Published: March 2, 2025
Chapter 152: Patrol
Liu Yu's heart trembled as he put away his pride from the initial success of his cultivation technique, reminding himself not to be careless.
In the cultivation world, there are countless miraculous techniques and extraordinary individuals. If one does not remain cautious and careful at all times, they might find themselves in dire straits sooner or later.
After chatting for a bit, seeing that everyone had arrived, Yan Hongyu, as the head of the spiritual herb garden and the highest cultivator present, began to assign tasks.
The four foundation establishment cultivators were each responsible for patrolling one direction. Ding Hui and Cao Mengyu took several qi refinement stage disciples to the east and west, while Yan Hongyu took charge of the north, where enemy cultivators were most likely to attack.
As for the south, which posed the least risk, it was assigned to Liu Yu, clearly showing some care for the newcomer, perhaps due to their previous acquaintance.
“Junior Brother Liu, the second-tier supreme formation 'Black Water Extreme Wind Formation' that protects the spiritual herb garden is not complicated to operate. Let me give you a brief explanation,” Yan Hongyu said after Ding Hui and Cao Mengyu had left, explaining the key points of operating the Black Water Extreme Wind Formation.
Liu Yu nodded, adopting an attentive posture.
Seeing Liu Yu’s attitude, Yan Hongyu felt satisfied and provided a more detailed explanation.
About fifteen minutes later, Liu Yu left with several qi refinement stage disciples.
Centered on the entrance of Bing Character No. 6 Spiritual Herb Garden, the Black Water Extreme Wind Formation covered a radius of over a hundred zhang, including underground areas, rendering any underground breakthroughs by cultivators impossible.
The formation was both offensive and defensive, with a bit of illusory functionality. However, it was not specifically an illusion formation, and there were quite evident flaws. It could only confuse ordinary qi refinement stage cultivators but could not withstand the scrutiny of foundation establishment stage cultivators.
Liu Yu brought three qi refinement stage disciples to the edge of the formation and had them stand in a row, then silently stared at them.
“The task of patrolling concerns your lives, and I, Liu, do not wish to see anyone slacking off.”
“If someone’s negligence gives the enemy a chance to exploit, I will directly cripple their cultivation and impose severe penalties according to the sect regulations. Do you understand?”
Dressed in a loose black robe, Liu Yu’s piercing gaze bore down on the three, his voice deep.
His words carried an undeniable tone, and as he finished, he exuded a slightly stronger spiritual pressure than an average mid foundation establishment cultivator, pressing it toward the qi refinement stage disciples before him.
“Yes! We will patrol diligently and will not be careless!”
The three disciples felt a powerful pressure descend upon them, instilling a heavy burden on their bodies and minds, as if a massive boulder were resting upon them. They immediately responded in unison without hesitation.
They were stationed at the spiritual herb garden instead of being sent to the front lines, and it was possible that some had connections or backing.
However, the local officials are not as good as those currently in charge. If they were to lose their cultivation due to mistakes, it would be too late to regret, and the sect would not hold a foundation establishment cultivator accountable for a useless disciple, especially with an excuse.
Falling from the heights of an "immortal master" to a mere mortal, such a drastic drop could surely drive someone insane.
By giving them a stern warning upon arrival, the three disciples realized that this Liu Shishu was not to be trifled with; he might truly follow through on his threats.
The spiritual pressure of the foundation establishment stage remained oppressive on the three, and Liu Yu kept his cold expression until they began to tremble slightly before retracting his pressure.