Chi Yingting knew nothing of the events on the Mystic Continent, but he could hear the gravity in Li Ling's voice.
He had also recently heard that something had happened in the West Sea. Cultivators had already fled to the North Sea for refuge.
This was certainly no good omen. Who knew when chaos might descend upon the North Sea?
The North Sea had also fallen into turmoil when the Blood Shark King ran rampant and Ma Wanbao stirred up trouble. He had seen with his own eyes how difficult life had become for the grassroots rogue cultivators.
Those two had been roughly on par with his master, and his master had ultimately dealt with them both.
But what would happen if a Nascent Soul expert stirred up wind and waves instead?
He scarcely dared to follow that thought any further.
"If a sect wishes to stand firm in the cultivation world, it needs a powerful expert to hold the fort. And becoming such an expert is a duty we cannot shirk!"
Chi Yingting understood Li Ling's meaning.
His master had now used the Core Formation opportunity obtained through the trade on him. If he cultivated diligently, his chances of advancing were quite good.
He immediately said, "Please rest assured, Master. I will work hard at my cultivation and strive to reach Core Formation as soon as possible.
"When that time comes, whether in cultivation strength or attainments on the Incense Path, I will shoulder the burden of supporting our sect!"
Li Ling felt deeply gratified at his words.
"I'm glad you think that way. You're a genius of the Incense Path. If you can become a pillar of the sect, I'll have much less to worry about."
After settling this matter, Li Ling began touring the sights of