Cultivation: But Not a Game-Chapter 275 - 185: The Plan to Destroy the Sect and Temple, and the Possibility of Acquiring a Dao Technique Source
The second brother said in a deep voice:
"Despite all the above seeming wonderful, there is a very significant hidden danger."
"Think about it, if the majority of your guild’s elite members all join the Five Elements Sect, bound by the sect, in the future, although you might still be in power, the lower ranks of the guild will all be disciples of the Five Elements Sect. What do you think the outcome will be?"
"If someone in the future rises to a high position in the Five Elements Sect, becoming an elder or even the Sect Leader, and gives orders in that capacity, will these disciples listen to you or to the Sect Leader?"
"Listening to you would be akin to betraying the sect, which, at best, means they can no longer advance, and at worst, they would be expelled and unable to progress in their cultivation."
"Listening to the Sect Leader means that over seventy percent of the guild’s elite and core members will no longer heed the Guild Leader’s orders. How will you handle that?"
Su Yu and Chu Xinyue exchanged a glance and shook their heads.
"This definitely won’t do."
Su Yu said with a grave expression:
"I remember there are two major sects over in the Feixing Islands, the Feixing Sect and the Divine Ship Sect. The primary members of the top ten guilds there are all disciples of these two sects. The two sects are the real overlords there, and their will prevails over all guilds, with no one being able to resist."
"If we agree to the Five Elements Sect’s proposal, we will end up like those guilds, becoming a subordinate force of the Five Elements Sect."
"It’s good you understand this."
The second brother, Su Huan, snapped his fingers and continued:
"Since we can’t cooperate, then we should replace them."
He suddenly rubbed his hands together, a look of excitement appearing on his face, and said:
"You’re quite lucky; there’s actually a hidden sect within this secret realm, and it’s currently at its weakest. You have the power to wipe it out."
"By attacking their base and destroying the Five Elements Sect in one fell swoop, not only can you seize a grotto heaven rich in spiritual qi, but you will surely obtain a profound-level Dao technique manuscript. This could establish a superpower’s foundational treasure."
"You can use it for your subordinates, or..."
He suddenly paused and asked Su Yu and Chu Xinyue:
"Do you know what a Dao technique manuscript is?"
Chu Xinyue and Su Yu both nodded:
"We’ve heard of it; it’s like a master copy from which heart skills can be continuously derived."
"Exactly!"
Su Huan said earnestly:
"Holding the Five Elements Scripture manuscript allows you to extract a certain amount of the Five Elements Scripture every month, which you can sell or grant to your subordinates or family for cultivation."
"With the Five Elements Scripture manuscript, you can endlessly derive Dao techniques, making it entirely possible to establish a powerful force or family on that basis."
After the second brother finished speaking in one breath, Su Yu stroked his chin and said:
"It seems we only have one choice."
Chu Xinyue nodded in agreement:
"Indeed, there’s only one choice."
"Then let’s do it."
Su Yu made up his mind.
"However, I think we should wait a month before taking action. It’ll be safer then."
Everyone understood his reasoning and nodded:
"Of course, we can. Anyway, we’re guarding the secret realm’s exit, and the Five Elements Sect can’t get out."
"This month, we can prepare more thoroughly."
In just a few exchanges of words, they decided the fate of a sect that had been passed down for who knows how long.
After the discussion was over, an order was given, and soon the Four Symbols Star God Array at the secret realm’s entrance was activated. Massive amounts of spiritual qi gathered, and with the four seventh-tier Four Symbols Thunder God Pillars as the core, four level 160 Thunder Gods stood tall around the canyon.
Unlike players who might be distracted, the four Thunder Gods guarded all around, and anyone coming out from the secret realm’s entrance would be blocked.
Their strength could ensure that even if the Five Elements Sect’s five great elders plus the Sect Leader rushed out together, they could hold them off for a while, giving them enough time to set up a second line of defense.
On a flying ship above the canyon, Su Huan hurried back and saw his wife in the cabin, asking puzzledly:
"What’s so urgent that you called me?"
Closing the door, Meng Siyi flicked her fingers and laid down a thin layer of clear light that covered the room. Su Huan was momentarily stunned, then showed a knowing smile, stepping forward to embrace his wife’s slim waist from behind, and said with a cheerful grin:
"Why are you in such a hurry today, my dear, in broad daylight..."
"Slap!"
Meng Siyi slapped away his mischievous hand and, in Su Huan’s puzzled expression, asked:
"Let me ask you a question: How much do you think this grotto heaven is worth?"
Su Huan didn’t think much of it, pondered for a bit, and replied:
"Very high. It can house a sect in seclusion, its spiritual qi is incredibly abundant, suitable for cultivation, and one can develop spiritual fields within."
"Besides, the Five Elements Sect itself is extremely valuable. Destroying it would surely yield its heritage Dao technique manuscript, which is enough to serve as a foundation for a superpower."
Realizing something as he spoke, Su Huan asked:
"Wife, why are you asking this?"
"Don’t tell me you’ve set your sights on this grotto heaven. You can’t do this, he’s my own brother."
Meng Siyi rolled her eyes at her husband:
"What are you thinking, am I that kind of person?"
"Uh, definitely not."
