C72 Rong Yu Returned to the Immortal Sect as a Spy!.

Jiang Su settled into his seat and inquired, "Master, did you want to see me for something?"

Elder Chiu Yue responded with a warm smile, "Su Wuyou and I have already touched base through divine sense. The issues concerning the Compendium Pavilion and Rong Yu have been taken care of. However, upon my return, I came across ruins at the base of the mountain, likely the aftermath of a Heavenly Tribulation. Within the entire First Devil Sect, you're the only one who has made a breakthrough, which is why I sought you out to discuss what happened."

Initially, Elder Chiu Yue had speculated that perhaps one of the three elders had made a significant advancement. Yet, when he reached Sword Wing Peak, he realized that Jiang Su's cultivation level had ascended to the Mid Period of the Foundation Stage.

He couldn't help but think to himself, "Those blessed with a Celestial Spiritual Root truly stand apart. The mere breakthrough of a minor realm within the Foundation Stage by Jiang Su was enough to trigger such an immense Heavenly Tribulation."

If Elder Chiu Yue were aware that Jiang Su's true cultivation level had soared to the Late Period of the Golden Core Stage, he would be astounded beyond belief.

"I never anticipated causing such an uproar," Jiang Su admitted. "I may need your assistance to resolve this."

Elder Chiu Yue nodded affirmatively, "I've already sent Lin Tian to handle the situation."

After a brief pause, Elder Chiu Yue asked with a serious tone, "What's your take on Rong Yu?"

Jiang Su was momentarily taken aback, though not entirely surprised. Elder Chiu Yue wasn't the only one curious about his opinion; Wang Tian had posed the same question.

"Rong Yu wouldn't betray the Immortal Sect. His actions must stem from reasons yet to be disclosed. Regardless of his intentions, as long as he proves beneficial to our Devil Sect, there's no need to delve too deeply into his motivations."

"You've got a point. Ultimately, his utility to us is what matters. Wuyou mentioned you've placed a formidable restriction on him. Do you require the services of another Talisman Cultivator master?"

Before Jiang Su could respond, Shangguan Yue, from within the Life Sword, began to stir.

"With me, the mightiest Talisman Cultivator the Cultivation World has seen in ten thousand years at your disposal, why seek anyone else?"

Jiang Su offered a wry smile and responded, "Thank you, Master. I just need to have more discussions with Martial Uncle Lin Tian. Attempting to cultivate too many things at once, I fear, might prevent me from staying focused on my swordsmanship and tarnish the purity of my sword heart."

In truth, Jiang Su was concerned that taking on too much would overburden him, especially since he believed that having multiple masters would make his life excessively busy.

Elder Chiu Yue, hearing his concerns, refrained from pressing the issue. He was immensely proud of his disciple's excellence, which significantly lessened his frustration over Jiang Su's prolonged stay at the Nascent Infant Stage.

Despite the scorn from many Devil Cultivators in the Ten Devil Domains for not achieving a breakthrough, Elder Chiu Yue was unfazed. He took solace in the fact that he had a disciple with a Heaven Grade spiritual root, unlike his detractors.

"Alright, I'll defer to your judgment. Go on and focus on your cultivation," Elder Chiu Yue told Jiang Su.

Jiang Su nodded, rose to his feet, and made his way to the door. As he was about to step out, Elder Chiu Yue suddenly remembered something and called out, "Hold on, I almost forgot to mention. In three days, the ten great Immortal Sects and Devil Sects will be recruiting new disciples. As the Eldest Senior Brother, you'll need to assist Martial Uncle Wuyou in scouting for some promising candidates."

No sooner had Elder Chiu Yue finished his reminder than the system's mechanical voice chimed in, "Congratulations, Host, on unlocking a new mission from the First Devil Sect: select four disciples with exceptional talent. Upon completion, you will gain unrestricted access to the Heavenly Eye."

