Chapter 174
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Chapter 174: What Is There to Fear?
Just as the two sides were about to clash, a disciple at the Initial Golden Core Stage suddenly stepped out from the crowd and approached the leading disciples of the two peaks, saying:
"Junior Brother Zhao, Junior Brother Yu, you’ve just come out of seclusion. Instead of escalating a minor conflict, why not make it smaller and resolve it? Listen to your senior brother’s advice and let it go!"
Seeing the encourager, the leading disciples of both peaks nodded slightly and replied:
“Senior Brother Shan, it’s not that we don’t respect you, but these disciples from Juhufeng are being too much! If they want a fight, then let’s fight!”
“Senior Brother Shan, you don’t need to worry about this. I want to see what skills they have today!”
Seeing that neither side was listening to him, Senior Brother Shan could only sigh helplessly. He knew both of them and wanted to prevent this from escalating, so he came to mediate.
Though he was one realm higher, he didn’t want to interfere too much with their stubbornness. However, thinking about the recent events in the sect, Senior Brother Shan advised again:
"Even if you two want to fight, please don’t do it here. If there are irreconcilable differences, I suggest you both settle it at the sect’s duel arena."
"Hmph, Senior Brother Shan, there’s no need for you to say more. Isn’t it just going to the mining site for punishment? What is there to fear? I’m not new to this!"
“Have I never been? If necessary, I’ll just face the punishment again!”
The two’s words were sharp, and they took out their magical tools, ready to fight right in front of everyone.
Meanwhile, Ji Yang silently thought to himself:
“Yes, yes, just like that!”
“Let them fight, let them fight!”
At that moment, Senior Brother Shan spoke again:
“Junior Brothers, having just emerged from seclusion, you may not be aware that there are some recent changes at the mining site. I heard that mining in the Xuan Iron Mine has begun at night.”
“Not only that, but the risks of mining have increased. Just recently, two mines in the sect collapsed!”
Hearing this, both of them were taken aback and frowned in confusion:
"But the Xuan Iron Mine is filled with the energy of the earth demons at night! How can we mine at night?"
"The mine is solid and has Formations supporting it, how could it collapse?"
They both spoke up, puzzled.
"I don’t know the details, but disciples have verified it, and this information is easy to find."
"That’s right; what this senior brother said is true. I just came out from the mine!"
At that moment, a disciple in the crowd confirmed it.
Everyone turned to look at him. He was a disciple at the mid Foundation Establishment stage, but he looked pale, his eyes sunken, his body weak and emaciated.
Hearing what was said and seeing the miserable state of this disciple sent a chill through the others.
This clearly indicated that he had been affected by the energy of the earth demons; mining had become life-threatening! Was the sect’s punishment now so cruel?
Ji Yang looked at this disciple and felt he looked familiar. After thinking carefully, he realized that he had seen him at the mine a few days ago—perhaps he had just come out after Ji Yang.
Although they were mining at night, Ji Yang assumed that Elder Lu likely wouldn’t dare to do so after he left.
However, after being affected by the energy of the earth demons, even if one has their own means to expel it, the body will still be influenced for a short period. But this is only temporary; it will get better after a while.
As for the mine collapse, he had already left, so it likely wouldn’t collapse again.
Ji Yang didn’t offer much explanation about this.
The two interrupted individuals still looked displeased and exchanged glances full of disdain!
Junior Brother Zhao from Chaoyun Peak continued:
“Hmph, the sect has other places for punishment besides the mining site. At worst, I can spend five hundred contribution points to apply for punishment at Feng Ling Valley! I can afford that many contribution points!”
“He can do it; why can’t I? Just five hundred contribution points, what’s so difficult?”
Once again, they spoke disdainfully!
Ji Yang was a bit surprised. It turned out there was such a method in the sect to change the place for punishment by spending five hundred contribution points!
But five hundred contribution points was still quite a sum, especially since they couldn’t be exchanged for spiritual stones. The reward for the Zixin ore he submitted had been only five hundred contribution points as well.
While Elder Chai played a part in that, it still signified that obtaining five hundred contribution points wasn’t an easy task.
Senior Brother Shan shook his head slightly and continued to advise:
"Junior Brothers, you are too isolated! There have been some changes in Feng Ling Valley recently! The monthly Task Assessments have increased!"
Hearing this, Junior Brother Zhao chuckled lightly:
"Hehe, increased? How much will it increase? Fifteen stones? Twenty stones?"
“Senior Brother Shan probably doesn’t know, but I specialized in planting before! Isn’t it just planting spiritual grains? What’s there to fear?”
“Hmph, if he’s not afraid, does that mean I should be?”
The Junior Brother from Juhufeng also chimed in, refusing to back down.
Senior Brother Shan hurriedly shook his head:
"No, no, no! It’s eighty stones!"
"Previously, a disciple from the outer sect figured out a new way to grow He Hua spiritual grains. Although the yield is high, the monthly Task Assessment has increased to eighty stones, and few disciples can complete it. If you believe you have the capability, then feel free!"
The previously arrogant two were taken aback and their frustration lessened.
Eighty stones? What a joke! Can the He Hua spiritual grains produce that much? Are we growing divine grains instead? How long would that take to grow?
Although doubts lingered in their minds, they still trusted Senior Brother Shan’s words.
Who in the sect didn’t know that Senior Brother Shan was well-connected and a good-natured person? Looking at the other disciples present, there was no need for anyone to verify—it was clear they wouldn’t lie.
But the atmosphere had already reached a boiling point, and the emotions between the two remained tense, even growing more restless.
Junior Brother Zhao from Chaoyun Peak spoke coldly again:
“I won’t go to the mine or Feng Ling Valley. At worst, after dealing with this arrogant Junior Brother Yu, I’ll go to Tianxing Lake for punishment!”
“With my unique fishing skills, I can be back in no time. What do I have to fear?”
“Hmph, if you’re not afraid, does that mean I should be?”
After they finished speaking, they were ready to clash again!
But when they turned to see Senior Brother Shan shaking his head, a bad premonition arose in their hearts.
Sure enough, Senior Brother Shan slowly began to speak:
“Junior Brothers, after such a long seclusion, you may not be aware that there have been some changes in Tianxing Lake recently!”
“Previously, there were quite a few spiritual fish in the lake. However, not long ago, a disciple caught a young True Dragon, which led to a powerful True Spirit seeking vengeance. Although the Peak Master intervened, the presence of the True Spirit remains, and there haven’t been any spiritual fish in the lake for quite some time.”
“According to the disciples who faced punishment there, even during the last spiritual energy tide, there were hardly any spiritual fish! If you are confident in your fishing skills, then feel free to go to Tianxing Lake for punishment!”
