Chapter 183: Heaven‑Shaking Cataclysm

The crowd let the Grand Elder enter the Grand Hall.

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, the Grand Elder began the main business.

"The reason I came early this time isn't just for my disciple! There's also a major matter to announce!"

The Grand Elder's expression grew serious as he spoke.

"Recently the Main Institute received concrete reports that the Corpse Demon, dormant for millennia, shows signs of reawakening. These Corpse Demons have spread southward from the northern barbarians, slaughtering humans everywhere, then corrupting corpses to enlarge their ranks. The situation is escalating, with a trend of large‑scale expansion."

Hearing this, everyone was startled! They had only read about the millennia‑old battle against the Corpse Demons in books, never expecting it to recur.

That would mean a night of carnage! Those Corpse Demons feel no pain or emotion, only know killing, corrupting more humans and breeding more Corpse Demons.

Once such a disaster erupts, it is hard to eradicate completely.

This is a cataclysmic upheaval!

The Grand Elder paused, then continued: "If this is mishandled, the Corpse Demons will spread across the entire continent. All living beings will be exterminated, and we will become the continent's sinners."

We suspect this matter is linked to the Blood Demon Sect. They may have used human blood for sacrifice, built an Altar, resurrected some Corpse Demons, or opened a temporal‑spatial portal to bring some Corpse Demons over. Worse, both could be true.

At this point the Grand Elder spoke, Ye Liuyun suddenly recalled the black‑robed man he had seen at Wan Zang Post before, who was said to be using human blood to consecrate a skull.

He immediately recounted what he had encountered.

The Grand Elder nodded and said, "We can almost be certain they are resurrecting Corpse Demons. That's why eradicating them completely is so difficult. They also cultivate humans who willingly join them, undergoing partial demonic transformation. Normally these humans show no sign of corruption, blending into crowds, waiting for a chance to revive them."

His words silenced everyone. It seemed indeed that these Corpse Demons were hard to eliminate.

Then the Grand Elder said to the Dean, "Regardless, the incident has occurred, and an inevitable great war looms. Therefore the academy has decided to gather all Sea Transformation Realm disciples, station them at the Main Institute as external disciples for unified command and concentrated force. Not only our academy, but the other seven major sects are doing the same."

Dean Nan Feng also said, "If so, we will obey the Main Institute's orders. When are we to begin?"

The Grand Elder replied bluntly, "You have ten days to recall all Sea Transformation Realm disciples out in the field and rush to the Main Institute for registration. I'll take Ye Liuyun ahead to avoid the Blood Demon Sect ambushing him midway!"

Ye Liuyun felt moved by this; he hadn't expected the Grand Elder to consider his safety.

Then the Grand Elder told Ye Liuyun, "You should quickly return, tidy up, and come back immediately; we will set out at once. The Blood Demon Sect already knows your potential; if you linger, they'll definitely send assassins after you!"

"Yes!" Ye Liuyun said without further comment, returned to his residence, packed the ferocious beasts into his Storage Ring, and then packed the Grand Hall as well.

Lei Ming leapt onto Ye Liuyun's shoulder, staying inseparable from him.

Ye Liuyun finished packing the Grand Hall, then told Song Yi and Li Mengxi, and later bid farewell to Han Feng, Leng Yue, Qi Tianyue, Nan Xin'er and others.

He only said "Meet at the Main Institute" to them, revealing no further details. However, he gave Qi Tianyue and Nan Xin'er each a Transcendence Pill he had forged from holy medicine, urging them to break through the Sea Transformation Realm quickly.

Though the two did not understand why they needed to advance to the Sea Transformation Realm swiftly, they accepted Ye Liuyun's goodwill.

Afterwards he went to the Hall of Merit, exchanged all his points for medicinal herbs; since the Main Institute cannot use those points, he had to consume them all.

Then he returned directly. At that moment, the Mystic Saint had also finished packing and was waiting beside the Grand Elder.

The Grand Elder told him, "Dean Nan Feng feared that once you reach the Main Institute you would fall victim to Xuan Tian's treacherous hand, so he specifically sent the Mystic Saint to protect you. Moreover, the Mystic Saint can guide you in illusion cultivation, so I agreed. Dean Nan Feng has truly been kind to you; remember to repay the favor!"

Ye Liuyun heard this and felt boundlessly grateful to Dean Nan Feng and the Mystic Saint. Before the looming great war, the Dean even dispatched a saint to protect him, showing how highly he is valued! Ye Liuyun could not help but be moved.

"Alright, let's set out at once!" the Grand Elder said, about to lead Ye Liuyun away.

Ye Liuyun replied, "I have a Flying Boat here, suitable for long journeys and reasonably fast. Master, the road is far; shall we travel by Flying Boat?"

"Oh? You have such a fine thing? Very well, we'll borrow it, saving True Essence on the journey." The Grand Elder agreed immediately.

So Ye Liuyun released the Flying Boat, invited the Grand Elder and the Mystic Saint aboard, and the group departed the Sacred Martial Academy aboard it.

The Flying Boat's speed was still slower than the Mystic Saint sprinting at full force, but since it required no rest, the total time was comparable.

Moreover, the Flying Boat contained three separate cabins, allowing the Grand Elder to ride while instructing Ye Liuyun in cultivation.

He first examined all of Ye Liuyun's various techniques, then concluded, "Your weakness lies in your realm; other areas needing improvement are Blade Intent and Spatial Power."

"Realm, bloodline, body‑refining—work on those yourself; I have little to advise. If you have questions, come to me. Just note that in the Sea Transformation Realm, each breakthrough requires you to expand and reinforce your Qi Sea. That way, when you reach the Nascent Core Realm, your advantage will be greater."

Regarding Divine Sense cultivation, consult the Mystic Saint. I can also recommend someone; train with her for a while and you'll improve quickly. So during the journey, first discuss all enhancements with the Mystic Saint.

As for Blade Intent, when you return to the academy, I'll give you an opportunity; seize it and you'll improve soon. Other techniques need not be considered now; you've learned enough. Strengthen what you have first.

"Understood!" Ye Liuyun hurriedly agreed.

"Truly worthy of a saint; a few questions reveal my issues! And the cultivation tips are crucial. For me, this is already sufficient!" Ye Liuyun thought to himself.

Then the Grand Elder reminded him, "You needn't worry about Xuan Tian; I'll handle him. As for his disciples, you must figure out how to deal with them yourself. However, with your current strength, they may not be able to defeat you outright. Just be wary of their underhanded tactics."

Moreover, note that the Main Institute is more competitive than the branch institute; everything depends on you, and I cannot intervene in every matter!

The phrase "Everything depends on oneself" reminded Ye Liuyun of the Gold Armor Guard Preparatory Camp.

"Master, rest assured, I understand!" Ye Liuyun replied firmly.