Incredible Sect Simulator
Chapter 50 - Discussing Countermeasures, Eradicating the Demonic Troubles

Chapter 50: Chapter 50 - Discussing Countermeasures, Eradicating the Demonic Troubles

Lu Yuanshan worried that if the news leaked out, the three demon cultivators would flee the city and cause chaos in the surrounding towns, which would be troublesome to handle.

With the presence of the Heaven-Reaching Profound Fire Array, it could trap the demon cultivators in the city.

As long as they were willing to spend the time and effort, they could always root out the demon cultivators and eliminate them.

Lu Zhiwei, Lin Han, and Zhang Nianchuan nodded, understanding the gravity of the situation. They relied entirely on Lu Yuanshan to make the decisions.

The group reported their identities, and upon hearing that cultivators from the Cyan Mountain Sect had arrived, the guards at the gate quickly allowed them through, not daring to stop them.

Once inside the city, they did not delay and headed straight to the City Lord’s Mansion to first meet Xuu Mengyuan.

Xuu Mengyuan is the Third Elder of the Cyan Mountain Sect, just over one hundred fifteen years old. Although this age seems quite high, Qi Cultivators can generally live to around one hundred twenty years.

If they cultivate health cultivation techniques like the Chang Chun Technique, they can live for several more decades.

The Cyan Mountain Sect has few disciples, and only three elders. To oversee Guangde County, a seasoned and experienced old cultivator is the most suitable choice.

Therefore, throughout the Cyan Mountain Sect, only Xuu Mengyuan is qualified for this role.

Xuu Mengyuan has now reached the Eighth-Layer Qi Cultivation, comparable to Lu Changfeng, with Three Spirit Roots as his aptitude. Because he wanted to oversee Guangde County for a few more years, he began cultivating the Chang Chun Technique for longevity, which gives him about twenty more years to live from a lifespan perspective.

Even though twenty years seems long, for cultivators, it’s just a fleeting moment.

When Xuu Mengyuan eventually passes away, the sect will need to send a new candidate to replace him in overseeing Guangde County.

The group moved unimpeded and entered the courtyard where Xuu Mengyuan resided.

"Hahaha, I wondered who it was. It turns out to be the Sect Leader and Elder Zhiwei."

"Please, have a seat."

Upon entering the reception hall, Xuu Mengyuan let out a hearty laugh, warmly welcoming Lu Yuanshan and his party.

"Elder Xuu, it’s been a long time."

Lu Yuanshan greeted amiably, showing great respect for this elder of the sect, without any airs of being the Sect Leader.

Seeing Lu Yuanshan, Xuu Mengyuan was delighted, as the last time he saw Lu Yuanshan was more than three years ago.

He shook his head jokingly: "Ah, getting old. Even if the Sect Leader comes to this county once a year, I can only see you a dozen more times."

Hearing this, Lu Zhiwei and the others felt a slight jolt in their hearts.

Thinking about Xuu Mengyuan’s current lifespan, it might truly be as he said, that after a dozen more years, his true essence would gradually deplete, and this sect elder’s life would soon come to an end.

A Qi Cultivator over sixty, even if they obtain a Foundation Establishment Pill, has little chance of successfully establishing a foundation.

The sect currently has no way to procure a Foundation Establishment Pill.

So Xuu Mengyuan’s path will basically halt at the Qi Cultivation Stage.

If it weren’t for the fact that the sect had no one else suitable, they wouldn’t have let this elder oversee Guangde County alone. He should be spending his twilight years in the sect peacefully.

"Every time I see you, Elder Xuu, you seem more and more energetic. Your constitution is far better than us younger people; surely you will have blessings as vast as the East Sea, and a lifespan as long as the Southern Mountains."

"Haha, thank you for the kind words, Sect Leader. I indeed want to serve the sect for another thirty or forty years."

The group engaged in some idle chat.

After drinking tea, Lu Yuanshan, not one to waste words, quickly stated the purpose of their visit.

"There are demon cultivators in this city?"

Upon hearing about demon cultivators lurking in Guangde County, Xuu Mengyuan’s expression turned serious.

Why does he oversee Guangde County?

