Chapter 310: Chapter 185: Great Omen of Calamity, Escaping the Territory of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect_2
At the same time, Jiang Fan’s mastery of the Power of Celestial Thunder has not been leaked.
Only a few Foundation Establishment Cultivators at Seven Stars Peak know.
It’s not that they are particularly trustworthy.
It’s purely because these Foundation Establishment Cultivators are afraid of the Demon Cultivators attacking Seven Stars Peak again.
If Jiang Fan’s trump card is revealed, things might turn grim for them.
So naturally, they don’t want the intel about Jiang Fan mastering the Power of Celestial Thunder to become widely known.
In short, the more trump cards Seven Stars Peak has, the better, and the more mysterious, the better.
In this way, other Demon Cultivators and Tribulation Cultivators wouldn’t dare to cause trouble at Seven Stars Peak.
They would feel increasingly secure.
It can be said that they and Jiang Fan have already become a community of interests.
At this moment, Elder Alchemist Wei Song also invited Jiang Fan as a guest.
And Jiang Fan naturally accepted the invitation.
After several rounds of drinks, Elder Alchemist Wei Song revealed the purpose of this invitation.
"Fellow Daoist Jiang, I wonder if you are aware of the current situation of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect?"
Wei Song looked at Jiang Fan and asked bluntly.
"The situation of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect?"
"I usually immerse myself in cultivation and rarely pay attention to external affairs."
Jiang Fan said in a deep voice.
Although he knows some matters regarding the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, he doesn’t know the specifics.
After all, he is just a Loose Cultivator here.
There’s no powerful intelligence network in this place.
So once he enters the cultivation state, he becomes oblivious to external happenings.
"Fellow Daoist Jiang truly embodies the spirit of an Ascetic."
"No wonder you have such cultivation; you are simply a role model for us."
"But knowing what’s happening outside can be somewhat helpful at times."
"Because sometimes individual power is hard to oppose the larger trend."
Elder Alchemist Wei Song said pensively.
"Has anything happened to the Profound Celestial Sword Sect recently?"
Jiang Fan’s heart stirred, and he immediately asked.
After all, the Elder Alchemist is an experienced Foundation Establishment cultivator and has lived at Seven Stars Peak for a long time.
Also, he is a Tier Two High-grade Alchemist.
He has a good relationship with some cultivators from the Profound Celestial Sword Sect.
So his network is decent, and he sometimes knows some insider news.
"As you know, the Profound Celestial Sword Sect and the Shennong Sect have been waging war in the Ten Thousand Beasts Mountain Range recently."
"These days, the two parties have been fighting fiercely, resorting to real fire."
"As the war intensifies, the Profound Celestial Sword Sect is beginning to lack manpower."
"Although the Profound Celestial Sword Sect is indeed powerful, their demands are high, and the number of disciples isn’t particularly large."
"So if I’m not mistaken, in a short while, the Profound Celestial Sword Sect might forcibly recruit cultivators within the territory."
Elder Alchemist Wei Song outlined the recent events.
Clearly, the current situation of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect is not very optimistic.
Due to the escalating war with the Shennong Sect, coupled with the rampant Demon Cultivators in the territory, the Profound Celestial Sword Sect is overwhelmed and lacks manpower within the sect.
"Forcibly recruiting cultivators within the territory? Is this even possible?"
Jiang Fan was shocked, not expecting the Profound Celestial Sword Sect to act like a secular dynasty, forcibly enlisting ordinary cultivators with extremely domineering methods.
"Of course, it’s possible, and it’s perfectly reasonable."
"After all, the Profound Celestial Sword Sect is the overlord of this region."
"Just like a secular dynasty."
"All cultivators and mortals are under the rule of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect."
"Therefore, the residents of this land naturally have the duty to comply with the Profound Celestial Sword Sect’s orders."
"Under normal circumstances, the Profound Celestial Sword Sect naturally doesn’t force other cultivators to serve."
"But at a crucial moment in war, lacking manpower, the Profound Celestial Sword Sect would forcibly recruit Loose Cultivators."
"If one disagrees to the conscription, it’s considered illegal and criminal."
"At best, the Profound Celestial Sword Sect would capture you; at worst, you could be executed."
Elder Alchemist Wei Song said solemnly.
Having lived so long, he’s naturally experienced being conscripted by the Profound Celestial Sword Sect.
After all, over the years, the wars initiated by the Profound Celestial Sword Sect are not few.
Whether fighting against Demon Cultivators, engaging other Nascent Soul Sects, countering beast tides, or pioneering land, etc.
Overall, these years haven’t been peaceful for the Profound Celestial Sword Sect.
Basically, every once in a while, there is iron and blood, resulting in heavy casualties among cultivators.
Yet even so, the strength of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect is still ascending, regarded as thriving.
"So, does that mean one can only agree to the Profound Celestial Sword Sect’s conscription?"
Jiang Fan frowned.
Though he knows the Profound Celestial Sword Sect acts with extreme dominance, he still doesn’t want to be forcibly conscripted.
What’s the difference between this and the secular dynasty’s forced enlisting?
The danger is self-evident, and the benefits may not be substantial.
In other words, the risks far outweigh the rewards.
But one can’t defeat the strong with the weak.
Facing the overpowering authority of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect leaves one with no options.
"Not necessarily."
"After all, the Profound Celestial Sword Sect’s conscription hasn’t been issued yet."
"If at this time, Fellow Daoist Jiang suddenly leaves, going outside to adventure."
"In such a case, the Profound Celestial Sword Sect couldn’t find you, and naturally, they couldn’t forcibly conscript you."
"Once the conscription ends, when you return, the war would probably be over."
Elder Alchemist Wei Song smiled slightly.
Clearly, this is a strategy to avoid conscription.
Just like how in the past, some citizens in certain countries would quietly leave home to avoid serving.
Going to other places.
In doing so, those recruiting officers wouldn’t find you, and naturally, they would return empty-handed.