Chapter 203: Native Cultivators

The Zeng Family in the Tongyou City was one of the twelve families that had at least a Martial Intent Realm expert at the helm. Ever since Wei Zhongwen of the Ji Continent arrived in the city, he took up residence there.

The patriarch of the Zeng Family behaved extremely cautiously around him and explained the customs of the You Continent patiently. Halfway through his explanation, he noticed the change in Wei Zhongwen’s expression and the next thing he knew, the Martial Extermination Realm expert had disappeared.

Wei Zhongwen’s actions quickly drew the attention of other experts. Those Martial Intent Realm cultivators who came with him stared at each other and quickly leaped onto the roof of the building around them to stare into the skies above the city.

The Zeng Patriarch’s expression fluctuated slightly as he stood quietly in the hall.

“Second Uncle, they… What’s going on?” One of the members of the younger generation of the Zeng Family asked cautiously.

Shaking his head, Zeng Li, the patriarch of the Zeng Family, sighed, “No idea. Tell everyone in the family not to make a huge fuss about this matter.”

A bitter smile appeared on Zeng Li’s face after the descendant of the Zeng Family left. He muttered to himself, “I wonder if we made the right choice this time…”

Not too long after Wei Zhongwen emerged, You Haibiao and Chang Huaiwu arrived.

You Haibiao was the last to arrive, but he seemed the most anxious. “What’s going on? Did the Hidden Frost Sword really disappear?”

Chang Huaiwu glanced at him from the corner of his eye and sneered. “No shit. If it’s still here, do you think we’ll dare to soar in the skies like this?”

Wei Zhongwen closed his eyes and tried to extend his senses over the city. Opening his eyes once again, he looked at the two of them. “The Hidden Frost Sword isn’t the only thing that is gone. Lady Yun’s aura disappeared too.”

Chang Huaiwu and You Haibiao looked at each other and frowned.

“Something is wrong. Why would she enter the battlefield between the two worlds now? Isn’t she afraid of leaving the city undefended?” Chang Huaiwu asked softly.

“There is only one possible explanation for this. The situation in the battlefield between the two worlds required their immediate presence!” You Haibiao analyzed.

However, his explanation failed to convince Chang Huaiwu in the slightest. “Do you think there’s some sort of scheme behind her actions? We can’t forget about his presence. There’s one person who hadn’t appeared since the start of this. None of us know anything about his actual condition.”

You Haibiao’s expression changed instantly. “Are you talking about Kou Chongxue? Isn’t he seriously injured?”

“Hah. Did anyone actually see him injured? I heard that the news was spread by the Rose Party! The institution had never admitted anything about their patriarch’s injuries. Even if he is actually injured, the fact that his cultivation realm is at the Martial Dipper Realm won’t change! It won’t be a problem if he wanted to deal with the three of us!” Chang Huaiwu sneered.

Before he could continue, Wei Zhongwen interrupted. “Kou Chongxue’s injuries are real. This is something the manor lord verified himself.”

Chang Huaiwu and You Haibiao fell silent instantly.

Wei Zhongwen continued, “Even so, Brother Chang is right. Kou Chongxue is a Martial Dipper Realm expert at the end of the day. It won’t be good if we try anything funny while in their territory. Why don’t I enter the institution to ask about the current situation? After all, all of us came with the intention to give them our assistance. They can’t possibly repay our kindness with enmity, right?”

The three of them quickly reached an agreement and they rushed towards the Tongyou Institution to request for an audience with Yun Jing despite already noticing her departure.

𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

When they arrived at the entrance of the institution, they were stopped by the head of the Protection Division, Song You.

“I know what you’re here for. I would have to ask you to return for now. Deputy Patriarch Yun has already prepared a message for all of you. She will return in two days at most. She hopes the three of you can understand her difficulties in giving you an immediate reply.” Even though he was speaking to three Martial Extermination Realm experts, Song You wasn’t flustered in the slightest.

Hai Youbiao couldn’t help but snort in anger. “You’re just the head of a division of the institution. What rights do you have to speak on the institution’s behalf to the three of us? If you don’t want to waste your patriarch’s efforts of keeping the institution alive, you should open the path to the battlefield right now for us to render our assistance! We’ll start an unstoppable offensive against the Azure Spiritual World!”

Song You maintained the smile on his face but remained firm on his stance. “Everything is under our control. Please rest assured that we’ll deal with any problems happening in the battlefield between the two worlds promptly. We thank fellow seniors for their concern, but we have everything under control.”

Chang Huaiwu added from the side, “Your patriarch is currently injured and all your Martial Extermination Realm experts have entered the battlefield between two worlds. The evil remnants are lying in wait to strike. Your institution is besieged from both inside and outside. Why are you so adamant about dealing with this on your own? We’re fully prepared to work with you to deal with the members of the Azure Spiritual World!”

“Even though you guys might have to concede some?benefits by opening the passage to the battlefield between the two words to us, you'll be able to reduce a lot of casualties on the side of your institution! Isn’t that something you should be aiming for? Let’s not talk about other matters. In the past twenty years, how many lives have you sacrificed in the battlefield between the two worlds? Do you think the number of cultivators in your You Continent increased after so many years of fighting?!”

Song You remained impassive. “This junior understands and accepts your goodwill. However, all of us have our own considerations. There’s no need to say anymore.”

Song You’s words might have taken a roundabout way of telling them to fuck off, but they understood his intentions. Their expressions turned ugly really quickly.

Wei Zhongwen who had been silent all this while finally spoke up. “Alright. Let me ask you a question. If anyone tried to attack the Tongyou Institution right now, what are you going to do about it?”

For the first time, Song You’s attitude changed when he addressed the three of them. The smile on his face remained, but a chilly light flashed through his eyes. “Everyone in the institution, our Tongyou City, and everyone under our command will defend our territory with our lives!”

Instructors, custodians, deacons, and even disciples of the institution appeared in all key areas of the institution as soon as the words left his lips. Even though they were situated in various important positions, they seemed to stand directly behind Song You. Not a single sound could be heard as their unwavering gaze landed on the three Martial Extermination Realm cultivators. In that instant, the three of them felt a formless pressure descending on them.

Chang Huaiwu nudged You Haibiao slightly and indicated for him to look behind him.

Even though their divine senses had been spread out the whole time, they failed to discover that the streets behind them were filled with countless cultivators. From the entrances of manors to the doors of shops, cultivators who had anything to do with the institution lined every single step. They stared unwaveringly at the backs of the three Martial Extermination Realm experts and not a shred of fear could be seen in their eyes. All of them wore a tranquil expressions on their face, ready to face whatever would come their way.

Ever since the You Continent took the brunt of the collision against the Azure Spiritual World, many native cultivators had left their homeland in search of a more stable life. Under the threat of external forces, the Tongyou Institution sent out a call to arms the moment the Tongyou Peak came under siege. Even though they withstood the enemy attack, they were immediately thrown into another precarious situation. The institution’s cry for assistance remained and now, the cultivators of the You Continent who had scattered elsewhere in the past have returned! All of them were prepared to deal with any threat against the institution!