Battle Through the Heavens: The Holy Sun Immortal Venerable

Chapter 117 Yao Chen, I want you to be my Pill Hall Master!

Today, the Yunlan Sect is draped in white, with the entire mountain covered in a pale hue.

The funeral of Yunshan, the former sect leader of Yunlan Sect, is an extremely important event for the entire Yunlan Sect.

After a long period of seclusion, the old sect master finally broke through the Douhuang barrier and entered the Douzong realm. He was preparing to lead the Yunlan Sect to rise again, but he died unexpectedly. This was undoubtedly a huge blow to the Yunlan Sect.

Yunshan dedicated his entire life to the Yunlan Sect. Although he died unexpectedly, he worked diligently to make the Yunlan Sect the most powerful force in the Jia Ma Empire, even capable of challenging the royal family. His contributions were immense.

A gentle breeze lifted the white veil, and a god seemed to murmur in the sky. A mournful wind whistled through the peaks and forests, blending with the continuous lamentations.

The entire Yunlan Sect was utterly silent. From the summit of Yunlan to the bottom of the valley, every disciple and elder wore a solemn and sorrowful expression.

The vast plaza was now adorned with wisps of white cloth, symbolizing pure and profound sorrow. The Yunlan Sect disciples, dressed in mourning clothes, gazed sadly at the center of the plaza.

On the dignified and solemn altar, a spirit coffin made of spirit wood rests quietly. Yunshan's face is serene, as if he has never left and is still witnessing the sect he established.

Around the spirit coffin, there were twelve other coffins placed around it, belonging to the elders who also died in this accident.

The farewell dirge echoed through the heavens.

The sect's disciples, all dressed in white mourning clothes and holding white lotuses, silently gazed at the spirit coffin. At the other end of the plaza, powerful figures from various forces of the Jia Ma Empire also expressed their condolences.

"With Yunshan dead and the twelve elders gone, the strength of the Yunlan Sect has declined by almost 70%. Apart from Yun Yun, there are only a handful of weaklings left."

"With so many elders and deacons, and the sudden death of Dou Zong Yunshan, it seems that Yunlan Sect has been targeted or attacked by some powerful figure."

"It's very likely."

"In any case, from this day forward, the Yunlan Sect will likely fall from its pedestal in the Jia Ma Empire."

"We still can't underestimate them. Don't forget, the Yunlan Sect still has Yun Yun, a peak Dou Huang, and... have you all forgotten about Gu He?"

Upon hearing this, many people's lips twitched slightly, and their faces showed helplessness.

Gu He's sycophantic pursuit of Yun Yun is common knowledge among the powerful figures of the Jia Ma Empire. Now that the Yunlan Sect's strength has greatly diminished, if Yun Yun agrees to Gu He's pursuit in exchange for him joining the Yunlan Sect, Gu He really wouldn't refuse.

With the addition of a sixth-grade alchemist, and Yun Yun, a peak Dou Huang, the foundation of the Yunlan Sect probably won't be diminished much.

In an instant, everyone's gaze turned to the high platform in the square, where almost all the core members of the Yunlan Sect had gathered, and Gu He was among them.

However, it is worth mentioning that Yun Yun, the sect leader, has not yet arrived, which has surprised many people.

Yun Yun is not only the current sect leader of Yunlan Sect, but also Yun Shan's personal disciple. Now, Yun Yun is not attending Yun Shan's funeral, which is extremely disrespectful. However, everyone knows Yun Yun's personality; she is not that kind of person at all.

Could it be that something has been holding you back?

With the host family yet to arrive, everyone could only wait quietly, letting the mournful music play and the white mourning clothes flutter.

It wasn't until the sun gradually rose directly overhead that the crowd became quite agitated.

"What on earth is Yun Yun up to? She's not even showing up for her own teacher's funeral. If she misses the appointed time, things will get really messy."

"I don't know... wait a minute!"

As if sensing something, someone suddenly raised their head and looked towards the main hall of the Yunlan Sect.

Hai Bodong stared wide-eyed, his face filled with disbelief. The royal representative, Elder Xing, looked extremely somber. The heads and representatives of the various families also had incredibly varied expressions, their faces filled with disbelief.

