svetikya Chapter 595 - 241: Geng and Xin Origin Gold
Chapter 595 - 241: Geng and Xin Origin Gold
This abyss canyon seems specifically designed for cultivators skilled in the Cloud Dragon Skill, and naturally, he was curious about what lies below.
With determination in his heart, he immediately controlled the misty dragon to fly towards the ground below!
The hundred-zhang misty dragon landed and gradually dissipated.
Once again feeling the earth beneath their feet, everyone present breathed a sigh of relief.
Recalling the dangers and despair just moments ago, each of them felt a lingering fear mixed with some embarrassment.
To think that as dignified cultivators, they almost fell to their deaths—what a disgrace if word got out.
"Alright, everyone be careful and search thoroughly."
"If you encounter something, don’t touch it recklessly; observe carefully."
Looking around, with mist shrouding the area, there didn’t seem to be any danger within view. Shen Xiuchan spoke gravely and then led the group in exploring the surroundings.
...
Danzhou, Qiyun Valley.
A giant golden light shield enveloped the entire Qiyun Valley.
Rich golden light flowed slowly over the shield, giving a sense of solidity and security.
In the Sect Leader Peak Hall, Li Heshan sat wearily on the Sect Leader’s Throne, while many Deans and Elders of Qiyun Valley below looked on with varied expressions. The atmosphere was oppressively silent.
"Sect Leader, don’t hesitate any longer. I’ve already agreed with the other side."
"They just want to search for something in our Qiyun Valley. As long as we open the grand array for them, regardless of whether they find it, they won’t continue to trouble us."
Suddenly, a slightly hoarse and deep voice echoed within the hall.
Hearing this, Li Heshan slowly raised his head, looking incredulously at the speaker, an elder dressed in a black robe with gold patterns.
"Elder Ge, at your age, how can you still be so naive?"
"That group has, in just a few decades, bloodily swept through many Immortal Sect Families in Qishan. Has Elder Ge ever seen them leave any survivors?"
"Opening the grand array... inviting trouble within?"
The black-robed elder responded calmly, "Then according to Sect Leader’s intent, what should our Qiyun Valley do now?"
"The Sect Protection Array consumes a great deal of Spirit Crystals daily. If dragged on, without the opponent making a move, the array will collapse on its own."
"Wouldn’t the result be the same by then?"
Elder Ge’s words resonated with those in the hall, with many nodding in agreement.
Seeing this, Li Heshan’s face turned unsightly.
He slowly stood up and said, "Everyone, our Qiyun Valley has a legacy spanning thousands of years, once a dignified Golden Core Immortal Sect, we cannot lose our courage."
"I implore you all to leave the sect with me tomorrow, to fight those bandits to the death, while Elder Ji Yan leads the juniors and the legacy of our Qiyun Valley, ready at any moment to break through."
"As long as we can buy them some time, let them escape."
"The legacy of Qiyun Valley won’t end in our hands."
Li Heshan’s eyes blazed, looking pleadingly at those below.
But meeting his gaze, the upper echelons of Qiyun Valley all turned their heads away, silent.
"Sect Leader, now’s not the time to be impulsive."
"You know their strength, aren’t you... sending us to die in vain?"
"Moreover... what if Elder Ji can’t escape with those juniors?"
"Exactly, wouldn’t it still end in sect annihilation?"
"I actually think Elder Ge’s proposal is good—just open the array, let them search, and perhaps offer some Spirit Crystals or treasures to deter the enemy."
"Danzhou is rampant with chaos. Even if those juniors escape, without our protection, how will they survive in this cultivation realm where the weak are prey?"
Below, people spoke endlessly, clearly unwilling to follow Li Heshan’s advice.
Listening to their discussions and seeing their demeanor, a tinge of despair rose in Li Heshan’s heart, helplessly slumping on the Sect Leader’s Throne.
Former Sect Leader Yun Zhongzi went out seeking help but was ambushed, his Immortal Platform collapsed. After narrowly escaping back, he soon passed away.
As the sect’s prime figure, he was tasked with the sect leadership at a critical moment.
Yet unexpectedly, these elders within the sect were all cowardly, hypocritical...
Li Heshan forced a bitter smile, shook his head slightly, and stood up.
"Sect Leader, since the elders and deans here feel my method is workable, I shall personally discuss this matter with the other side tomorrow?"
The black-robed elder named Ge revealed a hint of pride on his face and spoke arrogantly.
Li Heshan seemed not to hear, his expression sorrowful as he walked towards the rear of the hall.
Seeing this, the crowd shook their heads in disappointment.
"I said back when Yun Zhongzi chose a prime candidate, this one was unsuitable."
"Exactly, can’t withstand any test."
"Oh well, our Qiyun Valley has a legacy spanning thousands of years. As long as we survive, misfortune will turn to fortune, and we shall see glory again."
The discussions behind grew quieter, but Li Heshan, like a walking corpse, left the Sect Leader’s Hall and walked slowly towards the back mountain.
In the bamboo forest of the back mountain, a figure in a pale yellow long dress was practicing swordsmanship.
Not far from the pale yellow figure, an elder with white hair in an indigo wide robe was carefully carving an Array Plate.
"Senior Brother Heshan?"
The woman practicing swordsmanship in the forest saw Li Heshan, gently put away her sword momentum, and greeted respectfully.
Li Heshan forced a smile on his face, returned the greeting, "Junior Sister Pei, I’m here to see Martial Uncle."
Beside them, Pei Zhao heard this, put down the newly carved Array Plate, slowly stood up, and greeted.
"Sect Leader."