"I'm not sure either," the commander of Qishui reported truthfully, "the Sect Leader only told
to inform you that he will et you on the peak of Pingsheng Peak during the moonrise tomorrow." Pingsheng Peak is a high mountain about ten thousand miles to the northwest of the outer gate of the Blood Marionette Demon Sect, but it has no Spirit Vein.
"Thank you for letting
know!" Yu Qingtan's heart stirred. Since the leader of the Sect of Commoners wanted to see her in person, it must be about sothing important. She nodded in agreent and decided to go to the top of Pingsheng Peak as arranged the next day.
The next day, at moonrise, Yu Qingtan arrived punctually at the peak of Pingsheng Peak. She saw the summit was enveloped in mist, almost as if she was in a land of immortals.
A middle-aged man nearly six feet tall, dressed in a green robe, stood there with his hands behind his back, gazing into the distance. His figure was even more mysterious under the moonlight, but he did not emit any aura, just like an ordinary person.
"I pay my respects to the Sect Leader," said Yu Qingtan as she took a step forward and respectfully saluted.
The middle-aged man turned around, his face covered by a black tal mask, and his eyes glead with wisdom. He was Wei Cangsheng, the leader of the Sect of Commoners, a cultivator in the Initial Nascent Soul Stage.
"Green Holy Maiden, you've arrived," said Wei Cangsheng with a gentle and approachable voice. "This is our first eting, and since I have many enemies, it's inconvenient to show my true face. I hope you'll understand."
"The Sect Leader is too serious, it's my honor to see you!" replied Yu Qingtan. Wei Cangsheng gave her a feeling of a warm spring breeze, completely lacking the airs of a sect leader and a senior in the process of Divinity Transformation.
"Green Holy Maiden, what is your view on the grand mission of our sect?" Wei Cangsheng asked straightforwardly after the pleasantries.
"It's difficult. The Sect Leader wishes to establish a fair and just order in the Cultivation World, but that's very hard. The existence of the Spirit Root ans that not everyone starts from the sa line. The differences in Spirit Roots almost decide that it's impossible to be fair and just.
However, I believe that relative fairness and justice can still be strived for," Yu Qingtan said candidly, sharing her inner thoughts.
Upon hearing Yu Qingtan's response, Wei Cangsheng looked up at the moon, and then spoke solemnly, "Yes, it's very difficult! We can only pursue relative fairness and justice, but even that is tough. To achieve this, one must first have enough influence, and influence cos from strength.
Therefore, our Sect of Commoners needs to grow powerful, to beco the strongest so we can redefine the order of the Cultivation World. Green Holy Maiden, I am very satisfied with your achievents over this past year, and I appreciate your efforts for our sect."
"The Sect Leader and I share the sa goals; there's no need for thanks!"
"Haha, indeed, sharing the sa goals! Continue to develop your influence within the Extre Path Demon Sect; I will try my best to draw their attention away from you."
As Wei Cangsheng's voice faded, a look of determination flashed in Yu Qingtan's eyes. The growth in her Charm Points and Affection Value over the past year had solidified her resolve to zealously develop the Sect of Commoners.
"Sect Leader, I will continue to work hard," Yu Qingtan stated solemnly. Her voice was gentle but carried an undeniable firmness.
Wei Cangsheng nodded, seemingly very pleased with Yu Qingtan's answer. He turned around and once again gazed into the distance, as if contemplating the grand plans for the future.
"Green Holy Maiden, a great upheaval is about to co to the Cultivation World; you must be cautious in your actions. The Extre Path Demon Sect may be strong, but they are not invincible," Wei Cangsheng said slowly, every word seemingly laden with profound significance.
Yu Qingtan quietly listened, her heart moved, wondering what this "great upheaval" could be. Unfortunately, from the tone of Wei Cangsheng's voice, he did not seem prepared to tell her now.
"Yes, Sect Leader. I will be careful," Yu Qingtan replied.
"Let's call it a day then. Until next ti!"
Wei Cangsheng nodded his head, seemingly very satisfied with Qing Tan's answer. After speaking, his figure disappeared directly. Yu Qingtan felt that he had indeed co just to see her. After pondering for a long while, Yu Qingtan also left the place.
