Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 711 Countermeasures
Before leaving, Ji An gave him these instructions:
"There will always be a way, and I will do my best to help you."

In such a situation, I was at the mercy of others, and it was extremely fortunate that I was able to return alive.

Now, the only people the other side can rely on are him and his sect. They must find a way no matter what, and never give up until the very last moment.

Let alone a cultivator in the Chaoyuan stage, even if he encounters a Nascent Soul stage demonic cultivator, there is a high chance he will be affected.

The attack radius of a Nascent Soul cultivator is much farther than that of a Golden Core cultivator, which is a fatal flaw that is difficult to overcome.

He had to use Earth Escape Technique to escape immediately, otherwise he would most likely perish.

When facing an enemy at the Nascent Soul level, although his defense is tough, his endurance is definitely lacking.

Lin Lan forced an awkward smile. "Thank you, Master."

She was pessimistic about the future, believing that the sect lacked the strength to resolve its problems.

She was filled with resentment. She had a bright future ahead of her; by cultivating step by step, she could have exchanged her cultivation for a Golden Core and broken through to the next level.

Now all of this has vanished like a beautiful dream, and her future is completely ruined.

Ji An patted his disciple on the shoulder, gave him an encouraging look, and secretly instructed the golden retriever beside him, "Keep an eye on her."

The golden retriever tilted its head and wagged its tail.

Chaoyang Peak, Wuji Palace.

Iron horses beneath the eaves resounded with the sounds of battle, and dappled sunlight filtered through the golden coffered ceiling above the main hall, causing the star-studded banners hanging inside to flutter in the wind.

Ji An recounted his disciple's experiences one by one, and concluded:
"The Xuan Yin Sect has repeatedly trampled on our dignity, and their so-called peace talks are a joke."

The calamity of the true demons has arrived. The spread of demonic energy indicates that the concentration of demonic energy in the demon cave has reached its peak, and the enemy's strength and speed will be even faster than ours.

In the future, once the demonic energy reaches the sect's territory, a fierce battle is inevitable.

What we need to do now is abandon all illusions of peaceful development and prepare to fight against the demonic cultivators.

Master Yuxiao clenched his fists, making a cracking sound, then sighed in despair:
"We have no better option at the moment, so we can only endure it."

Without a Nascent Soul cultivator backing them up, they lack the confidence to turn against the Xuan Yin Sect.

Enemies at the Nascent Soul level are simply not to be trifled with. They don't even need to attack the sect gates; they can cause immense damage and deterrence simply by guarding the sect's formation.

Ji An understood this principle: if you can't win, you can only swallow your pride and suffer the consequences.

The power of cultivators originates from themselves. Unless they can force their target into a desperate situation and use a magic array to assist in the attack, no matter how many Golden Core cultivators there are, they will find it difficult to pose a substantial threat to Nascent Soul cultivators.

“I understand your concerns, senior brother. We all have the same concerns.”

What I mean is to thoroughly investigate all disciples in the sect to see if anyone else has had the same experience.

Ji An felt that Lin Lan was not an isolated case. After Yuanhe Mountain was sealed off, it turned into the Xuan Yin Sect. The events that happened were chilling to think about.

Before Yuanhe Mountain was sealed off, it must have been subjected to a great deal of infiltration.

When he returned to Xizhou, the leader of the Xuan Yin Sect had just broken through to the Nascent Soul level, which means that the other party had infiltrated Yuanhe Mountain at the Golden Core level back then.

If there is no second Nascent Soul cultivator in the Xuan Yin Sect, this conjecture should be true.

Master Yuxiao's expression was solemn. "This is the only way. What should we do if we discover that other disciples have met with misfortune?"

Ji An's eyes flashed with murderous intent. "Contact our allies to inform them of the situation, completely tighten our defenses, and then seal off the mountain."

He made this suggestion based on his own potential to break through to the Nascent Soul level.

If he were to remain secluded for a hundred years, he would be very confident in breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage. Even when True Lord Lianshan was still alive, he thought so.

Master Yuxiao pondered for a moment, then nodded and said:

“I agree with the suggestion, but we need to discuss the details with the other disciples.”

Once the mountain is sealed off, the sect will sever most of its connections with the outside world, which means retreat.

What should be done about the vassal forces within the jurisdiction? How will Fallen Maple Valley react? These consequences must be carefully considered.

The sect's decision to close its mountain stronghold means abandoning all allies, and it must be approached with caution.

Master Yuxiao let out a long breath. He felt that if the spread of demonic energy in Yuanhe Mountain could be contained quickly, he would have a ready-made reason to explain to his allies.

Ji An stood up. "I'll go and sound the alarm."

Every Golden Core cultivator has the right to know about such strategic decisions.

The alarm bells are ringing constantly, and the response is swift and urgent.

Half an hour later, all the Golden Core cultivators arrived at the Wuji Hall. No one knew what had happened, and they exchanged whispers and discussed among themselves.

Master Yuxiao scanned the area and said:
"Junior Brother Ji, you speak."

Ji An stood up and recounted Lin Lan's ordeal in its entirety, then proposed investigating everyone in the sect and closing the mountain.

Lin Jiuxiao frowned and said:

"I agree with thoroughly investigating everyone, but is closing the mountain now just sitting and waiting to die?"

Admittedly, closing the mountains can prevent potential threats, but without communication with the outside world, many supplies will be scarce.

He paused and then said:

"I think we can postpone the closure of the mountain and temporarily suspend trade with the far north, but maintain trade with the Southern Continent."

