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(MC POV)
In the distance the overwhelming number of disciples were quickly being thinned out. They were being flung out of the encirclement but each time more and more of them flew out there would be less and less getting up to go back in. Their numbers had fallen to less than half of what they were originally and they were rapidly decreasing as well.
"Xiao Rong, tell me has anything been worthy of note lately?"
"Hmm, let's see. It seems the Righteous sects are going to hold a conference in a month to discuss what their next move should be. There have been a few trade requests from both Demonic and Righteous sects. That realm which opens every two decades is also opening in a couple months.
Also due to the influx of recent disciples there might have to be a few changes to land distribution. We can either occupy a few more mountains of the range, build taller buildings and cram more disciples into each room, or perhaps we could start to expand the sect."
"Expand the sect? Hmm, It has been a long time since this sect was created. Do you mean to start creating off-shoot branches of the sect in other places?"
"Well, that is one option. After all, Master, our sect could currently rival many top sects. One of the reasons they don't recognize us as such though is because of the very limited reach we have. Simply being confined to the region around Baohu City, although they treat us as a powerhouse, it is but a local one."
I rested my head against the wall as I watched the quickly diminishing numbers of the disciples.
"Hmm, perhaps it's finally time to expand this little sect of ours. Though I suppose if we do, my peaceful and calm life might begin to waver, but chaos would bring a bit of excitement.
I won't make this decision on my own, ask your brothers and the Grand Elder as well. That Grand Elder shall be speaking for the rest of the Elders as well, make sure they know that their decision shouldn't purely be personal.
They'll have a week to discuss and think before we shall all meet in the Grand Hall, of course that goes for you too Xiao Rong."
"Of course Master! It shall be done!" There was a hint of excitement in her eyes as they gleamed.
'Hmm? Did she want to expand this little sect of ours that bad? Well, if she's happy then so be it.'
Finally the disciples were numbered in the single digits. They actually managed to even block some of Lang Gang's attacks, but their counter offensives were less successful. Each strike of theirs were either dodged or parried away, but their coordination was something. Lang Gang had to twist and turn into all different types of shapes to avoid their blows.
One was struck squarely on the chest by Lang Gang and he flew, crashing into the ground, but he still wasn't done as he managed to still get back up. Even though his clothing was scratched and torn in places, his skin bruised and beat up, he still got up to return.
These final nine disciples here were usually always the last ones and they would last dozens of minutes or even hours longer than the last few who went out. The only reason why some many disciples were still around was simply that they were betting on who of the nine would last the longest. Surprisingly enough the person who would last the longest would change quite often as if they were passing the glory around. The longest consecutive 1st place was 7 sessions in a row before they finally gave way.
Seeing that it had finally gotten down to these few I wouldn't stick around anymore else I wouldn't even know how long I would be there for.
"Xiao Rong, Say hello to Xiao Gang for me would you? I'll be going now, I'd like to see what these disciples are all so enthralled with these days."
"Of Course! See you later Master!"
I looked at Lang Gang once more before I was sent away with a wave from Liao Rong.
Walking down the main path I looked around at the living quarters which were built here. Of course for Core Disciples they were of good quality, but numerous buildings weren't different to how they were in the beginning. Most of the Core Disciples who were around focused on getting stronger after all, decoration was meaningless to them.
That didn't spread to everyone though as a number of the female disciples still wanted a nice looking place and would add a bit of flair to their homes. The Core Disciples' section was almost entirely made up of their residences. If they wanted to use some of the sect's resources then they would have to go to the Inner Court with the Inner Disciples.
I walked through the sparsely decorated residences before reaching the point between the Core Section and Inner Court.
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(Li Daji POV)
I watched the woman in the seat opposite my own twirl around a scythe with a carefree expression.
"Sister Feng, are you ready? It's finally time we start our little operation."
"Yes, I think so. Is everything at your sect really going to be okay with you being missing? You don't even know when you'll be able to return here after all."
I smiled in response to her little worry.
"Do you really think I've been preparing this operation in vain? This plan had been in the process even before I left my Master and created this sect.
When we leave I'll declare that I've gone into seclusion and my Grand Elder will take over the sect in my stead. It's as simple as that, no?"
"How am I supposed to know? I've never run a sect before! I wasn't even able to be in a sect for long in the past. The sect life just never suited me, it's why I wandered for so long."
"*Sigh* Well, I think this plan would work. If anything really goes down here I gave the Grand Elder a communication talisman to contact me with."
