Jun Changxiao stuffed all the forged weapons and equipment into the Weapon Pavilion with clear price tags. Disciples who wanted them could only complete sect missions to earn contribution points for exchange.
Currently in Eternal Sect, the sect mission system had fully entered a proper track, with disciples coming and going from the Mission Pavilion every day.
Because these weren’t tied to sect construction tasks, even when completed, disciples only received contribution points—Jun Changxiao got no rewards.
It didn’t matter.
As long as the disciples could benefit from the missions, he didn’t mind.
“Junior Brother Xiao.”
Su Xiaomo said: “Let’s go do a mission?”
These higher-level inner disciples occasionally went to clear out high-star missions from the Mission Pavilion, because the difficulty was too great for ordinary entry-level and outer disciples to handle.
“Let’s go.”
Xiao Zuiji agreed.
After resolving his grievances with Murong Xin, although he still trained diligently, his mentality had relaxed considerably compared to before.
“Should we call Junior Brother Ye?” Su Xiaomo asked.
Xiao Zuiji replied: “His mood hasn’t been great lately. I think we should forget it.”
Su Xiaomo said helplessly: “Having such a beautiful fiancée yet constantly putting on a sour face—Junior Brother Ye truly doesn’t know when he’s well off.”
“Perhaps he has his difficulties.”
As the two spoke, they had already entered the Mission Pavilion.
At that moment, many disciples were gathered before the mission board, looking at the dazzling array of various missions.
“Second Senior Brother.”
Su Xiaomo called out: “You’re here too.”
“Yes.”
Li Qingyang stood with arms crossed, saying: “A six-star mission recently appeared. Want to do it together?”
“Six-star?”
Su Xiaomo hurriedly looked at the mission board.
Usually, the highest difficulty missions on the board were only five-star. The appearance of a six-star mission was extremely rare.
Sure enough.
At the very top of the board, a six-star mission was prominently displayed.
Its content was—Eliminate the Black Dragon Evil Sect causing havoc for neighbors on the South Wilderness Province border.
“Black Dragon Evil Sect?”
Su Xiaomo rubbed his chin: “An evil faction force?”
“Are you going or not?” Li Qingyang asked.
“Going.”
Xiao Zuiji and Su Xiaomo said in unison.
“Good.”
Li Qingyang clicked on the accept mission button, but it indicated that due to the mission’s extremely high difficulty, five disciples were required to accept it.
“Five disciples?”
Su Xiaomo said in surprise: “Looks like this mission is quite unusual.”
“I’ll go too!”
He Wudi walked over from behind.
Jun Changxiao had placed various weapons in the Weapon Pavilion, and seeing them had made his hands itch terribly, so he decided to do missions to earn contribution points for exchange.
“That works.”
Li Qingyang said: “We still need one more.”
“Second Senior Brother!”
Yao Mengying raised her hand and called out: “Can I go with you all?”
“Well…”
Li Qingyang furrowed his brow.
“Can I?”
Yao Mengying’s big eyes showed a pleading expression, her small appearance truly making one unable to refuse.
“Little Junior Sister, you can come.”
“Thank you, Second Senior Brother!”
“However.”
Li Qingyang added: “You must control your aura and not release it casually.”
“Okay!”
Yao Mengying said: “I’ll control it!”
“Let’s go then.”
After gathering five people, Li Qingyang accepted the mission to eliminate Black Dragon Evil Sect.
However, with his cautious personality, he didn’t immediately head down the mountain. Instead, he went to Drizzle Hall to gather information about this evil sect.
“Black Dragon Evil Sect?”
Li Luoqiu rested her chin on her hand and said: “A fifth-rate evil sect in South Wilderness Province. The sect master’s realm is fifth-grade Martial King, with four great elders under him all at the Martial King level, and approximately four to five thousand disciples.”
Li Qingyang said: “Five Martial Kings—no wonder it’s a six-star mission.”
“This evil sect isn’t simple.”
Li Luoqiu said: “According to what I know, they cultivate a special evil technique that can rapidly increase cultivation.”
“Is that so?”
Li Qingyang furrowed his brow.
“Moreover.”
Li Luoqiu continued: “The evil technique they cultivate uses extracted human blood as its foundation.”
Su Xiaomo exclaimed in surprise: “That cruel?”
