NOVEL WEB Chapter 280: The Focus of Thousands, Awaiting the Return
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The hibiscus were in full bloom, and the warm day rose high, from then on, Meng Yu no longer attended the morning court.
That evening, parting with Bu Shixian felt like a honeymoon, the two naturally were incredibly intimate together, the room was as warm as spring, while outside, a gentle rain whispered.
The next afternoon, Meng Yu saw Yu Paopao, Hu Qingquan, and Fairy Taohua, Master Lihua again.
Everyone was doing well, Hu Qingquan even sneakily used her new tail to poke Meng Yu's elbow.
Meng Yu had crafted a new tail for her, and after she had refined it, she felt wonderful. It was a shame that such a good, fluffy, and bouncy tail had yet to be caressed by anyone.
Last time, Meng Yu was about to make a move on her and Yu Paopao, but he missed by just a little bit, and the fox looked at Meng Yu with a mournful expression.
Actually, everyone was quite happy to follow Meng Yu. Demons are not as fussy and pretentious as humans. Having received so many favors from someone, they naturally would offer themselves in return; as long as Meng Yu provided meals for the rest of their lives , that would be enough. As for Bai Qianqian, they were all good sisters, and they weren't competing for any status, so what could possibly be wrong?
Facing Meng Yu, everyone was curious and wanted to hear what had happened in the Northwest.
"I was over there getting into conflicts with those people," Meng Yu said.
Meng Yu narrated to them everything that had happened in the Central Plains Region.
Fight after fight, danger after danger, he also assured them that he had brought a Spiritual Treasure that would ensure his safety.
"The Eternal Night Palace over there is quite nice. Do you want to move there again?" Meng Yu asked.
If Mirror Twelve were to strike at the Eternal Night Palace, the huge sect grounds would offer much better resources after being conquered, such as Spirit Veins, herb gardens, beast pens, and more, all of which were much better than what the Sky-splitting Sword Sect had.
In the past, there was the story of Meng Mu moving three times for the sake of her son's education; now, there was Meng Yu moving three times.
The demons looked at each other and then shook their heads.
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"Ah Yu, we know you mean well for us, but this relocation is bringing the Moon-Watching Sect close to breaking point. It's not just relocation of a few hundred or thousand people; it involves the pinpointing of a Minor World, placing various troops, and the enormous amount of work that goes into it. If it weren't for the cooperation of the Three Great Sects and the devotion and efforts of the disciples, along with various promises, it wouldn't work out," Hu Qingquan explained.
"There are many internal issues now. This place is very good for us. We're still hundreds of years or even longer away from reaching Nascent Soul, so it's not suitable for us to relocate now."
"It's also very dangerous there, and with the Moon-Watching Sect's size, it would be difficult to get a foothold."
The ladies were thrilled that Meng Yu remembered them, but they also rejected the proposal to relocate again.
They were very well-behaved demons. Having their current home was like a dream come true; they could wake up laughing. The notion of getting involved in the Central Plains was far too remote. Instead, they preferred to live their days comfortably in the Western Wastes, especially since Meng Yu could teleport to the Western Wastes instantly, making it even better.
"We will manage this place well, this is your home," they said to Meng Yu, who nodded in agreement.
Indeed, no matter how good the Central Plains Region could be, Meng Yu's foundation was too weak, and he could hardly spare any manpower, especially since Mirror Twelve only had nine months to live, so it was better to stay in the Western Wastes.
"Alright, I just want to see how the Moon-Watching Sect is doing, but don't let anyone know I'm back. This long-distance teleportation is a secret," Meng Yu said.
"Got it," they replied.
Yu Paopao happily blew a bubble, and Hu Qingquan wagged her tail, beginning to tell Meng Yu about the recent situation of the Moon-Watching Sect.
They had triumphed over the Sky-splitting Sword Sect, and there was a mountain of spoils, with all kinds of resources in abundance. Everyone was earnestly improving themselves from top to bottom.
Ji Qiaoer and another disciple of Bai Qianqian were in seclusion, and it was estimated that within the next one or two years, they would attempt to achieve Golden Core, while a large number of disciples continued their cultivation and had made significant progress in strength.
