NFBE Chapter 342 - 278: Pill Business
Chapter 342 - 278: Pill Business
These were the kinds of conflicts that festered during times of peace.
Fang Yun considered that when the Celestial Cloud Sect eventually grew strong enough to take action against the Celestial Demon Sect, the Black Ghost Cave would most likely become an obstacle.
The Black Ghost Cave had conflicts with both the Celestial Cloud Sect and the Celestial Demon Sect, but their conflict with the Celestial Cloud Sect was undoubtedly more significant.
It was entirely possible that when they finally moved against the Celestial Demon Sect, not only the Demon Spirit Sect but also the Black Ghost Cave would step in to help their enemy.
Fang Yun pondered this for a moment before setting the thought aside.
That was still a long way off.
He hadn’t even reached the peak of mid-stage Foundation Establishment, so there was no need to dwell on it.
Back in his cabin, he soon began to cultivate.
He didn’t need to pilot the Spirit Ship, as Bai Qinying and another elder surnamed Lin were at the helm.
This elder from Battle Peak had reached Foundation Establishment less than five years ago. He wasn’t very old either, just in his early forties.
All three elders leading the group this time were quite young.
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At the border between the territories of the Vast Sea Sect and Star Moon Valley.
On a stretch of rocky ground, boulders of all sizes were scattered about.
A medium-sized Spirit Ship descended and landed.
Bai Qinying was the first to disembark from the Spirit Ship.
"Looks like we’re the first to arrive this time."
Aside from their group, the rocky ground was empty.
In previous Four Sects’ Trials, it was usually either the Vast Sea Sect or Star Moon Valley that arrived first.
Fang Yun and Elder Lin landed right behind her, followed by the twenty-five Inner Sect Disciples.
"All of you, find a spot in this area to meditate and rest," Bai Qinying said to the disciples behind her, gesturing to an open space.
"Yes, Elder."
They didn’t have to wait long.
The Vast Sea Sect’s Spirit Ship arrived.
An old man was the first to disembark.
Fang Yun had seen this elder before, during his own Four Sects’ Trial. The man had been the Vast Sea Sect’s lead elder then, and it appeared he was again this time.
Back then, he had been at Late-stage Foundation Establishment. His aura now was that of the peak of the late stage, but he still hadn’t crossed into the true Peak of Foundation Establishment.
"Niece Bai, your master didn’t come this time?" Luo Yiyang asked as he walked up to Bai Qinying.
"That’s right, Uncle Luo. I am leading the team for this Four Sects’ Trial," Bai Qinying replied with a nod.
Luo Yiyang sensed Bai Qinying’s aura and remarked, "No wonder your master felt confident letting you lead. You’ve already broken through to Late-stage Foundation Establishment."
For the Four Sects’ Trial, the lead elders from each major sect were typically at Late-stage Foundation Establishment.
The other two accompanying elders were more often in the early stages of Foundation Establishment.
"As expected of an Abnormal Spirit Root Cultivator," Luo Yiyang couldn’t help but remark. ’If I had an Abnormal Spirit Root,’ he thought, ’I probably wouldn’t be stuck at the peak of Late-stage Foundation Establishment right now.’
"What’s the latest on the Celestial Demon Sect’s movements?" Luo Yiyang quickly asked.
Their sects maintained regular communication with one another.
The last information they had received was that the Celestial Demon Sect had reduced its activities, and as long as no major problems arose, the Four Sects’ Trial could proceed as planned.
But Luo Yiyang wasn’t aware of the latest situation.
"The Celestial Demon Sect has gone completely quiet. I expect they’ll lay low for some time."
"That’s good," Luo Yiyang said with genuine sincerity.
The destruction of the Celestial Cloud Sect was the last thing they wanted to see.
Core Formation Sects like theirs were already scarce within the Qionglin Domain, and losing the Celestial Cloud Sect would indirectly impact their own situation.
If the Celestial Cloud Sect encountered real trouble, they would all try to find a way to provide support—though whether they could actually help was another matter entirely.
After all, their own circumstances weren’t much better than the Celestial Cloud Sect’s.
Helping the Celestial Cloud Sect would likely impact them as well, so unless the sect was facing a true crisis, they generally wouldn’t offer aid.
"Your Supreme Elder Miao’s breakthrough to Core Formation was well-timed. Once she reaches mid-stage Core Formation, your Celestial Cloud Sect will be even more stable." Luo Yiyang was clearly envious as he spoke of Miao Qinghong.
They all knew that Miao Qinghong was a true Sword Cultivator.
A Sword Cultivator at Early-stage Core Formation already possessed extraordinary combat prowess. Once she reached the mid-stage, she would surely be far more powerful than the current Sect Leader of the Celestial Cloud Sect.
As they spoke, Luo Yiyang’s gaze soon shifted to Fang Yun.
He had noticed Fang Yun the moment he disembarked.
Among the other sects, two elders from the Celestial Cloud Sect were particularly well-known: one was Miao Qinghong, who had successfully reached Core Formation, and the other was Fang Yun!
Luo Yiyang had a vivid memory of Fang Yun from thirty-nine years ago.
He remembered it clearly: Fang Yun had taken first place in the Four Sects’ Trial and even broken a record. Back then, Fang Yun hadn’t even reached the Qi Refining Tenth Layer.
Now, Fang Yun was already at mid-stage Foundation Establishment. For a cultivator with Five Spirit Roots to advance so quickly, it meant the Celestial Cloud Sect had invested a massive amount of resources in him.
In Luo Yiyang’s opinion, it was completely worth it!
Setting aside Fang Yun’s Seven-Aperture Exquisite Body, his talent for both Artifact Refining and Alchemy alone made him worth the investment.
"Niece Bai, is Elder Fang part of your Battle Peak?" Luo Yiyang asked.
He was on good terms with Feng Tianrui, which was why he addressed Bai Qinying as a junior. He had originally intended to address Fang Yun as "Fellow Daoist Fang," but then considered that might create an awkward dynamic between Bai Qinying and Fang Yun. So, he simply addressed Fang Yun by his title, "Elder."
Using a sect title bypassed any issues of seniority.
"He is not."
"That’s what I thought. Within your Celestial Cloud Sect’s Four Peaks, Three Halls, and two institutes, Elder Fang would either be an elder of Dan Cloud Peak or Artifact Casting Peak. It seemed unlikely he would be assigned to your Battle Peak."
Bai Qinying heard his remark and explained.
"Although Elder Fang is not an elder of Battle Peak, he achieved outstanding results in a previous Four Sects’ Trial, so he is accompanying us this time."