Inside the discussion hall of Youyue Valley, the fragrance of tea curled upward.
Duan Changjian set down his teacup, his gaze sweeping across everyone present, finally laning on Yuyi. "Yuyi, the Nitian Alliance has decided to establish four Regional Elders, and you are one of them."
Yuyi frowned slightly, his fingers gently tapping the table. "Regional Elder? I don't need that."
Shuanghan persuaded gently: "Yuyi, this is the alliance's trust. A Regional Elder can mobilize all resources within the region, which would greatly benefit Youyue Valley's development."
"The forces in the region have unstable hearts. If I forcefully assume the position of Regional Elder, it will only cause dissatisfaction." Yuyi shook his head, "Besides, I prefer independent development."
Xuantie said gravely: "Yuyi, you are too stubborn. The sect ultimate techniques are about to open, which will have a huge impact on the cultivation world's lanscape. If you can become a Regional Elder, your reputation will increase greatly, and you'll have more opportunities to learn sect ultimate techniques."
"Sect ultimate techniques?" Yuyi smiled faintly, "I have already cultivated the Foundation Building stage of the Nirvana Sword Art, and I have no interest in those sect ultimate techniques."
Shuangtong said in surprise: "Nirvana Sword Art? That is a supreme technique of the cultivation world! Where did you obtain it?"
Yuyi did not answer, only picking up his teacup and taking a light sip.
Bingxin frowned: "Yuyi, although you have learned the supreme technique, sect ultimate techniques are after all the treasured techniques of each sect, with extraordinary power. If you could learn Xuantian Sect's Hunyuan Mental Method and Yin-Yang Sword Art, it would greatly benefit your cultivation."
"Xuantian Sect?" A flash of disgust crossed Yuyi's eyes, "Those people like Lingxiao are selfish and self-serving. I will never show goodwill to them."
Xueying sighed softly: "Yuyi, you are too stubborn. Although Lingxiao is arrogant, Xuantian Sect is after all a major orthodox sect with profound strength. If you could learn their techniques, it would do no harm to Youyue Valley's development."
"I said, I don't need it." Yuyi stood up, his tone firm, "If the alliance forces me to take the position of Regional Elder, I will annex all forces within the region."
Duan Changjian fell silent for a moment, then finally nodded. "Since your mind is made up, I won't force you. But the opening of sect ultimate techniques is immingent, you need to prepare early."
Yuyi cupped his hands: "Thank you for your understanding, Alliance Master."
Outside the discussion hall, Shaying came forward to meet him. "Yuyi, do you really not need the position of Regional Elder?"
"Shaying, you don't understand." Yuyi held her hand, "Human hearts are the most difficult thing to control. If I forcefully assume the position of Regional Elder, it will only make the forces in the region resentful, which would instead affect Youyue Valley's development."
Shaying asked softly: "Then how do you planto learn the sect ultimate techniques?"
"I will search for cultivation world supreme techniques." A flash of determingation crossed Yuyi's eyes, "The Nirvana Sword Art is just the beginning. There are more supreme techniques in the cultivation world waiting for me to discover."
Shaying nodded: "Whatever decision you make, I will support you."
Yuyi smiled slightly, holding her hand tightly.
At Tianyin Pavilion's main altar, the scent of blood permeated.
Xueji sat on the high platform, her gaze sweeping across over a hundred top experts below. "The sect ultimate techniques are about to open, and the learning conditions for the Tianyin General Formula will begin in a month and a half. At that time, I will use the Pavilion Master's authority to exempt you from trial missions."
The experts responded in unison: "Thank you, Pavilion Master!"
Xueji sneered: "Although the Tianyin General Formula is a Void Refining Realm technique, based on your current technique realm conversion, it can be transformed into a Nascent Soul Realm supreme technique. This is Tianyin Pavilion's opportunity to lead other sects. You must seize it."
Yanxue stepped forward: "Pavilion Master, is advance preparation needed?"
"No need." Xueji waved her hand, "You only need to accumulate killing qi. I need ten million units of killing qi, and we are still two million short of the target."
Le'er smiled sinisterly: "Pavilion Master, rest assured. I will let the cultivators in the Tianjian Domain witness Tianyin Pavilion's methods."
Xuying said coldly: "Eleven days of slaughter have already made those volunteers go from fear to numbness. Next, I will let them taste true despair."
Xueji nodded: "Go. Remember, what I want is killing qi, not simple slaughter. Let their resentment, despair, and fear all become your nourishment."
Throughout the Tianjian Domain, screams rose one after another.
Le'er's figure was like a ghost, and between the flashes of sword light, dozens of volunteers fell. Fresh blood dyed the earth red, and the air was filled with a thick bloody scent.
"Please, spare me!" A volunteer knelt and begged for mercy.
Le'er sneered: "Spare you? You ants, are you worthy of begging for mercy?" Sword light flashed, and the volunteer's head fell to the ground.
Xuying was even more cruel. She employed the method of separating tendons and dislocating bones, letting the resisters die slowly in extreme pain. The screams lasted for several hours until the final wail dissipated in the wind.
Hanshuang's brutality was even more heinous. She liked to torture people with personality, using various methods to destroy their will, letting them die in despair.
The volunteers went from initial fear, to later numbness, to final resentment. Their eyes were filled with hatred, yet they were powerless to resist.
Tianyin Pavilion's slaughter continued for a full month.
The cultivation world's records called this the "Tianjian Domain Terror Month."
Xueji stood at the edge of a cliff, overlooking the sea of blood below. Yanxue stood respectfully behind her.
"Pavilion Master, the killing qi has reached ten million units." Yanxue said softly.
Xueji nodded with satisfaction: "Very good. Next is the competition for sect ultimate techniques. Tianyin Pavilion must become number one in the cultivation world."
Yanxue hesitated: "Pavilion Master, why are you so obsessed with killing qi?"
Xueji fell silent for a moment, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. "Some things, you don't need to know. You only need to remember that Tianyin Pavilion's power is built upon bloodshed."
Yanxue lowered her head: "Yes."
Xueji turned and left, leaving Yanxue standing alone at the edge of the cliff, looking at the sea of blood below, an inexplicable chill rising in her heart.
At Youyue Valley, Yuyi stood on the roof, gazing at the distant horizon.
Shaying walked to his side and said softly: "Tianyin Pavilion's slaughter has spread throughout the cultivation world."
Yuyi nodded: "Xueji's methods are indeed cruel."
"Are you afraid?" Shaying asked.
Yuyi shook his head: "Afraid? No. I just feel that the lanscape of the cultivation world is about to undergo a huge change."
Shaying held his hand: "No matter what happens, I will be by your side."
Yuyi turned to look at her, a flash of tenderness in his eyes. "I know."
The two stood side by side, gazing at the distant horizon, both feeling an inexplicable premonition in their hearts.
The great reshuffling of the cultivation world was about to begin.