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Why hasn't she come back?
Seven or eight pairs of eyes fell on Xu Feng. Yes, why hasn't she returned?
What should we do? Could it be that Cai Shujun has found a new master outside and left you all behind? Or perhaps, as people seek higher ground, Zheguo is a land of heroes and spirits, a place far better than Liuxiang Kingdom. Would Cai Shujun rather work outside than return to Liuxiang Kingdom?
"Uh," Xu Feng glanced around and finally focused on Qiu Wuling.
Chu Wushang understood and motioned for the other elders to step aside, leaving only Qiu Wuling, Chu Wushang, and Xu Feng in the living room. Chu Wushang said, "Group Leader, is there something difficult to say?"
One was the leader of New Moon Sect, and the other was Cai Shujun's master. There was no reason for them not to know about Cai Shujun's situation. Xu Feng rubbed his forehead and said, "It's like this, Cai Shijie has found another master outside and won't be coming back for now."
"What? Has Shu Jun betrayed the sect?" Chu Wushang couldn't help but stand up. Cai Shujun was the hope of New Moon Sect; they had invested a lot of resources into her. If she just walked away like that, all of New Moon Sect's efforts over the past thirty years would be in vain.
Qiu Wuling's expression also changed. She had raised Cai Shujun herself; if Cai Shujun betrayed the sect, it would be like a slap in her face.
"No, no, you've misunderstood." Seeing that both were about to explode with anger, Xu Feng hurriedly explained, "Cai Shijie hasn't betrayed the sect; her heart is still with New Moon Sect. I can assure you of that." Xu Feng then detailed how Cai Shujun had fallen into the Sacred Cauldron Pavilion, been rescued by Li Hongxiu, and out of gratitude became Li Hongxiu's disciple. He also mentioned that she would soon join Li Hua Palace.
Chu Wushang's face looked grim while Qiu Wuling remained silent, lost in thought.
Xu Feng said, "You two needn't worry; Cai Shijie is not ungrateful or heartless. She will definitely come back. Moreover, Senior Li Hongxiu personally assured me that once Sister advances beyond the Infant Stage, she will return for a gathering." In reality, Li Hongxiu had never made such a guarantee to Xu Feng; she had merely mentioned it casually. For someone of her status, even a casual remark carried significant weight.
Visiting renowned masters to hone one's skills was quite normal in his previous life. However, in this world, there were severe biases against outsiders. Although Cai Shujun acted out of gratitude, her handling of the situation wasn't perfect.
Chu Wushang said, "This matter will remain between the three of us; it must not spread." His expression darkened as if he had given up on Cai Shujun as a disciple. What could they do? She had already left; Li Hongxiu was at the Divine Separation Stage—entire New Moon Sect wouldn't stand a chance against her.
After a long silence, Qiu Wuling suddenly asked, "Xu Feng, let me ask you: is our Liuxiang Kingdom's strength far inferior to Zheguo?" Qiu Wuling was indeed a Yuan Ying Cultivator; her concerns differed from Chu Wushang's. While Chu Wushang focused on the sect's development as its leader, Qiu Wuling thought about the balance of power.
From Xu Feng's brief remarks, Qiu Wuling keenly perceived a fact: Liuxiang Kingdom was too far behind.
Xu Feng had to admit that due to unknown reasons, the cultivation culture in Liuxiang Kingdom lagged significantly behind. Compared to Zheguo, it was like Native Americans encountering urban professionals.
Xu Feng replied, "Elder Qiu is correct; Zheguo has abundant Spiritual Energy and Nascent Soul Period Cultivators everywhere. If all members of Nine Dragon Pool were to mobilize back then, Liuxiang Xian Dao would have been utterly defeated." This statement was harsh—an entire nation's strength could not compare to that of a single sect.
There was no way around it; no matter how beautiful the dream was, one must eventually wake up.
Liuxiang Kingdom cultivators are no different from frogs at the bottom of a well!
