The Inferno Beast was a kind of spiritual beast that was easy to raise. It didn't need special food or a good environment; it could be raised casually.
This kind of small spiritual beast wasn't rare in Kunwu. Low level cultivators liked to catch one or two to concoct medicinal pills or refine tools, so Mo Tiange wasn't worried about how to raise it.
After catching the little Inferno Beast, Mo Tiange raised it in the spiritual beast room and in the small valley behind her cave. In any case, there weren't many things in her cave, and the medicinal fields in the valley were also covered with restrictions. At most, the little fellow could only gnaw on the turf and wouldn't cause much trouble.
When it was hungry, she fed it with Aura Pills. When it was thirsty, there was a spring in the valley. Moreover, without any natural enemies, the little fellow grew round very quickly.
After a month, she had some clues about the Soul-Refining Art and the Inferno Beast no longer had any resistance towards her, so Mo Tiange started to concoct medicinal pills.
The basic medicinal pills for Foundation Building cultivators were Soul-Strengthening Pills. She had already concocted Constitution-Enhancing Pills, so it wasn't difficult. However, the spiritual plants needed weren't as cheap as the medicinal pills for Aura Refining cultivators. After spending several thousand spirit stones, she only bought a hundred sets of raw materials.
Fortunately, she now had the allowance of an elite disciple. In addition to her original several thousand spirit stones, she could afford it.
After catching the Inferno Beast and bringing it to the concocting room, Mo Tiange closed her door and immersed herself in studying pill-concocting.
Several months passed in a hurry. One day, she suddenly heard the ringing of a bell outside. Only then did she realize that a long time had passed.
Mo Tiange stopped concocting and walked out of her cave. She happened to run into Wei Jiasi, who was walking out with a worried expression. Mo Tiange stepped forward to greet her. "Senior Martial Sister Wei, what happened?"
Wei Jiasi shook her head and answered faintly, "I just heard the bell, so I naturally didn't know. This bell is used to summon disciples. Disciples from every peak have to go to the main peak when they hear it. You'll know when you get there."
Wei Jiasi no longer looked at Mo Tiange and flew towards the main peak on her flying magic tool.
Mo Tiange looked around. Han Qingyu hadn't returned since she disappeared, and Luo Fengxue's cave was also quiet. She was probably in the steward's hall. Mo Tiange didn't know anyone else, so she also flew towards the main peak on her flying sword.
At this very moment, all the disciples on the mountain were busy, but they weren't in a mess. Disciples in the Foundation Building realm and above were riding their flying magic tools, while Aura Refining disciples were riding the Ten Thousand Miles Cloud shared by each peak, rushing towards the main peak.
As Mo Tiange watched, she couldn't help but sigh inwardly. This was the demeanor of a famous and big cultivation group. These disciples suddenly encountered a problem, but they didn't panic at all. Several thousand disciples acted in an orderly manner. Presumably, even if something happened, they wouldn't be the slightest bit flustered when dealing with it.
Once she arrived at the main peak, she looked down and saw that the square was already full of people. Several dozen Core Formation cultivators and two Nascent Soul grandmasters were standing at the entrance of the main hall of the Three Pure Ones with solemn expressions on their faces.
Mo Tiange quickly found the place where the Foundation Building disciples were standing. She landed her flying sword and stood there solemnly.
There were more than ten Core Formation cultivators and two Nascent Soul grandmasters. She didn't believe that nothing serious had happened.
Could it be related to Senior Sister Han's disappearance?
Although Mo Tiange had been concocting medicinal pills in seclusion for several months, she knew there was no news of Senior Sister Han after she disappeared. Several martial uncles left the mountain to look for her, but they didn't find any clues. She occasionally went to see Martial Uncle Xuanyin, but he always looked worried.
The square was gradually filled with people. When all the disciples returned to their positions, an old Nascent Soul Daoist who was leading the group glanced at them. A Core Formation cultivator stepped forward and shouted, "Disciples, be quiet!"
His voice wasn't very loud, but it could be heard clearly in every corner. The disciples who were originally whispering to each other immediately stopped talking.
