Just like that, the True Martial Sect survived. The price was to become an affiliated sect of the Ling Tian Sect. Every year, they would have to hand over a large amount of supreme-grade Origin Stones and high-grade Origin Stones to the Ling Tian Sect.
After leaving the True Martial Sect and returning to the Ling Tian Sect, Duan Lingtian went to look for Zhang San.
"From tomorrow onwards, gather all the grade one weapons craftsmen and alchemists for a period of time … I'll be guiding all of you for a while before I go on a long trip."
Duan Lingtian said to Zhang San.
Zhang San responded respectfully, indicating that he understood.
Early the next morning, Zhang San followed Duan Lingtian's instructions and gathered all the grade one weapons craftsmen and alchemists so that Duan Lingtian could guide them.
This group of weapons craftsmen and alchemists had joined the Ling Tian Sect out of admiration. If they were not given some benefits, they would most likely leave soon.
This was not something Duan Lingtian wanted to see.
For this reason, Duan Lingtian patiently guided them. He did not even hide anything from them when he refined weapons and medicine in front of them.
As for how much they could comprehend, it would depend on their own luck.
As time went by, the group of grade one weapons craftsmen and alchemists who joined the Ling Tian Sect also gained a deeper understanding of Duan Lingtian's attainments in the Weapon Refining Dao and Medicine Refining Dao.
For a time, they were all convinced and were even more determined to stay in the Ling Tian Sect.
They believed.
As long as this Sect Leader was around, as long as they could receive guidance from this Sect Leader, their attainments in the Weapon Refining Dao and Medicine Refining Dao would definitely be greatly improved.
Just as Duan Lingtian was patiently guiding the group of grade one weapons craftsmen and alchemists, including Zhang San …
In a faraway place in the west of the Inner Land, Yun Gang, the former Guardian Elder of the Yin Yang Sect's Yang Peak, finally arrived at his destination. It was a barren stone forest.
Very few people came to this stone forest. Even if they did, they would get lost in it as soon as they entered.
It was said that there were many unpredictable Inscription Formations set up in this stone forest. Those who entered rarely came out alive.
Only a few people knew that this stone forest was the cultivation place of a powerful Emperor Wu powerhouse.
This stone forest was also known as the Lost Stone Forest.
Apart from the Emperor Wu powerhouse, there were also some Emperor Wu's disciples and Emperor Wu's followers who cultivated in this place.
The owner of Lost Stone Forest, the Martial Emperor powerhouse, was called Martial Emperor Shi Qi.
Standing near the Lost Stone Forest, Yun Gang did not dare to go any deeper. He looked at the stone forest in front of him and said respectfully, "Yun Gang, the Supreme Elder of Yang Peak of the Yin Yang Sect, requests to see Lord Yang Chun."
Lord Yang Chun!
As soon as Yun Gang said this, a figure appeared out of thin air in the stone forest. It was an old man in grey robes.
"You're looking for Senior Brother Yang Chun?"
The grey-clad old man asked expressionlessly as he looked at Yun Gang.
"Yes."
Yun Gang replied immediately. He did not dare to slack off.
He knew that the grey-clad old man standing before him was one of Emperor Wu's followers.
Emperor Wu's followers were nothing compared to Emperor Wu's followers. Many of Emperor Wu's followers had not even seen the face of Emperor Wu whom they were willing to follow.
The person with the highest status under the Martial Emperor was undoubtedly the Martial Emperor's direct disciple.
Emperor Wu's direct disciples were all genius powerhouses who were personally handpicked by Emperor Wu. Each of them had an extremely shocking strength. Most of them were at the peak of the Martial Monarch Stage.
Even if they were not at the peak of the Martial Monarch Stage, they were definitely the best among their peers.
The 'peers' here referred to the people of the same age on the entire Cloud Continent.
This included the Variant.
Emperor Wu's direct disciples could often see Emperor Wu and receive guidance from Emperor Wu.
Below Emperor Wu's direct disciples, they were not Emperor Wu's followers. They were Emperor Wu's disciples.
Emperor Wu's disciples could occasionally see Emperor Wu from afar. However, they could not receive guidance from Emperor Wu. It was even to the extent that Emperor Wu might not even recognize them.
These Emperor Wu's disciples were managed by Emperor Wu's direct disciples. When Emperor Wu's direct disciples were in a good mood, they would also give them some guidance.
Below Emperor Wu's disciples were the Emperor Wu's followers. They had the lowest status among Emperor Wu's followers.
A Martial Emperor's follower, to put it nicely, was a follower of a Martial Emperor.
To put it bluntly, they did odd jobs for Emperor Wu.
Just like the grey clothed old man that appeared before Yun Gang now. He was a Emperor Wu's follower that was responsible for guarding the Emperor Wu's door.
However, although the status of Emperor Wu's followers was low under Emperor Wu's command, no one dared to look down on them in the outside world, let alone take the initiative to offend them or even kill them.
No matter what, a Emperor Wu's follower was still an existence under the command of a powerhouse like Emperor Wu. Even if he was just an odd job or a guard.
No one dared to look down on someone who was related to a powerhouse like Emperor Wu. No one was willing to offend them.
Even if he was only a follower of Emperor Wu.
"Wait a moment. I'll go inform Senior Brother Yang Chun."
