Yellow Court Daoist-Chapter 177 - 168 Surprise [Congratulations ’Zixuan Immortal Emperor’ on becoming the Alliance Hierarch of this book!]

Elder Mu stood before Feng Yun, thinking of the scene he had witnessed on Chi Yun Peak during his previous investigation, feeling somewhat panicked and uncertain.

The grand Chi Yun Peak, the mighty Red Rainbow Sect.

Gone in an instant.

Without any signs, without any sound.

By the time they heard the news and rushed over, Chi Yun Peak was left nothing but a complete ruin. The eerie terrain, bodies scattered everywhere, and widespread despair sent chills down the spine.

"Elder Mu, who do you think is responsible for this?"

Feng Yun's gaze flickered as he turned to ask Elder Mu.

Elder Mu shook his head and sighed, "Such tactics are certainly not within the capability of ordinary cultivators. However, our Juyun Mountain Range is far from the central areas of Biyang Lake, located on the fringe. Neither cultivators nor sects from here really make it to the mainstream. Perhaps it is an old enemy of the Red Rainbow Sect who made their fortune away from the Juyun Mountain Range and has come back for revenge."

This explanation seemed reasonable and logical.

But it was utterly baseless.

Feng Yun looked southward, his voice grave, "Could it be the Luoxia Sect?"

"Luoxia Sect?"

Elder Mu was startled and then said, "At this juncture, with Red Rainbow Sect suffering a heavy blow and on the brink of collapse, suspicion towards Luoxia Sect naturally arises. But Luoxia Sect has stood in Juyun Mountain Range for over four hundred years. How could our three sects not know their foundation? Even if Yue Miaoyin, that little girl, has received a Beast Taming Inheritance recently, she couldn't possibly overturn the Red Rainbow Sect."

"The castle master worries too much."

Elder Mu was more rational and deep inside, he leaned towards the possibility of it being an old enemy rather than Luoxia Sect taking action.

Otherwise, if Luoxia Sect could destroy the Red Rainbow Sect, they could use the same method against his Demon Extermination Castle.

In that case.

Wouldn't Demon Extermination Castle be in danger?

"I always feel there's more to this incident."

"Order strict defenses, arrange for elders to lead teams, patrol around Lingyun Peak day and night, and leave no suspicious area unchecked!"

Feng Yun instructed.

"Understood."

Elder Mu nodded in agreement and then asked, "How should we deal with the properties that the Red Rainbow Sect owned after the collapse of Chi Yun Peak? And what about the remaining cultivators of Red Rainbow Sect, if they seek refuge, how should we arrange them without a directive from the castle master?"

After the destruction of the Red Rainbow Sect, the surviving Red Rainbow Sect cultivators scattered outside; if they wish to maintain their ties to the sect, it's virtually impossible.

And no one dares.

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With the Red Rainbow Sect destroyed, mostly by what's rumored to be an old enemy, staying with the Red Rainbow Sect in case that person comes back in displeasure is simply courting death.

So, if they do not wish to become Loose Cultivators, the only option is to join the previously allied Demon Extermination Castle or Golden Wave Sect.

But currently, while these three sects are allied, they were competitors before, with many conflicts and contradictions.

Even having the blood and lives of each other's cultivators on their hands.

If the Red Rainbow Sect cultivators come seeking refuge, accepting them might lead to numerous conflicts, yet turning them away seems quite a waste.

Hence Elder Mu had this question.

"Take them in. Place them on the front line to fight against Luoxia Sect. If they demonstrate merit, a complete acceptance isn't out of the question."

Feng Yun waved his hand somewhat impatiently.

Seeing this, Elder Mu took his leave. Feng Yun remained standing in place, his eyebrows tightly furrowed, laden with heavy thoughts.

Not just Lingyun Peak.

Not just Demon Extermination Castle.

With the sudden upheaval at Chi Yun Peak and the destruction of the Red Rainbow Sect, the entire Juyun Mountain Range was plunged into chaos.

Demon Extermination Castle, Golden Wave Sect, a myriad of Loose Cultivators.

Everyone was taken aback, unsure of what exactly was happening.

Even the Luoxia Sect, which was fighting the Red Rainbow Sect and suddenly found itself without a powerful opponent, was somewhat confused!

