Junior Sister is too competitive, she drastically alters the Joyful Union Sect.

Chapter 64 Drawing Lots
Jiang Chenying glanced at Shen Youqing with a slightly surprised look.

How did she end up in the ancestral hall at Shengwu Peak?
Shen Youqing glanced sideways at Jiang Chenying, as if to say, "What are you looking at?"
Jiang Chenying withdrew her gaze, walked to Zhang Youli's side, and then began to add lamp oil and change the candle wicks.

Zhang Youli glanced at Shen Youqing, who was standing quietly to one side.

"In that era, demonic cultivators ran rampant, and the cultivation world was plagued by natural and man-made disasters..."

Zhang Youli's majestic and deep voice slowly unfolded that period of history before Shen Youqing's eyes like a scroll painting.

Shen Youqing listened attentively.

After Zhang Youli finished speaking, Shen Youqing thoughtfully asked, "Sect Leader Zhang, why are we seeing so few demonic cultivators these days?"

In the era before our ancestors, demonic cultivators ran rampant.

But in this day and age, there are very few demonic cultivators left.

What happened in between?
"Do you know about the Endless Sea?" Zhang Youli asked.

The familiar place name made Shen Youqing pause for a moment, then he hummed in agreement.

Legend has it that the end of the Endless Sea is the Demon Realm.

She used to think it was just a rumor, but later she learned it was true.

In her previous life, several fierce battles between the cultivation world and the demon world took place in the Endless Sea, where she ultimately died.

“The Endless Sea is not a sea, but a dead land.” Zhang Youli said simply, and then began to recount history, “In the era of the Unfathomable Ancestor, the demonic cultivators were killed and forced to retreat to the end of the Endless Sea, where they lingered.”

A simple sentence made Shen Youqing's blood boil.

"After that, a guardian realm appeared in the Endless Sea, separating the cultivation world from the demon world." Zhang Youli glanced at Shen Youqing. "The cultivation world has been at peace ever since, until today."

Looking into Zhang Youli's deep and dignified gaze, Shen Youqing had a feeling that he must know something.

Zhang Youli looked up slightly at the memorial tablets, "The cultivation world today, the disciples today... sigh... although peaceful times are good, they have also bred a bunch of spineless cowards. How many people remember the warning to be vigilant in times of peace?"

"Sect Leader Zhang, are you referring to those disciples who turn and run away at the sight of demonic cultivators?" Shen Youqing's cold voice rang out.

Zhang Youli withdrew his gaze and looked at the stern and aloof Shen Youqing, "They've already fled in terror at just Foundation Establishment level demonic cultivators. What will happen if there's a real war with the Demon Realm in the future..."

At this point, Zhang Youli couldn't help but shake his head.

It's somewhat understandable that inner disciples are like this, but for personal disciples to be the same is utterly disappointing.

"I will be at the forefront, and I will protect the cultivation world with my life."

A clear and melodious voice rang out without hesitation.

Zhang Youli and Jiang Chenying both looked at Shen Youqing.

Her earnest and determined demeanor made one feel that if that day ever came, she would definitely do as she said.

“This world does indeed breed spineless people, but spineless people can also become strong.” Shen Youqing spoke slowly, word by word, “Perhaps when that time really comes, everyone will stand up straight.”

Almost all of the five direct disciples died in battle.

Countless disciples from the five sects were killed or injured.

They may not be so good now, but in the future, they will all be towering heroes.

"I hope so." Zhang Youli looked at the resolute and composed Shen Youqing, his heart filled with complex emotions, unable to say whether it was regret or something else.

……

By the time we returned to Erjie Peak, it was almost noon.

Shen Quelin, who was practicing his sword in the open space of the courtyard, saw Shen Youqing return and stopped what he was doing, asking, "Where did you go so early in the morning?"

“I went to Shengwu Peak,” Shen Youqing replied.

Shen Que Lin was surprised.

"Dong dong dong."

A knock sounded on the door, and the brother and sister turned around to look.

