84: Chapter 84

Three days later!

The news that a single woman from the Dao Seeking Sect had wiped out four Hegemon-level Forces spread throughout every Sect, large and small, in the Eastern Region.

Many people found the news completely unbelievable when they heard it, especially those Cultivators who had long relied on these powerful backers; they felt as if the sky had suddenly collapsed.

How... how could these Hegemon-level Forces, so deeply rooted for so many years, be slaughtered just like that?

Many Cultivators still refused to believe it and personally traveled to the headquarters of the four Hegemon-level Forces to investigate the truth.

The result was shocking. Not only were the people gone, but even the stone pillars in front of the Sect gates had been carried away. Forget about people; even the ants inside the Sects had been hacked into several pieces.

Whenever the Cultivators who had witnessed the event at the Dao Seeking Sect that day bragged to their friends about the battle, they couldn't help but look up at the sky at a forty-five-degree angle.

It was as if they themselves had been the ones to stop a million-strong army with a single sword!

"That Dao Seeking Sect Fairy was truly extraordinary that day. With one sword strike, even the combined attack of dozens of Golden Core Cultivators couldn't stop her for a moment."

"Dozens? Don't talk nonsense if you don't know! It was clearly over thirty Golden Core Cultivators who were slain by that Dao Seeking Sect Fairy with a single strike."

"My goodness, is this what a Nascent Soul powerhouse is like? To be able to kill hundreds of Golden Core Experts with one sword. If the Sect Elders are this powerful, then what Realm must the Dao Seeking Sect's Sect Master be at?"

"Hiss... simply terrifying!"

Eastern Region, Ye Family!

"Bang!" A crisp sound echoed from the Family's main hall.

"What did you say? That woman from the Dao Seeking Sect killed three hundred Golden Core Experts with one sword?" Sect Master Ye Feng slammed the table and stood up, his face ashen as he looked at the Family Disciple who had returned with the news.

"Re... reporting to the Family Head, the information I gathered is indeed so."

With a "slap," Ye Feng sent the person before him flying out of the hall with a single strike.

"Idiot, how could there be over three hundred Golden Core Experts in the Eastern Region? Do you think Golden Core Experts are as common as cabbages on the street?"

The Second Elder glanced at the Family Disciple picking himself up miserably outside, then turned to Ye Feng and said in a heavy voice, "Big brother, there's no need to be so angry. Although the news is exaggerated, if the Dao Seeking Sect could destroy four Hegemon-level Forces, they might truly have a Nascent Soul Stage Expert backing them."

Hearing the words 'Nascent Soul Stage Expert,' Ye Feng's brow furrowed deeply.

"How can that dog Ye Hao have such good luck? I crippled him that day, yet he managed to escape the Family. Escaping is one thing, but his cultivation base recovered so quickly. And not only that, he even managed to latch onto such a Sect. Sigh..."

"That son of a bitch, why won't he just die quietly and join his father in the afterlife!"

The Second Elder said with a sinister gaze, "Family Head, things have already come to this; there's no use complaining. Since we took that boy's immortal bone for Jing'er, there's no turning back."

"We should discuss our counter-strategy!"

Ye Feng was originally a direct-line Elder of the Ye Family. After the previous Family Head, Ye Fan, died in an accident, the position should have been inherited by Ye Hao, who had the best talent.

However, since Ye Fan had no biological brothers, Ye Feng bribed the Family's higher-ups, stole Ye Hao's immortal bone for his own daughter, and took the seat of Family Head for himself.

"What plan do you have?" Ye Feng asked.

The Second Elder hesitated for a moment before analyzing, "Currently, the Dao Seeking Sect's momentum in the Eastern Region is too strong and their edge is too sharp. We can only avoid them for now."

Ye Feng nodded, gesturing for him to continue.

"Although we have the Netherworld Holy Land backing us, aid from tens of thousands of miles away cannot quench a nearby thirst. If the Dao Seeking Sect ignores decorum and sends a Nascent Soul powerhouse for a sudden sneak attack, no one in our Ye Family can stop them. It would be a total catastrophe."

"Reasonable! So what do you mean?"

The Second Elder took a deep breath, his words heavy: "Family Head, I propose that our entire Ye Family migrates to the Central Region. We can rely on the protection of the Holy Land to avoid their edge for now. Once Jing'er completes her cultivation at the Holy Land, she can return to the Eastern Region with overwhelming power."

