Joining the Joyful Union Sect, My Life in the Grip of My Senior Sister

Chapter 388: Has the Heavens Changed?

Although he complained in his heart, Lin Fengmian still obediently performed the etiquette.

“The disciple greets the sect master. May I ask why you have summoned me so urgently?”

Shangguan Yu looked at Lin Fengmian and felt even more frustrated, sensing that he was still at the third layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm.

She didn’t want to scold him for coming out of seclusion so late, so she coldly asked, “How is your practice of the Twelve Divine Fiends True Art going?”

If it had been before, Lin Fengmian would have been unable to respond, but now he confidently circulated the Twelve Divine Fiends True Art for her to see.

Seeing the blood-slaying qi flowing seamlessly and naturally, Shangguan Yu’s fierce expression softened slightly.

She nodded and coldly said, “Lin Fengmian, no matter what method you use, you must reach the fourth layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm within half a month.”

“So soon? I thought it was supposed to be by the end of the year,” Lin Fengmian asked, sensing that something might have changed.

Shangguan Yu’s face remained cold. ” The plan might have been moved up. I’m asking you, can you do it or not?”

Seeing her murderous aura, Lin Fengmian suspected that if he said no, she might kill him on the spot.

After all, if he couldn’t replace Jun Wuxie, he would lose his value and most likely end up dead.

He gritted his teeth and nodded. “Yes, I can do it!”

A man couldn’t say no, could he?

Shangguan Yu’s expression relaxed slightly. “During this time, you can choose any disciple from Crimson Phoenix Peak to absorb. I don’t care what method you use, as long as you can break through. Even if it’s like absorbing Wang Yanran, it’s fine!”

Lin Fengmian nodded solemnly, realizing that the situation might be dire. Otherwise, this woman wouldn’t act so recklessly.

He knew that he wouldn’t get any information from Shangguan Yu, so he didn’t ask any further questions and took his leave.

After he left, Shangguan Qiong walked out slowly. “Yu’er, what if he can’t reach the fourth layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm?”

“Then he can die,” Shangguan Yu said coldly.

“And after killing him?” Shangguan Qiong continued.

“The Joyful Union Sect will submit to the Heavenly Deception Sect and become its vassal,” Shangguan Yu said flatly.

Shangguan Qiong shook her head. “Will this really ease our crisis?”

“Jun Wuxie won’t let it go, and Song Yuanqing will force me to serve Jun Wuxie. By then, the number of people I’ll have to serve will only increase.”

Shangguan Yu fumed, “Then what do you suggest?”

“Agree to Jun Wuxie’s demands. Let him have his way and save the Joyful Union Sect,” Shangguan Qiong said calmly.

Shangguan Yu immediately reacted as if she had been stepped on, her entire body trembling with fury.

“No, it’s impossible!”

Shangguan Qiong smiled softly. “Yu’er, this is the best solution for the Joyful Union Sect and for both of us.”

“Except for Zhao and the others, no one knows that we are two people. By sacrificing me, you can still maintain your cultivation and purity.”

Shangguan Yu frantically shook her head. “I won’t agree! I won’t agree! Sister, let’s go. Forget about the Joyful Union Sect.”

Shangguan Qiong hugged her. “Yu’er, don’t be stubborn. We are the sect masters of Joyful Union Sect, and if we leave, where else can we go?”

“The world is full of powerful people. Even if we escape one Jun Wuxie, there will be countless others like him.”

In this world where the strong preyed on the weak, beautiful female cultivators were a kind of rare resource. Without a strong backing or power, it was impossible to protect oneself.

Due to their cultivation technique, the yin energy in their bodies was several times that of other female cultivators, making them walking elixirs.

Shangguan Qiong gently patted Shangguan Yu’s back and smiled. “Good girl, listen to your sister. I’ve already sent a message to Jun Wuxie, agreeing to all of his demands.”

“If Lin Fengmian can reach the fourth layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm before Jun Wuxie arrives, we’ll take the gamble. If not, just listen to me.”

Shangguan Yu froze, her eyes wide with disbelief as tears silently streamed down her face.

After a moment, she erupted with murderous intent, her teeth clenched. “If that brat doesn’t reach the fourth layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm, I’ll tear him to pieces!”

She was like a desperate gambler, always looking for a way to turn the tables.

Shangguan Qiong sighed and gently embraced her, comforting her with soft words.

Meanwhile, burdened with worries, Lin Fengmian returned to his residence on Skyview Peak, only to find it brightly lit, which surprised him.

Seeing the woman sitting by the window inside, he exclaimed in delight, “Yunxi? You’re out of seclusion?”

Xia Yunxi also noticed Lin Fengmian descending from the sky. She ran out of the house, and threw herself into his arms like a little swallow.

“Brother, when did you come out of seclusion?”

Lin Fengmian spun her around in his arms and chuckled. “I came out last night. How about you?”

“I came out three days ago. My master told me not to wander around, so I’ve been waiting here for you,” Xia Yunxi said with a smile.

Lin Fengmian found that he couldn’t discern Xia Yunxi’s cultivation level, which made him feel strange. “Yunxi, what level are you at now?”

“The fourth layer of the Foundation Establishment realm,” Xia Yunxi said excitedly.

Lin Fengmian felt like crying. It was truly disheartening to compare himself with others.

He had absorbed Wang Yanran’s cultivation and barely reached the third layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm, while Xia Yunxi had directly reached the fourth layer.

This girl hanging around him was truly an impostor!

Xia Yunxi also noticed Lin Fengmian’s cultivation level and exclaimed in surprise, “Brother, you’re already at the third layer of the Foundation Establishment Realm. That’s amazing!”

Lin Fengmian was speechless and forced a bitter smile. “I feel like you’re mocking me.”

“How could I? Really, our physiques are different. Brother, you have mixed spiritual roots, yet you can still…”

Lin Fengmian felt even more hurt. Xia Yunxi realized her mistake and apologetically stuck out her tongue.

“Brother, I didn’t mean it that way. It’s just…”

Lin Fengmian sighed helplessly and forced himself to smile. “I understand what you mean. My cultivation came from Senior Sister Wang. You know about her situation, right?”

Xia Yunxi shook her head, confused. “What happened to Senior Sister Wang?”

Lin Fengmian briefly explained what had happened.

Understanding the full story, Xia Yunxi said sadly, “How could this happen? Senior Sister Wang…”

“For Senior Sister Wang, this might be the best outcome,” Lin Fengmian comforted her.

Xia Yunxi nodded. “Senior Sister Wang was such a refined lady. She really didn’t belong in the Joyful Union Sect.”

However, Lin Fengmian was confused. “Yunxi, why are you completely unaware of this? Didn’t you return to Crimson Phoenix Peak?”

“I went back once, but Senior Sister Chen and the others weren’t in the sect. I thought Senior Sister Wang had gone out as well,” Xia Yunxi explained.

“Liu Mei and Chen Qingyan aren’t in the sect? What’s going on?” Lin Fengmian asked in surprise.

Xia Yunxi’s expression became serious. “From what the other senior sisters said, the Heavenly Deception Sect has attacked the Joyful Union Sect and is currently wiping out our external forces.”

“Many of our outposts have been destroyed. The sect master has ordered all the senior sisters of the Foundation Establishment and Core Formation realms to go out and resist, buying time to transfer our resources.”

Lin Fengmian was incredulous. “How could this happen? Where has the Heavenly Deception Sect reached?”

Just a few days ago, he had been with Liu Mei, enjoying each other’s company and exchanging techniques, while the Joyful Union Sect seemed peaceful and undisturbed.

How could everything change so drastically in just a few days of seclusion?