Chapter 428: Chapter 251 Recruitment Order_2
As the words fell, the person beside him, Song Hanchun, nodded and agreed.
“Indeed… This matter is of no small importance, and we alone cannot bring it to pass; it must go through the Elders’ Council’s deliberation. Only if more than half of the elders agree can it be confirmed!”
“Hehe…”
Zhou Yunxiao smiled and then nodded, saying, “What the two Daoist friends have said, Zhou naturally understands.”
“The intensity of the beast tide attacks is increasing by the day, and the Recruitment Order matter cannot be delayed. The two Daoist friends might as well set off for the sect immediately, to discuss with several fellow Daoists. Once there’s a result, notify me at the earliest convenience.”
“At that time, we will join hands to issue a notice and then dispatch some disciples to visit those family clans worth inviting to formalize the matter of the Recruitment Order.”
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“Hmm… that is indeed feasible!” Zhu Yun and Song Hanchun nodded in response.
“Haha… There’s no time to delay. I won’t hold you two Daoist friends any longer, and once there’s a result, our three parties will dispatch a Golden Core Stage Cultivator at the earliest time to take charge of preparing this matter!” Zhou Yunxiao said.
Upon hearing this, Zhu Yun and Song Hanchun nodded, then got up and cupped their fists. Zhou Yunxiao returned the gesture and personally escorted the two out of the great hall.
Outside the great hall, Zhou Yunxiao instructed a disciple waiting outside, Zhao Mingli, “Mingli, see Daoist Zhu and Daoist Song off for me!”
“As per the master’s command!”
Zhao Mingli bowed and replied, then faced Zhu Yun and Song Hanchun with a cupped-fist salute, “Please, two senior predecessors!”
“Hmm… Daoist Zhou, we shall meet again later!”
“We shall meet again later!”
Zhou Yunxiao replied, then watched as Zhu Yun and Song Hanchun and their companions left the pavilion, flying towards the Myriad Medicine Valley Sect Gate.
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Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, more than half a month had passed.
Zhenyang Sect.
That day, at the Zhenyang Sect Mountain Gate, on a vast square.
At this moment, the square at the mountain gate was already filled with dozens of Foundation Establishment Cultivators, both men and women, whose cultivation uniformly was at the Fourth Level of Foundation Building or above, all of them the backbone of the Zhenyang Sect.
Dozens of cultivators, dressed uniformly, sat neatly on the ground, some familiar ones started to chat idly, guessing at the purpose for which the Sect Leader had summoned them.
There were various discussions among the crowd, with many guessing that they were going to be sent out of the sect to fight on the frontline against the Demon Beast Army; the cultivators with this thought wore somewhat melancholic expressions.
In the crowd, some cultivators inquired with each other or discussed the situation on the frontline, making the scene extremely lively for a time.
As a whooshing sound approached, everyone promptly stood up and saluted the man in front of them with cupped fists, bowing in greeting.
“Junior greets Uncle-Master Zhu (or Grandmaster)!”
The newcomer was Zhu Yun, who had been invited to the Golden Core gathering at Myriad Medicine Valley. He stood in front of everyone and, after nodding and scanning the assembled cultivators, projected his booming voice.
“At ease!”
As everyone completed their salutations and looked up at Zhu Yun, their expressions varied, but most of them appeared nervous, seemingly fearful that Zhu Yun would assign them to the frontline to partake in the great battle.
Seeing this expression on everyone’s faces, Zhu Yun’s own countenance grew displeased, thinking to himself that these disciples were too lacking in resolve, one and all too fond of life and afraid of death, and really not cut out for significant tasks.
He snorted coldly, silencing those with pale faces, but he didn’t say much more, considering that most of these disciples were the personal successors of his fellow senior brothers or were their recorded disciples.
If he spoke too much, it could easily offend others. After all, they weren’t his disciples. Whether or not they shaped up had nothing to do with him, as long as his own…
Regaining his composure, Zhu Yun looked at the several disciples among the crowd. Seeing nothing out of the ordinary, he nodded his head in satisfaction.
A moment later, as the crowd fell into silence, he finally spoke, “Everyone, the Sect Leader has summoned you because there is a very important task for you all!”
