198: Chapter 198: Progress of the Cultivation Technique

The third stop was Artifact Peak.

Peak Master Tang Huor of the Artifact Peak was in the Late Golden Core Stage, with a fiery temper and speech as fast as rapid-fire artillery.

Seeing the decree, she didn't say another word, rolled up her sleeves, and got straight to work.

"It should have been done this way long ago! Those ungrateful traitors ran off fast enough! Those who stayed are all fine examples!"

Although she was also worried about being held accountable for the escape of the Artifact Peak Old Ancestor, she was even more angered by the betrayal of the Artifact Peak Old Ancestor!

The fourth stop was Talisman Peak.

Peak Master Bai Suxin of the Talisman Peak was at the Peak of the Middle Golden Core Stage, quiet, introverted, not given to many words, but decisive in her actions.

Taking the decree, she merely nodded and turned away to handle the statistics.

Her thoughts were identical to those of the Peak Master of the Wood Peak.

A surge of emotion welled up in her heart!

The fifth stop was Fire Peak.

Peak Master Gu Hanshuang of the Fire Peak was at the Peak of the Middle Golden Core Stage, cold and impartial, in charge of the Sect's punishments.

Taking the decree, she swept her gaze across the six women and said indifferently, "Those who leave, I will register. If anyone turns traitor in the future, they will be dealt with as Sect betrayers."

Compared to others, she was quite open and unburdened!

She hadn't even considered whether the escape of Zhao Quanzhen would affect her.

Su Ruotong nodded. "Troubling you, Peak Master."

As the news spread, the entire Jade Maiden Palace exploded into a frenzy.

"The Sect is asking us to register whether we stay or go? Those who want to leave can go?"

"When the Yinluo Sect comes next time, with just our few people, can we stop them?"

"I certainly don't want to be buried with the Sect. While we can still leave, we better get going quickly."

But others shook their heads.

"Senior Sister, are you not leaving?"

"Not leaving. The Sect raised and taught me; now that it's in trouble, how could I just walk away?"

"But... the Yinluo Sect is so strong..."

"Strong so what? Old Ancestor Qinghe is still here, and the various Peak Masters are still here. Even if I die, I will die in the Sect."

Such conversations echoed in every corner of the Jade Maiden Palace.

Some left, some stayed.

Those who left did not look back.

Those who stayed had resolute gazes.

In five days, the statistics for each Peak were completed.

The Peak masters gathered together again, their expressions somewhat unsightly.

Peak Master Shen Jingqiu was the first to speak. "The Sword Peak lost twenty percent of Disciple. Most of them are male Disciple, with some female Disciple, but not many."

Peak Master Mu Xuelan sighed. "The Wood Peak also lost fifteen percent."

Peak Master Tang Huor slammed the table in anger. "The Artifact Peak lost twenty percent! Those unconscionable wretches, who was the one that taught them Artifact Refining in the first place?!"

Peak Master Bai Suxin said softly, "The Talisman Peak lost ten percent."

Peak Master Gu Hanshuang said expressionlessly, "The Fire Peak lost the least, less than ten percent."

The Peak masters exchanged glances, all seeing the worry in each other's eyes.

Throughout the Jade Maiden Palace, nearly one-fifth of the Disciple left.

Most were male Disciple, and almost all who stayed were female Disciple. Even those in the Golden Core Stage stayed!

The Jade Maiden Palace was primarily composed of female cultivators, and male Disciple were already few. With this departure, the imbalance between Yin and Yang in the Sect became even more pronounced.

"Our strength has dropped quite a bit." Peak Master Shen Jingqiu frowned.

Peak Master Tang Huor gritted her teeth. "Those unconscionable wretches, it's good that they left! Keeping them here would only be a disaster!"

Peak Master Mu Xuelan gently sighed. "That may be true, but the Sect's strength..."

"The Peak masters need not worry."

Su Ruotong stepped forward, took out several jade bottles from her Storage Pouch, and placed them on the table one by one.

marrow cleansing pill, foundation establishment pill, Foundation condensation pill, essence condensing golden pill, golden pill condensation pill.

Five kinds of Medicinal Pills, all of perfect grade, neatly arranged in the jade bottles, emitting a rich medicinal fragrance.

"These..." Peak Master Shen Jingqiu widened her eyes.

Su Ruotong said calmly, "Refined by Junior Brother Xiao. Old Ancestor said these Medicinal Pills are only for those who stay."

