The fierce battle at Golden Light Peak has concluded. Witnessed by thousands of cultivators from both factions, Lu Yiye, a disciple of the Blood Sect with a cultivation level of Spirit Stream Stage Layer 5, fought 43 battles against the Myriad Demon Ridge faction without a single defeat. In the final battle, he even killed a Saintess of the Sacred Fire Sect who had crippled her Spirit Apertures and fallen from Spirit Stream Stage Layer 7.
The news quickly spread through various channels across the entire Spirit Stream Battlefield and to the Nine Provinces.
The world was astonished!
A mere Spirit Stream Stage Layer 5 cultivation was not usually taken seriously by those great figures, but the deeds accomplished by this Layer 5 cultivator forced them to pay attention.
The good news was that although Lu Yiye won in the end, he was also critically wounded and on the verge of death. It was uncertain if he would survive this ordeal.
In Cangming Mountain, Elder Tang, who had been waiting at the Cangming Mountain main sect, was stunned when he heard the news. Recalling the scruffy boy who had just opened his first Spirit Aperture and was taken as his disciple half a year ago, and comparing him to the astonishing feats he had just accomplished, Elder Tang almost wondered if they were the same person.
Reaching Layer 5 in half a year was already incredible. However, extraordinary encounters could always explain such rapid progress. The Spirit Stream Battlefield was full of such fortuitous encounters.
But killing so many Layer 6 cultivators with a Layer 5 cultivation was somewhat unbelievable. When he had taken the young fellow in, he hadn't seen such great potential in him.
Nevertheless, the battle at Golden Light Peak once again pushed the Blood Sect of Bing Province, which had been silent for decades, into the spotlight. The Myriad Demon Ridge faction had originally thought this banner would fall immediately, but now it seemed to be showing signs of resurgence.
How could they allow this? Therefore, less than an hour after the news of the Golden Light Peak battle spread, many Myriad Demon Ridge sects issued a command to their disciples. If Lu Yiye didn't survive, then so be it; the Blood Sect would still be destined for eradication. But if he survived this ordeal, they were to eradicate him by any means necessary whenever they encountered him in the Spirit Stream Battlefield, provided it was within the bounds of battlefield rules.
Such a person needed to be eliminated early; otherwise, it would be difficult once he grew stronger. The Myriad Demon Ridge faction had suffered a similar loss decades ago and would not repeat the same mistake.
Bing Province, Danxin Sect's main headquarters.
As a second-grade sect, Danxin Sect undoubtedly possessed a very strong foundation. Decades ago, it even had hopes of becoming a first-grade sect, but a major battle caused heavy losses among its powerhouses, leading to a drop in its grade. It had only barely recovered in the past few years.
At this moment, in the Danxin Sect's deliberation hall, many high-ranking members were gathered. Most of them sat with closed eyes, remaining silent. Only one middle-aged man was speaking about the various aspects of the Golden Light Peak battle. This person was Yu Guanjia, a Vice Sect Master of the Danxin Sect, holding a high and influential position, and he himself was a Divine Sea Stage cultivator. His tone was calm and his account objective. In just a few simple sentences, he recounted the entire sequence of events.
Everyone present had their own channels, so although they couldn't freely enter the Spirit Stream Battlefield, the Golden Light Peak battle had been so widely publicized that they had already heard about it.
After Yu Guanjia finished speaking, he continued, "In this Golden Light Peak battle, two of our sect's disciples also participated: Li Baxian and Feng Yuechan! These two disciples serve as the Garrison Commander and Deputy Commander of our sect's station in the Spirit Stream Battlefield. They left their post without orders, disregarded the foundation of our sect, and violated sect rules. The Sect Master is currently in seclusion. How should this matter be handled? I ask everyone to discuss and come up with a solution."
An elder frowned and said, "The Garrison Commander and Deputy Commander leaving their post together is too serious a matter. If other hostile sects took advantage of this to invade, wouldn't hundreds of years of accumulation for our Danxin Sect turn into nothing? If other disciples follow their example, what future would our Danxin Sect have? They must be severely punished!"
Immediately, several people agreed.
Another person said, "Regarding the Blood Sect matter, Li Baxian was so impulsive. It seems he can't be truly reined in. As for Feng Yuechan..." As he spoke, he looked up at a dignified woman opposite him. "Yuechan grew up under our watchful eyes. The girl is well-behaved and sensible; she wouldn't usually make mistakes. She was probably misled by Li Baxian!"
"Precisely, Yuechan is the most obedient, and no one has dared to invade our sect's station for over ten years. Yuechan has also rendered great service. It's inevitable for a young person to make minor mistakes occasionally."
"However, she still violated sect rules. How about this: order her to immediately go into seclusion and advance to the Cloud River Stage as soon as possible. She has stayed in the Spirit Stream Stage for too long."
"That's excellent!"
"As for Li Baxian... order him to immediately return to the main sect to report for duty without delay. Subsequent punishment will be decided based on his attitude."
Several people, one after another, clearly laid out the arrangements for the two disciples who had violated sect rules. However, the treatment for the two was worlds apart. Feng Yuechan received protection, while Li Baxian was treated as if he were a stepchild, unloved by anyone.
Yu Guanjia turned to the dignified woman and asked, "What do you think, Junior Sister Qiu?"
The woman stood up, held her hands clasped in front of her chest, and walked towards the hall exit, without uttering a single word from beginning to end.
Yu Guanjia hastily told the others, "You can discuss the remaining matters among yourselves." He then strode out, chasing after her.
