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Chapter 443: Recruiting the Yu Clan
Chapter 443: Recruiting the Yu Clan
The lustrous light of the moon pearls illuminated the damp mud cave.
Pale faces filled with fear, the clan members brandished their weapons at the cave entrance, shielding the mud bed behind them.
The earlier commotion from above and the lingering violent aura had left the Yu clan terrified. Now, with the disappearance of the formation, they were on the brink of mental collapse.
Could it be that even the intervention of the Seven Sages of Nanhong couldn't protect them?
"...!"
On the mud bed, the white-haired old woman, who was barely clinging to life, had a strangely rosy complexion compared to the rest of her clan, and her body emanated a scorching aura.
Just then, as if sensing something, she struggled to open her eyes and looked toward the cave entrance.
Following their ancestor's action, the clan members let out low growls to bolster their courage, tightly gripping their weapons and glaring menacingly toward the outside.
Amid the growls, a figure dressed in ink-black robes strolled in.
The Yu clan members caught sight of the young man's handsome face and paused, breathing heavily. They lowered their weapons in relief and exclaimed excitedly, "It's the immortal returning!"
If they recalled correctly, the powerful formation that had been protecting them was created by this young man.
They stumbled back, making way for him, their eyes fixed anxiously on Shen Yi.
Ancestor Yu sensed the strong sparrow demon bloodlust emanating from Shen Yi and paused momentarily. She had assumed that this young junior had accompanied his senior martial brothers and sisters to gain some experience.
Now, it seemed that wasn't the case.
"Thank you, Immortal, for saving the Yu clan..." Ancestor Yu struggled to get up. As a cultivator at the third layer of the Returning Void realm, she intended to bow deeply to Shen Yi.
"No need for that." Shen Yi glanced at the surrounding moon pearls and, with a casual wave of his hand, used spiritual energy to support Ancestor Yu. "I'm not a disciple of Qingyue Sect."
"Oh?" Ancestor Yu looked up, surprised.
But the young man didn't elaborate. Instead, he reached out and plucked another moon pearl, saying softly, "I'm quite interested in these."
"Immortal, please take as many as you like." Without hesitation, Ancestor Yu, supported by a few clan members, managed to stand upright. "If these are not sufficient for your use, please name a number, and the Yu clan will do our best to gather them for you."
In full view of the clan, Shen Yi held the moon pearl and strolled up to Ancestor Yu. Then, he said something astonishing: "I want to have a continuous supply."
Most likely, the creatures in the Nanyang blessed land contributed to the combined strength of the Unity of Dao realm cultivators.
He didn't have the energy to help others much, but it wouldn't hurt to casually relocate a clan with a foundation like the Yu clan to Nanyang Sect.
"...!"
This time, not only Ancestor Yu but also the others fell silent.
The Yu clan's situation was rather awkward.
They desperately needed protection, as many cultivators saw them as an inexhaustible resource due to their innate talent for condensing moon pearls from lunar essence.
However, because they were half-demons, it was difficult for them to gain recognition as "humans" even if they entered a blessed land of an immortal sect. Most likely, they would be treated as livestock.
Being forced to condense moon pearls generation after generation, enslaved for eternity—this was a fate more terrifying than clan annihilation.
A sect like Qingyue, which valued its reputation, wouldn't want to engage in such an act, so they simply ignored the Yu clan, unwilling to shelter a group of half-demons in their sect for a few moon pearls.
Of course, they weren't the only ones who had considered recruiting the Yu clan.
However, others would at least find some pretext and put on a show of goodwill... Shen Yi was the first to be so blatant and unconcealed in his intentions.
"Immortal..." Ancestor Yu slowly opened her mouth, intending to refuse, just as she had done in the past. But she suddenly stopped.
She was at her limit.
In the entire Yu clan, the few cultivators at the Returning Void realm had perished, leaving behind only a hundred or so at the Transformation God realm and a bunch at the Qi Refining realm.
With such meager strength, they could hardly stand their ground in Hongze.
