'Resources Abundant Enough to Last a Lifetime'!

Translator: AnubisTL

"Elder Liu, I understand. I will pack my belongings and leave the Sunset Glow Sect within ten days," Gu Feng responded in a low voice, then turned and walked towards the door.

Gu Feng's desolate and dejected figure resembled a withered yellow leaf drifting away in the autumn breeze. Elder Liu and Elder Wu exchanged glances, both seeing confusion in each other's eyes.

"Old Liu, your wording was problematic!"

Prompted by Elder Wu, Liu Wuxiang's expression shifted, and he immediately called out, "Gu Feng, where are you going? I haven't finished speaking yet!"

"The world is vast, and there will always be a place for me. Elder Liu, rest assured, when I leave, I will only take my personal belongings. Not a single blade of grass or tree from the Sunset Glow Sect..."

Gu Feng's voice was low, with a hint of hoarseness.

Liu Wuxiang's mouth twitched, "Come back!"

"I can never go back."

"You fool, are you out of your mind? Did you think I was going to expel you from the Sunset Glow Sect?"

"Isn't that the case?" Gu Feng stopped and turned around, asking in confusion.

"Not at all! If I intended to expel you, would there be a need to draw a clear line between the Outer Sect and the Inner Sect?" Liu Wuxiang said helplessly.

Hmm—

That makes sense!

"Elder Liu, please continue!" Gu Feng's spirits lifted, and he quickly returned to the group of elders, ready to listen attentively.

"Having you leave the Sunset Glow Sect is because there's a task for you. This matter concerns the rise and fall of our nation and the stability of the people..." Elder Liu had just started when Gu Feng shook his head like a rattle drum.

"Elder Liu, this topic is too lofty. I'm just a skinny kid; I can't handle it!"

"Can you let me finish before you decide?" Elder Liu suddenly shouted, startling Gu Feng, who then smiled apologetically, "Elder Liu, please continue."

"To the west and north of the Chu Kingdom, we border the Great Wei and Great Li Kingdoms. Thirty years ago, the two kingdoms jointly invaded, and in that battle, Chu suffered a crushing defeat. To preserve our territory, we exhausted the national treasury, overdrafted ten years of taxes, and paid an exorbitant compensation, causing our national power to decline drastically!

Over a decade ago, the two kingdoms used despicable means, luring us with 'Thunder Spirit Grass,' and plundered a vast amount of resources from Chu...

The repeated heavy blows have reduced Chu to the weakest among the three kingdoms. The Great Wei and Great Li Kingdoms have developed rapidly over the past thirty years, and the gap between us has become increasingly apparent. If the two kingdoms attack again, Chu faces the risk of annihilation."

"Ten years ago, Prince Chu Chuanren founded the 'Grand Harmony Academy,' persuaded the current emperor to open the royal armory, gathered talents from across the land, advocated for education without discrimination, and strived to revive the faltering Great Chu Dynasty.

Over the past decade, the 'Grand Harmony Academy' has achieved notable results, but relying solely on the academy and Chu's existing military forces is far from enough to win future battles..."

"What the academy's head truly desires is to change the mindset of sects that only focus on self-preservation. Although Chu's sects are currently scattered, if they could unite and participate in the war, they would undoubtedly become a formidable force."

"Due to personal connections, I, on behalf of the Outer Sect, accepted the academy head's request to send a team of Outer Sect disciples to the northern border of Chu to collaborate with the local garrison and defend the frontier against invaders."

"This is an experiment and a model. If you can return with honor, other sects will likely be inspired, which would greatly help in changing the current situation!"

At this point, Liu Wuxiang paused, looking directly at Gu Feng, waiting to hear his thoughts.

"Uh—, this idea is good, but Outer Sect disciples are too weak. Going to the border is too risky. Why not..."

Gu Feng was about to ask why they didn't send stronger Inner Sect disciples, as the rift between the Outer and Inner Sects seemed to stem from this major disagreement.

"Elder Liu, I need to focus on my cultivation. I really don't have time for this," Gu Feng said with a bitter face.

"There's no danger; it's just a formality, a show for the sects of the world!"

"If it's just a show, why not send someone else? I need to earn money to buy resources for cultivation."

"There are plenty of resources there, easily accessible," Liu Wuxiang said, narrowing his eyes.

"Elder Liu, don't lie to me. I'd rather stay in the Outer Sect."

"Fine, I won't force you, but from now on, you're not allowed to earn money through improper means!" Elder Liu said sternly.

"Like what?" Gu Feng tentatively asked.

"If I consider it improper, then it's improper!"

"Is there really no danger at the border?" Gu Feng's mouth twitched. Isn't this just bullying?

"Every day, you'll rest in the camp, drink, eat meat, and cultivate."

"Are there really many resources there?"

"On this, I swear by my honor, the resources are so abundant that you'll never run out in your lifetime."

"Then I'll go?"

"Up to you!"

"I'll go! I must go! The rise and fall of the nation is the responsibility of every citizen. Great Chu is my home; I must defend it!" Gu Feng thumped his chest.

"I didn't expect your awareness to be so high!" Zhu Qingyan said in surprise.

"Can't help it. With Elder Liu around, my plans to make money in the Outer Sect are basically ruined. Since he's sworn by his honor, the resources there must be plentiful.

Drinking and eating meat every day is probably nonsense, but as the team leader, I won't suffer...

