Please, Young Master, Slay the Demon!
Chapter 590 - 63 Top-level Connections [Seeking Monthly Tickets!] _1

Chapter 590: Chapter 63 Top-level Connections [Seeking Monthly Tickets!] _1

For Immortal Jiuyi to recruit Chu Liang was not unusual after all, as this would typically happen after the Immortal Sects conference. The young disciples cultivated by the sects would generally enter a new phase.

Some of the selected few were favored by the sects and given more resources for special cultivation, playing crucial roles; the majority had to find their own way to gain cultivation resources, and journey through life.

It was somewhat analogous to a "graduation".

Changing allegiances afterwards was not uncommon either. Those who committed to other sects were mostly seen as immediate combat power, but they were not the same as homegrown, cultivated talents.

Someone like Shang Shuwen from Shu Mountain, who managed to become a leader of a peak, was considered an exceptional success story.

Those who were not cultivated from a young age in a certain sect were unlikely to occupy high positions like Sect Leader or Zhenshan Elder.

However, seed candidates like Chu Liang, who were heavily nurtured by their sect to take on significant future responsibilities, seldom changed sects.

As such, Immortal Jiuyi’s recruitment of Chu Liang, perhaps with the promise of preparing him to be his successor, was something new, and of a high enough standard.

If all of the disciples from previous generations stayed within their sect, the power of the sect would certainly be formidable, but there would be two very realistic problems.

The first problem was that there was no need for them.

It was not the era of the great war between gods and demons, and there were only some occasional troubles caused by malefactors. The stockpiling of high-level Fifth Realm and Sixth Realm cultivators in the sect did not result in enough missions for them to handle.

At the Sword Exchange Pavilion of Shu Mountain, there were many tasks; most of them could be handled by Third or Fourth Realm cultivators, and Chu Liang stopped taking orders after reaching the Fifth Realm.

The second problem was the expense.

The resources required for the Fifth and Sixth Realm were plentiful, and if they were to stay on the mountain all the time, the sect would have to take responsibility for these resources. The reality was that no sect could fully afford all the cultivation resources their disciples needed.

Therefore, it had subsequently become a tradition for disciples who had matured to this stage to strike out on their own.

As long as they returned to help the Sect in their time of true need—at the issuance of the Sword Assembly Token—it could be viewed as repayment for their early years of care and nurturing.

Immortal Jiuyi was a very laid-back person, and seemed unconcerned about being rejected, giving a small smile before getting up and leaving. Before leaving, he told Chu Liang that by tomorrow he and some of his fellow disciples should be ready, as he would come to assist them in entering the Secret Realm.

After Jiuyi left, Chu Liang went to find a few of his fellow disciples in the Main Hall.

He found Wang Xuanling in the middle of a conversation with a few others.

"While the Hundred Sects Battle is brutal and the overall strength of the team is what is measured, the battle of the Imperial City is an arena for individual abilities. On this point, Penglai remains the strongest."

"We only have seven days now, and to expect any great headway in cultivation during this span of time is almost impossible. We can merely strive to enrich each of your combat experiences as much as we can. Over the next few days, I plan to guide you at all times."

"Actually, with where you are at already, Shu Mountain’s Nine Heavens status has been protected. For at least sixty years, we won’t be in any danger. Meanwhile, the pressure to be the top one can be alleviated as long as..."

"Junior Uncle Master Wang," Chu Liang called out.

"Hm?" Wang Xuanling looked at him and said, "Since you are here, listen along. I was also about to discuss my intensive training plan for you guys."

"Before you go through your plan, Junior Uncle Master Wang, I have another small proposal," said Chu Liang.

"Go ahead," said Wang Xuanling.

If this had happened on his Jade Sword Peak, a disciple who interrupted before his master had finished speaking and then tried to snatch the initiative would definitely be severely scolded.

But this was the disciple of Empress Feng, and it was Chu Liang... He found it hard to lose his temper from either perspective.

