"Go now, go stay at Taizhou Mountain, return in a hundred years to escort this Taoist out of the mountain."
As soon as he finished speaking.
Without waiting for Lou Yuchun and the others to respond, the old Gushan Taoist seemed to have lost patience, forming hand signs with both hands.
Talismans of dark green hue appeared around him one after another.
The talismans were large, about the size of a tile-roofed house, with the strokes of each talisman forming a square, interwoven with curved lines, surrounding the Gushan Taoist, faintly blocking the others' vision.
Then, each talisman flew off in different directions, landing at various points within the "Sealing Mountain Formation."
The "Sealing Mountain Formation" was reactivated, generating a tremor that felt like an earthquake, slowly descending.
Below, many disciples of Wuliang Mountain observed the vast mountain range suspended in the sky, their feelings indescribable.
"Ancestor, are we really sealing the mountain?"
"We're going to stay here for a hundred years..."
"This Taoist, I don't want to!"
"What? Are you thinking of betraying the sect?!"
The expressions of the many disciples varied, with grief prevailing among them.
In a short span, everything had changed drastically.
Just the previous day, they, the disciples of Wuliang Mountain, had prided themselves as part of the "first Taoist sect," proud of their identity as Wuliang Mountain disciples.
Unexpectedly, everything changed with Chen Yi's arrival.
—Wuliang Mountain had to seal itself for a hundred years under the pressure of "Little Sword Immortal" Chen Yi!
At this moment, Lou Ya instead felt a sense of relief.
He glanced at the continually descending "Sealing Mountain Formation," feeling somewhat fortunate inside.
"It's better this way; at least our Wuliang Mountain still exists."
"The sect is here, the disciples are here, several sect leaders, elders are here, and the ancestor is here too..."
"As long as we're alive, our Wuliang Mountain won't fall into decline!"
The injuries of Cheng Yunshan and others had somewhat healed, but the elder who had forcibly detonated his Divine Soul to withstand Chen Yi's sword pressure had perished.
They exchanged glances, their eyes falling on Lou Ya, their expressions quite unpleasant.
"Senior Brother Lou, it's a hundred years! In a hundred years, Wuliang Mountain can't enter or exit, won't we lose many highly talented disciples?"
"Yes, the day for recruiting new disciples is near... Couldn't the ancestor wait a bit before sealing the mountain?"
"It's all Chen Yi's fault! Damn him!"
"Since we are sealing the mountain for a hundred years, I'll start retreat cultivation from tomorrow!" Cheng Yunshan said fiercely:
"Just wait! When I come out of seclusion, I'll challenge Chen Yi again to avenge today's humiliation!"
Hearing this, many Wuliang Mountain sect leaders and elders exchanged glances, all shaking their heads.
"What? Are you really planning to let him go?"
"Brother Cheng, it's not that we don't want to confront him again, but judging by his swordsmanship today, if we try again in a hundred years, it will only humiliate ourselves."
"Yes, a seventeen-year-old Sword Cultivator in the Divine Power Realm... This Taoist dares not imagine what level he will reach in a hundred years..."
Lou Ya patted the still-angered Cheng Yunshan, saying, "Junior Brother, I know you are frustrated, but the ancestor is right, endure for now and there will be peace later."
"Besides, we're not young anymore, and our talent is limited. Even if we strive in seclusion for a hundred years, the gap with the 'Little Sword Immortal' will only widen."
"Instead, during this time, let's strive to teach the disciples well; maybe a few exceptional disciples will emerge."
"Yes," others echoed, "if we can nurture a disciple to the Divine Power Realm, like the ancestor, we can ensure the legacy of Wuliang Mountain for another thousand years."
Cheng Yunshan's angry expression eased slightly, and he sighed suddenly.
"Damn it, it's so frustrating! When have we disciples of Wuliang Mountain ever endured such humiliation?!"
Lou Ya glanced at him, then turned toward the "Sealing Mountain Formation" above, saying:
"The ones who must be feeling it the most are Senior Brother Yu Chun and the others..."
"Forget it, since the ancestor has made up his mind, let's not dwell on it, instead, let's focus on teaching the many disciples well during this time."
"Indeed! Let's encourage each other, brothers, a hundred years is neither too long nor too short for us."
"If the disciples can break through to the fifth rank of the Holding Pill Realm, when we emerge, we can spread the name of Wuliang Mountain far and wide!"
Hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement, even Cheng Yunshan conceded, biting his back teeth.
"Let's go, to comfort the disciples of each peak."
"Sealing the mountain doesn't mean death; they still have a chance to leave the mountain gate."
As the "Sealing Mountain Formation" descended, Lou Yuchun and the others' spirits sank along with it.
Fortunately, they continuously observed the expressions and words of the many disciples, and once they realized not many were collapsing because of it, their own expressions improved slightly.
"We'll leave everything to Junior Brother Lou Ya," Lou Yushan said softly, "Senior Brother, should we... leave now?"
Lou Yuchun looked at the mountain gate below with a complex expression, remained silent for a moment, then nodded:
"As the ancestor instructed, we should depart immediately for Taizhou Mountain."
"For the next hundred years, we... shall not return to the Tianyuan Continent!"
After finishing, not waiting for the others to respond, Lou Yuchun quickly moved to the side of the Gushan Daoist, bowing and saluting:
"Ancestor, this time Yu Chun has disappointed you, but Yu Chun is willing to correct his mistakes, and hopes the ancestor takes care! "
The old Gushan Taoist's expression softened, showing a slight smile: "This Taoist is indeed old, but I'm not at death's door yet."
"In a hundred years, I hope you return to revitalize Wuliang Mountain."
"Disciple will not disappoint the ancestor's expectations!"
Lou Yuchun bowed deeply once more, then signaled to Lou Yushan and the others to set out on their journey.
"Ancestor, the care of Wuliang Mountain is in your hands." Lou Yushan saluted.