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"Okay, okay." Lin Yitang could only mechanically agree when she saw Old Wu's excited expression, and then handed over all the Primordial Mystic Stones to Old Wu.

Having taken the Xuan Stone, Old Wu seemed to have forgotten everything, excitedly returning to his room to begin forging, even forgetting that Xuan Hui was also present.

After leaving the weapon-refining room, Lin Yitang turned to Xuan Hui and asked, "Master, should we pay our respects to the Peak Master of the Array Weapon Peak? After all, we came uninvited, and the Peak Master of the Array Weapon Peak seems to be True Monarch Illusion Moon. Is it alright if we don't go to pay him a visit?"

Xuan Hui shook his head and explained, "It's not that I don't want to visit, but True Monarch Huan Yue is still out doing sect missions and hasn't returned to the sect. The Peak Master's Hall is empty now."

Lin Yitang then asked, "Now that the Peak Master is not here, who is managing the Array Weapon Peak?"

Xuan Hui replied, "Currently, it is managed by the direct disciples of the Array Weapon Peak. There are several direct disciples under True Monarch Huan Yue, and the earliest disciple he accepted was already at the Golden Core stage. Managing a peak is more than enough for them."

At this point, he smiled and added, "It seems that you've had contact with the two youngest disciples of the Array Weapon Peak. One is surnamed Liu, and the other is Min Jingwan, a new disciple from the outer sect."

Lin Yitang was stunned for a moment, and it took her a fraction of a second to remember that the person surnamed Liu was her senior brother Liu who had done missions with her before. So he was also a direct disciple! Fan Niannian didn't even tell her!

In that case, she'd better make time to visit them, because she really has something important to ask them.

Back at the main hall of the Taique Sect, Lin Yitang couldn't help but ask the question she had been pondering all the way.

She asked Xuanhui Zhenjun, "Master, where did you go to do your missions before? Why did it take so long? Now even Huanyue Zhenjun went there, it must be the same thing, right?"

Lin Yitang's tone was very serious. It was unreasonable for the Taique Sect, which was usually so leisurely, to suddenly have so many peak masters going out on missions. She vaguely sensed that something big was about to happen.

When Xuanhui Zhenjun heard Lin Yitang's question, a look of solemnity appeared on his face.

He pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "Tang'er, you guessed right. Something big has indeed happened in the sect."

Lin Yitang's heart tightened, and she quickly asked, "What's the big deal? Could it be...?"

She suddenly remembered the mission the sect had given them as outer disciples, and the things they had experienced along the way, and her face immediately turned ugly.

She lowered her voice and said, word by word, "Could it be that a beast tide is coming?"

Xuan Hui looked at Lin Yitang in surprise, not expecting his little disciple to be so perceptive as to have guessed this.

He nodded, sighed, and said, "You guessed right. It's about the beast tide."

He explained to Lin Yitang, "The cultivation world has four major regions, and the edges are all dangerous places, guarded by four major forces. Our Taique Sect is responsible for the Endless Forest in the west. Now the monsters in the Endless Forest are rampaging. If we don't deal with it, once they break through the defense line, it will become a major disaster, affecting the entire region and even the central region."

"Generally speaking, the beast tides in the Endless Forest are not very large, because in the eyes of large demonic beasts, the opportunities and benefits in the Endless Forest are far greater than what human cultivators can obtain. Therefore, they will not easily leave the forest to attack human cultivation cities. Even if they do, they are only mid-level demonic beasts."

Xuan Hui lowered his voice, his expression becoming grave: "However, this beast tide is different from the past for some reason. Its range and destructive power are extraordinary, and even high-level demonic beasts have appeared. We Nascent Soul cultivators all have to go and guard it because of the appearance of seventh or eighth-level great demons!"

"So I'm very sorry that I haven't been able to guide your cultivation during this time. The matter is serious and I can't get away. I also hope you won't spread this matter, as it will cause panic."

Lin Yitang nodded, sighing inwardly.

In the usual way of the cultivation world, the highest-ranking demonic beasts that have ever appeared are only fifth or sixth rank, and only a handful of times. Who would have thought that a seventh or eighth-rank demonic beast would appear this time? No wonder only a Nascent Soul cultivator could suppress it!

Fortunately, the number was not large, so not all Nascent Soul cultivators had to be sent, which allowed True Monarch Xuanhui to return.

Xuan Hui continued, "The great demons are still being suppressed by us high-ranking members, but those smaller beast tides have already been dealt with by outer disciples. You inner disciples don't need to go out yet. However, if the situation becomes too dangerous, you inner disciples, and even the personal disciples, may have to go this time!"

He sighed again and said, "Because the Taique Sect must withstand this beast tide no matter what, for the safety of its disciples and for the sake of the sect's reputation. If the demonic beasts break through this barrier, not only will many people suffer, but the Taique Sect will also lose face and be laughed at by other sects for a thousand years!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yitang gasped. When Xuan Hui mentioned that inner disciples would also be going, it already indicated the seriousness of the situation.

Inner disciples are the treasures of every sect. Barring unforeseen circumstances, each one can break through to the Golden Core stage and become a pillar of the sect. Therefore, no matter what happens, inner disciples are always the focus of protection.

However, when even the inner disciples are going to venture into danger, it's clear that the situation is beyond the control of the outer disciples and the stationed disciples; they're just waiting for the right moment to step in!

It seems I need to keep an eye on sect news during this period.

Thankfully I came back, otherwise I probably would have missed it.

After gaining a clearer understanding of the current situation, she pondered for a moment and continued to ask, "Master, given my current cultivation level, in which direction should I improve? Since breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage, I feel that apart from cultivation level, there seems to be no other direction I can improve in."

Yes, that was her real intention in coming to find Xuan Hui.

In terms of magic, she had already learned all the advanced five elements magic during the Qi Refining stage, and the next step was divine-level magic.

However, divine-level spells are not so easy to master; she still hasn't made any progress with the Great Lightning Strike spell. As for body tempering, she hasn't been able to improve since using the medicinal bath, and the same goes for movement techniques and swordsmanship. She has no idea what to do next.

It was as if the Qi Refining stage had already done what others in the Foundation Establishment stage should do, leaving her, in the Foundation Establishment stage, somewhat at a loss, since she didn't know what the Golden Core stage was supposed to do.

She hoped that True Lord Xuanhui could give her some guidance so that she could avoid some detours; that's the role of a master.

Xuan Hui pondered for a moment, then asked in return, "Yi Tang, are you a cultivator who combines magic and sword techniques?"

Lin Yitang was somewhat surprised and asked, "Master, how did you know?"

Xuan Hui smiled and explained, "Even when I'm on a mission, I'm still well-informed. I've read some rumors from the central region and know that your swordsmanship is also very impressive. You are truly my good disciple. Not only are you skilled in magic, but I never expected you to be so talented in swordsmanship as well. I am truly proud of you."

"So now that you know this, I suggest you focus on sword-crafting techniques during your Foundation Establishment stage."