In his heart’s turmoil, Ran Feng gained a bit more respect for the small sect that relocated from the remote Luotian Sect, yet his eyes held even more pity.
Once he passed down the orders from above, perhaps it wouldn’t be long before the Luotian Sect suffered defeat.
Soon enough, he saw a graceful female figure standing in front of a brand new grand hall.
Upon seeing Ran Feng, the woman offered a gentle salute.
"Luotian Sect’s Sect Leader Yao Mingyue, respectfully welcos the envoy from the Divine Sect."
Compared to the domineering Sha Dragon Child, this Luotian Sect leader had a much more humble deanor.
Having experienced the previous encounter, Ran Feng was not overbearing.
He took back the token he had thrown to show his identity from the other party’s hand.
"I am Ran Feng, a disciple of Master Yanyun of Shenhuo Peak, with True Master Shenhuo as my grand master!"
Shenhuo Peak?
Upon hearing his background, Yao Mingyue’s heart skipped a beat.
Within the Five Elents Divine Sect, Mingjian Peak and Zhimu Peak were the most friendly to them, as Mingjian Peak had originally decided on this place for them.
And the least friendly was clearly Shenhuo Peak.
This ti, the one delivering the ssage was from Shenhuo Peak; could it be that sothing was going to happen?
...
In a cave mansion at the back mountain.
Yao Mingyue stood respectfully in front of a young woman in red who looked even younger than her.
"Master, this is the intention of the Five Elents Divine Sect."
The woman in red turned around, her face solemn.
"To have our Luotian Sect take the lead, uniting seven Golden Core sects to reclaim San Tu River?"
Yao Mingyue bit her lip, "San Tu River is occupied by nurous Second Order Demon Beasts, and there are even over a dozen Third-Order Demon Kings. Most importantly, there are a few fallen Immortal Cities nearby; once the battle begins, the Demon Kings stationed in those cities will co out in full force, and we will be attacked from both sides, which is almost certain death!"
Indeed!
The East Desolate Immortal World is no longer in an expansionary situation.
Countless demon beasts have surged out of the Million Mountains, continuously attacking the Human Territory.
For decades, more than a dozen Great Territories have fallen.
Even when the Holy Land Mingyuan sent people to organize forces and reclaim several Great Territories, it t with even fiercer beast tides.
It is said that even battles between Nascent Soul stages have erupted several tis.
The woman in red fell silent.
After a long pause, she asked softly, "Did you find out if it’s the will of the Five Elents Divine Sect, or the decree from the Holy Land?"
Yao Mingyue hesitated, "The Holy Land’s decrees are always about the big picture, and the specific personnel adjustnts are handled by these Nascent Soul Ascendant Sects of the Five Elents Divine Sect. Although this ti Ran Feng claims it’s the arrangent of the Holy Land, in my opinion..."
She didn’t finish her sentence.
But the aning was quite obvious.
The woman in red sighed, "I guess the Divine Sect can no longer tolerate us occupying this pri Third Order Spirit Vein."
Shaking her head, she inquired about another matter.
"Any news from Ling Jun over at Fenghua Palace?"
Upon hearing the na, Yao Mingyue fell silent.
Qu Lingjun, the chief Pill Refiner of Luotian Sect, hadn’t sent any word since entering Fenghua Palace.
He promised to establish himself in Fenghua Palace using the Pill Refinent Technique and then secure a place at the rear of the East Desolate Immortal World for Luotian Sect to recuperate.
After a while, she couldn’t help but speak, "Master, I’m afraid Qu Lingjun has already forgotten..."
"Silence!"
The woman in red spoke sternly.
"He is your senior brother! He is a disciple of the Supre Elder! How can you speak recklessly of him!"
Yao Mingyue lowered her head, though there was still a trace of resentnt in her eyes.
For decades, Luotian Sect had been on the brink, surviving only because everyone worked together, keeping the sect from falling.
The Guest Elders and rogue cultivators temporarily recruited could be expected to flee at critical monts.
But Qu Lingjun’s departure was the biggest blow in the eyes of the uninford disciples.
She had given up on cultivation, devoting all her energy to dealing with mundane affairs and interpersonal relationships, ensuring that Luotian Sect wasn’t excluded by the local powers of the Five Elents Divine Sect.
Who could understand the hardships she endured?
Why should she respect Qu Lingjun, who hadn’t sent a word in twenty years!
"Sigh... Mingyue, you may withdraw! I will discuss matters of the San Tu River battle with the Elders; the rear will still rely on you to manage the situation."
Yao Mingyue responded with a murmur.
Before leaving, she cautiously lifted her head to look at the woman in red.
"Master, when can you form your core?"
The woman in red, full of confidence, "At most thirty years, you need not worry. Our sect currently has five Golden Core Elders; your Uncle Gu has reached Foundation Establishnt Stage Finalization, and Core Formation is just around the corner. Once she and I both reach Foundation Establishnt, Luotian Sect will have seven Golden Core cultivators. With such strength, we will eventually secure our place in the Eastern Wasteland."
Having received assurance, Yao Mingyue felt sowhat relieved.
The weight in her steps lightened sowhat as she left.
But she didn’t notice the woman in red’s drooping eyelids.
"Core Formation..."
A wistful sigh echoed from within the cave mansion.
It was accompanied by another mocking voice.
"Sima Huiniang, since when were you so confident in achieving Core Formation? You’re barely at the Ninth Level Foundation Establishnt!"
A young woman dressed in a white palace gown swaggered in.
Seeing the newcor, Sima Huiniang’s expression darkened.
"Gu Caiyi, shouldn’t you be in closed-door cultivation for your Core Formation instead of wandering around, given your recent Foundation Establishnt Stage Finalization? The Core Formation resources the sect painfully scraped together for you are not to be wasted like this."
"Hmph!"
Gu Caiyi snorted coldly, "If I don’t step out, how will I know whether you all survive in the San Tu River battlefield or not?"
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