Chapter 1 The Beginning
Tianyi Domain, Main Peak Grand Hall.
"Brother Yi, what was the result?" As the Great Vener Lin Yi returned, the high-ranking officials of the Tianyi Pavilion gathered in the grand hall. In response to the inquiry from Great Vener Consort Mo Ningxiang, all eyes turned to Great Vener Lin Yi.
Great Vener Lin Yi remained silent for a moment before looking at everyone and saying, "The current consensus is to pool the strength of our Cloud World and wholeheartedly focus on developing the younger generation. After all, it is extremely difficult for us to advance further."
"The younger generation is undoubtedly the best choice. No faction opposes this. Therefore, for the next three thousand years, the six domains will exchange resources and cease all conflict. Of course, healthy competition is still necessary, as it aids growth."
"Then what about our grievances with Wangu Domain?" Great Vener Jin Guangshuo asked, his brow furrowing.
Great Vener Lin Yi waved his hand, "We shall set aside past matters for now, at least until the Great Tribulation of Spirit Masters arrives. Internal strife will undoubtedly diminish our chances of success. The current situation does not permit it, nor would the other domains agree."
"I am truly somewhat unwilling," Great Vener Jin Guangshuo said with a wry smile.
The several Great Veners beside him nodded in agreement, as they had indeed lost many elite disciples outside Sword Gate Pass.
Great Vener Lin Yi understood their emotions and comforted them, "For the greater good, let us proceed with the agreed-upon plan. We truly cannot afford internal strife. From now on, we will unlock all resources."
"We obey the Domain Lord's decree!" everyone responded with bows.
Great Vener Lin Yi nodded slightly and gestured, and everyone soon left the grand hall.
Wood Pavilion, rear mountain.
Li Xuan felt a sudden stir in his heart. As he looked up, his eyes widened in surprise.
"Senior, why have you come?"
The visitor was none other than Liuli, but her expression was somewhat solemn.
Liuli nodded slightly and said, "Come with me to a place."
"Senior, what has happened?" Li Xuan asked, confused.
"Time is of the essence, we'll talk as we go," Liuli said, waving her hand. In the next moment, Li Xuan and Liuli vanished.
At the same time, Great Vener Lin Yi, on the main peak, suddenly looked up towards the Wood Pavilion.
"The person behind him has indeed appeared," Great Vener Lin Yi murmured. After a moment of thought, he disappeared.
A quarter of an hour later, Li Xuan and Liuli slowly reappeared.
Looking at the boundless grassland before them, Li Xuan spoke with some disbelief, "Senior, is this the desert you spoke of?"
Liuli's expression shifted subtly with a hint of embarrassment, and she cleared her throat, "It's normal for the world to change. Let's get down to business."
Li Xuan rubbed his nose and softly asked, "Senior, with your strength, can't you resolve this?"
Liuli glared at him, "I am not a sword cultivator."
Li Xuan was taken aback. It seemed to be true. Otherwise, Liuli wouldn't have asked Yi Qin to teach him.
On the way here, Li Xuan had a general understanding of the situation.
The continent Li Xuan was currently on was called Qingxiao Continent. Li Xuan did not know its level, but it was clearly above the Cloud World.
The purpose of their journey was for Li Xuan to rescue a sister of Liuli's. More specifically, she was also one of his master's maids.
According to Liuli's account, Li Xuan's master had four maids:
Liuli, Qing Luan, Yan Qing, and Shuang Li.
Although Liuli and the other three were nominally his master's maids, in a sense, they were also Li Xuan's senior sisters, as they were all taught by his master. Each of them had different specializations and duties, so they were not all present by his master's side.
The one Li Xuan was asked to help rescue was Qing Luan, who had the closest relationship with Liuli.
"Senior, since Senior Qing Luan is also one of Master's maids, why doesn't Master intervene?" Li Xuan asked curiously.
Liuli replied with some helplessness, "Master is currently occupied with other matters and cannot act for a while. Moreover, with me and you, rescuing Qing Luan should not be a major problem."
"Master he..." Li Xuan became curious.
Liuli glared at him, "Why are you asking so many questions? Time is short, keep up."
Liuli moved and instantly vanished from her spot.
Li Xuan: "..."