Longevity through Upgrading Buildings-Chapter 589 - 266: Spirit Effect of the Level 2 [Scripture Pavilion]
Ji Yuan replied one by one, saying he was on his way from Wuyou Island and would arrive soon.
After putting away the Communication Talisman, he couldn’t help but think more about it.
Things should be fine; indeed, the sect is short-handed these days.
On one hand, people need to be sent to Shang Mountain, and they have already gone through two rounds there. Most of those who went up are still guarding above, except for some who were outmatched and unfortunate, who died there.
On the other hand, the Water Dragon Sect is also under enormous pressure internally right now.
Firstly, Shang Dong has troubles from the Demon Dao, plus some Tribulation Cultivators causing chaos, which in itself is quite stressful. Additionally, the Water Dragon Sect has dispatched many people to Shang Mountain.
In this way, the pressure faced by the Water Dragon Sect in defending is even greater.
City, Spirit Vein, mines, and Treasure Land... all are facing problems.
So, for someone like Ji Yuan, all the disciples of his master are present, and probably they are the only lineage in the entire Water Dragon Sect.
Moreover, Master Xuan Shui surprisingly came personally to invite four of them, indicating that the matter was quite tricky.
But Ji Yuan was not afraid.
Firstly, he had his strength.
Secondly... because every one of the four from his sect restrained their cultivation a little. For instance, Ran Kui, who was a Golden Core Zhenren, still appeared as Fake Pill Realm.
Master Xuan Shui was unaware Ran Kui had reached Core Formation, so he determined that the task could be handled by Fake Pill Cultivators. In fact, a Golden Core Zhenren would also be going.
It should be of no problem.
In his pondering, Ji Yuan speeded up to reach the destination, yet it took him half a day to arrive at Wan You Island.
By the time he went over, Master Xuan Shui had already delivered the orders and returned to Water Dragon Island.
This period was quite busy for him as a Golden Core Zhenren.
Firstly, there are many affairs, very chaotic; secondly, he has to bear tremendous pressure.
Now, it can be said that the future of the entire Water Dragon Sect falls on his shoulders, although there is a Nascent Soul elder, Kong Xifeng, above.
But the elder doesn’t manage things... While chatting with Du Wanyi some time ago, Ji Yuan heard his second sister say, Master Xuan Shui had aged much during this period.
Forcing a Golden Core Zhenren to this extent, it seems extremely tough.
"Greetings, Master, Senior Brother, Senior Sisters."
Upon landing, Ji Yuan paid respects to each of the four.
"Hmm, Junior Brother, we have accepted the task. The four of us from our sect haven’t acted together, so this time is a perfect opportunity to improve cooperation experience, and be prepared for future fights against Demon Cultivators."
Ran Kui was the first to speak, smiling as he said.
"Good."
Ji Yuan glanced around and did not hesitate, simply nodded in agreement.
Some things can be evaded, some things... cannot be evaded.
The task at hand is one that cannot be evaded. Firstly, it is a significant matter of the sect; as a disciple of the Water Dragon Sect, it’s his duty.
Secondly, Ran Kui had already accepted the task, so there was nothing more to say.
"Alright, third brother, you should explain the task to the Junior Brother."
Ran Kui instructed.
Phoenix Peach nodded and brought Ji Yuan aside to patiently explain.
After a while, Ji Yuan finally understood.
In general terms, the sect sheltered by the Water Dragon Sect had an incident, so they came to seek protection from the Upper Sect, the Water Dragon Sect. Master Xuan Shui and several Elders discussed and felt they should intervene, thus leading to the current situation.
The sect is named Black Dragon Island, which is an overseas sect.
In essence, it is northeast from Coastal City, heading straight out to the sea to reach Black Dragon Island.
The sect’s strength is decent, with the highest cultivation being a Golden Core initial stage elder akin to Ran Kui; as for others, the Sect Leader is at Fake Core Cultivation, and most of the rest are at Peak of Foundation Establishment or Late-stage Foundation Establishment.
The reason Water Dragon Sect initially chose to accept this sect.
Was because Black Dragon Island has a Black Dragon Stone, which can produce Spirit Liquid called "Dragon Fragrance" that enhances cultivation.
Such a wonderful thing, the Water Dragon Sect didn’t seize it outright and claim it as their belonging, which is already generous from the sect.
As for seeking help this time... It’s because a strange affair occurred on Black Dragon Island.
Disciples have mysteriously disappeared, initially only at Qi Cultivation Stage, leading to self-investigation, but after a month, nothing was found, yet the disciples kept disappearing.
Later... even Foundation Establishment Stewards started vanishing.
They disappeared without reason.
No clue was left behind.
With this situation, the Elders and the Sect Leader on Black Dragon Island started to panic and finally sent a Communication Talisman to Water Dragon Sect for help. Due to a lack of manpower, Water Dragon Sect pushed off initially.
Until the time when a Late-stage Foundation Establishment Elder disappeared!
Black Dragon Island was completely terrified, and the Sect Leader Li Yuan rushed overnight to the Water Dragon Sect for aid, even stating that recent disappearances were of disciples guarding the Black Dragon Stone.
After careful consideration, the Water Dragon Sect decided to send Ji Yuan’s group.
"So, our task is simply to investigate the disappearance of people?"
Ji Yuan asked after understanding Phoenix Peach’s explanation.
"That’s just the task on the surface."
Ran Kui pondered and then spoke.
"What’s the actual task then?"
"Guard the Black Dragon Stone, and at a critical moment... bring the Black Dragon Stone back." Phoenix Peach added immediately. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂
... This is indeed the style of a grand Immortal Sect.
This inevitably reminded Ji Yuan of when he was in Cloud Rain Marsh, as the Water Dragon Sect competed with Joy Palace for Spirit Vein, they would also deceive Loose Cultivators to be cannon fodder.
