I made the entire cultivation world cry

Chapter 454 Site Selection (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

There was silence in the hall.

Jiang Yi's scalp tightened, but he remained calm. "Junior Jiang Heying greets the three Star Lords and all seniors."

Jiang Yi maintained her bowing posture, clearly feeling countless gazes falling on her in the entire hall, bringing heavy pressure and mixed with a strong sense of scrutiny and inquiry.

Dao Yuan Xingjun remained as relaxed as ever, genuinely appreciating and anticipating Jiang Yi's achievements. After all, she represented their Lingxu Sword Sect this time, and the Lingxu Sword Sect would also share in the glory she gained.

Sitting in the center, Qingwei Sword Sect's Cangyi Star Lord smiled gently. Seeing Jiang Yi remain calm and composed despite being scrutinized by numerous high-level cultivators, he nodded in appreciation.

She could tell that Jiang Yi was under a hundred years old, yet she already possessed the cultivation of the mid-stage Golden Core, and her aura had already transformed into magical power. This meant that she was a Heavenly Grade Golden Core cultivator. Such talent was a once-in-a-century occurrence. Indeed, she was quite remarkable.

Yuan Shu Xingjun of the Taichu Sword Sect was always irritable and seemed to dislike everyone, but at this moment, as he scrutinized Jiang Yi, his eyes were no longer full of pressure. Instead, he nodded frequently, as if he were examining a flawless piece of jade.

Even though this beautiful jade didn't belong to Taichu, he still thought it was excellent!

Jiang Yunye, Su Hua, Jue Mingzi, and You Ying looked at Jiang Yi with the same undisguised pride they had for their most promising junior.

The representatives of the various sects on both sides of the main hall, including the Nascent Soul cultivators, as well as the martial artist Yan Kui from the Southern Wilderness and the Pure Karma Venerable from the Western Spirit, did not react as enthusiastically as the Northern Profound ones, but most of them also nodded with goodwill and smiles.

However, not all gazes are warm.

Pei Xuanling, representing Qianzhou, seemed out of place amidst the wave of praise. When Jiang Yi's clear gaze inadvertently swept over him, Pei Xuanling, a dignified Nascent Soul cultivator, turned his head away guiltily, not daring to meet Jiang Yi's eyes.

He would have run away long ago if it weren't for the presence of three Void Refining Star Lords at this meeting.

Just as Pei Xuanling dodged, Jiang Yi's secretly sweeping gaze naturally fell on Xia Changying.

Eye to eye!

A gentle smile appeared on Xia Changying's face at just the right moment, like a kind elder seeing an exceptionally outstanding junior.

The smile reached deep into his eyes, without the slightest hint of anything amiss. He even gave Jiang Yi a slight nod, his posture elegant and poised, completely concealing his true thoughts.

Jiang Yi felt a chill run down her spine. This feigned kindness was more difficult to deal with than blatant hostility; it was like a deadly poison coated in honey.

The more perfectly Xia Changying disguised himself, the more clearly Jiang Yi could sense the undercurrents surging beneath.

Hong Li's Yin-Erosion Moth Flame had long been exposed. She didn't believe Xia Changying wouldn't see that it was a mutation of Duan Tianxin's Candle Moth Pure Flame. Therefore, the situation between her and Xia Changying was now one of mortal enmity.

Cangyi Xingjun, with a calm gaze, broke the silence first, "Jiang Heying, the three Dao Lords have sent a message asking you to decide where the Northern Xuan Demon Master will stay. Do you have a decision yet?"

For a moment, the hall was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Jiang Yi straightened up, her calm gaze sweeping across the entire room once more, finally settling on her grandmaster Jiang Yunye, her grandmaster Fairy Suhua, Jue Mingzi, and Youying Zhenzun.

The group exchanged glances without saying a word, but the unspoken trust and encouragement were clearly conveyed to her.

The future of the entire Beixuan is in her hands.

Taking a deep breath, Jiang Yi turned to the three Star Lords and said loudly, "This junior humbly requests that the three Star Lords allow the Northern Profound cultivators to choose a location near the Azure Nether Forest in the Kunwu Mountains to rebuild the Cangling Sect!"

Upon hearing this, everyone wore an expression of 'I knew it', since Jiang Yunye had made the same suggestion before.

At that time, the three star lords did not agree, after all, Zhongzhou was the core of swordsmanship, and Kunwu Mountain Range was the foundation of the three major sword sects.

Since ancient times, most of the Kunwu Mountains have remained undeveloped rather than accepting any other forces to settle there.

The reasons are complex. On the one hand, they did not want to share resources with other forces, and on the other hand, the three major sword sects had reached a balance in the Kunwu Mountains.

On the other hand, this place is the birthplace of swordsmanship. When the name Kunwu is mentioned, everyone will think of swordsmanship and the three major sword sects.

If demon tamers are included, I fear that when people mention Kunwu in the future, they will first think of 'Kunwu demon tamers'.

Yuan Shu Xingjun frowned and spoke bluntly, "Jiang Heying, the Kunwu Mountains are the fundamental stronghold of our three great sword sects, gathering the essence of the Central Plains' spiritual veins. You intend to establish the Demon Control Sect here, have you considered the dangers involved? The demon race... is ultimately not our kind!"

His concerns were shared by many other cultivators in the hall.

If the power of the demon race and demon tamers were to grow and expand in this place, it would be difficult to guarantee that it wouldn't affect or even threaten the orthodox way of the sword. Jiang Yi's expression remained unchanged, as if she had expected this question. She met Yuan Shu Xingjun's scrutinizing gaze and explained neither humbly nor arrogantly.

