NOVPUBChapter 954: Chapter 506 Qingyun Sect_2 Chapter 954: Chapter 506 Qingyun Sect_2 “Everyone, given how poised Qingyun Sect is, should we still make an appearance?”
“Hmph!”
As soon as these words were spoken, Zhou Yunxiao’s face showed traces of anger, and then he spoke seriously,
“We’ve already come this far; if we return silently, where would we put the face of our great forces?”
“How would the cultivation world of the Wei Kingdom perceive us if we were to retreat?”
“What’s more, if we leave without a whisper, wouldn’t that be letting them look down on us?”
“Once we initiate a retreat, if they take advantage of us again in the future, we might not always be lucky enough to turn danger into safety.”
Zhou Yunxiao’s words once again plunged everyone into silence.
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Lin Tianming actually agreed quite a bit with what Zhou Yunxiao had said.
Given his personality and attitude, keeping silent was not a lasting solution.
However, the current situation in the Wei Kingdom was indeed not advantageous.
After all, the facts right in front of them—the Zhenyang Sect and Myriad Medicine Valley had both lost several Golden Core Stage Cultivators over the past few years.
Up until now, the collective strength of these two sects had decreased by more than twenty percent.
Therefore, even if the four major powers dispatched the majority of their strength, it would be very difficult to deal a heavy blow and eliminate Qingyun Sect suddenly and silently.
It was apparent that the Qingyun Sect forces understood this as well, thus their calm demeanor.
Otherwise, any ordinary power facing the combined pressure of the Wei Kingdom’s major forces would probably have closed off their gates or sought the help of allies.
Understanding this, Lin Tianming gave a wry smile, then slowly said, “My thoughts are similar to Daoist Zhou’s, keeping silent is not a lasting solution.”
“That would make them think our Wei Kingdom is helpless and easy to bully; if they find another opportunity, they will certainly take the chance to invade.”
“At that time, we would fall into crisis once again.”
“Since we are already here, we might as well boldly visit the Qingyun Sect Mountain Gate and see what their attitude is.”
“If we can gain some benefits without conflict, then retreating wouldn’t be an issue.”
“Um… I agree with Daoist Lin’s statement!”
Zhou Yunxiao was the first to express his stance, his tone exceptionally firm.
Seeing Zhou Yunxiao speak thus, Lu Xingfeng also felt very angry about Qingyun Sect’s actions back then.
In his eyes, if it weren’t for Lin Family’s unexpected influence, the outcomes for Zhenyang Sect and Myriad Medicine Valley back then would indeed have been grim.
Whenever he thought about this, Lu Xingfeng’s anger flared, and he wished he could destroy Qingyun Sect outright.
Had the Wei Kingdom not been weak, and had it been suitable to take large-scale actions, he would have likely lost patience already.
However, after careful consideration, escalating conflicts was not the best solution; as long as they showed some of their fangs to make their stance clear, that would be as far as he could go.
Understanding this, Lu Xingfeng then said, “If Daoist Zhou has no objections, let’s proceed as Daoist Lin has planned.”
Hearing this, seeing that the three major forces had reached a consensus, Chen Maohua naturally would not oppose.
Thus, Chen Maohua also approved the plan, offering some suggestions to make it more foolproof.
With this matter settled, the group didn’t delay, quickly boarding the Flying Boat again, boldly heading towards the direction of the Qingyun Sect Mountain Gate.
The next morning,
At the Qingyun Sect, everything was as usual, and the disciple responsible for guarding the gate was already waiting early at the gate.
At that time, a Flying Boat gradually approached from a distance, turning from a small black spot into being fully visible, appearing before everyone’s eyes.
Seeing this movement, one Foundation Establishment Disciple became alert immediately.
“Luo, this is a Third Order Magical Flying Boat!”
“Could it be that the visitors are Golden Core Stage seniors?”
“Which power might this be?”
A Foundation Establishment Cultivator looked puzzled as he slowly spoke to Luo Yun in front of him.
Hearing this, Luo Yun also widened his eyes, staring intently at the Flying Boat that was approaching further, inwardly pondering which power the visitors belonged to.
According to the make of this Magical Flying Boat, the visitors were undoubtedly Golden Core Cultivators.
After all, a Third Order Flying Boat was not common in the Huangyang Country Cultivation World; even their Qingyun Sect, reportedly, had only one.
Outside of that, anyone who could flaunt their way using a Third Order Flying Boat must surely be from the Golden Core Stage forces or possess a power formidable enough that they weren’t afraid of envy from others.
