Chapter 880

"It's not some miraculous elixir at all. It's just a weakened version of the Heart-Desires Ascension Pill, while also accelerating the eruption of the Immortal-Mortal Miasma within a cultivator's body..."

"So, does that mean that even without this so-called special medicine, we could have survived on our own?"

Compared to Kou Hong, Dao Xuanzi appeared much calmer.

However, his fists were still tightly clenched, and his expression remained grim.

"No wonder I've been feeling mentally disoriented from time to time lately. I want to do something, but I end up feeling lost and unsure. So, this Heart-Desires Ascension Pill is the culprit!" Kou Hong gritted his teeth in realization.

"And to think that we two brothers were even grateful, rushing to join the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance overnight..."

Kou Hong suddenly stood up, feeling utterly deceived and deeply humiliated.

"No, the more I think about it, the angrier I get."

"I can't stay in this Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance for another moment!"

With his fiery temper, Kou Hong made his decision immediately.

"Wait!" Ji Shaoli reached out to stop him.

"Heh, I understand your frustration, Brother Kou. But..."

"Have you considered the consequences of leaving the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance?"

Ji Shaoli's words carried a deep meaning: "Have you ever heard of anyone leaving the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance and living to tell the tale?"

Kou Hong's brows shot up as he said angrily, "So what? I'm not one to fear death."

"If it comes to that, I'll expose the truth about this so-called special medicine! I'll go down with them!"

"Either way, I refuse to stay in this disgusting Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance any longer!"

Dao Xuanzi also stood up, clearly having made the same decision as Kou Hong.

"You two are truly men of honor and righteousness!"

"I knew I wasn’t mistaken about you!" Ji Shaoli clapped his hands in admiration.

"What do you mean by that?" Dao Xuanzi's eyes flickered as he asked.

"I, too, believe that the Immortal Alliance is unjust. We cultivators must band together to overthrow it and restore a bright and just Xuanhuang Realm!" Ji Shaoli declared solemnly.

Kou Hong and Dao Xuanzi were taken aback and exchanged glances. They instantly became more respectful toward Ji Shaoli.

However, while they disliked the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance, they were not foolish.

After all, they were merely at the Golden Core stage, while the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance boasted countless Soul Transformation and Dao Integration powerhouses...

Overthrow the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance?

What a joke.

The two of them pretended they hadn’t heard Ji Shaoli's words and prepared to take their leave.

But how could Ji Shaoli let them go so easily?

Inside that small chamber, he forcefully introduced them to the existence of the Federation of All Worlds.

The means he employed to persuade them need not be mentioned.

By the time he finished speaking, Kou Hong and Dao Xuanzi had shifted from their initial fear and avoidance to a state of deep temptation.

"As the saying goes, the strongest fortresses are often breached from within."

"Our Congyun Sea Mutual Aid Association is the hidden thorn within the Immortal Alliance! We remain concealed, waiting for the day when the time is ripe to completely bury the Ten Thousand Immortal Alliance!" Ji Shaoli’s tone was resolute.

"What do you two think?"

As they faced Ji Shaoli’s fervent and eager gaze, Kou Hong and Dao Xuanzi still hesitated.

They knew this was different from simply ranting as wandering cultivators. This was real treason—punishable by death!

But by now, having learned of the Federation of All World’s secrets, they realized that if they refused, they might not walk out of that chamber alive.

Just as the two brothers wavered, Ji Shaoli raised the stakes once more.

"Do you two know why, despite existing for only a few short years, our Congyun Sea Mutual Aid Association has managed to attract countless cultivators to join?"

"Aside from the principles of mutual aid and shared resources, the real reason is that the Federation of All Worlds selects its core members from among us and cultivates them."

"All cultivation resources are provided without restriction."

"For example..."

"Nascent Soul Cave-Heaven, Soul Transformation life-transforming phenomenon, and even the Spirit of Heaven and Earth!"

Ji Shaoli’s tone was light, but to Kou Hong and Dao Xuanzi, his words were like a thunderclap in their ears.

Kou Hong couldn’t help but swallow nervously. “Fellow Daoist Ji, are you serious about this?”

Ji Shaoli smiled slightly and nodded in confirmation.

“You two were both rogue cultivators before, so you must know how difficult the path of cultivation is. Let’s not even talk about the Spirit of Heaven and Earth or the Life-transforming phenomenon. Just take the Nascent Soul Cave-Heaven as an example—do you really have confidence in finding it relying solely on your own luck?”

“With no hope of advancing to the Nascent Soul stage, are you truly willing to have your cultivation permanently stuck at the Golden Core realm?”

Ji Shaoli’s voice grew louder, echoing continuously in their minds.

Their expressions gradually shifted, and at last, they made their decision.

“A true man born under heaven and earth—how can he allow himself to remain mediocre for a lifetime!” Kou Hong resolved in his heart.

“A divine opportunity like this must not be missed,” Dao Xuanzi said solemnly.

“Good! Excellent! Then let us hold the initiation ceremony once more—the true initiation ceremony,” Ji Shaoli laughed heartily.

At that moment, the enigmatic, faceless stone statue once again appeared in the chamber.

Under Ji Shaoli’s guidance, Kou Hong and Dao Xuanzi recited the oath anew.

Some parts of the pledge were altered, and as they finished, they felt as if an invisible shackle had been placed upon their souls.

The two brothers exchanged glances, feeling secretly apprehensive.

“Now that we are all family, I’ll be frank with you,” Ji Shaoli said warmly, leading them to sit at the stone table in the chamber.

“If I’m not mistaken, the Foundation Establishment treasures you two used—one is the Dao Xuan Sword, and the other is the Coiling Dragon Branch, am I right?” Ji Shaoli asked.

How did he figure that out?

The two brothers were so shocked that they nearly stood up on the spot.

Gesturing for them to stay calm, Ji Shaoli continued bluntly, “I see that you both have extraordinary talent. However, you’ve been held back by the quality of your Foundation Establishment treasures.”

“Let’s not even talk about Heavenly or Earthly Wonder. Even if you switched to a Top-grade human treasure, your future prospects would be boundless.”

Though the two brothers were quite proud, they couldn’t help but feel flattered by Ji Shaoli’s praise.

Their faces flushed, and they were about to offer some modest words.

But what Ji Shaoli said next instantly captured their full attention.

“Our Mutual Aid Association selects core members not based on talent or aptitude—but on temperament.”

“As long as one’s temperament meets our standards, we will help them…”

“To defy fate and rewrite destiny!”

Kou Hong’s breathing faltered. “Rewrite destiny? But we have already…”

“That’s right. Tell me, have you ever heard of the ‘Re-establishing the Dao’ method?” Ji Shaoli’s voice was filled with an enticing allure.

“The ‘Re-establishing the Dao’ method allows a cultivator to establish a new Dao Foundation without affecting their existing cultivation or spiritual power in the slightest. Over time, the new Dao Foundation will gradually devour and replace the old one, enabling a seamless transformation—correcting all past flaws.”

As Ji Shaoli spoke, Kou Hong and Dao Xuanzi’s breathing grew increasingly rapid.

“Such a heaven-defying technique actually exists in this world?”

“Indeed. Although you two have already formed your Golden Cores, you only recently broke through. The cost of shattering your cores and rebuilding them would not be too steep,” Ji Shaoli nodded.