Chapter 208: Chapter 208: Fully Confronting the Myriad Swords Sect
"Qiushui Shishu?"
The Ice Phoenix looked at the little Fire Dragon with curious eyes and asked, "Why is the master in such a hurry? Is she very important to him?"
The little Fire Dragon immediately replied respectfully, "Phoenix sister, she is the little Shimei of the Sect Leader and several elders of the Ancient Divine Sect. She is also the master’s Shishu in the Ancient Divine Sect."
The little Wolf Cub continued respectfully, "Phoenix sister, the master thinks very highly of his Shishu. He not only provides the Pill Formula but also personally guides her in Alchemy."
"No wonder the master is so anxious." The Ice Phoenix slightly furrowed her eyebrows, her eyes flashing with a peculiar look.
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Ancient Peak.
Gu Chenfeng and Zuo Qingyang, along with a few others, controlled their swords to the square.
Seeing Celestial Monarch Xing just coming out of the great hall, Gu Chenfeng hurriedly said, "Great Elder, Qiushui Shishu has had an accident."
"Little Shimei is in trouble?" Celestial Monarch Xing’s smile instantly changed dramatically as he anxiously asked, "Wasn’t Little Shimei supposed to come back with you? What happened?"
Zuo Qingyang shook his head and said, "Great Elder, Qiushui Shishu did not return."
Gu Chenfeng furrowed his brow slightly and said solemnly, "Yesterday at noon, during the gathering, Qiushui Shishu and Yanran Shishu went back to the sect first, but she has yet to return."
"Could it be that someone captured Little Shimei, aiming for the Refining Technique?" Celestial Monarch Xing guessed in panic.
Gu Chenfeng nodded and said, "It is highly probable."
"Gu Chenfeng, Zuo Qingyang, you must immediately lead the disciples to search! I will go report to the Sect Leader!" Celestial Monarch Xing said, urgently and distraught, before turning around and rushing into the great hall.
Celestial Monarch Xing shouted in extreme panic, "Sect Leader, Little Shimei is in trouble! There’s been an accident!"
"Senior brother and senior sister, quickly gather the disciples; I will head to the gathering first." Gu Chenfeng said solemnly, immediately flying towards the gathering by sword.
Zuo Qingyang and three others immediately went to gather the disciples of the Ancient Divine Sect.
Gu Chenfeng summoned his spiritual ship while transmitting a message, "Ice Phoenix, Candle Dragon, accompany me immediately to the gathering."
The next second.
The Ice Phoenix and little Fire Dragon had already flashed onto the spiritual ship.
Gu Chenfeng’s face was grim as he coldly said, "On the way from the Ancient Divine Sect to the gathering, it is all possible that Shishu encountered trouble. Candle Dragon, immediately use Divine Sense to probe, see if you can sense the trace of Shishu."
"Yes, master!" The little Fire Dragon replied respectfully and immediately unleashed his powerful Divine Sense to search.
Looking at the Ice Phoenix, Gu Chenfeng coldly instructed, "Ice Phoenix, Shishu also possesses Ice Attribute Spiritual Power, in the Nascent Soul Middle Stage realm. You should conduct a thorough search to see if you can sense her presence."
"Yes, master!" The Ice Phoenix responded respectfully.
The Ice Phoenix, of the Mahayana Stage realm, her Divine Sense could definitely cover most of the Cultivation Realm. If Candle Dragon couldn’t sense it, she might be able to.
At this moment.
The Thousand Tomb Sect Leader and several elders were shocked upon learning that Ling Qiushui was in trouble.
The Thousand Tomb Sect Leader immediately ordered the gathering of the Ancient Divine Sect’s strong forces.
The disciples of the Ancient Divine Sect, under Zuo Qingyang and the others’ call, had already gathered at Ancient Peak.
However.
Just as the Thousand Tomb Sect Leader ordered the disciples to go out searching for Ling Qiushui’s whereabouts.
A blue lightning bolt suddenly penetrated the Ancient Divine Sect’s array, radiating an extremely powerful aura.
The blue lightning was indeed Tian Kui.
"Finally made it back in time." Tian Kui exhaled slightly, his face appeared pale.
Tian Kui had rushed back from Carefree Valley, the journey was long, consuming a considerable amount of Spiritual Power.
"Tian Kui?" The Thousand Tomb Sect Leader and elders were all surprised.