“I understand what you are worried about, Star Lord. If the power of the demon race gets out of control in remote places and grows wildly, it will easily cause trouble. But it is precisely because the Kunwu Mountains are in the heart of the Central Plains, with the three great sword sects of Lingxu, Taichu and Qingwei guarding this place, and with the sects of eight states gathering to watch over it, that it is safer.”

"Placing it in the Kunwu Mountains of Zhongzhou serves two purposes. First, it allows our seniors to monitor and guide the sect at any time, ensuring that the Cangling Sect's demon-controlling methods align with the overall strategy of the Mountain and Sea Realm in resisting the demonic tide. Second, the Kunwu Mountains are rich in spiritual energy and close to the Qingming Forest, which is of great benefit to the Cangling Sect's inheritance of demon-controlling methods and the cultivation of demon spirits. It also allows demon-controlling masters to contribute to protecting Kunwu and Zhongzhou."

Jiang Yi paused, her gaze sweeping over everyone present, her tone carrying a hint of confident sharpness.

"Thirdly, with the three major sword sects and the righteous path of the eight states surrounding this place, how much trouble can the Cangling Sect and the demon race it guards cause, even if their power increases? Isn't this a thousand times safer than letting them escape supervision in the borderlands and quietly grow stronger? Placing the Cangling Sect in Kunwu is not to indulge the demon race, but precisely to bring them completely under the supervision of the righteous path."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yunye and Su Hua exchanged a glance, both impressed by Jiang's profound thoughts.

This girl speaks in a grand and righteous manner, emphasizing supervision and safety, but in reality, she is seeking the greatest possible protection for the newly established Cangling Sect!

Being under the watchful eyes of the three major sword sects is safer than going to any other state. At least there's no need to worry about open infighting, and the three major sword sects wouldn't stoop to doing such a thing.

Dao Yuan Xingjun of Lingxu Sword Sect stroked his beard, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes. He whispered to Cang Yi Xingjun beside him, "The three Dao Lords have all spoken, so they must know what Jiang Heying is thinking. Moreover, the three Dao Lords have also said that in the future, to resist the demonic tide, they will need the assistance of the Northern Profound Demon Exorcists. I think this matter..."

Cangyi Xingjun nodded slightly. In fact, no matter what Jiang Heying said, the opinions of the three Dao Lords were the key to their decision.

The three secretly communicated and discussed some details. Seeing that Tian Shu Xing Jun no longer objected, Cang Yi Xing Jun slowly spoke.

"Since the three Dao Lords have already given their instructions, then let's allocate an area between the Lingxu Sword Sect, the Qingwei Sword Sect, and the Qingming Forest Sea to rebuild this... Cangling Sect. Our three great sword sects will naturally provide corresponding support and cooperation."

Yuan Shu Xingjun stared intently at Jiang Yi. Although he did not object to the location selection, he clearly had deeper considerations.

"The site has been chosen. Jiang Heying, what are your plans after the Cangling Sect is rebuilt?"

This question hit the nail on the head, and everyone understood what Yuan Shu Xingjun meant.

You, Jiang Heying, are now a renowned genius with a bright future, listed on the Kunlun Dao Stele. You are also a prodigy who has received the attention of three Dao Lords. It is thanks to the favor of the three Dao Lords that you were able to achieve your goal of rebuilding the Cangling Sect.

You can't possibly take advantage of the three great sword sects of Zhongzhou and then get nothing in return, can you?

Jiang Yi understood Yuan Shu Xingjun's thoughts perfectly, and she smiled.

"Reporting to the Star Lord, although I am from the Northern Xuan, I have now joined the Lingxu Sword Sect and am a formally registered disciple. I will consider myself a sword cultivator for the rest of my life. No matter where I go or what realm I reach in the future, I will always be a disciple of the Lingxu Sword Sect and a Kunwu sword cultivator. This will remain unchanged and unwavering, even if mountains can be moved and seas can dry up!"

This resounding statement clearly and unambiguously drew a line.

The reconstruction of the Cangling Sect is for the sake of the Beixuan lineage, but its foundation and its basis lie in the Sword Sect!

This undoubtedly reassured the three major sword sects, especially the Lingxu Sword Sect.

Daoyuan Xingjun stroked his beard and nodded, his eyes filled with even greater satisfaction. Yuanshu Xingjun and Cangyi Xingjun's expressions also softened.

Just as Yuan Shu Xingjun had previously thought, the three major sword sects were secretly fighting each other within the Central Continent, but to the outside world, sword cultivators were united in their hatred of the enemy and shared the same honor and disgrace.

By leaving behind such a promising young talent for Kunwu swordsmanship, the three of them have truly lived up to the expectations of the swordsmanship's ancestors.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Yunye sighed heavily. Su Hua whispered sarcastically from the side, "Why are you sighing? She definitely won't come with me now. Shouldn't you be happy?"

Jiang Yunye smiled bitterly, "You don't understand. This child has a carefree mind, but now she confines herself to the way of the sword. It's really a waste of her time."

Jue Mingzi and You Ying nodded slightly, their eyes filled with heartache as they looked at Jiang Yi.

“Very good!” Yuan Shu Xingjun nodded. “In that case, then…”

"Star Lord, please wait, I have something else to ask."

Jiang Yi mustered her courage and interrupted Yuan Shu Xingjun, her sharp gaze fixed directly on Pei Xuanling!

That calm gaze carried an invisible pressure, making Pei Xuanling's heart skip a beat.

(End of this chapter)