...

Time passed.

Although the Red Rainbow Sect was annihilated, Demon Extermination Castle and the Golden Wave Sect still found themselves hard-pressed to disengage, and continued to contend with the Luoxia Sect.

However, without the Red Rainbow Sect, Demon Extermination Castle and the Golden Wave Sect, combined, still possessed strength superior to that of the Luoxia Sect, yet they could no longer dominate overwhelmingly.

The Luoxia Sect finally caught a break.

With the destruction of the Red Rainbow Sect, the industries it previously occupied became vacant. The battlefield between the Luoxia Sect, Demon Extermination Castle, and the Golden Wave Sect shifted to these industries.

Medicine Garden, mines, spirit stone veins...

There was even a Shell Field that cultivated spiritual pearls and shells.

The three sects continued their relentless struggle.

Lu Qingfeng's proficiency in alchemy and artifact refining had long reached the Fourth Rank. Although he only showed Second Rank abilities in the Juyun Mountain Range, his skills were mature; whether in alchemy or artifact refining, his products were superior in quality and quickly produced.

During the crisis of the Luoxia Sect, although he did not take part in slaying or defending against enemies, his contributions were so significant they even surpassed those of the three Supreme Elders, making him one of the most esteemed in the Luoxia Sect.

Countless monks of the Luoxia Sect owed their lives to the Elixir Pills refined by Lu Qingfeng.

Many of their talismans were also crafted by Lu Qingfeng, their power far exceeding others of the same rank.

Lu Qingfeng's prestige within the Luoxia Sect rose significantly.

With the collapse of the Red Rainbow Sect, the Luoxia Sect got a chance to breathe.

While recuperating from his injuries in a cave dwelling deep in the mountains, Lu Qingfeng compiled a detailed list of materials needed for crafting the Transmission Array Plate and the Nine Strategies Xuanhao Talisman, and handed it over to the Luoxia Sect.

Although the Luoxia Sect was still engaged in combat, they managed to make time to keep an eye out for Lu Qingfeng.

In addition to the Transmission Array Plate and the Nine Strategies Xuanhao Talisman, Lu Qingfeng had earlier entrusted the Luoxia Sect to gather materials for the Du Tian Fierce Fire God Flag.

However, these materials were hard to find. After three to four years, with the efforts of the Spider Puppet in Crying Swamp and the Luoxia Sect gathering from various places, only two flags were crafted.

The materials for a simplified version of the Nine Strategies Xuanhao Talisman were hard to find, and Lu Qingfeng was not in urgent need of them.

Although the materials for the Transmission Array Plate were urgently needed, relying solely on the efficiency of the Luoxia Sect was not feasible.

Especially for the Refining Crystal, Illusion Dream Stone, and Purple Gold Copper, Lu Qingfeng might have to find these himself.

But the less hope one has, the more surprising the good news often is.

Deep in the mountains.

Lu Qingfeng sat cross-legged in the cave, with a middle-aged man standing respectfully in front of him.

It was Wang Yuan.

Wang Yuan had been with Lu Qingfeng for four years. As Lu Qingfeng was immersed in cultivation and often in seclusion, many mundane matters, as well as affairs involving the Luoxia Sect, were handled by Wang Yuan.

Over the years, Wang Yuan had performed well.

What's more remarkable was that even though his status had risen due to Lu Qingfeng, he remained respectful in front of Lu Qingfeng and modest outside, his conduct not altered by the change in status.

Lu Qingfeng took notice and weighed this in his heart.

This time, Wang Yuan brought good news.

"Elder, regarding the materials you entrusted to the sect to inquire about, the Sect Master immediately ordered the elders and disciples to keep an eye out. Unexpectedly, Elder Zhou from Zhou Chenggu had a conversation with a Loose Cultivator friend recently and they happened to discuss the 'Refining Crystal'."

Wang Yuan recounted verbatim.

"Refining Crystal?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Qingfeng was immediately delighted.

This was one of the three most precious materials needed for crafting the Transmission Array Plate. He had thought it would take much effort to obtain it.

Unexpectedly, in less than three days, the Luoxia Sect brought joyful news, truly a pleasant surprise for Lu Qingfeng.