Chapter 41 : Chapter 41
Chapter 41: Emergency Summons
Ye Liuyun was currently sitting in the Yunxia Sect's library, reading historical documents about the cultivation world of the Southern Ridge Mountains.
"Is this... Master, is this the real cultivation world? Behind this seemingly glamorous facade, why do I feel it's filled with filth?" Ye Liuyun closed the book in her hands and asked with a profound gaze.
"Alas! It has always been so. The cultivation world everywhere is inseparable from schemes and conspiracies. To truly rely on one's own ability to contend for that single spot to become an immortal is simply a fantasy," Lin Qingyou said, shaking her head.
She had been through it all and had certainly experienced many hardships, but Lin Qingyou never spoke to Ye Liuyun about her own past.
"Alright. Looking at it this way, the cultivation method you taught me is a path that doesn't require contention. It just takes a bit longer," Ye Liuyun sighed.
The Eternal Evergreen Art did not follow the orthodox path to immortality. Ye Liuyun did not need to compete with anyone; she only needed to cultivate quietly. The day her physical body achieved sainthood, she would be able to ascend directly.
"An emergency summons for the sect. All inner and outer sect disciples currently within the sect's bounds are to gather at the Martial Arena. There must be no delay. Violators will be severely punished." Just as the two were talking, the voice of a Yunxia Sect high-ranking member echoed in Ye Liuyun's ears.
From the sound of it, something major seemed to have happened, otherwise, there would not be such urgency.
"Eh? What happened?" Ye Liuyun stood up in confusion.
Upon hearing the news, the other disciples in the library immediately rushed to the Martial Arena. Ye Liuyun hurriedly followed the crowd.
It had been over two months since she had entered the sect. In these two months, Ye Liuyun had become completely comfortable in her current attire. A person's ability to adapt was truly remarkable.
However, adapting to this female attire was equivalent to Ye Liuyun taking another step down the path of a woman's life. Female Degeneration +1.
The moment the command was issued, the atmosphere in the Yunxia Sect became incredibly oppressive. No one knew the reason for the emergency summons, but it certainly wasn't anything good.
After arriving at the Martial Arena, Ye Liuyun quickly searched her surroundings and soon spotted Lin Aoxue.
Lin Aoxue's punishment period was not yet over, but the sect's emergency summons had prompted Yun Yun to pardon her early. In any case, there was only half a month of her punishment left.
"Aoxue!" Ye Liuyun called out happily to Lin Aoxue.
After arriving, Lin Aoxue had also been searching for Ye Liuyun. The moment she saw her, she immediately ran over.
"Ah, my dear sister, a month apart feels like three years!" Lin Aoxue exclaimed, throwing her arms around Ye Liuyun the moment she reached her.
"What do you mean a month? It's clearly been two months. By the way, did your punishment end early?" Ye Liuyun asked with a chuckle, her arms around Lin Aoxue's waist.
"Yes, otherwise I'd still be locked up for another dozen days. That Wind Sword Valley is a torturous place. But thanks to the pills you gave me, I was spared a lot of suffering," Lin Aoxue said, her voice dropping to a whisper when she mentioned the pills.
Ye Liuyun smiled smugly. The two shared a tacit understanding, and there was no need to dwell on the matter of the pills for too long.
"Do you know why there's an emergency summons?" Ye Liuyun asked.
"Oh, we're going to fight..." Lin Aoxue quickly explained the reason for the summons.
It turned out that some Yunxia Sect disciples on an excursion had discovered a spirit stone mine vein in the Six Sun Mountains and had occupied the area. Unfortunately, it was also discovered by another sect, and coincidentally, this sect was a subordinate power of the Zixia Sect.
They were no match for the Yunxia Sect disciples, so they immediately reported the matter to the Zixia Sect. Then, cultivators from both sides started fighting over the spirit stone mine vein.
Once a fight broke out, both sides would naturally call for reinforcements. A spirit stone mine vein represented a huge profit, so this was no small matter. Therefore, upon receiving the request for aid, the Yunxia Sect immediately gathered all the disciples in the sect.
"So that's how it is," Ye Liuyun understood.
"Yes. Stick close to me later, and we'll act together," Lin Aoxue reminded her.
Ye Liuyun nodded.
Soon, the upper echelons of the Yunxia Sect appeared on the high platform.
"Disciples, to be brief, our Yunxia Sect has discovered a spirit stone mine vein in the Six Sun Mountains. However, the neighboring Zixia Sect found out. Disregarding the rule of first-come, first-served, they are trying to seize it by force and have already injured disciples of our Yunxia Sect. The sect deacons and a few elders have already gone ahead to provide support."
"This mission is life-threatening, but it concerns the honor and interests of our sect, so everyone must go. However, this is a collective sect mission. After its completion, all participating disciples will receive a reward from the sect. Move out!" Yun Yun commanded.
As soon as she finished speaking, the disciples at the Spirit River Realm immediately summoned their flying artifacts. Led by Yun Ling and others, they flew towards the Six Sun Mountains and quickly disappeared from sight.
As for the disciples at the Spirit Stream Realm, Yun Yun would lead them personally. There was no other way, as they could not fly yet.
Yun Yun summoned an artifact ship.
"You will act with me. Board the ship," Yun Yun instructed.
Ye Liuyun and the others quickly boarded. After more than a hundred Spirit Stream Realm disciples were on board, Yun Yun piloted the artifact ship and flew towards the Six Sun Mountains at a steady pace. After they left the sect, the mountain's protective grand array was activated.
With Yun Tian watching over the Yunxia Sect, nothing would go wrong.
The new disciples on the ship were all anxious. They would soon be fighting enemies, and people could die. Many of them lacked actual combat experience. Sending them to the battlefield was undoubtedly like sending new recruits into a slaughter.
"You don't need to worry too much. We know you lack combat experience, so you won't be sent to the center of the battlefield. You will engage the enemy on the periphery. Do not approach the inner circle," Yun Yun told the crowd.
The inner circle was the battlefield for cultivators at the Spirit River Realm and above. If Spirit Stream Realm disciples went there, they would be nothing but cannon fodder.
These hundred or so disciples had not yet matured, so it was naturally impossible to send them to their deaths.
But even so, many disciples were still extremely worried.
"Aoxue, don't stay here. I will be here, so nothing will happen to your sister. As my personal disciple and the future Sect Master, you must lead by example and earn merit for the sect," Yun Yun said, glancing at Lin Aoxue who was standing beside Ye Liuyun.
"Huh?" Lin Aoxue wanted to say something.
But she was stopped by Ye Liuyun.
"Aoxue, you should go first. Be careful. And take these things with you. Read the instructions on the way," Ye Liuyun secretly stuffed some things into Lin Aoxue's hands and gestured for her to go ahead.
Seeing Ye Liuyun say this, Lin Aoxue thought for a moment.
"Alright, I'll go ahead then. You must be careful," Lin Aoxue urged.
"Don't worry, I promise nothing will happen," Ye Liuyun said with a faint smile.
After she finished speaking, Lin Aoxue mounted her flying sword, left the artifact ship, and disappeared over the horizon.
Ye Liuyun knew that Lin Aoxue's position was not guaranteed. She needed the recognition of the majority of the sect to have a chance at becoming the Sect Master.
"Little girl, you're very sensible. Much more so than that girl Aoxue," Yun Yun praised Ye Liuyun.
Ye Liuyun gave an awkward smile. It wasn't that Lin Aoxue was insensible, but that in Lin Aoxue's heart, Ye Liuyun's safety came first, and the sect came second.