CHAPTER 632: 632 SHUSHAN SECT

Luo Yinghui softly recounted the situation inside.

"Master Uncle, only these people are left from our group."

Duan Yuqing frowned, but said nothing.

Every secret realm incurs some disciple losses, but it’s never been so disastrous. It might as well be considered a near total annihilation.

However, the outstanding disciples are still here, which made him feel much more at ease.

The elders from the other sects were also informed of the news.

The worst hit was the City Lord Mansion; they sent in two hundred people, yet none came out. As for the loose cultivators, no one really cared about them.

Xing Chongshan approached Duan Yuqing, "Master Uncle, that person over there is the loose cultivator Tan Shaoting. I have invited him and his son to join our Shushan Sect."

Everyone already had a look at Tan Shaoting; after all, all present were Golden Core Stage cultivators who had quite discerning eyes.

"Agreed."

Xing Chongshan was relieved, smiling as he walked toward Tan Shaoting and his kids.

"Mr. Tan, I’d like to introduce you to my Master Uncle."

Tan Shaoting and his four children followed behind Xing Chongshan, with all eyes fixed on them. Their disciples had already spoken of them.

There was some envy among the Shushan Sect, as this Qi Cultivation Tenth Layer cultivator was reportedly on par with two of Shushan Sect’s elite disciples. If it were not for the fact that the three of them killed the leading Fourth-stage Sword-toothed Leopard, who knows how things might have turned out?

Even as a loose cultivator, the allegiance to a sect may not be strong, but any capable sect would certainly value talent like theirs.

"Mr. Tan, this is my Master Uncle Duan Yuqing, known as True Master Qingyu."

Tan Shaoting and his children saluted, "Greetings, True Master Qingyu."

"There’s no need to be formal, Mr. Tan. I should thank you for assisting my nephew."

"Xing Dao You is worth it."

This statement was easy to understand. Duan Yuqing had taken a liking to such a person, neither servile nor overbearing.

"Mr. Tan, Chongshan told me you wish to join our Shushan Sect?"

"Yes, please, True Master Qingyu, make it happen."

"Excellent, excellent! It’s an honor for our Shushan Sect."

With True Master Qingyu’s words, Tan Shaoting and his children became disciples of the Shushan Sect.

"Everyone, the losses in this secret realm are too severe. As the leader, I must return immediately to apologize to the Sect Leader. I must excuse myself and take my leave now."

In reality, none of the leading Golden Core Masters had left yet. They had been here waiting for more than half a year. Not only was this a delay in their cultivation, but with so many disciples lost, they certainly had to go back and explain to the Sect Leader.

"Farewell, True Master Qingyu."

People from the City Lord Mansion already knew what had happened, and none of their people made it out.

The only ones who emerged were from various sects; Tan Shaoting and his children were the only ones considered loose cultivators. Hence, the person in charge of the City Lord Mansion forced themselves to stop True Master Qingyu of the Shushan Sect.

"True Master Qingyu, I have some questions for this friend."

Tan Shaoting stepped forward, making it clear he was willing to speak with them.

"Senior, what would you like to ask?"

"Young friend, I want to know about the situation inside. After all, there were over fifteen hundred loose cultivators who went in."

"Senior, I honestly don’t know beyond this. I was transported to a secluded place, and it took me a long time to find my way out. It was more than three months before I ran into Xing Dao You and the others."

At that moment, Xing Chongshan and Luo Yinghui also stepped out.

"Senior, Tan Dao You and I, along with six others, experienced a small-scale beast tide, and we made through it. By the time we met with my senior sister and others, there were no loose cultivators left."

"Senior, I am Luo Yinghui, and we were with the loose cultivators. At that time, when we encountered the beast tide, fellow disciples took care of each other. Some rested to recover energy, while others fought.

Loose cultivators might not know each other well. As a result, they did not form alliances and were the first to perish."

What else was there for the Golden Core cultivator of the City Lord Mansion not to understand?

"Thank you, young friends, for clarifying."

Tan Shaoting took his children’s hands and boarded the spaceship.

Truth be told, Duan Yuqing was continually observing them. He was very interested in the three children, since triplets were extremely rare.

Additionally, for the three children to have already reached the Qi Refining First Layer at such a young age was truly remarkable.

Tan Shaoting had already informed them that they must not use Divine Sense to communicate silently in front of the Golden Core Master, so the three of them sat obediently beside their father.

This place was indeed quite far from the Shushan Sect. However, Tan Shaoting felt he had no other choice since he wanted to find information about the space-time tunnel, something that could only be found in a sect with deep foundations.

So, even though the journey was distant, they had to proceed. Another reason was to allow the three children the opportunity to interact with other cultivators.

There wasn’t much they could do about food on the way, so they relied on food stored in the space.

The other fasting cultivators who were consuming Fasting Pills and observing the three children eating were quite tempted, but too embarrassed to ask for food.

"Dad, have some."

Tan Shaoting nodded with a smile, accepting the snack his daughter brought to his mouth. These were purchased in the workshop, intended as treats for the children.

It took twenty days to reach the Shushan Sect. The three children were awestruck by the grandeur of the scenery.

Tan Shaoting felt his decision was justified. It was certainly worthwhile to come to the Cultivation World with the children.

Because they were loose cultivators, they had to undergo spirit root testing at the Task Hall.

The returning disciples were quite curious about their spirit roots. Tan Shaoting had consistently demonstrated considerable strength, attracting many onlookers.

Tan Shaoting went first, revealing Gold and Fire Dual Spirit Roots, which was quite impressive.

Qi Yan and the other two had three spiritual roots, nothing too remarkable.

They were still disciples in the Qi Cultivation Stage, and with True Master Qingyu’s statement, the four were assigned a small courtyard.

This was the only request Tan Shaoting made of Xing Chongshan — he could join, but he would not be separated from his children.

He was not against giving the children opportunities to train independently, but wanted them to be together in normal circumstances.

Thus, the father and his three children settled here.

He was fully aware that tasks were a necessity, and he explained this to them during the journey.

Even though they were young, as Qi Refining First Layer cultivators, they were also obligated to accomplish tasks.

Shushan Sect’s Sect Leader Luo Yunhai listened to the disciples’ accounts of the secret realm inside.

"So there really wasn’t anything precious, just that the Trial Tower was a special existence?"

Several nodded in agreement.

"Are you unable to determine who actually reached the tenth floor?"

Everyone shook their heads. Even amongst themselves, they were unaware of each other’s levels, so each only knew their own status.

Luo Yunhai frowned; it seemed the secret realm held no significant value. He had allowed his daughter inside in hopes of finding a pathway to the Upper Realm, since the highest cultivation level in this realm was Golden Core Stage, with a maximum lifespan of eight hundred years. Now, at five hundred, he wished to avoid death and find another path.