"Why, why, what is this all about..." Qiu Wuling had just advanced to Yuan Ying and thought she could compete with others after gaining enlightenment. Unexpectedly, Xu Feng's words plunged her into despair. She believed herself to be exceptional, unmatched by others, only to realize it was all self-deception.
Qiu Wuling walked out in a daze, leaping towards Xiyue Peak. Her two light laughs echoed in the air, leaving behind an air of helplessness, whether mocking the impotence of Liuxiang Kingdom or the ruthlessness of Cai Shujun.
Seeing Qiu Wuling leave in disappointment, Xu Feng also lost interest in staying. He took out ten Low-Grade Talismans and handed them to Chu Wushang, saying, "Chu Zhangmen, I need to return to Bailu Mountain, so I won’t disturb you any longer. Since Cai Shijie left in a hurry, please accept these ten Zhang Bao talismans as a small token from her." Ten Low-Grade Talismans were not considered precious in Zheguo, but they were unavailable for purchase in Liuxiang Kingdom.
Chu Wushang accepted the Treasure Talismans, his face still stern. The decline of Liuxiang Kingdom and the departure of Cai Shujun made him feel a serious crisis as the sect leader; who knew when they might suddenly be wiped out?
Xu Feng left New Moon Sect and returned to Bailu Mountain. The distance between Bailu Mountain and Wangyue Peak was only four thousand miles. Xu Feng released his Flying Sword, arriving in less than an hour.
After a year of development, the Koukou Group had stabilized at Bailu Mountain. Relying on Xu Feng's reputation, the number of disciples had grown to over three hundred. Each of these individuals had been carefully selected for their strength or potential, effectively gathering nearly all the promising newcomers from Liuxiang Kingdom. Even New Moon Sect had to admire them; once this batch of disciples matured, the Koukou Group would undoubtedly become the number one sect in Liuxiang.
The overall strength of the Koukou Group was also quite impressive. In addition to five Golden Core members from the Lin family, there were several elders from the former Wan Jian Sect, along with a group of renowned Golden Core experts who had joined out of admiration. The total number exceeded thirty, with over a hundred Foundation Disciples. This level of strength allowed the Koukou Group to seamlessly replace the former position of the Wan Jian Sect, becoming a new member among the six major sects.
In the training ground, these disciples were practicing the cultivation methods taught by Gao Jingsong, while Yi Jiuzhou occasionally discussed martial arts with him. Coming from the Star River Sword Sect, he naturally compared the sword techniques of both sects.
Half a year ago, the two finally combined their swords, using the sword techniques of Wan Jian Sect as a foundation and supplementing them with those from the Star River Sword Sect, creating a new set of highly lethal sword techniques named: Ten Thousand Stars Arrive.
This sword technique combined the flexibility and variability of the Wan Jian Sect with the fierce and aggressive nature of the Star River Sword Sect. Within the Foundation Establishment Stage, this technique held significant advantages and ranked among the top three sword techniques in Liuxiang Kingdom, second only to Qiu Wuling's Yi Seven Swords and Wuhua Island's Falling Petals Nine Swords.
When Xu Feng returned unexpectedly, many later disciples who had joined did not recognize him. As his purple robe fluttered, before any alert could be raised by vigilant disciples, he had already landed in the center of the square.
The first batch of entering disciples immediately shouted out.
"Group Leader is back! Group Leader is back!"
"Greetings, Group Leader!"
A large group knelt down on the square; according to sect rules, seeing the leader typically required only a bowing gesture, but upon returning from an outing, kneeling was mandatory.
Hearing their voices, two figures flew out from within—their identities were Yi Jiuzhou and Gao Jingsong.
"Greetings, Group Leader!" The two of them knelt down.
Xu Feng scanned the crowd and said, "Everyone, please rise." This was the rule, and it also reflected the authority that a leader should possess; it could not be taken lightly.
Only then did everyone stand up, their eyes shining with hopeful light. Some disciples who had never seen Xu Feng were so excited that they trembled all over. Gao Jingsong ordered them to continue their training while he and Yi Jiuzhou led Xu Feng into the back courtyard.
