Decisions of a Sect and the beginning of a Legend within the Spiritual Forest!

Yuanshan County, Ice Phoenix Sect

In the spacious meeting room of the Sect, Zhao Yaya was listening with a stunned expression to the stories told by her Chief Disciple, Ling Yue who narrated everything

From his battle in Qizi County to the arrival of a mysterious man in red robes

Hearing everything that happened that could well be called a story of romance and action with a small hint of suspense, Zhao Yaya laughed a bit uncomfortably, at that moment the Guardian of the Sect, Qi Liyi took a step forward.

"Sect Leader, that mysterious man should not be underestimated ... I did not fight him nor could I glimpse his actual cultivation however the abilities he displayed at that time are almost at the pinnacle of the Void Refinement Stage."

"I understand your point very well ..." Zhao Yaya understood and nodded while showing a slightly confused look "But I'm very confused ... Did that man really stop the battle between you and Pi Yin just to defend a mortal village?"

"Surprisingly enough, that seemed to be his intention in stopping us ..."

Not only was Zhao Yaya somewhat stunned, the other Pillars of the Ice Phoenix Sect were totally confused by the actions committed by that man

"Well, although I do not fully understand the actions of that man, I can deduce that he has no malicious intent towards us, if he had any bad intention towards us then he would have killed them on the spot" Zhao Yaya, spoke at that moment breaking the silent atmosphere

"But confused as we are, Sect Leader I don't think we should reject that man's order, although this hurts my ego as cultivator we cannot currently afford to make ourselves a enemy now."

With the Sect being pushed into battle every moment by the Flaming Phoenix Sect, attract another enemy was now very worrying, even more so when only their Sect Leader was in the Intermediate Void Refinement Stage.

Although if they joined forces to ambush that man they had a chance of winning, avoiding catastrophic casualties was impossible and Qi Liyi did not want to risk, much less Zhao Yaya

In the end everyone around them nodded accepting Qi Liyi's words, it was better to be submissive this time and accept that man's order, after all compensating a small village was not a problem for them.

"Tell us Qi Liyi, how should we compensate this village?" A woman who was quiet all this time raised her hand before speaking

"Apparently due to our battle the crops planted by those villagers were destroyed, also we do not know if there were victims among the villagers until now"

"Seed crops destroyed? Why don't we give them a few gold coins? That would solve their current crisis."

"Exactly, just giving them a little gold would make it up to them and make them happy at the same time."

Each of the women nodded, however Qi Liyi shook her head at that moment "Although at first I also thought the same ... Does that man really just want us to compensate those villagers like that?"

"What are you talking about?" This time it was Zhao Yaya who was intrigued, Qi Liyi continued her next words "That man only appeared when Pi Yin almost destroyed the village due to his attack, we offered gold and that man asked us to deliver it personally"

The instant she finished her words the other women around were in silence contemplation momentarily before one of them opened her mouth insecurely "You are saying that this man wants us to do something to improve the lives of those villagers safely. .. "

Yes, if they gave them gold it would only be a temporary solution

So it was a permanent solution?

Nodding Qi Liyi showed a somewhat conflicting look "I think that man is trying to test our actions ... He gave both Sect the order to improve the lives of those villagers, is this some way to win their favor?"

Previously Qi Liyi had already said that this mysterious man could well be a Hermit, they as Hermits who isolated themselves from the world had very unusual behaviors

So was this really an unusual way to win this Hermit's favor? Everyone was immediately excited

Winning the favor of a Hermit was a golden opportunity, in this world there were only two Sects of Hermits, both had been hidden many years ago, however the stories of their powerful beings still circulated in this era.

"Sect Leader I have a proposal" At that moment Ling Yue opened her thin lips with a look full of understanding on her face "Wouldn't it be a proper compensation to give him the methods for those trained villagers to become Cultivators as well?"

When she said that, everyone in the meeting room showed astonishment on their faces.

"Wait, Disciple Ling Yue ... Are you talking about opening a Dao Academy in that place?"

Nodding Ling Yue continued her next words "Yes, if at least one of them managed to become cultivator, wouldn't it mean that these people would have their own way of defending themselves against their enemies?"