"This is impossible..."

As Hai Bodong exclaimed in disbelief, a vast and majestic aura descended from the main hall atop the clouds, like a giant dragon awakened from ancient times, carrying an unparalleled pressure!

As this aura burst forth, everyone in the Yunlan Sect turned their gaze to the main hall, some in astonishment, others overjoyed.

Like a giant dragon awakening, its majestic aura enveloped the entire Yunlan Mountain in an instant.

A powerful pressure, both familiar and unfamiliar to everyone, emanated from the Cloud Mist Hall and eventually permeated the square.

Immediately, all the Yunlan Sect disciples on the plaza couldn't help but feel a sense of awe and knelt down in front of the source of the aura. Yun Leng and the Yunlan Sect elders, although they did not kneel, also bowed respectfully.

"That momentum..."

Nalan Yanran stared at the Cloud Mist Hall with her beautiful eyes, a look of shock appearing on her pretty face: "Teacher, you've broken through to the Dou Zong realm?!"

"Damn it, how could Yun Yun possibly break through to the Dou Zong realm? This is impossible!" The moment the aura burst forth, Hai Bodong's expression changed drastically, his low voice filled with undisguised shock.

"This aura...it's Yun Yun?!"

Old Master Xing was utterly shocked, and the heads of various families, including Mittel Tengshan and Nalan Jie, were also filled with disbelief.

"Um."

Hai Bodong nodded and said in a deep voice, "Judging from this momentum, Yun Yun should have broken through the Dou Huang barrier and advanced to the Dou Zong level."

"Battle Master..."

The heads of the various families looked at each other, their eyes filled with shock and disbelief.

How long has it been? Just three days ago, Yun Yun was only at the peak of the Dou Huang realm, but three days later she has actually broken through to the Dou Zong realm.

This Yunlan Sect is truly outrageous! First, Yun Shan broke through, and now that Yun Shan has just died, Yun Yun has broken through. Is it that even the heavens are determined to make the Yunlan Sect prosper?!

The expressions on everyone's faces were uncertain.

Their purpose in coming here today to attend Yunshan's funeral is secondary; what they really want to do is to find out how much foundation the Yunlan Sect still has, and whether it only has Yunyun and a possible Guhe.

Unexpectedly, Yunlan Sect indeed only has one Yun Yun left, but this Yun Yun is not a Dou Huang, but a Dou Zong!

Just as everyone was in shock, a woman dressed in white walked out of the Yunlan Hall, lightly touching the air with her jade feet, and slowly walked towards the Yunlan Sect Square.

She had a graceful figure and an ethereal air. Although she had no wings of battle aura behind her, she could walk on the void.

Each time her jade feet landed, ripples would spread across the void. When the ripples dissipated, her figure would already be a hundred meters away, which was extremely mysterious.

After taking several steps, in just a short while, the graceful figure appeared on the high platform of the square. Her indifferent gaze swept over everyone present, and finally landed on Yunshan in the coffin.

"Sect Master, you...you've broken through?!"

Elder Yun Leng, who had miraculously survived the previous accident, asked in a low voice with a face full of joy.

"It was a lucky breakthrough, nothing to mention. Luckily, it happened in time for my teacher's funeral, so it didn't turn into a major mistake."

Yun Yun spoke softly, nodded slightly to Nalan Yanran beside her, ignored the expectant Gu He, and looked around at everyone.

She took a step, picked up the incense and candles, and bowed to Yunshan. All the disciples of the sect also observed a moment of silence to show their sorrow and respect for their sect leader.

After the incense had burned out, Yun Yun formed a hand seal and gave a soft shout.

"The Gate of Life and Death, open!"

As Yun Yun's fighting spirit surged, a small crack suddenly appeared in the empty square.

The crack was small, but after it appeared, it swallowed up Yunshan and the coffins of all the elders in one gulp, and then closed and disappeared, leaving many people looking surprised.

"Is that the Gate of Life and Death where the successive sect leaders of the Yunlan Sect are buried?"

"Legend has it that the Gate of Life and Death is the true secret of the Yunlan Sect. I never thought I would be so fortunate as to see it today."