Empress Feng was disliked and despised by everyone and had a longstanding feud with him. Losing his temper with her disciple would easily be seen as mingling public affairs with personal grievances; Chu Liang was popular with others, mature and steady in handling affairs, and unlikely to act unreasonably.

"Sect Master Jiuyi mentioned just now that he could lend us the Mirror Sky Eight Diagrams Secret Realm for cultivation," Chu Liang said. "Seven days in the outside world equates to seventy days inside."

"Mirror Sky Eight Diagrams?" a perplexed and seemingly incredulous Wang Xuanling replied, "Misty Mountain is also participating in the battle for the Imperial City. How could they open the Mirror Sky Eight Diagrams for us at this time..."

Chu Liang smiled slightly, "Maybe it’s because Sect Master Jiuyi is quite a generous person."

...

Chu Liang did not tell his fellow disciples about his encounter inside the Mirror Sky Eight Diagrams. He only talked about how the Demon Sect caused chaos and how he helped resolve the problem.

After hearing about the powerful network of Chu Liang, who could persuade Immortal Jiuyi to lend them the Secret Realm for cultivation, his companions could only marvel at Chu Liang’s magic.

Even if Master Wen Yuan had tried to initiate, his efforts might have been in vain.

After all, they were still competitors.

If Misty Mountain were not participating in the battle for the Imperial City, that would be one thing; but helping cultivate their competitors was a completely different matter, especially considering the involvement of Divine Artifacts.

In this respect, Shu Mountain was at a significant disadvantage. Despite their fast progress during the two months of intensive training, the improved abilities from practicing within Wen Yuan’s Hongmeng Secret Realm and within artifacts, honed over thousands of years, were incomparable.

The marked improvement in the strength of the disciples they were familiar with from the various Immortal Sects could be seen during the Hundred Sects Battle. In comparison, Shu Mountain’s improvement was less noticeable overall.

At this point, despite there only being seven days left, they could still slightly bridge the gap with the others.

Wang Xuanling was somewhat excited and said, "If we could cultivate for two months in the Mirror Sky Eight Diagrams, we can change our strategy and focus on improving cultivation. Each of you has enough solid groundwork in cultivation, and I believe that with enough time and resources, each one of you can break through to a higher minor level."

"I also have a small idea for these two months of cultivation," Chu Liang added.

When he talked with Immortal Jiuyi, he had already thought about how to make the best use of this extra time.

"Go on," said Wang Xuanling.

"If we could start the Perfect Cycle and maintain it for two months during this cultivation, the progress could be perhaps much faster than we imagined," said Chu Liang.

"Continuous Perfect Cycle for two months?" Wang Xuanling was taken aback, "Is that possible?"

Sustained cultivation without sleep or rest for two months was not impossible for Fifth Realm cultivators. After all, the state of cultivation itself was a process of harnessing spiritual energy, so they wouldn’t lack nourishment or sleep. Physicians could prepare some elixirs for backup and refresh their energy when their state wasn’t optimal. But the question was about the Perfect Cycle...

Uncle Old Wang found himself facing a blind spot in his knowledge.

"Once the Perfect Cycle is activated, as long as it is not intentionally interrupted, it is possible to continue," Jiang Yuebai nodded and said, "However, the initiation of the Perfect Cycle is not easy and requires a particular opportunity."

"It’s not that difficult," Chu Liang contradicted, "All three of us have activated the Perfect Cycle and have a deep understanding of it. With a boost from external help, it shouldn’t be too hard to re-enter that state."

"A boost?" Jiang Yuebai looked at him, "Are you talking about..."

"Correct," Chu Liang locked eyes with her and smiled, "The first time I activated the Perfect Cycle, I had the help of Miss Xue from Nanyin Square. If there’s a Nanyin Square musician to assist us, I believe it won’t be too difficult to enter the state."

"But Nanyin Square is also participating in the battle for the Imperial City," Wang Xuanling frowned deeply, "Would they be willing to help us with cultivation?"

"I can try..." Chu Liang smiled again, "The musicians of Nanyin Square are all quite nice."