A technologically powerful nation: The national treasure is actually myself.

“A patrol team from the Moonshadow Sect happened to be nearby and has arrived. It’s safe here.”

After reading the message from the Moon Shadow Sect, Lin Yang and the others breathed a sigh of relief.

They were lucky.

That patrol team regularly cleans up the stalks along this fixed route from Moonshadow Sect to Blazing City.

This time, the distance just happened to be not too far.

Lin Yang reported their location and waited for the patrol team's spaceship to come and pick them up.

Some time later, a spaceship appeared in the nearby sky.

Lin Yang removed his concealment, revealing the four figures.

The spaceship above noticed them and descended to take them aboard.

Stepping inside the spaceship, a sense of security finally made them feel at ease.

Later, Lin Yang and his companions learned from Qingmo, the patrol team leader, that the four of them were the only four survivors among the nearly thirty-odd people who had escaped.

This news surprised the four of them, and they fell silent.

Especially Shi Jie, Li Liping, and Xin Hao, their expressions towards Lin Yang became even more grateful.

If Lin Yang hadn't helped them, they certainly wouldn't have survived.

"How did you escape back then?" Qingmo asked, his voice hinting at a deeper inquiry.

Shi Jie and the other two glanced at Lin Yang, and seeing that he didn't react, they recounted what had happened.

After listening, Qingmo and the other patrol members looked at Lin Yang with some surprise:

"You actually managed to severely injure someone at the Ninth Level of the Dao?"

On the path of cultivation, the difference in strength between the first and ninth levels is significant.

Under normal circumstances, being able to overcome one or two, or at most three, levels of the Vietnam War is already the limit.

However, Lin Yang was able to injure the black-robed man in the Ninth Layer, which is quite remarkable.

In particular, Lin Yang's methods of concealment were quite remarkable.

Lin Yang simply said calmly, "It is thanks to the three fellow Daoists burning their Dao power and risking their lives that I was given the opportunity; otherwise, I would have had little chance to make a move."

"Even so, it's still very impressive." A glint of light flashed in Qingmo's eyes. Among this batch of newcomers, a truly promising talent had emerged.

The other team members also sighed inwardly, realizing that those who emerged from the Time-Space Tree were indeed stronger.

"You should come back with us first."

Afterwards, Qingmo piloted the spaceship around and returned to the Moon Shadow Sect.

Shi Jie and the other two asked with some curiosity, "Where is Senior Brother Zhan Ning? How is he doing?"

Qingmo said without turning his head, "Junior Brother Zhan Ning is seriously injured and has returned alone. We came here specifically to rescue you, but we didn't expect that only the four of you survived."

Shi Jie and the other two fell silent again.

Lin Yang then asked, "Senior Brother Qingmo, were the people who attacked us from the Tiankun Sect?"

He was more curious about this.

Qingmo paused for a moment before saying, "It's not easy to draw a definitive conclusion yet, because there is no conclusive evidence. The other party is very cautious and has disguised themselves, but they are most likely from the Tiankun Sect. Only they would intercept and kill you new disciples like this."

"And what about us? Will we retaliate?" Lin Yang asked again.

He wanted to use this opportunity to explore the Moon Shadow Sect's style of doing things.

Is it more about seeking revenge or enduring grievances?

Qingmo turned around and laughed: "Although there is no absolute evidence, this revenge must be taken. Although you are not formal disciples yet, the sect will not let those people die in vain. They bullied the people of my Moon Shadow Sect. No matter what, the sect will seek justice."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yang nodded silently.

The Moon Shadow Sect's style of doing things is acceptable.

They are vengeful and will likely be more protective of their own.

Of course, this may also be due to concerns about the sect's reputation and prestige.

"Then, Senior Brother Qingmo, how will the sect take revenge?"

At this moment, Shi Jie and the other two also started asking questions.

Qingmo smiled calmly: "Naturally, it's an eye for an eye."

He didn't say much, but Lin Yang and the others understood that the Moon Shadow Sect would most likely retaliate.

This grudge will never be easily settled.

"Tiankun Sect..." Lin Yang was also pondering.

He has decided to join the Moon Shadow Sect.

That would make them enemies of the Tiankun Sect.

With this latest incident, there's even less to say.

If given the chance, he would definitely try to kill off the Tiankun Sect.

Speechless all the way.

Upon returning to the Moonshadow Sect, Lin Yang immediately stated his intention to join the sect ahead of schedule.

The same applies to Shi Jie and the other two.

