Chapter 48: Start Rallying People

As soon as these words were spoken, the crowd that had been arguing and scrambling to see the imperial-level cultivation technique abruptly turned their heads to look at the Grand Elder.

It was as if they had seen their own wives whom they hadn't seen in many years.

Comprehend the Dao?

What does 'comprehend the Dao' mean? Grand Elder, speak clearly—what kind of tea is this?

Those with sharp eyes hurried to take the Grand Elder's teacup and sipped two drops from the rim.

As the tea was swallowed down the throat, it seemed as if myriad silken spiritual threads wandered and wove within the body.

Bones crackled, inscribing mysterious Dao patterns that strengthened them like divine steel; viscera shone brightly, impurities purged, vitality surging like a spring forest.

The whole person seemed reborn, gaining a completely new understanding of the Dao they cultivated, and simultaneously feeling a breakthrough.

This... this... this tea truly can let one comprehend the Dao.

Upon hearing this, the Fifth Elder immediately lifted the tea kettle and gulped a mouthful.

"Ah..." the Fifth Elder shouted in comfort, and that floating, immortal-like feeling welled up.

In an instant, the previously obscure and hard-to-understand cultivation Dao became clear.

Seeing this, the elders no longer bothered fighting over the cultivation techniques, desperately scrambling for the tea kettle.

After all, the reason this group of old-timers grew old was due to limited talent and comprehension, which prevented their understanding of the Dao from advancing, leaving their cultivation stagnant and their lifespans unextended, so they aged.

Now, with the aid of the Myriad Dao Tea, their comprehension of the Dao can rise a level, their strength increase, their lifespans extend, and naturally everyone rushes forward.

Even though the tea kettle's spout had been nibbled all around by the elders, nobody minded, and they drank it with relish.

The effects of the Myriad Dao Tea came quickly, Dao patterns rippling throughout the elders' meeting hall, and someone actually broke through right there on the spot.

This scene continued until dusk before ending.

"Hoo, hoo, hoo..."

Everyone took a deep breath, sinking the qi into their dantian.

"Refreshing!"

Grand Elder, why do you have such a miraculous thing?

"Lin Yang gave it to me." the Grand Elder sighed.

He had thought those tea leaves were ordinary, but unexpectedly they had the effect of letting one comprehend the Dao.

And upon hearing that answer, everyone was startled again.

First came twelve imperial-level cultivation manuals, then tea that lets one comprehend the Dao—what sort of divine ability does this Lin Yang possess?

If the chance arises, we must certainly associate more with him.

Speaking of this.

The Grand Elder then glanced at the Fifth Elder beside him, whose head kept shrinking back.

"Fifth Elder, hand it over."

"What?" the Fifth Elder stammered.

"Such tea leaves are a sect's treasure; each use of a piece must be unanimously agreed upon by all the sect's elders, so naturally they must be returned to the sect's possession."

Thus, the Fifth Elder, who originally loved tea, had no choice but to reluctantly hand the tea leaves over to the Grand Elder.

Afterward.

Only then did the Grand Elder prepare to issue the order to destroy the Xiao clan to everyone.

"Alright, I have something to announce to everyone." the Grand Elder said.

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their gazes to the Grand Elder.

"Tomorrow morning, the Peak Master Lin of Tian Dao Peak will set out to destroy the Xiao clan; you all must follow him, and no one may refuse."

These little old-timers, accustomed to comfort and cherishing their lives, so he issued the order in a commanding tone—no one should think of escaping.

But unexpectedly.

"Destroy the Xiao clan?" everyone stared at the Grand Elder with astonishment.

"That's right, destroy the Xiao clan!" the Grand Elder nodded and said, "What's up? Do you want to oppose?"

"I oppose that damn thing."

"I've been itching with boredom; when do we set out?"

"Why not go now?"

"Yeah."

"The Xiao clan dared to imprison our Qingyun Sect disciples in a dog kennel—I've long found them displeasing."

"Kill them."

"Kill them all."

