Cultivation Starts from Farming

For Purple Bamboo Mountain, this matter is more serious than the Hu Country invasion.

Though Hu Country poses no immediate threat to Purple Bamboo Mountain, the Shuize Sect is a fearsome neighbor they cannot move away from. A slight oversight with this neighbor could easily lead to their downfall.

"Alas, I've no choice but to take things one step at a time!" Xu Ping sighed helplessly.

The Shuize Sect's declaration of war seemed to pour fuel onto a raging fire, further complicating the situation in Yue Country.

For a small force like Purple Bamboo Mountain, they are utterly powerless.

At this moment, Xu Ping felt increasingly strong urges to flee, yet he was reluctant to abandon the Spirit Wood planted in Thousand Leaves Mountain.

It had been several years of cultivation, and the Spirit Wood was nearing the standard for crafting thirty-six magical swords. If he fled now, all previous efforts would be wasted.

Just as Xu Ping hesitated.

"Peak Masters of Purple Bamboo Mountain, come forth and meet me!" A thunderous voice echoed, engulfing the entire Purple Bamboo Mountain!

Xu Ping's expression slightly changed. After a moment of hesitation, he stepped out of his cave dwelling, Hua Ling followed nervously.

Outside the cave!

Xu Ping took out the Restriction Token, lightly waved it, and the mist from the array dispersed.

In the distance, a Foundation Establishment Perfection cultivator stood atop a Spiritual Boat, quietly gazing at the three main peaks of Purple Bamboo Mountain.

"Xu Ping, Master of Thousand Leaves Mountain?"

The cultivator noticed movements in the array of Thousand Leaves Mountain and unhesitatingly flew above the array on his Spiritual Boat.

As the cultivator approached, Xu Ping clearly saw his attire.

He was dressed in a mysterious black robe, embroidered with a majestic Dragon Turtle patch, with long dragon whiskers.

"Dragon Turtle Robe?"

"Someone from Shuize Sect?"

Xu Ping's heart skipped a beat, contemplating silently, "The Shuize Sect has just declared war on the Luoyun Sect, and now they send someone to Purple Bamboo Mountain, likely with ill intentions!"

Thousands of thoughts raced through Xu Ping's mind, but he showed no sign on his face. Instead, he politely asked, "So it's a fellow cultivator from the Upper Sect. Unfortunately, the other two Peak Masters have gone to explore the ruins and have yet to return."

"May I know why the Upper Sect colleague seeks Purple Bamboo Mountain?"

"Gone to explore the ruins?"

The cultivator frowned, pondered momentarily, and said dismissively, "Having you is sufficient!"

After briefly organizing his words, he declared with righteousness, "The Luoyun Sect's reckless actions have oppressed various forces in Yue Country for years. Now, our Shuize Sect has allied with Hu Country cultivators, vowing to eradicate this cancer from Yue Country and restore its clear skies!"

"Because this concerns all the forces in Yue Country, every faction must dispatch personnel to join the campaign against the Luoyun Sect. Naturally, Purple Bamboo Mountain is no exception."

Upon hearing this, Xu Ping's heart sank!

Indeed, they are here with ill intentions!

To make him participate in the annihilation of the Luoyun Sect and join the battle between Nascent Soul-level forces, is this not a death wish?

"Upper Sect colleague, this matter is of great importance, and I can't make the decision alone! How about we wait for the other two Taoists to return, and we three will discuss a response for the Upper Sect?" Xu Ping suggested earnestly.

"Stop with the nonsense."

The cultivator impatiently retorted, "Your combat strength is comparable to Foundation Establishment Perfection; the other two are merely Mid-Stage Foundation Establishment. It's you who holds the decision!"

"To be blunt, if you refuse to join the campaign against the Luoyun Sect, you'll be deemed a lackey of the Luoyun Sect and an enemy of our Shuize Sect!"

"Against enemies, whether it's a small Foundation Establishment cultivator like yourself or even a Golden Core cultivator, our Shuize Sect has only one word—'kill'."

Cold light flickered in the cultivator's eyes, staring directly at Xu Ping, his tone full of naked threats!

Listening to such arrogant and domineering words, a strong killing intent surged within Xu Ping.

It seems there's no avoiding this calamity now!

He certainly wouldn't choose to join the campaign against the Luoyun Sect, so offending the Shuize Sect is inevitable.

Since offending is inevitable, why worry about so much!

Kill this cultivator, and then flee!

If the Luoyun Sect ultimately wins, it's all good.

If Hu Country and Shuize Sect triumph, he'd hide away for decades, even a hundred years.

He doesn't believe the Shuize Sect will always remember him, a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator!

Just as Xu Ping made up his mind to kill the cultivator.

Xu Ping and the cultivator seemed to sense something simultaneously, looking towards the depths of Wanzhe Waters, eyebrows slightly raised.

Despite the distance, they could still faintly feel the abnormal Spiritual Qi fluctuations and a looming, cold aura emanating from the depths.

"Is this... the direction of the Ruins Deserted Island?"