Return and Preparations for Tribulation Transcendence
"Sect Leader, this is it," Mo Xuan whispered.
"That day, Haoyang was almost broken through the formation when it suddenly appeared and defeated Haoyang in one move, even saying that you were a destined person."
Li Yunjing nodded slightly and stepped towards the Luozhen Grand Hall.
The crowd followed behind, all curious but not daring to get too close.
Upon reaching the plaza outside the hall, Li Yunjing stopped and looked up at the Divine Seal.
"Junior Li Yunjing greets Divine Seal." He bowed slightly, his attitude neither humble nor arrogant.
The Divine Seal trembled slightly, and the spirit's voice rang out, carrying a hint of scrutiny. "You are Li Yunjing?"
"It is indeed the junior." Li Yunjing nodded.
"As a high and mighty cultivator, to go to such lengths for mortals, you are a rare sight indeed," the artifact spirit said calmly.
"And as the sect leader, you dare to leave the sect directly? Aren't you afraid the sect will be wiped out?"
"I'm afraid," Li Yunjing said frankly, "But we can't leave these millions of people unsaved. A sect can be rebuilt if it's gone, but once people die, they're truly gone."
"That's quite frank," the spirit seemed to chuckle.
"The Divine Lord once said that a virtuous person does not let personal gain harm righteousness, nor does he abandon public duty for private gain. In this respect, you are in line with his wishes."
Li Yunjing didn't respond, but just listened quietly.
"The Divine Seal of Creation is the Divine Artifact of the Divine Lord," the artifact spirit slowly said. "Before the Divine Lord perished, he left a will that the seal should accompany him and choose a virtuous and wise person to assist him."
"For years, I slumbered deep within the earth's veins, repairing my damage. Recently, I sensed your presence, and since your sect was attacked, I have emerged ahead of schedule."
Li Yunjing raised an eyebrow. "Your Majesty means..."
"I can stay at the Luozhen Sect and lend you a hand," the artifact spirit said.
"But if you want to truly control the Divine Seal of Creation and inherit the lineage of the Divine Lord, you still need to pass a test."
"What kind of test?" Li Yunjing raised an eyebrow.
"When the time comes, you will naturally know," the spirit said in an inscrutable tone. "Right now, you are not qualified."
Li Yunjing was not in a hurry, and slightly cupped his hands in greeting. "I will leave it all to Your Majesty's arrangements."
He never expected something for nothing.
The fact that a divine artifact has come to our door on its own initiative and is even willing to help guard our sect is already an immense benefit.
As for inheriting the tradition, we can take it slowly.
"Hmm." The artifact spirit seemed quite satisfied with his attitude. "During this time, I have been stationed in Luozhen City, and that brat Haoyang has dared not act presumptuously again."
"Thank you for your trouble, Your Excellency." After the conversation ended, the Divine Seal fell silent, still hovering quietly above the palace ceiling, emitting a soft blue light.
Li Yunjing turned around and looked at the crowd behind him.
"Disperse, everyone. Each of you should do your job, and handle the aftermath according to the rules."
"Yes, sir." The crowd dispersed, but their hearts remained unsettled for a long time.
The Divine Seal of Creation! The natal artifact of High Antiquity Divine Lord, and it remains in the Luozhen Sect.
If this gets out, the entire Dao Realm will be shaken.
Back in the hall, Mo Xuan quickly reported the casualties and losses from the attack.
"Sect Leader, in this enemy attack, our sect suffered 18 dead and 67 wounded. Thirty percent of our protective array was damaged and will require several days to repair. Two Rogue Cultivator sustained minor injuries but are otherwise unharmed."
"Biyuan Tribe have been killed or wounded, but the Totem Hall is functioning normally."
Li Yunjing nodded slightly. "Proceed according to the rules. All those injured or killed should receive sufficient benefits. The dead should be resurrected using the Hall of Rebirth, and the wounded should be well cared for."
"Understood." Mo Xuan paused, then smiled and said, "However, Senior Brother Sect Leader, this time it can be considered a blessing in disguise. The Divine Seal of Creation has been left here, Haoyang has suffered a great loss. He certainly won't dare to come again for a while."
Li Yunjing shook his head. "Not necessarily. Haoyang a god with immense ambition and will not give up easily. This loss will only make him more insane."
