Song Yan and the others were all young elites from their respective sects.
They had been brought out for experience by the elders of their sects due to this C-grade summoning order from the Daoist sects.
My cultivation might be slightly higher than theirs now.
But I knew that cultivation wasn't about the present.
Some people were incredibly talented when young, while others only shone after accumulating strength over time.
Only those who reached the end could truly be called formidable.
We sat together, got acquainted, and chatted.
We also discussed the C-grade mission issued by the Daoist sects.
At this point, Sun Yi of the Maoshan Sect spoke:
"The Black Demon Cult was indeed a powerful evil cult dozens of years ago, with numerous followers.
But now, the Black Demon Cult is just a small organization.
It might have a few dozen minor ghosts and a few demon souls holding the fort.
Otherwise, the Daoist sects wouldn't have issued only a C-grade summoning order."
Zhao Ke of the Canglan Guan also nodded:
"I heard that the reason for issuing a C-grade order.
Was actually to give us, the young disciples of each sect, practical combat experience.
To increase the influence of the Daoist Alliance.
After all, in this era, the Daoist sects are in decline, and the Daoist Alliance's presence is pathetic.
If a great demon or evil ghost that threatened a region had truly appeared.
They wouldn't have sent only a few elders.
The main force this time will also be our younger generation."
Song Yan of the Emei Sect also nodded:
"Yes, I know that too.
I also heard that the threat level of this Black Demon Cult doesn't even warrant a C-grade.
The reason for issuing the C-grade summoning order.
Is mainly because of the historical reasons behind this Black Demon Cult and its resurgence.
Of course, we still cannot be careless."
Hearing this, I didn't know if I should be happy.
Because my main purpose for this trip to Black Water Mountain was to obtain the Soul Stone.
If the Black Demon Cult was really as weak as everyone said.
That would be truly wonderful, and the difficulty of obtaining the Soul Stone would be greatly reduced.
But if it wasn't, then it would be dangerous.
Because in everyone's words.
Although the Daoist Alliance issued a C-grade summoning order.
It was actually to increase the Daoist Alliance's influence.
And all the sects in the world only viewed the Black Demon Cult as a D-grade threat.
Only the younger generation was primarily dispatched.
The elders who came were not the strongest kind.
It was more like a perfunctory response to the Daoist Alliance's summoning order.
Under such circumstances.
If the Black Demon Cult's strength exceeded expectations, it could be disastrous for everyone present.
As we chatted, it was time for dinner.
Since there was a mission in the evening, everyone couldn't go hungry, so they headed straight to the mess hall.
Upon arriving at the mess hall, I saw my Martial Uncle and Yunxia Gu, along with several other seniors I didn't recognize, chatting together.
Then we went into the inner room to eat.
But Black Water Guan was a small Daoist temple.
The conditions were limited, and there weren't enough dining tables.
Except for the distinguished seniors and respected masters.
We of the younger generation were treated like extras.
Each received a boxed meal, and we made do.
Actually, this didn't matter.
We were all walking the same path and doing the same thing.
Slaying demons and eradicating evil was the most important thing; this wasn't a trip for sightseeing, and these things were all surmountable.
After eating.
A disciple from Black Water Guan informed us.
That at 8 PM, everyone was to gather at the Black Water Guan square.
At that time, assignments would be handed out to everyone.
After we finished eating, we returned to our rooms to rest and organize our magical artifacts and equipment.
Back in the room, Old Mo lay directly on the simple bed board, without even a blanket.
"The mission is finally about to be assigned. I wonder what kind of mission we'll get?"
I took a sip of water and replied:
"Who knows? We'll just have to wait and see."
After speaking, I also leaned on the bed to rest.
Half an hour later, my Martial Uncle returned.
As soon as he entered the room, he glanced at me with a half-smile:
"Little Qin, you're quite something!
On your first day here, you beat up a kid from Longhu Mountain."
Hearing my Martial Uncle speak, I chuckled twice:
"You can't blame me for that. That kid insisted on challenging us one-on-one."
"Exactly. That kid insisted on showing off in front of us, he deserved to be beaten,"
Old Mo also replied dismissively.
My Martial Uncle didn't blame me; instead, he laughed heartily:
"Good job.
When we're out and about, we don't provoke trouble, but we absolutely cannot be afraid of it.
Back in the day, when the old idiot and I were roaming the jianghu.
The current sect leader of Longhu Mountain, that effeminate guy, was beaten up by the old idiot and me."
Upon hearing this, Old Mo and I widened our eyes in surprise.
Effeminate guy?
The current sect leader of Longhu Mountain?
And he was beaten by my Martial Uncle and Master?
This news struck us like lightning.
"Wow, Master and your Senior Uncle were so fierce when they were young?"
"Martial Uncle, is it true?"
Old Mo and I asked excitedly.
Beating up the sect leader of Longhu Mountain sounded incredibly impressive, making our blood boil.
After all, that was the sect leader of Longhu Mountain.
One of the top figures in the Daoist sects now.
My Martial Uncle took a sip of wine:
"Of course it's true. That guy is a complete sissy. When he was young, his cultivation was about the same as ours.
And he was always pestering your Aunt Yunxiao.
Could the old idiot and I tolerate that?
We took advantage of him squatting to relieve himself at night, charged in, and gave him a good beating, even throwing him into the latrine."
Juicy, thrilling...
I never expected my Martial Uncle and Master to have done such things when they were young.
The dignified sect leader of Longhu Mountain had such a dark history when he was young.
Being beaten and thrown into a latrine...
We chatted with my Martial Uncle about this as a piece of amusing gossip for a while.
But then, my Martial Uncle became serious:
"However, we are not out here to be competitive.
Our main purpose is to obtain the Soul Stone.
I went and gathered some information today.
The Black Demon Cult's stronghold is located in the primitive forest deep within Black Water Mountain.
It's covered by mist, and the internal situation is not very clear.
But the only certainty is that there are fierce ghosts and demon souls inside.
Danger lurks everywhere.
So, when we enter the mountain this time, you must stick close to me.
Do not act rashly in any situation; you must be careful and cautious..."