Qingzhou, Shenjian Mountain Range.
It is unclear whether this is due to the arrival of the rainy season or because the sea creatures have returned to the mainland.
It has been raining for more than ten days in the Divine Sword Mountain Range.
Under the cover of dark clouds, the whole world seemed more desolate.
But at that moment, a cluster of shimmering lights suddenly appeared in the distant sky.
The light, as if flying, pierced through the hazy sky, leaving behind a colorful rainbow, a truly beautiful sight.
The colorful rainbow suddenly stopped when it was a thousand miles away from the Divine Sword Sect.
Immediately, the light dissipated, revealing several figures.
Most of these people were dressed uniformly, wearing crimson armor, and exuding the aura of the Nascent Soul stage.
Without a doubt, they were the Nascent Soul cultivators that Xiuzhu had "borrowed" from the Chifeng Mercenary Group.
Most of the Nascent Soul cultivators were visiting Qingzhou for the first time and looked around curiously.
Xiuzhu stepped out of the crowd, cupped her hands in greeting, and said, "So you fellow Daoists have been waiting here. Please allow me to return to my sect and give a brief report."
Our group, consisting of more than twenty Nascent Soul cultivators, should not swagger back to the sect like this.
It might cause unnecessary trouble.
Therefore, she planned to go back and report to the Divine Sword Sect so that everyone could be prepared.
We also prepared to welcome the Chifeng mercenary group that had come from afar.
"Of course, Fellow Daoist Xiuzhu, please go back and report."
The leader of the Chifeng Mercenary Group was a middle-aged woman who smiled politely at Xiuzhu.
After saying goodbye to everyone, Xiuzhu prepared to return to her sect.
But at that moment...
Thump, thump, thump...
Seven loud bell tolls echoed from the direction of the Divine Sword Sect, resounding for miles around.
Upon hearing the bell, a look of surprise flashed in Xiuzhu's eyes.
"Seven rings of the golden bell—is this a summons for all the elders to discuss matters?"
Whenever a major event occurs that requires the elders to gather, the golden bell is rung.
"It seems I've returned just in time."
Xiuzhu smiled.
In an instant, it transformed into a streak of light and fled towards the Divine Sword Sect, leaving only a long rainbow rippled slightly in the void.
...
At this moment, inside the Divine Sword Sect.
Long streaks of light shot into the sky from various mountain peaks, flying towards the main peak of the Divine Sword Sect located in the center.
The main hall stands atop the main peak, resembling a colossal beast, magnificent and imposing.
The long streaks of light swiftly descended into the main hall, from which figures emerged one by one.
Soon, all the Nascent Soul elders who were able to move within the Divine Sword Sect arrived at the main hall.
Inside the main hall, the air was filled with spiritual energy, and the place was resplendent with pearls and jade, and magnificent with gold and jade.
As the runes flickered, they emitted various colored rays of light, manifesting wondrous phenomena such as flying spirit birds and roaring divine beasts, all of which were breathtakingly beautiful.
Why have we been gathered together again today?
"Is there even a need to guess? It must be because of the sea creature invasion!"
"That's right. In the past two months, the government has been sending eight urgent reports a day to urge us on. It seems that they really can't hold on any longer."
The elders of the Divine Sword Sect sat on their respective prayer mats, discussing in hushed tones.
Xia Anyu stood on one side of the sect leader's throne on the high platform, looking around.
"quiet!"
A clear, crisp voice rang out in the hall, instantly silencing the murmurs of the crowd.
"I think everyone already knows about the sea creature invasion."
“The other three major sects have already sent people to the Qingyu border to defend it, so it’s time for us to take action as well.”
Xia Anyu finished speaking.
All the elders had thoughtful expressions in their eyes.
Suddenly someone cupped their hands in greeting: "May I ask Elder Xia, for such an important matter, why is the Sect Master not here?"
Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up with curiosity.
Chen Tianwen has not shown his face for nearly half a year.
For the past six months, Xia Anyu has been handling sect affairs.
Normally it's nothing.
However, at the critical moment of the sea tribe's invasion, everyone felt somewhat lost without Chen Tianwen.
Hearing the elders' questions, a hint of helplessness flashed in Xia Anyu's eyes.
"The sect leader... went to Yunzhou for travel half a year ago and has not returned since."
It wasn't a good idea to keep it a secret forever, so Xia Anyu finally decided to tell everyone that Chen Tianwen was not there.
"What? The sect leader is gone?"
Upon hearing that Chen Tianwen was not present, the elders' voices immediately became somewhat flustered.
At this critical moment, with the sect leader absent, the Divine Sword Sect is nothing but an empty shell.
Xia Anyu immediately reassured everyone, "There's no need to worry. I sent Elder Xiuzhu to Yunzhou two months ago to find the sect leader. I believe we'll have results soon..."
She was actually a little guilty about what she said.
Even though she knew Chen Tianwen would definitely go to the Chen family.
But she wasn't sure if anything unexpected might happen along the way.
With two months having passed and still no news from Xiuzhu, she felt even more uncertain.
"Alas, how can we, the old, weak, sick, and disabled, resist the sea creatures?"
"That's right, Elder Qinglian is seriously injured, the sect leader is traveling, and most of us are either injured or crippled. Less than half of us can fully exert our strength..."
"Any random demon king could destroy my Divine Sword Sect."
The elders sighed deeply.
The current strength and prestige of the Divine Sword Sect are entirely built up by Chen Tianwen alone.
With Chen Tianwen absent, let alone the Sea Clan, they would find it difficult to resist any of the other three major sects if they came knocking.
Seeing the elders looking dejected.
Xia Anyu was at a loss for words to comfort him.
"If the sect leader sees you like this, he will definitely punish you severely!"
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