The Moon Shadow Sect naturally did not refuse and was quite pleased.

After all, Lin Yang was quite strong, and the fact that Shi Jie and the other two survived also shows that they had a certain amount of luck.

Sects generally welcome such individuals. After a simple initiation ceremony, Lin Yang and his companions officially became disciples of the Moon Shadow Sect.

Although they entered the sect at the same time, Shi Jie and the other two voluntarily referred to themselves as junior brothers and called Lin Yang their senior brother.

Lin Yang knew he couldn't refuse, so he agreed.

The other newcomers who were also introduced to the group soon learned about the attack on Lin Yang and his companions.

Many people have also begun to join the sect ahead of schedule.

……

After becoming a formal disciple, Lin Yang moved away from his original residence and went to the residence for formal disciples.

Even the living conditions of ordinary disciples are much better than those of temporary disciples.

The Taoist spirit is even more pronounced.

Lin Yang did not rush to do sect missions, but instead took advantage of the good environment of his residence to hone himself.

Although they might not be intercepted every time they go out, their first level of cultivation is indeed a bit weak.

"The training grounds within the Moon Shadow Sect are quite useful for cultivators who are new to the Primordial Ancient Continent."

Lin Yang patiently went into seclusion for a period of time.

……

The Moon Shadow Sect's retaliation against the Heavenly Kun Sect came swiftly.

Not long after he went into seclusion, Lin Yang received a message from Shi Jie and the other two, informing him that some of the disciples of Tiankun Sect who had gone out had also been intercepted and killed, resulting in heavy casualties.

Of course, there is no evidence to prove that the Moon Shadow Sect was behind it.

However, the Tiankun Sect has issued a warning, though not explicitly stated, that disciples of a certain sect should be careful when going out.

The meaning of "a certain one" is self-evident; it naturally refers to the Moon Shadow Sect.

The Moon Shadow Sect also issued an internal notice advising disciples with weaker cultivation levels not to go out unnecessarily in the near future.

"The two sects are fighting so fiercely?" Lin Yang was somewhat taken aback.

This is practically a bloodbath.

They're just one step away from a direct confrontation.

"Senior Brother Lin Yang, we originally wanted to go out and make some contributions and earn some money, because relying solely on the sect's subsidies is too little. But given the current situation, going out is too dangerous..."

Shi Jie and his two companions were very distressed.

No one expected things to get this difficult.

The three of them even had some minor regrets at times.

Among the sects in this region, the Moon Shadow Sect and the Heavenly Kun Sect are the most fiercely opposed.

If they hadn't chosen to join the Moonshadow Sect, even if they had stayed in White Blaze City as independent cultivators, they wouldn't have faced the constant risk of being killed and would have had to hide within the sect.

In response, Lin Yang simply said, "Since you've already joined the sect, don't overthink it. The sect certainly won't let this situation continue indefinitely, and neither will the Tiankun Sect."

"Otherwise, it would be of no benefit to either side if the two sects continued to ambush and kill ordinary disciples. I estimate that the situation will improve after a while."

"Let's hope so," Shi Jie and the other two sighed.

Lin Yang also lost the will to continue his seclusion.

Simply going into seclusion is indeed too slow.

After reaching the Dao level, cultivation advancement is not as rapid as before.

"We need to find a way to get more Yuansha."

Yuansha is not only a type of currency.

It can even be absorbed by cultivators.

It contains a faint Dao power, which can help improve one's cultivation level after absorption.

Although the amount is very small and absorption is limited, it adds up over time.

This is also why the Yuansha (元沙) became a common currency.

"To gather materials for Dao Fire Pills, and even to purchase Dao Fire Pills!"

Now, Lin Yang basically only has one path forward: to make money.

Cultivation requires Yuan Sha, and so does purchasing Dao Fire Pills.

But how to make money is the problem.

On this day, Lin Yang was pondering and reviewing the tasks issued by the sect, trying to select suitable ones to write down and do later.

Suddenly, a deep, muffled bell rang out, accompanied by a heavy voice:

"All fellow disciples above the Dao Fire Realm, please proceed to the sect's main hall immediately."

Nine chimes signify that a major event has occurred.

Lin Yang's expression changed slightly.

That doesn't sound like a good thing.

At the same moment, he received a message from Shi Jie:

"Senior Brother Lin Yang, something terrible has happened! Elder Pei Fei has been killed in battle at the border!"

"What?" Lin Yang's eyes narrowed. (End of Chapter)