Cultivation Begins From The Desert-Chapter 100 - 99: Seven-Colored Clouds

Yellow Sand Sect.

Ever since the Level B Summoning Order was issued, Elder Cao of the Yellow Sand Sect has been busy, handling reports from various outposts and vassal clans every day, then using his experience and wisdom to analyze the content of these reports, hoping to find traces of Demonic Cultivators.

However, no matter how busy he is, when dealing with sect affairs such as exchanging Foundation Establishment Pills, he does not show any slack.

Upon receiving a report from Guo Shuyun, the Hall Master of the Ministry Hall, he immediately ordered the details of Zhou Yuanchen and the Yuquan Zhou Family to be brought in and carefully reviewed them.

"Hmm, since he is a disciple from the sect who founded a family, this background presents no problem, and this Zhou Family also participated in the demon extermination efforts at Baisha River Oasis, achieving remarkable results, which is very good."

"Hmm, this disciple actually applied for the Seclusion Chamber for his Foundation Establishment attempt previously? Very well, courage is commendable!"

"Never mind, let’s give him a chance! With the Demonic Cultivators invading, if he succeeds in Foundation Establishment, considering his identity as a Thunder Element Cultivator, he will be more useful in dealing with Demonic Cultivators than those cultivating Five Elements Attribute Techniques!"

Using the vast Divine Sense of a Golden Core Stage Cultivator, the information on Zhou Yuanchen and the Zhou Family was scanned by Cao Wenjin in less than a quarter of an hour. After a brief contemplation, Elder Cao made a note on Guo Shuyun’s report and forwarded the result back to Guo Shuyun.

After receiving Elder Cao’s note, Guo Shuyun’s gaze changed slightly. He submitted the application report for the Foundation Establishment Pill merely as a matter of procedure, never expecting Elder Cao to approve it so quickly.

After all, the sect’s current stock of Foundation Establishment Pills is limited, and numerous previous applications had been set aside. He originally thought Zhou Yuanchen’s application would be treated the same.

Yet, being the Hall Master of Yellow Sand Sect’s Ministry Hall, he is naturally a very smart person. Simply reviewing Zhou Yuanchen’s information, he almost deduced the reason behind Elder Cao’s quick approval.

"That kid is indeed fortunate, just catching the special period of Demonic Cultivator invasion. With such luck, it seems his chances of succeeding in Foundation Establishment should not be low."

Muttering his guesses to himself, Guo Shuyun did not delay. He immediately sent out a Communication Flying Sword, notifying Li Feiyu to bring Zhou Yuanchen over to receive the Foundation Establishment Pill.

"With Elder Cao personally making this decision, giving you an opportunity, I hope you can seize this chance and not disappoint Elder Cao!"

When handing the Jade Bottle containing the Foundation Establishment Pill to Zhou Yuanchen, Guo Shuyun thoughtfully advised him, fully expressing a sect elder’s care for a junior.

"Certainly, please rest assured, Elder Guo. Yuan Chen will not let the sect down and definitely not let Elder Cao and Elder Guo down!"

Zhou Yuanchen tightly held the Jade Bottle in his hand, responded with great excitement.

Seeing this, Guo Shuyun couldn’t help but smile, patting his hand and saying: "Go now, retreat to take the Spirit Pill for Foundation Establishment early, and once you succeed, remember to report back to me immediately. I’m waiting for your good news."

"I will comply, Elder Guo."

Zhou Yuanchen offered a salute and then, led by his equally smiling master Li Feiyu, left the Ministry Hall and soon entered the Seclusion Chamber prepared for Qi Cultivation disciples aiming for Foundation Establishment.

Zhou Yuanchen’s retreat for Foundation Establishment could yield results in as short as a month, or as long as two or three months. Naturally, Zhouyang waited for the outcome before returning to the clan.

While waiting, he temporarily stayed at Spirit Peak, where Ma Jingtao was stationed, continuing his seclusion to comprehend the "Godslaying Needle," a Spiritual Sense Attack Secret Technique.

Zhouyang obtained the "Godslaying Needle" some time ago, but hasn’t spent much time comprehending it. Therefore, despite having a naturally stronger Divine Sense than his peers, he is currently unable to master it, let alone use it in actual combat.

After a month and a half of secluded comprehension, Zhouyang suddenly received a Sound Transmission Talisman from his fifth uncle, Zhou Xuanbin, informing him that Zhou Yuanchen had successfully completed his Foundation Establishment.

"Congratulations, congratulations, congratulations to Brother Yuan Chen on your successful Foundation Establishment."

Zhouyang came out of seclusion and went to the Spirit Mountain where Zhou Yuanchen’s master Li Feiyu was. As soon as he saw Zhou Yuanchen returning from seclusion having successfully completed Foundation Establishment, he immediately smiled and offered his congratulations.

