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Chapter 210 The Cultured Cultivator

"Not bad, it seems you've all made great progress!" Chen Xuan didn't hide anything and praised you frankly, "Compared to when you were in the Sovereign Sect, you're completely different now."

"Without your and Master Liu's guidance, we could not have reached this point, and indeed, no cultivator could have reached this point at all," Ji Yun said sincerely. "Now, the basic cultivation methods of various sects are all improved from the Heart-Cleansing Technique, which is undoubtedly much more advanced than the breathing techniques of the past. Even without killing demons, newly initiated disciples can cultivate by absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. In addition, with the demon trial ground that you have prepared for us, disciples at all levels have a clear path to improvement."

“My brother is right,” Ji Lian echoed. “You have essentially recreated the entire cultivation world. Almost everyone who can sense Qi owes a debt of gratitude to you.”

Liu Shuyue opened her mouth, but couldn't find the words.

He taught the Lotus Cloud Sect's core techniques to a disciple in another world, and this disciple used them as a basis to create the Lotus Cloud Sect.

Chen Xuan could understand her complex emotions at that moment, after all, she had never thought about the issues of time travel and time paradoxes before. However, since there were other people present, he couldn't say much.

"Immortal Master, is there something important you wish to entrust to me during your visit?" Ji Yun asked proactively. "If so, please feel free to speak."

"As long as it's within our power, we'll do it even if it means going through fire and water." Ji Lian's tone even carried a hint of anticipation.

“You haven’t shown up for so long, and the first thing you do is cause trouble. Master, do you really not care about your disciple at all?” Xu Xuanling actually complained to Liu Shuyue.

His melancholy expression left the two people from Fengtian Academy and Yaowang Pavilion completely bewildered.

“Sister Xuanling!” Ji Yun frowned.

"I know, I was just saying it offhand..." Xu Xuanling waved her hand. "Master has given the order, how could I dare disobey?"

Compared to the rather embarrassed Liu Shuyue, Chen Xuan felt no embarrassment at all.

The flow of time is not something he can control.

He planned to come back every year or two to check on things, but unexpectedly, twenty-five years have passed in the blink of an eye. He's not taking the blame for this; the blame lies with the store for not providing any prior notice.

However, Chen Xuan was also somewhat puzzled.

Based on past experience, the closer his connection to a world, the less absurd the time difference would be, even if the VIP room door remained closed. For example, during the time he and Liu Shuyue were preparing food in Zhangwei City, one day was equivalent to three or four days. After going to the Great Wilderness of Ten Thousand Mountains, this ratio dropped to about one to two.

Could it be that they were just saying it, and didn't actually have the same burning desire to see her again as Liu Shuyue?

"I do have something to do, but it's nothing important." Chen Xuan cleared his throat. "I originally wanted to find the Immortal Alliance to learn about the technology of spiritual energy devices, but the cultivators who stayed in Chang'an told me that the Immortal Alliance no longer exists, so I came here."

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became a little awkward when the Immortal Alliance was mentioned.

Ji Yun spoke first, “I see. In recent years, there have been many breakthroughs in spiritual energy devices. Currently, the four major sects and the Witches’ Gathering Hall have all formed dedicated research teams, and the windship we are riding on is one of the results. If you would like to know more, I can arrange for someone to introduce it to you.”

"Then I'll have to trouble you," Liu Shuyue said.

"I wouldn't dare." Ji Yun looked startled and quickly cupped his hands and bowed his head, saying, "This is such a trivial matter."

“There are people from the Magic Weapon Battalion on the Xuanwu ship,” Xu Xuanling suggested. “Why don’t we accompany Immortal Master Liu to tour the Xuanwu ship, and you can properly entertain the Immortal Master?”

“That’s fine then.” He looked at Liu Shuyue. “You mean…”

Liu Shuyue exchanged a glance with Chen Xuan and then nodded, "Miss Lin and I will go over there."

Joan of Arc and Malena also took their leave under the pretext of inspecting military affairs, and soon only Chen Xuan and the Wei siblings remained in the room. Clearly, this was a scene deliberately created by Xu Xuanling to give them a chance to talk alone.

After everyone had left, Ji Yun and Ji Lian immediately knelt down on both knees, saying, "Disciples know their mistakes! I am willing to take full responsibility for the Immortal Alliance's affairs!"

