I made the entire cultivation world cry

Chapter 416 Gathering Together (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
When Jiang Yi turned around, in addition to Shen Puning and Xin Wushuang, she also saw Chu Qianji, Li Hanshan, Su Chanyi and Cang Qingyue from the Cangling Sect.

Former talisman master Yan Kongqing of Liujing Sect, Mo Ling and Mo Liao of Mo Family Fortress, Bai Shengjie of Poison Hand Sacred Heart, Jin Jiuying of Insect Valley, Ming Zhuang of Chimeizhai, and even Lian Zheng, who was beaten twice by Jiang Yi and knelt down to beg for mercy.

Standing beside Liu Taozhi and Luo Qingsi were Xu Manxiu and several others from the Xuan Ying Sword Sect.

Behind these juniors who have now reached the Core Formation stage are True Monarch Huiyuan, True Monarch Yuhu (Master of Bai Shengjie), and Nascent Soul True Monarchs from Mo Family Fortress, Liujing Sect, Insect Valley, Chimeizhai, and Xuanying Sword Sect.

Shen Puning was the first to rush in and hug Jiang Yi, saying, "Ayi, I missed you so much."

Hua Gu, being short, squeezed in from behind and stood beside Shen Puning, pouting as she watched her hug Jiang Yi.

"I miss you all very much too."

Shen Puning released Jiang Yi, and Jiang Yi casually rubbed Hua Gu's head.

Lord Longri had already gone outside, and he and Lord Huiyuan stood facing each other in silence, their eyes brimming with tears.

Liu Taozhi was very responsible. After everyone had met, she arranged for the Nascent Soul True Monarchs to gather and chat in the private room next door, leaving only familiar peers with Jiang Yi.

Since the upheaval in Beixuan, it has been a rare occasion for everyone to gather together. Regardless of past grievances, they have all put them aside and are now filled only with the affection of fellow countrymen.

Inside the private room, Liu Tao invited everyone to take their seats.

The clinking of glasses carried a complex mix of emotions. As everyone put down their glasses, they gradually began to talk.

At first, it was a smiling reminiscence, talking about the landscape of Beixuan, the interesting stories of the sect, and the youthful arrogance and ambition.

The conversation quickly turned to the hardships of being stranded in the Eastern Continent and the various difficulties they faced in order to establish themselves.

Some sighed, some drank a cup in silence, and others eagerly asked each other if they had seen their fellow disciples or relatives.

Most of them are still independent cultivators. Although Grandmaster Suhua is willing to accept everyone from Beixuan into the Myriad Manifestations Sect, everyone feels that something is missing, so they continue to wander around.

Chu Qianji asked Zhao Cangyun about the whereabouts of Qi Tian, ​​Feng Wuhen, and Xiao Jue. Zhao Cangyun suddenly remembered the sect leader and other seniors, as well as Xiao Jue's final sacrifice, and downed the wine in his cup in one gulp.

After several rounds of drinks, anxieties about the unknown began to settle over everyone like dark clouds.

Someone asked in a low voice, "Do you think that the Eastern Continent might also..."

The words were cut off before they could finish, but everyone understood the unspoken meaning.

In the heavy silence of the room, Jiang Yi picked up her wine glass. Her gaze swept over the worried faces of everyone, and she took a deep breath.

"Since we're all afraid, let's treat every moment as preparation for battle before it comes, so that when the demonic tide strikes again, each of us can protect those we care about!"

Every word was clear and resonated in everyone's heart.

Everyone recalled the blood and tears of their loved ones, the loss of their teachers and friends, and the lamentations of their homeland when Beixuan fell...

Regret and pain surged up, and no one spoke; everyone clenched their fists.

Jiang Yi silently stood up and slowly poured the wine from her glass onto the floor, a silent tribute to the souls who slept eternally in Beixuan.

Zhao Cangyun and the others from the Cangling Sect followed closely behind, standing up and spilling the wine on the ground.

The single stone stirred up a thousand ripples; everyone in the room stood up, their faces solemn and sorrowful, silently pouring the wine from their cups.

The silence lasted for a long time until Liu Taozhi took a deep breath, straightened her back, and tried to make her voice sound clearer.

"Gentlemen, we have gathered here in Qing Shi City for the Sword Dao Ranking Competition, a rare and grand event. My senior sister He Ying, Qing Si, and I will all represent our sect in this battle! Let us raise this cup in celebration and wish ourselves a resounding victory, living up to our training!"

"A resounding victory!"

"We're definitely going to take the top spot!"

They responded in unison, raised their glasses and clinked them together, the clear and powerful sound sweeping away the sorrow from before.

The clear, crisp liquor was once again downed in one gulp, and a surge of heroic spirit rose between them.

