189: Chapter 189 I will ensure that none of you, including my disciple, die.

Yingxia Peak.

On the jade steps in front of the Guest Welcoming Hall, Hua Youyou stood with a graceful figure, wearing a light cyan gauze dress. Beneath the hem of her skirt were slender jade legs wrapped in pure white silk stockings.

Two visitors stood before the Guest Welcoming Hall. One wore the beast-patterned robes standard to Wan Shou Mountain, exuding a fierce aura; the other wore the crane official uniform of the Wutong Divine Dynasty's Ministry of Rites, looking respectful.

"Elder Hua, this is the tribute for the Cangwu Yuji Platform for the past half year."

The Wan Shou Mountain Elder respectfully presented a storage ring.

Hua Youyou swept her Divine Sense into the ring. Bottles of Medicinal Pill, demon cores emitting a faint light, Spirit Medicines of great age, and Magic Treasure shimmering with spiritual light were piled like a mountain.

"Thank you both for your trouble."

Hua Youyou accepted them calmly.

The Wan Shou Mountain Elder and the Ministry of Rites official exchanged a look. The official carefully spoke up:

"Elder Hua, please forgive my presumption. Your Sect's Sheng-Sheng Creation Spring has miraculous effects and is renowned throughout Cangwu... I wonder... I wonder if there is a small surplus available for trade? My Wutong Divine Dynasty is willing to exchange it for high-grade spirit materials or secret techniques."

The Wan Shou Mountain Elder followed up immediately, "My Wan Shou Mountain is the same!"

Upon hearing this, Hua Youyou's eyes shifted slightly. She did not respond directly, only smiling faintly:

"This is a heavy weapon of the Sect, not something I alone can decide. I will convey your intentions to the Sect Master."

Seeing this, although the two were slightly disappointed, they knew the value of the item and dared not force it, having to suppress their thoughts.

Then, the Wan Shou Mountain Elder hurriedly added, "By the way, the Mountain Master (Zheng Nanxun) entrusted me to convey to the Heavenly Venerate that the southeast defense line relies on the Heavenly Venerate's power."

"The same goes for His Majesty."

As the words fell, a calm voice rang out.

"Oh? Tell him for me, this seat knows."

Ling Hao's figure appeared beside Hua Youyou at some point, his dark robes fluttering slightly, his gaze sweeping over the two calmly.

The burly Wan Shou Mountain Elder and the Wutong Divine Dynasty official were struck as if by lightning, cold sweat instantly seeping from their foreheads. They bowed almost ninety degrees, not daring to breathe.

Delivering such a message in person, it was hard to guarantee it wouldn't be misinterpreted by the Heavenly Venerate as urging or pressure. If they displeased this person, the consequences would be unimaginable...

"That's enough," Ling Hao waved his hand casually, "Since the items have been delivered, go back."

The two were as if granted amnesty, saying repeatedly: "Yes! We will strictly follow the Heavenly Venerate's decree!" They hurriedly bowed and retreated, their backs carrying a hint of panic. Even when face-to-face, they didn't even dare to ask about the Sheng-Sheng Creation Spring anymore.

After the two went far away, Ling Hao turned his head and smiled slightly at Hua Youyou:

"It seems Wan Shou Mountain and the Wutong Divine Dynasty are urging us to work."

Hua Youyou's beautiful eyes turned, and she said softly, "If the Sect Master has no such intention for now, it is fine to ignore them."

Ling Hao shook his head, his gaze cast toward the distant horizon:

"We cannot ignore them. Not to mention the lips are gone, the teeth are cold, but with so many flies... it really is annoying."

He withdrew his gaze, "Alright, put these things into storage."

"Understood, Youyou will handle it."

Hua Youyou replied. Just as Ling Hao turned to leave, two blushes suddenly flew onto her cheeks, her voice trembling with a hint of shyness:

"Sect Master... I wonder if the Sect Master has any leisure time recently? This Disciple... has newly comprehended a leg technique and would like to invite the Sect Master... to appreciate and guide me."

Ling Hao's footsteps paused. He turned back to look at her shy and timid appearance, his heart clear as a mirror. It seems she really listened to Yu Linglong's "teaching." A knowing smile curled the corners of his mouth, and he raised his hand to gently pat her firm little butt:

"Next time for sure!"

Hua Youyou's body trembled from the pat, her pink neck lowered, and even her earlobes turned completely red.

Sect Main Hall.

The hall was magnificent, filled with spiritual mist. In the center, a model of the continent with a round sky and square earth floated. Within a radius of 150,000 li of the Moonshadow Sect was lit up.

Everyone in the hall stood solemnly. Yu Lingshuang wore a cold blue gauze dress, as cold and clean as the moon, standing beside Ling Hao. Chi Shuying wore a pink cloud-patterned dress, mature and elegant.

The six Personal Disciples, Chi Wanhe, Du Yuqing, Lin Xiwei, Lu Changning, Qin Zhaoxue, and Xia Yingying, were also present; Elders such as Huang Yutong, Qu Qingzhu, Li Sumei, Hua Youyou, Jiang Wangqing, and Jiang Tingyu each had their own charm.

