Cultivation Begins with Skill Points
Chapter 366 - 364 Wind and Thunder Movement

Chapter 366: Chapter 364 Wind and Thunder Movement

"Who was it? Who killed Zhu Fei?"

Huo Hong’s expression shifted unpredictably as he fixed his gaze on the disciples from various factions who had emerged from the Secret Realm.

However, upon observation, he noticed that while the other factions experienced casualties, they weren’t significant—similar to previous years.

This left him even more puzzled, unsure of who could have harmed his disciple.

One must know that Zhu Fei was the top True Disciple of the Xuanming Sect. Whether it was his cultivation techniques, martial arts, or the elixirs on his person, they were all top-tier, not much different from the disciples of some Holy Lands.

So, whoever targeted Zhu Fei from any faction would have suffered significant casualties if it came to an all-out battle.

But whether it was the Xuanxiao Sect, Xuanming Sect, Night Snake Sect, or any other sect, the casualty numbers didn’t vary greatly.

"The Xuanxiao Sect has always been friendly with our Xuanming Sect. Even if there was some friction between the younger generation, they would never have been so vicious towards Zhu Fei."

Huo Hong contemplated, crossing out each faction in his mind.

"Elder Huo, why haven’t we seen Zhu Fei? Could he have perished in that Secret Realm?"

Cloud Nan Elder from the Juyun Sect glanced at Huo Hong, teasingly.

However, despite his words, he was genuinely surprised not to see Zhu Fei return from the Secret Realm.

He knew Zhu Fei, the top True Disciple of the Xuanming Sect, well, having deep cultivation and great power, and was envious of how the Xuanming Sect had lucked out with such a promising talent.

"Hmph!"

Huo Hong’s face remained tense as he let out a cold snort without speaking.

Seeing this, Elder Cloud Nan ceased his jesting, realizing that if Zhu Fei had indeed died in the Secret Realm, a single provocation might incite Elder Huo Hong to engage in a fight.

If it came down to a fight, he was certainly not a match for Elder Huo Hong.

Yet his eyes gleamed with excitement because if Zhu Fei were dead, then the resources of the Xuanming Sect would have gone to waste, and it would take them at least decades to recover.

"What exactly happened in the Secret Realm? Did Zhu Fei encounter an unbeatable demon beast? Or was it simply a dangerous encounter amid adversity?"

Huo Hong’s brow furrowed deeply as he pondered, feeling an overwhelming surge of anger and helplessness.

But even he found it hard to believe this explanation.

The Xuanling Secret Realm had been opened countless times, and though some areas were yet fully explored, the major sects had long mapped it out. With caution, one wouldn’t easily land themselves in peril.

Furthermore, given Zhu Fei’s considerable strength, if he couldn’t defeat a foe, he could always escape.

"Could it have been a loose cultivator?"

A wild idea flashed through Huo Hong’s mind, but he quickly shook his head, dismissing it.

After all, how could a loose cultivator possibly have the capability to kill his disciple, especially someone of Zhu Fei’s status as the top True Disciple?

"Damn it."

Huo Hong became agitated and furious, his eyes turning blood-red.

Suddenly, his glance swept over, and a familiar figure entered his sight: Yu Shu, beaming with joy.

"It’s her?"

For some reason, seeing Yu Shu, an intense suspicion surged in Huo Hong’s heart—Zhu Fei’s death was certainly linked to this Seventeenth Princess.

Though this notion seemed incredible, as Yu Shu entered the Secret Realm at merely a completion of the Yunling Realm, a full major realm below Zhu Fei, he had a strong intuition.

"Could it really be her? The Heavenly Sea Imperial Family and our Xuanming Sect have never gotten along. If not for the comparable strength between the two, which prevents upheaval in the Heavenly Sea Country from being taken advantage of by others, we would have fought to the death long ago."

Despite finding his hypothesis somewhat implausible, lacking any target, Huo Hong maintained an icy expression as he stepped forward, hastily following the trio.

...

"Senior brother, are you truly planning to go to the Heavenly Sword Sacred Land to become a disciple?"

Long Zhao’s eyes widened, surprised by his senior brother’s sudden decision.

"Zhong Lin is already Second Grade in pill making and a Seventh Grade Alchemist. With such talent, would you still remain a loose cultivator outside?" Yu Shu remarked discontentedly.

"What loose cultivator? I have a legitimate lineage, okay? Our Sea Suppressing Sect has its own inheritance." Long Zhao retorted.

"How does it compare to the Heavenly Sword Sacred Land?"

Long Zhao opened his mouth but, despite his pride, couldn’t claim the Sea Suppressing Sect’s heritage surpassed that of the Heavenly Sword Sacred Land. In defeat, he could only lower his head.

"You! You’re so shortsighted, can’t you see whether improving your cultivation with me outside or joining the Heavenly Sword Sacred Land and advancing faster?"

Yu Shu spoke with a pout.

After a short while, Long Zhao raised his head, looking directly at Zhong Lin, and said, "Ah! Master always told me I was easily angered and short-sighted. Back then, I argued back, but now it seems he was right. Senior brother, go ahead and become a disciple. I’ve now achieved Core Formation, and soon I’ll head to the Inheritance Land to seek out sect techniques and resources left behind, with which your cultivation is bound to soar."

Zhong Lin waved his hand, saying, "No need. Those resources are reserved for rebuilding the Sea Suppressing Sect and not meant for me."

"They will be."

Long Zhao declared resolutely, "I have limited potential while you, senior brother, are a prodigy, truly a favored child of the heavens. Yu Shu is right; if your cultivation reaches the Nirvana Realm or even the legendary King Realm, rebuilding the Sea Suppressing Sect will be a mere word’s effort. Consider these as assistance."

Yu Shu also advised, "Zhong Lin, I suggest you accept the aid. I’ve heard my father say that the Heavenly Sword Sacred Land is even more competitive than ordinary sects. To become unrivaled at the same level requires massive resources. Relying solely on what the sect provides won’t suffice, so many True Disciples have major dynasties backing them. Not only should you accept Long Zhao’s support, but once you’re in the sect, other forces will approach you with offers—you should accept theirs too, or else you will miss the step and lag behind."

Zhong Lin frowned slightly. He wasn’t fully aware of the specific situation in the Heavenly Sword Sacred Land, but he knew that in cultivation, the more resources, the better.

"Then I..."

Suddenly, Zhong Lin abruptly turned his head, looking to the side.

"What is it?"

Long Zhao and Yu Shu noticed Zhong Lin’s reaction and followed his gaze, but saw nothing.

However, after a few breaths, they saw clouds rolling and surging ahead, accompanied by the sound of wind and thunder.

As the cloud commotion grew, Yu Shu’s expression shifted drastically.

"Not good, that’s the Wind and Thunder Movement of the Xuanming Sect."

’Wind and Thunder Movement’ is a flying secret technique similar to ’Flower Walk,’ where clouds swirl during flight, accompanied by thunderous noise, with speed akin to a startling thunderbolt.

In the Secret Realm, Yu Shu had used the power sealed by her ancestor in a jade pendant to slay Zhu Fei. Thus, seeing the Wind and Thunder Movement, she immediately realized that the people from Xuanming Sect were coming to cause trouble.

"Don’t worry. In the Secret Realm, apart from taking Zhu Fei’s elixirs and Spirit Stones from his bracelet, we destroyed all other tokens, symbols, and suspicious objects, tossing them off a cliff, leaving no evidence."