The Core Formation cultivator's expression was solemn. He said in a deep voice, "I summoned all the disciples here because I have something to tell you.
Several months ago, there were abnormal movements of demonic beasts in the southern forest. We sent elite disciples to investigate, but unexpectedly, all of them went missing.
To avoid chaos, this matter has never been announced.
In the past few months, we've received news that a lot of disciples outside have gone missing, so we summoned everyone to seal the mountain. "
Once he said this, the square went into an uproar.
Although many disciples hadn't experienced the mountain sealing order, they had heard of it.
The so-called mountain sealing order was to activate the Great Mountain-Protecting Formation, close the mountain gate, and no longer receive visitors. Disciples were also only allowed to enter but not leave. Apart from those who received the order, they were cut off from the outside world.
Mo Tiange had been concocting medicinal pills in seclusion for several months, so Luo Fengxue rarely saw her. She actually didn't know the impact of her disappearance was so widespread.
Since it could make one of the top cultivation groups in the Celestial Pole close their doors, it was clear how serious this matter was.
At that moment, the old Nascent Soul Daoist standing in the middle raised his hand, and the Core Formation cultivator from before stepped back.
Mo Tiange once heard from Luo Fengxue that this Nascent Soul grandmaster was the Head Grand Supreme Elder of Xuanqing School, which meant he was the number one figure in Xuanqing School. Reportedly, his cultivation level was in the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, and his strength was also one of the best in the Celestial Pole.
The Head Grand Supreme Elder, whose eyes had been half-closed, suddenly opened them. His sharp gaze swept over the disciples in the square. After a while, he raised his voice and said, "Disciples, do you think Xuanqing School is about to encounter a formidable enemy because of the mountain sealing order?"
The square was silent, but judging from everyone's expressions, this Nascent Soul grandmaster was obviously right.
Since the school was founded, the mountain sealing order only happened once every several hundred years, and every time it happened, it was a great disaster.
The old Daoist once again closed his eyes and said in a leisurely tone, "Let me tell you — it's not only Xuanqing School, but all of Kunwu is currently facing another demonic beast riot. Furthermore, according to the disciples' reports, this time's demonic beast riot is extraordinary.
Xuanqing School can be said to be strong now, but we must understand the principle that 'the more prosperous it is, the easier it will fall'. Being too strong will always attract disasters. For the sake of Xuanqing School's disciples, the Grand Supreme Elder has decided to seal the mountain until the demonic beast riot is over.
During this period, Xuanqing School's disciples must obey orders and can't leave the mountain without permission! "
Once the Head Grand Supreme Elder finished speaking, Mo Tiange glanced at the Foundation Building cultivators around her and found many of them were frowning. Some were worried, some were excited, and some were afraid.
She had heard about the demonic beast riot in the past. Most of the cultivation groups in the Celestial Pole were built on Kunwu Mountain Range, and to the south of Kunwu Mountain Range was a boundless forest. This forest and Kunwu Mountain Range combined to form the largest spiritual land in the Celestial Pole.
There were many cultivators living on the mountain, and there were many demonic spirits growing in the forest.
If the cultivation level of demonic spirits was high, their intelligence would gradually be similar to that of humans. Under normal circumstances, they wouldn't go out of the forest, but every once in a while, the big demonic beasts inside would order low-level demonic beasts to attack the mountains and obtain some medicinal pills, spirit tools, and the like from human cultivators to help them cultivate.
Every time there was a conflict between humans and demonic beasts, it was both a calamity and an opportunity. Demonic beasts wanted to snatch medicinal pills, while humans also wanted to kill demonic beasts to obtain their beast cores or corpses. There was no justice or evil; they were just competing for what they wanted.
Mo Tiange pondered for a moment and immediately understood what her fellow Foundation Building disciples were thinking.
They were excited because this was a good opportunity. If they made a great contribution or obtained some fated chances in this matter, their cultivation levels would advance very quickly. What they were afraid of was that some people would definitely leave the mountain to carry out a mission. Foundation Building disciples like them were the backbone of the mountain's strength. If there was an accident, they wouldn't even have their corpses left.
