Chapter 1154 - 1254: Shocking News

"Sect Leader, how do you feel now?" Ye Tianfan and the others asked concernedly after meeting Celestial Master.

Celestial Master, who had just woken up, still felt a bit dizzy.

However, upon hearing Ye Tianfan and the others' words, he immediately snapped out of it, came over, and said slowly while looking at them, "It's great that you are all safe. It wasn't in vain that I stayed behind alone to cover the retreat. I have analyzed the lightning that was pursuing us. Go and gather your headmasters and uncles. I need to hold a meeting."

Upon hearing Celestial Master's words, Ye Tianfan said with some concern, "Sect Leader, the meeting can wait until you're fully recovered. Uncle Zhi Chu said before that you need a lot of rest. If you hold a meeting now, how will you start to rest? If you don't seize the time to rest, your injuries may worsen."

"Yes, Master. Just now, Uncle Zhi Chu also told us not to talk to you for too long as you need plenty of rest. If we delay your rest, we would truly be guilty. So, please rest well, Master! As for the meeting, it can wait until you've had a good rest. Or you could tell me the agenda, and I can conduct the meeting for you, or let Junior Brother Tianfan help you host it," proposed Senior Brother Yun Tian, hearing Celestial Master planning a meeting despite his condition.

After all, prioritizing Celestial Master's health is essential. Otherwise, having him hold a meeting in his weakened state would be a huge blunder on the disciples' part. Furthermore, Senior Brother Yun Tian didn't want Celestial Master to bear all the burdens alone and wished to assist him with his worries.

However, Senior Brother Yun Tian also understood that, although he intended to help relieve his master's burden, his own lack of capability made it difficult for him to make detailed judgments.

That is to say, while Senior Brother Yun Tian could manage minor affairs usually, when major issues arose, he couldn't make decisive calls, which remained a task for Celestial Master.

This was one of Senior Brother Yun Tian's weaknesses.

Despite the persuasion from Ye Tianfan and Senior Brother Yun Tian, Celestial Master remained unmoved and said to everyone, "Go and call them quickly. What I'm about to say is of significant importance and urgency, so don't waste any more time."

Seeing Celestial Master's determined demeanor left everyone at a loss. Despite the urgency he expressed, his injuries demanded ample rest for recovery.

If Celestial Master only had minimal rest, it wouldn't cause severe aftereffects, but it would slow his recovery significantly. This is why Zhi Chu Master urged for more rest, as quick recovery relies on sufficient rest, not only in the realm of cultivation but also in the mundane world. Adequate rest exponentially speeds up healing during recovery stages.

"What do you mean by bullying the younger generation?"

Just as everyone was perplexed, Master Zhi Chu's voice came from the doorway. It turned out that Master Zhi Chu came to check if Celestial Master had rested and if Ye Tianfan and others delayed his rest time.

Master Zhi Chu noticed this intriguing scene upon arrival but understood that for Celestial Master to neglect his health and seek them out undoubtedly meant the matter was extremely crucial. Otherwise, Master Zhi Chu knew Celestial Master well enough not to create such a fuss at this time.

"Alright, go and call your uncles and cousins. I reckon your Sect Leader has vital matters; otherwise, he wouldn't summon us all at such a time." Master Zhi Chu signaled to Ye Tianfan and the others to hurry and call the rest.

With Master Zhi Chu's directive, Ye Tianfan and others quickly summoned the other headmasters.

If Master Zhi Chu instructed them to gather, the issue must be quite serious, as he wouldn't lightly let his patient act recklessly without justification. Hence, Celestial Master's claim of an important matter was undoubtedly crucial.

While Ye Tianfan and Senior Brother Yun Tian split up to find the other headmasters, they were asked what had happened but were clueless, helplessly shrugging off their inquiries.

In fact, Ye Tianfan and the others truly didn't know what was going on. The other headmasters arrived with curiosity at Celestial Master's tent.

Initially, Ye Tianfan and others intended to withdraw after gathering the headmasters since Celestial Master having a meeting with the headmasters must be for critical matters. They thought staying would be inappropriate. Just as Ye Tianfan and others prepared to exit, Celestial Master called them back.

"No need to leave; join in as it concerns all our activities beyond the walls. It's not overly confidential, so listening won't harm. You might provide valuable insights; after all, having more minds to brainstorm is better than fewer."

Hearing this, Ye Tianfan and the others stayed, their curiosity piqued about what matter could prompt Celestial Master to convene despite his need for rest.

"The lightning that pursued us was controlled by the Power of Heaven and Earth from beyond the wall!"

Just as everyone settled, they were shocked to their feet by Celestial Master's revelation, for such news was truly startling to them.