Chapter 470: The Entire Sect Moves North

Of the eight great sects in the Southern Domain, only Purple Dawn Sect and Nether Cloud Sect remained.

That Nether Cloud Sect could preserve its legacy and keep the sect intact was nothing short of a miracle.

Yet Ye Yuan had done so much for the sect, while the sect could hardly repay him—this was undeniably an awkward situation.

Thus, Tian Feng and Luo Qingfeng, after some discussion, ultimately decided to offer Ye Yuan a grand salute, expressing the sect's gratitude on its behalf.

Ye Yuan said helplessly, “Supreme Elder, this is overwhelming for me. I am merely a disciple of Nether Cloud Sect. Since joining, I have received care from elders and fellow disciples. How could I stand idly by when the sect is in trouble? Let this matter rest here, Supreme Elder. Please do not bring it up again!”

Toward the end, Ye Yuan's tone grew heavier, revealing a hint of displeasure.

Seeing this, Tian Feng and the others felt a chill in their hearts.

The aura emanating from Ye Yuan left them somewhat at a loss.

Only then did Tian Feng suddenly realize that the youth before him had, without their notice, grown into a towering tree, capable of sheltering the sect from wind and rain.

In the past, Ye Yuan had been merely a highly talented junior disciple in their eyes—promising, but lacking in strength.

But meeting Ye Yuan again today, Tian Feng and Luo Qingfeng were astonished to find that his imposing aura was now hardly weaker than their own.

Xiao Jian and Ling Potian, in particular, felt this most keenly.

For in that moment, they had actually felt a palpitation.

This made them realize that they might no longer be a match for Ye Yuan!

Recalling when Ye Yuan first joined the sect, the two of them felt as if they were dreaming.

“Alright, we won't mention it! Ye Yuan, in your view, what should we do in the face of the Gale Wind Realm's invasion?”

Tian Feng, also aware of the awkwardness, quickly changed the subject.

Ye Yuan did not answer immediately but invited them all into the secret chamber before speaking words that left everyone astonished.

“The Southern Domain cannot be held. Before the passage between the two realms is fully opened, we should move the entire sect north,” Ye Yuan said calmly.

“What? Move the entire sect north? But…” Xiao Jian was startled by Ye Yuan's words.

Nether Cloud Sect had repelled the Purple Dawn Sect's army three times, barely preserving a patch of pure land, and now they were to abandon it!

Although Xiao Jian and the others dreamed of returning to the Northern Domain, they had grown up in the Southern Domain, and the sudden news left them feeling unsettled.

“Hall Master Xiao, don't be alarmed. Let Ye Yuan finish,” Luo Qingfeng, much more composed, chided Xiao Jian.

Ye Yuan smiled and said, “Nether Cloud Sect is already an isolated island. Once a Spirit Traveling Realm expert appears, the sect will bear the brunt. The Two Extremes Chaotic Heaven Formation is only a quasi-fifth-rank formation and cannot withstand attacks from Spirit Traveling Realm experts.”

“But… if that's the case, why didn't you move north earlier? Why insist on holding out here?” Luo Qingfeng asked.

"The great powers of the Northern Domain probably don't know the origins of the Purple Dawn Sect yet, thinking that the upheaval in the Southern Domain is just an internal matter of the Boundless Border. The Gale Realm has been blockading information all along, precisely for this reason. The Northern Domain's preparations are already too late. If the Purple Dawn Sect unifies the Southern Domain and lays a solid foundation for the Gale Realm's invasion, the Northern Domain will be caught even more off guard. By then, with the Southern Domain as a springboard, the Boundless Border might not even have the strength to fight back. Moreover... with the Supreme Elder and Sect Leader Luo still in the Purple Dawn Sect's hands, how could we rashly move north?" Ye Yuan explained.

It was hard to leave one's homeland, and Tian Feng and the others still lacked a clear understanding of the Gale Realm's power.

After hearing Ye Yuan's words, they still hesitated and said, "Didn't you send Mei Zhen to the Northern Domain? Once they get the news, they should counterattack immediately, right? The Boundless Border has abundant resources; in terms of strength, we shouldn't lose to the Gale Realm's warriors, should we?"

Ye Yuan shook his head and said, "Although the Gale Realm lacks resources, its warriors are extremely formidable in combat! At the same cultivation level, Boundless Border warriors may not be their match..."

Ye Yuan picked out some important things from his experiences in the Gale Realm and told them to Tian Feng and the others, including how the Great Yan True Sect had sacrificed all six of their sect's Imperial-level experts to set up the Six Extremities Sealing Array back then.

After hearing this, Tian Feng and the others also looked grave.

And after all, the most troublesome thing about the Gale Realm was still Wind Emperor Zhao Tianyin!

"Actually, I don't have much confidence that Elder Mei can convince the big shots in the Northern Domain. So hoping they'll uproot the Purple Dawn Sect is simply impossible. The best scenario now is just the warriors of the two realms facing off across the Boundless Forest," Ye Yuan said.

Only then did Tian Feng and the others realize the urgency of the situation. They exchanged glances, and Tian Feng said, "Alright, Ye Yuan, we'll follow your lead!"

Ye Yuan did not decline and nodded, saying, "Good. I estimate that the passage between the two realms will open within the next half month, so we'd better prepare early. Hall Master Xiao, take a group of people and set out in the next few days to scout ahead for the sect's retreat. The Northern Domain is all claimed territory; our sect's full relocation will likely involve some conflicts. Hall Master Xiao, when you go, don't seek out places rich in primal energy; the priority is to find a place to settle. Also, send some people to locate the group that went earlier."

No one said much about Ye Yuan's slightly commanding tone.

Ye Yuan now had that right.

Most importantly, they all knew Ye Yuan would not harm the Nethercloud Sect.

Xiao Jian nodded and said, "Alright, I'll go select some disciples and set out within two days."

Ye Yuan then said to Luo Qingfeng, "As for the rest, I'll trouble Sect Leader Luo."

Luo Qingfeng nodded and said, "Good, I'll see to it right away."

Just as everyone was about to leave, a disciple came to report with slight excitement: "Supreme Elder, Sect Leader, Senior Brother Ye, someone has arrived from the Northern Domain!"

Tian Feng and the others' eyes lit up, and they said excitedly, "Oh? Who has come? Take us to meet them quickly!"

Ye Yuan, however, had a flickering gaze and seemed unimpressed.

For Ye Yuan, he had not placed his hopes on the sects of the Northern Domain.

In the world of warriors, relying on others was useless. Only by being strong oneself could one preserve oneself.

Still, the Northern Domain's swift reaction did surprise Ye Yuan.

"Hold on!" Tian Feng and the others were eager to leave, but Ye Yuan stopped them.

"Ye Yuan, what's wrong? It wouldn't be good to neglect an envoy from the Northern Domain, would it?" Luo Qingfeng said.

Ye Yuan did not answer but asked the disciple, "Did Elder Mei return with him?"

The disciple was taken aback and shook his head, saying, "No, I didn't see Elder Mei. There are three people in total, claiming to be disciples of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect from the Northern Domain!"

Hearing this name, everyone, including Tian Yu, changed expression.