“There is no need for me to explain the situation with the beast tide, as I’m sure you are all well aware. The sect, in order to cope with the increasing pressure on the front lines, has already formed an alliance with Myriad Medicine Valley and the Golden Sword Sect. We plan to issue a Recruitment Order to summon those families with fairly strong abilities and Loose Cultivators to join the Demon-Hunting Army.”
Upon hearing this, many disciples showed expressions of shock, not expecting that the Recruitment Order, which hadn’t been issued in nearly a thousand years, would now be issued again at this time.
“Has the situation at the front deteriorated further?”
“Or perhaps the Human Race has suffered heavy losses; otherwise, they wouldn’t resort to using this Recruitment Order!”
Many Cultivators secretly speculated but dared not show any peculiar expressions, obviously fearing another reprimand from Zhu Yun.
At this time, Zhu Yun spoke again, “You have been summoned here to assign tasks to you. Each pair of you will be responsible for the Foundation Establishment Families of one mountain range and the propaganda tasks for both large and small markets.”
Having said this, Zhu Yun waved his hand and took out a book from his storage bag, flipping it open casually. After perusing a moment, he found a particular line on the third page that mentioned the Lin Family of Green Bamboo Mountain, as well as the Sun Family of Flying Eagle Mountain, including Luoyun Market.
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It seemed that both the Lin Family and Sun Family were targets for the Zhenyang Sect’s impending Recruitment Order, while the Luo Family, still existing, was not on the list, seemingly not valued enough by the Zhenyang Sect.
After flipping through a few more pages, Zhu Yun then began to read out the names of some Cultivators and the areas they were responsible for.
“Zhou Ke… responsible for the propaganda task in Flame Residence Mountain Range for the Liu, Luo, Gu, and Hu Families, as well as Flame Residence Market!”
“Su Muxue… responsible for the propaganda task in Blue Moon Mountain Range for the Li, Chen, and He Families, as well as Blue Moon Market!”
Zhu Yun read out the names of more than a dozen disciples in one breath, also mentioning the names of more than a dozen family areas.
The disciples whose names were called stepped forward, responding with a cupped fist and then quietly waiting on the side.
At this moment, Zhu Yun nodded and then continued with a loud voice before the crowd.
“Li Huafeng… responsible for the propaganda task in Luoyun Mountain Range for the Lin Family, Sun Family, and Luoyun Market.”
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A quarter of an hour passed, and all the family names and market names recorded in the book had been read out. More than twenty Zhenyang Sect disciples responded with a cupped fist, accepting the task of conveying the Recruitment Order.
Zhu Yun looked at the disciples who had their names read, then took out more than twenty golden tokens, throwing them toward the disciples, who caught them steadily.
Following that, Zhu Yun said, “Those who have been named, pick a partner each, and then head to the Spirit Beast Garden to claim a Cloud Luan Crane. Set off tomorrow morning and rush to the families and markets you need to convey within one month.”
“As long as you show the Zhenyang Sect’s Recruitment Token, they must dispatch at least one member above the Foundation Establishment Fifth Level to Qianchuan Market or Dragon Mountain Market within two months!”
“Furthermore, it is essential to clarify one thing: any Cultivator participating in the Recruitment, be they Loose Cultivators or from family clans, if they make significant contributions in the battle against the beast tide, the top thirty will receive either one Foundation Establishment Pill or a Hidden Dragon Pill.”
“Those who rank in the top ten for contributions in the entire Demon-Hunting Army organized by the three Great Sects can earn a spot to enter Tianfeng Wind Secret Realm. Those with exceptionally great merits will not only receive a spot but will also be awarded a significant amount of cultivation resources.”
The disciples showed surprise and shock once again upon hearing this.
Unexpectedly, the Sect and the other two Great Golden Core Sects had agreed on such rewards, for without them, those families or Loose Cultivators would not easily agree. If some incentives weren’t provided, their tasks would not be so easily accomplished.
At this time, the disciples refocused their minds, answering with a cupped fist, and then under Zhu Yun’s supervision, they began choosing their partners.
Soon, dozens of Cultivators picked their partners, and after arranging their tasks, Zhu Yun didn’t delay any further, directly dismissing everyone.
At Myriad Medicine Valley Sect Gate and Golden Sword Mountain Gate, a similar scene unfolded. Under the summons of the sect’s Golden Core Cultivators, disciples of their respective Sects took on the task of recruitment.
Subsequently, these disciples tasked with duties set out in different directions at different times.