It was almost certain that the remaining clan members would face cruel treatment.
"May I ask where Immortal intends to take us?" Ancestor Yu changed the subject.
If she recalled correctly, he had said he wasn't from Qingyue Sect.
"Nanyang Sect." Shen Yi nodded slightly.
Upon hearing this, the other clan members exchanged glances, and Ancestor Yu paused before her eyes narrowed slightly. "Are you referring to the Nanyang Sect of Immortal Xuan Qing, one of the Seven Sages of Nanhong?"
Shen Yi raised an eyebrow, surprised that the Yu clan knew of that senior disciple.
Ancestor Yu noticed the change in his expression and suddenly exhaled. She looked toward the cave entrance, where several immortals had entered, and noticed that none of them were injured... Was this the difference between an immortal sect and wandering cultivators?
The Golden Fire Sparrow, which had nearly wiped out their entire clan, didn't even have the ability to harm these immortals.
"Thank you, Immortal, for your invitation. You can discuss it with the elders of your sect, and the Yu clan will await your good news... However, we ask that you act quickly, as the Yu clan may not be able to hold on for much longer."
To the Yu clan, Immortal Xuan Qing was a savior who had rescued their first ancestor from the aquatic demons.
Now, on the brink of their clan's annihilation, they had been rescued again, this time by Nanyang Sect. It seemed like a twist of fate.
Perhaps it was destiny.
"If you're decided, you can come with me now." Shen Yi nodded.
"Ah?"
Ancestor Yu and the others looked up anxiously, unsure how a single disciple could make such a decision regarding bringing nearly a thousand half-demons into a Unity of Dao blessed land.
Suddenly, she felt that this young man wasn't as reliable as she had thought.
With this in mind, Ancestor Yu subconsciously looked at the Qingyue Sect immortal, seeking an excuse to divert the conversation.
"...!"
Seeing their gazes, Zheng Qian sighed. "He is the sect master. The entire Nanyang blessed land is under his authority. There's no need to discuss it with anyone else."
Everyone turned to look at Liu Qingyun and Yan Wencheng, seeking an alternative answer, but saw that the two remained silent, apparently tacitly agreeing to this matter.
The Nanyang Sect Master...
Ancestor Yu stared blankly at Shen Yi.
Although he appeared to be only at the first level of Returning Void, the means of a grandmaster at the Unity of Dao realm were terrifying. If he wanted to, he could even make others perceive illusions of his creation.
Suddenly, Ancestor Yu realized her impoliteness and quickly averted her gaze.
She was so startled that she nearly forgot to breathe. What merits and virtues did the Yu Clan possess to receive the attention of one of the Nanyang Seven Sages?
The fact that he had personally taken action to save them was already astonishing.
She now felt like a beggar on the street who had suddenly encountered royalty, receiving a copper coin tossed into her bowl.
"The Yu Clan is willing to serve the Nanyang Sect Master with the loyalty of a dog or horse, even if it means dying a thousand deaths!"
Led by Ancestor Yu, a group of people knelt down together.
"You may have misunderstood."
Shen Yi lowered his eyes and said softly, "The Nanyang Sect may not be what you imagine. It doesn't have as many strong guardians, and it may even be inferior to your clan. However, Xuan Qing is still there."
He tossed the Moon Pearl in his hand and said, "So, are you coming or not?"
Even though Shen Yi found the Yu Clan useful, he had no intention of deceiving them. If they wanted to come, they could, and if they didn't want to, that was fine too.
Otherwise, bringing so many Transformation God half-demons back could easily lead to chaos if he wasn't careful.
The reason he made this suggestion was because he saw that the Yu Clan would rather perish than willingly turn into water demons.
"Has he always been like this?" Zheng Qian asked in a low voice.
"I guess so." Liu Qingyun sighed, as she had only known Shen Yi for a few days. In the face of the cruel and ruthless existence towards demons, he displayed a rare gentleness towards these half-demons, creating a stark contrast.
