Wanfa Daojun, starting from the Little Cloud and Rain Technique

Chapter 788 The Great Disaster Ends
Time flies, and three years have passed in the blink of an eye, like a never-ending river.

At Crimson Flame Peak, the cold pool reflects the shadows of birds flying by, and a gust of wind blows, rustling the leaves.

Ji An sat in the pavilion, waiting for today's guests.

He focused his mind on his dantian, connecting it with the stone tortoise. The golden characters, like blooming fireworks, adorned the sky above the Moon Palace.

[Master: Ji An]

[Tao Yun: Gold 1242.4, Water 1196.6, Wood 1168.3, Fire 1326.8, Earth 1254.7]

Spiritual Ability: Kan Spirit 762.4, Gen Spirit 845.6, Zhen Spirit 736.3, Xun Spirit 368.2, Kun Spirit 347.6, Qian Spirit 815.5, Dui Spirit 578.3, Li Spirit 653.9

[Spell: Thread-Binding Spell (Perfect 1%)]

Chaotic Five Elements Thunder (Perfect 9%)

[Golden Light Across the Ground (Perfect 82%)]

It was probably because the Bing-Ding Fire Dao Seed was upgraded to the middle grade that the Vermilion Bird Profound Brightness Technique was successfully upgraded to the Great Perfection level.

He now only has three spells left to improve. The Silk-Pulling Spell is a secret technique of the Golden Puppet Sect, and he has no interest in studying it further for the time being. He is now focusing more of his energy and resources on improving the Golden Light of the Earth.

The spiritual veins of Crimson Flame Peak and Gourd World have both been upgraded to the fourth-tier low-grade, and the stone turtle absorbs more than ten points of spiritual energy every day.

Thinking back to when I first entered the sect and lived by the Azure Lake, it took me almost a month to accumulate ten points of spiritual energy.

A-Yun quickly walked over and used her mental energy to communicate:
"Master, most of the dishes are ready and can be served at any time."

Ji An glanced at the sun's current altitude and said:
"It's almost noon, let's serve the dishes, the guests will be here soon."

Ayun nodded slightly and returned to the kitchen to direct the other puppets to serve the spiritual food.

A moment later, several clouds of different colors descended from the sky, and Ji An came out of the pavilion to greet them.

Today's guests are three senior brothers and sisters, Zhong Yuefei, Liu Yu, and Li Lingyu, as well as his three disciples.

Several people sent a message to Jin Jian a few days ago, stating that they had important business to attend to today.

After exchanging pleasantries, the group entered the pavilion.

Ji An raised his wine glass, his voice filled with deep emotion:

"After the sect closed its gates, we should have had more time to get together, but due to various reasons, we met even less often."

Li Lingyu sighed almost imperceptibly and said frankly:
"I don't know what to talk about if we meet again. The gap in cultivation is too great. In our world, we can no longer even look up to the shadow of a True Monarch."

She couldn't help but recall the night she first met the other person, when she was with Senior Sister Mu Qingwan and the other person was with Wei Songnian, discussing the trade of spirit peach seeds.

Everything is still vivid in my mind, but the people who once gathered together can never be reunited.

At that time, we were all Qi Refining stage disciples. Although there were differences in our cultivation levels, we were still equal.

Now, how can she, a cultivator in the Chaoyuan stage, interact with a Nascent Soul cultivator on an equal footing?
Even though they share the same master, a mere wisp of his aura can have a substantial impact on her.

Rather than feeling uncomfortable together, it's better to each go our own way.

Zhong Yuefei subconsciously touched the jade hairpin with gold accents in her hair, deeply agreeing:

"Yes."

All the words I could have said have been reduced to just two; all my feelings have been scattered by the wind that carried me here.

Her black hair had turned white; her days were numbered.

Ji An pursed his lips. When his former junior brother now addressed him as "True Lord," and his senior sisters weren't snobbish people, it was indeed difficult for them to get close to each other.

Putting yourself in their shoes, if he were in their position, he would probably make the same choice.

"Come, drink this cup to the brim."

Everyone drank, and Wei Baiyang spoke first:

“Master, the demonic energy has dissipated considerably. I returned to Xiaozhushan a few days ago and found that the family has begun to clean up the pollution caused by the demonic energy.”

The Tribulation of the True Demon is about to end, and after a long wait, your disciple and two senior masters wish to bid you farewell and depart to seek the opportunity to comprehend the interrelationship of the Five Elements.

The pollution caused by demonic energy to the earth is only superficial. Unless the true demon army focuses on it, the earth will regain its vitality in a few years.

Liu Yu said:

"In recent days, many disciples who were delayed by the great calamity have successively submitted applications to the sect to go on a journey."

In a few years, the number of Golden Core cultivators in the sect will increase significantly.

Ji An nodded slightly. "It's time to set off. I support you."

He looked at Zhong Yuefei, his gaze a silent question, for at her age, the chances of her reaching the Golden Core stage were slim.

"I would rather die on the road of seeking knowledge than spend my old age in bed."

A resolute glint flashed in Zhong Yuefei's eyes. If it weren't for the True Demon Tribulation, she would have had every chance to break through to the Golden Core stage.

By a twist of fate, she became a victim of the times, and she felt resentful.

If there is absolutely no hope, a person will calmly accept their fate. But when there is hope, an opportunity is missed due to an accident, and she suffers from bitterness and torment for many years.

Ji An nodded slowly, "I wish everyone all the best."

In the Calabash World, there are fourth-grade low-quality longevity peaches, but such spiritual objects are not something a cultivator in the Chaoyuan stage is qualified to enjoy.

If one is too weak to receive nourishment, it may even cause harm.

He understood the other person's frustration and could only sigh, lamenting the cruel twist of fate.