Thoroughly investigating everyone in the sect is a huge burden, consuming a massive amount of Cleansing Talismans. The sect is allocating so many resources now, which will affect future plans. Ji An directly retorted:
"What if something like what happened to Lin Lan happens again? A golden core seed has perished just like that, damaging the future potential of the sect."

Han Shan echoed, "I agree with Master's suggestion."

He was shocked and angry. He had had some friction with Senior Sister Lin Lan in the past, but their relationship had become much closer after they both broke through to the Chaoyuan stage.

Senior sister's injury is a blow to the strength of the Crimson Flame Peak lineage. One must take advantage of the situation to go further. As a disciple, he must always stand firmly by his master's side.

Whether it's cheering or charging into battle, he's willing to obey his master's orders.

Because he has received so much from his master over the years, he believes that his master will not treat him unfairly.

Qin Yan, Han Yan, Liu Yu, and others also expressed their support for Ji An, showing an inexplicable sense of trust in him.

Master Yuxiao spoke up, "Junior Brother Lin, what are your considerations for continuing trade with Nanzhou?"

Lin Jiuxiao sighed wearily and replied:
"The resources needed for disciples in the Chaoyuan stage rely heavily on trade with the Southern Continent."

Lin Lan is in trouble. He knows the danger of going out, but there are some things he has to do.

Master Yuxiao pondered and said:
"The situation is critical now, and it will take time to thoroughly investigate everyone in the sect. I think it would be better to do this: have one last deal with the Southern Continent."

The cultivators who don't go out will be responsible for organizing the sect's investigation, but how to do it will be up to Junior Brother Ji. What do you think?

Lin Jiuxiao nodded. "I agree."

Ji An replied, "Okay, I'll take care of the arrangements."

A thorough investigation can be conducted using a low-level purification talisman; if adverse reactions occur, a higher-quality talisman can be used.

Disciples in the Qi Refining and Foundation Establishment stages can use first-tier Purification Talismans, while those in the Origin Reaching stage can use second-tier talismans.

If the sect's reserves are insufficient, the Talisman-Making Hall

As for us, a mid-grade third-tier Cleansing Spirit Talisman will suffice.

As he spoke, he took out a stack of prepared talismans, which he had accumulated back in Zhongzhou.

He took out a talisman and activated it on himself.

Master Yuxiao was the first to speak. He stood up, walked over, picked up a purification talisman, and activated it. A warm white light shone on his body, without any doubt.

People picked up the talismans one after another to activate them, and no adverse reactions occurred.

Master Yuxiao forced himself to speak, "Junior brother, is there any chance that Lin Lan can be saved? What are you going to do?"

This statement might offend people, but he had to admit that he was responsible for the entire sect.

Ji An said in a deep voice, "Her condition is not optimistic. I will keep a close watch on her and do everything I can to help her."

If there is nothing I can do, I will end her life, so that she can retain her final dignity.

Master Yuxiao nodded secretly; this was a very prudent approach. However, he still offered a word of caution:

“Contamination at the Nascent Soul level may pose unpredictable dangers. You must be careful and make sure to use the Purification Talisman to check yourself every day.”

You are everyone's hope; nothing can go wrong.

The other party is the most promising cultivator in the sect to break through to the Nascent Soul stage, and their importance is self-evident, especially in the current environment.

Ji An revealed a ruthless smile and grinned, saying:
"I will be cautious. I broke through to the ninth level of the Golden Core stage five years ago, and I will definitely settle accounts with my enemies in the future."

Qin Yan's heart skipped a beat. 'So fast!'

He immediately felt that his upcoming breakthrough to the late stage of the Golden Core realm was insignificant. Even if he broke through to the seventh level of the Golden Core realm, he would still have to look up at the mountain in front of him.

Master Yuxiao's eyes suddenly widened, and his gaze became kind and gentle:
"They kept it a secret from everyone, were they afraid we'd be too happy?!"

In that case, wouldn't the sect be one step closer to becoming a Nascent Soul level power?
Han Shan was slightly taken aback, then laughed loudly:
"Congratulations, Master!"

Liu Yu then cupped his hands in greeting, "Congratulations!"

"Congratulations! But not telling everyone is a offense!"

"Haha, they really deserve to be punished."

Everyone offered their congratulations, and the news greatly boosted morale.

Ji An returned the greeting with clasped hands and explained:

"I was thinking of giving everyone a surprise later."

Master Yuxiao glared and said:
"A surprise? Or maybe a shock!"
A Nascent Soul Tribulation was brewing above Crimson Flame Peak without anyone's knowledge, and the sheer force of it terrified the disciples within a hundred miles.

Although I have never seen it with my own eyes, the Five Elements Sect's records state that the Nascent Soul Thunder Tribulation is terrifying in its power and has the effect of shaking one's mind.

Low-level cultivators must stay away from tribulations of various Nascent Soul stages, the farther the better, otherwise their lives will be in danger.

The term "low-level cultivator" includes cultivators at the Golden Core level.

Ji An smiled and said, "I am well aware of the dangers of the Nascent Soul Tribulation. How could I not inform the sect when it's time to break through?"

"Haha," everyone laughed in a friendly manner.

After the laughter subsided, Lin Qiubai asked a question:
"Lin Lan was attacked in the northwestern edge of the Ten Thousand Mountains. What could be the reason that demonic cultivators appeared there?"

(End of this chapter)