Migrate the entire Family...?

Ye Feng's finger paused on the table, his eyes flickering with uncertainty before he finally nodded in agreement.

Even though Ye Hao had somehow recovered his Realm through some lucky encounter, he was still a flawed person with a crippled Dantian. Having had his immortal bone stolen, how could his future achievements compare to Jing'er's?

Jing'er's talent was already good, and now she had the help of the immortal bone. It was said that within the Netherworld Holy Land, the Spiritual Qi was far denser than outside, and they even had a Low Grade Spiritual Vein to assist them.

After enduring for thirty to fifty years, Jing'er should be able to charge into the Nascent Soul Realm.

"Fine, we will do as you say. Quickly send people down to prepare."

...Inside the Dao Seeking Sect!

Ding~

[Congratulations Host, Eldest Disciple Mu Wanqing has broken through to the Foundation Establishment First Layer. Reward: 500 sect prestige points]

Ding~

[Congratulations Host, Third Disciple Ye Hao has broken through to the Foundation Establishment Second Layer. Reward: 750 sect prestige points]

Ding~

[Congratulations Host, Fourth Disciple Xiao Lingxian has broken through to the Foundation Establishment Third Layer. Reward: 1000 sect prestige points]

Eh?

Chen Xuan looked at the notifications from the System with some surprise.

That girl Xiao Lingxian actually broke through to the Foundation Establishment Third Layer in one go. This must be the accumulated benefit of mastering the Nine Phoenix Burning Heaven Physique and eating the Flat Peach.

These Disciples are truly becoming more and more like prodigies!

Poor Eldest Senior Sister; before she's even finished her secluded cultivation, her Realm is at the bottom again. I wonder what kind of expression that girl will have when she learns this cruel truth.

Just as Chen Xuan was thinking.

"This humble official admits defeat! Immortal Master Chen truly is an Immortal descended to play in the mortal world. Not only is your cultivation base heaven-defying, but even your skills on this small chessboard are so transcendental. I am truly defeated." As Vice Minister Mu spoke, he picked up the black pieces from the board and placed them back into the box.

Chen Xuan glanced at him: "Vice Minister Mu's skill in flattery is truly consummate. Could it be that you practiced this in the imperial court?"

I, a person who only knows a few rules of Go, actually won for an entire morning. Who would believe this?

Vice Minister Mu's hands didn't stop as he gently shook his head and repeatedly denied it: "Immortal Master, you are mistaken!"

"Every word I say comes from the bottom of my heart! The chessboard is like a battlefield, and every move Immortal Master Chen makes contains hidden profoundness. You have laid a dragnet with every step; such chess skill would make even the national masters of the previous dynasty feel ashamed of themselves if they were reborn."

"Since Immortal Master Chen can strategize so well on a chessboard, you must surely see through the affairs of the world with perfect clarity. We mortals can only look up to you."

After saying this, he had finished tidying the board and looked at Chen Xuan with an inquiring gaze, wondering if he could be given a two-stone handicap in the next game.

Chen Xuan clicked his tongue inwardly. As expected of a third-rank official; he does things in a sophisticated manner and his words are pleasant to hear. He provided maximum emotional value.

A perfectly good game of recreational Go was turned into 'business Go' by this Vice Minister Mu. If I didn't have a realistic assessment of my own chess skills, I might have actually believed his nonsense.

Chen Xuan asked, "Are you getting used to living in the Sect?"

Vice Minister Mu nodded. "Thanks to Immortal Master Chen's blessing, I am living very well. It's just that now that I'm no longer an official, I can only spend my days reading books to pass the time."

Chen Xuan smiled. "If you wish to live down the mountain, I can arrange that for you as well."

"Thank you for your kindness, Sect Master, but I would rather stay here. Wanqing is now a person of the mountain; as her father, I don't know how many more times I'll be able to see her."

"Staying here allows me to see my daughter more often. It's good!"

Chen Xuan nodded slightly, deciding to have someone send two Flat Peaches for Vice Minister Mu to taste later.

Just then, a Disciple entered to report: "Reporting to Sect Master, this is the list of visitors who have come to the Sect today."

After speaking, he respectfully handed a booklet to Chen Xuan with both hands.