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

After giving instructions to his disciples, Ye Yang was about to turn around and transform into a stream of light to return to the Flying Heaven Sect.

Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of six faint but rapid beams of spiritual light appearing on the horizon in the direction of the entrance to Lingxi Valley.

The spiritual light was chaotic and disordered. Although it could not be considered top-tier or powerful, it revealed a hint of barely suppressed urgency and greed, indicating that other forces had come after hearing the news.

"Ok?"

Ye Yang raised an eyebrow and subconsciously stopped in his tracks.

Master Qingyun, who was about to lead his disciples to demarcate the territory, also instantly noticed the abnormality and turned his gaze in the same direction.

The two men exchanged a glance, their previously calm expressions gradually turning somber, and the fingers stroking their beards tightened slightly.

In less than half an incense stick's time, six streaks of light pierced the sky and landed steadily on the open ground outside Lingxi Valley.

The leader was a middle-aged Taoist priest with a sallow complexion, wearing a faded gray robe with the words "Qingmu Gate" embroidered in blue thread on the back. He was slightly bowed, but his eyes were fixed on the valley.

Following behind were elders and disciples from other sects, all of them with hungry expressions, their eyes scanning the dense spiritual energy and remaining spiritual plants in the valley, a hint of greed in their eyes.

"Haha, this Lingxi Valley really hasn't been developed much yet!"

Li Xuantong, the sect leader of the Green Wood Sect, spoke first, his voice carrying a hint of deliberate flattery.

However, objections were quickly raised.

“Sect Leader Li, look at this formation and these marks. It seems to be a technique used by the Flying Heaven Sect and the Azure Cloud Sect.”

"what?"

When Master Li heard this, he was taken aback.

"Could it be that Dao Ancestor Ye and True Person Qingyun were so fast that they managed to eliminate the demons here first? However, this Spirit Valley is a spiritual land nurtured by heaven and earth, which cannot be monopolized by one person or one sect. Although our sects are not strong enough, we have also suffered heavy losses in this demon chaos, and now we urgently need the resources of the spiritual land to recover our strength."

"Spirit Valley is so vast. The Flying Heaven Sect and the Azure Cloud Sect, where the two Dao Ancestors reside, are so powerful and wealthy. They shouldn't be competing with small sects like ours!"

Upon hearing this, the others also clasped their hands in a gesture of respect.

"Indeed! Daozu Ye and True Man Qingyun are compassionate and surely cannot bear to see our sect perish. With just a small territory, we can regroup and rebuild. If the Flying Heaven Sect or the Qingyun Sect ever needs our assistance, we will certainly serve them faithfully!"

The others nodded in agreement, some complaining about the heavy casualties suffered by their sects, others boasting that they were still somewhat useful, but their eyes were filled with the same expectation and greed.

They knew their strength was far inferior to Ye Yang and Qingyun Zhenren, but relying on their numbers, they also felt that the two major sects had just experienced a great battle and were bound to be exhausted, so they might not be willing to cause any more trouble.

Meanwhile, the discussion among these people naturally reached Ye Yang's ears as well.

Upon hearing this, Ye Yang's lips curled into a cold smile.

Master Qingyun's expression also darkened, and his hand stroking his beard paused slightly. The two of them turned their heads at the same time and looked at each other.

No words were needed; the same meaning was understood simply from the other person's eyes.

That tacit understanding was the result of years of mutual checks and balances and occasional collaborations in the Starry Sea Demon Realm.

"To grant your wish?"

The Taoist Qingyun's voice was calm and even, yet it carried a penetrating pressure that seemed to pierce the heart.

"The remaining demons in Lingxi Valley were eliminated by my fellow Daoist Qingyun; the spiritual veins in the valley that were polluted by demonic energy were initially purified by the two of us using our own primordial essence; even that evergreen pine tree was preserved only because you and I protected it together. You didn't contribute a single bit of effort, nor do you have the strength to protect this place, so why should you get a share of the spoils?"

Upon hearing Qingyun Daozu speak, Ye Yang echoed the same sentiment.

"The rules of the Star Sea Realm have always been that the strong are respected and the capable reside in the land. Now that the demons have retreated, the unclaimed land should naturally be in the hands of the forces capable of defending it. Your sects are weak, and even your own sects were almost breached by the demons. Even if we give you spiritual land, it will either be devoured by the remaining demons or seized by other forces within three months. It would just be a waste of this spiritual vein of heaven and earth."

Li Xuantong's expression changed, but he forced himself to remain calm.

"Dao Ancestor Ye, True Person Qingyun, you can't say that. Although we are not strong enough, we still have several thousand disciples under our command. If the two Dao Ancestors are willing to share some of our strength, then if the Flying Heaven Sect and the Qingyun Sect are in trouble in the future, our six sects can join forces and form a considerable fighting force. We will definitely do our best to help them!"

