Chapter 355 - - 353 Sealing the Mountain of Qinglan Sword Sect_1

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In Duge’s domain, there were still some who believed in star signs.

However, outside his jurisdiction, alien warriors from other planets completely distrusted star sign theories, and even resisted them.

After all,

alien warriors were skeptical.

The star signs were Duge’s creation; who knew if they were linked to his skills.

If they really were connected to skills, being unknowingly controlled by Leng Shi would be a loss too great to bear.

Every cautious alien warrior would resist anything created by other alien warriors.

It’s human nature, and Duge was no exception.

If someone else had come up with the culture of star signs, he would not only disbelieve it but potentially could have created a system to debunk feudal superstitions, with the aim of uprooting the adversary’s star sign culture and leaving it without a foundation to stand on.

In reality,

there were indeed some alien warriors with keywords like “refute” and “propaganda” who did just that.

But their influence didn’t match Duge’s, and given the complex state of today’s world, they couldn’t stir up much trouble.

In sum,

even though the “Linyang Daily Newspaper” had reached all corners of the land and Duge openly offered a wave of benefits to everyone, the majority failed to seize the opportunity and enjoy these boons.

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As for those like Feng Zhong and Wang San, who had already benefitted from Duge in the simulation arena, they trusted him completely. They held no doubts whatsoever about the star sign culture that Duge concocted, and they readily believed in it.

A group of people immediately clarified their own star signs.

So, when the contents of the “Linyang Daily Newspaper” reached them, they too managed to benefit, advancing their skills by a significant leap.

However, being too far from Duge to offer support in person, they couldn’t promptly make their way to him.

But after learning about the deeds of Xiang Li and Ge Zong, they stopped thinking about their own advancement and abandoned the enterprises they were creating, rushing to Linyang City instead, hoping to bask in Duge’s glory from thousands of miles away.

Indeed, it was more comfortable to cling to Duge’s coattails.

To develop on one’s own was both dangerous and slow, a veritable self-inflicted suffering. By the time they achieved anything significant, Duge might not need them anymore.

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The one who made the greatest improvement was Yun Yao from the Qinglan Sword Sect in Chongming Country.

Her star sign was the same as Luo Shuang’s.

When the “Linyang Daily Newspaper” reached the Qinglan Sword Sect, she instantly understood Duge’s intentions and plunged all her efforts into her cultivation.

First, with guidance from the Sword Saint, and second, due to destiny.

In just over ten days, she broke through to the Grandmaster Realm and grasped her very own Boasting Swordsmanship.

On the day she comprehended the Boasting Sword Intent, Yun Yao sparred with the Sword Saint, and after gaining his approval, she jubilantly led a group of newly recognized prince and princess disciples to enter the mundane world and lend their assistance to Duge.

Yun Yao read the “Linyang Daily Newspaper” every day; it was her only way to keep up with Duge.

She didn’t know what Duge’s keywords were.

But whatever Duge did, she followed without question.

So, when Duge promoted gender equality, Yun Yao did the same with the princes and princesses under her influence.

When Duge advocated for star sign culture, Yun Yao extolled the benefits of star signs to her fellow disciple brothers and sisters…

With her sweet looks and being a favored disciple of the Sword Saint,

Her initiative was hard for these princes and princesses from various countries to refuse, as everyone wanted to foster good relations with the future little Sword Saint in these chaotic times.

At first,

the princes and princesses merely humored Yun Yao, but as they benefited from the constellations, their attitudes began to change slowly.

Therefore,

when Yun Yao broke through to the Grandmaster Realm and led them down the mountain, the princes and princesses gladly left the Qinglan Sword Sect to fulfill their own missions.

The task Yun Yao gave them was simple.

She didn’t require them to vie for the throne or disturb their own countries but merely asked them to promote horoscope culture from the “Linyang Daily Newspaper” within their nations, bringing benefit to more people.

If anyone did so and saw positive results, they would earn her friendship.

In times of peril, a single letter to her, and she would unconditionally help them with one matter.

No need to raise troops in rebellion, no need to wage wars, simply to promote horoscope culture. Horoscope culture would benefit their citizens, and most importantly, they would have Yun Yao’s friendship.

From any perspective, there was no downside.

Naturally, the princes and princesses had no objections to the tasks Yun Yao arranged for them and excitedly returned to their respective homes to carry out her wishes.

