Cultivation: I Have Studied Abroad in the Modern World
Chapter 275 - 163: The New Jiushan Sect

Chapter 275: Chapter 163: The New Jiushan Sect

Morale among the Jiushan Sect disciples within the Thunder Pool was a bit low.

"Senior Brother Sun... Can we still get out of here?"

Standing beside Sun Daoyu, Zhou Qianyuan quietly asked.

As soon as this question was raised, the hundred or so disciples around couldn’t help but look over.

Master Pang and Senior Sister Zhang have both returned to the sect.

Zheng Fa and Junior Master Huang and the others have entered the Heavenly Stele.

These disciples of the Jiushan Sect were almost let loose.

Sun Daoyu looked around at his fellow disciples and sighed inwardly—

The Thunder Pool was relatively safe, but it was no place to settle.

While inside the Thunder Pool, they had to tread carefully, avoiding areas with dense thunder and having hardly any time to cultivate.

Not to mention the mental pressure.

On the other hand, they also had to block the entrance to the Secret Realm of the Great Freedom Demon Sect...

These days, his fellow disciples were probably all exhausted.

"I don’t know either."

Looking at Zhou Qianyuan’s expectant face, Sun Daoyu gently shook his head.

"Before our Master left... the things he said to us." Zhou Qianyuan looked down, "We can’t go back, can we?"

Sun Daoyu opened his mouth but then fell silent, only raising his hand to pat Zhou Qianyuan’s shoulder.

This was the reason his fellow disciples were so disheartened—Even though Zheng Fa and the others did not tell them everything.

But these were the elite disciples of the Jiushan Sect.

Who couldn’t understand?

The Sect Leader left, Master Pang left, and in the end, even Senior Sister Zhang left...

Zheng Fa and Junior Master Huang had furrowed brows every day, busily bustling about without a day’s rest.

They crouched in the Thunder Pool, daring not to show their faces.

Everyone knew that the Jiushan Sect was probably facing a moment of life and death.

"In fact, the Jiushan Sect isn’t all that great."

Sun Daoyu was startled and looked at the speaker—it was Senior Brother Yang, originally under Senior Sister Zhang.

The two had had some disputes in the early years, and though things had kind of improved, their interactions were still a bit awkward.

"The Sect Leader neglects his duties, and Master Pang is biased."

"Senior Sister Zhang always has a stern face, and Senior Sister Yuan always acts on whims."

Senior Brother Yang continued to mutter.

"People at the workshop are noisy and troublesome, and it’s exhausting to deal with them every day."

"Zheng Fa likes to mess with new things, fussing unnecessarily, which is even more exhausting."

"I started by listening to Senior Sister Zhang, then followed Senior Sister Yuan, and in the end, had to obey Zheng Fa—it’s like being a workhorse all my life."

As Senior Brother Yang spoke, the expressions of the others also varied.

"But... I want to go back..."

Suddenly, Sun Daoyu felt that there was nothing uncomfortable about it.

Everyone was the same.

He felt the same.

...

Master Qian of the Qianhe Sect, who had just arrived, was standing somewhat apart, obviously a stranger to these original disciples of the Jiushan Sect.

He also harbored some regrets in his heart—

Who would have thought that just as he boarded the big ship of the Jiushan Sect, the ship would start to capsize?

He glanced at a few disciples nearby, who obviously had the same thoughts as him, their glances at him slightly resentful.

Master Qian took a deep breath, suppressing the unease in his heart.

He also reflected inwardly—

Back at the Qianhe Sect, the Qianhe Sect was done for.

Now at the Jiushan Sect, he was watching as the Jiushan Sect was about to suffer...

Could it be not that the Jiushan Sect was no good, but that he himself was the problem?

...

"Dear fellow disciples... Our being here is due to the favoritism of our Master and Sect Leader." Sun Daoyu spoke softly, "Some disciples didn’t have the chance to come here, and who knows what might have happened to them."

The other disciples also nodded, clearly understanding what he was saying.

"Even though the sect appears to be facing an ultimate calamity, the Sect Leader hasn’t left, my Master has gone back, and even Senior Sister Zhang has returned..." Sun Daoyu said in a hoarse voice, "leaving only us, the unworthy disciples, here..."

"..."

"I don’t know what you guys think, but I can only speak for myself... I also want to go back, I also want to cultivate freely. But I...am willing to stay in this Thunder Pool for a lifetime..."

He said, looking up at the fellow disciples around him.

Sun Daoyu’s words gradually calmed the expressions of his fellow disciples.

"Before our Master left, he told me that they’re guarding the Jiushan Sect’s land, we’re guarding the Jiushan Sect’s people..." Zhou Qianyuan added, "As long as one of us is still alive, the Jiushan Sect still exists."

"So, I’m afraid of dying."

"..."

Zhou Qianyuan looked at Sun Daoyu, and couldn’t help feeling that this Senior Brother was becoming more and more like their Master.

...

Just as their thoughts varied, the air in the Thunder Pool suddenly vibrated slightly—then they all felt that the Thunder Pool seemed to be slowly shrinking, gently moving.

"Is there a change in the Thunder Pool?"

Zhou Qianyuan abruptly raised his head, looking at Zhou Qianyuan, and Zhou Qianyuan’s face was also panicked.

Everyone understood that although they no longer wished to remain in the Thunder Pool, it was now their place of survival.

Moreover, without the Thunder Pool, they wouldn’t stand a chance against the people of the Great Freedom Demon Sect.

Amidst everyone’s panic, the air in front of them vibrated lightly, and a glowing portal appeared before them.

Sun Daoyu let out a low exclamation, speaking to Zhou Qianyuan and the others, "I’m afraid the Great Freedom Demon Sect is trying to come out again! Junior Zhou, you guys retreat first!"

