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第三千一百三十六章 公孙玉儿

The cultivators of the Cloud Concealment Sect had already sensed something amiss. The chaotic primordial qi seemed to foretell some impending crisis, and most of them wore expressions of fear.

After a moment, several streaks of light appeared from afar, flying towards the scene of the incident.

This place was originally the main headquarters of the Cloud Concealment Sect, so their reactions were naturally swift.

Soon, the lights dimmed, revealing the faces of five or six cultivators.

Their expressions were all extremely serious; most of them were at the Spirit Cultivation Stage. Although the Cloud Concealment Sect was not as formidable as the Sword Lake Palace, it had absorbed countless powerful sects and families, which allowed its rapid rise on the rankings of the Ten Thousand Clear Palace.

There were only three Supreme Elders, but there were far more Spirit Cultivation cultivators than that number.

While Lin Xuan and a Dragon-named youth had gone to the Sword Lake Palace, other Spirit Cultivation cultivators remained at the main headquarters. This unusual celestial phenomenon brought them all here.

However, what surprised everyone was that five of the six arrivals were at the Spirit Cultivation Stage, while only one was at the Profound Void Stage.

In a cultivation world where strength reigned supreme, even seniority mattered, yet these five old monsters at the Spirit Cultivation Stage bowed their heads submissively, clearly placing the young woman in front as the leader.

Such matters were hard to believe unless seen with one's own eyes.

But to the disciples of the Cloud Concealment Sect, it was perfectly normal.

Because that young woman wasn't an ordinary cultivator; even the two Supreme Elders treated her very respectfully. She was Lin Xuan’s direct disciple, Lady Gong Sun Yu’er.

Lin Xuan had contributed greatly to the current prominence of the Cloud Concealment Sect, but without him, it would not have reached its present state. This much was certain.

Thus, the atmosphere among the disciples regarding Lin Xuan was understandable.

As his disciple, Lady Gong Sun Yu’er naturally enjoyed many advantages. Moreover, she excelled in handling sect affairs and had a commanding presence, akin to that of a general. Therefore, this time, most of the cultivators who remained at the Cloud Concealment Sect were led by her.

Although they arrived quickly, due to their distance, those with closer proximity to the main cave entered first.

They whispered among themselves but dared not approach too closely. Although they didn't know for certain that Lin Xuan had returned to the main headquarters, they knew it was his elder’s cave.

Lady Gong Sun Yu’er frowned. She knew her master was in the cave, engaged in some secret cultivation technique and thus secluded herself in seclusion.

This celestial phenomenon likely had something to do with her master. Could it be that Master was about to advance again?

Lady Gong Sun Yu’er shook her head, expelling this absurd thought from her mind. Although her master’s rapid progress defied common sense, he had only just entered the Tribulation Stage; how could he possibly advance so soon after that?

This was impossible.

It must be related to the secret cultivation technique her master was practicing.

With this in mind, Lady Gong Sun Yu’er raised her eyebrows and spoke with a hint of coldness: "All disciples listen up. From now on, this area within a hundred miles is forbidden ground. Leave immediately or face sect discipline."

"Yes!"

Although the order seemed somewhat forced, causing the disciples to question it, they did not dare ignore it. They bowed respectfully in mid-air and dispersed.

Several Spirit Cultivation cultivators nodded inwardly. Lady Gong Sun Yu’er’s handling was bold and prudent, perfectly fitting the situation.

A thin-faced cultivator spoke up: "Sister, this celestial phenomenon is so unusual. Is it really related to Master Lin?"

He addressed her directly.

This young woman was Lin Xuan's direct disciple, and as a Tribulation Stage cultivator, his disciples had the right to interact with them on equal terms.

"..."

Lady Gong Sun Yu’er frowned slightly and hesitated before speaking.

Suddenly, a black light shot up into the sky.

After a moment, the light dimmed, revealing Lin Xuan’s face.

A terrifying spiritual pressure descended from above, but it was not that of a Tribulation Stage cultivator; merely at the Spirit Cultivation Stage. His skin was also noticeably darker than Lin Xuan's.

The other Spirit Cultivation cultivators were still hesitant when Lady Gong Sun Yu’er knelt down with joy: "Yu'er pays respects to Master. Congratulations on your great success and advancement to the Tribulation Stage."

The other cultivators were stunned, exchanged glances, and hurriedly paid their respects as well. Although this differed from the image of Elder Lin in the ancestral hall, Lady Gong Sun Yu’er was his direct disciple; there was no reason for them to make a mistake.

Some quick-witted individuals realized that if they guessed correctly, it might be Master Lin’s body clone.

They had no idea that their guess was correct, but Lin Xuan's inner body clone was far more intricate than ordinary clones.

"Yu'er!"

Seeing the young woman before him, Lin Xuan showed a hint of surprise. He hadn’t seen this disciple in person since returning from the lost realm and then engaging in conflict with the Sword Lake Palace. Although he had returned to the main headquarters several times, there was no chance for them to meet.

In just a few hundred years, Lady Gong Sun Yu’er’s appearance remained unchanged, but her cultivation level had advanced by one stage; she was now at the Profound Void Middle Stage.

Her rapid progress compared to Lin Xuan's was incomparable, yet it far exceeded that of ordinary cultivators. This was due not only to her efforts but also to her excellent innate abilities and the cultivation resources available to her within the Cloud Concealment Sect.

Seeing Yu'er unharmed, Lin Xuan was delighted, but this wasn’t a time for familial bonds. He spoke succinctly: "Yu’er, you and your fellow disciples should retreat temporarily and activate all the prohibitions and protective arrays of the sect."

"What? Even the protective array?"

A robed cultivator beside him looked surprised.

"Why, do you have any objections?"

"No, I will follow Master’s instructions."

That cultivator was merely curious but dared not express any disagreement. The other cultivators, including Lady Gong Sun Yu’er, bowed respectfully and retreated.

Their cultivation levels aside, they handled the matter efficiently. Soon, a glow appeared, activating all the prohibitions and the Cloud Concealment Sect's protective array in the vicinity.

Lin Xuan’s expression was satisfied as he returned to his cave.

Lin Xuan had sent out a clone with specific instructions for a reason. The fusion of two灵宝 (spiritual treasures) caused significant celestial anomalies. Lin Xuan, not an ordinary cultivator, suspected that this might be an先天之物 (primordial object).

Given this, Lin Xuan was naturally cautious. If the mysterious phenomenon attracted other powerful beings' attention, it could turn into a tragedy. Therefore, he instructed them to activate all prohibitions and protective arrays to conceal the current celestial phenomenon.

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