Chapter 1602: Chapter 368_3
She is the Grand Preceptor’s disciple, and Cao Zhen is the State Preceptor of the Guardian Immortal Imperial Dynasty. Although Cao Zhen does not attend court and rarely manages the affairs of the Guardian Immortal Imperial Dynasty, within the dynasty, aside from the emperor, all officials have to pay respect to him, as does Yu Tuoyu.
Beside Yu Tuoyu stood a man with a solemn expression, clad entirely in pitch-black chainmail, emanating an aura of iron-blooded military spirit. Upon seeing Cao Zhen, he too bowed and said, "Shi Shoujiang, greets the State Preceptor."
Shoujiang?
Upon hearing this name, Cao Zhen immediately reacted, realizing that he was also a disciple of the Grand Preceptor.
Meanwhile, Yu Tuoyu spoke again, "State Preceptor, Brother Shi is the only one among our senior brothers who has entered the Longevity Period in slumber. After awakening, because our Eastern Wasteland is already connected with the Eastern Province, our Guardian Immortal Imperial Dynasty is deeply affected, so Brother Shi has been stationed in the Capital City, hence he hasn’t visited the State Preceptor.
Now, having heard that the Hundred Peaks Sect is going to undergo the Sect Tribulation, Brother Shi has rushed here specifically to assist the Hundred Peaks Sect in overcoming the tribulation!"
"Oh? That’s quite a favor from Dao Companion Shi." Hearing this, Cao Zhen immediately smiled. There was no doubt about Shi Shoujiang’s strength; he was a disciple of the Grand Preceptor and the sole disciple left in the Longevity Period — could there be any doubt!
Moreover, his flourishing era had already enveloped the entire Guardian Immortal Imperial Dynasty. In observing this flourishing era previously, he had discovered an immensely powerful aura in the Capital City.
The aura obviously outstripped anyone within the Guardian Immortal Imperial Dynasty.
Clearly, that individual must be Shi Shoujiang!
Unexpectedly, a disciple of the Grand Preceptor would voluntarily come to aid the Hundred Peaks Sect in its tribulation. It seemed the two had been waiting outside for quite some time, and the reason for Yu Tuoyu’s arrival was likely because the people of the Hundred Peaks Sect hadn’t previously interacted with Shi Shoujiang, while Yu Tuoyu had familiarity with the Hundred Peaks Sect.
"State Preceptor, there’s no need." Shi Shoujiang, far from resembling an Immortal, was more akin to a General. In earnest he said, "Were it not for the State Preceptor, our Guardian Immortal Imperial Dynasty could have been in chaos. Furthermore, the Hundred Peaks Sect has consistently safeguarded the Guardian Immortal Imperial Dynasty over the years. With the Hundred Peaks Sect about to undergo the tribulation, as a disciple of the Master, it’s only natural for me to come and assist."
Cao Zhen knew that all the Grand Preceptor’s disciples revered him immensely. Hearing Shi Shoujiang speak thus, he refrained from saying more, instead turning to Yu Tuoyu with a glance, inviting, "Dao Companion Yu, since our Hundred Peaks Sect is currently abundant with Immortal energy, why not join us for a period of cultivation within the Hundred Peaks Sect?"
"No thank you." Yu Tuoyu shook his head, "There are still many matters within the dynasty requiring my attention."
Although she also wished to enter the Hundred Peaks Sect for cultivation, with her senior brother entering, many external affairs required her management.
Looking at Cao Zhen before her, she couldn’t help but recall her first meeting with him, back when he hadn’t even reached the Golden Core Stage.
They were trapped in a perilous situation by a demonic beast.
Who could have imagined that, within a short span, Cao Zhen would have reached such heights.
The odd sensation she had always felt towards Cao Zhen lingered, since he had once saved her and had seen her true appearance...
Yu Tuoyu quickly departed while Shi Shoujiang followed Cao Zhen into the Hundred Peaks Sect.
Though the mountain gate of the Hundred Peaks Sect was not yet fully constructed, it could still serve its purpose.
As for the Formation, others could not enter, but since Cao Zhen was the one who released the Instant Millennium Pearl, would there be any barrier for him?
Entering the Hundred Peaks Sect, he immediately sensed the abundance of Immortal energy permeating his surroundings, even feeling for a moment that he wasn’t within the Hundred Peaks Sect but had entered the fabled Immortal Realm.
Even he had the illusion that with each breath, he could feel his inner qi increasing.
Since the Hundred Peaks Sect was under the protection of the Instant Millennium Pearl, there was no need to station guards at the mountain gate, allowing all disciples to seize this precious opportunity and cultivate fervently.
Cao Zhen, holding various resources, traversed to crucial locations within the Hundred Peaks Sect, beginning the allocation of resources. Though he had procured abundant resources from the Dragon Chant Sect, and Wan Ren Di had scavenged a substantial amount from the Cave Mansion of the Ten Thousand Immortals Sect, the current Hundred Peaks Sect was vast beyond compare, unable to set up Formations across every area as they did in the Five Sounds Sect.
Moreover, when the Five Sounds Sect underwent its tribulation during the Minor Era of Inversion of Heaven and Earth, the maximum power of their Formation only reached the Golden Core Period Limit, yet now it had progressed to the Earth Immortal Realm, with the limit being the Longevity Period Limit, demanding different resource allocation.
"Time is rather pressing, with just me arranging Formations — it’s unlikely I’ll finish." Cao Zhen sighed inwardly, swiftly investing additional cultivation experience, rarely utilized over the years, from the idle disciples into the Formation.
Suddenly, the voice of China Cloud was heard.
"Array Level increased, adding one designated user, one random user, please specify."
Without any hesitation, Cao Zhen said directly, "I designate my disciple, Linghu Gudu."
Among his disciples, only Linghu Gudu had yet to be designated.
User: Linghu Gudu.