"Tian Kui Shishu?" Zuo Qingyang and Liu Qingqing and other disciples were also extremely surprised.
None of them expected that this Shishu, who had been away from the sect for so long, would return one day.
The Thousand Tomb Sect Leader slightly furrowed his old brows and angrily said, "Humph! Do you still consider yourself a disciple of the Ancient Divine Sect? You know nothing but drinking outside, completely ignoring the life and death of the sect."
Tian Kui’s pale face showed an embarrassed smile, unsure of what to say.
But upon seeing the Ancient Divine Sect gathering everyone, Tian Kui asked in astonishment, "Sect Leader, have you received the news?"
"What news?" Celestial Monarch Xing asked, frowning.
Tian Kui furrowed his brows seriously and said, "The Myriad Swords Sect has taken action; all sect strong forces are moving and heading towards the Ancient Divine Sect."
"Myriad Swords Sect?" The Thousand Tomb Sect Leader and elders were all shocked.
"Myriad Swords Sect deploying their strong forces?"
"Heading towards Ancient Divine Sect? Are they starting a war?"
"If the Myriad Swords Sect starts a war, how can we search for Qiushui Shishu?"
The Ancient Divine Sect disciples were all extremely shocked.
The Thousand Tomb Sect Leader deeply furrowed his old brows, and asked solemnly, "Tian Kui, is the news reliable?"
"The Sect Leader and the others were apparently unaware of the Myriad Swords Sect matter, seems the Divine Sect is in trouble." Tian Kui guessed secretly.
"Tian Kui pledges his life." Tian Kui answered solemnly, "ever since I received the news, I’ve hastened back. At Myriad Swords Sect’s speed, they will arrive at Taigu Mountain in half an hour."
"Half an hour?" The Thousand Tomb Sect Leader clenched his fists tightly, his old face extremely grim, gritting his teeth in anger, "The Myriad Swords Sect chose to act at this very moment."
Celestial Monarch Xing and several elders also looked extremely grave and anxious.
With the entire Myriad Swords Sect’s strong forces moved out, the Ancient Divine Sect must fight back with full strength.
Which means, none above the Golden Core Stage can leave the sect to search for Ling Qiushui.
With only those below the Golden Core Stage, whose cultivation is weaker, not only would it take significant time, but it would likely be impossible to gather useful information.
On one hand is Ling Qiushui’s safety, and on the other is the sect’s survival, this urgency greatly troubled them.
Zuo Qingyang reported respectfully, "Sect Leader, the little Shidi has already gone to the gathering, given his current status, he might be able to gather information."
Tian Kui asked, frowning, "Sect Leader, what has happened within the sect?"
The Thousand Tomb Sect Leader angrily said, "Qiushui was supposed to return to the sect yesterday, but so far she hasn’t returned, most likely there has been an accident. The sect was just planning to send people to search."
An elder said somberly with anger, "Sect Leader, this matter must be related to the Profound Nether Immortal Sect."
"Is it for the Elixir Refining Technique?" Tian Kui’s face darkened, immediately guessing it was related to the Refining Technique.
Celestial Monarch Xing said grimly, "Very likely."
After a while, the Thousand Tomb Sect Leader waved his hand, and more than a dozen spiritual ships appeared in the air above the Divine Sect.
The Thousand Tomb Sect Leader ordered solemnly, "Disciples below the Golden Core Stage, immediately take the spiritual ships to gather information on Qiushui, it’s an urgent matter, any information must be reported back to the sect immediately!"
Ling Qiushui is their little Shimei, the Thousand Tomb Sect Leader is more anxious than anyone.
Compared to this, the Ancient Divine Sect is backed by the Medicine God Hall, the Thousand Tomb Sect Leader is not worried. His greatest concern is Ling Qiushui’s safety.
"Yes, Sect Leader!" The disciples replied respectfully.
Disciples below the Golden Core Stage quickly boarded the spiritual ships and set out.
The Thousand Tomb Sect Leader continued to order, "Divine Sect elders listen, immediately form an array to defend against enemies, strong forces above the Golden Core Stage, fight against the Myriad Swords Sect with full strength!"
"Yes, Sect Leader!" Celestial Monarch Xing and numerous strong forces answered respectfully.
However.
None of them were aware that besides the Myriad Swords Sect, there were also the Dongfang Family, Cyan Profound Sect, and Celestial Shadow Sect, three major forces involved.