Published: March 3, 2025
Chapter 541: The Path of Redemption Is Within!
Back then, listening to his own words and choosing to retreat proactively, although he gave up a considerable portion of benefits, in the end, he was safe, and there was no immediate collapse.
However, choosing a more covert way to lurk, abandoning most of the benefits, would definitely leave him severely weakened.
Without sufficient resources, whether the sect remained united or not, and what the current situation was, was hard to say.
"In this case, it will depend on whether their faith is 'devout'."
"Can they maintain their devotion even in the absence of resources?"
In front of a pharmacy, Liu Yu's eyes flickered slightly.
The Holy Flame Sect was left leaderless after losing its core followers, with its remnants in disarray, facing oppression from the Divine Sand Sect.
And the potential pursuit from the Celestial Demon Sect and Heavenly One Sect.
It was obvious that the situation for the Holy Flame Sect was dire.
In the bustling pharmacy, searching every corner yielded no sign of the Holy Sect.
"This..."
After several bases were like this, Zhou Yunlong's expression turned grim, realizing the difficult situation of the Holy Flame Sect.
At the same time, he felt a bit anxious.
Since he began cultivating, he had very little experience interacting with others and dueling. At most, he had fought with low-level demon beasts and consulted various cultivators arranged by Liu Yu.
Although his theoretical knowledge was rich, his practical experience was painfully lacking!
Faced with the current situation, Zhou Yunlong was somewhat at a loss, not knowing where to start.
"Why does it feel like this task is simply a bottomless pit?"
He thought bitterly.
But in front of the strict master, he did not dare to voice a single word of dissent.
At this moment, Zhou Yunlong had to admit, realizing the weight of responsibility, that a shameful thought of escape was rising in his heart.
He was not yet fifty but had already reached the mid foundation establishment stage, with plenty of time to seek the path of immortality.
He really didn't want to live like a rat in the sewers from now on, hiding everywhere!
In front of the pharmacy, Zhou Yunlong slightly lowered his head into silence, his face looking very unsightly.
Next to him, Liu Yu crossed his arms, the black hood hanging behind him, staring steadily at the changing expression of his "good disciple," yet his face was emotionless.
He believed that his good disciple would make the right choice.
In the bustling market, the two in black robes drew some curious glances from passing cultivators.
But when they sensed that one of them was a golden core senior, they turned pale and quickly averted their gazes.
They saluted from afar and hurriedly left, fearing to bring disaster upon themselves.
"Sigh~"
Zhou Yunlong let out a faint sigh, his gaze becoming firm again.
In his heart, morality and conscience ultimately prevailed, suppressing some shameful thoughts.
Because it was the Holy Flame Sect that had set him on the path of immortality, he had unknowingly owed this sect too much and still thought about repaying it.
Otherwise, he would not be able to overcome the mental hurdle.
At least not right now.
Seeing the change in his disciple's expression, Liu Yu's lips curled slightly, already understanding his choice.
Indeed, most mortals in this world had been educated since childhood to "know gratitude and repay kindness."
This certainly helps to stabilize rule, and those in power intentionally promote it.
However, the same concept may not be applicable in the cultivation world; one must ultimately experience certain things to understand that layer of reasoning.
Gentlemen can be deceived by righteousness, and sometimes it is this invisible shackle that binds countless heroes and powerful figures!
Although Zhou Yunlong had already reached the mid foundation establishment stage, due to Liu Yu keeping him by his side, his experience navigating the cultivation world was severely lacking.