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"The Grand Elder is dead?"

Lin Yang was very surprised.

Grand Elder Pei Fei is one of the strongest figures in the Moon Shadow Sect, with a cultivation level at the peak of the Nirvana Realm.

This level is already top-tier in this region.

Basically, only the sect leaders and elders of the major sects have reached this level, a very small number of people.

Even within a top-tier sect like the Jade Universe Sect, only a handful of people can reach this level of cultivation.

On the Primordial Ancient Continent, cultivation advancement is not as rapid as it is in other time-space environments.

Nirvana Realm experts are considered masters within a small region. Reaching their peak makes them pillars of second-rate sects, and even elders within first-rate sects. They should not be underestimated.

But now, Pei Fei is dead.

This means that the Moon Shadow Sect's overall high-end combat strength has suddenly fallen to the bottom of several second-rate sects in the vicinity.

This is not good news.

In particular, the Moon Shadow Sect and the Heavenly Kun Sect are currently engaged in a fierce struggle.

The death of a Grand Elder would result in severe suppression by the Tiankun Sect, and might even lead to the near annihilation of the sect.

Shi Jie said with a hint of gloom and frustration, "Senior Brother Lin Yang, aren't we just too unlucky? We've only been in the sect for a short time, and the Grand Elder has already died in battle. Now we probably can't go out easily anymore, or we'll be targeted and killed by the Tiankun Sect."

Lin Yang remained silent for a moment, then said, "There's no need to worry too much. Since the Grand Elder died in battle at the border, the Far East Prefecture will definitely take care of him and won't let the sect be bullied too badly."

The so-called border region is the area where the ancient Ye tribe fought.

These areas are mostly located in places bordering the Ancient Night Tribe.

There is an area in the Far East Prefecture that borders the territory of the Ancient Night Clan.

Pei Fei died in battle there.

According to the rules of the ancient human race in the early Yuan Dynasty, those who died in battles against the Ancient Night Clan at the border would receive certain compensation.

With Pei Fei dead in battle, the Far East Prefecture will definitely offer some assistance to the Moon Shadow Sect.

At least, on the surface, the Moon Shadow Sect won't be allowed to be wiped out directly.

As for doing it secretly?
That's hard to say.

Although they share a common enemy, the Koya clan.

However, internal competition also involves survival of the fittest.

Although Lin Yang said this, he couldn't help but feel a little helpless.

With Pei Fei dead, the Eastern Prefecture will certainly take care of him, and his military achievements can protect the Moon Shadow Sect.

But ultimately, the protection couldn't last long.

We must improve our strength as soon as possible to prepare for the future.

“Senior Brother Lin Yang, that may be true, but we should still make plans as soon as possible.” Shi Jie clearly shared the same concerns and stated them directly.

He trusted Lin Yang a lot and felt a sense of closeness to him.

The reason stems from Lin Yang's previous rescue and Lin Yang's own strength.

They had only been in the sect for a short time and were not very familiar with disciples from other sects. Now they planned to stand with Lin Yang through thick and thin.

Lin Yang understood the subtext in Shi Jie's words and slowly said, "It's good to make plans early, but there's no need to be too anxious. In fact, now might be a good time for us to go out."

"Hmm? What do you mean by that, Senior Brother Lin Yang?" Shi Jie asked, puzzled.

“The Grand Elder has just died in battle, and with the legacy of his military exploits protecting him, and with the current situation being so tense, it’s not advisable for the Tiankun Sect to act openly in the short term. We can take this opportunity to do some sect missions that we can, and also make some plans.” Lin Yang’s eyes were burning with determination.

This is a very simple truth.

The meritorious person has just died and is receiving a lot of attention. If Tiankun Sect were to take advantage of the situation, not only would they be criticized, but they would also be unable to withstand the pressure from the Far East Prefecture.

On the surface, it definitely needs to be done.

In particular, there is no need to kill these ordinary disciples now.

If the Moon Shadow Sect cannot produce another top-tier fighter in a short period of time, its decline is inevitable.

Killing ordinary disciples would only make people look down on us.

Shi Jie instantly understood Lin Yang's meaning, his spirits lifted slightly, and he asked:
"What mission is Senior Brother Lin Yang planning to undertake? Shall we go together?"

