Forced to become a pure and innocent female pharmacist in order to cultivate immortality.

Of course, this type of elixir does exist in the cultivation world, but it is likely to be extremely expensive.

"This pill is nothing special, not even as good as the previous Heavenly Thunder Tempering Pill." Ye Liuyun noted down the pill's ingredients and then named it the Returning Heaven Pill.

"My suggestion is that you shouldn't keep using the Myriad Medicines Cauldron to refine medicine. It's fine if you do it once in a while, but if you use it every day, the people of the Cloud Mist Sect will probably go crazy from your medicine-refining," Lin Qingyou said, both amused and exasperated.

Ye Liuyun walked to the window and glanced outside. When she saw the lush greenery outside, she felt that she needed to rein herself in a bit.

“Alright, then I’ll occasionally fuse new types of pills. In the meantime, I’ll still refine proper pills. But I’m thinking about something. Tell me, what’s the sect’s reaction right now?” Ye Liuyun asked with a strange smile.

"What other reaction could there be? Of course, a blank look on their face," Lin Qingyou said casually.

Ye Liuyun stopped synthesizing medicinal herbs, and the Yunxia Sect finally quieted down. This day as a formal disciple had passed just like that.

Starting the next day, Ye Liuyun dutifully went to the outer sect's teaching point to listen to the outer sect elders impart their cultivation insights. There was one class every month. Ye Liuyun could skip it, but she couldn't stay detached from ordinary people forever.

Only by integrating into the normal life of a cultivator can one avoid being noticed. Those who attract the attention of the sect are generally eccentric individuals.

Only after becoming a formal disciple of the Yunxia Sect did Ye Liuyun truly begin to understand this world.

First of all, the world in which their Tang Kingdom is located is called Shenzhou, and the Tang Kingdom is a country in the eastern part of Shenzhou.

The Tang Kingdom was very large, divided into five regions: Xichuan, Nanling, Zhongzhou, Beiyuan, and Donghuang.

Yunxia Sect is a lower-level sect in the Nanling area. In the cultivation world of Tang Kingdom, there is a very clear classification of sect levels.

Leaving aside the sects in other regions, let's just talk about the Southern Ridge.

The dominant power in the Southern Ridge is the Supreme Response Sect, and all sects in the Southern Ridge must obey its orders.

The Supreme Response Sect is also known as a superior sect. Below the Supreme Response Sect,

There are also four intermediate sects: Cloud Sect, Sword Sect, Dao Sect, and Flower Sect.

These four sects are the four strongest mid-level sects in Nanling, while Yunxia Sect is a lower-level sect within the territory of Yun Sect.

In other words, Yunzong is the superior of Yunxiazong, but these sects only have a nominal subordinate relationship and are not actually in a superior-subordinate relationship.

Each sect is independent. As long as you pay your offerings to your superior sect every certain period of time as required, the superior sect will not interfere unless there is a major issue.

Of course, there are definitely more than just these sects in Nanling. There are also heretical sects in Nanling. These heretical sects are natural enemies of the immortal sects, and they fight each other openly and secretly. However, because heretical cultivators are too cruel, they are not recognized by the cultivation world. Therefore, their power is not as great as that of the immortal sects, and they can only hide in the shadows.

Within the Yun Sect's sphere of influence, the Yun Sect is undoubtedly the strongest. However, the Yun Sect's position is not static. If the Yun Sect's power declines in the future, then lower-level sects can challenge higher-level sects according to the rules of the cultivation world. If they win, they can dethrone the Yun Sect's dominant position in this region.

What matters most in the cultivation world? It's cultivation resources, of course, and the amount of cultivation resources you have depends on your status.

Not all sects are qualified to be called superior, intermediate, and inferior. Within the sphere of influence of the Cloud Sect, there are more than a dozen sects of varying sizes.

However, only four sects were recognized by the Cloud Sect and could be called lower-level sects; the rest could only be called second-rate.

The four subordinate sects within the Yunzong's sphere of influence are Yunxia Sect, Xixia Sect, Yanxia Sect, and Zixia Sect.

