Pay to Cultivate Immortality? My Sect is Completely Free - Chapter 21

Chapter 21: Becoming Stronger, Stronger, and Even Stronger

“The Sect is giving out spirit stones?!”

Looking at the spirit stones in the storage bag, aside from Ye Qingyao, who appeared completely bewildered and had no understanding of their value, the other three disciples were all stunned. A sect that distributes spirit stones is something that had never been heard of across the entire continent!

A low-grade spirit stone has a black market price of at least over two thousand taels of gold, and even then, they’re priced but hard to find.

Especially for Xiao Yan, he had the most profound and direct feeling about this.

The net profit from the entire Xiao Family after a year of hard work in the six marketplaces of Yunshui City might not even reach one thousand taels of gold.

As for spirit stones, it was something he wouldn’t even dare to think about!

Xiao Lingxi also showed an expression of incredible surprise; although the Xiao Family is a large family, spirit stones are still considered a scarce resource, and she had never received even one!

“Master, how could I dare to take such a precious thing?” Zhuge Feng hurriedly refused; this was far too valuable!

It was worth over ten thousand gold taels!

This was a staggering amount that he could never dream of attaining in his lifetime!

Even the Lingxiao Sect could easily obtain this and could buy a complete set of the Lingxiao Art Qi Refining Chapter!

As for the other sects, they could even purchase a Foundation Establishment Pill!

“Master, we can’t accept this!”

Both Xiao Yan and Xiao Lingxi shook their heads, saying it was far too precious for them to bear!

Seeing that the three senior brothers and sisters felt this way, Ye Qingyao also shook her head, not daring to accept it.

Seeing this, Su Bai smiled lightly, “Do you know what the Heavenly Dao Sect needs the most right now?”

The four disciples were all confused and clueless.

Su Bai said with a faint smile, “What we need the most is outstanding disciples!”

“When one day you can venture into the world alone and make the name of the Heavenly Dao Sect resound, that will be the glorious moment for our Sect!”

“In this world, enemies won’t discuss reason or righteousness with you; only strength is the truth.”

“So, your only task now is to cultivate, cultivate, and cultivate again; to become stronger, stronger, and even stronger!”

“Remember, only powerful strength can protect yourself and safeguard the Sect!”

Su Bai’s words were serious and solemn, reaching the ears of the four disciples, one by one.

Zhuge Feng and the others felt a surge of excitement; their faces turned red as they clenched their fists, unable to suppress their trembling bodies.

What the Master said was true; only strong strength could shelter oneself and protect the Sect!

For Zhuge Feng, he needed strength to avenge his parents!

For Xiao Lingxi, she needed strength to break free from her family and Zhao Baoxiao!

For Xiao Yan, he needed strength to defeat Liu Yanran and prove that he wasn’t useless!

For Ye Qingyao, she needed strength to search for her sister!

Only by being powerful could they have everything!

Only by being powerful could they protect themselves!

Only by being powerful could they safeguard the Sect!

“I will obey the Master’s orders!”

Almost simultaneously, the four responded in unison.

In that moment, the commitment of the four disciples to the Sect soared to ninety-five.

They were just one step away from a hundred.

“Go and cultivate quickly, for more enemies are right in front of you.”

Su Bai patted their shoulders and advised, “Disciples, you may take your leave!”

“Understood, Master!”

The few of them respectfully bowed and turned to continue their cultivation.

At the foot of the mountain, many people were still gathered, all waiting for the experts from the Linglong Sect and the Lingxiao Sect to arrive.

…………

A hundred miles away, in the Great Hall of the Linglong Sect.

“Bang!”

The sound of something being smashed reverberated, shaking the ground.

“How outrageous! This is simply intolerable!”

“What is the Heavenly Dao Sect even worth? They dare to kill over a hundred of our disciples, and even an elder? They are simply courting death!”

Inside the Great Hall, more than ten people gathered, each filled with righteous indignation.

Sitting in front of them was a man in gray robes, his face filled with fury, exuding a chilling murderous intent.

This man was tall and robust, with cold eyes, emanating a fierce aura—he was the Sect Master of Linglong Sect, Linglong Xuan!

A super powerhouse at the peak of Foundation Establishment!

The more than ten people in the Great Hall were all Foundation Establishment Elders of the Linglong Sect; seeing so many Foundation Establishment Elders made it evident how powerful the Linglong Sect was!

“What kind of force is this Heavenly Dao Sect?” Linglong Xuan asked coldly.

“Reporting to the Sect Master, according to the scouts, it seems to be a newly established sect. There don’t appear to be any strong experts, just a Sect Master with decent strength, rumored to be at the Golden Core level!” a Foundation Establishment Elder replied.

“A newly established sect? Suspected Golden Core?””Then it’s not Golden Core!”

“Heh, since it’s a newly established sect, it certainly lacks depth. A sect like this can be easily wiped out by my Linglong Sect with just one slap; there’s no need to put in much effort!”

“Sect Master, there’s no need to bother with such a native sect. Once we destroy the Heavenly Dao Sect, we’ll capture that girl and give her to Zhao Baoxiao. At that time, he might reward us with a few Foundation Establishment Pills, and our Linglong Sect can gain a couple more Foundation Establishment Elders.”

The crowd of Foundation Establishment Elders clamored, clearly not taking the Heavenly Dao Sect seriously.

The elder who had died was merely at the first level of Foundation Establishment, the weakest among them. Even if he was killed, they wouldn’t think the Heavenly Dao Sect was particularly powerful.

Linglong Xuan pondered for a moment before coldly saying, “This matter cannot be delayed. Since the other party has declared war, we must respond!”

“Notify all external disciples and elders to return immediately. We will strike at dawn tomorrow!”

“And spread the news of our Linglong Sect’s movements, so that the people in the surrounding cities can see just how tragic the fate of those who provoke my Linglong Sect can be!”

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A thousand miles away, in the Lingxiao Sect, in a certain room.

“What? That wench, Xiao Lingxi, has been found?”

“Where?”

“Why wasn’t she captured?”

Zhao Baoxiao’s face twisted like a malevolent spirit as he roared repeatedly.

“Young Master, we saw that a Foundation Establishment Elder from the Linglong Sect was killed, so we…” a trembling steward said, feeling a bitter affliction he couldn’t express.

With Foundation Establishment gone for good, what use were they Qi Refiners? Even at the eighth or ninth level of Qi Refining, what could they do if they went?

“Worthless! Good-for-nothings!”

Zhao Baoxiao became furious, slamming his palm on the table, which instantly shattered into splinters.

“What should we do, Young Master?”The steward cautiously inquired, fearing that Zhao Baoxiao would vent his anger on him.

“Hmph!”

“A mere upstart force dares to provoke the majesty of my Lingxiao Sect!”

“They are truly ignorant of how to write the word ‘death’ by daring to disturb me!” Zhao Baoxiao scoffed.

“Notify Liu Keqing and have him send a few outer sect elders to help you bring that wretched girl back!”

Xiao Lingxi was the woman he desired, yet she had managed to escape!

When had Zhao Baoxiao ever failed to obtain what he wanted?

A disgrace!

An enormous disgrace!

“My subordinate will make arrangements immediately!” The steward wiped his sweat and hurriedly ran out of the room, fearing that even a moment’s delay would lead him to the path of doom.

P.S.: Happy New Year! Wishing everyone a happy Year of the Snake, with more joy and fewer worries, and may your grades continue to improve while troubles diminish!