chapter 22

While Arc and Aurora had this conversation the sect was making big moves 

They had begun recalling every member of the sect back to the mountain and prepared to shut the gates 

Anyone who misses the deadline will find themselves locked out until the doors are reopened 

This was being done to prevent information from leaking, as to limit the chance of outside interference while Aurora advances 

In Fact the grand elders had been preparing for this since Aurora agreed to advance within the 2 month time frame 

At this moment the sect defensive formations were all active and under the direct control of the sect leader 

The first grand elder stood at the gates to make sure no outsiders sneak into the sect 

And luton remained on the first peak, he would be guarding Aurora incase someone can make it through their defenses and reaches the top 

After Arc and Aurora finished their conversation, they began preparing everything for her advancement 

Arc was helping her since he built the cages with her, so he knew how they were to be set up 

This entire time Arc felt as though he was in a daze, he was moving and yet it didn't feel real 

He was extremely worried yet he didn't stop if he let his worries get in his way he could mess up the cages and ruin everything 

After setting up the cages Aurora sat within them and began cultivating 

3 days is nothing for a cultivator that can be considered a short nap for golden core cultivators, 

They only reason she chose to wait 3 days and didn't advance immediately was that she wanted to balance out her qi with a method she developed 

The discussions she had with Arc regarding world qi flowed through her head and she began mimicking what Arc's body did automatically

Her method was different from his she directly used her golden core as a port to absorb world qi this energy and convert it to spirit qi

At first the energy wasn't being absorbed efficiently but she slowly adjusted and began increasing the energy intake 

During this time,the energy never left the core. it continued to flow and none could escape the core was increasing in size, before one again being tempered and becoming smaller denser

She continued this process allowing the energy to almost run amok it seemed as though she was bring herself to the brink of a breakthrough before condensing the energy further preventing the breakpoint 

During this Arc was standing back behind luton and his hand were closed hard his knuckles were white and he could hardly breathe

The pressure Aurora was radiating was intense. Arc knew that she was stronger than him, but this pressure…

If luton wasn't protecting him, her presence would be enough to cause his body to collapse 

Arc watched and refused to close his eyes, he wanted to remember the weakness he felt at this moment 

He wanted something to look back to when he reached that level of power 

Aurora continued for 4 days originally she thought that 3 days would be enough to condense her core to the breaking point 

But it seems that with her new understanding of the soul and world qi, she was able to further condense the energy 

At this moment Arc felt his hairs stand on end and the grand elders had a solemn face, the sound of thunder shook the mountain 

Everyone within the sect excluding the grand elders and core disciples were completely unaware of what was happening 

It was only when they looked up and realized huge thunder clouds appeared on the first peak did they understand what was happening 

The entire sect felt both fear and excitement, another nascet soul cultivator could completely change the standing of their sect

They looked to the sky and saw Aurora she stood tall surrounded by metal cages and her eyes radiated energy, as the thunder struck her endlessly 

It was powerful thunder formed by world qi tempered by spirit qi and has the ability to either destroy the body and soul or nurture it 

If you can resist the dying from the damage thunder causes. than when you heal you will become stronger 

Nascent soul is a unique advancement for it means success or death, no backing down, no second guessing 

Around Aurora's body the cages that surrounded her began to glow blue it seemed much that the energy was being absorbed

Cracks starting appearing on some of the cages, and Aurora noticed that she wouldn't be able to prolong this

She brought out her armor and sword and flew upwards towards the clouds

As she swung her sword the clouds condensed a large thunderbolt, this was a sight that would be engraved in the memories of everyone who was there that day 

She rushed towards the heaven ready to tear apart the lighting that sought to destroy her

The energy flashed out and everyone had their eyes forced shut, simultaneously the sounds vanished as if they never existed 

When Arc opened his eyes he saw Aurora covered with injuries, her Armor was melting, her sword in pieces, yet she stood proud and had a smile across her face 

She laughed loudly and it was heard in the entire sect, hearing this brought intense joy to everyone in the sect 

They now have a second nascent soul cultivator 

Aurora headed straight to her room, as she was still covered with injuries, she would need time to recover 

 Arc wanted to follow after her, but they never told anyone of their relationship and so luton prevented him and told him to wait for her to recover 

Luton was probably thinking Arc was worried for his master, and didn't think much of his wanting to enter, and assured him that she will be fine

Arc had no choice but to go and wait until she recovered before seeing her

Another 2 days pass before Aurora emerged from her room, she radiated energy belonging to nascent soul cultivation 

She looked at luton and Arc before speaking

"I've managed to recover from my injuries, but adjusting to my realm will take a bit longer, and since it relates to control, i have no need to lock myself in close cultivation" 

Luton face finally relaxed, he has been under pressure due to being the only nascent soul cultivator in the sect, thankfully that has now changed 

As for Arc he could hardly hold himself back, and if it weren't for luton standing there he would've jump into Aurora arms 

"That great master"

Mia said cheerfully 

"I'm glad"

Iris said calmly but she couldn't hid the smile on her face

Arc turned his head in surprise and found that both mia and iris had joined him in waiting for Aurora 

Luton then spoke before leaving 

"Well I'll leave you with your students, i'm going to inform the other grand elders that we can reopen the sect doors"

Aurora had a large smile on her face as she walked over to her students 

She patted Mia and iris's head and then patted Arc's,

had this been an anime universe Aurora would've seen hearts in Arc's eyes, but there is no such thing in this world

After that the 4 of them just sat around and began chatting, it was really just to calm Aurora down, to bring her back to a neutral state of mind after advancing 

While this was happening new of a new nascent soul cultivator in the black mountain sect spread like wildfire, everyone had heard of it 

And when this news traveled back to the devil crow valley sect, they weren't happy 

"They now have a second nascent soul cultivator, meaning that sect is now a threat" 

Someone with red eyes and white hair spoke

"Not necessary, luton the original nascent soul cultivator is an avid realm traveler he will probably teach his ways to the newer generation, we could make a deal with that sect" 

A man with 3 heads spoke, each word coming out of another head 

"The black mountain sect does have a demon sect linage, so we are technically sister sects" 

The multi headed man spoke again 

"The demon sect ceased existing 10,000 years ago, they wouldn't join us just because of that" 

A impossibly beautiful woman responded 

They continued their debate determining the best course of action