"To help?"

Ye Yang and Qingyun Zhenren looked at each other again, and in that instant their eyes met, they reached a consensus.

The next second, the two simultaneously released their cultivation auras without holding back at all.

In an instant, two immense and unparalleled pressures swept out like a tsunami, intertwining and swirling above Lingxi Valley, forming an invisible net of pressure that enveloped the entire valley.

Ye Yang's aura was as deep as the sea, carrying the unique majesty of a Dao Ancestor in the late stage of the Void Refinement realm. His dark Daoist robe fluttered without wind, and a faint spiritual light surrounded him.

Master Qingyun was not to be outdone. His blue Taoist robe fluttered in the wind, and his internal magic power circulated like thunder. The two auras, one deep and one dark, complemented each other, like two towering, invisible mountains pressing down on the hearts of Li Xuantong and the others.

"This...this is the aura of the Dao Ancestor of Refining Void!"

Li Xuantong's face turned deathly pale instantly, his body trembled uncontrollably, and cold sweat rolled down his forehead, soaking his Taoist robe.

The people behind him were even worse off. Their legs buckled and they nearly collapsed to their knees with a few thuds. They barely managed to steady themselves by bracing themselves with their hands on the ground, their faces filled with fear and disbelief.

Although they had heard that Ye Yang and Qingyun Zhenren were Dao Ancestors of the Refining Void Realm, they rarely had the opportunity to experience such a terrifying aura up close.

Only now, upon direct contact, did they realize that the oppressive force was almost tangible, making their chests feel tight and their breath catch in their throats.

The magical power within his body became sluggish and unbearable, as if it would dissipate at any moment, making even the circulation of his escape light difficult.

"This……"

Li Tongxuan's voice trembled, his teeth chattered, and his eyes were filled with horror.

He originally thought that the two of them had just gone through a deadly battle with the demons and their cultivation must have been damaged, but he did not expect that their aura was still so terrifying, several times more powerful than the rumors. The unfathomable pressure made him not even have the courage to look up and look directly at them.

"It's over, we shouldn't have come..."

The other sect leader looked desperate and muttered to himself.

The highest cultivation level of the leaders of these minor sects is only that of a Dharma Aspect True Person.

Before the Dao Ancestor of Refining Void, they were as insignificant as ants, utterly vulnerable. The last glimmer of hope they had held was now completely crushed.

Li Xuantong's teeth chattered as he barely managed to maintain his standing posture, his heart filled with endless regret.

He shouldn't have been blinded by the spiritual energy of Lingxi Valley, and he shouldn't have underestimated the strength of the two sects' Dao Ancestors. Now, let alone getting a share of the pie, even leaving alive is a problem.

"roll."

Ye Yang coldly uttered a single word, his voice not loud, yet it resounded like thunder in their ears, carrying a deadly intimidating force.

It was as if these people would be killed if they lingered for even a second longer.

Li Xuantong and the others trembled and dared not linger for a moment longer.

They exchanged a glance, both seeing deep fear in each other's eyes. Without the slightest hesitation, they summoned their flying artifacts, not daring to utter a word of apology, and fled in disarray into six streaks of light, disappearing into the distance.

They moved even faster than when they arrived, as if they were afraid that if they were a step too slow, they would be crushed by the pressure of the two Dao Ancestors.

Watching the figures of the group flee in panic, Master Qingyun's lips curled into a sneer.

"Those ignorant fools dare to join in this fun; they're just asking for trouble."

Ye Yang said calmly.

"They overestimated themselves but wanted to swallow an elephant whole, so they have no one to blame but themselves."

Master Qingyun smiled upon hearing this, a hint of agreement flashing in his eyes.

"What Dao Ancestor Ye said is absolutely right. With a formidable enemy at hand, our two sects should naturally help each other. Now that the matter of Lingxi Valley has been resolved, the next targets are Xuan Tie Plain and Yunlan Mine. Both of these are treasure troves in the Star Sea Demon Realm. I wonder how the two Dao Ancestors plan to allocate them?"

Ye Yang pondered for a moment, then looked towards the direction of Xuan Tie Yuan and slowly said.

"The Xuan Tie Yuan mine has a hard texture and is an excellent material for refining magical artifacts and flying swords. Our Flying Sky Sect lost nearly ten thousand magical artifacts and flying swords in this great battle and needs this to replenish our stock. The refined gold from the Yunlan mine is good at conducting spiritual power and can resist the erosion of demonic energy."

"Although the protective array of the Qingyun Sect is sturdy, it has suffered damage in many places after this great battle. It is a good opportunity to repair and reinforce it with refined gold. How about we give the Xuan Tie Yuan to the Feitian Sect and the Yunlan Mine to the Qingyun Sect? What do you think, fellow Daoist?"