"Clan Leader, you are too kind. Yuan Chen should first express gratitude to the Clan Leader. Without the help of the Clan Leader and the clan, Yuan Chen would have already had his soul returning to the Netherworld! The difficulty of Foundation Establishment is truly renowned!"

Zhou Yuanchen, with a hint of lingering fear on his face, let out a long sigh and showed little joy over Zhouyang’s congratulations.

The difficulty of Foundation Establishment is known to any cultivator who has experienced it.

Zhouyang nodded in agreement when he heard this.

If it weren’t for the harshness of Foundation Establishment, a Foundation Establishment Pill of only Tier Three Lower Grade quality wouldn’t sell for a hundred times the price of an ordinary Tier Three Lower Grade Spirit Pill!

After this, he chatted with Zhou Yuanchen for a while. After participating in the celebratory banquet held by Li Feiyu for Zhou Yuanchen, he pulled Zhou Yuanchen aside and seriously said, "Since Brother Yuanchen has successfully established his foundation, it’s time for me to return. Once Brother Yuanchen stabilizes his cultivation, I hope he will visit the clan to see the elders and brothers, so everyone can celebrate together for Brother Yuanchen."

Zhou Yuanchen, of course, understood the underlying meaning of Zhouyang’s words and immediately replied, "Please rest assured, Clan Leader. Once I choose a cultivation technique and stabilize my cultivation, I will definitely apply to the Sect to return to the clan to visit my family. If there is anything the clan needs me to do in the future, feel free to send a message, I will surely do my utmost to fulfill it!"

"Then I shall eagerly await Brother Yuanchen’s triumphant return to the clan."

Zhouyang’s face broke into a grin as he cupped his hands together, happily embarking on the journey back to the clan.

This time, Zhou Xuanbin did not leave with him. Instead, he chose to stay in the Yellow Sand Sect to accompany his son Zhou Yuanchen, planning to return to the clan together later.

Zhouyang was naturally pleased that Zhou Yuanchen’s sense of belonging to the clan was being deepened and wouldn’t wish it otherwise.

Without Zhou Xuanbin as a "burden," Zhouyang’s speed in sword flight increased significantly. It had taken him nearly twenty days to travel from Yuquan Lake Oasis to the Yellow Sand Sect on the way there, but he estimated the return journey would only take six to seven days.

However, after three or four days of travel, just as he stopped to rest and recover his magical power, he suddenly saw a seven-colored firework explode in the distant sky. The firework lingered in the air, clearly not a real firework but a creation of magical power.

"The Seven-Colored Cloud Smoke is the highest-grade secret treasure used by cultivators of the Yellow Sand Sect to call for aid. Once the cloud smoke explodes, it can be seen within a thousand-mile radius and can only be carried by Purple Mansion Stage cultivators!"

"According to the Yellow Sand Sect’s rules, any cultivator of the Yellow Sand Sect and its vassal clans, upon seeing the Seven-Colored Cloud Smoke, must immediately rush to provide support, regardless of their cultivation level. If anyone neglects or ignores it and is later found out, the entire clan will be exterminated!"

"What to do? Should I go or not?"

Looking at the lingering smoke in the sky, Zhouyang’s expression turned extremely grim.

It took powerful enemies to compel a Purple Mansion Stage cultivator to release the "Seven-Colored Cloud Smoke" for aid, indicating the threat’s severity. Rushing over without understanding the situation might very well be a one-way trip with no return.

However, if he didn’t go, and the Yellow Sand Sect later discovered that he happened to pass by, he and every cultivator and mortal in the Zhou Family would be doomed.

"My luck is just..."

Zhouyang ground his teeth, his face ashen, at a loss for words regarding his luck.

He was just passing by, really just passing by!

"Forget it, forget it, if I die, so be it. I can’t endanger the entire clan just because of me!"

With a long sigh, he quickly quashed any last hopes and decided to go forth and support.

He dared not entertain any false hopes because many, including Ma Jingtao and Li Feiyu, knew of his departure from the Yellow Sand Sect to return to his clan. If the Yellow Sand Sect investigated, it would be impossible to hide that he passed by this area.

Even if he stubbornly claimed not to have seen the "Seven-Colored Cloud Smoke," what then?

If the Yellow Sand Sect took it seriously, they would undoubtedly use the "Heart Inquiry Skill" on him, and could he refuse to submit to such scrutiny?

Certainly, Zhouyang was not alone. Due to the visibility of the "Seven-Colored Cloud Smoke" within a thousand miles, every Yellow Sand Sect cultivator or member of a vassal clan nearby, whether passing through or lingering in the area, had the same grim, teeth-gritting expressions, cursing while either flying on swords or moving swiftly towards the source of the smoke.

No one dared to harbor any false hopes because any cultivator who understood what the "Seven-Colored Cloud Smoke" signified knew how seriously the Yellow Sand Sect regarded such matters. Over the past thousand years, those who dared to harbor such hopes had shown by their deaths—and the deaths of their entire clans—what awaits those who shirk their duty.

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