Chapter 65: Chapter 55 – Mastery of Symbol Making Skills, Great Perfection (Two-in-One) Seeking Continued Reading_2
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After a while, a distant and mellow tolling of a bell echoed, ringing nine times. Above the distant sky of the Inner Sect, a beam of light suddenly appeared, followed by the massive projection of Green Jade Zen Ren, appearing in the sky.
Dressed in a green Taoist robe, his hair and eyebrows all white, he bore an immortal and respectable appearance, exuding a natural dignity without anger.
This projection was even more oppressive than the massive Evil Spirit that emerged previously in Qing Yun City. It was said that Green Jade Zen Ren’s cultivation had reached the Golden Core Perfection, just one step away from the Nascent Soul stage. If he reached it, the power of the Liu Yun sect would greatly increase.
“This must be the Sect Master’s Green Jade Treasure Mirror. Legend has it that it can project real images to enhance his own power. The mirror light can discern truth from falsehood. If one is illuminated by the mirror light, their body will freeze instantly, making it a precious treasure.” At this time, a Spirit Farmer said excitedly while looking at the giant projection.
Lin Yi had heard about Green Jade Zen Ren. The reason he received this title was because of the power of the Green Jade Treasure Mirror. From the effects of it, it seemed very similar to the Sky Mirror in “Swordsman of Shu Mountain”.
However, it wouldn’t be as powerful as this Spirit Farmer suggested. There must be some constraints. Otherwise, Green Jade Zen Ren would have already become the top person below the Nascent Soul stage.
“Everyone, stay quiet and listen carefully to the teachings of the Sect Master.” At this moment, Meng Le Min spoke slowly, looking at the projection in the sky with awe on his face.
Green Jade Zen Ren slowly looked into the distance and said softly, “Where are the disciples of Liu Yun!”
“Paying homage to the Sect Master.” At this time, whether in the Inner Sect or the Outer Sect, even the disciples of the Liu Yun Sect in the distant Qing Yun City, all simultaneously saluted the projection of Green Jade Zen Ren, the shouts piercing the sky.
Green Jade Zen Ren let out a long sigh, “Today’s sect-wide meeting is to discuss one matter: the recent disturbances caused by the Evil Spirits that have disrupted the peace of Liu Yun Sect. Many innocent cultivators tragically perished under the Evil Spirits; close to ten thousand people died tragically within Qing Yun City, and nearly a thousand disciples of the Outer Sect of Liu Yun Sect were consumed by the Evil Spirits…”
As he spoke, the scenes in the projection suddenly changed, displaying the chaotic scenes of the disturbances by the Evil Spirits. All these were unbearable sights.
Many cultivators were inhabited by Evil Spirits and consumed till only empty shells were left, even children and pregnant women suffered. The sight was unbearable to watch, it was simply a bloody hell.
These scenes made one’s scalp tingle and body tremble. It felt as though your whole heart was being held tightly by a giant hand, making it difficult to breathe.
Lin Yi looked at these images, a deep chill rising in his heart. Compared to Qing Yun city, the Outer Sect Spiritual Field Plantation Area seemed like a paradise. Evil Spirits truly were the source of evil.
With these images, prompts of increasing fury kept emerging in front of his eyes.
“After a thorough investigation, we have confirmed that this chaos caused by the Evil Spirits was orchestrated by our sect’s sworn enemy, the Xuan Yin Sect.
They created these hellish scenes as a birthday gift for their elder…”
“Such a brutal event, just for a birthday celebration. Disciples of Liu Yun Sect, are you willing to let your families and friends be consumed by Evil Spirits, becoming a birthday present for others? ‘
“We are not willing.” At this moment, a roar filled the sky, filled with boundless anger.
“So, shall we fight or make peace with the Xuan Yin Sect!”
Rising cries for war echoed across the Liu Yun Sect, even the Loose Cultivators in Qing Yun City couldn’t help but let out similar cries for war.
“Good, in the name of the Grand Master of Liu Yun, I hereby declare war against the Xuan Yin Sect. One month from now, we will launch the expedition. From this moment, all disciples willing to join the expedition can register in the War Hall. Rewards for merits earned in battle will be doubled. Everyone can choose one cultivation technique and one spell, and receive a magic artifact. Outer Sect Spirit Farmers will be exempted from five years of rent. For the Outer Sect…”
Green Jade Zen Ren officially issued the war proclamation, and for the disciples who join the expedition, he offered various rewards. The Outer Sect Spirit Farmers were excited; they could acquire a cultivation technique and a spell, receive a magic artifact, and even have five years of rent exemptions, benefits enticing enough to move many people.
One year’s harvest from an acre of field equates to 700 catties of Spirit Grain, from ten acres one can get 7000 catties. This translates to about 4900 catties of Spirit Rice, which based on the purchasing price of two Spiritual Pearls per catty, one can obtain 98 Spirit Stones a year, and almost 500 in five years.
Although Lin Yi didn’t exactly feel a sense of belonging to the Liu Yun Sect, he was a human full of emotions after all. The words of Green Jade Zen Ren just now made him feel his blood boil slightly.
He also had a basic understanding of the Xuan Yin Sect, a Ghost Cultivation
Sect known for their control over Evil Spirits in the Cultivation World. Evil
Spirits couldn’t appear out of nowhere, they required the creation of strong resentment. Slaughter has become a common matter for the Xuan Yin Sect.
After the disappearance of Green Jade Zen Ren’s projection, Meng Le Min
clapped his hands, “Alright, everyone, go back. The battlefield is merciless,
please make your choices wisely after calming down.”
Many Spirit Farmers saluted him showing their gratitude. Earlier, they were completely overwhelmed by anger, but after calming down, they could imagine how dangerous it would be to participate in the crusade against the Xuan Yin Sect.
Even the chaos caused by the Evil Spirits orchestrated by the Xuan Yin Sect was terrifying enough, so who knows what the battlefield would be like. It would probably be like entering the nest of Evil Spirits.
But the temptation to participate in the crusade was too great. They toil in the fields all year round, and only get nearly thirty Spirit Stones for ten acres of land..