Upon hearing this, Master Qingyun's eyes flashed with satisfaction, and he immediately cupped his hands in greeting.

"What Daozu Ye said is absolutely right! This distribution is both in line with the needs of the two sects and fair and reasonable. I have no objection. Let's not delay any longer and set off immediately so that we can eliminate the two evil forces as soon as possible and stabilize our territory."

"Right on my mind."

Ye Yang nodded in agreement.

Without further delay, the two exchanged a glance and simultaneously transformed into two streaks of light, one black and one green, rushing towards the direction of Xuan Tie Yuan. The disciples of the two sects behind them also unleashed their escape lights and followed closely behind.

The Xuan Tie Plain is vast and boundless, with the ground covered with dark rocks that crunch underfoot. The air is filled with a strong metallic smell that makes one frown slightly.

The pyrite veins here stretch for thousands of miles and extend thousands of feet underground, making it a high-quality iron ore producing area.

The former Xuan Tie Sect's mountain gate had long been destroyed by the demons. Broken walls and ruins lay askew in the ground, covered with deep claw marks and tooth marks that revealed bone, and still retained a faint demonic aura.

Occasionally, some low-level demon remnants could be seen wandering among the broken walls. When they saw Ye Yang and the others coming, they roared and pounced on them, but they couldn't even withstand the aura of the two of them. Before they could get close, they were blasted into ashes.

Ye Yang and Qingyun Zhenren stood side by side, their eyes meeting, their roles already clearly defined.

In an instant, Ye Yang waved his Taoist robe, and several golden sword energies shot out from the sky, like shooting stars chasing the moon, towards the gathering place of demons on the left. Wherever the sword energies passed, the demonic energy dissipated, and the demons fell to the ground one after another.

Master Qingyun then swayed, transforming into a streak of azure light. With a flick of his whisk, countless azure spiritual blades swept out, instantly wiping out the demons on the right.

The two worked together seamlessly, as if they had rehearsed it a thousand times. In less than half an hour, they had wiped out all the remaining demons in the Xuan Tie Plain.

Then, the two took out their respective array flags and set up a joint protective array at the junction of Xuan Tie Yuan and Yun Lan Mine.

Ye Yang immediately transmitted his voice to the Flying Heaven Sect disciples behind him, ordering: "Quickly set up a stronghold, set up a spirit-gathering array, organize manpower to mine in different areas, and be careful not to damage the foundation of the ore vein."

"Yes, Dao Ancestor!"

The disciples of the Flying Heaven Sect responded in unison and immediately sprang into action. They were already prepared, taking out specially made mining picks and storage bags, and began digging methodically.

Before long, chunks of jet-black, shiny iron were mined and piled up beside the stronghold, radiating a heavy metallic luster, and the metallic scent in the air grew increasingly strong.

Ye Yang personally ventured into the core area of ​​the mine, where the quality of the black iron was the highest.

He raised his hand and waved it, unleashing his inner magical power, which transformed into an invisible, immense force that shattered the surrounding rocks, revealing the top-grade black iron buried beneath.
Each piece of this top-grade black iron is the size of a millstone, incredibly hard, with a faint spiritual glow on its surface, containing a rich metallic spiritual energy. It is an excellent primary material for refining high-level magical artifacts.

In addition, he also discovered a associated mineral next to the core of the vein, with the mine shaft filled with fine black sand grains, which are rare black crystal sand.

Black crystal sand has a fine texture and can enhance the sharpness and toughness of magical artifacts. It is an important auxiliary material for forging flying swords and is extremely rare even in the Star Sea Demon Realm.

Ye Yang estimated in his mind that the proven reserves of Xuan Tie Yuan alone were enough for the Flying Heaven Sect to forge a thousand magical artifacts, in addition to refined iron and black crystal sand.

Not only can it completely make up for the losses in this great battle, but it can also reserve enough for the sect to use for the next few decades.

At the same time, Master Qingyun also made considerable gains in the Yunlan Mine.

The Yunlan mine also has an astonishing reserve of refined gold, and the purity is extremely high, with a considerable amount of rare silver-patterned refined gold mixed in.

Silver-patterned refined gold not only has an excellent effect on transmitting spiritual energy, but it also contains a trace of purifying power, which can resist the erosion of demonic energy. It is a top-grade material for building mountain-protecting formations and defensive fortifications.

What made him happiest was undoubtedly the availability of these rare minerals, which gave him hope of refining the Green Bamboo Sword Diagram he had obtained from Green Bamboo Valley.

That array requires a large number of swords to function, and this mine is a treasure bestowed by heaven.

"Master Ye, this collaboration has been very pleasant."

Master Qingyun cupped his hands in greeting, his tone carrying a hint of sincerity.

"With these resources, my Qingyun Sect will surely recover its strength within ten years." (End of Chapter)