"Instead of being curious about this thing, I'm more curious about how Yun Yun broke through to the Dou Zong level in just three days..."

Although the Gate of Life and Death was eye-catching, most people's attention was still focused on Yun Yun.

The Yunlan Sect, without a Dou Zong, can be considered a powerful force in its own right, and one of the key players in the Jia Ma Empire.

But once you possess a Dou Zong level expert...

That means it's not just about chess players anymore!

The funeral proceeded in an orderly manner. About half an hour later, everything was over. Yun Yun, as the sect leader, looked around and spoke calmly.

Her voice was clear and cold, and with the enhancement of her battle aura, it resounded throughout the entire Cloud Peak.

"Our teacher has devoted himself to the sect. Because of our teacher, our Yunlan Sect has achieved its current glory. Because of our teacher, we are able to gather here together."

"My teacher once told me that his greatest dream in life was to lead the Yunlan Sect to its true peak. Unfortunately, although he successfully broke through the Douhuang barrier and entered the Douzong realm, he did not fulfill his dream and passed away prematurely."

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, Yun Yun took a deep breath: "With the country engulfed in war and surrounded by enemies, I shouldn't be saying these words at this moment, but the Gama royal family is truly corrupt, decadent, and incompetent..."

"What?!"

"Wait, could it be...?"

"What exactly is Yun Yun trying to do?"

The sudden words shocked everyone present. Hai Bodong, Fama, Nalan Jie and others had their pupils shrink as they stared at Yun Yun in disbelief. Elder Xing, representing the royal family, clenched his fists and his old face turned ashen.

They couldn't believe that such words could come from Yun Yun's mouth.

They all knew Yun Yun's personality very well. She was a very gentle and kind person. She wasn't uninterested in power or killing, but she wasn't obsessed with them either.

It can be said that apart from the Yunlan Sect and his relatives and friends, there was nothing else that could move the Yunlan Sect leader's heart.

Therefore, after Yunshan emerged from seclusion and regained control of Yunlan, all the major powers in the Jiama Empire, even the Nalan family, which had always stood with the Yunlan Sect, acted with extreme caution.

Compared to the radical, power-hungry, and ambitious Yunshan, they preferred the gentle Yunyun.

But now...

Compared to their shock and anger, all the disciples of Yunlan Sect were also shocked by Yun Yun's words, but what followed was excitement and ecstasy.

As the most powerful force in the Jia Ma Empire, the disciples of the Yunlan Sect have always considered themselves superior. In their eyes, the Yunlan Sect is the most powerful and prestigious force in the country.

However, the Yunlan Sect has ancestral precepts and sect rules that restrict and constrain them, prohibiting them from interacting with ordinary nobles and preventing them from touching imperial power.

And at this moment...

Countless disciples of the Yunlan Sect gazed at Yun Yun, while the hawkish elders like Yun Leng were trembling with excitement.

Is it finally coming? Is the glorious moment for the Yunlan Sect finally about to arrive?!

"Is it because of the sect leader...?" Looking at Yun Yun in the distance, Nalan Yanran bit her red lips and sighed in her heart.

She knew Yun Yun all too well what kind of person she was. If it weren't for Lin Ran, Yun Yun probably would never have said such a thing in her life.

It was Lin Ran who changed Yun Yun!

Nalan Yanran didn't know what the future held after this change, but one thing was certain.

That is Yun Yun at this moment, and Yunlan Sect at this moment is developing in a better direction!

"From this day forward, all elders and deacons of the Yunlan Sect shall go to the front lines to resist the invasion of the three great empires. All disciples of the Yunlan Sect who have been in the sect for more than three years shall follow along to maintain the front-line battle situation, supply resources, and provide rescue and reinforcements."

"From this day forward, the Yunlan Sect will abolish the sect restrictions. All young talents who aspire to cultivation and growth can join our Yunlan Sect simply by setting foot on the summit of Yunlan Mountain."

"From this day forward, my Yunlan Sect..."

Yun Yun's clear, cool voice echoed atop the clouds, resonating in everyone's ears.

As Yun Yun issued a series of new regulations, countless people's expressions changed.

What exactly does Yun Yun mean by this?

