Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 678 - 323: Swordsmanship Perfected, Tenfold to Hundredfold Swords

Chapter 678: Chapter 323: Swordsmanship Perfected, Tenfold to Hundredfold Swords

After Elder Jin finished speaking, True Monarch Yun Qing glanced around at everyone: "The mining vein cannot be lost, and this group of mysterious cultivators is formidable. Fellow Daoists, do you have any countermeasures?"

The hall fell into silence.

After a moment, a thin Golden Core elder suddenly spoke, breaking the silence in the hall:

"Reporting to True Monarch Yun Qing, in my opinion, only Elder Yan can take on this heavy responsibility and guard the Purple Essence Ore vein."

"In the current Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, only Elder Yan and True Monarch Yun Qing possess Nascent Soul level combat power to deal with such strong enemies.

"And since True Monarch Yun Qing must guard the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, such a task can only fall on Elder Yan."

This statement was like a stone causing a thousand ripples.

Upon hearing this, the other elders also joined in agreement, unanimously recommending Xu Ping to guard the mining vein.

"Elder Yan is remarkably strong, with a cultivation level nearing Fourth Rank in Body Refining, and his defensive power is exceedingly rare."

"Indeed! With Elder Yan overseeing the mine, those ignorant troublemakers will certainly have nowhere to hide!"

...

Listening to these seemingly well-rehearsed voices of recommendation, Xu Ping inwardly sneered.

How could he not see this as a setup specifically targeting him?

These Golden Core elders, with their current unanimous recommendation, must have been subtly prompted or directed by True Monarch Yun Qing.

And the sole purpose of all this was to send Xu Ping away, to the distant Purple Essence Ore vein far from the main valley area.

True Monarch Yun Qing glanced at Xu Ping, feigning casualness, with an inquisitive look in his eyes:

"Friend Yan, how do you think this matter should be handled?"

"After all, you are one of the strongest forces in our valley, and the elders’ proposal is not without reason."

His tone was calm and friendly, with no trace of compulsion, yet it subtly exerted immense pressure on Xu Ping.

Xu Ping had already calculated in his mind.

This True Monarch Yun Qing obviously wanted to use this opportunity to send him away from the main valley area, making it easier to act against him.

Furthermore, with the Purple Essence Ore vein being far from the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, if anything unexpected happened, True Monarch Yun Qing could completely absolve himself of any responsibility.

If he refused, he would seem indifferent to the safety of the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.

"Since the elders value me so highly, it would be my duty to accept." Xu Ping said unhurriedly, with a slight smile on his face, appearing composed and confident, "The Purple Essence Mine is fundamental to the sect; I will certainly do my utmost to live up to expectations."

He had originally been looking for an excuse to leave the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, and now this move by the other party played right into his hands.

With the Puppet Array and Escape Talisman, unless a mid-stage Nascent Soul powerhouse came in person, they posed no threat to him at all.

Moreover, True Monarch Yun Qing had just recently broken through to Nascent Soul, with shallow experience and limited connections, making it impossible to threaten him. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Even if external aid was sought, such a strong figure was not someone that a newly advanced Nascent Soul True Monarch could enlist.

"Having Friend Yan is indeed good fortune for our Valley of Ten Thousand Demons." True Monarch Yun Qing smiled, feeling pleased.

The Golden Core elders in the hall also nodded approvingly, with words of praise pouring in like a tide.

"Elder Yan embodies righteousness, truly a role model for our generation!"

"Elder Yan’s loyalty in protecting the valley is truly admirable!"

Listening to these excessively enthusiastic compliments, Xu Ping modestly shook his head and chuckled, but in his heart, he was sneering repeatedly.

Ultimately, he was still an outsider in the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons. As long as True Monarch Yun Qing implied just a little, these Golden Core elders would naturally know how to choose.

...

After briefly agreeing on the details, everyone dispersed.

Due to the urgency of the situation, Xu Ping was set to depart the next day.

But before leaving, Xu Ping returned to the underground cave of Celestial Cyan Peak.

He planned to take the withered tree with him.

After he left, no one would be there to protect this withered tree.

To be cautious, it was better to take it with him.

As for the Flame Prison Purple Wood, its age was far from enough and not very valuable, so it would be left there.

The next day, Xu Ping boarded a flying boat from the valley to head for the Purple Essence Ore vein.

Besides Xu Ping, the boat carried two Golden Core cultivators and over a dozen Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Three days later.

In the howling gale, the Qingling Flying Boat sliced through the sky, finally reaching the area where the Purple Essence Ore vein was located.

"Elder Yan, below is the Purple Essence Ore vein." The accompanying Golden Core elder respectfully pointed downward.

Following his direction, Xu Ping cast his gaze downward.

He saw a stretch of rolling low hills unfold, appearing dull and unremarkable from afar, without any majestic or grand landscapes to speak of.

This rather ordinary mining landscape was, however, a significant source of wealth for the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, generating immeasurable Spirit Stone revenue for the valley each year.

The Qingling Flying Boat slowly descended on a flat area in the middle of the mountains.

A sizable market town had been built here, surrounded by a Mountain Protection Array and sturdy fortresses, serving both as a guard for the ore vein and as the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons’ outpost in this location.

In the core of the market town was a forbidden area, which was the heart of the Purple Essence Ore vein, also covered by a quasi-Fourth Rank array.

"A quasi-Fourth Rank array, indeed the spiritual energy here is plentiful, barely reaching the quasi-Fourth Rank level, though not comparable to the main peak in the valley, it will not hinder my cultivation."

Xu Ping’s gaze swept over the array in the forbidden area, nodding slightly in his mind.

Currently, he was already a late-stage Golden Core cultivator, only a step away from Golden Core Perfection, and a spiritually rich environment was crucial for him.

Fortunately, although the Purple Essence Ore vein was far from the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, the concentration of spiritual energy here was not low, sufficient for his day-to-day cultivation needs.

...

As soon as the flying boat landed, an elder in a brown robe hurriedly came forward to greet them. His aura was weak, and his face was pale, indicating he had suffered significant injuries.