Pointing to the table full of delicious food, he picked up his chopsticks:

"Don't be shy, enjoy these delicious dishes."

As they ate, they reminisced about the past, recalling how they had gathered here many years ago, before the pavilion stood. The clinking of glasses and the shimmering reflections of the drinks adorned their faces. Before they knew it, the sun was setting, and a rosy glow graced everyone's cheeks.

Ji An put down his wine glass and asked softly:
Are you traveling together or going out alone?

Li Lingyu smoothed a stray strand of hair from her forehead and said:
"I set off with Senior Sister Zhong."

She knew her senior sister's situation; it was very likely that the other sister would pass away during her travels. If the two of them were together, they could take care of each other.

Wei Baiyang, somewhat embarrassed, coughed lightly twice and said:

"I teamed up with a fellow disciple."

Lin Lan covered her mouth and chuckled, and Wei Baiyang immediately said, "Senior Sister."

His tone was pleading, clearly indicating that he was hiding something.

Liu Yu raised an eyebrow and smiled:
"What shady secrets are behind this?"

Ji An glanced at his disciple's cheeks, which were even redder than before, and changed the subject:
Have you made the necessary security preparations?

This disciple was most likely out with a female disciple.

Safety is paramount when traveling. Many monsters in the outside world have mutated due to the pollution of demonic energy, inevitably becoming bloodthirsty and belligerent.

The group consisted of either alchemists or spiritual farmers, and they needed to prepare more external resources to ensure their safety as much as possible.

Li Lingyu said with a smile:

"The sect attaches great importance to the safety of its disciples who travel outside. Everyone can exchange for several low-grade third-tier thunder beads and two mid-grade third-tier thunder beads at a preferential price."

We can also purchase two Tier 2 top-tier puppets, one offensive and one defensive.

Additionally, you can obtain a small number of Tier 2 high-grade attack talismans.

Liu Yu echoed:
"The sect didn't use many of the Thunder Pearls it prepared for the True Demon Tribulation; it has a large stockpile."

Senior Brother Qin jokingly said that the sect could sell Thunder Pearls on a large scale to recoup costs.

All of this was thanks to Junior Brother Ji. No one expected that he would be so powerful that he could actually slaughter a Nascent Soul level True Demon.

The other disciples were unaware that Ji An had ultimately killed a True Demon at the late Nascent Soul stage; otherwise, they would have been shocked for a long time.

Ji An smiled and nodded, "The sect's thunder pearls have been mass-produced, and the cost is low enough that they can be very profitable if sold. However, they probably won't be sold in the short term."

The current state of the cultivation world is not optimistic; it will take several hundred years to recover and restore its former glory.

With fewer cultivators, the consumption of spiritual resources decreases significantly, just as in the previous life, many industries would face a recession as the country's population decreased.

He stood up and said, "Please wait a moment, I'll be right back."

Auspicious five-colored clouds carried him away, and in the blink of an eye, he flew hundreds of feet away, his figure obscured by the spirit trees on the shore.

A moment later, Ji An returned on a cloud, accompanied by Da Huang and Xiao Jin.

"Choose a beast to tame; it will protect you on the journey."

He has four beasts at the Golden Core level. The Five-Colored Deer and the Green Deer, father and son, are home-type beasts and are not suitable for going out to cast spells on the spiritual field.

Wei Baiyang's eyes lit up as he looked at the golden-feathered eagle. He scratched his head, looked at his two senior uncles, and said:
"The elders choose first."

Li Lingyu glared at him and asked:

"Senior Sister Zhong, which one should we choose?"

With a Golden Core level demon beast protecting you, it's more reassuring than a one-time use Thunder Pearl.

Zhong Yuefei laughed and said, "Let the young people fly wing to wing, we choose Rock Armor Bear."

Wei Baiyang felt his ear tips burning, but pretended not to care and said:
"I choose the Golden Feathered Eagle, thank you, Master!"

Ji An transmitted his voice to instruct the beast tamer:

"Unless you encounter an external force that you cannot resist, protecting their safety should be your top priority."

"As ordered!"

The two beasts happily agreed, saying that the gourd world was good for their growth, but staying in such a large space every day would feel stifling.

The guests took their leave one after another, and Ji An sighed softly as he watched his senior sister Zhong Yuefei's retreating figure:
"I hope we can meet again."

He had a premonition that this would be their last farewell.

Seeing that the disciples of the Golden Spirit Sect were going out to travel, True Person Chongxuan and True Person Yueying came to Chaoyang Peak together.

Outside the Wuji Hall, iron horses under the eaves played sounds of battle, while inside the hall, star banners fluttered in the wind.

Looking at the gleaming gold characters on the plaque, Master Chongxuan felt an inexplicable sorrow.

He composed himself and stepped into the main hall, raising his voice:

"Fellow Daoist Lin, I apologize for disturbing you."

Lin Jiuxiao responded warmly, "Greetings, fellow Daoists, please take a seat."

After exchanging pleasantries, Master Chongxuan explained his purpose:
"Thanks to your esteemed clan for taking me in, the legacy of Falling Maple Valley has been preserved. I will remember this forever and repay you in the future."

The great calamity has ended, and it is inconvenient for us to stay any longer. We have come today to bid farewell to you, fellow Daoist, and return to rebuild our sect's foundation."

These days he frequently travels back and forth to the old site of the mountain gate, and some disciples have already stayed there.

Lin Jiuxiao smiled and waved his hand, "Our two sects have been friendly neighbors for thousands of years, helping each other. Why should we talk about repaying each other?"

Rebuilding a sect is no easy task. Fellow Daoist, please don't hesitate to ask if you have any difficulties. I will certainly not refuse to help if I can.

Whether or not he can help, and how he can help, is the choice he makes.

(End of this chapter)