After thinking it over, the border might not be a bad place to go. Otherwise, I'll really be in trouble in a year," Gu Feng replied, frowning.

"Tsk—, I thought your awareness was genuinely high! Why do you think you're the team leader?"

"Elder Liu said the top Outer Sect disciple becomes the leader. Is there anyone stronger than me among the Outer Sect disciples?" Gu Feng said proudly.

"Fine, since you've decided, gather at the Outer Sect gate at this time seven days from now!"

"Understood!"

After Gu Feng left, Elder Wu asked with a twitching mouth, "Old Liu, isn't it wrong to deceive Gu Feng like this?"

"Who's deceiving him?" Elder Liu rolled his eyes.

"Drinking, eating meat, and sleeping in the camp? Isn't there no camp there? They live in the wilderness."

"Where there's wilderness, there's a camp," Elder Liu said seriously.

"And you swore by your honor that the resources there are so abundant that one could never run out in a lifetime. Aren't you afraid of developing inner demons?"

"If you get resources but die before using them, isn't that the same as 'never running out in a lifetime'?" Elder Liu shamelessly said.

"This—"

The elders present were greatly shocked. Old Liu, you're truly a talent!

"He needs to be pushed, otherwise how will he defeat Shu Yuheng in a year? The place is dangerous, but the rewards are great. If he's destined to fall, it's better to fall there and be remembered as a hero who died for his country!" Elder Liu sighed.

"That makes sense!" The elders nodded slightly.

Back in his courtyard, Gu Feng began his cultivation.

Despite his carefree demeanor, he wouldn't slack off when it mattered.

As the team leader, he felt a heavy responsibility to bring his team members back safely.

Gu Feng couldn't control others' cultivation, so he pushed himself to improve continuously.

"Senior Zhu, I've always wanted to ask a question. My Myriad Tribulations Physique consumes resources at a rate hundreds of times greater than ordinary cultivators, but why isn't my strength hundreds of times greater?"

"To ask such a foolish question, I can now confirm that your head is filled with crap!" Zhu Qingyan scolded mercilessly.

"What do you mean?" Gu Feng asked, bewildered.

"If a wine jar that can only hold ten pounds of wine needs to hold eleven pounds, what would you do?" Zhu Qingyan posed a question.

"Buy a wine jar that can hold eleven pounds of wine!" Gu Feng said dismissively.

"Uh—," this answer left Zhu Qingyan speechless, "What if there's only one wine jar in the world?"

"That's impossible!"

"You jerk, I'm trying to explain something, and you're spouting nonsense!" Gu Feng's response made Zhu Qingyan so angry that she slapped him repeatedly.

"Stop hitting me! If there's only one wine jar in the world, then find a way to raise the edges of the jar to hold more wine!"

"Exactly! Raising the edges of the jar requires far more effort than buying a new one!

It's the same for cultivators. Each realm has a limit to the amount of spiritual power it can hold...

Many geniuses have spent vast resources to break human limits and gain the ability to challenge higher levels...

It's not as simple as you think!"

"Oh, I see!

It's like a sprinter trying to break the ten-second barrier in the 100-meter dash. You might achieve it with a bit of practice, but to improve further, you need top-notch coaches, professional equipment, and a proper diet...

Every millisecond improvement requires exponentially more effort and resources!" Gu Feng suddenly understood.

"Just cultivate! Stop spouting nonsense!"

...

Time flew, and seven days later!

At the Outer Sect gate!

"Hey, everyone's here!"

By the time Gu Feng arrived, about two hundred Outer Sect disciples had gathered, and Elder Liu and the others were also present.

Seeing Wu Qi and the others, Gu Feng initially wanted to chat, but the atmosphere was too solemn, so he decided against it. There would be plenty of time on the journey.

"Ahem, as the team leader, I think it's necessary to say a few words before we head to the northern border!"

"Defending our homeland is everyone's responsibility. The burden on our shoulders is heavy! Chu is our home, we..."

Gu Feng spoke passionately, pouring out the motivational words in his mind, but the expressions of the others made him a bit angry.

Why are they all grinning like fools?

Please, be serious!

We're going to the border. Once there, we'll be part of the military, and the military should have discipline. How can you all be laughing?

"I'm not criticizing you, but your attitude is all wrong. This will lead to big trouble. As soldiers, you need to have a certain demeanor. What's with all the foolish grins..."

Gu Feng went on and on!

"Old Liu, did you appoint Gu Feng as the team leader?" Elder Wu asked in surprise.

"No! The kid appointed himself!" Elder Liu said expressionlessly.

"To be fair, Gu Feng's eloquence is quite impressive. He speaks as if he knows what he's talking about!" another elder said with a smile.

"Here they come!"

Whoosh!

Over a hundred figures arrived directly in front of the elders from a distance.

"What's Gu Feng doing?"

"Team leader, it seems he's taken your position!"

"Before even leaving the Sunset Glow Sect, this kid is already seizing power. Teach him a lesson!"

Clomp, clomp, clomp—

Hearing the footsteps behind him, Gu Feng instinctively turned around, first startled, then smiled, "Senior Sister Chu, are you here to see me off? Wait a moment, I need to discipline the team!"

"Discipline my foot! Get back in line! I'm the team leader!" Chu Youhuan extended her delicate fist and knocked Gu Feng's head.

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