"Ok, but what are you going to do about your looks? You're not simply going in looking as you are now, right? You'd probably stand out quite a bit, last I remember there weren't many people with fluffy ears atop their heads and massive tails protruding from their backs. In fact if I remember correctly you were the only one back then weren't you? Everyone else was purely human, or at least I believe so."
"Don't you remember when I said that I've been planning this since before I was even forced away? Besides you know I can transform if need be! But I have been conflicted on this subject too. I could simply remove my ears and tails, but I don't know If I should take on another appearance as well or keep my original.
In the end I believe I should keep my original to more easily get his attention, but I should be able to shift my soul signature a bit. This transformation technique is quite flawless too! Even back when I was with my Master he would be fooled, but I don't really know if all those times were simply because his guard was down or not.
Either way I'll go in and see how he feels first and if I deem it too dangerous then I guess I'll just have to slowly break down that wall of his with my disguise before actually revealing myself."
"Hmm, is that so? Alright well I'm ready, it's not like I have much here anyways."
"Perfect, let's go then! I've already set everything up for our departure."
Together we went out to a special area where I've already set up a teleportation array. I led her to the middle and a small flash occurred as several spirit stones appeared from my ring. They flew to designated little slots and when the final one was slotted the array was ready.
I looked at the woman next to me and she looked at me. I smiled at the aloof face of the woman who was both mentally my senior, yet at times knew just as much as someone at the age of her young body.
Almost out of nowhere light quickly gathered around and engulfed us as the teleportation array was activated. Before we were teleported away though I made sure to envelop both Yi Feng and I in my Qi to mask our presence. I didn't want any accidental discoveries by the sect after all.
Our view changed from the previous civilized courtyard elegantly designed to a wild mountainous environment. These mountains were part of the range which my Master wished to be preserved.
I flew towards a location where I had previously hidden some Inner Disciple clothing and tokens. After a short flight to get over here I discovered something unexpected. The items I had hidden were under a lake at the center of a small bamboo forest, but the land around it used to be video of any human traces. Now there was a small open wooden hut near the shore.
I quickly investigated it only to realize that no one lived in it. As I inspected it a little closer I realized that the structure had quite a few similarities to the ones that Master builds.
At that realization my face paled a bit at the possible thought that our plan could have completely failed before it even began.
"Sister Daji? Are you okay? Why did we stop at this wooden hut?"
I ignored her and immediately dove to the bottom of the lake and dug. After a few moments of digging I hit something hard and took it out back to the surface. The water from the dive slid completely off me as my Qi had prevented it from sticking to me.
The object was a large crate, but as I looked at it I heaved a large sigh. The crate looked completely unscathed almost as if brand new.
"*Sigh* Sister Feng for a second I thought our plan was doomed to fail before it even started, that wooden hut was never here before and from the way it was constructed and the aesthetics I could tell my Master had made it. But luckily he didn't find this!"
"What's inside? Oh wait, is it those disciple robes?"
I merely smiled in response as I ripped the top of the crate off. Within the container were 6 sets of Inner Disciple robes and accompanying each was a blank sect token, except one token. That one token already had my alias created and my name from within the sect would now be Su Daji!
Originally I thought I might bring a few more accomplices with me, but no one was really qualified. Bringing more would also mean that there were more chances for them to slip up and be found out. After a while I finally decided to just go alone, but then I found Yi Feng.
'Hehe, Master would never know! Although I don't quite see the name Daji often I've seen it been used on a few people before so it shouldn't be a completely unique name. This would also be perfect to attract more of the Master's attention toward me.'
"Sister Feng, what name will you go with?"
"What name? What's the point in changing names for me? It's not like I look anything like how I did before even with the same name. It's better to be myself, it's not like they're after me like you after all."
"Ah, well let's get these new clothes on and hurry in! I can't wait to meet my Master again!"
I rapidly stripped to nothing and sent my white robes away in my spatial ring. I took out the robes I had prepared for myself and put them on as quickly as possible. My excitement for what I had been doing for the past 10 years was finally going to pay off.
Yi Feng on the other hand went slow and steady as she slowly slipped her robes off and put it away in her spatial ring. She then put on her new robes while making sure everything fit in place. I thought she was just mentally preparing herself against that Demonic woman, but that thought shattered with what she did next.
After she put on her outer robe she then lifted her breasts from underneath, pushed them together from the sides, and just general adjustment overall.
'Hmm, oh yeah that's right! She didn't really have breasts before in her other body. Is she really still adjusting to it though?'