Chapter 95 Sect Instructions, Secrets of Qingyuan

Inside the Sect main hall, the Qingyun Sect Sect Head sat upright in the main seat, scanning the fully prepared Disciples below with a solemn expression.

For this Qingyuan Attainment Assembly, the Qingyun Sect was led by Liu Qingyan, with a total of 24 teams and 120 Disciples. Among them, there were five core teams. Besides the team of Lin Yue, Su Qingyuan, Luo Ningshuang, A He, and Ling Wei, there were four other teams with strong competitiveness.

"This Qingyuan Attainment is no small matter." The Sect Head's voice was deep, carrying an unquestionable majesty. "You must know that the current Qingxuan Sect, Qingyuan Sect, Qingling Sect, Qingbao Sect, and even newcomers like Black Wind Mountain and Tianyue Sect all originate from the ancient Qingyuan Sect and share the same lineage as our Qingyun Sect."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone, his tone deepening slightly: "In terms of seniority, we are not as good as established Sects like the Qingxuan Sect and Qingyuan Sect; in terms of strength, the Body Cultivators of Black Wind Mountain, the Sword Cultivators of the Tianyue Sect, and the Pill Cultivators of Huangfeng Valley are all formidable and difficult to deal with. This time the Secret Realm is opening, and Disciples from various Sects are gathering; it is full of hidden talents and is by no means comparable to internal Sect competitions."

The Sect Head stood up, walked to the crowd, and admonished them one by one: "I require you all to keep a low profile throughout the journey. Do not be arrogant or boastful, and do not make enemies over trivial disputes. After entering the Secret Realm, the priority is to preserve yourselves, and only then should you compete for Opportunity. Although the azure essence dao fruit is good, it is accompanied by life-and-death crises. If you encounter a strong enemy whose strength far exceeds your own, remember to avoid their sharp edge and do not force things."

Liu Qingyan stepped forward and bowed to accept the order: "Rest assured, Sect Head, this Disciple will definitely restrain everyone, abide by the rules, and give our all."

Lin Yue stood in the team, understanding in his heart — the Sect Head's warning was by no means superfluous. Given the Qingyun Sect's situation, being high-profile would only invite disaster, which perfectly aligned with his plan to play the pig to eat the tiger.

The night before departure, Lingyun Cave Dwelling was brightly lit.

Liu Qingyan personally checked everyone's preparations, distributing communication talismans and healing pills: "This trip to the Secret Realm is fraught with danger. You must keep your communication talismans on your person; if you encounter danger, contact us immediately. Lin Yue, your prajna divine armor needs to hide its aura. Ling Wei's Zhou Tian Star Array can be used for emergency defense. Do not expose your trump cards easily."

Su Qingyuan stroked the crimson flame skyfall sword inside the jiaowei sword casket, her Sword Intent restrained, no longer as sharp as it used to be; Luo Ningshuang sorted the refined detoxification pills and growth-promoting pills into special jade bottles; A He was refining the 'azure spirit vine bow,' a treasure of the Tiannan Vine Clan, bit by bit to restore its former power; Ling Wei was adjusting the Formation Flags to ensure she could instantly set up a defense at a critical moment.

Lin Yue put away Wu Tianli's Storage Pouch. The Golden Core Grade treasures inside had already been mostly decomposed by the Hongmeng Space, causing the space to expand again, and the concentration of Spiritual Qi had also increased significantly.

He looked at his partners who were performing their duties, and his heart settled — with their help, plus the System's support, there was a good chance of success in this Secret Realm trip.

The next morning, the team gathered outside the Sect gate. Liu Qingyan summoned a cyan spiritual boat, its hull carved with spiritual patterns; it was the Qingyun Sect's "qinglan boat." After everyone boarded, Ling Wei set up a simple star array, which echoed with the Zhou Tian Star Array of the Medicine Garden, both concealing their aura and increasing the speed of the spiritual boat.

The spiritual boat slowly rose into the air and sped towards the direction of the Qingyuan Secret Realm.

On the third day of the spiritual boat's flight, while passing through an area called "Mist Ridge," thick fog suddenly surged around them.

The sound of other spiritual boats breaking through the air could be heard faintly in the fog, along with the voices of Cultivators, clearly indicating that teams from other Sects were also gathering here.

Liu Qingyan immediately ordered: "Lower the spiritual boat's altitude, restrain your aura, and proceed slowly."

Just as the qinglan boat hid in the fog, arrogant laughter came from not far away: "Heard the Qingyun Sect sent a team this time? How strange. Their Sect doesn't even have a few Nascent Soul experts worth mentioning; they're probably just here to make up the numbers."

