Chapter 107: After the Deception, It Becomes Real
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Inside the room, Yu Xian sat on the bed, cross-legged with eyes closed. While resting, he was also cultivating. After several days of travel, Yu Xian naturally wanted to stabilize his cultivation. At the same time, he operated the “Wan Shou Mu Chun” technique, continuing to expand his Qi sea and accumulate spiritual energy.
At present, his Qi sea was about three zhang (approximately ten feet) in diameter. The crystal spinning in the Qi sea was slowly growing bigger, becoming more transparent. There were faint patterns on the crystal, resembling weeds or forests, blurry and imperceptible. Perhaps one day, when these patterns became clear, his foundation for the Foundation Establishment would take shape.
However, Yu Xian didn’t know how large his Qi sea would need to expand before it stabilized. Ten zhang? A hundred zhang? A thousand zhang? The larger the Qi sea, the more spiritual energy it could store, and the more freedom he would have in using his power without worrying about running out of energy. However, the difficulty in condensing the foundation would also increase as the Qi sea expanded.
Yu Xian wasn’t greedy. He wouldn’t pursue a Qi sea that was several hundred or even a thousand zhang large, only to end up suffocating himself and failing to establish his foundation. But if his Qi sea was too small, even if he managed to establish a foundation, he wouldn’t be as powerful. Against other cultivators with the same foundation, those who had more experience and a stronger foundation would naturally have the upper hand.
“Enough… Time is not on my side,” Yu Xian muttered to himself, “Ten zhang should be enough. Once I reach that, I’ll attempt to establish my foundation.”
At his age, Yu Xian could have condensed his Qi sea to around fifteen zhang before attempting to establish a foundation. That way, his Qi sea would at least be a hundred zhang, and with more experience, foundation establishment would be easier. This was the reason most cultivators established their foundation between the ages of twenty and thirty-five.
But Yu Xian didn’t want to wait that long, nor could he afford to. The “Wan Shou Mu Chun” technique continued its operation, spiritual energy filling his Qi sea as it expanded slowly.
Time passed, and soon it was the middle of the night.
Yu Xian was surrounded by a faint green light, full of vitality. The wooden items in the room seemed to have signs of revival.
Suddenly, loud calls echoed from outside the window, gradually drawing closer, until they reverberated throughout the entire Zhaoyue Square.
“All members of the Loose Cultivator Alliance, gather immediately… Anyone who does not arrive within two incense sticks’ time will be considered to have voluntarily left the alliance, and their badges will be revoked!”
Yu Xian frowned slightly, waking from his meditation. The loud calls from outside continued.
Knock knock knock
There was a knock on the door, and Zheng Huo’s voice came from outside, “Brother, are you awake?”
Yu Xian got up and opened the door. “What’s going on?”
“I don’t know, but the Loose Cultivator Alliance is gathering the scattered cultivators again. I suspect they’re about to attack another sect!” Zheng Huo said, his expression serious. “The attack on Bai Yun Sect was just the beginning! The alliance leaders want to unify the entire Eastern Continent!”
Yu Xian nodded. He had also suspected this.
It was obvious that the scattered cultivators were facing difficulties in their northern campaign against Tian Xuan Sword Sect. Since they had already taken Bai Yun Sect, they would need to send their forces, including Nascent Soul, Golden Core, Foundation Establishment, and even Qi Condensation disciples, to support the effort.
However, the two sects were located 1.8 million miles apart. Nascent Soul and Golden Core cultivators could easily reach the location in a day or several, but it would take Foundation Establishment cultivators several months to get there, not to mention Qi Condensation cultivators.
So why were they gathering Qi Condensation cultivators now?
Yu Xian’s brow furrowed. Zheng Huo raised an eyebrow.
The two of them had the same thought.
“They’re probably preparing to attack Yaowang Valley or Kui Ling Sect,” Zheng Huo said thoughtfully.
Yu Xian spoke up suddenly, his voice calm, “If they attack Yaowang Valley, I might offer my assistance.”
Zheng Huo froze for a moment, looking at Yu Xian with a hint of suspicion. “Brother, do you have a grudge with Yaowang Valley?”
“Yes,” Yu Xian nodded, “A grudge of life and death.”
“Then it’s none of our concern!” Zheng Huo exclaimed, laughing and clapping his hands. “Brother, let’s go! If they’re attacking Kui Ling Sect, we’ll slip away, but if it’s Yaowang Valley, we’ll definitely go! It’s just the right time for us to head there anyway.”
Yu Xian smiled faintly. “What you said is exactly what I was thinking.”
“Let’s go!” Zheng Huo laughed heartily, nodding. The two of them headed down to the first floor of the inn and exited.
Outside, many members of the Loose Cultivator Alliance had gathered. However, there were still many people who hadn’t appeared. Although they wore the alliance badge, their goals were the same as Yu Xian’s: self-preservation.
