Published: March 3, 2025
CHAPTER 750: Under Currents
"To truth."
"To knowledge."
Liu Yu took out a pot of spiritual wine, raised it towards the mountains, and downed two cups in succession.
It felt as though he was traversing through time and space, communicating with the deceased cultivators.
Immediately afterward, he smiled slightly and turned to walk back to his cave dwelling.
...
At Qingyang Peak, in the training room.
Liu Yu sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, his face illuminated by fluctuating green spiritual light, and he released spiritual pressure without reservation, to the point where ordinary golden core cultivators would be left dumbfounded.
If it weren't for the restrictions of the formation, low-level cultivators would likely be unable to withstand such overwhelming spiritual pressure for long.
As the majestic and pure magical power circulated, a sound like turbulent waves echoed from within him, that was the flow of blood and magical power.
"Hu~"
Ending his cultivation, Liu Yu slowly opened his eyes, gently exhaling a breath of turbid air, his gaze flickering briefly.
"Counting carefully, it has been five years since I returned to Tian Nan."
"With the aid of the Azure Void Elixir, my qi refinement has steadily grown."
"I am only a step away from the golden core pinnacle, already at the level that can challenge the yuan ying bottleneck."
"However, to be safe, I should reach the golden core pinnacle before attempting to break through."
As he finished his cultivation and stood up, he thought silently.
After all, breaking through the yuan ying bottleneck is something that most cultivators only have one chance at.
Even with thorough preparation, the chances of success on a second attempt are minimal.
Throughout the recorded million-year history of the cultivation world, there have been no more than three figures who have succeeded on a second attempt.
"I participated in the Chang'an plan and returned alive, carrying the Conception Spirit Object; this news has likely already spread."
"To prevent any surprises, I should stay within the mountain gate’s range during this time."
This thought flashed through Liu Yu's mind just as he was about to take a bath and change clothes when suddenly there was movement from his storage bracelet.
With a thought, the Sect Token appeared before him, and a wisp of spiritual consciousness entered it, instantly receiving the information inside.
"Elder Council?"
"Calculating the time, it is indeed about time."
After digesting the information, a gleam flashed in Liu Yu's eyes.
As it was in the Chu State, the affairs of the sect, big and small, were still discussed and decided by the Golden Core Elders, while Heavenly Wind Ancestor had the final say on major decisions.
For example, the number of cultivators of various realms to be sent to the front lines to resist the demonic race; Heavenly Wind Ancestor would provide a number.
As for who specifically to send, that was discussed collectively by the Golden Core Elders.
Even though he had just returned to Tian Nan, with news of Jiang Qiushui and Ji Ruyan, Liu Yu was somewhat aware of the current "Elder Council."
It was said that each meeting was filled with heated arguments, especially after Master Changfeng failed to break through the yuan ying bottleneck.
After all, warfare is perilous, and resisting the demonic race's attacks can result in deaths.
No Elder wishes for their disciples to die an untimely death; everyone wants to preserve their faction's strength as much as possible.
Cultivating immortality is for longevity, not for fighting and killing with no guarantee of survival!
The immortal way values personal interests, touching upon everyone's fundamental benefits.
In the case of Master Changfeng's failed attempt, with his prestige greatly diminished, it was no surprise that every meeting would devolve into heated arguments.
Everyone wanted to stay safely within the sect, even if the benefits were less, safety was what mattered.
On this issue, most Elders are unyielding, even when facing former comrades-in-arms.