Pay to Cultivate Immortality? My Sect is Completely Free - Chapter 68

Chapter 68: Golden Core Forces Seek Affiliation, Spirit Spring News

The next day, early in the morning, the Mountain Gate of the Heavenly Dao Sect was surrounded by a crowd. Counting the numbers, there were over a thousand people! Moreover, these individuals were not ordinary people coming to participate in the Assessment. They were all dressed in matching attire, making it clear they belonged to the same sect.

“This is the territory of the Heavenly Dao Sect; who dares to make noise here!”

Zhuge Feng appeared, holding the Sea-Calming Divine Needle and striking it heavily into the ground. Even in the face of a thousand people, many of whom were Foundation Establishment experts, he showed no fear at all!

“We seek to see the Sect Master of the Heavenly Dao Sect; please relay our request,” an old man stepped forward, hunched over and supporting himself with a cane.

Zhuge Feng frowned and said, “Who are you people, and why do you wish to see our Sect Master?”

The old man sighed, “We are from the Yellow Lion Sect in Qingzhou; I am the Sect Master of the Yellow Lion Sect.”

“What? The Sect Master of the Yellow Lion Sect, Daoist Yellow Lion?” Zhuge Feng was somewhat surprised. The Yellow Lion Sect is one of the Golden Core forces in the Great Zhao Empire and has quite a reputation. Its Sect Master, Daoist Yellow Lion, is a genuine Golden Core expert and the founder of the Yellow Lion Sect.

However, the Yellow Lion Sect is located a thousand miles away from the Heavenly Dao Sect; how could they come here? Furthermore, such a large number—over a thousand people—almost represented the entire Yellow Lion Sect! Even Daoist Yellow Lion, a Golden Core expert, is here!

Disrupting the scene?

But it doesn’t seem like that, does it?

Moreover, the Yellow Lion Sect generally has a good reputation; they are not the type of force that looks for trouble.

“May I ask if the Sect Master of the Heavenly Dao is present? I have important matters to discuss,” Daoist Yellow Lion slowly spoke.

His voice was frail, with a hint of the passage of time, and also revealed a sense of sorrow. The elders and disciples behind him all appeared dejected and lackluster. One could only wonder what sort of misfortune they had encountered.

“Let them in; I will wait for them in the Great Hall,” Su Bai’s voice echoed in Zhuge Feng’s mind.

Upon hearing the voice, Zhuge Feng put away the Sea-Calming Divine Needle and said, “The Sect Master is in the Great Hall; please follow me.”

“Thank you,” Daoist Yellow Lion clasped his hands in gratitude and followed Zhuge Feng into the Heavenly Dao Sect.

Once they entered, the disciples of the Yellow Lion Sect were deeply captivated.

The rich Spiritual Energy, the towering Heavenly Dao Mountain, the magnificent architecture!

Is this really the fourth overlord of the Great Zhao Empire? Truly extraordinary!

“You all stay here; the elders will accompany me to meet the Sect Master of the Heavenly Dao Sect,” Daoist Yellow Lion instructed his disciples. Then, he led over a dozen Foundation Establishment Elders to climb to the summit of Heavenly Dao Mountain with Zhuge Feng.

At the entrance of the resplendent Great Hall of the Heavenly Dao, the Fire Qilin, which had been lazily napping, immediately stood up upon seeing newcomers, its round, copper-bell-like eyes glaring fiercely at the outsiders.

Upon reaching the summit, Daoist Yellow Lion was immediately captivated by the resplendent Great Hall, and then his gaze met that of the Fire Qilin.

“Nascent Soul Great Demon on guard!”

Daoist Yellow Lion’s pupils constricted sharply, and a flicker of shock passed through his murky eyes.

The dozens of Elders behind him were equally scared, their faces turning pale as they nearly knelt on the ground.

They felt a tremendous pressure emanating from the Fire Qilin, one that was far more terrifying than that of their Sect Master, Daoist Yellow Lion.

“Little Fire, no rudeness allowed.”

As the large door opened, a gentle voice emanated from within the Great Hall, carrying a sense of detachment and a control over the universe.

“Hmph.”

The Fire Qilin snorted and obediently stepped aside.

“Please,” Zhuge Feng gestured for them to enter, indicating they could proceed into the Hall.

Daoist Yellow Lion took a deep breath and led the dozen or so Elders into the Great Hall.

The Heavenly Dao Sect is truly powerful!