"Mission Rewards: An upgrade for the Ring of Chaos, the Lower Realm treasure Sapphire, and the Immortal Book for Armament Cultivators, titled 'Achievement.'"

The Sapphire, a coveted treasure since ancient times, was prized for its ability to absorb vast quantities of spiritual energy. Whoever possessed a Sapphire could store spiritual energy within it if they found a place rich in spiritual essence, allowing them to cultivate anytime, anywhere.

In the heat of battle, the Sapphire served as a reservoir of spiritual energy, ready to replenish a warrior's reserves on demand. Even for those at the Tribulation Crossing Stage Expert level, their bond with the Sapphire remained unbreakable.

Jiang Su had discovered these details in ancient texts. To him, the Sapphire was akin to a portable charger, capable of replenishing spiritual energy at any moment. And with that, he had finally set foot on the path of an Armament Cultivator.

Initially, Jiang Su had considered delving into the study of pills. However, after acquiring several masters, he found himself with no shortage of top-quality immortal pills. He had imagined a life as a regular cultivator, but his masters had other plans, tasking him with the extensive reading of Immortal Books.

"Alright," Jiang Su acknowledged and stepped out of the main house. As he closed the door behind him, he caught sight of Rong Yu seated on the stairs of the adjacent building.

Approaching Rong Yu, who remained still despite sensing Jiang Su's spirit breath, Jiang Su took a seat beside him and inquired, "When will you return to the First Immortal Sect?"

Rong Yu, expressionless, let out a sigh before responding, "Today."

"Do you resent me?"

"No," Rong Yu answered. "I cannot defeat you, so instead, I respect you. Moreover, it was the First Immortal Sect that made the first move."

Jiang Su retrieved the Nine-Eyed Heavenly Pearl from his storage space and offered it to Rong Yu. "Rest assured, I've placed no restrictions on it. We both understand that the Immortal Domain and the Devil Domain won't go to war. They're merely probing each other."

Having said his piece, Jiang Su turned to leave. Yet Rong Yu didn't accept the Nine-Eyed Heavenly Pearl immediately, his gaze fixed on Jiang Su as if trying to glean something from his expression, but to no avail.

"Thank you," Rong Yu eventually accepted the pearl. Watching Jiang Su walk away, he sat in a daze for a moment.

Jiang Su, the Head Disciple of the Devil Sect, was renowned for his extraordinary looks, exceptional talent, and the possession of a rare spiritual root. His abilities were profound; he could discern Rong Yu's true level of cultivation and, as a Foundation Stage cultivator, emerge unharmed from a clash with ten Nascent Infants.

He was even capable of intuiting the thoughts of the Empress of Devil Sect without direct communication and could predict Rong Yu's schemes. What unsettled Rong Yu the most was the feeling that Jiang Su had pierced through to the deepest, most hidden parts of his heart.

He took a moment to hold his breath and meditate before heading back to the room on the right to gather his belongings. He hadn't lied; he needed to depart today and carefully consider what to report to the members of the First Immortal Sect.

By noon, Jiang Su and Wang Tian had wrapped up their morning training and were enjoying a rest in the cool shade outside the left-side house.

As Rong Yu emerged from the right room, Elder Chiu Yue also stepped out from the main house. It was as if he had foreseen Rong Yu's departure at this exact time.

Elder Chiu Yue was not in his usual worn attire but donned the long robe he wore when he first encountered Jiang Su on the Devil Sect's rear mountain. He exuded an air of solemnity and authority.

Indeed, had it not been for Jiang Su's serendipitous apprenticeship under Elder Chiu Yue, he would never have glimpsed the elder's true character.

"Young Master Rong, allow me the honor of escorting you to the mountain gate."

Rong Yu accepted the offer without hesitation. It was a rare courtesy from Chiu Yue, the esteemed leader of the First Devil Sect's four elders. After enduring such hardships here, it was finally time for him to savor the experience of being a valued guest.