He clenched several Spirit Talismans in his hand, staring fixedly at the portal.

The faces of the other brothers were also solemn—they had previously relied on the fact that only two or three people from the Great Freedom Demon Sect could come out at a time to barely hold them off.

Now with one more exit for the Great Freedom Demon Sect, their defensive pressure had doubled...

What’s more important was, could it be that the Great Freedom Demon Sect only had this one new exit?

Thinking of this, Sun Daoyu’s face turned gloomy, and he spoke to Zhou Qianyuan, "Junior Zhou, Master’s legacy is all in your hands, remember to keep yourself safe later."

Zhou Qianyuan’s face was even more somber, but he didn’t speak, only nodding.

At a time when everyone was anxious and uneasy.

Suddenly, an impatient yet pleasant voice came from inside the portal.

"Come on in! What are you spacing out there for!"

That was Senior Yuan’s voice!

Sun Daoyu was stunned for a moment, then saw Senior Yuan poke her head out from inside the portal, waving at everyone,

"Hurry up, we’re going back to Jiushan Sect to pick up Sister Zhang!"

Upon hearing this, Sun Daoyu, as if in disbelief, murmured,

"Back to Jiushan Sect?"

"Yes! Zheng Fa is now in charge of the Sun and Moon Clock, so the Heavenly Stele Realm is very safe!" Senior Yuan explained, "We won’t stay in this broken place anymore! We’re going back to Jiushan Sect!"

"Eh? Why are you crying?"

Sun Daoyu wiped the corner of his eyes, not speaking, only leading Zhou Qianyuan and the others towards the portal.

Behind them, Master Qian of the Qianhe Sect hesitated slightly, then approached the portal with trepidation, as if unsure whether he could enter.

"Come on!" Senior Yuan waved, "Master Zheng said he wants you to help with researching farming!"

Master Qian was delighted, glanced back proudly at a few disciples, and walked confidently into the portal.

...

Upon entering the Heavenly Stele Realm, Sun Daoyu and the others saw Zheng Fa waiting for them in the main hall.

Junior Master Huang and Senior Yuan stood by the side, both subtly treating Zheng Fa as the center.

They exchanged looks, sensing something, but neither showed any reaction.

"Brothers have worked hard in the Thunder Pool," Zheng Fa greeted them with a bow, "Later on, I will arrange for the brothers to settle down."

Although the Heavenly Palace was now broken into pieces, there were still places for these disciples to live.

Like the old residences of the Immortal Gods.

"But there are some things that I would like to remind everyone to be aware of."

"This Heavenly Stele Realm, ah, Senior Yuan suggested that we call this little world the Jiushan Realm in the future, which I think is quite good," Zheng Fa explained, "Currently, the rules are not perfect, so only Thunder Skills and Thunder Talismans are effective. Brothers might have to practice more of this kind of spells in the future."

He had previously been puzzled why only Thunder Skill was effective—

Now he understood that it was mainly because the spiritual energy circuit within the Sun and Moon Clock only contained these spells.

That is to say, there were no other talismanic diagrams in the void, rendering any other spells ineffective.

"Those who are adept with Thunder Talisman should help the other brothers, and those who are not need not worry. I will soon reactivate the Discussion Talisman Pavilion, allowing all the brothers to learn."

"Speaking of which, the Discussion Talisman Pavilion will be reformed—I will introduce a series of courses, which you can regard as some Secret Techniques, for all the brothers to learn."

It was then that they remembered, Zheng Fa was still, subtly, the future Pavilion Master of the Discussion Talisman Pavilion.

Sun Daoyu and Zhou Qianyuan exchanged a look, already aware that Zheng Fa might change the face of the Jiushan Sect, but didn’t expect it to start now.

"In the future, the Discussion Talisman Pavilion will be used for learning, research, and discussion, so—I hereby announce that private fights are prohibited in the Discussion Talisman Pavilion."

Sun Daoyu felt solemn inwardly, looking towards Senior Yuan by the side.

Senior Yuan was leaning against Zheng Fa, rubbing up against him happily, completely disregarding what he was saying.

Junior Master Huang beside her also maintained a neutral expression.

"The Affairs Hall will also be reformed, and this matter, I will discuss with Sister Zhang..."

Zheng Fa intended to link the Affairs Hall with the development of the plain folks of the Jiushan Realm—

By promoting the faith of the mortals, nurturing various Spirit Plants, and then rewarding all the brothers.

This could build a relatively healthy internal cycle...

Hearing this, Sun Daoyu turned his head to look at Zhou Qianyuan—they had previously sensed that Junior Zheng might have his own ideas.

But due to various factors, these thoughts could not be implemented.

Now with the existence of the Jiushan Realm, Junior Zheng no longer held back.

But... not everyone could accept it.

Sun Daoyu glanced around, noting a few brothers with a touch of confusion or puzzlement on their faces.

However, no one spoke up.

Everyone understood that when Zheng Fa took charge of the Jiushan Realm.

Jiushan Sect now bore the surname Zheng.

And by this time, Jiushan Sect had only Junior Master Huang as a Nascent Soul.

Who didn’t know that Sister Zhang, the beloved disciple of Junior Master Huang, and Junior Zheng were close to sharing a blanket...

...

After Zheng Fa finished these points, seeing the weary expressions of these brothers, he spoke, "I will lead the brothers to rest."

As he spoke, he touched the Jade Seal, and a Rainbow Bridge suddenly rose from the Heavenly Palace, leading to an island in the void.

Sun Daoyu and the others had just stepped onto the Rainbow Bridge when they felt the Heavenly Palace shake and were slightly surprised.

"Junior Zheng?"

Sun Daoyu inquired.

"Do not be alarmed, brothers," Zheng Fa reassured, "We... are going home!"