Chapter 2054: Preparing to Open the Mountain and Recruit Disciples

These past few days have been truly a hard time for Xu Jie; the predicament he faces is truly as difficult as climbing to heaven.

You know, given his nature of only advancing but not retreating, and losing if he doesn't profit, it's truly not easy for him to endure without erupting.

At this moment, Xu Jie, while speaking of his inner bitterness, his emotions grew increasingly agitated; when he reached the moving part, his eye sockets gradually reddened, tears swirling in his eyes, as if they were about to spill over the next second.

He looked at Zhao Zhengping with tear-filled eyes, voice and tears together as he poured out his grievances.

"Senior Brother, tell me, what kind of situation is this? You're not letting an old cat sleep with a salted fish, are you?"

"I can only stare helplessly, my heart itching like a cat's scratch; can you feel this feeling? I tell you, I'm practically going crazy with hunger, that saliva just keeps flowing out like a burst dam, and I can't stop it no matter what."

"Moreover, I'm afraid I won't be able to control my impulse and rush out to grab those treasures; I now dare not even step out of the mountain gate, all day long like a bird locked in a cage, helplessly gazing at the outside world yet unable to fly away."

Back then, Xu Jie was someone who feared neither heaven nor earth, acting recklessly and without restraint, a figure who walked sideways wherever he went.

Yet now, he has completely lost his former vigor, turning into the image of a wronged little daughter-in-law.

His whole person showed extreme despondency, as if trapped in a cage woven from endless desire; although he clearly saw freedom within reach, no matter how hard he struggled, he could never break through that heavy shackle.

Seeing Xu Jie in such a pitiful state, Zhao Zhengping's heart was also a mix of emotions; for a moment he didn't know how to speak words of comfort.

He racked his brains to say a few comforting words to soothe Xu Jie's wounded heart, but being inarticulate, he could only repeat those few bland remarks that did little for Xu Jie deep in pain, at most slightly easing his inner anxiety and vexation.

However, at this moment, not only did the many disciples and elders inside the Dao One Immortal Sect feel heavy-hearted and tormented, but even the group of cultivators from the Immortal Realm outside the sect were filled with anguish and helplessness.

So many mouth-watering rare treasures were simply discarded on the ground, yet no one wanted them, and these people could only hide in the darkness, silently waiting.

This wait lasted a long half a month.

Yet unexpectedly, during this span of over ten days, the Dao One Immortal Sect didn't even touch a single treasure.

The treasures placed on the ground, however they were initially arranged, after half a month still remained exactly as they were, as if no one had ever shown the slightest interest in them.

Especially in the recent days, the people of the Dao One Immortal Sect simply went into seclusion, refusing visitors, making it hard to even see a person's shadow.

"Could it be that they no longer want these peerless treasures?"

Someone couldn't help but voice this question.

"Hmph, they probably already anticipated today's situation."

Another person replied with a cold snort.

"Even if they guessed it, what could they do? You know, everything we have laid out here are priceless treasures; this is nothing short of a blatant yang scheme."

Still another person shouted indignantly.

"Ah..."

From the crowd came a long sigh; evidently everyone felt extremely disheartened and lost about the current stalemate.

After waiting in anguish for a full half month, both the people inside the Dao One Immortal Sect and the outside group of covetous Immortal Realm cultivators found themselves in an awkward predicament of advancing or retreating with difficulty.

Just as both sides continued to meaninglessly consume each other's energy, inside the Dao One Immortal Sect.

Only seen, Yun Xiantai summoned all personnel from the sect to the main hall, and people entered the great hall one after another.

When everyone had gathered, Yun Xiantai's gaze slowly swept over each person's face, then he spoke.

"The situation outside our sect is surely known to all; after careful consideration, I have decided to open the mountain and recruit new disciples, and the place where we will first launch our operation is Wuji Xiancheng."

Yun Xiantai said while sweeping his gaze over the disciples present.

"I don't know if among those present there is anyone willing to go to Wuji Xiancheng to carry out this mission."

Just as Yun Xiantai's voice fell, Xu Jie stood up without hesitation and spoke loudly.

"Ancestor, this disciple is willing to go."

"Huh???"

Seeing Xu Jie so proactive, Yun Xiantai was startled; the hall fell into sudden silence, and everyone stared wide-eyed in surprise.

You know, Xu Jie usually is famous for not acting unless there's a benefit; he won't lift a finger without sufficient gain.

But today he actually did the opposite, being the first to step forward and express his willingness to go to Wuji Xiancheng, which is truly bewildering.

Actually, only Xu Jie himself knows why he is so eager to leave the sect.

As it turns out, during this period, every time he stepped out of his Dong Fu, he could see various precious treasures displayed outside the mountain gate.

Those treasures emitted an alluring light, constantly tugging at his heartstrings.

Yet those treasures had nothing to do with him; he could only watch them sit there helplessly, a feeling almost more unbearable than being killed.

Therefore, rather than continue staying in the sect to endure torment, it would be better to proactively volunteer to leave, so as to achieve 'out of sight, out of mind'.

Xu Jie's attitude was extraordinarily resolute; he repeatedly expressed his strong intention to Yun Xiantai.

Finally, after discussion among the crowd, it was decided that Hong Zun would personally lead the team, taking Xu Jie and the lively, cheerful Lu Youyou together to Wuji Xiancheng.

The three's mission is to spread the news in Wuji Xiancheng that the Dao One Immortal Sect will soon open the mountain to recruit disciples, and to widely disseminate this news to attract many aspirants to come and take the sect entrance examination.

"Opening the mountain to accept disciples naturally isn't something just anyone can join; it still depends on aptitude and such, so there are certainly requirements."

With the personnel decided, Yun Xiantai then said.

"Then you all prepare; set off tomorrow."

Who would have thought that as soon as the words fell, Xu Jie immediately said.

"Ancestor, opening the mountain to recruit disciples is a major matter; this disciple intends to set out today."

Hearing this, Yun Xiantai gave Xu Jie a deep look; these past days have indeed been hard on this kid, look what he's been driven to.

He didn't refuse, nodding in reply.

"Anything goes."