With the System Mission in hand, Ye Kang was in no hurry. He returned straight to the Beast Heart Sect and quietly waited for the enemy to come knocking.
After all, if he wanted to lead the Qiyun Sect to greatness, he naturally had to show his strength at the right moment. Only by using overwhelming power to unite the Qiyun Six Sects as one could they have a chance to rise later on.
He sat quietly meditating in his Cave Mansion. That night, a figure appeared outside.
"Elder Ye, do you have a moment?"
It was Lu Cun's voice. With a thought from Ye Kang, the Cave Mansion's doors opened, and Lu Cun walked right in.
Ye Kang smiled. "Fellow Daoist Lu Cun, what brings you here so late? Is there something you'd like to discuss?"
Lu Cun cupped his hands and smiled as well. "I haven't yet thanked Elder Ye for his generosity in granting our sect's disciples a blessed land and raising the sect's overall strength by a great deal."
"Fellow Daoist Lu Cun, there's no need to stand on ceremony. I'm the Beast Heart Sect's Grand Elder now, after all. How could I not show some appreciation?"
"Fellow Daoist Ye, with such generosity, it's no wonder you've reached your current heights as a Rogue Cultivator. Lu Cun admires you. Also, Fellow Daoist Han Linzi of the Wind Thunder Sword Sect sent me some news. He said the other sects seem to have taken issue with me and told me to be careful. I can guess why: my joining has made those old fellows feel threatened. Though I'm not afraid of them, I thought I should let you know."
Lu Cun spoke sincerely, but the meaning behind his words was clear enough.
If the enemy came knocking,