Chapter 547: Chapter 519: The Emperor’s Unusual Strategy

Ever since the conclusion of the high-level meeting of the Great Taoist Sect, this unknown disease began to spread throughout the sect at a terrifying rate.

Even though orders had been issued in advance to warn disciples to take precautions, to self-isolate as much as possible, and to avoid contact with others.

Various elixirs were distributed to the disciples as needed.

But…

All the measures were useless!

The spread of the disease and its lethality to low-ranking cultivators far exceeded the expectations of the high-ranking members of the Great Taoist Sect.

In less than a month, almost all of the disciples of the Great Taoist Sect contracted this strange disease. And not all disciples were fortunate enough to benefit from the Creation Purple Gold Pill.

Common elixirs in front of this strange disease were almost more comforting than effective.

The survival of cultivators depended solely on their personal luck.

Those with mild infections gradually improved after suffering for a while. Although their cultivation levels dropped, they at least survived.

But more often, the symptoms were extremely severe. Various life-saving techniques and secret methods were used, but they still failed to survive.

The situation was even more tragic within the Great Taoist Sect, where everyone was in danger.

Even if these people died, no one dared to collect their bodies. They just kept their distance, took protective measures, and used a spell to completely annihilate the body as a simple funeral.

Inside the Great Taoist Sect, there were constant wails amidst the bleak atmosphere.

It was hard to imagine that this was one of the most powerful sects in the Immortal Cultivation World.

If this was the state of the Great Taoist Sect, one could imagine the horror elsewhere.

On this day, Sect Leader Ji Changxi called Li Fan and Sister Zhao to discuss the strange disease in the Sect Main Hall.

“Cough, cough…”

As soon as they entered the grand hall, they heard coughs coming from all directions.

The elders and Sect Leader Ji Changxi no longer looked as energetic as before.

They looked sickly and were only forcing themselves to stay awake.

Many of the elders even lay down, with puppets on both sides massaging them gently. They moaned from time to time.

Even though they were all in the grand hall, Li Fan noticed that they had isolated themselves from each other using prohibitions and Array Techniques.

“How are you two feeling lately?” Sect Leader Ji asked.

“Thank you for your concern, Sect Leader. In the past month, Li Fan and I have taken three Creation Purple Gold Pills each, and we are not seriously affected. Most of the symptoms have disappeared and we should recover soon.” Sister Zhao answered with a bow.

“Cough, cough, even though it’s good news, you can’t drop your guard and need to focus on personal protection. Judging from the current situation, once you get this strange disease, even if you recover, you may be infected a second time, even multiple times…” Ji Changxi said with a grave expression.

Sister Zhao’s face changed slightly.

However, before she could react, Ji Changxi spoke again, “I called you here today to assign you a task.”

“After investigation, we have reached a preliminary conclusion about the origin of this strange disease.”

Li Fan immediately quieted down to listen.

“Previously, we speculated that this disease was caused by an Immortal Sovereign reversing some Principle of Heaven and Earth. It wasn’t until recently that we finally confirmed which Principle of Heaven and Earth it was.”

“In the eyes of cultivators, mortals are like ants. But when this disease appeared, even mortals could butcher immortals!” A glimmer of uncontrollable anger flashed in Ji Changxi’s eyes.

“The origin of this disease is actually a plague that spread among mortals a few years ago.”

“Originally, it was completely harmless to us cultivators, but after the manipulation of the Immortal Sovereign, it underwent a fundamental change and became a threat to our lives.”

“Heh, it might as well be called the [Immortal Plague].”

“I don’t know what the Immortal Realm powerhouse thought or what his intentions were to drive us to the brink of death. However, the current situation is somewhat out of control.”

“Out of control?” Sister Zhao was startled, “Has the Immortal Plague developed to such a degree?”

Ji Changxi shook his head: “You have been staying in the sect all the time, so you don’t know what has happened in the outside world over the past month.”

“The origins of the Immortal Plague among mortals are not secret. This has already spread among the cultivators.”

“Those cultivators who are nearing death due to the Immortal Plague began to slaughter mortals recklessly out of frustration. The area at the foot of the mountain is presently quite like a purgatory.”

“Instead of seeking trouble with the Immortal Sovereign, they vented their anger on the mortals. These bullies who are only tough towards the weak are really a waste of life, they deserve to die!” Upon hearing the news, a cold light flashed in Sister Zhao’s beautiful eyes.

Ji Changxi then said: “Those who are about to die are normally irrational. They can’t really be blamed.”

“But the massacre of mortals has indeed gone too far. The [Immortal Plague] lurks in mortals’ bodies. Although mortals’ bodies die, the [Immortal Plague] does not dissipate but instead spreads everywhere.”

“And, if they really kill all the mortals, then how to maintain…”

Ji Changxi paused slightly.

“That’s why we must stop this madness.”

“The elders are all searching for and researching methods to fight the Immortal Plague and have no time to spare. I thought about it over and over again, but this heavy responsibility can only be entrusted to you two.”

“Of course, the Xuanhuang World is vast, and I understand that you two are not enough. Not only our Great Taoist Sect, but other sects will also send disciples to save the lives of mortals.”

Sister Zhao obeyed the order first, and then expressed her doubt: “Those cultivators may have feared the aura of the Immortal Dao Ten Clans and stopped killing mortals in the past. But now they’re mostly on their deathbeds and they’re out of their minds…”

Ji Changxi understood what she meant and interrupted her with a wave of his hand, saying: “Those who have completely lost their rationality don’t need to waste words, just kill them directly. As for the others, you can let them know that our Immortal Dao Ten Clans have already thought of a way to deal with the [Immortal Plague]. Let them wait patiently and stop killing innocents.”

Upon hearing this, Sister Zhao’s expression became a bit strange: “Have we really found a way to deal with the [Immortal Plague]?”

To her surprise, Ji Changxi nodded slightly: “It was the Immortal Beast of the Beast Taming Sect who proposed the solution. Since the [Immortal Plague] stems from mortals and mortals cannot be eradicated completely, then we just need to exile all mortals to the various subsidiary caves and Small Worlds in the Xuanhuang World.”

“Without mortals, the concentration of the [Immortal Plague] in the Xuanhuang Mainland should decrease significantly. After that, it won’t be difficult to completely eliminate its influence. At least, it should be possible for us cultivators to live a normal life.”

“While the actual feasibility of the plan is still under discussion and evaluation, it should not be a big problem.”

“The Great Migration Plan…”

“Just explain to those cultivators this way! As long as there is a glimmer of hope, they will hopefully stop their madness.”