Otherwise, a Loose Cultivator at the Early Stage Golden Core wouldn’t dare to travel without care; upon encountering a cultivator with malevolent intentions, they would likely be killed for their possessions.
However, the Flying Boat before them, though unfamiliar, had clearly come prepared by making such a conspicuous approach.
It was unknown which force it hailed from, but it was possible they had come specifically to visit the Qingyun Sect.
Regardless of their purpose, it was necessary first to send a message to the Sect Leader to report this matter.
As for the visitor’s intentions and how the sect should receive them, that would be decided by the sect’s upper echelons.
Having made up his mind, Luo Yun did not dare delay and quickly sent out his report.
Outside, on the Flying Boat, Lin Tianming and the others stood side by side, their gazes all fixed in the direction ahead.
This was Lin Tianming’s first visit here; he was quite concerned about this sect which was no less powerful than the Myriad Medicine Valley.
After all, aside from the native Golden Elixir Forces of Wei Kingdom, the Qingyun Sect was the closest Golden Core Sect to the Luoyun Mountain Range.
It could be said that the Lin Family and the Qingyun Sect were neighbors.
Hence, the Lin Family naturally took the threats nearby seriously.
Moreover, the Lin Family was considered a longtime foe of the Qingyun Sect and was the primary cause behind the significant decline in the sect’s strength.
Because the Qingyun Sect had initially dispatched Xu Zhi and Meng Qingfeng from the Luoyun Mountain Range deep into Wei Kingdom, only for both to die on the Lin Family Territory.
Without exaggeration, the Qingyun Sect and the Lin Family had already formed deep enmity; given the chance, Qingyun Sect would undoubtedly seek to retaliate against the Lin Family to settle their past losses.
Therefore, for such a significant threat, the Lin Family naturally paid extra attention.
Even Lin Tianming’s visit to this place was with the intent to further weaken the Qingyun Sect.
In his view, if he could weaken the Qingyun Sect further this time, and after another thirty to fifty years, when the Lin Family grew stronger, even facing the Qingyun Sect alone would be manageable using their own strength.
At the very least, there would be no threat of defeat, no risk of collapse; just achieving that would suffice.
Thinking of this, Lin Tianming couldn’t help but brace himself, carefully observing the Qingyun Sect before him.
From his observations, the location of the Qingyun Sect’s mountain gate was somewhat similar to the Lin Family Clan Grounds: both featured a towering peak surrounded by over a hundred valleys, with rivers intersecting in between, presenting the appearance of a Cave Heavens and Blessed Land.
If there was a difference, it was only the size of the Spirit Land.
Besides the similar overall landscape, even through the formations shielding it outside the mountain gate, the Spiritual Energy was still exceedingly dense, truly a prime feng shui treasure land.
Through the observation of the Eye of Five Colors, the Defensive Great Formation in front of him was also extraordinary; the flow of energy in the formation was ceaseless, exuding a sense of majesty.
At the very least, it felt no less formidable than the Big Dipper Seven Stars Formation currently used by the Lin Family.
From this perspective, the Qingyun Sect was indeed worthy of a sect that had lasted for thousands of years.
Such a foundational heritage also demonstrated what a Golden Core Sect should be like.
However, the more it was so, the more pressure Lin Tianming felt.
After all, the Lin Family had formed enmity with the Qingyun Sect!
Speaking of which, although it wasn’t the Lin Family who initiated the conflict, the fact was that the Qingyun Sect had suffered heavy losses.
Even though the Lin Family had the moral high ground, such a thing had almost no significance in the Cultivation World.
As the saying goes, power rules supreme; under absolute power, moral responsibility is just a joke.
Lin Tianming had been very clear about this ever since he first entered the Path of Immortality.
Moreover, having cultivated for decades now, he had long since witnessed various brutal acts.
Even Golden Core Stage experts would engage in life-and-death magic duels for profit, leading to one party eventually perishing on the spot.
Once you die, even your name would eventually be forgotten in the Cultivation World, only occasionally mentioned by fellow cultivators and soon fading away.
Such cases were not uncommon in the Cultivation World, the most obvious example being those who died in the great battle in Wei Kingdom.
For the likes of Luo Anzhong, a winner, at least his name would be remembered in history, and people would acknowledge or even spread his deeds for a certain length of time.
But for top powerhouses like Han Hu, who failed, they were already despised by thousands, and no one would remember his once glorious achievements.
In this way, in the end, everything would turn to nothing; it was just a matter of time.
This was unavoidable for anyone!
Realizing this, Lin Tianming sighed and then came back to his senses.
