The Rise of the Sect: I am the most persistent person in the world of immortal cultivation

At the summit of Bamboo Peak, Ye Yang gradually came back to his senses from his reverie.

He sensed the countless longswords surrounding him and the waves of Dao power emanating from below, and a smile appeared on his lips.

He gently raised his hand, and the sword intent of the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword gradually subsided. The longswords in the air, as if they had lost their guidance, slowly fell back to their respective masters.

When the cultivators caught their swords, they found that the blades were warmer and smoother than before, and the spiritual energy contained within them was purer.

Many disciples tried wielding their swords and found that their swordplay was smoother and their sword intent more agile than before.

Ye Yang stood up and glanced down at the bustling Green Bamboo Valley.

Although the message from Gu Xuan was brief, it was clear that the scale of the demon invasion far exceeded expectations.

The cultivators on the front lines have suffered heavy casualties. If reinforcements are not provided in time, the Star Sea Demon Realm may fall completely.

Now that the Green Bamboo Sword Intent has been fully comprehended and Green Bamboo Valley has returned to peace, it is time to return to the Flying Heaven Gate's headquarters to oversee the Dao.

Ye Yang moved swiftly, transforming into a streak of azure light, and silently swept past the bamboo peak.

In the distance, Zhu Qingfeng was leading several young disciples to tidy up the training grounds from the daytime practice.

Zhu Qingfeng carefully swept the fallen leaves off the bluestone with a broom, while several disciples sat together, discussing their insights from the day's cultivation.

Ye Yang didn't disturb them, he just sighed softly.

The blue light continued forward and disappeared into the night of Green Bamboo Valley a moment later.

Only a faint bamboo fragrance remained in the air, along with a trace of sword intent lingering on the bamboo peak.

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Zhu Qingfeng arrived at the foot of Zhufeng Peak as usual, carrying a pot of freshly brewed tea.

He looked up at the top of Bamboo Peak, only to find that the familiar blue figure had disappeared.

Only the smooth blue stone lay there alone, with a faint trace of spiritual energy remaining beside it, indicating that Ye Yang had been gone for quite some time.

"Master Ye...is gone?"

Zhu Qingfeng stood there stunned, and the teapot in his hand fell to the ground with a clatter.

The scalding tea splashed onto his robes, but he was completely unaware.

Yesterday, he also saw Ye Daozu cultivating on Bamboo Peak, and the green bamboo phantom on the sword made him suddenly enlightened.

I thought I could observe and learn again today, but I didn't expect that Master Ye would leave without saying goodbye.

Several disciples of Green Bamboo Valley also rushed over upon hearing the news, their faces filled with disappointment as they looked at the empty bamboo peak.

A young female disciple named Zhu Yun murmured, her eyes reddening.

"I want to observe Daozu Ye's cultivation for a few more days. Yesterday, I was stuck at the bottleneck of sword intent for a long time, but after watching Daozu Ye's sword moves, I showed signs of a breakthrough..."

"Master Ye's sword intent is so exquisite. If he could give us a few more pointers, our cultivation might be able to advance further."

Zhu Qingfeng quickly climbed the bamboo peak and reached out to touch the blue stone. The stone still retained a faint warmth and the spiritual energy of Ye Daozu.

He sighed, his heart filled with frustration.

He should have had more exchanges with Ye Daozu these past few days and asked him about his confusion in cultivation, but he hesitated to step forward because of his awe.

He originally thought that Ye Daozu would stay in Qingzhu Valley for a while longer, so that he could protect Qingzhu Valley.

It would have allowed them to learn more about spiritual practice, but now, all of that has vanished.

But upon further reflection, Zhu Qingfeng felt relieved.

"A person like Daozu Ye is one in a million. This time, with Daozu Ye's help, I was able to break through the bottleneck that I had been stuck with for many years. It is already a blessing from heaven. I can't ask for anything else."

Zhu Qingfeng turned to his disciples and gave them instructions.

"Although Master Ye has departed, the insights into sword intent he left behind remain. We must preserve this place well, and if we have the opportunity in the future, we will definitely study it frequently!"

A streak of blue light flashed by like a meteor.

When Ye Yang returned to the Flying Heavens, the sword light surrounding him quietly subsided.