These four sects have the largest territories within the Cloud Sect's sphere of influence and possess a series of privileges that other sects do not have. Of course, if the Cloud Mist Sect's strength declines one day, it can also be replaced by other insignificant sects.

Furthermore, the sects in these regions undergo a reshuffling every so often.

Every five hundred years, the Nanling Mountains hold a competition for intermediate sects, which can be attended by all intermediate sects. The top four sects will receive an imperial edict from the Supreme Response Sect. The same applies to the Yun Sect's territory. Every hundred years, a competition for lower-level sects will be held.

The Yunxia Sect has held this position for over a thousand years. If Yun Tian can successfully break through to the Four Extremes Secret Realm, then the Yunxia Sect will gain the qualification to challenge the Yun Sect, but that's all it will be—the qualification.

Furthermore, the territories of all intermediate and lower-level sects are fixed. If you are successfully challenged by another sect, you will have to move out of this area and rebuild your sect elsewhere.

Because of this set of rules in the cultivation world, the relationships between sects are not very good. For example, the Cloud Mist Sect often has friction with the other three sects, and it also has friction with other second-rate sects.

Furthermore, Lin Qingyou was not a cultivator who achieved immortality in this era, nor was she from the Tang Kingdom, so she herself did not know anything about the situation in this region of the Tang Kingdom.

Ye Liuyun had to acquire a lot of knowledge from the Yunxia Sect himself, and there was a lot he needed to know after becoming a formal disciple.

It's necessary to understand which sects are hostile, which sects you have a relatively friendly relationship with, what taboos exist, and what things you need to be aware of.

Because once you become a formal disciple, you may frequently go out on missions, and cultivation sects won't support you for no reason.

When necessary, you may have to pay the price with your life.

However, there is a strict rule in the cultivation world: the cultivation world must not interfere with the lives of mortals in the secular world, nor may it disturb mortals at will.

Even if there is a need to enter secular towns, one must conceal one's identity, not flaunt one's presence, and not attack ordinary people without cause.

Cultivators have an obligation to help mortals and resolve various problems that mortals cannot handle, such as demonic scourges and evil paths.

In various parts of the Divine Continent, besides humans, there are also demons. These demons are the natural enemies of humans. They live in deep mountains and swamps. If you are unlucky enough to encounter a demon, you will almost certainly die.

As for unorthodox paths, once they appear in the sight of immortal sects, it is no small matter, and there will most likely be a large number of casualties.

Moreover, although the heretical path is also a form of cultivation, they have no scruples, act recklessly, are capricious, and slaughter mortals, which is very common among heretical cultivators.

How do you define a cultivator as a heretic? It's very simple: anyone who doesn't follow the rules of the immortal path belongs to the heretic path.

They are no different from ordinary cultivators in normal times; the only way to distinguish them is through their behavior.

The Immortal Path has a wanted list. Generally, those on the wanted list are evil cultivators. Immortal cultivators can obtain a bounty from the Immortal Alliance for killing them.

The leader of the Nanling Immortal Alliance is naturally the Supreme Response Sect.

This situation of one dominant force also has some drawbacks. What are these drawbacks? In the cultivation history of Nanling, there have been many sects that were originally immortal forces, but were labeled as evil by the Immortal Alliance and then wiped out.

In fact, many sects are aware that this is something that higher-level sects deliberately create to solidify their own position.

For example, the Yunzong sect was preceded by the Tianzong sect, which was labeled as a heretical sect by the Taishang Ganyingjiao sect and was besieged and destroyed by the cultivation world of Nanling.

However, this Heavenly Sect did not engage in any evil practices. The only problem was that they concealed the fact that they had multiple cultivators at the Transformation Realm.

Under normal circumstances, a mid-level sect can only have one cultivator at the Transformation Realm, and that cultivator must be recorded.

So don't think that higher-level sects will allow your power to expand continuously. Once you reach a certain level, they will suppress you. This is the true nature of the cultivation world.

After learning about these things, Ye Liuyun began to feel uncomfortable.

Fortunately, Ye Liuyun wasn't a little girl. She knew very well that there was always a dark side to any world with people. If she didn't want to be controlled by others, she had to become stronger. There was no other way.