A moment later, in mid-air, he walked alongside Junior Sister Qiu, his expression troubled. "Don't be upset, Junior Sister. The Sect Master is in seclusion. As the sect's Seal Holder and coordinator of Spirit Stream Battlefield affairs, I cannot simply ignore Li Baxian and Yuechan's violation of sect rules. One of these two children is your own flesh and blood, and though the other grew up under your care, their generation is the same as ours. You and I both see Yuechan's affection for Li Baxian. Their difference in generation makes it unsuitable for them to be together. Perhaps we can use this opportunity to separate them. You are Yuechan's mother; why don't you persuade her to advance to the Cloud River Stage as soon as possible? Her remaining in the Spirit Stream Stage like this is not beneficial for her future prospects, and our Danxin Sect would lose a pillar of talent in the future."
Junior Sister Qiu stopped, turned to look at Yu Guanjia, and said calmly, "Generation? I recall you took a new concubine half a year ago, Senior Brother. In terms of generation, wouldn't it be appropriate for that young girl to call you 'Grandfather'?"
Yu Guanjia's face flushed red. "How can that be compared?"
The woman's face turned cold. "The Sect Master is not here, so you call the shots within the sect. I don't care what you do. But if I find out anyone dares to secretly harm Li Baxian, don't blame me for disregarding our fellow sect member's bond!"
With that, she flicked her sleeve and departed!
Yu Guanjia calmly watched her disappearing back, his hands clenched beneath his wide sleeves, his expression gradually turning severe.
Half an hour later, a command was issued from the Danxin Sect's main headquarters, ordering Deputy Garrison Commander Li Baxian to return to the sect immediately, without delay!
However, news soon arrived that Li Baxian was currently in an intense battle with Yan Xing, the second-ranked cultivator on the Spirit Stream Leaderboard, and was completely unable to disengage.
Meanwhile, at the Righteous Qi Sect's main headquarters, a group of Cloud River Stage cultivators, with nothing to do, were gathered for gambling.
The plump Pang Dahai was the dealer, and a group of fellow disciples eager for the game placed bets from all sides, the table piled high with glistening spirit stones.
The largest pile was in front of Pang Dahai, and judging by his cheerful expression, he had clearly won a considerable amount.
He suddenly turned to a mustached cultivator and asked, "Senior Brother Leshan, have you heard about a major event that happened in the Spirit Stream Battlefield these past few days?"
The mustached Leshan was only focused on the cards in his hand and paid no attention to anything else, so he casually replied, "What major event could possibly happen in the Spirit Stream Battlefield?"
Pang Dahai then recounted the Battle of Golden Light Peak. The group of Cloud River Stage cultivators, who had been gambling for several days, listened in astonishment, each exclaiming in surprise.
Pang Dahai chuckled, "It's interesting, actually. That young man at Layer 5, Senior Brother Leshan, you probably know him."
Leshan raised an eyebrow. "I know him? Who is it?"
"Half a year ago, in Evil Moon Valley, the one taken as a disciple by Elder Tang of the Blood Sect."
The mustached Leshan thought for a moment, then looked extremely surprised. "That Lu Yiye?"
"That's him."
"No way?" Leshan frowned. "Are you sure you're not mistaken? He still had some impression of that young fellow named Lu Yiye, especially since he was taken as a disciple by Elder Tang, and because of his 'Single Leaf' talent. The moniker 'Lu Yiye' (Lu Single Leaf) had actually originated from him. But how was this possible? A 'Single Leaf' talent, Layer 5 cultivation in half a year, and then defeating all 43 challengers from Myriad Demon Ridge sects at Golden Light Peak until they had no spirit left to fight..."
"He's already been taken back to the Blood Sect. We don't know if he's dead or alive, but as long as there's a breath in him, with Senior Sister Shui Yuan's methods, he can certainly be saved."
Pang Dahai looked meaningfully at Leshan. "And that kid seems to care a lot about his 'Single Leaf' moniker. I heard a guy from Myriad Demon Ridge called him 'Fellow Daoist Single Leaf,' and he was chopped to death for it! Given the potential this kid has shown, once he advances to the Cloud River Stage... Heh heh, Senior Brother Leshan, take care of yourself!"
Leshan's expression turned somewhat grim, but he then sneered, "Nonsense, why would I be afraid of him? Let him survive first. Deal the cards, deal the cards..."
Pang Dahai said no more and was about to deal the cards when a powerful spiritual energy fluctuation suddenly struck from outside. Before the cards could be dealt, the roof was ripped off.
A group of Cloud River Stage cultivators looked up dumbfounded, only to see over a dozen figures encircling the area in mid-air. The True Lake Stage Martial Uncle leading them glared at them with fiery eyes.
"Discipline Hall!" someone shouted, and the crowd scattered in an uproar.
The True Lake Stage powerhouse gritted his teeth. "Openly gambling! The integrity of our Righteous Qi Sect is being corrupted by you lot. Seize them all!"
A vast net descended from the sky, sealing off the area. Every single gambler gathered there was caught, none of them escaping, all firmly ensnared.
Half an hour later, screams echoed from the Discipline Hall, utterly shrill. Righteous Qi Sect cultivators passing by heard them and were filled with dread.
New disciples who had recently joined turned pale. Their slightly older senior brothers cautioned them, "From now on, if you encounter those plump fellows in the sect, stay far away. They are a cancer to our Righteous Qi Sect. Don't let them lead you astray."
The new disciples nodded vigorously.
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