Cultivation: But Not a Game-Chapter 239 - 150: Returning to the Sect, The Current Situation of Thousand Feather Sect
The transformation ended five minutes later. When Su Yu saw Ao Run again, her eyes were clear, and she lay there very obedient, unusually docile.
That severe beating left her nursing her injuries for three months, and upon recovery, she was exceptionally obedient, though she would inexplicably tremble every time he shouted at her.
Su Yu didn’t think too much about it; as long as she was obedient, that was enough.
Unknowingly, two months later, the Jade Sinking Ship crossed over ten million kilometers of distance, appearing in the waters of Jinjiao Island.
Looking at the familiar sea and the numerous players coming and going, Su Yu felt quite emotional:
"Finally back."
Mingsu Palace, Minghuan Peak, it was only a family gathering with the second brother, second sister-in-law, Su Yu, and Qingchan.
After the meal, the second sister-in-law pulled Qingchan into the room to have a private chat among women, while Su Yu and the second brother went to the tea room for tea.
Halfway through drinking tea, the second brother took out a jade box and pushed it in front of him without explanation. Su Yu asked curiously:
"What is this?"
"Take a look. It’s something your sister-in-law prepared for you."
Su Yu curiously opened it. Inside were two Primordial Infinite Elixirs.
"Isn’t this too valuable?"
"Besides, I’m not in urgent need of it now."
Su Huan laughed and said:
"Your second sister-in-law is an Alchemy Master. She made these Primordial Infinite Elixirs herself. Originally, she prepared three for you. But since you and Qingchan are together now, we’re giving the remaining pill, plus one for each me and your sister-in-law, as a greeting gift for Qingchan."
"Emmm."
With that said, he couldn’t refuse.
"Thank you, second brother and sister-in-law."
Su Huan waved his hand with a smile and said:
"The main thing is that you worked hard for it yourself."
"By the way, how long will you stay this time before coming back?"
Su Yu shook his head and said:
"It might be quite a while. Returning to the sect to switch cultivation to Sword Formulas, then I need to apply for the main lineage’s inherited teaching. If I apply for a trial of inheritance, it will probably take a lot of effort. Moreover, there are some issues with my guild that I need to deal with back there. With all these things combined, it’ll probably take more than half a year."
"Hmm...."
The second brother pondered for a while and said:
"Discuss with Qingchan to see if she wants to go over there."
"I will."
Su Yu stayed only for a day upon returning. The next day, he directly used the long-distance teleportation array at Mingsu Palace to return to the sect.
Of course, Qingchan did not come with him this time. He was too busy on this trip to spend much time with her.
After discussing between the two, she continued her cultivation on Jinjiao Island. With the second sister-in-law around, she wouldn’t be lonely.
Both were very clear that the priority at this stage was still cultivation. If they didn’t work hard and reach the standard, they would have no future together.
Upon returning from Mingsu Palace to Xuanzhen Immortal Sect, Su Yu immediately contacted his master and several senior brothers:
"Master, third senior brother, fifth senior sister, I’m back."
After a while, only the third senior brother replied:
"Sixth junior brother, you’re finally back. Come to Daoist School quickly."
"On my way."
Quickly returning to Fengyun Daoist School, he met the third senior brother, who immediately asked:
"Junior brother, why did it take you so long to return from overseas? Did you find your second brother?"
"I found him. Second brother and sister-in-law treated me very well, and I stayed there for a long time before realizing it was time to return."
"Glad you found them, the family is complete now."
"By the way, third senior brother, where is Master? Isn’t he in the sect?"
"He’s not, but I’ve already informed him, and he’ll return tomorrow."
"Oh, by the way, junior brother, you should prepare yourself. Miss Chu Xinyue from Jade Flower Peak has looked for you many times. She asked me to tell you to visit the Thousand Feather Association immediately upon your return."
Su Yu’s expression became serious, and he asked:
"Do you know specifically what happened, senior brother?"
The third senior brother shook his head and said:
"I don’t know much, just that Ding Lingyu, who comes from the same guild as you, is now competing with several other fellow disciples for the Tongming Lineage’s inherited teaching. The competition is intense and has a wide impact. Your guild is likely affected by this."
"Is Ding Lingyu still in the sect?"
"I’m not sure about that. You can try contacting him."
"Hmm, okay."
After chatting briefly with the third senior brother, inquiring about some recent major events in the sect,
After the senior brother left, he immediately opened his contact list and sent a message to Ding Lingyu.
But there was no reply for a long time, meaning he wasn’t in the sect.
He thought for a while and then contacted Xu Lulu and Lan Yiyi separately. After a good while, only Xu Lulu responded. He immediately asked about the situation at the Thousand Feather Association. Xu Lulu replied:
"It’s pretty much like what your senior brother said. It is indeed due to Ding Lingyu competing for the Tongming Lineage’s inherited teaching, leading to a war. Right now, the guild’s situation is not good. Three guilds have formally declared war on us, and several nearby guilds are watching intently. If we can’t hold on, they might take advantage of the situation."
After hearing Xu Lulu’s words, Su Yu rubbed his brow and asked:
"How is the battle going? Can you hold on?"
"The formal battle has been going on for more than two months now. We’ve lost several skirmishes during this time, and most of the guild’s external resource sites have been seized. We simply don’t have enough manpower."
Pausing for a moment, Xu Lulu added:
"The guild is now in a state of panic. Many are wearied by the war; several affiliated small to medium teams have withdrawn, and some independent squads are only doing the bare minimum. If this continues, even if the enemy doesn’t attack, everything could fall apart."
