Demonic Cult Activity, Heavenly Treasure Appears

At the same time, within the Qingyun Sect.

A sound of bells and ancient cauldrons pierced through the entire sect, and disciples from various peaks hurried to the sect square to gather. Several peak masters strode into the main hall.

Sect Leader Dao Xuan sat at the head seat, his brow furrowed as if deep in thought.

"Senior Brother, why the sudden ringing of the alarm bell?"

Cang Song, the peak master of Dragon Head Peak, was the first to enter the sect's main hall and asked Dao Xuan urgently.

"Yes, Senior Brother. I had only just returned to my peak when I heard your summons again and rushed back. Surely you're not playing a trick on your junior brothers?" Tian Buyi said playfully.

"Sit down first!"

Dao Xuan Zhenren was not in a mood for jesting. He looked around, saw that everyone had arrived, and pointed to the seats already occupied by others.

Seeing Dao Xuan Zhenren's serious demeanor, the peak masters understood that Dao Xuan had important matters to discuss with them. After taking their seats, they silently waited for Dao Xuan Zhenren's next words.

"I have just received news that disciples of the Ghost King Sect and other demonic sects have been spotted in Nine Yin Mountain, dozens of miles from our Qingyun Sect. Moreover, various anomalies have appeared in Nine Yin Mountain. Scouts report it looks like some heavenly treasure has descended, and it's highly likely these demonic sect disciples intend to seize this treasure."

As soon as Dao Xuan Zhenren finished speaking, the peak masters heard murmurs of surprise.

"A heavenly treasure?!"

"How could a heavenly treasure appear in a place like Nine Yin Mountain?"

"Senior Brother, did the scouts mention what this heavenly treasure is?"

The peak masters asked in unison.

"It is not yet known what kind of treasure it is."

Dao Xuan Zhenren shook his head. The news he received was that Nine Yin Mountain was suddenly filled with rolling heavenly thunder, and where the lightning struck, there were various strange lights and spiritual energy surges. Judging by its power, it must be something valuable appearing in the world. As for what the treasure actually was, the scouts' cultivation was too low, and they dared not venture too deep into Nine Yin Mountain, so they did not know.

However, everyone understood that anything that would make these demonic sects act must be extraordinary.

"This matter does not seem to be false. Although we don't know what the treasure is, we absolutely cannot hand over this heavenly treasure to them, the demonic sects."

"Therefore, I have summoned you all. Each of you will select suitable disciples from your respective peaks to go to Nine Yin Mountain together to search for the treasure. This will also serve as a trial. The sect will provide protective talismans to ensure your safety."

Dao Xuan Zhenren explained his plan in detail to the peak masters. He then looked at Tian Buyi, who was sitting beside him, still curious about what the treasure might be, and said to him with a firm gaze, "Furthermore, I will have to trouble you, Junior Brother Tian. I have provisionally decided that you will be the leader for this trip to Nine Yin Mountain. If the treasure can be seized, seize it. If not, there's no need to force it. More importantly, you must protect the safety of these disciples."

"Senior Brother, you can rest assured leaving this matter to me. I will seize the treasure and bring back all the disciples without a single one missing."

Tian Buyi was naturally happy to accept this important task. Not only was it an official duty, but he would also be among the first to know what the treasure was.

Just as Tian Buyi finished his happy thought, Shui Yue, who had been silent for a long time, stood up at this moment and said to Sect Leader Dao Xuan with a very serious expression, "Sect Leader Senior Brother, may this junior sister accompany Senior Brother Tian this time?"

As soon as she spoke, the peak masters looked at Shui Yue in surprise.

They, as fellow peak masters, understood Shui Yue's temperament even better.

She usually disliked joining in the excitement and often stayed in the sect for quiet cultivation. She rarely participated in any external matters, and would try to decline whenever possible.

How could she volunteer today?

Could it be that Shui Yue had some connection with this heavenly treasure?

Shui Yue ignored their surprised glances and continued to explain to Sect Leader Dao Xuan, "Sect Leader Senior Brother, there is a reason for this, and it is inconvenient to elaborate. I happen to have important matters that require me to go to Nine Yin Mountain."

"Alright! Since Junior Sister has volunteered, Senior Brother will naturally not refuse. Then you and Junior Brother Tian will lead the team to Nine Yin Mountain."

Dao Xuan Zhenren naturally would not refuse. Having someone to assist was even better. At least with two peak masters working together, the probability of obtaining the heavenly treasure would greatly increase.

"Thank you, Senior Brother!"

After Shui Yue received his agreement, her brow remained tightly furrowed.

Nine Yin Mountain, Nine Yin Mountain. Changqing was going to Nine Yin Mountain, a place already fraught with danger due to the presence of demonic beasts. Now, with the demonic sects also heading there, and his cultivation being low with only the talisman she gave him for protection, how could he survive?

Her heart was filled with worry for Su Changqing. She deeply regretted agreeing to let him go alone and wished she could reach Nine Yin Mountain sooner to bring him back safely.

As Dao Xuan issued his orders, the peak masters led their disciples back to prepare.

Among them, Cang Song selected Qi Hao and Lin Jingyu from Dragon Head Peak for the trip to Nine Yin Mountain. Great Bamboo Peak chose the peak's senior disciple Song Daren and second disciple Wu Dayi. As for Zhang Xiaofan, he was not yet prominent, so he was naturally excluded.

Lin Jingyu, upon receiving the news, was extremely excited. He was already at Qi Refining Layer Six but had encountered a slight bottleneck, preventing further progress.

Now that he had an opportunity for experience, he could use this chance to break through his bottleneck and further improve his cultivation. Not to mention the mysterious heavenly treasure...

"I heard that some spiritual treasures have sentience and will automatically recognize a master by chance. My master even said that I am a rare prodigy. Perhaps this heavenly treasure will be fated to recognize me as its master?"

Thinking this, Lin Jingyu already envisioned the scene of the heavenly treasure recognizing him as its master, with everyone casting envious glances his way.

If things developed this way, he would soar to great heights, and he would definitely amaze everyone at the Seven Peaks Martial Competition.

Back at Little Bamboo Peak, Shui Yue simply summoned Lu Xueqi and explained the situation to her, intending to take only her along.

"Xueqi, the Sect Leader Senior Brother just received news that demonic sect disciples have appeared in Nine Yin Mountain searching for some heavenly treasure. The sect has specifically asked us to lead disciples to Nine Yin Mountain to seize the treasure, considering it an experience. You will accompany me."

Shui Yue explained the matter in detail to Lu Xueqi.

"Nine Yin Mountain? Isn't that where Junior Brother is going?"

Lu Xueqi suddenly remembered that while cultivating in the main hall today, she had heard junior disciple Su Changqing mention that he had already requested leave from his master to go to Nine Yin Mountain.

She was cultivating at the time but had noted this down.

She hadn't expected to hear that name again so soon. But why would her junior brother go to such a dangerous place alone?

Although she and Su Changqing didn't interact much on a daily basis, they were still fellow disciples from the same peak. Lu Xueqi felt a certain sense of camaraderie with him in her heart.

"Yes, Changqing told me he was going to Nine Yin Mountain to find the Desolate Orchid Water Lily, so he's already gone ahead alone. His strength is still weak, and I was worried, so I decided to go myself," Shui Yue said to Lu Xueqi with a sigh, full of concern.

After the various peaks had finished selecting their disciples, they gathered in the sect's main square before heading towards Nine Yin Mountain together.