Looking out into the deepest part of the Beyond the Cloudy Heavens, where the clouds and mist surged, even cultivators could not see the scenery behind them.
At this moment, the clouds and mist acted like a curtain in the sky, separating the world behind them.
Ordinary cultivators Beyond the Cloudy Heavens may never be able to glimpse the scenery beyond.
Because that is the only training ground of a Golden Immortal cultivator, only the most promising disciples in the sect will be actively summoned by the patriarch!
Having received the sect leader's decree, Xu Long abandoned his intention to see Yun Hong outside the main hall.
The Ancestor Yun He wants to meet with his junior disciples is most likely because of matters in the Vast Sea.
As the thought flashed through his mind, Xu Long's still figure blurred instantly, and the thick fog Beyond the Cloudy Heavens was cleaved open in a flash.
Behind that mysterious cloud of mist, two middle-aged cultivators were waiting for everyone in the training ground.
Opposite the Sect Master Yunlong sat a cultivator of similar age.
The monk had black hair, which was neatly combed into a bun, with a wooden hairpin threaded through it.
He wore a simple blue robe, devoid of any other color, yet his aura as he occupied the area was barely perceptible.
Upon seeing the appearance of Ancestor Yun He, the Sect Master Yunlong opposite him became extremely respectful.
Although they appeared to be of similar age, he knew that his martial uncle was the true Sea-Calming Divine Needle of the sect.
One of the four Golden Immortal in the Daning Commandery Kingdom, it is precisely because of the presence of the Ancestor that the blessed land and grotto-heavens have been able to remain safe and sound in the Boundless Wilderness.
Otherwise, with the Jade Screen Sect School's protective dojo expanding all the way, it would be strange if the Beast King of the Boundless Wilderness didn't come knocking on their door.
The Ancestor Yun He was handsome and imposing, and had been living in seclusion in his secluded place for many years without ever seeing outsiders. It was quite difficult for even his junior disciple to come and see him.
However, due to recent changes in the situation in the Boundless Wilderness, Yun He, as Golden Immortal cultivator, is finding it quite troublesome.
With all these factors combined, Sect Master Yunlong was unable to make a final decision and could only ask his martial uncle for the final ruling.
After hearing the report of the rankings of the core disciples of the Sect Master Yunlong, Yun He nodded slightly to the person opposite him.
Then he opened his eyes and looked at Yunlong opposite him, saying in a calm and collected tone:
"So, you and Yunxiang have discovered a junior disciple who is no less capable than Yun Kun?"
Upon hearing this, Yunlong's expression immediately turned embarrassed. Yunmo wasn't discovered by the two of them; he had already been praised by Perfected Lord Pinglu in the Boundless Wilderness.
This senior uncle was truly ruthless with his words, showing no regard for his status as sect leader, and often bringing up topics that were difficult to discuss, making Yunlong feel embarrassed.
Seeing his nephew nod with a slightly embarrassed expression, Yun He knew perfectly well that something was amiss.
Not wanting to embarrass him further, I rolled my eyes at him and continued:
" Yunya, Yun Feng, Yun Peng Yunmo, Yun Feng, and Yun Feng—these five are all quite outstanding. I think these five should go for the sect selection!"
"Ah... Uncle-Master, isn't this too risky? Although strange phenomena have been frequently appearing in that Vast Sea, and the cultivators of Immortal Rosy Cloud Ridge have ways to enter it, these core disciples are the cream of the crop. If all five strongest disciples are involved, wouldn't it be too risky...?"
Seeing his uncle acting somewhat erratically, Yunlong suddenly snapped out of his daze, his brows furrowing and his words filled with deep worry.
While there are opportunities in the Vast Sea, there are also corresponding dangers; the greater the opportunity, the smaller the probability of actually obtaining it.
There were quite a few people going into the Vast Sea this time, and he understood the principle that "one general's success is built on the bones of ten thousand."
If all five top teams were to be committed, what if they were to perish in the Vast Sea...?
The consequences would be unimaginable!
Ancestor Yun He didn't seem to care about any of that, and remained indifferent on the other side.
"Why not? Are you afraid, or are they afraid? Even if they all perish, I'm still here!"
"Uh... Uncle-Master!"
As Yunlong watched Yun He, Late Golden Immortal, spouting nonsense, he suddenly realized that it was a mistake for him to come to discuss this matter with him.
This Ancestor Yun He was unconventional by nature and was not bound by any rules or laws.
The affairs of the other factions in the Daning Commandery Kingdom were all handled personally by the patriarch.
But this ancestor is no ordinary person, ever since he broke through to the Golden Immortal Realm realm.
He was too lazy to deal with those mundane things, so he dumped them all on Yunlong and his gang.
He hid himself in the deepest part of the Beyond the Cloudy Heavens, in a place called a place of quiet cultivation, but Yunlong had secretly thought more than once:
The patriarch couldn't be bothered by the bunch of idiots in the sect, so he simply chose to avoid seeing them and getting annoyed.
