I Outworked the Entire Cultivation World

Chapter 156: Chapter 130: Entering the Camp (Revised)

Gale Canyon.

Thousands of miles of red land, a desolate sight, the mountains and stones are dark red and bare, with only a few scraggly wild grasses growing in the shaded cracks of the stones.

The scorching sun blazes, baking the earth, heat waves distort vision, and the surrounding Qi Cultivation cultivators are drenched in sweat, pulling at their collars and fanning themselves with their hands, cursing this wretched place.

Jiang Yuebai emerged from the transmission array, savoring the strange sensation of the teleportation just moments ago.

She was wearing a Seventh-Grade Water Attribute Magic Robe, feeling cool all over as she walked out of the canyon.

Through the heatwave, she saw a cluster of earth-brown buildings built against the mountain, offering a primitive and rugged wild aura, differing from the pavilions of Heavenly Interence Sect.

Cultivators in the sky were either using sword control, riding beasts, or on oddly shaped flying artifacts, leaving trails of light, creating a lively scene.

Various sects and schools had already set up camps and arrays outside Gale Canyon, planting flags.

A variety of grand arrays formed a continuous glow, and various banners waved in the wind with great momentum, giving Jiang Yuebai a feeling of an army marching to war.

Seeing the Spiritual Flag of Heavenly Interence Sect from afar, Jiang Yuebai descended the mountain ridge and stepped into the camp.

The surrounding disciples of various sects appeared amiable, nodding and greeting when they met, but undercurrents surged beneath the surface.

Jiang Yuebai noticed several malicious gazes on her storage bag and Cold Jade Pendant.

Without changing her expression, she continued forward, took off her Faceless Mask in a secluded place to restore her original appearance, and grabbed the Token of a Direct Disciple of Heavenly Interence Sect in her palm.

In front of the guard post of the central camp, quarrels were incessant.

Several Qi Cultivation disciples wearing red clothes of the Sun Erosion Sect surrounded the Qi Cultivation disciples of Heavenly Interence Sect and Liuyun Sect, refusing to let them pass.

”Everyone, our Sun Erosion Sect is responsible for the security of the camp, checking your belongings is necessary; if Evil Cultivators from the Three Elements Sect sneak into the camp and cause problems, we can’t bear the responsibility.”

”What you’re doing isn’t checking belongings, it’s outright robbery!”

The one speaking was a male disciple of the Outer Sect of Heavenly Interence Sect, and the Sun Erosion Sect disciples paid him no heed, casting a glance intentionally or unintentionally at the scar-bearded cultivator resting with eyes closed in a nearby tent.

”We have the right to detain and inspect any materials related to the Evil Dao. Once Master Liu verifies everything, you will get them back upon leaving.”

The pretext was noble, but everyone knew that entering the Secret Realm was risky, and few would come out unscathed—things lost within would end up in their pockets.

”Well, then check mine too.”

A slender hand held out a storage bag and a green jade token to the leading male disciple of Sun Erosion Sect, but he froze when he recognized the token, trembling and retreating in fear.

It was the token of a Direct Disciple of Heavenly Interence Sect. Upon recognizing Jiang Yuebai, several Heavenly Interence Sect disciples were overjoyed, clasping their hands in salute.

”Greetings, Master Jiang.”

Jiang Yuebai responded faintly, standing in front of everyone, ”What, not checking mine?”

”The juniors don’t understand the rules, please, Junior Sister, excuse them.”

A rough voice sounded as the scar-bearded cultivator rushed out from the tent, kicking over the once arrogant leading male cultivator.

”Can’t even handle this trivial task? Get out of my sight. I’m Liu Yanming, may I ask which True Monarch you’re a disciple of in Heavenly Interence Sect, Junior Sister?”

”You’re blind as a bat; this is Jiang Yuebai, the sole disciple of our True Monarch Jiuchuan, Master Jiang!”

The male Outer Sect disciple behind spoke triumphantly, and Jiang Yuebai glared, making him shut up sheepishly.

Liu Yanming was taken aback, knowing Lii Jiuchuan had been in the limelight, unmatched by anyone. He couldn’t afford to offend his Direct Disciple.

”It’s just a duty, please, Junior Sister, forgive us. The token is genuine, I’ll have them let you through immediately.”