[Sect Population: 122,360]

[Body Integration Stage: 1 (Yu Lingshuang)]

[Soul Transformation Stage: 1 (Chi Shuying)]

[Nascent Soul Stage: 108]

[Golden Core Stage: 3,836]

[Foundation Establishment Stage: 15,056]

[Qi Refinement Stage: 32,230]

[Qi Induction Stage: 55,052]

Sect Territory: 150,000 li in radius [A 3D holographic map slowly unfolded, showing mountains, rivers, cities, and kingdoms in fine detail, encompassing the entire southeast region of Cangwu!]

Ling Hao sat high in the main seat, withdrawing his gaze from the Sect System interface that appeared before him. He pondered silently.

Except for Yingying, Xiao He and the others had all reached the sixth or seventh level of the Nascent Soul Stage; Elders such as Huang Yutong, Hua Youyou, and the Jiang Wangqing sisters were also between the first and second levels of the Nascent Soul Stage.

Within this 150,000-li Sect territory, blessed by the Cave Heaven projection, they could all improve by one major Realm, reaching the Soul Transformation Stage! Coupled with the Grade 5 sea-covering ship and the "resonance dao tower" that could resonate and amplify full status within a certain range...

As long as a Void Tempering Devil Emperor did not make a move, there was absolutely nothing to worry about.

Yu Lingshuang's cold voice broke the silence, "Sect Master, the invasion of the True Demon Realm has intensified. A quarter of the immortal cultivation states in the southeast have fallen, all concentrated on the edge of the southeast region."

"The immortal cultivation states in the southeast are in shock. Many states have already sent Elders to offer heavy gifts, requesting our Sect to send reinforcements to protect their Sect forces."

Ling Hao tapped the armrest of his chair,

"Since they are all on the list to be cleared, it is fine to accept the requests of those immortal cultivation states. It can resolve their dangers and also collect their tribute to strengthen the Sect. First, tell me about the specific situation."

Yu Lingshuang's jade finger tapped several places on the continent model,

"Although the Hong State has fallen, no Soul Transformation Devil Venerable has appeared to sit in command; instead, they appeared in the more peripheral Ze State. The Cao State, which is adjacent to us, is the same; the Demon Army stays away as soon as it appears."

In short, space cracks have appeared in the immortal cultivation states around the Qing State, but as soon as the Demon Army appears and confirms their location is very close to the Qing State, they flee directly.

This makes the demon disaster rage the least in the immortal cultivation states closer to the Moonshadow Sect.

Ling Hao nodded. The Demon Army isn't stupid. Why would they seek death so close to the Moonshadow Sect?

"The Chiyun Kingdom on the edge of the southeast was also raided by a small group of the Demon Army recently. Although they were repelled by the Sect, the losses were not small."

Yu Lingshuang's finger moved to a more distant area shrouded in thick black Qi:

"In the direction of the Black Water Swamp, a new secondary crack has appeared. It is said that a Soul Transformation Devil Venerable has appeared. According to reports, the Yang State within its range fell half a month ago."

On the projection, the light spot representing the Yang State dimmed and was covered by a layer of ominous black mist.

"In the southwest direction, the Zhu State..."

After Yu Lingshuang finished speaking, the atmosphere in the hall slightly condensed.

Ling Hao's gaze swept over everyone, his voice steady: "You are already clear about the overall situation in the southeast. The True Demons are raging, and the Sect can no longer stand alone. It is time to take the initiative."

He raised his hand and drew four directions on the projection: "Act in four groups."

"Xiao He, Yingying, you are responsible for the southeast line, sweeping the demon nests."

"Xiaoxue, Yu Qing, east route, clear the enemies in the direction of the Cao State."

"Little Changning, Little Wei, south route, keep an eye on the new cracks in the Black Water Swamp and curb their expansion."

"For other directions, Hua Youyou, Jiang Wangqing, Jiang Tingyu, you are responsible for coordination and clearing. Any questions?"

Hua Youyou's eyes brightened, and she said:

"Youyou accepts the order! I will definitely not fail the Sect Master's trust!"

Jiang Wangqing smiled charmingly, and her sister, Jiang Tingyu, blinked playfully: "Don't worry, Sect Master, I guarantee not a single demon cub will slip through the net!"

Ling Hao nodded, his gaze turning to the three women, Huang Yutong, Qu Qingzhu, and Li Sumei: "Yutong, Qingzhu, Sumei, logistics and mobile support are crucial. The Grade 6 light-chasing moon ship is handed over to you for dispatch."

Huang Yutong's goose-yellow gauze dress moved slightly, and she responded softly: "We will definitely do our best!"

"Besides this, instruct the Disciples to be prepared..."

"...Ling Shuang, you notify the other Sects in the Qing State..."

"Also, contact the other immortal cultivation states in the southeast on the side of the Cangwu Yuji Platform, and let the Grade 6 and Grade 7 immortal cultivation states near the southeast region of Cangwu State also take action..."

...

Finally, Ling Hao's gaze swept over the women in the hall, speaking with force:

"For this operation, Disciples from all peaks must obey orders. Remember—"

"I want you, including the Disciples going into battle, not a single one to die! Everyone must return to me, completely unharmed!"

Even with Changming Hall, there is no "death" in the true sense!

Ling Hao does not allow even a single "death"!