With a "hum," the Azure Dragon Sky-Splitting Sword returned to its sheath, leaving behind a faint scent of bamboo and fluctuations of spiritual energy.

Upon seeing his return, the disciples on duty on both sides of the square immediately knelt down on one knee to pay their respects, their voices filled with undisguised reverence.

"Greetings, Master Ye!"

Upon seeing Ye Yang return, the disciples erupted in cheers.

Ye Yang raised his hand to signal his disciples to stand up, his gaze sweeping over the main hall at the end of the square.

The glazed tiles on the roof gleamed in the sunlight, yet they exuded a subtle sense of solemnity.

"Sect Leader Gu Xuan?"

"Reporting to Daozu Ye, the sect leader is currently discussing the allocation of supplies to the front lines with the elders in the council hall. This morning, we received an urgent message from the front lines saying that the demons' sneak attacks are becoming more frequent."

The disciple on the left responded respectfully, presenting a communication jade slip with both hands.

"This is a message from the Dao Alliance. The sect leader instructed that it be presented to Dao Ancestor as soon as possible."

Ye Yang took the jade slip, infused it with a wisp of Dao power, and its contents quickly appeared in his mind.

"The demons are harassing the interstellar defenses three times a day, and more than ten disciples have already been killed or wounded..."

Upon seeing this, Ye Yang put away the jade slip, his brows furrowing slightly.

Inside the meeting hall.

Gu Xuanzheng and the five elders sat around a huge rosewood table.

On the table lay a yellowed map of the Star Sea Demon Realm, with densely packed supply transport routes marked in vermilion.

Beside the defensive deployment outlined in blue ink, there were also several black marks representing the demonic invasion. Everyone stood up and bowed when Ye Yang entered.

Gu Xuan strode forward, the hem of his gray Taoist robe sweeping across the ground with a hint of urgency.

"Master Ye, you're finally back! According to the Dao Alliance, the situation on the front lines is more complicated than expected."

Ye Yang walked to the table, his gaze sweeping over the topographic map.

"Although the main force of the demons is entrenched in Black Abyss Valley, they have already divided their forces into three routes to harass Azure Pool, Wind-Eroded Cliff and Falling Star Slope respectively. They are clearly trying to gradually erode our defenses and deplete our combat strength."

He traced three dotted lines on the map with his fingertips.

"If we cannot gather enough strength to counterattack within three days, the demons will probably launch a general offensive once they have figured out the weaknesses in all the defenses."

No sooner had he finished speaking than a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the hall.

A disciple rushed in, holding a golden token, and reported this in a flustered manner.

"Reporting to the Dao Ancestor and Sect Leader, Daoist Jin Yu from the Dao Alliance has come in person, carrying the Dao Alliance's Purple Gold Token, saying that he has a secret letter from the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal to deliver to the Dao Ancestor in person!"

"Senior Azure Lotus Sword Immortal?"

"Please invite Taoist Jin Yu in. Since it is a secret letter from the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal, it must be related to the key to the battle."

After a while.

Jin Yu Daoist, dressed in a light yellow Daoist robe, slowly walked into the hall.

The whisk in his hand was snow-white, and every strand of whisk seemed to contain spiritual energy. Upon seeing Ye Yang arrive, he first cupped his hands in a salute, and then bowed deeply.

"Old Daoist Jin Yu greets Dao Ancestor Ye! I have come here on the behalf of Senior Qinglian Sword Immortal to deliver this secret letter. Senior said that it can only be opened if Dao Ancestor Ye personally infuses it with spiritual power."

After saying that, he took out a jade slip of emerald green from his sleeve. The jade slip was engraved with intricate blue lotus patterns, and a faint blue spiritual light flowed within the patterns.

Ye Yang took the jade slip and slowly infused it with the spiritual energy of the green bamboo at his fingertips, causing the jade slip to light up with a soft glow.

"Fellow Daoist Ye, in the strange fluctuations of demonic energy in the Star Sea Demon Realm, I have sensed an aura of those above the Thunder Tribulation Realm."

Ye Yang put away the jade slip and said to Daoist Jin Yu.