As they walked, disciples stationed at various posts greeted them. Over the past year, Yi Jiuzhou and Gao Jingsong had not significantly improved in strength, but the Koukou Group had undergone a dramatic transformation, resembling a prestigious sect.
"Where is Lin Fangxin?"
Gao Jingsong replied, "Junior Brother Lin is in Mist City purchasing elixirs; he should be back soon."
Xu Feng asked, "Do we still need elixirs?" He had left behind a large supply of elixirs when he departed; how could they have run out in just a year?
Gao Jingsong explained, "Group Leader, after you left, many powerful cultivators came to join us. The elixirs you left behind have become somewhat insufficient, so we had no choice but to go out and purchase more."
"Why not hire an Alchemist?" As soon as he finished speaking, he felt embarrassed; those capable of refining Sixth-Level Elixirs were all high-level Dan Wang. Even Qiu Xiuqi from the New Moon Sect couldn't manage it. In the entire Liuxiang Kingdom, only three people could refine them: Qin Mingyue, who was uninterested in Alchemy, Huafei Hua, whose success rate was too low, and Yu Genwei, who had entered the Jingcheng Auction. None of these three could refine for the Koukou Group.
Currently, the only person in the Liuxiang Kingdom capable of refining a Sixth-Level Elixir was Xu Feng himself.
While a common Sixth-Level Alchemist in Zheguo, such individuals were nearly impossible to find in the Liuxiang Kingdom. Given this situation, what more could be said?
"I understand now," said Xu Feng, acknowledging with a sound.
The three entered the back mountain and soon arrived at the residence of Zhu Wanda. Upon stopping, Xu Feng called out, "Zhu Senior, I am back."
Zhu Wanda and his brother Leshan Leshui had been living on Bailu Mountain. They were veterans of the Wan Jian Sect. After a year of recuperation, their strength had recovered significantly; however, while Zhu Wanda's injuries had healed, his strength had not fully returned.
It was precisely because of these three that the Koukou Group could develop safely and that opportunists dared not act recklessly. A sect's strength is not only determined by its regular combat power but also by the caliber of experts it has. While Xu Feng was known as the best in Liuxiang, with the high emperor far away and him absent from the mountain, some bandits would strike without concern for titles.
"Come in," came the voice of Zhu Wanda.
As Xu Feng entered Zhu Wanda's cave, he noted that this place was designated as a forbidden area where ordinary disciples were not allowed to enter.
Zhu Wanda sat cross-legged on the stone bed, with Leshan Leshui standing on either side. Xu Feng bowed and said, "Zhu Senior, may you be well."
Zhu Wanda appeared to be in good spirits, but Xu Feng could clearly see that his injuries were serious.
Zhu Wanda said, "Xu Feng, you have successfully cultivated both Fire and Earth, achieving great success. It is indeed remarkable. With you at Bailu Mountain, prosperity is just a matter of time."
"Senior is the true master of Bailu Mountain; it needs you."
Zhu Wanda smiled gently and said, "Xu Feng, I am not afraid to tell you that among the Nascent Soul Cultivators of the Six Sects, I have lived the longest. Now, I am old."
The lifespan of a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator is eight hundred years. Zhu Wanda has been around for many years; could it be that his time is truly coming to an end?
Indeed, Zhu Wanda continued, "In another ten years, I will pass away. This is also the reason why I have been unable to recover my strength. It's not just me; Hua Fengxiao, Qiu Shisan, Chai Ke Fu, Qian Wuqie, and Lu Xiangrong—these old ghosts will also meet their end within a hundred years."
Leshan Leshui's expressions turned somber. They became Zhu Wanda's disciples when he was five hundred years old, and now they are over three hundred. In the path of immortality, they share the same sorrow; if they cannot advance to the Nascent Soul stage, they too will follow Zhu Wanda's fate before reaching four hundred years of age.
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