Immortal Venerable's Order
Chapter 114 is not a human effort

Chapter 114: Chapter 114 is not a human effort

Yan Rufeng selected one hundred thousand Outer Disciples, and by the time she returned to the sect, it was already dark.

In the Dragon Abyss Sect, within the Sect Main Hall, Yan Rufeng sat on the Sect Master’s throne.

"Everyone, the Kunlun Secret Realm will open in a week. Apart from Elder Chuyunzi who will accompany me into the secret realm, the rest of you should stay within the sect and focus on your cultivation."

"Sect Master, if the Outer Disciples arrive in the next couple of days, do we need to assist them?" the Deputy Sect Master asked.

Yan Rufeng replied, "There are Ning Zhongnan and Su Changqing on the outer side. You don’t need to worry too much."

"Yes, Sect Master."

The people dispersed, and Yan Rufeng then went to the outer resident quarters, admonishing Ning Zhongnan and Su Changqing about the management details. Afterward, she flew towards Kunlun Mountain with Chuyunzi.

Kunlun Mountain was considered the ancestor of all mountains, the origin of dragon and spirit veins. It had always been the cradle of Huaxia’s ancient mythology. It was said that the Immortal Master of Kunlun Mountain was the Queen Mother of the West, and the Yaochi Holy Realm was within Kunlun Mountain.

However, this is just one part; the headquarters of the Chan Sect, Yuxu Palace, was said to be built on Yuxu Peak of Kunlun Mountain.

In modern society, people generally regarded these tales as mere myths, but cultivators did not think so.

Every time the passage to the Kunlun Secret Realm opened, the cultivators entering the secret realm had seen the remains of Yaochi and Yuxu Palace. However, over thousands of years, countless cultivators had lost their lives within the Kunlun Secret Realm.

Two hundred years ago, Chuyunzi had the good fortune to enter the Kunlun Secret Realm once, and on the way, he was explaining the precautions of entering the secret realm to Yan Rufeng.

Yan Rufeng frowned after hearing this, "Elder Chuyunzi, according to you, everyone faces different environments after entering the secret realm. It’s really troublesome if we encounter danger."

Chuyunzi replied, "You are correct, Sect Master. The primary allure of the Kunlun Secret Realm is that upon entering, one has the chance to obtain the inheritance of Immortal Law and potentially acquire powerful Primordial Treasures."

Yan Rufeng was not too keen on the inheritance of Immortal Law, but the Primordial Treasures indeed enticed her.

"I didn’t expect there to be Primordial Treasures within the secret realm. No wonder, over the centuries, many cultivators risk their lives to enter and try their luck."

"Heh heh!"

Chuyunzi sneered, "Sect Master, ever since the Kunlun Secret Realm was discovered, only a few have elevated their cultivation realm within the secret realm. No one has ever obtained the inheritance of Immortal Law, let alone Primordial Treasures."

Yan Rufeng became puzzled, "Elder Chuyunzi is likely not lying. If no one has ever obtained the inheritance or treasures, why would such legends exist? Could someone have deliberately spread false rumors? But what would their purpose be..."

Unable to figure it out, Yan Rufeng stopped pondering it.

They soon arrived in the skies above Kunlun Mountain. Yan Rufeng released her Divine Sense and detected the locations where the base and Immortal Alliance were camped. She smiled lightly, "Elder Chuyunzi, let’s go meet them in that valley."

Within the valley, there were two main camps: one for the base personnel and one for the sects affiliated with the Immortal Alliance.

In comparison, although the base’s cultivation was not as high as those of the Immortal Alliance, in terms of discipline and camp layout, the base was superior.

The Immortal Alliance comprised nearly a hundred cultivation sects, and their members were more scattered. Yan Rufeng shook her head helplessly, thinking, "If we don’t set some rules for the Immortal Alliance, the base is bound to surpass them within a hundred years."

Yan Rufeng landed gracefully at the Immortal Alliance camp and summoned four Deputy Sect Masters: Xuanmingzi, Shen Jizi, Jie Kong, and Qing Songzi.

Xuanmingzi bowed, "We didn’t know the Alliance Leader was coming, and we failed to greet you properly."

"Xuanmingzi, no need for formalities."

"Yes, Alliance Leader."

