202: Everyone is practicing!

Chen Ping'an sat cross-legged, activating the Tai Xuan Qi Gathering Art, his magic power circulating throughout his body as he formed hand seals.

The crystal slowly floated before Chen Ping'an.

"Refine!"

Lu Yuchen was not idle either. "Let me lend you a hand."

"Formation, rise!"

The entire Tianzhu Peak trembled, and the Sect-Protecting Grand Formation mobilized all the Spiritual Qi from the Spiritual Plants previously arranged into the formation.

"Wow! The rainbow is here!" Li Huowang, who was off to the side, started again, and Lu Yuchen's mouth twitched.

Half an hour later.

Sword Splits Heavenly Gate!

That dazzling Sword Light, which shot up from the mountain peak as if to cleave the sky in two, lingered for a long time.

Chen Ping'an sat cross-legged, surrounded by swirling purple Qi, with a three-foot green blade, formed from endless Sword Intent, floating behind him, exuding an incomparably sharp edge.

Purple Mansion Realm!

It's done!

At the same time.

Lu Yuchen, who was meditating with his eyes closed, heard a crisp "Ding" sound in his mind!

【Ding! Detected that the host's Disciple Chen Ping'an has successfully Broken Through to the first level of the Purple Mansion Stage, condensing the Purple Mansion Anomaly—Sword Splits Heavenly Gate!】

【Triggering a Hundredfold Return!】

【Congratulations to the host for obtaining: first level Purple Mansion Stage Cultivation!】

【Congratulations to the host for obtaining: a Hundredfold Return of Chen Ping'an's Purple Mansion Anomaly 'Sword Splits Heavenly Gate'! The host has obtained the Supreme Sword Dao Anomaly—'Chaos Sword Realm'!】

Boom!

A surge of extremely pure magic power poured into Lu Yuchen's Qi Sea.

However, this power, which would have made any Cultivator ecstatic, fell into his Qi Sea, which had long transformed into a boundless sea of stars, yet failed to even stir up a decent wave.

"Is that all?"

Lu Yuchen pursed his lips, his face showing not a hint of joy, but rather... a touch of disdain.

He was now a mighty figure at the first level of the Soul Transformation Stage, and this mere first level Purple Mansion Cultivation Return was like pissing into the ocean; he couldn't even taste the salt.

However, the newly acquired Purple Mansion Anomaly, "Chaos Sword Realm," sounded somewhat impressive.

"Alas."

Lu Yuchen let out a long sigh, sat up, and his gaze swept over the two figures within the Sect who were also startled by this Heaven and Earth Anomaly. For the first time, a sense of powerlessness, like "hating iron for not becoming steel," arose in his heart.

"These young ones, one by one, their Cultivation speed is a bit too slow, isn't it?"

"It's been so long, and the highest Cultivation is only Golden Core?"

"This efficiency, like a snail crawling, when will they be able to help this Master achieve the Dao of Longevity!"

He was here feeling sorry for himself, yet he didn't consider that his Disciples were all cheats among cheats. If their Cultivation speed were to be spread, those who Cultivate Immortality in other worlds would probably curse and insult the protagonists' mothers.

...

In less than a day.

Above Tianzhu Peak, colorful lights shimmered.

All Outer Sect Disciples of the Tai Xuan Immortal Sect who were out on training, no matter where they were, upon receiving the Sect Master's voice transmission, rushed back at the fastest speed without stopping.

Above the Sect Plaza.

Lin Fan, Xiao Huohuo, Ling Ke'er, and the dozen or so Outer Sect Disciples led by the Inner Sect's Great Disciple Pavilion Master Ling Yixue, were all present.

Each of them was covered in dust, but their aura was significantly more refined than when they had descended the mountain.

"Senior Brother, why did Master summon us back in such a hurry? What happened?" Xiao Huohuo asked, carrying the Xuan Heavy Ruler that was extremely out of proportion to his figure.

Lin Fan also looked solemn.

He could feel that this matter was likely not simple.

"I'm not sure." He slowly shook his head, "However, looking at this situation, it's probably a big deal. Prepare yourselves mentally."

Just as everyone was filled with doubt and speculation.

A figure in a green robe silently appeared at the entrance of the Sect Master's main hall.

"Everyone's back?"

Lu Yuchen's voice was still as calm as ever, but it sent a shiver through everyone present, causing them to instantly stand perfectly straight.

"Disciples, greetings, Sect Master (Revered Master)!"

A sound like a mountain roaring and a tsunami echoed through the sky.

Lu Yuchen waved his hand, his gaze sweeping over everyone one by one.

"Not bad, not bad."

"Each of you has made considerable progress in Cultivation."