Of course, it is to follow the sect’s orders to guard against demon cultivators and demon beasts, protecting the citizens of Guangde County.

Now, hearing that there is a potential threat of demon cultivators in the city, how could he not be moved?

"This information is absolutely true. We came to Guangde County right after receiving the news to discuss this matter with you."

"Now, we need to see how to quickly root out the demon cultivators and eliminate this menace."

Lu Yuanshan said, "This matter cannot be delayed."

"This indeed is of great importance."

Upon hearing this, Xuu Mengyuan’s expression also turned serious.

He didn’t ask Lu Yuanshan how he got this information, which was more timely than that of the elder overseeing Guangde County. He knew well enough not to question it.

If Lu Yuanshan wanted to disclose it, he would have done so already.

"Elder Xuu, what is the current population of Guangde County?"

Lu Yuanshan asked.

"We conducted a survey last year. Including ordinary people and cultivators, the total population reached over ninety-seven thousand."

"The city’s population is about to break the one hundred thousand mark, huh."

"Indeed, I’m worried if the demon cultivators in the city act, it will surely be a disaster for the citizens here."

"And to root out demon cultivators among so many people wouldn’t be an easy task..."

While Lu Yuanshan and Xuu Mengyuan were discussing strategies, Lu Ping, far away in the Cyan Mountain Sect, opened the system and used Instant Teleportation to transport himself next to Lu Yuanshan.

He planned to join the operation to eradicate the lurking demon threat in Guangde County.

Taking a closer look at Xuu Mengyuan, who appeared much older than thirty years ago, now at the age where his lifespan was nearing its end, Lu Ping sighed over how time ages people while quietly listening to the discussion.

Everyone shared their thoughts on how to root out the demon cultivators.

Upon hearing his youngest daughter, Lu Zhiwei, suggest ’seal the city first, then search,’ Lu Ping immediately adopted this recommendation and communicated to Lu Yuanshan, "Yuanshan, do as Zhiwei suggested, first activate the Heaven-Reaching Profound Fire Array to lock down Guangde County."

"Alright."

Lu Yuanshan nodded quietly, conveying Lu Ping’s intentions and agreeing with Lu Zhiwei’s proposal.

Xuu Mengyuan also found it reasonable, and without delay, ordered the City Protection Array to be activated at noon that day, isolating the entire Guangde County from the outside world.

Guangde County thus entered a closed state, barring all cultivators, merchants, and citizens from entering or leaving.

"Now that the city is locked down, the demon cultivators should not have left before the lockdown and are still hiding somewhere in the city, cornered."

Xuu Mengyuan stroked his long white beard and said, "I will immediately send people to conduct a house-to-house search throughout the city, perhaps there will be some gain."

"I don’t think there’s a need for that."

Lu Yuanshan thought for a moment and rejected the idea, "This method is too inefficient."

He proposed a suggestion.

"The population of Guangde County is nearly one hundred thousand. Searching house-to-house among such a large population might take until next year to complete the task."

"Instead, we could separate the ordinary people and the cultivators into two groups for the search."

"Do you mean to focus on searching the cultivators in the city, greatly reducing the number to be searched?"

"Exactly."

Lu Yuanshan nodded: "While demon cultivators know how to hide and use demon techniques to conceal their cultivation aura, their demonic qi is difficult to completely cover up and will leave some traces."

"As long as we are careful in our search and use meticulous methods, it should not be difficult to discover traces of demon cultivators."

At this point, Lu Yuanshan asked, "Has the number of cultivators in the city been recorded?"

"Of course."

Xuu Mengyuan replied, "Currently, there are 1,300 registered cultivators in Guangde County."

"1,300 people is a considerably smaller search range compared to over 90,000."

"We should reconvene the city’s cultivators for another registration. During the process, we will discreetly watch each cultivator to detect any hidden demon cultivators. If Elder Xuu has no objections, let’s proceed with this plan."

"The city array is still under your supervision, so no rash actions should be taken. We’ll take care of the inspections."

"Additionally, we have only brought four people this time, so our manpower is insufficient. We hope Elder Xuu can select people to assist us."

"That’s to be expected; it’s entirely up to the Sect Leader’s instructions."