A Sect from a Spirit Vein

Chapter 90: Chapter 87: Four Forces in Motion

At the same time, a Hanging-Winged Falcon with a wingspan of fifteen zhang soared into the sky from the mountains near Yangji Square in Nujiang County, Qingzhou.

The couple of cultivators on the back of the Hanging-Winged Falcon were riding a Wind-Controlling Giant Beast for the first time, inevitably feeling a bit nervous. Lin Le, on the other hand, seemed a bit excited and said, ”Don’t worry, Uncle and Aunt, this Hanging-Winged Falcon flies very smoothly and is very fast. When I came here, it flew ten thousand miles in just three days. In three days, we can return to Lotus Peak.”

Tan Hong nodded silently, gently patting his wife’s hand to comfort her.

Zhang Lemei tightly held Tan Hong’s hand, gazing at the vast scenery in the distance, with mixed emotions in her heart.

Initially, Zhang Lemei was furious because Tan Hong secretly sent Master Chi Yu’s letter to Lu Qian, extremely angry. But after all, it was a done deal. After fuming for several times, she had no choice but to accept reality.

She also knew that her husband was persistent and had deep feelings for the sect. Now that they had become loose cultivators and needed to rely on each other for survival, she gradually suppressed her anger.

A few days later, as life became unsustainable, Tan Hong took out the Spirit Crystal given by Lu Qian. The two had several deep discussions, and as Zhang Lemei recalled Lu Qian’s maturity, calmness, agility, decisiveness, and extraordinary talents, coupled with her slight guilt for exposing Lu Qian’s whereabouts, she gradually acknowledged Lu Qian’s transformative changes.

After spending over a month in the marketplace, neither of them were adept at running a business, and fearing they would run through their savings, they resorted to taking on whatever tasks they could find on the bulletin board. However, this mid-sized marketplace had few commissions, and even fewer suitable for the two of them. Additionally, as loose cultivators, they faced considerable grievances during several tasks, making them increasingly nostalgic for the good old days in the sect.

Every time they took on a task, they saw the wanted notice for Lu Qian on the bulletin board, which paradoxically made their memories of Lu Qian more vivid. In the end, Zhang Lemei even occasionally thought, if Lu Qian could truly make use of that letter and revive the Yunshan Sect, it wouldn’t be so bad.

At this time, Lin Le, through means of mobilizing mortals, found them living in the marketplace. Initially, the couple was very wary of this suddenly appearing junior nephew, but as Lin Le talked, not only did they believe his intentions, but they were also astonished by Lu Qian’s achievements during this time.

After listening to Lin Le’s narration, reading Lu Qian’s letter, and asking some questions, the couple discussed briefly and finally agreed to follow Lin Le to Cangzhou, returning to the Yunshan Sect to assist Lu Qian in reestablishing the Mountain Gate.

Xiaolin said that Lu Qian had taken the letter to the Danxia Sect, and it was uncertain what results he would achieve. If there was not much to show for it, she would have to scold him a bit. After all, she was still his elder sister in the sect, wouldn’t that make her an elder of the sect?

Thinking of this, Zhang Lemei felt a bit happy.

Cangzhou, Chongming County, Chaosheng Sect, Bichao Mountain.

Cangzhou is an inland state, not connected to the sea, and naturally, Bichao Mountain is not by the sea either.

Bichao Mountain got its name entirely due to the ”wind” and ”trees” of this mountain.

This mountain is not very high, but it’s uniquely positioned and surrounded by a group of mountains. Gust after gust of fresh wind almost incessantly surges through the gaps between the mountains.

The vegetation on the mountain is lush, with countless ancient trees aging hundreds of years, and they are almost all evergreen species. Seen from the sky, the entire mountaintop is covered in verdant leaves.

The gentle breeze sways the leaves, rustling like the sound of waves. This sea of trees surges with wave after wave of emerald tree tides, making a person feel relaxed and exhilarated, hence the name Bichao Mountain.

The sect occupying this place aptly named itself the Chaosheng Sect.

The Spirit Vein here is a mid-grade level two. The Chaosheng Sect was established here, and it’s already 350 years old.