"That may well be true" Qi Liyi showed a sympathetic look on her face, however the other women were very doubtful of such actions.

"But ... Opening a Dao Academy is something we can only do every hundred years, so are we going to waste our chance this time in a village of little hope?"

"Right, so does that mean we won't have new disciples for a hundred years?"

Hearing the murmurs of the women around, Zhao Yaya raised her hand before waving a fan between her hands gently "The idea of ​​the Disciple Ling Yue is not bad, although we are losing the opportunity to recruit disciples during these hundred years, we have a chance to win the favor of this Hermit towards our Sect "

Not receiving disciples for a hundred years was a heavy blow to the Sect, but if they managed to gain the favor of said Hermit then their current problems would vanish in seconds!

With the support of that Hermit, would the Flaming Phoenix Sect really dare to offend them again? That was a clear no!

"Well it's decided, Qi Liyi take care of ..."

"Sect Leader!" At the moment when Zhao Yaya was about to give orders, Ling Yue took a step forward and bowed before speaking "Please allow me to take over this mission"

Frowning Zhao Yaya thought about it for a moment and then nodded "It's not really a bad idea either, you are our Principal Disciple and as such it is your duty to be the initiator of the next Dao Academy"

With her request being accepted, Ling Yue's heart fluttered with happiness with a smile. "This Disciple is eternally grateful to the Sect Leader."

"Enough of that, Qi Liyi will help you with the materials while you are in charge, as a Chief Disciple who has his mission to start his first Dao Academy you have the opportunity to request a high ranking application ... Tell me Ling Yue, what Do you want to ask to take you with you on this mission?"

It was no secret that when a Chief Disciple was to form their first Dao Academy they could take something with them to protect themselves, they would normally ask for a Celestial Weapon if it was available or perhaps have an Elder follow them to feel more protected.

But contrary to everyone's expectations, Ling Yue took the arm of the man who was kneeling by her side all this time before speaking with a serious expression "I just want to take Sha Zhen with me, this is my only request"

"..."

"..."

"..."

If everyone was silent, even Zhao Yaya was speechless when she realized that she was deceived by her own disciple.

Qi Liyi on the side chuckled softly as she looked at the spectacle that was happening in front of her, Zhao Yaya sighed with a complicated expression on her face

"You ... This was your plan all this time, wasn't it? Stealing Qi Liyi's opportunity to form the Dao Academy using your status as Chief Disciple as an excuse just to save the life of the man next to you."

Yes, Ling Yue had deceived everyone present at that time, however she did not defend herself because she was aware that if she let Sha Zhen stay within the Sect he would be killed!

At that moment Sha Zhen bowed respectfully "Sect Leader, I will assist your Disciple at all times and I promise to be completely faithful to her ... Please just allow me to prove my worth to you"

Obviously all the women responded with a cold snort, however Zhao Yaya could only shake her head with a smile as she had an expression.

complicated in his face "Well, I can not do anything ... I was deceived and I admit it, retire now to fulfill your mission"

Hearing that, both lovers smiled at each other, Qi Liyi only shrugged before following them to help them prepare the necessary materials.

The other women only chatted for a few moments before leaving, Zhao Yaya walked softly to the window of the Meeting Hall and looked at the Disciples below who were chattering loudly.

Her pretty eyes shone at that moment as she felt nostalgic and diverted her gaze to a painting on the nearby wall where seven female figures were displayed.

"If only you were still here ..."

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Heavenly Cloud Village

The villagers who had previously gone to carry merchandise to the Hidden Moon Village returned with smiles on their faces today to the village as they were escorted by the Disciples of the Virtue Of Wind Sect.

This made the merchants and 'wealthy' villagers of the commercial area totally intrigued.

There were many curious passersby who did not take their eyes off the group that was moving away in the distance yet no one wanted to get in the way for fear of offending these Cultivators

When the smiling villagers managed to reach their area, immediately the doors of the surrounding houses opened one by one as the screams of surprise were witnessed, they were the relatives of these people who were very happy to see them safe and sound again.

The Disciples of the Virtue of Wind Sect turned out to be very friendly and chatted with the villagers for a while before they said goodbye heading towards the South area, in their hands they carried an ancient map while chatting amongst themselves.

