In All My Life, I Despise Snitches the Most!

"To establish a foothold and found a sacred ground in the Sixth Heaven, one must have a powerhouse at the realm of Great Ultimate Reason!" Hongyu continued explaining for Qi Yuan's benefit. In the Fifth Heaven and below, as long as an organization had a single Yang God, they could establish a sacred ground. The Sixth Heaven was entirely different; having an expert at the realm of Great Ultimate Reason was an absolute prerequisite. Precisely because of this, the number of sacred ground factions in the Sixth Heaven was actually the lowest among all the Heavens. Ordinary Yang Gods were not permitted to stay in the Sixth Heaven for extended periods unless they joined a sacred ground faction possessing a Yang God of Great Ultimate Reason. "Why do I feel like the Yang Gods of the Sixth Heaven are somewhat selfish? Why won't they let other Yang Gods up there?" Qi Yuan asked, puzzled. It felt an awful lot like the people who got rich first barricading the road behind them. "This junior is not clear on the details, but I have only heard... that the Sixth Heaven did not originally exist. It was opened up by powerhouses at the realm of Great Ultimate Reason, and it cannot support too many Yang Gods cultivating at once," Hongyu explained. "Yang Gods feel so stripped of dignity—just like vagrants. If they hang around the Sixth Heaven too long, they get chased back down," Qi Yuan could not help but remark. "That is why anyone who wishes to settle in the Sixth Heaven must join one of those sacred grounds. Yet those sacred grounds that possess the realm of Great Ultimate Reason do not accept just any Yang God! The Black Demon Abyss, in particular, only accepts Yang Gods of their bloodline! And the bloodline of the Black Demon Abyss actually originates from their Creation Treasure! The beings of the Black Demon Abyss are not native immortals of the Immortal Realm; they stepped forth from a Creation Treasure!" Hongyu's expression turned solemn as she brought this up. "The Moluo Clan as well?" Qi Yuan asked in surprise. "Yes!" Hongyu nodded. "The Moluo Clan has no powerhouses at the realm of Great Ultimate Reason, but they also stepped forth from a Creation Treasure, so they barely count as a part of the Black Demon Abyss. However, one day, the Moluo Well swallowed a portion of the Black Demon Abyss's Black Demon Ancestral Blood. The Great Ultimate Reason Yang God of the Black Demon Abyss was incensed, nearly flipping the Moluo Well upside down! Unfortunately, they still could not retrieve the Black Demon Ancestral Blood. That was what led... to the Moluo Clan being banished to the Fifth Heaven. Once severed from the Black Demon Abyss, the Moluo Clan could no longer produce powerhouses at the realm of Great Ultimate Reason; even experts of the Ultimate Principle Realm became exceedingly rare. That is precisely why they are in such a rush to return to the Black Demon Abyss!" Hongyu explained a great deal. The Black Demon Ancestral Blood was the shared ancestral blood of all cultivators belonging to the Black Demon Abyss. One could say every living being among them was born from it. It was also the very foundation upon which the Black Demon Abyss gave birth to experts of the Great Ultimate Reason. Yet when a portion of that ancestral blood was swallowed, it meant the Black Demon Abyss had fewer available places to ascend into the realm of Great Ultimate Reason. How could the Great Ultimate Reason figures of the Black Demon Abyss not be furious? Thus, the Moluo Clan had been driven down to the Fifth Heaven. "This Moluo Well sounds a lot like the well at my home—both love to steal bites of food. Could it really belong to my family?" The more Qi Yuan spoke, the closer he came to believing it himself. Hongyu was rendered speechless and said nothing. "Going by what you said, wouldn't the Black Demon Abyss have an enormous number of Great Ultimate Reason powerhouses? Could it be that the Black Demon Abyss is the number one faction in the Sixth Heaven?" Qi Yuan raised another question. Hongyu smiled, a look of pride appearing on her face. "Once one reaches the realm of Great Ultimate Reason, numbers become meaningless. My Moon Goddess Palace possesses only two powerhouses at the realm of Great Ultimate Reason. Yet Moon Goddess Yuanjun alone can take on four, or even five, of the Black Demon Abyss's Great Ultimate Reason experts!" *** "Where is Ji Buping?" The ugly old crone thought of something, her face suddenly turning icy cold. She abruptly recalled how, several days ago, she had gone to question that Blood Robe fellow about Ji Buping, only to be chased away by that purple-robed woman. "Damned core figure, bullying others too far!" She was an esteemed Mythological expert herself, on the verge of amassing enough merit to qualify for Projecting Across the Heavens. To be humiliated like that by a core figure! Not only that, but her hands had been tied—she could not even lay a finger on Blood Robe, a mere ordinary Great Venerable. Rage burned within her. Suddenly, she calmed down, a profound glint flashing in her eyes. "After Flame Mountain erupted, I seem to have caught the scent of an aura heading straight for his position." As a Mythological expert after all, even though Hongyu had concealed her aura when heading toward Qi Yuan, the crone had still sensed something. "When the Moluo Clan came searching, he drove them away directly. It seems..." A murderous glint flashed in the ugly old crone's eyes. "To dare collude with the Moon Goddess Palace and harbor their criminal—even if you are a guest elder of the Black Demon Abyss, do not dream of leaving