"Let me prepare, and I'll call you later," Lin Yang said.

He had just selected several tasks, but now the situation has changed, and he needs to carefully consider them.

Shi Jie responded and went to contact Li Liping and Xin Hao.

Lin Yang frowned.

He had a good impression of the Moon Shadow Sect.

However, I haven't been a member for very long, so while I do feel a sense of belonging, it's not very deep.

Now it is necessary to prepare for the disbandment of the Moon Shadow Sect in advance.

Yes. The Moon Shadow Sect is very likely to be completely ruined and forced to disband.

Tiankun Sect will absolutely not let go of this great opportunity.

Even the Rainbow Micro Sect, which originally had no major grudges, would covet the resources of the Moon Shadow Sect.

Not to mention the other sects and forces, large and small, that are also watching.

A second-rate sect has fallen into decline, but its resources are enough to feed a bunch of people in the surrounding area.

"Just joined the sect, and already have to prepare to become a rogue cultivator? That's really..."

Lin Yang's story is too complicated to explain in a few words.

He then selected a new sect mission.

We must accumulate as much capital as possible before the Moon Shadow Sect completely declines.

As for sharing weal and woe with the Moonshadow Sect?

Our relationship hasn't reached that point yet.

Lin Yang and his group weren't the only ones with this idea.

The other newly joined disciples also lacked a sense of belonging.

A sense of belonging depends on two things: time and relationships and emotions.

But so far, Lin Yang and his team have been almost completely left to their own devices.

In addition, since they have only been in the sect for a short time, they naturally cannot have much of a sense of belonging.

The higher-ups of the Moon Shadow Sect were fully aware of this.

That's why only disciples at the Dao Fire Realm and above were summoned to the main hall.

They were clearly aware that disciples below the Dao Fire Realm didn't have a strong sense of belonging within the sect.

This implies that the group of disciples below the Dao Fire Realm will be abandoned by default.

Not long after, the Moon Shadow Sect announced to the entire sect that Pei Fei had died in battle and informed everyone that they should give up some assets and shrink their sphere of influence.

This is equivalent to entering a semi-closed state.

"The situation is more serious than anticipated."

Lin Yang frowned upon hearing this news.

He had initially thought that with Pei Fei's death in battle, the Moon Shadow Sect could still hold out for a while thanks to its remaining prestige and influence, but now it seemed he was being too optimistic.

"It seems that the pressure from the Tiankun Sect is immense. We need to get out as soon as possible, otherwise the sect might close down completely at any time."

As Lin Yang spoke, he chose to accept a sect mission.

Go to Mirror Lake in the southwest of Moon Shadow Sect and pick twenty portions of Dao Spirit Flowers.

This task isn't difficult, it's just a bit troublesome.

The Dao Spirit Flower blooms for a very short time at a fixed time. If you miss it, you will have to wait a long time if you don't pick it during its blooming period.

It has a fleeting, almost imperceptible quality.

It is estimated that it will take tens of thousands of years to harvest twenty portions of Dao Spirit Flowers.

The reward for completing the task is a set of materials for refining Dao Fire Pill and twenty sect contribution points.

This task naturally holds little appeal for those at the Dao Fire Realm or above.

But it's perfect for someone like Lin Yang who follows the Dao.

It's not very dangerous; you only need to wait tens of thousands of years to obtain the materials for refining the Dao Fire Pill, making it a pretty good task.

Normally, this kind of task would be very difficult to get.

But now, everyone is trembling with fear because of Pei Fei's death and is unwilling to go out easily.

Lin Yang snatched it away.

While others were unwilling to go out, he saw it as a convenient way to escape from the Moon Shadow Sect at any time.

In the event that the Moon Shadow Sect is secretly attacked by the Heavenly Kun Sect within these tens of thousands of years, staying behind may not be safer than going out.

Of course, there are others who share the same idea.

It's just that their hand speed wasn't as fast as Lin Yang's.

Subsequently, Lin Yang contacted Shi Jie and the other two, informing them of the mission he had received.

This task is not easy to do together.

Because there's only one reward, it's hard to distribute.

Shi Jie and the other two understood and said they would take on other missions.

And so, Lin Yang left the Moon Shadow Sect with his mission. (End of Chapter)