The barrier at the checkpoint was moved aside, and Jiang Yuebai surveyed the people without speaking, leaving alone.

Everyone cheered in excitement. Several Liuyun Sect disciples admired Jiang Yuebai’s demeanor, having learned she was already a Foundation Establishment cultivator at such a young age, inquiring about her from the disciples of Heavenly Interence Sect.

Liu Yanming overheard, coldly sneering at Jiang Yuebai’s departing figure, ”An immature little girl, clueless about worldly matters; she’ll die in the Secret Realm eventually.”

At that moment, several Qi Cultivation loose cultivators approached wearing different outfits, and Liu Yanming signaled his disciples from Sun Erosion Sect to converge on them again.

Unlike sect disciples, these loose cultivators didn’t argue or struggle, each slipping some Spirit Stones to the Sun Erosion Sect disciples, passing the checkpoint smoothly.

Jiang Yuebai proceeded to the Heavenly Interence Sect’s camp, learning from passing cultivators about frequent Beast Tides due to the opening of the Land of Azure Flame causing Spiritual Energy to overflow.

Recruiting Qi Cultivation cultivators was for resisting the Beast Tide, while the main task of Foundation Establishment cultivators remained to sweep and eradicate the demons and Evil Souls in the Secret Realm.

After verifying her token, Jiang Yuebai was directly led to the main tent outside, which was covered with array light, preventing any investigation or eavesdropping.

”True Monarch Jiuchuan, True Monarch Fuyi, and other sects’ True Monarchs are discussing important matters; please wait a moment, Master Jiang.”

”True Monarch Fuyi is here too?”

Jiang Yuebai had thought only her master and True Monarch Cang Huo of Heavenly Interence Sect were stationed here.

”Yes, just arrived the day before yesterday.”

Jiang Yuebai waited for a while, the setting sun casting untold heat away as she observed many Qi Cultivation disciples returning from the camp entrance, bloodstained and marked from battles, discussing with fatigue yet excitement.

”... It was truly exhilarating killing demons behind Senior Sister Lu today; her Canglang Sword Technique completely suppressed the demons’ spells, allowing us to charge in without pressure.”

”You had it good; my team followed Xie Jingshan... sigh...”

”No need to say, seeing all the injuries on you guys says it all, tough work.”

”That numbskull, adding wind to fan the flames, in such a place wind sword techniques are a big no; although he ultimately resolved the demons, we got scorched by him.”

”Hahaha, understandable; having just grasped the threshold of Wind Chasing Sword Intent, he naturally wants to try it in battle. I’ll switch places with you tomorrow.”

The group moved away, revealing Lu Nanzhi, Xie Jingshan, and Song Zhi’ang returning together.

Lu Nanzhi looked exhausted, while Xie Jingshan was full of excitement, draping an arm around Song Zhi’ang’s shoulder, chattering away.

”Brother Song, you should’ve seen me cut through the enemies today, imposing and majestic, stunning the junior brothers and sisters till their admiration and reverence couldn’t be contained.”

Song Zhi’ang attempted to cut in several times, always being interrupted.

”Anan!” Jiang Yuebai waved.

The three looked up simultaneously at Jiang Yuebai, Lu Nanzhi’s face lighting up with a smile, ”Little Bai!”

Xie Jingshan clutched his chest in shock, ”Foundation... Foundation Established!!”

Song Zhi’ang, seeing Jiang Yuebai’s cultivation level, was struck as if by lightning, gaping wide-eyed in shock.

”Congratulations, Little Bai, want to sit in my tent?” Lu Nanzhi invited.

Jiang Yuebai glanced at the main tent, still unsure when the discussion would end, nodded, ”Alright, tell me about your recent experiences and about Shen...”

Lu Nanzhi’s eyes flickered, dragging Jiang Yuebai with her back to the tent, ”He hasn’t shown any abnormality, continuously assisting in the Medical Camp with the other Medical Cultivators, tirelessly helping the wounded.”

”Have you seen Yun Shang and Ge Yuchan?”

”They entered the Secret Realm and should return soon. I’ve heard there’s a plan to stabilize the Secret Realm Laws with arrays. True Monarch Fuyi is here for this, and you may be tasked to help set up Array Points inside; unfortunately, I haven’t reached Foundation Establishment to accompany you.”

”You’re close to Foundation Establishment, aren’t you?”

”Yes, just about there...”