For thousands of years, he only appeared in person when the Beast King knocked on the door.
Moreover, after fighting the Beast King, he gave Yunlong and his group a "don't bother me if you don't have to" look.
Yunlong sometimes even thought in despair: Had the Ancestor long been tired of the Jade Screen Sect School?
If I hadn't persistently pestered him, he probably would have watched the sect decline without offering any help.
Knowing Ancestor Yun He's temperament, it was only natural that he would say something surprising at this moment.
Over the past thousand years, Yunlong has gradually become unable to understand Yun He's temperament.
He secretly guessed that it must be the ancestor's tribulation that had arrived, so he was hiding deep in the Beyond the Cloudy Heavens, making thorough preparations for the Tribulation Transcendence.
It was extremely difficult for him to meet the patriarch, and Yun He was ruthless in his words when they met, hitting him where it hurt.
However, within those thousand years, there was still one cultivator who was able to receive an audience with him.
That was the former Yun Kun.
Perhaps there's more language involved among those who are exceptionally talented...
Yunlong looked at Yun He's indifferent expression and shook his head helplessly.
Fortunately, Yun He wasn't heartless. As his uncle, he still had to share some of his nephew's worries.
"With the sect having developed to this point, I originally thought Yun Kun would surpass me, so I had no interest in managing sect affairs. But I never expected that he would have an accident halfway through..."
I have already explored the strange phenomena in the vast Vast Sea with the other two patriarchs.
Not only do extraordinary treasures emerge from that Vast Sea, but it also contains various precious spiritual essences of heaven and earth.
According to Naluo the old ghost, there is still some residual energy inside.
This Vast Sea was formed after the primordial catastrophe, and its energy still remains to this day; what exactly is within it is unknown.
The old ghost of Immortal Rosy Cloud Ridge also said that, based on their core disciples' previous in-depth exploration, they inadvertently discovered a secret: it was very likely a place of inheritance!
"A place of heritage!"
Upon hearing these four words, even Yunlong, the sect leader, couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
It wasn't that he lacked experience, but rather that the meaning of those four words was far too profound.
The reason why he and Yunxiang treated Xu Long differently was because they felt...
Xu Long may have glimpsed something from the Primordial Era, which is why, thanks to his extraordinary encounters, he was able to challenge opponents of higher levels on the path to immortality.
Merely glimpsing that era can alter one's combat power; what about the place of inheritance?
Isn't this inheriting the lineage of a predecessor, and one might even attain Buddhahood on the spot!
Seeing Yunlong's startled reaction, Yun He rolled his eyes again and sighed softly.
"These little brats got off easy. If the Saint Daoist Sanctuary hadn't been keeping a close eye on that Vast Sea, those Golden Immortal would have rushed down immediately."
Yunlong was also aware of the tacit understanding between the Vast Sea and the Saint Daoist Sanctuary; neither of them would break this understanding.
But in the face of this place of heritage, we can only explore it in tacit understanding.
This opportunity is truly crucial to the fate of the sect, and may even determine the future development of the Daning Commandery Kingdom.
Whether one will be tossed about by the storms of this turbid world, or ride the waves of Sea of Suffering and Calamity, depends on this one chance in the Vast Sea!
The thought that the Jade Screen Sect School had caught up with such a major event filled Yunlong with a sense of relief.
The secret was discovered unintentionally by cultivators from Immortal Rosy Cloud Ridge, while Luo River Valley was able to participate because they possessed alchemy skills.
There is a type of elixir that, once ingested, can ensure that cultivators are not oppressed by the forces of nature in the Vast Sea.
The Jade Screen Sect School was fortunate in that they controlled the training ground closest to the Vast Sea.
Only by entering through this training ground can the safety of a large number of cultivators be guaranteed.
Thus, all three factions within the Daning Commandery Kingdom have been drawn into this situation.
They can no longer be separated, and each holds the other back; this is the greatest fairness for both of them.
But what about another force?
Yun He seemed to be able to read his mind and continued speaking from the other side:
" Perfected Lord Pinglu has already stated that he will not participate in this expedition to the Vast Sea. I think his time of reckoning has come!"
Hearing Yun He's words, Yunlong was immediately startled. Had Perfected Lord Pinglu's calamity arrived?
It is quite common for several Golden Immortal to be able to predict each other's tribulations.
But when he heard that Perfected Lord Pinglu's calamity had arrived, Yunlong subconsciously thought of his own ancestor's calamity.
The path to immortality is fraught with peril, Sea of Suffering and Calamity is filled with ceaseless storms.
Every step taken on the path to immortality brings tribulations from heaven and earth, something cultivators cannot escape.
Despite their Undying and Indestructible Body, they are still vulnerable to death and destruction if they are not careful during the numerous tribulations they face.
