Chapter 30 – Divine Sword Peak exploded
Dao Yi Sect, Divine Sword Peak. It was already past lunchtime, and many disciples who missed the kitchen's lunch were feeling a bit listless.
Although everyone was still doing their respective duties, whether it was cultivation practice or work, their expressions were quite dispirited.
"Sigh, without Junior Brother Changqing's meals, I just feel off."
"Who wouldn't? It's hard to focus on cultivation."
"My mind is filled with thoughts of food."
"I made some myself at noon and ended up throwing it all up."
"Hope Junior Brother Changqing comes back soon."
"With Jin Min accompanying him, there shouldn't be any problems. It's just a mere half-demon."
A few Inner Sect disciples were practicing in the training field, speaking weakly as they trained.
Just then, a bell rang from the peak.
"A disciple is calling for help."
The sound of the bell indicated that a disciple had used the sect's Rescue Token. One ring for a Menial Disciple, two for an Outer Sect Disciple, three for an Inner Sect Disciple, four for a Deacon, and five for a Direct Disciple or Elder.
The bell rang only once, indicating that a Menial Disciple had used the Rescue Token.
Usually, the Rescue Token of a Menial Disciple would be responded to by an Outer Sect Disciple.
The initially tense expressions quickly turned lazy again.
"Oh, it's just a Menial Disciple."
One of them said weakly, but in the next second, with a word from another disciple nearby, they all suddenly became alert.
"A Menial Disciple... could it be Junior Brother Changqing?"
"Damn..."
Ye Changqing was a Menial Disciple, and he happened to be out on a mission. In an instant, several of them leaped up and rushed towards the mountain summit.
Not just them, but disciples from all over Divine Sword Peak were also rushing towards the summit.
"Could it really be Junior Brother Changqing in trouble? Isn't Senior Sister Jin Min with him?"
"It's just a mere half-demon, shouldn't be dangerous, right?"
"Who knows? But Junior Brother Changqing took on an investigation mission. Who can say what's really going on?"
Investigation missions are both dangerous and not dangerous.
After all, investigating means there are many unknowns. It might seem harmless on the surface, but there could be hidden secrets.
Countless disciples wanted to know if the Rescue Token was indeed used by Junior Brother Changqing.
At the summit of Divine Sword Peak, there was a grand hall with an Elder specifically in charge of guarding it. In the center of the hall was a large bronze bell, which would react immediately if any Rescue Token from Divine Sword Peak was used.
At this moment, inside the hall, the Elder looked at Hongzun, Xu Jie, Liu Shuang, and Lu Youyou, who had rushed over, with a face full of confusion.
What was going on? Although a disciple had used the Rescue Token, it was just a Menial Disciple. Why were the Peak Master and Xu Jie here? And they came so quickly.
Moreover, the four of them were anxiously asking.
"Who used the Rescue Token?"
When the bell rings, it's possible to determine who used the Rescue Token. Faced with Hongzun and the others' inquiries, the Elder replied in confusion.
"It was a Menial Disciple named Ye Changqing."
As soon as these words were spoken, Hongzun, Xu Jie, Liu Shuang, and Lu Youyou's expressions changed instantly.
"Damn it."
Xu Jie cursed under his breath and vanished on the spot. Following him were Lu Youyou and Liu Shuang, the three Direct Disciples dashed out of the hall, transforming into three streams of light heading towards Leshan Town.
What was going on? Watching the three leave directly, the Elder was dumbfounded. Was it necessary for a Menial Disciple in trouble?
"Peak Master, what do you think?"
Completely clueless about what was happening, he wanted to consult Hongzun, but when he turned around, Hongzun was nowhere to be seen.
With Hongzun gone too, the Elder stood there in a daze, filled with countless questions. What on earth was happening?
Even if a Direct Disciple were in trouble, it wouldn't warrant such a reaction from Divine Sword Peak, right?
But that wasn't the end of it. Somehow, word got out that it was indeed Ye Changqing who used the Rescue Token.
In no time, disciples from all over Divine Sword Peak, whether Inner or Outer Sect, were rushing towards Leshan Town.
In the Inner Sect disciple area, numerous Inner Sect disciples soared into the air, transforming into streaks of light heading straight for Leshan Town.
The same was true for the Outer Sect disciple area, with some riding swords and others piloting spirit boats.
In an instant, the entire Divine Sword Peak seemed to be launching a sect-wide battle.
Countless streaks of light flew across the sky. Standing at the summit, looking at everything below, Zhao Zhengping was completely stunned.
"Can someone tell me what on earth is happening?"
Zhao Zhengping and the other Elders had never tasted Ye Changqing's cooking, so they naturally didn't understand what was happening.
They only knew that just now, because a Menial Disciple named Ye Changqing used the Rescue Token, the entire Divine Sword Peak, starting from the Peak Master, went into an uproar.
Not only Divine Sword Peak, but other peaks of Dao Yi Sect also noticed the commotion at Divine Sword Peak.
The various Peak Masters were all asking what was happening at Divine Sword Peak.
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"What happened to Divine Sword Peak?"
"What is that old man Hongzun up to?"
"Is Divine Sword Peak planning to attack another sect?"
"What are they doing? Starting a sect war?"
Completely clueless about what was happening, they hadn't received any prior information.
Finally, after inquiries, the answer they received left the Peak Masters dumbfounded.
"Are you saying that because a Menial Disciple used the Rescue Token, Divine Sword Peak reacted like this?"
"Are you kidding me? A Menial Disciple calls for help, and the entire Divine Sword Peak goes?"
The fact that it all started because of a Menial Disciple was hard to believe.
Even if you killed a few of Divine Sword Peak's Direct Disciples, it wouldn't warrant such a massive reaction.
The bell rang for less than half an incense stick's time, and Divine Sword Peak was already in an uproar. It was as if their ancestors' graves had been dug up.
Not to mention the Peak Masters, even on the main peak, the Sect Master of Dao Yi Sect and the main Elders were all bewildered.
"What is Divine Sword Peak doing? What are they planning?"
"Sect Master, we don't know."
"Are they planning to attack somewhere? What's with Hongzun, making such a big move without consulting me?"
"Sect Master, it's said that it's because a Menial Disciple used the Rescue Token."
"Bullshit, how could a Menial Disciple cause the entire Divine Sword Peak's thousands of disciples to go for a rescue?"
Sect Master Qi Xiong simply didn't believe it. Sitting at the head of the main hall, his face was ashen, and he was grinding his teeth.
As the Sect Master of Dao Yi Sect, it was absurd that such a large-scale operation was happening without his knowledge.
Although Hongzun never listened to him, this time seemed excessive. Even if he didn't consult him, he could have at least given him a heads-up.
"Sect Master, Divine Sword Peak's Senior Brother Zhao Zhengping is here."