The Sect Divides
The Heavenly Profound Sect is currently engaged in a heated discussion.
The atmosphere inside the main hall was solemn.
The leader, Heavenly Profound Daoist, had a furrowed brow and a conflicted expression.
"Senior Tian Xuan, there's no need to consider it any further." The Nascent Primordial Spirit Realm sitting below said with a smile, "The Demon Fetus of the Azure Cloud Sect has been broken, the entire Azure Cloud Sect is in grave danger, Azure Cloud Continent is about to be destroyed."
If Senior Tian Xuan makes a decision sooner and takes away the disciples of the Heavenly Profound Sect, the foundation of the Heavenly Profound Sect can still be preserved.
Otherwise, it will be too late to regret it when the Demon Lord descends.
Our Myriad Spirits Sect truly does not wish to see the Heavenly Profound Sect suffer such a calamity, so we are willing to offer up a precious piece of land for your Heavenly Profound Sect to settle down.
You can rest assured, that treasure land is definitely no less valuable than the current location of the Heavenly Profound Sect."
Su Mingyang, Tong Lu, and the others were also watching Heavenly Profound Daoist, anxiously waiting for Heavenly Profound Daoist to make a decision.
"Master, what is there to hesitate about?" Su Mingyang said urgently, "The Azure Cloud Sect has been hiding such a big thing, they were originally harboring evil intentions."
The situation is hopeless, yet they want us to send resources to help, but they won't let us participate in Demon Lord. It's outrageous!
Since that's the case, then don't blame us for not getting involved. Let them deal with the Demon Lord themselves.
The Heavenly Profound Sect is the foundation you, Master, painstakingly established. The sect has lasted for hundreds of years and has hundreds of disciples. We cannot let them all perish here."
Tong Lu hurriedly said, "Master, we really need to think this through. The main problem is that the Azure Cloud Sect is so narrow-minded. They clearly can't handle it themselves, yet they don't want others to get involved. It's truly hateful. If those Spirit Artifacts were in the hands of us at the Primordial Spirit Realm, how much power would they unleash? Therefore, we can't stay here any longer, or we'll surely face a great calamity."
The other mid-level disciples had varying expressions.
However, they had no say and could only wait for the decision from higher-ups.
Just then, the elder guarding the mountain brought news of Zhang Yang and Ling Yunzi's arrival. Su Mingyang was furious and said, "Master, you see, I told you they were greedy and insatiable. They must be here to ask for resources again."
Their shameless Azure Cloud Sect has been exposed. Master, why don't you make a decision soon?
The Myriad Spirits Sect Primordial Spirit Realm smiled grimly, "Since they've delivered themselves to our doorstep, we can easily take them down. I've heard they all possess quite a few Spirit Artifact; this is a rare opportunity."
Su Mingyang and Tong Lu's eyes lit up, and they looked at Heavenly Profound Daoist with eager eyes.
If their master is willing to intervene, taking down Ling Yunzi shouldn't be a problem.
These few Primordial Spirit Realm could capture Zhang Yang at lightning speed and then quickly leave the Azure Cloud Continent, leaving the Azure Cloud Sect completely helpless.
Although Azure Cloud Master is powerful, he is responsible for guarding against the Demon Lord and cannot leave the Azure Cloud Sect.
As for the others in the Azure Cloud Sect, they are not worth mentioning.
When Heavenly Profound Daoist heard that Zhang Yang and Ling Yunzi had arrived, his expression changed. He quickly made a decision after being hesitant.
"Alright, that's enough!" Heavenly Profound Daoist said in a deep voice. "I was born and raised here. Now that this land is in danger, how can I abandon it?"
Upon hearing Heavenly Profound Daoist's words, the Primordial Spirit Realm cultivators of the Myriad Spirits Sect, as well as Su Mingyang and Tong Lu, all turned extremely pale.
Heavenly Profound Daoist took a deep breath and slowly said, "This is my personal choice, but I cannot dictate your thoughts. I can understand whatever decisions you young people make."
If you really don't want to stay here, then leave!