"What about the response from Ding Lingyu’s side?"
"Isn’t the guild their family business? Isn’t there anyone to stop them?"
"Of course, there are opponents. Even Ding Lingyu’s father’s position as vice president has been dismissed. But at this point, it’s not something we can decide. With victory so visible, why would the three guilds let us off just because we surrender?"
...
Su Yu rubbed his brow, momentarily speechless.
At this moment, Xu Lulu continued:
"The guild’s destruction is already a foregone conclusion. If you have any acquaintances or subordinates in the guild, it’s best to bring them back soon."
"Yes, I will."
Closing the communication, Su Yu gritted his teeth in silence.
He never expected that a well-established guild, over a century old, would collapse so quickly.
From the current situation, the guild’s collapse is inevitable, and he cannot change it.
At most, he could lend Chu Xinyue a hand and take those willing to follow her with him.
This is not urgent for now; he will go after finishing his current task. What worries him is whether such competition is the norm and whether it’s always this intense.
He has already decided to apply for the Xuankong Lineage’s sect trial. This, like Ding Lingyu, will certainly have competitors. If the competitors also expand the scope of competition to affect his family, what should he do?
Or rather, competition is certain to exist. With so many people in the Xuankong Mountain lineage, each intake has thousands of applicants. Excluding those of average performance, at least a hundred to several hundred people are eligible each intake, and among them, there are certainly those who will stop at nothing to win.
As soon as he applies, competition is inevitable.
If someone disregards martial ethics and involves family.....
"No, my family....."
Suddenly, Su Yu realized, his eyes brightened.
"Right now, my only family is Second Brother. Both Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law are disciples of Master Mingsu. Second Sister-in-law is also Master Mingsu’s daughter. The Canglan Association has the backing of Mingsu Palace and monopolizes Jinjiao Island, being the absolute dominator there."
"To suppress Second Brother, hardly any guild could manage it, unless three or more of the six major guilds on Feixing Island unite. But that’s unlikely."
Clearly impossible, for the six major guilds on Feixing Island are connected to the two major local sects, which would certainly not dare interfere with Xuanzhen Immortal Sect’s internal affairs.
Without the intervention of the six major guilds, the Canglan Association is unlikely to encounter problems, and naturally, Second Brother will be fine.
This way, the competitors can only aim their suppression at him personally, which is manageable.
"Now I can be at ease."
Su Yu exhaled lightly, feeling much more relaxed.
Nothing much happened on the first day since his master hadn’t returned. He spent some time gathering information related to the Transparent Lineage’s sect trial, particularly about Ding Lingyu.
At noon the second day, he received a message from Jin Yinian:
"Come over now."
Su Yu was at the Fengyun Daoist School, so he immediately went to his master’s residence and went forward to pay respects upon seeing him:
"Disciple greets Master."
"Sit."
Jin Yinian, looking travel-worn, took a large sip of tea before asking:
"Was this trip successful? Did you find your brother?"
Su Yu promptly recounted what he had discussed with Third Senior Brother previously, focusing on his Second Brother’s current situation, which made Jin Yinian smile and nod:
"Master Mingsu comes from the Ten Thousand Magic Main Lineage, with profound cultivation and a possibility of advancing to Earth Immortal. Your Second Brother, so young yet having established his Dao Foundation, has immense potential in the future. With such a brother within the sect, you have a strong support."
"By the way, Chu Xinyue from Jade Flower Peak wants to see you. Are you aware?"
"Disciple is aware, planning to return in a week."
Jin Yinian asked curiously:
"As I know, the Thousand Feather Association is in a poor situation. Why not return sooner?"
Su Yu explained:
"The disciple has more important matters."
"What matter?"
"Didn’t Master previously give me a Sword Palace Sword Talisman? I went to visit."
"Oh, what was the result?"
"Disciple luckily passed the three trials of the Sword Palace and obtained a Supreme Tier Sword Dao inheritance!"
"Pfft!"
Jin Yinian spat out the tea he was drinking, looking at Su Yu with surprise and disbelief:
"What did you say? Say it again?"
Su Yu once again said earnestly:
"Disciple luckily passed the three trials of the Sword Palace and obtained a Supreme Tier Sword Dao inheritance!"
As he spoke, he shared the original attributes of the Destiny Reincarnation Sword Scripture from the attribute interface.
"Destiny Reincarnation Sword Scripture!"
Jin Yinian read out each word while examining Su Yu with an incredulous look.
"Goodness, you actually achieved it."
"Is your Sword Dao talent this exceptional?"
Su Yu smiled humbly:
"Disciple was fortunate to grasp the true intent of Sword Dao within the Sword Palace, allowing me to pass the trials."
"???"
"Let me see quickly."
Su Yu smiled slightly, sharing the panel, showing the four major Sword Dao realms one by one to Jin Yinian.
"It truly is the true intent of Sword Dao!"
Jin Yinian took a deep breath, forcibly calming his inner shock and disbelief, and after a moment, looked at Su Yu as if he were gazing at an unparalleled treasure, murmuring:
"Who would’ve thought your Sword Dao talent was so high? If I had known earlier, you should have joined one of our lineage’s sword peaks. There might be hope for you to receive a true inheritance!"
"Of course, joining my Xuankong Mountain lineage is also fine. My Xuankong Mountain lineage isn’t bad either."
He seemed to think of something, a smile spreading on his face as he stood up vigorously, patting Su Yu on the shoulder and saying loudly:
"Come, let’s go see your grandmaster."
"Now?"
"Of course, now."
Soon, the two left Fengyun Daoist School, flying towards the center of Xuankong Mountain.