"More than just making up the numbers, I think they're here to throw their lives away! Last time Wu Tianli was beaten by a Qi Refining Disciple until he ran away naked; this matter has already spread to all Sects. The Qingyun Sect has lost all face."

The voices got closer and closer. Two spiritual boats emerged from the fog; one had the logo of the "Qingyuan Sect," and the other had the emblem of the "Tianyue Sect."

The Qingyuan Sect Disciples were all dressed in brocade, their expressions arrogant; the Tianyue Sect Disciples wore long swords at their waists, their eyes sharp, clearly the elites of their Sect.

Lin Yue recognized that the leader of the Qingyuan Sect was a young Cultivator who looked young but had an extremely solid aura, his cultivation only above Liu Qingyan's. The leader of the Tianyue Sect was a woman in white with sword-like eyebrows and star-like eyes, emitting a sharp aura, clearly a successful Sword Cultivator.

The Qingyuan Sect's spiritual boat suddenly accelerated, blocking the path in front of the qinglan boat.

The leading young Cultivator looked down at Liu Qingyan, a sneer curling his lips: "Is this Elder Liu Qingyan of the Qingyun Sect? Truly young and promising. Pity, though; the Sect's strength is insufficient. With just one person, I'm afraid it's hard to hold the stage."

The woman in white from the Tianyue Sect interjected: "Elder Liu, it's not that I want to lecture you, but the Qingyuan Attainment Assembly is extremely dangerous. Your Qingyun Sect Disciples might not even be able to beat the ordinary Cultivators of my Tianyue Sect's outer Sect. Rashly entering the Secret Realm will likely lead to total annihilation. Better to return early to avoid losing face for your Sect."

A young Disciple of the Qingyuan Sect was even more arrogant, pointing at Lin Yue and the others, laughing loudly: "Look at them, the Magical Artifacts they carry are no different from trash, and there are so many women in the team. This isn't going to compete for Opportunity; it's clearly going to serve as rations for the Yao Beasts in the Secret Realm!"

Spiritual boats from other surrounding Sects also gathered around. Many Cultivators pointed and discussed, and the sounds of discussion were endless. The Inner Sect Disciples of the Qingyun Sect were trembling with anger, gripping their Magical Artifacts tightly, wanting to retort, but were stopped by Liu Qingyan's raised hand.

Liu Qingyan's expression was calm, her gaze sweeping indifferently over the others: "Each Sect has its own Opportunity. Although the Qingyun Sect Disciples are not as advanced in cultivation as you all, we still have the ability to survive. Thank you for the reminder; we have our own measures."

She did not argue, manipulating the qinglan boat to slowly detour and avoid the other party's interception. Bursts of laughter came from behind, filled with undisguised mockery, but Liu Qingyan's expression remained unchanged until the spiritual boat sailed out of Mist Ridge, when she slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Yue looked at her taut profile and understood — she was not without anger, but for the safety of the team, she had to endure. This composure made him respect this "nominal Revered Master" even more, and also made him more determined to prove himself in the Secret Realm.

Several days later, the qinglan boat arrived at the periphery of the Qingyuan Secret Realm.

It was already crowded with people, with spiritual boats from various Sects parked densely in mid-air. Many Cultivators were gathered on the ground, Spiritual Qi intertwined in the air, and various auras collided, revealing an oppressive atmosphere like a storm about to break.

Lin Yue looked around; the Qingxuan Sect's spiritual boat was the most magnificent, its hull inlaid with countless Spirit Stones, emitting majestic Spiritual Qi; the Black Wind Mountain Cultivators were all burly, shirtless, with knotted muscles and a barbaric aura; the Huangfeng Valley Disciples carried Pill Furnaces on their backs, surrounded by the fragrance of medicine; the Xuanyue Sect Disciples wore uniform black clothes, their movements mysterious, their eyes vigilant.

The Disciples of each Sect were distinct, guarding against each other. Occasionally there were verbal conflicts, but no one dared to act easily — the Secret Realm had not yet opened, and no one wanted to waste strength in advance.

Liu Qingyan parked the spiritual boat in a remote place and exhorted everyone: "This place is a mix of good and bad people. In addition to the Disciples of various Sects, there are many Loose Cultivators and Rogue Cultivators mixed in. Remember not to act alone. When purchasing supplies, go in groups and do not trust others lightly."

Ling Wei added: "I have already set up concealment formation patterns around the spiritual boat. Ordinary Cultivators cannot detect our aura. Everyone try to stay on the boat to avoid unnecessary trouble."

Lin Yue took the Opportunity to enter the Hongmeng Space and once again catalyzed the spiritual plant seedlings cultivated by A He. These spiritual plants could grow rapidly in the Secret Realm, and whether for healing or auxiliary cultivation, they could be of great use.