Chapter 3059

The State Preceptor seemed slightly stunned by Ouyang Tianyun’s words. He hadn’t expected Ouyang Tianyun to be so indifferent to the concept of faith.

The State Preceptor stared at Ouyang Tianyun, searching his face for any sign of deception. However, Ouyang Tianyun was telling the truth.

"State Preceptor, do not negotiate with me, and do not waste time," Ouyang Tianyun said calmly. "You are smart enough to know why I am here today. Why did you delay for half a month? I can guess."

Ouyang Tianyun paused. "In half a month, there will indeed be a solar eclipse, known as the 'Heavenly Dog Eating the Sun.' During that time, the cultivation of evil cultivators can increase by at least double. You understand that you are currently no match for me. So, you wanted to drag things out until then, using the power of the eclipse to fight me, and then using my aura to blind the Heavenly Dao, allowing you to successfully steal the national fortune."

Ouyang Tianyun spoke with a calm demeanor. "Naturally, the karmic consequence would fall on me, having nothing to do with you. You could increase your cultivation by stealing the national fortune and eventually ascend. Is that correct?"

Ouyang Tianyun paused again. "How much face do you have to think I would accept your proposal? Do you really think I would agree to your delay?"

Ouyang Tianyun shook his head slightly, a hint of mockery appearing at the corner of his mouth. "State Preceptor, you have never been a naive person. How could you be so naive now?"

The State Preceptor’s black-purple eyes began to glow with a faint purple hue, though his expression remained unchanged.

However, the change in eye color alone showed that the State Preceptor was angry.

"Daoist friend, you seem a bit unreasonable," the State Preceptor said, looking at Ouyang Tianyun.

"If being calculated is considered reasonable, then honestly, I don’t like being a reasonable person," Ouyang Tianyun replied calmly.

"Your body is surrounded by countless resentful energies. Even if you steal the national fortune, it cannot offset the sins you have committed. Therefore, ascension is impossible for you," Ouyang Tianyun stated directly.

"Nonsense, I have saved many people," the State Preceptor argued.

"That is why I gave you a chance to speak here. Otherwise, do you think I, Ouyang Tianyun, am such a good-natured person?"

Ouyang Tianyun stood up. "I give you one chance: leave this plane."

"No," the State Preceptor refused.

Ouyang Tianyun sighed. "To be honest, I really didn’t want to act. But since you insist, I have no choice."

As he spoke, Ouyang Tianyun tapped his fingers on the nearby tea table. After finishing, he began to count: "Three, two, one."

Just as he finished counting, he added, "Fall."

Thud. The State Preceptor collapsed to the ground.

Ouyang Tianyun raised an eyebrow slightly, then lifted the State Preceptor and disappeared from the State Preceptor’s residence.

They reappeared in a very open area outside the imperial city.

Ouyang Tianyun threw the State Preceptor onto the ground and looked up at the sky. "Alright, how do you plan to deal with him?"

"Expel him," Ouyang Tianyun thought. He actually wanted to destroy this State Preceptor.

But as the State Preceptor had said, he had also saved people, so he possessed karmic merit. This made it difficult to determine whether he was truly good or evil. If he killed him now, it would destroy the karmic merit on his body, which could lead to backlash tribulations for Ouyang Tianyun during his ascension.

"Expulsion it is," Ouyang Tianyun decided after some thought. He placed his hand on the State Preceptor’s head; there was still some information he needed to know.

She then took out a pill and forced it into the State Preceptor’s mouth. "I won’t take your life, but I will control your traces. When I return to the cultivation world, I will come play with you again."

After speaking, Ouyang Tianyun addressed the Heavenly Dao: "Alright, expel him."

As soon as the words fell, the State Preceptor’s figure vanished from this plane.

Having finished these tasks, Ouyang Tianyun returned to the mansion. Yan Xiwan had just finished wrapping some tangyuan (glutinous rice balls). Seeing her return, she smiled. "I’ll cook tangyuan for you."

"Good," Ouyang Tianyun nodded slightly, naturally agreeing.

Yan Xiwan cooked two bowls of tangyuan, handed one to Ouyang Tianyun, and then began eating the ones in front of her.

"Why did you think of making tangyuan today?" Ouyang Tianyun asked, curious about Yan Xiwan’s sudden desire to eat them.

"I just felt bored, so I wanted to eat something," Yan Xiwan explained. Making tangyuan was a whim; there was no other reason.

"How was it?"

"That State Preceptor was indeed an evil cultivator, without a doubt. His cultivation was at the early stage of the Mahayana realm. Considering that fighting him would endanger this plane, I used the 'Immortal Pour' you gave me, and had the Heavenly Dao expel him from this plane," Ouyang Tianyun explained.

Ouyang Tianyun took a bite of tangyuan. "However, this has left us with some aftermath. I fear we may have to fight him again when we go to the cultivation world."

"Then let’s fight," Yan Xiwan said, not minding. "I will work hard to break through and strive to enter the Mahayana stage as soon as possible."

"En," Ouyang Tianyun nodded. "Actually, your cultivation progress is already fast enough. Besides, we came here originally for training. The longer we train, the higher our state of mind will rise, and our cultivation will naturally improve."

"I’m not in a hurry," Yan Xiwan smiled. "I also plan to visit the other dynasties after seeing this Nine Domain Imperial Dynasty. It will broaden my horizons."

Yan Xiwan paused. "Besides, we need to properly teach your two nominal disciples, so we must stay here for a while longer."

Yan Xiwan tilted her head and thought. "But since you eliminated the Nine Domain Imperial Dynasty’s State Preceptor, shouldn’t you replace her with another one?"

Although Yan Xiwan believed the position of State Preceptor was unnecessary, that didn’t mean the Nine Domain Imperial Dynasty didn’t need one.

Ouyang Tianyun pondered. "Yes, we should give them a State Preceptor. Let’s see. If it doesn’t work out, I might as well stay here and stir things up for a few years."

Since they were staying anyway, it was better to stay openly and help cultivate some people.

However, Ouyang Tianyun thought that the mortal world didn’t actually need a powerful State Preceptor. He would first investigate the State Preceptors of the other two countries. If their cultivation wasn’t particularly high, he would cultivate one. If their cultivation was very high, Ouyang Tianyun decided to think of other methods.

After all, killing people arbitrarily was wrong, but trying to abolish the position of State Preceptor was worth a try.

"Do you want to be the State Preceptor?" Yan Xiwan asked.

"It wouldn’t hurt to do it. It’s a good opportunity for you to teach medicine," Ouyang Tianyun said casually.

"If that’s the case, then fine. You’d better go become the State Preceptor quickly," Yan Xiwan said with a smile.

This world had doctors, but their medical skills were not particularly high. Since Yan Xiwan had come here, she intended to spread medical knowledge, ensuring that even ordinary people in this plane could have healthy bodies.