Chapter 115: Sword Sovereign-Designated Mission

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

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 elixir was called the Dao Source Prohibition Elixir, 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 Elixir, one needs material from a Dao-Union beast tribe member.

Yet there are no Dao-Union beast tribes left in the Tai Xuan Realm.

emm…

Though he nearly died, the Alchemy Cauldron Pavilion disciple wasn’t at a loss—he gained such an elixir.

Soon, the two reached the mid-mountain level.

“Look! The rankings have changed!”

“Huh? Really!”

“The number one on the Qi Refining list is gone.”

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 list, as golden light flashed, the top name vanished.

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

Foundation Establishment Rank 3: 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 Sword Sect’s Foundation Establishment list have even a single Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage cultivator?”

“Didn’t you check the Sword Sect’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 Transformation Foundation Establishment.

Online rumors were a mix of truth and falsehood; some might have heard the term “Transformation Foundation Establishment,” but its actual meaning remained completely mysterious.

“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.

Sword Sect disciples were used to it.

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

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 purely on realm.

Promoting earlier naturally gave an advantage.

…………

Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, Foundation Establishment Comprehensive Service Center, Foundation Establishment Zone, Room 9.

As the energy pod’s door slowly opened.

Hss~ Pure white mist drifted out, and a tall figure stepped forth, her eyes unusually bright, as if shimmering with faint radiant light.

Tiny droplets clung to her fair, delicate skin.

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

“Foundation Establishment True Qi… truly cannot be compared to Qi Refining energy.”

“Congratulations.”

A hand extended 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 Qi Refining cultivation; on the contrary, after success, she felt wonderfully comfortable.

Feeling the vigorous, powerful Foundation Establishment True Qi, the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall attendant couldn’t help but sigh.

“Transformation Foundation Establishment… truly cannot be compared to Heaven-Born or external enhancements.”

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

“I don’t know what principle you comprehended, 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 comprehended during Qi Refining, must follow different cultivation paths—only they can discover them through trial and error.

Zhang Yunlu put down the towel and listened intently.

“Please go on.”

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

“Mm.”

She hadn’t learned any such techniques—no need to worry.

“Second, don’t take any elixirs with similar effects—wait until your Dao Platform is fully stabilized.”

“Mm.”

She didn’t have such elixirs—no need to worry.

“Finally, I suggest you visit the Starry Sky Simulation Training Ground, so you won’t be unprepared if assigned such a mission later.”

Ordinary Sword Sect disciples can only take Starry Sky missions upon reaching Golden Core.

But Transformation Foundation Establishment cultivators are an exception.

“Understood, thank you.”

She had planned to visit the Starry Sky Simulation Training Ground after her Foundation Establishment anyway.

“Then that’s all. Do you need to meditate further?”

“No, someone is waiting for me outside.”

She felt mentally refreshed and her spiritual sea full—no need to meditate.

“Very well, please follow me.”

Following the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall attendant, Zhang Yunlu left Room 9 and exited the Foundation Establishment zone.

In the central hall, Chi Jiuyu sat with one leg crossed over the other, gazing blankly at the sky.

Ding—! Just as she was about to approach, her phone emitted a special alert tone—the sound of a dispatched mission.

Outside wartime, only two people have authority to issue dispatched missions—the Sect Master can do so directly only during war.

“Is it the Elder?”

Zhang Yunlu couldn’t help but think this.

She pulled out her phone and opened it—sure enough, a new unread message appeared on the screen.

She tapped in.

【Sword Sovereign-Designated Mission】

【Mission Objective (1): Assassinate the Alien King of the Fifth Planet in the Chi Feng 47 Star System, Chi Yu Star Cluster, Western Star Region, and destroy its biological weapon core】

【Executor: Zhang Yunlu】

【Mission Objective (2): Eradicate all aliens on the Third and Seventh Planets of the Chi Feng 47 Star System, Chi Yu Star Cluster, Western Star Region】

【Executor: Chi Jiuyu】

【Reward: To be determined】

【Deadline: None】

【Note: This is a team mission. If any member of the ‘Future Sect Master Alliance’ team fails, the mission counts as failed.】

At the bottom was an attachment containing mission location and target details.

The Sword Sovereign?

So it wasn’t the Elder? Zhang Yunlu stood frozen, staring at the dispatched mission on her phone, motionless for a long while.

So… I’m going to the stars?

Second update; one more to come

(End of Chapter)