141: Chapter 141 Sect Development

Gu Changge nodded slightly after listening to Xuan Yangzi's account of the situation.

"Senior Brother's consideration is correct. Sect Disciples indeed need to experience trials and tribulations. In a greenhouse, one can only Cultivate delicate flowers, not towering trees."

As he spoke, his peripheral vision casually swept towards the Zizhu Peak training ground, and he thought to himself, 'These youngsters, it's about time they went out and explored.'

His thoughts returned, and Gu Changge remembered something, looking at Xuan Yangzi: "External disturbances are merely minor skirmishes. The Sect's Foundation is stable; that is the basis for our standing. How is the Azure Cloud Secret Realm operating now?"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Yangzi immediately brightened, his back unconsciously straightening a few inches, a smile instantly blooming on his face, and his eyes gleaming.

"Good! Very good!"

He rubbed his hands, almost dancing with excitement.

"Those hundred Disciples who entered the Secret Realm were like Dragons entering the sea! Their progress was beyond imagination! Those who were originally in the Foundation Establishment Realm have now successfully achieved Core Formation, and many have already reached the Middle Stage of the Core Formation Realm or higher!

Of those originally in the Core Formation Realm, nearly half have touched the threshold of the Purple Mansion Realm, and seven or eight exceptionally talented ones have even successfully broken through, officially entering the Purple Mansion Realm!"

The more he spoke, the more excited he became, his voice rising: "Although the resource consumption is considerable, these results... are worth it! Absolutely worth it! At this rate, the overall strength of our Azure Profound Sect will soon multiply several times! The future is promising, truly promising!"

He looked at Gu Changge with eyes full of gratitude and admiration, all thanks to his Junior Brother's great fortune! To be able to produce such a Heaven-Defying Secret Realm... Gu Changge listened, his expression calm, these astonishing results were already within his expectations.

He put down his teacup, his fingertip lightly tapping the smooth wall of the cup: "Not bad. However, the Foundation must be solid; do not blindly pursue speed. Realm is illusory; combat power is what truly matters."

Xuan Yangzi quickly reined in his excitement and responded solemnly: "Junior Brother, rest assured, I will pay attention to this, strictly supervise, and never allow Disciples to be overly ambitious or reckless."

"As for the core true Disciples of each Peak now," Xuan Yangzi's face was full of pride.

"After taking the Marrow Cleansing Pills you provided, their Aptitude and talent have greatly improved, and their Cultivation has advanced by leaps and bounds! Now, they have basically all reached the Peak of the Purple Mansion Realm, and are only a hair's breadth away from the Cave Heaven Realm!"

When Xuan Yangzi reached the most crucial point, his voice trembled slightly with lingering excitement, and he looked at Gu Changge with burning eyes, filled with endless gratitude and eager anticipation.

"Most importantly, the current Peak Masters of the major main Peaks are now only one final step of accumulation and insight away from attempting to trigger the Saint Heavenly Tribulation!

They are making their final preparations, adjusting their physical and mental states, planning to find an absolutely safe time and place soon to enter seclusion andImpact the Saint Realm!"

As he said this, he seemed to recall something particularly amusing, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curve upwards, revealing a helpless expression that was both exasperated and amused.

"Hmph, when I think of this, I just want to laugh!" He slapped his thigh.

"Junior Brother, you don't know, these old fellows, usually one is better at hiding than the other! They wish they could suppress their Cultivation to the Purple Mansion Realm, but now? With the Heavenly Tribulation approaching, all their fox tails are showing!"

"Junior Brother Shi, that brute, used to dare to fight people with a broken sword, but now? He hides in the Qingyue Peak treasury every day, wishing he could weld the ancestral 'Immovable Mountain King Armor' onto his body!

A few days ago, he even beat around the bush asking me if he could borrow that ten-thousand-year-old Black Tortoise shell from the back mountain to put on his head in an emergency..."