The appearance of the Divine Seal of Creation disrupted the balance between the two sides.
Haoyang will definitely not let this go.
He's definitely plotting his next move.
"Pass down the order: the defense line must not be relaxed. The follow-up handling at the Ten Thousand Souls Cave must be expedited, and the resettlement of the people in Luozhen Province must keep up."
"As for the Rogue Cultivator and deities, those who contributed to the defense of the city this time will be recorded and their share of the city's protection will be increased."
"Also, the news that the Divine Seal of Creation is here should be kept secret for now; do not let it spread."
Li Yunjing issued his orders one by one.
Mo Xuan noted everything down, bowed, and withdrew. The hall quickly fell silent.
Wangshu walked in and glanced at the Divine Seal on the ceiling with a complicated expression.
"I never expected that the Divine Seal of Creation would actually choose the Luozhen Sect." She sighed softly.
"The Divine Lord was such a hero in his time; it's fortunate that his divine artifact has found a suitable successor."
Li Yunjing said calmly, "Whether I count as an inheritor is still uncertain; the test hasn't even begun yet."
"Sect Leader, there's no need to belittle yourself," Wangshu said. "The fact that the artifact spirit has taken the initiative to appear and protect it already speaks volumes. High Antiquity history, those with such good fortune are few and far between."
She paused, then added, "By the way, regarding the Rogue Cultivator, after this defense of the city, everyone has more confidence in the sect. There are also rumors that a dozen or so more Rogue Cultivator are on their way, wanting to join us."
Li Yunjing nodded. "Okay, let's follow the previous rules."
The more deities there are, the stronger the resolve to confront the Heavenly Hao Alliance.
As long as you follow the rules, you don't need to worry about crowds.
"What's going on in Haoyang?" Li Yunjing asked again.
"He's retreated to Primordial Beginning Valley and gone into hiding again," Wangshu said. "This time his losses weren't significant, but he lost face and didn't even get the Divine Seal. He must be furious. He's probably plotting something new."
Li Yunjing sneered, "So what if you have a bad idea?"
With the Divine Seal of Creation in charge and the Five Aggregates Cauldron in hand, Haoyang will not fare well even if he comes again.
"If he doesn't move, we won't move either," Li Yunjing said.
"We must seize this time to accelerate development. The disciples' cultivation, mining operations, and fleet expansion must all continue."
"It's time to prepare for my Wind Tribulation."
Wangshu's eyes lit up. "The sect leader is about to undergo the Wind Tribulation?"
"That's about it." Li Yunjing nodded slightly. "The foundation for Void Refinement Perfection has been solidified. With a little more preparation, we can attempt to undergo the Wind Tribulation."
Once he overcomes the Wind Tribulation and enters the Tribulation Transcendence Realm, his strength will rise to another level.
At that time, even if they were to confront Haoyang head-on, they might still have a fighting chance.
"Is there anything I can do?" Wangshu asked proactively. "I can share my High Antiquity experiences with the sect leader regarding the details of the Wind Tribulation."
"Okay." Li Yunjing nodded. "Thank you for your trouble."
The two began discussing the details of overcoming the Wind Tribulation.
Outside the hall, the sun shone brightly.
The azure light of the Divine Seal of Creation shone down, Luozhen City with Spiritual Qi energy and vitality.
Despite surviving a surprise attack, the Luozhen Sect not only did not decline, but its foundation was strengthened by the arrival of the Divine Seal.
With the arrival of Rogue Cultivator and deities, the disciples' morale soared, and all affairs flourished. Everyone believed that the Luozhen Sect would only get better and better.
In the Primordial Beginning Valley, Haoyang returned to the Hall of the Gods.
As soon as he sat down, Haoyang couldn't help but roar to the sky.
"Damn the Divine Seal of Creation, it ruined my plans!"
Just then, Primordial Lord Bi Shui entered the Hall of the Gods. Looking at Haoyang, who was furious, a conflict flashed in Primordial Lord Bi Shui's eyes.
Upon seeing Primordial Lord Bi Shui, Haoyang immediately suppressed his anger.
What is it?
After hesitating for a long time, Primordial Lord Bi Shui finally spoke, "Brother Haoyang, news has come from the Ten Thousand Souls Cave: the Ten Thousand Souls Old Devil is dead."