For the past 300-plus years, the Chaosheng Sect had always been oppressed by the Yuqing Zhou Family, keeping their heads low and willingly playing the subordinate. This situation finally underwent a monumental change in the hands of the current Sect Leader, Zhang Shouchang. The dream of annexing Yuqing Mountain seems about to become a reality.

But reality cruelly slapped Zhang Shouchang in the face.

The previous expedition ended in failure, not only gaining no benefits, but also significantly depleting the vitality of their two vassal sects.

Zhang Shouchang had no choice but to grit his teeth and smile, spending resources from the Chaosheng Sect to help the two vassal sects rebuild their Mountain Gates. However, he keenly sensed that the trust of these two vassal sects in him was fading away.

This would require nurturing for ten to eight years to restore. Otherwise, if they used the excuse of unrefreshed vitality, he would be hard-pressed to forcibly mobilize them.

After returning, he hurriedly activated the Zhou Family’s insider network to investigate the reasons for the failure of this battle. He tracked down the mysterious figure who suddenly appeared to advise the Zhou Family, causing his efforts to collapse at the last moment.

Yunshan Sect, Lu Qian!

The Zhou Family’s mastermind was him, and that mysterious Array Cultivator was also him!

Whenever he thought of this name, Zhang Shouchang still felt furious, crushing the Rotating Bead in his hand with a crunch.

”Sect Leader, thought of something unpleasant?” Qian Ruyi, who was sitting nearby, leisurely sipping tea and enjoying the scenery, asked.

He was the Honored Guest Elder of the Chaosheng Sect, not a true Sect Elder, so he didn’t care about sect affairs. Therefore, whether the Chaosheng Sect won or lost, it had nothing to do with him, as long as the annual salary was paid, he would do his job.

”Yes, that damn Lu Qian again!” Zhang Shouchang said hatefully.

This name immediately ruined Qian Ruyi’s good mood. He instantly remembered the pent-up frustration on Spirit Snake Peak and the Cyan Simurgh Jade Ring he was drained to the point of only being able to use once more, immediately darkening his expression as he placed his teacup down heavily.

Seeing Qian Ruyi also losing his leisurely demeanor and becoming quite displeased, Zhang Shouchang felt a bit relieved. He said in a low voice, ”Elder Qian, we need not worry, I’ve just received a letter. The time for revenge is near...”

Qian Ruyi looked up, meeting Zhang Shouchang’s gloomy and fierce gaze.

Ningzhou, outside the Danxia Sect’s Mountain Gate.

A spirited young man and a bright and beautiful woman, amidst the respectful farewells of Danxia Sect disciples, stepped out of the Liuxia Mountain Range.

The matter that had occupied his thoughts for so long was resolved perfectly, and having successfully advanced to late-stage Qi Cultivation, with spiritual power surging through him and his divine sense greatly enhanced once more, Lu Qian only felt refreshed and invigorated, the world vast and expansive, and everything before him lovable.

...except for Guh Niqiang, who was coldly staring at him.

”Elder Guh,” Lu Qian said with a forced smile, ”Shall we set off now?”

Seeing Guh Niqiang remain silent, Lu Qian braced himself and continued, ”However, before returning to Cangzhou, we need to visit a place. Elder Guh, have you heard of the Xianyou Sect?”

Guh Niqiang finally spoke, ”Anywhere is fine. However, my hands are itching a bit, and I don’t quite like the look of you.”

”...Ah?”

”Let’s have a spar; I’ll suppress my cultivation level.”

”Isn’t there no need...? Isn’t it a bit sudden...”

”Come!”

Lu Qian grasped the Five Elements Command Banner. Having advanced to late-stage Qi Cultivation, with his current spiritual sense strength, he estimated he could perform two Triple Transformations, feeling somewhat complacent.

Well then, I shall spare no Spirit Stones to fully demonstrate my strength, so you wouldn’t dare underestimate me.

Half a cup of tea later, Lu Qian, with a bruised face and blood at the corners of his mouth, struggled to climb up from the pit on the ground.

Crazy woman!

Besides, in this world, is there really someone who can break the Earthly Branch Xin Metal Divine Lock with bare hands?