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Chapter 270 Everyone Wants to Submit to the Yellow Springs Sect

A huge bird of prey flew across the sky, but its shadow, when it fell to the ground, blended into the scorched earth.

This place was once a paradise of green mountains and clear waters, but now it has become a ruin and scorched earth.

This is the 800-li-long Qingguan Mountain.

However, the green coffin had already been opened, and the Demon Lord inside, who had just been resurrected, had turned back into a corpse.

This time, Demon Lord Wujiu is truly dead.

Zhang Qi's final sword strike not only severed his physical body, but also annihilated his soul, which had permeated every inch of his flesh and blood.

Such a profound sword strike still lingers on Green Coffin Mountain to this day, as if any living being related to the Demon Lord Wujiu would be slain once again.

Mo Suixin floated on the clouds, stretched out her right hand, and just then, a letter fell from the sky and landed in her palm.

The large black bird that delivered the message circled once and flew off into the distance, as if it didn't want to stay for even a moment longer.

Looking at the letter in her hand, Mo Suixin smiled and said, "You could have just entered my dreams, but you insisted on writing a letter."

Every time Chen Ye wrote a letter to Mo Suixin, she would sense it in advance and wait for it.

After their previous encounter, Chen Ye used the power of the Fengdu Emperor to save Mo Suixin. The two could then communicate with each other through the power of incense, which is what is known as meeting in a dream.

Chen Ye, however, never used such methods.

In the dream, Chen Ye is the incarnation of the Fengdu Emperor, a supreme deity, while Mo Suixin is a believer who has received divine favor. This is no longer a conversation between friends.

Therefore, even if it's a bit of a hassle, I still choose to write letters for non-urgent matters.

Although he never said it outright, Mo Suixin understood Chen Ye's thoughts. This man always cared about details that others didn't even notice.

However, it is precisely because of this that Chen Ye stands out from others.

Before he could even open the letter to read its contents, a cold current flew in from the sky and landed in front of Mo Suixin. It was none other than Qin Wanjun, the former chief disciple.

Now, most of the Three Mountains and Five Halls have been destroyed, and the mountain gate of the Incense Burning Sect has also been completely destroyed, so the so-called title of chief disciple has lost its meaning.

Two months have passed, and the Incense Burning Sect is still arguing every day about who should be the sect leader.

The five major righteous sects of the past are now even inferior to unorthodox sects.

Qin Wanjun cupped his hands to Mo Suixin and said, "Junior Sister Mo, the earth's veins are becoming unstable again. Uncle Pang requests your assistance."

Mo Suixin nodded and was about to leave.

After the Demon Lord Wujiu was resurrected, he not only destroyed the mountain gate of the Incense Burning Sect, but also damaged the earth's veins.

Today, Qingguan Mountain has become a "dead zone".

The feng shui is unbalanced, disasters occur frequently, and the place is filled with death energy, making it unsuitable for any living being to survive.

Not only that, the Demon Lord Wujiu died, but his enormous physical body did not disappear directly; instead, it became a massive source of decay and poison.

Now, the disciples of the Incense Burning Sect can only try to harmonize the feng shui and curb the outflow of the corrupting poison of the Demon Lord Wujiu.

However, this meant that the entire Incense Burning Sect would remain trapped on Green Coffin Mountain.

This naturally caused dissatisfaction among many people. Many disciples of the Incense Burning Sect were already thinking about leaving this place to find another treasure land to rebuild their sect. However, if it were left unattended, it would become a demonic holy land in a few years, and the surrounding area would become a dead zone.

Should we continue to shoulder the responsibility of upholding justice, or give up and start anew?
This is also a topic that has been debated recently.

However, Qin Wanjun didn't care about these things. From the beginning of his cultivation, he only learned combat techniques. When he didn't need to fight, he focused on his own cultivation and never cared about what the higher-ups of the Burning Incense Sect thought.

He doesn't vie for power or profit; he's like the sharpest sword, which is why everyone wants to win Qin Wanjun over.

Mo Suixin is different, because she and Pang Duoduo are almost one and the same. What Mo Suixin thinks is not important; what Pang Duoduo thinks is what matters.

Therefore, not following one's heart brings much peace and quiet. The only thing I need to do these days is to adjust the feng shui and re-establish the earth's veins.

