Battle Through the Heavens: Soul Travels Through Clouds and Mountains, Becoming a Winning Artist

Chapter 33 The Sky-Piercing Pine, the Immortal Cloud Mist Sect

"A thousand-year-old towering pine, an immortal Yunlan Sect."

In the plaza of the Yunlan Sect, Yun Congxin stood with his hands behind his back facing the towering ancient tree. He looked at the lush ancient tree and murmured softly.

"Teacher, what did you say?"

Yun Yun sensed his presence and rushed over, just in time to hear Yun Congxin's heartfelt words.

"Yun'er, you said this tree has lived for more than a hundred years, why is it still so thriving?" Yun Congxin asked.

Yun Yun stood beside Yun Congxin, followed his gaze to the towering tree, and said softly, "With the disciples taking good care of it, driving away insects, watering it, and pruning its branches, these trees are well cared for and naturally thrive."

"Yes, watering, pest control, pruning." Yun Congxin nodded. "If even trees require this, what about the sect?"

"Teacher?" Yun Yun noticed that Yun Congxin's mood was a little off, so she lowered her voice and spoke softly.

"I'm fine, let's get down to business." Yun Congxin shook his head and said softly, "During my trip, I came up with a way to get that old guy Jia Xingtian to back down. Our Yunlan Sect will also be involved in border defense from now on. Let these idle juniors get moving and compete with the geniuses and powerhouses of the Chuyun Empire and other Northwest Continents."

Yun Congxin scoffed, "So they won't spend all their time scheming for power and personal gain, never making any progress!"

"I will have the elders of the sect confirm the specifics, so you don't need to worry about that. But since it's our first trip to the border, we still need to leave a good impression on the border troops. Yun'er, you will lead the team yourself."

"Be careful," Yun Congxin emphasized after thinking for a moment.

Yun Yun smiled and said, "Don't worry, teacher, Yun'er is now a Dou Huang powerhouse! What danger could possibly threaten me?"

"Don't be careless. There are many powerful people on the Dou Qi Continent. Your strength is not enough to compete with them..." Yun Congxin gently tapped Yun Yun's forehead.

"Also, I will be entering the Gate of Life and Death again soon, so please have the elders in the sect prepare accordingly."

Yun Yun asked in confusion, "The Gate of Life and Death? Why did you suddenly think of that place?"

"There are some things I need to confirm..." Yun Congxin didn't explain much, he just waved his hand and said.

Ever since overhearing Ling Ying's extremely high praise for Yun Potian, Yun Congxin has had one question that she can't figure out.

Ling Ying was, after all, a guard of the young lady of an ancient clan. He might even be able to talk to Gu Yuan. Had he never eaten pork but had never seen a pig run? Why would he have such a deep impression of Yun Potian, a mere Dou Zong?

You should know that the ancient eight clans have always been full of Dou Zun and Dou Zong. No matter how extraordinary Yun Potian is, can he be more outrageous than Xiao Yan, who is a cheat?

Why was he remembered by the ancient people?

Yun Congxin couldn't help but recall the storytellers in Black Flame City. Those storytellers, who had rarely even seen a Dou Wang in normal times, actually imagined Yun Potian as an unconventional and legendary figure.

In the storytelling, Yun Potian possesses a pair of magnificent seven-colored wings and has created his own Earth-rank martial arts techniques and combat skills. He once single-handedly formed an army and defeated invading enemies. In the climax, he even used a miraculous staff technique to block a weapon that was about to hit him.

The storyteller spun tales wildly, claiming that sword wounds had miraculously vanished, weapons that had been falling were blocked, and the disdain in the enemy's eyes had turned into terror...

In short, Yun Potian turned back time!

At the time, he didn't take it seriously, but now Yun Congxin wondered if such a battle had truly occurred back then, with Yun Potian defeating a powerful enemy using his superb movement techniques and masterful spatial abilities. The story of this battle, passed down by word of mouth, had become increasingly fantastical, to the point of distortion?

Then why didn't Yun Potian pass on such powerful movement techniques and fighting skills? Could it be that Yun Potian didn't die a natural death as written in the sect's records?

Yun Congxin clenched his fist. He was now a Dou Zong expert and knew all too well the vigorous vitality he would possess after breaking through to Dou Zong.

Even such a powerful figure can pass away one day?

Yun Congxin was skeptical, so he decided to go to the Gate of Life and Death, where Yun Potian was said to have passed away, to find out the truth.

"Once the Xiao family takes over Lin City and all the affairs of the Yunlan Sect are ready, I will go and see what's going on..."

Having made up her mind, Yun Congxin felt relieved. Although the shadow of the Soul Palace still loomed over the Yunlan Sect, fortunately, with her, the old sect leader, pulling back from the brink, and with the help of Xiao Yan and Yao Lao, she believed everything would be alright.

"Alright, I'm really fine, Yun'er." Seeing the worried look on Yun Yun's pretty face, Yun Congxin said with a helpless smile, "Go ahead and get busy, and while you're at it, call Yun Sha over for me..."

"Yes, Sect Master."

Yun Yun took her leave, leaving Yun Congxin alone, gazing at the towering tree before her, lost in thought.

When he first transmigrated, Yun Congxin was actually quite happy. He felt that life didn't matter where he lived, especially since he was the head of a sect here and possessed the strength of a Dou Zong. Although a Dou Zong wasn't considered a powerful figure in either the Great Thousand World or the Dou Qi Continent, it should be enough for him to live comfortably.

But the more Yun Congxin learned about the situation, the more he felt that danger lurked everywhere. Whether it was the Soul Palace Protector hanging over his head like a guillotine, or the Izumo Empire watching him like a hawk, both made him feel troubled.

When I read the book before, I viewed it from Xiao Yan's perspective, and Yun Congxin saw them as nothing more than chickens and dogs. But now, from the perspective of the Yunlan Sect, these stage bosses who couldn't even last a single book in the original story are all major threats.

"Elder Master, you called me?"

We've arrived at Yuncha.

"Hmm..." Yun Congxin nodded heavily, "Make preparations, take some clever elders from within the sect, and go to the capital to negotiate with the royal family."

"It's about the Yunlan Sect's participation in the border army. Be generous with resources. The border army produces talent; don't be stingy and push them away, or we'll have wasted our efforts," Yun Congxin instructed. "Also, be careful not to cause internal strife on the border. Maintain good relations with both sides in the capital. We're not here to cause disruption; don't mention anything that could undermine unity, understand?"

"Yes, Sect Master."

"This will be a great start. My Yunlan Sect will unite all the young talents and virtuous people of the Jia Ma Empire around us! Now is an era full of opportunities for our Yunlan Sect. We must learn to see the strengths of every force and talent, and be tolerant of those non-fatal flaws, instead of always being aloof and superior."

"You know, everyone has their strengths, right?"

"Except for members of the royal family," Yun Sha replied with a knowing smile.

"Except... even members of the royal family!"