Moreover, the two of them said exactly the same thing.

"No, it's my fault."

"It has nothing to do with my brother; it was my idea in the first place!"

What are these two up to? Chen Xuan was completely baffled. So, you siblings are both involved in this matter, but you just want one of you to take full responsibility?
"Alright, both of you, stand up!" He stepped forward and helped the two of them up. "Tell me one by one, A-Jiu, you go first. What exactly is the situation regarding the Immortal Alliance?"

"Yes." Hearing him call her Ajiu, Ji Yun's expression warmed, and she immediately recounted the changes that had occurred over the years.

It didn't last long, only seven or eight minutes.

Chen Xuan's first reaction upon hearing this was speechlessness. The matter wasn't complicated. Simply put, the Immortal Alliance organized early support and established multiple strongholds in several cities in northwestern France. However, problems arose afterward. The alliance leader elected by the Immortal Alliance still relied on established methods, assigning easily eliminated demon hordes to the major sects, while leaving the tougher challenges to smaller sects in other states, resulting in heavy casualties for the latter. Whenever a powerful demon was besieged and on the verge of death, a bunch of sect leaders would arrive to reap the rewards.

There are also various problems within the major sects. For example, elders and veterans are always given preferential treatment. Even if they are stronger, they will not be put into the battlefield at the beginning. They will inevitably be there to recruit valuable targets as soon as they appear.

For the sect, this decision is almost a matter of course, because the loss of high-level cultivators would be a great loss; and since they can become elders and meritorious officials, their talents must be quite good. Targeted training of them can not only strengthen the sect's strength, but also better win their loyalty.

However, this is not a good thing for the battlefield situation and for all cultivators.

After five years of fierce fighting here, Ji Yun, Ji Lian, and Xu Xuanling reached a consensus—this Immortal Alliance was no longer viable. Both its ideology and management style had become outdated. Especially after learning some governance knowledge from Liu Shuyue's lectures, the Immortal Alliance appeared even more backward in comparison.

This was the first time Chen Xuan had heard of this matter. He hadn't expected that Liu Shuyue would not only teach them magic and swordsmanship, but also academic subjects.

What followed was quite predictable: Ji Yun and Ji Lian left the Ascension Platform to establish their own Lotus Cloud Sect; Xu Xuanling remained on the platform, gradually becoming a pillar of the sect with her father's support, a process that took another five years. During their bloody battles, they met Luo Huizhi and Sun Qian, and ultimately, these five used a great demon battle to kill the leader of the Immortal Alliance, publicly declaring that the Immortal Alliance was no longer qualified to lead the cultivators of the world.

This round of turmoil also lasted for four or five years.

In other words, it took them almost fifteen years to create the current situation where the four major sects stand side by side.

All the minor sects disappeared; they were either swallowed up or disbanded... Ji Yun glossed over this process, but Chen Xuan knew it must have been full of obstacles and bloodshed.

"Actually, I originally wanted to absorb Fengtian Academy and Medicine King Pavilion as well, but unfortunately, my strength is still lacking, so I can't do it so thoroughly. Fortunately, Senior Luo and Senior Sun also agree with the Lianyun Sect's philosophy, so it is within an acceptable range for them to become sect leaders."

Ji Yun concluded.

Chen Xuan found the story quite entertaining; he hadn't expected this guest to be such a ruthless character, managing to completely dismantle the centuries-old Immortal Alliance through a combination of force and manipulation. However, he still didn't understand why the brother and sister were apologizing to him.
"So where do you think you went wrong?"

Ji Yun and Ji Lian looked at each other in bewilderment.

The elder brother spoke first, "We attacked the Immortal Alliance without your permission..."

The younger sister also lowered her head, "The Sovereign Sect was once a member of the Immortal Alliance, and you have provided a lot of assistance to the Immortal Alliance..."

Chen Xuan was stunned for a while before he realized what they were feeling guilty about!
Just because I used to be a member of the Immortal Alliance!
In the eyes of other cultivators, they were also cultivators of the Immortal Alliance, and to have overthrown the organization supported by their master seemed to be akin to treason and betrayal of their ancestors. Of course... they were well aware that the seniors from the Immortal Realm would not consider the Immortal Alliance as their benefactors, but who knew if this was part of a grand scheme orchestrated by the Immortal Master?

(End of this chapter)