Leaving the villagers behind, they only bowed in gratitude and returned one by one to their respective homes, it was also at that moment that a woman of almost forty years old walked towards a remote house and opened the door slowly before hearing a small scream.

"Grandma ~ You're back, I've missed you so much!"

Opening her arms out of reflexes, the woman soon felt the impact collide with her causing her to take a step back with an affectionate smile on her face. "Ting'er, aren't you too old to jump on me like this? You almost managed to make me fall "

The girl named 'Ting'er' blinked and showed a sweet smile with a cute pout pulling out her two pigtails "No, I'll never stop hugging Grandma ... And Grandma won't fall because you're so strong! ~"

Her immature tone spoke with resolution with her cute eyes full of light, it made the middle aged woman shake her head with a defeated expression "Okay, okay, Ting'er always seems to be right, and where is Mrs. Tang? "

Just when she asked, soft footsteps could be heard inside the house before a mature woman with gray eyes came towards her, her dazzling and sensual curves hidden among sloppy clothes only highlighted her beauty without shining.

Soon her melidious voice resounded accompanied by a quality smile on her lips "Mrs. Lin, it's good that you're back, I'm very intrigued to know how your trip went"

Showing a happy expression, the woman now identified as Ms Lin bowed thanking this woman in front of her "Ms Tang I really appreciate you taking care of my granddaughter while I was away"

"What are you thanking me for? I would be the one who had to thank you, due to Little Ting's presence at home my children have been behaving much better than before."

With knowing glances both women laughed leaving Ting'er confused, however she did not care about that, then Ms Tang invited both people to pass.

"During his absence a few things happened inside the village"

"What happened?"

"The Village Chief invited some Cultivators from the Wooden Palace to get rid of the surrounding Berserk Beasts, it is also rumored that in the outer areas of the Spiritual Forest many powerful beings are appearing regularly."

Hearing the words 'Berserk' and 'Spirit Beasts', Ms. Lin's face turned somewhat ashen

This village was very close to the Spiritual Forest and hearing that there were sightings of powerful beings around the outside area was something that made her feel nervous on the spot

Noting her concerns, Ms. Tang placed a comforting hand on her shoulder. "You don't have to get nervous Ms. Lin, although our area is very close to the Spiritual Forest, the Wood Palace Cultivators are also vigilant around."

Thinking about it a bit, Mrs Lin returned to naturalness before nodding, she was not really scared of the Berserk or Spiritual Beasts, her fear was that these Beasts would attack the village and she could not put her granddaughter in a safe place.

"Hey don't push ... Argh, you just stepped on me silly!"

"Silly me? Silly you for not moving!"

At that moment two little childish screams came from the side, Ms Lin could see two little ten year old male boys who were fighting each other

Both children turned out to be twins, however their only way of distinguishing them was the color of their hair, one was silver and the other jet black, giving a very strange contrast in this family.

"Hao'er, Wu'er,¡ what do you two think you're doing?!"

Instantly Ms Tang scolded both children who immediately froze like statues but it didn't take long to realize Little Ting'er in the middle-aged woman's arms, instantly they grinned widely.

The little girl blinked before smiling as well and leaving her grandmother's embrace to run away with the two children to the other side, this left both adult women not knowing how to respond.

"... They seem to be a bit uncontrollable, don't they?" Ms. Lin sat on a chair while showing a laughing expression on her face, however Ms. Tang rubbed her forehead with some embarrassment "They ... Well they have been like this since they turned ten, they are fighting over everything at all times "

Nodding Mrs. Lin then changed the topic of conversation, she began to narrate everything that happened during her trip leaving the woman in front of her stunned

By the time Ms Lin finished counting, at least an hour had passed, Ms Tang was very astonished.

But she was associating that man named Ling Tian with the figure previously seen by her through her window, red robes and scarlet eyes in addition to the characteristic white hair ... It was impossible not to match both figures!

"Tang Linxi" At that moment Ms Tang put her thoughts aside as she heard how the woman in front of her called her name directly in a serious manner.

"What's wrong Mrs Lin?"

Reaching into her pockets, Mrs. Lin took out a small letter "When that man left he left this in my hands ... Do you think we should go to this place ourselves?"