The difference was truly startling.
It was hard to imagine that just a moment ago, he had mercilessly beaten a Golden Fire Sparrow to death with his bare fists.
"I..."
Ancestor Yu felt a bit dazed, not because Shen Yi had denied being a grandmaster at the Unity of Dao realm, but because his attitude as the Nanyang Sect Master seemed a bit too modest.
Leaving aside the young girl at the third level of Returning Void who could single-handedly destroy their entire clan, even without Unity of Dao cultivators, the Nanyang Sect's treasure land and grand formations would be more than sufficient to protect this group of half-demons.
"...?"
Before Ancestor Yu could say anything, the rest of the clan members had already bowed their heads to the ground.
In fact, they were the most afraid.
Once they were captured and enslaved, there would be no chance of turning their lives around.
Shen Yi's attitude, however, gave them a glimmer of hope.
"The Yu Clan is grateful for the Sect Master's great kindness, a debt that we can never repay in a million years."
Ancestor Yu took a deep breath and continued in a more sincere tone, shedding her previous anxiousness.
"Alright."
Shen Yi nodded and placed his palm on Ancestor Yu's shoulder, sensing the scorching aura within her body. He then slightly stimulated the Heavenly Phoenix Undying True Body.
As he withdrew his hand, a strand of liquid-like golden fire was slowly extracted from her.
The remnant of the Golden Fire Sparrow at the fourth level of Returning Void, coupled with the toxins that had accumulated over the past ten days, was something Shen Yi couldn't completely eliminate at his current level.
However, he could at least help alleviate it for now.
"We'll deal with the rest after I break through." Shen Yi waved his hand and absorbed the golden fire.
"No rush, no rush. Thank you, Sect Master, for saving my life."
Ancestor Yu never expected that upon joining the sect, she would receive such a huge benefit. At the very least, her life was saved, and as for the rest... she could still hold on for a few thousand years, which was more than enough time to wait for the Sect Master to break through.
She asked someone to bring a piece of scarlet coral and a storage bag, saying, "Sect Master, these are the treasures and Moon Pearls we agreed upon."
Shen Yi stood quietly, making no move to take them.
Liu Qingyun seemed to understand his intention and quickly stepped forward to receive the items before retreating.
Zheng Qian, on the other hand, felt awkward and transmitted her voice, "Are you really taking them?"
As a fourth-level Returning Void cultivator, she felt embarrassed to accept these gifts after messing up the task, relying entirely on an outsider to resolve the situation.
"He still needs to find the Celestial Sword Sect to exchange for the Phoenix Fairy's blood. We can settle it all at once then." Liu Qingyun replied.
Seeing that the matter was concluded, Shen Yi finally waved his hand, and the remaining Moon Pearls on the wall were all sucked into his finger sleeve, plunging the entire mud cave into darkness.
"...Zheng Qian helplessly performed a technique, using her spiritual light to illuminate the area.
Liu Qingyun covered her mouth and giggled. As expected, this was the true style of Sect Master Shen.
The group led the Yu Clan away from the mud cave.
As Liu Qingyun performed a technique, the black Clear Moon Treasure Boat instantly expanded, giving off a sense of grandeur that seemed to blot out the sky.
Since it was the first time Sect Master Shen was bringing people back, he couldn't have this group of half-demons flying at a snail's pace.
"Thank you."
Shen Yi, along with the Yu Clan, boarded the treasure boat and began to ponder the matter of obtaining a movement treasure.
The Clear Moon Sect's friendly attitude didn't change the fact that they were merely an allied sect.
He couldn't rely on them for everything, or he would be unable to move a single step after leaving... In that case, he might as well just join them directly.
However, the most important thing now was to first digest the Golden Fire Sparrows in his finger sleeve and see how far he could push his breakthrough.
He lowered his eyes and looked downward.
Once the Yu Clan had boarded the treasure boat, it instantly soared into the cloud sea and headed towards the Nanyang Sect.
(End of Chapter)
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