Crow Immortal: I Can Duplicate Infinite Resources

Chapter 199: The Sect’s Ember

After Elder Yan finished speaking, everyone in the great hall fell silent.

Two Demonic Sects were not to be reasoned with, and the Myriad Phenomena Sect, a so-called righteous sect, was not much better, also unreasonable.

The luck was indeed not good.

Sect Leader Qi cleared his throat. “Actually, we need not be too disheartened.”

“Whether it’s the news brought back from the Central Heaven Domain by Bai Kexing and Fang Qi, or the information from this traveling merchant, both mention that the major sects in the Central Heaven Domain are struggling to deal with a Nascent Soul cultivator known as the ‘Giant Demon Star’.”

“And previously, when the envoy from the Upper Sect came to the Southern Domain, he tried to harm the Southern Domain sects with the Nascent Soul Pill as a condition, and the Southern Domain sects know very little about the Nascent Soul realm… all of this indicates that once a Nascent Soul cultivator appears in the Southern Domain, the major sects in the Central Heaven Domain will find it difficult to handle.”

“If we in Wanchun Valley unite and strive to grow stronger, we might produce a Nascent Soul cultivator within over twenty years… even if Wanchun Valley cannot cultivate a Nascent Soul cultivator, Sect Leader Ye of the Spirit Sword Sect is at the ninth layer of Golden Core, with exceptional strength. If he advances determinedly in over twenty years, it is likely he could reach the Nascent Soul realm.”

“Thus, things are far from hopeless.”

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded slightly, but their expressions did not lighten.

Han Yu hesitated to speak, which Sect Leader Qi noticed.

“Han Yu, speak your mind directly, no need to hold back.”

“Yes, Sect Leader.” Han Yu responded softly and said, “The traveling merchant mentioned one thing: the Spirit Condensing Golden Pill and Foundation Establishment Pill might have been given to the Little Sky Net Sect by the Myriad Phenomena Sect—if this is true, I boldly speculate that the Myriad Phenomena Sect already knows about the current changes in the Southern Domain and may not wait twenty-five years to act.”

“What you thought of, we have also considered.” Sect Leader Qi sighed slightly. “We just didn’t want to scare you, to avoid disrupting your cultivation, so we didn’t state this possibility outright.”

“Since you have noticed this carefully, I might as well tell you about the upcoming arrangements.”

“After you reach the Foundation Establishment realm, I will impart the Golden Core cultivation techniques to you and send you to travel throughout the Southern Domain. You can even go to the Central Heaven Domain or other large or small domains—you must learn and practice various techniques extensively. If the sect truly faces a great calamity in the future, you alone outside will be the legacy of Wanchun Valley.”

“At that time, do not rush to gather disciples or use the Wanchun Valley name to attract pursuit; focus on becoming strong yourself, which is more important than anything.”

Sect Leader Qi stopped speaking here, and the Elders remained silent.

“Even so, it may not come to that…” Elder Lü said. “Things may not reach that point.”

Han Yu also said, “What the Sect Leader said is the worst-case scenario, but the Myriad Phenomena Sect has not sent a Nascent Soul cultivator to the Southern Domain for several years, and they still haven’t sent one now. There must be some restriction involved.”

“Perhaps the thirty-year agreement is not fabricated arbitrarily, but because within thirty years they truly cannot spare the effort or cannot send a Nascent Soul cultivator here.”

Sect Leader Qi and the other Elders relaxed slightly, then Sect Leader Qi stroked his beard and smiled. “Your master-disciple pair’s thoughts have lightened our mood a bit; perhaps it really is so.”

He changed the topic. “We need not discuss this further; let’s talk about today’s exchange gains—that traveling merchant was fairly honest in business. The Foundation Establishment Pill traded may not be entirely reliable, but it is seventy to eighty percent more reliable than the Little Sky Net Sect’s Foundation Establishment Pill.”

“I have scanned this Foundation Establishment Pill with my Divine Sense; there are no issues. Han Yu, keep it for now. If you break through to Foundation Establishment in the next few years, use this pill.”