Knowing that Yun Gang was looking for Yang Chun, the grey clothed old man did not hesitate. After nodding at Yun Gang, he returned to the stone forest and disappeared before Yun Gang's eyes.
Although Yang Chun was not Emperor Wu's direct disciple, he was still Emperor Wu's disciple.
Regardless of strength or status, he was far above him.
After the grey clothed old man left, Yun Gang stood in the air and waited patiently.
At this moment, the stone forest in front of him was no different from a scourge to him. He did not dare to take even half a step into the minefield.
"In the future, I'll also be able to enter this place and become Emperor Wu's follower."
Yun Gang did not know when a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. It was a brilliant smile.
It was as though he could already see the scene of him becoming Emperor Wu's follower.
Time passed by quietly.
Half an hour passed by very quickly. However, Yun Gang was still waiting patiently as before.
Whoosh!
Suddenly, the sound of wind blowing in front of him attracted Yun Gang's attention.
When Yun Gang raised his head, a medium-sized figure appeared in front of him.
It was a middle-aged man dressed in green. The middle-aged man had a pair of tiger-like eyebrows. He looked dignified without being angry. Since he appeared, he had been staring at Yun Gang intently.
"Yun Gang?"
The middle-aged man frowned at first before he relaxed. He seemed to have some impression of Yun Gang.
"Lord Yang Chun!"
Faced with the middle-aged man's casual attitude, Yun Gang did not dare to be negligent. He bowed respectfully and said, "I'm Yun Gang, the Guardian Elder of Yang Peak of the former Yin Yang Sect. I was fortunate enough to meet you once, Lord Yang Chun."
"Former Yin Yang Sect? What do you mean by that? "
The middle-aged man, Yang Chun, who was also Emperor Wu's disciple under Emperor Wu, could not help but feel puzzled after hearing Yun Gang's words.
"Lord Yang Chun, the Yin Yang Sect no longer exists."
Yun Gang sighed.
"Where's Yang Hong?"
Yang Chun did not seem to care whether the Yin Yang Sect still existed or not. What he cared about was Yang Hong, his half-brother from a different mother.
"Peak Master … He's dead."
Under Yang Chun's gaze, Yun Gang took a deep breath and sighed.
Dead.
These two short words were like a clap of thunder when they entered Yang Chun's ears. It was so shocking that Yang Chun's expression changed drastically.
He and Yang Hong had been at odds since they were young, and it had continued until today.
However, no matter how much they did not get along, he and Yang Hong were still brothers. This was an unchangeable fact.
Now, he heard that his own brother was dead.
"Who?"
Yang Chun asked Yun Gang in a low voice.
Although he only asked one word, the meaning was obvious. He wanted to know who killed his brother, Yang Hong.
After learning that Yang Hong was dead, the trace of dissatisfaction Yang Chun had toward Yang Hong in his heart disappeared and was replaced by sadness.
That was his brother, his blood-related brother.
"It's a person called Duan Lingtian."
Yun Gang said again.
"Tell me more."
Yang Chun's face was cold as he spoke in a low voice. His tone was unquestionable, and there was a hint of anger in it.
Upon seeing this, Yun Gang's eyes lit up subtly.
He knew that he had guessed correctly.
Although Yang Chun was at odds with his younger brother, Yang Hong, after Yang Hong's death, he no longer cared about the conflict between him and Yang Hong in the past. He wholeheartedly wanted to avenge Yang Hong.
"Yes."
Yun Gang replied respectfully. Then, he told the whole story without missing a single word. He did not hide anything.
Because he knew that it was useless even if he hid it.
With the methods of this person before him, he would know the truth sooner or later.
If he hid it, it would be self-defeating.
"Duan Lingtian?"
Yang Chun muttered in a low voice. His eyes were cold as if he was about to devour someone.
At the same time, his gaze landed on Yun Gang. "You're very good. You actually thought of a way to make him stay … After I've avenged my useless brother, I'll grant you a favor that's within my power and won't make things difficult for you."
"Lord Yang Chun, I want to become a follower of Emperor Wu under the Stone Emperor."
Yun Gang took a deep breath and said slowly.
Stone Emperor was the abbreviation of Emperor Wu.
Emperor Wu was the owner of the Lost Stone Forest before him. Yang Chun was his disciple in name.
"That's simple."
Yang Chun said indifferently, "As long as I avenge my useless brother, I guarantee that you'll be able to become Emperor Wu's follower!"
"Thank you, Lord Yang Chun."
Hearing this, Yun Gang's face beamed with joy.
"Wait here for a moment while I deal with some things. After that, I'll follow you to the Ling Tian Sect!"
At this moment, Yang Chun said to Yun Gang before his figure vanished into the Lost Stone Forest.
Soon after, Yang Chun arrived in front of a stone house in the Lost Stone Forest. The stone house was hollowed out from a huge rock in the Lost Stone Forest. It looked very unique.
"Senior Brother Zhou."
Yang Chun greeted the stone house respectfully.
Whoosh!
As soon as Yang Chun's words left his mouth, a tall figure appeared in front of Yang Chun.
It was a young man in black. His face was cold, and his gaze was sharp. He gave off an invisible pressure.
Yang Chun did not dare to stand up when he faced the young man in black.
Although he was Emperor Wu's disciple, he was nothing in front of this person.
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