The Peak masters crowded forward, swept with their Divine Sense, and were all stunned.

Nearly ten thousand Medicinal Pills, and what's more, all of perfect grade!

"This... just how many Foundation Establishment and Golden Core experts can this Cultivate?!" Peak Master Tang Huor's voice was trembling.

Peak Master Mu Xuelan took a deep breath, wild joy flashing in her eyes. "With these Medicinal Pills, even if one-fifth of the people left, the Sect's strength can still increase by more than double!"

Peak Master Shen Jingqiu was so excited her face turned red. "Half a year! At most half a year! Our Jade Maiden Palace can undergo a complete transformation!"

Peak Master Bai Suxin nodded, her eyes filled with gratitude. "Junior Nephew Xiao... is truly the lucky star of our Jade Maiden Palace."

Although Peak Master Gu Hanshuang was expressionless, the hand holding the jade bottle trembled slightly, betraying her inner turmoil.

The Peak masters exchanged glances, all seeing the stirring of emotion in each other's eyes.

They certainly knew that Xiao Yuan was not only formidable in Alchemy, but that Dual Cultivation Technique could also help people break through rapidly.

Dan Peak seemed tightly guarded, but... they had still managed to inquire about some things!

Peak Master Yun Ruowei and Yun Qingwan were the best examples... From Golden Core Peak to Nascent Soul, how long did it take?

If they could also...

Peak Master Shen Jingqiu gave a soft cough and temporarily suppressed that thought.

She looked at Su Ruotong and said earnestly, "Go back and tell Old Ancestor that Sword Peak will definitely not let you down."

The other Peak masters also expressed their stances one after another.

Su Ruotong nodded and left with the six women.

The Peak masters watched them leave and fell silent for a moment.

Peak Master Tang Huor spoke first. "That Xiao Yuan... is he really that formidable?"

Peak Master Shen Jingqiu didn't speak, only looking at the Medicinal Pill in her hand with flickering eyes.

Peak Master Mu Xuelan said softly, "Ruowei and Yun Qingwan are the best proof."

Peak Master Bai Suxin nodded. "I heard Leng Youyue and the others are also about to break through."

Peak Master Gu Hanshuang said indifferently, "If there's a chance, we can ask him for guidance."

The Peak masters exchanged glances, understanding each other without a word.

Peak Master Tang Huor grinned. "Then we must hurry. If we're late, I'm afraid we won't get a spot in line."

In the following days, everyone in the Jade Maiden Palace cultivated desperately.

Qi Refining Disciple took the marrow cleansing pill, and their cultivation soared rapidly.

Disciples at the Peak of Qi Refining took the foundation establishment pill, and one after another succeeded in Foundation Establishment.

Foundation Establishment Disciple took the Foundation condensation pills, and breaking through was as easy as drinking water.

Disciples at Peak Foundation Establishment took the golden pill condensation pill, and breaking through to the Golden Core Stage could be seen everywhere.

Golden Core Elder took the essence condensing golden pill, and their cultivation steadily climbed.

The entire Sect took on a completely new look.

Dan Peak, Xiao Yuan's Immortal Cave.

Elders Liu Yunyan, Murong Qiu, and Su Yunshang had already stayed at Xiao Yuan's place for two months.

During the day, they took pills to Cultivate and consolidate their Realm.

At night, the three engaged in Dual Cultivation with Xiao Yuan, their spiritual powers merging and Yin and Yang complementing each other.

After two months, the cultivation of the three climbed all the way from the Mid Golden Core Stage to steadily reach the Golden Core Peak.

"That's sufficient." Xiao Yuan checked the status of the three, nodded with satisfaction, "Your Foundation is very stable, you can attempt to break through to the Nascent Soul."

The three women exchanged glances, anticipation flashing in their eyes.

Over these two months, they had long grown accustomed to the days of the four cultivating together.

From their initial shyness to their current composure, they would even occasionally take the initiative to tease Xiao Yuan a few times.

Liu Yunyan was as gentle as water, always helping Xiao Yuan tidy his clothes after every Dual Cultivation, her movements as soft as if she were treating some precious treasure.

Murong Qiu was playful and vivacious, liking to secretly open her eyes to look at him during cultivation, only to blush and pretend nothing had happened when caught.

Su Yunshang was the most radiant and flamboyant, sometimes deliberately teasing him and laughing until her body trembled brightly when seeing his embarrassed look.