Published: March 3, 2025
Chapter 525: Old Affairs of Xuanming (Seeking Subscriptions and Monthly Tickets!!)
"Buzz, buzz..."
Stripes of light illuminated the teleportation array, which vibrated slightly as the spiritual light quickly intensified.
Amidst a dazzling brilliance, a figure suddenly appeared within the teleportation array.
This person was clad in a black robe, with pupils as dark as ink, a tall and sturdy physique, exuding a masculine aura.
However, his complexion was somewhat pale, looking as if he had suffered severe energy depletion.
It was none other than Liu Yu!
"Paying respects to Grandmaster Qingyang."
The disciples guarding the teleportation array bowed immediately upon seeing the Golden Core Elder.
In the next moment, all the disciples in the teleportation hall were stirred and rushed forward to pay their respects, not daring to be negligent.
For a time, the sound of reverent greetings filled the air.
"A familiar sect..."
Looking at the familiar scene before him, Liu Yu couldn't help but feel a wave of emotions, his thoughts racing.
Having dealt with demonic beasts for so long, returning to a sect distant from the chaos of war brought about a sense of warmth he couldn't suppress.
The tense strings of his heart finally relaxed a bit.
"Mm."
Facing the hall full of disciples, Liu Yu faintly nodded, then directly walked out of the main hall, disappointing many disciples who fantasized about an instant rise to power.
After leaving the teleportation grand hall, a beam of escape light shot up from Qingtai Peak, flying towards Tongtian Peak.
Since he had returned to the sect, he should report the situation to the Elder Council.
As for the mission, it was likely a failure; however, Liu Yu had no regrets, having done his utmost.
The gap in strength between the two sides was vast, and if it were an ordinary Golden Core cultivator, it might have ended in a catastrophe.
He had fulfilled his duty by holding the fort for two years.
...
Qingtai Peak was not far from Tongtian Peak; in just about a quarter of an hour, the jade-like spiritual mountain came into view.
This time, Liu Yu did not descend from the escape light but flew straight towards the mountainside.
Foundation establishment stewards were not allowed to fly around Tongtian Peak, but Golden Core Elders had exceptions. Now that he had advanced to the Golden Core stage, he was naturally no longer restricted by the previous rules.
Along the way, no cultivators obstructed him, nor were any prohibitions triggered.
Liu Yu looked towards the True Sun Dojo and saw it was desolate.
Originally lively, where many foundation establishment disciples would gather to discuss profound matters, there were now only two or three people present.
With the outbreak of the once-in-thousands-of-years great beast tide, most of the sect's disciples had been dispatched to guard significant locations throughout Qingzhou, even the Golden Core Elders could not remain uninvolved.
As a result, various places in the sect appeared quite deserted.
During this wartime, most Golden Core Elders had been sent out, and the Heavenly Wind Ancestor had appointed Master Changfeng to oversee the sect's affairs.
As for the foundation establishment sect leader, they merely managed the qi refinement stage disciples and attended to some miscellaneous sect duties.
Soon, Liu Yu arrived at a place near the mountaintop.
Tongtian Peak was a fourth-stage spiritual mountain, and the cave dwelling closest to the peak had a concentration of spiritual energy surpassing that of a third-stage supreme quality spiritual mountain.
Pavilions, small gazebos, and large lakes
The cave dwelling environment was exquisite, filled with classical charm, with rippling jade waves in the lake, indicating the owner paid great attention to self-cultivation and nurturing.
"I am Qingyang, here to visit Brother Changfeng!"
Standing outside the cave dwelling, Liu Yu used sound transmission techniques to convey his message inside.
Soon, a young attendant walked out respectfully to invite him in.