“More than cruel.”
Li Luoqiu said: “In South Wilderness Province over recent years, many village residents have disappeared overnight without a trace.”
Li Qingyang frowned: “Black Dragon Evil Sect’s doing?”
Li Luoqiu shook her head: “Whether it was this evil sect, there isn’t sufficient evidence, but many South Wilderness Province sects suspect it was them.”
“Tsk tsk.”
Su Xiaomo said: “This truly is a thoroughly cruel evil faction.”
“Therefore.”
Jun Changxiao entered Drizzle Hall and said: “That’s why it appeared on the mission board as a task.”
“Sect Master!”
The disciples hurriedly saluted.
Jun Changxiao said: “The South Wilderness Province sects have no evidence and don’t dare take action, so let our Eternal Sect act on behalf of Heaven.”
“I’m entrusting this mission to you all. You must eliminate them.”
“Yes!”
Li Qingyang and Xiao Zuiji and the others replied in unison.
They left Drizzle Hall and then summoned the Gale Wolves.
Before leaving.
Jun Changxiao instructed: “When dealing with evil sects, there’s no need to emphasize fighting fair and square. As long as you can eliminate them, any method is acceptable.”
“For example…” He looked at Xiao Zuiji: “The field cannon.”
Li Qingyang and Su Xiaomo’s mouths twitched.
The awesome field cannon the Sect Master had given Senior Brother Xiao had nearly blown up the fourth-rate Extreme Cold Palace. Dealing with a fifth-rate evil sect would be a piece of cake!
“Sect Master, I understand!” Xiao Zuiji said.
“Go and return quickly.”
Jun Changxiao said: “Don’t waste time.”
“Yes!”
With Li Qingyang’s command, he led the four junior disciples riding Gale Wolves away from Eternal Sect.
“Sect Master.”
Standing behind, Li Luoqiu said: “That girl Mengying went along too. I’m afraid that’s somewhat inappropriate.”
Jun Changxiao replied: “Young eagles must eventually leave their mother’s embrace and learn to soar through the firmament with their own wings.”
“Very well.”
Li Luoqiu said no more.
Jun Changxiao asked: “How’s the preparation for the North Desert Province branch halls going these past few days?”
“People have arrived and are selecting locations in various counties.” Li Luoqiu said.
“Good.”
……
The South Wilderness Province border was a stretch of deep mountain forest that extended for great distances. Due to environmental factors, it was extremely damp and dark.
*Swish!*
*Swish!*
Four figures flew over like ghosts and landed on a large tree.
Not far ahead of them was a cluster of buildings built against the mountain. Inside, lights were bright and occasional noisy sounds could be heard.
On the plaque hanging from the mountain gate-like structure, the four characters ‘Black Dragon Evil Sect’ were carved.
“Second Senior Brother.”
Su Xiaomo transmitted his voice: “This is the place.”
Li Qingyang released his spiritual sense, but just as it merged with the sect, it was bounced back by a force. He frowned: “There’s a sect-protecting formation.”
“Huh?”
Yao Mengying said: “Where’s Senior Brother Xiao?”
Present were Li Qingyang, Su Xiaomo, and He Wudi. Only Xiao Zuiji was missing.
“Little Junior Sister.”
Su Xiaomo pointed toward a direction behind them and smiled: “He’s over there.”
Yao Mengying looked over and saw Senior Brother Xiao on a high slope. She asked puzzledly: “Why isn’t he coming over?”
“Little Junior Sister.”
Su Xiaomo said: “You must cover your ears in a moment. If that doesn’t work, temporarily seal off your hearing.”
Yao Mengying looked confused.
*Swish!*
From his position behind them, Xiao Zuiji waved his hand and summoned the field cannon, then kicked the barrel. The cannon mouth aimed at Black Dragon Evil Sect.
“Everyone seal off your hearing.” Li Qingyang transmitted.
Su Xiaomo had already nimbly sealed his hearing completely before speaking, even subconsciously covering his ears.
Though Yao Mengying didn’t understand, since her senior brother said to do it, she would comply. So she sealed her hearing and covered her ears, her big eyes still staring at the field cannon.
“What is that?”
He Wudi was also looking at the field cannon.
*BOOM—*
Holy crap!
My ears!
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