Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 699: Chapter 302: Cultivators Scattered Like Sand

“Yes, Master has great insight.”

Xiao Chengyi took a step back and cupped his hands as he spoke.

He truly admired his master, damn it.

However, after standing up, he asked softly, “Master, what should we do about the ancestor once we leave?”

“I’ve already thought about this. We’ll level two hundred feet of the Profound Sky Island; once the island disappears, no one will find that old demon again.”

After Master Xuanxiao finished speaking, he stopped thinking about the matter and waved his hand, “Alright, go out and show your face a bit, so people won’t think there’s no one left in my line of Profound Sky to handle things.”

“Yes, disciple takes his leave.”

Xiao Chengyi, who had recently reached Core Formation, transformed into escape light and left the Profound Sky Island. At first, he was fine, but as he distanced himself more than a hundred miles from the island, the expression on his face changed.

… Master is a good master, but the problem is, Master can abandon everything.

When truly faced with adversity, most likely even I, this disciple, would be abandoned. Therefore, I should prepare for both possibilities.

The old demon in the water prison is someone I definitely can’t interact with. Even Master can’t play with his character; if I go, I’d only be toyed with. Besides, I have an Earth Spirit Root and don’t need any spirit root cleansing secret technique.

As he contemplated, Xiao Chengyi arrived at the edge of the Sect Protection Array to patrol and see if there were any traces of the Demon Dao.

Wherever he went, whether disciples in the Qi Cultivation Stage or Foundation Establishment Stage, upon seeing him, they all had to call out “Elder Zhaoyang.”

This feeling always made him feel somewhat elated.

…

Wangcheng Mountain, Alchemy Square.

Inside Ji Yuan’s Cave Mansion, he sat calmly with Liu Yuan.

Even though they had digested the news, they both still felt somewhat… dazed.

“The situation has come to this; we can’t change what has already been determined or happened, so we need to consider the potential impacts afterward and matters concerning ourselves.”

Ji Yuan spoke with a deep voice, and Liu Yuan immediately responded:

“That’s right, to put it simply, we need to think about ourselves.”

After speaking, they exchanged a glance, and all previous confusion disappeared, turning into clarity.

Liu Yuan spoke first, “Now, all the Spirit Control Sect disciples inside the Alchemy Square have been apprehended, and the remaining Corpse Transporting Mountain disciples are all lost, with no desire to fight… After all, their own sect is gone, which is normal.”

“So, I predict that the defense of the various markets in Shang Dong will greatly weaken; by then, the Demon Dao in Shangxi will definitely seize the opportunity to launch an attack.”

“I agree.” Ji Yuan nodded slightly, “We have Master Ice and Fire in our market, which is both good and bad.”

“Indeed, his reputation is here, and he previously defeated the Dark Venerable. The remaining ’number one below Nascent Soul’ demon cultivators in Shangxi will definitely come to engage him in magical combat. When that happens, our Alchemy Square will be in danger.”

After Liu Yuan spoke, they exchanged a look, fully understanding each other’s meaning.

“I’m preparing to return to the sect, and you, Brother Ji?”

When Liu Yuan said this, he transmitted the words mentally.

“Me too. Two of the Six Immortal Sects in Shang Dong are gone; the remaining four won’t have no reaction. They definitely each have their own retreats, including our Water Dragon Sect.”

Ji Yuan had long planned to return; staying outside really felt too unsafe. He wanted to go back to see what Hua Yaoyue had to say.

Liu Yuan nodded.

“Moreover, there must be quite a few cultivators who share our thoughts; as long as nothing happens, it’s fine for everyone to stay and guard.”

“But if something does happen, everyone will surely think about returning home… especially the Golden Core disciples.”

“So are we leaving right away, or should we wait a bit?”

Ji Yuan inquired.

“Let’s wait for two more days; don’t be the early bird. You know Master Ice and Fire’s temperament; when a lot of people leave, he might just tell us all to scram. If we leave then, it won’t be noticeable. Maybe Junior Martial Uncle Li Xiao and Celestial Chef Uncle will also head back together.”

After Liu Yuan spoke, he looked at Ji Yuan. The benefit of being together was being able to exchange opinions.

As a result, they exchanged a smile, and finally Ji Yuan said:

“Brother Liu, I knew you have a crafty nature, but I didn’t think you’d be this crafty.”

“Mutual, Brother Ji, your nature is also famously crafty.”

“What? Who spread such rumors about me? Name them, and after I advance in my cultivation, I must demand an explanation.”

“Let me think, must’ve been said by the Third Elder, Master Xuanxiao.”

Liu Yuan asserted.

“Ha, that’s because you’re the Great Elder’s disciple and at odds with the Third Elder, right?”

Having experienced such major events, the two made their decisions and then transmitted playful banter, taking it as a way to relax.

“By the way, Brother Ji, do you still remember our first guard duty in Lishui City?”

“I remember, how could I forget, we even encountered a Demon Dao attack on the city back then.”

Ji Yuan reminisced.

“I was really curious back then, were you truly that badly injured afterward or just acting?”

Hearing this, Ji Yuan glanced at Liu Yuan.

“You were acting me out at the time, and you still dare mention it?”

“Wasn’t it because we weren’t familiar back then?”

Liu Yuan chuckled, quickly changing the topic, “I wonder if there’s any news from Li Changhe’s side. The Li Family invested so many resources in this Alchemy Square, and now such a thing happens…”

“Man proposes, Heaven disposes; there’s nothing we can do about it.”

Ji Yuan shook his head, sighing.

The day after their conversation, it was revealed that disciples from Joy Palace had returned to their sect privately.

The remaining ones were the Corpse Transporting Mountain disciples. Some left under the banner of ’reviving the sect,’ while others defected to other sects.

Later, they left together with those sects’ disciples.

Thus, two days later, as more and more cultivators departed, Ice and Fire Elder finally gave the word.

He said if you wish to leave, then leave. Two of the Six Immortal Sects are gone; there’s no point in guarding the market.

Next, each person would have to face their own matters.

In such a backdrop, the Water Dragon Sect finally sent a message.

All disciples still active outside were to return to the sect upon receiving the message.

Mustering the entire sect’s strength to resist the Demon Dao!