Could it be that he has truly seen through the suffering in the world and is prepared to sacrifice the interests of the Yunlan Sect in exchange for the victory of the Jia Ma Empire in the war?

Others might not do this, but if it were Yun Yun, who is gentle and kind-hearted, she might actually do it!

"I grew up in this place, and now it's engulfed in war. I can't just stand by and do nothing," Yun Yun said softly. "But I don't want to become a weapon in the conflict between nations, and I think none of the disciples of the Yunlan Sect want that either."

"We, the Yunlan Sect, fight only for this land beneath our feet, and only for the people who live on this land."

"Therefore, I made a decision."

"Effective today, the Yunlan Sect officially separates from the Jia Ma Empire!"

The cold voice was telling a story that could bring down the entire Gama Empire!

Countless people's pupils contracted, especially Hai Bodong, Fama, Nalan Jie, Elder Xing, and others, who gaped in utter shock.

The Yunlan Sect disciples were incredibly excited and could no longer contain their excitement!

"Yun Yun, do you really intend to lead the Yunlan Sect away from the Jia Ma Empire?!"

Old Xing clenched his fists and spoke in a deep voice.

The Yunlan Sect and the Imperial Capital are very close, or even opposite each other. Once the Yunlan Sect breaks away from the Jia Ma Empire, no one dares to imagine what will happen between them.

Because that is undoubtedly a darker, more chaotic, and more suffocating future!

"You cannot even protect this land beneath your feet, nor can you shelter the people who live on it. What right do you have to demand the submission of the Yunlan Sect?"

Yun Yun took a step forward and appeared in front of everyone in the next moment.

The terrifying aura of the Dou Zong expert suffocated everyone.

"I don't care what you want to do, or whether your purpose in being here today is really to see the teacher off, or something else."

"Tomorrow, I will head to the Tagor Desert to deal with Medusa. If, after this matter is over, you still cannot provide the people of this land with a peaceful and harmonious living environment..."

"At that point, it won't just be as simple as the Yunlan Sect breaking away from the Jiama Empire."

"Yunling, see the guests out!"

"Yes, Sect Master!"

……

Looking at Yun Yun, who was shining brightly atop the cloud peak, Lin Ran, standing behind her, smiled broadly.

The feeling of transforming the original Yunyun into her current state is simply intoxicating.

"You want the Yunlan Sect to replace the Jiama Royal Family and seize this empire?" An aged voice came, and a faint white phantom floated behind Lin Ran, its tone inscrutable.

Looking at him, who else could it be but Yao Chen, who was captured by Lin Ran?

"I thought you weren't someone who craved power, but I never expected..."

"I do not like power, after all, imperial power is not very valuable in this world."

Lin Ran turned around calmly, glanced at Yao Chen, and casually raised his teacup, taking a sip: "I just feel that having such a force as my helper would be of great help to my future development."

"You're already a Dou Zun, what use is such a weak country to you?"

"So what kind of thing do you think would be useful to me?" Lin Ran looked at Yao Chen with a faint smile: "Is it an ancient clan that can't be returned to, or a sect or force founded by an old friend?"

"Or perhaps, their old flames from the Flower Sect and the Pill Tower?"

Yao Chen's face stiffened, as if Lin Ran's words had touched a sore spot, causing even his ethereal soul to tremble slightly.

"Yao Chen, Yao Chen, sometimes we need to leave ourselves a way out, not only for ourselves, but also for the people around us."

"After all these years, don't you understand yet?"

"...What's the use of understanding now?" Yao Chen slumped to the ground like a deflated balloon. "If you spared my life just to humiliate me, you might as well kill me directly, or offer me up to the higher-ups of the Soul Palace."

"You are a dignified Medicine Venerable, it would be a pity to kill you. As for handing you over to the Soul Palace experts... I have no intention of giving away something I have already obtained."

Lin Ran fiddled with the tea set in his hand, then grinned at Yao Chen.

"Your precious disciple is now working in my sect. Don't you think it would be interesting if you, as the teacher, also joined my sect, and we had a master and disciple together?"

"Wh-what?" Yao Chen stared at Lin Ran in astonishment.

"Yao Chen, I want you to be the master of my Pill Hall!"

(End of this chapter)