Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 266 Grudges

"Grandmaster's teaching method was well-intentioned, but he overlooked the competitive nature of both Master and Fairy Shanyun. The two competed in everything and did not get along well. Especially after Grandmaster returned to Longyuan Sect and passed away, the two immediately parted ways. Therefore, Master was very wary of Fairy Shanyun and never talked about her."

"Just two years ago, Fairy Shanyun suddenly came to Green Cloud Cave to pay her respects to her master, and she brought many people with her."

"We learned that after Fairy Shanyun learned that her master had established the Green Cloud Cave, she also established her own cultivation sect, which was called Shanyun Sect."

"However, the location chosen by Shanyun Sect was not good. Surrounded by powerful enemies, it was quickly squeezed out by other forces and even failed to protect the spiritual veins."

"In short, Fairy Shanyun came to Green Cloud Cave hoping to stay there and proposed that Shanyun Sect and Green Cloud Cave be merged."

"However, life in Green Cloud Cave was not easy, and it was simply not enough to support so many cultivators. Master decisively rejected the proposal, which displeased Fairy Shanyun, and the two got into a fight."

“Master’s cultivation is superior, so he is naturally not afraid of Fairy Shanyun. However, Fairy Shanyun said that Master is older and that he was able to win because of the favoritism of the Grandmaster. If we are to compete, let’s compete with the disciples they have taught.”

At this point, Yin Feng looked sullen: "Master agreed without hesitation. Green Cloud Cave and Good Cloud Sect each selected three disciples to fight in a one-on-one, round-robin format, and the outcome would determine whether Green Cloud Cave would merge with Good Cloud Sect. But the result was that Good Cloud Sect only sent one person, who defeated all three of our true disciples in succession, causing Master to lose face."

"One person defeated three people?"

Li Xiangming exclaimed in astonishment.

If what Yin Feng said is true, Shan Yun Sect was driven out by other forces.

Therefore, they must be seasoned veterans, and it's understandable that the long-peaceful Green Cloud Cave was no match for them.

But if three of them can't beat one in a tag-team battle, that's just not right, is it?
"Yes."

Yin Feng slumped his head: "That person claimed to be a true disciple of the Shan Yun Sect, named Zhao Yue. Not only did he have the cultivation of the Great Perfection of Qi Refining, but his thunder technique was also superb. We were indeed no match for him."

"Lefa?"

Li Xiangming's expression turned serious.

Thunder magic has always been mysterious and rare in the cultivation world, with extremely demanding cultivation conditions. Even exceptionally talented cultivators find it difficult to grasp its secrets.

However, once mastered, the Thunder Technique possesses astonishing destructive power, often making it invincible in combat.

If the opponent is a cultivator specializing in thunder magic, it wouldn't be surprising if they could defeat the three true disciples of Green Cloud Cave.

Yin Feng's expression was indignant: "Fairy Shanyun, like my master, is a water cultivator. Our grandmaster didn't leave behind any thunder magic. How could she have taught such a powerful thunder magic cultivator?"

"We all doubted Zhao Yue's identity, but Fairy Shanyun insisted that Zhao Yue was her disciple. In the end, this battle ended in our complete defeat, which made our master very angry."

Li Xiangming frowned: "So, does that mean the current Green Cloud Cave and the Good Cloud Sect have merged?"

"That's not true."

Yin Feng replied somewhat awkwardly, "After Master learned of the competition results, he immediately went back on his word and expelled Shanyun Sect from the sect."

"However, this completely enraged Fairy Shanyun. The two got serious and fought a fierce battle. No one knows what means Fairy Shanyun used to ambush Master, causing Master to be seriously injured. But Fairy Shanyun was not far from it either, her injuries were even worse than Master's. In the end, Shanyun Sect left in disgrace."

It turned out to be the case.

Li Xiangming seemed to be deep in thought.

He had known all along that Zhang Min's visit to the Li family was not to restore the cooperation between the two families in the field of spiritual herbs.

After all, the two companies had severed ties for many years and survived without resuming cooperation.

Her real purpose was to quickly convert the spiritual herbs into cash to purchase healing pills for Fairy Green Cloud.

At that time, Li Xiangming learned that Fairy Green Cloud was seriously injured, and from Zhang Min's behavior, he could tell that Green Cloud Cave was quite anxious. However, Zhang Min was very evasive about the specific cause of Fairy Green Cloud's injury, only saying that she was injured in a magical battle.

Presumably because of this experience, Green Cloud Cave is not a glorious place.

Now that more than a year has passed, Green Cloud Fairy's injuries must have improved.

However, correspondingly, Fairy Shanyun's injuries may also recover completely.

To Green Cloud Cave, Good Cloud Sect is a complete outsider.

Even though Fairy Green Cloud and Fairy Good Cloud belong to the same lineage, they are not close and feel extremely awkward about each other's presence.

As a result, it is naturally difficult for them to get close to their disciples.

In addition, Green Cloud Cave itself is not a major sect, and its spiritual vein is only a first-grade low-level spiritual vein with a limited range of influence, not even comparable to the Golden Light Lake that Hengyue Sect rented to the Li family back then.

Although the cave is famous for cultivating spiritual herbs, poor management has led to most of the herbs being sold at low prices, preventing the disciples in the cave from living a good life.

Once Shanyunmen is merged into the Green Cloud Cave, it will undoubtedly further squeeze the resources of the disciples.

Therefore, it is perfectly normal for Green Cloud Cave to reject Good Cloud Sect.

From the perspective of Shanyun Sect, their sect was broken and they were displaced. They had finally come to Green Cloud Cave and hoped to seek refuge with their senior master.

If I'm not accepted, so be it; I can always find another place.

However, Green Cloud Cave agreed to decide whether to unite as a sect through a contest of magical arts.

Shan Yunmen naturally saw the magical duel as their lifeline and clung to it desperately.

As a result, they successfully won under the agreed rules, but Green Cloud Cave went back on its word. Not only did it refuse to agree to the merger, it also expelled the group of Shan Yun Sect disciples who were overjoyed.

This move is undoubtedly a great disgrace to Shanyun Sect.

Whether it was out of revenge or to seize a place to live.

The possibility of Shanyunmen returning to Green Cloud Cave is extremely high.

This was the only crisis Yin Feng could think of that existed in Green Cloud Cave.

"Green Cloud Cave is protected by the Lesser Profound Yin Spirit Array, and it is impossible for the Shan Yun Sect to break through it with its strength. However, combined with the letter of appeal for help sent by Senior Sister Zhang to the Li family, the situation of Green Cloud Cave may be much more complicated than we imagined."

Li Xiangming sighed, a hint of worry in his voice.

"What should I do?"

Yin Feng looked anxious.

Li Xiangming's expression turned serious: "Senior Sister Zhang's decision not to let you go back is not only to protect you, but also to keep you as a backup plan. In other words, Junior Brother Yin, the safety of Green Cloud Cave may very well depend on your decision."

Yin Feng's expression changed, and he asked in a deep voice, "Senior brother, please tell me what you need me to do."

Li Xiangming nodded approvingly: "Go to the Dark River immediately to see Senior Sister Zhang and tell her that someone from the Li family has arrived. If Senior Sister Zhang doesn't react, it means that Green Cloud Cave is not in danger, and you don't need to notify me, as I still don't know the location of the Dark River. But if Senior Sister Zhang urgently needs help, come back immediately and take me there. Only the Li family can save Green Cloud Cave now."

Yin Feng took a deep breath, his eyes resolute: "I understand."

(End of this chapter)