The past cannot be changed, but the road ahead can still be chosen. As long as we live, we must keep moving forward.

Slightly tipsy, the night was already deep.

After exchanging farewells, everyone left the private room one after another, leaving only Jiang Yi, Liu Taozhi, Luo Qingsi, Xu Manxiu, Shen Puning, Xin Wushuang, Zhao Cangyun, and Shang Shixu.

Liu Taozhi and Xu Manxiu sat together. Xu Manxiu had not yet joined any sword sect and said he wanted to travel around the Eastern Continent first.

Xu Manxiu still addressed Liu Taozhi as before, "Junior Sister, this time, I and several other Golden Core stage senior brothers and sisters from our Xuan Ying Sword Sect will also participate in the first battle for the ranking as independent cultivators. If you are fortunate enough to enter the Heavenly Ranking Secret Realm to participate in the final competition, you must be careful, as the senior brothers and sisters will not show you any mercy."

Liu Taozhi is now full of confidence. "Senior brother, don't look down on us. Senior sister Qing Si and I are now true disciples. We have learned the unique skills of Qingwei Sword Sect and Taichu Sword Sect respectively. If we meet you, we will definitely let you experience our power."

Xu Manxiu looked at Liu Taozhi now and nodded with satisfaction.

Liu Taozhi is no longer the junior sister who always wanted to rely on others. She has the ability to stand on her own. Just look at how she received the cultivators from Beixuan this time. She acted with composure and made proper arrangements. Even if she were to be the sect leader now, she would definitely be able to handle it.

Xu Manxiu turned to look at Jiang Yi, who seemed... to be the same as always.

Even though the eldest sister had to start over, her cultivation level has now surpassed everyone else's, and she has once again taken the lead.

Xu Manxiu was really looking forward to this battle for the rankings, and he looked forward to seeing his senior sister standing in that spotlight. At that time, every disciple of Xuan Ying Sword Sect would feel honored, happy and proud for his senior sister, for Xuan Ying Sword Sect, and even for the entire Northern Xuan.

"Junior Sister Yaoyao, can there only be one champion?"

Luo Qingsi suddenly leaned over to ask, her brows furrowing in a rare gesture, a rare occurrence for the usually carefree Luo Qingsi.

Liu Taozhi and Xu Manxiu exchanged a glance, knowing what Luo Qingsi was worried about.

"That's right, there can only be one leader."

Jiang Yi turned her head and told Luo Qingsi frankly.

Luo Qingsi clutched the hem of her clothes. "But I don't want to fight with Senior Sister and Junior Sister Yaoyao. However, I promised Master that I must become the top of the Heavenly Ranking, otherwise Master will not see me again."

Before Jiang Yi could speak, Liu Taozhi quickly said, "My cultivation level is only at the early stage of the Golden Core realm. The probability of me winning the championship in the ranking competition is very low. Senior Sister Qing Si, don't worry. I might not even last until the end, so I might not run into you."

Jiang Yi sat down next to Luo Qingsi. "Qingsi, in the battle for the rankings, just go all out. Don't hold back on anything. Even if you end up facing me and Yaoyao, don't hold back. If we win, that's our skill; if you win, that's your skill."

"There can only be one champion. Whoever has the ability will take the spot. That's the rule. Even if you defeat both me and Yaoyao this time, we will still be your senior sister and junior sister, your closest family. This will not change because of anything."

Luo Qingsi's eyes lit up again as she looked at Liu Taozhi and then at Jiang Yi.

"really?"

Jiang Yi and Liu Taozhi nodded in unison. Liu Taozhi said, "If you win the championship, I'll be overjoyed."

Jiang Yi adopted the aura of a senior sister, "The key is that you have to be able to beat me. I look forward to fighting you with all my might."

Luo Qingsi looked at Jiang Yi nervously for a while, then remembered her promise to her master and clenched her fists.

"Senior Sister, I will definitely defeat you, I definitely will!"

"Fine, you win. I'll make you the senior sister."

"Fine! I'll be a dog if I lie!"

At night, everyone returned to their rooms. Jiang Yi first gave Zhao Cangyun a simple treatment and handed him the Yin-Yang Pendant. Hong Li had left a lot of strange fire inside, especially the 'Thousand Beast Spirit Fire' that Hong Li upgraded after reaching the Golden Core stage. It contained the original power of Zhao Cangyun's Qilin Fire, which would help him recover.

Jiang Yi also had Duan Jin measure his arm, preparing to reforge a better puppet arm for him so that he could use dual swords as before.

When Jiang Yi returned to her room, she saw Liu Taozhi waiting at her door.

"Senior Sister, I have something to give you."

(End of this chapter)