Chapter 41 Emergency Assembly

Ye Liuyun was sitting in the Yunxia Sect's library, reading historical documents about the cultivation world of Nanling.

"This? Master, is this the real cultivation world? Behind this seemingly glamorous facade, I feel it's full of filth?" Ye Liuyun closed the book in his hand and asked with a deep gaze.

"Alas! It's always been like this. Every cultivation world is inseparable from conspiracies and tricks. To truly rely solely on one's own abilities to compete for that one and only spot to become an immortal is simply a pipe dream," Lin Qingyou said, shaking her head.

She's been through it all; she must have experienced a lot of hardship. However, Lin Qingyou never tells Ye Liuyun about her past.

"Well, looking at it this way, the cultivation method you taught me is indeed a path that doesn't require competition, it's just that it takes a long time," Ye Liuyun sighed.

The Eternal Green Technique does not follow the orthodox path to immortality. Ye Liuyun does not need to compete with anyone. She only needs to cultivate quietly, and when her physical body becomes a saint, she can ascend directly.

"The sect is holding an emergency assembly. All inner and outer disciples still within the sect's territory are requested to assemble at the training ground. No one may fail to do so, or they will be severely punished." Just as the two were talking, Ye Liuyun heard the command from the Yunxia Sect's higher-ups.

And judging from the looks of it, something big must have happened, otherwise they wouldn't be in such a hurry.

"Huh? What big thing happened?" Ye Liuyun stood up in confusion.

Upon hearing the news, the other disciples of the Library Pavilion rushed to the martial arts arena, and Ye Liuyun also hurriedly followed the crowd.

By the way, more than two months have passed since he started learning. In just two months, Ye Liuyun has been able to easily pull off this outfit. People are really good at adapting.

However, by adapting to women's clothing, Ye Liuyun has taken another step forward on the path of womanhood, adding one point to his female depravity.

As soon as the order was given, the atmosphere in the Cloud Mist Sect became incredibly oppressive. No one knew what this emergency assembly was for, but it certainly wasn't anything good.

After Ye Liuyun arrived at the martial arts arena, she quickly looked around and soon spotted Lin Aoxue.

Lin Aoxue's punishment period hadn't ended yet, but the sect's emergency assembly allowed Yun Yun to pardon Lin Aoxue ahead of schedule, since there was only a little over half a month left of punishment.

"Aoxue." Ye Liuyun called out to Lin Aoxue with great joy.

When Lin Aoxue arrived, she was also searching for Ye Liuyun. Upon seeing Ye Liuyun, she immediately ran over.

"Ah, my sister, it feels like three autumns have passed since I last saw her." Lin Aoxue ran up to Ye Liuyun and hugged her tightly.

"What do you mean one month? It was clearly two months. By the way, did your punishment end early?" Ye Liuyun asked with a smile, his arm around Lin Aoxue's waist.

"Yes, otherwise I would have been locked up for more than ten days. That Wind Sword Valley is simply a torturous place. But thanks to the pills you gave me, otherwise I would have suffered terribly." Lin Aoxue's voice became much softer when she talked about the pills.

Ye Liuyun smiled smugly. The two understood each other without saying a word, there was no need to dwell on the matter of the pills for too long.

"Then do you know why we had to assemble?" Ye Liuyun asked.

"Oh, a fight is about to break out..." Lin Aoxue quickly explained the reason for the emergency assembly.

The Yunxia Sect disciples discovered a spirit stone vein in the Liuyang Mountains and occupied the area. Unfortunately, it was discovered by another sect, which was an affiliated force of the Zixia Sect.

Unable to defeat the disciples of the Yunxia Sect, they immediately reported the matter to the Zixia Sect. Then, the cultivators from both sides started fighting over the spirit stone mine.

Once a fight breaks out, they'll definitely call for reinforcements from both sides. This spirit stone mine is a huge source of profit, so it's no small matter. Therefore, after receiving the request for help from the other side, Yunxia Sect immediately summoned all its disciples.

"So that's how it is." Ye Liuyun understood.

"Okay, stay close to me later, we'll move together," Lin Aoxue reminded her.

Ye Liuyun nodded.

Soon, high-ranking members of the Yunxia Sect appeared on the high platform.