I hope their choice is not the wrong one!

“Master of the Yellow Lion Sect, respectfully greeting the senior!”

“Elders of the Yellow Lion Sect, respectfully greeting the senior!”

Once they entered, they didn’t even dare to lift their heads and bowed deeply on the ground.

“No need for formalities!”

The gentle voice sounded directly ahead.

Only then did Daoist Yellow Lion stand up cautiously and raise his head to look.

On the main seat of the Great Hall sat a figure in a white robe, handsome and graceful, exuding an extraordinary demeanor. He bore no aura of dominance typical of powerful beings, yet one could not help but lower their head in his presence. It was a strange sensation, as if he were merely a man yet had transcended the realms of immortals, standing above all worlds.

“Daoist Yellow Lion has come to the Heavenly Dao Sect, but for what reason?” Su Bai spoke as he looked down at the assembled crowd, a faint smile on his lips.

“Reporting to you, senior, this junior seeks assistance from your esteemed Sect,” Daoist Yellow Lion respectfully bent his waist, bowing deeply to explain his purpose.

“Oh?” Su Bai took a keen interest, glancing at Daoist Yellow Lion, seemingly intrigued. “If I remember correctly, the Yellow Lion Sect is also a major Sect of the Empire. What difficulties could you, a Golden Core expert, possibly face that cannot be resolved?”

He gently brushed the sleeves of his robe and lightly nodded, motioning for Daoist Yellow Lion to continue.

“Senior, you may not be aware,” Daoist Yellow Lion gritted his teeth, a hint of pain crossing his face. “In Qingzhou, there are four major Golden Core powers: Green Bull Ridge, Heavenly Eagle Valley, Blood Blade Sect, and my Yellow Lion Sect.”

“Green Bull Ridge has now allied with the imperial royal family, Heavenly Eagle Valley has sided with the Yuntian Sect, and even the Blood Blade Sect has pledged loyalty to the Lingxiao Sect.”

“In this situation, our Yellow Lion Sect faces a critical danger, which is why we had to come to the Heavenly Dao Sect, seeking refuge with you, senior.”

Having finished his explanation, he bowed once more and showed utmost humility in front of Su Bai.

Su Bai remained impassive, his fingers lightly tapping the armrest of his chair, as if in contemplation.

Daoist Yellow Lion gritted his teeth and added, “If senior is willing to accept our allegiance, the Yellow Lion Sect is prepared to offer eighty percent of our total revenue to the Heavenly Dao Sect each year!”

As soon as these words were spoken, even Zhuge Feng, who stood nearby, gasped in shock.

Eighty percent!

Have they gone mad?

Su Bai narrowed his eyes slightly. It was a good thing to have a force seeking refuge, but he did not agree immediately.

To ally with the Heavenly Dao Sect!

And it’s a Golden Core force!

Offering eighty percent of their revenue?

All of this indicated to him that the underlying issues were far from simple!

To willingly give up eighty percent of their revenue for protection meant that the Yellow Lion Sect was on the brink of extinction!

Furthermore, the situation surrounding Qingzhou was even more troubling!

Qingzhou, regardless of its distance from the Heavenly Dao Sect, the Yuntian Sect, the Lingxiao Sect, or even the imperial royal family, was all over a thousand miles away.

Typically, these major powers would not casually interfere in Qingzhou’s affairs.

But now, all four major forces in Qingzhou had turned to the Nascent Soul powers for refuge?

Su Bai did not believe that there was nothing amiss!

“What exactly happened in Qingzhou?” Su Bai pondered aloud.

Daoist Yellow Lion took a deep breath and respectfully replied, “To not hide it from you, senior, a Spirit Spring has appeared in a mountain in Qingzhou!”

As soon as these words were spoken, Zhuge Feng suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with shock.

Su Bai appeared calm on the surface, but waves of turmoil surged in his heart.

Now he understood why the Yellow Lion Sect was so eager for protection.

The emergence of a Spirit Spring signifies that a Spirit Vein has appeared in that location! Its grade is at least Intermediate Grade! Throughout the entire Great Zhao Empire, including the three belonging to the Heavenly Dao Sect, there are only eight Lower Grade Spirit Veins in total. Once the news of the Spirit Spring spreads, all the Nascent Soul forces in the Empire will go mad! No, they will go insane! Because an Intermediate Grade Spirit Vein is equivalent to… one hundred Lower Grade Spirit Veins!