Chapter 115: The Sword Lord Assigns a Task

Soon, people from the Pill Cauldron Pavilion emerged carrying stretchers, hauling back the external-disciple deputy pavilion master who had foolishly ingested poison and the other Pill Cauldron Pavilion disciples previously poisoned.

Though he could not move, he still shouted: "Cover my face, cover my face."

Only when the white cloth covered his face did he fall silent.

Now he finally cares about his dignity.

"Let's go." Xu Xing withdrew his gaze.

"Mm."

The two left the "Free Trading Zone" and headed down the mountain.

A Return-to-Void cultivator's paralysis lasts only a short while and poses no life threat, so there was no need to intervene.

That pill was called the Dao Source Prohibition Pill, a lost formula.

It wasn't the refining method that was lost, but the raw materials could no longer be found.

To refine the Dao Source Prohibition Pill, one needs material from a Dao-Union demonic race.

Yet there are no Dao-Union demonic races left in the Xuan Realm.

emm…

Though he nearly died, the Pill Cauldron Pavilion disciple wasn't really at a loss—he gained such a pill.

Soon, the two reached the mid-mountain level.

"Look, the rankings have changed!"

"Huh? Really!"

"The number one on the Qi Condensation ranking has vanished."

Tourists lining the mountain path pulled out their phones to take photos.

If it were any other rank, it wouldn't matter—but a change at number one is worth commemorating.

On the crimson divine aura-formed ranking, as golden light flashed, the top name disappeared.

In its place, a new name appeared on the nearby orange ranking, immediately placed in an extremely high position.

Foundation Establishment Rank Three: Zhang Yunlu! The two above her were, without exception, also Transformation Foundation Establishment cultivators.

"Ranked third right after promotion? That's impressive!"

"Wait, why is she third right after promotion? Doesn't the Xiang Jianzong's Foundation Establishment ranking have even a single Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage cultivator?"

"Didn't you check the Xiang Jianzong's official website before coming? It's not ranked by cultivation realm—it's ranked by potential."

"Potential? That's hard to estimate."

Most tourists didn't truly understand the matter of Transformation Dao Foundations.

Online rumors were a mix of truth and falsehood; some might have heard the name "Transformation Dao Foundation," but what it actually meant was a complete mystery.

"Third is decent enough. What do you think, Sister?" Xu Xing asked.

"We'll see how it plays out."

The trial has been set; now it's up to her to complete it.

After a while of murmuring, the surrounding tourists lost interest.

Xiang Jianzong disciples were used to it.

Isn't it normal for a Principle-Enlightened cultivator to rank high after promotion? The current number one on the Foundation Establishment ranking was promoted straight to first and hasn't been surpassed yet!

emm…

Actually, during that period, he was the only Transformation Foundation Establishment cultivator to promote, and since all Transformation Foundation Establishment cultivators have similar potential, rankings were based solely on realm.

Promoting earlier naturally gave an advantage.

…………

Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, Foundation Establishment Comprehensive Service Center, Foundation Establishment Zone, Room Nine.

As the energy pod's door slowly opened.

Hss~ A stream of pure white mist drifted out, from which stepped a tall figure, her eyes exceptionally bright, as if tiny streams of radiance flickered within.

Tiny droplets of water clung to her pale, delicate skin.

Outside the energy pod, Zhang Yunlu gently clenched her fist, feeling the brand-new power within—far surpassing Qi Condensation spiritual energy.

'Foundation Establishment True Qi… truly cannot be compared to Qi Condensation spiritual energy.'

"Congratulations."

A hand reached out beside her, holding a towel—it was the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall's external-disciple attendant.

"How do you feel?" "Thank you." Zhang Yunlu took the towel and wiped the droplets from her face. "I've never felt better."

Foundation Establishment wasn't as painful as cultivating through spiritual refinement methods; on the contrary, after success, she felt wonderfully comfortable.

Feeling the vigorous, powerful Foundation Establishment True Qi, the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall's external-disciple attendant couldn't help but sigh.

'Transformation Foundation Establishment… truly cannot be compared to Heaven-Born or external aids.'

If they were at the same realm now, she probably couldn't withstand three swords.

"I don't know what principle you've enlightened, so I'll tell you the standard post-promotion precautions for ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators—just listen."

Principles are wildly varied; Transformation Foundation Establishment cultivators, depending on the principle they enlightened during Qi Condensation, must pay attention to different things in their cultivation—only they can figure it out themselves.

Zhang Yunlu put down the towel and focused intently.

"Go ahead."

"First, for these first few days after promotion, avoid using secret techniques that overexert your body."

"Mm."

She hadn't learned any such techniques, so no worry there.

"Second, don't take pills with similar effects—wait until your Dao Platform is fully stabilized."

"Mm."

She didn't have that kind of pill on her, so there was no need to worry.

"Lastly, I suggest you make a trip to the Starry Sky Simulation Trial Grounds, so you won't be caught off guard when you receive a mission in that area later."

Ordinary Xiang Jianzong disciples could only take on missions related to the starry sky after reaching Jin Dan.

But those with a Creation Foundation Establishment were the exception.

"Alright, thank you."

She had already planned to visit the Starry Sky Simulation Trial Grounds after her Foundation Establishment to acclimate herself.

"Then that's all. Do you still need to regulate your breathing?"

"No need. Someone is still waiting for me outside."

She was now full of spirit, her spiritual sea abundant — there was no need to regulate her breathing.

"Very well, then please follow me."

Following the Outer Gate Steward of the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, Zhang Yunlu left Cultivation Room Number Nine and walked out of the Foundation Establishment area.

In the central hall, Chi Jiuyu was sitting with one leg crossed over the other, idly gazing at the sky.

Ding-ling—! Just as she was about to head over, her phone emitted a special notification tone — the sound of receiving an assigned mission.

Apart from the Sect Master being able to directly issue assigned missions during wartime, only two people normally held that qualification.

'Is it Senior?'

Such a thought flashed through Zhang Yunlu's mind.

She took out her phone and opened it, and sure enough, the screen showed that she had one unread message.

She tapped into it.

【Master Jianzun Assigned Mission】

【Mission Content (1): Slay the alien king on the fifth planet of the Red Edge No. 47 Star System, Red Feather Galaxy, Western Star Domain, and destroy the central hub of its biological weapons】

【Executor: Zhang Yunlu】

【Mission Content (2): Mop up all aliens on the third and seventh planets of the Red Edge No. 47 Star System, Red Feather Galaxy, Western Star Domain】

【Executor: Chi Jiuyu】

【Reward: To be determined】

【Deadline: None】

【Note: This is a squad mission. In the 'Future Sect Master Alliance' squad, if any one member fails to complete the mission, it counts as a failure for all.】

At the very bottom, there was also an attachment containing information about the mission location and objectives.

Master Jianzun, my lord?

So it wasn't Senior after all? Zhang Yunlu stopped in her tracks, staring at the assigned mission displayed on her phone, motionless for a long time.

So… she's heading to the starry sky now?

Second update, one more to go

(End of chapter)