Under the moonlight, the peak of Pingsheng Peak beca tranquil once again. Yet within this tranquility, it seed as though a storm was brewing...
Over at Physician Qing's, Yu Qingtan continued to develop the Sect of Commoners with Shen Wanning, occasionally acting within the Extre Path Demon Sect as "Xu Kexin".
The Yu Qingtan of Tanxian Elegant Courtyard from the Wendao Sect had to end her brief retreat and, using her Innate Divine Power Shadow Clone, arrived at Howling Moon Mountain. As luck would have it, Xiao Tao had not yet left.
Thus, Yu Qingtan called Xiao Tao into the formation at Howling Moon Mountain, took him into the System Space, and then took out the Bai Chen Order and crushed it.
Imdiately, a mysterious spatial fluctuation arose, and Yu Qingtan, slightly dazed, found herself in a magnificent hall. Above the hall sat an extrely beautiful woman with white hair and a white dress.
"Qing Shuang pays her respects to Senior Bai Chen!" Yu Qingtan quickly bowed in salute. This woman was none other than Demon Venerable Bai Chen from the Thousand Beasts Mountain in the Myriad Beasts Secret Realm.
Originally, both Yu Qingtan and Zhu Yan from the Hundred Beasts Sect of the Southern Region had exchanged a Myriad Beasts Token for a Bai Chen Order from Demon Venerable Bai Chen. If one broke through to the Nascent Soul Stage before turning thirty, crushing the Bai Chen Order would allow re-entry into the Myriad Beasts Secret Realm to take part in the true inheritance trial of the Myriad Beasts Sect.
That is to say, Yu Qingtan had once again arrived at the Myriad Beasts Secret Realm, and she had brought Xiao Tao because the true inheritance trial of the Myriad Beasts Sect was likely still to be undertaken in partnership with a Spiritual Beast.
"Not bad, not bad. Achieving the Nascent Soul Stage at eighteen is extrely rare, even in ancient tis. You haven't dishonored the na 'Qing Shuang'."
Demon Venerable Bai Chen's eyes emitted a white glow as she examined Yu Qingtan and offered praise.
"Senior flatters !" replied Yu Qingtan modestly. By now, having broken through to the Nascent Soul Stage, her Divine Sense, eyesight, and knowledge were incomparable to before, and she roughly surmised that Demon Venerable Bai Chen was the Artifact Spirit of a Fifth Stage demon soul of the Demon Race, with so characteristics of both demon and Artifact Spirit.
In other words, Demon Venerable Bai Chen was the Artifact Spirit of the Middle-grade Dao Artifact, Thousand Beasts Mountain. This Middle-grade Dao Artifact was far superior to space reflection spheromirrors, which lacked an Artifact Spirit, had single functionality, and barely t middle-grade standards.
Demon Venerable Bai Chen certainly possessed the power of at least the Mid Phase of Divine Transformation, and perhaps even the Late Phase of Divine Transformation. For unknown reasons, the Outer Realm of the Lichuan Cultivation World almost never sees cultivators reach the Late Phase of Divine Transformation; thus, reaching the Mid Phase of Divine Transformation often prompts consideration of moving to the Central Domain. This ans Demon Venerable Bai Chen was nearly invincible in the Outer Realm.
With a deep and profound gaze, Demon Venerable Bai Chen nodded slightly, appearing quite satisfied with Qing Tan's humility.
"Qing Shuang, you have already broken through to the Nascent Soul Stage and have co here, presumably to participate in the true inheritance trial of the Myriad Beasts Sect. However, this trial is no ordinary matter, with a seventy percent chance of perishing.
I'll ask you one last ti, are you certain you want to participate?" asked Demon Venerable Bai Chen, her voice as divine as heaven's lody, distant but clear.
After hearing this, Yu Qingtan's gaze was resolute, and she answered without any hint of backing down, "Senior, since I have arrived here, I am ready for all the challenges that may co. I am determined to obtain the true inheritance, regardless of life or death. I wish to try no matter what!"
Upon hearing her words, a hint of approval flashed in the eyes of Demon Venerable Bai Chen, who then nodded subtly: "Very well. Then I will say no more, and send you directly to the trial site."
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