Eastern Region, Cyan Cloud Sect.
Today, the Cyan Cloud Sect was more bustling than usual.
Earlier, many disciples saw numerous spirit boats streaking across the sky.
At this moment, there were dozens of figures in the grand hall, all elders from various sects in the Eastern Region as well as elders from the Cyan Cloud Sect itself. Fortunately, the grand hall was extremely spacious, easily accommodating everyone.
“Hey, why haven’t we seen Elder Gu from your sect?”
“Yeah, where’s Old Gu? I came here hoping to ask him to refine some elixirs for me. Where is he?”
“……”
The elders from various sects were all looking for Mark Gu, but to no avail. They turned to the elders of the Cyan Cloud Sect with smiles, inquiring.
It was evident that Mark Gu had some reputation in the cultivation world.
“Hehe, esteemed elders, Mark is currently still in the secular world,” the Grand Elder replied politely with a smile.
“I see.” The elders from various sects nodded upon hearing this.
At that moment, Megan Shen walked in slowly from outside the hall.
“Sect Master Shen.”
The elders from various sects quickly cupped their hands in greeting.
Megan Shen scanned the elders in the hall, smiling on the surface but sighing inwardly.
As expected, too few sects were willing to believe them. There were barely fifteen elders present…
The Eastern Region was so vast, with countless sects of all sizes, yet only these few had come. Among them, besides a few sects like Flying Star Valley that were on par with the Cyan Cloud Sect, most were small sects.
Soon, Megan Shen took her seat in the hall.
As soon as she sat down, the Fifth Elder of Flying Star Valley stood up and said,
“Sect Master Shen, could you explain what happened that led your Cyan Cloud Sect to believe that the demon realms are plotting against the Immortal Tomb?”
Upon hearing this, all the elders turned their attention to Megan Shen.
They knew that coming here would certainly take up a lot of their time. Wouldn’t it be better to use that time for secluded cultivation or treasure hunting?
“Grand Elder, you explain it to them,” Megan Shen said calmly.
The Grand Elder bowed slightly and then began to explain to the elders, “Esteemed elders, the situation is as follows…”
Moments later,
The elders from various sects frowned deeply in thought. It turned out that Mark Gu was the first to discover this matter.
Based on the Grand Elder’s words and analysis, coupled with the unusual demon disturbances in the Li Shui Empire in recent years, it seemed to be true.
“Sect Master Shen, the Valley Master has ordered that I will lead our disciples to guard the Li Shui Empire and the surrounding secular empires for three years. If unusual demon disturbances occur during this period, we will spread the truth of this matter. But if nothing happens, we will return to the valley,” the Fifth Elder said, cupping his hands solemnly.
The other elders nodded in agreement. Indeed, the truth of this matter would depend on what happens next.
“Very well, I appreciate your efforts, esteemed elders.”
Megan Shen stood up and cupped her hands slightly.
“Sect Master Shen, we will take our leave now.”
Soon, the elders from various sects bowed and left the hall one after another, gathering their disciples and departing.
“Sect Master, three years. Within three years, the demon realms will surely cause trouble again. By then, the other sects will see it with their own eyes and will undoubtedly believe us!” the Grand Elder said excitedly, looking at Megan Shen.
Megan Shen remained expressionless, without a trace of joy.
Three years was not long for the demon realms. Whether they would cause trouble again was uncertain. Last time, they had lain dormant for five years.
If the demon realms did not cause trouble within these three years, the Cyan Cloud Sect would become a laughingstock.
“You may leave. I am tired,” Megan Shen said weakly, waving her hand and closing her eyes.
The elders quietly retreated upon seeing this.
“Sigh.”
Megan Shen sighed, beckoning to the tea on the table. It flew into her hand, and she took a sip before opening her eyes.
She froze.
A middle-aged man in plain robes was standing in the hall, looking at her calmly…
Megan Shen instinctively frowned, about to scold him, but her pupils suddenly contracted!
