Yun Jin handed a stack of talismans to Hong Ye. "If anyone is willing to participate in the Wushuang Sect test, they can ignite the talismans with their spiritual energy."
Hong Ye accepted them and said, "Sect Master, I do have a few friends whose cultivation and character are reliable. If I speak with them personally, the success rate should be high."
Yun Jin nodded. "Good. I leave this matter to you."
Hong Ye responded seriously.
Yun Jin also instructed that, no matter how many recruits were gathered, Hong Ye would need to arrive at Wushuang Sect a few days before the conclave began.
Hong Ye did not waste any time and departed immediately.
Time was tight.
If they did not have enough participants by registration, Wushuang Sect would lose the chance to challenge for super-tier slots. Since Yun Jin had such ambition, Hong Ye had to give it her all.
Moreover, she genuinely believed that Wushuang Sect was the best refuge for these loose cultivators. If they joined now, they might even gain a huge advantage.
Later, once Yun Jin no longer needed recruits, the requirements would only grow stricter.
In the past, Hong Ye would have hesitated to leave all of Mingxin Hall behind.
But now…
Yun Jin was still here.
She had no worries at all.
After Hong Ye left, the sect elders took action as well.
Following Zhai Ge out of the hall, they did not leave immediately. Instead, they spoke with their disciples privately before finally departing Mingxin Hall.
The next day, Shi Li returned with his team.
Shi Li had been informed in advance and behaved obediently in Yun Jin's presence, careful not to show even a trace of pride.
During a general assembly, Zhai Ge stepped forward. "Hall Master, nearby sects have announced a temporary suspension of cooperation with Mingxin Hall. The disciples currently at Mingxin Hall will return to their sects once the ten-year period ends."
"Very well," Yun Jin replied calmly, as if she did not care. "Let them go. This Hall Master never yields to threats."
Zhai Ge had expected this response and showed a hint of concern. "Without cooperation from these sects, our current manpower is insufficient. We may not detect traces of the Evil Dao immediately, which could cause trouble."
"There is no need for Vice Hall Master to worry," Yun Jin said lightly.
"As long as Hall Master is aware, it is enough," Zhai Ge said, stepping back and leaving the decision entirely to Yun Jin.
After the meeting ended, Yun Jin issued an order to the system. "System, scan a thousand-mile radius for cultivators of Unity stage and above."
The system immediately produced a map. Red dots appeared in large numbers.
Yun Jin glanced over it.
Several red dots were clustered in particular regions. Most clusters were sect territories, where strong cultivators were naturally concentrated.
The truly interesting areas were the wild clusters. These locations had no resources and were not sect bases. Why were so many strong cultivators suddenly gathered here?
Who exactly were they?
A cold smile curved Yun Jin's lips.
Among these scattered clusters, Unity and Tribulation-stage cultivators aside, there were over a dozen Mahayana-level cultivators, eight of whom were mid-Mahayana!
It should be noted that most late Mahayana cultivators were in secluded cultivation, seeking to break barriers and ascend to the Immortal Realm.
For those active outside, mid-Mahayana was the pinnacle of their power. Eight mid-Mahayana cultivators had quietly gathered nearby. The arrangement of these clusters subtly surrounded Mingxin Hall at the center. It was obvious who they were targeting.
Previously, the Evil Dao practitioners could not completely hide their presence during missions, giving the impression that the special liquid was limited and could not be used extensively.
Yet these cultivators had moved silently and intentionally, clearly targeting her. Most likely, they were Evil Dao practitioners masking their aura with the liquid. That was why they went undetected.
Yun Jin understood clearly.
She had some support.
Although Lin Xiao and Qingxiao Pavilion might wish her dead, they probably would not strike openly. Her best chance of dying would be being surrounded by the Evil Dao.
When Yun Jin heard Zhai Ge's words during the meeting, she had a faint premonition. His implication was clear: having angered multiple sects, she would now face the Evil Dao without assistance, and the threat could escalate.
Zhai Ge had only hinted at it.
Yun Jin, however, habitually assumed the worst. She probed further and immediately discovered the problem.
Eight mid-Mahayana cultivators…
Leading other Evil Dao practitioners.
They were marching toward Mingxin Hall.
Yun Jin could not help but let out a cold laugh.
Zhai Ge knew of this, perhaps even orchestrated it personally. Such a large-scale attack clearly intended for her demise.
Yun Jin narrowed her eyes, but she felt no fear. On the contrary, she was eager. Previously, the deaths of He Xi and Nie Ming had furthered her understanding of the Primordial Wood. Only the final barrier remained. She felt that a simple gesture could pierce it. Yet the barrier persisted, seemingly fragile but incredibly resilient.
Perhaps these eight mid-Mahayana cultivators were exactly the opportunity she needed to break through the Primordial Wood!
A spark of anticipation appeared in Yun Jin's eyes.
They wanted her dead? They would have to work harder.
This time, she would break through the Primordial Wood!
These enemies were targeting her. On the way, to avoid leaving traces, they would not attack nearby cities, so the civilians would remain safe.
Attacking Mingxin Hall could endanger the disciples.
But it was not a serious problem. Each disciple still possessed a talisman she had gifted, enough to save their lives in a critical moment. The loose cultivators had preserved their talismans well.
As for the sect disciples… that depended on their own choices.
Or perhaps, they would not encounter danger at all.
A mocking smile curved Yun Jin's lips. She said no more and adjusted her aura, preparing for the upcoming battle.
Eight mid-Mahayana cultivators wanted to kill her.
She, in turn, wanted to kill them.
Cultivating a mid-Mahayana was no easy feat. If she could eliminate them here, this region could enjoy peace for a long time.
Who would achieve their goal would depend on each person's strength.