivators.
And 70%? That’s the current era’s limit.
You got it. 70% is the limit since a major event a century ago obscured the Will of Heaven, capping everyone’s understanding and mastery at that point.
No one dared to venture beyond that boundary.
However, this limit was recently broken.
Yes, in the incident at Tianhai City, no one knows what exactly happened, but it seems the Will of Heaven mysteriously loosened its grip, freeing the boundaries that bounded Cultivators’ understanding.
Almost every Transformation God saw their mastery inexplicably increase by a full 10%.
No one knows why the Will of Heaven acted so unusually, but it’s speculated that the Immortal Alliance uncovered some clues in their investigation. Acting Master Mo Xiangsi chose to keep the details confidential for now.
Nonetheless, with the constraints lifted, the balance of power in the world subtly shifted.
Cultivators could now delve deeper into understanding the Great Way and even break through to the legendary Dao-Integration Supreme realm!
If a new Dao-Integration Supreme emerges, it could dramatically alter the entire landscape of the Cultivation Realm.
The Demon Path would certainly view it the same way.
Whether it’s the righteous or demonic camp, whoever grasps this opportunity first and produces the very first Dao-Integration Supreme will wield tremendous power and become the new dominator of the Cultivation Realm.
If the Demon Path truly nurtures the first Dao-Integration Supreme, it would shake the foundations of the Cultivation Realm, reasserting control over the entire domain.
On the other hand, if the righteous forces produce one first, their rule would become unshakable. They could not only keep the Demon Path in check and ensure peace, but also curb their arrogance for good.
The Immortal Alliance and the Demon Path have fought for centuries, fully aware of how ambitious the Demon Path is.
“We’re currently targeting the minor players within the Demon Path; mostly lunatics manipulated by mindwashing. These demented folks don’t know the meaning of life or d*ath—they’re merely cannon fodder.”
“The true big fish haven’t surfaced yet.”
“When they do, we must strike with overwhelming force to restore tranquility!”
Everyone pinned their hopes on Master Youyue; her unparalleled talent made her the ideal person for drawing out the enemy.
Even Linghua Zhenren, who usually clashed with her, grudgingly admitted:
Despite her complaints against Master Youyue, her natural gifts left Linghua Zhenren speechless.
“To truly lure out the big fish, we must play our cards right. Our opponents aren’t fools; they won’t fall for obvious tricks. Therefore, we must pool all our resources to help Master Youyue master the Great Way.”
“Only then will they make their move, giving us a chance to take them all down at once.”
“Master Youyue, trust us. We’ll have many allies to protect you. We’ll handle the fight, so you can concentrate solely on advancing your cultivation during this crucial opportunity.”
“The Cultivation Realm needs more powerhouses to sustain it.”
Master Youyue frowned, hesitated for a moment, then nodded:
“I’ll put my heart into it and live up to all of you.”
This meeting had been going on for quite some time; planning such a significant operation against the Demon Path required meticulous attention to detail.