here alive!" A mad idea formed in her mind. Since she could not strike at Blood Robe herself, she would report him! As long as the report succeeded, the Moluo Clan would never let Blood Robe off! Blood Robe and that Moon Goddess Palace cultivator would both be dead without a doubt. With that realization, every piece of the puzzle fell smoothly into place. Stealing a glance toward Qi Yuan's tent, she transformed into a streak of light and vanished. When she reappeared, she had reached the core territory of the Moluo Sacred Tower. She had already forwarded her report, and now she waited outside for an audience. Fortunately, she belonged to the Black Demon Abyss, so she did not even have to wait half an hour before someone came to escort her inside. Within the immortal cave, an emaciated elder was clad in grey robes, bearing a rather genial demeanor. Because the Moluo Clan yearned to rejoin the Black Demon Abyss, most of their garments were grey. They avoided black robes simply to prevent awkward clashes with their superiors. "Daoist Menggu, it has been far too long. Your elegance remains undiminished!" The emaciated elder was a Mythological expert who projected across the heavens, standing as an absolute member of the upper echelons within this Moluo Sacred Tower. The ugly old crone was not skilled at socializing, so she cut straight to the point: "My visit today is because I have discovered someone secretly harboring a Moon Goddess Palace criminal!" "Oh?" The emaciated elder looked astonished. He happened to be the one overseeing the matter of Hongyu's escape. "Could it be a guest elder of the Black Demon Abyss?" the emaciated elder inquired. "Precisely. A new guest elder by the name of Blood Robe!" the ugly old crone said. "This old woman witnessed with her own eyes the Moon Goddess Palace criminal flee into his cave. When cultivators of the Moluo Clan searched for the fugitive, he drove them away!" "Audacious! To harbor a fugitive—he deserves death!" The emaciated elder flew into a rage, but promptly asked, "I have never heard of this Blood Robe before. Is he a newly inducted guest elder?" When it came to the Black Demon Abyss, it was always best to tread cautiously and gather the facts. "Indeed. He... in truth carries no bloodline of the Black Demon Abyss, but was recommended by a core figure of the Black Demon Abyss, which barely allowed him to become a guest elder!" the ugly old crone said resentfully. The emaciated elder's expression shifted slightly. "Since this involves a core figure of the Black Demon Abyss, I cannot make this decision on my own. I must report it directly to the Heavenly Venerable! Fret not, Menggu. Daring to harbor an arch-enemy of the Moluo Clan means his death is certain, even if he were a core figure of the Black Demon Abyss!" Hearing this, the ugly old crone felt immensely gratified. That repulsive Blood Robe was doomed this time. "In three years, the Moluo Sacred Tower will host the Water-Pondering Gathering. Menggu, you must not forget to attend!" At this moment, the emaciated elder extended an invitation to cultivate good relations with her. After all, this Menggu was on the verge of becoming a core figure of the Black Demon Abyss, making her well worth befriending. "Very well." The ugly old crone nodded, her mood vastly improved. "Let there be no leak regarding my meeting with you today!" Reminded of the stakes, she added the warning. "Rest assured. Heaven knows, earth knows, you know, I know, and... that one knows!" 'That one' naturally referred to the Yang God Heavenly Venerable presiding over the Moluo Sacred Tower. The ugly old crone nodded at his words. "Farewell." After leaving the core territory of the Moluo Sacred Tower, the ugly old crone headed toward the outpost of the Black Demon Abyss. She remembered the message her friend had sent her, stating that the purple-robed woman had left quite a few treasures for Blood Robe. Now that Blood Robe was about to be seized and executed, wouldn't it be an utter waste to let someone else claim those treasures if she did not collect them herself? Half an hour later, the ugly old crone emerged from the Black Demon Abyss outpost, her eyes dripping with malice. "Hmph. Those stewards have no sense at all, daring to try and withhold them from me!" Even so, she had asserted herself and snatched the treasures left behind by the purple-robed woman. Opening the storage bag, an envious look surfaced in her eyes. "It's actually Heaven-Traversing Jade! Excellent treasure—this saves ten thousand years of effort!" Toward that purple-robed woman, she merely harbored a trace of wariness. Surely a core figure would not hold a grudge against an impending core figure over a dead man. Besides, with Blood Robe dying soon, that core figure likely wouldn't bother pursuing the matter. Most importantly, no one knew she was the one who had leaked the secret. "Going by the time, the Yang God Heavenly Venerable must have already issued the order. It won't be long before the Moluo Clan surrounds and slaughters him. This old woman ought to go watch the spectacle." As the saying went, culprits always loved returning to the scene of the crime to admire their handiwork—a rule that held true even in the Upper Realm. With that, the ugly old crone's figure vanished as she returned to the Miluo Realm to enjoy the show. When she stepped back into the Miluo Realm, she saw that lazily lounging figure from afar. A cruel sneer appeared in her eyes. *Enjoy your comfort while you can. Soon, you won't be smiling!