Mo Tiange wasn't worried at all. In any case, she was Grandmaster Jinghe's registered disciple, so he definitely wouldn't send her to die for something too dangerous. Besides, she wasn't afraid.
During the seven years she wandered around with Second Uncle, she went everywhere and encountered danger countless times, so she didn't think there was anything to be afraid of.
"Alright, Aura Refining disciples, go back to your Immortal's Caves and cultivate with peace of mind. Foundation Building disciples, stay."
Upon hearing that, the Aura Refining disciples left one after another. They looked at the Foundation Building disciples with sympathetic and envious expressions.
Once all the Aura Refining disciples had left, the Core Formation cultivator from before stepped forward. "Martial Nephews, many of you experienced the demonic beast riot fifty years ago, so I presume I don't need to explain it in detail.
The demonic beast riot isn't something that can be resolved by sealing off the mountain. We still need to go and eliminate the enemies.
Aura Refining disciples haven't entered the school of immortality yet, so you Foundation Building disciples are the cornerstones of Xuanqing School. You still need to work hard on this matter.
We'll send six Core Formation cultivators and more than a hundred Foundation Building disciples. You can go and prepare yourselves, then wait for further notice. "
Once he finished speaking, the Core Formation cultivator signaled everyone to leave. Mo Tiange was full of questions. While following the crowd back to Clear Spring Peak, she was also puzzled. Shouldn't they announce the list of disciples participating in the demon-exterminating battle?
Why did it end so easily?
"Tiange!"
Just as she landed on Clear Spring Peak, she heard a voice coming from behind her. She turned around and saw that it was Ye Jingwen.
"Big Brother Ye!"
She looked at Ye Jingwen and saw that his expression was similar to Luo Fengxue's. He looked exhausted as if he had been busy all this time … That's not right! Ye Jingwen is the same as me; he doesn't have a job, so how could he be this tired?
Ye Jingwen waved his hand, rolled up his sleeves, and walked towards the house. "Let's talk inside."
Mo Tiange promptly opened the door to her Immortal's Cave and invited him inside.
Once they entered, Ye Jingwen said, "Tiange, in a few days, I'll be leaving the mountain to carry out a mission."
"Huh?"
Mo Tiange was shocked. Ye Jingwen was already in the middle stage of the Foundation Building realm at such a young age and was one of the best among the elite disciples. Logically speaking, he shouldn't be sent out before the situation was clear. "Big Brother Ye, why were you chosen?"
Ye Jingwen smiled bitterly and said, "It can't be helped. My master was chosen, so I can only go with him."
"En?
Could it be that the people who will go have already been decided? "
Ye Jingwen nodded. "Before this matter was announced, the martial uncles already knew about it and already decided who would leave the mountain to exterminate the demons. Each of the six peaks will send a Core Formation senior, and our Clear Spring Peak will be sent by my master, Master Daoist Qingyuan."
"Oh …" In that case, with the master there, there shouldn't be any danger.
"As for the Foundation Building disciples, only a few of them are elite disciples, and most of them are ordinary disciples. You don't have to worry, they probably won't choose you.
However, this matter also depends on the situation of the battle. If the situation isn't good, everyone might have to go, but if it's too good, they might send disciples like you who have just built your foundation to gain experience.
I'm just here to tell you, so you have to be prepared. "
"En, I understand."
Seeing that she agreed, Ye Jingwen stood up without even taking a sip of tea. "Alright, I'll take my leave first."
"Big Brother Ye, you have to be careful."
Ye Jingwen looked back with a smile then hurriedly left.
Mo Tiange turned around and went back to her Immortal's Cave, her mind full of thoughts.
She wasn't afraid of what Ye Jingwen said. When they left the mountain to exterminate demons, they would be led by Core Formation cultivators, so the danger wouldn't be too high. However, she had just advanced to the Foundation Building realm and couldn't use the Soul-Refining Art yet, so her methods were a bit lacking. If she really participated in the battle, she wasn't confident.
Forget it, she'd better make some preparations. If it really was her turn, she wouldn't be flustered. She had to prepare some life-saving measures.