The two had no conflict to begin with, but unexpectedly Qin Wanjun suddenly spoke up, "Junior Sister Mo, is this letter in your hand sent by the Sect Master of the Yellow Springs Sect?"

Mo Suixin asked doubtfully, "Senior Brother Qin, this is a private matter. It's not very polite of you to ask about it like this."

Qin Wanjun said, "What official business is there now? The Incense Burning Sect is gone, people's hearts are restless, and it will fall apart sooner or later. Everyone is thinking only of themselves, and everything is a private matter. Junior Sister Mo, you have a close relationship with the Yellow Springs Sect Master. If you find a new place to join later, why not take me with you? My sword, Qin Wanjun, is still of some use."

Mo Suixin frowned and said, "Senior Brother Qin, you want to leave too?"

Qin Wanjun laughed and said, "It's not that I want to leave, but the Incense Burning Sect definitely can't hold on. Although I'm not a diviner, this Green Coffin Mountain is now a desolate wasteland. What else is there besides the putrid poison that consumes our spiritual energy day and night? The Qinghe Sword Sect hasn't established a leader yet, the Mirage Sect is too busy to take care of itself, Tianxin Island is far overseas, and the Yunlu Immortal Sect is busy treating the plague... The Incense Burning Sect has no help. How long can we hold on?"
"To be honest, who would want to waste hundreds of years of their lifespan here? Everyone is seeking longevity, and when disaster strikes, they will naturally scatter. How many are willing to die here for the sake of the name 'Fenxiang Sect'? Rather than running to the deep mountains and forests to become an ordinary rogue cultivator, it is naturally better to join a major sect."

Mo Suixin asked, "Then why not join one of the four major sects?"

Qin Wanjun explained, "The Qinghe Sword Sect is too aloof and wouldn't accept someone like me. Tianxin Island is too far away for me, and my icy magic isn't suitable for mingling with the merfolk there. The Mirage Sect is even less suitable; I hate those kinds of trickery, and I also have some grudges against them. As for the Yunlu Immortal Sect, that's a good place to go, and I'm prepared to try my luck there."

"The Yunlu Immortal Sect has a deeper foundation than the Huangquan Sect, making it a much better destination. Why would Senior Brother Qin think of the Huangquan Sect, a minor sect? Besides, you have a grudge against their sect leader." Qin Wanjun said nonchalantly, "Although the Huangquan Sect is not as powerful as the Yunlu Immortal Sect now, it occupies the entire Northern Frontier, which is the territory of the Nirvana Sect. Sooner or later, it will become one of the new five major sects. If we go to join them now, it would be like sending charcoal in snowy weather, and we would naturally be meritorious. If I were to join the Yunlu Immortal Sect now, it would only be adding flowers to brocade, which is far inferior."

"As for the conflict, I only exchanged one move with that sect leader, and he wasn't injured at all. I also apologized. You could say we became friends after the fight. As the leader of a sect, I don't think he would care about such a small matter."

Qin Wanjun's words were not wrong, but he still viewed Chen Ye as too pragmatic.

Although the misunderstanding at Zhuguang Port has been resolved, Chen Ye only let it go because of Mo Suixin. Mo Suixin knows Chen Ye's personality very well; he definitely looks down on Qin Wanjun, no matter how high his cultivation level is.

However, Mo Suixin didn't completely rule it out. She casually agreed, saying, "If there's an opportunity, I'll bring this up with the Yellow Springs Sect. But I've never considered joining the Yellow Springs Sect. Senior Brother Qin, it's safer for you to find another way out."

Qin Wanjun asked in surprise, "Junior Sister Mo, you're not joining the Yellow Springs Sect? Do you have any other better options?"

Mo Suixin didn't answer, but just shook her head and flew away into the distance.

From the very beginning, Mo Suixin never intended to join the Yellow Springs Sect, because her teacher, Pang Duoduo, was not prepared to give up the name of the Incense Burning Sect.

The destruction of Qingguan Mountain has indeed caused unrest, with everyone trying to find their own way out.

Of course, the best option is to elect a new leader, relocate the Incense Burning Sect, and rebuild it in a different place.

After all, the sect's elites are still there, and although most of the sect's resources have been destroyed, it is not completely destitute. With everyone working together, they can still grit their teeth and rebuild the sect.

But the biggest problem is that Pang Duoduo is unwilling.

Pang Duoduo is not only one of the hall masters of the Three Mountains and Five Halls, but she is also a key figure in the resurrection of the Demon Lord Wujiu.

