NOVEL NEXT Chapter 45: Chapter 45: A New Task from the System — Founding a Sect!
Lu Yunzhou had already accomplished three out of his four goals: enhancing his physique, obtaining a Soul Ring, upgrading his sword, and finding a mount. As for the final objective, "physique refinement," he decided… that could wait until later.
Under the inky black night sky, stars dotted the heavens, and a brilliant, dazzling moon hung high, as if a god were watching over the continent from above. To those below, it felt as if the heavens themselves were gazing down upon them.
As Yunzhou soared through the skies, sonic booms resounded through the air, reverberating so loudly that birds fled, terrified of approaching.
Onboard the Yunzhou, there were three guest rooms: one for Qian Renxue, one for Lu Yunzhou, and one shared by the close friends Dugu Yan and Ye Lengleng. As for everyone else? They could find their own space elsewhere.
Suddenly, there was a soft knock on the door, and a cautious voice followed, "Mr. Lu, are you… in?"
The speaker was not Qian Renxue but Ye Lengleng, the Nine Heart Begonia Soul Master.
Hearing her voice, Lu Yunzhou, who had been preparing to rest, paused briefly before replying, "Come in."
With permission granted, Ye Lengleng, a hint of a smile on her face but looking slightly nervous, entered the room.
"Well, tell me, what's on your mind," Lu Yunzhou said directly. For her to come to him at such a late hour, he could easily guess that Ye Lengleng had a specific request.
Not wanting to waste any time, Lu Yunzhou got straight to the point, asking why she was there.
Faced with Lu Yunzhou's straightforward question, Ye Lengleng didn't dare conceal her intentions. She respectfully responded, "Mr. Lu, I… have a request."
She proceeded to explain everything in detail, giving Lu Yunzhou a clear picture of the situation. After a long pause, Lu Yunzhou nodded thoughtfully. Considering the pros and cons, he finally replied, "I can help you with this. However, it's quite late now, so let's discuss it further once we're back at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy. How about that?"
Hearing that Lu Yunzhou was willing to help, Ye Lengleng's heart leaped with joy. She quickly expressed her gratitude and said, "Thank you, Mr. Lu! I won't disturb your rest any further."
With that, a delighted Ye Lengleng respectfully took her leave.
The purpose of Ye Lengleng's visit was straightforward: she sought Lu Yunzhou's help to resolve a longstanding issue with the Nine Heart Begonia lineage.
The Nine Heart Begonia was renowned as the most potent healing-type Martial Soul on the continent. When it came to healing, if the Nine Heart Begonia were to be ranked second, no other Martial Soul would dare to claim the top spot. This was an uncontested fact among the Soul Masters on the continent.
However, with great power often came limitations. The Nine Heart Begonia's incredible healing ability also carried a fatal drawback for the Ye family.
This limitation was simple: within a single generation, only two Nine Heart Begonia Soul Masters could exist. Furthermore, the inheritance of the Nine Heart Begonia could only be passed on to one person. In other words, if a third Nine Heart Begonia Soul Master were to appear, one of the two existing holders would have to die.
This restriction had severely hindered the development of the Ye family. Every generation, members of the Ye family tried to find a way to resolve or circumvent this limitation, but without exception, they all failed.
Though they had failed time and again, the Ye family never gave up. Reaching her own generation, Ye Lengleng also sought a solution.
After witnessing the mysterious and formidable abilities of Lu Yunzhou, the cultivator from beyond the realm, she decided to see if he might be able to help her.
This was why Ye Lengleng had come to seek him out at such a late hour. Why she hadn't approached him during the day, however… remained unknown.
"Yes!" After leaving Lu Yunzhou's room, Ye Lengleng whispered excitedly to herself. She felt certain that, with Lu Yunzhou's help, the Ye family's Nine Heart Begonia predicament would finally be resolved.
All she had to do now was wait for Lu Yunzhou to make his move.
As time passed, the first light of dawn began to brighten the sky, and Lu Yunzhou and his companions returned to Heaven Dou City from their journey to the Star Dou Forest.
With their trip to the Star Dou Forest complete, Qian Renxue had fulfilled her promise to Lu Yunzhou, and now it was his turn to uphold his part of the agreement—to assist Spirit Hall in unifying the continent.
Upon their arrival in Heaven Dou City, the cold, mechanical voice of the system once again echoed in Lu Yunzhou's mind:
[Given that the host is preparing to assist Spirit Hall in unifying the continent, a new task has been issued.]
[Mission Title: Found a Sect, and Resonate Across the Land!]
[Mission Details: Assisting Spirit Hall or aiding another power is permissible, but while aiding them, the host must also cultivate a force of his own!]
[Mission Reward: The Method of Evading the Three Calamities!]
"The Method of Evading the Three Calamities?"
The sudden mission and its astonishing reward took Lu Yunzhou by surprise. Once he collected his thoughts, he resolved to complete this mission as soon as possible.
The reason was simple. To seize the mysteries of heaven and earth and to tread the extraordinary path of cultivation meant defying the natural order, which often attracted the wrath of gods and spirits. This was why cultivators often faced the threat of Three Calamities—disasters brought by the heavens themselves.
These Three Calamities consisted of the Calamity of Thunder, the Calamity of Fire, and the Calamity of Wind. Evading them was absolutely essential; failure to do so would lead to annihilation of the soul, a fate worse than death, leaving one with no chance of reincarnation.
For Lu Yunzhou, the "Method of Evading the Three Calamities" was an invaluable treasure, comparable to the "Great Immortal Sutra".
Thus, he was determined to obtain it, no matter the cost. The consequences of not doing so were unimaginable.
"Previously, the cultivation system issued a mission to 'Decline Invitations and Create Your Own Path,' and now it's instructing me to 'Establish a Sect and Make a Name Across the Land,'" Lu Yunzhou mused. "It seems the system's intent is quite clear."
As he silently reflected, Lu Yunzhou began to make a plan for the next steps. First, he needed to prepare some essential items before establishing his sect. These items were of utmost importance, as valuable as the treasures of an entire nation.
Additionally, he needed to prepare a gift for Qian Renxue. Lu Yunzhou was not one to break his promises.
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