The four replied in unison.

"Deputy Sect Masters, compared to the base’s camp, what do you think of our Immortal Alliance’s setup?" Yan Rufeng asked.

Shen Jizi bowed, "Alliance Leader, the base’s camp is orderly, with disciplined personnel, well-presented troops, and rigorous conduct. They are indeed an elite force."

"Very well."

Yan Rufeng sternly asked, "And what about us?"

Shen Jizi stammered, "We, we are not like an army. We are cultivation sects and are not bound by secular constraints!"

"Heh heh..."

Yan Rufeng scoffed, "Not bound by secular constraints, is it?"

"Amitabha."

Jie Kong said, "Alliance Leader, if you require it, we will pass down the orders immediately."

Yan Rufeng glared, "Jie Kong, are you implying that I am being unreasonable?"

"Alliance Leader, Jie Kong dares not."

Yan Rufeng looked up towards the sky, hands folded behind her back, and after a long pause, said, "Everyone, the path of cultivation is one of defying the heavens and changing fate. We cultivators constantly battle against the heavens. However, on the path to immortality, one minor slip can lead to death and soul dissolution. The cultivation world seems calm, but it is actually turbulent and perilous. You must understand that our Immortal Alliance exists to maintain order in the cultivation world and protect the myriad living beings of Huaxia. If such an organization lacks discipline and unity, what purpose does the Immortal Alliance serve?"

"Alliance Leader, we recognize our mistake."

The four replied in unison.

"Within two hours, I want to see a transformed Immortal Alliance."

After saying this, Yan Rufeng and Chuyunzi left the Immortal Alliance camp.

"Brother Xuanmingzi, since the Alliance Leader has left, what are we standing here for foolishly? Let’s start organizing," Qing Songzi said.

Yan Rufeng and Chuyunzi arrived at the camp gate, where Ye Lingtian, who had been waiting for a long time, saluted, "Welcome, Instructor Yan."

"Lingtian, where are General Wen and General Lu?" Yan Rufeng asked.

"Instructor Yan, they are not in the camp."

"Not in the camp? Then where are they?"

"Instructor Yan, General Wen and General Lu are at a shepherd’s house a hundred kilometers away."

Yan Rufeng became puzzled, "Why did General Wen and General Lu go there?"

"Lingtian, take me there to have a look," Yan Rufeng said.

"Yes, sir."

Ye Lingtian did not summon the Cosmic Battleship, as recent missions had depleted its Spirit Stone energy. Instead, he opted for Sword Flight.

Yan Rufeng and Chuyunzi followed closely behind. By the time they reached the vicinity of the shepherd’s house, it was already dark.

Yan Rufeng greeted Wen JiaRen and Lu Mingliang, introduced Chuyunzi, and then asked, "General Wen, General Lu, what are you doing here?"

Lu Mingliang appeared serious, "Comrade Rufeng, do you remember what I mentioned to you on the phone two days ago?"

"I remember."

Lu Mingliang led Yan Rufeng to the cattle shed and pointed to a skeleton of a yak, "Comrade Rufeng, do you find anything peculiar about this yak skeleton?"

Yan Rufeng examined it closely. In the dim light, she noticed that the entire skeleton was black, and the yak’s flesh seemed to have been stripped away in an instant.

Yan Rufeng lowered her head in thought, recalling various strange incidents that had occurred in the cultivation world.

Suddenly, she remembered.

"This is not the work of humans."

"Then what is it?"

Wen JiaRen, Lu Mingliang, Chuyunzi, and Ye Lingtian asked in unison.

Yan Rufeng said slowly, "The entire yak skeleton is black, and its flesh was stripped away instantly. Besides demons and evil cultivators, no one else could leave such marks..."

"Demons? Are you talking about monsters and devils?" Ye Lingtian asked in confusion.

"Do demons really exist in this world?"

Wen JiaRen also found it hard to believe that demons could exist.

Lu Mingliang was astonished, "Evil cultivators, is it like the one that appeared in the Southern Border?"

Chuyunzi seemed to recall something and said, "To turn a robust yak into a skeleton in an instant, no evil cultivator in this world can achieve that. I believe the likelihood of demon activity is much higher..."

"There really are demons!" Wen JiaRen exclaimed.