First Immortal of Destiny

Chapter 124: Sect Shaking, Storm Approaching

"You're saying that you saw traces of extraterrestrial demons in the ruins of the Cloud Sword Sect?"

Yuan Qingshi, dressed in a red robe, stared at Lu Ming and Shen Mo, asking seriously.

"Reporting to the Sect Master, this matter is absolutely true."

Lu Ming, still in shock, followed Shen Mo in recounting the whole incident to the high-ranking figures of the Linjiang Sect present.

Although they usually held high positions and remained composed even in the face of great changes, after hearing this news, they were all in an uproar.

"For now, this matter must not be reported to the entire sect to avoid causing panic among the disciples!"

In the extremely solemn atmosphere, Yuan Qingshi finally spoke, "Senior Elders, I intend to contact the heads of the other four major sects to discuss countermeasures. I hope you will all accompany me."

"Naturally!"

Although these Senior Elders usually didn't handle much, the return of the extraterrestrial demons was no small matter. It would change the entire landscape and situation of the cultivation world in the Crimson Flame Kingdom. Naturally, they would accompany Yuan Qingshi.

"Three Peak Masters, after you return, assess the situation of the disciples in your peaks and prepare a list."

"It's about to change, and this world is becoming unstable. We need disciples to walk the mortal realm and track the traces of the demons."

Exiting the Hall of Eternal Life, Shen Mo and Lu Ming walked down the path, both feeling lost.

"Lu Yao and the others haven't escaped."

He muttered to himself, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

Although Shen Mo had some suspicions when he returned to the sect, he still held onto a glimmer of hope.

But now, apart from him and Lu Ming, none of the other senior brothers had returned.

It could almost be concluded that they had already perished.

The demons had arrived.

The peaceful environment he was once familiar with seemed to have changed.

In the future, they might face the deaths of more fellow disciples, even the deaths of loved ones.

Compared to Shen Mo, Lu Ming was not much better off.

Although he had a mature and steady personality, he had never experienced true bloodshed and violence.

His cousin, Lu Yao, had voluntarily engaged the extraterrestrial demon to buy him a chance to escape.

After returning to the sect, every time he closed his eyes, he would see his cousin's resolute figure.

"If we escape together, neither of us will be able to get away! I'll hold off this demon for you, you go first!"

"Lu Ming, you are the only hope for the rise of our Lu family!"

"Live well and bring glory to our Lu family!"

Since leaving the Hall of Eternal Life, Shen Mo and Lu Ming had been silent, never having a conversation.

They both needed some time to digest these events.

For various reasons, the Sect Master temporarily sealed the news of reopening the demon passage.

Shen Mo and Lu Ming were both ordered to keep quiet, not even allowed to inform anyone of the deaths of Lu Yao and the others.

It was clear that the Linjiang Sect needed to discuss how to deal with this with the other four major sects.

The specific results of the discussion were not something that someone at Shen Mo's level could access.

However, through the atmosphere within the sect and some special movements and information, they could still sense the impending storm.

"Shen Mo, in the past two days, I've noticed that several core disciples have left the sect in a hurry."

Cao Ren, sitting at his stone table in his cave, sipped his spiritual tea and casually said, "There are rumors within the sect that these core disciples have discovered a hidden treasure and went to explore it together."

"Exploring a treasure?" Shen Mo, upon hearing Cao Ren's words, smiled bitterly and shook his head.

He doesn't know the inside story, but Shen Mo understands it.

The strength of the core disciples, each of them is at the Spirit Sea Realm, and they can be considered as the backbone of the Linjiang Sect.

They all left the sect at the same time, mostly arranged by the high-level members of the Linjiang Sect and the Four Great Immortal Sects after discussion.

However, it is unknown whether their departure is simply a withdrawal or if they are carrying out a mission elsewhere.

Shen Mo is somewhat uneasy about the future situation.

"You have nothing to do in the sect and always like to inquire about information. Do you know if there have been any abnormal situations recently?" Shen Mo also took a sip of spiritual tea and asked.

As the spiritual tea entered his throat, the slight bitterness dissipated, leaving a lingering fragrance.

Usually, when Shen Mo drinks this spiritual tea, it is mostly for mental relaxation, just like Cao Ren, leisurely.

But today, he couldn't calm down no matter what.

"Abnormal situations?"

Cao Ren raised an eyebrow and shook his head, "I haven't heard of any. Do you know something?"

He could tell that Shen Mo was restless, obviously having something on his mind.

"It's nothing."

He shook his head and didn't attempt to inform Cao Ren about the secret of the extraterritorial demons.

Not to mention that the sect's high-level members had already issued a gag order.

Just telling Cao Ren this information would probably scare him half to death.

And with his way of speaking, it wouldn't take half a day for the entire Linjiang Sect to know.

"No matter how the situation in the cultivation world changes, one's own strength is still the foundation and reliance."

After Cao Ren, who came to visit, left, Shen Mo let out a long sigh and stopped thinking about those things.

"The road ahead is obscure, and the direction is unclear, but improving one's own strength is never wrong!"

Crossing the void, with no one to rely on in the world, the only one to rely on is oneself.

He returned to his cave dwelling and sat down on the jade bed, casually opening the destiny panel.

【You gained some insights from observing senior brother Lu Yao's battle with the lake's python dragon, deepening your understanding of combat.】

【You unexpectedly gained an opportunity while observing the battle situation, and gained 1 destiny point.】

【During the process of using the Soul Refining Banner to devour the extraterritorial demons and refine their souls, you gained a new understanding of cultivation, and your cultivation level has increased.】

【You unexpectedly gained an opportunity while manipulating the Soul Refining Banner, and gained 1 destiny point.】

【You consumed a Qingmu Huaqi Pill, the immense medicinal power almost overwhelmed you, nearly causing your body to explode.】

【During the process of refining the medicinal power, you unexpectedly gained an opportunity, and gained 1 destiny point.】

In the information panel, since Shen Mo set out on this journey, many lines of text appeared before his eyes.

He skimmed through them and found that on this journey, he had gained a total of 20 destiny points.

Most of them were obtained during the life and death situation when he was attacked by the extraterritorial demons while returning to the sect.

Obviously, the closer to the brink of life and death, the more likely the destiny panel would trigger random opportunities.

"Let's add some points first!"

He took these twenty destiny points and, as usual, casually added them to his basic destiny and cultivation aptitude.

【You consumed 10 destiny points in an attempt to elevate your aptitude to a new level, but failed.】

【You consumed 10 destiny points in an attempt to elevate your aptitude to a new level, and succeeded.】

【Congratulations, host. Your basic destiny aptitude has been elevated from excellent to a cultivation genius.】

When he saw that his aptitude had changed, he was stunned.

"Did it actually work?"

Since Shen Mo's aptitude reached the excellent level, he had tried adding points countless times, but most of them ended in failure.

Unexpectedly, this time, when he tried without any hope, he actually succeeded!

(End of this chapter)