The elders spoke back and forth, yet not a single one shrank back.

Such a scene instead left the Grand Elder feeling flattered and startled.

Meanwhile, the discussion among the elders below did not cease.

One elder said, "I suggest that for this operation to destroy the Xiao clan, the whole sect should mobilize, so that the young disciples can broaden their horizons."

Another elder said, "Exactly, I'm now rallying people—I'll bring my whole family."

After those two spoke.

Immediately an elder began sending voice transmissions to rally people: "Where? What? Did your immortal pig give birth? Hey, don't worry about that immortal pig for now—brother has a one-page genealogy task to do together, come quickly."

"Old lady, what, are you looking at a coffin? Don't look—quickly bring my thirty-meter great saber, old man, I'll take you to do something that prolongs life."

"Brother, I miss you. Bah, brother, where are you? I need you here at this lump."

"Friend, come quickly, don't ask so many whys—there's something to do."

"Jimei, Guimi, Xiao Mei, Xiao Fang, Xiao Li, gather."

When the Grand Elder finally reacted, streams of light slid down outside the Hall of Elders.

In the blink of an eye, three or four hundred people had already gathered inside the Hall of Elders.

"Grand Elder, we are willing to follow Peak Master Lin and flatten the Xiao Clan."

Seeing so many people, the Grand Elder went numb.

These people usually cherish their lives and cling to the status quo, don't they?

How did they suddenly all go crazy?

However.

That makes sense—first, twelve imperial-level cultivation techniques, plus countless servings of tea, let them taste the benefits.

Moreover, they've never fought such a wealthy battle in their lives.

Lin Yang could easily kill Blood Demon Sect Master Li Kuang with a single finger.

What is the Xiao Clan, anyway?

With all these reasons piling up, everyone naturally rushed forward.

The Grand Elder said: "Those below the Lesser Saint Realm shouldn't just tag along; letting you novices fight that battle would only embarrass the Azure Cloud Sect. Since you don't cultivate properly day to day, you'll be eliminated now."

"No… don't!" the eliminated disciples cried out in anguish.

Those elders had finally managed to get everyone to eat meat once, but because their realms didn't meet the standard, they missed out on the meat, and naturally they felt heartbroken.

"What a scare—although I'm a bit older, I'm glad I barely reached the Lesser Saint Realm." An elder, whether he'd crawled up from the ground or climbed out of a coffin, said gratefully.

The Grand Elder also said: "Those who are too old cannot go either."

These old antiques—lose one, and it's truly gone.

"Ah… no… don't!" wails of anguish from the old and weathered rang out.

But the number of people who came to keep the appointment was still too great.

Thus, the Grand Elder began to pick and choose carefully.

And whenever someone was rejected, those cries of anguish never ceased.

At the summit of Sword Peak Mountain.

Second Elder Ye Jiangxiong and Li Mu watched the comings and goings at the Hall of Elders and asked: "What's going on? Why are so many people heading to the Hall of Elders? What happened?"

The Second Elder immediately sent a black-robed disciple over.

That disciple reported the full story to the two of them.

After hearing it,

The Second Elder turned to Li Mu and said: "This might be a once-in-a-thousand-years opportunity for us."

"Once they all head to the Xiao Clan, the Azure Cloud Sect will be empty, and then we can…"

Before he could finish, Li Mu turned his head to look at the black-robed disciple.

"You said, following Lin Yang to attack the Xiao Clan members, the Grand Elder's requirement is to have reached the Lesser Saint Realm and not be too old, right?"

The black-robed disciple replied: "Yes, Peak Master Li."

Seeing this, Ye Jiangxiong beside him muttered dissatisfiedly: "What's on your mind? I'm discussing a grand plan with you—why do you care about the strength requirement for attacking the Xiao Clan?"

"Let me tell you, this time…"

Before he could finish, the Second Elder was again cut off by Li Mu.

"Second Elder, sorry, I have other things to attend to—I'll take my leave now."

Immediately, Li Mu turned into a streak of light and departed.