Xie Changyan, standing at the entrance, spoke coldly, "My master asked me to tell you that you can go to the library when you have time. This is a token."

Shen Youqing stepped forward, took the token from Xie Changyan, and politely said, "Thank you."

"No noise or fire is allowed in the library, and no books may be taken out," Xie Changyan said coldly.

Shen Youqing's lips twitched slightly.

What kind person would bring fire to the library?

"No need!" Shen Youqing smiled politely. "I know." "Is there anything else?"

Xie Changyan shook his head and turned to leave.

Shen Youqing turned around and saw Xiao Ke come out of the house, his sleeves rolled up to reveal a section of his well-defined, muscular arm.

"Senior brother." Shen Youqing smiled.

Xiao Ke responded, his indifferent gaze sweeping over the token in Shen Youqing's hand.

"I'll go cook." With that, Xiao Ke turned and walked towards the kitchen.

Shen Quelin grabbed Shen Youqing's arm, "Please, don't go and make things worse!"

"..." Shen Youqing's expression changed instantly.

Shen Quelin quickly released Shen Youqing and dodged away.

"What does Xie Changyan want with the library token?" Shen Quelin gestured for a ceasefire and asked.

Shen Youqing hooked the rope and swung the token, saying, "I'll tell you after I've finished checking the information."

Seeing that Shen Youqing was still keeping him in suspense, Shen Quelin shrugged and said, "Okay."

After lunch, Shen Youqing went to the library.

Not yet.

After returning to the school, Shen Youqing sat properly at the table.

Xiao Ke, who arrived at the school early, glanced at Shen Youqing.

Shen Youqing smiled and then quickly sat up straight.

Zhang Youli's lectures were not as boring and rigid as one might imagine. He spoke in a way that was easy to understand, and I benefited greatly from his one-hour lecture.

However, sitting upright for an hour was simply unbearable for the few close disciples who had no good posture.

An hour later.

Lin Jinyao felt her waist was already stiff.

"How are you feeling?" Liang Shimu asked Xiao Ke while stretching his body.

Xiao Ke recalled and pondered for a moment, "It's pretty good."

A lecture lasting one hour was just right, not too long and not too short.

Liang Shimu turned around and went to chat with Lin Jinyao and Yang Yousheng, who were standing to the side.

Xiao Ke could only go to see Shen Youqing.

"Next is cultivation. Second Senior Sister practices swordsmanship, Third Senior Sister studies pill formulas, Fourth Senior Brother tempers his body, and Eldest Senior Brother communicates with spirit beasts," Shen Youqing said to Xiao Ke.

Xiao Ke thought about it seriously for a moment, "Then should I continue with body training?"

“That works.” Shen Youqing nodded. “Let’s go find our fourth senior brother and train our bodies together.”

Xiao Ke followed Shen Youqing away.

Shen Quelin, standing to the side, clicked his tongue as he watched Xiao Ke following him around like a shadow.

After walking a few steps, Shen Youqing suddenly turned back and said to Shen Quelin, "Go find your second senior sister to practice swordsmanship!"

Shen Quelin walked over with his sleeves rolled up, "I want to train my body!"

……

For the next twelve days, Shen Youqing lived a simple life, either cultivating at the Second Precept Peak or browsing books in the library.

Xiao Ke began getting up early to exercise, and his daily persistence made him feel his body constantly changing.

During this time, Shen Qiuluo returned from the Cliff of Contemplation and then broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

Twelve days later.

The day of the draw arrived in the blink of an eye.

The twenty-seven direct disciples of the five sects, plus Shen Quelin, and twenty-two inner disciples gathered at the main peak.

The fifty people stood fairly neatly, but upon closer inspection, one could still see that the disciples of the Hehuan Sect were not standing properly.

Meng Qinian glanced at them and spoke with an authoritative calm, "There are fifty people entering the Unparalleled Secret Realm this time. You will soon draw lots to be divided into ten groups of five people each."

After speaking, Meng Qinian raised his hand and waved it, and a table and bamboo tube appeared on the open ground.