"Then why are you asking this?"
Meng Siyi said earnestly:
"Think carefully, how do you assess your younger brother and his guild’s potential?"
"Hmm... very strong!"
Su Huan said with a serious expression:
"My younger brother has an extraordinary talent, with the potential of an Earth Immortal. I didn’t expect him to also master a Dragon Transformation Great Divine Technique. Right now, he possesses limited Earth Immortal combat strength. Once he overcomes his first Great Celestial Tribulation to establish his Dao Foundation, the Dragon Transformation can last for a very long time, equivalent to half an Earth Immortal."
"With this combat strength, combined with the Grotto Heaven and the Five Elements Scripture, he is bound to become a local overlord, a significant figure in the entire East Sea."
"In the future, if he achieves Earth Immortal status, he will have a place in the human world.... Hmm."
Suddenly, his eyes lit up, and he turned to ask:
"Wife, are you thinking of leaving the Canglan Association to join my brother’s guild?"
She nodded directly and asked:
"What do you think?"
"This.... do you think Master would agree? Or your older brother?"
"Neither my father nor my brother would have objections. After all, I am already married; I’m the wife of the Su Family. Now that your brother is rising, it’s only natural for us to come over."
"Hmm, indeed."
The second brother scratched his head, then asked:
"If we leave the Canglan Association, we might have to give up most of our subordinates and assets near Jinjiao Island."
"Although most members were recruited by us, we recruited under the guild’s name, and the majority of the team may not be willing to leave with us."
"That’s quite normal. I’ve prepared for this mentally. We only need to take the most core members, about three thousand, which is enough to establish a new team."
"Alright."
Su Huan put away his usual playful demeanor and said seriously:
"There’s no time to waste. You go check how many people are willing to come over, and I’ll go talk to my brother about this."
"Okay."
The couple split up, one to contact their subordinates, and the other to find Su Yu.
"What?"
"Second brother, you’re leaving the Canglan Association to come over?"
Su Yu was shocked after hearing his second brother’s words:
"Does sister-in-law know about this?"
"It was your sister-in-law’s suggestion. She thinks you have a boundless future. Instead of adding to the success later, she’d rather help now when it’s needed."
"Uh.... really? Did sister-in-law really say that?"
Although his tone was doubtful, Su Yu couldn’t suppress the curl of his lips.
"Your sister-in-law said that she’s part of the Su Family; previously there was no way, but now that someone in the Su Family can rise, she naturally has to come over."
"Oh, then no problem."
Su Yu pinched his brows and thought for a moment, then said to his second brother:
"Wait for me a moment, I’ll go talk to the guild leader."
"Alright."
Su Yu immediately sent a message to Chu Xinyue about this matter and found her shortly above the canyon discussing headquarters plans with Chu Xiaoyu.
Seeing Su Yu coming, she tossed the branch she was holding aside, clapped her hands clean, stood up, and smiled:
"Of course, I welcome your second brother and sister-in-law. Our guild is in need of manpower. Just in time for them to lead the third main force group when they come over."
Su Yu hurriedly thanked her:
"On behalf of second brother and sister-in-law, thank you, guild leader."
"No need to be polite; we’re all on the same side."
Receiving her response, Su Yu was satisfied and went to reply to his second brother.
As soon as he left, Chu Xiaoyu, who had been silent, asked softly:
"Miss, if Su Yu’s second brother and sister-in-law come to be the third group of the guild, then doesn’t that mean two of the guild’s three groups are theirs? Wouldn’t that affect your authority in the guild?"
Chu Xinyue nodded:
"Of course, it will."
"Then why do you still agree? Why not let them merge into the second group?"
Chu Xinyue brushed back her hair blown by the wind and smiled:
"You know I have no interest in guild management. I invested in him at Thousand Feather Association initially because I wanted someone to manage the team for me. It was like that then, and it remains the same now. Since he has the heart to develop the guild, I naturally support him."
"As for whether it affects my authority, that’s not important. I’m just a woman; I don’t want to be in the spotlight. If he’s willing, it’s no problem for him to take the guild leader position."
Chu Xiaoyu...
To be honest, Su Yu was quite fortunate that Chu Xinyue was a woman and had no ambitions.
If it were a man, even among the best of brothers, they wouldn’t agree.
The guild has three main force groups, with two being siblings. In other places, this could lead to the guild leader being sidelined easily.
Once the discussion was settled, the second brother and sister-in-law went back to Jinjiao Island to prepare for the separation.
They first had to report to Master Mingsu and the Canglan Association guild leader, who was also second brother’s sister-in-law’s elder brother, and seek approval from their current team to see how many would be willing to come over.
Under normal circumstances, Su Yu and Chu Xinyue would have to go to Mingsu Palace on Jinjiao Island.
But now, facing various guild challenges, they had no time to spare.
Su Yu and Qingchan were staying in the canyon every day, both to guard against the Five Elements Sect experts coming out from the secret realm and to be alert to potential retaliation from the three major associations, leaving no time for training.
As time passed day by day, the three major associations had not sent anyone, while their own preparations were becoming more complete.
However, Su Yu didn’t dare relax for a moment; the three associations would definitely react, only the timing was uncertain.
