Chapter 218: The Great Battle Begins

Ming Zhong recalled: "The grudges between the human race and the demon race in the Nan Ting Mountain Region go back to ten thousand years ago, to the era of the ancient warriors. Back then the Nan Ting Mountain Region was originally demon territory; the ancient warriors came and carved out a human settlement there. But the demons were not meek, and that great war lasted over a thousand years."

"Later, with Magical Cultivation rising, we gained the upper hand and drove all the demons into the Yin‑Yang Gap."

"Yin‑Yang Gap?"

"Yes, this also involves the Youming Jie invasion, though it has little to do with today's topic. But you only need to know that the Yin‑Yang Gap is merely a hidden realm left after the Youming Jie invasion, and now the demons of the Nan Ting Mountain Region all reside there," Ming Zhong said.

Sss…

So the Nan Ting Mountain Region actually experienced such an event?

Then the stone sphere in my hand could be that relic, left behind then, picked up by the master of the Huang Songshan Cave Residence, but he didn't dare take it away?

Yan Buji knows that the stone sphere together with the Youming Book can traverse the two realms of Yin and Yang, but a more likely possibility is that the stone sphere alone possesses the ability to traverse the two realms, while the Youming Book perhaps only has a positioning ability.

The importance of the stone sphere must be greater than that of the Youming Book.

Ming Zhong continued: "After that, the major sects of the Wan Dao Mountain Range united to forge eight Human Settlement Towers to suppress the ley lines, also to subdue the demons within the Yin‑Yang Gap. However, in recent years the demons have recovered, breaking through the suppression of the Human Settlement Towers is also normal."

"Human Settlement Towers aren't just for suppressing tunnels and Abnormal Beasts?" Yan Buji exclaimed in surprise.

Ming Zhong looked twice, smiled: "You know a lot. Indeed, the Human Settlement Towers have those two functions, but now the Kan Dao Imperial Court is in imminent danger; if the demons break through and occupy the Human Settlement Towers, you know how big a trouble that would be?"

Yan Buji nodded; anyway the human side definitely doesn't want the demons to occupy the Human Settlement Towers.

As for the profit entanglements, Yan Buji thought to himself that with his modest strength he has no right to meddle in them.

"This time, I will personally lead a team to support Xuan Gen Dao; the number of people has already been decided."

"Yes, Master, the disciple is willing to stay by your side at all times. In front of the saddle or behind the horse, I will not refuse." Yan Buji bowed and clasped his hands.

Ming Zhong smiled appreciatively: "Good disciple, good disciple. I have never taken on a disciple in my life; you can inherit my mantle. The wondrous uses of the Trembling Dragon Classic far exceed your imagination; if you later reach a high level, our master‑disciple relationship will not be in vain."

"Disciple understands."

Ming Zhong waved his hand: "You may return; in a few days the Sect Master will come personally to console everyone and give a morale boost to the disciples going to support."

Yan Buji nodded.

Privately, Yan Buji thought this matter might mean he would likely die on the battlefield.

If the Clear Breeze Sect had a backer it would be fine; without one he might be used as cannon fodder.

Moreover, the Clear Breeze Sect can mobilize few forces; even Master Ming Zhong has gone, at most the sect can send two or three Foundation Establishment Stage practitioners, the rest are Lianqi Phase disciples, and that number of people is probably insufficient to fill the demons' gaps.

"Looks like I have to find a chance to run away."

Yan Buji has already prepared to betray the Clear Breeze Sect; as for Master Ming Zhong's words, he can listen.

"Anyway I'll find someone to pass on the Trembling Dragon Classic; I can do what you said, but don't expect me to actually contribute in this Chaos great war."

"The human‑demon war, what does it have to do with me?"

Actually Yan Buji also knows that such a chaotic situation is the best for reaping benefits. But the previous Xuan Gen Dao group made him realize that only with both strength and background can one safely vie for fame and profit.

Yan Buji's background is the Clear Breeze Sect; even if the Clear Breeze Sect truly has a patron in the Wan Dao Mountain Range, looking at it, it doesn't seem to be highly regarded.

A few days later.

Yan Buji stood on the plaza; the surrounding disciples looked at the senior and junior brothers going to support Xuan Gen Dao and couldn't help showing eyes of pity and sympathy.

"These senior and junior brothers are so pitiful, the demons are about to overthrow the Kan Dao Imperial Court, and Xuan Gen Dao can't do anything."

"And even if we go now, can we make it in time?"

"I heard Xuan Gen Dao requires us to arrive within half a month, what shall we do?"

"Huh? Half a month, we can't even fly there, can we?"

The surrounding disciples argued, and at that moment several Elders and a purple‑robed white‑haired old Daoist stepped out, one after another, clearly the purple‑robed Daoist was the Sect Master of the Clear Breeze Sect, Daoist Master Shengji.

Daoist Master Shengji waved his hand, the surrounding disciples immediately stopped, clasped their hands and shouted:

"Disciple has seen the Sect Master!"

"Disciple has seen the Sect Master!"

"Alright, alright, disciples need not be formal. I, Shengji, though the Sect Master of the Clear Breeze Sect, rarely appear; I know little about many matters. However, the demons are now strong; the elders and disciples heading to support Xuan Gen Dao at the Kan Dao Imperial Capital must remember, staying alive is the most important." Daoist Master Shengji said solemnly.

He looked rather easygoing, and didn't pressure them with lofty ideals.

Yan Buji was rather satisfied, but the job itself is life‑threatening; this departure might not allow a return.

"Naturally, disciples who dare to face the demons for the human cause, I as the Sect Master must also support a bit. This is a Treasure Luo Pill I refined. One per person; if you encounter a life‑threatening situation you may take it, it can heal most of your injuries."

Yan Buji heard this and his eyes lit up: "Thank you, Sect Master, for the pill!"

"Thank you, Sect Master, for the pill!"

"Besides this, I also have some Flying Accumulation Devices; disciples may take them for the journey. If you meet strong enemies, you can also escape with your life."

As he spoke, Daoist Master Shengji also took out from his sleeve pieces of bamboo‑leaf‑shaped Accumulation Devices and handed them to the disciples heading to the Kan Dao Imperial Capital.

Yan Buji also received this Accumulation Device; his mana coursed through, and he instantly knew how to use it.

"What a streamlined structure; so Accumulation Devices can be crafted like this," Yan Buji thought silently.

Seeing the people heading to the Kan Dao Imperial Capital receive so many good items, the disciples beside them couldn't hold back.

"I'll go, I also want to go!"

"Wow, has the Clear Breeze Sect ever been this generous?"

"If I'd known, I would have signed up too."

"Stop joking, to put it bluntly it's buying life; you might have life but no way to spend it."

The surrounding disciples argued, the few Elders above scowled, glaring at those disciples.

The disciples shrank their heads and dared not speak.

Yan Buji saw this and laughed.

Not to mention anything else, the cultivation atmosphere of the Clear Breeze Sect is truly good. In the Clear Breeze Sect Yan Buji has never seen any Elder abuse authority to oppress others.

Seeing these disciples speak with such simple minds shows that the Clear Breeze Sect is truly different from other cultivation forces.

"At the parting, I only wish that all disciples and the two Elders return safely. When that time comes I will host a grand celebration, and please don't forget my words: you must come back alive." Daoist Master Shengji laughed.

Yes, Temple Master!