She did not act cautiously towards Ms. Tang since she was very trustworthy, eleven years had passed since they met when Ms. Tang came to this village looking to stay.

If Ms Tang had not been pregnant back then and her child engaged, Ms Lin would have tried by all means to get both of them engaged in a love relationship

Taking the letter in her hands, Tang Lingxi's pretty eyebrows furrowed the longer she read its contents "Heavenly Mountain is a place that is beyond the Spirit Forest, Mrs. Lin, are you?"

"Yes, I'm thinking of trying"

"But Ms. Lin do you really trust that man? Not only that, how do you plan to get to that place as a mortal? Even cultivators would have trouble getting there."

Shaking her head, Ms. Lin was silent at these questions, she clenched both hands tightly "I don't know, I know I can be a fool for simply risking my life for something that could be empty words ... But yes I keep staying in this town, what life can I give my granddaughter ?! "

Fully understanding Ms. Lin's thoughts, Tang Lingxi clenched her teeth tightly and was tempted to destroy the letter in her hands.

Tang Lingxi unwittingly recalled her past where she too was deceived with false promises, it was for this reason that she did not totally agree that Ms Lin would take such risks.

But seeing the countenance of the woman in front of her who was totally hopeful she also did not hide her knowledge "Actually Ms. Lin, I know a way to get to the foot of Heavenly Mountain safely"

Instantly Ms. Lin's eyes sparkled with hope and she kept hearing "There is a path from the South side of the Spiritual Forest that leads directly to the foot of the Heavenly Mountain, that same place was where they ..."

"Stop!" Instantly Ms Lin stopped the next words from the woman in front of her and took her hands tightly, Tang Lingxi's countenance was pale as her body trembled a little.

"Sorry for making you remember that, it wasn't my intention ... Let's forget this now"

Knowing each other for eleven years, Tang Lingxi's past had already been revealed to him a long time ago and it was a rather sensitive subject that neither of these two ladies ever wanted to bring up in conversations in their lives.

But Tang Lingxi shook her head with a weak smile "That is the past ... Ms. Lin, are you sure about this? If you are, I will take you to that place but if not ..."

Noticing Tang Lingxi's expression gradually returned to its naturalness, Ms Lin felt more comfortable and nodded with determination on her face "I am totally determined, I am doing this not for myself, but to give my little granddaughter a good life. "

"But if you die in that place ... Won't you granddaughter be left alone?" Tang Lingxi decided to advise for the last time

But with a carefree smile, Ms. Lin casually replied:

"Will my granddaughter really be left alone? Looking at the attitude of these two children towards my granddaughter in a few more years, one of those two little demons will manage to win the heart of my granddaughter, right? It means that you as her future mother-in-law go to take care of her very kindly "

"You are ... Really shameless Ms. Lin"

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In the outer areas of the Spiritual Forest, currently three figures were surrounding a small lake observing their surroundings with great attention, their green robes oscillating with each movement at that moment a brown-haired man stopped next to a bush

"I can't find even a trace that a person died here ... Is the information that little sister Ji Su died really true?"

"Do you really need to ask that? I've been looking around ten kilometers around and aside from the signs of a battle, there's no evidence that she died here, Big Sister Su, seems like your guess is valid."

The woman identified as Big Sister Su looked carefully at every little detail around her before picking up a piece of green cloth between her soft hands and squeezing it tightly.

"Younger Sister Ji Su is probably still alive, I will not stop at this place and go to the inner area of ​​the Spiritual Forest to look for her, if you want you can retreat to the Sect now I will not force you to go with me"

Both men looked at each other before laughing loudly confusing Big Sister Su who turned to look at them with an intrigued look.

"Did Big Sister Su really think that we are going to leave you alone in this place?"

"It's true Big Sister Su, even if you decide to enter the Central Area of ​​the Spiritual Forest we will go with you because ..."

"We escape together or we die together!"

Both men showed smiles full of vigor as they stood next to Su Fei, who flashed a radiant smile on her semi-crimson lips.

She was totally very happy to have joined this Sect where she was able to meet such faithful friends

"So what are we waiting for? Let's get our little sister Ji Su!"