"Hmm, not bad. I can feel the pressure emanating from you. It seems your seclusion yielded good results. However, Little Sun, the commotion you've stirred upon emerging is quite significant. If some interested sects were to find out, they would surely report it to the higher authorities."
Lan Yue was over three hundred and sixty years old, yet the passage of time had left few traces on her appearance. Externally, however, she always referred to herself as "this old one."
"Yes, it was my carelessness," Sun Xiaoshan scratched his head, feeling a bit embarrassed. Having just emerged from seclusion, he had been eager to test the skills he'd acquired in the game, never expecting such a large disturbance.
The gains from this seclusion were immense. This place had not yet opened up to the game, and Ye Yun's current incarnation could not directly manifest his skills. Thus, all his abilities had to be comprehended and cultivated through his own efforts. This was also a test for Ye Yun. Da Feng Novel Network.
Furthermore, Sun Xiaoshan's Great Nirvana Art had reached the Great Accomplishment stage, increasing his spiritual energy absorption speed by more than a thousandfold compared to when he wasn't using it! This meant that under the Great Nirvana Art, Ye Yun's incarnation could cultivate at a speed more than a thousand times faster than those heavenly prodigies and saintly descendants!
The Primordial Sky-Burning Art was also nearing Great Accomplishment, with the purity and depth of his true qi reaching the pinnacle of this world.
"Heh heh, I presume you have matters to discuss with the Sect Master. We shall not disturb you any further," Lan Yue said, leading a group of elders and true disciples away from the main hall, leaving only Sun Xiaoshan, Dongfang Dao, and Wu Ming.
"Greetings, Sect Master, greetings, Great Elder."
Sun Xiaoshan looked at Wu Ming and Dongfang Dao and smiled.
"That... Little Shan, what is your current cultivation level?" Wu Ming asked Sun Xiaoshan hesitantly.
Hearing Wu Ming's question, Dongfang Dao was also curious, as even with his Enlightenment Perfection cultivation, he couldn't see through Sun Xiaoshan's current level.
Moreover, Sun Xiaoshan had become an Enlightenment Elder in the sect in a mere three years since joining. Ten years had passed, so he should at least be at Enlightenment Perfection, shouldn't he?
"How should I put it, my cultivation has just barely broken through to the Mahayana realm. However, please rest assured, my actual combat strength is more than enough to deal with opponents one realm higher," Sun Xiaoshan replied with a smile.
"Early Mahayana realm?" Wu Ming's eyes widened.
"Combat strength comparable to a Heavenly Sovereign?" Dongfang Dao's mouth dropped open.
"Yes, although my cultivation is still too low, give me another month, and I believe I should be able to break through to the mid-Mahayana realm," Sun Xiaoshan nodded.
"Break through to a Heavenly Sovereign in a month? Mid-Mahayana realm, that means your combat strength..." Dongfang Dao was shocked. This was unbelievable. He had originally thought Sun Xiaoshan would need at least thirty years to mature, but in just ten years, he had achieved the Mahayana realm.
The Mahayana stage, according to the sect's ranking standards, would qualify a sect as a third-class sect! If Sun Xiaoshan broke through further, although still a third-class sect in name, its foundation would be incomparably stronger than other third-class sects.
"That's right. If the Heavenly Sovereign mentioned by the Sect Master is the supreme existence in this world, then our sect can officially announce that we are the second holy land in this world. The surrounding sixteen hundred domains will henceforth be under the control of our human race," Sun Xiaoshan said excitedly. Although this was Ye Yun's clone, he had spent his first eight years living in the mortal world of humanity and clearly understood the current predicament of humans.
"Let's not rush that. Although your current strength is comparable to a Heavenly Sovereign, the overall strength of humans, apart from you, is not high. Furthermore, I believe you should continue to cultivate in seclusion, at least until you reach Mahayana Perfection before discussing such matters." Compared to Dongfang Dao, Wu Ming was undoubtedly more cautious.
"Elder Wu Ming, although you haven't said it, the sect has been sealed for ten years. With so many disciples cultivating, requiring resources, not to mention the resources I've consumed, I fear the sect's reserves are almost depleted, aren't they?"
