In the barrennd, life continued seemingly undisturbed, as if the recent confrontation with the young master and young miss from the mainnd had been of little consequence.
However, what truly captured the attention of every inhabitant was the monstrous power exhibited by Huang Yin.
The shockwaves of her strength reverberated throughout the barrennd, leaving all the ns in awe.
The revtion that the barrennd''s beloved goddess was a Foundation Building realm cultivator sent shockwaves through the ns.
It was a revtion they had not anticipated, and it stirred them to their very core. The patriarchs and matriarchs of all the ns, who may not have taken cultivation as seriously as they should have, suddenly realized that they were being left behind.
If the Huang n could produce a Foundation Building realm expert, then what about the ultimate authority: the Celestial Heavenly Sect?
In response to this realization, the barrennd was swept up in a cultivation frenzy.
Citizenship registrations were in full swing, and the construction of the ck nine-level pagoda proceeded day and night. ording to the sect master, it must bepleted within a month.
In the main hall of the Celestial Heavenly Sect, Sect Master Su Yen sat on his throne, his gaze sweeping over the vassal ns.
He was well aware of the fear and unease that had gripped the ns due to the rampaging attacks of the Blood Whisperers.
If the sect had been too strong, some vassal ns might have considered withdrawing.
He turned his attention to the Chu patriarch and asked, "How is your n faring?"
"Thank you for asking, we''re doing okay. Your support has been invaluable," the Chu patriarch replied respectfully. In the presence of Sect Master Su Yen, he dared not show any grievances.
He knew that some remaining n elders were quietly ming the sect for their misfortunes, but they had willingly chosen to be vassals of the Celestial Heavenly Sect.
"I understand your fear, but there is no need to worry. After all, we are not the cause of the Blood Whisperers'' rampage," Su Yen said, his tone measured.
The eight vassal ns, who had heard this, sighed in agreement. They knew it was not the sect''s fault, yet they couldn''t help but harbor some resentment in their hearts.
However, Su Yen''s expression changed, bing more solemn. "You cannot expect to ride on the fame of the sect and not anticipate challenges for your ns. ming us for your troubles is not the solution."
The atmosphere in the hall shifted as an oppressive force seemed to emanate from Su Yen, dispelling all the misgivings in their hearts.
They were on the brink of provoking a tyrant king, and the n patriarchs knew it.
Their breathing grew shallow, and they sat upright, their faces tense. The weight of the oppressive silence hung heavily in the air as none dared to make a sound.
"We are not your babysitters. You willingly became vassals, and you must be prepared to face the consequences," Su Yen continued with a solemn expression.
"If you are afraid, you can withdraw now," he added, his voiceced with a subtle threat.
A suffocating silence enveloped the hall as everyone held their breath, unwilling to meet Su Yen''s eyes. Beads of sweat gathered on their foreheads, and their palms grew mmy.
The n patriarchs hade to a stark realization: the tranquil exterior of Sect Master Su Yen was but a facade. He was a man of ruthless determination who would not hesitate to eliminate them should they be unreasonable.
"I-I''m sorry if we angered you, Sect Master," the Xu n patriarch stammered as he rose to his feet, his voice trembling.
"Angry?" Su Yen chuckled and shook his head. "If I were angry, you wouldn''t be standing there talking to me."
The realization of what those words implied sent a shiver down the spines of the n masters, and they dared not even blink in his presence. Su Yen paid no heed to their reaction.
"Do not let this happen again. Your fates are bound to the sect, and you must readily ept that," he said casually, his gaze shifting to business matters.
"Now, let''s get down to business," he continued, waving his hand to indicate that the Xu patriarch should sit.
"Being vassal ns may have its dangers at times, but it also has its merits. There are many inds surrounding the barrennd, and we need to take control of them before the ounders arrive," Su Yen stated with a serious tone.
"The Chu n will be dispatched to the Crystal Ind," he dered.
Hearing this, a radiant smile illuminated the face of the Chu patriarch. He wanted to burst intoughter but maintained hisposure as he stood and bowed. "Thank you for your benevolence."
Observing the deep satisfaction on the Chu n leader''s face, envy washed over the other vassal n leaders. When would they have a simr opportunity?
While they were consumed by their jealousy, Su Yen continued to assign each of the eight vassal ns to one of the nearby inds in the southern sea.
Instantly, happiness permeated the atmosphere, and broad smiles adorned the faces of all the n masters.
They hade to realize that bing a sect vassal n had been one of their wisest decisions.
The previous grievances had been swept aside, and now, going to these inds meant they would be more than just n leaders – they would be ind lords.
As he looked at the joy on their faces, Su Yen couldn''t help but shake his head. Human nature, he mused.
In the face of danger, they were quick to me the sect, but now, they were brimming with gratitude.
"Although you are now ind chiefs, don''t assume it ends there. There will be an annual ranking among you.
Thest two will be forced to leave the inds, while those who perform exceptionally well will receive greater rewards or be relocated to more advantageous positions."
Just as Su Yen was concluding his discussions with the vassal ns, he received amunication through his Spirit Comms.
He furrowed his brow and epted the call, which was from Elder Su Feng.
"Sect Master, we have found traces of the Blood Whisperers."