Chapter 72: Arrival
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Chapter 72: Arrival
To see a battalion of cultivators set out was truly a sight to behold.
Yao Shen and Elder Tianjian Shuan were positioned at the helm of the formation, both limiting their speed to a fraction of their capabilities. He was comfortably seated on Cumulus, his Nascent Soul stage movement artifact, while Elder Tianjian maintained a stern, upright posture as the one responsible for the Earth Division contingent.
Immediately behind them were two hundred core formation cultivators, a blend of core disciples and sect guardians. Since they required an artifact to achieve flight and most of the cultivators present were practitioners of the Earth element, it made far more sense for them to conserve their Qi reserves and traverse via land.
Another eight hundred foundation establishment cultivators made up the final strata of their formation, their synchronized footfall a thunderous rumble that announced their presence as the most populous among those present.
It took little effort to catch onto the whispered conversations that were exchanged among the disciples, both inner and core. Kang Long had apparently listed rewards that would be given to the disciples for meeting contribution criterias and the ten disciples that displayed the most commitment to the assigned tasks would be granted instruction directly from the Patriarch of the Earth Division himself, regardless of whether they were an Inner Disciple or Core Disciple.
Unsurprisingly, the Sect Guardians present were entrusted with the task of monitoring said contribution alongside their own duties; at least according to one Core Formation Disciple.
Yao Shen had also not missed the cloud of irritation swirling around Elder Tianjian Shuan, who was clearly displeased at the lack of discipline among his ranks. He wagered that it would not be long before the Elder reprimanded the disciples, but doing so would be contrary to Kang Longs scheme.
The promise of tantalizing rewards drove back much of the confusion and vexation the disciples would feel at marching under the command of an enemy patriarch, off to build a residence for short-lived mortals at that. The debut release of this chapter happened at Ñøv€l-B1n.
Its alright, Yao Shens tone was soft as he made the request, his gaze directed towards the grasslands stretching out into the distance; any spiritual beasts in the area long having fled at the approach of the veritable cultivator army. Let children be children.
Elder Tianjian, I shall leave you to your duties then, Yao Shen stated, relieving his forging instructor from his company for now.
Very well, Patriarch Shen, The Elder replied, employing the honorifics Yao Shen had asked him to. Grand Patriarch was a title that was required to impress his authority over cultivator society, but forcing his instructor to use that title each time he wanted to speak with him would be too boorish.
Yao Shen nodded and then willed Cumulus to pick up speed. It would take the Earth Division another hour to arrive with the supplies they were hauling, both food and implements that would aid in the construction. The original blueprints for All-Havens construction were stored in his spatial ring, but everyone participating in the construction efforts had already been given a copy.
As he covered the distance, simple, newly constructed three-storey building caught his eye. Placed in the center of the throng of cultivators that covered its north and western flanks, most of whom had sat down in a meditative posture, cultivating as they waited for instructions, it was likely the temporary base of operations that the Elders had set up.
He accelerated further and not long after, he landed on its doorstep.
Out of ingrained habit, his divine sense swept over the building, noting four Nascent Soul Elders and eight core-formation cultivators. Coupled with Elder Tianjian, it was more than enough manpower for the construction they were planning to carry out over the course of the next month.
An emotion that Yao Shen had gotten increasingly familiar with in recent times welled up in his gut. Coupled with a far rarer one.
He was excited, yes.
But also, he realized, a little nervous.
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Chapter 72: Arrival
To see a battalion of cultivators set out was truly a sight to behold.
Yao Shen and Elder Tianjian Shuan were positioned at the helm of the formation, both limiting their speed to a fraction of their capabilities. He was comfortably seated on Cumulus, his Nascent Soul stage movement artifact, while Elder Tianjian maintained a stern, upright posture as the one responsible for the Earth Division contingent.
Immediately behind them were two hundred core formation cultivators, a blend of core disciples and sect guardians. Since they required an artifact to achieve flight and most of the cultivators present were practitioners of the Earth element, it made far more sense for them to conserve their Qi reserves and traverse via land.
Another eight hundred foundation establishment cultivators made up the final strata of their formation, their synchronized footfall a thunderous rumble that announced their presence as the most populous among those present.
It took little effort to catch onto the whispered conversations that were exchanged among the disciples, both inner and core. Kang Long had apparently listed rewards that would be given to the disciples for meeting contribution criterias and the ten disciples that displayed the most commitment to the assigned tasks would be granted instruction directly from the Patriarch of the Earth Division himself, regardless of whether they were an Inner Disciple or Core Disciple.
Unsurprisingly, the Sect Guardians present were entrusted with the task of monitoring said contribution alongside their own duties; at least according to one Core Formation Disciple.
Yao Shen had also not missed the cloud of irritation swirling around Elder Tianjian Shuan, who was clearly displeased at the lack of discipline among his ranks. He wagered that it would not be long before the Elder reprimanded the disciples, but doing so would be contrary to Kang Longs scheme.