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If they succeed, it would certainly be a great thing, and it is expected that within the next twenty years, there will be several more achieving the Golden Pill of Achievement.
The surrounding situation is also very good. The Three Great Sects and the Twelve Central Sects are behaving themselves, and it is likely that they will be even more compliant after they hear about the conflict between Meng Yu and the Eternal Night Palace.
With the situation here being satisfactory, Meng Yu was very pleased. After staying for five days and confirming that everything at the Moon-Watching Sect was in good order, he left with Fairy Taohua and Master Lihua, returning to the Immortal Sect.
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Immortal Sect, Supreme Star.
More than a month had passed since Meng Yu left with Mirror Twelve.
The departure of Mirror Twelve was a significant event. The Immortal Sect issued a notice informing the cultivators that Mirror Twelve had gone to the Old Immortal Gate and so on.
The announcement was a simple notice, yet within the Immortal Sect, a surge of excitement was brewing. The last haul of three hundred Golden Cores from the Sky-splitting Sword Sect had been so profitable for some that it not only brought in a large sum of money but also afforded them the luxury to cultivate without worries about resources.
Thus, following the departure of Mirror Twelve, everyone in the Immortal Sect knew that the next round of interdimensional zero-cost acquisition was about to begin.
Everyone wanted to go, but the requirement of feigning death was too stringent. Currently, only those of the Wood Element, the Tortoise Stream, and the Divine Artifacts could pass through. Despite these harsh conditions, all those from the Wood Element and the Tortoise Stream who could make it had come, using all kinds of methods to vie for a spot in the next round.
Even with Meng Yu's explicit warning that the second interdimensional work would be much more severe and dangerous than the previous one, as the adversaries were from one of the great sects in the northwestern region, with many Golden Cores including three Nascent Souls—not knowing how many cards the opponents could play, including any allies they might bring—the possibility of significant casualties was very high. Therefore, he urged everyone to consider carefully before joining. However, the Golden Cores, one after another, were eagerly volunteering, declaring their lack of concern.
Indeed, no one really cared.
On the path of cultivation, danger was always present—be it demonic possessions, dying on the battlefield, a helpless and natural end, or being captured for crimes—all had been witnessed. As for danger?
An annual salary of a hundred thousand, a million, or a billion yields different meanings of danger in front of different figures, not to mention the compensation and consolation money that came with it!
The last time, the boss enabled a damage-free passage and offered a yearly salary of a billion to the workers. So, what is there to fear now?
Furthermore, there is the golden signboard of the Immortal Sect, with Mirror Twelve around!
In history, although everyone in the Immortal Sect was mutually disdainful, they would invite Mirror Twelve to be present before a great war, because this Divine Artifact was reliable!
Moreover, many were worried that this might be the last opportunity for the ordinary workers—ah, the Golden Cores.
Over a month ago, the events of Mirror Twelve's appearance at the joint conference spread through different channels. After hearing about it, the Golden Cores greatly admired Mirror Twelve.
Cultivation is a battle for resources. A task that could be accomplished by three hundred Golden Cores could also be done by three Nascent Souls with a hundred Golden Cores. But once Nascent Souls get involved, guess how the distribution would be? Would those old-timers not take advantage of their status as masters, seniors, or their position to claim a lion's share?
They take seven parts, and the remaining hundred people get three parts—and that's from the seniors who are considerate!
With only about one year left in his life, Mirror Twelve, the senior, announced that he would be the only Nascent Soul needed for this task, and the rest of the places should be given to the Golden Cores.
The senior endures the hardships up front, and the juniors reap the benefits!
But after Mirror Twelve, the senior, passes away, what then?
What reason does Meng Yu have to network with these Golden Cores? Aren't Nascent Souls and Divine Artifacts more appealing?
Meng Yu has already reached the sixth level of Foundation Establishment, and the Golden Core is not too far off. Once he achieves it, will he still need everyone's help?
Therefore, the registration and competition this time were even more intense than before.
Everyone is waiting for Meng Yu's return.