He paused, then changed the subject, his voice carrying a hint of inexplicable meaning.

"It's just..."

"It's still too slow."

"Do you know that a catastrophe sweeping across the entire Tianwu World is about to arrive?"

Catastrophe?!

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions changed dramatically.

Lu Yuchen briefly explained the existence of the Dark Angel and the impending world-sweeping war.

Of course, he exaggerated and embellished it by countless times.

He described it as a scene where the sky was dark and the sun and moon were without light, as if tomorrow would be the end of the world.

The Disciples listened, their minds swaying and filled with tension.

"Revered Master!" Lin Fan stepped forward, a hint of solemnity flashing in his eyes, "Could it be that what we encountered in that underwater palace back then... was that Dark Angel?"

"Indeed." Lu Yuchen nodded, "That was merely a minor character they sent down. Its strength is like an ant before me."

Hiss—!

The sound of gasping for cold air resounded again.

A minor character had already brought Lin Fan and the others to the brink of death! What kind of terrifying existences must those major characters be?!

Watching the Disciples dumbfounded by his bluff, Lu Yuchen chuckled inwardly, but his face still maintained a sorrowful expression of "worrying about the country and the people."

"Therefore, your current strength is far from enough!"

"From today onwards, everyone, Cultivate like your lives depend on it for this Revered Master!"

"Anyone who dares to be negligent will be expelled from the Sect!"

"Yes! Revered Master (Sect Master)!"

Everyone responded in unison, and flames burned brightly in their eyes.

Lu Yuchen nodded with satisfaction, then turned his gaze to the center of the plaza, taking out the "wu cheng stone" that had been polished smooth by his Disciples.

The time for the true intention to be revealed had arrived.

"You are all very familiar with this stone."

"Today, this Revered Master will personally take action to open the supreme Daoist traditions sealed within it for you!"

He walked to the wu cheng stone, took a deep breath, and began his most skilled endeavor of "making things up."

"Lin Fan!"

"Disciple is here!"

"You possess the Ancient Desolate Body and unparalleled Physical Body. You should walk the path of proving the Dao with strength! You are fated with Ye Fan, the last Heavenly Emperor of the ancient Heavenly Court. Today, I shall transmit to you the supreme offensive secret art he created—the 'Nine Secrets'!"

"Xiao Huohuo!"

"Disciple is here!"

"You possess the Endless Flame Body and should enter the Dao with fire, burning all heavens! You are fated with Flame Emperor Xiao Yan, who rose from the abnormal flames. I shall transmit to you his 'Three Thousand Lightning Movement' body technique and his heaven-opening, earth-shattering supreme Ruler technique!"

"Ling Ke'er!"

"Disciple is here!"

"You should continue to comprehend the 'Mystic Maiden Heart Sutra' and carry forward the supreme Daoist tradition of the Nine Heavens Mysterious Lady!"

"Nanny!"

"Master! Nanny is here!"

"You should continue to comprehend the Ruthless Great Emperor's 'Flying Immortal Art.' When you achieve success, with a single art, you can transform into a battle immortal, invincible through all ages!"

"Li Huowang!"

"Disciple is here!"

"You... hmm, you just continue to comprehend your own Dao. This Master sees that you have many ideas."

"Chen Ping'an!"

"Disciple is here!"

"You should emulate Saint Chen, using the sword in your hand to establish the heart for this Heaven and Earth! To establish destiny for these living beings!"

His words were shrouded in mist, yet stirred great passion.

The Disciples listened, their hearts surging with excitement, wishing they could rush up immediately, hug that broken stone, and kiss it twice.

Only Ying Ziliang, who had just rushed back from the Tai Xuan Dynasty, stood to the side, looking utterly bewildered.

"Ma... Revered Master, what about... what about this Disciple?"

"You?" Lu Yuchen glanced at him, waved his hand, "You Cultivate the Imperial Dao, different from them. You only need to continuously develop and strengthen your Tai Xuan Dynasty; that is the best Cultivation."

"Now, immediately, right now, get back to your Imperial Palace for me... ah, no, for this Revered Master, and handle state affairs!"

"Just came back and going back again?"

"Any objections?"

"Hurry up and leave."

"Yes! Revered Master!"

Upon hearing this, Ying Ziliang dared not complain further. He bowed deeply to Lu Yuchen, then disappeared from the spot.

Watching the Disciples, as if injected with chicken blood, surround the wu cheng stone so tightly that not even water could pass through, each of them seemed possessed as they began their great endeavor of "self-imagination."

A foxy smile curled at the corner of Lu Yuchen's mouth.

"Hehe, my leeks, grow as much as you can."

"This Revered Master awaits your triumphant return."