This...
Wu Ming was momentarily speechless. With nearly a hundred thousand disciples cultivating, coupled with the unlimited resource supply for Sun Xiaoshan, the entire sect's resources had hit rock bottom half a year ago. If not for the increased support from the Heavenly Universe Empire, Qingyue Sect would likely not even be able to supply ordinary disciples with cultivation resources.
Qingyue Sect, after all, was established relatively recently and lacked depth, a stark contrast to older sects.
"How about this, Wu Ming, Little Shan. The sect gates must be opened, as our resources can truly no longer sustain us for much longer. However, we will only revert to our state from ten years ago. This will also alleviate the pressure on the Heavenly Universe Empire at the border. Furthermore, our disciples can gain some experience at this time," Dongfang Dao said with a smile.
"This way, Little Shan can continue to improve his strength, and our sect's return to its former state will not attract too much attention. Wu Ming, three days from now, you will announce to the public that Qingyue Sect Master Dongfang Dao has broken through in cultivation and achieved the True Man realm. Due to the leakage of true essence, the entire sect was engulfed in a sea of fire."
The commotion Sun Xiaoshan had caused upon emerging was indeed too immense. A suitable reason was needed for the hostile alien sects lurking outside.
"Sect Master, you..." Wu Ming looked at Dongfang Dao.
"It's alright, Wu Ming. Have someone draft the official document and send it to the holy land," Dongfang Dao said with a smile.
If a True Man appeared in a sect, even a nascent True Man, according to the holy land's decree, the sect must submit all information about the cultivator to the holy land within six months. The sect would then automatically gain recognition from the holy land and officially become a fifth-class sect.
However, once the document was sent, Dongfang Dao would inevitably become a subject of surveillance by the holy land. Unless Dongfang Dao was absent from the sect, Sun Xiaoshan's existence would also be revealed to the holy land.
Currently, apart from Sun Xiaoshan's immense strength, all other disciples and elders of Qingyue Sect were generally weaker. Dongfang Dao was worried about becoming a burden to Sun Xiaoshan.
"Then Sect Master, when should the document be sent? The holy land requires it within six months," Wu Ming glanced deeply at Dongfang Dao.
"Three months. Send someone out in three months," Sun Xiaoshan said, taking over the conversation as he saw Dongfang Dao looking at him.
In one month, he would break through to the mid-Mahayana realm. For the remaining two months, Sun Xiaoshan decided to nurture the talented disciples of the sect.
"Sect Master, Elder, I hope this cultivation technique can be taught to disciples above the core level. Please review it," Ye Yun said, presenting the three compiled cultivation techniques. These three techniques were all compiled from the Heavenly Dao Academy and were only applicable to human cultivation. They required not only human bloodlines and physiques but also a precise correspondence of meridians. This meant that even if these techniques were leaked, the alien races would be unable to cultivate them.
Dongfang Dao curiously took the three cultivation techniques and casually opened one.
"Vast Sword Qi Art? Little Shan, what is the grade of this technique? It looks quite profound," Dongfang Dao was engrossed from the first page.
"Grade? Uh, it should be above Heavenly grade?" Ye Yun could only give a vague answer.
In this world, cultivation techniques were divided into four grades: Yellow, Profound, Earth, and Heavenly, each with nine levels. However, even Heavenly grade techniques did not qualify for access to the Heavenly Dao Academy. Moreover, from Sun Xiaoshan's understanding, the gap between the Heavenly grade and the techniques he provided was as vast as the heavens and earth.
"Above Heavenly grade?" Dongfang Dao's hand trembled, almost dropping the book.
"That's right. In my opinion, the sect's inability to become powerful is due to its limitations in cultivation techniques. Therefore, Sect Master, the 'Vast Sword Qi Art' you hold can be opened to inner disciples. 'Great Evolution Technique' can be opened to core disciples, and the 'Lesser Nirvana Art' will only be available to true disciples."
And this one...
Ye Yun said as he took out another book...