He glanced at the younger, mid-level disciples and continued, "The same applies to you. Those who wish to leave can go with them. Those who don't want to leave can stay with me at the Heavenly Profound Sect. If the Demon Lord truly emerges, we can also do our part."
The Myriad Spirits Sect Primordial Spirit Realm felt a pang of regret, as he had failed to persuade Heavenly Profound Daoist.
This is a Mid Dao Integration Realm expert!
However, he felt that taking Su Mingyang, Tong Lu, and the others with him was enough.
"Fellow Daoist Su, Fellow Daoist Tong, you should make your decision as soon as possible," the Myriad Spirits Sect Primordial Spirit Realm said solemnly. "Our promise to you still stands, and we will never go back on our word."
Su Mingyang nodded emphatically. "Alright, in that case, those who are willing to relocate to the Myriad Spirits Sect with us, stand on my side."
Many people looked at each other and quickly sided with Su Mingyang.
Many disciples remained where they were, looking at Heavenly Profound Daoist with conflicted expressions.
Among these people was Zi Yan.
"Zi Yan, aren't you coming with us to the Myriad Spirits Continent?" Su Mingyang looked at Zi Yan in surprise. "With your outstanding talent, you're bound to have a brighter future. Staying on the Azure Cloud Continent would be a waste of your talent."
This is his apprentice, and he's not going with him?
Zi Yan remained silent, looking at Heavenly Profound Daoist without saying a word.
The Myriad Spirits Sect Primordial Spirit Realm sized up Zi Yan and suddenly said, "If Miss Zi Yan is willing to go to the Prodigy Battlefield two years from now, our Myriad Spirits Sect can give you a spot! Of course, I don't need to elaborate on the dangers of the Prodigy Battlefield. If you agree to go, you must be mentally prepared. Going together with the geniuses of our Myriad Spirits Sect will greatly reduce the danger."
Before Zi Yan could speak, Heavenly Profound Daoist decisively said to Zi Yan, "Go to the Myriad Spirits Continent! The Prodigy Battlefield is your best fortuitous opportunity, don't let it slip by!"
"Grandmaster..."
"Listen to me, leave with your master and the others!" Heavenly Profound Daoist nodded with a smile. He then looked at Su Mingyang and the others, saying, "You can take half of the resources from the sect's treasury."
He still left hope for the younger generation of the sect.
Su Mingyang was overjoyed. "Thank you, Master!"
They took half of their sect's resources to the Myriad Spirits Continent, so they weren't starting from scratch.
The Myriad Spirits Sect cultivator from the Myriad Primordial Spirit Realm revealed a mysterious smile.
At Heavenly Profound Daoist's insistence, Zi Yan agreed to go to the Myriad Spirits Continent with Su Mingyang and the others. Then, the group quickly selected half of the resources and left Heavenly Profound Sect.
After everyone had left, Heavenly Profound Daoist sent word to the mountain elder to lead Zhang Yang and Ling Yunzi up the mountain.
"Please forgive us, esteemed guests. The Ancestral Master had important matters to attend to earlier, which is why we troubled you to wait so long. Now that the Ancestral Master is finally free, please follow me to see him." The Elder Guarding the Mountain warmly invited Zhang Yang and Ling Yunzi up the mountain.
Although he had been waiting at the foot of the mountain for a long time, Zhang Yang did not show any signs of impatience.
This is the normal procedure for paying respects to someone at the Dao Integration Realm.
Take Azure Cloud Master for example. He's on Azure Cloud Peak. How many people can actually see him?
As he ascended the mountain, Zhang Yang felt a strange unease. Why did he feel that there were fewer disciples of the Heavenly Profound Sect than he had imagined? And the remaining disciples were listless and completely lacked energy.
Even more strangely, after entering the Heavenly Profound Main Hall, Heavenly Profound Daoist sat there in a daze, seemingly not even noticing their arrival.
"Master! Master! Our two distinguished guests from the Azure Cloud Sect have arrived!" The elder guarding the mountain called out to Heavenly Profound Daoist.
Heavenly Profound Daoist then came to his senses and looked at Zhang Yang and Ling Yunzi: "Please sit! What brings you here? Is there something you need?"