At this moment, the Loose Cultivator Alliance was truly gathering forces, but they weren’t interested in being cannon fodder.
It was said that in the attack on Bai Yun Sect, 60,000 Qi Condensation cultivators had been sent, and 40,000 of them died! A loss of two-thirds—too terrifying!
Outside the inn, Zheng Huo’s Foundation Establishment cultivation stood out among the many Qi Condensation cultivators like a full moon. As he walked, everyone made way for him.
Yu Xian, following by his side, appeared to have no cultivation aura, but being with a Foundation Establishment cultivator naturally made it clear that he too was a Foundation Establishment cultivator!
The crowd parted, allowing them to walk straight into the center.
In the center, four Foundation Establishment cultivators stood, their expressions calm, waiting for the incense time to pass. When they saw Zheng Huo and Yu Xian approach, they were surprised.
One of the late Foundation Establishment cultivators, Zhao Yue, narrowed his eyes. “This friend, you seem unfamiliar.”
Zheng Huo laughed indifferently. “We’re new to the Loose Cultivator Alliance. My name is Ju Long, and this is my friend Xu Hao. We didn’t catch the opportunity to join the assault on Bai Yun Sect, but we’ve long admired the Loose Cultivator Alliance! As scattered cultivators, we naturally want to unite. We heard the call today and rushed here to join. I wonder if you gentlemen could recommend us?”
“Oh, so it’s a new friend!” Zhao Yue smiled and nodded. “Welcome! With your joining, our Loose Cultivator Alliance will grow stronger.”
Zhao Yue introduced himself. “I’m Zhao Yue, and I established this Zhaoyue Square.”
The other three Foundation Establishment cultivators introduced themselves. “I’m Sun Qu,” one said.
“I’m Yang Chengjun,” another one added.
“I’m Liang Feiyu,” the last one spoke.
Zheng Huo nodded, bowing in greeting, “Ju Long pays respects to you all.”
Yu Xian raised his hand slightly, his face calm, but he said nothing.
Yu Xian’s behavior naturally attracted the attention of the four cultivators. After all, he was a Qi Condensation Great Perfection cultivator, yet he showed no change when standing before these Foundation Establishment cultivators. Was this the attitude a Qi Condensation cultivator should have when facing Foundation Establishment cultivators?
However, after seeing Zheng Huo call him a friend, they quickly realized that Xu Hao must have some hidden strength, perhaps even comparable to a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Cultivators who had been in the field for a long time knew not to underestimate anyone.
Zhao Yue asked, “Ju Long, your friend is quite impressive. Such a young Qi Condensation Great Perfection cultivator, his talent is extraordinary. He’ll be a force to reckon with in the future.”
Zheng Huo’s brow twitched, but he smiled and said, “You’re right, my friend’s talent is extraordinary. He reached Qi Condensation Great Perfection early, but…”
Before he could finish, another voice interrupted.
Sun Qu, a mid Foundation Establishment cultivator, spoke lightly. “Are the other thirty or so Qi Condensation Great Perfection cultivators not worthy of walking with him?”
His words made it clear that Yu Xian, in their eyes, didn’t deserve to walk with them.
Zhao Yue laughed it off, saying, “It’s fine, it’s fine. If he’s a friend of Ju Long’s, he can walk with us.”
Zheng Huo frowned, about to speak, but Yu Xian suddenly pulled his arm, silencing him.
Yu Xian smiled faintly, turning to the other Qi Condensation cultivators. “It seems I don’t belong with you. I’ll return to my place.”
He then walked to the second row of Qi Condensation cultivators, where there were over thirty others, taking his place among them.
Zheng Huo watched him go, shaking his head with a sigh. “Sun Qu has a point. The rules must be followed. What level you are dictates where you belong. You can’t just mix things up.”
“Ha, Ju Long is wise,” Sun Qu laughed, his earlier disdain turning into approval.
Cultivators seemed carefree, but their respect for hierarchy was far stronger than in the mortal world. Even a small difference in cultivation level created a vast gulf between them.
With Yu Xian gone, the five Foundation Establishment cultivators seemed more at ease as they continued their journey, chatting about their experiences attacking Bai Yun Sect and what rewards they had received.
As for Yu Xian, when he joined the thirty-seven Qi Condensation Great Perfection cultivators, he was immediately alienated.
They thought he was pretending to be one of the Foundation Establishment cultivators. Now that he was with the other Qi Condensation cultivators, they made sure to avoid him.
Yu Xian remained unfazed, but his eyes glinted with a cold light. This was exactly what he wanted! Being with the Foundation Establishment cultivators would make him stand out too much. By hiding among the Qi Condensation cultivators, his identity would be far safer.
He had no wish for the people from Yaowang Valley, especially the Golden Core experts who had seen him, to recognize him. He should have died in the Heavenly Demon Valley instead!