No matter how outstanding or talented you are on the path to immortality, when calamity comes, how can you avoid or escape it!
As the calamity of Perfected Lord Pinglu approaches, Yun He senses something amiss.
Seeing Yunlong deep in thought, he then dropped a bombshell.
"My tribulation is also approaching. If I fail to Tribulation Transcendence this time, I will truly have to go and meet your master..."
boom!
A thunderclap suddenly struck Yunlong's heart, and his expression changed from deep thought to blankness.
I was just thinking about the calamity of Perfected Lord Pinglu, but I didn't expect that Ancestor Yun He's calamity would come so quickly.
I haven't even entered the ranks of Golden Immortal yet. It seems like I'm the one shouldering the burden of the sect, but the real Sea-Calming Divine Needle has always been my uncle!
These words from his uncle were not a joke; he was telling him that he should speed up his progress and enter the Golden Immortal Realm realm as soon as possible.
So that if Yun He cannot overcome his tribulation, he can step forward and uphold the sect's honor.
Although he had suspected it beforehand, Yunlong was still quite shocked when Yun He personally revealed the news.
Since my master passed away, my uncle-master has become the only elder I know well.
Although my uncle is currently in good spirits, his calamity may come one day.
The living people right before your eyes could be destroyed at any moment, vanishing into nothingness.
Ignoring Yunlong's low spirits, Yun He himself was rather indifferent, having come to terms with many things over the past thousand years.
Having cultivated the Tao to this point, I have no attachment to the mortal world, so it will be a good thing when I Tribulation Transcendence.
"That's why I took a risky move and sent them all into the Vast Sea. This increases the probability of failure, but it also increases the probability of gaining an opportunity."
If the day truly comes when the building is about to collapse, you, Yunxiang, and your core disciples should be able to hold it together...
"Uncle-Master..."
Yunlong bowed his head deeply opposite Yun He, his voice almost choked with sobs.
Seeing his mournful appearance, Yun He's anger flared up instantly. After glaring at him fiercely, she roared:
"Stop your Zhu'er, Laozi 'm not dead yet! They've arrived, go out and meet them!"
Xu Long's outstretched will was slowly withdrawn, and amidst the thick clouds and mist, he had found a mountain range that stretched straight into the sky.
The mountains, sculpted like swords and axes, stand alone amidst the clouds and mist, enveloped in a verdant cloak, with lush vegetation stretching from the foot of the mountains to the horizon.
The mountain range had no coordinates on the jade tablet, meaning that they wouldn't have been able to find this dojo deep in the clouds if Yunlong hadn't summoned them.
After Xu Long arrived outside the mountains, he saw that the other four people had also arrived.
They nodded to each other outside the mountains, not daring to step inside without the sect leader's permission.
Just kidding, none of them had ever seen the ancestor, nor did they know his personality.
If someone were to casually enter his secluded place of cultivation, and the patriarch happened to have a fiery temper like Yunxiang, he might just unleash a sword strike.
Even if they are outstanding core disciples, could they survive a single blow from Golden Immortal cultivator?
The group did not wait long outside the mountains. When a cloud of mist was broken, the figure of the Sect Master Yunlong appeared outside the mountains.
After everyone exchanged greetings, they followed the Sect Master Yunlong into the mountains.
Inside this towering mountain range, there are no golden-roofed palaces, but rather a vast expanse of vegetation.
Towering vegetation on this mountain range seems to want to block out the sky.
After the group passed several medicinal herb gardens, the figure of Ancestor Yun He appeared in the field.
"Disciple greets the Ancestor!"
Led by Yunlong, everyone bowed to Yun He in the center of the arena.
As Xu Long bowed in greeting, he secretly glanced at Yun He out of the corner of his eye in the crowd.
He rolled his eyes, becoming somewhat lax in his respectful manners towards the crowd, and casually waved his hand to help them up.
When Xu Long and the others stood up, the patriarch was already sitting upright and solemn.
Seeing his appearance, a strange feeling arose in my heart.
It seemed that the ancestor in front of them was not the pillar of the Jade Screen Sect School, but an elder with an eccentric temper.
After receiving the courtesy, Yun He didn't waste any words (perhaps he was annoyed by their constant disturbances after being cooped up at home for so long), and began to speak to everyone in a serious, almost lecturing tone:
"The frequent occurrence of strange phenomena in the Vast Sea is, according to information from Immortal Rosy Cloud Ridge, likely because it is a place of inheritance."
It contains not only residual energy that has not yet dissipated, but also various precious spiritual essences of heaven and earth.
Of course, the most important thing is the legacy passed down from our ancestors, something from a brilliant era.
It has survived to this day for countless years, and even the endless river of history has not submerged it.
What you need to do is to obtain as much of the inheritance as possible from the Vast Sea and bring glory to your sect in the future!
As the saying goes, fortune favors the bold; just as there are opportunities in the Vast Sea, there are also dangers.