Longevity through Upgrading Buildings

Chapter 1277: Chapter 433: The Cloud Rain Sect’s Big Secret

Zhou Cang explained.

”So, with the three of us, plus the others... doesn’t that mean that our Cloud Rain Sect’s Tingtiao Pavilion actually has at least five Nascent Soul cultivators?!”

Ji Yuan said with slight excitement.

Leaving aside the elusive Elder Xuanji, Ji Yuan knew that the Tingtiao Pavilion had a mid-stage Nascent Soul Pavilion Master.

”Well...”

Hearing this, Zhou Cang’s expression didn’t show the expected joy Ji Yuan imagined; instead, he seemed a bit embarrassed.

Ji Yuan realized things were not as simple as he had thought.

”Let’s talk after we return to the sect.”

Fairy Baihua took the lead in speaking.

”Alright.”

Ji Yuan then followed behind the two of them, coming to the Tingtiao Pavilion for the first time, arriving at the Holy Land situated at the northeast corner of the Extreme Abyss Continent.

Among the Eight Holy Lands on the Extreme Abyss Continent.

Although Cloud Rain Sect, Bone Nightmare Sect, and Soul Refining Hall are all overseas, their reputations are actually quite large, even though Cloud Rain Sect initially wasn’t well-known.

But since the Joy Palace from Cangluo Continent joined, Cloud Rain Sect gradually gained fame in the Extreme Abyss Continent.

Firstly, they had more disciples, which certainly improved their strength.

Secondly, the cultivation techniques practiced by the people from Joy Palace were mostly dual cultivation techniques, so they were destined not to be peaceful.

No need to mention Bone Nightmare Sect and Soul Refining Hall, two Demon Dao sects that are notorious in the Northern Domain of the Extreme Abyss Continent.

Only the Tingtiao Pavilion... situated in the far northeast, has always given the impression of being non-competitive.

Unexpectedly, it turned out to be the strongest among the Eight Holy Lands.

Moments later, Ji Yuan arrived at the highest point of Tingtiao Pavilion, atop the building called ”Tingtao Tower,” where the three sat down separately.

After serving tea to everyone, Fairy Baihua finally sat opposite Ji Yuan.

Zhou Cang promptly activated the array.

”Hmm...”

He pondered slightly, picked up his tea, then put it down again.

Ji Yuan sat upright, not drinking or speaking, quietly waiting for him to start.

”Actually, combining our Cloud Rain Sect with Tingtiao Pavilion, we only have three Nascent Soul cultivators, all at the early stage.” Fairy Baihua calmly revealed the truth to Ji Yuan.

”What?!”

Ji Yuan originally thought the act of revealing his identity was shocking enough, but now compared to what they’re sharing... his situation seemed less significant.

The strengths of Tingtiao Pavilion and Cloud Rain Sect were already comparable.

Combined, they’re the power of two Holy Lands... yet it was still a single sect. This fact alone was shocking enough for Ji Yuan, but now Fairy Baihua said... the two key mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators are gone?

”No way. I saw Pavilion Master Tingtao at Rashamon Sea before.”

Ji Yuan couldn’t help but say.

”It’s just that since coming back, Senior Brother Huang and Brother Zhao teamed up to explore a Secret Realm, and now decades have passed, they still haven’t returned.”

Zhou Cang sighed heavily, ”For years, I’ve been guarding the two sects with Junior Sister Baihua, honestly, it has indeed been quite challenging; we even considered abandoning one and guarding just one sect.”

”But fortunately, now we have you, Junior Brother Ji.”

Zhou Cang spoke earnestly.

... how did it seem like I was the one caught in the trap?

Ji Yuan helplessly laughed, ”I’ve only just formed my Nascent Soul, I’m just nominally a Nascent Soul cultivator, nothing significant.”

”If it were others saying this, it might be acceptable, but Junior Brother Ji, do you honestly believe it yourself?”

Zhou Cang laughed.

”I certainly don’t believe it either.”

Beside them, Fairy Baihua added a sharp remark.

”Moreover, isn’t the current situation not too dire?”

Ji Yuan reminisced and spoke, ”Previously, Senior Brother and Senior Sister could hold up; now with me added... at least as a backup card, things should only improve.”

”That’s not the case.”

Zhou Cang slowly shook his head, ”The primary issue within the sect now is the lack of mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators capable of maintaining a presence. Previously, Xuanqing Sect and Soul Refining Hall made several attempts, all blocked by me.”

”Additionally, the Black and White Divine Hall has been urging, estimating it won’t be long before they dispatch Nascent Soul cultivators to the Desolate Ancient Continent.”

Zhou Cang sighed again.

”I used to worry, if I went to the Desolate Ancient Continent and left only Junior Sister Baihua, we would truly have to abandon one sect and solely guard one. But now with Junior Brother Ji.”

”We can barely hold on again.”

Zhou Cang forced a smile.

Ji Yuan didn’t follow further but instead asked, ”What sort of Secret Realm did Senior Brother Huang and Brother Zhao explore that even mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators like them could be trapped? Haven’t Senior Brother Zhou and Senior Sister Baihua considered trying to rescue them?”

Their mentioned Brother Huang and Brother Zhao must be the Pavilion Master Tingtao and Elder Xuanji.

”Hmm... the Secret Realm is over by Xingluo Archipelago, not here.”

Zhou Cang didn’t directly reveal the Secret Realm’s location, possibly worried Ji Yuan might go privately, or perhaps he didn’t know precisely where it was.

”With two mid-stage Nascent Souls trapped, we’re not daring enough to attempt a rescue, Junior Brother Ji, don’t jest.”

Zhou Cang said sincerely with a troubled face.

”That’s true...”

Ji Yuan initially thought about trying outside, but as it stands, it seems there’s not even a chance to try.

”Is there truly no good news?”

Up until now, besides knowing both Cloud Rain Sect and Tingtiao Pavilion belong to the same sect, and he suddenly became the Supreme Elder of two Holy Lands, which is barely considered good news, everything else heard has been negative.