“If the sect needs to refine Foundation Establishment Pills, should I keep my pill for reference?” Han Yu asked.

Elder Wen laughed. “The Mystic Spirit Ginseng requires fifteen years of medicinal potency. Even with daily watering of spirit spring water, it would take ten years to possibly use for refining Foundation Establishment Pills.”

“You cannot wait that long for your Foundation Establishment.”

Han Yu understood and stepped forward to receive the Foundation Establishment Pill.

Afterward, Sect Leader Qi handed over three Spirit Taming Iron Wood plants, a specialty of the Great Zhou Dynasty, to the Medicine Garden for planting—this spiritual plant is good material for refining Magical Artifacts and flying swords, and not too difficult to cultivate.

After arrangements were made, Elder Lü and Han Yu returned to their residence.

Stopping Han Yu, Elder Lü earnestly advised, “Disciple, the Sect Leader has high expectations for you. After you establish your Foundation in the future, the dangers you face and the responsibilities you bear will be greater.”

“These things should not have been told to you before your Foundation Establishment, but as you become more involved in sect affairs and are clever, you have already sensed it.”

“Strengthen your soul and fortify your heart. Do not dwell on these matters, and do not let them crush you.”

“Understood?”

Han Yu nodded seriously. “Yes, Master, I understand!”

“If you truly cannot bear it, tell your master, and I will ask the Sect Leader to change someone else…” Elder Lü added patiently.

Han Yu was taken aback for a moment, then bowed with a smile. “Master’s kindness, I appreciate it.”

“But Master should not underestimate me. I am not someone who avoids trouble and shirks responsibility.”

“Good, good disciple!” Elder Lü patted his shoulder with relief. “Adversity reveals true hearts, fire tempers true gold. Since you have such responsibility, if Wanchun Valley faces misfortune in the future, you might do better than us.”

“Master will see for yourself then.” Han Yu smiled.

Elder Lü smiled and said no more.

If the sect truly faces calamity, as an Elder for many years, how could I survive alone?

Disciple, you will see for me then.

Returning to his room, Han Yu calmed his mind.

The news brought by the traveling merchant…

The Foundation Establishment Pill from the trade was now in Han Yu’s hands; he should try to replicate it when he had time…

Sect Leader Qi intended to send Han Yu out to travel the world after his Foundation Establishment, to preserve the sect’s ember…

And also, Old Daoist Li had appeared again in the Green Grain Market of Wanchun Valley…

Compared to these, the slightly strange suicide of the Great Zhou Crown Prince was a minor matter.

All these things indeed made it hard to settle one’s heart.

Han Yu calmed his mind and prioritized the matters.

After releasing the big crow from the spirit beast bag, he communicated with it mentally, asking about Old Daoist Li.

The big crow gave a positive answer again.

Han Yu pondered for a moment and instructed the big crow to go to the market again to find Old Daoist Li.

See what he was doing and whether he was willing to communicate.

Three years apart, Old Daoist Li had joined the Demon Blood Sect, and last time he was brought to Wanchun Valley by the Saint Blood Perfected One… would he still be willing to communicate now?

The big crow accepted the order and flew out of Wanchun Valley, arriving at the Green Grain Market.

Following the resonance from the initial blood enlightenment, the big crow flew to the bamboo shed area of the market, landing in front of a cultivator.

That cultivator was of medium build, unremarkable in appearance. Seeing the big crow fly straight toward him, his eyes flashed with a sharp light.

Has this feathered beast seen through my disguise?

But, such a large crow—it must be raised by that kid Han Yu, right?

He really has a way with crows; he even lured away my crow back then.

Thinking this, Li, who had shed the “Little Li” disguise, calmly led the big crow toward the back of the bamboo shed area, to a few rows of simple rogue cultivator residences.

Stopping behind a wooden hut, Old Daoist Li turned to look at the big crow and transmitted his voice to ask, “Did that kid Han Yu send you?”