Chapter 131: Chapter 120: The Campaign Begins, New Cave Mansion (Double Chapter)

"Senior Brother, do you mean the Daoist School is about to launch another campaign against the Red Moon River?"

In the Bamboo Heart Courtyard, Gu Yuan asked the elder Luu Guan in front of him.

"That’s right. Before the Flowing Cloud Banquet began, the Daoist School had already secretly issued an edict. Within a year at most, we will launch another campaign against the Red Moon River. This time, it won’t be a minor skirmish. We are determined to seize the true Spirit Vein Treasure Ore and incorporate the Red Moon River into the Daoist School’s jurisdiction..."

"Originally, the Daoist School did not intend to be so aggressive. However, with the current unpredictable changes in the world, the Sunset Glow Sect has already occupied most of the Thundering Mountain Range. They have added several Tier Three Spirit Peaks, and not long ago, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator successfully broke through to Golden Core, greatly boosting their momentum!"

"In turbulent times, heroes shine truly!"

"Junior Brother Gu, to be honest, before the Flowing Cloud Banquet, our Seven Vein Disciples had a Magical Combat with the disciples of the Sunset Glow Sect from various peaks, but the outcome was unsatisfactory. This is why the Daoist School has drawn twenty strands of Spiritual Qi to set up a Secret Realm dispute to cultivate more elite disciples..."

"Their factions are all wielding mighty axes, competing for resources. If we don’t catch up, the gap may grow wider over time."

Elder Luu Guan sighed slightly, his expression somewhat grave.

When a campaign starts, countless deaths and injuries are inevitable.

But this is unavoidable.

When all factions compete and you do not, although we now have Golden Core and even Daoist Embryo to suppress them, over time, those victorious factions will accumulate more resources, allowing them to cultivate stronger disciples. Eventually, the Cyan Peak Daoist School will lag behind.

Gu Yuan nodded slightly, suddenly comprehending in his heart.

This is a call to action.

However, it is only expected. Previously, in the Cloud Mist Valley, Gu Yuan had already noticed that the combat prowess of the Sunset Glow Sect disciples exceeded that of the Daoist School disciples. Even Bian Chuyao, who was full of confidence, was easily defeated, serving as clear evidence.

Life and death battles, only through the sieve of great waves can truly powerful figures be cultivated.

The Cyan Peak Daoist School is already a step behind.

However, this is also good. Without this delay, he wouldn’t have had the opportunity at the Flowing Cloud Banquet.

"Junior Brother is wise, and I’m sure you can understand immediately. The campaign against the Red Moon River carries great risks, but if we win, the rewards will be abundant."

"But apart from the Jade Water Fire-Eyed Ape clan, the Red Moon River contains countless Spirit Peak Swamps inhabited by numerous Demon Race beings, all subordinate to the ape clan. The miasma and demons are innumerable. Even if Junior Brother is exceptionally talented, you can’t handle everything personally."

"Occupying the Spirit Peak, plundering the Spirit Meridian, setting up arrays—it’s a tedious affair. Not to mention the countless Little Demons scattered across the mountains. Surely, you don’t intend to capture them all by yourself?"

"However, with the support of our Azure Firmament Peak, we will certainly spare you many troubles."

Elder Luu Guan earnestly requested Gu Yuan regarding the matter of the campaign.

Gu Yuan pondered for a moment.

Elder Luu Guan was speaking the truth.

If there truly were a campaign, assistance would unquestionably be necessary, which is also the Daoist School’s intention. A single mountain serves as a banner to propel the entire Daoist School into competition, selecting the most formidable figures.

"Since Senior Brother is so candid, how could I ignore it?"

"Which strand of Spiritual Qi does Senior Brother wish for?"

Gu Yuan looked up and asked Elder Luu Guan with a smile.

"Just a strand of Cloud Spirit Qi!"

Joy appeared in Elder Luu Guan’s eyes as he placed a golden box in front of Gu Yuan, speaking at the same time.

Seeing this golden box, a smile also appeared on Gu Yuan’s lips.

After a while, both Elder Luu Guan and Gu Yuan left the Ancient Mountain Peak with smiles on their faces.

However, Gu Yuan did not return to the Qianyuan Cave but instead flew towards the Human Resources Hall on the Cyan Peak Mountain.

In front of the Qianyuan Cave, countless cultivators had gathered, making it noisy and unsuitable for cultivation.

And now, given his status, he naturally needed a better place for cultivation.

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In the Human Resources Hall, where the aroma of incense lingered, Qiu Mingshan was leisurely sipping tea and reading books in a very relaxed and joyous mood.

But suddenly, an Escape Light quickly arrived, landing in front of the hall.

None of the disciples guarding the hall dared stop it.

The Escape Light was like a rainbow, not relying on any Dharma Artifact, indicating it was definitely a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Such a figure could only be stopped by triggering the Grand Array, not by a mere few gatekeeper Qi Refining Disciples.

Qiu Mingshan’s expression also shook, showing respect, though his eyes slightly lifted, curious about which Martial Uncle was visiting.

But with just a glance, Qiu Mingshan was filled with awe, unable to speak for a long time.

"Gu... Junior Brother Gu, no, no, no, Junior Martial Uncle Gu!"

Qiu Mingshan’s mouth opened and closed, taking quite some time to speak a full sentence.

"It’s been a long time, Senior Brother Qiu!"

Seeing an old acquaintance, Gu Yuan also smiled and called him Senior Brother.

"Junior Martial Uncle Gu is joking! Please don’t humble this disciple; just call me Nephew!"

Qiu Mingshan forced a smile, hurriedly saluting and repeated that he didn’t dare.

In the Cyan Peak Daoist School, unless it’s a direct teacher-apprentice relationship, all other disciples address each other based on cultivation. Higher cultivation means Senior Brother, and surpassing by a major realm means Junior Martial Uncle.

Gu Yuan arrived on a rainbow light, as if a Banished Immortal. How could Qiu Mingshan dare address him as a fellow Senior Brother anymore?

However, looking at Gu Yuan before him, Qiu Mingshan had mixed feelings, with an indescribable taste in his heart.

When they first met, the other was just a mere Qi Refining Fourth Layer low-level cultivator who luckily entered the school. But now, the other had achieved Foundation Establishment success, while he still lingered in the Qi Refining Ninth Layer. Truly, comparing oneself with others is infuriating!

But thinking of the item in Gu Yuan’s hand, his face immediately turned flush, revealing a hint of longing.