Dual Cultivation Chapter 1136 The Problem With the Sect

"S-Su Yang…" Sect Leader Qing managed to speak after recovering from her shock. "Why is your appearance so… youthful?"

"It is because this is my actual age. I died and underwent reincarnation," he clarified.

"Wait… you truly died? My assumption was that you had found a way to survive or perhaps staged your own death."

Su Yang shook his head in denial, "No, my death was genuine."

He proceeded to describe his current circumstances and his journey since being reborn. Naturally, he kept certain details to himself, such as his new romantic partners and the fact that he was now a father.

"Good heavens…" The Sect Leader found the tale almost impossible to grasp.

"Only a handful of people know that I have returned. That is why I didn't identify myself to you immediately. Furthermore, the Boundless Yin Yang Sect would be placed in grave danger if my old enemies learned of my resurrection."

"I follow your meaning. Rest assured, I will not breathe a word of this to anyone—not even members of the Su Family."

"I appreciate that."

"But I am curious… what brought you to the Boundless Yin Yang Sect first?"

Su Yang's gaze turned solemn.

"I will be blunt. I have returned to the Boundless Yin Yang Sect specifically for the Boundless Yin Yang Immortal Caves."

Sect Leader Qing’s eyes widened, though the revelation didn't entirely catch her off guard.

"The Boundless Yin Yang Immortal Caves? Since your previous visit, I haven't permitted any other disciple to enter—mostly because the site needed time to replenish its energy. However, given your current Cultivation, I doubt you can withstand the power contained within," she remarked.

"I have already reached the Divine Origin Realm," he countered.

"That remains insufficient. For your own safety, you should be at the Divine Saint Realm at the very least."

"My Cultivation technique is unique, so I will be fine. Besides, I still have access to the Eternal Yin Yang Cave. That location will surely provide a massive boost to my progress."

"Is it your plan to drain the Eternal Yin Yang Cave completely, just as you did with the Fiery Yang Cavern?"

"Perhaps," he replied with a casual shrug.

Sect Leader Qing sighed, rubbing her eyes. "Regardless, I can arrange your entry into the Boundless Yin Yang Immortal Caves. But in exchange, I require a favor."

She hesitated for a beat, a look of uncertainty crossing her features. "It is quite humiliating for me to confess this, but I need your assistance in helping the Boundless Yin Yang Sect recover. Our situation is far more dire than it appears…"

She suspected that Su Yang might vanish once he finished with the Immortal Caves, so she hoped this request would convince him to stay a while longer.

Su Yang narrowed his eyes. "You are correct. I never imagined you would be bold enough to speak such nonsense."

The Sect Leader flinched at his cold tone.

"Did you honestly think I would just walk away after taking what I wanted?" Su Yang asked.

"If the Sect weren't in such a miserable state, I certainly would have departed after visiting the Immortal Caves. But seeing how pathetic the Boundless Yin Yang Sect has become, I find that I cannot leave even if I wished to."

Upon hearing this, Sect Leader Qing’s eyes shimmered with emotion.

Pointing at her, Su Yang declared, "Though my time is limited, I will set the Boundless Yin Yang Sect back on the path to greatness."

Sect Leader Qing nodded. "The Eternal Yin Yang Caves weren't meant to open for several months, but I will grant you early access. As for the Boundless Yin Yang Immortal Caves… just inform me whenever you feel prepared."

"Understood."

"So, do you have a plan in mind?" she asked after a short silence.

"What do you perceive as the primary issue with the Sect? This place functioned perfectly well before without my specific techniques, so the fact that the Mystic Delight Pavilion stole them is irrelevant."

Sect Leader Qing let out a heavy sigh. "As the leader, the blame for this decline rests solely on my shoulders. I retreated into seclusion following your death and let everything crumble."

"And even now, you lack the fire and passion I remember you having," Su Yang observed.

Looking him directly in the eye, she admitted, "To be honest, I believe my time as a dual cultivator has ended. Since your passing, I haven't engaged in dual cultivation with anyone besides you in your Chun Hua persona."

"Are you saying you wish to retire?"

She shook her head vigorously. "No! I cannot step down while the Boundless Yin Yang Sect is in this condition; my ancestors would never let me rest. If I am to retire, it must be after the Sect has reclaimed its former glory."

"So you do want to quit, just not yet."

"I cannot hold the position of Sect Leader forever, and it is true that I am no longer fit for the role."

"What will you do once you have stepped down?"

"I am unsure, though I have thought about traveling across the Divine Heavens. My happiest memories are from my time as an Inner Court disciple, wandering the world."

"And what about you? What are your plans now that you have come back?"

"Too many to list. And now, I have added one more to the pile."

"I am sorry…"

"Regardless, let us return to the matter at hand. Aside from your own failings as Sect Leader, the disciples are also to blame for this decline. Their skills might have improved, but they possess no loyalty or pride. None of them seem honored to belong to this Sect, and I cannot say I blame them."

"The Sect Leader is never seen, our techniques have become stagnant, and the rest of the world treats the Sect with contempt. I wouldn't feel any pride being a member of such a place either," Su Yang said, shaking his head.