"Thank you for delivering this message, fellow Daoist. Please inform the Azure Lotus Sword Immortal that I will be waiting at the Azure Pool camp on the front line of the Star Sea Demon Realm at Chenshi (7-9 AM) three days from now, so that we can discuss a strategy to defeat the enemy."

Jin Yu Daoist nodded quickly and added.

"In addition, the leader of the Dao Alliance has ordered all sects that the Dao Alliance will provide 30% of their material assistance to any sect that is willing to send troops to support the Star Sea Demon Domain."

Ye Yang's fingers, which were holding the emerald green jade slip, paused slightly.

After listening to Jin Yu Dao Ren's supplement, a hint of agreement flashed in his eyes.

"The Dao Alliance's move is very appropriate. The 30% material aid will not only relieve the various sects of their worries about sending troops, but also demonstrate the Dao Alliance's determination to protect the Star Sea Demon Domain. Our Flying Sky Sect fully agrees."

Upon hearing this, Jin Yu Dao Ren's tense shoulders instantly relaxed, and a relieved smile appeared on his face.

“I am relieved that Dao Ancestor Ye has given his approval. Although the Dao Alliance is an alliance, it is ultimately a loose organization. Each sect has its own thoughts. Some are concerned about the consumption of resources, while others are wary of the strength of the Demon Clan, and they are hesitant to make a decision.”

“You are renowned in the cultivation world, and the Flying Heaven Sect is a mainstay of the Star Sea Demon Realm. If you clearly support it, it will set the best example and will surely encourage more sects to send troops to support you.”

"The Starry Sea Demon Realm is our common home. When the demons invade, no one is spared. As a member of the Dao Alliance, the Flying Heaven Sect has an unshirkable responsibility to protect this place."

"If necessary, I will not only personally go to the Biyutan camp, but also bring the elites of the Flying Heaven Sect to fight against the demons together with the Dao Alliance."

"Good! Good!"

Master Jin Yu said "good" twice, his eyes filled with excitement.

"With these words from Dao Ancestor Ye, the Star Sea Demon Realm has a better chance of winning! I will go back and report to Senior Azure Lotus Sword Immortal and all the fellow Daoists in the Dao Alliance, so that everyone can rest assured!"

After speaking, he bowed deeply to Ye Yang, then turned and left.

The pale yellow Taoist robe cast a fleeting shadow in the morning light outside the hall, clearly indicating that he was eager to send this good news back to the Taoist Alliance.

After seeing off Taoist Jin Yu, the atmosphere in the council hall remained heavy.

Gu Xuan stepped forward, his brows slightly furrowed.

"Master Ye, although the Dao Alliance has called on all sects to send troops, based on past experience, I'm afraid not many sects will be able to arrive in time."

"Although the disciples of our Flying Heaven Sect are in high spirits, they still face immense pressure when facing the Demon Clan."

"It doesn't matter."

"There are many experts in the Dao Alliance. If the sky falls, there will always be tall people to hold it up. It's not about the quantity of soldiers but their quality. If we wait for Junior Sister Yan to arrive with the Six-Winged Demon Corpse, the Flying Heaven Sect will have four or five combatants above the Nascent Soul Dao Realm, which is enough to support the front line defense."

"and"

After speaking, Ye Yang glanced at the many disciples present.

"What the Dao Ancestor means is..."

Gu Xuan seemed to understand something, a flash of enlightenment appearing in his eyes.

"good."

Ye Yang turned around, his gaze sharp as a sword.

"This invasion by the demon race may seem like a catastrophic crisis, but it is actually a tremendous opportunity. Where can we encounter such an opponent in ordinary times? Every battle with the demon race forces the disciples to break through their own limits. If they can have an epiphany in the face of life and death, their cultivation can also reach a higher level."

This is the way of the world: the strong prey on the weak, and only the fittest survive. If we don't let them grow under the pressure of the demon race today, they will be at the mercy of stronger enemies in the future.

Upon hearing Ye Yang's words, Gu Xuan also realized something.

"Indeed, the founder of the Flying Sky Sect fought his way out of a mountain of corpses and a sea of ​​blood to establish the sect. When the sect was weak, it was through our hard work that we laid the foundation for the sect's current status."

"If the disciples only know how to compromise and choose to back down, then they will truly sever the foundation of the Flying Heaven Sect." (End of Chapter)