"Disciples, enough with the small talk. Our Yunxia Sect has discovered a spirit stone vein in the Liuyang Mountains, but it has been discovered by the neighboring Zixia Sect. They are not following the rule of first come, first served and are trying to forcibly seize it. They have already injured some of our Yunxia Sect disciples. The sect's deacons and a few elders have already gone to provide support."

"This mission is life-threatening, but it concerns the dignity and interests of the sect, so everyone must go. However, this is a collective mission for the sect, and all participating disciples will receive sect rewards upon completion. Let's move out," Yun Yun commanded.

As soon as these words were spoken, the disciples at the Spirit River Realm immediately summoned their flying magic treasures and, led by Yun Ling and the others, flew towards the Six Yang Mountains, quickly disappearing from everyone's sight.

As for the disciples at the Spirit Stream Realm, Yun Yun personally led them there, since they couldn't fly yet.

Yun Yun summoned a magical flying ship.

"You shall follow me and board the ship," Yun Yun gestured.

Ye Liuyun and the others quickly boarded the ship. After more than a hundred Lingxi Realm disciples boarded, Yun Yun drove the ship at a steady speed toward the Liuyang Mountain Range. After they left the sect, the sect's protective array was also opened.

With Yun Tian overseeing the Yunxia Sect, nothing will happen.

The new recruits on the spaceship were all very nervous. They were about to fight the enemy, and people would die. Many of them lacked practical combat experience. Sending them to the battlefield was tantamount to sending new recruits to fight.

"You don't need to worry too much. I know you lack practical experience, so I won't send you to the center of the battlefield. You'll fight the enemy on the outer perimeter and don't go near the inner perimeter," Yun Yun said to everyone.

The inner perimeter is the battlefield for cultivators at the Spirit River Realm and above; if disciples at the Spirit Stream Realm go there, they'll just be cannon fodder.

These hundred-plus disciples haven't even matured yet, so it's impossible to send them to their deaths.

Even so, many disciples were still extremely worried.

"Aoxue, don't stay here. Your sister will be fine with me here. As my personal disciple and the future sect leader, you must take the lead and make contributions to the sect." Yun Yun said, glancing at Lin Aoxue standing next to Ye Liuyun.

"Huh?" Lin Aoxue wanted to say something.

However, Ye Liuyun stopped him.

"Aoxue, you go first. Be careful. Oh, and take these things with you. Read the instructions carefully on the way." Ye Liuyun secretly slipped some things to Lin Aoxue and then told her to go ahead.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Aoxue heard Ye Liuyun say this.

"Alright, I'll head over now. Be careful," Lin Aoxue instructed.

"Don't worry, I guarantee nothing will happen." Ye Liuyun smiled slightly.

After speaking, Lin Aoxue rode her flying sword, left the magical artifact spaceship, and disappeared into the horizon.

Ye Liuyun knew that Lin Aoxue's position was not guaranteed; she needed the approval of most people in the entire sect to have a chance of becoming the sect leader.

"Little girl, you're very good. You're much more sensible than Aoxue," Yunyun praised Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun smiled awkwardly. It wasn't that Lin Aoxue was being unreasonable; it was that in Lin Aoxue's mind, Ye Liuyun's safety came first, and the sect came second.

Chapter 42 Two Conflicts

The magical flying ship carrying over a hundred Lingxi Realm disciples of the Yunxia Sect was only about half the speed of a Linghe Realm cultivator flying on a magical artifact, so they would definitely lag far behind the advance team.

This also gives these newly initiated disciples some time to adjust their state and prepare for the battle.

"Miss Ye, aren't you afraid?"

Ye Liuyun stood at the bow of the ship, gazing into the distance, appearing very calm.

After Lin Aoxue left, Xiao Hansheng was the only familiar face on the ship. Seeing Ye Liuyun so calm, he couldn't help but go over and ask her a question.

After all, the other disciples all had extremely heavy expressions on their faces, worried about whether they could come back alive, while Ye Liuyun did not seem to have such worries.

Ye Liuyun wasn't worried, that was for sure. She was immortal, so how could she be afraid of death if she couldn't die?