The promise of tantalizing rewards drove back much of the confusion and vexation the disciples would feel at marching under the command of an enemy patriarch, off to build a residence for short-lived mortals at that. The debut release of this chapter happened at Ñøv€l-B1n.
Its alright, Yao Shens tone was soft as he made the request, his gaze directed towards the grasslands stretching out into the distance; any spiritual beasts in the area long having fled at the approach of the veritable cultivator army. Let children be children.
Elder Tianjian, I shall leave you to your duties then, Yao Shen stated, relieving his forging instructor from his company for now.
Very well, Patriarch Shen, The Elder replied, employing the honorifics Yao Shen had asked him to. Grand Patriarch was a title that was required to impress his authority over cultivator society, but forcing his instructor to use that title each time he wanted to speak with him would be too boorish.
Yao Shen nodded and then willed Cumulus to pick up speed. It would take the Earth Division another hour to arrive with the supplies they were hauling, both food and implements that would aid in the construction. The original blueprints for All-Havens construction were stored in his spatial ring, but everyone participating in the construction efforts had already been given a copy.
As he covered the distance, simple, newly constructed three-storey building caught his eye. Placed in the center of the throng of cultivators that covered its north and western flanks, most of whom had sat down in a meditative posture, cultivating as they waited for instructions, it was likely the temporary base of operations that the Elders had set up.
He accelerated further and not long after, he landed on its doorstep.
Out of ingrained habit, his divine sense swept over the building, noting four Nascent Soul Elders and eight core-formation cultivators. Coupled with Elder Tianjian, it was more than enough manpower for the construction they were planning to carry out over the course of the next month.
An emotion that Yao Shen had gotten increasingly familiar with in recent times welled up in his gut. Coupled with a far rarer one.
He was excited, yes.
But also, he realized, a little nervous.
Chapter 72: ArrivalTo see a battalion of cultivators set out was truly a sight to behold. Yao Shen and Elder Tianjian Shuan were positioned at the helm of the formation, both limiting their speed to a fraction of their capabilities. He was comfortably seated on Cumulus, his Nascent Soul stage movement artifact, while Elder Tianjian maintained a stern, upright posture as the one responsible for the Earth Division contingent.Immediately behind them were two hundred core formation cultivators, a blend of core disciples and sect guardians. Since they required an artifact to achieve flight and most of the cultivators present were practitioners of the Earth element, it made far more sense for them to conserve their Qi reserves and traverse via land. Another eight hundred foundation establishment cultivators made up the final strata of their formation, their synchronized footfall a thunderous rumble that announced their presence as the most populous among those present. It took little effort to catch onto the whispered conversations that were exchanged among the disciples, both inner and core. Kang Long had apparently listed rewards that would be given to the disciples for meeting contribution criterias and the ten disciples that displayed the most commitment to the assigned tasks would be granted instruction directly from the Patriarch of the Earth Division himself, regardless of whether they were an Inner Disciple or Core Disciple. Unsurprisingly, the Sect Guardians present were entrusted with the task of monitoring said contribution alongside their own duties; at least according to one Core Formation Disciple.Yao Shen had also not missed the cloud of irritation swirling around Elder Tianjian Shuan, who was clearly displeased at the lack of discipline among his ranks. He wagered that it would not be long before the Elder reprimanded the disciples, but doing so would be contrary to Kang Longs scheme. The promise of tantalizing rewards drove back much of the confusion and vexation the disciples would feel at marching under the command of an enemy patriarch, off to build a residence for short-lived mortals at that. The debut release of this chapter happened at Nvl-B1n.Its alright, Yao Shens tone was soft as he made the request, his gaze directed towards the grasslands stretching out into the distance; any spiritual beasts in the area long having fled at the approach of the veritable cultivator army. Let children be children. Elder Tianjian, I shall leave you to your duties then, Yao Shen stated, relieving his forging instructor from his company for now. Very well, Patriarch Shen, The Elder replied, employing the honorifics Yao Shen had asked him to. Grand Patriarch was a title that was required to impress his authority over cultivator society, but forcing his instructor to use that title each time he wanted to speak with him would be too boorish. Yao Shen nodded and then willed Cumulus to pick up speed. It would take the Earth Division another hour to arrive with the supplies they were hauling, both food and implements that would aid in the construction. The original blueprints for All-Havens construction were stored in his spatial ring, but everyone participating in the construction efforts had already been given a copy. As he covered the distance, simple, newly constructed three-storey building caught his eye. Placed in the center of the throng of cultivators that covered its north and western flanks, most of whom had sat down in a meditative posture, cultivating as they waited for instructions, it was likely the temporary base of operations that the Elders had set up. He accelerated further and not long after, he landed on its doorstep. Out of ingrained habit, his divine sense swept over the building, noting four Nascent Soul Elders and eight core-formation cultivators. Coupled with Elder Tianjian, it was more than enough manpower for the construction they were planning to carry out over the course of the next month. An emotion that Yao Shen had gotten increasingly familiar with in recent times welled up in his gut. Coupled with a far rarer one.He was excited, yes. But also, he realized, a little nervous.
