Upon hearing the introduction by the Silver Robe Steward, Ye Qingchen and the others finally understood the general situation.

This is a mission issued by Yun Gu City.

Yun Gu City.

A city located on the border of Celestial Peak Country, adjoining the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range.

Initially.

This city was quite picturesque with clear mountains and rivers.

However, recently, a fierce beast tide erupted, sweeping across miles of scorched earth. Countless villages were destroyed, and many people perished at the mouths of mystical creatures.

Therefore, Yun Gu City could only send out requests for help, seeking powerful experts to assist in repelling this beast tide.

If the root cause of the beast tide could be resolved, there would be even more generous rewards.

"Young Master Ye, it's not that I don't want to say, but this mission is extremely dangerous, a near-death experience. Otherwise, Yun Gu City wouldn't offer such high rewards!" the Silver Robe Steward advised, "Furthermore, once you accept the mission, you cannot leave until the beast tide is over!"

After all.

He knew Ye Qingchen's background.

If Ye Qingchen were to perish in Yun Gu City due to his encouragement, Zhou Yuntian would likely never let him go.

"I accept this mission..." However, before the Silver Robe Steward could finish, Ye Qingchen had already spoken.

Perhaps.

Through gradual cultivation, his strength and skills would eventually improve.

But he did not have that much time.

The Silver Robe Steward still wanted to persuade further, but Jiang Churan and Hong Man on the other side nodded repeatedly, "We'll take this mission!"

Seeing their insistence, the Silver Robe Steward could only sigh, "In that case, I'll first take you to receive the early stage advance payment. This time the advance payment is the same as before, including martial skills, elixirs, and some weapons and armor."

With this, everyone had already entered the Treasure Pavilion.

Indeed, it's a beast tide mission.

The Martial Combat Pavilion's advance payment has even reached the Profound Grade Intermediate level.

If the mission is completed, won't the reward reach Profound Grade Top level?

At that moment.

Everyone felt somewhat excited.

Even Ye Qingchen was quite satisfied.

It's essential to know that even for him, he currently only knows two Profound Grade techniques, 'Feiliu Sword' and 'Thunder Shock Pointing'.

Although they've reached Profound Grade Top level, they are both incomplete.

When Lei Qianjue and others joined the sect, they immediately obtained several Profound Grade cultivation techniques. Previously in the Guangling Secret Realm, they also showcased extraordinary skills. If it weren't for the advantage of his "Nine Revolutions Star Technique", it's uncertain who would win.

Therefore, the lack of martial skills had always been his biggest headache.

"Recently, I've been comprehending 'Gentle Breeze Sword Intent', but my sword techniques are somewhat incomplete. Choosing another swordsmanship technique might be biting off more than I can chew. Perhaps it's better to choose a close-combat martial skill!"

Ye Qingchen glanced around.

There were palm techniques, leg techniques, everything.

"Gold-Splitting Jade-Breaking Pointing?"

Ye Qingchen turned his gaze.

He found a pointing technique.

He hurriedly picked it up and examined it thoroughly. This pointing technique was somewhat similar to the Thunder Shock Pointing he had learned earlier, emphasizing extreme hardness and strength. If cultivated to Great Success, it could indeed split gold and break jade.

"The Thunder Shock Pointing I learned is incomplete; if I supplement it with this Gold-Splitting Jade-Breaking Pointing, the Thunder Shock Pointing can exhibit its full power as a Profound Tier Top-Grade Martial Technique!"

After securing the Gold-Splitting Jade-Breaking Pointing, Jiang Churan and Hong Man naturally also chose their rewards.

Hong Man chose a Coiling Dragon Staff.

This long staff was entirely pitch-black, with a vivid coiling dragon attached to it. It was forged with Mixed Iron Gold, incredibly heavy, perfectly suited for Hong Man's wide-swinging attack style.

Jiang Churan chose a lightweight skill named "Startled Swan Step".

If cultivated to Great Success, one could move like lightning and be as fast as a startled swan.

After choosing their items, the three didn't linger and left directly.

As for Ye Qing, she stayed in the Martial Arts Arena. Ye Qingchen believed that with Zhou Yuntian looking after her, no one would dare bully her again.

After all.

Better safe than sorry.

Two hours later, the three had already embarked on their journey to Yun Gu City.

They traveled by day and rested at night.

Finally.

On the third day, they stepped onto the territory of Yun Gu City.

Although they had mentally prepared.

When they traveled along the way, they couldn't help but be startled. As far as the eye could see, whole villages had turned to ruins, with raging infernos burning brightly.

The ground was littered with countless white bones, leftovers eaten by mystical creatures.

Even.

Blood had stained the earth red.

The situation improved a bit only as they approached Yun Gu City.

Even though it was late at night.

Yun Gu City remained brightly lit, with tall city walls crowded with fully armed guards holding sharp weapons.

"Halt, who goes there?"

As Ye Qingchen and the others approached the city walls, several arrows swiftly whistled through the air, embedding themselves into the ground.

On the city walls, a man dressed as a leader shouted sternly.

This arrow was shot by him!

"We are here for the mission!"

Ye Qingchen responded loudly and immediately took out the token from the Martial Combat Pavilion.

"Indeed they are!" The leader took a distant look at the token in Ye Qingchen's hand, confirming they were sent by the Martial Combat Pavilion, and nodded. He then shouted loudly, "Open the city gates!"

Upon entering the city.

A guard immediately approached, "Please come with me, the three of you."

Immediately.

The three followed him.

In the city, it was also a scene of dread, with tensions high.

Almost every household wore mourning clothes, and cries filled the air.

Facing the shocking scene, Ye Qingchen couldn't help but ask, "Brother, is all this caused by the beast tide?"

"Indeed!" The guard nodded, revealing anger and grief, "These mystical creatures are practically endless. Just a few days ago, we managed to drive away a wave of beast tide... Hence the heavy casualties!"

Though words were few.

The three could clearly hear the sense of desolation and despair in his voice.

It is well known.

Mystical creatures are akin to human cultivators.

And some powerful mystical creatures are even stronger than human cultivators. Ordinary soldiers have limited impact on mystical creatures.

It is imaginable.

How tremendous a price these soldiers paid to fend off the mystical creatures.

Moments later, the guard led the three to a local residence.

"Due to the shortage of manpower in the city, we cannot arrange better accommodations for you. I hope you understand," the guard said apologetically.

To this.

The three were very understanding and had no complaints.

However, just as they were preparing to rest, they saw a group of people approaching from afar.

This group was imposing, surrounded by followers, displaying airs of being highly favored.

"Hmm?"

Despite the late night, Ye Qingchen's senses were sharp.

He immediately recognized one among the crowd — none other than Lei Qianjue.

"They are disciples of Xingluo Sect!" The nearby guard quickly informed, "Last time, we managed to drive away the beast tide completely relying on them!"

"Xingluo Sect?"

As Ye Qingchen, Hong Man, and Jiang Churan reacted with varying expressions.

Lei Qianjue also noticed them.

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