Chapter 378 - 228: Cyan Wood Tribulation Transformation, The Initial Formation of the Bloodline

"I wonder how long this war will last. Will it only end when a Sect or family is completely wiped out?"

As a Loose Cultivator, Shi Lei was also caught up in this war.

He lamented that many of his close friends had been turned into enemies by their families’ allegiances. Things could never go back to the way they were. Several had even fought each other to the death.

As they spoke, Xu Fugui suddenly arrived, bringing them a shocking piece of news.

"Brother, I just heard something."

"The Ten Thousand Swords Sect and the Red Flame Sect joined forces to launch a sneak attack on the Cyan Cloud Sect! They killed more than half of their Pill Masters, a devastating blow!"

Hearing this, no one could remain seated. They all clamored for more details.

Xu Fugui explained that the two Major Sects, the Ten Thousand Swords Sect and the Red Flame Sect, had sent many old Foundation Establishment Cultivators nearing the end of their lifespans to infiltrate the Cyan Cloud Sect. They disguised themselves as ordinary disciples.

Just a short while ago, those old Foundation Establishment Cultivators had suddenly launched their attack, specifically targeting the Cyan Cloud Sect’s Pill Masters.

Although the Cyan Cloud Sect reacted quickly and activated the Sect Grand Array to kill all the assailants, their losses were still substantial.

According to the latest reports, the Cyan Cloud Sect had lost at least seventy percent of all its Pill Masters—both those they had trained internally and those they had recruited.

Predictably, it wouldn’t be long before the Cyan Cloud Sect’s supply of Elixir Pills would become stretched thin.

The supply of Elixir Pills was especially crucial in this long-running war between Immortal Sects.

Without Elixir Pills, the Cyan Cloud Sect disciples would have to rely on other methods to recover.

As this imbalance continued, the Cyan Cloud Sect would only grow weaker and weaker.

"Who would have thought the Ten Thousand Swords Sect and the Red Flame Sect would actually join forces?"

"Could the Cyan Cloud Sect, with its thousand-year legacy, actually be wiped out in this war?"

"No matter what, the Cyan Cloud Sect will never take this lying down..."

Almost everyone present could see an even more terrifying storm brewing on the horizon.

In the days to come, everyone, whether they were Loose Cultivators or disciples from Noble Families, would have to act with much more caution.

...

「About an hour later.」

Zhang Qingfeng and the others departed, their minds heavy with worry.

Li Chang’an, however, remained at the Yuelai Restaurant and spoke with Xu Fugui about their plans for the future.

"Fugui, are you still planning to stay in Yellow Crane Immortal City?"

"Yes. Rest assured, Brother. Yellow Crane Immortal City is still relatively stable."

"And how have you settled your family members?"

"I’ve already purchased several Tier One Top Grade Spirit Veins for them to develop on their own. Only Changqing and a few other talented juniors remain by my side..."

After they spoke for a moment, Xu Fugui mentioned that he wanted to purchase a few Tier Two Puppets to serve as guardians for some of the Xu Family’s talented disciples.

The times were too chaotic, and he worried these juniors would perish before they had a chance to fully mature.

Li Chang’an didn’t refuse. He took out several Tier Two Puppets of decent quality and sold them to Xu Fugui for a low price.

Afterward, he met a few of Xu Fugui’s juniors.

Among them, the one Xu Fugui was most pleased with was still Lao Jiu, Xu Changqing.

Xu Changqing’s cultivation speed wasn’t fast, but it was exceptionally steady. He had a very cautious temperament, never involving himself in matters he wasn’t confident about, and he spent almost the entire year within the protected range of a Tier Two Array.

"Brother, what do you think of this kid?"

"His aptitude and temperament are both quite good."

Li Chang’an sized him up.

The Xu Changqing of today was a young man in his teens.

He was handsome, with a tranquil aura. Dressed in a white robe, he carried the faint air of a mortal scholar.

Li Chang’an noticed that the boy’s appearance and temperament were somewhat similar to his own when he was young.

He couldn’t help but shoot a glance at Xu Fugui.

’This guy... he probably molded his junior in my image just to leech off some of my good fortune.’

"Changqing, what Cultivation Technique are you practicing?"

"Uncle Li, I am practicing a Top Grade wood element cultivation method," Xu Changqing replied respectfully.

Upon hearing this, Li Chang’an flicked his finger, sending a beam of Spiritual Light into Xu Changqing and imparting an Earth Grade Wood Element Technique to him.

Xu Fugui, who was standing to the side, was overjoyed and thanked him profusely.

After a while, Li Chang’an left the restaurant, intending to return to Changqing Mountain.

He had just stepped out the door when he bumped into two acquaintances.

Xie Jiang and Yuan Shan!

The two of them looked rushed and anxious. They had clearly heard about the disaster that had befallen the Cyan Cloud Sect and were hurrying back.

"Li Chang’an!"

They had noticed Li Chang’an as well.

Li Chang’an cupped his fists and asked, "Fellow Daoists, I heard the Cyan Cloud Sect was attacked. Is it true?"

"You’re not a member of the Cyan Cloud Sect. Why should I tell you?"

Xie Jiang snorted and sped away.

Yuan Shan shot him a hostile look before following close behind and leaving Yellow Crane Immortal City.

For years, the two of them had been looking for a way to deal with Li Chang’an.

However, they lacked the strength and confidence to succeed on their own.

Thanks to Chen Huilan’s lingering influence, no one else in the Cyan Cloud Sect was willing to help them, so they had been forced to put the matter aside.

But now, they both sensed an opportunity.

Xie Jiang said in a low voice, "The Sect has suffered devastating losses among its Pill Masters, and the Dan Valley Xiao Family refuses to loan us any of theirs. Our Sect is now facing a massive shortage of Pill Masters, and Li Chang’an just so happens to be one."

"Xie, are you suggesting we recruit Li Chang’an into the Sect and then use its rules to deal with him?"

"No!"

Xie Jiang shook his head.

"Li Chang’an has always been unwilling to accept recruitment offers from Sects and Noble Families."

"Then what’s your plan?"

"We convince the other Elders in the Sect to take action. We’ll forcibly subjugate Li Chang’an, make him sign a Servant Contract, and turn him into an Alchemy Slave for our Cyan Cloud Sect!"

Yuan Shan’s eyes lit up at the suggestion.

In the past, such a plan would have been impossible.

But things were different now.

The Cyan Cloud Sect was in desperate need of Pill Masters, and Li Chang’an’s Alchemy Tier had reached Tier Two Top Grade.

Forcing him to become an Alchemy Slave would do much to alleviate the strain on the Cyan Cloud Sect’s supply of Elixir Pills.