* Just then, the reclining Qi Yuan seemed to sense something and abruptly sat up. "Oh, did you just go back to the Moluo Sacred Tower?" The ugly old crone nodded, her voice raspy. "Mm." "Sigh, had I known you were heading back to the outpost, I would have asked you to bring back the treasures Sister Horns left for me. I'm quite lazy and a bit of a homebody—aside from going out to fish, I rarely step outside," Qi Yuan said with a hint of disappointment. The ugly old crone narrowed her eyes, said nothing, and turned to leave. Suppressed excitement and glee surged in her chest as she eagerly awaited Blood Robe's annihilation! Coming back early also served another purpose: to ensure Blood Robe didn't run away. It was better to keep an eye on him. Time ticked by. The ugly old crone remained inside her temporary cave, casting occasional glances toward Qi Yuan's location, seemingly waiting for something. Meanwhile, Qi Yuan had expanded a bit more of the Golden Core chapter of the Qi Yuan Scripture. He stretched lazily. "Sigh, sometimes being handsome is such a curse. That old woman keeps staring at me—it's making me blush. Who would have thought that one day I'd possess the charm of that banned Xiucai streamer, capturing the hearts of elderly ladies?" "That's only because she hasn't heard you speak!" Jiang Lingsu teased, covering her mouth. Her Eldest Senior Brother was truly best off keeping his mouth shut. "What's wrong with my voice? Honestly, I feel like my voice could easily pass for an ASMR streamer," Qi Yuan remarked. Otherwise, back then through the game jade slip, how could a mere few words from him have made little Ning Tao's heart flutter? Clearly, his voice was quite pleasant. Thinking this, Qi Yuan brought out the game jade slip. "Time to check if the new game has finished loading." He had not played any games in a while and felt rather sentimental. With that, he sent his consciousness into the game jade slip. Inside the slip, the game icon was still loading, not even a third of the way through. "Should I sneak a listen to the game's background lore?" With that thought, Qi Yuan closed his eyes and began listening attentively to the game icon. Back then, he had managed to hear Ning Tao's voice. This time, he might just catch something else. Time ticked by in utter silence. Suddenly, Qi Yuan paused. "Junior Sister, have you ever heard of a soundless sound?" "Huh?" Jiang Lingsu was baffled. If there was no sound, how could it be called a sound? "I think I hear a soundless sound." Qi Yuan kept his eyes shut, listening intently. Yet inside the game jade slip, he could hear no audible voice at all. Even so, within this soundless sound, he felt a faint trace of deathly stillness. "Can you speak?" Unable to resist, Qi Yuan employed his new ability—the power to converse with the sounds he heard. Silence answered him once more. Yet Qi Yuan's eyes brightened; he sensed a faint sliver of delight. It was a joy born of pure nature, innocent and untainted. "Mm, you probably can't speak—can't even manage a babble. I get it, you don't have a mouth. You must be a rock." From the other side came that soundless sound again, but Qi Yuan caught an emotion of utter confusion. "Forget it. I don't like talking to rocks. What if a monkey leaps out of you?" Qi Yuan prepared to sever the connection. The soundless sound transmitted once more, tinged with a hint of sorrow. Just as Qi Yuan was about to say something, his expression changed abruptly. "A snitch?!" The inflatable doll informed him that someone had reported him! His face shifted drastically. Without any hesitation, he stowed the game jade slip. His gaze snapped toward the old woman in the distance, eyes blazing with fury. "Love turned to hate—because you couldn't have me, you want to destroy me! How can a human heart be so wicked?!" "To have an admirer like this brings me nothing but shame!" Without a second thought, Qi Yuan stormed toward the ugly old crone's immortal cave. At that moment, the ugly old crone was resting with her eyes closed when she suddenly caught an unusual aura, causing her heart to constrict violently. To her absolute horror, inside her immortal cave—protected by ten layers of defensive formations—a figure had materialized out of nowhere. That figure was none other than Qi Yuan! The ugly old crone was thoroughly dazed, caught between astonishment and uncertainty. "Dao... Daoist?" "In all my life, I despise snitches the most! How dare you report me!" Qi Yuan was furious, and the consequences would be severe. The ugly old crone's pupils dilated, her mind rocked by immense shock. How did he know?! She had only just submitted the report—how could he have tracked down the whistleblower so fast?! Was there no privacy for whistleblowers anymore?! If things worked like this, who would ever dare report anyone in the future?! "Hmph! You love me, you admire me—that's your business, and I can't dictate your feelings! But you've crossed the line! Unable to win my love, you grew resentful and went out of your way to report me and destroy me! If everyone behaved like you, destroying whatever they couldn't have, would the Immortal Realm even bother rotating anymore?!" Perhaps because he was so incensed and heartbroken, Qi Yuan even described the Immortal Realm as rotating! The ugly old crone was petrified, consumed by an inexplicable terror. She could not understand, nor could she comprehend, why reporting Blood Robe had immediately alerted Blood Robe himself! "Snitch, go down to the Netherworld!" "Don't think I'll show mercy just because you admire me!" "I slay even my white moonlights—what does a mere admirer like you count for?!" Qi Yuan gave the ugly old crone no chance to speak or resist as a devastating strike crashed down upon her.