Immortality Starts With Ignorant Heart Sword Art

Chapter 108: Complete Collection of Spells and Talismans

"If war is imminent, it's understandable that the atmosphere within the sect is so restless," Zhong Cang identified the source of the change in the atmosphere among the cultivators, but if possible, he would rather not witness such a scene.

War, especially a large-scale war that mobilizes the entire sect, just thinking about it is enough to know that countless lives will be lost. Zhong Cang himself doesn't have the confidence to survive.

At the same time, Zhong Cang also pondered who Cloud Firmament Sect would be at war with.

"The Demon Sect? Probably not. The North Abyss Region has the Demon Nation and the existence of the Monster Race, which means that internal conflicts among humans are not too severe compared to the struggle between the righteous path and the demonic path. The fight for survival between different races is even more brutal..."

"But if the Monster Race invades, shouldn't humans be stationed near the Heavenly Abyss? Why assign cultivators to the entire territory?"

With limited information, Zhong Cang couldn't figure anything out. Seeing this, he decided to stop thinking and looked inside the house.

Having understood the general situation, Zhong Cang also understood the reason behind the dispute between his uncle and aunt.

Zhong Kangping wanted to take on the task of being stationed outside and take a risk.

The reason for doing so was not because of his deep affection for the sect and his willingness to sacrifice his life for it.

It was because Cloud Firmament Sect was very generous. Along with issuing the task, the higher-ups also offered a huge amount of treasures as rewards.

Law Weapons, pills, cultivation techniques, and even Spirit Fields... all kinds of resources were being distributed by the sect.

Even Foundation Building Pills, the sect had taken out ten thousand of them this time.

Yes, not one or two, but ten thousand.

The enormous quantity made Zhong Kangping tempted. He wanted to go out and be stationed, to have a chance to obtain the Foundation Building opportunity.

But his aunt, Liu Qin, clearly didn't want him to go.

"Zhong Kangping, you heartless person. If you die, how am I supposed to live as a widow with an orphan like Yingying?"

These words made Zhong Kangping's face darken, but his desire to go out was still not extinguished.

"It's alright, the risk of this mission is not that heavy... Besides, Cang'er is still in the sect. Even if something happens to me, you still have someone to rely on..."

"Cough, cough."

Hearing this, Zhong Cang couldn't help but speak up.

"Uncle, I also think it's better for you not to go out."

After speaking, without waiting for Zhong Kangping to respond, Zhong Cang continued, "I have already become an apprentice to Master Qin, the master of the inner sect's array formations. He has a lot of resources at his disposal, and Foundation Building Pills are just a drop in the bucket for him..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Zhong Kangping hurriedly interjected, "No, you must not ask your master for things. It's fine if you use them yourself, but if you give them to me, your position in his heart will definitely decrease. The matter of pills must not be mentioned."

"I'm telling you, even if you manage to get pills, I won't use them."

Because Zhong Cang's parents had saved him, and he had no son of his own.

When it came to Zhong Cang, Zhong Kangping truly treated him as his own son.

That's why he would rather delay his own cultivation than affect Zhong Cang.

This scene touched Zhong Cang and made him determined to help Zhong Kangping.

However, seeing Zhong Kangping's resolute expression, Zhong Cang also knew that he really wouldn't accept pills obtained through begging.

But soon, Zhong Cang came up with another solution.

"If you don't want what your master gives you, then what about what I give you... Array formation masters are rare and profitable. Give me a year, and I can definitely earn a Foundation Building Pill for you."

This statement didn't make Zhong Kangping accept.

"Cang'er, don't try to fool me. Array formation masters do make money, but that's for accomplished array formation masters. In a year, you might not even reach the beginner level... You don't need to worry about me, take care of yourself."

Compared to Zhong Cang, he wanted to strive on his own.

And he was also afraid that Zhong Cang would ask his master for pills and say that he bought them himself.

However, Zhong Cang's next words made him hesitate.

"Ordinary people may find it difficult to reach the beginner level, but Master Qin is a master of array formations. In the second round of assessments, he personally recruited me as his disciple. Such high regard clearly indicates that my talent is quite good."

"Uncle, if you don't believe me, at least believe in Master Qin. He is a guest of honor to a Gold Core Perfected Being and wouldn't make a mistake."

"..."

Having already hesitated, under the persuasion of Zhong Cang and his aunt, in the end, he decided to listen to their advice and stay in the inner sect.

However, Zhong Cang's mood did not relax because of this.

The heavy reason in his heart is twofold. One is making a promise, and he really needs to work hard in the coming year.

The other reason is that even if he stays within the sect, there is still danger for Zhong Kangping.

The cultivators within the sect also need to be on standby and wait for support.

Moreover, this danger is not only for Zhong Kangping.

Zhong Cang, and even Zhong Yingying, are also cultivators within the Cloud Firmament Sect.

...

On the way back from his uncle's house, Zhong Cang noticed that there were more and more people moving around the sect.

Moreover, most people are buying talismans, elixirs, and Law Weapons to prepare for the upcoming war. This has caused the prices of various elixirs and Law Weapons within the sect to skyrocket.

Unable to resist, Zhong Cang also bought some healing elixirs along the way.

However, when he returned to the Starry Sky Archipelago, Zhong Cang realized that he had bought them in vain.

...

Holding the token, Zhong Cang didn't even have the thought of finding a place to stay after entering the island.

He went straight to the central island to meet his master.

He wanted to learn the Eight Trigrams Diagram of external derivation as soon as possible to improve his own strength, so that when it was his turn for the mission, his chances of survival would be higher.

"Knock, knock, knock..."

"Master, I'm here to learn the Eight Trigrams Diagram."

He knocked on the door three times and waited outside.

He didn't have to wait long. In less than a minute, his master, who looked a bit unkempt, appeared in front of him.

Seeing Zhong Cang, he was clearly surprised.

"You've handled the trivial matters so quickly?"

"Yes, most of them are taken care of."

"Then come in."

He invited Zhong Cang to sit at a table.

Afterwards, instead of immediately teaching, Master Qin started looking for something in the room for Zhong Cang.

While he was searching, Zhong Cang hesitated for a moment and asked the doubts in his heart.

"Master, do you know what that loud noise was before?"

"And, what kind of war is our sect going to start?"

Master Qin didn't answer this question, but waved his hand and said, "This kind of matter involving the boundaries is not something you should ask. As a Qi Refining Stage cultivator, what you should do now is focus on your cultivation."

This made Zhong Cang smile bitterly.

"I also want to cultivate peacefully. But the sect has already entered a semi-war state, and as a member of the sect, I will also have to go to the battlefield."

This statement stunned Master Qin.

Scratching his head, he said in astonishment, "Didn't I tell you that as an inner disciple, you don't need to go out of the sect for missions within nine years or before reaching the Foundation Building stage?"

"And as formation masters, even if the war with the foreign domains really starts, the sect won't let us go to the frontlines—maybe they will let us go to repair the formations, but every time we go out, the sect will definitely send a large number of people to protect us."

"So, you don't need to worry about your safety. This war has nothing to do with us."

...

This situation was somewhat unexpected for Zhong Cang, and just as he fell silent.

With a bang, a thick book was thrown on the table in front of him by Master Qin.

The book had a name on the cover, with these few big characters written on it.

"Ten Thousand Spells and Talismans Encyclopedia"

"???"

"Master, weren't you teaching me formations? Why are you giving me a book on spells and talismans?"