Chapter 288: Seeing Off

This is where the power of an alchemist lies!

This was the reason why Ouyang Tuotian had been able to make the Youyun Sect flourish for a time back in the day.

As long as there were sufficient resources, an alchemist could forcibly use pills to create a group of experts!

Three Soul Sea realm experts, even if only at the first level of Soul Sea, were definitely a force to be reckoned with in the Southern Domain.

"Hmm? Ye Yuan, you've already broken through to the seventh level of Liquid Soul? This... this cultivation speed is really a bit too fast, isn't it?" Tianfeng suddenly noticed Ye Yuan's change and said in surprise.

He had long heard of Ye Yuan's cultivation speed, but his words were more out of concern that Ye Yuan's foundation might be unstable.

Ye Yuan caught Tianfeng's worry and smiled, saying, "Disciple participated in the sect tournament a few days ago and gained some insights, so I took the opportunity to break through."

Tianfeng stroked his beard and nodded, saying, "That's good, that's good! With your talent, it's somewhat of a waste for you to be in my Youyun Sect. But rest assured, the sect will fully support you!"

Tianfeng deeply felt that the Youyun Sect held little appeal for Ye Yuan, so he could only express his support on such matters.

Ye Yuan quickly said, "Elder, what are you saying? All the way until now, I have received many favors from the sect. No matter where I go, the Youyun Sect is my root."

Ye Yuan's words had two meanings: one was to express that he would not forget the Youyun Sect, and the other was to give Tianfeng a heads-up that he would eventually leave the Youyun Sect.

Having seen Ye Yuan's talent and methods, Tianfeng naturally would not naively think that a small sect like Youyun could keep Ye Yuan.

But Ye Yuan's words were enough!

"Good, good, it's good that you have this intention. You may all withdraw; I will rest for a few days and then summon you again," Tianfeng said.

Luo Qingfeng then spoke up, "Uncle, since you have come out of seclusion, your nephew has something to discuss with you."

"Oh? Let's hear it."

Tianfeng knew that Luo Qingfeng was not an indecisive person, so if he was seeking his advice at this time, it must be a major matter.

Luo Qingfeng then detailed the Tianqian Sect's invitation to the seven sects to jointly explore the secret realm, and also shared their inferences.

Tianfeng glanced at Ye Yuan with some surprise and nodded, saying, "Ye Yuan's analysis is very reasonable; we must go on this trip! This secret realm is definitely extraordinary; we cannot miss this opportunity! I assume you have already made a decision?"

Luo Qingfeng also glanced at Ye Yuan and said, "Yes, Uncle. I plan to have Yuntian lead the team and select a few personal disciples and elite disciples to go. But Ye Yuan... also wants to go."

Upon hearing this, Tianfeng waved his hand dismissively and said, "If he wants to go, let him go! Young people, how can they grow without tempering?"

"But..." Luo Qingfeng hadn't expected Tianfeng to take this attitude and couldn't help but protest.

Tianfeng, however, waved him off and said, "Alright, it's settled. I need to go into seclusion."

Seeing Tianfeng's insistence, Luo Qingfeng had no choice but to drop the matter.

"Fool! Why do you think Ye Yuan's master doesn't interfere with him? Isn't it to let him train independently? If you keep him hidden in the sect like a treasure, how could Ye Yuan agree? Besides, even if you forbid him from going down the mountain, do you think he would obediently stay?"

As Luo Qingfeng reached the door, Tianfeng's voice transmission suddenly arrived. Only then did he realize why Tianfeng insisted on letting Ye Yuan go.

Rather than carefully protecting Ye Yuan, it was better to let him explore on his own.

Ye Yuan's master wanted to see a rising expert, not a flower in a greenhouse.

In this regard, Tianfeng saw much more clearly than he did.

"Thank you for your guidance, Uncle." Luo Qingfeng replied and then withdrew.

...

Over the next few days, Ye Yuan remained in seclusion, making ample preparations for the journey.

The journey was fraught with danger, and even though Ye Yuan was eager to explore, he needed to be well-prepared.

Luo Qingfeng selected seven disciples this time, the strongest being the personal disciple Mo Yuntian.

Apart from Mo Yuntian and Ye Yuan, Ti Wujiu and Tianyu were also on the list. The other three included a personal disciple of an elder and two elite disciples.

After the tournament finals, Tianyu had gone into seclusion and broken through to the Crystal Coagulation realm, becoming a first-level Crystal Coagulation martial artist, his strength reaching a new level.

Now, Ye Yuan, Tianyu, and Tang Yuer had all become elite disciples.

After the tournament, Cheng Wu and another elite disciple, having witnessed the duel between Tianyu and Ye Yuan, directly conceded their matches. Tang Yuer, on the other hand, defeated her opponent in the ultimate match and was also promoted to elite disciple.

Additionally, Luo Qingfeng designated a Sea Transformation realm elder to oversee the group and lead them on the journey.

Within the territory of the Tianqian Sect, it would be unacceptable not to have a Sea Transformation realm expert to back them up.

However, Luo Qingfeng had also informed him in advance not to enter the secret realm.

Among the entire team, only Ye Yuan was a Liquid Soul realm martial artist. But those who had seen his performance in the sect tournament naturally wouldn't regard him as an ordinary Liquid Soul realm martial artist.

At the very least, after breaking through three minor realms in succession, Ye Yuan's strength was definitely above Tianyu's!

The power of that final sword strike was something even Tianyu, after his breakthrough, would probably not dare to face head-on.

Everything was ready, and Tianfeng personally came out of seclusion to see off the group of eight.

After receiving a reply, Li Changyu had already set off back to his sect. He couldn't bear to stay in the Youyun Sect any longer.

"Mei Zhen, this journey is quite dangerous. Your top priority is to bring them back to me intact, understand?" Tianfeng instructed.

The elder leading the team was named Mei Zhen, a third-level Sea Transformation realm martial artist known for his steady character. Luo Qingfeng chose him precisely for this reason.

Mei Zhen said respectfully, "Rest assured, Supreme Elder. Mei Zhen will not fail in his mission! These people are the future of our Youyun Sect. Even if I have to risk my old life, I will ensure their safe return."

To be honest, Mei Zhen himself wasn't very confident about coming back unscathed, but at this moment, he could only say as much.

Tianfeng nodded, tacitly accepting Mei Zhen's pledge.

He also knew that there might be losses on this journey, but what had to be faced would eventually be faced.

Though the journey was dangerous, it might not be an opportunity for Mo Yuntian and the others!

For geniuses to grow into true experts, it was impossible without facing death. Tianfeng understood this well.

Tianfeng then gave some more instructions to Mo Yuntian before coming to Ye Yuan.

"Ye Yuan, I won't say much more. I wish you a safe return! The rise and fall of our Youyun Sect rests on your shoulders!" Tianfeng said.

If Tianfeng had said this before, everyone would have scoffed. But now, no one objected; it was an indisputable fact!

Ye Yuan's talent had already reached an unimaginable level, so his significance to the sect was naturally different.

Ye Yuan bowed respectfully and said, "Rest assured, Supreme Elder. It's just exploring a secret realm; Ye Yuan will surely return with a full load!"