After sending off the heirs to the thrones of various nations, Yun Yao flew on her sword straight to Linyang City; she could hardly wait to meet up with Duge.

She had even decided on her own star name, the Sky Mad Star.

She felt that with her relationship with Duge, taking on a title from the Sky Gang Star was completely manageable.

At worst, she would just let her good brother take a nap.

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The Qinglan Sword Saint watched Yun Yao descend the mountain and only retracted his gaze when her figure disappeared. He then turned to the Managerial Elder beside him and said, “In just over a month, she’s entered the Grandmaster Realm; the aptitude of these visitors from alien worlds is truly terrifying!”

“Sect Leader, I couldn’t quite grasp Yun Yao’s Sword Intent,” the Managerial Elder said with a frown, “Her Sword Intent seems to require constant boasting of her own prowess, which appears somewhat impractical, doesn’t it?”

“Everyone has their own path, and by cultivating one’s own path to the extreme, one can step into the Great Grandmaster Realm,” the Sword Saint said with a smile, recalling the earlier battle. “Junior brother, close the gates of the mountain.”

“Close the mountain?” The Managerial Elder was taken aback.

“Yes, close the mountain,” the Qinglan Sword Saint said indifferently. “Emperor Chongming has repeatedly invited me to come down the mountain to deal with Leng Shi, and I have declined every time. Now that Yun Yao is entering the world, Emperor Chongming will likely come to bother me again. To ensure the peace of the Qinglan Sword Sect, it is best to close the mountain altogether.”

“Sect Leader, since we are retreating from worldly affairs, why did you specifically teach Yun Yao and also have her forge alliances with the heirs of those nations?” The Managerial Elder asked bewilderedly.

“To do a favor for that Demon Star,” the Sword Saint looked up at the sky and said with a wry smile.

“Demon Star? You mean that Leng Shi?” The Managerial Elder frowned, “Do you also believe he could help Luo Shuang seize the realm?”

“He will definitely seize the realm. But the favor I did him is not for the Qinglan Sword Sect!” the Sword Saint sighed, saying, “Initially, I taught Yun Yao on a whim, just to understand the Evil Demon in the world through her, always ready to exorcise evil and defend the path. I never intended to let Yun Yao leave the mountain.

However, that day, State Preceptor Chen Su came to the mountain and spoke with me throughout the night, revealing many secrets to me. Since the hopes of all beings rest on Duge, I changed my earlier intention; I might as well lend him a helping hand through Yun Yao.”

“The hopes of all beings?” The Managerial Elder’s frown deepened, “Sect Leader, I don’t quite understand.”

“You don’t need to understand. After closing the mountain, just focus on your cultivation,” the Sword Saint glanced at him and said, “Leng Shi created the ‘Linyang Daily Newspaper,’ didn’t he? Order the Sect Disciples to find their corresponding horoscopes, keep an eye on their fortunes, and refer to those fortunes in their cultivation. It might just double the results of their efforts.”

“Yes, Sect Leader,” the Managerial Elder nodded and then asked, “Sect Leader, for how long will we close the mountain?”

“One year should suffice,” the Sword Saint looked towards Linyang City, “A year’s time should be about right.”

The Managerial Elder followed the Sword Saint’s gaze, hesitated for a moment, then asked, “Sect Leader, if both you and the State Preceptor have high expectations for Leng Shi and Luo Shuang, why not descend the mountain personally and lend a hand to Leng Shi? Having stepped into the Great Grandmaster Realm, I suppose there’s no one in the world who could be your equal, is there?”

“Junior brother, you underestimate the Heavenly Demon too much! Moreover, I cannot take action. The State Preceptor came to tell me that day; he wanted me to pressure Leng Shi, a test to help Emperor Chongming…”

“…” The Managerial Elder was stunned.

“The State Preceptor threw in his lot with Luo Shuang, hoping to enjoy the tremendous benefits, yet he wanted me to play the villain,” the Sword Saint sneered, “I’m not foolish. If I won’t help Leng Shi and neither aid Emperor Chongming, then we better spend our time in seclusion and cultivation. Junior brother, keep the Sect Disciples in line and regardless of how the outside world’s battle rages, do not allow them to leave the mountain without permission, or they will bear the consequences themselves.”

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