Memories from deep within her mind surged up like a spring. She suddenly remembered!
The former master of Purple Extreme Thunder Peak!
The leading figure in the Eastern Region’s cultivation world—Karl Jiang!
“Senior Jiang!”
Megan Shen’s face turned pale as she hurriedly bowed deeply before Karl Jiang, her voice trembling.
She had only seen Karl Jiang from a distance once when she was still in the Foundation Establishment stage.
She had no idea why he had suddenly come to the Cyan Cloud Sect today.
“Sect Master Shen, no need for such formalities,” Karl Jiang said with a gentle smile, very amiable.
Megan Shen slowly straightened up a bit but still bowed respectfully. “Senior Jiang, what brings you to the Cyan Cloud Sect…”
She didn’t think Karl Jiang was here to see their ancestor.
Their ancestor might be a notable figure in the Eastern Region’s cultivation world, but not to the extent that Karl Jiang would come personally.
Karl Jiang chuckled, “I came to inquire about the matter of the demon realms plotting against the Immortal Tomb. Could you tell me more?”
Immediately, Megan Shen’s heart began to race!
A surge of joy filled her heart.
The leading figure of the Eastern Region’s cultivation world was concerned about this matter?
Excellent!
If Senior Jiang believed it, then the news they had spread would surely attract the attention of the entire Spirit Dust Cultivation Realm!
“Senior Jiang, this matter is absolutely true!…”
Soon, Megan Shen recounted all the details to Karl Jiang.
Karl Jiang nodded occasionally, his expression calm.
“If it weren’t for a Divine Transformation senior intervening several times, our secular empires would have suffered greatly,” Megan Shen sighed as she finished.
Karl Jiang’s eyes flickered. “Which Divine Transformation cultivator? What is their name?”
In the entire Spirit Dust Cultivation Realm, Divine Transformation stage cultivators were not as rare as Tribulation Crossing stage ones, but they were still few in number.
He knew almost all of them.
“That Divine Transformation senior is named Ambrose Lu.”
“Ambrose Lu?”
Karl Jiang raised an eyebrow. He was certain he had never heard of this name.
Even among the Divine Transformation cultivators in the Southern, Western, and Northern Regions, there was no one named Ambrose Lu.
Seeing Karl Jiang’s expression, Megan Shen quickly explained respectfully, “Senior Jiang, that Divine Transformation senior was previously in seclusion.”
Karl Jiang nodded, no longer dwelling on it. Suddenly, he pointed a finger at Megan Shen’s forehead!
Megan Shen’s eyes instantly became vacant.
Karl Jiang’s expression remained unchanged as he accessed all the memories in her mind.
He saw the strange and concentrated demon disturbances, the proximity of the Li Shui Empire to the Immortal Tomb, and the image of a man in green robes.
“It seems the demon realms plotting against the Immortal Tomb is true. Excellent…”
“This young man must be the reclusive Divine Transformation cultivator she mentioned. Indeed, I haven’t seen him before…”
With that thought, Karl Jiang withdrew his finger.
“Ugh…”
Megan Shen collapsed to the ground, clutching her head in pain, her face pale. She had been soul-searched!
This would make it even harder for her to advance to the Divine Transformation stage!
But the other party was a Tribulation Crossing stage cultivator, capable of overturning her Cyan Cloud Sect with a single thought. She dared not be angry or question him.
Megan Shen forced a bitter smile, “Senior Jiang, you must have learned the truth by now. Could you inform the other sects in the cultivation world? They will surely believe it coming from you…”
Karl Jiang glanced at her indifferently. As his figure gradually faded, he said coldly,
“The truth of this matter is clear to me. Sect Master Shen, take care.”
Hearing this, Megan Shen was momentarily stunned, then silently clutched her head.
Far away in Mo Yu, Ambrose Lu naturally sensed Karl Jiang’s soul-searching of Megan Shen instantly, but he remained expressionless, continuing to eat and drink as usual.
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