"Clearly, each of them has an incredibly profound accumulation of Foundation, their Cultivation almost overflowing from their pores, yet they just won't Undergo Tribulation! They're still constantly searching for all sorts of Magic Treasures, wishing they could hang all the defensive Magic Treasures in the world on themselves before feeling at ease!"

He shook his head, laughing: "The warehouse Elder has complained to me several times, saying they've almost 'borrowed' all the good stuff from the Sect's treasury!"

At this point, Xuan Yangzi's expression slowly became solemn again, and his tone returned to its previous earnestness.

"Alas, jokes aside, the Heavenly Tribulation is extremely dangerous. Without ninety-nine percent certainty, what's the difference between that and suicide? Their nervousness is only human nature; this concerns the continuation of our Azure Profound Sect's future top combat power.

So, Changge, when they Undergo Tribulation, could I ask you to go and look after them? With you overseeing, I can truly feel at ease."

Gu Changge listened to Xuan Yangzi's vivid description, and the image of the Peak Masters' nervous yet somewhat comical appearances flashed through his mind. He couldn't help but chuckle softly and shake his head.

"These old children, Senior Brother, rest assured, this is a major matter for the Sect, and I should naturally contribute. When they are ready to make their push, just inform me of the location and time in advance, and I will be there punctually."

His tone was steady, but it carried a reassuring sense of reliability.

Upon hearing this definite answer, Xuan Yangzi felt as if a huge stone had been lifted from his heart, and immense joy and relief surged through him.

He let out a long, deep sigh, stood up excitedly, and was about to perform a grand bow to Gu Changge: "Good! Good! Excellent! Changge, with your words, I am completely at ease! I thank you on behalf of them!"

Gu Changge quickly reached out to offer a virtual support, preventing him from bowing, his tone carrying a slightly helpless smile: "Senior Brother, what are you doing? Among fellow Disciples, there's no need for such formality. They are also my Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters; if I can help, I naturally won't refuse."

He picked up the teapot again, refilling Xuan Yangzi's hot tea, his tone softening: "Tell them to relax, prepare well, and not put too much pressure on themselves. I'll handle it when the time comes."

After discussing the Secret Realm, Xuan Yangzi's face showed a complex expression mixed with amusement and emotion. He leaned in closer: "Junior Brother, there's another interesting matter. It's about that Lie Tianxiong from Burning Heaven Palace..."

"Oh?" Gu Changge's eyebrows raised slightly, recalling the scene he had witnessed a few days prior.

"That old fellow, ever since he returned from the Secret Realm, he's like a completely changed person! Now he's vigorously implementing some kind of... 'strategic concealment' policy in Burning Heaven Palace!

He ordered all Disciples to restrict their activities, strictly forbidding them from causing trouble outside, wishing that everyone in the entire Palace would become a timid turtle, calling it 'preserving life, the Great Dao of Immortality'!"

He lightly tapped the stone table, his tone somewhat helpless.

"Lie Tianxiong's sudden retreat indeed caught us off guard. In the past, with him baring his fangs and claws, attracting attention from all sides, many things were actually easier for us to do. Now that he's 'lying low,' Xuan Province has lost a target that could draw fire."

Gu Changge listened to Xuan Yangzi's analysis, realizing that the Sect Master was constantly worrying about the Sect.

"This Lie Tianxiong... he seems to have learned from his mistakes. These past few beatings have indeed created a 'Gou Dao' (Gou Dao - 'Dao of Lying Low') Sect," he said slowly, picking up his teacup.

"With fewer baring their fangs and claws, and one more timid turtle, the waters of Xuan Province might actually become clearer. As for scrutiny..."

He paused, his tone still relaxed: "When our Azure Profound Sect acts, why should we care about others' scrutiny? We should do as we always do. He can lie low, we can do our thing. Not disturbing each other is quite good."

Xuan Yangzi was first stunned, then clapped his hands and burst out laughing: "Hahaha, you're right! I was overthinking it! Let him lie low; a gentle breeze sweeps the mountain! We'll do what we need to do! Come, Junior Brother, have some tea! Have some tea!"