Some blamed her for destroying the Incense Burning Sect, while others felt that Pang Duoduo had spared the sect's life.

Regardless, Pang Duoduo is an indispensable diviner for rebuilding the sect's main gate; only she can help the Incense Burning Sect re-establish its grand formation. Without Pang Duoduo's assistance, rebuilding the sect would take decades or even centuries.

By then, it was too late.

But no matter how much she hinted or suggested, Pang Duoduo just wouldn't leave.

If Pang Duoduo hadn't insisted on staying to stop the spread of this corrupting influence, most of the people from the Incense Burning Sect would have left long ago.

Mo Suixin was well aware of her master's thoughts; this was neither a matter of seeking fame nor a sign of madness.

It's because Pang Duoduo has always adhered to the original rules.

As long as the Incense Burning Sect remains a righteous path, it must do its utmost to eliminate this harmful substance and not allow it to spread its poison throughout the world.
There's nothing complicated about it; it's just the old rules of the Incense Burning Sect.

However, over the years, the members of the Incense Burning Sect have almost forgotten about it.

It is likely that Pang Duoduo will exhaust her lifespan in this 800-mile-long Green Coffin Mountain, while Mo Suixin will stay with her master and guard this place forever until the corruption of the Demon Lord Wujiu is completely dissipated.

Unfortunately, I doubt anyone would believe me if I said that.

Therefore, Mo Suixin didn't want to waste words with Qin Wanjun and preferred to help repair the earth veins as soon as possible.

Qin Wanjun naturally couldn't understand it. In his eyes, Mo Suixin should have been preparing to leave long ago. Now she was avoiding the topic. It was just that he didn't have much interaction with Mo Suixin on weekdays, so it was naturally difficult for them to open up to each other at this crucial moment.

"Sigh, since that's the case, I guess I'll just have to try to deepen the relationship myself. But I still need to talk to Fang Hao; he has more ideas than I do."

Qin Wanjun rode the sword light, leaving a trail of cold air in the sky, and flew off in another direction.

Before long, they landed on a hilltop where a few green plants could be seen.

Pushing aside the branches and leaves blocking the way, a bright and clear view suddenly appeared before me.

There stood a young cultivator with an ordinary appearance, meditating and practicing his internal energy. He was none other than Fang Hao, the former disciple of the sect leader.

Sensing someone's arrival, Fang Hao opened his eyes and said with a smile, "Senior Brother Qin, what brings you to my humble abode today?"

Facing his old friend Fang Hao, Qin Wanjun became much more unrestrained, casually lying down on the ground and saying, "You're quite leisurely; your position as sect leader is about to be snatched away."

"Let them fight over it. The Incense Burning Sect is in such a state, what's the point of fighting over who will be the sect leader?"

Qin Wanjun said, "Junior Brother Fang, that's not how it works. The sect leader is acting out of a sense of righteousness. Although the Incense Burning Sect is declining, it still has people and resources, and its strength should not be underestimated. No matter how you rank it, it can still be among the top ten in the world."

Fang Hao shook his head and said, "Senior Brother Qin is not here to make me fight for power and profit. We have known each other for many years, so it's better to save ourselves from these tests."

“Alright, then I’ll get straight to the point. I’m planning to join the Yellow Springs Sect. Although it’s a side sect, I believe that Master Zhang from the Qinghe Sword Sect wouldn’t be mistaken. This sect will become the leader of the righteous path sooner or later. Now is the perfect time to join, but I don’t have any connections, and Mo Suixin is unwilling to introduce me.”

Qin Wanjun originally thought Fang Hao would spout a bunch of grand principles and give him a detailed analysis of the current state of the Burning Incense Sect. He was also prepared to have a good discussion with this junior brother about the present and the future. Unexpectedly, Fang Hao said directly after listening, "I also have the same idea, but I also guessed that Junior Sister Mo would not help, so I plan to go to the Yellow Spring Sect myself."

Qin Wanjun sat up in surprise and hurriedly asked, "Are you serious? Why do you also want to join the Yellow Springs Sect?"

Fang Hao replied, "The Incense Burning Sect has been destroyed. All of the Incense Burning Sect's secret techniques are in the Yellow Springs Sect. If I don't go to the Yellow Springs Sect, where else can I go?"

(End of this chapter)