460: Chapter 351 460: Chapter 351 Jiang Tang had a premonition that he might meet the former master of the Hell Palace again, and that it might lead to a tough struggle.
At this moment, he didn’t ponder much further, only thinking that if he made himself stronger and his team more powerful, there was nothing and no one to fear.
To survive in this place, if one is always frightened by the prospect of wolves ahead and tigers behind, nothing will ever be accomplished!
Keeping such a powerful magical treasure, whether it be a curse or a blessing, he had to shoulder it.
However, he trusted that as he slowly grew stronger, and believing in his luck, he certainly would not die before becoming an Immortal.
Amidst hesitation, Jiang Tang still spoke to the Vine Whip, instructing it to enter the same magical treasure that the monkey had entered.
“Wuu wuu wuu, Master, you won’t let me end up like that monkey, already being taken care of by that magical treasure…”
The little figure of the Vine Whip cried, never imagining that after making a pact with his master and gaining benefits, he would be sealed inside a magical treasure, possibly ending up dead like the monkey.
The Vine Whip could feel the immense sense of danger; that magical treasure was an Immortal Artifact, and with the master’s seal on it, one could enter but not leave.
Feeling somewhat regretful, it suggested following its master instead.
It wouldn’t be too bad for its true form to remain on this mountain without following such a person.
Besides, following its master would allow it to roam freely outside.
“Don’t worry, the monkey made itself at home in that magical treasure.
The magical treasure didn’t even bother with it, and inside, there are many demonic beasts, ghost cultivators, and plants.”
As Jiang Tang spoke to the Vine Whip, they were communicating privately; the people around them didn’t hear what they were saying.
Jiang Tang also didn’t want outsiders or those close to him to know more secrets about his magical treasure.
The sheer presence of his magical treasure was already a danger to those around him, having encountered many perils, and he knew that if more secrets were to be known by those close to him, it wasn’t just a matter of fearing harm from others, but also being cautious of potential harm.
He had experienced murder for the sake of robbery so many times.
It’s not that he now felt strong enough not to fear others murdering him for his treasures, but he was actually fearful of being attacked by a group of powerful individuals.
Being coveted for his possessions, he would never find peace.
The initial intent of establishing the Saint Sect was not to cause chaos in the Cultivation World but simply to grow stronger alongside a greater number of friends.
He wanted to create a team so that even if they encountered those wishing to murder and rob, having his own team would render those threats negligible.
Building a team also required discernment.
Amidst various tests, he would under no circumstances let too many of his secrets be known to others.
He would especially not teach others his most powerful cultivation techniques and spells, especially the Star-absorbing Spell.
Jiang Tang had heard that during the time he faced danger and entered the Hell Palace, while trying to find a way out, he had encountered the scene of a Taoist with his magical treasure being pursued for assassination.
The Hell Palace itself was an Immortal Treasure, and as soon as it was revealed, it would become the object of desire for those in the Cultivation World.
This was why every time he used his magical treasure or powerful cultivation techniques, he would seal off the space, preventing people dozens of miles away from witnessing the events taking place there.
Jiang Tang did this for a reason, considering the base he was surveying.
Encountering such a favorable base, he did not want too many to be aware of it.
However, with people from the Ten Great Clans around, if they used what they learned from him to share information, and if he didn’t stay guarded, he could inadvertently divulge information.
Jiang Tang would not be so foolish as to let his plans and actions turn into a gift for others.
He also used secret methods to seal the area for dozens of miles around his people.
No matter where they went, they wouldn’t be able to transmit the occurrences of the last few days.
So far, he had not discovered anyone secretly conveying messages.
It seemed that the ten people following him had not yet become traitors for their clans.
To others, Jiang Tang appeared relaxed around these ten individuals, but secretly, he was monitoring and testing them.
This was due to his fear born from past experiences of being attacked and robbed, and even when the Ten Great Clans were trying to win his favor, he had to guard against treachery for the sake of gain.
The human heart, often, cannot withstand testing.
Upon hearing that the monkey who entered the Hell Palace was unharmed, the Vine Whip was skeptical.
The little figure, with a childlike face full of rich expressions, made it clear to anyone watching what it was contemplating.
“If you don’t believe it, why don’t you go in first and take a look, then transplant your true form inside?”
This suggestion from Jiang Tang appealed to the Vine Whip, so it nodded its head in agreement.
With a wave of Jiang Tang’s hand and utilizing his current abilities, coupled with having contracted with the Artifact Spirit of the Hell Palace, he could freely use the Hell Palace.
He didn’t need the Artifact Spirit to appear and could effortlessly draw in people or any objects into the Hell Palace.
The little figure disappeared again, and the onlookers assumed that Jiang Tang had used a spell to conceal it.
The little Vine Whip figure was now taken by its master into the Hell Palace, where it was currently night.
Upon entering the Hell Palace, it felt only the flickering of numerous Ghost Flames and sensed that the magical treasure was like a whole world, seemingly boundless.
The dark sky lit by the flickering Ghost Flames was rather frightening, but the Vine Whip, not being human, soon realized that the flickering Ghost Flames were the movements of many ghost cultivators.
The Ghost Flames, suddenly noticing the unfamiliar Plant Spirit, launched an attack on it.
The little Vine Whip figure sensed danger and then felt a tremendous force of suction in the space.
Frightened, it burrowed directly into the ground, and thankfully it acted swiftly, for the ghost cultivators stopped pursuing once it had gone underground and continued to float in the sky.