Published: August 10, 2026
Chapter 1005: Do Not Ask About Rise and Fall
They were all nascent soul old monsters. There was no need to pretend to be a novice cultivator who knew nothing.
How could Liu Yu just happen to appear at the most critical moment? There was no such coincidence in this world.
Master Kushu merely had to think about it by intuition to know that there was definitely something fishy here.
He guessed that the other party had probably arrived earlier, only choosing to make his move at the very last moment.
However, one should judge a gentleman by his deeds, not his intentions.
No matter what, Liu Yu had done him and Rushi Temple an enormous favor. That was an indisputable fact.
After this incident, they had already offended Heavenly Thunder Palace and could no longer afford to offend the Qingyun Society.
Rushi Temple had no room to choose anymore...
With that thought in mind, Master Kushu felt heavy-hearted, bitterness filling his mouth.
He subconsciously looked down below. The mountain gate was already in ruins.
The sect, ravaged by the flames of war, had reached the point where it was tottering in the wind and rain, and its future had become dim and uncertain.
It seemed that with just one misstep, it would face the disaster of collapse.
"Famous throughout the cultivation world for your battle in the cave heaven."
"Outside Tianyi District City, resisting Princess Huo Feng II was also a feat sung across the entire cultivation world."
"Your prestige, Fellow Daoist, has long been heard of by this old monk. Since you have extended such sincere invitations, how could I possibly refuse?"
"Everyone in Rushi Temple is willing to join the 'Qingyun Society' and obey Friend Qingyang's commands!!"
Many thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant, and without the slightest hesitation, he answered immediately.
Too far from heaven, too close to Yuan Yang Sect!
As a neighbor, Master Kushu knew all too well what kind of person "old demon qingyang" was.
Do not be fooled by the other party's gentle expression now, which made him seem easy to get along with.
If he dared to say even half a word of "no," then in the next moment something unbearable would probably happen.
This was the battle strength of a pinnacle true lord. With just a single twitch of a finger, the entirety of Rushi Temple would be unable to resist.
After one lesson comes wisdom.
Before this, Master Kushu had overestimated Rushi Temple's strength and misjudged the situation in the tian nan cultivation world, which led to this disaster. Naturally, he could not make the same mistake again.
Now that they had already offended Heavenly Thunder Palace, the only path left was to follow the Qingyun Society to the bitter end.
As he spoke, Master Kushu pressed his palms together and bowed from afar.
This salute showed submission, and also signaled that from this day onward, they would obey his arrangements.
"There are many inaccuracies in the rumors. This praise from the master, Liu dares not accept."
"Since Rushi Temple has also joined the Qingyun Society, then from now on we are truly comrades on the same path."
"We are all part of the Human Race. In the future, we should work with one heart and offer our humble strength to the Human Race."
"The master need not be so polite."
Several dozen li away, Liu Yu said warmly.
Hearing that the other party was willing to join the Qingyun Society, and that Rushi Temple's upper echelon was so sensible, he was quite satisfied, and the smile on his face grew a little gentler.
Though his words were courteous, when it came to Master Kushu's bow, he did not pretend to be polite. He accepted it properly and without affectation.
After all, etiquette is tied to the words "superior" and "inferior."
As the president of the Qingyun Society, his status was naturally above that of an ordinary member, so whether in terms of strength or status, Liu Yu was fully entitled to receive this bow.
As the saying goes, without rules there can be no order. Since he had created such an organization, it could not be run without rank or discipline; otherwise, nothing would ever be accomplished.