In the past year of battles with the Wild Wolf Sect and Tribulation Cultivators, it wasn’t just the hostile forces that faced casualties.
The Changchun Sect once had close to four hundred Inner Sect Disciples.
Now, only a little over three hundred remain, with almost a third fallen...
Despite this, many disciples in the Late Period and Perfection of Qi Refining frequently took on missions.
All to catch a glimpse of the Foundation Establishnt Stage.
The results were gratifying, as the Changchun Sect added nearly twenty Foundation Establishnt disciples over the past year.
These disciples are the backbone of the Sect, incomparable to Qi Refining stage disciples.
Therefore, overall, the strength of the Changchun Sect has increased rather than decreased.
Passing through the Disciple Plaza, Lin Chen stepped into the Sect Hall.
He glanced around and saw Elder Liu dozing off in a corner.
Upon seeing Lin Chen, Elder Liu perked up and said with a grin:
"Lin, here to take on a mission at the Sect Hall?"
"Ah, missions aren’t easy to take on nowadays, those that earn contributions are tough bones to chew..."
Elder Liu pointed at the mission board, implying sothing.
Lin Chen’s heart moved at the words, and he brought out a box of tea leaves.
"How have you been recently, Elder Liu?"
"The spirit tea you asked to buy from Yanlai City has arrived... this year’s new tea, very sweet!"
Saying this, Lin Chen handed it over.
Elder Liu took the tea leaves, sniffed them briefly, and seeing no one around, put them away.
With a chuckle, he said, "You’re a smart lad! Speak up, what difficulty of mission do you want to take on?"
Lin Chen also chuckled softly and whispered:
"Elder, I’ve noticed that the three routes of Tribulation Cultivators have been causing trouble, injuring many of our Sect’s disciples!"
"But... why haven’t we seen the Core Formation Peak Master personally lead an eradication?"
This question had troubled Lin Chen for quite so ti.
Although the three routes of Tribulation Cultivators are strong, if they were to be faced by soone at the Core Formation Stage, they could be easily defeated.
Yet the higher-ups of the Changchun Sect seem oblivious, simply calling on the Foundation Establishnt disciples to act.
"Smart boy, hoping to get critical information from with just a box of tea?"
Elder Liu glanced at Lin Chen nonchalantly.
Lin Chen chuckled, "I still have two bottles of Centennial Spirit Brew, I’ll bring them to you in a few days..."
Upon hearing this, Elder Liu finally spoke.
He slightly moved his mouth and communicated to Lin Chen:
"Lin Chen, this is a matter for the higher-ups... the situation in the Yanlai Realm isn’t as simple as you think."
"According to ssages from other Righteous Sects, the Beast Taming Sect is struggling under pressure; if things escalate, the Four Demonic Sects might join forces to target the Yanlai Realm!"
Lin Chen was shocked upon hearing this, not expecting the situation to be so dire.
The Spirit Beast Sect, being a major sect comparable to the Changchun Sect, couldn’t withstand the pressure?
But it makes sense, as the Spirit Beast Sect isn’t facing a half-baked Demon Sect like the Wild Wolf Sect.
It is Puppet Hall! A thousand-year Demonic Sect force...
Considering this, Lin Chen also communicated:
"But Elder Liu, if that’s the case, shouldn’t the Sect quickly destroy the Wild Wolf Sect to free up forces to assist the Spirit Beast Sect?"
Upon hearing this, Elder Liu shook his head slightly, saying:
"Naive child, there’s more complexity between sects than you imagine..."
"Moreover, our Changchun Sect doesn’t dare dive too deep; everyone is waiting for orders from above!"
"If there’s no directive from above, we just focus on self-preservation..."
Lin Chen’s heart stirred upon hearing this.
A directive from above?
Within the Qing State, neither the Changchun Sect, the Spirit Beast Sect, nor the Celestial Pill Sect are considered top forces.
Across the Qing State, there’s only one dominant force—Wenda Sect!
Several dozen Core Formation Sects, including the Changchun Sect, are nominally under the Wenda Sect.
However, the Wenda Sect is tens of thousands of miles away from the Changchun Sect, and typically doesn’t interfere.
"So, the battle between the Orthodox and Demonic Party has escalated to this level?"
Lin Chen was shaken, wanting to inquire further.
But seeing Elder Liu remain silent, unwilling to divulge more, he switched topics:
"Elder, let’s talk about the three routes of Tribulation Cultivators, do you have detailed information on them?"
Upon hearing this, Elder Liu raised his eyes to look at Lin Chen and advised:
"Chen, you have high talent but haven’t cultivated for long... though you’ve reached Foundation Establishnt, the three routes of Tribulation Cultivators aren’t easy to deal with."
As he spoke, he noticed Lin Chen’s cultivation aura.
"Oh, you’ve broken through to the mid-Foundation Establishnt Stage? No wonder you’re thinking of those Tribulation Cultivators..."
After a mont of contemplation, Elder Liu pointed to a Tribulation Cultivator force located two thousand miles from Changchun Mountain:
"Don’t consider the other two routes, both have Tribulation Cultivators at late Foundation Establishnt sitting idle."
"Only this group of Tribulation Cultivators, led by a Sixth Layer of Foundation Establishnt, with five lower disciples at early Foundation Establishnt stage... the number of Tribulation Cultivators in the stronghold estimated not to exceed two hundred."
"Of course, going alone would be suicide... I suggest you go along with other sect Foundation Establishnt disciples?"
While speaking, Elder Liu gestured outside the hall.
Over a dozen Foundation Establishnt disciples were arriving, also seeking missions.
Lin Chen focused his gaze and saw several familiar faces among the Foundation Establishnt disciples.
The brothers Li Zhenqian, Li Fengping... and Senior Brother Nie, who had previously cooperated with Lin Chen and has now advanced to the Foundation Establishnt stage.
Li Zhenqian swaggered into the Sect Hall and declared:
"Elder Liu, we’re here to take on sect missions, aiming to wipe out a group of Tribulation Cultivators..."
While speaking, Li Zhenqian displayed his cultivation, a hint of pride on his face.
Third Layer of Foundation Establishnt.
Elder Liu was irked by Li Zhenqian’s showy nature, thus pointed at Lin Chen:
"Coincidentally, Lin Chen also wants to eradicate the Tribulation Cultivator force, he’s reached mid-Foundation Establishnt stage... why not go together?"
Upon hearing this, these Foundation Establishnt disciples bead with joy.
Dealing with the three routes of Tribulation Cultivators is no easy task; having soone at mid-Foundation Establishnt offered more security.
Except, Li Zhenqian stared at Lin Chen in a daze.
"Why, why..."
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